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Annie Haslam – Renaissance
Annie Haslam of Renaissance shares her memories of John Wetton and highlights with Renaissance. Annie talks about how
John Cowsill and Vicki Peterson
John Cowsill (The Cowsills, The Beach Boys) and Vicki Peterson (The Bangles) discuss Action Skulls, their collaboration with
Simon Bonney – Crime & the City Solution
In a bonus podcast, as Crime & the City Solution embark on a European tour, founder Simon Bonney
Skunk Baxter
Jeff Skunk Baxters guitar sound helped shape Steely Dan, The Doobie Brothers and many other artists. However, this
American Power Pop In The Seventies
While power pop didnt come into nationwide consciousness until 1977, its distinctive sound had been gaining momentum. Pioneering
Roger Earl – Foghat
Meet Roger Earl, drummer of the classic rock band Foghat. Born in London, he started drumming at age
Hugh Grundy – The Zombies
At the heart of The Zombies in the 1960s was their original drummer, Hugh Grundy. Hugh shares his
John Rhino Edwards – Status Quo
John Rhino Edwards is Status Quos longtime bassist and songwriter. However, his musical contributions extend even further than
Michael Fennelly
Michael Fennelly, singer-songwriter and guitarist for The Millennium and Crabby Appleton, looks back on his life in music.
Island Records 1959-1968
Neil Storey, former head of press at Island Records, delves into 12 pivotal tracks from Islands first decade.