Kim Simmonds stood among the world's greatest Blues Rock musicians. He founded and was the leader of Savoy Brown until his passing on December 13, 2022. Throughout the years Kim released over two dozen Savoy Brown albums and several as a solo artist, too. His wife Debbie Simmonds and friend Bob Schaffner join us to talk about the release of his book, Street Corner Talking, The Autobiography of Kim Simmonds that was released in January of 2026. They touch on several of the highlights of Kim's life and career. As a special treat, Ray White digs back in our archives and shares part of our interview with Kim, conducted in 2007, when we talked about Savoy Brown and then new CD release, Steel. Inducted into many Hall of Fames you'll also find his handprints enshrined at the Hollywood Rock Hall of Fame. Don't miss this jammed packed show from your friends at Classic Artists Today!

Barry Goudreau, original member and guitarist for Boston, whose self-titled debut album was certified 17x Platinum, went on to form several other bands including RTZ, Delp and Goudreau (with his brother-in-law and former lead singer of Boston - Brad Delp) and currently fronts Barry Goudreau's Engine Room. Barry shares with us insights from his dynamic career and his involvement with the American Vinyl All-Stars. Catch Part 1 of our interview with Barry on Episode 187. Multi award-winning program director Ray White and the CAT bring you the best current happenings with many of your favorite "classic" artists and bands!!

Renaissance, an iconic trend setting band was launched in 1969, combining a fusion of rock, folk, classical and jazz genres. The bands co-founders included Jim McCarty and Keith Relf, who launched The Yardbirds. A couple years after forming Renaissance, Jim focused back on music with The Yardbirds and vocalist Annie Haslam carried on as the focal point of the band. Multi-award winning program director Ray White "Zoomed" with Jim and Annie to talk about their "History of Renaissance" 2025 special performances and touch on the evolution of the band. A once in a lifetime event with key figures in the band, on this very special episode brought to you by your friends at Classic Artists Today.

20th Anniversary Show! Your multi award-winning producer and host Ray White has interviewed nearly 500 world-class musicians over the past two decades. We're celebrating by sharing interview segments and much more from three of our most listened to shows. We kick things off with a bassist who played in three highly successful bands... Heart, Firefall and Spirit - Mark Andes (Episode 15). We'll then roll right into one of the greatest rock vocalists from the U.K. - Paul Carrack (Episode 83). You'll remember him from the big hit "How Long" by Ace and he was in the band Mike + the Mechanics and Squeeze. Paul released numerous solo albums, too. We close out our special 20th Anniversary show featuring the late Paul Cotton (Episode 110) of the pioneering country rock band Poco. We personally would like to thank all the incredible musicians we've interviewed throughout the years and to you - our listeners!! We're Classic Artists Today...spread the word!!!

Don Barnes, original member of .38 Special, leads the band today on vocals and guitar. Celebrating 50 years, the band has just released their latest album - Milestone. Multi-award winning program director Ray White, hooked up with Don in September of 2025 as they released their latest studio album - the first by the band in 21 years. Don shared his insights on the current band members who've been with him for over two decades, key collaborators on the album, and shared many personal thoughts on the bands' new music. Be sure to check out Don talking about his solo album and more from .38 Special on Episode 55! Don and .38 Special are keeping Southern Rock alive and well after all these years!! In our showcase segment, we feature a tribute to the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer with Bad Company, Mick Ralphs, who passed away on June 23, 2025. Mick landed on the international music scene back in 1966 with the British band, Mott The Hoople. Celebrating 20 years in 2025, Classic Artists Today... is still going strong too!!!

Wang Chung was formed in London in 1980, co-founded by Nick Feldman and Jack Hues. The band has released 7 studio albums with 11 singles that have landed on various music charts. Multi-award winning program director Ray White caught up with Nick backstage before their show in June of 2025 as part of the "I Want My 80's Tour" with Rick Springfield, John Waite & John Cafferty. He shared with us the story behind the bands first name - Huang Chung, remaking of several songs that ended up being hits, his time with Culture Club's Jon Moss in the band Promised Land and much more! Nick also shared his insights on technological changes in the music industry that affected the sound of the band. Everybody will definitely Wang Chung Tonight on this episode, from the authority on the latest from classic rock and pop bands - Classic Artists Today!

The Wood Brothers, Oliver and Chris, have emerged as one of the innovative American roots music bands on today's scene. Each concentrated on differant genres of music before coming together to form their band. Oliver leaned towards Blues and Rhythm & Blues, while Chris was more on the Jazz Fusion side of music. Together, five of their collective albums have landed on the charts. In 2018, they were nominated for the Grammys' Best Americana Album award for their One Drop Of Truth project. The Wood Brothers' brand new CD is Puff of Smoke. Show producer Ray White talks with the brothers about their early years and how they've built a solid following with their musical union, plus much more. In our showcase segment, we feature a collaboration between Elton John and multi-Grammy winner Brandi Carlile, whose latest album is Who Believes In Angels? Also, we feature an amazing award-winning Blues/Southern Rock stalwart, Tommy Castro, who recently released his Closer To The Bone CD. The best from Roots to Americana to Blues, we've got it on the CAT!

John Waite launched his career in 1975 as a member of The Babys. After 5 studio albums the original group disbanded and his solo career was launched. In 1988, John fronted Bad English, a super group with members that had outstanding careers with Journey and Styx. In 1995, John returned to his solo work and later joined a tour with Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band. Producer and host Ray White caught up with John back in 2011 to talk about his then current album Rough & Tumble, the groups Bad English and The Babys and he shared his insights on Ringo. John's latest project is an EP titled Anything. In our showcase segment we look back at the career of Larry Lee, an awesome vocalist and multi-instrumentalist who was best known for his work with the Ozark Mountain Daredevils. Larry was also in several other bands including Vinyl Kings, Beyond Reach, Jimmy Buffet's Coral Reefer Band and he released several solo albums, too. His work as a producer, included projects for Alabama, K.T. Oslin, Juice Newton and dozens more. Larry passed away on May 10, 2025. Great vocalists are featured on this episode from The CAT!

Time to celebrate our 4th "Best of The CAT" show, in our series. We highlight the most popular episodes from #151 to #199. The people's choice was Barry Goudreau (Boston, Orion The Hunter, RTZ and Barry Goudreau's Engine Room) who is featured on Episode 187. Also towards the top of the list was Humble Pie! Dave (Bucket) Colwell, who played on their last studio album - Back On Track and was also in Bad Company for 12 years, joins us. Listen to the full Humble Pie show on Episode 166. We close out this "Best Of The CAT" show with The Church. Steve Kilbey the singer/songwriter/bassist for the band he founded in 1980, joins us. They have a brand new album out titled Eros Zeta and The Perfumed Guitars. You'll find Steve and the band featured on Episode 156. Be sure to check out our other "Best Of" shows on Episodes 50, 100 and 150! And... tell your friends and family about our great shows!!

Mark Farner was co-founder/singer/guitarist for Grand Funk Railroad who were founded in 1969. With Grand Funk he had 6 Platinum and 3 Gold records from 1969 to 1975. In 1976, Mark went on to release 7 solo albums including his latest Closer To My Home that dropped in 2024. In our May of 2025 interview with Mark, multi-award winning program director Ray White delves into many of his career highlights going back to his breakthrough in the music industry, up to talking about his latest album release. In our showcase segment we also feature a band that launched their career in the late 1960's...Jethro Tull whose brand new project is titled Curious Remnant. Don't miss this special "Back From The 1960's" episode brought to you by your friends at Classic Artists Today!