'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic, Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR

Meet 80's band, THE ROMANTICS guitarist, MIKE SKILL who wrote the classic 'What I Like About You' - a song that became one of the classic party anthems of our generation. Mike has a new solo album out this week. It's a tribute to the motor city of Detroit. What a treat to catch up with 84 year old JERRY SAMUELS aka NAPOLEON XIV. Do you remember his one-hit-wonder? You certainly won't forget it aft...

We catch up with GAVIN SUTHERLAND from that 70's Scottish group THE SUTHERLAND BROTHERS and QUIVER to relive some of their biggest hits .. and misses. JESSE COLIN YOUNG is best known for the anthem he recorded in back in the 60's for the flower power generation. 'Get Together' catapulted THE YOUNGBLOODS' singer onto the world stage and a diagnosis of chronic lyme disease ripped him off it. We meet...

This week we check out new music from GILBERT O’SULLIVAN. We meet guitar virtuoso, JOE SATRIANI who's sold more than 10 million albums, has been nominated 15 times for Grammy awards and is well known for a member of Chickenfoot. Joe has just released his 19th studio album called The Elephants of Mars - it's amazing.  Remember 80’s British- American rock band KATRINA AND THE WAVES? They had that hu...

They were the band that first appeared on Victoria’s surf coast in 1977 at a time when Australians seemed ready for change. SHANE HOWARD's GOANNA wasn’t alone in its quest for social and environmental justice. Bands like Midnight Oil and Redgum were calling for it too. Shane joins me this week as the band gets ready for a national tour to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the band’s first monster...

Let me introduce you to the UK Blues-rock band BONHAM-BULLICK. Singer/songwriter DEBORAH BONHAM is actually sister to the late John Bonham who we all knew as the drummer for Led Zeppelin.  Deborah and Peter Bulick are husband and wife and their new self-titled covers album is and an inspiring blend of blues, rock, and a bit of soul. Meet Deborah and Peter and check out their music. Ever wondered w...

This week we catch up with JOAN ARMATRADING who recently celebrated her 70th birthday. Born in the West Indies, she's been singing up a storm for 50 years. 22 albums, countless music awards and several honours later she's still on fire. JOEY MOLLAND was the lead singer for the band BAD FINGER. Today he is its sole surviving member. Joey tells us all about the good times and the bad. Everyone knows...

ELVIS COSTELLO joins me to share his thoughts on his latest album, “The Boy Named If” Elvis Costello, legendary singer-songwriter and iconic figure in modern music, is celebrated for his distinctive voice, clever lyrics, and genre-defying artistry. Emerging in the late 1970s as a pioneer of punk and new wave, Costello captivated audiences with his debut album My Aim Is True and hits like "Alison"...

World-renowned harmonica virtuoso, composer and producer Lee Oskar shares stories of his life as founding member of the band War with Eric Burdon. Lee Oskar, legendary harmonica virtuoso and founding member of the groundbreaking band War, is celebrated for his innovative style and unforgettable melodies. A Danish-American musician, Oskar brought a unique sound to War's fusion of funk, jazz, soul,...

They say he rivals an early Jeff Beck or Eric Clapton. He’s played with the likes of BB King, Albert King and Stevie Ray Vaughan, has written hundreds of songs and has just released his 20th album for Alligator Records. His name is TINSLEY ELLIS and his music is just awesome. Meet him this week. JON CARROLL grew up wanting to be a musician from the time he could walk and although joining STARLIGHT...

Most of us know the name IAN ANDERSON from the English band Jethro Tull. The front man and flautist is back – with the band’s first album in 18 years. I caught up with Ian and discovered just how serious he is …. Well about everything really. We also celebrate the legacy left behind by English glam rocker ALVIN STARDUST. Do you know the name MYKE SCAVONE? He's one of those musicians who is in cons...

She’s been making music for more than 60 years - recording every year or 18 months since the mid 60’s. This week 82 year old JUDY COLLINS is celebrating the release of her 51st album. It’s called “Spellbound” for good reason and it’s the first of hers with all original material. I caught up with Judy at her home in New York. The OZARK MOUNTAIN DAREDEVILS don’t really belong in the one hit wonder c...

He’s one of the most renowned and sought-after musicians on the Dutch Americana scene. ERIC DEVRIES has a new album out this week that you won't want to miss. We meet Eric to learn more. Know the name RAY DORSET? Doesn't immediately strike a chord does it? But when I tell you that he was MUNGO GERRY, now you know exactly who I mean. This week we meet Ray to see what he's up to and discover a prett...

He's been rockin’ the Canadian music world for more than 30 years, is a platinum-selling artist who’s garnered a bucketful of awards including 7 Junos and 27 maple awards. COLIN JAMES joins me to talk about his latest release and his US tour with Blues great, Buddy Guy. Remember the English band PAPER LACE? A one-hit-wonder that really hit it big after appearing on the British tv talent show, Oppo...

CEDRIC BURNSIDE is blues Royalty. He’s the grandson and long time drummer of the late great RL Burnside and he’s hell bent on sharing his music with audiences right across the globe. Today on guitar, Cedric Burnside plays stripped back, and sizzles like a live-wire. We meet Cedric to learn what makes him tick. Incredibly it was 52 years ago that English singer DON FARDON got his big break with a c...

Are you a TOWER of POWER fan? Who isn't? This week we catch up with the founder of that incredible horn-driven outfit. Meet EMILIO CASTILLO and hear how their blend of R&B, soul, funk, and pop helped push the sound of brass-infused music into the rock era. You may not recall the trio HAMILTON, JOE FRANK and REYNOLDS but I'm sure you remember their smash #1 70's hit 'Don't Pull Your Love Out'. I wa...

NOEL PAUL STOOKEY has enjoyed an extraordinary career that began as the “Paul” of the seminal 1960s folk trio Peter, Paul & Mary. Their signature vocal harmonies provided the soundtrack to a generation. At age 84 the legendary singer has released his latest album. I caught up with him. If you grew up in Australia during the early 70’s you’re sure to remember THE FLYING CIRCUS. A country, folk-rock...

Guitarist, songwriter and producer MIKE CAMPBELL has been playing with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers for years. But over the last 20 years, he has also fronted his own band, The Dirty Knobs. I spoke to him on the eve of the release of the band's second album. Remember the song "It's Raining Men?" How could you forget that cult-pop classic! We catch up with 'The Weather Girls’ MARTHA WASH whose m...