Jim 'Big Bear' Simpson is a Birmingham legend, living a life in service of music; from his Jazz & Blues roots to his record label to becoming the 1st manager of Black Sabbath, taking them from the gritty pubs of Birmingham to having a #1 record album 'Paranoid', Jim always gives it his all. Now he's putting on the 33rd Annual Birmingham & Solihull Jazz & Blues Festival; The man never stops and aren't we lucky! If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related. Web  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube