Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution

Introducing 'Abbey Road' to a First-Timer / 'At First Listen' Crossover, Part 2 Oct 18, 2024

In Part 2 of our At First Listen / Ken Dashow’s Beatles Revolution crossover episodes, we dig into The Beatles Abbey Road track-by-track! We discuss how the Beatles challenged fans' expectations over the years, the band members' struggles with fame and what ultimately ended the band.
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Introducing 'Abbey Road' to a First Timer / 'At First Listen' Crossover, Part 1 Oct 03, 2024

In Part 1 of our At First Listen / Ken Dashow’s Beatles Revolution crossover episode, our cohost Diamond meets the Beatles!
We explore the complicated history of the Beatles' final two albums – Abbey Road and Let It Be — the fraught relationships within the Beatles by the late-‘60s, the extraordinary cultural impact of the band and how Abbey Road comes across in 2024 to a fan of contemporary pop music, like Diamond.
We also spend A LOT of time on the background of the Beatles and the drama behind the scenes, so look out for the rest of this episode in Part 2!
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Gary Burr Talks 'Reunion: A Rock & Roll Fantasy,' Working With Ringo + More Jul 11, 2024

Singer-songwriter and producer Gary Burr joins the show to talk about his new book, Reunion: A Rock & Roll Fantasy. Gary and guitarist Mark Mirando geek out with Ken over the Beatles and share their recollections of working with Ringo Starr.
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How the Beatles Saved Abbey Road Studios Jul 03, 2024

Abbey Road was more than just The Beatles and the British Invasion, it was the symphony and Star Wars, too; but thanks to their wild success, the Beatles SAVED the whole studio.
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The Untold Story of The Beatles' Beloved Road Manager Mal Evans Jan 30, 2024

Monmouth University Professor and Beatles author Kenneth Womack returns to 'Beatles Revolution' to talk about his new book 'Living the Beatles' Legend: The Untold Story of Mal Evans.'
Kenneth's new book is a warts-and-all biography of a mainstay of the Beatles' inner circle, a longtime roadie, assistant and devoted friend to the Fab Four, who served and protected the band through its most extraordinary times.
Mal left a stable job in telecommunications to dive into life on the road with the Beatles, leaving his family for months on end. While quickly became a key cog in the band's machine, both on the road and in the studio, details of Mal's life away from the band have always been murky, and the circumstances leading up to his death in 1976 have remained largely unknown, until now.
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The Beatles' "Now And Then": How We're Living A Historic Moment In Music Nov 02, 2023

In today's mini-episode, Ken Dashow gives the backstory of The Beatles' final song, "Now And Then," and discusses how the Fab Four have continued to revolutionize music more than 50 years after breaking up.
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Reaction To 'How A Concert Happens' With Producer Andrew Sep 19, 2022

A follow-up to our 'How a Concert Happens' podcast, featuring the return of Producer Andrew. We explore what it's like to play gigs as a young artist and what our takeaways were from the conversation with Peter Shapiro and Tony Melchior.

How A Concert Happens With Peter Shapiro, Tony Melchior Aug 25, 2022

You buy a ticket, you show up before the headliner ... but how does that band and that venue come to make it happen?
On this week's 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution' we talk with Stage Manager/Event Producer Tony Melchior (AEG, Live Nation, Bowery Presents, Love Rocks, etc.) and Promoter and venue owner Peter Shapiro (Brooklyn Bowl, The Capital Theatre), etc.
From The Beatles to Paul McCartney 2022 — how to do it the right way...and the WRONG way!

Author Larry Jaffee Talks Record Store Day And The Vinyl Comeback Apr 25, 2022

Larry Jaffee, author of 'Record Store Day: The Most Improbable Comeback of the 21st Century,' joins the podcast to talk about the vinyl Renaissance!
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Bassist Kasim Sulton On Finding Success As A Sideman Apr 08, 2022

From Utopia, Meatloaf, Blue Oyster Cult and more, bass player Kasim Sulton joined Ken Dashow to talk about his life as a sideman to the stars and his relationship to The Beatles!
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Legendary Producer Mark Hudson Reacts To 'The Beatles: Get Back' Mar 14, 2022

Singer, songwriter and producer Mark Hudson discusses 'The Beatles: Get Back.' Mark dives into the film's presentation of the creative process with anecdotes from his experiences working with artists like Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney and Aerosmith!
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Remembering King Crimson, Foreigner's Ian McDonald Feb 22, 2022

Ian McDonald was a founding member of King Crimson and Foreigner and friend of the show. We lost him earlier this month at age 75. Ken offers his remembrance of Ian and another look at his last appearance on 'Beatles Revolution.'
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Men At Work's Colin Hay On Road Life With Ringo, His New Album Sep 07, 2021

Men At Work's Colin Hay talks Beatles, touring with Ringo, making music and his new album of covers 'I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself.'
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Paul McCartney Guitarist Brian Ray Talks Star-Power, What It Takes To Make It Aug 13, 2021

On this edition of Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution, we talk with Paul McCartney's longtime (20 years) sideman Brian Ray about his journey from being 15 years-old and playing with Etta James to being on the biggest stages in the world, and what it takes to make it!
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Wings Drummer Denny Seiwell Talks 50 Years Of 'Ram,' Why LInda McCartney Was Essential May 16, 2021

Celebrating the golden anniversary of Paul McCartney's second album, 'Ram,' with drummer Denny Seiwell (the first person Paul hired after the Beatles)! Denny talks about recording that album, the band's first tour as Wings, why Linda was essential, and what it was like watching Paul's genius up close.
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King Crimson, Foreigner's Ian McDonald On How The Beatles Emboldened Prog Rock Apr 27, 2021

For Prog Rock fans, Ian takes us inside the landmark 1969 album 'The Court Of The Crimson King,"' talks about how the Beatles gave every musician license to break down the walls of pop music, and shares an emotional remembrance of his first experience hearing the Fab Four.
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Celebrating George Harrison And Exploring The Alleged Genius Of Phil Spector Feb 25, 2021

The 'Beatles Revolution' is back! This week, we honor George Harrison for his birthday and dissect the Beatles problematic producer Phil Spector, with special guests Peter Asher and Allan Steckler!
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MoTown Songwriting Legends Eddie and Brian Holland Talk Competing With The Beatles Oct 16, 2020

The only songwriting team to challenge the Lennon-McCartney for the number of big hits in the '60s. Eddie and Brian Holland (of Motown Fame's Holland-Dozier-Holland) talk about their love of The Beatles and how they started in music. We also discuss what the world of Motown was like compared to that of the British Invasion...it's a fun ride and I Ain't To Proud To Beg you to listen!
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Drummer Liberty DeVitto On Reconciling With Billy Joel, Playing With Paul McCartney Aug 13, 2020

Liberty DeVitto opens up about his 30 years with Billy Joel, his bitter ouster and their reconciliation this past winter after a decade-long feud. Liberty talks band dynamics, playing with Sir Paul McCartney and his new autobiography, 'Life, Billy, And The Pursuit Of Happiness.'
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From Records to Rum: Island Records Founder Chris Blackwell Talks Bob Marley, U2 and The Beatles Jun 11, 2020

From Bob Marley to Traffic, Free to U2, Chris Blackwell brought tons of great music and culture to the forefront. Chris takes us from Jamaica, through the British Invasion, from his Goldeneye Resort to Blackwell Rum!
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Dennis DeYoung Talks Styx, Julian Lennon and The Beatles May 20, 2020

Former Styx frontman Dennis DeYoung drops in via Zoom call to catch Ken up on his recent project with Julian Lennon, his undying love for The Beatles, his career with Styx and how there's never a good time for a pandemic.
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Sir Bob Geldof Has One Of The Greatest Beatles Stories Ever Apr 04, 2020

Bob Geldof is a brilliant songwriter, a talented musician, a fierce political activist, and he has one of the best Beatles stories we've ever heard.
On this week's 'Beatles Revolution,' Bob recalls his first Beatles encounter and how it inspired him in the decades to come.
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Actor Michael Imperioli Talks Fandom And 'Cabaret Maxime' Mar 05, 2020

Talking fandom, from The Beatles to The Sopranos with 'Sopranos' actor Michael Imperioli. Michael is a huge Beatles fan and an old friend, who has a really cool new movie out called 'Cabaret Maxime,' a throw-back to the early vaudeville days but in modern times...
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Peter Asher Recalls The Mania Of The British Invasion Feb 14, 2020

Peter Asher returns to the show to talk about his new book, 'The Beatles From A to Zed,' recalling the danger (and the fun) of being adjacent to Beatle-mania.
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The Wild World Of Live Music With City Winery Founder Michael Dorf Jan 17, 2020

City Winery founder Michael Dorf joins the show to talk about what's in a ticket price. Michael and Ken follow the money, diving deep into the world of booking and executing live concerts and how the business has changed.
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Beatles Revolution's Best of 2019 Dec 20, 2019

Ken Dashow and Producer Andrew discuss a few of their favorite moments from the podcast this past year and outline some of their goals for the 'Beatles Revolution' in 2020!
Email KenDashow@iHeartMedia.com to let us know what your favorite moment was!
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Desmond Child Talks Songwriting With Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Joan Jett And More Nov 26, 2019

One of the great rock songwriters to come out of the '80s, Desmond Child has authored and co-authored hits like "Livin' on a Prayer," "You Give Love a Bad Name," "Dude (Looks Like a Lady)," "Poison," "I Hate Myself for Loving You" and many, many more.
On this episode, Desmond talks about how great songwriting transcends genre and how he got so much out of his collaborators over the years.
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George Thorogood Explains How Boogie Played Nice With The Beatles Nov 11, 2019

The true "Boogie Man," George Thorogood has been playing with the same trio and touring for over 40 years, and he worships the Beatles. George explains WHY his Beatles fandom has endured and recalls some highlights from his own career.
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Rick Wakeman Talks YES, John Lennon, RIngo Starr & Prog Rock Oct 25, 2019

From the Beatles to Yes, Rick takes us on his wild, often hilarious journey through the world of progressive rock, lunch with John Lennon and almost getting eating alive by Ringo Starr's guard dogs!
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The Beatles' 'Abbey Road' At 50 And Mark Lewisohn's Tape Sep 27, 2019

Ken Dashow and Producer Andrew compare and contrast 'Abbey Road' with the other latter Beatles albums and address the "Mark Lewisohn Tape," on which John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison discuss their "next" album.
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Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson Forecasts Rock's Return Sep 12, 2019

The wild man of the rock flute, Jethro Tull mastermind Ian Anderson, joins the show to offer his recollection on the '60s British Invasion. He and Ken Dashow explore the development of the progressive rock movement and the state of rock's comeback.
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Why DIdn't The Beatles Play Woodstock? Aug 16, 2019

The Beatles were barely still a band in 1969, and while they were indeed offered a headlining spot at Woodstock, the band didn't make the trip.
On this episode, Ken Dashow and Producer Andrew discuss why the Beatles and some other notable bands didn't play Woodstock, and whether The Beatles *should* have played Woodstock.
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Musical Alchemy: How Bands Are Formed Aug 02, 2019

Ken Dashow looks at why Ivan Vaughan is such an important name in Beatles history, and why being at the right place at the right time can change everything.
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Talking Songwriting With Warren Haynes Of Gov't Mule Jun 28, 2019

Ken Dashow and producer Andrew discuss HOW a song gets written. Then we analyze the genius of John Lennon and Paul McCartney with the legendary Warren Haynes (Gov't Mule, Allman Bros. Dead & Co and more).

Jack Douglas Recalls How Aerosmith Wrote "Walk This Way," Discovering Cheap Trick At A Bowling Alley Jun 14, 2019

Part 2 with legendary producer Jack Douglas. Jack explains his approach as a producer and recalls how Steven Tyler overcame writer's block to write lyrics to "Walk This Way." He also looks back at the first time he saw Cheap Trick, which was at a bowling alley in Wisconsin; they were amazing!
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Legendary Producer Jack Douglas Reveals Why John Lennon Was Easy To Work With May 30, 2019

Jack Douglas produced classic albums by John Lennon, Aerosmith, The Who, Patti Smith and many others. He discovered Cheap Trick at a Wisconsin bowling alley. And he's on 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution' this week, taking us behind the scenes of some of rock's biggest albums and best stories!
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Comedian Eddie Izzard Explores The Beatles' Sense Of Humor May 13, 2019

This week, Ken Dashow is talking to British comic great Eddie Izzard about The Beatles, Monty Python and his own career. Eddie was in the documentary '8 Days A Week,' talking about how funny the Fab Four was!
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New York Mets Great Art Shamsky Talks 1969: The Beatles, Baseball, Woodstock And Vietnam May 03, 2019

On this episode, Ken combines his two greatest passions: the Mets and the Beatles.
Former Mets outfielder Art Shamsky's new book, 'After The Miracle,' not only explains the Mets' amazing run to the 1969 World Series Championship but puts it in context of the tumultuous year: Vietnam, the Beatles, Woodstock, the Moon landing and more. Like the Fab Four, the '69 Mets were a band of brothers!
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How the Beatles Paved The Way For Prog With Procol Harum’s Gary Brooker Apr 26, 2019

Ken Dashow takes a look at how fast trends in music change with Procol Harum singer/keyboardist Gary Brooker. Ken and Gary discuss how The Beatles led the way, changing from pop to rock and roll to progressive rock and opening the door for tons of other bands along the way. Gary’s old R&B group, The Paramounts, used to open for the mop-topped Beatles in the early days.
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Dave Davies of The Kinks Invades! Apr 12, 2019

Kinks guitarist Dave Davies HATES the term "British Invasion," but he loves rock 'n' roll! Dave joins the show to explain the world of rock and roll, from Liverpool to Muswell Hill, London!
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Randy Bachman Discusses 'Bachman,' The New Documentary On His Career Mar 29, 2019

Rock and roll legend Randy Bachman joins the show to discuss the new documentary about his career, that features interviews with Neil Young, Alex Lifeson, Peter Frampton, Fred Turner and many others!
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Why Did John Lennon And Yoko Ono Hold A Bed-In For Peace? Mar 21, 2019

On March 25, 1969, John Lennon and Yoko Ono invited the press to the bedroom of their honeymoon suite in Amsterdam to talk about peace. The couple spent 12-hours a day for the next week in bed taking questions from the press about what the heck their point was. A month later, the two held a second Bed-In in Montreal.
On this episode, Ken Dashow and Producer Andrew discuss the inspiration for the Bed-In for Peace, its goal and its effects.
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A Brief History of Rock 'N' Roll Band Names: Good, Bad and Best! Mar 15, 2019

Ken is joined by Q104.3 New York Program Director and iHeartRadio Classic Rock czar Eric Wellman and Producer Andrew for a robust discussion of band names in rock history.
We discuss the many prior monikers of the Beatles as well as what makes a great band name and which band was most successful despite its name!
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Jon Anderson of YES Talks Getting His Start in Liverpool in the '60s Mar 01, 2019

On this episode, Yes co-founder/singer Jon Anderson talks to Ken Dashow and Producer Andrew about his start at the Cavern Club in Liverpool! From the Beatles to Yes, to Jon's current album '1,000 Hands,' Jon is honest, appreciative, loving and does a hilarious Liverpudlian "Scouse" accent!
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Beatles Revolution LIVE From City Winery NYC With Our Music Industry Panel Feb 20, 2019

Ken, Producer Andrew, all-star publicist Sammy Steinlight, music executive John Boulos and Z100/LiteFM Music Director Cara Hahn discuss Beatlemania in our first LIVE podcast! The panel discusses how the Beatles made their arrival in America one of the biggest pop culture events of the 20th century and how it relates to the music business in 2019!

The Monkees Mike Nesmith Talks Beatlemania in Texas, Plus His Autobiography Feb 01, 2019

Mike Nesmith of The Monkees fame explains Beatlemania in Corpus Christie, Texas, and what it was like, staying at John Lennon's house in London.
Mike also has a great book out, called 'Infinite Tuesday: An Autobiographical Riff.'
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Peter Asher Talks Storytellers Tour 2019, British Invasion and Apple Records Jan 25, 2019

Music and A&R legend Peter Asher returns to the show to discuss his Storytellers Tour with Jeremy Clyde (of Chad & Jeremy), telling stories of the the British music scene in the mid to late'60s, and what it was like being an executive at the Beatles' Apple Records!
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Episode 60.

Take the Beatles Class at Monmouth University! Jan 11, 2019

Dr. Ken Womack, Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences of Monmouth University in New Jersey, joins the show this week to talk about a course he teaches on The Beatles. It's no gut course; Prof. Womack says some students fail! So naturally, Ken takes the "Abbey Road" quiz! If he fails, the podcast is over...
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Beatles Revolution 2018 Wrap-up Show! Dec 28, 2018

From Steve Hackett of Genesis to Lenny Kravitz and Rosanne Cash, Ken Dashow and Producer Andrew sure learned a lot about modern artists' passion for The Beatles' music.
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Who Was John Lennon? Plus, The Zombies Are Hall of Famers! Dec 15, 2018

Thirty-eight years after his brutal murder, this episode focuses on John's early life, and what made him such a rebel and spiritual seeker. PLUS, we talk to longtime guest of BWTB Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone of The Zombies, who finally get their due with their induction into the 2019 class of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!

Roger Earl of Foghat, Plus the Life and Times of George Harrison Nov 30, 2018

November 30, 2018, is the 17th anniversary of George Harrison's passing. Ken reviews some of the most remarkable moments of his career, as well as his most crucial formative years.
Part 2 Is our interview with legendary British rock drummer Roger Earl of Foghat! He discusses the Beatles, Ringo's playing, his own beginnings, and how hard it is to tour and keep a band going all these years, especially after losing personnel along the way.
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Beatles White Album Remixes and Revelations With Giles Martin Nov 15, 2018

Ken Dashow and Giles Martin, son of Beatles producer George Martin, discuss Giles' new remixes and what he discovered working on the latest reissue of The White Album.
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The Beatles' Incomprehensible Fame and Rosanne Cash Oct 26, 2018

Ken and Producer Andrew discuss Paul McCartney's Rhodium award from the Guinness Book of World Records for being the "Most Successful Songwriter/Performer Of All Time"...AND an amazing interview with Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and Beatles-lover Rosanne Cash.

Tribute to Beatles Engineer Geoff Emerick Oct 17, 2018

We remember our friend, audio engineering legend Geoff Emerick. Geoff was a creative force in the studio with The Beatles and many other artists. On this week's show we re-cap his amazing accomplishments with Mark Rivera, Little Steven Van Zandt, Blac Rabbit and Fab Faux drummer Rich Pagano live from The Cutting Room in New York City.
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33: Lenny Kravitz Sep 29, 2018

Lenny discusses his love of the Beatles (he BOUGHT the Beatles' Mixing Board from Abbey Road!), growing up in Brooklyn, his new album, "Raise Vibration," and the state of music in general.

33: Management and Publicity in the Music Business, PART 2 Mar 02, 2018

Part 2 of our chat with Atlantic Records' EVP John Boulos and Steinlight Media President Sammy Steinlight about how The Beatles' visionary management team so successfully executed (engineered?) Beatlemania.
We talk a lot on the show about the Beatles as transcendent musical talents—and they are—but there's little doubt that the people working for them got the best out of the band! Did the Beatles bring it out of others or was it that much of a happy accident?
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32: Randy Bachman Joins the Show! Feb 23, 2018

Randy Bachman of The Guess Who and Bachman-Turner Overdrive drops by for a pre-Live 'Breakfast with the Beatles' podcast. Randy has encyclopedic Beatles knowledge, and he's also generally hilarious! He and Ken talk about guitars, BTO, that chord in "A Hard Day's Night" and more!
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31: The Importance of Management and Publicity in the Music Business, PART 1 Feb 16, 2018

Atlantic Records' EVP John Boulos and Steinlight Media President Sammy Steinlight join the show to talk about how The Beatles' visionary management team helped break them bigger than any band before or since.
John and Sammy have years of experience and opinions in their respective fields and this is a must-listen for anyone aspiring to make it in entertainment. We went on for so long, we had to cut this episode in half!
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30: Corky Laing of Mountain, Plus The Beatles Arrive in America Feb 09, 2018

Ken is joined this week by Mountain drummer Corky Laing, who discusses his career, how he benefitted from 'Canadian content,' his run-ins with The Beatles and how he humiliated himself in front of Mick Jagger.
At the top of the show, Ken and Andrew discuss the anniversary of The Beatles coming to America, visionary concert promoter Sid Bernstein (who booked the Beatles at Shea stadium) and why Paul McCartney got a Hofner bass.
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29: Former Genesis Guitarist Steve Hackett Joins the Show! Feb 04, 2018

We're back! Guitar god Steve Hackett dropped by the studio to talk about his current U.S. solo tour, his interest in a Genesis reunion and some of his fondest Beatles memories!
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28: Denny Laine from Wings and The Moody Blues! Jan 12, 2018

Denny Laine, who formed Wings with Paul McCartney, and is going into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a founding member of The Moody Blues is Ken's special guest on this week's 'Beatles Revolution'!
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27: Sir Ringo Starr Plus Ken's Holiday in London Jan 05, 2018

Ken and Producer Andrew discuss the knighthood of Sir Richard Starkey and other famous rockstar knights.
Also, Ken talks about his holiday pilgrimage to London, where he stayed ON Abbey Road! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution.'

26: Losing John Lennon Dec 15, 2017

Ken remembers John Lennon on the horrible anniversary of his murder 37 years ago.
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25 - Tom Chapin, Jon Cobert and November Beatles Milestones Dec 01, 2017

Ken and Producer Andrew discuss the November Beatles releases: Nov. '63: 'Meet The Beatles.' Nov. '66: The White Album. Nov. '68: 'Magical Mystery Tour.'
Then singer/songwriter Tom Chapin and BWTB band keyboardist Jon Cobert are up to discuss WHY Hunger and the Fab Four.
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24 - The Fab Faux's Rich Pagano and Jack Petruzzelli Nov 10, 2017

Ken is joined by drummer Rich Pagano and guitarist Jack Petruzzelli of the premiere Beatles tribute band, The Fab Faux. Jack and Rich play some songs for us, take some listener questions and talk about how they produce their note-perfect Beatles renditions.
Simply put, if you listen to this podcast, you NEED to see The Fab Faux live! For more info, go to TheFabFaux.com.

23 - Petula Clark and the Anniversary of 'Abbey Road' Nov 03, 2017

Ken is joined by the legendary singer and actress Petula Clark. Clark talks about her unique career, her Beatles experience and her new album, 'From Now On.'
Also, Ken and producer Andrew discuss their experiences with 'Abbey Road,' the strained relationships in the Beatles during the album, how George Harrison grew as a songwriter in the shadow of Lennon and McCartney and Ringo's impact on the Beatles' legacy.
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22 - Beatles Engineer Geoff Emerick Oct 27, 2017

Legendary Beatles engineer/producer Geoff Emerick drops by the show to talk about breaking the rules to make 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band,' the album's 50th anniversary stereo remaster, modern audio production and much more!
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21 - John Lodge of The Moody Blues! Oct 20, 2017

Ken and producer Andrew are joined in the studio by the legendary Moody Blues bassist and songwriter, John Lodge!
Lodge recalls the first time he saw The Beatles perform, when they came to his hometown of Birmingham, knocking his band from the top of the bill! He also tells us how hard it was to find a bass guitar in England in the '60s and updates us on all things Moodys!
Check out Lodge's new solo album, '10,000 Light Years Ago,' and get ready to hear a lot more from the Moody Blues!
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Episode 20 - Tom Petty, George Harrison and John Lennon Oct 06, 2017

With John Lennon's birthday coming up (Oct. 9), Ken shares some stories about Lennon.
Then Ken and producer Andrew remember the amazing career of Tom Petty. They also discuss Petty's close relationship to George Harrison, how the Traveling Wilburys came together around Petty and where Petty sits in the canon of great American songwriters.
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Episode 19 - Steve Winwood and the Anniversary of 'Abbey Road' Sep 29, 2017

'Abbey Road' turned 48 years old this week. Plus, we got a visit from the amazing Steve Winwood! Steve and Ken talk about the '60s, his recollections (or lack thereof) of the British Invasion and more!
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Episode 18 - Paul McCartney Guitarist Brian Ray! Sep 15, 2017

Paul McCartney band member Brian Ray joins Ken Dashow to talk about the joys and pressures of being in a former Beatles' backing band. Brian talks about how he prepared for his gig, what it's like being on the road again and how Paul creates a setlist.
Be sure to check out Brian's band, The Bayonets.
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Episode 17 - Bobby Whitlock and Coco Caramel Sep 08, 2017

Former Derek and the Dominos member Bobby Whitlock and his lovely wife Coco Caramel join the show! Plus, with Paul McCartney coming back to the U.S. for another tour, I talk about Paul's history on the road and in the studio.
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Episode 16 - Eric Burdon, Why The Beatles Stopped Performing Sep 01, 2017

Eric Burdon of The Animals and War talks about his experience with The Beatles and as a personal friend of John Lennon's. Listen for that at about the 43-minute mark.
Also, Ken and Andrew discuss why The Beatles quit performing live.
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Episode 15 - The Beatles and Maharishi Aug 25, 2017

Ken and producer Andrew discuss The Beatles' trip to India and the opposing conclusions of John Lennon and George Harrison.
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Episode 14 - The Beatles and Elvis Presley Aug 18, 2017

Ken and Andrew discuss Elvis Presley's impact and influence on The Beatles, whether Elvis was threatened by The Beatles and what happened on that August night in 1965 when Elvis and The Beatles met.
Plus, Andrew corrects Ken, who's been mispronouncing the name of his band, One Hundred Thousand, for a week! And, we talk about what Elvis' career would have been like had he lived to old age.
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Episode 13 - Sid Bernstein Aug 13, 2017

Ken shares his conversation with the visionary who booked The Beatles at Shea Stadium, Sid Bernstein! Plus, Ken and Andrew talk about some Beatles firsts!
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Episode 12 - Graham Nash! Aug 04, 2017

The N in CSN (and sometimes) Y drops by the studio to talk about his early impression of the Beatles, the summer of '67 and the beginnings of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young.
Plus, Ken discusses the day the cover of 'Abbey Road' was photographed.

Episode 11 - Jimmy Vivino and Joe Louis Walker Jul 28, 2017

We have 'Basic Cable Band' guitarist and band leader Jimmy Vivino and blues great Joe Louis Walker talking about the blues and its influence on classic rock and the Beatles!
Jimmy and Joe brought their guitars, too, so we got an impromptu crash course in the blues!

Episode 10 - New York Mets Announcer Howie Rose Jul 21, 2017

We called the podcast 'Beatles Revolution' because we wanted to explore the Beatles impact on culture. So this week we're looking into how the Beatles' influence was felt outside of music.
Ken Dashow sat down with legendary New York Mets radio announcer Howie Rose, of 710 WOR-AM. Put it in the books!

Episode 9 - Ringo Starr Joins the Show! Jul 14, 2017

Ringo Starr joins the show to talk about his recent birthday bash in Los Angeles, his relationship with Paul McCartney and more!
Ken Dashow and producer Andrew Magnotta discuss the first time Ken met Ringo, as well as Ringo's style and role in The Beatles.

Episode 8 - When John Met Paul; How Bands Get Together Jun 30, 2017

Ken Dashow and producer Andrew Magnotta talk about July 6, 1957, the date John Lennon and Paul McCartney were introduced. We also touch on how some other great bands got together.

Episode 7 - How We Do LIVE 'Breakfast with the Beatles' Jun 23, 2017

Ken Dashow and Andrew Magnotta are joined by BWTB producer Chris Perucich to discuss how Q104.3 puts on a LIVE 'Breakfast with the Beatles' radio show.
We also discuss Paul McCartney, as a bass player, and the perilous dynamics of a democratic band!
Listen to live 'Breakfast with the Beatles' on Q104.3 FM New York or on the iHeartRadio app from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sunday, June 25!

Episode 6 - Peter Asher & Paul Winter Jun 16, 2017

We're joined by to legends! Composer Paul winter and singer/manager/producer Peter Asher!
We talk songwriting, how artists get discovered and what transcendent talent looks like!

Episode 5 - Ringo Starr Music Director/Billy Joel Bandmate Mark Rivera Joins the Show! Jun 09, 2017

Mark Rivera is a sideman to the stars and he works closely with a former Beatle! We get into Mark's amazing career and his relationship to Beatles music, as well as with the Beatles as people! Mark is good friends with Ken Dashow, and we hope he'll be a regular on 'Beatles Revolution' as his schedule allows!

Episode 4 - 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' Has Never Sounded Better Jun 05, 2017

Ken Dashow and producer Andrew Magnotta discuss Giles Martin's triumph with the 50th anniversary remixes of one of the most important albums in the history of modern music.

Episode 3 - "Little" Steven Van Zandt Drops By! May 29, 2017

We talk Beatles, Bruce and The Disciples of Soul with "Little" Steven Van Zandt. The new album is called 'Soulfire!'

Episode 2 - Why Are Concert Tickets so Expensive? with Jim Steen May 19, 2017

Ken Dashow and producer Andrew Magnotta discuss the economics of a Paul McCartney concert and we bring an expert witness and veteran of the concert business, Jim Steen, to give us some insight.

Episode 1 - 'BANG! The Bert Berns Story' with filmmaker Brett Berns. May 08, 2017

EPISODE 1 - Brett Berns. Ken interviews the son of Bert Berns, the man who wrote "Twist & Shout," and dozens of other early rock and roll his. Brett Berns has just released an amazing documentary about his father, 'BANG! The Bert Berns Story,' which deals with Berns' indelible effect on the music industry.
We discuss the mob economy of the music industry in the early '60s and how the Beatles broke through it! Enjoy!

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