The Strange Brew - artist stories behind the greatest music ever recorded (Jason Barnard)

Yusuf/Cat Stevens posted on Instagram today that Barry Ryan passed away yesterday. In April 2017 I spoke to

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Steve Diggle of Buzzcocks talks about continuing the band’s legacy on their imminent UK tour and remembering Pete

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Saxophonist Howie Casey talks about highlights from his legendary 60 year career including playing with Paul McCartney and

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Tony Rivers is the singer Cliff Richard called ‘The Miracle Man of Harmonies’ and in this podcast Tony

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David Wells reveals highlights from A Slight Disturbance In My Mind: The British Proto-Psychedelic Sounds Of 1966 boxset.

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ABBA bassist Mike Watson reveals the stories behind the recording of some of the greatest ABBA songs including

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Kimberley Rew talks about his music from The Soft Boys, global success with Katrina and the Waves, solo

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In an extensive podcast, Graham Gouldman discusses highlights from his career including new album Modesty Forbids. The new

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RPM’s Mark Stratford chooses his favourite tracks from the label’s 29 year history as he prepares for its

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It was announced today that Gordon Haskell has died. Six months ago Gordon revealed the stories behind his

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Alan Parsons looks back at The Alan Parsons Project and their classic album Ammonia Avenue as it is

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Bobby Elliott, iconic drummer for The Hollies, reveals highlights from his new autobiography It Ain’t Heavy, It’s My

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Beau presents the history of John Peel’s Dandelion Records woven through his journey as a songwriter. Beau –

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Mike Batt talks about his greatest tracks, many of which feature on his new Penultimate Collection double album

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Damian O’Neill of The Undertones and That Petrol Emotion talks about key tracks from his career. The Undertones

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In the first part of an extensive podcast interview with Chaz Jankel, Chaz looks back at his early

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In the second part of an extensive podcast interview with Chaz Jankel, Chaz looks back at his solo

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Shel Talmy talks about producing The Kinks, The Who, David Bowie and sixties hits from Manfred Mann, The

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Colin Hare of Honeybus reveals the stories behind their greatest tracks, rarities and solo material. Walking Aphrodisiac (Big

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In this in depth podcast, Bee Gees guitarist Vince Melouney recalls his time in the band from 1967

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Martin Green reveals the stories behind junkshop Britpop gems with highlights from his new RPM set, Super Sonics.

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Jackie McAuley talks about his musical journey from Them, Belfast Gypsies, Trader Horne to solo work. Them –

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Suzi Quatro reveals the stories behind some of her greatest tracks to tie in with her Suzi Q

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Ian Burden, keyboards and bass guitar for The Human League 1981-87, talks about the writing and recording of

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Bob Henrit drummer for The Kinks, Argent, The Roulettes and many more, reveals the stories behind the hits

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Steve Harley talks about his new Out Of Time single, his superb Uncovered album and the stories behind

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Dean Friedman talks about songwriting and the inspiration behind many of his key songs. This Guitar (12 Songs,

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Russ Ballard, songwriter, singer, and multi-instrumentalist talks about the stories behind his greatest hits. Russ Ballard – New

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Dave Cousins of the Strawbs reveals the stories behind pivitol tracks from his career, plus shares his memories

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The Beatles Psychedelic Songbook 1966-72 cover versions are explored in this podcast with David Wells compiler of Looking

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John Ford of The Strawbs, Hudson Ford, Elmer Gantry’s Velvet Opera, The Monks and more talks about his

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Rat Scabies reveals his story from The Damned to Professor and the Madman: “I try and avoid nostalgia

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In the first half of a podcast with Jakko Jakszyk, Jakko talks about new album Secrets & Lies

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In the second half of a podcast with Jakko Jakszyk, Jakko talks about new album Secrets & Lies

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Martin Barre reveals 50 Years of Jethro Tull in this career spanning interview. Martin Barre – A New

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David Gedge of The Wedding Present reveals the stories from the first instalment of his autobiography ‘Go Out

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John Lennon’s 1980 Playlist is revealed by music historian Tim English. Tim describes how the music John listened

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Dana Gillespie talks about her incredible life and music in this career spanning interview. Dana reveals highlights from

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Guitarist Janne Schaffer talks about his career in music playing with ABBA, Lee Hazlewood, Ted Gärdestad, Johnny Nash

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Kevin Godley reveals his influences and inspiration behind tracks in 10cc, Godley & Creme and new solo album

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Richard Digby Smith recalls his life recording many of the greatest artists in rock history, from Led Zeppelin

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Steve Hackett reveals the stories behind his forthcoming album, Under A Mediterranean Sky, solo work and key Genesis

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Hawkwind’s days of the underground are explored by Joe Banks, with exclusive audio clips from ex-band members Nik

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Mark Andes bassist for Firefall, Spirit, Jo Jo Gunne and Heart reveals the stories behind their key tracks.

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Heart cofounder and original bassist Steve Fossen tells the stories behind Heart’s classic hits in 1970s and early

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Foreigner lead vocalist Kelly Hansen talks about raising funds for their road crew, playing live and recording with

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Melanie reveals the stories behind her music, playing Woodstock and forthcoming live stream concert on 30 January. Beautiful

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In the first of two extensive podcasts with David Paton, David reveals his years in Pilot, The Alan

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In the final podcast with David Paton, David concludes his time in The Alan Parsons Project and recalls

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Geoff Downes talks about the new Downes Braide Association album Halycon Hymns and career highlights from Buggles, Yes

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Nirvana’s Alex Spyropoulos and Patrick Campbell-Lyons reveal their favourite tracks from the Nirvana Songlife 1967-72 deluxe box set

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In the first of two extensive podcasts with Blue Weaver, Blue reveals his years in Amen Corner and

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In the final podcast with Blue Weaver, Blue reveals his years as part of The Bee Gees band

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Billy J. Kramer talks about his life in music and memories of The Beatles, Brian Epstein and the

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Rod Clements of Lindisfarne reveals highlights from his 50 year career in advance of the live band’s 2021

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Original Beach Boy David Marks talks about the formation and early years of the band, his groups Dave

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The glam rock scene is explored with David Wells who presents highlights from the Oh! You Pretty Things: Glam

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Former Boston guitarist Barry Goudreau talks about his journey from Boston to new Barry Goudreau’s Engine Room album

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Steve Cradock talks about his music from Ocean Colour Scene, working with Paul Weller, Liam Gallagher, PP Arnold,

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Bill Schnee talks about recording the soundtrack of a generation with Ringo Starr, John Lennon, Steely Dan, Marvin

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Jonathan Taplin tells his extraordinary journey covered in memoir, The Magic Years, that saw him at the centre

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Tim DeLaughter of The Polyphonic Spree talks about new album Afflatus, which features songs from The Bee Gees,

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Steve Cropper talks about new album Fire It Up and key tracks from across his career. Hear the

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Denny Seiwell talks about ‘Ram On – The 50th Anniversary Tribute to Paul & Linda McCartney’s Ram’, playing

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John Halsey, shares his memories of drumming with Timebox, Patto and The Rutles as well as sessions for

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Gary Brooker of Procol Harum talks about their new Missing Persons (Alive Forever) EP and other essential tracks

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The Troggs’ bassist Pete Staples share the stories behind their rise to stardom, 60s hits and life on

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Mark Farner, the force behind the original Grand Funk Railroad, talks about Mark Farner’s American Band’s From Chile

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Michael Gray, author of Outtakes On Bob Dylan: Selected Writings 1967-2021, talks about eight pivotal tracks in Bob Dylan’s

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Martin Gordon, producer, songwriter and former bassist for Sparks, Radio Stars and Jet reveals the stories behind key

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Stefan Granados talks about his updated edition of Those Were The Days – the definitive chronicle of The

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Family singer Roger Chapman reveals new solo album Life In The Pond and highlights from his music.

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Tom Clayton celebrates the Acoustic Airwaves 1998-2003 and looks at the key records from the New Acoustic Movement

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Doug ‘Cosmo’ Clifford, Creedence Clearwater Revival founding member and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame drummer, talks about

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Ellen Foley talks about collaborating with Meatloaf, Jim Steinman, Ian Hunter/Mick Ronson, The Clash and her new solo

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Producer Stephen Street reveals 10 songs that were critical moments in his career. Bright Hours by Bradford is

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So sad to hear that John ‘Hutch’ Hutchinson passed away yesterday after a long illness. Part of three

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John Altman – composer, music arranger, orchestrator talks about a selection of his musical highlights. We cover his

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Chart topping songwriter/producer Tony Waddington talks about his early days with Lee Curtis & The All-Stars and the

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Mike McCartney reveals the secrets of Sixties and Seventies Liverpool and talks about his highly anticipated signed limited

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Will Sergeant talks about his memories growing up, musical influences and Echo & the Bunnymen’s early years highlighted in

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Tony Kaye, original keyboard player with YES, talks about his debut solo album End of Innocence, playing with

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Alan White, drummer for Yes, talks about new Yes album The Quest and highlights from his career including

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John Cambridge traces his pivotal friendship with David Bowie and time in music. We cover John playing in The

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Colin Blunstone of The Zombies recalls recording Odessey and Oracle at Abbey Road and his musical highlights. For

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Thomas Walsh of Pugwash reveals the stories behind ten of his most important songs. He also covers collaborating

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Dave Pegg of Fairport Convention looks over his musical career. We cover his roots in the 1960s Birmingham

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Steve Rothery reflects on highlights from Marillion’s back catalogue, his solo career and looks forward to their The

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Songwriter, singer and producer Mike Hurst talks about key tracks from his career. We start with his time

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Paul Cook talks about the new Professionals album SNAFU, and highlights from his back catalogue, including Sex Pistols,

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The British Psychedelic Scene 1966-68 is explored by David Wells, with tracks by Traffic, Kaleidoscope, Nirvana, The Zombies,

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Legendary drummer, composer and producer Carmine Appice talks about his career highlights. We cover his time with Vanilla

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Karl Wallinger of World Party talks about his musical journey and key World Party songs. Out of print

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Chris Jagger talks about his new memoir, Talking to Myself—detailing his upbringing with older brother Mick Jagger and

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Guitarist Phil Palmer talks about playing with Dire Straits, Eric Clapton, Iggy Pop, Joan Armatrading and more. Dire

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David Wells celebrates the post-Brumbeat late ‘60s/early ‘70s rock scene of the West Midlands. He traces the evolution

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Thin Lizzy founding guitarist Eric Bell reveals the early history of the group, his time in music and

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Jim McCarty of The Yardbirds talks about the second installment of his memoirs. She Walks in Beauty continues Jim’s

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Bev Bevan and Joy Strachan-Brain talk about their new album with Quill, Riding Rainbows. Bev also covers highlights

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Wally Waller, ex-Pretty Things songwriter, producer and musician reveals key moments in his career. We delve into his

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