Takin' A Walk - Music History with Buzz Knight

REPLAY: Comedy songwriter and parody music legend Red Peters joins host Lynn Hoffman to share how comedy saved his life and shaped his legendary career. Best known for his appearances on The Howard Stern Show and as a Dr. Demento Show favorite, Red Peters opens up about creating viral comedy songs, navigating the comedy music industry, and finding his voice as a musical comedian. In this Comedy Sa...

This Week in Music History: December 15-21 | John Lennon’s Final UK Show, Pink Floyd’s The Wall, Nirvana MTV Unplugged & More Join Buzz Knight and Master of Music Mayhem Harry Jacobs for an unforgettable journey through music history on the Takin’ A Walk podcast! This week’s episode covers December 15-21, packed with legendary moments that shaped rock and roll forever....

Have you ever felt like music was your lifeline, a refuge in times of struggle? In this captivating replay episode of the Music Saved Me Podcast , host Lynn Hoffman sits down with the iconic Wynonna Judd, a country music legend whose powerful voice has resonated with millions. Wynonna opens up about her deeply personal journey, revealing how music has been a source of strength and solace throughou...

  What drives a 20-time Grammy winner to continually innovate and evolve in the world of jazz music? Join host Buzz Knight on this captivating replay interview episode of takin' a walk as he dives deep into the mind of legendary jazz guitarist Pat Metheny. Known for his groundbreaking contributions to jazz guitar, Metheny shares his journey through the intricate landscape of music, revealing...

Legendary rock photographer Jim Fuller joins host Buzz Knight on Takin’ A Walk to discuss his stunning new Bruce Springsteen photography book “Spirit in the Light,” a definitive collection of iconic concert images spanning decades of The Boss’s legendary performances. Fuller shares behind-the-scenes stories of photographing Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, revealing...

What if you could take a walk with a legendary musician and explore their journey through music history? Join host Buzz Knight on this replay interview episode of takin' a walk as he engages with the dynamic singer-songwriter Grace Potter, a true force in the music world. Known for her powerful voice and captivating storytelling, Grace Potter opens up about her remarkable path from her Vermont roo...

What makes a song resonate deeply with its audience and stand the test of time? Join host Buzz Knight in this captivating episode of "takin' a walk" as he sits down with Jeffrey Himes, the author of "Willie Nelson: All the Albums, the Stories Behind the Music. " This episode is a treasure trove for music lovers and those interested in the rich tapestry of music history, offering an insider's persp...

What do Aretha Franklin, the Rolling Stones, and Wilson Pickett have in common? They all owe a piece of their musical legacy to the iconic sounds of Muscle Shoals, Alabama! Join us on this episode of Takin’ A Walk Nashville as host Sarah Harralson takes you on an enlightening journey through the newly opened exhibit, "Muscle Shoals: Low Rhythm Rising," at the Country Music Hall of Fame and M...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to navigate the tumultuous waters of the music industry, from being a celebrated musician to a powerful executive? Join host Buzz Knight in this captivating episode of takin' a walk , where he sits down with the legendary Derek Shulman, the former frontman of the iconic progressive rock band Gentle Giant. Derek opens up about his fascinating new book, Giant Ste...

What if the very thing that brings you joy could also be your lifeline in times of despair? In this heartfelt replay episode of the Music Saved Me Podcast , host Lynn Hoffman sits down with the incredibly talented singer-songwriter Antoinette Costa, who reveals how music has been her guiding light through some of life’s darkest moments. From her earliest memories of harmonizing with her fath...

Welcome to another special edition of our Buzz's Book Club week where Buzz shares top recommendations of new books on music, just in time for your holiday shopping. Join Buzz Knight on “Takin’ A Walk” for an extraordinary conversation with legendary music producer and author Joe Boyd, whose new book “And the Roots and Rhythm Remain: A Journey Through Global Music” chr...

Welcome to an extraordinary edition of the Takin’ A Walk podcast from Buzz Knight music and the  “Master of Music Mayhem,” Harry Jacobs. This comprehensive look at weekly music history  explores one of the most emotionally complex weeks in rock and roll history, spanning December 8th through December 14th. From tragic losses to groundbreaking debuts, this week encompass...

Welcome to a special edition of Takin’ A Walk with Buzz Knight! This episode kicks off Buzz’s Book Club week, where Buzz shares his top recommendations for new books about music that every music lover needs to read. In this fascinating conversation on the music history podcast Buzz Knight music sits down with author Chris Dalla Riva to explore his groundbreaking book “Uncharted T...

Join host Lynn Hoffman in this encore presentation of one of Comedy Saved Me’s most beloved episodes featuring television icon Tom Bergeron. In this insightful and hilarious conversation, the legendary host of Dancing with the Stars and America’s Funniest Home Videos opens up about how comedy became his lifeline throughout a remarkable career in entertainment. In This Episode, Tom Berg...

Join host Lynn Hoffman in this powerful replay episode of The Music Saved Me interview podcast as she sits down with legendary Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen and his wife Lauren Monroe for an unforgettable conversation about music and resilience, purpose, and the healing power of music. Rick Allen’s story is one of rock and roll’s most inspiring tales of triumph over adversity. As the...

Join Buzz Knight on Takin’ A Walk, the music history interview podcast for an inside music story with Noodles, the legendary guitarist from american music, punk rock icons The Offspring.  In this replay inside music story, dive deep into the music history that shaped one of punk rock’s most successful bands, from their early days in the Southern California punk scene to selling ov...

In this extraordinary music history episode of Takin’ A Walk,  Buzz Knight music sits down with Oscar and Emmy-nominated documentary filmmaker Rick Korn for an intimate inspiring music story  about the power of music to transform lives,.Rick’s latest documentary, “Cat’s in the Cradle: The Song That Changed Our Lives,” explores one of the most iconic and emot...

What does it mean to carry the legacy of a music icon while forging your own path? Join host Buzz Knight on this week’s music artist interview of takin' a walk as he engages in an inspiring conversation that happened about a year ago with Julian Lennon, the son of the legendary Beatles Rock Legend John Lennon. Julian opens up about his latest photography book, Life's Fragile Moments , which...

Join Buzz Knight for a special live recording of “Takin’ A Walk - Music History on Foot” at Emmanuel College in Boston, featuring legendary WZLX morning show host Chuck Nowlin. With decades of experience in Boston rock radio, Chuck shares captivating stories from his career at one of New England’s most iconic classic rock stations. In this in-depth conversation, Chuck Nowli...

Welcome to the Takin A Walk Nashville podcast from Buzz Knight Media Productions with host singer-songwriter Sarah Harralson and the inside story of Adam Wright, one of Nashville's premier songwriters. Adam has written for some of Nashville's biggest artists like Alan Jackson, Lee Ann Womack, Garth Brooks, Robert Earl Keen , Brandy Clark and others and he steps out on his own as an artist with his...

Join Lynn Hoffman on this Music Saved Me podcast episode replay with award winning, Grammy nominated singer, songwriter Sandy Knox. Learn the role of music as therapy and how Sandy Knox made her way to Nashville and became a successful songwriter .She has had songs recorded by Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Neil Diamond, Donna Summer and she is releasing "Weighting-My Life if it were a musical" whic...

Join Sarah Harralson for an inspiring conversation with Rob Tomlinson, a transformative figure in the music industry who has dedicated his career to both artist development and addiction recovery advocacy. As a respected music executive and recovery specialist at "Recovery Unplugged" Rob shares his unique perspective on the challenges facing artists in Music City and beyond. In this powerful conve...

  What does it take to blend the rich traditions of jazz music with contemporary pop influences? Join us on this episode of  takin' a walk as host Buzz Knight dives deep into the indie music journey with the incredibly talented Italian American jazz pop artist, Niia.. In this captivating interview podcast, Niia unveils the heartfelt journey behind her fifth studio album, "V," sharing ins...

  What do a groundbreaking song, a pivotal moment in civil rights, and a name change have in common? Join Buzz Knight and Harry Jacobs, the "Master of Music Mayhem," as they take you on a captivating journey through music history in this week's episode of takin' a walk . This music history podcast is not just about the notes and lyrics; it’s about the stories that shaped our world. Buzz...

: Join us as Comedy Saved Me host Lynn Hoffman talks with Jeremy DeBardi of Steel Beans, a creative force who’s blending unique style with fresh sonic experimentation, while utilizing a comedic approach to performance. In this comedy interview, Jeremy opens up about his distinctive artistic vision, the creative process behind his new music, and how he’s carving out his own lane in toda...