The Strange Brew - artist stories behind the greatest music ever recorded

Neil Storey highlights 12 standout tracks from Island Records’ transformative years, 1969-70. We uncover the stories behind releases The post Island Records 1969-70 appeared first on The Strange Brew ...

Keith Hopwood of Herman’s Hermits reflects on a life in music. From the breakout hit I’m Into Something The post Keith Hopwood – Herman’s Hermits appeared first on The Strange Brew ....

Bruce Woolley has had a fascinating career in music, from his early days co-writing “Video Killed the Radio The post Bruce Woolley appeared first on The Strange Brew ....

Colin ‘Smiley’ Petersen passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024, leaving behind a legacy that bridged the worlds The post Colin ‘Smiley’ Petersen: Bee Gees Drummer Dies at 78 appeared first on The St...

Tony Banks reveals the creative exploration that defined Genesis’ sound and his personal foray into orchestral music. From The post Tony Banks appeared first on The Strange Brew ....

Arthur Brown shares captivating stories from his extraordinary life and the history behind his classic album, The Crazy The post Arthur Brown on The Crazy World of Arthur Brown appeared first on The S...

Peter Perrett opens up about his life and the creative process leading to The Cleansing, his most ambitious The post Peter Perrett appeared first on The Strange Brew ....

Rosalie Cunningham chooses eight key tracks from across her career, highlighting both personal and musical turning points. From The post Rosalie Cunningham appeared first on The Strange Brew ....

Jeff Wayne shares the influences that shaped his acclaimed musical adaptation of The War of the Worlds. From The post Jeff Wayne on The War of the Worlds appeared first on The Strange Brew ....

Mark Wilkerson uncovers the fascinating story of Thunderclap Newman, the group known for their 1969 hit ‘Something in The post The Thunderclap Newman Story appeared first on The Strange Brew ....

John Paul White discusses his recent album ‘The Hurting Kind’, which was inspired by classic country, rock, and The post John Paul White appeared first on The Strange Brew ....

David Wells breaks down the irresistible world of late 60s American bubblegum pop, exploring its catchy hit singles, The post American Bubblegum Pop 1966-1971 appeared first on The Strange Brew ....

Few collaborations feel as natural as Those Pretty Wrongs, where Big Star drummer Jody Stephens teams up with The post Those Pretty Wrongs appeared first on The Strange Brew ....

Chris Leslie shares a selection of his favourite songs with Fairport Convention and reflects on his highlights with The post Chris Leslie – Fairport Convention appeared first on The Strange Brew ....

Susan Cowsill reflects on her musical journey, from her time with the Continental Drifters to growing up as The post Susan Cowsill – Continental Drifters, The Cowsills appeared first on The Strange Br...

Ahmet Zappa and Joe Travers celebrate the 50th anniversary of Frank Zappa’s landmark album Apostrophe (‘). They explore The post Frank Zappa’s Apostrophe (‘) at 50 appeared first on The Strange Brew ....

Terry Reid unlocks a treasure chest of stories, being one of the most influential figures in rock history. The post Terry Reid appeared first on The Strange Brew ....

Richie Furay shares how his country influences shaped his music and role in Buffalo Springfield and Poco, and The post Richie Furay appeared first on The Strange Brew ....

Alan Parsons reflects on the Alan Parsons Project including the new reissue of their landmark album Pyramid. He The post Alan Parsons on Pyramid, The Beatles and Pink Floyd appeared first on The Stran...

Steve Wynn discusses his new memoir ‘I Wouldn’t Say It If It Wasn’t True’ and musical career. Steve The post Steve Wynn – The Dream Syndicate appeared first on The Strange Brew ....

Owen Elliot-Kugell, daughter of ‘Mama Cass’ Elliot, offers a heartfelt look into her mother’s life and career while The post My Mama, Cass appeared first on The Strange Brew ....

Alan Whitehead, former drummer of The Marmalade, shares his experiences with the group as well as time in The post Alan Whitehead – Marmalade appeared first on The Strange Brew ....

Larry Tamblyn, founder and original lead singer of the Standells, discusses their origins, recording ‘Dirty Water’ and other The post Larry Tamblyn – The Standells appeared first on The Strange Brew ....

Graeme Thomson, author of the acclaimed biography Under the Ivy, explores the life and music of Kate Bush. The post Kate Bush – Her Life and Music appeared first on The Strange Brew ....

The music world is mourning the loss of blues guitarist John Mayall, who passed away peacefully at the The post John Mayall: Farewell to the Godfather of British Blues appeared first on The Strange Br...

Chris Slade, drummer for the greatest names in rock history, shares his highlights behind the drumkit. Chris delves The post Chris Slade – AC/DC appeared first on The Strange Brew ....

Russ Giguere of The Association shares the story of the group and million sellers ‘Cherish’, ‘Windy’, and ‘Never The post Russ Giguere – The Association appeared first on The Strange Brew ....

David Wells explores the hit singles, cult classics and tracks from 1968’s key albums as the American music The post The American Sounds of 1968 appeared first on The Strange Brew ....

Albert Hammond discusses his new album ‘Body of Work’ and reflects on his extensive musical career. He talks The post Albert Hammond appeared first on The Strange Brew ....

John Flansburgh discusses They Might Be Giants’ latest single ‘Lazy’, and shares details of their upcoming UK tour, The post John Flansburgh – They Might Be Giants appeared first on The Strange Brew ....

Gerry Beckley of America reveals the guiding principles behind his songwriting craft. Gerry highlights the inspirations fueling his The post Gerry Beckley – America appeared first on The Strange Brew ...

Deep Purple co-founder, Nick Simper, dives deep into his career. We start in the mid-60s playing bass with The post Nick Simper – Deep Purple, Warhorse appeared first on The Strange Brew ....

Terry Britten talks about writing huge songs for Lenny Kravitz, Tina Turner, Michael Jackson and Cliff Richard. We The post Terry Britten appeared first on The Strange Brew ....

Nick Kershaw discusses his upcoming UK tour dates, songwriting process, and collaborations with other artists. He recalls writing The post Nik Kershaw appeared first on The Strange Brew ....

Robin Trower remembers his classic album ‘Bridge Of Sighs’, its the recording process and the inspiration behind its The post Robin Trower appeared first on The Strange Brew ....

Terri Thal shares her memories of the Greenwich Village folk music scene of the 1960s. She covers her The post Terri Thal – Dave, Bob and Me appeared first on The Strange Brew ....

Beatles biographer Philip Norman talks about the life and legacy of John Lennon. He shares insights into John’s The post Philip Norman on John Lennon appeared first on The Strange Brew ....

Martin Gordon, bassist for Sparks’ ‘Kimono My House’ takes us behind-the-scenes of this classic album. For its 50 The post Kimono My House at 50 appeared first on The Strange Brew ....

Billy Morrison discusses The Morrison Project and shares insights into the collaborative process behind the album, working with The post Billy Morrison appeared first on The Strange Brew ....

John Fiddler of Medicine Head traces his musical journey from the 1960s to present. John covers new album The post John Fiddler – Medicine Head appeared first on The Strange Brew ....

Ian Hunter takes us through new album Defiance Part 2: Fiction, solo highlights and his past in Mott The post Ian Hunter appeared first on The Strange Brew ....

Paul Hanley is in conversation with Jason Barnard for The CAT Club in Pontefract, Yorkshire. Guided by Paul’s The post Paul Hanley on Buzzcocks appeared first on The Strange Brew ....

Phil Manzanera discusses his life covered in his new memoir, Revolución to Roxy. Phil reveals his unique childhood The post Phil Manzanera – Revolución to Roxy appeared first on The Strange Brew ....

David Wells delves into the Laurel Canyon music community of the late 60s and early 70s, tracing its The post Music from Laurel Canyon appeared first on The Strange Brew ....

Wesley Stace delves into the lyrical landscapes of his songs, transition from John Wesley Harding and collaborations with The post Wesley Stace appeared first on The Strange Brew ....

Dave Scott-Morgan explores his highlights intertwined with the Birmingham music scene of the 1960s and 1970s. From his The post Dave Scott Morgan – ELO appeared first on The Strange Brew ....

Mike Vickers, co-founder of Manfred Mann, digs deep into his career. Mike covers his early years with the The post Mike Vickers – Manfred Mann appeared first on The Strange Brew ....

Michelle Phillips of The Mamas & The Papas speaks about her life and time in the group. From The post Michelle Phillips – The Mamas & The Papas appeared first on The Strange Brew ....

In a bonus podcast, Tim Arnold and Kevin Godley discuss the resonance today of the U2 song ‘Numb’ The post Tim Arnold and Kevin Godley appeared first on The Strange Brew ....

Philip Norman provides a revealing portrait of George Harrison. Despite being acknowledged as one of the era’s best The post George Harrison: The Reluctant Beatle appeared first on The Strange Brew ....