Rock N' Roll Stories
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Play S1 E1Music Professionals share their most memorable stories of their career in the Rock N' Roll world.
Cast: Tom Waldman
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13 episodes
1. Wayne KramerWayne Kramer founder of the MC5 band talks about the sounds that influenced him while growing up in Detroit.TV-GCC1 h 0 minApr 16, 2013
2. Charles WrightCharles Wright founder of the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band talks about the era of the Watts Riot and how he formed his band around that time.TV-GCC1 h 0 minAug 6, 2013
3. Billy VeraSinger/Songwriter Billy Vera will discuss the top five songs that influenced his career as a songwriter. Some of these songs include "Take the 'A' Train" by Duke Ellington's Orchestra and Ray Charles's "Yes Indeed".TV-GCC1 h 0 minSep 20, 2013- 4. Sam FarrarSam Farrar will discuss how artist such as the Beatles and Radiohead influenced his music producing.TV-GCC1 h 0 minOct 18, 2013
5. Mary GauthierSinger/Songwriter Mary Gauthier talks about how she was a teenage runaway and how music helped to heal the pains in her life.TV-GCC1 h 0 minNov 22, 2013
6. Thomas DolbyThomas Dolby recalls as a teenager listening to artist such as Genesis, Yes and Pink Floyd . He distinctly remembers being introduced to Punk Rock artists such as the MC 5 and Iggy Pop by a colleague in school , Shane McGowan whom he calls an encyclopedia of music.TV-GCC1 h 0 minJan 1, 2014
7. Alan ParsonsBritish producer/engineer who worked on The Beatles "Abbey Road" and "Let it Be' recounts the first time working with the Beatles, and how his heart was pounding when he introduced himself.TV-GCC1 h 0 minJan 27, 2014
8. Johnny RiversJohnny Rivers talks about the L.A. music scene in the 1960's, the twist and shouts of his own career,and, of course the songs and artists that changed his life.TV-GCC1 h 0 minFeb 10, 2014
9. James HolvaySongwriter,James Holvay will share his thoughts and insights on his experience writing 4 top ten songs for the Chicago based group , The Buckinghams, in the 1960's. He will also give insight into forming what was then called the very first "Horn rock Band" the MOB.TV-GCC1 h 0 minMar 3, 2014
10. The DollyrotsMembers of the band, The Dollyrots, Kelly Ogden and Luis Cabezas will discuss their journey together in music and life. In 2000 they formed their first band "No Chef" which led them to writing such hits as "Because I'm Awesome", which was featured in the movie "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2" and ABC's TV show "Ugly Betty". Knowing each other since the 8th grade, Kelly and Luis will share their lifelong experiences and journey through music.TV-GCC1 h 0 minMar 10, 2014
11. Noel Paul StookeyNoel Paul Stookey, known from the trio Peter, Paul and Mary will talk about the twist he put on the song "America, the Beautiful", by writing a new verse for this iconic song.TV-GCC1 h 0 minApr 7, 2014
12. Todd CochranKnown for his albums "Worlds Around the Sun" and "Seeking other Beauty", Todd Cochran is a prolific keyboard and piano player. He will discuss how he developed his style of playing his own music, as well as his collaboration with other artists.TV-GCC1 h 0 minApr 14, 2014
13. WARThe original lead singer and still part of the band Leroy "Lonnie" Jordan will delve into some of his early musical influences that created the band's sound in the 60' s through the height of their popularity in the 70's and now with their most recent collaboration with the USC Trojan Marching Band.TV-GCC1 h 0 minMay 4, 2014
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Rock N' Roll Stories
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Music Professionals share their most memorable stories of their career in the Rock N' Roll world.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Tom Waldman, Rohan Shand
- Cast
- Tom Waldman
- Studio
- KLCS
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Audio languages
English
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