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.
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!
One of the early rock and roll records had a profound effect on a young Dave Edmunds as he tells in this interview. He also explains how his first hit came about almost inadvertently and shares a very funny story about a movie he was in with another rock and roll legend.
Lots of bands break up whilst at their peak, but I can't recall many bands doing it for the same reasons as Sally Carr and Middle Of The Road. Sally, the band's singer, tell why she couldn't sing one of the band's biggest hits for about 15 years and how that led to Middle Of The Road splitting up.
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!
What leads a teacher to change profession to musician? Bryan Ferry tells what happened in his case and discusses how a modest John Lennon tribute subsequently had a major effect on the career of Roxy Music.
Born in New Zealand but it was in Australia that Jenny Morris's fame really peaked. Beginning with the success of her band QED and remembered for solo hits such as "Break In The Weather" and the Neil Finn penned "You I Know", Jenny was twice awarded the title of "Australia's Best Female Artist" in the 1980's.
In the 70's the George Baker Selection became the first Dutch band to have major international success. Here George discusses the George Baker song that's used in ads all over the world plus explains that his biggest selling hit has been covered by more than 250 artists.
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' 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.
