Andrew Watt, once the least-known member of the short-lived Los Angeles power trio California Breed, has become one of rock's most sought-after producers, working with heavyweight acts including The Rolling Stones and Paul McCartney. In a new interview he reflects on the pressure and risk involved in working with such legendary artists, describing it as putting himself on the line creatively and personally to earn their trust.

The piece traces Watt's journey back to January 2015, when California Breed split up just eight months after releasing their debut album, following the departure of original drummer Jason Bonham and, later, former Deep Purple bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes. At the time, Watt vowed to continue championing rock music, and the article notes that in the eleven years since, he has more than fulfilled that promise, rising to produce some of the biggest names in the genre.