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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:

Kevin Quinn: Actor and Musician/New Album "Real Me" Dec 01, 2023

Show notes

Kevin Quinn is an American Actor known for his starring role as Xander in the Disney Channel original series "Bunk'd." He also has had roles on Chicago P.D. and on The Netflix film "A Week Away."

He is also a musician with a new song called "Blessed" and a new forthcoming album called "Real Me."

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Takin A Walk Celebrates Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers-Music History Nov 28, 2023

Show notes

November marks a number of anniversaries for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and on this episode of Takin A Walk we celebrate them with two guests who have been up close for many years.

Joel Selvin is a an American-San Francisco based music critic and author known for his weekly column in the San Francisco Chronicle from 1972 to 2009. San Francisco was an important market for Tom Petty and Joel had a ring side seat for all of the festivities.

Jon Scott is a former label executive with Tom Petty's label and the author of the book "Tom Petty and Me."

November Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers milestones include:

November 9, 1976, is the date they released their first album.

November 2, 1982, is the date they released "Long After Dark."

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Louise Palanker: Filmmaker/Entrepreneur and Co-Founder Premiere Radio Network Nov 24, 2023

Show notes

Louise is an inspiring figure in the media business who continues to create great work as an app developer and podcaster co-hosting the Media Path Podcast.

Palanker authored the semi-autobiographical coming of age story Journals: Middle School Love and War, which she developed into a podcast that was called Journals Out Loud.

She also founded an advice app for teens called Ask Weezy.

Louise also produced and directed the documentary film: Family Band The Cowsills Story.

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Steve Hackett: Former Guitarist with the band Genesis-Progressive Rock Music History Nov 21, 2023

Show notes

Steve Hackett is an English guitarist, songwriter, singer and record producer who gained prominence as the lead guitarist of the progressive rock band Genesis.

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Takin A Walk Celebrates Nirvana's MTV Unplugged.-Music History Nov 17, 2023

Show notes

The band Nirvana recorded an acoustic performance at Sony Music Studios in New York City on November 18. 1993 for the television series MTV Unplugged.

It was released November 1, 1994, and we celebrate this moment in music history with former Nirvana manager Danny Goldberg along with former MTV music executive Rob Barnett.

We also get the perspective of some Nirvana fans who were there for the event.

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Trevor Rabin : Musician, Producer and Film Composer-Progressive Rock Music History Nov 14, 2023

Show notes

Trevor Rabin is a South African musician, songwriter, and film composer known for his solo work and his work with the progressive rock group Yes.

He later became a prolific film composer and has scored over forty feature films including "Armageddon", "Enemy of the state." "Con Air" and "Jack Frost."

He has a new album out called "Rio".

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Matt Stell: Country Music Singer/Songwriter-Nashville Music History Nov 10, 2023

Show notes

Matt Stell is a Country Music Singer/Songwriter signed to the Records label, described as a renaissance man in modern country.

Matt's heroes and influences stretch from Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley through Miranda Lambert and Jason Isbell.

His new EP is called One of Us.

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Desmond Child: American Songwriter and producer-Music History Nov 07, 2023

Show notes

Desmond Child is a Grammy winning songwriter/producer known for some of the biggest global hits that helped ignite the success of music icons Kiss, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, Ricky Martin and Katy Perry.

He has a new book out called "Livin on a Prayer: Big Songs Big Life."

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Jeff Skunk Baxter - Legendary Guitarist from Steely Dan and The Doobie Brothers-Classic Rock Music History Nov 01, 2023

Show notes

On this episode of the Takin' A Walk podcast, Buzz Knight talks to Jeff Skunk Baxter, the legendary guitarist from Steely Dan and The Doobie Brothers.

*****Thank you so much for listening to the TAKIN’ A WALK PODCAST SHOW hosted by Buzz Knight! Listen to more honest conversations with a compelling mix of guests ranging from musicians, authors, and insiders with their own stories. Get inspired, get motivated, and gain insights from honest conversations every week that can help you with your own journey. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and be part of this blessed family.

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Kasim Sulton, American Bass Guitarist, Keyboardist and Vocalist-Music History Oct 31, 2023

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On this episode of Takin' a Walk, Buzz talks with Kasim Sulton. Sam is a bass guitarist, keyboardist, and vocalist. He is best known for his work with the band Utopia. He has also worked with Todd Rundgren, Joan Jett, and others.

*****Thank you so much for listening to the TAKIN’ A WALK PODCAST SHOW hosted by Buzz Knight! Listen to more honest conversations with a compelling mix of guests ranging from musicians, authors, and insiders with their own stories. Get inspired, get motivated, and gain insights from honest conversations every week that can help you with your own journey. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and be part of this blessed family.

Website: https://takinawalk.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/thebuzzknight

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/buzzknight

Linkfire: https://lnk.to/takinawalk

Please consider subscribing, leaving a review, and sharing it with your friends and family!

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