The Bob Lefsetz Podcast

Bassist for Black Sabbath!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alynda Segarra is the front person and major creative force of Hurray for the Riff-Raff. Listen as they tell the tale of dropping out of high school, riding the rails, moving to New Orleans, starting as a pure indie, and then moving to ATO and ultimately Nonesuch, changing musical direction along the way. You may not know their music, but you'll want to after listening to this podcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The one and only.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Songwriter/producer Lauren Christy has worked with everybody from Avril Lavigne to Jason Mraz to Korn to Bebe Rexha and many more. This is her story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob Baker and Johnny Fay are members of the Tragically Hip, who have a new four part documentary on Amazon Prime. Whether you're a fan of the band or not, you'll like this.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bassist for Peter Gabriel, King Crimson and so many more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The "MMMBop" boys are all grown up with families and they're still making music and touring. This is what they're up to now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The legendary writer of "Wichita Lineman," "By the Time I Get to Phoenix," "MacArthur Park" and many more discusses his hits, his history and his tenure on the ASCAP board!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mr. Collective Soul.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Johnny Brower was the promoter of the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival which featured the debut of John Lennon's Plastic Ono Band and is documented in the new movie "Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World," now playing on PBS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He's got a new autobiography, "Life's Too Short."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keyboardist/songwriter/producer Patrick Leonard has worked with everybody from Madonna to Elton John to Bryan Ferry to Michael Jackson to Leonard Cohen...the list goes on and on. We cover this history, as well as his love for Jethro Tull, but be absolutely sure to stay until the very end of the podcast wherein Patrick gives his take on today's music. It comes after I say "Till next time..." We talked after the podcast was over and what Patrick said was so interesting I felt you had to hear it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don Gehman has produced records for everybody from Stephen Stills to John Mellencamp to R.E.M. to Bruce Hornsby to Tracy Chapman to Hootie and the Blowfish. This is his story from Pennsylvania and Clair Brothers, to Florida and Criteria, to name producer. Quite a journey!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary Spivack is the talent buyer for the Danny Wimmer Presents rock festivals. Hear how the lineup is built.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He's got a new autobiography, "What a Fool Believes."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.