Chuck Shute Podcast

Rockin' For Autism with Kenny Wilkerson

February 09, 2021 Kenny Wilkerson Season 3 Episode 99
Chuck Shute Podcast
Rockin' For Autism with Kenny Wilkerson
Show Notes

Episode 99- Rockin' for Autism with Kenny Wilkerson!  Kenny has a new cookbook out that includes recipes from tons of rockstars including Rikki Rocket (Poison), Steve Lukather (Toto), Don Dokken and many more.  The book is called "Rockin' Recipes For Autism" and all the proceeds go to "We Rock for Autism" (links in the show notes below).  In this interview we discuss Kenny's experience with having a son with Asperger's (a mild form of autism), his radio show in Florida, his band Nova Rex and much more!

00:00 - Intro
01:03 - Steve Lukather from Toto 
02:28 - Reaching out to Rockstars
03:15 - Cost & Money of Book 
04:24 - We Rock for Autism Organization
05:20 - Having a Son With Asperger's Syndrome
07:26 - Autism in America & Prevalence 
09:53 - Overcoming Struggles of Autism 
13:40 - Social Skills & Dealing with Anxiety 
16:40 - Music Business Changes
18:15 - Nova Rex Formation 
19:50 - Radio Show & Rockstar Interviews 
21:58 - Playing Shows 
23:00 - Rockin' Recipes Vol 1 and 2
24:07 - Nova Rex Single & Commercial 

Rockin' Recipes For Autism Book: 
https://www.rockinrecipesforautism.com

We Rock for Autism: 
http://www.werockforautism.org

We Rock for Autism Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/WeRockforAutism

Nova Rex Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/NovaRexRocks

Chuck Shute Podcast Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/chuckshutepodcast

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