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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!

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.

Bad Company- Run with the Pack 50th- Paul Rodgers, Simon Kirke, the late Mick Ralphs 2-2

Bad Company lead singer/lyricist Paul Rodgers is joined here In the Studio by drummer Simon Kirke and the late songwriter/guitarist Mick Ralphs for the golden anniversary of the silver-clad "Run with the Pack" the week of February 2nd.
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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.

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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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.
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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.