Did you know Michael Bolton once opened for Ozzy? That he bought Rodney Dangerfield cookware? Michael Bolton has done it all: musician and songwriter from hard rock to soul to ballads; he makes documentaries and videos including Captain Jack Sparrow and a parody of himself Office Space-style; he wowed both Otis Redding's widow and Rodney Dangerfield in different ways. Ahead of a concert date in Milwaukee, Eric Paulsen got a chance to chat with Michael Bolton, delving into early songs, changes at the behest of a record company, recent developments, and even some comedy one-liners.