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Takin’ A Walk – Music History with Buzz Knight

Takin’ A Walk is the music history podcast from Buzz Knight, featuring candid conversations with iconic musicians and legendary artists about the moments that shaped their music.

From classic rock stories and Grammy winners to the artists behind today’s viral hits, each episode goes inside the music: how the songs came together, the careers built around them, and what the artists learned along the way. Select episodes are archived in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s permanent collection.

Every walk ends with the Dream Walk question: “If you could take a walk with anyone, living or dead, who would it be?”

Guests include Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Julian Lennon, Stewart Copeland,Skylar Grey, Paula Abdul, Carnie Wilson, Hunter Hayes, Swamp Dogg and Taj Mahal.

A Buzz Knight Media Productions podcast.

Check out all of our other shows: Music Saved Me and Comedy Saved Me hosted by Lynn Hoffman, Takin A Walk Nashville hosted by Sarah Harralson and Jersey Made hosted by Buzz Knight. All part of The IHeart Podcast Network.

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Latest Episodes:

Celebrating Kurt Cobain's Birthday-Author Kelly Caitlin-"Forever in Bloom"-Nirvana Music History Feb 20, 2025

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Join @thebuzzknight with the author of "Forever in Bloom", Kelly Caitlin celebrating the life of Kurt Cobain. Kelly tries to redefine how we remember Cobain, inviting readers to see Cobain as a deeply empathetic, creative artist who shaped music in his time with the band Nirvana that still resonates today.

For questions or comments write buzz@buzzKnightmedia.com

If you like this podcast, please share with your friends. Your endorsement of our work means everything and is greatly appreciated.

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Music Saved Me | Country Music Singer-Songwriter Jessica Lynn Feb 19, 2025

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Join host Lynn Hoffman with country music singer songwriter Jessica Lynn. Brooklyn-born, Jessica shares how her recent years shaped her relentless dedication by way of professional challenges and recent health struggles that reflect her unwavering commitment and passion for her music. Just as her music career was taking flight, she nearly lost everything, and this episode of music saved me clearly shows the power of music. Between the global pandemic that cost her greatly and a vocal injury that threatened her livelihood, Jessica has had to power through setbacks and mental health struggles to make her dreams a reality.

If you have questions or comments, write buzz@buzzknightmedia.com

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"The Joyful Beauty of The War and Treaty"-Inspiring Music Interview Feb 18, 2025

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Join @thebuzzknight for this episode with Michael and Tanya Trotter, the wonderful husband and wife duo that are The War and Treaty. Their debut album "Healing Tide" received critical acclaim upon its release and the "takin ' a walk" podcast celebrates the release of their new @umgnashville release "Plus One." Michal and Tonya take us inside their creative process, and they also share the passion and resilience of the life and career they love.

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This Week in Music History on the "takin ' a walk" podcast 2-17 Feb 17, 2025

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Join @thebuzzknight and @theharryjacobs at the Music History Desk for the week of 2-17.

For questions or comments write buzz@buzzknightmedia.com

Check out our companion podcast hosted by Lynn Hoffman called Music Saved Me. Here

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Takin A Walk with Buzz Knight and Jazz Music History with Pat Metheny-Music Legend Podcast Feb 14, 2025

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Join host Buzz Knight for an intimate conversation with jazz guitar virtuoso Pat Metheny on Takin’ A Walk. The 20-time Grammy Award winner and NEA Jazz Master shares insights into his legendary career spanning over five decades in contemporary jazz and jazz fusion.

In this episode, Pat Metheny discusses his revolutionary approach to jazz guitar, his work with the Pat Metheny Group, and collaborations with jazz legends including Ornette Coleman, Herbie Hancock, and Brad Mehldau. The Missouri-born guitarist reflects on his early influences from Wes Montgomery and Jim Hall, his innovative use of guitar synthesizers, and his pioneering role in modern jazz guitar technique.

Metheny opens up about his creative process, the evolution of jazz music from bebop to contemporary jazz, his experiences recording over 40 albums as a leader, and his philosophy on improvisation and composition. The conversation explores his Grammy-winning albums including “Secret Story,” “Speaking of Now,” and his work with legendary bassist Charlie Haden on “Beyond the Missouri Sky.”

Listeners will hear Pat Metheny’s thoughts on the state of jazz education, his teaching experiences at Berklee College of Music, the importance of musical authenticity, and his approach to live performance. The jazz icon also discusses his signature Ibanez guitars, his use of technology in jazz music, and his influence on generations of jazz guitarists worldwide.

This Takin’ A Walk episode offers music fans and aspiring musicians a rare glimpse into the mind of one of jazz music’s most influential figures, covering topics from jazz composition and music theory to touring, recording studios, and the business of jazz music.

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Music Saved Me | Beth Nielsen Chapman Feb 12, 2025

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In this heartfelt episode of Music Saved Me, host Lynn Hoffman talks with legendary singer-songwriter Beth Nielsen Chapman. Known for her deeply emotional and healing music, Beth shares how songwriting has been her lifeline through profound personal challenges, including the loss of loved ones, battling cancer and overcoming a brain tumor. From penning hits like Faith Hill's This Kiss, to creating songs that inspire resilience, Beth reflects on the transformative power of music in navigating life's highs and lows. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about creativity, healing, and the enduring strength of the human spirit.

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"Taking a Stroll Through the 80's: A Conversation with Martin Fry of ABC."-Pop Music History Feb 11, 2025

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Join @thebuzzknight with Martin Fry, the iconic frontman of the legendary 80's band ABC. Known for timeless hits like "The Look of Love" and "Poison Arrow", Martin shares fascinating stories from his journey through the golden era of new wave music. From the creation of their groundbreaking album The Lexicon of Love to reflection on David Bowie, this conversation is a must listen to for fans of 80's pop culture and beyond. Martin also discusses his autobiography "A Lexicon of Life" which takes you behind the scenes to his creative process along with his health challenges in his life that he had the strength to battle and persevere.

Questions or comments? Write Buzz@buzzknightmedia.com.

If you're enjoying the show, rating and reviewing on Apple Podcasts helps other curious minds find our community. Your support means everything, and this show exists because of listeners like you who keep coming back and engaging with these inside stories of music history.

If you like this podcast, please share with your friends and also check out our companion podcast called Music Saved Me. here

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This Week in Music History on the "takin ' a walk" podcast -2-10 Feb 10, 2025

Show notes

Join @thebuzzknight and @theharryjacobs at The Music History Desk for a look at the week of 2-10.

For questions or comments, write buzz@buzzKnightmedia.com.

Check out our companion podcast hosted by Lynn Hoffman called Music Saved Me. Here

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"Rethinking Work with Rishad Tobaccowala" Feb 07, 2025

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Join @thebuzzknight for this episode with Rishad Tobaccowala, author, speaker, teacher and advisor, with four decades of experience specializing in helping people, organizations and teams re-invent themselves and remain relevant in changing times. Rishad is the author of the best-selling book, "Restoring the Soul of Business: Staying Human in the Age of Data" and is the author of the brand-new book "Re-Thinking Work". He also hosts the podcast called "What's Next?", where he speaks with a range of leaders across business, technology, academia, and the arts on how to make sense of the cultural, social, and business changes transforming us all.

For questions or comments write buzz@buzzknightmedia.com.

Like this podcast? Share with your friends and check out our companion podcast called Music Saved Me hosted by Lynn Hoffman. here

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Music Saved Me | Struggle Jennings Feb 05, 2025

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Join Lynn Hoffman for this episode featuring Struggle Jennings, a genre-defying artist blending country and rap. Lynn dives into Struggle's inspiring journey, from overcoming personal struggles and incarceration to becoming a voice of resilience and transformation. Struggle shares how music became his lifeline, his creative process, and the profound impact of family on his artistry. Tune into this special episode to hear Struggle's story of redemption which showcases the healing power of music.

For comments or suggestions, write buzz@buzzknightmedia.com

If you like this podcast, please share with your friends and check out our companion podcast, "takin ' a walk" here. here

Support the show: https://takinawalk.com/

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