Music Buzzz Podcast - Music Interviews, Commentary & History

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

ABOUT ​EDDIE TRUNK: Eddie Trunk is a 40 + year music industry veteran who began his career in 1983 and has built a reputation for being one of the most respected personalities in the world of Rock, Hard Rock and Heavy Metal. Eddie has spent time as a record executive and has also worked in artist management, but has really found his calling as a broadcaster, host and interviewer on radio and TV. 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 JOSH TODD: Frontman of hard rock band Buckcherry, Josh Todd. Buckcherry is unique, complex, simple, passionate, explosive, original, and always a good time and are back with their 11th studio album, Roar Like Thunder. 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 STEVE BARDWIL & JOE CHICCARELLI Discussing the new full length album "Nothing But Time" by The Steve Bardwil Band. Bardwil's career has seen him in the role as lead counsel for Disney Films while Chiccarelli is an 11-time Grammy award winning producer. 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 ​BUZZ OSBORNE: Formed in 1983 in Montesano, Washington, the Melvins are one of modern music’s most influential bands. Founded by Buzz Osborne (vocals/guitar) with drummer Dale Crover joining a year later, the Melvins pioneered a genre-defying fusion of punk rock and heavy music. Over their four-decade career, they’ve released more than 30 original albums, countless live records, and numerous singles and rarities. 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 ​DON AIREY: Don has been a player on the rock scene for over 50 years, notching up almost 200 album credits & associations with major bands including Cozy Powell’s Hammer, Colosseum II, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow, Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake, Jethro Tull, ELO & has been in Deep Purple since 2001​. His latest solo album is out now called, "Pushed To The Edge". 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 CAFFERTY: John Cafferty & the Beaver Brown broke through nationally in the 80's behind Cafferty’s score to the motion picture, “Eddie & The Cruisers” and several major hits including "On The Dark Side" "Tender Years" "Tough All Over" "Hearts On Fire" and more. The Rhode Island band has just released a brand new, highly anticipated album "Sound of Waves" 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 ALLY VENABLE: Texas blues-rock singer/songwriter and guitarist extraordinaire, Ally Venable. She has recorded with blues and rock heavyweights ranging from Kenny Wayne Shepherd to Buddy Guy to Joe Bonamassa and has become one of the genres most talked about players and performers of the last few years. Her new album "Money & Power" 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 IAN ANDERSON: Ian Anderson MBE is a British musician best known for being the chief vocalist, flautist, and acoustic guitarist of the British rock band Jethro Tull. He is a multi-instrumentalist who also plays harmonica, keyboard, bass guitar, bouzouki, balalaika, saxophone and a variety of whistles.  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 JESSE COLIN YOUNG: Jesse (and his band) immortalized the ideals of the Woodstock generation with "Get Together" as the frontman of the Youngbloods. The international hit called for peace and brotherhood during the turbulent 1960s. During the decades that followed, he expanded both his audience and his artistic range, releasing a string of solo albums that mixed socially-conscious lyrics with top-tier guitar skills and gorgeous vocals. He is also an acclaimed songwriter, singer, instrumentalist, producer, label owner, podcast host, and longtime social/environmental activist. 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 EARL SLICK: Legendary guitarist and songwriter who, in addition to his solo work, has recorded and toured with a wide range of artists including David Bowie, John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Robert Smith and many, 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 ​JAY BUCHANAN: ​Singer, songwriter, solo artist and frontman of the American rock band Rival Sons​. 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​ THE NEW ALBUM: ​This episode highlights our co-host's (Dane Clark) latest album "Gurus, Hitmen and Heaven". T​he ninth album​ by Clark and the ​third with the Backroom Boys. ​Full of heartfelt songs and performances​ that ​lyrically present ​a version of the state of this union and the condition of those close to​ Dane. The album's contents are dedicated to finding peace with one another in this country and this world. The album features Clark along with L Maurice Stewart (Moe Z MD), Troye Kinnett, Andy York, Scott Kemper, Erik Scull, Jack Taylor and Jon Porter. Music Buzzz co-host Hugh Syme handled all artwork for the 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