024 - Robby Krieger, guitarist for the Doors explains what is was really like working with Jim Morrison + The new album: "The Ritual Begins at Sundown".

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This show we’re talking with the one and only guitarist for The Doors Robby Krieger. Robby has a new album titled: The Ritual Begins at Sundown. Not only do we talk about the album, but we get into The Doors. We ask Robby what is was really like working with Jim Morrison, John Densmore and Ray Manzerek. We talk about writing Light My Fire, one of Robby’s most well known songs, and he tells us about the night Jim Morrison trashed the recording studio after recording “The End”. Plus so much more! This is a rare moment and a very special one for us.

Follow Robby at:

Facebook: @officialrobbykrieger

Instagram: officialrobbykrieger

Twitter: official Krieger

Robby’s website: https://robbykrieger.com/

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Robby’s New Album: The Ritual Begins at Sundown can be found at your local music stores or the big guy! https://www.amazon.com/Ritual-Begins-At-Sundown/dp/B084WKVNQP

Signed copies available here while supplies last: https://www.newburycomics.com/products/robby_krieger-the_ritual_begins_at_sundown_cd_autographed?variant=32680786559081

The Drift – from Robby’s new album The Ritual Begins at Sundown https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zdo00ovpwbA&feature=youtu.be

Hot Head  - from Robby’s new album The Ritual Begins at Sundown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVwPfzzN8dQ

Break on through performed At Daryl’s House featuring Robby, Ray Manzerek, Daryl Hall and Kenny Aronoff on drums. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7QHzQ_xCnU

Robby playing with Alice In Chains in 2018 – Rooster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzirJ-ls7WM

Mae West singing Light My Fire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGNOwCzpq3E

Check out Robby’s art at - Art For Cause – Robby’s charity that he sells his artwork for: https://www.artforacause.net/

Kenny Aronoff - the hardest drummer in the music industry, hangs with us and talks, Mellencamp, Seger, Fogerty, Pumpkins and more!

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This show is with one of the hardest working drummers in the music industry, Kenny Aronoff. Kenny has been the drummer for many bands including: John Mellencamp, Bob Seger & John Fogerty. We talk with Kenny about his book: Sex, Drums & Rock n Roll. Along with his many stories and experiences in the music world! Kenny has toured with: Bob Seger, Smashing Pumpkins, John Fogerty and more - Kenny has 1300 gold, platinum and diamond record awards to prove it! Don’t miss this amazing conversation!

Show Notes:

Website: www.kennyaronoff.com

Facebook: @Kenny Aronoff official

Instagram: Kenny Aronoff

Twitter: @Aronoff Official

Speaking engagements: cal@calentertainment.com

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Order Kenny’s book: Sex, Drums, Rock ‘n’ Roll https://www.amazon.com/Sex-Drums-Rock-Roll-Business/dp/1495007936/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1472764368&sr=8-1&keywords=kenny+aronoff

AUDIO VERSION READY BY KENNY COMING SOON!

Cool Videos:

John Mellencamp on SCTV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWE_Ud0fqqI

Kenny playing on tour with John Fogerty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awuFFuykg3Y

Playing with John Mellencamp: Born in the USA : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gww1opBRxU

Mellencamp live concert from 1992: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrOj8YZSLLc

Playing live with Bob Seger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEBwq4A1wsU

Playing with Steel Panther – You Really Got Me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lUEUJe2AO4

Kenny Aronoff plays Whole Lotta Love with Lzzy Hale, Slash, Billy Gibbons, Robin Zander, Rick Nielsen, Marc LaBelle & more https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jflw7G9T4tk

One more from Lzzy Hale: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOrnL5rXV-Q

022 - Yes' front man Jon Anderson talks new album, writing music, Beatles, sounds, fairies, the 4th dimension + Rock & Roll!

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This episode we are joined by the one any only front man for the band “Yes”, Jon Anderson. Jon has just released a new album called 1000 Hands that is really amazing! In fact Rita hasn’t stopped listening to it since we did the interview a month ago.

Jon gives us the low down on the 50 plus artists that joined him on this album, that he began recording 30 years ago.

We also hear about Jon going to his first Beatles show with his brother, meeting Ringo & Paul, writing music, and then we discuss the 4th dimension with the fairies!

SHOW NOTES:

Website: www.Jonanderson.com

Or www.jonanderson1000hands.com

Instagram: jonandersonmusic

Facebook: @ thejonanderson

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Order cool Jon Anderson – 1000 Hands CD, Vinyl & merch at: https://www.blueelan.com/store/jon-anderson/

Videos:

WDMCF – Where Does Music Come From https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPKuDkbQ8vs

Jon and his band live at EPCOT in Walt Disney World 3/12/2019 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3ehhKT--D4

Yes with Geddy Lee at the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame induction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1-NsnlPc54

Love Will Find A Way: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hrowi4hHz8A

Support your local music store by purchasing Jon’s new album, 1000 Hands, directly from them!

Other stuff Jon talked about:

Zap Mama: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjWEJF3FQ1w

Jon’s Daughter Deborah Anderson’s new documentary film: Women of the White Buffalo: https://womenofthewhitebuffalo.com/home/

Special Thanks today to Meslissa Dragich – Cordero, Ryan Romenesko & Michael Jensen for putting together the interview!

021 - Jesse Colin Young - Youngbloods founder works with Steve Miller on a new version of Get Together + much more

This mini episode we are talking with Jesse Colin Young. Jesse began the Youngbloods in the mid 60s and had hits like Get Together & Darkness Darkness along with an extensive solo career that is still going today. Jesse just rerecorded his famou…

This mini episode we are talking with Jesse Colin Young. Jesse began the Youngbloods in the mid 60s and had hits like Get Together & Darkness Darkness along with an extensive solo career that is still going today. Jesse just rerecorded his famous song Get Together with friend Steve Miller. With 100% of the proceeds going to the WhyHunger charity started by Harry Chapin in the early 80s.

Jesse also talks about opening for Led Zeppelin, the day his house burned down but his studio was saved, and how he was one of the original founders of the No Nukes Concerts.

SHOW NOTES:

Follow on

Instagram: jessecolinyoung

Facebook: @jessecolinyoung

Website: https://www.jessecolinyoung.com/

New album:

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Jesse Colin Young latest album: Dreamers - available where ever fine music is sold!

Cool Videos:

Get Together 2020 video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUWPcI3t4Jk& Featuring Steve Miller

(Each time a fan listens to a SongAid song, the streaming proceeds will go to WhyHunger’s Rapid Response Fund . Content will be distributed through a partnership with leading music distribution company The Orchard and made available to fans listening on Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Apple Music and sharing on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

All proceeds from SongAid will be used to expand WhyHunger's national Find Food Database, Texting service and Hotline connecting seniors, children, veterans, hourly workers and families impacted by hunger with free food and essential services, and to support frontline food pantries, small-scale farmers and food chain workers facing unprecedented risks and economic hardship during the COVID-19 crisis.)

WhyHunger website: https://whyhunger.org/

Out of the Darkness video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRF07TxnqpI

Jesse Colin Young’s Tripping On My Roots videos. Get a sample here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsTbHXYK4zU&feature=youtu.be

The Youngbloods - Get Together: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34YUI3CmckA

The Youngbloods – Darkness Darkness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xC2JZ6NLv8

Jesse Colin Young – Darkness Darkness live from 2009: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edCKPmEhRpU

Robert Plant’s version of Darkness Darkness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qd_rEYSyWY

Other stuff:

Saratoga War Horse Veteran’s Charity:  https://www.saratogawarhorse.org/

Jesse’s daughter Jazzie Young’s website: https://www.jazzieyoung.com/

Special Thanks today to Ryan Romenesko & Michael Jensen for coordinating the interview!

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020 - Paul Williams joins us for a very personal and spiritual conversation about not only music, ghosts, gratitude & trust, but the Pandemic and Black Lives Matter!

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This is a very exciting show. We are talking with Paul Williams. Paul is known for his music writing for such groups as the Carpenters, Three Dog Night, David Bowie, Helen Reddy, The Muppets and so many more.. Paul is also president of ASCAP, which is a membership association comprised of over 750,000 songwriters, composers & music publishers.

We get into a very in depth conversation about the Covid 19 pandemic, Black Lives Matter, Mother earth, Phantom of the Paradise, and so much more. Paul get’s very REAL talking about his days as an alcoholic and becoming sober.

Paul just celebrated his 30th Anniversary of sobriety on March 15. We wish him a HUGE congratulations!

Show Notes:

Find Paul (Paulilama) at the following social media locations:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/impaulwilliams?lang=en

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulielama2/

The official website: http://www.paulwilliamsofficial.com/

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Order Paul’s book: Gratitude & Trust: http://www.gratitudeandtrust.com/book/

The official ASCAP website: https://www.ascap.com/

Learn about publishers rights at: https://yourmusicyourfuture.com/

Hakeem Jeffries website: https://jeffries.house.gov/

Paul Williams Still Alive documentary trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkD1Tr4b2vg The entire film can be found on Amazon Prime

Jon Vezner songwriter: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Vezner

 Cool Videos:

Paul in concert with friend and co-writer Jon Vezner.

The Carpenters – Rainbow Connection: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYuE2roIkH0

The Muppets – Rainbow Connection: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WS3Lkc6Gzlk

Debbie Harry – Rainbow Connection: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0Hd3uWKFKY

Serenty Prayer:

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,

Courage to change the things I can,

And wisdom to know the difference.

 Bonus Round Notes:

Paul’s first Concert featured Sophie Tucker. See this brief clip about Sophie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyUlZm4O4yE

Paul mentions that one of his favorite concerts was the “Original Delaney & Bonnie & Friends” read up on them here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Original_Delaney_%26_Bonnie_%26_Friends

See the Original Delaney & Bonnie & Friends playing with Eric Clapton: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ir2eAEhtXvE

019 - Alison Ellwood, director of Laurel Canyon documentary, talks with us about the making of the film.

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This show we are talking with the director of the new Documentary: Laurel Canyon, Alison Ellwood. This two part documentary is all about the musicians that lived in the hills of Hollywood called Laurel Canyon. So much fantastic music came out of this time and this area during the 60’s & 70’s. If you haven’t seen the two part documentary, you can find it on the EPIX channel. Alison tells us the stories behind the stories as she passionately, has been working on this project for a while.

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Laurel Canyon can be seen on EPIX Check your local cable company, or sign up for a free trail through Amazon Prime https://www.epix.com/series/laurel-canyon

Laurel Canyon trailer one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPJs7R15IXI

Henry Diltz: work & prints can be found at Morrison Hotel Gallery: https://www.morrisonhotelgallery.com/photographers/HZF6ag/Henry-Diltz

Nurit Wilde’s work can be found and ordered on her website:  http://www.wildeimages.com/

Gary Burden is mentioned regarding his famous art design for many artists album covers. Take a look at some of his work: http://garyburdenforrtwerk.com/discography/

Special thanks to Jim & Helene Ladd for being our friends and coordinating the interview! Jim Ladd can be heard on Sirius XM Radio!

018 - Mike Peters guitarist and lead singer from The Alarm gives us the low down on living with Cancer, continuously working, his 3 new albums and his love for touring!

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This show we are talking with a great friend, one of the original band members, lead singer & guitarist of the band The Alarm, Mike Peters, Mike has carried on the bands name since the original break up in 1989. He is releasing 3 new albums in the next few months. We talk with Mike about those new albums, along with his battle with Cancer – twice, the bands first US tour with U2, his thoughts of Springsteen, how his life has changed since he departed from the original band back in 1991.

Follow on:

Twitter: @thealarm

Instagram: TheAlarm

Facebook: the official alarm

Website: http://thealarm.com/

New Alarm albums:

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STREAM (Hurricane of Change) – Downstream – Act One

STREAM (Hurricane of Change) – Upstream – Act Two

Order the CD copy here: https://thealarm.myshopify.com/products/stream-cd

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The Alarm - Celtic Folklore LIVE (original band) – releases on Record Store Day: September 26, 2020.  Features 5 songs recorded live from the Hammersmith Odeon, London show from 1988, and 5 songs recorded live from the Cabaret, San Jose, California from 1988. Check your local music store for purchasing options.

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Be a part of Alarm History ---The Alarm - History Repeating 1981 - 2021 Anthology(40th Anniversary) – 40 Track Anthology available to pre-order now as a 4 x LP BOX SET and / or 2 x CD Edition.

Pre-order today and your name will be inscribed into The Alarm – Roll Of Honour and you will also receive a CD or 7″ EP copy of the brand new  Time 1981 -2021 which will be dispatched immediately upon ordering https://thealarm.myshopify.com/collections/all-cds/products/the-alarm-history-repeating-1981-2021-double-cd-edition

More Cool Alarm Stuff:

The Alarm – The Big Night In. Check out one of the shows here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qLM_8Ik9Sw

Current shows (if still running) can be found on the Alarm’s Facebook page.

 

New Alarm Video:  Irish Sea: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Yi4I6cjL6k

Man in The Camo Jacket …A Story of Love, Hope & Strength - movie can be seen on Amazon Prime.

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Sign up to be a Marrow Donor through Mike’s Charity – Love Hope Strength - https://www.lovehopestrength.org/

Cool Videos:

Full Video concert from the 1984 UCLA Free Concert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2tCSPviXdw

Neil Young & the Alarm – Rockin’ In The Free World (audio only); https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCDfUjxG4KI

From 1984, see Mike Peters go up against David Gilmour on Pop Quiz TV show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-aiyVN0Xz4

Special Thanks today to Ken Phillips for coordinating the interview!

017 - John Doe, singer & bassist for X talks about the bands new album Alphabetland + being a part of the Los Angeles Punk scene when it all started!

This episode we are speaking with the one of the founding members of the band X, John Doe. X has a new album titled; Alphabetland. He tells us the stories about some of the songs from the new album, working with The Doors founder Ray Manzerek, and being in one of the most famous punk bands of all time. John tells us about growing up in Baltimore, his story of being pulled over by the Los Angeles Police Department and what he’s been doing during the quarantine. Plus John takes the bonus round very serious!

SHOW NOTES:

Follow X the band or John Doe on:

Twitter @johndoefromX

Or @xthebandofficial

Instagram: Xthebandofficial

Facebook: X the band

John talks about the organization to help small independent venues: https://www.saveourstages.com/

Water & Wine from Alphabetland official video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOVakrdlSjw

Delta 88 - official video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwOe-6vbjXo

Order the new digital album on bandcamp: https://xtheband.bandcamp.com/

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John’s wife, Krissy Teegerstrom’s podcast: Beyond and Back: https://www.beyondandbackpodcast.com/

Urgh! A Music War – See X’s performance of Beyond & Back: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-hs4PeVR9k

The Decline of Western Civilation – See X’s performance of Nausea: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEeBdrVVnpM

Ray Manzarek joining X on stage for Soul Kitchen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i19TYrxTS2A

Wayne Wright – artist that designed the Alphatbetland album cover, check out his cool website: https://www.wayneorama.com/

X playing a full gig in 2019- :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xVDWthRCc8

Burning House of Love video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm6Z05bYj2Y

Purchase the new limited edition vinyl & CD album: Alphabetland here: https://xtheband.bandcamp.com/album/alphabetland

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Special Thanks today to Jay Xudan for hooking us up with the band, Mike Rouse with X’s management & Meslissa Dragich - Cordero with X’s publicity!

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016 - Lead singer for the Runaways Cherie Currie discusses her new album Blvds of Splendor and guest artists, Slash, Duff, Billy Corgan & Matt Sorum

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This is a very special episode since it is our first female guest, and our first quarantined recorded show. We are testing new methods of recording. So the recording on this one isn’t great, but the content is spectacular! This episode we are speaking with the original lead singer of the Runaways, Cherie Currie. Cherie has a new album out titled; Blvds of Splendor. She tells us the stories of writing some of the songs and the guest artists that helped make the album including, Slash, Duff, Billy Corgan along with producer/drummer  Matt Sorum. Cherie dives into the past and talks about her time with the Runaways, and what she is up to now - carving wood with a chainsaw. Plus Cherie has a very interesting answer for the bonus round question; Tell us about your worst “Spinal Tap” experience.


SHOW NOTES:

Find Cherie at

www.cheriecurrie.com

&

www.chainsawchick.com

Instagram; cheriecurrieofficial

Facebook: cheriecurrieofficial

Twitter: @cherieCurrie3

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New album is Blvds of Splendor - https://music.apple.com/us/album/blvds-of-splendor/1506715461

New audio book Neon Angel as read by Cherie Currie coming soon!

Blvds of Splendor Official Lyric Video:

Cherie outtake in Spinal Tap: (quality not very good): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFScv9mlhEs

Runaways concert from Japan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBodAEO-DEU

Special thanks to Ken Phillips for coordinating the interview!

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015 - Part two with our conversation with Neal Preston - Neal talks about Queen, Stevie Nicks, being confronted by a drunk John Bonham and working with Bruce Springsteen.

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Neal Preston, Rita & CW

This episode is part two of our interview with Neal Preston. First off, if you haven’t listened to the part one interview with Neal, we highly recommend you start there. 

In part two - Neal starts by talking about his relationship with Queen. His many years photographing them. His love for a great friend and muse; Stevie Nicks. Neal also shot 6 Olympic games, and not only shot Nancy Kerrigan the night she got hit in the knees, but was with her in the doctor’s office when she got the results from the MRI. He talks about two of his favorite concerts, The Who & MC5. Being on an airplane with a very drunk John Bonham. And we hear his story about the ever famous shot of Bruce Springsteen at Wembley Stadium.

Queen at Live Aid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkFHYODzRTs

Behind the Scenes Charity - The Behind the Scenes charity issues grants to entertainment technology professionals in need due to serious illness or injury that may be used for basic living, medical or funeral expenses. It works closely with related industry charities and social service organizations to assist clients to the fullest extent possible. The Foundation raises funds through events, programs and donations. The Foundation further encourages the entertainment industry to create their own events and programs in support of their charity. https://wp.behindthescenescharity.org/

Neal talks about one of his finest pieces of memorabilia: The Led Zeppelin Object. In case you don’t know the story, check out this quick video of Pawn Stars which features Neal briefly, when they talk about someone that owned and Object, but wasn’t’ willing to part with it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4TiFEnD-Os

Neal talks about one of his favorite pieces of memorabilia being the t-shirt from Almost Famous – Take a look at the scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OPp0MyQfoM

Neal has been gracious enough to allow us to put up the pictures on our website. So as we talk about some pictures, check out our website to follow along. Or better yet, pick up a copy of Neal’s new book: https://www.amazon.com/Neal-Preston-Exhilarated-Exhausted/dp/1909526452/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=neal+preston&qid=1582506300&sr=8-1

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Freddie at Wembley
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Stevie Nicks - Venice

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Neal’s Bonus Round prize

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014 - Legendary rock and roll photographer Neal Preston talks about his new book, Exhilarated and Exhausted. Neal worked with Zeppelin, The Who, Queen and best friend, Cameron Crowe.

Neal, Rita & CW

Neal, Rita & CW

This is part one of our interview with Neal Preston.  Neal tells us many of the stories behind the photos in his new book: Exhilarated and Exhausted. Neal talks about going on tour with Led Zeppelin as their official photographer, and what happened when he had to take areal shots of the Zeppelin/Knebworth show in 1970. Neal also tells us about his relationship with his bests friend - Writer & Director Cameron Crowe.  And about working on the set of Almost Famous, since most of the experiences that Cameron went through, Neal also went through.

SHOW NOTES:

Led Zeppelin – 1970 Press Conference – Drake Hotel – New York: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtbMPWInLfY

Andy Kent – David Bowie Book: https://www.bowiebehindthecurtain.com/

Learn more about Led Zepplein’s manager: Peter Grant: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Grant_(music_manager)

If you haven’t seen Almost Famous, stop the show now, and go watch it! Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQXh_AaJXaM

Lester Bangs, writer for Cream and Rolling Stone magazines: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lester_Bangs

Scene with Lester Bangs character in Almost Famous: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpISLkb5L5E

Part one: Neal tells us many of the stories behind the photos in his new book: Exhilarated and Exhausted. Neal talks about going on tour with Led Zeppelin as their official photographer, and what happened when he had to take areal shots of the Zeppelin/Knebworth show in 1970. Neal also tells us about his relationship with his bests friend - Writer & Director Cameron Crowe.  and about working on the set of Almost Famous, since most of the experiences that Cameron went through, Neal also went through.

You can purchase some of Neal’s most iconic prints at the Morrison Hotel Gallery: https://www.morrisonhotelgallery.com/collections/Jd4hJx/The-Photography-of-Neal-Preston?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIg52UuNGL6AIVex-tBh1WigE2EAAYASAAEgKdufD_BwE

Neal’s website: https://www.prestonpictures.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nealprestonphoto/

Neal has been gracious enough to allow us to put up the pictures on our website. So as we talk about some pictures, check out our website to follow along. Or better yet, pick up a copy of Neal’s new book: https://www.amazon.com/Neal-Preston-Exhilarated-Exhausted/dp/1909526452/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=neal+preston&qid=1582506300&sr=8-1

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Chuck Berry & Keith Richards

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Robert Plant with Dove

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Jimmy Page - Passport

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013 - Drummer Gregg Bissonette talks about playing with Ringo Starr, David Lee Roth and ELO! Plus the only drummer for Spinal Tap who is still alive; Skippy Skuffelton (Copy)

This episode we are speaking with one of the most amazing drummers in the world. How amazing? Well, when Ringo Starr hires you to be the drummer for his All-Star Band, you must be good. Gregg “The Biss” Bissonette speaks with us about not only playing with Ringo, but for the many years and touring & drumming for the David Lee Roth Band.  He also played with ELO during the Zoom Tour in 2001. Gregg tells us the story how his dad took his entire family to see the Beatles in concert. Also Gregg’s alter ego, Skippy Skuffelton joining Spinal Tap.


SHOW NOTES:

Gregg’s website: http://greggbissonette.com/

Follow Greg on Instagram at Greggdrums, or on Facebook at Greggbissonette

Gregg talks about his very first concert at the age of 7, seeing the Beatles in Detroit. Check out this video from that show: https://www.beatlesbible.com/1964/09/06/live-olympia-stadium-detroit/

Gregg played with Ringo as part of Ringo and  the Roundheads. Take a look at the “With A Little Help From My Friends” video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iCYdMxhqTE

Gregg talks about liking to have “notes” on his drum kit during a show. Check out the Ringo Starr show with Edgar Winter, during the drum solo, you can see Gregg’s notes sitting on his drum set. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGWHFDkTwZo

Gregg and his brother were part of the Electric Light Orchestra “Zoom” tour. Check out the “do ya” video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5tOZytecrg

Skippy Skuffelton playing “Big Bottom” with Spinal Tap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QQzDx47L1I (notice Skippy’s “Notes” on the drum sets)

Gregg got to play with the Buddy Rich band. See one of the songs here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4mKnQ_wHl8

Gregg mentions that one of his favorite drummers is Vinnie Colaiuta: Here’s Vinnie’s website: https://www.vinniecolaiuta.com/

Wanna play like Gregg, here are lessons you can watch on the Drum Channel: https://drumchannel.com/course/gregg-bissonette-classic-drum-beats/

Check out a few David Lee Roth videos:

            Just Like Paradise: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4qh_9vH1Ww

            Goin’ Crazy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmCU_QtSzWI

Another Drummer Gregg is into is Bill Stewart. Read about Bill here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Stewart_(musician)

Another band Gregg has been following NG La Banda, Here is one of their videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpu7S8Yz0QQ

At the end of the interview, Gregg talks about the Ringo and his All Starr Band Tour – which has been postponed until 2021. He also talks about a few other projects that may have been delayed due to the Corona Virus outbreak. But keep an eye out here for Ringo tour updates: http://www.ringostarr.com/

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Gregg’s Bonus Round Prize - Unused David Lee Roth after show pass from the Eat ‘em & Smile Tour.

Gregg’s Bonus Round Prize - Unused David Lee Roth after show pass from the Eat ‘em & Smile Tour.