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Chris Leslie – Fairport Convention
Chris Leslie shares a selection of his favourite songs with Fairport Convention and reflects on his highlights with
Susan Cowsill – Continental Drifters, The Cowsills
Susan Cowsill reflects on her musical journey, from her time with the Continental Drifters to growing up as
Frank Zappa’s Apostrophe (‘) at 50
Ahmet Zappa and Joe Travers celebrate the 50th anniversary of Frank Zappas landmark album Apostrophe (). They explore
Terry Reid
Terry Reid unlocks a treasure chest of stories, being one of the most influential figures in rock history.
Richie Furay
Richie Furay shares how his country influences shaped his music and role in Buffalo Springfield and Poco, and
Alan Parsons on Pyramid, The Beatles and Pink Floyd
Alan Parsons reflects on the Alan Parsons Project including the new reissue of their landmark album Pyramid. He
Steve Wynn – The Dream Syndicate
Steve Wynn discusses his new memoir I Wouldnt Say It If It Wasnt True and musical career. Steve
My Mama, Cass
Owen Elliot-Kugell, daughter of Mama Cass Elliot, offers a heartfelt look into her mothers life and career while
Alan Whitehead – Marmalade
Alan Whitehead, former drummer of The Marmalade, shares his experiences with the group as well as time in
Larry Tamblyn – The Standells
Larry Tamblyn, founder and original lead singer of the Standells, discusses their origins, recording Dirty Water and other