Vintage Rock Pod - Classic Rock Interviews

Mark Farner was the lead singer of brilliant hard rocking, fun loving, classic American heavy band, Grand Funk Railroad! In my fun interview with him we talk about those early days with their pioneering heavy sound, why they were TOO GOOD to continue touring with led Zeppelin, stories behind their big hits like "I'm Your Captain" and "We're An American Band", why he wanted the group to remain a trio, his friendship with Jimi Hendrix, working with Ringo Starr and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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With the 30th anniversary of Big Country's The Buffalo Skinners approaching, I put YOUR QUESTIONS to Big Country guitarist Bruce Watson! Hear about the lead up to this record, recording without Mark Brzezicki, inspiration behind some of the songs, why the UK and US versions differ, why a certain title-track was left off, the energy around the live shows on this tour and much more! If you commented on the album or sent a question, listen out for your name, 21 different people get a mention! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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On this day in 1995, Led Zeppelin legends Jimmy Page and Robert Plant were on tour across North America. At the gig they played on this night 28 years ago were Mac B and Action Jackson from the Ugly American Werewolf in London podcast, and they join me to share their memories of this show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sad Cafe broke big in the 70s with the number 3 hit in the UK 'Every Day Hurts'. Their album Facades went top 10 in 1980 and they had a couple of hits that landed on the Billboard chart in the US too! Joining me today is Sad Cafe bass player Des Tong to relive stories from the band, being a child musician, Gladys Knight, playing house-parties with celebs in attendance and the exciting plans for Sad Cafe in 2023! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in 1965, The Yardbirds released one of their most famous hits in the UK - a song that would hasten the departure of Eric Clapton and see the introduction of Jeff Beck. On todays episode you'll hear why this was the case from Yardbirds legend Jim McCarty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today would've been the 75th birthday of one of prog rocks greatest bass players, Chris Squire from Yes. With me to talk more about his legacy is Steven and Dan Shinder from the Yesshift podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in 2012, guitar hero, Ronnie Montrose died. Today's show features an interview with Pat Travers talking about his friendship with Ronnie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Born on this day in 1948 is one of the greatest, most unsung, guitar hero's of our time, RORY GALLAGHER! On todays episode you'll hear from his good friend and bass player who worked with Rory for more than 2 decades, Gerry McAvoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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