Sittin' in with the CAT

Steve Morse has consistently been named one of the world's top guitarists during the past four decades.  He was voted "Best Overall Guitarist," in Guitar Player magazine's reader's poll for five consecutive years - then inducted into their "Gallery of Greats."  Steve is Deep Purple's longest-serving guitarist having been with the band since 1994.  Along with his own band and solo work, he co-founded the Dixie Dregs and current pop/rock supergroup Flying Colors.  Steve was also with Kansas in the late 1980's.  Throughout his career, his work has received seven Grammy nominations.  Multi-award winning program director Ray White, caught up with Steve in September of 2018 during Deep Purple's "The Long Goodbye Tour," to talk about his career highlights and Deep Purple's latest album Infinite.  In our "Showcase Segment," we feature Ace Frehley of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band KISS!  Guitar World named Ace as the 14th Greatest Metal Guitarist of all-time!  His latest album is Spaceman.  Learn more about our show by visiting our website at Classic Artists Today.

Formed in 1974, 38 Special is still led by co-founder Don Barnes.  Guitarist and lead vocalist, he sang all the bands hits through 1987.  Throughout the years the band has recorded a Double Platinum, 3 Platinum,  and 2 Gold studio albums, which included 12 Top 10 hits!  Their last studio release was Drivetrain.  Award-winning Program Director Ray White, caught up with Don in July of 2018, at his hotel before a show to talk about being the heir apparent to lead the Southern Rock genre after the farewell tours of The Allman Brothers Band and Lynyrd Skynyrd.  He also shares his insights into the making of his first solo album, Ride The Storm, that was released in 2017 after the tapes were lost in the record company's shuffle after it's 1989 recording.  In our "showcase segment," we feature The Charlie Daniels Band - another leader in the Southern Rock movement, that hit its stride in the 1970's.  Their last studio album was Nighthawk.  For more information about our show, visit Classic Artists Today.

Rich Robinson has performed on albums that have sold over 30 million copies throughout his career.  He's gained international notoriety as a founding member of The Black Crowes, a band formed in 1989.  In 2016, Rich formed The Magpie Salute, which includes several band members from his days with The Black Crowes.  Award-winning program director Ray White, catches up with Rich on his tour bus to talk about his latest album High Water 1, his stint with Bad Company and much more!  In our showcase segment, we feature two music icons:  Van Morrison, whose latest album is The Prophet Speaks and Joan Jett who's featured in the documentary Bad Reputation. For additional information about our show visit Classic Artists Today.

Co-founding member of the Atlanta Rhythm Section, Rodney Justo, rejoined the band in 2011 as a full-time member since parting the band in the early 1970's.  The lead singer sits down with award-winning program director Ray White in June of 2018 to talk about the bands' formation and happenings with the current line-up. Throughout the years, the band has two Gold and one Platinum albums and five Top 20 singles.  From The Vaults is their latest release.  In our showcase segment we feature Bob Dylan, who recently made available previously unreleased recordings from the 1974 Blood On The Tracks sessions on More Blood, More Tracks: The Bootleg Series Vol. 14.  For more information on our show visit Classic Artists Today. 

Steve Lukather is one of music's most prolific guitarists, contributing his immense talent to over 1,500 albums in many music genres.  A founding member of Toto, he's garnered 6 Grammy awards with the band.  Award winning program director, Ray White catches up with "Luke" in November of 2018 to talk about his new book - The Gospel According To Luke, his session work and Toto's latest releases: All In (box set), Old Is New and 40 Trips Around The Sun.  A dynamo in the music industry, you don't want to miss our interview!  In our "Showcase Artist" segment, we'll feature 2-time Grammy winners, The Smashing Pumpkins, whose latest album is titled - Shiny and All So Bright Vol. 1/No Past. No Future. No Sun.  It's their first album in 18 years that includes 3 of the bands founding members. Learn more about our show at Classic Artists Today. 

Formed in 1992, Carbon Leaf crosses the boundaries of alt-country, Celtic and folk-infused indie rock like no other band on the music scene today.  Hitting the singles charts in 2004 with "Life Less Ordinary," the band has won several awards during the 2000's.  Throughout their career, they've recorded over 15 albums with the last titled Gathering: Volume 1.  Founding members Terry Clark and Carter Gravatt join award-winning program director Ray White backstage to talk about the bands unique style of music, songwriting technique and discuss their latest release.  In our showcase segment, we feature former Dire Straits frontman and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Mark Knopfler, whose just released his new album, Down The Road Wherever.  For additional information on our show, visit Classic Artists Today.  

On this "special edition" we look back at our previous episodes and share highlights of the most listened to interviews and more!  Guests include Mark Andes (Firefall/Heart/Spirit/Canned Heat/Jo Jo Gunne), Rusty Young (Poco), Geoff Downes (Asia/Yes/Buggles/Icon/Wetton-Downes), and Pat Dinizio (Smithereens).  Collectively, these musicians have been in bands that have sold over a hundred million records.  They share with you, great times during their careers and their latest happenings. Named by New Music Weekly magazine as two-time program director of the year, Ray White interviews these superstars backstage, at their hotels and via long-distance calls, providing you with exclusive insights and much more!!  For more information about our show visit us at Classic Artists Today.

Vertical Horizon launched in 1991 at Georgetown University in Washington, DC.  Hitting it big with their double platinum album "Everything You Want" in 1999, 4 songs landed on the music charts.  Co-founder and lead singer Matt Scannell joins award-winning program director Ray White backstage, in July of 2012, to talk about the history of the band and their "Burning The Days" CD.  Their latest release is titled "The Lost Mile." In our Showcase Segment, we feature the 2000 Grammy award winner (with Carlos Santana), Everlast.  His latest album is titled "Whitey Ford's House of Pain."  Learn more about the latest with many of your favorite "classic" bands and performers at Classic Artists Today. 

Over the years, Foghat has recorded 8 Gold records, 1 Platinum and 1 Double-Platinum selling albums, too.  The Kings of Boogie Rock & Blues' original drummer Roger Earl joins us to talk about the bands' alter ego - Earl and the Agitators, whose brand new album is titled Shaken & Stirred.  He also shares with award-winning program director Ray White, his insights into Foghat's last album Live at the Belly Up and the loss of his good friend and the bands' long time bassist, Craig MacGregor.  We'll also bring you the very latest from Night Ranger, whose latest release is Don't Let Up!  You'll R-O-C-K on this episode of our show. For additional information, visit http://www.classicartiststoday.com 

Formed in 1993, Sister Hazel band members have remained the same since.  They've had 7 songs make the music charts throughout the years.  These songs landed on diverse charts including Billboard Hot 100, Alternative, Mainstream Rock, Adult Top 40 and Adult Contemporary.  In our September of 2014 interview, award-winning program director Ray White talks with the bands' lead vocalist Ken Block about their Heartland Highway album and the Jacksonville, FL influences that helped to shape the band.  Their latest EP album is titled Wind.  In our "spotlight segment," we feature Heart's lead vocalist Ann Wilson whose latest solo album is Immortal.