Rita and CW kill 10 minutes of their lives by asking each other a couple of the guest’s bonus questions. Learn more about the hosts than you have ever wanted to know! No Show Notes for this episode because it the answers are too obvious!
CW, JY & RW
This episode we are speaking with one of the top performers in Rock History! He is know for his song writing, guitar playing amazing vocals, founding member of the band Styx. He is an all round amazing, fantastic guy: James “JY” Young. We caught up with JY while he was making a brief and we mean brief stop in Los Angeles.
JY talks about the early days of putting the band together, Bo Diddley being one of his major influences. Growing up in Chicago and the different bands and types of music that influenced him. And why he got a degree in Aerospace Technology. JY tells us his history with the current band members and how he and the guys take care of themselves while going on the extensive tours each year! And he talks about why the band didn’t accept the offer to headline the US Festival in 1982. We also discuss how Mr. Roboto was the downfall to the band breaking up on the 80’s. Plus James fills us in on touring with Ted Nugent and his take on the band getting into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame. And all the amazing bands that he saw as a kid!
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Show Notes:
First off, WOW! Thanks so much for JY
There is a point in the conversation that JY is talking about Billy Bob Thornton. JY mentions “Ladd”. This is in reference to Jim Ladd who use to be the night time DJ at KLOS Radio where both Rita and CW worked.
Check out Styx’ latest album The Mission – we say support your local music shop, but if you have to, you can always order through Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Mission-Styx/dp/B06ZZ53ZRL/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=styx&qid=1575495322&sr=8-7
Cool Videos to check out:
Styx playing with the Contemporary Youth Orchestra of Cleveland: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dASsnykRwm4&list=RD_NuUjcNlj4k&index=2
Radio Silence (live) from The Mission album: https://www.amazon.com/Mission-Styx/dp/B06ZZ53ZRL/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=styx&qid=1575495322&sr=8-7
Gone Gone Gone from The Mission album: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1gVIBKZ6cg
Return to Paradise – full concert video from 1997: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sg6ccWZJo4I
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/styxtheband/
Instagram: styxtheband
The official website: https://styxworld.com/
Upcoming Tour dates: https://styxworld.com/pages/tour
Unofficial James “JY” Young fan site: http://jamesyoung.ws/index.htm
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JY’s winning prize from the Bonus Round.
This episode we are speaking with one of the founding members and the lead singer John Easdale of Dramarama. John was kind enough to drop by our studio to talk about the history of the band, the break-up and the reforming of the band, how drugs played a part in his life, what it’s like having Bruce Springsteen open for you and his love of music. Dramarama has been around since the mid 80s and has had such hits as, Last Cigarette, Wonderamaland, Haven’t Got A Clue, Everybody Dies, Scenario, Some Crazy Dame and the biggest that is still played everywhere: Anything Anything! If you haven’t heard of Dramarama, or even if you have, you are in for a real treat.
SHOW NOTES:
This was our very first show we recorded. We did do the bonus round with John at the end of the interview, although, we weren’t giving out any prizes at the time because it didn’t hit us. Don’t worry John, we will send you your prize!
The bands new album was suppose to be released in 2019 (as John mentions in the interview) but unfortunately, it has been delayed, so check their site in early 2020 for updated information, In the meantime, you can check out Dramarama’s new songs:
It’s Only Money: https://music.apple.com/us/album/its-only-money-single/1441600270
&
Swamp Song: https://music.apple.com/us/album/swamp-song-single/1440844894
Plus look for the new Dramarama album Color TV out now!!
Anything Anything official video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Azj_AjdNWwY
See the episode of VH1 Bands Reunited: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2D84FRgT6U
Last Cigarette video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VT3EL_0QaqI
Will Work For Food video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqBjG2PnFTQ
John playing Up To Here at the Light of Day Benefit Concert in 2014: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vD1i_BwtKQ
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dramarama/180451141993606
Instagram: dramramatheband
The official website: http://dramarama.us/dramaramanew/2018/
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CW, John Easdale & Rita
This show we are talking to Andrew Sandoval who’s latest project was compiling the newly released Kinks 50th Anniversary Box set of Arthur (or The Decline And Fall Of The British Empire). Andrew talks about the concept of the album, what it was like working with Ray & Dave Davies, all the bonus material that is included in the new box and so much more.
We also talk to Andrew about playing and going on tour with Dave Davies along with Andrews radio show: Come To the Sunshine. Plus working at Rhino Records and his project with the Everly Brothers. Plus how he became the manger of the Monkees!
And of course, Andrews plays the Bonus Round for a fabulous prize!
SHOW NOTES:
See what “goodies” are inside the new Kinks “Arthur” box set - check out the “unboxing” video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQhDF_T2JkM
Check out the new Kinks 50th Anniversary Edition of Arthur Or the Decline And Fall of the British Empire. You can find the Deluxe Box set and all versions at Amazon or support your local music store by ordering from them.
Check out Andrew’s website: http://cometothesunshine.com/
Follow Andrew on twitter @cometothesun
Check out his Podcast on Podomatic – Come To The Sunshine - https://cometothesunshine.podomatic.com/
Andrews book: The Monkees – The Day-By-Day Story of the 60’s Pop Sensation - https://www.amazon.com/Monkees-Day-Day-Story-Sensation/dp/1592233724
A special thanks to Elliot Kendal, Film and Music Promotion
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RITA WILDE, ANDREW SANDOVAL & CW WEST
The Kinks - Arthur box set - check out the episode to hear how Andrew worked with Ray & Davies putting this whole thing together!
SPOILER ALERT - andrew did win the bonus round and received this fine prize - a 1987 unused Monkees “crew” backstage pass.
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This show we are talking to Steve Downes who had a long career in the music world. Working in LA Radio, Host of the syndicated show Rockline, Morning show host in Chicago radio, and then commencing with one of the biggest video games; Halo as the voice of one of the main characters: Master Chief. He’ll talk about the disadvantages of being a DJ in the Los Angeles area, what happens while leaving the mic on during and interview with Axl Rose and Interviewing Bob Marley!
Steve talks with us about his time as DJ, and Program Director, what happens when he goes to meet one of his idols, Ry Cooder. Plus Steve gives us a sample of what Master Chief sounds like.
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