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The Sound of Los Angeles 1965-68 is explored by David Wells through highlights from the new Heroes and Villains box set , a trip into the heart of the late ‘60s LA music goldmine. This podcast is also available on  Apple Podcasts ,  Spotify  and all usual podcast platforms. The post The Sound of Los Angeles 1965-68 appeared first on The Strange Brew  .

Legendary drummer, Alan White has died at the age of 72 at his Seattle-area home on May 26, 2022, after a brief illness. Jason Barnard spoke to Alan in late August 2021 in one of his final interviews. We covered the latest YES album The Quest and highlights from his career including playing with John Lennon and George Harrison. YES will dedicate their 50th Anniversary Close to the Edge UK Tour in...

One of Britain’s most respected rock guitarists, Mick Grabham, talks about his time in Procol Harum, Cochise and Plastic Penny as well as brand new solo album Original Paint . Further information about Mick Grabham is available from Singsong Music . The post Mick Grabham – Procol Harum, Cochise, Plastic Penny appeared first on The Strange Brew  .

John Miles’ longtime collaborator, co-songwriter and bassist, Bob Marshall, remembers their musical journey and life-long friendship. Further information can be found at: john-miles.net facebook.com/JohnMilesMusicOfficial Tracks featured in this podcast by John Miles/The John Miles Band This podcast is also available on  Apple Podcasts ,  Spotify  and all usual podcast platforms. The post Bo...

Chris Thompson talks about fronting Manfred Mann’s Earth Band and hits including ‘Blinded By The Light’ and ‘Davy’s on the Road Again’ , plus writing tracks such as ‘You’re The Voice’ and his solo journey. Further information can be found at  christhompson-central.com This podcast is also available on  Apple Podcasts ,  Spotify  and all usual podcast...

Bill Bruford looks back over his time in Yes, King Crimson, Bruford and Earthworks projects in this career spanning podcast. Bill discusses Making A Song and Dance: A Complete Career Collection , a 6CD Boxset that charts his musical highlights. Further information billbruford.com Making a Song and Dance: A Complete-Career Collection Bill Bruford is Making a Song and Dance – written version o...

The Knack’s bassist Prescott Niles, talks about new live album Live at the House of Blues, and their history including My Sharona. We also discuss his remarkable story also covering Jimi Hendrix, George Harrison and current activities . The Knack – Live at the House of Blues was recorded on September 25, 2001. It is released on a Record Store Day LP on double baby blue colored vinyl av...

John Illsley, Dire Straits bassist, talks about the 11 tracks that have shaped his music . We cover his influences, time in Dire Straits and working with Mark Knopfler to his solo career including new album VIII. This podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts , Spotify and all usual podcast platforms. Details of John Illsley’s Spring 2022 UK Tour “The life and Times of Dire Straits:...

Alan Warner, guitarist for The Foundations, talks about the group’s history including the hits ‘Baby Now That I Found You’ and ‘Build Me Up Buttercup’, his time in Pluto and work with The Polecats. For further information see  alan-warner.com The post Alan Warner – The Foundations appeared first on The Strange Brew  .

Derv Gordon, lead singer and songwriter from The Equals, joins the Strange Brew for a second time to dig deeper into his career . Listen also to the 2016 podcast with Derv Gordon . The post Derv Gordon – The Equals appeared first on The Strange Brew  .

Rick Wakeman reflects on his musical highlights , his friendship with David Bowie and Ozzy Osbourne and imminent British tour with the English Rock Ensemble from 30 March 2022. Further information Written version of the podcast interview Rick Wakeman’s website Rick Wakeman and The English Rock Ensemble UK Tour  The post Rick Wakeman appeared first on The Strange Brew  .

John Carter, one of the pivitol singers and songwriters of the 1960s British pop scene, talks about his new career anthology My World Fell Down. We cover the hits he penned for others, singing backing vocals on I Can’t Explain and lead for Winchester Cathedral. John talks about finding success with his own groups, Carter-Lewis and the Southerners, The Ivy League, The Flower Pot Men, Kincade...

Sixties hitmaker Tony Hazzard reveals the stories behind his biggest songs for The Yardbirds, The Hollies, Manfred Mann, Cliff Richard and Andy Williams . We also cover his session work for Elton John, solo material and new release Demonstration, an exceptional collection of Tony’s demos recorded from 1966 and 1969. Further information Selected Lyrics by Tony Hazzard (book) is available from...

Keith Potger, founding member of The Seekers, reflects on his 60 years in music. We cover all the key Seekers hits, Keith’s songwriting and current music with The Lightfeet Band . Further information can be found at: keithpotger.com facebook.com/keith.potger theseekers.com.au This podcast is also available on  Apple Podcasts ,  Spotify  and all usual platforms. The post Keith Potger –...

Jimmy Webb reflects upon his life and greatest songs including By the Time I Get to Phoenix, Wichita Lineman and MacArthur Park . The An Evening With Jimmy Webb UK and Ireland Tour starts on 27 May. Further information can be found at jimmywebb.com The post Jimmy Webb appeared first on The Strange Brew  .

Rory Gallagher’s long time bassist, Gerry McAvoy remembers Rory and chooses eight key tracks from his career . Gerry’s ‘Band of Friends’ celebrate Rory’s 74th Birthday at Powerhaus, London on 2 March before performing shows across the UK and Europe. Further information can be found at bandoffriends.eu The post Gerry McAvoy on Rory Gallagher appeared first on The Stran...

Gary Brooker of Procol Harum has died at 76. The Strange Brew remembers Gary in one of his last interviews from May 2021 where he spoke about Procol Harum’s Missing Persons (Alive Forever) EP and other essential tracks from the Procol Harum back catalogue . The post Remembering Gary Brooker appeared first on The Strange Brew  .

Chris Amoo talks about The Real Thing story, including new album A Brand New Day and pioneering tracks including Children of the Ghetto and You To Me Are Everything . We also cover The Real Thing’s partnership with Jeff Wayne and David Essex. More information, on A Brand New Day and The Real Thing’s 2022 UK Tour is available from therealthingofficial.com Also available on Cherry Red is...

Glenn Gregory talks about The Best Of Bowie March 2022 UK tour with Tony Visconti and the Holy Holy band plus career highlights from Heaven 17 and more . Tickets for The Best Of Bowie shows that will perform iconic hits and cult classics from David Bowie’s back catalogue can be found here bit.ly/BestOfBowie21 More information on Heaven 17 is available from  heaven17.com The post Glenn Gregory appe...

Jon Stewart explores the parallels between Bob Dylan and John Lennon including their politics, understanding of history and spiritual beliefs . ‘Dylan, Lennon, Marx and God’ by Jon Stewart is available from Cambridge University Press . The post Bob Dylan and John Lennon appeared first on The Strange Brew  .

Long-term Elton John guitarist Davey Johnstone talks about his new solo album Deeper Than My Roots, playing with Jim Steinman and his 50 year collaboration with Elton John . For more information: https://www.facebook.com/johnstonedavey https://www.facebook.com/SpiritOfUnicornMusic Order Davey Johnstone’s “Deeper Than My Roots” CD from Cherry Red Records . The post Davey Johnstone – The Elton...

Ian Anderson talks about what inspired him to write the new Jethro Tull album The Zealot Gene and the thread that links other Tull songs including Thick As A Brick . Further information can be found at  jethrotull.com Also on The Strange Brew, the Martin Barre podcast The post Ian Anderson – Jethro Tull appeared first on The Strange Brew  .

Junior Campbell concludes his musical story in the second part of an extensive podcast interview. We cover his early hits including Hallelujah Freedom, working with Barbara Dickson, hidden solo gems, co-writing the Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends music and composing for television drama and film. To close Junior reflects on his life and time in The Marmalade. Part 1: Junior Campbell – The...

Junior Campbell talks about his time in The Marmalade in the first part of an extensive podcast interview. We cover his early years, Dean Ford and the Gaylords, Marmalade’s psychedelic and pop singles, hitting number one with Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da, songwriting, Reflections of My Life and leaving the group. The post Junior Campbell – The Marmalade Years appeared first on The Strange Brew ...

Sharon Robinson talks about collaborating with Leonard Cohen as his co-writer, producer, and vocalist  plus her new solo album We Were Dreamers . Further information can be found at  sharonrobinsonmusic.com The post Sharon Robinson appeared first on The Strange Brew  .