The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, Tom Needham speaks with Russell Javors, former guitarist for Billy Joel and a founding member of the Lords of 52nd Street. A proud LIMEHOF inductee, Russell reflects on his journey from local musician to playing on some of the most iconic records in rock history. He shares personal stories a...

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, we feature highlights from a recent live Q&A and retrospective film screening with award-winning director Joe Pomarico, recorded at LIMEHOF’s museum in Stony Brook as part of our Monthly Local Filmmakers Series. A proud native of West Babylon, Pomarico shared a block of his comedy, drama,...

Send us Fan Mail In the latest episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, we celebrate the upcoming induction of The Hassles—a legendary 1960s Long Island band that helped launch Billy Joel’s career.  Host Tom Needham speaks with drummer and original member Jon Small for an intimate conversation about the group’s early days, their rise on the local rock and soul sce...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, we present a panel discussion recorded live at LIMEHOF in Stony Brook as part of the ongoing Local Filmmakers Series.  The featured event celebrated Huntington director Sean Quincy King with a screening of his latest film, Screamwalkers. Following the screening, the audience enjoyed a lively and insig...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, host Tom Needham explores the legacy of legendary composer and LIMEHOF inductee Aaron Copland. Known as the “Dean of American Composers,” Copland helped define a distinctly American sound with iconic works such as Appalachian Spring, Fanfare for the Common Man, and Rodeo. His groundbreaking compositio...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, host Tom Needham sits down with Hall of Fame inductee Randy Jackson, lead vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter of the iconic rock band Zebra.  Known for their dynamic live performances and a sound that blends the power of Led Zeppelin with the complexity of Yes and the melodic sensibilities of the Mood...

Send us Fan Mail Blackmore’s Night’s Candice Night joins Tom Needham to discuss her upcoming induction and new album on the next episode of the LIMEHOF Podcast. Candice Night New Album Release Party and the Induction of Blackmore’s Night to be Held at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame on Tuesday, May 13th at 7 p.m. Ritchie Blackmore and Candice Night of Blackmore’s Night to be i...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, we’re joined by legendary drummer and Hall of Fame inductee Roger Earl of Foghat.  With iconic classics like “Slow Ride,” “Fool for the City,” and “I Just Want to Make Love to You,” Roger has been thrilling audiences for over fifty years—all while proudly calling Long Island his home.  Don’t miss Fo...

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, host Tom Needham sits down with Long Island hip hop pioneers AJ Rok and B-Luv of the legendary group JVC Force.  Hailing from Central Islip, JVC Force helped define the golden era of hip hop with their unmistakable sound and lyrical prowess.  The duo reflects on their groundbreaking 1987 hit “...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, historian and author Lisa MacKinney joins host Tom Needham to talk about her new book, Dressed in Black.  The first full-length history of the Shangri-Las, the book tells the story of how a group of Queens schoolgirls became 1960s pop legends with hits like “Leader of the Pack” and “Remember (Walkin...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, we’re shining a spotlight on one of the region’s most exciting emerging talents—Rob Eberle. Originally from Long Island, Rob is a young and versatile singer, songwriter, and producer whose music blends emotional depth with genre-bending creativity. Influenced by artists like FINNEAS, Elliott Smith,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into the vibrant legacy of 1960s Greenwich Village with Richard Barone—acclaimed musician, producer, author, and frontman of the power-pop trailblazers The Bongos. Richard joins us to discuss his fascinating new book, “Music + Revolution: Greenwich Village in the 1960s,” a vivid exploration of one of America’s most influential cultural hotspots and the art...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, host Tom Needham speaks with legendary bluesman Kerry Kearney about his incredible career and the release of his powerful new album, “The Kerry Kearney Band,” on Paradiddle Records.  Known for his fiery slide guitar and soulful sound, Kerry shares stories from the road, including touring with The Al...

Send us Fan Mail On this special episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, we welcome Hall of Fame inductee and legendary singer-songwriter Elliott Murphy to discuss his highly anticipated new album, INFINITY.  Marking his 52nd release, the album is a deeply personal yet universally resonant collection of songs that blends past, present, and future with a genre-def...

Send us Fan Mail In this classic interview, Anthony DeCurtis joins Tom Needham to discuss his popular book, ‘Lou Reed: A Life.’ ‘Lou Reed: A Life’ is the essential biography of Long Island rock star, Lou Reed. As lead singer and songwriter for the influential Velvet Underground and as a celebrated solo artist, Lou Reed is considered to be the inventor of alternative rock. His music violated all de...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, host Tom Needham sits down with none other than inductee Mark “The Animal” Mendoza. Best known as the powerhouse bassist of Twisted Sister, Mark joined the band in 1978 after his tenure with The Dictators.  His thunderous basslines and electrifying stage presence played a pivotal role in shaping Twi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, we spotlight hip-hop pioneer and LIMEHOF inductee Eric B.  As one half of the legendary duo Eric B. & Rakim, he helped shape the sound of golden age hip-hop with his innovative DJing and production.  Emerging from East Elmhurst, Queens, Eric B. first made his mark as a DJ at WBLS before teaming...

Send us Fan Mail On this special episode of SOUNDS, we celebrate the outstanding achievements of Craig Knapp, the 2024 recipient of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame’s (LIMEHOF) prestigious Educator of Note Award. This award recognizes educators who have made a profound impact on music education, and Craig’s 27-year career is a testament to his dedication, innovation, and pass...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, we revisit a classic interview with Emmy-winning director Jim Brown, originally aired on Tom Needham’s “The Sounds of Film” radio show. Brown discusses his powerful documentary, “A Matter of Trust: The Bridge to Russia,” which chronicles Billy Joel’s historic 1987 tour of the Soviet Union during the...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame is thrilled to welcome Inductee DJ Johnny “Juice” Rosado, an award-winning and Emmy-nominated composer, producer, turntablist, and mentor. A cornerstone of hip-hop history, Johnny Juice has left an indelible mark on the industry through his groundbreaking work with Public Enemy, the Beastie Boys, DMC and Son of...

Send us Fan Mail The next Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast features a rare conversation with Inductee Garland Jeffreys and LIMEHOF Vice Chairman Tom Needham which previously aired on Long Island’s The “Sounds of Film” on WUSB. Garland Jeffreys is a genre-defying artist whose music reflects his rich heritage as a child of Black, white, and Puerto Rican ancestry. Raised in...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, host Tom Needham welcomes three-time Grammy nominee Brady Rymer, one of the most celebrated artists in family music. For nearly 25 years, Brady and his Little Band That Could have energized audiences with their high-energy rock ‘n’ roll, heartfelt messages of kindness, and catchy, joyful songs. A pi...

Send us Fan Mail Join Vice Chairman Tom Needham and fellow board members Ernie Canadeo, Norm Prusslin, Jim Faith, and Jeffrey James as they lead a lively panel discussion at the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame in Stony Brook Village. Together, they delve into the fascinating history of LIMEHOF, from its founding in 2004 as a vision to celebrate Long Island’s unique musical herit...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, we are honored to feature inductee Jay Siegel of The Tokens. Known for their timeless classic “The Lion Sleeps Tonight,” The Tokens made history with Jay’s unforgettable falsetto and hits like “Tonight I Fell In Love.”  Beyond their own chart-toppers, The Tokens became the first vocal group to produce...

Send us Fan Mail The LIMEHOF Podcast is thrilled to have Rick Shutter as our special guest. Rick is an iconic drummer and percussionist whose career spans decades of groundbreaking contributions to music. From performing in the original New York production of Godspell at just 19, to working with legendary artists and projects like The Drifters, Bo Diddley, and The Young Executives, Rick has left a...