Medium Rare Interviews

Rare classic rock interviews by Redbeard from the vast In the Studio archive

Procol Harum- Best- Gary Brooker, Keith Reid, Matthew Fisher, Robin Trower

“Live with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra" from the eclectic British band Procol Harum, which has the distinction of placing two of the most unlikely songs at the top of the singles chart five years apart with "Whiter Shade of Pale" in 1967 and "Conquistador" in 1972. My ultra-rare interview features organist Matthew Fisher, lyricist the late Keith Reid, guitarist on the first three studio albums, Robin Trower, and the late singer/pianist Gary Brooker.

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Queen- Innuendo 35th Anniversary- Brian May, Roger Taylor

Queen's Brian May and Roger Taylor In the Studio with Redbeard on the 35th anniversary of "Innuendo", Freddie Mercury's final album, which Rolling Stone magazine called "Queen's last masterpiece."

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Ozzy Osbourne- Tribute to Randy Rhoads

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honored posthumously guitarist Randy Rhoads during 2021 annual induction ceremony ....My guest Ozzy Osbourne paid tribute In the Studio in my classic rock interview.

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KISS- Destroyer- Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons

Kiss "Destroyer" hits the golden anniversary with Paul Stanley & Gene Simmons In the Studio.

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Boz Scaggs- Silk Degrees 50th Anniversary

It is the golden anniversary of Boz Scaggs "Silk Degrees", one of the albums which musically defined America's bicentennial year 1976. More accurately this Boz Scaggs interview falls under "Ultra Rare", as the Dallas Texas native, long residing in the San Francisco Bay wine country, has led one of the more private lives in contemporary music.

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David Gilmour- On an Island

David Gilmour joins Redbeard In the Studio for Gilmour's March 2006 solo album "On an Island".

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38 Special- Wild-Eyed Southern Boys- Donnie Van Zant, Jeff Carlisi

Former singer/songwriter/co-founder Donnie Van Zant and original 38 Special lead guitarist Jeff Carlisi recall band headquarters in an abandoned auto parts garage in a swamp to work up songs for "Wild-Eyed Southern Boys".

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Judas Priest- Point of Entry- Rob Halford

Judas Priest's "Point of Entry" 45th anniversary, & Rob Halford is In the Studio with Redbeard "Heading Out to the Highway" for some "Hot Rockin'".

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Joe Cocker Tribute to Ray Charles- American Black History Month

To continue celebrating American Here's the late Joe Cocker's tribute to Ray Charles.

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Jackson Browne- Lives in the Balance

Jackson Browne had grown increasingly active in a series of high-profile humanitarian causes including nuclear energy moratorium, climate change awareness, famine relief, and anti-apartheid in South Africa...But not until the February 1986 release of "Lives in the Balance" had the popular singer/songwriter turned his introspective mirror around in his songs. Jackson Browne joins me here In the Studio .

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ZZ Top 55th Anniversary- Billy Gibbons, Frank Beard, the late Dusty Hill

ZZ Top 55th anniversary interviews with Billy Gibbons, Frank Beard, and the late Dusty Hill.

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Genesis- A Trick of the Tail- Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford

The first album in the post-Peter Gabriel era, Genesis "A Trick of the Tail" interview In the Studio with Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford.

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Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir Passed at 78

The Grateful Dead's "other one", Bob Weir, has died from cancer at 78.

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Mark Knopfler- Solo Best pt 1

"Dire Straits' success came with a lot of baggage...I think a sense of humor is critical to doing this," reveals guitarist/singer/songwriter Mark Knopfler in part one of his solo best of, including "Sailing to Philadelphia" (2000), "The Ragpicker's Dream" (2002), and 2004's " Shangri La". Mark Knopfler is my thoughtful guest here In the Studio for part one of his post-Dire Straits 21st century output.

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Alex Lifeson- Victor 30th Anniversary

The January 1996 solo project release "Victor" by Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson was a highly personal rock Rorschach test for the gestalt guitarist, primal scream therapy with a beat. Alex Lifeson lies down on the couch here In the Studio on the album's thirtieth anniversary..