LEGENDS: A Podcast by All Day Vinyl

In this episode of the LEGENDS: Podcast by All Day Vinyl host Scott Dudelson sits down with legendary drummer Carmine Appice to trace a career that began in the late 1960s and shaped generations of rock drummers. Appice reflects on his work with Vanilla Fudge, Cactus, Beck Bogart & Appice, and long stints performing and co-writing with Rod Stewart, plus decades of session and touring work with...

In this episode of the LEGENDS: Podcast by All Day Vinyl, producer/musician Steve Berlin of Los Lobos dives into the chaotic world of Top Jimmy and the Rhythm Pigs, recounting how a hard-living local legend became the heart of an unforgettable Los Angeles roots and cow-punk scene.  The band's lone album - Pigus Drunkus Maximus - has just been reissued on Blind Owl Albums and its an incredible docu...

Welcome to the Legends Podcast by All Day Vinyl, hosted by Scott Dudelson. In this captivating episode, Scott engages in a conversation with the legendary Barry "The Fish" Melton, co-founder of Country Joe and the Fish, a pivotal band in the psychedelic rock movement. Barry shares enthralling tales from his time in the music world, starting with the origins of his nickname to co-founding Country J...

In this episode of the LEGENDS: Podcast by All Day Vinyl interviews legendary songwriter Philip Springer, the composer of the classic Christmas song "Santa Baby" for Eartha Kitt in 1953. Springer recounts his start as a young pianist, his time in the Brill Building, and his early career in the Army playing with Tony Bennett for fellow GIs. He tells the story of writing "Santa Baby" with Joan Javit...

In this episode of the LEGENDS: Podcast by All Day Vinyl, host Scott Dudelson sits down with singer-songwriter Lee Michaels, writer/performer of the 1971 hit “Do You Know What I Mean.” Beyond that blue-eyed soul classic, Michaels built one of the most unconventional careers in music history. A bona fide late-’60s/early-’70s rockstar, Michaels sold out major venues, scored chart success, jammed wit...

In this episode of LEGENDS: Podcast by All Day Vinyl, host Scott Dudelson sits down with Steve Wynn — singer-songwriter and founding member of The Dream Syndicate — to celebrate the 40th anniversary deluxe edition of their sophmore album Medicine Show. Wynn revisits the band’s origins in early-1980s Los Angeles, tracing how punk energy and the Paisley Underground scene shaped their sound and the b...

In this episode of LEGENDS: Podcast by All Day Vinyl, host Scott Dudelson sits down with multifaceted artist Lee Jaffe — close friend & former member of Bob Marley & The Wailers, producer of Peter Tosh’s groundbreaking album "Legalize It" and renowned visual artist. Lee Jaffe takes us from his roots growing up in New York and the path that led him to a close friendship and working relation...

In this episode of the LEGENDS: Podcast by All Day Vinyl, host Scott Dudelson sits down with Andy McCluskey, singer and co-founder of Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD), for a conversation that blends history, creativity, and reflection. Speaking on the heels of OMD’s recent 2025 U.S. tour and the 40th anniversary reissue of Crush, Andy offers an inside look at what it took for the band to br...

In this episode of the LEGENDS: Podcast by All Day Vinyl, host Scott Dudelson sits down with Rock and Roll Hall of Famer inductee and Eagles co-founder Bernie Leadon for a rare conversation about his experience laying the ground-work for the country rock genre and his first solo album in over 20 years, Too Late to Be Cool, produced by the legendary Glyn Johns. Bernie opens up about how rejoining t...

Welcome to The Legends Podcast by All Day Vinyl, hosted by Scott Dudelson — where iconic musicians share the untold stories behind the music that shaped generations. In this powerful episode, Scott is joined by legendary drummer & artist Dave Getz, best known as an original member of Big Brother and the Holding Company, the groundbreaking band that forever changed the face of rock and roll alo...

In this episode of the LEGENDS: Podcast by All Day Vinyl, host Scott Dudelson sits down with metal icon John Bush, focusing on his tenure as lead singer of Anthrax from 1992-2005.  In December 2025, John will revisit the material he co-wrote and recorded with Anthrax in a special three show series in Los Angeles, New York and St. Charles, IL.  In advance of these performances, John takes us on a d...

In this episode of LEGENDS: Podcast by All Day Vinyl, host Scott Dudelson (and his 8 year old daugher, Elsie) welcomes Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Belinda Carlisle of The Go-Go's for a conversation about her remarkable journey through music and her brand-new covers album Once Upon a Time in California. This project revisits the golden age of late 1960s and early 1970s singer-songwriters, w...

In this episode of LEGENDS: Podcast by All Day Vinyl, host Scott Dudelson sits down with legendary guitarist Steve Howe of YES to explore the timeless impact of the classic 1971 YES album, "Fragile." Known for his masterful blend of acoustic and electric guitar playing, Steve shares in-depth insights on the album's creation, lasting influence and his preparation to perform the record live on tour...

Welcome to the LEGENDS: Podcast by All Day Vinyl. In this episode, host Scott Dudelson sits down with Norman Greenbaum—the singer-songwriter behind one of the most iconic rock anthems of all time, “Spirit in the Sky.” Released in 1969, the song became an instant classic, a staple of FM radio, and a fixture in films and TV for decades. Now, with the recent re-release of the Spirit in the Sky album...

Welcome to LEGENDS: Podcast by All Day Vinyl, hosted by Scott Dudelson. In this episode, we sit down with a true icon of American rock—Mark Farner, the unmistakable voice, guitarist, and songwriting powerhouse behind Grand Funk Railroad. Mark takes us deep into the early days of Grand Funk, sharing vivid stories of the band’s meteoric rise and the making of their first groundbreaking albums. He al...

Welcome to another episode of LEGENDS: Podcast by All Day Vinyl, hosted by Scott Dudelson. In this continuation of our two-part interview with Don Stevenson—co-founder, drummer, and vocalist of the legendary Moby Grape—we dive even deeper into the band’s remarkable legacy. Don offers an unfiltered look at the highs and lows of Moby Grape’s journey, revisiting the making of their groundbreaking alb...

In this special episode of LEGENDS: Podcast by All Day Vinyl, host Scott Dudelson speaks with Beach Boys co-founder Al Jardine for an intimate and wide-ranging conversation that honors a musical brotherhood spanning more than six decades and dives into Al's next creative chapter. Jardine reflects on the recent passing of Brian Wilson, sharing deeply personal memories, behind-the-scenes stories fro...

In this first of a two part episode of LEGENDS: Podcast by All Day Vinyl, host Scott Dudelson sits down with Don Stevenson, the vocalist, songwriter, drummer and co-founder of the iconic Moby Grape — one of the most dynamic, underrated bands to emerge from the 1960s San Francisco rock scene. From smoky late-night clubs in the Pacific Northwest to the chaos of Monterey Pop, Don takes us on a deeply...

Join us for an intimate dive into two Warren Zevon albums - 'Life’ll Kill Ya' (2000) and 'My Ride’s Here' (2002). In this third episode of a three part tribute to Warren Zevon, LEGENDS: Podcast by All Day Vinyl and host Scott Dudelson take you on an journey deep into two albums that showcase Zevon's unflinching wit, deep introspection, and fearless exploration of life, death, and everything in bet...

What happens when a legendary artist turns his final days into one of the most celebrated albums of all time? In this gripping oral history of Warren Zevon’s Grammy-winning swan song, The Wind, we unravel the stories behind the music, the heartbreak, and the triumph. Featuring exclusive insights from Jorge Calderón, Warren’s lifelong collaborator and The Wind co-producer, and Noah Scot-Snyder, the...

Welcome to the LEGENDS: Podcast by All Day Vinyl, hosted by Scott Dudelson. In this very special episode, we dive into the genius and madness of the great Warren Zevon via a dynamic roundtable reuniting three of his longtime collaborators - Waddy Wachtel, Jorge Calderón and Bob Glaub - and our guest co-host, avowed Zevon super fan producer/musician Shooter Jennings.  Part one of this three part tr...

Welcome to the LEGENDS: Podcast by All Day Vinyl, hosted by Scott Dudelson. In this episode, Scott sits down with the legendary Colin Blunstone, co-founder and lead singer of The Zombies, to discuss his incredible life and career.  On a previous podcast episode of LEGENDS: Podcast by All Day Vinyl with my guest, Zombies co-founder Rod Argent, we discussed the early days of The Zombies up through t...

Welcome to the LEGENDS: Podcast by All Day Vinyl, hosted by Scott Dudelson. In this episode, we are thrilled to speak with a music legend and a pivotal figure in the evolution of progressive bluegrass, Jerry Douglas. Jerry Douglas, a 16-time Grammy Award winner and recent Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame inductee, has been a trailblazer since the early 1970s. Known for his innovative work with artists...

Welcome to the LEGENDS: Podcast by All Day Vinyl, hosted by Scott Dudelson. In this episode, we dive deep into the life and career of Guns N' Roses keyboard player Dizzy Reed. Dizzy shares fascinating stories from his early days making music in Colorado, his move to Los Angeles in the 1980's and life on the Sunset Strip, joining Guns N' Roses during the "Use Your Illusion" sessions and performing...

Welcome to the LEGENDS: Podcast by All Day Vinyl, hosted by Scott Dudelson. In this episode, we delve into the journey of one of the most iconic power pop singer-songwriters of the 1990's, Robin Wilson of the Gin Blossoms. Join us as we explore the band's rise to fame and the genesis of  classic hits like "Allison Road," "Hey Jealousy," "Follow You Down," and "Till I Hear It From You." Robin share...