Music Buzzz Podcast - Music Interviews, Commentary & History

ABOUT BILL PAYNE: Bill Payne is an American pianist who, along with Lowell George, co-founded the American rock band Little Feat. He is considered by many other rock pianists to be one of the finest American piano rock and blues musicians of all time. ABOUT THE PODCAST:  Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & Live ABOUT THE HOSTS: All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ABOUT CORKY LAING: Canadian rock drummer best known as a longtime member of the pioneering American hard rock band Mountain. He and guitarist/vocalist Leslie West were the only members to appear on every album. ABOUT THE PODCAST:  Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & Live ABOUT THE HOSTS: All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ABOUT ANGELO MOORE: The electrifying frontman and co-founder of the genre-blending band Fishbone. With his explosive vocals, wild energy, and unmatched charisma, he has helped pioneer a sound that fuses ska, punk, funk, soul, hard rock, and Afro-Caribbean rhythms into a style that is wholly original and unapologetically bold. ABOUT THE PODCAST:  Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & Live ABOUT THE HOSTS: All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ABOUT SCOTT GORHAM: Legendary guitarist and songwriter who is one of the "twin lead guitarists" of the mighty, Irish rock band Thin Lizzy since he joined in 1974. He, along with guitarist Brian Robertson marked the beginning of the band's most successful period and influenced countless bands including Metallica, Iron Maiden, U2, The Cure and more. He also co-founded Black Star Riders and recorded with ASIA, Rolling Band, Supertramp and has also continued to performing with Thin Lizzy. ABOUT THE PODCAST:  Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & Live ABOUT THE HOSTS: All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ABOUT MATT BISSONETTE: Matt Bissonette is an accomplished American bass player and vocalist, renowned for his versatility across genres such as jazz, rock, and fusion. Born on July 25, 1961, in Detroit, Michigan, he was raised in a musically inclined family in Warren, Michigan. His father, Bud, was a drummer, his mother, Phyllis, played piano and vibraphone, and his brother, Gregg Bissonette, is a well-known drummer. The musician, producer, composer known for his solo work and serving as longtime bass player for the likes of Elton John, David Lee Roth, Ringo Starr and many other A-listers for many decades now. ABOUT THE PODCAST:  Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & Live ABOUT THE HOSTS: All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ABOUT RICK HUGHES: Singer of the legendary heavy-metal band Sword and of Saints & Sinners....during his career he has played hundreds of headline shows and has opened for Metallica, Motorhead, Alice Cooper, Bon Jovi, Anthrax, Rob Zombie, WASP, Styx and more. Rick's latest solo album "Redemption" was produced by John Webster in Vancouver and Los Angeles and features some of the top metal and hard-rock musicians in the world, including an incredible reunion for a remake of The Who's "The Real Me" that features Rudy Sarzo, Brad Gillis and Tommy Aldridge. ABOUT THE PODCAST:  Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & Live ABOUT THE HOSTS: All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ABOUT DEREK SHULMAN: Musician with Gentle Giant and Simon Dupree & The Big Sound and successful Record Label Executive who worked with Bon Jovi, Dream Theater, AC/DC, Bad Company, Slipknot, Cinderella, Nickelback & many more ABOUT THE PODCAST:  Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & Live ABOUT THE HOSTS: All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ABOUT VERNON REID: Multi-GRAMMY® Award winning Guitarist, Songwriter & founder of Living Colour.  ABOUT THE PODCAST:  Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & Live ABOUT THE HOSTS: All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ABOUT FLIGHT TO LONDON (Jimmy McGorman & Robb Vallier): Jimmy & Robb of Flight to London have released a new album. McGorman is a musician, songwriter, and producer with credits including the Goo Goo Dolls, New Radicals, Weezer, Avril Lavigne & Gwen Stefani while Vallier has collaborated with Dave Stewart, Gin Blossoms, Sabrina Carpenter & more. ABOUT THE PODCAST:  Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & Live ABOUT THE HOSTS: All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ABOUT LUKE TYLER SHELTON: Luke Tyler Shelton's sound is one of soul-soothing rock-and-roll with a charm of a faraway time whose spirit and sensibilities recall the near-mythic creative hotbed of early-’70s Laurel Canyon. Luke’s debut body of work merges country-rock, folk-pop, and Southern soul into songs that immediately transport the audience into a state of enchanted ease. ABOUT THE PODCAST:  Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & Live ABOUT THE HOSTS: All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ABOUT RAINE MAIDA: Lead vocalist and primary songwriter of the alternative rock band Our Lady Peace, one of Canada’s most influential rock bands. OLP has shaped the alternative rock landscape for over three decades and sold over 5 million albums worldwide and garnered more than 360 million streams. They are among the elite 13 Music Canada Diamond-certified artists, holding 3x-Triple and 5x-Double Platinum certifications. ABOUT THE PODCAST:  Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & Live ABOUT THE HOSTS: All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ABOUT​ SIMON PHILLIPS: Regarded as one of the world's most renowned and respected drummers, Simon Phillips is a GRAMMY® Award-nominated drummer, producer and composer who has worked with Jeff Beck, Judas Priest, Mike Rutherford, Tears for Fears, Michael Schenker, Nik Kershaw, Mike Oldfield, 10cc, T​oto, The Who and many more. ABOUT THE PODCAST:  Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & Live ABOUT THE HOSTS: All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ABOUT JOSHUA RADIN: Joshua Radin is an American singer-songwriter who has recorded ten studio albums, several EPs, and a live album. His songs have also been used in a number of films and television series. ABOUT THE PODCAST:  Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & Live ABOUT THE HOSTS: All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ABOUT DOUG ALDRICH: Guitarist Doug Aldrich has been impressing rock guitar fans with his considerable skills for a number of years now. He has been playing & recording in several high-class bands, among them The Dead Daisies, Whitesnake, Dio, Burning Rain, Hurricane, House of Lords and Bad Moon Rising as well as Glenn Hughes’ touring band. ABOUT THE PODCAST:  Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & Live ABOUT THE HOSTS: All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ABOUT PHIL MANZANERA & ANDY MACKAY: Guitarist Phil Manzanera and saxophonist Andy Mackay along with drummer Paul Thompson (original Roxy Music band members) have an awesome live double disc/double vinyl set, AM PM SOHO LIVE + longtime, storied careers. ABOUT THE PODCAST:  Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & Live ABOUT THE HOSTS: All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ABOUT ​LOU GRAMM: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ​and Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee and founding member ​the original voice of FOREIGNER™, Lou Gramm​. Lou’s unique vocals and hit songs have placed FOREIGNER™ among Billboard’s Top Artists of all time. Their 16 Billboard Top 40 hit songs defined an era. Top 10 Hits include “I Want To Know What Love Is,” “Double Vision,” “Cold As Ice,” “Head Games,” “Juke Box Hero,” “Blue Morning,” “Hot Blooded,” “Feels Like The First Time,” “Urgent,” “Say You Will,” “I Don’t Want To Live Without You,” “Waiting For a Girl Like You,” plus Lou’s Top 10 solo hit “Midnight Blue” and more.  ABOUT THE PODCAST:  Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & Live ABOUT THE HOSTS: All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ABOUT PAUL RAPPAPORT: Legend of Rock Music Promotion who enjoyed a storied 33 year career at Columbia Records where he was instrumental in the careers of everyone from Bob Dylan to Bruce Springsteen, Pink Floyd to The Rolling Stones, Elvis Costello and Billy Joel, Judas Priest to Alice in Chains and on and on.... his new book Gliders Over Hollywood: Airships, Airplay, And The Art Of Rock Promotion is out now. ABOUT THE PODCAST:  Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & Live ABOUT THE HOSTS: All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ABOUT PAUL RAPPAPORT: Legend of Rock Music Promotion who enjoyed a storied 33 year career at Columbia Records where he was instrumental in the careers of everyone from Bob Dylan to Bruce Springsteen, Pink Floyd to The Rolling Stones, Elvis Costello and Billy Joel, Judas Priest to Alice in Chains and on and on.... his new book Gliders Over Hollywood: Airships, Airplay, And The Art Of Rock Promotion is out now. ABOUT THE PODCAST:  Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & Live ABOUT THE HOSTS: All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ABOUT JOHN ONDRASIK: John Ondrasik, also known by his stage name Five for Fighting, is an American singer-songwriter and pianist. He is best known for his piano-based rock songs, such as the top 40 hits "Superman", "100 Years", and "The Riddle". ABOUT THE PODCAST:  Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & Live ABOUT THE HOSTS: All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ABOUT HOWARD JONES: British musician, singer and songwriter Howard Jones had ten top 40 hit singles in the UK between 1983 and 1986, six of which reached the top ten, including "Like to Get to Know You Well", "What Is Love?", "New Song", and "Things Can Only Get Better". 2025 also marks the 40th anniversary of his album "Dream Into Action" and his appearance at the landmark global event, Live Aid. His latest release is "Piano Composed". ABOUT THE PODCAST:  Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & Live ABOUT THE HOSTS: All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices