Best Toni Elton Podcasts (2024)

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BRAD COLE- Well Paid and Organized Kindergarten (Phil Collins, Supertramp, Gino Vannelli) 1:34:56

2M ago1:34:56

1:34:56

Keyboardist, Brad Cole talks about his 30 years touring with pop icon, Phil Collins. He remembers moving to Los Angeles in the late seventies and entering the session scene. He recalls the lessons he’s learned working with all different types of musical artists and reveals his secrets to working with complicated creatives. www.thecolemine.com www.d…

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NATE MORTON- Five Year Old Neanderthal (The Voice, Cher, Natalie Cole) 1:47:18

2M ago1:47:18

1:47:18

Drummer, Nate Morton, talks about his experience being on the hit NBC show, The Voice. He reminisces about his time at Berklee College of Music and explains how it’s helped him throughout his career. He recalls some of his best musical advice he’s gotten over the years and how important moving to L.A. has been for his music career. www.natemorton.c…

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KATIE BOECK- Now I Understand The Assignment (Spring Awakening) 1:17:09

3M ago1:17:09

1:17:09

Singer/Songwriter, Katie Boeck, discusses the struggle to find and protect her artistic voice in a music business that tends toward exploitation. She talks about the making of her album, Calico, and the life events that went into the writing. She pays tribute to her first producer Bobby Williams and explains the lessons she learned from him. Katie …

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TONY OBROHTA- Cracking Codes (Chicago, LeAnn Rimes) 1:27:08

5M ago1:27:08

1:27:08

Nashville based guitar player, Tony Obrohta, tells his story of getting his current gig as guitar player for the iconic band Chicago. He talks about his struggle to get to music school and then moving to Nashville in the 90s. He explains the tricks to working for artists who don’t agree with you politically and discusses the struggles of working at…

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Ep. 52 - Lou Gramm (formerly of FOREIGNER) 1:06:42

5M ago1:06:42

1:06:42

On this episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, we feature a wide-ranging, cathartic interview with LOU GRAMM, the former lead singer and principal co-songwriter for 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees Foreigner. Topics covered include his early life growing up in Rochester, a parent-defying trek to a 1965 Rolling Stones concert, the lea…

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Ep. 51 - Jimmie Vaughan 48:55

7M ago48:55

48:55

On this episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, legendary Texas blues guitarist and founding member of The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Jimmie Vaughan talks about his life in music, starting in his early teens working with Dallas's best established bands, sharing stages with major acts like Jimi Hendrix. Jimmie discusses both his and his baby bro…

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Ep. 50 – Interview With DENNY LAINE (1944 - 2023) 51:40

8M ago51:40

51:40

On this episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, we revisit my 2007 interview with singer/guitarist DENNY LAINE, who tragically passed away this week at the age of 79. Our conversation covered his entire career including his early influences, forming his first band Denny & The Diplomats (with future Move/ELO drummer Bev Bevan), and co-foundi…

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Ep. 49 - Tony Visconti (Producer/arranger Bowie, T.Rex, Wings) 58:00

9M ago58:00

58:00

On this episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, record producer, arranger, musician, and music business veteran TONY VISCONTI discusses his life both in and out of the recording studio, working with future legends like David Bowie and Marc Bolan at the start of their careers, straight through to superstardom. Additionally, Tony recounts how…

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Nusrat Ahmed - Lead Curator - South Asia Gallery, Manchester Museum 25:49

9M ago25:49

25:49

We spoke to Nusrat Ahmed on Zoom to hear about her role as Lead Curator of the new South Asia Gallery at Manchester Museum. The first permanent gallery of its kind in the UK, it was uniquely brought together through the collaboration of community leaders, educators, artists, historians, journalists, scientists, musicians, students and others from S…

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RODNEY WIRTZ- Entertaining The Dead (John Legend, Elton John) 1:27:38

9M ago1:27:38

1:27:38

Los Angeles based viola player, Rodney Wirtz, talks about his early troubles with the law and how he used the viola to right his path. He reveals some secrets of playing high pressure movie sessions in L.A. and talks about his multiple income streams. He recalls getting the call to tour with John Legend and the struggles of juggling parenthood and …

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ERIC BAINES- The Humanness Of It All (Chicago, Dwight Yoakam, Keiko Matsui) 1:22:28

1y ago1:22:28

1:22:28

Guest host Gary Grantham, interviews host, Eric Baines. Eric talks about what it’s like to play with the legendary band, Chicago. He discusses his first time playing on stage with them and how it has progressed after a year. He reveals the challenges of the launch of this podcast during the pandemic and where he hopes the show will go in the future…

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LILLIANA DE LOS REYES- That’s My Ticket (George Benson, Brian Auger) 1:13:39

1+ y ago1:13:39

1:13:39

Vocalist/percussionist, Lilliana De Los Reyes, recalls getting her first touring gig with the legendary, George Benson, when she was still in college and how she learned to play percussion in 3 weeks to do the audition. She talks about growing up with two parents in the music industry and how that’s helped guide her career. She discusses what it’s …

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KEIKO MATSUI- Capturing Sparkle 56:00

1+ y ago56:00

56:00

Contemporary jazz pianist, Keiko Matsui, introduces her brand new recording entitled, “Euphoria”. She talks about her extremely unique writing process and her approach to recording her songs. She recalls working with the great, Lalah Hathaway, on a vocal song for the album, something Keiko hasn’t done in years. She remembers some crazy years tourin…

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Ep. 48 - Tony King (worked w/ Roy Orbison, John Lennon, Elton John, Rolling Stones) 1:05:05

1+ y ago1:05:05

1:05:05

On this episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, record promoter / press liaison / artistic director TONY KING discusses his seven decades as a behind the scenes figure in rock & roll, whose work proved vital in both the careers and lives of artists like Roy Orbison, John Lennon, Elton John, and most notably The Rolling Stones, as tour press…

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The Eminem Episode 31:00

1+ y ago31:00

31:00

You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to...learn all about Eminem. On this episode we talk Lose Yourself, Eight Mile, and the trials and tribulations of the real Slim Shady.By MFJS DU

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Sk8er Boi 24:29

1+ y ago24:29

24:29

Didn't we all want to be sk8er bois in the early 2000s? Just me? Regardless, on this episode we're talking about the rise of pop punk in the early 2000s by way of the icon who gave new energy to the genre-Avril Lavigne.By MFJS DU

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Your Manchester Stories - Gabriel Clark - BA(Hons) English Literature and Drama 2021 40:04

1+ y ago40:04

40:04

This February 2023 we are celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month and we are delighted to be joined by actor and director Gabriel Clark to discuss his time at Manchester, what he has been up to since graduation and the theme of this year's history month - Behind the Lens.By Kate Bradbury and Hayley-Jane Sims

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All Star and Childhood Reminiscing With Julia Mertes 38:28

1+ y ago38:28

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Hey now, you're an all star...I could keep going, as most of us could. That's why this week we're talking about All Star by Smash Mouth. We're covering topics like Shrek and Gen Z humor, joined by guest Julia Mertes of the Pop Culture Vultures podcast. Now, get your game on, go play. Julia's River Roll playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4C…

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All About Britney 24:52

1+ y ago24:52

24:52

Kicking off the first episode in the series with the most influential song from the year 2000. Get ready for a whole lot of drama and surprisingly inspiring takeaways, all stemming from Britney Spears' "Oops! I Did It Again."By MFJS DU

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JAMISON HOLLISTER- Clawing to Compose (Dwight Yoakam, Lisa Marie Presley, American Idol) 1:18:06

1+ y ago1:18:06

1:18:06

Multi-instrumentalist, Jamison Hollister, talks about his time spent playing with Lisa Marie Presley, her incredible wedding gift to him and his wife, and what it was like to make music with rock royalty. He tells us the secret to learning so many instruments and how he got the gig on the original run of American Idol after just moving to Los Angel…

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Ep. 47 - Robby Krieger (The Doors) 40:34

1+ y ago40:34

40:34

On this episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, guitarist and hit songwriter for one of rock's most mythical and influential bands The Doors, ROBBY KRIEGER talks about his early years as a Jewish kid living in an upper-middle class “waspy” neighborhood, and how a penchant for blues slide-guitar earned him a slot in the now iconic quartet. W…

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JAMIE HOVORKA- 95% Boredom and 5% Terror (Eagles, Paul McCartney, Maynard Ferguson) 1:33:03

1+ y ago1:33:03

1:33:03

Trumpet player, Jamie Hovorka, talks about taking on the pressure of lead chair in the University of North Texas 1 O’clock Lab Band and how that compares to the Los Angeles music scene. He tells the story of working on horn parts with Paul McCartney and the first time he played with the iconic band, Eagles. He talks about working with Danny Seraphi…

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TODD MCCOOL- Better Yeses (Mad T Party, Members Only Yacht Club, Faultlines) 1:27:41

1+ y ago1:27:41

1:27:41

Guitarist/vocalist, Todd McCool, explains his journey from Indiana to Los Angeles and how he pieced together his chops on guitar. He reflects on his time working at Disney’s California Adventure in the Mad T Party show and how that lead to many other gigs. He talks about overcoming shyness and meeting his heroes. www.toddmccool.com https://open.spo…

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Ep. 46 - Tommy James (The Shondells) 50:42

1+ y ago50:42

50:42

On this episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, we feature 1960's hit-maker TOMMY JAMES, who along with his band The Shondells, released a string of classics including “Crimson and Clover”, “Mony Mony”, “Hanky Panky”, “I Think We're Alone Now”, and others. Tommy discusses how he went from a middle-America upbringing, to working and recordin…

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Ep. 45 - Al Kooper 45:58

2y ago45:58

45:58

On this episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, we feature true rock royalty – producer, session musician, A&R man, and omnipresent figure throughout the rock era, AL KOOPER. We discuss a career that began at age 15 playing guitar with The Royal Teens (“Short, Shorts”), and later included playing Hammond on Bob Dylan's “Like A Rolling Stone…

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NOMAD- Get Up, Dress Up, Show Up (Babyface, The Career Musician) 1:32:21

2y ago1:32:21

1:32:21

Guitarist, Michael Ripoll aka Nomad, talks about his 12 years as musical director and guitarist for singer/songwriter/producer, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds. He tells his story of auditioning for the artist and how it was to work for him. He discusses his decision to move to Los Angeles and his recording on many movie soundtracks. Nomad also introduces…

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Ep. 44 - Earl Slick (David Bowie, John Lennon) 1:02:33

2y ago1:02:33

1:02:33

On this episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, renowned rock sideman / guitarist EARL SLICK regales us with tales along his musical journey, starting in the clubs of New York City to years of touring the world and recording with David Bowie, as well as working on sessions for what would be John Lennon's final albums “Double Fantasy” and th…

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Ramon Yslas- Treat People The Way You Want To Be Treated (Chicago, Christina Aguilera, Lopez Tonight) 1:43:51

2y ago1:43:51

1:43:51

Percussionist, Ramon Yslas, tells his story of joining the band Chicago. He talks about the balance between career and family when you’re a road musician. He goes deep into his songwriting style and how he got a song on the new Chicago record released this summer. Host, Eric Baines, talks about his new job as bass player/vocalist for the band Chica…

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Ep. 43 - Dave Mason (Traffic) 47:09

2y ago47:09

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On this episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, singer, songwriter, guitarist, and founding member of the legendary band Traffic, DAVE MASON talks about his sometimes-tumultuous tenure with the band, and how moving from England to the United States over fifty years ago introduced him to a slew of like-minded musicians from Gram Parsons to C…

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Ep. 42 - Jim McCarty (The Yardbirds) 57:09

2y ago57:09

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On this episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, founding member and drummer of The Yardbirds, JIM McCARTY talks about the band's multi-decade career, starting out as England's most authentic rhythm & blues band, that gave rise to guitarists Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, and helped usher in progressive and heavy rock. We discuss the b…

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Ep. 41 - Chris "Miss" O'Dell 1:02:23

2y ago1:02:23

1:02:23

On this episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, Tuscon native CHRIS O'DELL tells how she parlayed a chance meeting with Beatle's publicist Derek Taylor into a career behind the scenes in the world of rock, first as secretary for The Beatles owned Apple Records, personal assistant to The Rolling Stones on their “Exile On Main Street” tour, t…

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Ep. 40 - Dennis Locorriere (Lead singer Dr. Hook) 1:05:48

2y ago1:05:48

1:05:48

On today's episode of the It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, we sit down with DENNIS LOCORRIERE, the voice behind a laundry-list of Top 40 hits released by Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show (later shortened to Dr. Hook) between 1971-1985, including “Sylvia's Mother”, “When You're In Love With A Beautiful Woman”, “Sexy Eyes”, “Sharing The Night Together”, …

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Ep. 39 - Gina Schock (The Go-Go's) 57:13

2+ y ago57:13

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On this episode of the It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, we talk to drummer GINA SCHOCK, the outspoken, hard-rocking heartbeat behind rock's first #1 charting all-female band, The Go-Go's. Gina gives us a peek into her inner sanctum, pulling out some of her favorite 45's from an immense collection of not only vinyl, but additionally forty plus years…

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Ep. 38 - John Sebastian (The Lovin' Spoonful) 1:05:30

2+ y ago1:05:30

1:05:30

On this episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, we visit with American folk-rock troubadour and founding frontman of The Lovin' Spoonful, JOHN SEBASTIAN. We talk of his childhood in NYC as the son of show-business parents, growing up around frequent house guests like Woody Guthrie, Burl Ives, and godmother Vivian Vance. He recounts his earl…

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LGBTQ+ History Month 2022 at UoM - Politics in Art 1:05:43

2+ y ago1:05:43

1:05:43

Join Your Manchester Stories host, Hayley-Jane Sims, and a distinguished panel while they discuss the theme of this year's LGBT History Month - Politics in Art. Featuring: Rob Cookson - Deputy CEO, LGBT Foundation Dominic Bilton - Student and Youth Engagement Producer, The Whitworth Dr Monica Pearl - Lecturer in 20th Century American Literature Lyn…

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Ep. 37 - Allan Clarke (The Hollies) 54:26

2+ y ago54:26

54:26

On today's episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast we speak to ALLAN CLARKE, former singer and songwriter for the legendary British Invasion band The Hollies. Topics include his longtime partnership with Graham Nash (including his eventual departure to form CSN&Y), their first U.S. Concert tour on a bill with Little Richard (whose group feat…

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Drew Taubenfeld- Slow and Steady Wins The Race (Kacey Musgraves, Dwight Yoakam, Meghan Trainor) 1:36:44

2+ y ago1:36:44

1:36:44

Multi-instrumentalist and Musical Director, Drew Taubenfeld, talks about the nuances of networking as a new musician in town. He reflects on his years at Berklee College Of Music with an injury that prevented him from playing his instrument. He reveals what he looks for when hiring musicians and what you should have on your social media account. Dr…

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Ep. 36 - John Densmore (The Doors) 49:33

2+ y ago49:33

49:33

On today's episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, famed drummer for the iconic band The Doors, JOHN DENSMORE tells of his tenure with the legendary act that pushed the artistic limits, and in the process created some of rock's most enduring music. We also discuss several of the individuals who influenced him personally, professionally and …

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Ep. 35 - Rudy Sarzo (Quiet Riot, Ozzy Osbourne) 1:21:51

3y ago1:21:51

1:21:51

On today's episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, we have a multi-topic, jam-packed conversation with heavy-metal's most prolific bass player, RUDY SARZO. The former Cuban refugee turned metal-master details his embrace of the LA heavy rock scene of the late-70's - including how working with his friend the late Randy Rhoads in Quiet Riot l…

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Ep. 34 - Paul Shaffer 1:11:45

3y ago1:11:45

1:11:45

On today's episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, the World's Most Dangerous keyboardist, PAUL SHAFFER talks highlights from his 50 years in show business, including dropping the “F-bomb” on network television, his "conversation" with Mick Jagger backstage at Saturday Night Live, how backing up his hero James Brown left The Godfather of So…

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Ep. 33 - Carmine Appice 1:00:43

3y ago1:00:43

1:00:43

On today's episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, heavy rock drumming pioneer and innovator CARMINE APPICE recounts his illustrious and musically-varied career, starting with his days in the 1960s hard psychedelic band Vanilla Fudge, to his years on the road with Rod Stewart (including co-writing two of his classics “Do You Think I'm Sexy”…

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Ep. 32 - Suzi Quatro 1:14:54

3y ago1:14:54

1:14:54

On this episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, rock's first celebrated female bass-playing frontwoman, SUZI QUATRO talks about leaving behind her native Detroit (as well as her resentful, former band-mate sisters) to achieve super-stardom across the pond with mega-hits like “Can The Can”, “The Wild One”, and “Devil Gate Drive”. And after a…

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Jeffrey Mince- We Are What We Drum (Nina Hagen, Judge Roughneck) 1:13:59

3y ago1:13:59

1:13:59

Drummer, Producer, Jeffrey Mince, walks through his emotional journey from touring drummer to full time Buddhist monk and back to drumming. He tells his story of moving from Denver to Los Angeles and how he landed the gig with German punk rocker, Nina Hagen. He talks about his experience being signed with a band to a major label only to be dropped …

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Ep. 31 - Dennis DeYoung (formerly of Styx) 1:14:47

3y ago1:14:47

1:14:47

On today's episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, founding member and former frontman/keyboardist for Styx, DENNIS DEYOUNG sits down for a wide-ranging, no-holds barred interview talking everything from lazy rock journalism, to his new and final studio album, to the true reasons behind why Styx are no longer the multi-platinum-selling band…

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Brandon Rogers- Use What You Got (American Idol, Usher) 1:33:32

3y ago1:33:32

1:33:32

Singer, Songwriter, Producer, Brandon Rogers, talks about his soon to be released EP and shares an early listen of two of the songs. He reflects on his experience on Season 6 of American Idol and explains his mixed emotions about being voted off. He discusses his time in quarantine and the songs that came out of it. Brandon also explains how he got…

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Ep. 30 - Bev Bevan (ELO, The Move) 1:19:36

3y ago1:19:36

1:19:36

On today's show, powerhouse drummer BEV BEVAN gives us a bird's eye view of what it was like to be a founding member of two of rock's biggest acts - notorious 1960's British band The Move, and 1970's world-dominating rock juggernaut, Electric Light Orchestra (ELO). Additionally, he covers his early days working with Denny Laine, touring in the mid-…

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Ep. 29 - Russ Ballard 1:17:01

3y ago1:17:01

1:17:01

Frontman/guitarist for 70's supergroup Argent and prolific songwriter, RUSS BALLARD joins The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, covering a career which began as a teen and included writing rock classics like “Liar” (Three Dog Night), “New York Groove” (Hello / Ace Frehley), “Since You've Been Gone” (Rainbow), “Winning” (Santana), “God Gave Rock & Ro…

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Ep. 28 - GARY BROOKER (Procol Harum) 1:18:23

3y ago1:18:23

1:18:23

We kick-off year two of the It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast with founding member and frontman / pianist for Procol Harum, GARY BROOKER. He discusses a wide array of topics, from co-writing the band's classic singles like “A Whiter Shade of Pale” and “Conquistador”, to working with George Harrison on “My Sweet Lord”, and how he once pissed off the m…

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Ep. 27 - J.M. Van Eaton (Drummer at Sun Studio) 1:01:33

3+ y ago1:01:33

1:01:33

On this episode of the It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, in-house session drummer for Memphis's legendary Sun Studios, J.M. VAN EATON tells of his time recording and touring in the 1950s with Roy Orbison, Billy Lee Riley, Johnny Cash, and Jerry Lee Lewis, playing on classics like “Whole Lot Of Shakin' Going On”, “Crazy Arms”, and “Great Balls Of Fir…

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Ep. 26 - Chuck Leavell 1:32:17

3+ y ago1:32:17

1:32:17

On this episode of the It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, we talk with famed keyboard / piano player Chuck Leavell about his enviable career, which includes being a member of The Allman Brothers Band, to recording and touring with the likes of Eric Clapton, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, David Gilmour, George Harrison, and since 1982 The Rolling Stones. …

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