The Music Show with Billy Pinnell

This edition features new releases from Melbourne duo Grace Jean, Perth singer/songwriter Catherine Traicos, Van Morrison, Leonard Cohen, Cage The Elephant, Neil Young, Melbourne singer/songwriter Marcelle and selections from Creedence Clearwater Revival's previously unreleased performance at Woodstock in 1969.

This edition of the Music Show consists of an interview I conducted in 1984 with singer and songwriter HARRY NILSSON best known for his Grammy Award winning hit songs 'Everybody's Talkin' and 'Without You' and his platinum selling album 'Nilsson Schmilsson'. Harry spoke to me about his close friendship with John Lennon and Yoko Ono whose tribute album 'Every Man Has a Woman' he was in Australia to promote,his relationship with Phil Spector and his dedication to raise awareness and support of gun control in the US after John Lennon's assassination.

This episode features new music from IGGY POP, MILES DAVIS, RUSSELL MORRIS, GERRY BECKLEY and some of Melbourne's most talented singer/songwriter/musicians that include MARCELLE, JOSHUA BATTEN, G FLIP, THE MAES, JESS HITCHCOCK and RORY ELLIS

After reading ANTHONY DeCURTIS' compelling biography 'LOU REED A LIFE' published in 2017, I was inspired to include the second of my interviews with REED during which he talked about his current album 'NEW YORK', his friendships with DION DiMUCCI and former band mate from THE VELVET UNDERGROUND, drummer MAUREEN TUCKER.

With the 50th anniversary of the legendary Woodstock Music Festival, staged on the 15th, 16th, 17th and 18th of August 1969 fast approaching, I'd like to share with you an interview I conducted a few years back with Michael Lang a music concert promotor, producer, artist manager and co-creator of the original Woodstock Festival who recently announced the staging of the 50th anniversary concert.

I met Michael when he visited Australia with Joe Cocker who he was managing at the time. In our interview he talked about the staging of the original Woodstock festival during which you'll hear some musical highlights and the role he played in rejuvenating Joe Cocker's career.

This edition of the music show will feature an extract from 'Bruce Springsteen On Broadway' and music from 'Western Stars' his first new studio album in five years. In addition there's new music from Melbourne bands The Teskey Brothers and Wht Sqr, the debut release from Reece Wynans, former keyboard player in Stevie Ray Vaughan's Double Trouble, The Midnight, currently on tour in Australia and a tribute to the late Scott Walker.

Iggy Pop is a rock music icon. Frontman and songwriter with The Stooges, one of the most influential American bands of the 1960's and beyond who were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2010, Iggy has released 17 solo albums  while extending his career into record production, writing and acting.

In 1983 I was privileged to spend time with this remarkable bloke for this interview I'd like to share with you on The Music Show.

Prior to rolling the tape we were chatting over cups of tea during which I asked if he minded if I referred to him by his Christian name Jim, (he was born James Osterberg Jr.) which he told me he preferred.

As you'll hear, Iggy/Jim is a fascinating character, happy to talk about his early days as a drummer in Detroit where he formed The Stooges, recording in Berlin with his friend David Bowie and how he sometimes referred to jazz legend Charlie Parker when collaborating in the studio with his musicians.

On April 21st of this year,2019,Iggy Pop celebrated his 72nd birthday on stage during the Melbourne leg of his sold out Australian tour.

Next year, 2020 will mark the 60th.anniversary of this rock music legend's career as a professional musician.

This edition of THE MUSIC SHOW you'll hear new music from MIDNIGHT OIL, THE GLOAMING, JOE JACKSON, JOHN MAYALL, PAUL McCARTNEY and ROSIE FLORES. There's also a feature on Scottish band THE BLUE NILE, whose first three albums have recently been re-released.

In this special edition of THE MUSIC SHOW I'd like to share with you my 1988 interview with LEONARD COHEN, who talks about his new release ' I'M YOUR MAN' and his bizarre collaboration with producer PHIL SPECTOR eleven years earlier.

In 1992 I recorded this interview with Native American poet,songwriter,musician JOHN TRUDELL who spoke to me of his journey from political activist to recording artist. His story touched me deeply.