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We loved this conversation with Brittany Brooks. Brittany is a musician, songwriter, and visual artist. She recently released her gorgeous new album Lend Me Your Hand, which she produced herself! In this episode, we discuss the writing process of this record, life-changing music festivals, and our mutual love for highlighting the stories of women in music! Support Brittany by purchasing her album, listening to it, or sharing it with a friend: https://brittanybrooks.bandcamp.com/album/lend-me-your-hand Find her on Instagram @missbrittanybrooks All songs in this episode are from Lend Me Your Hand Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey everyone! While we were in Los Angeles, California we recorded what you might call a tour diary. We hope that this episode can bring some sunshine into your life as we're all at home during this time. We recorded every day during our trip, so we speak about our experience having lunch at the Chateau Marmont, spending the afternoon in the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, dancing the night away at the Rainbow, interviewing Linda Ramone at the Ramone Ranch and so much more! We also chose some music to play along with our journey, which you can find below in the show notes! Songs featured in this episode: Welcome to L.A.- Chi Runner Venice Bitch- Lana Del Rey Fun Times in Babylon- Father John Misty Malibu- Miley Cyrus Los Angeles- The Bird and the Bee Twelve Thirty (Young Girls are Coming to the Canyon)- The Mamas & The Papas Goin' to California- Led Zeppelin You can support our Patreon and get access to bonus episodes at https://www.patreon.com/musespodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we bring you our conversation with Simeon Hammond Dallas. Simeon is a singer/ songwriter and musician extraordinaire from Camden Town, London. If Simeon's name or voice sound familiar, it might be because you recognize her from Muses' VERY FIRST EPISODE! You may also have had the good fortune to catch her busking around London, and if you have, consider yourself lucky. Simeon has travelled all over the world playing music, making friends and falling in love. She shares with us how she got started playing music, what getting around California without a car was like, and also discusses her project "Don't Date Boys, Read Books". Simeon is on the verge of something huge and we are delighted to share our chat with her today. We will all be proud to say that we "knew her back when". Having said that, Simeon is already a huge success and we wanted to celebrate her accomplishments by sharing her story and her music with you, dear listeners. Simeon released her EP Manic Pixie Dreams this year and you can find it wherever you listen to your tunes. You can find Simeon here https://www.simeonhammonddallas.com/ on Instagram @simeonhammonddallas and Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/683fCYg90AUTt5EjdqAitw?si=jeTd-oy0ThGcgFp8y7QqbA To get $80 off your first four boxes of HelloFresh go to https://www.hellofresh.com/landing/muses80 If you would like to support our Patreon head over to https://www.patreon.com/musespodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Continuing with our tribute to the women who loved Jimi Hendrix, this week we discuss 60’s model and Swinging London socialite Linda Keith and the portrayal of their relationship in the 2013 film Jimi: All Is By My Side Daughter of the longest British radio presenter Alan Keith, Linda’s passion for music and her talent for spotting true talent was simply in her blood. Working as a model at the age of 17, she met Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards and the two became each others first loves. It was while she was visiting Keith on tour in America that Linda spotted Jimi Hendrix, then playing at a dive bar in NYC. Linda knew a star when she saw one and made it her mission to get Jimi a record deal. Tune in to hear their story as well as what we think of the John Ridley film Jimi: All Is By My Side. You can also learn more about Jimi’s life with Kathy Etchingham in Episode 51 of Muses! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a special two-part episode about Loretta Lynn! This week we discuss Loretta's early life, before she became a famous country musician. Loretta grew up in the mountains of Kentucky, in a special place called Butcher Holler. Based on her book: Coal Miner's Daughter, we dive into Loretta's upbringing, her marriage at a very young age, becoming a mother and her musical inspirations. Expect to hear some of Loretta's most popular songs, and get to know how a woman with a fourth grade education became a grand-mother at age 29 and then began a musical career that would last well into 6 decades. Stay tuned for Part 2 coming August 6th! Take a virtual tour of Loretta Lynn's home in Tennessee: http://kentuckycountrymusic.com/2019/03/a-behind-the-scenes-look-at-the-loretta-lynn-ranch.html Subscribe to our Patreon Page https://www.patreon.com/musespodcast Follow us on Instagram @musespodcast Like our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/musespodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Olivia really kicked ass. She is a beautiful person. His son, Dhani, is a beautiful kid, man. I’ve seen him recently. He is doing very well — very strong and inspired. Olivia had the hardest job in the world, because she loved George more than all of us, and she really took care of him and cleared the path in front of him, behind him, and inherited that crazy life, you know.“ - Tom Petty Today’s episode is all about Olivia Harrison. Olivia Trinidad Arias met George Harrison after beginning a flirtation over the phone while she was working at his company A&M records. For George, the connection was immediate and would go on to last until the end of his life, and beyond. Olivia never meant to marry someone famous, let alone a Beatle, but her grounded nature and shared passion for meditation as well as a similar sense of humour to George made her a perfect match. Tune in to hear all about this inspiring love story born out of a chaotic period in George’s personal life; a romance that turned into a divine union lasting far beyond the confines of this astral plane. Learn about the woman who inspired so many of George’s songs such as, Dark Sweet Lady and This is Love, and who was by his side while he tended to his many gardens and as he left this world. Thank you to Andrea from Harrison Archive for providing such incredible quotes and resources for this episode. You can find her on Instagram @harrisonarchive Check out the other great books on George used for this episode, “George Harrison: Behind the Locked Door” by Graeme Tomson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Way back in episode 64 Chanty told Lynx all about Rita Rae Roxx and her incredibly fun memoir Once Upon a Rock Star: Backstage Passes in the Heavy Metal Eighties – Big Hair, Bad Boys (and One Bad Girl). This time around we couldn't have been more excited to chat with Rockin' Rita herself! A friend wrote in Rita’s 1982 high school yearbook: “I hope that someday you will meet your true David Lee Roth … and become a rock and roll queen.” Well, she DID and she IS. Rita's extensive scrapbooks of backstage passes and personal photos are a record of a lifestyle that rock fans only dream about. After leaving Omaha and moving to LA, Rita pursued heavy metal bands throughout the 1980s and well into the 90s. She eventually traded rock stars for movie stars and did a stint in a stand-up comedy. After leaving LA with more memories than any single person could ever experience, Rita returned to her hometown and is a hard-working mom who is active in her church. RIta still goes to shows and supports bands in her community, and you can hear all about it in today's show!  Make sure to check out Rita's websitehttp://www.onceuponarockstarbook.com/ & follow her adventures on Instagram and Twitter @RitaRaeRoxx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we travel back in time to the 1940's & '50's where Hank Williams shook the world with a new sound dubbed 'Hillbilly Rock' Hank may have had an incredible voice and song-writing skills like no other, but without the strong willed women who surrounded him the world may never have known. As a child it was his momager Lillie Stone pushing him to be all he could until he met the love of his life and muse for all of his songs, Audrey Mae Sheppard in 1943. With Audrey by his side Hanks career skyrocketed. She booked the interviews, tours, created his rockabilly image, was involved in (and came up with the ideas for) all of Hanks business proposals and even joined the band onstage now and again. As Audrey once said "He was lucky with a God-given talent, and I was lucky with a few brains." Career wise things couldn't have been better but behind the scenes things weren't as rosy. An alcoholic since he was just an early teen, Hanks addiction, and the mood swings that came from it had the couple in constant turmoil. Life certainly wasn't easy, but it did make for great songwriting material. Research for this episode came from the book Still in Love with You: The Story of Hank and Audrey Williams by Dale Vinicur and Lycretia Williams (their daughter!). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week the Muses chat with ex roadie and filmmaker Joel Miller about his new book Memoir of a Roadie. Joel Miller takes us through the day to day life of a touring roadie and shares stories from being on the road with incredible artists such as Guns n Roses, Stone Temple Pilots, Poison, Rage Against the Machine and The Cranberries. We had a blast chatting with Joel and hope you all enjoy the interview. Head over to Amazon to purchase your copy of Memoir of a Roadie. Make sure to check out Lipstick and Vinyl for more amazing podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week the Muses discuss sisters Jean and Chrissie Shrimpton and their lives as public figures in the Swinging London scene. Dubbed the World's first Supermodel, Jean appeared on every magazine imaginable in the 60's. Muse to her then boyfriend, photographer David Bailey, Jean rose to the top of the fashion world where she dominated the scene for the next decade. Her younger sister Chrissie was also a model, but it was her relationship with Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger that catapulted her into the public eye. Their 3 year relationship became a source of material for Jagger who would go on to write many not-so-friendly songs about the beauty. Tune in to hear their story! Jean & Chrissie: 00:03:12 To check out our new merch head over to https://www.teepublic.com/user/muses Make sure to also check out Lipstick and Vinyl for more amazing podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Chanty's presents the story of Patsy Cline based on her biography Patsy Cline: Honky Tonk Angel by Ellis Nassour. As a child, Patsy knew that she would grow up to be a famous singer. Patsy didn't wait for doors to open for her, she kicked them down and carved a path for herself. Patsy was ahead of the times in both her singing, musicianship and feminism. Patsy lead by example, showing other women in the industry what it meant to stand up for yourself. Patsy was a generous and loyal friend as well as a loving mother. Her life was cut short in 1963 at the age of 30 when the plane she was flying on crashed on the way home from a benefit concert. Patsy Cline: 00:06:55 Check out other amazing shows on the Lipstick & Vinyl Network https://www.lipstickandvinyl.com/ Follow us on TikTok @ musespod Find out Patreon https://www.patreon.com/musespodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we chat with Sara Feigin and Jenna Million from Name 3 Songs podcast. Name 3 Songs is a music commentary podcast created to challenge sexism in the music industry and empower fangirls. Each episode is a critical analysis on aspects of the music industry, including artists’ careers, the media’s contribution to controversy and sexism, and industry’s role in creating and upholding sexist archetypes.  In this episode we talk about live journal groupies, the days of finding and meeting bands on MySpace and how we think social media and the internet has changed groupiedom and what it means to be a Fangirl.  Find Sara and Jenna here: https://name3songs.com/ Support our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/musespodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Lynx presents the story of actress Valerie Bertinelli and her 26 year marriage to guitarist Eddie Van Halen. Valerie was just 15 years old when she was thrust into the spotlight on the hit tv show One Day at a Time. From there came a solid career in TV in both series and films. At age 20 Valerie was invited backstage at a Van Halen show and 8 months later her and Eddie would be married. Though their love for one another was strong, each of them had their own demons they were battling, Ed, drug and alcohol abuse and Valerie, body dysmorphia and disordered eating. Through extreme highs and lows the pair stuck it out for 26 years, had one son, Wolfgang, and then discovered a newfound friendship in one another after the divorce. Valerie Bertinelli: 00:02:50 Pick up your Muses Merch over at https://www.teepublic.com/user/muses Join us Mondays on Stereo! Download the Stereo App and follow us at stereo.com/lynxmuses & stereo.com/chantelmuses Check out other amazing shows on the Lipstick & Vinyl Network https://www.lipstickandvinyl.com/ Follow us on TikTok @ musespod Check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/musespodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we hear a fantastic story from Miss Danni of the Beatle Bandaids. The way that it came to be is this: Danni posted a photo on her Instagram of her and Robert Plant. We messaged her and asked, so what's the story?  Danni decided that it was the right time, and Muses was the right place for her to share the tale of not only meeting the golden god himself, but of actually spending time with him after a show one night. The way Danni weaves the story put us right there in the moment, we travelled back with her to New York, and we loved hearing it. We hope that you do too. Check out Danni on Instagram @_miss.danni.bba_ Check out Dollie on Instagram @dollierocker Find the BBA's @thebeatlebandaids Pick up your Muses Merch over at https://www.teepublic.com/user/muses Join us Mondays on Stereo! Download the Stereo App and follow us at stereo.com/chantelmuses Check out other amazing shows on the Lipstick & Vinyl Network https://www.lipstickandvinyl.com/ Follow us on TikTok @ musespod Check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/musespodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Chanty and Lynx discuss Whitney Houston! Chanty watched the documentary Can I Be Me? which sparks the question, could Whitney ever really have been herself? In this episode we discuss Whitney's early life, music and movie career and how early drug use, as well as complicated family and marriage issues were contributing factors in taking Whitney too soon. Pick up your Muses Merch over at https://www.teepublic.com/user/muses Join us Tuesdays on Stereo! Download the Stereo App and follow us at https://stereo.com/chantelmuses and https://stereo.com/lynxmuses Check out other amazing shows on the Lipstick & Vinyl Network https://www.lipstickandvinyl.com/ Follow us on TikTok @ musespod Check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/musespodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week the Muses sat down with budding rock writer Baylee Avery. After spending five months on a feature writing team for a pop culture website and writing about various current celebrities, Baylee eventually followed her passion for music journalism and joined BANDED PR and Soft Sound Press six months later, which has been life changing for her. She’s written about bands such as Greta Van Fleet, Dirty Honey and The Pretty Reckless. We discuss Baylee's journey from music fan to music journalist, some of her favourite pieces to date and her love for Modern Muse and front woman for the band The Pretty Reckless, Taylor Momsen. To keep up with Baylee's work make sure to follow her on Twitter: @thehippiesake & Instagram: @hippiesake Make sure to also check out Baylee's pieces on Almost Famous and how it influenced her over at BandedPR & her piece on The Pretty Reckless latest album on Soft Sound Press. Join us Tuesdays on Stereo! Download the Stereo App and follow us at https://stereo.com/chantelmuses and https://stereo.com/lynxmuses Check out other amazing shows on the Lipstick & Vinyl Network https://www.lipstickandvinyl.com/ Follow us on TikTok @musespod Check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/musespodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Lynx shares the story of Swedish actress Britt Ekland. This week we discuss the life, loves and career of Swedish beauty Britt Ekland. Beginning her acting career while still a teen, it didn't take long before the world took notice. Britt was just 21 when she married a 38 year old Peter Sellers after a 10 day whirlwind romance. During their 4 year marriage they worked on multiple films together, had one daughter and experienced some incredible highs and lows. In the 60's and 70's Britt would star in many cult classics including The Wicker Man, Get Carter and was even a Bond girl in The Man with the Golden Arm. Britt would also go on to date Warren Beatty, Lou Adler, Rod Stewart and marry drummer Slim Jim Phantom. While with Stewart Britt was not only an inspiration for his songs but also a motivator to build his solo career. Rod said “Sometimes... I wonder why Britt's not my manager. She's so aware of the business I’m in and I've never had a partner like that before. Britt came along and said I was wasting my talent she gave me a kick in the ass.” Britt is still incredibly active, starring in many reality tv shows over the last decade and is active on social media. MAke sure to follow her on Instagram and Twitter. Britt Timestamp: 00:03:45 Pick up your Muses Merch over at https://www.teepublic.com/user/muses Join us Tuesdays on Stereo! Download the Stereo App and follow us at stereo.com/lynxmuses & stereo.com/chantymuses Check out other amazing shows on the Lipstick & Vinyl Network Follow us on TikTok Check out our Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week the Muses are joined by Bethanne and Leah from She Will Rock You to bring you the story of four Girl Groups. This week the Muses teamed up with our friends Bethanne and Leah from She Will Rock You to present the story behind four short lived, but iconic girl groups. Chanty took inspiration from her name to give us the story behind the 1950's group The Chantels, Lynx brings us back to 60's Laurel Canyon with The GTO's, Leah shares the story of 90's alt-rockers 4 Non Blondes and Bethanne has us reliving our teen years with T.A.T.U. If you want more Muses/She Will Rock You check our first crossover where we share 5 facts about a muse, artist or band. You can check out She Will Rock You on their website and where ever you get your podcasts! Make sure you head over to www.formulate.co/podcast and use the code MUSES at checkout to get your personalized hair care formulation! Order today and you will get a second order FREE! Pick up your Muses Merch over at https://www.teepublic.com/user/muses Join us Tuesdays on Stereo! Download the Stereo App and follow us at stereo.com/lynxmuses & stereo.com/chantymuses Check out other amazing shows on the Lipstick & Vinyl Network Follow us on TikTok Check out our Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A couple of weeks ago, we had the great pleasure of joining our friends Ashleigh and Maggie over at Rock Candy. They called the episode, "A Very Muses Playlist". For this crossover, we each brought 3 songs to the table and explained the inspiration behind the song. We wanted to share it here with you to encourage our listeners to head over to Rock Candy's feed. There you can subscribe, leave a 5 star rating and have 2 new gal pals who love to talk about music! Rock Candy is a weekly sweet treat of stories from the world of music – album reviews, band drama, and discussions on some of the best tunes that were ever written. With Ashleigh and Maggie you’ll not only be learning a lot but laughing and having a blast doing so. This was a long time coming. We’ve been fans and friends for years now and it was finally the perfect time to crack some beers, and discuss some of our favourite songs! In this episode you will hear the backstory behind 12 songs. Also included are beer breaks, hot takes, and lots of jabs at Adam Duritz of Counting Crows. It’s a good time had by all, with more tidbits of info than we could’ve imagined. Listen to the episode on Rock Candy’s website www.rockcandypodcast.com , or where ever you get your podcasts! Make sure you head over to www.formulate.co/podcast and use the code MUSES at checkout to get your personalized hair care formulation! Order today and you will get a second order FREE! Pick up your Muses Merch over at https://www.teepublic.com/user/muses Join us Tuesdays on Stereo! Download the Stereo App and follow us at stereo.com/lynxmuses & stereo.com/chantymuses Check out other amazing shows on the Lipstick & Vinyl Network Follow us on TikTok Check out our Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week the Muses discuss June Child, Gloria Jones and their relationships with T Rex frontman Marc Bolan. Chanty begins by discussing June Child, Marc Bolan's manager, muse and wife. Lynx tells us about Gloria Jones, the talented singer and songwriter who also captured Marc's heart. June timestamp: 00:08:50, Gloria timestamp 00:27:00 Join us Tuesdays on Stereo! Download the Stereo App and follow us at stereo.com/lynxmuses & stereo.com/chantymuses This episode is brought to you by Best Fiends. Download Best Fiends on the Apple App store or Google Play. Make sure you head over to www.formulate.co/podcast and use the code MUSES at checkout to get your personalized hair care formulation! Order today and you will get a second order FREE! Pick up your Muses Merch over at https://www.teepublic.com/user/muses Check out other amazing shows on the Lipstick & Vinyl Network Follow us on TikTok Check out our Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we're unlocking a Patreon episode to give you an idea of what you would get if you joined! For $5 a month, you will get access to over 50 bonus episodes and videos and more uploaded monthly! For this Patreon episode, we watched the Bee Gees documentary: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart.  We liked it.  In this, you'll hear us discuss the Bee Gees origin story, their rise to fame and how we rank the brothers Gibb in order of hotness.  Join us Tuesdays on Stereo! Download the Stereo App and follow us at stereo.com/lynxmuses & stereo.com/chantymuses Make sure you head over to www.formulate.co/podcast and use the code MUSES at checkout to get your personalized hair care formulation! Order today and you will get a second order FREE! Pick up your Muses Merch over at https://www.teepublic.com/user/muses Check out other amazing shows on the Lipstick & Vinyl Network Follow us on TikTok Check out our Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we bring you a story from the perspective of a rock DAUGHTER- Galadrielle Allman. Based on her book: Please Be With Me: A Song for My Father, Duane Allman, Chanty presents this moving story of discovery and healing. Galadrielle Allman lost her father when she was only 2, and he only 24. For years she lived with fragmented stories and mementos of her father's life, never truly feeling like she knew the whole man. Galadrielle went on a quest to discover the untold stories of her father, and created a beautiful book that serves as both an Allman Brother's band biography, and a a personal snapshot of the family and people that shaped them. Chanty discusses some of the most influential women in the lives of the brothers including their mother Jerry, cousin Jo-Jane, Duane's wives Patti and Donna, and of course Galadrielle herself. Join us Tuesdays on Stereo! Download the Stereo App and follow us at stereo.com/lynxmuses & stereo.com/chantymuses Make sure you head over to www.formulate.co/podcast and use the code MUSES at checkout to get your personalized hair care formulation! Order today and you will get a second order FREE! Pick up your Muses Merch over at https://www.teepublic.com/user/muses Check out other amazing shows on the Lipstick & Vinyl Network Follow us on TikTok Check out our Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we discuss the life and career of Linda McCartney along with her relationship with Paul. Daughter of showbiz attorney Lee Eastman, Linda grew up with deep respect and fascination for the arts. By her late teens an interest in photography led her to New York City where she began her career shooting all the most respected musicians of the 60's. Linda's naturally gifted eye and her ability to connect to her subjects made her a favourite of anyone she happened to shoot and made her photographs some of the most intimate portraits you can find. When Linda first met Paul McCartney she knew she'd found the one. The pair would marry within 22 months, just as The Beatles were coming to an end. What should have been a time of celebration was instead marred by Paul's depression as well as the fan and media scrutiny over their marriage. Linda became Paul's support through this time and through their love he found another collaborative partnership. While Linda never aspired to be a musician, Paul wanted her by his side and over the next decade they would perform together as Wings. If they had thought that the scrutiny over their marriage was rough, they had no idea how bad it would get, from their own friends nonetheless, when Linda joined the band. Through it all they remained together growing stronger as the years progressed. By the 80's Linda had found a newfound passion for Animal Rights and helping to spread the word about vegetarianism. Linda would put out multiple vegetarian cookbooks as well as her own incredibly successful meatless frozen foods line. She is considered to be one of the leading activists to publicly bring attention to animal rights and initiate change before she succumbed to breast cancer at the age of 56. Pick up your Muses Merch over at https://www.teepublic.com/user/muses Join us Tuesdays on Stereo! Download the Stereo App and follow us at stereo.com/lynxmuses & stereo.com/chantymuses Check out other amazing shows on the Lipstick & Vinyl Network Follow us on TikTok Check out our Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we cover 60's model and artist Charlotte Martin as well as modern muse and poet Scarlett Sabet. Charlotte Martin is a beautiful French artist who was an in demand model in the swinging 60's scene. She was Eric Clapton's first love, the mother of Jimmy Page's only daughter Scarlet, and a name you find often comes up in other Muses memoirs. Scarlett Sabet is a poet and performer with 5 published works who has been dating Jimmy since 2015. Her 2019 spoken word album Catalyst, was produced by Page and the pair live together in West London. Check out Charlotte's beautiful artwork over at her website & you can find her and Scarlet Page's instagrams @charlottemartin_art & @scarletpage. You can find Scarlett Sabet on instagram @scarlettsabet. Timestamp: Charlotte: 00:07:04 Scarlet: 00:25:04 Make sure you head over to www.formulate.co/podcast and use the code MUSES at checkout to get your personalized hair care formulation! Order today and you will get a second order FREE! Pick up your Muses Merch over at https://www.teepublic.com/user/muses Join us Tuesdays on Stereo! Download the Stereo App and follow us at stereo.com/lynxmuses & stereo.com/chantymuses Check out other amazing shows on the Lipstick & Vinyl Network Follow us on TikTok Check out our Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Chanty chooses 4 stories from the book: From Cradle To Stage: Stories from the Mothers who Rocked and Raised Rock Stars by Virginia Hanlon Grohl. Virginia Hanlon Grohl is the mother of- you guessed it- Dave Grohl, and her book (which is now an original series) showcases the lives of women who raised musicians, inspiring and supporting them along the way. The mothers highlighted in this episode include: Virginia and her powerful influence on her son, Dave. Wendy Cobain O'Connor, mother of Kurt Cobain and Virginia's first Rock Mom friend, Verna Griffin, mother of Dr. Dre, and Donna Haim, mother of Este, Danielle and Alana Haim Pick up your Muses Merch over at https://www.teepublic.com/user/muses Join us Tuesdays on Stereo! Download the Stereo App and follow us at stereo.com/lynxmuses & stereo.com/chantymuses Check out other amazing shows on the Lipstick & Vinyl Network Follow us on TikTok Check out our Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we discuss Carmen Bryan, her life and love triangle that led to one of the biggest beefs in hip hop history. When Carmen Bryan met Nasir Jones they were both still teenagers. Nas was working on his debut album and Carmen at Def Jam Records. Times were rough, but they loved each other and soon came their daughter, Destiny. With the release of Nas' album came a new level of fame, money and all the excess that comes with it. With him out "doing Nas", Carmen was left to care for their daughter and the double standard was strong. When Carmen met Jay Z, they development a long lasting friendship that would cross the line and lead to one of the biggest beefs in hip hop history. We are so glad that Carmen shared her story. Tune in and then purchase your own copy where ever books are sold! Make sure you head over to www.formulate.co/podcast and use the code MUSES at checkout to get your personalized hair care formulation! Order today and you will get a second order FREE! Pick up your Muses Merch over at https://www.teepublic.com/user/muses Join us Tuesdays on Stereo! Download the Stereo App and follow us at stereo.com/lynxmuses & stereo.com/chantymuses Check out other amazing shows on the Lipstick & Vinyl Network Follow us on TikTok Check out our Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we talk about CHER! Chanty tells Lynx about the incredible period in 1975 when Cher had her own variety show on CBS called "Cher". In this episode, you'll hear about Cher's childhood, and how her teens on the Sunset Strip led her to being a backup singer, then partner to Sonny and eventually to her solo variety show which we will discuss in detail. Cher's variety show was a 60 minute program which included, comedy sketches, musical performances, duets and incredible costumes and wigs. Learn about the backstage movers and shakers who made it all possible, and how it was ahead of its time and a work of brilliance. Resources used for this episode were Josiah Howard's book: Strong Enough and the documentary Cher: Life in the Spotlight. Check out an episode of Cher here Pick up your Muses Merch over at https://www.teepublic.com/user/muses Join us Tuesdays on Stereo! Download the Stereo App and follow us at stereo.com/lynxmuses & stereo.com/chantymuses Check out other amazing shows on the Lipstick & Vinyl Network Follow us on TikTok Check out our Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we discuss the life and career of Rita Coolidge. Rita Coolidge has had one hell of a career. Harmonizing with her sisters since before she could talk, it was only natural that Rita would begin her journey as a backing singer, helping to support artists like Delaney and Bonnie, Joe Cocker, Eric Clapton, Graham Nash and many more. From there Rita began an impressive solo career, releasing over 20 albums since 1971. Not just a talented singer-songwriter, Rita was also a muse to the likes of Leon Russell who wrote Delta Lady as well as A Song for You to show his appreciation and Stephen Stills with Cherokee and Sit Yourself Down. Rita also made music with her husband Kris Kristofferson. During their 9 year relationship they would release 3 albums and earn 2 Grammys. While relationship may have been tumultuous their intense attraction to each other created magic onstage. Sharing Rita's story was so fun and we encourage you to check out her memoir, Delta Lady, where ever you purchase books! Rita story begins at: 00:06:55 Pick up your Muses Merch over at https://www.teepublic.com/user/muses Join us Tuesdays on Stereo! Download the Stereo App and follow us at stereo.com/lynxmuses & stereo.com/chantymuses Check out other amazing shows on the Lipstick & Vinyl Network Follow us on TikTok Check out our Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we have a very special episode! To honour our music loving sisters and friends, we put out a call for memorable backstage stories and concert experiences. Our community delivered! In the first episode of its kind, Trellawny and Arianna share their stories. Up first is Trellawny- a teacher, writer, mother, traveller and music fan. Trell shares with us the incredible, you-need-to-hear-it-to-believe-it story about meeting her husband, Julien. It's a story for the books. You can find Trellawny on her website www.trellawny.com Next up is Arianna Benincasa. Arianna is an independent artist manager and music consultant in Toronto. After training in classical ballet for most of her life, she took her love for music behind the scenes and began a career in the music industry. She tells us about her unforgettable nights with Aerosmith and The Rolling Stones. You can find Arianna on instagram.Pick up your Muses Merch over at https://www.teepublic.com/user/muses Check out other amazing shows on the Lipstick & Vinyl Network Follow us on TikTok Check out our Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we team up once again with Bethanne and Leah from She Will Rock You to present the stories behind 4 female fronted bands who came up in the punk and grunge scene. Chanty gives us the story behind the Minneapolis band Babes in Toyland, Lynx shares the story of Mia Zappata, the dynamic front woman who led the band The Gits, Bethanne covers the super cool Seattle band 7 Year Bitch and Leah rounds out the episode with the shockingly quick rise of folk turned alt-rockers Veruca Salt. If you haven't already, make sure you check out our previous episodes with She Will Rock You where we covered Girl Groups and Song Facts you may not know about! Head over to She Will Rock You where ever you get your podcasts for more amazing episodes! Timestamps for each band: Babes in Toyland 00:7:55 The Gits 00:19:10 7 Year Bitch 00:37:25 Veruca Salt 00:53:40 Pick up your Muses Merch over at https://www.teepublic.com/user/muses Check out other amazing shows on the Lipstick & Vinyl Network Follow us on TikTok Check out our Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back with another edition of Backstage Pass! First up we have Julie Gerush, a writer and mental health advocate. Julie tells us how she got into writing professionally, and how she owes it all to the Toadies. To connect with Julie, you can reach her at juliegerush@hotmail.com Next up is Reka Ehrentreu. Reka is a writer and concert photographer who resides outside of Chicago, Illinois. She's been a music lover her whole life and a lover to some musicians off and on for the last few years. When Reka speaks, it makes us feel like we're right in the middle of one of Miss Pamela's writing workshops. Finally we have Trellawny who is back for a second time to tell us about how she lived a 2000s Groupie dream. Pick up your Muses Merch over at https://www.teepublic.com/user/muses Check out other amazing shows on the Lipstick & Vinyl Network Follow us on TikTok Check out our Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we discuss the exciting life and career of Cherry Vanilla. Cherry Vanilla has certainly lived life to the fullest. At just 19 she was one of the first, and certainly youngest women managing major clients at an ad agency (Think Mad Men!) while also breaking barriers as the first female DJ in the NYC nightclub scene. After watching the documentary Groupies Cherry had "At last had a name and a vision for the role I'd been dying to play for so long, along with an awareness of a sisterhood of like-minded role models.” Cherry wasn't just a part of the music scene though, she also participated in the "Theatre of the Ridiculous" working with people like Jayne County and many regulars from the Warhol factory scene. In 1971 she starred in Andy Warhol's London production of Pork. It was while there that she met David Bowie, who had yet to break onto the American charts. When Bowie and his manager Tony Defries were looking to establish a New York office for his company Mainman they knew exactly who to call. All Cherry's previous work experience made her the perfect woman for the job. She would become Bowie's main PR spokesperson and later move up to VP of their audio/visual division, helping to solidify his place as a rock n roll icon.If all that weren't enough, by the end of the 70's Cherry would hit the stage herself, becoming immersed in the new punk scene and releasing 2 albums herself. Cherry's incredible passion for life, love and music is inspiring and after checking out the episode make sure you also purchase her fantastic memoir, Lick Me, where ever you buy your books! Pick up your Muses Merch over at https://www.teepublic.com/user/muses Check out other amazing shows on the Lipstick & Vinyl Network Follow us on TikTok Check out our Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode is Chanty's last episode. We answer listener questions and reminisce about our 5 years together with Muses. Don't worry, Lynx will continue on bringing you new episodes in September. Some things we discussed included why Chanty has decided to step back, our most cherished memories, what drink we'd like to share with our favourite celebrity, who we'd like to play in a musician's biopic and much more! If you'd like to keep in touch with Chanty you can follow her on Instagram @chantellemieux Thank you so much for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey everyone, Muses is back and this week I am joined by my incredible friend Lucretia Tye Jasmine. Wild interests and an inclination to rage against the machine with a flair equaling the groupies and rock stars who fascinate her, vegan Lucretia Tye Jasmine from Kentucky earned her BFA with honors from NYU, and her MFA from CalArts. A Los Angeles-based artist, writer, and interviewer, Lucretia's current projects include the Groupie Feminism art series, and oral histories for two mixtape zines, The Groupie Gospels and riot grrrl Los Angeles 1992-1995. Artforum, Feminist Magazine radio, the GRAMMY Museum, MoPOP, The New York Times and the Punk Museum Los Angeles are a few places that have shown her work. She writes online for The Los Angeles Beat and Please Kill Me. Lucretia shares her story, and together we discuss our passion for art, feminism, rock n roll and the groupies and muses who greatly influenced pop culture. Make sure to check out Lucretia's website for more on her writing and art, you don't wanna miss her incredible Groupie Feminist Art Series! https://www.lucretiatyejasmine.com/ You can also follow Lucretia on Instagram for more updates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I am joined once again by the magnetic Patti Johnsen in a discussion on what being a true groupie means. You may remember our previous interview with Patti Johnsen, alumni of the Rainbow Bar & Grill as well as the creator of the Groupie Round Table, or perhaps you remember her name from the fabulous chapter she has in Pamela Des Barres book Let's Spend the Night Together. We previously discussed her time touring with Van Halen, meeting George Harrison, her decade long job at the Rainbow, the formation of the Groupie Round Table and rock n roll "Holy Grails". This time around Patti and I discuss the term groupie, what it means to us and it's misconceptions. We also discuss rock n roll decadence, "Almost Famous" tour moments, her incredible friendship with Motorhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister, and what it's like to wake up next to Billy Idol! Patti is one of a kind, she is naturally beautiful inside and out and has the truest groupie soul. It's always such a pleasure to talk to a true groupie sister and I'm so happy she came on again to share more from her incredible past. Patti is also the speaker of one of my favourite interview quotes...."Just because you haven’t fucked a rockstar doesn’t mean you’re not a groupie. A guitar, a Les Paul comes off the assembly line, it hasn’t been played yet. Does it mean it’s not a guitar? Of course it is! And you put that in the hands of a rockstar, you just wait to hear that fucker sing! You are still a groupie because once you get in the hands of a rockstar baby, wait to hear you sing.” If you haven't listened previously, you can listen to our first discussion back in Episode 108. You can also check out our 20 Questions blog post with Patti! You can follow Patti on instagram at @pattijohnsen as well as the Groupie Round Table on Facebook @groupieroundtable Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I am joined once again by the magnificent DeeDee Keel as she shares some never before stories from her days working at the Whisky a Go Go! DeeDee Keel is a rock and roll woman with a Heart of Gold! We first had the great pleasure of chatting with DeeDee back in Episode 124 where she shared stories about growing up in Venice Beach down the street from The Doors, scoring a primo gig at the Whisky a Go Go where she worked for the next 12 years, what it was like to be a part of the Led Zeppelin crew, her personal groupie tricks and touring experiences with her then husband Ron Keel. Every time I have the pleasure of talking with DeeDee she blows me away with another story from her incredible past. When I asked her to return for a second episode she came prepared with some extremely fun, never before heard stories from her time on the Sunset Strip. DeeDee talks about fond memories at the Riot House and Sunset Plaza, going full circle with Deep Purple drummer Ian Paice and Blue Cheer's Leigh Stephens, her relationship with guitarist Sam Mitchell, and a not so friendly encounter involving Mott the Hoople frontman Ian Hunter. Oh, and what sexy guitarist did DeeDee save from drowning? Tune in to find out! You can follow DeeDee on instagram at @deedeekeel and her concert photo account @lensgroupies If you haven't listened previously, make sure to check out Muses first interview with DeeDee back in Episode 124! You can also check out our 20 Questions Blog Post with DeeDee! This episode is sponsored by Smile Brilliant. Head over to www.SmileBrilliant.com and make sure to use the coupon code MUSES for an exclusive discount! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Chanty returns to hear the story behind Grace Jones' life and career. Growing up in Jamaica wasn't easy for Grace. Raised by her extremely strict and religious relatives, it wasn't until she was a teenager and moved to America to be with her parents that she began to see a world of possibility. With her incredibly striking looks and a strong ambition to make a career for herself, it was natural that Grace would enter the world of modelling. It didn't take long though for Grace's passion for music and art to take center stage. After being signed by Island Records and finding a perfect collaborative partner in Jean-Paul Goude, Grace took the world by storm, mixing music, fashion and art into eye catching and shocking performative pieces. She would go on to release 9 albums, tour the world, and make her way onto movie screens in just the first decade of her career. Grace truly is a walking piece of art. Tune in to hear her incredible journey! This episode is sponsored by Smile Brilliant. Head over to www.SmileBrilliant.com and make sure to use the coupon code MUSES for an exclusive discount! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Bethanne and Leah from She Will Rock You Podcast join me as we each present the story of an incredible women in R&B history. She Will Rock You and I teamed up once again to share the stories behind 3 incredible women in R&B history. Leah covers Mavis Staples from her Gospel roots with The Staples Sisters to her solo career spanning over 50 years. Bethanne shares the story of soul singer Etta James, from her rocky childhood to topping the charts and I cover funk pioneer Betty Davis whose unabashedly sexual lyrics and refusal to water it down for the masses kept her from becoming a mainstream sensation. If you haven’t already, make sure you check out our previous episodes with She Will Rock You where we covered Girl Groups, Female Fronted Grunge Bands and Song Facts you may not know about! Make sure to check out She Will Rock You for amazing episodes in rock history as well as interviews with great new artists! This episode is sponsored by Smile Brilliant. Head over to www.SmileBrilliant.com and make sure to use the coupon code MUSES for an exclusive discount! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I am joined by photographer Martin Bryan who shares the story behind Annie Leibowitz's life and career. Welcome to another episode of Muses! This is a very special week as I am joined by my friend Martin Bryan who takes the reigns and shares with me the story of Annie Leibowitz's life and career. From her early days at Rolling Stone, to her more recent high end fashion photography, we discuss Annie's progression as an artist as well as the art of photography itself. Martin is a Toronto-based photographer who specializes in portraiture, landscapes and entertainment. Listeners will already be familiar with his work as he took the incredible Muses promo shots of Chanty and I at the beginning of his own photography career. You can find more of Martin's fantastic photographs and make sure to also follow in on Instagram @Misterpixie, and visit his website at https://www.martinbryan.com/ This episode was brought to you by Smile Brilliant. Check out Smile Brilliant's Black Friday Sale, with up to 60% off, AND Smile Brilliant's ongoing sale post cyber Monday through Christmas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I am joined once again by Lucretia Tye Jasmine to discuss the history of teenage groupies in the rock n roll scene. This week Lucretia Tye Jasmine and I discuss the sexualization of teenage girls through music history as well as the underage groupie scenes of the past. Wild interests and an inclination to rage against the machine with a flair equaling the groupies and rock stars who fascinate her, vegan Lucretia Tye Jasmine from Kentucky earned her BFA with honors from NYU, and her MFA from CalArts. A Los Angeles–based artist, writer, and interviewer, Lucretia’s current projects include the Groupie Feminism art series, and oral histories for two mixtape zines, The Groupie Gospels and riot grrrl Los Angeles 1992-1995. Artforum, Feminist Magazine radio, the GRAMMY Museum, MoPOP, The New York Times and the Punk Museum Los Angeles are a few places that have shown her work. She writes online for The Los Angeles Beat and Please Kill Me. Make sure to check out Lucretia’s website for more on her writing and art, you don’t wanna miss her incredible Groupie Feminist Art Series! https://www.lucretiatyejasmine.com/ You can also follow Lucretia on Instagram for more updates. What are your thoughts on this subject? Head over to our instagram to share your opinion! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Chanty takes you back to a time when eucalyptus trees hung in front yards, people went cabin to cabin playing each other their new music, and musicians would gather at the store to smoke on the wall, have a chat and see where the night took them. We’re going to LAUREL CANYON. Using Michael Walker’s book Laurel Canyon: The Inside Story of Rock-and-Roll’s Legendary Neighborhood, Chanty tells Lynx about this neighbourhood that inspired some of the biggest artists of our time. How can a place in time be a Muse? In a Muses first, we discuss how a time and place in rock and roll history could be the inspiration behind bands getting together (hello, Crosby, Stills and Nash), how relationships were formed and how this musical oasis turned darker as the generations passed. Today you’ll hear about Frank Zappa’s log cabin, Chris Hillman arriving at the Canyon, Josh Tillman mistaking it for Topanga Canyon and so much more. Have you ever wondered what Joni Mitchell’s house looked like back in the 60s? We’ve got you covered! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are so excited to share our interview with the magnificent Miriam Linna. Miriam has been making her mark on the music world since 1976. She was the first drummer for the legendary band The Cramps before meeting her partner Billy Miller. Together, her and Billy took their passion for music to the next level, first came their fanzine, Kicks, then came Norton Records, which focuses on amazing rockabilly & garage reissues from the 50s-70s. If that weren’t enough, Miriam’s love of literature led to the formation of Kick Books, their publishing company. Miriam talks with us about all this and Kick Books latest masterpiece, Mind Over Matter: The Myths and Mysteries of Detroits Fortune Records – written by Michael Hurtt and Billy Miller himself. Head over to www.nortonrecords.com to purchase your copy of the book, of that rockin’ vinyl while your at it, and enjoy the interview! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, we chat with Lydia Criss, author of the book, Sealed with a Kiss. Lydia is the first wife of Peter Criss of KISS, ever heard of them? We had a great time chatting with Lydia about meeting Peter when he was Peter Criscuola, how their young love blossomed and being a part of the phenomenon that would become KISS. Lydia was there at the very beginning, supporting Peter while he pursued his dreams of rock and roll stardom.  Lydia tells us about how Peter created the cat man character which was inspired by their pet cat which they shared together. Lydia’s memoir is also like a wonderful scrapbook, documenting home photos of their life, relationship as well as the band’s evolving look. What was it like hanging around with Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley and Ace Frehley? It's all here! We also discuss the part she played in the creation of the song “Beth”, what it was like to witness KISS become one of the biggest bands in the world, travel the world, rub shoulders with celebrities, lose herself in that relationship, and find herself once again. This is a story of young love, whirlwind romance, excess, rock and roll and a woman finding her own place in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's a special bonus episode for you! Chanty of Muses talks with MJ and Bree from the Keeping It Casual Podcast in Las Vegas, Nevada! In April, Chanty attended Miss Pamela's First International Doll Con. There, she met up with Bree and MJ in the Plaza Hotel and Casino to discuss MUSIC, BOYS and so much more! You can find Keeping It Casual everywhere you listen to your podcasts and https://keepingitcasualpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/keepingitcasualpodcast/ For MORE Bonus content, subscribe to our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/musespodcast and find us https://www.instagram.com/musespodcast/ https://www.musespod.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chanty presents the story of Brigitte Bardot- Mega Muse, Sex Symbol and Animal Activist. In this episode, you'll learn about why Bardot was considered the "European Marilyn Monroe", how she got discovered and which events lead to her shooting up to mega star status. Using Barnet Singer's book "Brigitte Bardot: A Biography", Chanty recounts Brigitte's early years as a curious but lonely young girl who once thought of herself as ugly and unintelligent and who became a woman emulated by women around the world. According to Time Magazine "Not since the statue of liberty has a French girl lit such a fire in America", and to this day Brigitte remains a symbol of beauty, a friend to animals, a singer and an actor with more than 40 films to her credit. For a limited time, get $10 off your first order by visiting www.wearlively.com/muses and enter MUSES at checkout. Only available in the US! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She's the girl with love in her eyes and flowers in her hair. We couldn't be more excited to share our conversation with the always enchanting Michele Overman. Michele has had quite a life and shares with us many stories. From growing up in Greenwich Village, becoming a teen model and her relationships with pre-famous Rock Gods such as Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant. Michele also talks about her enduring friendships with other muses such as Pamela Des Barres, Catherine James and Patti D'Arbanville and how connecting with modern muses via social media and seeing the rock n roll tradition live on has been a joy to witness. Michele is just as beautiful inside as she is out and we were overjoyed to hear she is working on her own memoirs as well. You can follow Michele on instagram at www.instagram.com/overmanmichele Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Lynx presents the story of French pop star Francoise Hardy. Adored by both the public and fellow artists (Mick Jagger and Bob Dylan were big admirers!) and with a career spanning close to 60 years (both onstage and screen), Francoise's talent and beauty had lead her to Muse status. In 2008 Francoise published her incredibly honest and well written memoir The Despair of Monkeys and Other Trifles. In it she discusses both her career and her personal relationships including her unique 52 year long relationship to fellow French Icon Jacques Dutronc. Francoise's openness and honesty about the highs and lows of her personal affairs led to some introspection about what we are willing to give and take from our own relationships. We highly recommend you check out Francoise's book after listening to the episode! To become a Patreon member head over to https://www.patreon.com/musespodcast. For just $5 a month you will receive 2 bonus episodes on top of our regular bi-weekly ones! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode is based on the autobiography of Ronnie Spector: Be My Baby- How I Survived Mascara, Miniskirts, and Madness or My Life as a Fabulous Ronnette. Ever since Ronnie was a baby, she was singing for people on the subway. Growing up in a musical household, Ronnie would perform with her sister, cousins, aunts and uncles every weekend. Ronnie knew that show business was her destiny, and that music was the only thing she ever wanted to do. Ronnie, her sister Estelle and their cousin Nedra formed the Ronnettes and performing in New York, and perfecting their live show until they knew it was time that the Ronnettes had to make a record. Searching for the perfect producer, the Ronnettes reached out to Phil Spector who agreed to record them immediately. Phil knew how to write a song for Ronnie's voice and his famous wall of sound made "Be My Baby" an instant hit, and an all time classic. However, while Ronnie's dream of becoming a famous singer was coming true, her home life and relationship with Phil was becoming a nightmare. In this story of survival, Ronnie tells the tale of rising to the top of the charts with the Ronnettes, having the Rolling Stones on tour as their opening act, meeting and developing a special friendship with the Beatles and how she was ultimately able to get free from Phil Spector to find her voice again. Songs in this episode: Why Do Fools Fall in Love by Frankie Lymon Maybe by The Chantels What'd I Say? by Ray Charles Be My Baby by the Ronnettes You Mean so much to Me by Johnny and the Ashbury Dukes Take me Home Tonight by Eddie Money To subscribe to our Patreon Page head to https://www.patreon.com/musespodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we focus on the Warhol Superstars featured in Lou Reed's classic song 'Walk on the Wild Side'. Holly Woodlawn, Candy Darling, Joe Dallesandro, Joe Campbell and Jackie Curtis served as inspiration to both Lou Reed, Andy Warhol and many others along the way. This incredibly fabulous array of trailblazers paved the way with their talent, passion and strength and we hope you find them all as inspiring as we do! Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo!! For $80 off your first month of HelloFresh, go to HelloFresh.com/MUSES80 and enter MUSES80. Get your first month of birth control from forhers.com for just $5 right now while supplies last (and subject to doctor approval). See website for full details.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week the Muses interview Jessa aka Jessica Stuart, an award winning vocalist, instrumentalist and songwriter who began her musical career as The Jessica Stuart Few, touring all over world in places such as North America, Asia, Europe and Australia . This past year she's released her 4th album, Simple Songs, under the name Jessa. Fans may also recognize Jessa from the CBC short documentary Finding Fukue which followed her journey to Japan as she looked for her long lost childhood best friend. We discuss this, her musical background and progression, career highlights and much more. Jessa's had a fascinating life and we had a blast learning more about her! You can find more on Jessa's work over at https://www.jessicastuartmusic.com/ and make sure to follow her over at https://twitter.com/jessstuartmusic and https://www.instagram.com/jessicastuartmusic/ Jessa also has a youtube channel with many fun videos over at https://www.youtube.com/user/TheJessicaStuartFew You can find the documentary Finding Fukue at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVlZMOB-Sq0&t=64s&ab_channel=CBCDocs To subscribe to our Patreon for more exclusive episodes head to https://www.patreon.com/musespodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week your Toronto Muses fly down to Las Vegas for Miss Pamela's 2nd Annual Doll Con! We met some incredible women and reunited with others, we laughed, we cried, we danced our groupies souls off and of course we wrote! Tune in to hear all about our Vegas adventures and make sure to stay tuned for Part 2, Muses: Live from California! We hope you enjoy our audio tour diary and cannot wait to bring you some super awesome upcoming interviews! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week the Muses interview Steph Paynes, founder and bad ass guitarist of the all girl quartet LEZ ZEPPELIN!  Founded in 2004, Lez Zeppelin has since gained unanimous critical acclaim as one of the most exciting live acts around, becoming the first female rock act to pay homage to Led Zeppelin and to garner rave reviews across the board. Steph talks about past musical adventures, how she came to form Lez Zeppelin and some killer career highlights such as working with Eddie Kramer and the time Jimmy Page himself came to see them perform! Make sure to check out their site itcouldbereal.net for upcoming tour dates as well as their youtube channel TheLezZeppelin for plenty of amazing videos including their awesome Quarantune series. We hope you enjoy the episode as much as we enjoyed talking with Steph! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New network and a new episode format! This week we each present one Muse, Uschi Obermaier and Patti Hansen. What legendary rockstar do they have in common? Keith Richards of course! When Uschi Obermaier first emerged on the scene all of Germany was in awe. Model, actress and overall wild child, she would become the poster child for the sexual revolution. Everybody wanted to meet her, from political activist Ranier Langhans, to Jimi Hendrix and of course The Rolling Stones, Uschi would inspire a generation to live free and enjoy life. "Don't dream your life", she once said, "Live your dreams." Discovered at the young age 16, Patti Hansen began a career as a model, working with A-List photographers for all the biggest magazines. It was on her 23rd birthday at the height of her career that she would meet Keith Richards but it wasn't until later that year, at Keith's 36th birthday party that the pair would officially connect. Forty-two years later and the pair are still going strong! Make sure to check out Lipstick and Vinyl for more amazing podcasts! Uschi: 00:04:35 Patti: 00:22:12 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“They were two lost souls who had found each other, Their relationship came out of their inability to find what they wanted in the outside world. They were on the same wavelength. They fit each others needs. They were dependant on each other. They cared for each other. To them, what they had together was genuine love.” - Deborah Spungen In this episode we shine a light on the iconic punk duo Sid and Nancy. A lot has been said about the pair over the years, and while researching for this episode we were shocked at how negative the media has painted Nancy who at heart was a troubled, very young woman. In this episode you'll hear all about their lives pre-punk, how they came together and how their equally self-destructive behaviour would be their downfall. Using both Deborah Spungen's book And I Don't Want to Live This Life: A Mothers Story of her Daughters Murder and Malcolm Butt's biography Sid Vicious: Rock n Roll Star, you'll hear a different side to Nancy and discover why Lynx dubbed her "The Yoko Ono of Punk". Make sure you pick up Deborah's book for an even more in depth look at Nancy! For 30% off your first Care/Of order go to www.TakeCareOf.com and use the Promo Code MUSES30! For $20 off go to www.storyworth.com/muses when you subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We cannot be more excited to share our interview with Linda Ramone. Muse to The Ramones, wife to guitarist Johnny and founder of the Johnny Ramone Army, the Johnny and Linda Ramone Foundation and the Hollywood Forever Johnny Ramone Tributes, one thing is for sure. Linda's quite the sensation! For more about Linda and our visit to the Ramone Ranch read our blog post here. Make sure to buy your set of Happy Socks and Follow Linda Ramone on Instagram @lindaramone and Facebook @MrsLindaRamone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week is a Crossover episode between Muses and She Will Rock You! Chanty, Lynx, Bethanne and Leah each present 5 (ish) facts about a Muse, Musician, or group of Musicians. Chanty presents the story of May Pang- John Lennon's lover and photographer during his "lost weekend" from Yoko. Bethanne teaches us about the multi-instrumentalist and cat-walker, Norma Tanega. Lynx made the girls watch the sexiest music video EVER featuring PJ Harvey and Nick Cave and then tells everyone about shooting that video, including the romance that followed suit. Finally, Leah gets spooky and regales us with 3 facts and 3 conspiracies about the Buddy Holly plane crash. You can find She Will Rock You on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/she-will-rock-you Support Chanty and Lynx's Patreon by going to: https://www.patreon.com/musespodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we bring you the story of the incredible Barbara Barnes Sims, author of the book The Next Elvis: Searching for Stardom at Sun Records. We're back to reading books and sharing with you people who we find inspiring. This week, Chanty presents an episode about Barbara Barnes Sims after reading her amazing book about her time working at Sun Records. Barbara was am employee at Sun Records from 1957-1960, just after Elvis had left, and while Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Roy Orbison were getting their start. Barbara worked in sales, promotion and publicity. While there, she developed a close friendship with Sam Phillips and came to be a part of the Sun Records family. Join us as we discuss this special time in Memphis, Tennessee, and honour a woman who learned the ins and outs of the music business, shared memories with amazing musicians, and most importantly found herself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we cannot be more excited to introduce our listeners to Glockabelle. Glockabelle is a kick ass musician who plays 2 Casio VL-tones and a glockenspiel with 8 thimbles. Her unique sound makes for one hell of a live show, which she describes as a "glockenspiel-synth exorcism". Yeah, we thought you'd be intrigued! When it comes to talent and creativity Annabelle aka Glockabelle is limitless. When's the last time you saw a Casio shredding force of nature who created a new way of playing the glockenspiel with thimbles instead of mallots? We caught up with Annabelle to discuss her musical background, how she came up with her unique sound and what it's like to experience a Glockabelle show. We also talk about her past collaborations with artists such as The Go! Team, the time a Japanese documentary team followed her to SXSW, and so much more! Listen to our interview and discover your new favourite artist! Help Glockabelle fund her next album and music school! Make sure to check out Glockabelle's website and subscribe for all the latest on her upcoming projects and follow her on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Muses first interview waaaaay back in Episode 23 was with this incredible woman and when we recently went to LA we of course had to do round 2 with the Princess of Hollywood! Pleasant Gehman does it all. She's a bellydancer known as Princess Farhana, tarot reader, writer, actress, musician and alternative healer. In episode 23 she shared some of her LA punk stories, hanging with The Germs, being kidnapped by Iggy Pop, and living at the LA punk house Disgraceland. This time around Pleasant shares tales from her time in NYC with Lydia Lunch, what it was like to go on a date with The Cramps guitarist Bryan Gregory, and tales from her own wild days fronting not one, but 2 bands, The Screamin' Sirens and Honk if Your Horny! For those in LA, make sure to check out Pleasant's art show, Paper, Scissors, Rock: Forty Years of Fanzines & Flyers. Opening April 3rd at the Burgundy Room through to April 16th! Make sure to also follow Pleasant on instagram @princessofhollywood for updates on her upcoming fellow Pantheon Network Podcast, The Devil's Music! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We conclude our two part series with Lorettas Lynn's rise to musical fame. Loretta began performing when she was in her 20s, getting her song on the charts even before she knew what the charts actually were! Join us this week as we discuss how Loretta navigated the music industry, stuck to her morals, made life long friendships, all the while battling health issues and raising children. Subscribe to our Patreon Page https://www.patreon.com/musespodcast Follow us on Instagram @musespodcast Like our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/musespodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we couldn't be more excited to share our conversation with Sally Mann, author of the fantastic memoir The Band's With Me: Tour 1964-1975. We discussed Sally's relationships with musicians and bands such as Frank Zappa, Richard Manuel, Alvin Lee, The Grateful Dead and of course, Jefferson Airplane. She also shared with us memories from her marriage to Spencer Dryden, what it was like to be a part of the legendary Rolling Stone Issue Groupies and Other Girls and what it was like to be a part of (as well as attend!) the Woodstock Generation. While there's no question Sally is a rock n roll woman at heart, she has also followed her other passions in life as well. Sally currently runs the Rockit Ranch Rescue, an animal shelter that relies on her care and your generosity. For those who wish to donate head over to Sally's GoFundMe Page here (https://www.gofundme.com/f/n5qagbty) and make sure to purchase her book on amazon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we’re going to discuss the autobiography of Chris Frantz, founding member and drummer of Talking Heads. Chris met David Byrne and Tina Weymouth while attending RISD, and together they would make the move to New York and form Talking Heads. In this episode, we’ll discuss the band’s rise to prominence, the relationship between band members, and the formation of Tom Tom Club. Most importantly, we discuss the love story of Chris and Tina, who have been married for over 40 years, and who Remain In Love.  For $8 off your first first order of Usual Wines go to www.usualwines.com and enter our discount code MUSES. Try your first glass on us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let’s kick it out and begin 2020 with the story of Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart. We’ll take you through over 4 decades of astonishing talent, hard work, love, loss and sisterhood. Chanty read the memoir "Kicking and Dreaming: A Story of Heart, Soul, and Rock and Roll" by Ann and Nancy Wilson and presents it to you today! Ann and Nancy Wilson, only 4 years apart in age, were always close. Moving from city to city and country to country with their family brought them even closer, singing and playing guitar together wherever they went. The sisters found security, and a home in listening to the radio and playing music. When Beatlemania hit, Ann and Nancy didn’t want to be a Beatles wife like the rest of their friends, they wanted to BE the Beatles.  Ann Wilson never had any doubt that she wanted to play music for a living, and things really started to take a turn in her career when she met the Magic Man and moved to Vancouver. Eventually, Nancy left college to join her big sister, and the rest is… rock and roll history! Listen to this week’s episode to hear about all of the Barracudas of the music industry, who else inspired Heart’s songs and lyrics and what being a pioneer in rock was like for two sisters from Seattle.  If you would like to support our show, you can head over to Patreon and donate $5 a month for bonus content https://www.patreon.com/musespodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this weeks episode we had the immense pleasure of speaking with Kathy Iandoli about her incredible new book God Save the Queens: The Essential History of Women in Hip Hop. Kathy is a critically acclaimed journalist and author who has written for Vibe, Rolling Stone, Vice, Pitchfork, Playboy and many other publications. She has also held editorial positions at top hip hop websites such as All Hip Hop and BET. Kathy is an alumni in residence of music business at NYU and has appeared across the media, television, radio and panels discussing hip hop and gender. We had a blast getting to know Kathy and learning about women's evolution in hip hop. God Save the Queens is available now where ever books are sold and we highly recommend picking up a copy! You can follow Kathy on twitter & instagram @kath3000 & on her site https://kathyiandoli.contently.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If Patti Johnsen's name sounds familiar it may be because you read her awesome chapter in Pamela Des Barres' book Lets Spend the Night Together. We knew right away we were talking to someone special, and cannot wait for you all to fall in love with Patti as we have! Patti recounts some awesome stories about meeting George Harrison, working at the legendary Rainbow Bar and Grill for nearly a decade, her fling with Billy Idol and her lasting friendship with Motorhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister. She also teaches us about rock n roll Holy Grails, her groupie round table and has some incredibly wise words for all us groupies out there, whether or not we have bedded a rockstar. “Just because you haven’t fucked a rockstar doesn’t mean you’re not a groupie. A guitar, a Les Paul comes off the assembly line, it hasn’t been played yet. Does it mean it’s not a guitar? Of course it is! And you put that in the hands of a rockstar, you just wait to hear that fucker sing! You are still a groupie because once you get in the hands of a rockstar baby, wait to hear you sing.” Make sure to follow Patti on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/pattijohnsen/ & Twitter at https://twitter.com/PattiJohnsen and check out the Groupie Round Table on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groupieroundtable For $20 off go to www.storyworth.com/muses when you subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While some may think it was Ozzy who introduced Sharon to the world of rock n roll truth is she was partying with the animals long before the Prince of Darkness entered the picture. Daughter of infamous music manager turned gangster Don Arden, Sharon entered the family business as a teen and soon became her fathers right hand man helping to manage bands such as ELO and Black Sabbath. When Sabbath fired frontman Ozzy Osbourne for his drug and alcohol addiction, Sharon stood by his side and took over his management, helping to build one of the most successful solo careers of all-time while also falling deeply in love. While they're love affair has stood the test of time it was certainly not always smooth sailing. Years of addiction and extremely violent behaviour marred their private life, but the pair always managed to pull through the worst of it and will be celebrating their 38th wedding anniversary this summer. Whether you love them or hate them one thing is for sure, Sharon and Ozzy are pure rock n roll. Make sure to purchase your copy of Sharon Osbourne's memoir Extreme where ever books are sold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you been thinking about becoming a Patron? For $5 a month, not only are you supporting the Muses but you'll also be getting 2 bonus episodes per month!  This week we discuss the movie THE DIRT.  In this episode you'll hear: - Was it really "horny as hell" as Twitter made it out to be? - Did it live up to what little expectations we had? - Did we enjoy the movie? (You might be surprised by the answer!) - Whose favourite part was the aesthetic and whose favourite part was the sexy actor, Douglas Booth? - How do we think the actors did portraying the band? - At what point did Chanty lose her boner? - What did we think about the depiction of women? If you like what you hear and want more more more, you can head over to www.patreon.com/musespodcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About My 90's Playlist: The 90s are back in so many ways, but our favorite tracks never left. My 90s Playlist breaks down why we love the hits of the 90s so much, what made our favorite songs so popular back then, and why we are so nostalgic for them now. Throughout the season, our hosts Tracy Clayton and Akoto Ofori-Atta will celebrate their picks for a quintessential 90s playlist and explore the work of Backstreet Boys, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, A Tribe Called Quest and more! Weekly episodes start October 13th!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Chanty tells Lynx all about her 3 days in Vegas for Miss Pamela's First International Doll Con. There was dancing, yoga, three different hotel pools, gambling, mild heat stroke and of course WRITING! If you've ever wanted to get to know the Muses a little bit better, this is the very special episode to do just that. The girls also discuss their experience being mentors at Canadian Music Week, seeing Dave Grohl up close and personal, and some upcoming shows they're looking forward to seeing. If you'd like more episodes like this one, be sure to head over to https://www.patreon.com/musespodcast podcast for bonus content. Support for today's show comes from Myro! Visit https://www.mymyro.com/muses and enter promo code Muses at check out to get 50% off your first order and get started today for only $5. You can find us on Instagram @musespodcast on Twitter @ChantyandLynx and online www.musespod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we’ve come together for a very special occasion, and that’s to have a conversation with Rosa Lee Brooks and Gregg Wright to recognize what would have been Jimi Hendrix's 78th Birthday. On November 27th, Kiss The Sky will be playing an upcoming live-stream to honour Jimi Hendrix's birthday that will air on Facebook and other platforms. Rosa Lee Brooks locked eyes with Jimi Hendrix on New Years in 1963 and it was love at first sight. Cosmically connected, the two went on to write and record My Diary and Utee together forming both a romantic and musical partnership. Rosa began singing at the age of two and thankfully, hasn’t stopped. Mentored by Etta James, she brought everything full circle later on when she’d invite musicians into her home and inspire them.  We were so happy to have Gregg Wright join us in the studio for this conversation and some music. He really is King of the Rockin' Blues, and we can’t wait for his new album, Big Dawg Barkin, to be released early in 2021. We are so grateful to Rosa and Gregg for this conversation. You can find Rosa on facebook and at rosaleebrooks.com Find Gregg online, greggwright.com and that’s Gregg with two G’s. Don’t forget to follow Jimy Bleu and Kiss the Sky and tune in on November 27th to see the band perform live on stream, in all their Jimi Hendrix glory. Enjoy the show!  On Friday November 27th from 7pm to 8:30pm Eastern Standard Time, Kiss The Sky presents a live stream of their annual Jimi Hendrix Birthday Bash direct from the historic Bearsville Theater in Woodstock, NY. Check the @BearsvilleTheater and @KissTheSkyTribute pages on FaceBook for more information and head to www.bearsvilltheatre.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Muses! We're Chanty and Lynx, two groupie feminists who explore the backstage movers and shakers in rock and roll history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we chat with DeeDee Keel, a true rock and roll fan and proud Groupie. No wonder the rock and roll lifestyle chose DeeDee, growing up in Venice Beach, she had Jim Morrison as a neighbour! What did DeeDee's dad say to warn her about Jimmy? Did she listen? DeeDee recalls many incredible stories growing up on the Sunset Strip as well as her experiences working at the Whisky A Go Go between the years of 1971 and 1983! How can you NOT collect wonderful memories working at this place at the height of rock excellence? She was a part of the Led Zeppelin crew, and had her own unique ways of "bagging the rock star". DeeDee also has experience going on tour with her husband, Ron Keel and tells us: Is it really all it's cracked up to be? What did she like about the touring life and what is she happy to have left behind? DeeDee is still rockin', you can hear her on her monthly radio show as the Rock Zone Reporter for WDLJ- KM Radio 97.5FM The Rock! When we first read DeeDee's story in Pamela Des Barres' book "Let's Spend the Night Together", we hoped some day we would get the chance to speak with her. What amazing piece of advice does DeeDee end the show with? You'll have to listen to find out! You can find DeeDee on Twitter @DeeDeeKeel on Instagram @deedeekeel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week the Muses share the story of Karrine Steffans, author of the memoir Confessions of a Video Vixen. From day one Karrine's life was an uphill battle. By 20 she had survived an abusive mother, a brutal rape, a violent husband, homelessness and single motherhood. Breaking free from her past, Karrine moved to LA, hoping for a better life for her and her son. In no time at all Karrine was at the center of the Hip Hop scene, dating legendary rappers such as Ice-T, Method Man, Ja Rule and more. She was also making a name for herself as one of the industry's top "Music Video Vixens", dancing in videos for artists such as Jay-Z, Mystikal, and Xzibit. But life was anything but a party. Tune in to hear how Karrine turned her darkest days into the fuel that made her fight for her future. You can purchase Karrine's book Confessions of a Video Vixen, as well as her others where ever books are sold. Make sure to also check out our interview with Kathy Iandoli, author of God Save the Queens: The Essential History of Women in Hip Hop. Your daily reminder to dismantle white supremacy with Nicole Cardoza https://www.antiracismdaily.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stardust is a magnificent creature who does it all. So who is Stardust? Perhaps the better question is, WHAT is Stardust? Chanty first met Stardust at the Las Vegas Doll Con and was immediately enraptured by her beauty. Then, she heard her speak and thought, "I need to know more"! Stardust is an artist, jewellery maker, story teller and writer based in Los Angeles. She has written and published works of fantasy, and has a magazine dedicated to music and muses called Starseed Magazine. Today we talk about her most memorable concerts, her connection to Pamela Des Barres and the LA dolls, her jewelry line Twisted, by Stardust, her love and passion for Ozzy Osbourne, how music can save your life and the soul connection between us. Shop Twisted by Stardust here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TwistedByStardust You can find Stardust online here https://www.instagram.com/stardust.lady/ https://www.instagram.com/starseedmagazine/ https://www.instagram.com/_twistedbystardust_/ Find her book here: Dragon Soul https://www.amazon.com/Dragon-Soul-Trilogy/dp/1521195668/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=dragon%20soul%20stardust&qid=1563992003&s=gateway&sr=8-1&fbclid=IwAR3bQfyphHz_5NKWJ_HwcOx0SrXVhYMgBUxNGvo4t09At0hwYr40SzDGO5o The Holy Wood Chronicles http://holywoodchronicles.blogspot.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we're taking a little break as Chanty settles in to her new home! In case you've ever wondered what a Patreon episode is like, here are two: Chanty's favourite cover songs and our review of Echo in the Canyon. We will be back July 23rd for a regular episode! www.patreon.com/musespodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Chanty brings you the story of Carly Simon, based on her memoir "Boys In The Trees". Carly grew up in a seemingly idyllic setting, with her family splitting their time between Greenwich Village and Martha's Vineyard and having Wednesday night sing-alongs around the piano. All was not as it seems, however, as the Simon family was one full of trauma and tragedy. Carly's upbringing inspired her songwriting that explores issues of love, crime, secrecy, vulnerability, monsters, beasts, love and longing. In this episode, you'll also learn about some of Carly's muses (expected and unexpected!), steamy relationships (ahem, Cat Stevens!) and what exactly went on between her and Mick Jagger. We talk about her songwriting process, marriage to James Taylor and much more. Support for today's show comes from AWAY suitcases. For $20.00 off a suitcase, visit www.awaytravel.com/muses and use promo code MUSES at checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this episode, we had the immense pleasure of speaking with film maker, author, music fan, and all around amazing person: Aidan Prewett. Aidan has written Woodstock at 50: Anatomy of a Revolution, Our Jimi: An intimate portrait of Jimi Hendrix through Interviews with Friends and Colleagues and To Know John Lennon: An intimate portrait from his Friends, Colleagues and Family. These books can all be found at www.politicalanimalpress.com and on Amazon. His films include A Venue for the End of the World and The Trump Antidote. In this episode, Aidan tells us about when he discovered his love for music, and it's a story you won't expect. We discussed how he, as a filmmaker, came to capturing the feeling of a documentary through books that are interview based. This is such a fun episode! Aidan is a natural story teller, and he tells us some hilarious stories that we won't spoil here, but that will definitely make you laugh. Find Aidan on Twitter @AidanPrewett Buy his amazing books at https://www.politicalanimalpress.com/product/our-jimi/ To subscribe to our Patreon for more exclusive episodes head to https://www.patreon.com/musespodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week the Muses chat with Modern Muse and influencer Devyn Crimson! Devyn is a model, actress, fashion muse, writer, and dancer based out of Chicago. She also works as the social media manager for the legendary rock n roll groupie, Miss Pamela Des Barres’, fashion brand– GroupieU. We discuss Devyn’s love of fashion and music, her amazing youtube channel where she does fantastic tutorials and recreations of favourite 60’s and 70’s muses, life with her musician boyfriend, her new Etsy shop The Modern Muses and what the future holds! Make sure you follow Devyn on instagram @devyncrimson, check out her site crimsonandcloverblog.com and check out her youtube channel here. Today’s song is called BABY by Ably House. Yes, it’s Devyn’s boyfriend’s band. Swoon! Go to FORHERS.COM/MUSES to get your first month of birth control for $5 while supplies last. Restrictions Apply. To get 15% off your purchase of $100 or more, go to MODCLOTH.COM and enter code MUSES at checkout. This offer is valid for one time use only and expires on July 6th 2019. You can find us on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook. Don’t forget to Rate, Review & Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Holidays, everyone! Today we present an episode where we answer listener submitted questions! We discuss the ghosts of our podcast past, present and future! Thank you for your love and support this year, and we can't wait to bring you more in 2020! Twas the day after Christmas And everyone's chillin' Not a rock star was stirring Not even Bob Dylan The guitars were placed by the chimney with care And somewhere Bon Jovi was feathering his hair Chanty was nestled all snug in her bed While visions of Harry Styles danced in her head And Lynx in her jammies, her cat in her lap Had just settled down for a long winter's nap Happy Holidays, everyone! Today we present an episode where we answer listener submitted questions! We discuss the ghosts of our podcast past, present and future! Thank you for your love and support this year, and we can't wait to bring you more in 2020! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey Everyone! We wanted to take a moment to tell you about a fantastic new female hosted podcast we think you'll love! The Artist and The Athlete with Lindsay Czarnia‪k Lindsay Czarniak has spent her career covering the biggest stories in sports for networks including ESPN and Fox Sports. Along the way she has become fascinated by the intersection of sports and music. As the saying goes, “athletes want to be rock stars, rock stars want to be athletes.” For both, the climb to the biggest stage is similar. What drives them and the challenges they overcome are not. Each episode of The Artist and The Athlete pairs an iconic sports figure alongside a renowned musician for an intimate, wide-ranging conversation that explores their path to success, their process, and their passions when away from the big stage. Join Lindsay each week as she goes behind-the-scenes with some of the biggest names in sports and music like Eddie Vedder, Anthony Rizzo, Alanis Morissette, Danica Patrick, Brad Paisley, Clayton Kershaw, and more.. New episodes drop every Tuesday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a two month break we are back at it and starting the year off with the life and career of one of the worlds most sought after supermodels, Jerry Hall. Jerry Hall was still just a teenager when she was discovered on a beach in the French Riviera. Within a year her face was plastered all over the covers of the most famous magazines of the time. When Roxy Music's Bryan Ferry spotted her in Vogue, he knew she was perfect for the cover of his next album, Siren. Sparks flew between the two and within a year they were engaged. But when Jerry crossed paths with Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger, she knew she met her true match. Listen in for the full story! Jerry timestamp: 00:11:15 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we dive into the jazz era and give you the life story of Chan Parker. Since the day she was born Chan Parker always had a deep passion for music. With parents involved in the nightclub scene, Chan spent her early years seeing legends such as Rosetta Tharpe, Cab Calloway and Duke Ellington perform at all the hot New York clubs. By the time she was 20 she was very well known and admired in the Jazz/Swing scene, and was lovingly dubbed "The Queen of Swing Street". While Chan had many musical admirers over the years it was saxophonist Charlie "Bird" Parker, who first captured her heart. Being an interracial couple in the 1940's wasn't easy and neither was life with Charlie. Bird suffered from mental illness which was exacerbated by his substance abuse issues. Chan did all she could for Charlie before his passing at age 34. Following Charlie Chan fell for yet another saxophonist, Phil Woods, who she would go on to marry. Listen to hear Chans story. Time Stamp 00:03.35 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to another Muses/She Will Rock You crossover! For Volume 5 we each present the story behind an amazing background singer in music history. Bethanne leads the way with Darlene Love, one of the most highly sought backing vocalists of the 1960's. Next up is Lynx with the story of Claudia Lennear who gained a following as an Ikette for Ike and Tina Turner before working with some of the most incredible rock musicians of our time. Finishing out the episode is Leah who dives into Ava Cherry's story who wowed the likes of David Bowie and Luther Vandross. Check out She Will Rock You for more amazing interviews and episodes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week the Muses discuss the life and career of Blondie front-woman Debbie Harry. Debbie Harry had no idea what NYC had in store for her when she moved in the late 60's, but she certainly had big dreams. Working at Max's Kansas City she would wait on musicians she admired, while working hard to make her own musical goals come true. It wasn't a quick rise to fame, but when Debbie met Chris Stein and the pair formed Blondie, it was clear that there was something special there, both musically and personally. As Blondie's fame grew, Debbie's growth as an artist skyrocketed. She began a side career as an actress, put out her own solo albums and became one of the most recognizable punk rock icons. Tune in to hear her journey! You can purchase Debbie's memoir, Face It, where ever books are sold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we get a glimpse into the last four years of Keith Moon's life and his relationship with girlfriend Annette Walter Lax. Annette Walter Lax was only 18 years old when she met The Who drummer Keith Moon. Originally from Sweden, Annette went to London to pursue her modelling dreams, only to get caught up in a rock n roll whirlwind. After meeting Keith, the pair became inseparable. But the rock n roll dream could also be a nightmare. Keiths wild partying and heavy substance abuse led to a manic lifestyle, with Annette caught between love, taking care of him, and her own dreams. Special thanks for Ellen Fielding for joining me on this episode. Make sure to check out Ellen's amazing artwork on her instagram @ellenfielding_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week were back to share the story of punk icon Jordan. Born Pamela Rooke, Jordan was always an original. Combining her passion for dance, music and fashion led her to Kings Road where she got a job working with Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren at their iconic store SEX. It was there she sparked inspiration into everyone who entered, becoming muse to musicians, filmmakers and fashion designers alike. From starring in films such as Jubilee, to making onstage appearances with the Sex Pistols and Adam Ant, Jordan was at the epicentre of it all. Filmmaker Derek Jarman said it best... "As far as I was concerned Jordan was original. everyone else in the fashion side follows on from her. Even Vivienne and the shop because with Jordan the shop wouldn't have worked. She was the original Sex Pistol. everyone else came in and saw Jordan dressed up and the attitude and it took off from there. She was the godfather, godmother, if you like. She was the purest example of them all" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we take you to Kingston, Jamaica where Bob and Rita met and fell in love. Rita was still just a teen when she met The Wailing Wailers and began doing backing vocals for them. At the studio she began to get close to one member in particular, Robert, better known as Bob Marley. Their affection for each other grew fast and strong and before long the young couple were married. From the get go Rita looked at her marriage as a partnership. Rita was there with Bob through years of struggle, yet their love for one another and their dreams of making it big never faltered. When Bob did finally reach success Rita was alongside with him, touring for 7 years with her backing band, the I-Three. While over the years their relationship would shift from that of lovers to great friends, Rita would be there for Bob until the very end and continues to maintain his legacy. Make sure to check out Rita's autobiography No Woman, No Cry: My Life with Bob Marley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we bring you our conversation with Ginger Gilmour, a true artist and author of Memoirs of the Bright Side of the Moon. We read Ginger’s book and discussed it back in episode 56 and since then, we have been wanting to speak with her personally. Today is the day! Ginger met David Gilmour of Pink Floyd in 1971. They were married from 1975 until 1990 and have four children together. But like all of the incredible women we speak with, Ginger is multifaceted. Not only is she an author, she is a sculptor, light worker, mentor and will be hosting Creativity Classes “where creativity touches the heart and nourishes the spirit”. If you’re one of the lucky few to take classes with Ginger, you may be painting or sculpting but you'll most certainly be in the presence of this really peaceful and spiritual being. Ginger is a true storyteller and speaks about her experience on tour with Pink Floyd, her health journey, favourite places she has travelled and what it was like spending time with George and Olivia Harrison in their gardens at Friar Park. Ginger welcomes anyone to reach out and ask her questions. One way of doing that is by sending her an email, enquiries@gingerart.net You can also leave her comments on her Facebook profile: https://www.facebook.com/gingergilmourbook/ or https://www.facebook.com/GingerGilmour.GingerArt/ In the meantime, you can find Ginger on her website www.gingerart.net and we highly recommend that you pick up a copy of her book Memoirs of the Bright Side of the Moon. You can sign up to be on the waitlist for one of her Creativity Courses by going to her website. Enjoy the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Astrid Kirchherr and her friend Klaus Voormann came across The Beatles playing deep within Hamburgs red light district they were gobsmacked – rock n roll simply did not exist in Germany in 1960. Soon they began attending shows every night and Astrid, a gifted photographer, got the idea to shoot the band. With Klaus’ help translating, soon The Beatles were their fast friends and subjects of Astrid’s latest photo sessions- their first official publicity photos. While she connected with all of them, none so much as as the mysterious heartthrob of the group, Stuart Sutcliffe. Wait a minute! There’s no Stuart in The Beatles! Well, in their inception there was, and in no time they were inseparable. Like Astrid, Stuart’s talents lie in his art and together their work flourished. Astrid was his muse, but also highly influential in The Beatles early career. In this episode you’ll hear both Stuart and Astrid’s story, along with The Beatles pre-world domination. You can find Astrid’s incredible work here: http://www.artnet.com/artists/astrid-kirchherr/ & Stuart’s at Stuart Sutcliffe Art and Paintings – The Official Estate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 This is the story of Pete Doherty told from the perspective of his mother Jacqueline. Why would a mother write a book called Pete Doherty: My Prodigal Son with the subtitle Every mother’s Nightmare…[...] The post EP 77: Jacqueline and Pete Doherty appeared first on Muses and Stuff Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  Lynx is back from London and she has some tales! She tells Chanty about her whirlwind adventure in England which includes going to a Rolling Stones concert and meeting a 70 year old Pearl[...] The post EP 78: Groupie Tales appeared first on Muses and Stuff Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 It’s true what they say, he really is the nicest guy in the biz. This week, Chanty and Lynx interview Rock & Roll sweetheart and medicine man, Sam Roberts. Speaking of backstage movers and[...] The post EP 79: Sam Roberts appeared first on Muses and Stuff Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last July we celebrated the dazzling Jo Wood by reading her 2012 memoir It’s Only Rock n Roll: Thirty Years Married to a Rolling Stone and by sharing her story. This July we got to chat with the woman herself and are over the moon to share our interview with her!! In this episode we talk about Jo’s teen years in the model the modelling industry, her hilarious introduction to The Rolling Stones and Ron Wood as well as some of her favourite memories of life on the road with the boys. We also talk about Jo’s passion for organics and how she turned a negative diagnosis not only into a positive life plan but also a full blown business! Jo shares some tips on how you too can build toward the goal of sustainable living. Be sure to check out her amazing instagram account for some delicious meal goals @jowoodorganics ! Jo Wood Official also talks about her passion for adventure, sharing with us some of her favourite travel stories and talks about a recent adventure involving Bear Grylls! All this and more, so what are you waiting for! You can find Jo’s memoir on Amazon & where ever books are sold and make sure to check out both her instagram accounts @jowoodorganics & @heyjo_rocknroll!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Cynthia first met John Lennon he was an 18 year old teddy boy more interested in being class clown and playing his guitar then focusing on school work. Both students at the Liverpool College of Art, Cynthia soon found herself looking forward to seeing him, laughing at John’s sharp wit and swooning when he’d play a tune or two after classes. It wasn’t long before they became a couple, but right from the start Cynthia realized life with John would never be simple. “He wanted me with him for as much of the time as possible which meant that very early in our relationship I had to choose between him and my other needs and responsibilities.” Cynthia chose to put John first even with all that meant. Within 5 years they would marry, Julian would be born and Beatlemania would become a worldwide phenomenon. While fame and fortune opened many doors it also came with a significant price. Fans of The Beatles were now camping outside their home, the press followed them everywhere they went and the loneliness of having John away most of the year was difficult for Cynthia. Even when they were together, attending swanky events and partying with all the hottest celebrities Cynthia could never shake the feeling that she didn’t belong. When John discovered psychedelic drugs, Cynthia began to feel an even greater distance growing between them. Cynthia also had increasing suspicions about John’s fidelity, especially after catching him lying about his relationship with an artist named Yoko Ono. John would continually deny he had any sort of contact with her, so you can imagine Cynthia’s shock upon returning home one day to find them lounging in bathrobes together. “I could feel a wall around them that I could not penetrate. In my worst nightmares about Yoko I had not imagined anything like this. Their intimacy had been so powerful I had felt like a stranger in my own house.” Tune in to hear Cynthia’s story and make sure to check out her memoir, John. For more Beatle Muses check out our episodes on Yoko Ono, Chris O'Dell & Astrid Kirchherr! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  This week we have the pleasure of talking with Alice Carbone Tench. Alice is an author, blogger, mother, amateur cook and a rock-wife! We’ve been a fan of Alice from the day we[...] The post EP 82: Alice Carbone Tench appeared first on Muses and Stuff Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grace Slick always knew she wasn’t meant for a more “conventional” lifestyle, but it wasn’t until she began seeing live music and started her own band that she finally felt she’d found her destiny. When her bandmates in The Great Society decided to find their own path, Grace was asked to join her friends in the already popular Jefferson Airplane (& later Jefferson Starship). Grace was well known for her outspoken and badass ways onstage, and audiences loved them. Their music filled the airwaves from the ’60’s – ’80’s (and then some!) and their presence at 3 of the biggest and most notorious music festivals (Monterey International Pop Festival, Woodstock and Altamont) solidified their place in music history. It was a wild ride and Grace embraced all that the 60’s has come to be known for, free love (wait until you hear her Jim Morrison story!), drugs and a whole lotta rock n roll! Tune in to hear Grace’s rock n roll journey! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Attention all music lovers! Canadian Jazz Legend Molly Johnson has been hard at work with her incredible team to make this years Kensington Jazz Festival the best one yet. Going into their third year this[...] The post EP 86 : Molly Johnson & The Kensington Market Jazz Festival appeared first on Muses and Stuff Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Axl Rose and his band Guns N' Roses may have been a well known name on Sunset Strip but the band had yet to cut a full length record when he met model Erin Everly. The two became inseparable however right from the start friends could see it wasn’t the healthiest relationship. Their time together would inspire many of Guns n Roses most well known songs, but the volatile nature of their relationship would overcome any good that was there. After their split Axl would meet another model, Stephanie Seymour and repeat past behaviours. Stephanie would also serve as a muse, starring in two of GNR’s most famous videos, “November Rain” and “Don’t Cry”, but their time together would be short lived and lead to an onslaught on court battles for Rose. Then there’s the Rocket Queen(s). Barbie Von Grief was a wild child who would inspire the entire band early in their career. Her continual support as a friend would encourage them to chase their dreams no matter how tough times got. She co-wrote a song that would later only be dedicated to her – Rocket Queen- but it was another woman, Adriana Smith, who would be featured in the song in quite a unique way. Listen to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Britta Lee Shain is a musician, activist and author of the book Seeing the Real You At Last: Life and Love on the Road with Bob Dylan. We loved her book and after talking[...] The post EP 85: Britta Lee Shain (The Interview) appeared first on Muses and Stuff Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In August we had the great pleasure of heading down to Memphis and doing a tour of The Legendary Sun Studio. With Elvis acting as our guardian angel, that tour turned into a late night, after hours recording session with Daniel Hall and Ples Hampton. Daniel and Ples were the most amazing hosts AND guests, making us feel welcome and sharing their insight and knowledge on Sun Records history, amazing women such as Marion Keisker and Barbara Pitman who greatly contributed to Sun Studios past and about the first all female radio station Sam Phillips created in the 1950’s. They also share some personal stories about what it’s like to work at Sun Studio, the magic of recording there and recommend some great local emerging artists. You’ll also get to hear the story of how our podcast Muses and Stuff was born! After the miss were off the fun kept going, the magic continued and you’ll be able to see some of the adventure when we release our travel video! You may have recently seen Sun Studio in the news thanks to a visit by Mick Jagger and Jerry Lee Lewis. After all these years the place is still a hub for amazing talents and legendary recordings. Revisiting this was an absolute delight and certainly a night we will never forget. Thanks to Daniel and Ples for inviting us to record and for all your great stories! We look forward to our next chat. You can check out Daniel’s music here:https://soundcloud.com/crockett-hall/tracks & keep with with Sun Studio on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices