Bryan Ferry of Roxy Music
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.
Jenny Morris
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.
George Baker of the George Baker Selection
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
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.
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".
John Paul Young
For a time during the 1970's in Australia it appeared that John Paul Young could do no wrong. Hit after hit came easily with the help of producers/songwriters Harry Vanda and George Young. You can hear some of Harry's recollections here but DON'T miss any of JPY's own hit stories of the time. Especially interesting is the tale behind his very first chart success.
Paul Young
Everyone knows the Band Aid hit "Do They Know It's Christmas", but do you remember who sang the opening lines? Paul Young tells the story of how he was unintentionally given that honour. The stories behind his hits are covered as well as the voice issues that have been part of his lengthy career.
Gene Pitney
Another of the acts now starring in Rock and Roll Heaven is Gene Pitney. In 2006 he died doing what he loved - touring. Just hours after a UK concert he suffered a heart attack in his hotel room which brought to an end a 45 year music career. There were many hits over the years and Gene shares some great hit stories here.
Graham Bonnet
In Australia Graham Bonnet is best remembered as a solo artist, however internationally his biggest successes came with bands. In the 60's with The Marbles and then in 1979/80 as lead singer for Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow. Two of his greatest hits came courtesy of Bee Gee Barry Gibb and the stories behind those hits are worth hearing!