Tim Friedmann's 70's Rock Conversations

This week--it's and "All-American Episode" featuring a fresh look at the Eagles, one of our very first-ever episodes! We also have news about their upcoming tour stop in CLE! This week, each topic will focus on American songs and artists, including a terrific "1-Hit Wonder" from country singer Johnny Lee from the "Urban Cowboy" soundtrack; a couple of "Guilty Pleasures" from Chuck Berry and the Ca...

Frank & I are happy to bring you Steve Winwood--this week's Featured Artist! Steve got his start while a teenager, working with his dad in local clubs, then moving onto the Spencer Davis Group, Traffic and Blind Faith, before starting his solo career. Also this week, Jefferson Starship and Bob Seger will be our "Deep Cuts" for the week..."Cover vs. Cover" is Bob Dylan vs. Guns 'n Roses. And, Frank...

In this week's episode, one of Frankie's all-time favorites is our Featured Artist: A fresh look at David Bowie! Also, we'll have a couple of terrific "Deep Cuts," including one from Thin Lizzy's 1976 album, "Jailbreak." You'll recognize our "Hall of Fame Albums" for sure! And, it's a fun "1-Hit Wonder" from former advertising exec. turned recording artist--CW McCall. Enjoy!

In this episode, Frank & I (finally!) present AC/DC as our Featured Artist!! Also, we'll have a little tribute to the late Bossa Nova/Jazz singer Astrud Gilberto, who recently passed away at age 83...A couple of terrific tunes in our "Guilty Pleasures" segment, like Wayne Newton's big hit from summer of '72. And our "Cover vs. Cover" topic focuses on a tune from The Beatles vs. Earth Wind & Fire....

This week, Frank & I take a fresh look at one of the hardest-working rockers ever--Detroit's own Bob Seger! Our "Cover vs. Cover" segment features Motown's Supremes vs. Vanilla Fudge with the song, "You Keep Me Hangin' On"...A great 1-hit wonder is coming your way as well--a #1 hit from the spring of '74. And we'll have a couple of terrific "Hall of Fame Albums!" Enjoy!!

Chicago is our Featured Artist this Memorial Day Weekend! The classic rockers from the Windy City were our very first Featured Artist on '70s Rock Conversations way back in late 2020. "Guilty Pleasures" this week is fun this week as well! Our "1-Hit Wonder" was a big hit for the Andrea True Connection from 1976. And we continue our new segment, "Frankie Answers 3 Questions." Enjoy!!

Earth, Wind & Fire is our Featured Artist as Season 8 rolls on! Frank & Tim take a fresh look at the band that has sold well over 90 million copies of their recordings since they began making great music in 1969. Totally deserving of their Rock Hall Induction in 2000; Kennedy Center Honorees as well. Also, Frankie lets us know his choice between the Temptations and Rare Earth in our latest edition...

Episode 2 of our new Season 8 features a fresh look at one of the very best--Led Zeppelin! Also, Frank and I make a case for a couple of deserving rock artists, in our "2 Should Get In" category. "Guilty Pleasures" has two great ones--from Bread, the other from the Tom Tom Club. And, Frankie Answers 3 Questions, including "Best Rock Concert he ever saw"...Enjoy!

Season 8 is here! Hall & Oates will kick off our brand-new shows as our Featured Artist--and we have some new topics that are sure to be a lot of fun to listen to; like "Cover vs. Cover" and "Frankie Answers 3 Questions"! Also, Tim will run down the list of the new Rock Hall Inductees for '23. Thanks for listening--we're excited about bringing you our new Season!!

Frank & I wrap up our walk down memory lane this week with a look at Creedence Clearwater Revival--Hall of Famers from 1993. Starting out as the Visions, then the Golliwogs, what a hit-filled latter-part of the 60's and into the '70s they had! This was a program from Season 2 (May '21)...Next week, we kick off Season 8 with all-new episodes--beginning with Hall & Oates. New topics are coming your...

Just 2 more "Classic Episodes" to go before Frankie & I begin Season 8 with all-new episodes! This week, one of the best-if not THE best-guitarists ever--Jimi Hendrix is our Featured Artist!! We'll head back to Season 6 at the start of summer '22. Deep Cuts, 1-Hit Wonders, Best Instrumentals and "Great Start--then..." will be featured in this week's show. Thanks for listening!

Tom Petty is our Featured Artist this week, as we head closer to the start of Season 8 on May 8th! Frank & I will bring some brand-new features to you, including "Frankie Answers 3 Questions!." We'll also take a fresh look at our Featured Artists of the past 7 seasons, like Zeppelin, Chicago, Bowie and many others. New ones too--like Hall & Oates, Steve Winwood and Van Halen. Enjoy this week's epi...

Genesis is our Featured Artist this week! We know that Phil Collins had a tremendous solo career as well; but what did bandmate Mike Rutherford think of his own solo work? Find out this week. Season 8 begins in less than a month--Hall & Oates kicks things off! Enjoy this episode.

This week, we take a look at Al Stewart in one of our most-downloaded episodes of all-time! We head back to the early part of Season 5; that week, we had some great categories too--1977 was our Spotlight Year; Frank details some of the best albums of '77; and there were also some tremendous Breakout Artists like Tom Petty, Foreigner, Chic and of course, Andy Gibb. Season 8 begins in just about 6 w...

Fleetwood Mac is our Featured Artist this week, as we continue to take a look back at some of our most-downloaded episodes of the first 7 seasons! Christine McVie passed away late last year, and drummer Mick Fleetwood recently stated that he believed the band's days were over now. Frank and I would have to agree. Season 8 begins in a little more than a month from now! Enjoy this episode from Seaso...

Crosby Stills Nash & Young are the Featured Artist this week. We were very sad to hear of the passing of David Crosby at age 81 earlier this year. Frank & I are getting ready to begin a new season come this May, with Hall & Oates our first Featured Artist of Season 8. Other Featured Artists this coming season will be Steve Winwood, Van Halen, and we'll also be taking a fresh look at some artists f...

John (Cougar) Mellencamp is our Featured Artist this week! Frank & I are busy putting together some brand-new episodes set to air starting in mid May. New topics will include: Best Record Labels, Top Artists from Each City, and Frankie Answers 3 Questions; and we'll bring back some popular ones like Download Discovery. Enjoy!!

This episode remains one of our Ten most-downloaded episodes of all-time! Moody Blues keyboardist Alan Hewitt stops by for a visit. Coming up this winter/spring, Frank & I replay more of our classic episodes, including Fleetwood Mac, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Tom Petty, and Al Stewart. Season 8 kicks off in May with all-new shows!!

The smooth-sound of Marvin Gaye is this week's Featured Artist! From the early hits, through his retrospective days, and into the "sexy" songs of the 70's and 80's! Next week-- a very special classic episode! Frank & I bring back the interview with Alan Hewitt, keyboardist with the Moody Blues. It's one of our most-downloaded episodes! Keep in mind Season 8 begins in early May with Hall & Oates ki...

Billy Joel is this week's Classic Conversations "Featured Artist!" Be sure to join Frank Aust and me for some great upcoming episodes, like Tom Petty, Fleetwood Mac, Marvin Gaye, and one of our most downloaded episodes featuring Alan Hewitt, keyboardist for the Moody Blues. Brand new episodes kick off Season 8 in early May!

In this Classic episode, Frank & I take you back to early in Season 2 with David Bowie as our Featured Artist. He defined the "Glam Rock" era of the '70s, and continued to reinvent himself as his career progressed. Season 8 is coming up starting this May with Hall & Oates starting things off. Also, we'll have some brand new topics including some old favorites! Enjoy!

This Classic Conversation episode features one of Tim's all-time favorite artists: Stevie Wonder! Upcoming Classic Conversation episodes will be: Tom Petty, Fleetwood Mac, Crosby, Stills & Nash (and Young), The Moody Blues (with keyboardist Alan Hewitt as our guest!), Billy Joel and many others! Season 8 begins in early May...Enjoy!!

In this episode, Frankie & I interview Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad! He'll tell us how their name came about, the true story behind some of their biggest hit songs like "We're An American Band" and "Closer To Home"...what it was like to work with some of the best producers in the business, including the amazing Todd Rundgren! And other interesting tid bits --some of which that did not air wh...

This time around, our Classic Conversations take us back again to Season 1 and one of Frankie's favorites--The Who! We'll look at the year in music 1970--the first year Tim really started getting into the music, mainly being played on WIXY-1260, but also on his little plastic record player that only played 45's!! Enjoy!

In this Classic Conversation, Frank & I take you all the way to Season 1, and one of our all-time favorites--Steely Dan! We'll continue to look back at that great year of 1972, and dive into some of the best new artists making their debut that year, like Jackson Browne, Jim Croce, America, and of course--Steely Dan. Our review of the Rock Hall Inductees from 2015 features a look at a very diverse...