02-12 Joel Selvin, writer for music section of the San Francisco Chronicle for over 30 years has a new book: Hollywood Eden. He talks with us about the So Cal Music scene in the 50s and 60s.

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This episode is with Joel Selvin. Joel was one of the writers for the Pop Music section of the San Francisco Chronicle newspaper for over 30 years. His life is and was music. He has written a new book titled: Hollywood Eden – Electric Guitars, Fast Cars, and the Myth of the California Paradise. Its all about the Sothern California music world in the late 50s to early 60s and features the stories and connections with Jan & Dean, Nancy Sinatra, The Beach Boys, The Mamas and the Papas, Phil Spector, Lou Adler and many more that were all just emerging at this time. The book as well as this interview is very fascinating.

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Purchase Joel’s book Hollywood Eden – Electric Guitars, Fast Cars, and the Myth of the California Paradise:   https://www.amazon.com/Hollywood-Eden-Electric-California-Paradise/dp/1487007213/ref=nodl_

Joel’s website: www.joelselvin.com

 Some of Joel’s other books include:

 Altamont: The Rolling Stones, the Hells Angels, and the Inside Story of Rock's Darkest Day

https://www.amazon.com/Altamont-Rolling-Stones-Angels-Darkest/dp/0062444263/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=joel+selvin&qid=1617474737&sr=8-2

 Here Comes the Night: The Dark Soul of Bert Berns and the Dirty Business of Rhythm and Blues

https://www.amazon.com/Here-Comes-Night-Business-Rhythm/dp/1619025418/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=joel+selvin&qid=1617474786&sr=8-3

 Fare Thee Well: The Final Chapter of the Grateful Dead's Long, Strange Trip

https://www.amazon.com/Fare-Thee-Well-Chapter-Grateful/dp/0306903059/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=joel+selvin&qid=1617474786&sr=8-4

 Peppermint Twist: The Mob, the Music, and the Most Famous Dance Club of the '60s

https://www.amazon.com/Peppermint-Twist-Music-Famous-Dance/dp/0312581785/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=joel+selvin&qid=1617474786&sr=8-5

 The Haight [Reformat]: Love, Rock, and Revolution (Legacy)

https://www.amazon.com/Haight-Reformat-Love-Revolution-Legacy/dp/1647220521/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=joel+selvin&qid=1617474786&sr=8-6

 Smartass: The Music Journalism of Joel Selvin: California Rock and Roll (California Rock & Roll)

https://www.amazon.com/Smartass-Music-Journalism-Selvin-California/dp/0943389429/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=joel+selvin&qid=1617474786&sr=8-8

 Photopass: The Rock & Roll Photography of Randy Bachman by Joel Selvin

https://www.amazon.com/Photopass-Photography-Bachman-Selvin-1994-11-01/dp/B01K0SMUE0/ref=sr_1_11?dchild=1&keywords=joel+selvin&qid=1617474786&sr=8-11

 Summer of Love: The Inside Story of LSD, Rock & Roll, Free Love and High Times in the Wild

https://www.amazon.com/Summer-Love-Inside-Story-Times/dp/0525936750/ref=sr_1_12?dchild=1&keywords=joel+selvin&qid=1617474786&sr=8-12

 Monterey Pop

https://www.amazon.com/Monterey-Pop-Joel-Selvin/dp/0811801535/ref=sr_1_13?dchild=1&keywords=joel+selvin&qid=1617474786&sr=8-13

 Ricky Nelson: Idol for a Generation

https://www.amazon.com/Ricky-Nelson-Generation-Joel-Selvin/dp/0809241870/ref=sr_1_15?dchild=1&keywords=joel+selvin&qid=1617474786&sr=8-15

 

an Francisco: The Musical History Tour: A Gudie to Over 200 of the Bay Area's Most Memorable Music Sites

https://www.amazon.com/San-Francisco-Musical-History-Memorable/dp/B000H2N3DC/ref=sr_1_18?dchild=1&keywords=joel+selvin&qid=1617474786&sr=8-18

Joel mentions that he would like to make a documentary about Slim Gailard – take a read about Slim here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slim_Gaillard

If you want the story behind Jan Berry being a part of the Frank Sinatra Jr kidnapping, click here: https://jananddean-janberry.com/mysterious-financier-dean-torrence-and-the-kidnapping-of-frank-sinatra-jr/

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The mamas and the papas publicity photo with Jill Gibson

The mamas and the papas publicity photo with Jill Gibson

 

02-11 Jeff Jampol of JAM (Jampol Artist Management) talks with us about managing Legendary artists, including The Doors, Janis Joplin The Mamas & The Papas + more!

This episode is Jeff Jampol of JAM, Jampol Artist Management. Part of what Jeff does is manages bands or artists that are no longer producing music. Some of the clients he represents are: The Doors, Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, Jon Lee Hooker, Jeffer…

This episode is Jeff Jampol of JAM, Jampol Artist Management. Part of what Jeff does is manages bands or artists that are no longer producing music. Some of the clients he represents are: The Doors, Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, Jon Lee Hooker, Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson Starship, Grace Slick, The Mamas & The Papas, Charlie Parker, Henry Mancini plus our good friend Jim Ladd (who by the way is alive and well). Jeff talks about how is company represents these legacies, he gives us the lowdown on the new Jim Morrison book coming out on June 8th! The new Janis Joplin scrapbook coming out later this year, and some of the details of what he does representing the artists.

Show Notes

Check out Jeff’s website: JAM (Jampol Artist Management) at: www.wemanagelegends.com

 Follow Jeff at:

Instagram: @WeManageLegends

Twitter: @JJampol

FB: @Jeffrey Jampol

Clubhouse: @jjampol

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The Doors Graphic Novel can be purchased here: https://store.thedoors.com/products/morrison-hotel-graphic-novel-standard

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The Doors Graphic Novel deluxe edition can be purchased here: https://store.thedoors.com/products/morrison-hotel-graphic-novel-deluxe-edition-pre-order

Video on the Triangle of Self Obsession: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5W5rXwy4PQ

The only version of The Doors on Ed Sullivan performing LIght My Fire

Page 1 - John Lee Hooker contract for 1965. Value for performance was 125 British Pounds, equivalent in todays dollars to approximately $2900.

Page 1 - John Lee Hooker contract for 1965. Value for performance was 125 British Pounds, equivalent in todays dollars to approximately $2900.

Page two of the John Lee Hooker performance agreement.

Page two of the John Lee Hooker performance agreement.

02-10 Master guitarist Gary Hoey talks about Ozzy, Lita Ford, writing music, performing, giving, helping, Rock Camp, his family & much more!

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This episode is with our good friend Gary Hoey. Gary has been playing guitar since he was 14. He has released over 20 albums and is considered one of today’s greatest Guitarists. Gary chats with us about how he has been dealing with the pandemic, his audition with Ozzy, producing Lita Ford’s album, his involvement in the Rock And Roll Fantasy Camps, how he looks at the positive side of streaming music, and his passion for playing the guitar.

Show Notes

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Gary’s website: http://garyhoey.com/

Pick up an autographed copy of vinyl or CD of Gary’s latest album Neon Highway Blues on his website!

 Social Media:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/garyhoeyband

Instagram: www.instagram.com/garyhoey

Check out “Coffee Time with Mom” on Gary’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/garyhoeyofficialpage

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Rock Legend Cruise 2022: https://rocklegendscruise.com/rlc9/

 Cool Videos:

Pink Floyd’s - Welcome to the Machine (performed by Gary) video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wpHW4Xko-Q

Gary wrote the music for Disney California Adventure – California Screamin’ rollercoaster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUf5c9kpW_U

Linus and Lucy (Peanuts Theme) – Music Only: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqwvBHiLeF4

I’d Rather Go Blind with Beth Hart: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpAOxUwTtDo

Coffee Time with Mom featuring Ozzy?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULQGLuLhb9o

02-9 Toto's Steve Lukather & Joseph Williams talk about their new albums, touring, friendship and fun rock stories!

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This episode is with Toto’s frontman Joseph Williams and Lead guitarist Steve Lukather. They have each released a new album which comes out on 2/26/21, Steve’s titled: “I Found The Sun” and Joseph’s - “Denizen Tenant” The two joined us for a fun conversation from Luke’s home. They talk not only about the making of each of their new albums, but working as Toto, their friendship together since high school, what bored band members do while on tour, and plenty of fun with these two!

Luke’s new album: I Found The Sun Again – follow links here: https://smarturl.it/Steve-Lukather

 Joseph’s new album: Denizen Tenant – follow links here: https://smarturl.it/JosephWilliams

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Order the box set featuring Luke and Joesph’s albums (signed by the way) right here: https://totoofficial.com/

Luke’s Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveLukather

Instagram: stevelukatherofficial

Joseph’s Social Media:

Instagram: Joeswill19119

Toto Social Media:

Website: https://totoofficial.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/totoband

Twitter: toto99com

 Luke - Videos:

Steve Lukather – Run To Me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvbHYmh7VYY

Steve Lukather - I Found The Sun Again: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtQlrxyGL0I

Steve Lukather - Serpent Soul video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTJVqXGj1dc

Joseph Videos:

Joseph Williams – Never Saw You Coming: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTJ5KHcnWiM

Joseph Williams – Liberty Man: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOAJb5i3i8M

Toto Videos:

Toto – I Won’t Hold You Back – Live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dwdjkniDtk

Toto – While Guitar Gently Weeps – live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bt94nXinWqs

Toto – Africa 2020 Covid 19 version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0uiUqjheGQ

Toto – Full 2013 concert video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s021m2C7-aI

Toto – Africa live in concert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQn-7GCh2r0

Toto – Rosanna concert video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-CXfoveDFw

037 - Leland Sklar bassistt has played with 2600 bands on over 30,000 songs - now has a new book about birds - the ones associated with the middle finger! Plus tour talk YouTube and more!

This episode is with studio and touring bassist, Leland Sklar! Leland has worked with over 2,600 bands and played on over 30,000 songs. In 2004, Phil Collins hired him for the farewell tour. Lee brought his camera and that is where it started. He st…

This episode is with studio and touring bassist, Leland Sklar! Leland has worked with over 2,600 bands and played on over 30,000 songs. In 2004, Phil Collins hired him for the farewell tour. Lee brought his camera and that is where it started. He started taking picture of birds, and we don’t mean the ones from the Audubon Society! Now 16 years later and with over 12,000 photos from everyone he has run into, he has a new book titled “Everyone Loves Me”. The book will make you smile as will this episode.

Lee talks not only about making the book, but touring with Phil Collins, Toto, and his YouTube Channel that he has been posting everyday since March 2020.

Show Notes:

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Order Leland’s new book signed or not at: https://lelandsklarsbeard.com/

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Order Leland’s “Beard” shirt right here: https://lelandsklarsbeard.com/

Official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/LelandSklarOfficial/

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs5yDeiOgkyRZGZGphlSbIw

Videos:

Leland playing with Phil Collins – Against All Odds – Live (1990) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MM3ezuh_oII

Leland playing Inside Out with Phil Collins: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYNGbo63qaI

Playing with Jackson Browne at NAMM, 2018, Running On Empty - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yiHAadzP3g

Playing with James Taylor & Carol King: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V8wr5mcspU

Soundcheck with Phil Collins in 1990: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGhaYjD-XfM

One of Lelands “Covid” daily youtube videos – this one featuring Phil Collin’s Sussudio https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87IR9x8QApM

2007 Live performance playing with Toto: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKyYi_GC-aQ

Sammy Hagar / The Section ... Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ps_pkADGiNs

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OK, this one isn’t from the book, but we had fun joining in!

OK, this one isn’t from the book, but we had fun joining in!

036 - Bassist Rudy Sarzo from Quiet Riot, Ozzy, Dio, Whitesnake joins us to talk about his rock and roll life touring, Cuban music, learning music and crazy live experiences

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This episode is with bassist Rudy Sarzo. Rudy has played with many bands including Ozzy Osbourne, Quiet Riot, Whitesnake and currently with The Guess Who. Rudy chats with us about his musical upbringing, growing up in Cuba, playing bass for such phenomenal bands, plus a few stories of the craziest events that ever happened on stage.

Show Notes:

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Rudy’s Book; Off the Rails: Aboard the Crazy Train in the Blizzard of Ozz   https://www.amazon.com/Off-Rails-Aboard-Crazy-Blizzard/dp/1537437461/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=rudy+sarzo&qid=1611690697&sr=8-1

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rudy-sarzo-the-dash-podcast/id1395707430

 Ruby talks about the Latin documentary on Netflix – Break It All – The History of Rock in Latin America, here you go (by the way, you do need to sign up for Netflix to view this): https://www.netflix.com/title/81006953

 Monsters of Rock Radio: https://www.themonstersofrock.com/radio

 Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialrudysarzo

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarzo.rudy/?hl=en

Twitter: https://twitter.com/rudysarzo?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

 Linda Blair Worldheart Foundation, animal rescue: http://www.lindablairworldheart.org/

 Videos:

Quiet Riot- Metal Health (Bang Your Head): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_1ruZWJigo

Quiet Riot – Cum On Feel The Noise: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxgMGk9JPVA

Quiet Riot – At the US Fesival: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqSya3cUdxo

The Guess Who – Playin On The Radio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfCVd1c4XvA

The Guess Who – In America: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FM7UiBEPqbQ

Rudy joining the latest version of Quiet Riot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPAHu49JZr8

Vinny Appice, Rudy Sarzo & campers- Rainbow In The Dark- Rock Fantasy Camp 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaC-HgwSBZ0

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035 - Tesla's Brian Wheat talks with us about his new book, being friends with Jimmy Page and Joe Elliot, crazy band life and more!

This episode is with the founding member & bassist for Tesla; Brian Wheat. Brian has a new book titled: Son of a Milkman – My Crazy Live with Tesla. Brian has had the rock and roll life and he talks with us about it. Brian tells us about wanting…

This episode is with the founding member & bassist for Tesla; Brian Wheat. Brian has a new book titled: Son of a Milkman – My Crazy Live with Tesla. Brian has had the rock and roll life and he talks with us about it. Brian tells us about wanting to be Paul McCartney, meeting and hanging with his now long time friend Jimmy Page, what it’s like being in a band that had a few problems, drugs, his friendship with Joe Elliot, and more!

Show Notes:

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Brian’s new book can be found where ever you get your books, or order an autographed copy at https://premierecollectibles.com/milkman

You can follow Brian and the band at

Tesla:

Tesla website: https://teslatheband.com/

Tesla on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teslaband/

Tesla on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeslaBand/

Tesla on Twitter: https://twitter.com/teslaband

Brian Wheat:

Brian on Instagram: Brian Wheat

Brian on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrianWheatTesla

Brian Wheat playing with Jimmy Page and others at the EMP in Seattle in 2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14glyf9e7Q0

Tesla – “Signs” – Live at the Troubador

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epbOHloSpZM

Tesla – Modern Day Cowboy:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avAvkdYa3qM

Tesla – Save That Goodness

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuODPZAnJ2k

Tesla - What You Give (Live At Abbey Road Studios, 6/12/19)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZC6bEn15_UM

Tesla – Games People Play (audio only):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2Gjldv3E0U





034 - Ex Traffic singer/guitarist Dave Mason talks about his old album that has been rerecorded after 50 years, plus Hendrix, Clapton, Fleetwood Mac and more!

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This episode is with former Traffic guitarist and singer; Dave Mason. Dave has rerecorded his first album, 50 years after it’s original release, and is titled: Alone Together, Again. Dave also talks with us about being on tour when the Pandemic hit, joining Fleetwood Mac, Derek and The Dominoes and almost joining the Jimi Hendrix Experience, plus so much more!

Show Notes:

Dave’s re-recording of Alone Together (Again) originally from 50 years ago!  Order an autographed copy from DAve’s website below!

Dave’s re-recording of Alone Together (Again) originally from 50 years ago! Order an autographed copy from DAve’s website below!

Dave Mason & The Quarantines doing Fellin’ Alright: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xd56ap_aa4k featuring Dave Mason, Mick Fleetwood, Sammy Hagar, Michael McDonald and John McFee, Tom Johnston & Pat Simmons from The Doobie Brothers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJcIjG9N1Qs - At the 2004 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, when Traffic was one of the inductees, "Feelin' Alright' was the chosen song for the grand finale. The last song of the ceremony is one of the most special of the whole event because many of the artists who participated in the event perform together. In this version, Mason leads the song, accompanied by Traffic bandmates Jim Capaldi and Steve Winwood, as well as Jackson Browne, Tom Petty, Kid Rock, Kieth Richards, Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, Paul Shaffer, and the Dells.

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Live blues version of Low Spark of High Heeled Boys

We Just Disagree from the Midnight Special

All Along The Watchtower- Santa Barbara 2016 with Neal Schon, John McFee, Ross Valory and more!

Dave Mason Live at Cal Jam II 1978 - Let it Go, Let It Flow

Dave Mason, Cass Elliot & Ned Doheny - On & On - from 1971

Photo: Chris Jensen

Photo: Chris Jensen

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photo: Ron Elkman

Photo: Stewart Walls

Photo: Stewart Walls

033 - Goo Goo Dolls Johnny Rzeznik says "F*ck You" if you don't like our new holiday album; It's Christmas All Over!

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This episode is with Johnny Rzeznik lead singer and guitarist of the Goo Goo Dolls. The band has had so many hits, like Slide, Name and Iris. They have a new Christmas album: “It’s Christmas All Over”, featuring their renditions of classic holiday tunes and a few new songs written by the band. In this episode Johnny talks about creating the new Christmas album, being in a punk band, the dedicated fans, sobriity and lots more!

Show Notes:

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Get the new album here: https://googoodolls.lnk.to/christmas

And even more swag here: Goo Goo Dolls website at www.googoodolls.com

Follow on Instagram at Goo Goo Dolls Official

& Twitter @googoodolls or JohnrzeznikGGD

You can hear Johnny’s Serius XM monthly show: Chorus and Verse.

You Ain’t Getting Nothing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uqY2qeefis

Hark! The Herald The Angel Sing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sk-BEZB-BY

Original Version of Better Days: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-kHleNYIDc

Just some other great videos:

Iris (Live In Buffalo – 2004): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HZM0QiuUS8

Iris (Johnny live with Taylor Swift): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCoeOT2Y34I

032 - Mark & Brian - Part 2 - Morning radio show hosts Mark Thompson & Brian Phelps continue their conversation about life in radio and their recent induction into the Radio Hall of Fame

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We are back with part 2 of our conversation with legendary morning radio show hosts Mark & Brian. They were on 95.5 KLOS for over 25 years and in this episode, they begin by telling us some of their favorite interviews. Plus what they’ve been up to during the quarantine, some of their favorite characters, being on the air during 9-11 and their appreciation of the listeners!

Radio Hall of Fame program advertisement paid for my M&B listeners and coordinated by Switchboarder Laura

Radio Hall of Fame program advertisement paid for my M&B listeners and coordinated by Switchboarder Laura

Brian Setzer

Brian Setzer

Brian Wilson

Brian Wilson

Erecting the Christmas Tree on the KLOS Billboard in 2007

Erecting the Christmas Tree on the KLOS Billboard in 2007

Christy Canyon

Christy Canyon

Mark, Rita, Mick Fleetwood, Stevie Nicks, Brian & Lindsey Buckingham

Mark, Rita, Mick Fleetwood, Stevie Nicks, Brian & Lindsey Buckingham

Def Leppard & the KLOS Programing Department

Def Leppard & the KLOS Programing Department

David Lee Roth

David Lee Roth

The Door, Robby Krieger & Ray Manzerek

The Door, Robby Krieger & Ray Manzerek

Stewart Copeland

Stewart Copeland

signing autographs at Disneyland

signing autographs at Disneyland

Fabio

Fabio

Peter Frampton

Peter Frampton

Billy Bob Thornton

Billy Bob Thornton

King Tusk

King Tusk

Mark “Lamar” Thompson & Brian “Wayne” Phelps limited edition bumper sticker

Mark “Lamar” Thompson & Brian “Wayne” Phelps limited edition bumper sticker

Rita & Geddy Lee

Rita & Geddy Lee

Morgan Freeman

Morgan Freeman

Sammy Hagar

Sammy Hagar

Shirley Jones

Shirley Jones

Steven Tyler

Steven Tyler

Nikki Sixx & Vince Neil

Nikki Sixx & Vince Neil

Slash

Slash

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Toto

Toto

2002 Xmas Show backstage with the staff

2002 Xmas Show backstage with the staff

2003 Christmas Show

2003 Christmas Show

Ozzy on horns

Ozzy on horns

Peter Falk

Peter Falk

Phish

Phish

Ringo & the Smothers Brothers

Ringo & the Smothers Brothers

Rob Zombie

Rob Zombie

The Scorpions

The Scorpions

Funny Story talked about in the first half of our interview, Mark had to wear this sign while at the Trader Joes in Culver City. According to the legal department anyone who spoke on the air, had to be told that they were on the air. Instead of M&am…

Funny Story talked about in the first half of our interview, Mark had to wear this sign while at the Trader Joes in Culver City. According to the legal department anyone who spoke on the air, had to be told that they were on the air. Instead of M&B telling everyone, Mark wore this sign around his neck .

031 - Mark & Brian, famous morning show hosts, join us to talk about their career and being inducted into the Radio Hall Of Fame

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PART ONE - This episode Rita & CW talk with one of the most successful radio morning shows in the Los Angeles market: Mark & Brian. Mark Thompson and Brian Phelps were inducted into the Radio Hall Of Fame after being on the air together on 95.5 KLOS radio in Los Angeles for over 25 years. This is a real flashback for Rita & CW as both of them worked with Mark & Brian for most of their careers!

The boys talk about the beginning of their career, working together, getting into the Radio Hall of Fame, favorite characters, bits, listeners and some of the funniest moments of being on the air!

KTLA entertainment interview from 10/28/2020:  https://youtu.be/1KIjJV5wWQw

Replay of the pre show and Hall of Fame broadcast from Mark & Lyndia’s website:  http://www.mandlstudios.com/rhof-bitches/

Elfis Sketch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeJm9JFPrO4

 The Adventures of Mark & Brian “Shark” episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxSIsYa9uWY

A Christmas Story from 1997 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aV27fb3m6U

Mark & Brian Reunion show April 2019: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8eLhZTRmmE

It’s The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown sketch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aqt6_2rkXKM

Reverend Faircloth sketch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EFRJWA9pac

Chuck Moshontz tells his story about Charlie Manson

Fabio bit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgKQiE6p5T

M&B 1991 Day Before Thanksgiving Day Parade https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lw-kyqRD5ys

Listener ad from the Radio Hall Of Fame program!

Listener ad from the Radio Hall Of Fame program!

Listen to past Mark & Brian Christmas shows on Producer Ted’s website: http://www.tedlekas.com/?page_id=240

Special thanks to Switchboarder Laura (Stringer) for not only helping us coordinate this interview, but for her dedicated love for the boys and for all of her time & effort getting them into the Radio Hall of Fame! It wouldn’t have been done without you!

Photo from the opening of The New Tomorrowland at Disneyland

Photo from the opening of The New Tomorrowland at Disneyland

M&B with Peter Frampton and Mark’s son Mathew.

M&B with Peter Frampton and Mark’s son Mathew.

Mark & Elvis at one of the Christmas Shows

Mark & Elvis at one of the Christmas Shows

M&B at Halloween Event

M&B at Halloween Event

030 - The Immediate Family feature 5 of the greatest studio and touring musicians who have joined forces to create one band! They talk about the band's new EP Slippin' And Slidin' plus rock stories!

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This episode we talk with 5 of the greatest studio and touring musicians: Waddy Watchel, Leeland Sklar, Russ Kunkel, Danny Kortchmar & Steve Postel – all of them form the Immediate Family! These guys have been working together since the 70s and just a few years ago they created the band The Immediate Family. The band just released a new EP titled:  Slippin’ and Slidin’ (new album coming in 2021) which has two new songs plus 3 cover tunes which different band members originally contributed to.

Show Notes:

Follow Immediate Family at:

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TheImmedFamily

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theimmedfamily/?hl=en

New EP can be purchased at: https://quartovalleyrecords.com/Your local music store or the big guy: https://www.amazon.com/Slippin-Slidin-Immediate-Family/dp/B08FNMPB8P/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+immediate+family+cd&qid=1604344683&s…

New EP can be purchased at:

https://quartovalleyrecords.com/

Your local music store

or the big guy: https://www.amazon.com/Slippin-Slidin-Immediate-Family/dp/B08FNMPB8P/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+immediate+family+cd&qid=1604344683&sr=8-1

or stream or download!!!!!!!!!

Due to popular demand we are Re-Airing the EP Release Party - November 13 - 12noon! Get tickets here: https://www.stageit.com/the_immediate_family_kortchmar_wachtel_sklar_kunkel_postell/due_to_popular_demand_we_are_re_airing_the_ep_release_party_pre…

Due to popular demand we are Re-Airing the EP Release Party - November 13 - 12noon! Get tickets here: https://www.stageit.com/the_immediate_family_kortchmar_wachtel_sklar_kunkel_postell/due_to_popular_demand_we_are_re_airing_the_ep_release_party_presented_by_quarto_valley_records/90365

The Band is already planning a concert for 2022! Book your room now for a great 5 day event: https://rocklegendscruise.com/rlc9/

The Band is already planning a concert for 2022! Book your room now for a great 5 day event: https://rocklegendscruise.com/rlc9/

General info video on the band: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29NyGuju7ZU

Slippin’ and Sliding video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaejwBLSgvw

Waddy playing with Taylor Swift & Stevie Nicks- Rhiannon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vloxc9kbPgI

Waddy & Steve singing the Everly Brothers: Devoted to You: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcwBBEH9TTU

Immediate Family singing Machine Gun Kelly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3txOS5vnr8

Live stuff:

All She Wants To Do Is Dance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJDO9i7h9IQ