Barry first found music when he borrowed his sister's record collection when he was about eight and was hooked. When Caroline started it was a new beginning, and he listened to all the stations, but Caroline was his favourite by far. Later he became a singer in a band, then started doing discos when he was 18. He joined Caroline in 1977, touring the country with the Caroline Roadshow for 10 years, having great fun. Barry helped with tender trips and worked on the Ross Revenge in '84 and '85. ...
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1 CAT Episode 197 - Brad Gillis (Night Ranger) 31:21
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Brad Gillis has been the guitarist for Night Ranger since they were formed in 1982. Throughout the years, the band has released over a dozen studio albums and collectively had two Platinum and three Gold releases. On Part Two of our interview with Brad (you'll find Part One on Episode 10) he touches on his early years in music, work with "The Prince of Darkness," Night Ranger's 2011 major tour and album Somewhere In California . Night Ranger's latest studio album is titled ATBPO . The great Alex Lifeson of Rush is featured in our showcase segment. His new band is Envy of None and their latest album is Stygian Wavz . Join your award-winning host, Ray White , as we're having' a jammin' good time on this edition of Sittin' In With The CAT !…
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Emerson Hart co-founded Tonic in 1993 and is their lead vocalist and plays rhythm guitar. The band has received two Grammy award nominations and has a Platinum album to their credit. Tonic's latest release is a single titled "To Be Loved." On the solo front, Emerson has released 3 solo albums. His latest single is "I Look For You." Reaching back in our archives, multi-award winning program director Ray White caught up with Emerson in May of 2015 before his solo performance in Myrtle Beach, SC to talk about the transition from the band to his solo work, differences between his music with Tonic and his solo work, his Beauty In Despair solo album, the latest with Tonic and much, much more. In our showcase segment we feature Toad The Wet Sprocket's front man Glen Phillips whose latest release is There Is So Much Here . We cover the newer "classic" artists on this epiosde of The CAT !…
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Duane Betts , guitarist/singer/songwriter, heads up his band Duane Betts and Palmetto Motel and is a co-founder of The Allman-Betts Band . He is the son of the late Allman Brothers Band's co-founder, Dickey Betts . Throughout the years you'd find Duane in various bands including Dawes, Puddle of Mudd, Whitestarr, Jamtown and Dickey Betts & Great Southern. Multi-award winning program director Ray White caught up with Duane out on tour with Little Feat in October of 2024 who touched on his early career highlights, being the son of a legendary rock star and his recent albums - Wild and Precious Life and Bless Your Heart . In our showcase segment we feature the frontman from "that little ole band from Texas," ZZ Top's Billy F. Gibbons , whose latest release is Cruising With Billy F. Gibbons . Bringing you the best of Southern Rock, they're Sittin' In With The CAT !…
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1 CAT Episode 194 - Jeff Pilson (Foreigner/Dokken) Pt. 2 29:11
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Jeff Pilson , bassist & keyboardist for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band Foreigner , has held down the bottom for the band for over 20 years. In high demand by other groups during his career, you'll also find him recording and/or touring with other bands including Dokken , Revolution Saints , The End Machine , Black Swan and others. In Part 2 of our interview with Jeff, multi-award winning program director Ray White caught up with him in August of 2024 to talk about the future of Foreigner, The End Machine's The Quantum Phase album and Black Swan's latest release Generation Mind . Be sure to listen to Part 1 of our interview with Jeff on Episode 184. A lotta rockin' and a little roll on this edition of the CAT !…
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1 CAT Episode 193 - Jimi Haha (Jimmie's Chicken Shack) 30:52
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Jimi Haha is the frontman for the band Jimmie's Chicken Shack that launched in 1993 in Baltimore, MD. His career took off after signing with Elton John's Rocket Records in 1996. The band blends their alternative style with rock and funk to produce their driving sound. They've toured with 311, Live, Everclear, Fuel and others. In September of 2024, Ray White interviews Jimi and touched on the bands history with various record labels, the "Haha" name, their latest album 2econds , his Jarflys band and plans for 2025. In our showcase segment we feature the most popular American band from the 1990's, Pearl Jam whose latest album is Dark Matter . We close out our show with a group that has 2 Platinum and 4 Gold albums, 311 , whose new release is titled Full Bloom . Rock music at the core, on this edition from your rockin' friends at the CAT !…
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Joe Bonamassa is constantly listed towards the top of the lists of the best guitarists in the world. At the age of twelve he opened for the legendary B.B. King and was introduced to the world. Nominated for three Grammy Awards, Joe's won numerous other awards especially in the Blues world. Multi-award winning program director Ray White connected with him via telephone in August of 2024 to talk about his Live At The Hollywood Bowl album, playing concerts at many of the world famous concert halls, his activities during COVID, his latest with Black Country Communion (who recently released "V" ) and much, much more. Check out more from Joe on Episode 19. In our showcase segment, we look back at highlights of another excellent guitarist - John Sykes , who played with Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake. He succumbed to cancer in December of 2024. We have superb rock guitarists on this episode, brought to you by your friends at Classic Artists Today . Let 'em rip!…
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Bill Payne is an accomplished Keyboardist/Singer/Songwriter who co-founded Little Feat in 1969. He's also worked and recorded with the elite in the Rock and Roll industry including Bob Seger, Bonnie Raitt, James Taylor and even Pink Floyd - along with dozens others. In the early 2000's Bill reunited with The Doobie Brothers (where you'll find him playing on 9 albums throughout the years) and was on the road with the band at the beginning of their 50th year Reunion Tour. With Little Feat , they recently added 2 new members of the band and recorded Sam's Place , an album that's currently up for a Grammy award. Multi-award winning program director Ray White caught up with Bill before he took the stage in October of 2024 to talk about his recent work with the Doobies, Little Feat's Sam Clayton's expanded role on their latest release and other album insights. In our showcase segment we feature the great one - Eric Clapton , whose latest album is Meanwhile . The heart of Rock and Roll, right here on The CAT !…
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Elliott Yamin in 2006 was a finalist on the 5th season of American Idol . He released his self-titled album in 2007 that peaked at #3 on the Billboard 200. His single "Wait For You" obtained platinum certification. Elliott has had 5 solo albums land on the charts throughout his career. In recent years you can find Elliott performing and touring with the Lao Tizer Band and Special EFX All-Stars . His latest recordings can be found on Lao Tizer Band's Amplify album, released in 2024. Multi-award program director Ray White caught up with Elliott before he hit the stage in June of 2024 to talk about his career highlights and recent work with Lao Tizer and Chieli Minucci. Our showcase segment features three amazing musicians/bands who also has recent releases. Daryl Hall with D , Norah Jones with Visions and Guster with Ooh La La . This show "pops" as we launch into 2025, here on the CAT !…
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JJ Grey & Mofro was launched in the early 2000's centering on his hometown of Jacksonville, FL. A favorite among music critics, the band has toured extensively throughout the U.S. picking up a loyal fan base for over 23 years. JJ's concerts have a strong "sing along" vibe that involves the entire audience. Multi-award winning program director Ray White sat down, backstage, with JJ before his soundcheck to talk about his interesting beginnings in England, musical style & influences and his latest album Olustee . In our showcase segment we feature two great musicians who have past ties with Greg Allman - Warren Haynes and Randall Bramblett . Their latest solo albums, respectively, are Million Voices Whisper and Paradise Breakdown . We go deep south, for this edition of Sittin' In With The CAT !…
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1 CAT Episode 188 - Fito de la Parra (Canned Heat) 29:31
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Adolfo "Fito" de la Parra has been the "classic" drummer for Canned Heat during the past 57 years. Having played at Woodstock in 1969 ( Episodes 180 and 181 ) he has led a resurgence of the band during the past few years. Their latest album Finyl Vinyl has garnered tremendous accolades and propelled them towards the top of the Blues Rock charts and album of the year mentions. Multi-award winning program director Ray White spent time with Fito in July of 2024 to touch on the many highlights of the band during their many decades. He also gives his unique insights into Canned Heat's new album. In our showcase segment, we honor the late Mike Pinera who passed away on November 20, 2024. Mike was co-founder of the band Blues Image and went on to play in Iron Butterfly , New Cactus Band, Alice Cooper and released several solo albums. He also formed the first "all-star" band - The Classic Rock All-Stars . We're back from the late 60's and early 70's on this episode brought to you by the authority on "new" music from many of your favorite "classic" bands and performers... Classic Artists Today !…
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1 CAT Episode 187 - Barry Goudreau (Boston/Orion The Hunter) 29:21
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Barry Goudreau , was an original member of Boston , whose first album sold well over 20 million copies worldwide. The band reached the pinnacle of the entire music industry shortly after the albums release. After touring and two albums with the band, Barry recorded a solo album and then went on to form several other groups including Orion The Hunter and his current band - Barry Goudreau's Engine Room . Multi-award winning program director Ray White hangs out backstage with Barry to talk about his illustrious music career and recent projects. His latest album with his band is The Road . You'll also find Barry at several shows a year with the American Vinyl All-Stars with Jeff "Skunk" Baxter and other elite musicians from the music world. New sounds...new energy, right here on The CAT !…
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1 CAT Episode 186 - Phil Lesh (Grateful Dead) 32:30
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A tribute to Phil Lesh , founding member and bassist/vocalist for the Grateful Dead , who had a unique style of playing a six-string bass guitar. His career kicked off when he joined his friend Jerry Garcia in The Warlocks, which ultimately morphed into the Grateful Dead in the mid-1960's. Many consider Phil as an innovator on the bass. Phil wrote or co-wrote many of the Grateful Dead's songs throughout the years. He was inducted in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 as a member of the band. After the Grateful Dead disbanded, Phil continued his career in the band's offshoots; The Other Ones, The Dead, Furthur and Phil Lesh and Friends . Phil passed away on October 25, 2024. On this tribute episode, we're join by Phil's friends Bill Payne of Little Feat and Duane Betts - son of Dickey Betts of the Allman Brothers Band fame, who have played with Phil during his career. They share their unique insights about the legendary musician. For Dead fans and music lovers too, this is an episode not to be missed! The legends...we have them on the CAT !!…
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Greg Kihn released over 20 albums during his career and landed 11 songs on the Top 100 and/or mainstream rock charts in the U.S. Originally from Baltimore, MD, Greg moved to California in 1972 and laid the groundwork for his successful career. You'd also find him on the airwaves hosting many radio shows. Greg passed away on August 13, 2024, after a long illness. Multi-award winning program director Ray White shares his June of 2012 interview with Greg touching on his "Best of Beserkley" compilation, his move to the west coast, days with Joe Satriani in the band, relationship with Bruce Springsteen and much more. In our Showcase Segment you'll find the latest from Sting whose out on his Sting 3.0 tour, Daryl Hall who just released his album D and Michael Des Barres (Power Station/Detective) who just dropped his It's Only Rock N' Roll project. Definitely a "Kihnplete" show on this edition from The CAT !…
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Jeff Pilson , bassist and keyboardist for Foreigner , has been with the band for over 20 years. The band was selected for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2024. During his music career you'll find Jeff was a member of numerous rock bands including Dio and Dokken . Multi-award winning program director Ray White caught up with Jeff in August of 2024 to talk about the latest with Foreigner and their "Feels Like The Last Time Farewell Tour" along with plans for 2025. He also gives us an insight into their brand new album Turning Back The Time and his days with Dio. In our showcase segment, we feature the latest from the two bands that have toured with Foreigner during the Summer of 2024 on the "Renegades and Juke Box Heroes Tour": Styx - whose latest album is Crash of the Crown and John Waite , who recently released the single Anything . The "classic" bands are still alive and well on The CAT !…
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1 CAT Episode 183 - Donny Baldwin (Jefferson Starship/Elvin Bishop) 29:57
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Drummer Donny Baldwin was a mainstay in the Elvin Bishop Group back in 1973. In 1982, he started his days with Jefferson Starship . Throughout his career you'd find Donny playing with Jerry Garcea Band, Eddie Money, Van Morrison, Paul Rodgers and Pablo Cruise. Multi-award winning program director Ray White caught up with Donny in August of 2024 to get his insights on his days with Elvin and his history with Jefferson Starship, including their latest album Mother of the Sun and much more! In our showcase segment we feature Rock and Roll Hall Of Famers Bon Jovi whose latest album is Forever and also the other " Starship " band, that features Mickey Thomas , whose recent release is Greatest Hits Relaunched . Be sure to listen to our other related Episodes - 27 and 136 , where we have Mickey Thomas and David Freiberg joining us on Sittin' In With The CAT !!…
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1 CAT Episode 182 - John Ondrasik (Five For Fighting) 30:40
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John Ondrasik is Five For Fighting , which launched in 1995. His first two albums went "Platinum." During the early 2000's he was nominated for a Grammy and American Music Award. Recently, John released a trio of songs about current geopolitical events and has dedicated time to philanthropy including the USO, MDA and his whatkindofworlddoyouwant.com organization. Multi-award winning program director Ray White , hung out with John backstage at a Virginia Beach oceanfront venue to discuss his recent singles, support for charities, exciting upcoming plans and much more. In our showcase segment we feature three of the hottest alternative music bands in the country today, who all have brand new projects ready for release. Snow Patrol , whose upcoming album is titled The Forest Is The Path and multi-Grammy nominee The Fray who are releasing a new EP - The Fray Is Back . We close out this episode with one of the top bands in the world today... Coldplay , who will be releasing their new album in October of 2024 called Moon Music . Alternative Rock rules on this episode brought to you by your friends at Classic Artists Today .…
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1 CAT Episode 181 - 55th Anniversary of Woodstock (Pt.2) 31:40
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On part 2 of this special edition, featuring the 55th anniversary of Woodstock , we're joined once again, with the drummer of a band that performed at the iconic festival - Adolfo "Fito" de la Parra of Canned Heat . Also the mastermind who produced the sound for 500,000 people at the event - Bill Hanley , "The Father of Festival Sound," joined by IES' Steve Almas . You'll also hear the sounds of the Woodstock Festival by The Who , Creedence Clearwater Revival , The Band , Canned Heat and Blood, Sweat & Tears . The most iconic music festival of the 20th Century (and also for a quarter of this century)! Be sure to listen to Part 1 on Episode 180 and our 50th Woodstock Anniversary show on Episode 68!! Brought to you by your authority on the latest (and greatest) in rock 'n' roll - Classic Artists Today !!!…
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1 CAT Episode 180 - 55th Anniversary of Woodstock 29:33
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On this special edition, we celebrate the 55th Anniversary of the Woodstock Music and Arts Fair that took place August 15, 16 & 17, 1969 in Bethel, NY. Joining us is the "Father of Festival Sound," Bill Hanley to talk about the behind-the-scenes activities providing the sound system for this momentous occasion with Steve Almas , CEO of Integrated Entertainment Services, who provides turn-key services for festivals and other entertainment events. We'll also be joined by the legendary drummer of Canned Heat , who played at Woodstock, Adolfo "Fito" de la Para . Within this Part 1 of our celebration, you'll also hear the sounds of the festival featuring Canned Heat , Joe Cocker and Melanie . The CAT's Ray White brings you an inside look at the concert of a lifetime, revisited, and brought to you by your authority on the latest (and greatest) in rock and roll... Classic Artists Today ! Also revisit our 50th Woodstock Anniversary celebration with Santana's Greg Rollie, Mountain's Leslie West and the iconic Johnny Winter joining us on Episode 68 !!…
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1 CAT Episode 179 - Jorma Kaukonen (Jefferson Airplane, Hot Tuna) 29:53
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Jorma Kaukonen , guitarist/singer/songwriter, recorded with Janis Joplin in 1964. In 1965, he joined Jefferson Airplane . You'll find him on every album that they released. In 1969, Jorma went on to form Hot Tuna with Jack Casady , who still performs today. In 1974, he recorded his first solo album, of which there are over a dozen studio albums released today, with the latest titled One More Lifetime . In 1996, Jorma was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Jefferson Airplane. In this episode we feature Ray White's March of 2009 interview, from our archives. Jourma shares his insights on some of his old band members, the latest with Hot Tuna, his River Of Time CD along with his feelings about the Americana music genre. In our showcase segment we focus on former member of Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers' Mike Campbell . His latest album, with his band The Dirty Knobs , is Vagabonds, Virgins and Misfits . The heart of Americana music is featured on this episode of the CAT !!…
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Joanne Shaw Taylor is a dynamic singer/guitarist/songwriter who has blazed a trail to the top of the Blues Rock genre. Discovered by Dave Stewart of The Eurythmics at the age of 16, she's released 12 solo albums throughout her rising music career. In 2021, she teamed up with guitar wizard Joe Bonamassa and started recording on his record label. Among her accolades you'll find Joanne named Best Female Vocalist (twice) at the British Blues Awards and also tapped for Songwriter of the Year. Ray White , multi-award winning program director and show host, caught up with Joanne in February of 2024 before her extensive U.S. tour to talk about her star connections and latest album - Heavy Soul . In our "showcase segment" we feature the iconic band from the U.K. - The Rolling Stones whose latest album is Hackney Diamonds and continue our British Invasion themed show with Dire Straits' frontman Mark Knopfler who just released One Deep River . Rock royalty and young blood on this episode from Classic Artists Today !…
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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 Dancing" and also is a Grammy nominated musician who played on an album with blues great Tab Benoit . This tribute to Leon, who passed away on June 9, 2024, includes our interview with him from July of 2008 which touched on LeRoux , the Louisiana rock sound and LeRoux's album, Ain't Nothing But A Gris Gris . In our showcase segment, we feature Leon's friend and frontman for Wet Willie , Jimmy Hall . His latest album is Ready Now . Sounds of the deep south on this special edition of the CAT !…
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1 CAT Episode 176 - John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band 28:22
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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 in January of 2012, shortly after the passing of his good friend Clarence Clemons - at a tribute show, to talk about The Big Man and the Jersey Shore music vibe. John's recently released several singles by his band. In our showcase segment we feature another Jersey band that's in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - Bon Jovi . Their latest album is Forever and it's full of rock songs and power ballads. We'll also feature the latest from another superstar from just across the border in Pennsylvania who unfortunately split with his longtime musical partner. Daryl Hall has his first album out since parting with John Oates, which is called " D ". The CAT rocks you on this episode as we focus on the Jersey to the Philly sounds!!…
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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 most recent album was titled The Complete Collection . We interviewed Franke in June of 2011. In our Showcase Segment, we feature Gerry Beckley (interviewed in Episode 71 ) of America , who has released 10 solo albums including his 2022 release Aurora . In 2024, he's dropped several singles including "Crazy" and we expect a new album from him soon. We close out this episode with the legendary Billy Joel who released his first new single since 2007 titled "Turn The Lights Back On." Kick back and chill as you listen to this episode from the CAT !…
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1 CAT Episode 174 - Jeff "Skunk" Baxter: Part 2 31:12
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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 listen to our other shows featuring current and former Doobies on Episodes 18, 44, 75, 128 and 167. In our showcase segment, we look back at the career of Electric Light Orchestra's keyboardist Richard Tandy who passed away on May 1, 2024. Tandy's playing was an important part of ELO's sound, playing various keyboard instruments and adding vocals on many songs. World-class musicians...world-class shows, from your friends at Classic Artists Today !…
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1 CAT Episode 173 - Jaimoe (Allman Brothers Band) 32:00
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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 Band . Award winning program director Ray White caught up with Jaimoe at his hotel in September of 2013 to talk about his early days as a musician, hooking up with Duane Allman and his most recent release Jaimoe's Jasssz Band's Renaissance Man . In our showcase segment, we look back at the career of guitarist/singer/songwriter Dickey Betts who was a mainstay in the Allman Brothers Band for many years and launched several other bands after his departure. Dickey passed away on April 18, 2024. Two of Southern/Country Rock stalwarts are brought to you by your authority on the latest happenings about "classic" rock bands...the CAT !…
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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 Broken Bones album and other key insights into the band's history. In our "showcase segment" we feature Black Country Communion - a band made up of superstars Joe Bonamassa, longtime member of Deep Purple, Glenn Hughes, son of Led Zepplin drummer John Bonham, Jason, and former Dream Theater keyboardist Derek Sherinian. Their latest release is titled V . We conclude this episode with classic rock icons Blue Oyster Cult , whose latest album is Ghost Stories . This show features Rock 'N' Roll to the core, brought to you by Classic Artists Today !…
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1 CAT Epiosde 171 - Paul Nelson (Johnny Winter) 29:25
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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 the blues and rock greats, he also found time to release several of his own projects. In November of 2023, multi-award winning program director Ray White hung out with Paul to talk about his guitar training, several of his projects and hooking up with Johnny Winter. I was sad to learn that Paul passed away on March 10, 2024, while out on tour. He was a great talent that will be missed by many. We hope you'll enjoy one of his last interviews and the awesome work from Paul on this insightful episode.…
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1 CAT Episode 170 - Fred LeBlanc (Cowboy Mouth) 29:40
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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 on a windy oceanfront day to talk about the band's unique sound, their relationship with their devoted fans, their latest music and support of worthy causes like Raising a Hand for Rhett . In our showcase segment we feature Green Day whose latest album is Saviors , along with country rock stalwarts Blackberry Smoke , who just released Be Right Here . We close out this episode featuring The Black Crowes , who are releasing their first studio album in 15 years titled Happiness Bastards . Don't miss this awesome episode that'll rock your socks off, here on the CAT !…
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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, the early days of the band and their approach in writing songs and putting together albums. Billboard tapped the band as one of the "100 Greatest Alternative Artists of All Time." They've released several singles recently from their forthcoming album and have a full tour schedule in 2024. In our showcase segment we feature the latest on Billboard Music Award multi-winners, The Goo Goo Dolls and Ambrosia members Burleigh Drummond and Mary Harris and their Tin Drum Family Band which just released Emerson Street . Gotta dig it as they're Sittin' In With The CAT !!…
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1 CAT Episode 168 - Russ Kunkel (The Immediate Family) 29:17
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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 a Go Go, in the late 1960's. Multi award-winning program director Ray White hung out with Russ in Charlottesville, VA during the Virginia Film Festival to preview the movie ( Immediate Family ) and talk about his new band The Immediate Family - which includes super session players Danny Kortchmar, Waddy Wachtel, Leland Sklar and Steve Postell. We talked about the collaboration, his career, the film and their music including brand new album Skin In The Game - which now will be released on February 16, 2024. We'll featue several of Russ's "friends" on this episode, too!! Be sure to check out more about the band, their music and the film on Episodes 143 and 164 when Waddy Wachtel and movie director Denny Tedesco join us. This musical story of our lifetime - we've got it on Classic Artists Today .…
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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 1974, after doing session work on several of their earlier albums, he was with the band until 1979. Most of his musical career was dedicated to doing session work for many other bands and artists. In our November of 2023 interview, multi-award winning program director Ray White caught up backstage with Jeff before a show supporting his 2022 album Speed of Heat . We touched on a series of highlights from his early days, stints with Steely Dan and The Doobie Brothers, and about his latest solo album and tour. You won't want to miss this episode! We close our show with the latest from The Doobie Brothers . Their latest single is "Lahaina" was recorded to benefit families and individuals affected by the 2023 Hawaii wildfires. Be sure to listen to our other shows featuring current and former Doobies' on Episodes 18, 44, 75 & 128. World-class musicians (always) right here on the CAT !!…
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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 director Ray White caught up with Humble Pie bandmates Dave "Bucket" Colwell (Bad Company) and Jim Stapley to talk about the new "Legacy" band, some history of the iconic group along with touching on their music careers. In our showcase segment we feature Ian Hunter (Mott The Hoople) whose latest release is Defiance Pt. 1 and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Joan Jett and the Blackhearts who recently recorded the EP Mindsets . The heart of rock 'n' roll, brought to you by your friends at Classic Artists Today .…
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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 director Ray White , sat down backstage with Ivan to talk about his new solo album - Touch My Soul , his collaborations, the possibility of a next generation Neville Brothers Band and much more. In our showcase segment we close out 2023 with two other bands who had excellent albums during the year: Duran Duran with Danse Macabre and Ann Wilson (Heart) with Another Door . Crusin' into the New Year with the CAT !…
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1 CAT Episode 164 - Denny Tedesco (director of music documentaries) 29:16
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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 States, Immediate Family has garnered well over a dozen awards and is released to theaters everywhere on December 15, 2023. Multi-award winning program director Ray White caught up with Denny at the Virginia Film Festival in October of 2023 before the viewing of this fantastic film. They talked about his background growing up (son of The Wrecking Crew member Tommy Tedesco ), briefly on The Wrecking Crew film and various aspects of the brand new Immediate Family (Danny Kortchmar, Leland Sklar, Russ Kunkel, Waddy Wachtel & Steve Postell) film. We'll take you on a journey back to the heyday of Rock and Pop music on this episode. Be sure to listen to Episode 143 too, where we're joined by Waddy Wachtel of The Immediate Family ! Don't miss this show (or film)!!…
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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, Janis Ian and dozens more. Multi award-winning program director Ray White caught up with Jeff in November of 2022 to talk about his start in the music business, his early years playing progressive rock, and his latest album Jack Songs - featuring a "who's who" of rock musicians paying homage to the legendary Jack Bruce . Peter Gabriel , former frontman for Genesis , who's in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, is our "showcase artist." His latest album is I/O . The best in progressive rock...we've got 'em on the CAT !…
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1 CAT Episode 162 - Felix Cavaliere (The Young Rascals) 33:02
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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 and tapped for numerous other awards, too. Multi-award winning program director Ray White caught up with Felix in September 2023 to talk about the early years with The Young Rascals, playing the Hammond B-3, a highlight of touring with the Rascals, his most cherished music award and insights on his new album - Then and Now . In our showcase segment we continue our "Back from the 60's" theme featuring the lastest from The Beatles , Paul McCartney -whose most recent album is McCartney III , Ringo Starr - who just released his Rewind Forward EP and Dolly Parton , a 2022 inductee in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame whose brand new album is Rockstar . Featuring the lastest from many of your favorite legendary bands and performers on Classic Artists Today !…
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1 Cat Episode 161 - Anthony Rosano & The Conqueroos 29:17
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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 program director Ray White caught up with Anthony and talked about influences that shaped his songwriting and guitar playing along with insights into his latest album Cheat The Devil - which reached the top of many Blues and Blues Rock charts. In our showcase segment, we feature three of the legends of rock, who have recently released new albums. Robin Trower's latest album is No More Worlds To Conquer . Bad Company's Paul Rodgers new project is Midnight Roses . We close out our show with a band that was formed in 1962 - The Rolling Stones , who just released Hackney Diamonds . The CAT features old guard and new blood on this episode!…
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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 numerous multi-million dollar business ventures. Jimmy passed away on September 1, 2023 but leaves behind a legacy that will live for many decades to come. In this tribute, multi-award winning program director Ray White is joined by two of Jimmy's long time friends and members of his Coral Reefer Band - Mac McAnally and Peter Mayer . We'll revisit many of Jimmy's highlights as we travel through time, and provide unique insights into the type of person that Jimmy was. His last studio album was Equal Strain On All Parts . Celebrating the life and times of the one and only Jimmy Buffett from your friends at Classic Artists Today .…
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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 and John Fred Young on their tour bus before a show in June of 2023. The guys provided insights on their music career, the magic of June 4th and their brand new album Screamin' At The Sky . In our showcase segment, we feature the Blues Rock & Boogie band Foghat , who also have a new album, Sonic Mojo , dropping soon! We finish out our show remembering former UFO member and co-founder of Whitesnake , Bernie Marsden , who passed away on August 24, 2023. Get strapped in...we'll rock you on this episode of Classic Artists Today's "Sittin' in with the CAT" !…
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1 CAT Episode 158 - Artimus Pyle (Lynyrd Skynyrd) 32:45
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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 front man - Ronnie Van Zant and others. In Ray White's July of 2023 interview with Artimus , he talked about how he obtained his first name, his time with Skynyrd and his upcoming album. He wrote the documentary movie Steet Survivors: The True Story of the Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash , that was released in 2020. In our showcase segment we pay tribute to Gary Rossington , Lynyrd Skynyrd's founding member and guitarist/songwriter, who passed away on March 5, 2023. He was the longest surviving original member of the band. Gary also led the Rossington - Collins Band who had a Top 20 Billboard album in 1980 titled Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere , that garnered a Gold Record award. The icons of Southern Rock...we have them on The CAT !…
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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 program director Ray White sat down with David in July of 2011, who shared a highlight with Ambrosia, his work as producer, the diversity of the music projects he's been involved with and his The Secret of Movin' On album. You'll find him recently involved with Alan Parsons' From The New World album. In our showcase segment, we revisit a couple of highlights in the career of Randy Meisner , original member of the Eagles and Poco, who passed away on July 26, 2023. Yacht Rock...we have it on this episode, brought to you by your friends at Classic Artists Today .…
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1 CAT Episode 156 - Steve Kilbey (The Church) 30:02
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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 songwriter. The Church has landed on the U.S. singles charts on several occastions with "Under The Milky Way" garnering enormous international success. In our April of 2023 interview with Steve , multi-award winning program director Ray White talked in depth about The Church's latest album The Hypnogogue and the state of the music industry today. In our showcase segment, we feature a band that has had numerous Top 40 singles on the alternative rock charts - Blue October . Their latest album is Spinning The Truth Around - Part 2 . Alternative music at its best from your friends at Classic Artists Today !…
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1 CAT Episode 155 - Keith Reid (Procol Harum) 30:35
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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 program director Ray White hooked up with Keith in April of 2009 to talk about his The Common Thread album, which included a highly-impressive group of singers including John Waite, Chris Thompson and Southside Johnny. His final release with Procol Harum was The Well's On Fire , in 2003.…
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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 guest appearences on several dozen more. He shares with CAT producer and host, Ray White , insights from his younger years, hooking up with Toto, his latest album Denizen Tenant and Toto's latest studio release - Old Is New . Be sure to check out more from his Toto bandmates on Episodes 52 and 148. A jam packed episode featuring one of todays top vocalists, check it out!…
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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 his insights into being the first UK band signed to A&M Records, the bands' Dancing To The Devils Beat album and much more! The bands' upcoming release is titled The Magic Of It All . In our showcase segment we feature the Dave Matthews Band , a Grammy award winning group that's sold a combined total of over 39 million CD's and DVD's. Their latest album is Walk Around The Moon. Awesome British and American bands featured on this edition of the CAT !…
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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 Episode 140) launched her career with the supergroup Animal Logic (including Stewart Copeland and Stanley Clarke) in 1987. Since then, she's released six solo albums and recently 2 new singles with Animal Logic. Touring and recording with Elton John and Rod Stewart, Cidny Bullens rounds out the trio. Multi-award winning program director Ray White shares insights from Wendy and Deborah talking about The Refugees and their other recent work. Their brand new album is California . In our showcase segment, we feature a tribute to the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll," Tina Turner . Awards during her illustrious career have included selling well over 100 million records and receiving 12 Grammy awards. Tina passed away on May 24, 2023. The ladies rule on this episode, from Classic Artists Today .…
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1 CAT Episode 151 - Peter Mayer (Jimmy Buffett) 30:06
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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 director Ray White hooked up backstage with Peter in December of 2022 to talk about his early career success when he had a chart-landing single with PM , working with Jimmy Buffett and insights on his latest release. Hear more from Jimmy and his bandmates on Episodes 39 and 142 . In our showcase segment we honor the legendary Canadian singer/songwriter Gordon Lightfoot , who passed away on May 1, 2023. Gordon helped define the folk/pop sound of the 1960's and 1970's. His last album was Solo , released in 2022. Jumping right into Spring in this breezin' episode from your friends at the CAT !!…
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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 on this very special show. They share with us their best stories and yes, we have much, much more! A very special treat from your friends that bring you the very best today, from yesterday's top artists... Classic Artists Today !!…
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1 CAT Episode 149 - Marcy Levy (Eric Clapton) 28:59
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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 Shakespears Sister and a phenomenal recording session with Elton John. Marcella's latest album is called Gold . Be sure to listen to part 1 of our show with Marcy on Episode 146 . In our showcase segment we feature the 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee band Depeche Mode , who just released their Memento Mori album. Learn more about our shows at Classic Artists Today .…
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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 Brothers and Rod Stewart - just to name a few. Throughout his career, David has won 1 Emmy and 6 Grammy Awards. In Februray 2023, David "Zoomed" with multi-award winning program director Ray White and provided his insights into his Silk Degrees project with Boz Scaggs, Toto's Old Is New album and the first solo album of his illustrious career, Forgotten Toys , that was recently released. David also shares his little known thoughts on his follow-up to his mega-hit Africa . You definitely want to check out this amazing interview and much more from Classic Artists Today ! More from Toto on Episode 52 , too!!…
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1 CAT Episode 147 - Dean Daughtry (Atlanta Rhythm Section) 35:51
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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 mainstay in ARS , which has had six Top 20 hits. Dean passed away on January 26, 2023. On this episode multi-award winning program director Ray White reaches back in the archives and features his May of 2010 interview with Dean before he took the stage. He shared with us his insights into the Classics IV and the emergence of ARS and their then current album Eufala . We close out this episode with an icon in American music, David Crosby , who left this world on January 18, 2023. We take you back to his days with The Byrds , Crosby Stills & Nash and his solo work. Two artists in bands that played a key role in many lives are featured right here on the CAT !…
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1 CAT Episode 146 - Marcy Levy (Eric Clapton) 27:52
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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, in 1982, she signed with a major record label and since then went on to release 9 solo projects. You'll also find Marcy on several albums by the British duo Shakespears Sister . Multi award-winning program director Ray White "Zooms" with Marcy and revisits her early days with Seger, success of Lay Down Sally (which she co-wrote), her years with Clapton and fills us in on her latest album Gold . We close out this show with the legendary Graham Nash , who has just completed his latest album Now . Learn more about the latest from your favorite bands and performers of the 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's and early 2000's at Classic Artists Today .…
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1 CAT Episode 145 - Jim Babjak (The Smithereens) 29:20
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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 Crenshaw and Robin Wilson of the Gin Blossoms to help persevere and carry on the bands legacy. Ray White , multi-award winning program director, caught up with Jim in December of 2022 to talk about the latest studio release from the band - The Lost Album . The songs were recorded in 1993, but finally released in 2022. He also shared the latest about his entrepreneurial venture (you'll have to listen to find out.) Don't miss our tribute to Pat on Episode 30 , too. In our showcase segment, we feature the latest from the bands' "guest vocalists." Marshal Crenshaw re-released Miracle of Science in 2020 with"new" songs and Robin Wilson with the Gin Blossoms released Mixed Reality in 2018. Rock 'n' Roll at its' finest on The CAT !…
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1 CAT Episode 144 - Kim Simmonds (Savoy Brown) 33:26
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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 share our April of 2007 interview with him. Award-winning program director Ray White talked with Kim about his Steel album, performing as a power trio and touring throughout the world. In our showcase segment, we pay tribute to guitar guru Jeff Beck , who unexpectedly passed away on January 10, 2023. A two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee - with The Yardbirds and as a solo artist, Jeff also won 8 Grammy awards during his illustrious career. On the Top 10 on most everyones "greatest guitarist of all-time" lists, Jeff's last album released before his death was titled 18 , and was joined by his friend Johnny Depp. Legendary musicians, who come along just once in a lifetime - you'll find them on Classic Artists Today .…
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1 CAT Episode 143 - Waddy Wachtel (The Immediate Family) 33:24
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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 together for decades but never had their own band, until The Immediate Family . Waddy shares his insights with multi-award winning program director Ray White on his start as a professional musician, and how he and his buddies - Danny Kortchmar, Leland Sklar, Russ Kunkel and Steve Postell, launched the new band. Their upcoming album is titled Skin In The Game . In our showcase segment we feature several top classic rockers in 2022. John Mellencamp who released Strickly A One-Eyed Jack and Fierce Bliss the latest from Heart's Ann Wilson . Musician's at the top of their game, on the CAT !…
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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 hangs out with us to talk about the season and holiday music on his A Junkman's Christmas and Stars and Promises releases. Jimmy , and his Coral Reefer buddies, released Tis the SeaSon album in 2016. Train is featured in our showcase segment, too! Their last christmas album was Christmas in Tahoe in 2015. Bringing you holiday cheer in 2022, from your friends at Classic Artists Today .…
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1 CAT Episode 141 - Billy Sherwood (Yes/Arc of Life) 35:19
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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 albums and led many tribute projects, too. Multi-award winning program director Ray White caught up with Billy in January 2021 to capture insights from him regarding his solo work, producing tribute albums, styles of music he performs and his wide spectrum of projects throughout his career. You'll find more from this amazing musician on Episode 98 . In our "showcase segment," we feature the legendary Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac , who passed away on November 30, 2022. Christine was an amazing songwriter, singer, keyboardist and the glue that kept Fleetwood Mac together throughout the decades. The ultimate from rock musicians today, we feature a wide spectrum right here on the CAT !…
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1 CAT Episode 140 - Deborah Holland (Animal Logic) 29:17
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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 rock and jazz legends, and starring on the late night talk shows plus much more. Deborah's latest solo project was Fine, Thank You! She's also working on a new project with the Refugees , In our "showcase segment" we feature the latest on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members Joan Jett and the Blackhearts , whose latest album is Changeup . Also, eight-time Grammy nominee Avril Lavigne is in our spotlight. Her latest release is Love Sux . The world's greatest musicians and performers can be found right here... Sittin' in with the CAT !…
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1 CAT Episode 139 - John Wetton (Asia/King Crimson) 31:48
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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 John and the 40th anniversary of the debut Asia album that sold over 10 million albums worldwide and was Billboard magazine's #1 album of 1982. We feature multi-award winning program director Ray White interviewing John in May 2011, where he talks about Asia's Phoenix album, that brought together all four of the orginial members in the studio for the first time since 1983. John also shares his insights on fellow band member Steve Howe and his collaborations with another Asia band member, Geoff Downes , in the band Icon . You'll find more of our interview with John Wetton on Episode 14 . In our showcase segment, we feature the British progressive rock stalwarts and Grammy winning band Jethro Tull , who recently released their first new original material album since 1999, titled The Zealot Gene . The premier British progressive rock bands, we have them on the CAT !…
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1 CAT Episode 138 - Robin Lane (and the Chartbusters) 31:28
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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 is Dirt Road To Heaven . We talked with Robin about Jerry's work with the band, working with Neil Young and Susanna Hoffs of the Bangles, and her latest album. In our showcase segment, we keep the focus on the ladies of rock, featuring three of the best! Stevie Nicks , who has a new single out, Tedeschi-Trucks Band whose latest album is I Am The Moon and Kate Bush who updated past songs on Selections From The Other Side . Brought to you by multi-award winning program director Ray White and Classic Artists Today.…
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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 Brett before a show in June of 2014 to talk about Fuel's latest ablum, Puppet Strings , and the bands many songs featured in the movies along with meeting two of his favorite idols. Today, Fuel is led by founding member Carl Bell and their recent album is titled Anomaly . We have triple artists featured in our "showcase segment" on this episode. Billy Idol whose latest EP is The Cage , Nickleback who will be releasing Get Rollin' in November of 2022 and The Boss - Bruce Springsteen who also will be releasing an album of soul covers in November called Only The Strong Survive . Rock at its' best on Classic Artists Today !…
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1 CAT Episode 136 - David Freiberg (Jefferson Starship/Quicksilver) 27:18
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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 David in September of 2022 and ventured back to his early years - hooking up with members of Quicksilver, the transition to Jefferson Starship and the bands' latest album Mother of the Sun . In our showcase segment, we feature Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Ozzy Osbourne , who co-founded Black Sabbath in 1968. His latest album is Patient Number 9 , which has been receiving many accolades from the music critics. We're back to the 60's on this episode, presented by Classic Artists Today .…
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1 CAT Episode 135 - Todd Park Mohr (Big Head Todd & the Monsters) 28:52
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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 program director Ray White caught up with Todd backstage to talk about the bands rise to fame, insights into their million selling album Sister Sweetly , opportunity to write and perform a song for NASA, the role of Blues music in his career and insights into his Black Beehive album. The "Red Rocker," Sammy Hagar is featured in our showcase segment. Launcing his career in 1973 with Montrose , Sammy went on to join Van Halen in 1985 - serving as their frontman for over a decade. Sammy's released numerous solo albums with various line-ups throughout his career,with the latest including his band Circle . Their latest album is Crazy Time . The best in adult album alternative music, presented by Classic Artists Today .…
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1 CAT Episode 134 - Carmine Appice (Vanilla Fudge/Cactus) 33:20
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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 numerous other bands and on nearly 100 albums. In September of 2014, award-winning program director Ray White sat down with Carmine at his hotel to talk about several of Carmine's recording projects and his future plans at that time. His latest albums are Guitar Zeus 25th Anniversary , Tightrope (Cactus) and Vanilla Zeppelin . In our showcase segment, we feature a musician known as "Slowhand," - Eric Clapton . His latest release is a live album, Nothing But The Blues, which features some of the blues' greatest songs, recorded at The Fillmore in San Francisco in 1994 during his "From The Cradle" tour. Eric had won a Grammy award for Best Traditional Blues Album the following year. This episode gives you two legendary musicians whose careers were heavily influenced by the blues. The best of blues rock on The CAT !…
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1 CAT Episode 133 - Richie Furay (Buffalo Springfield/Poco) 31:07
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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 way, his latest is In The Country . Multi-award winning program director Ray White hooked up with Richie in June of 2022 to talk about his latest album, his beginning in the music industry, playing at one of the top music festivals of all-time and the reunion of Buffalo Springfield. Our showcase segment features Richie's Buffalo Springfield bandmate Stephen Stills , who released an album in 2017, with his former sweetheart Judy Collins , titled Everybody Knows . The legacy continues...on Classic Artists Today !…
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1 CAT Episode 132 - Audie Desbrow (Great White) 29:48
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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 director, Ray White , caught up with Audie in November of 2012 to talk about his favorite drummers of his youth, how he hooked up with Great White, the bands' Grammy nomination, their album Elation and much more! Great White's most recent album is Full Circle . In our showcase segment we feature the latest from an esteemed audio engineer, songwriter, musician and record producer who launched his career in 1967 at Abbey Road Studio - Alan Parsons . This Grammy award winner has a new release out, From The New World that includes guests Tommy Shaw (Styx) and Joe Bonamassa. Covering a wide-spectrum of great rock 'n' roll music, we lay it on you right here on Classic Artists Today .…
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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 find him in the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. Multi award-winning program director Ray White hung out with Tab at his tour bus in May of 2022 to talk about his Legacy release, music making style, his record company and much, much more. In our showcase segment we feature the queen of blues rock - Bonnie Raitt who continues her string of hit albums with Just Like That . We close out the show with music icon, Delbert McClinton . Known as the "Godfather of Americana Music," he's just released his 27th studio album Outdated Emotion . Three of the best blues rock musicians in the business... all right here on Classic Artists Today .…
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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 director, reached back in CAT's archives to retrieve our interview with Andy from March of 2010, 5-years before his passing, to share insights from his musical career. Andy's last album was titled On Assignment . In our showcase segment we feature two monster bands - Def Leppard whose latest project is Diamond Star Halos and Red Hot Chili Peppers who released Unlimited Love in April of 2022. Tributes and rock's greatest bands - a super mix on the CAT !…
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1 CAT Episode 129 - Burleigh Drummond (Ambrosia) 32:27
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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 more towards popular music, the bands' latest work and his band Tin Drum , that includes his wife Mary Harris - a singer and keyboardist who was in Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band. You can listen to more from Ambrosia on Episode 94 where we feature co-founder Joe Puerta . In our showcase segment, we feature a 13-time Grammy nominated (and 3 time winner) singer/songwriter and keyboardist - Bruce Hornsby , whose new album is 'Flicted . We'll also feature a band whose new album is their first in 18 years - Tears For Fears who just dropped The Tipping Point . Some great talent that withstands the test of time...presented by Classic Artists Today .…
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1 CAT Episode 128 - John McFee (The Doobie Brothers) 32:13
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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 program director Ray White caught up with John at his hotel, before hitting the stage, to talk about several highlights of his musical career, life as a "Doobie," and the amazing craftmanship that only the band can deliver. The Doobie Brothers latest album is Liberte . In our "showcase segment" we feature another "brother" who played full-time with the band from 1974 to 1979 - Jeff "Skunk" Baxter . He was also in Steely Dan and has played on albums by over two dozen top performers. His brand new album is titled Speed of Heat . We close out this show with Joseph Williams who has been lead vocalist for Toto on over a half-dozen of their albums since 1986 and has nearly a dozen solo albums during his career, with the latest titled Denizen Tenant . World-class musicians...you'll find them Sittin' In With The CAT !…
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Bill Payne co-founded Little Feat back in 1969. Throughout the years his keyboard work, along with his excellent songwriting and singing skills, have been a mainstay of the band. These fantastic attributes has elevated him to one of the most sought after musicians in the world. You'll find Bill on records by The Doobie Brothers, Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne, Bob Seger, Emmylou Harris, Jimmy Buffett and dozens more. In Ray White's April of 2022 interview with Bill, he shares his insights on the newest members of Little Feat, the bands' "Waiting For Columbus - 45th Anniversary Tour 2022," relationship with The Doobie Brothers , key singers for Little Feat throughout the years and much, much more. Their tour this summer is a must see event - certainly a CAT favorite! In our showcase segment we feature two superstars of Rock: 9-time Grammy award winner Sheryl Crow whose "Sheryl" documentary was just released and Journey, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band that has 25 Gold and Platinum albums since forming in 1973. Their latest album is titled Freedom . Nothing but the best...that's right, it's on the CAT !!…
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Zephyr was a rock band with blues and jazz undertones that emerged on the national music scene in 1969 and followed with 4 albums. Candy Givens' vocals were powerful and stood side-by-side with Janis Joplin and Grace Slick as the leading ladies fronting rock bands back in the day. The legendary guitarist Tommy Bolin , also helped launch the band as his career took off. Zephyr's co-founder David Givens and band member Jock Bartley (who co-founded Firefall ) shares their unique insights about the band with Ray White on this special "Blast From The Past" edition of our show. Zephyr was on concert billings with Jim Hendrix and Led Zepplin and was tapped for inclusion in the Colorado Music Hall of Fame in 2019. To close out our show we look back to several highlights in the career of Taylor Hawkins of the Foo Fighters , who passed away on March 25, 2022. Taylor also fronted his own band, Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders , whose last release was Get The Mone y in 2019. Legacy performances...Legacy musicians, right here on the CAT !…
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1 CAT Episode 125 - Gregg Rolie (Santana/Journey) 32:42
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Gregg Rolie can be found in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice! Inducted in 1998 as a co-founder of Santana and again in 2017 as an original member of Journey . Throughout his career, Gregg sang and has been keyboardist in other groups including The Storm , Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band and has released over a half-dozen solo albums since 1985. Award-winning program director Ray White caught up with Gregg in March of 2009 to talk about his music heritage, how the blues impacted the sound of Santana, the supergroup The Storm, life as a solo artist and much more. His latest release is Sonic Ranch . In our showcase segment we feature two of the elite guitar players...worldwide! Jeffrey "Skunk" Baxter could be found in several bands throughout his career including The Doobie Brothers (in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame), Steely Dan and Ultimate Spinach . Jeff's upcoming album is Speed of Heat . We close out our show with the amazing Joe Bonamassa . With 11 #1 albums on Billboard's Blues Chart, his talent elevates him among the very best guitarists of the 21st century. He's a "must see" live in concert, when he plays near your town. Joe's latest album is a dynamo, titled Time Clocks . Rock's elite musicians can be found on Classic Artists Today !…
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Edwin McCain is a singer-songwriter and guitarist who hails from Charleston, SC. He hit the charts back in the late 1990's and early 2000's with four Top 40 songs. A good friend of Hootie and the Blowfish, they hit the charts about the same time. Multi-award winning program director Ray White caught up with Edwin in June of 2012 to talk about his Mercy Bound album, touring - being a "road warrior," and the importance of performing live and much more. Edwin's latest single is We're All In This Together . In our showcase segment, we're joined by Brownsville Station's guitarist Billy Craig . With the tragic situation in Ukraine, Billy's just released a song and video that's going viral throughout the world - Tears For Ukraine . Touching our hearts and soul on Classic Artists Today .…
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Bill Leverty co-founded FireHouse in the mid-1980's. The band, with Bill's great guitar work, was signed to Epic Records in 1989 and hit the big time with their double-platinum debut, self-titled album in 1990. The band garnered several music awards in 1991 including the American Music Award. FireHouse has released 8 albums throughout the years and Bill has recorded 5 solo projects with his latest titled, Divided We Fall in 2020. Multi-award winning program director and radio producer Ray White caught up with Bill in January of 2022 to talk about the bands rise to stardom, FireHouse's last studio album Prime Time and his solo work, too. In our "showcase segment," we honor and look back at the great career of Gary Brooker , the leader of Procol Harum , who passed away on February 19, 2022. Power ballads and powerhouse bands are featured on this episode, brought to you by Classic Artists Today - celebrating the latest from classic bands for over 15 years.…
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Dar Williams is one of the premier singer-songwriters in America today. You'll find her playing at many of the folk/americana festivals around the country, playing her guitar and singing her songs about life and the world we live in. She's released over 20 projects throughout her career and has contributed to over a half-dozen compilation albums. During 1995 she landed a song on the Top 20 of Billboard's Adult Album Alternative chart. Award-winning program director Ray White , "zoomed" with Dar to talk about her early interest in acting, establishing a friendship with Joan Baez, a new recording with Orleans' John Hall, and her latest album I'll Meet You Here . In our showcase segment we feature another fantastic pop/folk singer and Grammy award winner Janis Ian , whose latest release is The Light At The End Of The Line. Artists and their songs, delivered straight from their heart and soul... presented by Classic Artists Today .…
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1 CAT Episode 121 - Martin Turner (Wishbone Ash) 33:03
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Martin Turner co-founded Wishbone Ash in 1969 as their bass player and vocalist. The band was known for their twin lead guitars, melodic songwriting and complex musical arrangements. Martin's heydays with the band lasted through 1980. Award-winning program director and syndicated radio host, Ray White , caught up with Martin in June of 2013 to talk about his career highlights with Wishbone Ash , his solo career along with his book "No Easy Road - My Life and Times with Wishbone Ash and Beyond." Martin's released several studio albums and live projects thoughout the years. His latest studio album is Written In The Stars . In the CAT's showcase segment we remember Meat Loaf , who passed on Jaunuary 20, 2022. Along with his famed Bat Out of Hell albums - which sold over 65 million copies, he appeared in over 50 films and television shows. Meat Loaf's last studio album was released in 2016 and was titled Braver Than We Are . Covering the wide spectrum of rock music's heydays...and today, they're Sittin' In With The CAT !…
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1 CAT Episode 120 - Peter Rivera (Rare Earth) 31:58
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Peter Rivera was the lead singer and drummer for Rare Earth , that was formed in the late 1960's. They had 12 singles land on the charts. This episode is part two of our conversation with Peter in February 2021. Part one can be found on Episode 099 . He provides his insights into his days at Motown Records and the bands connection with Stevie Wonder, breaking barriers by recording longer songs, and his latest music - Encore . In our showcase segment, your award-winning host Ray White brings you the latest on two other legendary performers - Rod Stewart , who's latest album is The Tears of Hercules and also fellow British superstar Elvis Costello , who just released The Boy Named If . The artists who are the heart of Rock 'n' Roll, we have them right here on the CAT !…
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Henry Gross started as an original member of the 50's rock and roll revival group, Sha Na Na in 1969. In that same year, the band played Woodstock . After a year with them, Henry signed with a major record label and built his career ever since then. Along with his Top 10 hit "Shannon", Henry's singles have launched on the charts an additional 8 times. He has released nearly two dozen albums throughout his career. His One-Hit Wanderer show & album garnered marvelous reviews. In January of 2010, award-winning program director Ray White caught up with Henry to talk about his Sha Na Na days, highlights of his life as a solo artist and the One-Hit Wanderer production. In our showcase segment, we look back at the career of Michael Nesmith of The Monkees , who passed away on December 10, 2021. Mike had a wonderful life as a musician, singer/songwriter and media mogul. A blast from your past, right here on the CAT !…
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Eric Gales launched his music career signing with a major label at 16 years old. His first single was Top 10 on the "mainstream rock chart," and his career was off and running. Throughout his music career, the road for Eric has had its ups and downs, but today he's back stronger than ever - getting ready to release his 19th album. Award-winning program director Ray White hooked up with Eric backstage before a standing-room only performance in November of 2021, to talk about his start in the music business and his rebirth, including working with his longtime friend Joe Bonamassa . Crown is the title of his upcoming album and reinforces his stature among the top blues rock guitarists in the world! In our showcase segment, we take a look back at 2021 featuring the Foo Fighters , whose latest album is Medicine at Midnight , and Coldplay who recently released their Music of the Spheres project. Two "classic" bands that ended the year at the top of the CAT's charts! You better believe it, Classic Artists Today is rockin' right into the New Year!!…
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1 CAT Episode 117 - Jim McCarty (The Yardbirds) 29:02
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The Yardbirds formed in London in 1963 and launched the careers of three of the greatest guitarists in Rock and Roll history - Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck. Inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992, the band had 5 Top 20 hits in the U.S. Their albums landed on the charts 6 times leading to the band being named by Rolling Stone magazine as "100 Greatest Artists of All Time." We sat down with drummer and co-founder Jim McCarty in May of 2010 to talk about the historic band and their last studio album Birdland . The group still performs today and their latest release, captured in concert, is titled Making Tracks . In our showcase segment, we continue the Bristish Invasion theme by featuring Paul McCartney , whose latest project is McCartney III , and the progressive rock stalwarts YES , who recently released The Quest . The British are Coming...The British are Coming, right here on this episode from Classic Artists Today !…
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10,000 Maniacs were mainstays in the alternative rock genre in the late 1980's through the mid-1990's. Celebrating their 40th anniversary this year, the multi-platinum selling band maintains their free-flowing sound today with their lead singer and violinist Mary Ramsey , front and center. The bands co-founder, Steve Gustafson joins Mary in huddling up on their tour bus, before performing in September of 2021, to talk with award-winning CAT host Ray White about their latest music. Steve and Mary also share insights about the history of the band, technology in the music industry and their latest release - Live at the Belly Up . Catch more about the band on Episode 082 of our show, when co-founder Dennis Drew hangs with us. In our showcase segment, we travel back taking a look at the career of Graeme Edge , who was inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018 as a member of The Moody Blues . He was the last of the original members that was with the band until they disbanded several years ago. Graeme, who also was leader of The Graeme Edge Band throughout the 70's, left this physical world on November 11, 2021. Alternative and Progressive Rock...you'll find the latest on Classic Artists Today .…
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Al Stewart is a phenomenal folk-rock musician who has 16 studio albums, since the late 1960's. After releasing 6 albums he hit paydirt on his Year of The Cat release in 1976. The album was certified platinum and to celebrate its 45th anniversary, a remastered release has recently been issued which includes previously unreleased concert tracks. Ray White , the CAT's award-winning program director, sat down with Al in September of 2011 to talk about his last studio album Sparks of Ancient Light and several highlights during his storied career. In our showcase segment we'll feature Ringo Starr , who has a new EP out titled Change The World . Closing out this episode we'll remember the front man of the 60's pop band Jay and the Americans - Jay Black , who passed away on October 22, 2021. Awesome musicians who launched their respected careers in the 1960's - an evolutionary time for pop and rock music. We have them, on the CAT !…
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Firefall's drummer Sandy Ficca and lead vocalist/guitarist Gary Jones join us on this episode. Award-winning program director Ray White talked with the two newest members (Sandy since 1984 and Gary since 2014) in August of 2021, about the band's newest album Comet and their songwriting contributions to the first studio album by Firefall since 1994. Be sure to hear from other members of the band on Episodes 1, 15, 24, 42, 85 and 93. In our showcase segment we feature the latest by Jackson Browne - who has a new release called Downhill From Everywhere and the amazing Santana who just dropped their latest album Blessings and Miracles . From the 70's through today...the best from your favorite classic artists on the CAT !…
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1 CAT Episode 113 - Mike Finnigan (Crosby, Stills & Nash) 31:55
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Mike Finnigan is known throughout the world as a master on the Hammond B3 organ and plays all other keyboards too - along with providing background vocals. You'll find his work on albums and tours with bands including Crosby Stills & Nash, Bonnie Raitt, Joe Cocker, Dave Mason and even Jimi Hendrix! He's been a regular with The Phantom Blues Band for several decades. Mike passed away on August 11, 2021 and award-winning program director Ray White shares Mike's June of 2012 interview insights on this episode - including his time with Jimi and much, much more. The tributes continue with recognizing the great work of Don Everly of The Everly Brothers, who died on August 21, 2021. Two legends in the world of popular music are memorialized on this edition of the CAT .…
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Pablo Cruise , formed in 1973, had two platinum albums and five Top 25 singles during their career. Since the mid-1980's the band periodically played for special events and occasions. In 2017 the band started playing again on a regular basis. In our August of 2021 interview, the CAT's Ray White caught up with Cory Lerios and David Jenkins after their live performance to talk about the early days of the band, their new single Breathe and much more. In our showcase segment we feature the latest from The Doobie Brothers , who will release a new album in the fall of 2021 titled Liberte . We'll close out our show with a tribute to to one of rock's favorite drummers Charlie Watts of The Rolling Stones , who passed away on August 24, 2021 at the age of 80. A jammed packed 30-minutes of the best from Rock and Roll...we've got it on Classic Artists Today .…
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Jimmy Hall , co-founder of Wet Willie in 1970, has been part of the foundation of southern rock for over 50 years. The band has had 8 charting albums throughout their career. Jimmy, singer/saxophonist/harmonicist, has also released 10 albums as a solo artist or collaborator. Multi-award winning program director, Ray White , caught up with Jimmy by the oceanfront in September of 2010 to talk about his Build Your Own Fire album, Wet Willie and being one of the key bands on the legendary record labels -Capricorn Records. In our showcase segment we honor the late, and great Dusty Hill of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band ZZ Top , who passed away on July 28, 2021. You can call it country or southern rock... we have the groundbreaking bands right here on Classic Artists Today .…
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Paul Cotton , a mainstay in Poco for nearly 40 years, is featured in this tribute episode. Starting his nationally recognized music career with Illinois Speed Press in 1968, he went on to replace Jim Messina in Poco in 1970. Paul, along with Poco's co-founder Rusty Young , were at the forefront of the band during their most commercially successful years. Paul passed away on August 1, 2021, just a few months after Rusty's passing ( Episode103 ). Multi-award winning program director Ray White reaches back, revisiting an interview with Paul in December of 2006, to talk about the band's favorite place to play - Wildwood Springs Lodge, his solo work and time with Jimi Hendrix. A look back at the fabulous career by a one-of-a-kind musician, Paul Cotton. The legendary bands and their members... we have them on the CAT !…
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Billy Greer , bassist and vocalist for Kansas , has been a mainstay in the band for 36 years. You'll also find him leading his own band Seventh Key when not recording or touring with Kansas. Multi-award winning program director Ray White caught up with Billy on tour during 2012, just after the There's Know Place Like Home DVD/CD was released. Along with that recording, Billy also provided insights into his Native Window and Seventh Key bands. We also pay tribute to longtime Kansas member Robby Steinhardt , who passed away on July 17, 2021. Kansas' latest album, The Absence of Presence , landed in the Top 10 of Billboards' Top Albums chart. In our showcase segment, we feature the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band, Yes ! In October of 2021 they'll release a new album titled The Quest . The pinnacle of progressive rock interviews and bands, right here on The CAT !…
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David Lowery fronts two bands - Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven and even has several solo albums. You'll fine Cracker on the record charts, on a regular basis, during the early-to-mid 1990's. Multi-award winning program director Ray White sat down with David on his tour bus during their first stop on the concert circuit, post-Covid. David shares his insights into his new solo album Leaving Key Member Clause , the latest by Cracker - Berkeley To Bakersfield and by Camper Van Beethoven - El Camino Real . He also talks about technology and how it's changed strategy for his bands. In our "showcase segment," we feature the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Journey . They've just released their first new song in over a decade and features new members Randy Jackson, Narada Michael Walden and Jason Derlatka. Cutting edge and mainstream rock...you'll find it on Classic Artists Today !…
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1 CAT Episode 107 - Chuck Leavell Pt. 2 (Allman Bros./Sealevel) 31:24
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Chuck Leavell , current member of The Rolling Stones also played with Dr. John, The Allman Brothers Band , and formed Sea Level , joins us on Part 2 of our interview from February of 2021. Multi-award winning program director Ray White , gets additional insights from Chuck about recording with Greg Allman on his Laid Back release while also working on The Allman Brothers' Brothers and Sisters project, the formation of Sea Level and being a member of The Rolling Stones. He also shares with us information of his recently released The Tree Man documentary film. Be sure to listen to Part 1 of our interview on Episode 101 , too! We have the legacy musicians - who you listened to and saw in concert during your youth, right here on The CAT !!…
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John Hall co-founded Orleans in 1972 and has played a key part in the band, on and off, as a songwriter, singer and guitarist, throughout their history. John has also written songs for numerous other musicians that received airplay, especially in the 1970's through the 1980's. In our May of 2021 interview, multi-award winning program director Ray White caught up with John to discuss his history with Orleans, involvement in Musicians United for Safe Energy and his latest solo album Reclaiming My Time . In our showcase segment we feature Firefall , whose new album is titled Comet - reuniting 3 original members of the band. Two of the bands that helped make music of the 1970's great, right here on Classic Artists Today !…
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Roger Earl co-founded Foghat in 1971 with several of his fellow members in Savoy Brown . Throughout their history, the band's albums have attained Platinum or Gold status 10 times, with nearly a dozen songs landing on the rock charts. Roger shares, with multi-award winning program director Ray White , his insights into the bands upcoming album (release date 7/16/21) titled 8 Days On The Road , Dave Edmonds' role in the early years of the band and his support of Raising A Hand , a wonderful foundation dedicated to getting one step closer to awareness, education and finding a cure for Rett Syndrome - a neurologic disorder that devastates the lives and families of thousands of young girls each year. In our showcase segment, we'll feature Jefferson Starship (featured in Raising A Hand Vol. 1 coffee table book) who has recently released their latest project called Mother of the Sun . Rock, boogie and blues from Foghat and insights into a marvelous effort to eradicate a terrible disorder, right here on the CAT !…
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1 CAT Episode 104 - Chris Hillman (The Byrds/Manassas) 30:40
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Multi-instrumentalist and singer Chris Hillman , whose illustrious career started with The Byrds , then went on to The Flying Burrito Brothers , Manassas , Souther-Hillman-Furay Band, McGuinn, Clark & Hillman and Desert Rose Band joins us. In this follow-up to our Episode 096 show, Chris shares (during our interview in January of 2021) his insights with multi-award winning program director Ray White on Manassas, SHF and the historic Criteria Studios in Miami. Several months ago he released a book titled "Time Between" and his most recent studio album is Bidin' My Time . In our showcase segment we'll feature Stephen Stills and Judy Collins , who recently teamed up on Everybody Knows , in addition to Ann Wilson of Heart who has a new solo tune - Black Wing. The superstars of the wide-world of rock/pop music are on the CAT !…
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Rusty Young , co-founder and only consistent member of the band Poco during their career (1968-2021), passed away on April 14, 2021. His career was launched when he was tapped to play steel guitar for Buffalo Springfield . Shortly thereafter, he formed Poco with several of Buffalo Springfield's band members. Rusty was a talented multi-instrumentalist and an excellent vocalist. Poco had eighteen albums land on the charts with their Legend and Legacy albums going "Gold." Their last studio album was All Fired Up and in 2017, Rusty released his only solo album, during his illustrious career, titled Waiting For The Sun . He was inducted into the Steel Guitar Hall of Fame in in 2013. Multi-award winning program director Ray White had numerous opportunities during the past 12 years to catch up with Rusty. We feature highlights of our favorite time spent with him, in December of 2009, when Rusty shares his insights into the formation of Poco, the reunion album "Legacy," a future goal, and thoughts on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Rusty was a special friend of ours at Classic Artists Today who will be missed dearly We hope you will enjoy our tribute and listen to our last interview with Rusty on Episode 031, too.…
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Geoff Downes work as a keyboardist, songwriter and producer has had him at the top of the progressive rock genre for over 40 years. Many know him as the founding member of the supergroup Asia , but his family tree also includes Yes and The Buggles . Music collaborations have also played a key role throughout Geoff's career. You'll find him on projects with the late John Wetton in Icon and Chris Braide in Downes Braide Association (DBA). Your multi-awarding winning host, Ray White went back stage in August of 2012 to talk with Geoff about Asia's XXX album and Yes' Fly From Here project. Geoff also talks about being in the two iconic progressive rock bands. His brand new release is DBA's Halcyon Hymns . Asia's self-titled album was the #1 album of 1982 according to Billboard and Cashbox. You can hear more from Geoff on Episode 025. The best in progressive rock, from your friends at Classic Artists Today !…
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1 CAT Episode 101 - Chuck Leavell (Allman Brothers/Rolling Stones) 30:54
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Chuck Leavell is a world-renowned keyboardist who was honored in 2012 as a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner as a member of The Allman Brothers Band . After his stint with the Allman Brothers, he started his own ground-breaking group - Sea Level , that mixed southern rock with jazz and blues. As a sought after keyboardist, Chuck has performed with legendary musicians including George Harrison, Eric Clapton, David Gilmour and Dr. John. He's played with The Rolling Stones for nearly 40 years and serves as their music director. Chuck has released 7 solo albums throughout his illustrious career, including his latest Chuck Gets Big . Multi-award winning program director Ray White spent time with Chuck to talk about his new documentary The Tree Man , which recaps his marvelous musical journey and also touches on family life and his "other" career - a tree farmer, conservationist and educator. Don't miss our journey with one of the greatest pianists in rock 'n' roll history as he divides his talent between music, forests and family. A "not-to-be-missed" episode on Classic Artists Today !…
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Kenny Loggins , Steve Morse and Steve Lukather join us on this Best of the CAT - Volume 2 program. Interviews and much more with the superstars of Loggins & Messina , Deep Purple , Kansas , Dixie Dregs and Toto ! A great sampler of our Classic Artists Today syndicated radio shows | podcasts. Hear entire episodes with each musician: Loggins (Episode 063), Morse (Episode 56), Lukather (Episode 52) at sittinginwiththecat.libsyn.com and on most major streaming & podcast services. Multi-award winning program director, Ray White , connects you with the best interviews and more from "classic" rockers who've won hundreds of Grammy's and dozens that you'll find in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Be sure to tell your friends and family!!…
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1 CAT Episode 099 - Peter Rivera (Rare Earth) 27:55
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Peter Rivera , original lead vocalist and drummer for Rare Earth , was born and raised in Detroit. Signing with Motown Records in 1969, who launched Rare Earth Records, boosted their notoriety in the music world. Right out of the shoot their Get Ready album went Platinum, followed by two Gold albums in 1970 and 1971, Peter joins multi-award winning program director Ray White to talk about their start at Motown, the bands' heydays and the evolution of their 10+ minute songs - which changed the music industry. Peter's latest solo album is It Is What It Is and continues the strong legacy of the Rare Earth sound. In our "showcase segment," we feature co-founder and lead vocalist for Grand Funk Railroad - Mark Farner and a band that's still going strong for over 50 years... Vanilla Fudge ! They both have recent singles out. They're "Back From The Sixties," only on Classic Artists Today !!…
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Yes bassist Billy Sherwood was hand picked by the late Chris Squire to succeed him in the band. Billy has been affiliated with the band since 1994. A talented musician, producer, engineer and songwriter, Billy has been involved with a multitude of recording projects and tours throughout the years working with the likes of: Deep Purple, Asia, Toto, Def Leppard and Nektar. He's also fronted several bands and has released 10 solo albums. Multi-award winning program director Ray White , caught up with Billy in January of 2021 who shared his insights on his relationship with Chris Squire, history with Yes, his Circa and Yoso bands, and his latest project with his superstar band The Prog Collective , titled Worlds On Hold . His brand new band is called Arc of Life and includes Yes vocalist Jon Davidson. In our showcase segment, we feature Billy's bandmate in Yes, Geoff Downes , whose band is Downes Braide Association and has a new album Halcyon Hymns . Bringing you the best in progressive rock... Classic Artists Today !…
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