In this episode of Music Connects People, host Thom Jennings sits down with the legendary Todd Rundgren for a wide-ranging conversation that spans decades of musical innovation. Todd opens up about The Still Me, Still We Tour, shares the surprising story behind the fan-favorite track Buffalo Grass, and explains his unique approach to songwriting—including why he avoids using the word “love” in his love songs. From philosophical insights to behind-the-scenes tour stories, this episode dives deep into what drives one of rock’s most enigmatic artists. Whether you're a longtime fan or just discovering Todd's vast catalog, this is a must-listen. Keywords:
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Brandy Clark, the multi-talented singer-songwriter hailing from the small town of Morton, Washington, captivates audiences with her soulful voice and poignant storytelling. Born with an innate ability to blend country, folk, and Americana influences, Brandy's music transcends genres, resonating with fans worldwide. Her insightful lyrics and raw emotions paint vivid pictures of life's triumphs and struggles, earning her critical acclaim and numerous accolades. With a distinctive sound that exudes authenticity, Brandy Clark continues to leave an indelible mark on the music industry, showcasing her remarkable talent and unwavering passion with each heartfelt performance.

In this interview from 2017, she discusses "Big Day in a Small Town. The interview was shelved becuase it was recorded the day that Thom's mother passed away.

Join host Thom Jennings on an exhilarating musical conversation as we dive deep into the mesmerizing world of rock and pop with a true legend of the industry, Eliot Lewis, formerly of the Daryl Hall and John Oates touring band, and the Average White Band.

In this episode, we explore the life, career, and unwavering talent of a gifted musician who has left an indelible mark on the music industry. Eliot Lewis also sheds light on leaving H&O to focus on his solo career. Gain a fresh perspective on the art of reinvention as Eliot discusses the challenges and rewards of pursuing a solo career while simultaneously being a vital member of a legendary band.

So, tune in, turn up the volume, and embark on this extraordinary sonic adventure with Eliot Lewis.

Rusted Root lead singer and principal songwriter Michael Glabicki chats with Thom about the status of the band and performing live

A marathon interview with Tubes lead singer Fee Waybill. Everything you wnated to know about The Tubes, David Foster and Fee's ultimatum before "Love Bomb."

Welcome to Music Connects People, the podcast where we talk to the people and artists that bring people together through music.

This episode is one from the archives, an interview with Micky Dolenz, the drummer and vocalist of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame deserving but not yet inducted Monkees. This is from November of 2014 so some of the material will be dated but Micky’s take on his relationship with his fans fits right in with the theme of this podcast.

As for the interview, it was one that was used as a reason to terminate a job I held at a local YMCA as executive director. Micky’s manager called me at work and since I did not recognize the number I answered it thinking there may have been a family emergency. In my termination papers they cited Micky Dolenz by name, and that I took the call and conducted the interview during my regular work hours, even though I was a salaried employee and conducted the interview during my lunch hour and off-site.

One other little tidbit, for some reason I was convinced that I had read somewhere that Henry Winkler grew up in Niagara Falls NY. That is not the case, and I still have no clue how that fake fact popped into my head. Of course Micky cleared up a few rumors in this episode, so it all worked out.

I want to give special thanks to my friend and Monkee fan Peggy Barringer. She is the one I reference twice. I also have a second interview that I conducted with Micky that I will likely use for my other podcast- NIght and Day.

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The theme music in this episode is from Forget the Elephant.

Our guest for this episode is Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Jim McCarty , a founding member of The Yardbirds, the band that eventually evolved into Led Zeppelin.

Jim was behind the drum kit during The Yardbirds heyday, which includes a lineup that featured three of the greatest guitarists of all time, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page. After The Yardbirds Jim was the drummer in the progressive rock band Renaissance. Jim is currently touring with the latest incarnation of The Yardbirds.

Jim has some great stories to tell, so sit back and enjoy a quick interview with a rock legend.

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Welcome to Music connects people, the podcast about the music and the musicians that bring people together. This week we have a very special show with two people who helped bring an entire community together with an internet based radio show.

Doug and Mel are the co-hosts of Rundgren Radio, a show dedicated to the music of Todd Rundgren. Doug and Mel have interviewed an impressive collection of the musicians Todd worked with over the years, as well as interviewing Todd himself on multiple occasions. They have also produced live shows by Todd Rundgren and others, and thrown some massive fan parties that bring Rundgren fans from all over the world together.

On today’s show they will be the interviewees and they will discuss the origins of the show and more.
If you want further information you will find it at Rundgrenradio.com. Don’t forget to sign up for their mailing list while you are there.

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Thank you for listening to Music Connects people. If you have any guest suggestions please email me at [email protected] . Until next time, I hope you enjoy good friends, good times and great music.

Author and musician Ken Sharp talks with Thom about his new album and that leads to discussions about Todd Rundgren, David Cassidy, David Bowie and more. It's a great episode for music lovers as Ken shares the inspiration behind the songs and the artists that inspired them

Singer- songwriter Kasim Sulton is best known for his stint in Utopia along with Todd Rundgren, Roger Powell and Willie Wilcox. The addition of Sulton to the Utopia lineup in 1976 added a powerful singing voice that helped define the band’s sound as they evolved from a proggy collective to a tight four piece unit.

Sulton provided the lead vocals for the band’s biggest commercial hit, “Set Me Free.” The band built a loyal following of Utopians during their ten years together, an era that produced eight studio albums and saw the band criss-cross the country every year.

In 2017, Sulton formed Kasim Sulton’s Utopia, for a series of sold-out shows featuring songs from the classic four piece lineup of the band. Kasim is bringing the shows out again, this time with Gil Assayas on keyboards, who toured last year as part of Todd Rundgren’s Utopia.

Kasim’s work goes well beyond Utopia, and includes session and live work with Meat Loaf, Cheap Trick, Hall and Oates and Meat Loaf, just to name a few.

Kasim continues to perform with Todd Rundgren, and finds time to record and perform solo material.

When it comes to bringing people together, Kasim is one of the most accessible and fan-friendly artists around. A Facebook group, This must be love, named after an early solo song follows his career, and Kasim often interacts with fans, doing live Facebook events and video updates from the road on his own page.

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