04-01 Author Daniel Bukszpan new book Ozzy @ 75 - features 75 career accomplishments and life events from the "Prince of Darkness"

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This interview is with author Daniel Bukszpan. Daniel Bukszpan has been a freelance writer for over 25 years. He has written for such publications as Fortune, CNBC, Condé Nast Traveler, and many more. He is the author of The Encyclopedia of Heavy Metal, The Encyclopedia of New Wave, Woodstock: 50 Years of Peace and Music, and the book we are talking about today, Ozzy at 75. OZZY AT 75 explores the history of the godfather of heavy metal through seventy-five career accomplishments and life events. It’s a captivating and comprehensive tribute to the legendary rock icon, celebrating the remarkable life and career of one of the most influential figures in rock history.

Show Notes:

Black Sabbath – War Pigs live from 1970: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3b6SGoN6dA

War Pigs Black Sabbath lyrics video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rG0Ws3YfONY

BLACK SABBATH - "Paranoid" (Official Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qanF-91aJo

Ozzy Osbourne Crazy Train(Ozzfest 2010): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNB4nA8o5O0

OZZY OSBOURNE - Patient Number 9 & Crazy Train at Rams Season Opener (Live Performance): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iZMPB13Lp8

OZZY OSBOURNE - "Mama, I'm Coming Home" (Official Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0siYUjV9UM

The Return of the Osbournes | The Osbournes Podcast E1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDEAaUwjqsc

Lita Ford &Ozzy Osbourne - Close My Eyes Forever: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JdK9qR-AsE

Ozzy Osbourne - Mr. Crowley (Live & Loud): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSvmwGWZtSg

OZZY OSBOURNE - "No More Tears" (Official Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CprfjfN5PRs

Black Sabbath feat. Ozzy Osbourne - Paranoid (Live Aid 1985): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxqmEeOU9EI

03-21 Collective Soul's Will Turpin chats latest CS album, his solo album, Reel 2 Reel studios and whats up with the bands 30th anniversary

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This interview is with Collective Soul’s Will Turpin. Will is one of the busiest musicians on the planet. Promoting the latest Collective Soul album: Vibrating, his current solo album: Serengeti Drivers, his recording studio: Reel 2 Reel and even teasing the next Collective Soul album which is almost finished. The band has many exciting things happening in 2024 as they celebrate their 30th anniversary, including at least one new album and a documentary that will be released. Will talks about the 30th anniversary of the band, playing Woodstock ’94 & ’99 and lots more.

 New Collective Soul album can  be purchased and listened to at many places including:

https://found.ee/CollectiveSoulVibrating

Will Turpin’s album: Serengeti Drivers can be found where ever you stream your music. 

Will Turpin videos:

 Will Turpin - Make It Home - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcIn7Ufq3ws

 Will Turpin - Those Days - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9cvr7Gt_TE

 Newer Collective Soul videos:

 Collective Soul - All Our Pieces (Official Lyric Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgDOeU5VtsM

 Collective Soul - Cut The Cord (Official Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OTfSushYnw

 Collective Soul - Rule No. 1 (Behind The Scenes Recording): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLK3EA25lAY

 Collective Soul - Right As Rain (Lyric Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwDAYhH0FNc

 Ed Roland talks about the new song: "Right As Rain" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=902LV9M2ptk

 Collective Soul - Good Place To Start (Official Audio) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOc4xkt1aN8

 Collective Soul - Over Me (Official Video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKREiAZwd38

 Collective Soul - Them Blues (Official Audio) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSf85jjYWsc

 Ed Roland talks about the song: "Them Blues" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rXmobnpta0

 Collective Soul classic videos:

Collective Soul - Shine (Official Video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_m0bI82Rz_k

 Collective Soul - The World I Know (Official Video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7TLTjqUyog

 Collective Soul - Welcome All Again - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fWqBZSJjNQ

 Collective Soul - Staring Down - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqxWbk8mV8Q

 Collective Soul - Full Show - 08/19/2022 - Silver Legacy Casino - Reno, NV- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_iY4cpK5Dg

Collective Soul - December (Official Video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6exsatE-DUk

 Collective Soul – Gel (Official Video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwrazYUwqQI

 Collective Soul - Precious Declaration (Official Video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFebAtN7hhk

 One of the bands Will has been working with in his production studio is Odd Army – check out their website here and look for new music soon. https://oddarmy.com/

Woodstock 99: Peace Love & Rage - documentary can be found on Netflix - Watch the Trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h62RmIsx6MA

Collective Soul @ Woodstock 94: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvrlO695R7E

Collective Soul @ Woodstock 99: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLxB4Asco2U

Elvis’ home in Palm Springs

03-20 Mark Volman founding member of The Turtles and showman for the Happy Together Tour talks about hanging with Keith Moon and Frank Zappa.

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This interview is with the one and only Mark Volman. Mark was part of Flo & Eddie and one of the original members of The Turtles. Mark has just set out on the 2023 Happy Together Tour which runs until the beginning of September. He talks about this years tour, along with great antidotes included hanging with Keith Moon, his time working with Frank Zappa. Many people don’t realize that Flo & Eddie can be heard on so many songs as they have worked with; John Lennon, Ozzy Osbourne, T-Rex, John Lennon, Roger McGuinn, Ray Manzerek, David Cassidy, Keith Moon, Alice Cooper, Blondie, The Knack, Psycadelic Furs, Sammy Hagar, Jefferson Airplane, The Ramones, Duran Duran, Darlene Love and do many more. Plus Mark tells about the infamous story of Flo & Eddie, Frank Zappa and how the song “Smoke On The Water” came about for Deep Purple. Yes, Mark was there!

Show Notes

Website: https://theturtles.com/

Mark’s book, Happy Forever comes out June 20, 2023. Find it at your favorite retailer!

 Happy Together Tour info and tickets right here: https://happytogethertour.com/

Tour dates include:

Thu, JUN 1

Florida Theatre

Jacksonville, FL

 

Fri, JUN 2

IP Casino Resort and Spa

Biloxi, MS

 

Sat, JUN 3

Anderson Music Hall

Hiawassee, GA

 

Sun, JUN 4

Carolina Opry

Myrtle Beach, SC

 

Mon, JUN 5

Carolina Theatre

Durham, NC

 

Wed, JUN 7

Bergen Performing Arts Center

Englewood, NJ

 

Fri, JUN 9

Mayo Performing Arts Center

Morristown, NJ

 

Sat, JUN 10

NYCB Theatre At Westbury

Westbury, NY

 

Sun, JUN 11

Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom

Hampton Beach, NH

 

Tue, JUN 13

Cape Cod Melody Tent

Hyannis, MA

 

Wed, JUN 14

South Shore Music Circus

Cohasset, MA

 

Thu, JUN 15

Penn's Peak

Jim Thorpe, PA

 

Fri, JUN 16

St. George Theatre

Staten Island, NY

 

Sat, JUN 17

American Music Theatre

Lancaster, PA

 

Sun, JUN 18

Lowell Memorial Auditorium

Lowell, MA

 

Tue, JUN 20

Birchmere

Alexandria, VA

 

Wed, JUN 21

Keswick Theatre

Glenside, PA

 

Thu, JUN 22

The Coves Amphitheater at Smith Mountain Lake

Union Hall, VA

 

Sat, JUL 8

Spotlight 29 Casino

Coachella, CA

 

Sun, JUL 9

The Canyon @ The Saban Theatre

Beverly Hills, CA

 

Tue, JUL 11

Humphreys Concerts By the Bay

San Diego, CA

 

Wed, JUL 12

Findlay Toyota Center

Prescott Valley, AZ

 

Thu, JUL 13

The Canyon @ The Libbey Bowl

Ojai, CA

 

Fri, JUL 14

Talking Stick Resort

Scottsdale, AZ

 

Sat, JUL 15

Las Vegas, NV | Happy Together Tour

Las Vegas, NV

 

Sun, JUL 16

The Pacific Amphitheatre

Costa Mesa, CA

 

Thu, JUL 27

Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Count Basie Center for the Arts

Red Bank, NJ

 

Fri, JUL 28

Ocean Casino Resort

Atlantic City, NJ

 

Sat, JUL 29

Toyota Oakdale Theatre

Wallingford, CT

 

Sun, JUL 30

Lynn Memorial Auditorium

Lynn, MA

 

Tue, AUG 1

Palace Theatre

Albany, NY

 

Wed, AUG 2

Stanley Theatre

Utica, NY

 

Thu, AUG 3

Kodak Center

Rochester, NY

 

Fri, AUG 4

The Palace Theatre

Greensburg, PA

 

Sat, AUG 5

RiverPark Center

Owensboro, KY

 

Sun, AUG 6

MGM Northfield Park Center Stage

Northfield, OH

 

Tue, AUG 8

Honeywell Center

Wabash, IN

 

Wed, AUG 9

Ryman Auditorium

Nashville, TN

 

Thu, AUG 10

Fraze Pavilion

Kettering, OH

 

Fri, AUG 11

Silver Creek Event Center

New Buffalo, MI

 

Sat, AUG 12

Little River Casino Resort and Hotel

Manistee, MI

 

Sun, AUG 13

Paramount Theatre

Aurora, IL

 

Tue, AUG 15

Fox Cities Performing Arts Center

Appleton, WI

 

Thu, AUG 17

Pabst Theater

Milwaukee, WI

 

Fri, AUG 18

Genesee Theatre

Waukegan, IL

 

Sat, AUG 19

The Family Arena

Saint Charles, MO

 

Sun, AUG 20

Peoria Civic Center

Peoria, IL

 

Tue, AUG 22

Kentucky State Fair

Louisville, KY

 

Wed, AUG 23

Effingham Performance Center

Effingham, IL

 

Thu, AUG 24

Blue Gate Performing Arts Center

Shipshewana, IN

 

Fri, AUG 25

Crystal Grand Music Theatre

Wisconsin Dells, WI

 

Sun, AUG 27

Deadwood Mountain Grand

Deadwood, SD

 

Mon, AUG 28

Minnesota State Fair

Saint Paul, MN

 

Tue, AUG 29

Door Community Auditorium

Fish Creek, WI

 

Wed, AUG 30

Grand Theater

Wausau, WI

 

Thu, AUG 31

Hoyt Sherman Place

Des Moines, IA

 

Fri, SEP 1

Holland Center

Omaha, NE

 Cool Videos:

The Turtles - Happy Together [HD]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq3awlDqAVo

 The Turtles - Elenore (1968): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvaJCkc2wsU

 Frank Zappa (vintage - live) What Kind of Girl: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EQ9OEENiSE

The Phlorescent (Flo) Leech & Eddie - Feel Older Now (1972): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAG4R2ZQAJI

Martin Mull and Flo & Eddie - Soundstage (April 24, 1976): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1tLalcvaFM

 Deep Purple’s Smoke On The Water: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rfirxs_NUcE

Our (twice) previous guest Leland Sklar talks about Flo & Eddie when they played “Live” with Frank Zappa and what happened when the audience started shouting out request. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMxLevi-93M

 Lou Reed interviewed by Flo & Eddie - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djk8aLC7X4I

 David Bowie • The Flo & Eddie Interview • Plaza Hotel, NYC • 90 Minutes Live • 25 November 1977 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iS1pixsC_i4

KISS - Paul Stanley & Gene Simmons on Flo & Eddie – 1981 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEhaM4RfPug

 Frank Zappa - 200 Motels Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7eUWh9sI7k

 Zappa And The Mothers "200 Motels" - Mystery Roach / Magic Fingers (Bizu Mix) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAqaSXrykdc

 Keith Moon - Don't Worry Baby (Audio only) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHMBSp56Lqw

Bruce Springsteen - Hungry Heart (audio only) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rapQZffjOM

The Move (feat. Jeff Lynne) - Brontosaurus (1970) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JwVZYa1KSk

 Lennon&Zappa - Well (Baby Please Don't Go) on Zappa Mix - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_sQLIUi0mQ

 The Psychedelic Furs - Love My Way (Official Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGD9i718kBU

03-19 Sass Jordan's new live album features Taylor Hawkins + the story of how she "auditioned" for Van Halen

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This episode is with rock and blues artist Sass Jordan. Sass started her solo career in 1988. Her second album which was the first release in the US, featured the hit: “Make You A Believer”. She has just released her 12th album titled Live In New York – Ninety Four and features Taylor Hawkins on drums. Taylor was Sass’s drummer for the 1994 tour and she talks about him playing with her band and what she felt Taylor was going through leading up to his death. Also Sass tells us the story of “auditioning” for Van Halen, how grueling touring is and much more.

Then new album “Live In New York – Ninety Four” can be steamed or purchased digitally - OR you can purchase an autographed vinyl version at https://rockpapermerch.com/collections/sass-jordan/products/live-in-new-york-ninety-four-2023

 First hit song: Dance Somebody: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3K5xG0jk-o

Sass’s “Make You A Believer” Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KL7Z4RIosrI

In the bonus round Sass mentions that she would like to play with the Wood Brothers. Take a look at one of their videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwzvgH-5CCM

Sass and the band, 1994

The band 1994

Sass with steve Perry

03-18 Drummer & founding member Bobby Colomby discusses the bands new documentary: What The Hell Happened To Blood Sweat & Tears

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This episode is with Bobby Colomby, founding member and drummer for the band: Blood Sweat & Tears. The band has a new film coming out April 1st titled: What the Hell Happened to Blood Sweat & Tears. The film features interviews and archival footage from the controversial tour, which resulted in the band suffering backlash from fans. Although the decision of the tour may not have been the best decision, Bobby says they really had no other choice.  Bobby talks about the film, where the archival footage was found after 50 years, plus other great rock stories including the band playing at Woodstock and his letter from Tina Turner, plus so much more.

Show Notes:

Check out the band’s website at : https://bloodsweatandtears.com/

Blood Sweat & Tears – When I Die video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgHnqTmKhoc

Blood Sweat & Tears "Lucretia Mac Evil" on The Ed Sullivan Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qDHVWg8tqc

Blood Sweat & Tears - You've Made Me So Very Happy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpwXasI2IL4

Jaco Pastorius – The Chicken - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgntkGc5iBo

Jaco’s album produced by Bobby; https://www.amazon.com/Jaco-Pastorius/dp/B00004VWA7

Besides Blood Sweat & Tears, the following bands did not have their music recorded for the soundtrack or film:
Creedence Clearwater Revival

The Band

The Grateful Dead

Johnny Winter

Mountain

Ravi Shanker

Paul Butterfield Blues Band

 Sammy Davis Jr. hugging President Nixon

Albert Bernard Grossman (May 21, 1926 – January 25, 1986) was an American entrepreneur and manager in the American folk music and rock and roll scene. He was famous as the manager of many of the most popular and successful performers of folk and folk-rock music, including Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, Peter, Paul and Mary, the Band, Odetta, Gordon Lightfoot and Ian & Sylvia.

 Dr. Renatus Hartogs

 Bobby’s letter from Tina Turner

Movie & Band stills:

BST in Bucharest

Bucharest

Bucharest

David Clayton Thomas

Constanta Soccer STadium

Bobby Colomby

press conference after returning from the tour

david

belgrade

belgrade

Constanta, romainia

Sarajevo

warsaw

03-17 Journalist & Author Chris Epting has written with Phil Collen, John Oates, Doobie Bros., Dave Mason and more!

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This episode is with Chris Epting. Chris has been a music journalist for decades, for Ultimate Classic Rock dot come, Loudwire and many others. He has also written many books including subjects on Baseball, Travel Landmarks and Rock n Roll. His music repertoire includes books on Phil Collen, John Oates, Brian Wheat, Leif Garrett, The Doobie Brothers and his soon to be released book on Dave Mason – Only You Know And I Know. Chris talks about what it’s like working with an artist and writing about their history, actually working with each artist to capture their essence in his writings and he also tells us great stories including selling girl scout cookies at Keith Richards house.

Show Notes:

Check out Chris’s website at www.chrisepting.com

Follow Chris on social media:

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

And Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/christian.epting.1

Phil collen in “Girl”

We didn’t know about Phil Collen being in a band called: “Girl”, here is the band’s Wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Girl_(band)

Girl – “Hollywood Tease” video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DNyjzpDn9o

Huntington Beach episode: From Surf To Screen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xu4hjIBYHoU

Chris’s interview with Stevie Nicks: https://youtu.be/kvmuYPKR1sg

Chris’s article with Stiv Bastors of Lords of the New Church: https://pleasekillme.com/stiv-bators-lords-of-new-church/

An article on LICKING IT UP AT ROCK FANTASY CAMP: https://www.kissonline.com/news?n_id=52912

Chris’s interview with Frankie Banall of Quiet Riot: “QUIET RIOT Plays First Show With Singer JIZZY PEARL”: https://blabbermouth.net/news/video-quiet-riot-plays-first-show-with-singer-jizzy-pearl

 Audio concert of Television : CBGB's, NYC 27-12-1976: https://youtu.be/PWC4G93DauI

scott cantrell

Keith Richards – Scott Cantrell article in Rolling Stone magazine, 1979: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/teenager-dies-in-keith-richards-new-york-home-172486/

The Partridge Family - ECHO VALLEY 2-6809 official video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PP6HtTcYXuE

Golden bear with “wyland” mural on the side

golden bear handbill

peter tork article

Chris with John oates

wyland mural at the long beach arena

the album cover for hall & oates “Abandoned Luncheonette” (this is not the one that chris got)

 

03-16 Author David Leaf has just updated his Brian Wilson book: God Only Know - The Story of Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys, And The California Myth.

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This episode is with David Leaf. David has had an extensive career producing films like:  “The Night James Brown Saved Boston”, “The U.S. vs. John Lennon” and “Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of 'Smile'”. David has also written many books including: KISS – Behind the Mask, The BeeGees – The Authorized Biography and his latest book which he is discussing in today’s episode: “God Only Knows - The Story of Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys and the California Myth”. David originally released this book back in the 70’s, but has since updated it (where he left off) with over double the content.

Brian Wilson – Smile Live In London: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UbNwhm2EX8

Beautiful Dreamer - Brian Wilson and the Story of 'SMiLE' Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SriaRRcA6w

The US vs. John Lennon Trailer (and rental): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiaWUKi58dw

Bee Gees - Too Much Heaven (Official Video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nREV8bQJ1MA

BeeGees finally in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Pt1.,(1997): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXm7SJCksks

Bee Gees Induction into R and R Hall of Fame Part 2 (performance): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xqg5sDW180

Bee Gees - Rehearsal Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame 1997 (also interacting with David Crosby, Stephen Stills & Graham Nash) (EDITOR’S NOTE – VERY IRONIC THAT THE DAY I AM DOING THE RESEARCH FOR THIS PODCAST EPISODE IS THE SAME DAY THAT DAVID CROSBY PASSED AWAY – HE CAN BE HEARD AT THE END OF THIS, ((AS THE BEEGEES LEAVE THE REHEARSAL)), DAVID SAYS: “GOOD TO SEE YOU, PARTIUCLARLLY ALIVE”) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1ic32EJ3As

Strawberry Alarm Clock - Incense & Peppermints (1967): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rw1_FNdy-Y

Expressway To Your Heart The Soul Survivors In Stereo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EBYMl-f-wo

 

03-15 Jerry Pompili worked at Fillmore East/West, Winterland and many others under "Bill Graham Presents". He talks about his times with the Stones, Who, ELP, Hendrix and more rock icons.

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This episode is with Jerry Pompili. Jerry worked at the Fillmore East, Fillmore West, Winterland and many other venues under famous concert promoter Bill Graham in San Francisco. For years Jerry hosted shows with The Who, Jimi Hendrix, The Band, Emerson Lake & Palmer and many more. He also went on tour with the Stones in 1970. He talks about the concert business in San Francisco during his career along with many antidotes about the business and his experiences and stories with the bands.

SHOW NOTES

Anderson Theatre in New York:

Opened in 1926 as the Public Theatre and designed for stage plays, this theatre was the brainchild of two candy vendors from the former People’s Theatre on the Bowery. Over the years it focused on Jewish acts including Yiddish Vaudeville as well as the showing of Yiddish films.

 By 1953 it was full-time Spanish language cinema called the Antillas Theatre, and booked by Harris Theatrical Enterprises. That policy continued until 1957.

 In late-1957 it reopened as the Anderson Theatre, named after the recently deceased play agent Phyllis Anderson who was also the wife of author Robert Anderson ("Tea and Sympathy"). The Anderson Theatre continued to run Yiddish programs until at least the mid-1960’s.

 In 1977 it was taken over by CBGB and renamed the CBGB Second Avenue Theatre, booking punk rock acts such as the Talking Heads and Patti Smith but by 1979 it was no longer being used. In 1990 the theatre was partially demolished and in 1997 the remaining portions were turned into apartments.

Fillmore East:

 The Fillmore East was rock promoter Bill Graham's rock venue on Second Avenue near East 6th Street in the (at the time) Lower East Side neighborhood, now called the East Village neighborhood of the borough of Manhattan of New York City. It was open from March 8, 1968, to June 27, 1971, and featured some of the biggest acts in rock music at the time. The Fillmore East was a companion to Graham's Fillmore Auditorium, and its successor, the Fillmore West, in San Francisco, Graham's home base.

Sandy Pearlman: Samuel Clarke "Sandy" Pearlman (August 5, 1943 – July 26, 2016) was an American music producer, artist manager, music journalist and critic, professor, poet, songwriter, and record company executive. He was best known for founding, writing for, producing, or co-producing many LPs by Blue Öyster Cult, as well as producing notable albums by The Clash, The Dictators, Pavlov's Dog, and Dream Syndicate; he was also the founding Vice President of eMusic.com. He was the Schulich Distinguished Professor Chair at the Schulich School of Music at McGill University in Montreal, and from August 2014 held a Marshall McLuhan Centenary Fellowship at the Coach House Institute (CHI) of the University of Toronto Faculty of Information as part of the CHI's McLuhan Program in Culture and Technology.

Bill Graham Book:

Jimi Hendrix Live At Berkeley trailer:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kU2R5PUiWQk

Jerry talks a lot about Chip Monck – check out his Wikipedia page here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chip_Monck

Wolfgangs Vault – This is basically the Bill Graham Presents achieves that were sold after Bill Graham passed away. Most of it is now for sale. Check out some of the great merchandise here: https://www.wolfgangs.com/

 Jerry’s video version of The Last Waltz featuring The Band and so many other great bands: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbEL--AMBUk

Eddie Money and guitarist Jimmy Lyons perform Two Tickets to Paradise on the Midnight Special 1978: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCacbNlrqYk

Eddie Money live at Winterland in 1977 – Wanna Be A Rock n Roll Star: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EMGcmMFgbM

The Paul Collins Beat – Rock N Roll Girl from 1980: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cEvEUKN4Fw

Paul Collins Beat live in `1984: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exGzMKqwMkQ

Day on the Green concerts used to take place over the summer months in the Bay Area. Take a look at some of the incredible shows: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Day_on_the_Green

(Jerry’s Mug shot photo)

03-14 The Kinks lead guitarist and founding member Dave Davies talks about the bands new box set, and how much country music was a influence for the band.

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This episode is with one of the original founding members of the Kinks, Dave Davies. Dave was the guitarist since it’s inception in 1963. The band released over 24 studio albums along with Dave’s solo career of 7 studio albums. The Kinks have recently released a new box set:  Muswell Hillbillies / Everybody’s In Show Biz. Its for the 50th anniversary and features 11 discs, hard cover book, DVD featuring film footage that brother Ray took during the recording time period and much more. In our interview, Dave talks about how important country music was to the band and why the original recording of these albums were so meaningful to them. We also talk to Dave about being banned in the US for many years, his two releases on Record Store Day in November, and his thoughts on saving the planet.

Show Notes:

The new box set (& 50th anniversary of the ), Muswell Hillbillies / Everybody’s In Show Biz, is available NOW – order through your local vinyl retailer or at the big boys…

https://www.amazon.com/Muswell-Hillbillies-Everybodys-Show-Biz-Box/dp/B0B69FH8W6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1IHUCQ9APCJL6&keywords=kinks+muswell+hillbillies+50th+anniversary+box+set&qid=1664224254&sprefix=the+kinks+box+set%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-1

Dave’s “Fractured Minds” & “21st Century” vinyl comes out on Record Store Day – Black Friday, 11/25/2022 – find at your local retailer! Get them quick! https://recordstoreday.com/

 Dave’s book, “Living On A Thin Line” and companion CD will be released in January 2023 in the U.S. Check out Dave’s website where you can preorder his hardcover book: https://www.davedavies.com/

The new video for Traveling With My Band (Ray Davies 2022 Mix): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNs_RUFDt6A

Dave and Ray reunited after 20 years for You Really Got Me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6mL7s_FIA4

Solo audio for Nothing More To Loose: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jd0X7oQ8plc

Death of a Clown – Live from 2002: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETy5j5NoDUw

Death of a Clown official video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsHjvJ1aw40

Dave singing “Money” live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8aiKO6VAs4

The Kinks – Acute Schizophrenia Paranoia Blues (Ray Davies 2022 Mix): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opb0BqdYV4U

Lola from Top of the Pops, 1970: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GP0X0CRMZLU

The Kinks Living On A Thin Line (unofficial video):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWc5fuX-kEw

 Celluloid Heroes (2022 Remaster) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Zz0s7yJefY

The Kinks – Acute Schizophrenia Paranoia Blues (Ray Davies 2022 Mix): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opb0BqdYV4U

03-13 Spencer Proffer, producer of the new documentary: “The Day The Music Died - The Story of Don McLean's American Pie”

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Spencer Proffer is out latest guest. Spencer has over 120 film and TV credits including; Producer, music consultant, music supervisor, music director, composer and more. His passion for music put Quiet Riot on the map, along with many other artists like: Cheap Trick, Heart, Eddie Money, Beach Boys and more! Meteor 17 is Spencer’s production company and they have just released the new Documentary – The Day The Music Died – The Story of Don McLean’s American Pie, which is now streaming on Paramount Plus. The documentary focuses on the highly successful song and with Don McLean’s help, the meaning behind the lyrics of this iconic song. We also talk with Spencer about his upcoming documentary: “Elvis and Steve” and how he put Quiet Riot on the map of rock!

Show Notes:

Check out The Day the Music Died – The Story of Don McLean’s American Pie on Paramount +

 Movie Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5TvCEgTOJA&t=2s

Don’s website: https://donmclean.com/home/

 To learn more about Spencer and his company, check out his website at: https://www.meteor17.com/

McLean performs American Pie for its 50th anniversary at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa. This is where Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper performed on Feb. 3, 1959. The deaths of the three men partially inspired American Pie.

McLean, right, meets Connie Valens, sister of singer Ritchie Valens, backstage at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa. (Morling Manor Music Corp)

 American Pie Lyrics:

A long, long time ago

I can still remember how that music used to make me smile

And I knew if I had my chance

That I could make those people dance

And maybe they’d be happy for a while

But February made me shiver

With every paper I’d deliver

Bad news on the doorstep

I couldn’t take one more step

 

I can’t remember if I cried

When I read about his widowed bride

But something touched me deep inside

The day the music died

 

[Chorus:]

So bye, bye, Miss American Pie

Drove my Chevy to the levee but the levee was dry

Them good ole boys were drinking whiskey ‘n rye

Singin’ this’ll be the day that I die

This’ll be the day that I die

 

Did you write the book of love

And do you have faith in God above

If the Bible tells you so?

Now do you believe in rock and roll?

Can music save your mortal soul?

And can you teach me how to dance real slow?

 

Well, I know that you’re in love with him

‘Cause I saw you dancin’ in the gym

You both kicked off your shoes

Man, I dig those rhythm and blues

 

I was a lonely teenage broncin’ buck

With a pink carnation and a pickup truck

But I knew I was out of luck

The day the music died

 

[Chorus:]

 

Now for ten years we’ve been on our own

And moss grows fat on a rollin’ stone

But that’s not how it used to be

When the jester sang for the king and queen

In a coat he borrowed from James Dean

And a voice that came from you and me

 

Oh, and while the king was looking down

The jester stole his thorny crown

The courtroom was adjourned

No verdict was returned

 

And while Lennon read a book on Marx

The quartet practiced in the park

And we sang dirges in the dark

The day the music died

 

[Chorus:]

 

Helter skelter in a summer swelter

The birds flew off with a fallout shelter

Eight miles high and falling fast

It landed foul on the grass

The players tried for a forward pass

With the jester on the sidelines in a cast

 

Now the halftime air was sweet perfume

While the sergeants played a marching tune

We all got up to dance

Oh, but we never got the chance

 

‘Cause the players tried to take the field

The marching band refused to yield

Do you recall what was revealed

The day the music died?

 

[Chorus:]

 

Oh, and there we were all in one place

A generation lost in space

With no time left to start again

So come on, Jack be nimble, Jack be quick

Jack Flash sat on a candlestick

‘Cause fire is the devil’s only friend

 

Oh, and as I watched him on the stage

My hands were clenched in fists of rage

No angel born in Hell

Could break that Satan’s spell

 

And as the flames climbed high into the night

To light the sacrificial rite

I saw Satan laughing with delight

The day the music died

 

[Chorus:]

 

I met a girl who sang the blues

And I asked her for some happy news

But she just smiled and turned away

I went down to the sacred store

Where I’d heard the music years before

But the man there said the music wouldn’t play

 

And in the streets, the children screamed

The lovers cried and the poets dreamed

But not a word was spoken

The church bells all were broken

 

And the three men I admire most

The Father, Son and the Holy Ghost

They caught the last train for the coast

The day the music died

Inspired by childhood memories of the singer/songwriter of the iconic anthem, “American Pie,” Don McLean’s American Pie: A Fable was brought to life as a children’s book by the creative team at Meteor 17, a full-service media organization that actively conceives and participates through all phases of deal-making, production, marketing, and distribution.

American Pie the Fable can be found here:

Order a autographed copy from Don McLean’s website: https://donmclean.com/product/childrens-book-american-pie-a-fable-autographed/

Or

https://www.amazon.com/Don-McLeans-American-Pie-Fable/dp/1957317019/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2GKASM88MKPIW&keywords=american+pie+a+fable&qid=1664655683&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQwIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wOCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&s=books&sprefix=american+pie%2Cstripbooks%2C167&sr=1-1

Legendary Tips and Guitar Tricks with Don McLean: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4d1lo8oEsk

 Different artists versions of American Pie:

Home Free - American Pie ft. Don McLean (Official Music Video) shown in the documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RlTZdYXcKg

Jade Bird - American Pie (Official Video) shown in the documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDbQMVHMW5Q

John Mayer sings American Pie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqOKdRwRytI

The Brady Bunch (audio only): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7peFHjFoblk

Harry Belafonte with Petula Clark - On The Path Of Glory : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQXVjY1oqRo

Quiet Riot – Come On Feel The Noise – Live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFOxffZSdfc

Spencer talks about working with Brian May on this film: THE ADVENTURES OF PINOCCHIO (1996) – see the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdSZWvO7DU4

 Spencer’s Sons:

            Sterling Proffer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sterlingproffer

            Morgan Proffer: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5168073/

03-12 Bill German started with a Rolling Stones Fanzine which soon became the bands official newletter. He soon was on tour with the Stones. His book tells all!

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Bill German for many years wrote, researched and published his “fanzine” for the Rolling Stones; Beggars Banquet. And it led him to hanging out with members of the band for over 17 years. He was invited to parties with Keith and Woody, went on tour, with the band and so much more. He wrote a book a few years ago, which has just been update for the 60th anniversary of the Rolling Stones this year. The new version includes update information including an interview that Bill did with one of the original band member: Ian Stewart. The book is titled: Under Their Thumb – How A Nice Boy From Brooklyn Got Mixed Up With The Rolling Stones. The new edition is available on Amazon.

Show Notes:

 Follow Bill on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/bill.german.7/

Or you can check out his website at www.billgerman.com Where you can order the updated version of his book: Under Their Thumb – How a nice boy from Brooklyn got mixed up with the Rolling Stones (and lived to tell about it). You can also purchase past issues of Beggar’s Banquet and find out about other Bill German appearances.

 Upcoming appearances for 2022 include:

* September 24th, at Tattooed Mom in Philadelphia: https://www.tattooedmomphilly.com/.../thumb-author-talk.../

* October 8th, at Rattleback Records in Chicago: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../author-talk-book-signing...

* October 15th, at Musichead Gallery in Los Angeles: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../book-launch-author-talk...

October 22nd, at Pulp in Asbury Park (New Jersey): https://www.eventbrite.com/.../under-their-thumb-book...

Check out a video on Bill: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d01SxfYtlys&t=268s

 

Bill talks about the guy with the Worlds largest Rolling Stones Collection in the world. Take a look here: https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/95953-largest-collection-of-rolling-stones-memorabilia

Snippet from the 1990’s: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z90Q25iItqI

 Portion of his story telling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-XCZmVSnps

The Rolling Stones at T.A.M.I. Show 29th of October 1964: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHjlnn8lKqk

The Rolling Stones "Midnight Rambler" Marquee Club 1971: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-bBhgMtPsc

Full length concert from 07.23.2022 from Paris, France: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyumzkPEm3g

 

03-11 Walter Trout, one of the greatest blues guitarists of today talks about his near death experience, meeting BB King, Springsteen & working w/ John Mayall & the Blues Breakers.

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Walter Trout, guitarist, singer/songwriter, has been playing the blues his entire life. With tips from BB King. Walter became one of the best blues guitarists today. He has had his ups and downs, with drugs, alcohol and even coming within hours of loosing his life. Walter has just released his 30th album titled: Ride. And this album honestly gives you a ride. Walter starts off the interview with one of the greatest confessional we have ever had. It is an exclusive story that he has never told to the general public. Followed by many wonderful stories about his love of his family to some of the great artists and bands he has played with. If you aren’t yet a Walter Trout fan, listen to the interview, check out his new album and we promise you won’t walk away disappointed.

Show Notes:

Follow Walter on Instagram at Walter_Trout

Or go to his website: www.waltertrout.com

 You can order his new album Ride – autographed vinyl and autographed CD versions at his website: www.waltertrout.com

“Ride” -one of the new songs from the Ride album: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLzmOugNc2I

Also from the new album: Ghosts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYPJy8BBJ_Y

Also from the Ride album: Waiting For The Dawn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6-Ln_LS06A

 "Me, My Guitar and the Blues" Jimmy Dawkins cover- Burghausen Jazz Festival 2019: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2935ckkxiJg

Walter Trout with Joe Bonamassa, Kenny Wayne Shepherd - How Many More Years - 2019 Cruise https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMQthovIaI8

 Walter Trout & Band with Jon Trout- 1.Rock Me Baby 2 Red House/Hamburg Fabrik Germany 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qekA2urRBGA

Walter Trout - Ordinary Madness (Official Music Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGCItezxZkU

 Walter Trout - Going Down (2012) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meFag0HtrFw

 Walter Trout - Live 4.14.17 at Daryl's House Club: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuCFknX9dlQ

 WALTER TROUT full Live Concert in the Paradiso Club Amsterdam (Holland) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AS6AA6Pe2lo

Walter Trout with Canned Heat (1983) – Australia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAAFSmIUxgo

 John Mayall with Walter Trout: Rolling with the Blues (Live at Iowa State University 1987) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZZWfth4PZg

DIRECT NOTE FROM WALTER: After my illness when I had to spend a year re learning how to play the guitar. Then it was time to try a gig. I had not been on a stage in over 2 years. Most guys would try playing down at the local bar and see what happens. Not me. I went to Royal Albert Hall. Marie introduced me and it was a very, very emotional moment. Here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptPfyW4AduE

 

Walter talks about his wife, Marie’s book: “The Blues – Why It Still Hurts So Good”, you can check it out here: https://www.marietrout.com/book

Walter talks about a documentary that was produced about him. Check here for more information: https://www.amazon.com/Blues-Callin-bonus-documentary-Walter/dp/B01JT6IIIG