Wayne Fontana

Many singers have left their backing bands behind but few have done it in such a dramatic way as Wayne Fontana. He reveals why he left the Mindbenders, how two of the members went on to other successful groups and which hit song he turned down only to see it go to number one for another band from the same city as Wayne Fontana.

Johnny Tillotson

Starting your music career in your hometown is exciting but Johnny Tillotson found most aspects of his career exciting and shares those memories. Johnny explains how he introduced an Australian talent to an American TV audience and is surprised to learn in this interview that a TV show he sang the theme for was also shown on the other side of the world.

Beatles’ author Larry Kane

Larry Kane was a young American radio news reporter in 1964 when chosen to tour around America with The Beatles. He wasn't impressed at first but soon became a fan and most recently he has featured in the Ron Howard documentary on the Fab Four tour of America called "Eight Days A Week". Beatles' fans can also hear Sir George Martin interviewed here.

Bobby Vee

On October 24, 2016 we lost Bobby Vee at the age of 73. He had an amazing career which really began with the sudden death of another rock and roll legend. Hear about his early days of touring and learn why he was so highly regarded. Also listen for Bobby Vee telling a great story about one of his biggest hits.

Andy Kim

The biggest hit that Andy Kim ever helped to write was a hit for someone else as you'll hear him explain. One of his songs was banned, whilst Andy Kim was told that his song "Rock Me Gently" would never be a hit......that was before it reached No1 in the USA!

Vanilla Fudge’s Carmine Appice

Vanilla Fudge are remembered for pioneering a musical concept which exploded in the late 1960's with their version of a Supremes hit. Carmine Appice went on to be named the world's "Best Rock Drummer" and spent many years in Rod Stewart's band, in fact he co-wrote one of Rod's biggest hits!

Joe Cocker

Joe Cocker was a rocker who sang one of the most tender hits of all time. Hear how his take on a Beatles' song broke new ground and that his career longevity defied expectations. In the 70's he was known for his hard living and was once deported for his behaviour. Joe also tells what it was like being in New York City on September 11, 2001.

The Cowsills’ John Cowsill

The Cowsills' drummer, John Cowsill, was the youngest son in his family's band. In fact they recorded their first hit when John was only 11 years old! John discusses the comparisons to the Partridge Family, reveals that life within the band wasn't that happy and how the Cowsills' biggest hit resulted in an American radio announcer losing his job.

Lovin’ Spoonful’s John Sebastian

John Sebastian was one of the founders, and lead singer, for the Lovin' Spoonful. In the 70's he had a huge solo success with the theme to the TV sitcom "Welcome Back Kotter" and is also immortalised in the lyrics of the Mamas and Papas' hit "Creeque Alley". Here he also reveals that he almost became the fourth member of a very famous American group.

Charmian Carr from “The Sound of Music”

American actress Charmian Carr passed away in mid-September of 2016 and the posting of this 1998 interview with Ian Keenan serves as a tribute to her. It is also a great reminder of the movie role that made her famous - "Liesl Von Trapp" in the movie classic "The Sound of Music".

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