SocialNRG Presents...Your Backstage Pass

Welcome to this special 2-hour episode of our interview with Rocket Norton! Rocket is an iconic Canadian rock musician who is perhaps best known as the former drummer for Juno-award winning band PRiSM (Spaceship Superstar, Take me to the Kaptin, Night to Remember). Rocket has also been quite busy over the subsequent years, working as a member of other notable bands including: The Rocket Norton Ban...

Harvey Lisberg is a British talent manager, perhaps best known for his experiences working with various artists such as Herman's Hermits, Graham Goldman, and 10cc. At the onset of the British Invasion, he signed Herman's Hermits and placed them with Columbia UK and producer Mickie Most. As is well known, Herman's Hermits were one of the British pop groups of the time, like the Dave Clark Five, Pet...

Joe Johnson is a nationally syndicated, award winning radio host and voiceover talent. With more than 30 years of experience as a major-market radio personality, Joe can be heard on the nationally syndicated radio show, Beatle Brunch, which airs along the Westwood One Radio Network. Joe has a unique, fun and natural style. He can be “up and crazy”, be “the character voices in your head”, or give y...

Sarah Smith is a Canadian singer-songwriter known for her intimate and authentic music style. On stage, Sarah Smith is a force of nature, seamlessly transitioning from calm to ferocious, and from fierce to loving. Throughout her career, Sarah has shared the stage with many renowned artists including Melissa Etheridge, Nancy Wilson, KT Tunstall, and more. #sarahsmith #rock #music #guitar #singer #s...

Jeff Neill of the legendary band Streetheart takes us through an exciting look at his career as their lead guitarist, spanning his many years with the band including their period through challenging times leading up to the death of their lead singer Kenny Shields, and their rebirth under a dynamic new singer. #rock #music #guitar #jeffneill #streetheart #rockandroll -------------------------------...

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Felix Cavaliere is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and musician. Originally a member of Joey Dee and the Starliters, who are best known for their international hit "Peppermint Twist", he is best known for being the lead singer and keyboard player with The Young Rascals during the 1960s. Cavaliere was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with The Young Rascals in 1997. ____...

Myles Goodwyn is a singer, guitarist, writer, producer and leader of the multi-Platinum selling rock band April Wine. Goodwyn has been instrumental in shaping and directing the group from its earliest beginnings, ultimately leading April Wine to sell over 10 million recordings worldwide. Goodwyn’s voice is as distinctive and immediately recognizable as his song writing skills are prolific. Goodwyn...

In this vignette, American jazz artist Curtis Stigers talks about his legendary role as the voice behind the theme song to the run-away hit show Sons of Anarchy. __________ Get early or exclusive access to additional content by becoming a free member at: www.socialnrgpresents.com   Also, please subscribe and Follow us at: - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/SocialNRGPresents - Facebook: https:...

In this vignette, American jazz artist Curtis Stigers talks moving to New York, signing with Clive Davis, and his early years on the jazz scene. __________ Get early or exclusive access to additional content by becoming a free member at: www.socialnrgpresents.com   Also, please subscribe and Follow us at: - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/SocialNRGPresents - Facebook: https://www.facebook.co...

In this vignette, American jazz artist Curtis Stigers sing his hit, the theme song to the run-away hit show Sons of Anarchy LIVE. #music #curtisstigers #sonsofanarchy #television #backstage __________ Get early or exclusive access to additional content by becoming a free member at: www.socialnrgpresents.com   Also, please subscribe and Follow us at: - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/SocialNR...

Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad talks about bad time success. #80s #grandfunkrailroad #music #rockandroll #rockstar #interview __________ Get early or exclusive access to additional content by becoming a free member at: www.socialnrgpresents.com   Also, please subscribe and Follow us at: - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/SocialNRGPresents - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialNRGPres...

Mark Farner talks about what brought Grand Funk Railroad to an eventual end. #80s #grandfunkrailroad #music #rockandroll #rockstar #interview __________ Get early or exclusive access to additional content by becoming a free member at: www.socialnrgpresents.com   Also, please subscribe and Follow us at: - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/SocialNRGPresents - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/S...

Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad shares what it was like to write a song that became a greatest hit for the band. #markfarner, #grandfunkrailroad , #80s Music, #rockandroll, #songwriting __________ Get early or exclusive access to additional content by becoming a free member at: www.socialnrgpresents.com   Also, please subscribe and Follow us at: - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/SocialNRG...

In Part 1 of our interview with Keith Scott of the Bryan Adams Band, Keith discusses his current touring schedule with Bryan Adams and his decision to move to San Diego. He reflects on the impact of the pandemic on social interactions and the importance of adapting to changing times. Keith also shares personal stories about his family and his early musical influences. He talks about his experience...

Join us for a conversation with Ian Thomas! Released in 1973 on the album A Life In Song, the song Painted Ladies helped Ian earn a Juno Award nomination for Songwriter of the Year. Click here for the clip: https://youtu.be/QDGtPKJ6mfI __________ *** Learn more about what we're doing at: - https://socialnrgpresents.com/ *** Subscribe and Follow: - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/SocialNRGPresents...

A member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, Rodney Crowell is the songwriter’s songwriter and an icon among giants. Crowell is a multi-Grammy Award-winning troubadour with fifteen number one hits. Over the course of his career, Crowell has gracefully blended his own mainstream success as an artist with a prolific catalog of songs cut by the likes of Emmylou Harris, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jenn...

Country music legend Rodney Crowell discusses his award-winning approach to songwriting. * To view the full episode, click here: https://youtu.be/ZR3I5KxM-Jw __________ Get early or exclusive access to additional content by becoming a free member at: www.socialnrgpresents.com Also, please subscribe and follow us at: - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/SocialNRGPresents - Facebook: https://www.faceb...

Country music legend Rodney Crowell reminisces about his time with the late, great Johnny Cash. * To view the full episode, click here: https://youtu.be/ZR3I5KxM-Jw __________ Get early or exclusive access to additional content by becoming a free member at: www.socialnrgpresents.com Also, please subscribe and follow us at: - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/SocialNRGPresents - Facebook: https://ww...

Country music legend Rodney Crowell discusses his days with Jerry Reed and Chet Atkins, including getting hired and fired in 5 seconds! * To view the full episode, click here: https://youtu.be/ZR3I5KxM-Jw __________ Get early or exclusive access to additional content by becoming a free member at: www.socialnrgpresents.com Also, please subscribe and follow us at: - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/...

Peter discusses his time with Peter and Gordon, and looks back on his friendship with Paul McCartney and Apple Records. __________ Get early or exclusive access to additional content by becoming a free member at: www.socialnrgpresents.com Also, please subscribe and follow us at: - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/SocialNRGPresents - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialNRGPresents © 2022 Socia...

Best known as one half of '60s hitmakers Peter & Gordon, Peter Asher later enjoyed great success as a producer. Born in London on June 22, 1944, he was the older brother of Jane Asher, longtime girlfriend of the Beatles' Paul McCartney. While attending the Westminster School for Boys, he first met fellow student Gordon Waller, and together they began playing together as a duo. Asher's connecti...

Felix Cavaliere talks about the exciting time he appeared on stage on the Ed Sullivan Show with The Young Rascals. __________ Get early or exclusive access to additional content by becoming a free member at: www.socialnrgpresents.com Also, please subscribe and follow us at: - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/SocialNRGPresents - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialNRGPresents © 2022 SocialNRG...

Felix Cavaliere discusses the incredibly amazing time The Young Rascals headlined for the BEATLES and the accompanying mix-up at SHEA Stadium. __________ Get early or exclusive access to additional content by becoming a free member at: www.socialnrgpresents.com Also, please subscribe and follow us at: - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/SocialNRGPresents - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialN...

Felix Cavaliere talks about his early days with The Young Rascals and reminisces through old photos of his time in the music business. __________ Get early or exclusive access to additional content by becoming a free member at: www.socialnrgpresents.com Also, please subscribe and follow us at: - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/SocialNRGPresents - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialNRGPresen...