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Podcast: What the Riff Next Gen
Episode: 1990 - March: Michael Penn “March”
Description: Most people are familiar with the actor, Sean Penn. His older brother, Michael Penn went in a more musical direction, becoming a singer, songwriter, and producer. His debut album, March, would achieve both critical and commercial success, peaking on the US album charts at number 31. This would be his most successful album commercially, though his follow-up albums were received positively by the critics.
Manhattan native Michael Penn was the first son of actor/director Leo Penn and actress Eileen Ryan. He began his musical journey in junior high school, and joined the Los Angeles band Doll Congress befor...