Greatest Interviews

Danny Kortchmar talks about The Immediate Family, a group of legendary musicians including Waddy Wachtel, Leland Sklar, Russ Kunkel, and Steve Postell. He discusses the music on their project, working in the studio, the traits and favorite works of his members, and his session and production work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ronnie Platt, lead vocalist in Kansas, talks about the band's 2020 album "The Absence Of Presence," what the members bring to the band, the musical style of Kansas, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Russ Giguere of The Association talks about his new book "Along Comes The Association: Beyond Folk Rock And Three-Piece Suits." He chats about their music, their harmonies, places they've performed, unreleased music from the band, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two interviews done with Dennis DeYoung. First, from June of 2017, talking about his tour, the 40th anniversary of Styx's "The Grand Illusion," his songwriting, how he keeps his voice in shape, and working on new material. Second, from May of 2020, with a new album from that material, "26 East Vol. 1" -- he talks about that project, how the album was made, the Beatles, and more. See omnystudio.com...

Two interviews with Ken Mansfield. First, from January of 2019, about his book "The Roof: The Beatles’ Final Concert," from his time working at Apple Corps in London during the creation of what was to be the "Let It Be" album and being on the roof of 3 Savile Row during the legendary show. Second, from May of 2020, about the 50th anniversary of the release of "Let It Be." See omnystudio.com/listen...

Thom Gimbel of Foreigner talks about performing with the band, as well as chats about Mick Jones, the music of Foreigner, the "Urgent" sax solo, bringing on-stage local choirs during live shows, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A March, 2018, interview with Jeff Pilson of Foreigner about their 2018 release "Foreigner with the 21st Century Symphony Orchestra & Chorus" and performing with different types of musical ensembles, as well as the 2017 reunion with former members of Foreigner, Foreigner bass lines, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A May, 2016, interview with Lou Gramm about his solo show, live performance technology, keeping his voice in good shape, the recording industry, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gordon Lightfoot talks about his new album "Solo," including how the material was discovered, his guitar technique, his favorite guitar, and his dream collaborators. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Peterik talks about "Empty Arena" -- a song he composed in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic and the postponements/cancellations of concerts and live music performances. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack Hues talks about his new solo album "Primitif," including the music on the album, influences on the work, the Canterbury sound, upcoming re-releases from Wang Chung, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anita Pointer of The Pointer Sisters talks about the new book she co-authored with her brother Fritz, "Fairytale: The Pointer Sisters Family History," as well as the new Pointer Sisters song "Feels Like June." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Clayton-Thomas talks about his March, 2020, album "Say Somethin'", writing songs about society, the gun violence situation in the United States, creating music in the studio, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sérgio Mendes talks about his new album "In The Key Of Joy" and the new documentary about his life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A March, 2019, interview with Steve Hackett about his then-new album "At The Edge Of Light" and his then-pending 2019 tour playing the entirety of the 1973 Genesis album "Selling England By The Pound." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daryl Stuermer is the subject of Part II of the Genesis series, with two interviews (from 2015 & 2018) discussing his work related to the music of Genesis and Phil Collins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A May, 2017, chat with Mike Rutherford about the then-new Mike + The Mechanics album "Let Me Fly" and other topics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

C.J. Solar talks about his music and songwriting, as well as some college football and Star Wars, in this interview from December, 2019. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommy Roe talks about his new EP "2020 Vision" and his "Revisted" series of recordings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Anton Armstrong of the St. Olaf Choir discusses their 2020 National Winter Tour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steven P. Greenberg, the writer of "Funkytown" by Lipps Inc., talks about the new Christmas version and the song's legacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Levy talks about her new Christmas song "Big Christmas," plus the final season of "Schitt's Creek." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Franke Previte (of Franke & The Knockouts, and writer of "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life" and "Hungry Eyes" talks about his song "Merry Christmas Everybody" and his career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Brown of The Wizards Of Winter chats about their 2019 Holiday Tour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spencer Douglas discusses his debut EP "Princess Charming" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.