Ep. 43 - DAVE MASON (Traffic)

On this episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, singer, songwriter, guitarist, and founding member of the legendary band Traffic, DAVE MASON talks about his sometimes-tumultuous tenure with the band, and how moving from England to the United States over fifty years ago introduced him to a slew of like-minded musicians from Gram Parsons to Cass Elliot. Mason also discusses his session work with Jimi Hendrix, Paul McCartney & Wings, George Harrison, and The Rolling Stones, as well as his songs “Feelin Alright”, “Only You Know And I Know” and “We Just Disagree”. Additionally, Dave talks about his latest tour (including one particularly scary on-stage moment from a few years back), the state of radio in an online world, working with the King of Pop, and even a bit of politics gets thrown in the mix.

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Ep. 42 - JIM McCARTY (The Yardbirds)

On this episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, founding member and drummer of The Yardbirds, JIM McCARTY talks about the band's multi-decade career, starting out as England's most authentic rhythm & blues band, that gave rise to guitarists Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, and helped usher in progressive and heavy rock. We discuss the backstory behind classics like “For Your Love” and “Dazed and Confused”, why Clapton really left the group, recording one of their hit singles at Sun Studios with Sam Philips, recollections surrounding the sudden death of lead singer Keith Relf, and the current success of The Yardbirds following their induction into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

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It's Only Rock And Roll · Ep. 42 - Jim McCarty (The Yardbirds)

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Ep. 41 – CHRIS "MISS" O'DELL (worked for Beatles, Stones, Dylan, CSNY and more...)

On this episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, Tuscon native CHRIS O'DELL tells how she parlayed a chance meeting with Beatle's publicist Derek Taylor into a career behind the scenes in the world of rock, first as secretary for The Beatles owned Apple Records, personal assistant to The Rolling Stones on their tour for “Exile On Main Street”, then later as one of rock's first female Tour Managers working for George Harrison, Santana, CSNY, Bob Dylan, and many more. We also cover her singing backup on a Beatles classic, living with George & Patti Harrison at Friar Park, and how Robert Stigwood quite possibly saved her from being murdered by a member of Derek & The Dominoes!

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It's Only Rock And Roll · Ep. 41 - Chris "Miss" O'Dell

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Ep. 40 - DENNIS LOCORRIERE (Lead singer of Dr. Hook)

On today's episode of the It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, we sit down with DENNIS LOCORRIERE, the voice behind a laundry-list of Top 40 hits released by Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show (later shortened to Dr. Hook) between 1971-1985, including “Sylvia's Mother”, “When You're In Love With A Beautiful Woman”, “Sexy Eyes”, “Sharing The Night Together”, and the inimitable “The Cover Of Rolling Stone”. He recounts the band's ability to shift from long-haired, free-spirited, wild live act, to a radio-friendly, soft-rock / disco-ish sound, and the continuing longevity of those gamut-ranging hits. We also cover working with iconic writer Shel Silverstein, Dennis' post Dr. Hook touring as a member of Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings, his experience meeting a Beatle, and having one of his songs covered by Bob Dylan!

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Ep. 39 - GINA SCHOCK (The Go-Go's)

 

On this episode of the It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, we talk to drummer GINA SCHOCK, the outspoken, hard-rocking heartbeat behind rock's first #1 charting, all-female band, The Go-Go's. Gina gives us a peek into her inner sanctum, pulling out some of her favorite 45's from an immense collection of not only vinyl, but additionally forty plus years of Go-Go's memorabilia – much of which featured in her new coffee-table photobook: “Made In Hollywood – All Access With The Go-Go's”. She also offers a frank history of the band, from their meteoric rise out of the underground punk scene into the top of the charts with hits like “Our Lips Are Sealed” and “We Got The Beat”, to how a conflict over royalties almost scotched the band permanently.

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Ep. 38 - JOHN SEBASTIAN (The Lovin' Spoonful)

On this episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, we visit with American folk-rock troubadour and frontman of The Lovin' Spoonful, JOHN SEBASTIAN. We talk of his childhood in NYC as the son of show-business parents, growing up around frequent house guests like Woody Guthrie, Burl Ives, and godmother Vivian Vance. He recounts his early start in the Greenwich Village folk scene, co-founding The Loving Spoonful, and how a pot bust led to the firing of bandmate and dear friend Zal Yanovski, as well as Sebastian's own departure from the band. We also talk session work with Bob Dylan and The Doors, his iconic unscheduled appearance at Woodstock, and how his song idea for a sitcom theme inspired a title change for that now classic TV show.

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Ep. 37 - ALLAN CLARKE (lead singer of The Hollies)

On today's episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast we speak to ALLAN CLARKE, former singer and songwriter for the legendary British Invasion band The Hollies. Topics include his longtime partnership with Graham Nash (including his eventual departure to form CSN&Y), their first U.S. Concert tour on a bill with Little Richard (whose group featured then-unknown guitarist Jimi Hendrix), what really went down with Terry Sylvester on stage at the 2010 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony, the stories behind The Hollies most enduring hits, including “Carrie Ann”, “He Aint Heavy, He's My Brother”, “Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress”, and some huge news about an upcoming recording project with an old friend....

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It's Only Rock And Roll · Ep. 37 - Allan Clarke (The Hollies)

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Ep. 36 - JOHN DENSMORE (The Doors)

On today's episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, famed drummer for the iconic band The Doors, JOHN DENSMORE tells of his tenure with the legendary act that pushed the artistic limits, and in the process created some of rock's most enduring music. We also discuss several of the individuals who influenced him personally, professionally and spiritually, detailing anecdotes from his latest memoir “The Seekers: Meetings With Remarkable Musicians (and Other Artists)”.

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It's Only Rock And Roll · Ep. 36 - John Densmore (The Doors)

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Ep. 35 - RUDY SARZO (Quiet Riot, Ozzy Osbourne)

On today's episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, we have a multi-topic, jam-packed conversation with heavy-metal's most prolific bass player, RUDY SARZO. The former Cuban refugee turned metal-master details his embrace of the LA heavy rock scene of the late-70's - including how working with his friend the late Randy Rhoads in Quiet Riot landed him the bass player spot in Ozzy Osbourne's touring band, and why a plan to sabotage the song that would put Quiet Riot on the map, didn't quite work out the way they thought it would.

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Ep. 34 - PAUL SHAFFER

On today's episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, the World's Most Dangerous keyboardist, PAUL SHAFFER talks highlights from his 50 years in show business, including dropping the “F-bomb” on network television, his "conversation" with Mick Jagger backstage at Saturday Night Live, how backing up his hero James Brown left The Godfather of Soul wanting more, and the time a spontaneous on-mic moment triggered a 33-year career as comedic sidekick for David Letterman.

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Ep. 33 - CARMINE APPICE

On today's episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, heavy rock drumming pioneer and innovator CARMINE APPICE recounts his illustrious and musically-varied career, starting with his days in the 1960s hard psychedelic band Vanilla Fudge, to his years on the road with Rod Stewart (including co-writing two of his classics “Do You Think I'm Sexy” and “Young Turks”). He additionally sets the record straight on why he parted ways with Ozzy Osbourne, what really happened with that infamous mudshark in Led Zeppelin's room at The Edgewater Inn, and how he started a cottage industry with drum clinics and writing rock instructional books.

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֎ For a list of Carmine's upcoming drum clinics and available merchandise for sale (including instructional books, videos, autographed items, and new music releases) visit his Official Website: https://carmineappice.net/

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Ep. 32 - SUZI QUATRO

On this episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, rock's first celebrated female bass-playing frontwoman, SUZI QUATRO talks about leaving behind her native Detroit (including an honest assessment of the ensuing resentment from her former band-mate sisters), to achieve super-stardom across the pond with mega-hits like “Can The Can”, “The Wild One”, and “Devil Gate Drive”. And after a handful of cameo appearances on Happy Days as fictional rocker 'Leather Tuscadero', found belated success at home with her 1978 Billboard Top 5 hit “Stumblin' In”.

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Ep. 31 - DENNIS DEYOUNG (formerly of Styx)

On today's episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, founding member and former frontman/keyboardist for Styx, DENNIS DEYOUNG sits down for a wide-ranging, no-holds barred interview talking everything from lazy rock journalism, to his new and final studio album, to the true reasons behind why Styx are no longer the multi-platinum-selling band a generation of loyal fans remember from the 1970's and early 80s.

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Ep. 30 – BEV BEVAN (ELO, The Move)

 

On today's show, powerhouse drummer BEV BEVAN gives us a bird's eye view of what it was like to be a founding member of two of rock's biggest acts - notorious 1960's British band The Move, and 1970's world-dominating rock juggernaut, Electric Light Orchestra (ELO). Additionally, he covers his early days working with Denny Laine, touring in the mid-1980s with Black Sabbath, and future plans with his latest band Quill.

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Ep. 29 - RUSS BALLARD (Argent)

 

Frontman/guitarist for 70's supergroup Argent and prolific songwriter, RUSS BALLARD joins The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, covering a career which began as a teen and included writing rock classics like “Liar” (Three Dog Night), “New York Groove” (Hello / Ace Frehley), “Since You've Been Gone” (Rainbow), “Winning” (Santana), “God Gave Rock & Roll To You” (Argent / Kiss), and his 1984 solo hit “Voices”. Russ opens up about a range of topics including working with Roger Daltrey, and how a bout with depression inevitably led him to write a rock masterpiece.

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Ep. 28 - GARY BROOKER (Procol Harum)

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

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Ep. 27 – J.M. VAN EATON (Session drummer for Sun Studio)

On this episode of the It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, in-house session drummer for Memphis's legendary Sun Studio, J.M. VAN EATON tells of his time recording and touring in the 1950s with a slew of early rockabilly pioneers like Roy Orbison, Billy Lee Riley, Johnny Cash, and Jerry Lee Lewis, drumming on classics like “Whole Lot Of Shakin' Going On”, “Crazy Arms”, and “Great Balls Of Fire”. He also shares rare, personal insight into his friends Elvis Presley and Sam Phillips.

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Ep. 26 – CHUCK LEAVELL (Rolling Stones, Allman Brothers Band)

 

On this episode of the It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, we talk with famed keyboard / piano player CHUCK LEAVELL about his enviable career, which includes being a member of The Allman Brothers Band, to recording and touring with the likes of Eric Clapton, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, David Gilmour, George Harrison, and since 1982 The Rolling Stones. He also highlights his other passion, tree farming and forestry, which has earned him great acclaim and accolades for his work in nature conservation.

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• For more on Chuck Leavell visit https://www.chuckleavell.com/

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Ep. 25 - MELANIE SAFKA

On this episode of the It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST, we talk with legendary singer-songwriter MELANIE. With worldwide hits to her credit such as “Brand New Key”, “What Have They Done To My Song, Ma”, and “Lay Down (Candles In The Rain)", this natural-born storyteller shares insight into her career with anecdotes of performing at Woodstock, surviving music industry backstabbing, being the first female artist to form her own record label, the day Clive Davis made her cry.... and we finally discover what's behind the whole “I've got a brand new pair of roller-skates, you've got a brand new key”.

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Ep. 24 - SIMON KIRKE, Pt. 2 (Free, Bad Company)

On this episode of the “It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST”, we bring you Part 2 of our discussion with drummer SIMON KIRKE. In it, he details his near half-century tenure with the legendary British supergroup Bad Company - from being managed by the notorious Peter Grant, to being signed to Led Zeppelin's Swan Song record label, as well as recounting all of the multi-platinum success accomplished by one of rock's all-time greatest bands!

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Ep. 23 - SIMON KIRKE, Pt. 1 (Free, Bad Company)

On this episode of the “It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST”, we ring in the New Year with a special two-part series, featuring drummer and founding member of Free and Bad Company, SIMON KIRKE.

In Part 1, Simon discusses his experiences leading up to forming Free with singer Paul Rogers and late legendary guitarist Paul Kossoff, as well as their relatively short but highly influential career, which laid the groundwork for the entire heavy blues-rock scene of the late 1960s.

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Ep. 22 - RICKY BYRD (Joan Jett & The Blackhearts)

On this episode of the “It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST”, we talk to original guitarist of Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer RICKY BYRD, who spent over a decade with the band touring the world and recording their most enduring classics like “I Love Rock & Roll” and “I Hate Myself For Loving You”. He discusses working his way through the New York City club scene of the late 70's, to his current string of solo projects which center around the topic of his 30+ years of recovery from substance abuse.

Also co-host Luke Renchan, former owner of RI's premiere store for vintage and collectible vinyl Luke's Record Exchange, talks Butcher Covers, having The Ramones stroll into the shop, and how his son is spearheading the effort to get Rhode Island's community of working entertainers their fair share of COVID-19 relief funding.

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Ep. 21 - MARK FARNER (Grand Funk Railroad)

On this episode of the “It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST”, we talk with guitarist, singer, principle songwriter, and founding member of Grand Funk Railroad, the legendary MARK FARNER.  And talk we did, on a wide array of subjects ranging from guitars and writing classics like “Closer To Home”, to the Second Amendment, trademark litigation, and the tragic flooding effecting families in Mid-Michigan.

Former 94 WHJY on-air personality Pete Silva returns for his third co-hosting stint and helps us announce our latest promotional giveaway.

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° For more on Mark Farner / Mark Farner's American Band – www.markfarner.com

° To pre-order the new DVD “From Chile With Love – LIVE” 

° Donate to Mark & Leisa Farner's GoFund Me Campaign to benefit the Mid-Michigan flood victims.

Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at:

° Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com

° Facebook – facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/

° Instagram - @itsonlyrockandrollpodcast

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Ep. 20 - KENNEY JONES (The Who, The Faces)

On this episode of the “It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST”, legendary drummer KENNEY JONES talks about forming the British Invasion mod-rock band The Small Faces, getting Rod Stewart into the Faces, explaining how he ended up on a classic Rolling Stones recording “by accident”, and detailing his varied experiences as drummer for The Who.

Previous three-time co-host and podcaster Dave Tate joins us to commemorate the show's milestone 20^th episode.

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For Kenney's tour dates, music, discography and more - http://www.kenneyjones.com/

To purchase Kenney's autobiography "Let The Good Times Roll"

Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at:

° Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com

° Facebook – facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/

° Instagram - @itsonlyrockandrollpodcast

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Ep. 19 - HOWIE CASEY (Saxophonist w/ Wings, The Who, T.Rex)

On this episode of the “It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST”, we visit with a true witness to rock history and contemporary of a pre-fame Beatles - saxophone player HOWIE CASEY. He recounts his days in the early 1960's as leader of Howie & The Seniors, working the live Liverpool circuit, the seedy clubs of Hamburg, Germany, and eventually cushy world tours, backing up the likes of T.Rex, The Who, and his old pal Paul McCartney & Wings.

Co-host, Connecticut-based guitarist frontman CHRIS LEIGH, discusses his tenure with the sophisticated swing / boogie-woogie / soul band Eight To The Bar, as well as his co-founding (along with his wife Amy) of The String Theory School of Music in New London, CT.

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For Howie Casey tour dates, music, discography and more, go to http://www.howiecasey.com/ or visit  Beatles With Wings 

For more on The String Theory School of Music - https://www.stringtheoryschoolofmusic.com/ 

Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at:

° Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com

° Facebook – facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/

° Instagram - itsonlyrockandrollpodcast

It's Only Rock And Roll · Ep. 19 - Howie Casey

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