The Who- Tommy 55th- Pete Townshend pt1
The many stages of The Who's "Tommy" conception, gestation, and birth as the first successful rock opera are further revealed, it seems, every time "Tommy" composer Pete Townshend cleans out a storage closet. Townshend joins Redbeard In the Studio to present this rock sonogram of The Who "Tommy" while still in the creative womb, on "Tommy" 's 55th anniversary, part 1.
Bad Company- Bad Company 50th- Paul Rodgers, Mick Ralphs, Simon Kirke
"Bad Company" was one of the most successful debuts in rock history fifty years ago because of "Can't Get Enough","Rock Steady","Movin' On","Ready for Love", "Seagull", and the title song. Here is the real story from Paul Rodgers, Simon Kirke, and Mick Ralphs In the Studio with Redbeard.
Carlos Santana Celebrates Cinqo de Mayo
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer & Grammy Award record holder Carlos Santana has thoughts about identity, inclusion, and immigration on this Cinqo de Mayo.
Chicago Transit Authority pt2- Robert Lamm
Chicago co-founder Robert Lamm with Redbeard "In the Studio" for Chicago Transit Authority pt 2.
Chicago Transit Authority 55th Anniversary- Robert Lamm
"Chicago Transit Authority" marks the double nickel anniversary of the juggernaut Chicago in in 1969. This interview with Robert Lamm is part 1 of 2.
Tom Petty- Full Moon Fever 35th Anniversary
When we met in 1978, we were both in our mid-twenties, but I realized even then that Tom Petty had a very old soul, wise and true, and that sense only increased over the next four decades...The late Tom Petty is my guest In the Studio for the story of "Full Moon Fever"on its thirty-fifth anniversary.
Lynyrd Skynyrd- Second Helping 50th- Gary Rossington, Ed King, Leon Wilkeson
The late Gary Rossington of Lynyrd Skynyrd "In the Studio" for a Southern-fried golden anniversary serving of "Second Helping". My archival interviews with Ed King and Leon Wilkeson final radio interview, as well.
Robin Trower- Bridge of Sighs 50th Anniversary
Robin Trower In the Studio with Redbeard for the golden anniversary of "Bridge of Sighs".
Pink Floyd- The Division Bell 30th Anniversary- David Gilmour, Nick Mason
March 1994's "The Division Bell" by Pink Floyd became the last offering of new music from the remaining triumvirate of singer/guitarist/composer David Gilmour, drummer Nick Mason, and keyboard player Richard Wright. "The Division Bell" sold over three million copies just in the Nineties thirty years ago. Gilmour and Mason join me In the Studio on the 30th anniversary.
Eagles- On the Border 50th- the late Glenn Frey and Randy Meisner
It's the golden anniversary of The Eagles' third release, "On the Border". Eagles co-founder Glenn Frey was exceedingly proud of their second album, 1973's "Desperado". Purely in popularity and chart stats, that sophomore record had the lowest glide path of any Eagles effort, yet in this exclusive In the Studio interview Frey and original Eagles bass player/ singer/ songwriter Randy Meisner make a detailed case for why, on its golden anniversary, "Desperado" may be the most formative flight of all.