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Jackson Browne- Lives in the Balance 40th Anniversary

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 for the 40th anniversary.
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Robert Cray- Smoking Gun- Dallas 1987

Another stellar live performance, no overdubs,  by the Robert Cray Band at Dallas club Redux in July 1987, "Smoking Gun" and the album Strong Persuader   resulted in Cray being heralded by no less than legendary Dallas native Steve Miller…
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YES Album 55th- Jon Anderson, Tony Kaye, Steve Howe, Bill Bruford

"The YES Album", a progressive rock touchstone, was quietly released fifty-five years ago. If the British Invasion bands led by The Beatles and Rolling Stones wanted to be rock'n'roll's second verse after "Be Bop a Lula" and "Maybe Baby", then London's King Crimson, Emerson Lake and Palmer, and YES were determined to be rock's "C" section, the musical bridge which takes the listener somewhere unexpectedly before returning to the familiar refrain.

Rush- Moving Pictures 45th Anniversary- Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson 2-16

Just as AC/DC's "Back in Black" was the hard rock album loved by people who didn't like Hard Rock, "Moving Pictures" by Rush in February 1981 was the undeniable mass appeal purchase by millions who did not own any of the Toronto trio's seven (!) previous  albums. Rush bassist/singer Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson join me In the Studio to discuss frankly the evolution of their career up through "Moving Pictures" beginning Feb. 16.

Heart- Dreamboat Annie @50- Ann Wilson, Nancy Wilson 2-14

Fifty Februaries ago, a real-life Cinderella story was unfolding with the release of the independent album "Dreamboat Annie" by Seattle refugees to Canada, Heart. Nancy Wilson is joined by Ann Wilson here In the Studio on the golden anniversary of "Dreamboat Annie" with the endlessly charming tale February 14!

Living Colour- Cult of Personality-1990 NYC

For American Black History Month...Living Colour live "Cult of Personality" Electric Lady Studio NYC 1990
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Bad Company- Run with the Pack 50th- Paul Rodgers, Mick Ralphs, Simon Kirke

Bad Company lead singer/songwriter Paul Rodgers, guitarist/songwriter Mick Ralphs (d.2025), and drummer Simon Kirke all agreed that being the first band signed to Led Zeppelin's Swan Song label, as well as sharing management with them, was advantageous. However the expectations for this "supergroup", containing Rodgers and Kirke from Free and Ralphs from Mott the Hoople, were exceedingly high. Golden anniversary of silver-clad "Run with the Pack".
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Sting- The Soul Cages 35th Anniversary

The Sting and I...We had already done multiple interviews when he was in The Police and now Sting had released three solo albums, including his solo "The Soul Cages", by the time we reconvened in 1991. Sting had lost both parents by then, the most recent  his father, and was clearly wrestling with his star ascending amidst pain and personal loss.

Bad Company- Runnin’ with the Pack- Dallas/Ft.Worth 7-10-13

It doesn't get any better than this exclusive live performance of Bad Company  "Runnin' with the Pack", no overdubs, just as the audience loved it July 10, 2013 in Dallas/Ft. Worth.

YES Album 55th- Jon Anderson, Steve Howe, Bill Bruford, Tony Kaye 2-9

Experiencing the "YES Album" fifty-five tears ago was a life-changing moment for me  and, subsequently, millions more around the world. We have lead singer/lyricist Jon Anderson, guitar great Steve Howe, drummer nonpariel Bill Bruford, original YES keyboardist Tony Kaye, and the late all-important bassist/harmony singer Chris Squire with me In the Studio for the double nickel anniversary of "The YES Album" February 9.