Best Adultcontmporary Podcasts (2024)

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CAT Episode 177 - Leon Medica (LeRoux) 29:45

2h ago29:45

29:45

Leon Medica, bassist and producer of LeRoux, co-founded the band in 1977. Throughout the years the band was featured on music television shows including Solid Gold, The Midnight Special and Don Kirshner's Rock Concert. They had 7 songs land on Billboard's Top 100 chart. Leon won an American Music Award for producing a song from the movie "Dirty Dan…

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CAT Episode 176 - John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band 28:22

14d ago28:22

28:22

John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band hit their stride in the early and mid-1980's with four Top 10 songs. Many people know the band from the tremendous success of the Eddie and The Cruisers movie soundtrack. Throughout the years, that band had 11 singles land on the music charts. Multi-award winning program director Ray White sat down with John …

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CAT Episode 175 - Franke and the Knockouts 30:04

29d ago30:04

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Franke Previte formed Franke and the Knockouts in 1980, who had three Top 40 singles and two Top 50 albums. Franke co-wrote music for the hit soundtrack Dirty Dancing featuring the Academy Award winning "The Time of my Life." He also co-wrote "Hungry Eyes," which was a #1 U.S. Adult Contemporary hit sung by Eric Carmen. Franke and the Knockouts mos…

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CAT Episode 174 - Jeff "Skunk" Baxter: Part 2 31:12

1M ago31:12

31:12

In Part 2 of our interview and feature with the phenominal Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, we focus on his years with Steely Dan and talk about the multi-Grammy award winning album (Minute by Minute) by The Doobie Brothers. We'll also get Jeff's insights on his awesome solo album Speed of Heat and dive into his thoughts on the music industry today. Be sure to…

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CAT Episode 173 - Jaimoe (Allman Brothers Band) 32:00

2M ago32:00

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Jai Johanny Johanson aka Jaimoe is the only living original member of the Allman Brothers Band, that was formed in 1969. During his illustrious career he was also a member of Sea Level. Jaimoe presently leads a jazz-rock group called Jaimoe's Jasssz Band. In 1995, he was inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Allman Brothers …

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CAT Episode 172 - Don Dokken (Dokken) 31:23

3M ago31:23

31:23

Don Dokken launched Dokken in 1978. The Grammy nominated band has had three Platinum albums and ten Top 40 hits on Billboard's Mainstream Rock charts. Their latest studio release is 2023's Heaven Comes Down. Multi-award winning program director Ray White caught up with Don in November of 2012, in this legacy edition of the CAT, to talk about their …

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CAT Epiosde 171 - Paul Nelson (Johnny Winter) 29:25

3M ago29:25

29:25

Paul Nelson, a guitarist/record producer/songwriter won a Grammy award for Best Blues Album in 2015 for Johnny Winter's Step Back release. Paul's played with the elite guitarists in the world and was a phenomenal guitarist himself. He produced albums and toured with Johnny Winter for several years until Johnny passed in 2014. Working with many of t…

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CAT Episode 170 - Fred LeBlanc (Cowboy Mouth) 29:40

4M ago29:40

29:40

Fred LeBlanc is a co-founder of Cowboy Mouth, a Louisiana band formed in 1990. Along with drumming, he's the vocalist for the band too. Throughout the years the band has performed for over 10 million people. Before forming Cowboy Mouth, Fred was in the "cowpunk" band Dash Rip Rock. Multi-award winning program director Ray White caught up with Fred …

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CAT Episode 169 - Better Than Ezra 28:56

4M ago28:56

28:56

Better Than Ezra was formed in 1988 in Louisiana. Their first major label album, Deluxe, went Platinum. Throughout the years a dozen of their singles have landed on the charts. Multi-award winning program director, Ray White, caught up with co-founders Kevin Griffin and Tom Drummond backstage at their show to talk about their All Together Now album…

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CAT Episode 168 - Russ Kunkel (The Immediate Family) 29:17

5M ago29:17

29:17

Russ Kunkel is one of the most sought after drummers in the world. A renowned session player, he has recorded or performed for the likes of Jimmy Buffett, CS&N, Stevie Nicks, Carole King, Dan Fogelberg and many more superstars in the music industry. He's produced nearly two dozen albums, too! He started to make a name for himself at L.A.'s Whiskey …

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CAT Episode 167 - Jeff "Skunk" Baxter 32:28

5M ago32:28

32:28

Jeff "Skunk" Baxter is one of the elite guitarists today. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Doobie Brothers. His career on the national scene was launched in 1968 as a member of Ultimate Spinach. In 1972, Skunk became a founding member of Steely Dan, playing on their first three albums. Joining the Doobies in 19…

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CAT Episode 166 - Humble Pie 30:29

6M ago30:29

30:29

Humble Pie came together in 1969 led by Steve Marriott and Peter Frampton. Many regarded the band as the first supergroup in rock music. Throughout the years the band has experienced numerous changes. The current group is still led by originial member Jerry Shirley including members with impressive music resumes. Multi award-winning program directo…

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CAT Episode 165 - Ivan Neville 31:32

6M ago31:32

31:32

Ivan Neville, son of Aaron Neville and nephew of the other Neville Brothers, has been on the national music scene since 1983. You'll find him on albums by his band Dumpstaphunk, his Dad, The Neville Brothers, Bonnie Raitt, The Rolling Stones and many others. Ivan is a multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter. Multi-award winning program directo…

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CAT Episode 164 - Denny Tedesco (director of music documentaries) 29:16

7M ago29:16

29:16

Denny Tedesco is director of the films The Wrecking Crew and the brand new release Immediate Family. Both of these documentary films are about world-class musicians that you'll find on hundreds of albums and thousands of songs by artists who are in numerous Hall of Fame's and won hundreds of Grammy awards. Played in film festivals around the United…

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CAT Episode 163 - Jeff Berlin 29:13

7M ago29:13

29:13

Jeff Berlin is known among bass players as one of the elite. His one-of-a-kind tone, jaw dropping techniques and highly advanced harmonic approaches to the bass puts him near the top. In addition to his 12 solo albums, you'll find him on recordings and live performances with Anderson/Bruford/Wakeman/Howe, Allan Holdsworth, Bruford, David Sancious, …

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CAT Episode 162 - Felix Cavaliere (The Young Rascals) 33:02

8M ago33:02

33:02

Felix Cavaliere co-founded The Young Rascals in 1965. As singer/songwriter/keyboardist, they had nine Top 20 hits from 1966-1968. Throughout the years, Felix has released several solo albums, launched a band called Treasure, and recorded several releases with Steve Cropper. You'll find him in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Songwriters Hall of Fame…

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Cat Episode 161 - Anthony Rosano & The Conqueroos 29:17

9M ago29:17

29:17

Anthony Rosano guitarist/singer/songwriter, and his band The Conqueroos have been at the top of several blues rock charts during the past 5+ years and are a rising star in this genre. They've opened shows for Bob Seger, ZZ Top, Styx, Gov't Mule, Humble Pie and other classic rock bands. In this special edition of our show, multi-award winning progra…

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CAT Episode 160 - Jimmy Buffett 30:12

9M ago30:12

30:12

Jimmy Buffett was a icon in the world of popular music. The king of feel good, partytime music, he released over 30 albums during his musical career - including 8 Gold and 9 Platinum or Multi-Platinum albums. His music put us all in a certain carefree state-of-mind. Besides his music, Jimmy was a best-selling author and an entrepreneur who launched…

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CAT Episode 159 - Black Stone Cherry 30:12

9M ago30:12

30:12

Black Stone Cherry was formed in 2001 by childhood friends who have released 8 rockin' studio albums every since. Nearly 20 singles have landed on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart. Born and raised in Kentucky, their sound is Southern Rock with a harder edge. Multi-award winning program director Ray White caught up with co-founders Chris Robertson …

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CAT Episode 158 - Artimus Pyle (Lynyrd Skynyrd) 32:45

10M ago32:45

32:45

Artimus Pyle was inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006 as the drummer for Lynyrd Skynyrd. His excellent, straight ahead, drumming can be found on 7 of the bands albums. In addition, Artimus has released a handful of solo albums with his Artimus Pyle Band. He was among the survivors of the tragic 1977 plane crash that killed the bands f…

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CAT Episode 157 - David Pack (Ambrosia) 32:32

11M ago32:32

32:32

David Pack was vocalist, guitarist and songwriter for Ambrosia for 23 years. Many of the bands' hits were written by him. As a solo artist, David has a handful of albums he's released. His other projects include producer for dozens of world-class artists. Together, all of his projects have sold over 50 million units globally. Multi-award winning pr…

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CAT Episode 156 - Steve Kilbey (The Church) 30:02

11M ago30:02

30:02

Steve Kilbey, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and co-founder of The Church has headed the Australian band since its formation in 1980. Releasing 25 albums throughout their career, the band was tapped for the Australian Recording Industry Association's Hall of Fame in 2010. Steve has also released over a dozen solo albums and is a prolific songwrite…

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CAT Episode 155 - Keith Reid (Procol Harum) 30:35

12M ago30:35

30:35

Keith Reid was best known as the co-founder of Procol Harum and their lyricist and songwriter. He's in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for the song "A Whiter Shade of Pale." Towards the end of his career, he led The Keith Reid Project, who released two albums, the last one titled In My Head. Keith passed away on March 23, 2023. Multi-award winning p…

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CAT Episode 154 - Joseph Williams (Toto) 28:32

1y ago28:32

28:32

Joseph Williams, lead vocalist for Toto, comes from a musicial family that includes his father - famed film composer John Williams. Growing up in the music industry introduced Joseph to many other musicians and styles of music. Throughout his career, he has released nearly a dozen solo albums, not to mention the half dozen with Toto and numerous gu…

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CAT Episode 153 - Dave Cousins (Strawbs) 29:16

1y ago29:16

29:16

Dave Cousins, guitarist/singer/songwriter for the Strawbs founded the group in England in 1964 and they've had a presence on the British charts throughout their career. Their music is made a mark in the progressive and folk rock genres. We go back in our archives where producer and host Ray White features our June of 2009 visit with Dave. He shares…

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CAT Episode 152 - The Refugees 33:19

1y ago33:19

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The Refugees may be a relatively new band to many, but their members are longtime veterans of the music industry. Wendy Waldman (featured in Episode 60) is a composer/musician/singer who appeared on albums by artists including Linda Ronstadt, Jimmy Buffett and Maria Muldaur. She's released nine solo studio albums, too. Deborah Holland (featured on …

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CAT Episode 151 - Peter Mayer (Jimmy Buffett) 30:06

1y ago30:06

30:06

Peter Mayer has been a member of Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band since 1989 as lead guitarist and background vocalist. He's co-written many songs with Jimmy throughout the years too! Also an accomplished musician with his own band, Peter's released 25 albums throughout the years with his latest being Songs For Birds. Multi-award winning program d…

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CAT Episode 150 - Best of the CAT: Vol. 3 30:00

1y ago30:00

30:00

Poco, Santana, Journey, The Byrds...original members of these iconic bands, we have them on this "fan favorites" episode from our last 50 shows. Poco's Rusty Young (Episode 103) and Paul Cotton (Episode 110), Santana and Journey's Gregg Rolie (Episode 125), and The Byrds's Chris Hillman (Episode 104) join award-winning producer and host Ray White o…

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CAT Episode 149 - Marcy Levy (Eric Clapton) 28:59

1y ago28:59

28:59

Marcy Levy aka Marcella Detroit returns for part 2 of our interview from January 2023. She's sang with the superstars of rock including Eric Clapton, Elton John and Bob Segar. On this episode, rock music guru Ray White continues his session with Marcy to talk more about her days with Eric Clapton, collaboration with Siobhan Fahey (Bananarama) in Sh…

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CAT Episode 148 - David Paich (Toto) 30:58

1+ y ago30:58

30:58

David Paich is the co-founder, keyboardist, principal songwriter, music director and a vocalist for the multi-Grammy award winning band Toto. Along with his work with Toto, David is in high-demand as a songwriter, producer and session musician, having played integral roles in projects by Michael Jackson, Boz Scaggs, Aretha Franklin, The Doobie Brot…

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CAT Episode 147 - Dean Daughtry (Atlanta Rhythm Section) 35:51

1+ y ago35:51

35:51

Dean Daughtry, keyboardist, was with the Classics IV during their heyday in the late 1960's when the band had three songs reach the Top 5 on the pop charts. In 1970, Dean was a co-founder of the Atlanta Rhythm Section (ARS) with other members of The Candymen, with whom Dean was also a member of in his early years. For nearly 50 years Dean was a mai…

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CAT Episode 146 - Marcy Levy (Eric Clapton) 27:52

1+ y ago27:52

27:52

Marcy Levy aka Marcella Detroit, singer/songwriter/muscian, launched her career on the national scene performing with Bob Seger in 1972. Touring with Leon Russell, she caught the attention of Eric Clapton and her career took off. You'll find her stellar vocal talents and songwriting skills on six of Clapton's albums from 1975-1985. While with Eric,…

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CAT Episode 145 - Jim Babjak (The Smithereens) 29:20

1+ y ago29:20

29:20

Jim Babjak, guitarist/vocalist, co-founded The Smithereens in 1980. The band was inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame in 2018. Throughout the years, the band has released over a dozen studio albums. After lead singer/guitarist Pat DiNizio passed away in 2017, the other original members of the band have incorporated "guest vocalists," Marshall …

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CAT Episode 144 - Kim Simmonds (Savoy Brown) 33:26

1+ y ago33:26

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Kim Simmonds formed Savoy Brown in 1965 and was one of the pioneers in the Blues Rock genre. The bands' heyday was in the early 1970's. Considered one of the premier guitarists, Kim and Savoy Brown have released nearly 50 albums throughout his career. In this tribute to Kim, who passed away on December 13, 2022, we reach back in our archives and sh…

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CAT Episode 143 - Waddy Wachtel (The Immediate Family) 33:24

1+ y ago33:24

33:24

Waddy Wachtel is recognized as one of the "go-to" guitarists in the rock world. He's also an elite composer and record producer. You'll find his work showcased on many albums by Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, Stevie Nicks, Jackson Browne and Warren Zevon - just to name a few. In 2020, he co-founded a unique group of iconic musicians who have played …

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CAT Episode 142 - Holiday Special 2022 29:49

1+ y ago29:49

29:49

Jim Babjak co-founded The Smithereens in 1980, and joins us on our Holiday Special! Jim just released the 45 single (and streaming of course) of his "It's Love on Christmas Day" tune. The Smithereens released their Christmas with the Smithereens album in 2007. Peter Mayer, lead guitarist and vocalist for Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band, also hang…

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CAT Episode 141 - Billy Sherwood (Yes/Arc of Life) 35:19

1+ y ago35:19

35:19

Billy Sherwood first started performing with YES back in 1994, becoming a full-time member in 2015. Billy's been involved with all aspects of the music business during his career and launched several other bands including Arc of Life, Circa, Lodgic, World Trade and The Prog Collective - just to name a few. He's performed on dozens and dozens of alb…

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CAT Episode 140 - Deborah Holland (Animal Logic) 29:17

1+ y ago29:17

29:17

Deborah Holland along with music icons Stewart Copeland (Police) and Stanley Clarke formed Animal Logic back in 1987 and went on to record two albums over the next several years. After 30+ years...they're back! Singer/Songwriter Holland joins multi-award winning program director Ray White to share her insights on their new music , playing with the …

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CAT Episode 139 - John Wetton (Asia/King Crimson) 31:48

1+ y ago31:48

31:48

John Wetton left his footprint on many of progressive rock's greatest bands: Asia, King Crimson, U.K., Roxy Music, Uriah Heep and Wishbone Ash, just to name a few. A singer, songwriter and bassist, his greatest fame came as frontman of the 1980's supergroup Asia. John passed away, much too young, on January 31, 2017. On this episode we celebrate Jo…

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CAT Episode 138 - Robin Lane (and the Chartbusters) 31:28

1+ y ago31:28

31:28

Robin Lane launched her career in the late 1970's fronting her band, The Chartbusters. Iconic music producer Jerry Wexler (Aretha Franklin, Allman Brothers, Led Zeppelin, Dire Straits), signed the band to Warner Brothers Records. Throughout the years Robin has released 13 albums - 5 with The Chartbusters and 8 as an solo artist. Her latest release …

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CAT Episode 137 - Brett Scallions (Fuel) 28:47

1+ y ago28:47

28:47

Brett Scallions was the original lead singer and guitarist for Fuel, who produced multi-platinum albums in the late 1990's and early 2000's. He was with the band for 23 years, until 2020. His latest band, Melody Brothers, are planning on releasing an album during the late Fall of 2022. Multi-award winning program director Ray White caught up with B…

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CAT Episode 136 - David Freiberg (Jefferson Starship/Quicksilver) 27:18

2y ago27:18

27:18

David Freiberg took his music career to a higher level in San Francisco as a founding member of Quicksilver Messenger Service in 1965. A multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, David went on to spend a little time with Jefferson Airplane and ultimately co-founded Jefferson Starship in 1974. Multi-award winning program director Ray White hooked up with …

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CAT Episode 135 - Todd Park Mohr (Big Head Todd & the Monsters) 28:52

2y ago28:52

28:52

Todd Park Mohr of Big Head Todd and the Monsters launched the band back in 1984. After releasing several albums the band hit it big with the Platinum selling release Sister Sweetly in 1993. Today, after producing over a dozen albums, the band is still playing dozens of shows each year and dropping new singles on a regular basis. Mult-award winning …

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CAT Episode 134 - Carmine Appice (Vanilla Fudge/Cactus) 33:20

2y ago33:20

33:20

Carmine Appice is a legendary drummer that's influenced many of rocks' most famous drummers. He launched on the music scene back in 1967 as a founding member of the ground breaking band, Vanilla Fudge. His storied career included launching Cactus, Beck/Bogert/Appice and playing with Rod Stewart on 4 of his albums. You can find Carmine playing in nu…

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CAT Episode 133 - Richie Furay (Buffalo Springfield/Poco) 31:07

2y ago31:07

31:07

Richie Furay, a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Buffalo Springfield, launched his music career with the Au Go-Go Singers in the early 1960's. One of rock's premier singer/songwriters, Richie's career continued to prosper with country rock legends Poco and also the Souther-Hillman-Furay band. Releasing 9 solo studio albums along the wa…

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CAT Episode 132 - Audie Desbrow (Great White) 29:48

2y ago29:48

29:48

Audie Desbrow has been a steady force, as drummer in Great White since 1985. In the bands' early days you'd find them on tour with Kiss, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake, Alice Cooper and many other mainstream rock bands of that time. After several vocalist changes and 13 albums, Great White is still rockin' audiences today! Multi-award winning program directo…

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CAT Episode 131 - Tab Benoit 28:58

2y ago28:58

28:58

Tab Benoit has a heritage from the deep south in Louisiana. He's an amazing guitarist, vocalist and songwriter who parlays his roots into an awesome sound of blues and blues rock music. A Grammy nominee, Tab's also garnered numerous other accolades including B.B. King Entertainer of the Year awards along with many Blues Music Awards, You'll also fi…

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CAT Episode 130 - Andy Fraser (Free) 30:58

2y ago30:58

30:58

Andy Fraser was originial member and bassist for the band Free, who were formed in 1968. He was just 15 years old at the time. He wrote the mega-hit "All Right Now" for the band and also "Every Kinda People" that Robert Palmer recorded in 1978. Andy was also briefly in John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers group. Ray White, multi-award winning program …

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CAT Episode 129 - Burleigh Drummond (Ambrosia) 32:27

2y ago32:27

32:27

Burleigh Drummond is co-founder of Ambrosia, a band launched in 1970. His drumming and percussion work has been a mainstay in the five-time Grammy nominated group throughout the years. In our interview with multi-award winning program director Ray White, Burleigh shares with us the transition of Ambrosia from a progressive rock band to one geared m…

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CAT Episode 128 - John McFee (The Doobie Brothers) 32:13

2y ago32:13

32:13

John McFee of The Doobie Brothers is nearing nearly 30 years as a full-time member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band. This multi-instrumentalist was a co-founder of Southern Pacific and played with numerous notable musicians including Elvis Costello, Van Morrison, Huey Lewis and The Grateful Dead. In November of 2008 multi-award winning progra…

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