Music Buzzz Podcast - Music Interviews, Commentary & History

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Ep. 84: Art Alexakis (Everclear) Jan 19, 2024

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ABOUT ART ALEXAKIS:

Three decades into a career filled with hits behind songs fueled with impactful messages, Everclear refuses to let time define them….Having recently released their in concert album Live at the Whisky A Go Go and new video for the song "Sing Away”. In this episode we are joined by lead singer, songwriter and guitar player Art Alexakis.

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Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & Live

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All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall.

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Ep. 83: Rod Argent (The Zombies, Argent & more) Jan 05, 2024

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ABOUT ROD ARGENT:

A member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and founding member of The Zombies. Rod was the band’s principal composer including on 1964’s “She’s Not There”. After the group split in 1969 he formed the band Argent who enjoyed several hits in the 1970’s including “Hold Your Head Up”. Also in the 70’s Rod conducted session work for The Hollies, John Williams, The Who and Andrew Lloyd Webber. He worked as Webber’s pianist for 10 years before turning to film and TV scores. He resurrected The Zombies in 2004.

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Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & Live

ABOUT THE HOSTS:

All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall.

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Ep. 82: Leland Sklar (legendary bassist) Dec 22, 2023

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ABOUT LELAND SKLAR:

As bassist in The Section, the L.A. session collective that was to the '70s what The Wrecking Crew were to the '60s, Leland Sklar helped define the '70s singer/songwriter sound. With agile, elegant, unfailingly supportive basslines, the man with the waist-length beard could pump fuel into Jackson Browne's engine on the rocking "Running on Empty" and fall like a gentle summer shower onto James Taylor's "You've Got a Friend" with equal expertise. Leland has played on over 2,000 albums for Carole King, Linda Ronstadt, Toto, Lyle Lovett, Phil Collins, Hall & Oates, Warren Zevon, Rod Stewart, Jackson Browne, James Taylor and so many more.

Leland is also a part the band The Immediate Family featuring A-list session players of which we had on in season 2 and is featured in the new Magnolia Pictures film IMMEDIATE FAMILY & the band's albums including their latest Skin In The Game.

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Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & Live

ABOUT THE HOSTS:

All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall.

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Ep. 81: Phil Soussan (Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Idol, Last in Line & more) Dec 08, 2023

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ABOUT PHIL SOUSSAN:

Born in London, England Phil played in bands in college but got his first big break in the music business in 1980 when a call from Simon Kirke to join the band Wildlife on the Swan Song label. After that band Phil worked with Jimmy Page for a bit and over the years has played with Ozzy Osbourne, Johnny Halladay, Beggars & Thieves, Billy Idol, Vince Neil, Gilby Clarke, John Waite and more..... and currently is in the band Last In Line w/ Vinny Appice, Andrew Freeman and Vivian Campbell.

ABOUT THE PODCAST:

Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & Live

ABOUT THE HOSTS:

All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall.

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Ep. 80: Jock Bartley (Firefall, Gram Parsons, Zephyr) Nov 23, 2023

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ABOUT JOCK BARTLEY:

Co-Founder, Songwriter, & Guitarist of Boulder,, Colorado''s FIREFALL whose hits include "You Are the Woman", "Just Remember I Love You" "Strange Way", "Cinderella", "Headed for a Fall" & "Staying with It".

ABOUT THE PODCAST:

Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & Live

ABOUT THE HOSTS:

All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall.

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Ep. 79: Steve Boone (The Lovin' Spoonful) Nov 10, 2023

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ABOUT STEVE BOONE:

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Steve Boone is a bass player and music producer best known as a member of The Lovin' Spoonful. From late 1965 to mid-1967, the Spoonful reeled off nine Top Twenty hits including “Do You Believe in Magic”, “Daydream”, “Nashville Cats”, “Summer in the City” & more. The group is a wellspring of sunny, feel-good singles.

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Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & Live

ABOUT THE HOSTS:

All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall.

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Ep. 78: Wendy Dio Oct 27, 2023

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ABOUT WENDY DIO:

Over the years, Wendy Dio has been involved in many aspects of the music business including management, stage set design, concert video production and also served as executive producer on numerous gold and platinum albums. In 2010, she co-founded the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund, which has raised millions for research, education, and early detection screenings. In this episode we delve into the recent deluxe edition releases of the final 4 Dio albums and the fantastic documentary "DIO: Dreamers Never Die". Wendy is the widow and longtime manager for Ronnie James Dio.

ABOUT THE PODCAST:

Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & Live

ABOUT THE HOSTS:

All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall.

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Ep 77: Russell Hitchcock (Air Supply) Oct 13, 2023

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ABOUT RUSSELL HITCHCOCK:

Legendary musician Russell Hitchcock met Graham Russell in 1975 and formed Air Supply. ThE group had many huge radio hits in the 70s, 80s and 90s including "All Out Of Love" "Lost In Love" "Making Love Out of Nothing at All" and many more. Hitchcock has also released solo albums and solo singles over the years including the hit "Swear To Your Heart" .....and continues with Air Supply to this day.

ABOUT THE PODCAST:

Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & Live

ABOUT THE HOSTS:

All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall.

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Ep. 76: Michael Wilton (Queensrÿche) Sep 29, 2023

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ABOUT MICHAEL WILTON:

Founding member of Queensrÿche, Michael is known as "Whip" for his undeniable speed playing the guitar... though he started on bass many moons ago..... Queensrÿche released its 16th album, Digital Noise Alliance in 2022 and continues to blaze a trail both in the studio and on the road.

ABOUT THE PODCAST:

Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & Live

ABOUT THE HOSTS:

All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall.

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Ep. 75: Nathan East (Eric Clapton, Daft Punk, Whitney Houston & more) Sep 15, 2023

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ABOUT NATHAN EAST:

Nathan is one of the most recorded session bass players of all time and founding member of the contemporary American smooth jazz quartet Fourplay. He has played on more than 2,000 albums & 10,000 songs....with the likes of Eric Clapton, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Phil Collins, Bob Dylan, Beyonce, Whitney Houston, Quincy Jones, Daft Punk, Elton John, Kenny Loggins & many, many more.

ABOUT THE PODCAST:

Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & Live

ABOUT THE HOSTS:

All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall.

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