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Steve Winwood- Arc of a Diver 45th Anniversary 12-29

Steve Winwood's second, "Arc of a Diver", in late December 1980 made a big splash for the multi-talented heritage English musician, gaining a toehold on the charts and in the minds of mainstream popularity forty-five years ago. Steve Winwood is my guest 12/29.
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Van Morrison- His Band & Street Choir 55th Anniversary

With Belfast-born Van Morrison's the mainstream rock audience November 1970's "His Band and Street Choir" finally caught up to the quality jazzy, folksy rhythm'n'blues Morrison had been belting out consistently since critics began lauding his debut,"Astral Weeks". This rare 21st century classic rock interview was conducted in Belfast by the BBC's intrepid John Bennett.

Lynyrd Skynyrd- Christmas Time Again 12-22

Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Christmas Time Again" is In the Studio's annual holiday musical greeting card and interview featuring the late Gary Rossington and Leon Wilkeson, with supporting cast Lynyrd Skynyrd singer Johnny Van Zant, guitarist Ricky Medlocke, and even the late guitarist Hughie Thomasson makes a cameo. Begins Dec 22.

Van Morrison- His Band & Street Choir 55th Annivesary 12-15

Van Morrison, in a refreshingly frank conversation with the long view on his spectacular singing and recording career, here In the Studio the week of December 15 to mark the fifty-fifth anniversary of "His Band and Street Choir".

The WHO- My Generation 60th- Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey 12-8

"It wasn't all painful, but it was all poignant," revealed The Who's driving wheel Pete Townshend regarding sifting through his memories of sixty (!) years of maximum R'n'B on the anniversary of My Generation from The Who, released in December…
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Emerson, Lake, & Palmer 55th Anniversary- Carl Palmer, the late Greg Lake & Keith Emerson

It is the 55th anniversary of Emerson, Lake, & Palmer. Carl Palmer is my guest, along with my archival interviews of the late Keith Emerson and Greg Lake.

Rock Hall Righteous Recognition: Joe Cocker!!!

Certainly the late Joe Cocker was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame years ago, right? Joe Cocker who sang definitive versions of "Feelin' Alright","With a Little Help from My Friends","The Letter","Cry Me a River","Unchain My Heart","You Can Leave Your Hat On","Up Where We Belong","She Came in Through the Bathroom Window","Delta Lady","When the Night Comes", and "You Are So Beautiful" must have been a first ballot lock for Rock Hall induction, right? Listen here and consider how such an egregious omission could have continued until now.
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REO Speedwagon- Hi Infidelity 45th- Kevin Cronin, Neal Doughty

REO Speedwagon believed in their long game, and their long-suffering record label gave them TEN trips to the plate until the band touched all the bases in November 1980 with "Hi Infidelity" . Lead singer Kevin Cronin and band keyboard player co-founder Neal Doughty tell the worst-to-first "ten year overnight sensation" story In the Studio.

Warren Zevon- Rock Hall 2025

Warren Zevon, the gambler's son who wrote and sang "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead", presumably is indeed resting in peace, having passed away far too soon in 2003...Here is my rare interview with Warren Zevon for “Excitable Boy".as he is inducted posthumously into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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Soundgarden- Rock & Roll Hall of Fame- the late Chris Cornell

Soundgarden lead singer/songwriter the late Chris Cornell sifted through the myths and legends here In the Studio to outline the essence of the time, place, and people who enabled Soundgarden eventual entre' into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.