Old Rockers Podcast

By John Hickleton & Simon Dawson

British Lion drummer Simon Dawson, and Session bass player John Hickleton, hosting the

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November 04, 2023 S2:E1 Scott Poley
WE ARE BACK on November the 4th with the fantastic Scott Poley - Pedal Steel / Guitar player and MD of https://www.facebook.com/rofmofficial. We talk about the extraordinary lengths Scott goes through with the company to get the sound of Fleetwood Mac just right. Also this guy is a amazing pedal steel player with recordings with the Biblical Liam Gallagher amongst others. So may the November the 4th be with you.
https://www.facebook.com/rofmofficial
https://www.rumoursoffleetwoodmac.com/
https://www.scottpoley.com/
https://www.youtube.com/c/ScottPoleyMusic
https://www.facebook.com/scottpoleymusic
https://www.instagram.com/scottpoleymusic
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1h 17min
July 08, 2023 S1:E12 Arielle - Part 2
Our hosts John and Simon this week chat to the fantastically gifted, guitar genius, and lady with the voice of a angel, Arielle. The Old Rockers had the pleasure of talking to this young lady during her joint UK tour with When Rivers Meet. Arielle made a name for herself touring throughout North America and the UK; opening and playing with Heart, Joan Jett, Graham Nash, Country Joe McDonald, Joe Bonamassa, Guns N’ Roses, members of Deep Purple, Billy Ray Cyrus, Eric Johnson, Gregg Allman and Cee Lo Green, that included a main stage slot at Coachella. Good fortune ensued when Arielle was handpicked by guitarist Brian May for a key role in the London-based musical, “We Will Rock You,” a production based on the songs of his band Queen. From the cover of Guitar Player Magazine, to being recognized by Country superstar Vince Gill, as one of the ‘Top 5 Best New Guitarists’; to being cast as a guitar player on the hit TV Show Nashville; to ascending to No. 3 on the CMT Pure chart with the song California. This is our last podcast in the series, it's a two part podcast. and it's a cracker!

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47min
July 08, 2023 S1:E11 Arielle - Part 1
Our hosts John and Simon this week chat to the fantastically gifted, guitar genius, and lady with the voice of a angel, Arielle. The Old Rockers had the pleasure of talking to this young lady during her joint UK tour with When Rivers Meet. Arielle made a name for herself touring throughout North America and the UK; opening and playing with Heart, Joan Jett, Graham Nash, Country Joe McDonald, Joe Bonamassa, Guns N’ Roses, members of Deep Purple, Billy Ray Cyrus, Eric Johnson, Gregg Allman and Cee Lo Green, that included a main stage slot at Coachella. Good fortune ensued when Arielle was handpicked by guitarist Brian May for a key role in the London-based musical, “We Will Rock You,” a production based on the songs of his band Queen. From the cover of Guitar Player Magazine, to being recognized by Country superstar Vince Gill, as one of the ‘Top 5 Best New Guitarists’; to being cast as a guitar player on the hit TV Show Nashville; to ascending to No. 3 on the CMT Pure chart with the song California. This is our last podcast in the series, it's a two part podcast. and it's a cracker!

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42min
June 17, 2023 S1:E10 Michelle Miles
Our hosts John and Simon this week chat to an incredibly talented vocalist, and a stunning lady, Michelle Miles. We discuss her life at Potters Resort, her auditions for West End shows, pro-singing and dancing on big-stage productions and life as a professional entertainer. Michelle discusses working for radio shows at a early age, working in Europe on productions and support slots for Peter Andre and David Essex... the list goes on with this lady.
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1h 4min
June 03, 2023 S1:E9 Rod Clark
Our hosts this week chat to a musician that really spans the decades, the legendary Rod Clark. A 60s - 70s session bass player, he toured with George Hamilton IV and Slim Whitman. We look back to the 50s with Gene Vincent, and in the 60s working with Carter-Lewis with the mighty Jimmy Page. Rod talks about the Moody Blues, writing with Denny Lane, meeting David Bowie and Mark Bolen, and working with Randy Crawford. We chat about his local band Rollercoaster and beyond. This is a podcast about a life in music, a real trip down memory lane and a must-listen for the lovers of the swinging 60s and the mighty 70s.
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1h 18min
May 20, 2023 S1:E8 Andrew Guyton
Our hosts John Hickleton and Simon Dawson this week chat to a talented guitarist and stellar guitar builder Andrew Guyton. The man behind Guyton Guitars; Andy talks about making the Red Special Guitar and the replicas for the Bohemian Rhapsody film. Working with the legends Brian May, Brian Adams, Steve Vai and Iron Maiden's Dave Murray. And a new project with American songstress Arielle.
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May 06, 2023 S1:E7 Darby
Our hosts John and Simon this week chat to a talented musician with a BIG voice, Darby; discussing all things singing. From ITVs Walk The Line (TV Series) and Britain's Got Talent, to his band Bloodshake Chorus, his solo singing and the H-Gang. The world of a great singer is revealed!
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1h 8min
April 22, 2023 S1:E6 Paul Wortley
John and Simon chat on the show this week to the fantastic Paul Wortley. Paul, the main man behind Nice People Productions, is a promoter and top notch agent. But before that, he played bass and toured with the likes of Frankie Vaughan and the Dooleys. Paul has also worked and played with Bradley Walsh, Gene Pitney and the fabulous Drifters.
Listen to Paul discussing his life as a professional musician, recording at Abbey Road, the Eurovision Song Contest and running an agency.
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1h 3min
April 01, 2023 S1:E5 Rich Young
Our hosts John and Simon this week chat to a musician at the core of the 1980's keyboard explosion; the immensely talented Rich Young. A true legend of the ivories, a writer, arranger and guitar player - @rich_d_young. Rich or Dick as he is affectionately known, talks about his early days a musician, session keyboard player with the likes of @Adrian Smith, working for @Dave Stuart from the @Eurythmics, violinist @Nigel Kennedy and his long association with the Buster James Band.
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March 18, 2023 S1:E4 Jimmi Clarke
John and Simon this week chat to the unbelievably talented musician, Mr Bass, Jimmi Clarke; bass player with @gloriagaynor band, Touring with @ildivo working with Grammy winning vocal producer @lornajblackwood and Mobo winning artist @noelrobinsonuk .
Listen to Jimmi discussing his life as a professional musician, a producer, a songwriter, on the road, in the studio, his gear and the people he's worked with.
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1h 5min

FAQs about Old Rockers Podcast:

How many episodes does Old Rockers Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 33 episodes available.