The Bob Lefsetz Podcast

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  1. Taj Mahal

    29 december 2022 · 1 uur 46 min

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    The one and only! Taj is serving as the NYU/Americana Artist-in-Residence for 2022-23. Intelligent, feisty and as sharp as ever, Taj tells us about growing up, his adventures with major labels and independents, and how he has sustained his career all these years. Revered by his compatriots, this is a chance to experience the magic of the man himself! Lees meer

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  2. Justin Hayward

    22 december 2022 · 1 uur 40 min

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    Of the Moody Blues... Lees meer

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  3. Taylor Lorenz

    15 december 2022 · 1 uur 58 min

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    "Washington Post" tech correspondent Taylor Lorenz is the number one reporter on social media. We go through all the platforms, their history and where they are going. Taylor is deep into it, she's not only a scribe, but a player in the sphere. She's the one you need to listen to! Lees meer

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  4. Scott Shannon

    8 december 2022 · 1 uur 45 min

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    Listen to how legendary deejay and program director Scott Shannon ran away from home, got drafted, and ended up creating the Morning Zoo and building WHTZ into the #1 radio station in New York. Scott is a music lover who is a natural raconteur, you'll love hearing his story. Lees meer

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  5. John Waite

    1 december 2022 · 2 uur 2 min

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    There's a new documentary about John Waite, "The Hard Way." We discuss the film as well as John's career. John is an artist who never stops creating, he's a true believer, you will find him intriguing. Lees meer

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  6. Steve Schnur

    24 november 2022 · 2 uur 11 min

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    Talking to Electronic Arts' President of Music Steve Schnur was the highlight of my week, and I'm not even a gamer! It made me excited about music. It made me envy his job. Listen and you'll get excited too! (And learn plenty!) Lees meer

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  7. Linda Ronstadt

    17 november 2022 · 59 min

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    Linda Ronstadt has a new book, "Feels Like Home," about the Sonoran Borderlands where she grew up. We talk about her youth, Lucy's El Adobe, meeting musicians and making records, politics... Lees meer

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  8. Steve Case

    10 november 2022 · 2 uur 1 min

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    AOL cofounder Steve Case has a new book entitled "The Rise of the Rest" about the startup scene outside Silicon Valley, New York and Boston. We discuss startup culture, the companies Steve has found and invested in, and his personal history and the history of AOL. Lees meer

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  9. W. David Marx

    3 november 2022 · 1 uur 52 min

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    W. David Marx is the author of the new book: "Status and Culture: How Our Desire for Social Rank Creates Taste, Identity, Art, Fashion, and Constant Change." He posits the dearth of quality new music comes down to status. We discuss this and other implications of status in society. Put your thinking cap on! Lees meer

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  10. David Paich

    27 oktober 2022 · 2 uur 15 min

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    David Paich is the primary songwriter, keyboardist and a vocalist in Toto. He also co-wrote Boz Scaggs's "Lowdown" and "Lido Shuffle," and worked on Michael Jackson's "Thriller" and too many other records to count. David talks about what it was like growing up the son of legendary Hollywood arranger Marty Paich, what it's like working your way up in the business, on the road with Sonny & Cher and in the studio, and the success of Toto. Paich has just released his first solo album, "Forgotten Toys," we talk about the record and so much more! Lees meer

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  11. Bonnie Raitt

    20 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 35 min

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    The one and only. Lees meer

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  12. Joe Coscarelli

    13 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 58 min

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    "New York Times" reporter Joe Coscarelli's "Rap Capital: An Atlanta Story" is the definitive book on today's rap scene. Whether you're a fan of rap or not, you need to read "Rap Capital: An Atlanta Story" to understand the culture, not only where the rappers come from, but how they make their impact and cash. This is the story of what is happening now! Lees meer

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  13. Harvey Fierstein

    6 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 55 min

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    Writer/actor Harvey Fierstein is a charismatic raconteur you can't help but love. Listen to this podcast whether you know him or not, because embedded in his tales is so much wisdom, it's changed my life already! Lees meer

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  14. Thom Hartmann

    29 september 2022 · 2 uur 4 min

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    Radio talk show host Thom Hartmann reaches 7 million people a week. We discuss the status of both the Republicans and the Democrats and investigate the state of talk radio today. Thom is erudite and insightful, prepare to be stimulated! Lees meer

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  15. Alan Parsons

    22 september 2022 · 1 uur 32 min

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    From high school dropout to EMI to Abbey Road to Pink Floyd to the Alan Parsons Project and the new album...we cover it all! Lees meer

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  16. Marcus King

    15 september 2022 · 1 uur 52 min

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    Guitarist/singer/songwriter Marcus King is so open and honest it will blow your mind! Lees meer

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  17. Jeff Hanna

    8 september 2022 · 2 uur 2 min

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    Jeff Hanna has been in every iteration of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, from "Mr. Bojangles" to "Will the Circle Be Unbroken" to "Fishin' in the Dark" to their just released album "Dirt Does Dylan." We discuss all of these eras! Lees meer

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  18. Chris Blackwell

    1 september 2022 · 1 uur 44 min

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    Mr. Island, who has a new autobiography, "The Islander: My Life in Music and Beyond." Lees meer

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  19. Logan Ury

    25 augustus 2022 · 2 uur 13 min

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    Logan Ury is a behavioral scientist turned dating coach, and the author of the book "How To Not Die Alone." As the Director of Relationship Science at the dating app Hinge, she leads a research team dedicated to helping people find love. After studying psychology at Harvard, Logan ran Google’s behavioral science team—the Irrational Lab. Her work has appeared in "The New York Times," "The Atlantic," "TIME," "The Washington Post," "GQ," "Glamour," "Vice," and on HBO and the BBC. If you're looking for love, or just interested in relationships, you'll be riveted and inspired to take action. Do you know how to fill out your dating profile? Do you know your profile photo can change an empty inbox into a full one? Are you wondering whether to continue or end a relationship and how to do it? Logan is the expert, you'll love listening to her! Lees meer

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  20. Taylor Momsen

    18 augustus 2022 · 1 uur 51 min

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    Taylor Momsen fronts the band The Pretty Reckless. Listen to how she quit "Gossip Girl" to become the lead singer and songwriter of an act that has charted seven number one Mainstream Rock tracks. Lees meer

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  21. Jeff Gold

    11 augustus 2022 · 2 uur 13 min

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    Jeff Gold owns Recordmecca, the premier site for buying and selling music memorabilia. Jeff discovered 149 unknown Bob Dylan acetates and was also the co-appraiser of the Bob Dylan Archive in Tulsa. We discuss collecting and selling as well as Jeff's journey from Rhino Records' first employee to executive positions at A&M and Warner Bros. Lees meer

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  22. Melissa Etheridge

    4 augustus 2022 · 2 uur 9 min

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    Melissa Etheridge is open, honest and forthcoming, nothing is off limits. We discuss her music, her relationships, her upbringing, her sexuality, Bill Clinton, Al Gore, the Oscars... It's like talking with a friend! Lees meer

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  23. Mike Campbell

    28 juli 2022 · 1 uur 59 min

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    We cover it all, from Florida to L.A. to Denny Cordell to Jimmy Iovine to Jeff Lynne to George Drakoulias to the Dirty Knobs and Don Henley. You’re gonna dig this Heartbreaker’s testimony! Lees meer

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  24. Daryl Hall

    21 juli 2022 · 1 uur 43 min

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    The one and only. Lees meer

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  25. David Gelles

    14 juli 2022 · 1 uur 27 min

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    "New York Times" reporter David Gelles is the author of the best-selling book about Jack Welch entitled "The Man Who Broke Capitalism." In addition to going deep into the Chairman and CEO of General Electric, we discuss Boeing and the climate, Gelles's beats too. Lees meer

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  26. Jim Kerr

    7 juli 2022 · 2 uur 4 min

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    That's right, Mr. Simple Minds! We cover everything from Bowie to Iovine to Hynde to his hotel in Sicily... Jim is a charismatic raconteur, you're gonna dig this. Lees meer

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  27. Emily Haines

    30 juni 2022 · 2 uur 1 min

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    Emily Haines is the lead singer, keyboard player and one of the songwriters in the band Metric. Metric is 100% independent, the band has done it all itself and as a result follows its own muse and answers to no one. This is Emily's story, her journey from the hinterlands to a worldwide fan base. Emily opines in depth about what it's like to be an artist in today's environment, you'll want to hear what she has to say. Lees meer

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  28. Pat Simmons

    23 juni 2022 · 2 uur 25 min

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    Pat Simmons is the only person who has been in every iteration of the Doobie Brothers. We talk about motorcycles, playing live before the Doobies, hooking up with Tom Johnston, New Orleans...there's a lot of history here! Lees meer

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  29. Mark Farner

    16 juni 2022 · 2 uur 11 min

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    Mr. Grand Funk Railroad. Need I say more? Lees meer

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  30. Elliott Murphy

    9 juni 2022 · 1 uur 35 min

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    Elliott Murphy was one of the new Dylans of 1973, along with his friend Bruce Springsteen. But despite being on three major labels, Murphy never broke through in the States. However, Elliott was big in France, so he moved there in 1989 and has been living the life of the independent troubadour ever since, making records and touring to acclaim all over Europe. Listen to the story of how one man was spit out of the machine but found a way to survive by doing it himself. Lees meer

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  31. Richie Furay

    2 juni 2022 · 1 uur 41 min

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    Richie Furay was a member of Buffalo Springfield, Poco and the Souther, Hillman, Furay Band and has a new album of country covers produced by Val Garay. Richie is open and honest and tells a good story. You're gonna dig the insider truth. Lees meer

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  32. John Fogerty

    26 mei 2022 · 2 uur 45 min

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    The one and only. I guarantee you’ll learn something you never knew before. Lees meer

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  33. Bill Browder

    19 mei 2022 · 1 uur 12 min

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    Bill Browder is the author of "Red Notice" and "Freezing Order," which delineate his investments in Russia and the ultimate death of his attorney Sergei Magnitsky after he refuses to back down on his accusation that Russian government officials fraudulently claimed a $230 million tax refund for Browder's company, Hermitage Capital. We cover Browder's history and ultimate investments in Russia as well as Putin's personal vendetta against him and the status of Russia today. Lees meer

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  34. Dave Robinson

    12 mei 2022 · 1 uur 49 min

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    Dave Robinson tour managed Jimi Hendrix and then went on to manage such acts as Van Morrison, Brinsley Schwarz, Graham Parker and Elvis Costello while also starting Stiff Records with his partner Jake Riviera and continuing to run the company after Jake's departure. Dave is an independent thinker who's had great success, this is his story. Lees meer

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  35. Jeff "Skunk" Baxter

    5 mei 2022 · 2 uur 11 min

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    The first half is all about Ukraine/Russia/defense and the second half is all about Skunk's musical career. You may or may not know that Skunk has worked with the defense department for decades. As for his musical endeavors...hear the inside story on Steely Dan, the Doobie Brothers and more! Lees meer

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  36. Leo Sayer

    28 april 2022 · 2 uur 15 min

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    We chart Leo Sayer's career from graphic designer to nervous breakdown to John Lennon to Roger Daltrey to Pierrot to Richard Perry to being ripped-off to moving to Australia to... Leo Sayer is a raconteur and a true artist who is still creating, you'll love hearing his story. Lees meer

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  37. Robert Scovill

    21 april 2022 · 2 uur 24 min

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    Robert Scovill is a front of hall engineer who has worked with everybody from Rush and Def Leppard to Tom Petty and Kenny Chesney. He did the sound for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. He's the go-to guy. Listen and you'll hear not only how he got from there to here, but the evolution of equipment, from the desk to the flying speakers... If you've ever wondered what that person standing behind the gear in the middle of the arena is doing...THIS IS THE PLACE! Lees meer

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  38. Chris Stein

    14 april 2022 · 1 uur 26 min

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    Chris Stein is the co-founder and guitarist and songwriter for the band Blondie. Chris talks about growing up in Brooklyn, school, trips to San Francisco, Andy Warhol and drugs, as well as Blondie's career. Listen to an intellectual tell the story of the New York scene. Lees meer

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  39. Hayes Carll

    7 april 2022 · 1 uur 31 min

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    Hayes Carll is an award-winning singer-songwriter from Texas. We discuss how he performed virtually during the pandemic, as well as what it's like to be a touring musician singing his truth today and the tension between needing to have a presence online yet still focus on the work. Hayes also describes what it's like to pursue songwriting excellence as opposed to fame. This is the other side of the music industry, someone who has a presence in the landscape yet has to work for a living, who is known but is not famous enough to survive on recording income and sponsorships. Hayes is authentic, you'll enjoy listening to him. Lees meer

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  40. M. Shadows

    31 maart 2022 · 1 uur 54 min

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    Matt Sanders, aka M. Shadows, is the lead singer of Avenged Sevenfold. We discuss the band, but most of our talk is about crypto and NFTs and the innovative way Avenged Sevenfold is employing them. This is not selling worthless art, this is about empowering the band's hard core fans to evangelize. You'll be fascinated, I guarantee it. Lees meer

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  41. Dann Huff

    24 maart 2022 · 2 uur 38 min

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    Dann Huff was a top session musician, then guitarist and singer for the band Giant, and is now an elite record producer in Nashville. Dann goes deep into the practicalities and creative process of making records, and if you're at all involved in the recording process, if you're an act and want to have success, you need to listen to this. Lees meer

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  42. Marc Brickman

    17 maart 2022 · 1 uur 42 min

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    Lighting designer Marc Brickman started with Bruce Springsteen and ultimately worked with hundreds of acts, such as Pink Floyd, Paul McCartney, John Mayer, Slipknot...and he still works with Neil Young. Brickman worked on the opening ceremonies for the Barcelona and Nagano Olympics and has been involved with many movies, as well as legitimate theatre. And he is also known for lighting the Empire State Building! Learn how Marc started at the bottom of rock and roll and made it to the top and became a legend. Lees meer

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  43. Felix Cavaliere

    10 maart 2022 · 2 uur 4 min

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    Felix Cavaliere. The Rascal. The legend. Lees meer

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  44. Fee Waybill

    3 maart 2022 · 2 uur 13 min

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    Fee Waybill is the lead singer of the Tubes. Listen to how he made it from Arizona to San Francisco, from the country to the city, from roadie to frontman. And get an education on polo to boot! Lees meer

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  45. David Macias

    24 februari 2022 · 2 uur 16 min

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    David Macias is the majordomo of Thirty Tigers, a label services company whose clients include Jason Isbell, Patty Griffin, Lucinda Williams, Lupe Fiasco, Alanis Morissette, the Avett Brothers and many more. Thirty Tigers provides marketing, distribution and radio promotion and the artist retains the copyright in their work. We discuss how Thirty Tigers works...if you're in the independent sphere, you must listen to this, it's the best explanation of the landscape I've encountered. Also, we go deep into streaming music and SPOTIFY! Lees meer

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  46. Jeff Bhasker

    17 februari 2022 · 2 uur 6 min

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    Producer, songwriter, musician Jeff Bhasker has worked with Kanye West, Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift and the Rolling Stones as well as Mark Ronson, for whose album "Uptown Special" he shared the Producer of the Year Grammy. Jeff recounts his journey from New Mexico to Berklee to the road to a song on the Game's album to working with Kanye to being one of the most sought out producers in the world. Lees meer

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  47. Scott Rodger

    10 februari 2022 · 2 uur 13 min

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    Scott Rodger manages Paul McCartney, Shania Twain, Andrea Bocelli and more. You're gonna want to listen to this! Lees meer

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  48. Kevin Godley

    3 februari 2022 · 1 uur 24 min

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    Kevin Godley was 1/4 of 10cc, then he and Lol Creme left the band to explore their musical invention the Gizmo and then after that the two became cutting edge video directors at the advent of MTV. Kevin and Lol directed the video for Duran Duran's "Girls On Film," the Police's "Every Breath You Take," Herbie Hancock's "Rockit" and many more. Since parting ways with Lol, Kevin has directed videos for U2, Phil Collins, Alabama 3, Paul McCartney... Lees meer

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  49. Rickie Lee Jones

    27 januari 2022 · 1 uur 25 min

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    Rickie Lee is so forthright and honest it will astound you. We talk about being on stage, insecurity, relationships...it's like sitting down with your best friend. Amazing. Lees meer

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  50. Ian Anderson

    20 januari 2022 · 2 uur 48 min

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    Mr. Jethro Tull. A must-listen whether you're a fan of the band or not. Ian Anderson is an erudite, thinking raconteur who weighs in on Covid as well as Indian food, salmon farming, the writing and creation of new music, his habits on the road and so much more. Ian is far from the typical rock star...IN A GOOD WAY! Lees meer

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