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.
Van Halen II 45th- Alex Van Halen, Michael Anthony, the late Eddie Van Halen
Van Halen's 1978 debut probably guaranteed their election to the Rock 'n'Roll Hall of Fame on the first ballot. Six years later they even topped that with "1984". Every one of the four Van Halen albums in between, "II" released in March 1979, " Women and Children First", "Fair Warning", and "Diver Down" would all sell a million-plus and chart Top 6 on Billboard album sales. The late Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, & original bass player/background singer Michael Anthony join me In the Studio.
Supertramp- Breakfast in America 45th Anniversary- Roger Hodgson
Supertramp's Roger Hodgson joins Redbeard In the Studio serving up "Breakfast in America" on its 45th anniversary.
Soundgarden- Superunknown 30th Anniversary- Chris Cornell
The late Chris Cornell with a wonderful, charming conversation In he Studio for Soundgarden's "Superunknown" thirtieth anniversary.
Bad Company- Desolation Angels @45- Paul Rodgers, Mick Ralphs, Simon Kirke
Bad Company ended the Seventies decade strongly on the wings of "Desolation Angels" forty-five years ago, and Paul Rodgers, Mick Ralphs, and Simon Kirke join Redbeard In the Studio to recall making "Rock and Roll Fantasy","Oh Atlanta", and "Gone Gone Gone".
Steely Dan- Pretzel Logic 50th- Donald Fagen, the late Walter Becker
The third Steely Dan album,"Pretzel Logic" in February 1974, has always served as a distinct demarcation line in the evolution of the eclectic band led by my guests, songwriting duo Donald Fagen and Walter Becker. "Pretzel Logic" by Steely Dan is significant because it contained the #4 Billboard hit, "Rikki Don't Lose That Number", with the album Top Ten in sales as well. Rolling Stone magazine ranks "Pretzel Logic" at #386 on their Top 500 Albums of All Time.