Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution

Ken Dashow and Producer Andrew discuss the ups, downs and cloaked references on Paul McCartney's reflective new album, 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane.' His first album in years, McCartney has filled the record with references to his youth, his family and his greatest friends. At almost 84, it's hard to interpret Macca's nostalgic turn as anything but an attempt to tie up some of the hanging threads of...

We're back in the  Beatles Revolution feed today, remembering one of the greatest rock producers ever, Jack Douglas, who sadly passed away Monday (May 11), at age 80. Douglas not only produced many classic albums by John Lennon, Aerosmith, the Who, Patti Smith and others, he discovered Cheap Trick and kickstarted many other artists' successful music careers. Fortunately for us, Jack was a gen...

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John Lennon Attorney and author Jay Bergen reflects on his experience representing John Lennon in 1975. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lynyrd Skynyrd frontman Johnny Van Zant joins Ken Dashow for a very special edition of Live at 5 on Q104.3. Johnny joins the segment to share a cut of "Tuesday's Gone" from the band's 50th anniversary concert from the Ryman Auditorium, the last concert to feature cofounder Gary Rossington before his death a few months later.  "If I could live it 100 more times I'd do it," Johnny says.  Celebrating...

Ken Dashow sits down with the iconic Herb Alpert. Discover the fascinating story behind the Tijuana Brass, the creation of A&M Records with Jerry Moss, and the near-miss of signing The Beatles. Herb's musical journey is nothing short of extraordinary! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Part 2 of our At First Listen / Ken Dashow’s Beatles Revolution crossover episodes, we dig into The Beatles Abbey Road track-by-track! We discuss how the Beatles challenged fans' expectations over the years, the band members' struggles with fame and what ultimately ended the band.    Please subscribe to  At First Listen on iHeartRadio or wherever you get podcasts, so you don't miss an episode!...

In Part 1 of our At First Listen / Ken Dashow’s Beatles Revolution crossover episode, our cohost Diamond meets the Beatles!   We explore the complicated history of the Beatles' final two albums – Abbey Road and  Let It Be — the fraught relationships within the Beatles by the late-‘60s, the extraordinary cultural impact of the band and how Abbey Road comes across in 2024 to a fan of contemporary po...

Singer-songwriter and producer Gary Burr joins the show to talk about his new book, Reunion: A Rock & Roll Fantasy . Gary and guitarist Mark Mirando geek out with Ken over the Beatles and share their recollections of working with Ringo Starr.  Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of  Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Abbey Road was more than just The Beatles and the British Invasion, it was the symphony and Star Wars, too; but thanks to their wild success, the Beatles SAVED the whole studio. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of  Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monmouth University Professor and Beatles author Kenneth Womack returns to 'Beatles Revolution' to talk about his new book 'Living the Beatles' Legend: The Untold Story of Mal Evans.' Kenneth's new book is a warts-and-all biography of a mainstay of the Beatles' inner circle, a longtime roadie, assistant and devoted friend to the Fab Four, who served and protected the band through its most extraord...

In today's mini-episode, Ken Dashow gives the backstory of The Beatles' final song, "Now And Then," and discusses how the Fab Four have continued to revolutionize music more than 50 years after breaking up. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution.' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A follow-up to our 'How a Concert Happens' podcast, featuring the return of Producer Andrew. We explore what it's like to play gigs as a young artist and what our takeaways were from the conversation with Peter Shapiro and Tony Melchior. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You buy a ticket, you show up before the headliner ... but how does that band and that venue come to make it happen? On this week's 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution' we talk with Stage Manager/Event Producer Tony Melchior (AEG, Live Nation, Bowery Presents, Love Rocks, etc.) and Promoter and venue owner Peter Shapiro (Brooklyn Bowl, The Capital Theatre), etc. From The Beatles to Paul McCartney 202...

Larry Jaffee, author of 'Record Store Day: The Most Improbable Comeback of the 21st Century,' joins the podcast to talk about the vinyl Renaissance! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution.' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Utopia, Meatloaf, Blue Oyster Cult and more, bass player Kasim Sulton joined Ken Dashow to talk about his life as a sideman to the stars and his relationship to The Beatles! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution.' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singer, songwriter and producer Mark Hudson discusses 'The Beatles: Get Back.' Mark dives into the film's presentation of the creative process with anecdotes from his experiences working with artists like Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney and Aerosmith! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution'! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian McDonald was a founding member of King Crimson and Foreigner and friend of the show. We lost him earlier this month at age 75. Ken offers his remembrance of Ian and another look at his last appearance on 'Beatles Revolution.' Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution.' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Men At Work's Colin Hay talks Beatles, touring with Ringo, making music and his new album of covers 'I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself.' Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution.' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution, we talk with Paul McCartney's longtime (20 years) sideman Brian Ray about his journey from being 15 years-old and playing with Etta James to being on the biggest stages in the world, and what it takes to make it! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution'! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celebrating the golden anniversary of Paul McCartney's second album, 'Ram,' with drummer Denny Seiwell (the first person Paul hired after the Beatles)! Denny talks about recording that album, the band's first tour as Wings, why Linda was essential, and what it was like watching Paul's genius up close. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution.' See omnystudio.com/l...

For Prog Rock fans, Ian takes us inside the landmark 1969 album 'The Court Of The Crimson King,"' talks about how the Beatles gave every musician license to break down the walls of pop music, and shares an emotional remembrance of his first experience hearing the Fab Four. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 'Beatles Revolution' is back! This week, we honor George Harrison for his birthday and dissect the Beatles problematic producer Phil Spector, with special guests Peter Asher and Allan Steckler! Subscribe so you don't miss the next episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The only songwriting team to challenge the Lennon-McCartney for the number of big hits in the '60s. Eddie and Brian Holland (of Motown Fame's Holland-Dozier-Holland) talk about their love of The Beatles and how they started in music. We also discuss what the world of Motown was like compared to that of the British Invasion...it's a fun ride and I Ain't To Proud To Beg you to listen! Subscribe so y...

Liberty DeVitto opens up about his 30 years with Billy Joel, his bitter ouster and their reconciliation this past winter after a decade-long feud. Liberty talks band dynamics, playing with Sir Paul McCartney and his new autobiography, 'Life, Billy, And The Pursuit Of Happiness.' Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution.' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...