For over 30 years, Rusty Redenbacher has been a fixture of the Indianapolis music scene, performing as a vocalist with rock and hip-hop groups including The Mudkids, Birdmen of Alcatraz, and The Last IV. His versatility and longevity as a musician were recognized by the Indianapolis Star in 2017, which named Redenbacher one of the "Top 25 Indiana musicians of all time."
This week on Cultural Manifesto, Redenbacher will join host Kyle Long to discuss his history in music, including battling Eminem at Scribble Jam in 1997, the hip-hop mixtape culture at Rockin' Billy's Records, the development of underground rap music in Indianapolis, and his latest project, Rusty Redenbacher is Nasty Slim, which expands his skill set to producing beats.
