The Bob Lefsetz Podcast

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  1. Tony Visconti

    14 december 2023 · 2 uur 44 min

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    Producer of T. Rex and David Bowie and this guy was SO good I was pinching myself throughout our conversation! Lees meer

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  2. Ursus Magana and Raf Luzi

    7 december 2023 · 2 uur 8 min

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    Ursus Magana and Raf Luzi are two of the three principals at 25/7 Media, which represents 58 acts and has 27 employees. Ursus was profiled in the "Wired" article entitled: "Watch This Guy Work, and You'll Finally Understand the TikTok Era." These two are experts in social media, in breaking acts, you'll want to listen, definitely. Lees meer

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  3. Lucinda Williams

    30 november 2023 · 2 uur 10 min

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    Singer/songwriter extraordinaire. Lees meer

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  4. Simon Kirke

    23 november 2023 · 1 uur 51 min

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    The drummer for Free and Bad Company. Simon tells a good story, you'll enjoy this. Lees meer

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  5. Amy Spitalnick

    16 november 2023 · 1 uur 52 min

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    Amy Spitalnick is CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs. Before that she ran Integrity First for America and quarterbacked the lawsuit against the neo-Nazis in Charlottesville. We discuss antisemitism as well as the Charlottesville lawsuit. Amy is focused on community relations between Jews and others in support of a just and equal world. Lees meer

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  6. Joan Baez

    9 november 2023 · 1 uur 6 min

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    The legend. And the subject of the new documentary film "I Am a Noise." Lees meer

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  7. Rob Price

    2 november 2023 · 1 uur 47 min

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    Rob Price is the CEO of the School of Rock. Lees meer

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  8. Lynn Goldsmith

    26 oktober 2023 · 2 uur 7 min

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    Photographer Lynn Goldsmith has a new book about the E Street Band. We discuss Bruce and so much more! Lees meer

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  9. Keith Carlock

    19 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 28 min

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    Drummer extraordinaire Keith Carlock has been Steely Dan's man on the skins for decades. Hear the story of how he made it from Mississippi to the big time! Lees meer

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  10. Andy Wirth

    12 oktober 2023 · 2 uur 47 min

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    Andy Wirth is CEO and cofounder (with Bode Miller) of Peak Skis. Wirth previously was the president and CEO of Squaw Valley Ski Holdings (parent company of what is now known as Palisades Tahoe), and before that he worked at Steamboat. Yes, we cover Peak skis and the ski industry, but also tune in to hear about Andy's skydiving accident in which his arm was nearly completely severed, as well as his history growing up in a military family, and fighting forest fires, and... Lees meer

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  11. David Sedaris

    5 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 59 min

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    The one and only. Lees meer

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  12. Jay Cooper

    28 september 2023 · 1 uur 38 min

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    Nonagenarian entertainment attorney Jay Cooper is as wise, insightful and sharp as ever. Tune in to hear the story of a musician who became a lawyer and is as excited about the business today as he was yesterday. Lees meer

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  13. Jann Wenner

    21 september 2023 · 2 uur

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    Mr. Rolling Stone. Jann has a new book of interviews entitled "The Masters." We discuss the artists and more. (Note: This was recorded on Monday September 11th, prior to the publication of the "New York Times" interview and the subsequent controversy.) Lees meer

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  14. Aaron Neville

    14 september 2023 · 1 uur 28 min

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    Aaron Neville has a new autobiography, "Tell It Like It Is," wherein he is brutally honest about his life...his drug use, his joyriding, his incarceration and his ultimate musical triumph. We delve into the highlights of Aaron's life here. Lees meer

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  15. Paul Shaffer

    7 september 2023 · 2 uur 1 min

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    Mr. Showbiz. Lees meer

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  16. Harvey Lisberg

    31 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 59 min

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    Harvey Lisberg was the manager of Herman's Hermits, 10cc and more. Harvey tells a good story, you'll enjoy this. Lees meer

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  17. Eric Johnson

    24 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 10 min

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    Guitarist extraordinaire. Lees meer

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  18. Grace Potter

    17 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 58 min

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    Grace Potter has a new album, "Mother Road," inspired by her cross-country drives during Covid. From Waitsfield to Topanga, we cover it all! Lees meer

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  19. Steve Ferrone

    10 augustus 2023 · 2 uur 24 min

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    Drummer for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, the Average White Band and more! Lees meer

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  20. Bill Payne

    3 augustus 2023 · 2 uur 7 min

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    Keyboardist extraordinaire Bill Payne is an original member of Little Feat, and has been a member of the Doobie Brothers and the String Cheese Incident too. Bill has written songs and recorded with a who's who of artists. This is his story. Lees meer

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  21. Tim Leiweke

    27 juli 2023 · 2 uur 17 min

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    Tim Leiweke is Chairman and CEO of the Oak View Group, which builds and owns arenas and manages venues for others. We discuss the status of buildings and shows around the world, as well as Tim's history, from sports to concerts, hockey to basketball to Springsteen and Henley, from St. Louis to Los Angeles and AEG and then Toronto and Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment to OVG. No one is building more arenas than OVG. Which also has its hands in food, security, diversity and more. Tim and OVG represent the cutting edge of live entertainment, this is the guy. Lees meer

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  22. Kevin Cronin

    20 juli 2023 · 2 uur 8 min

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    Mr. REO Speedwagon. Kevin is open and honest, he's your best friend. This is the entire story, from Illinois to leaving the band to "Hi Infidelity" to "Ozark." A great listen. Lees meer

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  23. Jon Anderson

    13 juli 2023 · 1 uur 41 min

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    Of Yes. Need I say more? Lees meer

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  24. Sammy Hagar

    6 juli 2023 · 2 uur 24 min

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    From Fontana to Montrose to Capitol to Geffen to Van Halen to Cabo to tequila and rum, we cover it all! Lees meer

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  25. Dwight Yoakam

    29 juni 2023 · 4 uur 7 min

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    You'll love listening to Dwight's tales of growing up in Ohio and coming to Los Angeles to make it. Dwight is quite the raconteur, and this is the longest podcast I've ever done. It's like hanging with your best friend. Lees meer

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  26. Jack Tempchin

    22 juni 2023 · 1 uur 49 min

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    Jack Tempchin wrote "Peaceful Easy Feeling," hear how it ended up on the first Eagles album. Tempchin also wrote "Slow Dancing," as well as co-writing "Already Gone" with Robb Strandlund, "You Belong to the City" and "Smuggler's Blues" with Glenn Frey, and composing "Someone That You Used to Know" for George Jones. Find out how Tempchin navigated the waters from San Diego to Hollywood, as a solo artist as well as a member of the Funky Kings. Lees meer

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  27. Bebe Buell

    15 juni 2023 · 2 uur 6 min

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    What can you say about Bebe? She first came to notice as the girlfriend of Todd Rundgren. She had a daughter, Liv, with Steven Tyler. Listen and you'll hear stories about not only those two, but Ric Ocasek, Elvis Costello, Mick Jagger, Albert Grossman, Bob Dylan, Jack Nicholson... Bebe is anything but arm candy. She is vocal and full of life and the boys loved, and still love, to hang with her. And she's still making music as an artist herself! It's been quite a life, and this is her story. Lees meer

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  28. David Bromberg

    8 juni 2023 · 1 uur 55 min

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    Legendary guitarist David Bromberg is performing his last concert at the Beacon on June 10th. Bromberg speaks slowly, but has a dry sense of humor underpinning his words, as well as a distinct honesty. If you hang in there, the podcast will pay dividends, you'll hear how David played on four albums with Bob Dylan and on Jerry Jeff Walker's original "Mr. Bojangles," made records for Columbia and Fantasy and then gave it all up to go to violin making school and open a violin shop in Wilmington, Delaware, taking a twenty two year sabbatical before returning to the stage. Bromberg is a musician, don't confuse him with the self-promoting entrepreneurs of today. He's different, he's an artist, he succeeded on his playing, not hype. This is his story. Lees meer

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  29. Steve Lukather

    1 juni 2023 · 2 uur 3 min

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    Guitarist extraordinaire and member of Toto Steve Lukather is brutally honest in this podcast, you need to hear it. Lees meer

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  30. Harvey Kubernik

    25 mei 2023 · 2 uur 11 min

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    Harvey Kubernik is a music history savant who's written numerous books on such topics as Laurel Canyon, the Beatles and the Summer of Love. He has dedicated his entire life to rock and roll, and his memory is extraordinary. Harvey experienced it all firsthand, this is his story. Lees meer

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  31. Ivan Neville

    18 mei 2023 · 1 uur 47 min

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    Ivan Neville has a really good new album, "Touch My Soul." We talk about everything from his early years in New Orleans to working with the Neville Brothers, Bonnie Raitt and Keith Richards...as well as his drug addiction and so much more. Ivan is a great guy, you'll understand why he's buddies with all the players! Lees meer

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  32. Les Claypool

    11 mei 2023 · 2 uur 8 min

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    Bassist extraordinaire Colonel Les Claypool has regrouped his Fearless Flying Brigade for its first tour in two decades. This is Claypool's story, from picking up the bass at 14 to Primus to Oysterhead to wine-making to... Les will entertain you! Lees meer

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  33. Eric Andersen

    4 mei 2023 · 1 uur 42 min

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    Eric Andersen was a folkie in Greenwich Village in the sixties, recorded the classic album "Blue River' in the seventies, and is still touring and recording to this day. Eric's still got something to say, he believes music can make a difference, and this is his story. Lees meer

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  34. Michael Rapino

    27 april 2023 · 2 uur 12 min

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    All you ever wanted to know about ticketing, and more! Lees meer

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  35. Larkin Poe

    20 april 2023 · 1 uur 58 min

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    Sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell front Larkin Poe, a blues-based rock band that will knock your socks off. This is their story from home-schooling in Georgia to touring with their sister Jessica in the acoustic act the Lovell Sisters, to ultimately forging a new sound and backing Elvis Costello, Bright Eyes and more as they slowly gained traction on their own. My favorite part of the conversation is when the Lovell Sisters break up and Rebecca and Megan are struggling. Struggle is the essence of making it. Lees meer

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  36. Holly Knight

    13 april 2023 · 1 uur 59 min

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    Holly Knight started out as the pianist in the band Spider (alongside drummer Anton Fig), which was managed by Bill Aucoin. Holly even played on KISS's "Unmasked" (uncredited, of course). After Spider made an album for Dreamland Records, Mike Chapman convinced Holly to move to Los Angeles to be a songwriter. The two of them ended up writing Pat Benatar's "Love Is a Battlefield" and Tina Turner's signature song "The Best." Holly also co-wrote Tina's "Better Be Good to Me" as well as Patty Smyth's "The Warrior," Animotion's "Obsession" and even Aerosmith's "Rag Doll." Holly has a new book "I Am the Warrior: My Crazy Life Writing the Hits and Rocking the MTV Eighties" and we discuss it as well as so much more Lees meer

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  37. Susanna Hoffs

    6 april 2023 · 2 uur 17 min

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    Susanna Hoffs has a new novel, "This Bird Has Flown," and a new covers album produced by Peter Asher, "The Deep End." We talk about these two projects, growing up, the Bangles, meeting her husband and so much more! Lees meer

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  38. Burt Sugarman

    30 maart 2023 · 1 uur 26 min

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    Producer Burt Sugarman just put "The Midnight Special" on YouTube. We talk about the show as well as Burt's career, from TV to hamburgers! You'll be fascinated! Lees meer

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  39. Bobby Colomby & John Scheinfeld

    23 maart 2023 · 2 uur 3 min

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    Bobby Colomby, drummer of Blood, Sweat and Tears, and director John Scheinfeld talk about the new movie "What the Hell Happened to Blood, Sweat & Tears?," and more! Lees meer

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  40. Davey Johnstone

    16 maart 2023 · 2 uur 33 min

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    Davey Johnstone, guitarist and musical director for Elton John, has an amazing memory...learn not only about his history, from folkie to rocker, but the recording of Elton John tracks and more! Lees meer

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  41. Noa Tishby

    9 maart 2023 · 2 uur 10 min

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    Actor, singer, producer Noa Tishby is the author of the must-read book "Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth." We start off talking about Israel and antisemitism, but we ultimately delve into Noa's upbringing in Israel, her move to Los Angeles and the events that made her decide to become an activist. Get the story straight from someone who has lived the experience and does not shy away from confrontation. Lees meer

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  42. Willie Nile

    2 maart 2023 · 1 uur 58 min

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    Singer-songwriter Willie Nile has never given up. He debuted on Arista with hoopla back in '80, however legal problems ultimately sidetracked him. But Willie has re-emerged with a vengeance, releasing ten albums between 2006 and 2021. A notoriously energetic and winning live performer, Nile is a natural raconteur who draws you in and makes you a friend. Listen! Lees meer

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  43. Brent Smith

    23 februari 2023 · 2 uur 8 min

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    Shinedown has the most number one "Billboard" Mainstream Rock Songs (18) in the history of the chart (40 years), and Brent Smith is the band's lead singer. You might have no idea who he is, or have even heard Shinedown's music, but I guarantee you're going to find Brent and his story very interesting. Lees meer

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  44. Fred Rosen

    16 februari 2023 · 2 uur 15 min

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    Mr. Ticketmaster. Lees meer

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  45. Michael Strickland

    9 februari 2023 · 1 uur 49 min

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    Michael Strickland is the Founder and Chairman of Bandit Lites. Since the advent of Covid he has been involved in getting government money in support of the touring industry. Furthermore, he is trying to get all facets of the entertainment industry aligned in the Entertainment Association, so they have a voice in Washington, D.C. and are prepared in case a catastrophe affecting entertainment occurs in the future. Listen to the story of how Michael penetrated the government to get monies released and how he formed and grew Bandit Lites. Lees meer

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  46. Howard Jones

    2 februari 2023 · 1 uur 44 min

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    "What Is Love?," "Things Can Only Get Better," "No One Is to Blame"...we explore Howard Jones's career from yesterday to today! Lees meer

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  47. Jerry Harrison

    26 januari 2023 · 2 uur 5 min

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    Of the Modern Lovers. Of the Talking Heads. We cover it all! Lees meer

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  48. Spencer Proffer

    19 januari 2023 · 1 uur 42 min

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    Spencer Proffer made his name producing records, most notably Quiet Riot's "Metal Health," which sold in excess of ten million copies, and now he's producing movies, most recently "The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's 'American Pie.'" Proffer is a hustler/entrepreneur/survivor with a long history in entertainment, tune in for the story of his career. Lees meer

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  49. Wynonna Judd

    12 januari 2023 · 1 uur 46 min

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    She's honest, real and articulate. You want to listen to this, whether you're a fan or not! Lees meer

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  50. Marshall Chess

    5 januari 2023 · 2 uur 21 min

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    Come for the Chess Records stories, stay for the Rolling Stones stories! Lees meer

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