The Music History Project

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Ep. 39 - Jody Stephens Dec 19, 2018

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The Music History Project welcomes returning guest, Zach Phillips, as they examine the career of Big Star drummer and Ardent Studios CEO, Jody Stephens. Big Star, out of Memphis, Tennessee, made three albums before splitting and the loss of Chris Bell. As the last surviving member of Big Star, Jody reflects on the impact of the band as well as other influential moments in his life and career.

Ep. 38 - Favorite WebClips - Part 2 Dec 05, 2018

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Dan, Mike, and Elizabeth examine six of their favorite webclips from the Oral History collection. This episode features content from the Women’s International Music Network founder, founder of the Luthier String Company, the founder of the Santorella Music Publishing Company, and a wide range of musicians.

Ep. 37 - William F. Ludwig II Nov 21, 2018

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The latest installment of The Music History Project is anything but a drag as the team give a tip of the (hi) hat to drum manufacturer William F. Ludwig II.

Ep. 36 - Bernie Williams Nov 07, 2018

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This week the team steps up to the plate to examine the life and career of former MLB baseball player turned musician, music advocate, and veteran of the NAMM Fly-In, Bernie Williams. The four-time Golden Glove awardee can often be spotted at the yearly NAMM Show in Anaheim, California and was gracious enough to sit down for an Oral History interview in 2017.

Ep. 35 - Pioneers of Rock and Roll Oct 24, 2018

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Rock and Roll wouldn’t be where it is today without the giants that helped shape this wave of popular music. On this week’s episode, the team examines the foundations of the Rock and Roll movement with help from interviews with musicians Bo Diddley, Duane Eddy, DJ Fontana, Wanda Jackson, Scotty More, Ike Turner, Lloyd Price, and songwriters Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller, and Dave Bartholomew.

Ep. 34 - The Wrecking Crew Oct 10, 2018

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Chances are, you know the voices in this episode of The Music History Project. While you might not recognize their names, you have heard their iconic playing on many notable albums that came out of Los Angeles throughout the 1960s and 1970s. Hear from the studio musicians themselves as we examine the lives and work of the Wrecking Crew with content from Hal Blaine, Gene “Cip” Cipriano, Carol Kaye, Frank DeVito, Chuck Berghofer, Jim Horn, and Denny Tedesco.

Ep. 33 - Henry Z. Steinway - Part 2 Sep 26, 2018

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The conclusion of the 2001 interview with Henry Steinway outlines some of the defining moments in the Steinway legacy. Henry also discusses the decision to sell Steinway to CBS and many of the ways Steinway worked to remain at the forefront of the piano movement as new challenges arose.

Ep. 32 - Henry Z. Steinway - Part 1 Sep 12, 2018

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Part one of a two-part series hammers out the life of Henry Steinway of Steinway Pianos. The overtones of part one includes the early history of Steinway as well as the importance of performance in the Steinway model. Let us string you along for the conclusion of this interview in two weeks.

Ep. 31 - Favorite WebClips - Part 1 Aug 29, 2018

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Dan, Mike, and Elizabeth discuss six of their top favorite webclips from the over 3,500 Oral History interviews. This episode features a wide variety of musicians and songwriters that have left their mark on the NAMM Oral History program.

Ep. 30 - Music Publishers Aug 15, 2018

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The team reaches deep into the NAMM Oral History catalog on this episode dedicated to music publishers. Examining this facet of the music products industry featuring content from musicians, songwriters, publishers, and method book authors, this episode is sure to be one to write home about.

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