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Backstage Truth Podcast
Author: Darren Dowler
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The Truth They Don't Want You to Hear
Labels, touring artists, producers, and executives tell the stories the industry tries to keep quiet. No filter. No gatekeeping. All access,Real stories. Real artists. Real truth. The music industry podcast that goes where others won't.
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What REALLY happened behind the scenes of the music industry's biggest moments? In this episode of Backstage Truth, host Darren Dowler sits down with legendary music industry executive Howie Hubberman for an inside look at the deals, personalities, and unforgettable stories that helped shape the music business. From the incredible story of how Poison landed a record deal with Capitol Records to a high-stakes conversation involving Michael Jackson's record-breaking Thriller era, Howie shares f...
ROCK LEGENDS. WILD STORIES. NO FILTER! What really happened behind the scenes with LITTLE RIVER BAND? From riots and death threats to a night that went completely off the rails, this is the side of rock ’n’ roll you NEVER heard on the radio! Join Darren Dowler on BACKSTAGE TRUTH for an unforgettable conversation filled with jaw-dropping stories, backstage secrets, and rock history!
Join host Darren Dowler for an exclusive conversation with Bo Donaldson, the legendary musician and bandleader behind Bo Donaldson and The Heywoods, the group that helped define the sound of 1970s pop music. Best known for their chart-topping 1974 smash hit "Billy, Don't Be a Hero," along with fan favorites like "Who Do You Think You Are" and "The Heartbreak Kid," Bo Donaldson and The Heywoods became one of the memorable acts of their era. In this episode of Backstage Truth, Darren and Bo tak...
What was it really like to help shape the sound of American rock and roll during one of music's most unforgettable eras? In this episode of Backstage Truth, host Darren Dowler sits down with Sandy Deanne, founding member of the legendary vocal group Jay and the Americans, for a fascinating journey through the history of one of the most beloved groups of the 1960s. Known for timeless hits like Come a Little Bit Closer, Cara Mia, This Magic Moment, and Only in America, Jay and the Americans h...
What was it really like to be part of one of the most unforgettable bands of the 1960s? In the premiere episode of Backstage Truth, host Darren Dowler sits down with legendary bassist and vocalist Phil “Fang” Volk, best known for his time with Paul Revere & the Raiders, to explore an extraordinary chapter in rock and roll history. From the height of the British Invasion to the explosive rise of American rock and roll, Phil was there for a defining era in popular music. As a member of Paul...



