A lifelong performing musician, as a young boy, SiriusXM host Dean Baldwin was inspired by his mother’s musical talents and began learning his first guitar chords while still mastering the alphabet. Growing up with a deaf musician as a mother, Dean learned to listen to and analyze music in a unique way. In his teenage years, he developed a passion for the rock of the 1970s along with the metal and hair bands of the 1980s, while continuing to grow in his appreciation for a wide range of music ...
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Kenny Aronoff is one of the most influential and in demand drummers and percussionists in the world. He has entertained millions of people with his drumming, has played on thousands of records, and has been the “go to” drummer for the biggest stars in music while providing the beat of American culture over four decades! In this episode I speak with…
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What was scheduled to be a 30 minute interview turned into an 1.5hr conversation with Chicago’s Bill Champlin: While Bill’s musical legacy literally spans his entire life, his professional legacy spans well over 5 decades, with a foundation and strong respect for R&B as you can hear in his band The Songs of Champlin. In this episode Bill will share…
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Slade and Badfinger rose to fame in the 1970s, each carving out a unique sound and style that captured the hearts of fans around the world. But behind the music, both bands experienced their fair share of triumphs and tragedies. Join us as we journey through the highs and lows of two legendary bands, and discover how their music continues to inspir…
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Tesla, Too Cool For School:Bassist Brian Wheat Talks About His Influences, New Music and Not Being Cool Enough For Jimmy Kimmel
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One of the greatest rock bands to come out of the 1980s Tesla has been unfairly categorized as a "Hair Band." In this episode I talk with Bassist Brian Wheat about the influence of Paul McCartney and the Beatles on him artistic drive as well as new music on to be released this year. He also shares a perspective on changes within the world of music.…
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Firehouse & The 90s: Cancellation Of A Genre. A Conversation With Firehouse Guitarist Bill Leverty
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Looking back, 1990 really didn’t sound all that different from 1989. Slaughter had released their debut album, while the break up of Dokken resulted in Don Dokken’s solo album as well as Lynchmob’s Debut. Extreme, had released their second album, as had Winger. So Firehouse, and guitarist Bill Leverty seemed perfectly positioned to be part of the n…
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