A Breath of Fresh Air - warm, candid conversations with the biggest musical stars of the 60s 70s 80s
By Sandy Kaye
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An award winning music interview show celebrating the songs we grew up with and the people who made them. Honest, intimate, fireside chats with the greatest hitmakers of the '60s '70s and '80s. Together we uncover the artists' musical and often personal lives, reliving the soundtrack to our youth as they describe their journey and inspiration. It's pop culture and all about THEIR LIVES, THEIR STORIES and THEIR MUSIC. Join me for a series of enriching conversations as I interview your (and my) favourite stars. Revisit the music and relive your youth.. This really IS A Breath of Fresh Air.
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Rhythms of a Lifetime: BRIAN CADD's journey
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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JOHN MCEUEN and NGDB - Strings and Stories
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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Beneath the Bassline: The LELAND SKLAR Story
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Apr 10, 2024 |
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CHEAP TRICK tales - Tom Petersson's Grooves
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Apr 03, 2024 |
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Ian Gillan: DEEP PURPLE's Powerful Vocal Alchemist
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Mar 27, 2024 |
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Steely Dan's ELLIOTT RANDALL: Guitar Virtuoso Unleashed
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Mar 20, 2024 |
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RIP STEVE HARLEY - a recent chat with the renowned British singer songwriter
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Mar 18, 2024 |
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PAT TRAVERS - Guitar Maverick Redefining Rock and Blues
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Mar 13, 2024 |
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Fleetwood Mac's BILLY BURNETTE: One Helluva Rockabilly Musical Tale
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Mar 06, 2024 |
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The Animals’ JOHN STEEL – A Rythmic Reign and Everlasting Beat
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Feb 28, 2024 |
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ARTHUR BROWN - From "Fire" to Pyschadelia and Beyond. The journey of a true showman.
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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Orleans' JOHN HALL - From Rock Rythms to Congress
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Feb 14, 2024 |
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Oz Rock Legend RUSSELL MORRIS - Is Still The Real Thing
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Feb 09, 2024 |
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The Hollies' ALLAN CLARKE - one of the most distinguished voices in British music history
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Jan 31, 2024 |
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BOBBY SHERMAN: The Ballad of Hits, Hearthrobs and Heroic Acts
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Jan 24, 2024 |
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Dexys' Dynamo - The Enchanting HELEN O'HARA
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Jan 17, 2024 |
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STEPPENWOLF's John Kay on Life, Love and of course, Music!
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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CHICAGO's Lee Loughnane - 56 years at the top and still rolling.
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Jan 03, 2024 |
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DR HOOK's Dennis Locorriere - Great Guy Great Music Great Story
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Dec 27, 2023 |
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CANNED HEAT: Legends of Blues-Rock. Drummer Fito de la Parra with the story.
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Dec 20, 2023 |
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DARLENE LOVE: The Voice Behind the Songs
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Dec 13, 2023 |
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WALTER TROUT - from Canned Heat to Guitar Legend
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Dec 06, 2023 |
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Joey Dee & The Starliters: Twisting Away the '60s
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Nov 29, 2023 |
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THE DELLTONES: A Vocal Symphony Down Under. Founder Ian "Pee Wee" Wilson shares
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Nov 22, 2023 |
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STATUS QUO: Boogie Rock Brilliance with Drummer JOHN COGHLAN
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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Celebrating RICKIE LEE JONES: A Life in Song
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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MARTY WILDE: The Rock N Roll Journey of a British Pop Star
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Nov 01, 2023 |
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Guitarist LOUIE SHELTON - On More Hits Than Any Artist in History
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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Grand Funk Railroad's MARK FARNER: A Rock Icon's Journey
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Oct 18, 2023 |
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Joan Jett & The Blackhearts' RICKY BYRD on life, love, recovery ... and music.
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Oct 11, 2023 |
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Is ROSS WILSON the Coolest Daddy of them all?
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Oct 04, 2023 |
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JIMMY CLIFF - The Grandfather of Reggae's life and loves
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Sep 27, 2023 |
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FREE and BAD COMPANY Drummer SIMON KIRKE - Rock's Backbeat
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Sep 20, 2023 |
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Kool & The Gang's Robert 'Kool' Bell on 60 years of creating hits
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Sep 14, 2023 |
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NIK KERSHAW - 1980’s pop sensation – from Bristol to Stardom
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Sep 07, 2023 |
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KENNY LOGGINS - Getting to Know The Man Behind the Hits
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Aug 31, 2023 |
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SAVOY BROWN - The British Blues/Rock institution that conquered the world.
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Aug 24, 2023 |
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BLOOD SWEAT & TEARS. What happened? STEVE KATZ tells.
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Aug 17, 2023 |
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THE METERS' George Porter Jr: Groove Master and Funk Pioneer from New Orleans to the World
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Aug 10, 2023 |
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DAVE WARNER: Iconic Australian Musician who invented 'Suburban Rock'
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Aug 03, 2023 |
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Candi Staton: from Gospel to Disco Queen - a road paved with highs and lows
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Jul 27, 2023 |
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ROXY MUSIC's Andy Mackay - musician, composer and co-founder
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Jul 20, 2023 |
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The Temptations' Glenn Leonard: Motown Magic
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Jul 13, 2023 |
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Steely Dan's Jeff 'Skunk' Baxter - from The Doobie Brothers to Missile Defence Expert
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Jul 06, 2023 |
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TERRY JACKS, TOBY BEAU and The Royal Guardsmen's BARRY WINSLOW
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Jun 29, 2023 |
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The Glitter Band's JOHN SPRINGATE - Glam Rock Pioneer
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Jun 22, 2023 |
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DAVE HOLE - from isolated Aussie kid to international Blues phenomenon
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Jun 15, 2023 |
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LARKIN POE - Megan and Rebecca Lovell talk about their influences, their lives and the enormous impact they're making on the world of music
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Jun 08, 2023 |
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LITTLE FEAT's Bill Payne: Masters of Musical Fusion and Timeless Innovation - a frank conversation about the band's enduring legacy
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Jun 01, 2023 |
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BADFINGER'S Joey Molland - and the tragic demise of the band that was destined to be the next Beatles
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May 25, 2023 |
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BRUCE COCKBURN: Canada's Revered Singer-Songwriter And Activist - a journey through his soulful lyrics & life reflections
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May 18, 2023 |
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LITTLE RIVER BAND's GRAEHAM GOBLE reminisces about the highs and lows of the band he worked his entire life to make famous
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May 11, 2023 |
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The Sanford-Townsend band's JOHNNY TOWNSEND - the long journey from one hit wonder to rock legend
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May 04, 2023 |
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GORDON LIGHTFOOT - "my life, regrets and music". A tribute to a legend. Bonus episode taken from our 100th episode last year.
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May 02, 2023 |
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MELISSA MANCHESTER Celebrating 50 Years And Still Singing Up A Storm
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Apr 27, 2023 |
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TREX drummer TONY NEWMAN - " I can't believe I survived Rock n Roll "- a frank and funny interview with one of the most pedigreed and talented drummers on the planet
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Apr 20, 2023 |
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CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL's Doug 'COSMO' Clifford on the band's Bittersweet Journey: Tensions, Triumphs & Timeless Tunes
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Apr 13, 2023 |
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TERRI NUNN on BERLIN's 45 year legacy, motherhood, music and regrets. A conversation with one of the female pioneers of the music industry and how she's survived it.
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Apr 06, 2023 |
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MUDDY WATERS' eldest son MUD MORGANFIELD also has The Blues - an intimate interview with the Blues artist about the legacy left to him by his 'Pops' and his latest album release.
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Mar 31, 2023 |
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SERGIO MENDES - the world's greatest exponent of Brazilian music - from Serendipity to unimaginable Success. A warm and intimate interview with one of the great musical geniuses
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Mar 24, 2023 |
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Looking Glass' ELLIOT LURIE on '70s smash hit 'Brandy' turning 50 and his unexpected road to fame. An intimate interview about the singer-songwriter's journey to the top of the charts.
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Mar 16, 2023 |
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'60s teen idol BOBBY SHERMAN on what success means when you're shy, lonely and wanting to help mankind - a rare, warm and intimate interview with one of the biggest superstars from the '60s and '70s
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Mar 09, 2023 |
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'70s Aussie Rock band SKYHOOKS shaped Oz rock. Guitarist BOB 'BONGO' STARKIE tells us all about the Melbourne glam rockers. Our interview goes deep behind the makeup, the costumes and the music
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Mar 02, 2023 |
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Lynrd Skynrd's ARTIMUS PYLE on the music, the crash and keeping Ronnie Van Zant's legacy alive. Artimus relates an incredible story during our interview. It's a conversation not to be missed.
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Feb 23, 2023 |
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JOHN FORD COLEY - a warm, funny and intimate interview with one half of the '70s duo England Dan and John Ford Coley - fine musicians who provided us with some of the finest hits of the '70s
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Feb 16, 2023 |
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GARY PUCKETT's Wild Ride to Stardom: From Civil War Costumes to Chart-Topping Hits - a warm and funny interview with a man who worked so hard to achieve his dream.
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Feb 09, 2023 |
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ROGER COOK - The man who taught the world to sing. An interview with one of the world's greatest modern songwriters and half of the most successful and prolific songwriting team with Roger Greenaway
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Feb 03, 2023 |
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SUPERTRAMP's saxophonist and founding member - JOHN HELLIWELL. A fascinating interview with a musician who started life off very humbly but rose to reach the heights of international stardom
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Jan 27, 2023 |
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Go-Go's Drummer GINA SCHOCK on the power of positive thinking and making your dreams come true.
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Jan 20, 2023 |
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The Rascals' FELIX CAVALIERE on life, gurus and music
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Jan 13, 2023 |
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Rick Wakeman - The Wizard of the Keyboards
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Jan 05, 2023 |
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Peter Noone, Tommy Roe, Walter Trout
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Dec 30, 2022 |
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Melanie, Traffic's Dave Mason and David Paton from Pilot
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Dec 23, 2022 |
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Alice Cooper, Talking Heads, Paul Williams, Average White Band, Norman Greenbaum
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Dec 16, 2022 |
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The Oak Ridge Boys' Richard Sterban on Elvis, Elvira, Johnny Cash and George W Bush
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Dec 09, 2022 |
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Abba's Janne Schaffer, Five Man Electrical Band, Kelly Lang
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Dec 02, 2022 |
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10cc's Graham Gouldman on his incredible musical journey to date
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Nov 25, 2022 |
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Dexy's Midnight Runners' Helen O'Hara - the backbone and soul of the band
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Nov 18, 2022 |
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Journey's Neal Schon, Robbie Dupree, John Schumann
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Nov 11, 2022 |
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Canned Heat's FITO de la PARRA
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Nov 04, 2022 |
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The Cowsills, KT Tunstall and David Surkamp from Pavlov's Dog
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Oct 28, 2022 |
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Dr Hook's DENNIS LOCORRIERE on beginnings, middles and today
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Oct 21, 2022 |
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Jethro Tull's Martin Barre, 'Angel of the Morning" Merrilee Rush and Oz's Kevin Borich
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Oct 14, 2022 |
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Chicago founder Lee Loughnane on 55 years of making music
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Oct 07, 2022 |
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The Corrs, Lobo and The Strawbs
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Sep 30, 2022 |
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Graham Nash talks The Hollies, CSN, CSNY and latest solo efforts
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Sep 23, 2022 |
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The Rubettes, Matt Bianco and Bryan Davies
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Sep 16, 2022 |
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Kenney Jones, drummer extraordinaire - Small Faces, Faces and The Who
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Sep 09, 2022 |
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Bill Haley Jr, Steam's Bill Pascali and Bluesman Larry McCray
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Sep 02, 2022 |
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Steppenwolf's John Kay shares his life stories, his passions and his music
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Aug 26, 2022 |
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Spandau Ballet's Tony Hadley, The lady who made camels famous, Maria Muldaur and one of Australia's coolest musicians, Richard Clapton
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Aug 19, 2022 |
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DIRE STRAITS' founding member and bass player, JOHN ILLSLEY tells the story of one of the biggest bands on the planet. From humble beginnings to ultimate burn out, John lays it all on the line.
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Aug 12, 2022 |
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Roxy Music's Phil Manzanera on tour and latest album with Tim Finn, Mr "Gitarzan" Ray Stevens talks 60 years of comedy records and One-Hit-Wonders, The Outsiders on what went wrong
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Aug 05, 2022 |
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Gordon Lightfoot opens up, Elvis Costello on life and latest music and Peter Frampton talks career high and lowlights
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Jul 29, 2022 |
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Mott the Hoople's Verden Allen new album, let's do bubblegum with 1910 FruitGum Company's Frank Jeckell and meet Aussie icon, John Williamson
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Jul 22, 2022 |
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The Equals, Jim Stafford, Kiwi superstar Sharon O'Neill
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Jul 14, 2022 |
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AIr Supply, Richie Furay and UK singer/songwriter Barry Blue
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Jul 08, 2022 |
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Pete Murray, Billy Swan and Procol Harum's Mick Grabham
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Jul 02, 2022 |
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Samantha Fish, Sniff 'n' the Tears' Paul Roberts and Foghat's Bryan Bassett
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Jun 24, 2022 |
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Tina Charles, Tony Burrows, Blues star Jose Ramirez
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Jun 17, 2022 |
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Suzi Quatro, The Undisputed Truth's Joe Harris and Aussie legend Doug Ashdown
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Jun 10, 2022 |
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Charlie Musselwhite, The Foundations' Alan Warner and Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose
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Jun 03, 2022 |
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Jimmy Webb, The O'Jays Eric Nolan and David Sterry from Real Life
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May 27, 2022 |
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Graham Bonnet, Bill Medley, Manfred Mann's Chris Thompson
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May 21, 2022 |
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Randy Bachman, The Romantics' Mike Skill and One-Hit-Wonder Napoleon XIV aka Jerry Samuels
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May 12, 2022 |
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Sutherland Brothers and Quiver, The Youngbloods' Jesse Colin Young and Lee Shapiro from Frankie Valli's Four Seasons
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May 07, 2022 |
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Katrina and the Waves, Joe Satriani, Human Nature
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Apr 29, 2022 |
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Shane Howard - Goanna, Jeff 'Stick' Davis - Amazing Rhythm Aces, Jim McCarty - Yardbirds
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Apr 21, 2022 |
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George Baker Selection, Johny Barbata (Turtles, Jefferson Starship, CSNY), Bonham-Bullick band
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Apr 17, 2022 |
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Joan Armatrading, Bad Finger, John Oates, Pointer Sisters, Gordon Lightfoot, Dion Di Mucci
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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Elvis Costello, Daddy Dewdrop, The Bellamy Brothers
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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War’s Lee Oskar, Brewer & Shipley, Tony Orlando
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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Tinsley Ellis, Jon Carroll, Kerryn Tolhurst
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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Ian Anderson, Myke Scavone, Daryl Braithwaite
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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Judy Collins, Ozark Mountain Daredevils, Bobby Whitlock
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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Mungo Jerry, Jennifer Warnes, Eric DeVries
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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Johnny Mathis, Colin James, Paper Lace
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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ELO’s Bev Bevan, Burnside, Don Fardon
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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Tower of Power, Joe Frank Carollo, Archie Roach
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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Noel Paul Stookey, Colin Walker, Jimmy Ryan
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Apr 10, 2022 |
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Mike Campbell, Martha Wash, Kevin Johnson
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Apr 10, 2022 |