Redbeard's Blog

Eagles- On the Border- the late Glenn Frey, the late 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- 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.

Classic Rock Interviews

The Cars- Heartbeat City- the late Ric Ocasek, Greg Hawkes

The Cars "Heartbeat City" fortieth anniversary interview In the Studio with the late Ric Ocasek & Greg Hawkes.

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Chicago V- VI- VII- Robert Lamm

In the Studio with composer/singer Robert Lamm for Chicago's third #1 selling album, "Chicago VII".

Beard's Blog, Classic Rock Interviews

Supertramp- Breakfast in America- Roger Hodgson

Supertramp's Roger Hodgson joins Redbeard In the Studio serving up "Breakfast in America".

Medium Rare

Journey- Evolution 45th anniversary- Steve Perry, Neal Schon, Gregg Rolie

Journey co-founders Neal Schon and Gregg Rolie are joined In the Studio by singer/songwriter Steve Perry for the 45th anniversary of the triple platinum "Evolution".

Medium Rare

Def Leppard- Yeah! (covers album)- Joe Elliott, Phil Collen

In the case of Def Leppard, now celebrating forty-five years since the Sheffield, England band's introductory "On Through the Night" was released in March 1980, anyone wishing to understand where they come from musically would do well to listen here to my guests Def Leppard lead singer Joe Elliott and lead guitarist Phil Collen. The tunestack on "Yeah!" is a virtual look at the playlists of BBC Radio One and Radio Luxembourg circa 1973.

Medium Rare

Scorpions- Love at First Sting- Klaus Meine, Rudolph Schenker

"Love At First Sting" by the Scorpions in March 1984 soared to # 6 on the Billboard album chart with triple platinum sales, while delivering a blitzkreig of rock anthems including “Rock You Like A Hurricane”, “Big City Nights”, and the signature power ballad “Still Loving You”. Scorpions lead singer Klaus Meine and guitarist Rudolph Schenker are my guesst In the Studio.