Stan and the Fan Podcast

Today on Stan and the Fan , we're joined by guitarist Mark Chatfield, a musician whose career has touched some fascinating chapters of American rock and roll. Mark first made his mark in the 1970s with The Godz , the hard-rocking Columbus, Ohio band that earned a reputation for its powerful live shows and no-frills, turn-it-up-loud approach to rock. Their second album, Nothing Is Sacred , brought...

When you mention the name Michael Shrieve , there's one image that immediately comes to mind: a 20-year-old drummer sitting behind an enormous drum kit at Woodstock, delivering one of the most electrifying performances of the entire festival with Santana. It's an iconic moment in rock history—and one that would be enough to define most musicians' careers. But Michael Shrieve's story is much bigger...

Chuck Morris Our guest today goes way back with Stan—to the early days of the Colorado music scene, when a remarkable collection of musicians, clubs, promoters, and producers was beginning to put the Rocky Mountain region on the musical map. Chuck Morris became one of the most influential figures to emerge from that scene. Over the years, he developed a reputation for recognizing talent early and...

Don Brewer is a founding member, drummer, and vocalist of Grand Funk Railroad , one of the biggest American rock bands of the 1970s. Known for his powerful, hard-driving drumming and unmistakable vocals, Brewer sang lead on the band's #1 smash "We're an American Band" and co-wrote many of Grand Funk's best-known songs. From the band's legendary 1971 Shea Stadium concert to a string of gold and pla...

Our guest today is one of those musicians whose career seems to intersect with just about every corner of American rock, soul and R&B. Long before most of the world knew him as Max Carl , Max Gronenthal was part of the fertile Midwest music scene of the late '60s and early '70s—including a stint right here in Lawrence with the Fabulous Flippers. Then came a connection especially important to this...

Today's guest is one of the most respected and distinctive drummers of the rock era—a musician whose playing has been heard on some of the most iconic records of the past five decades. Andy Newmark first made his mark as the drummer for Sly and the Family Stone, and from there built a remarkable career playing with an extraordinary list of artists, including John Lennon, David Bowie, George Harris...

Today's guest is singer, songwriter, guitarist, and one of the leading voices in keeping classic country and rockabilly alive, Chuck Mead . As the founder and frontman of BR5-49 , Chuck helped launch the 1990s roots music revival and has gone on to build an acclaimed solo career. He's also served as Musical Director for the hit Broadway and touring production Million Dollar Quartet , helping bring...

Today's guest is Smilin' Jay McDowell, a guitarist, singer, songwriter, and founding member of the acclaimed country-rock band BR5-49. Known for his infectious energy, sharp musicianship, and unmistakable stage presence, Jay helped revive classic honky-tonk and rockabilly for a new generation while earning a loyal following around the world. He's shared the stage with countless legendary artists a...

Today's guest is one of the most respected and influential bass players of the last half-century. Jimmy Haslip is best known as the founding bassist of the Grammy-winning jazz fusion band Yellowjackets, where his innovative six-string bass playing helped redefine what the instrument could do. Over the course of an incredible career, Jimmy has performed and recorded with an astonishing range of art...

Our guest today is a true rock-and-roll veteran whose career has put him behind the drums—and alongside—some of the biggest names in music history. Joe Vitale has played and recorded with legends including Joe Walsh, the Eagles, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Peter Frampton, and many more. He was a key member of Barnstorm, co-wrote the classic "Rocky Mountain Way," and has spent more than five decades col...

Our guest today is the incredible Kenny Passarelli.  He is one of the hidden architects of '70s rock. He helped create the sound of Joe Walsh's Barnstorm, co-wrote 'Rocky Mountain Way,' held down the low end for Elton John at the height of superstardom, recorded with Stephen Stills, Dan Fogelberg and Hall & Oates, and others — and, in a twist of fate, helped launch our own Stanley Sheldon's journe...

Part 2 of our "getting to know your co-host."  We left off from Episode 1 at the time Frampton Comes Alive had just been recorded and Stan's life was about to change. We hear about the sudden stardom surrounding being a part of a #1 best-selling record, followed by his career with Warren Zevon, Ronin, Lou Gramm, and others.  Stan talks about his addiction, recovery, getting his degrees in Environm...

Hello and welcome to our show, where rock fan Grant Ritchey and legendary bassist Stanley Sheldon talk about all things classic rock.  In our inaugural episode, we get to know Mr. Stan Sheldon and the wild, strange trip he's been on for 60 years.   Enjoy!