The Strange Brew - artist stories behind the greatest music ever recorded

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The Strange Brew - artist stories behind the greatest music ever recorded episodes

July 09, 2021 When Quiet Was the New Loud
Tom Clayton celebrates the Acoustic Airwaves 1998-2003 and looks at the key records from the New Acoustic Movement – bestsellers and hidden gems.
More information on ‘When Quiet Was the New Loud: Celebrating the Acoustic Airwaves 1998-2003’ by Tom Clayton is available from Route.
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1 hr 34 min
July 02, 2021 Roger Chapman
Family singer Roger Chapman reveals new solo album Life In The Pond and highlights from his music.
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1 hr 40 min
June 25, 2021 The Beatles and Apple
Stefan Granados talks about his updated edition of Those Were The Days – the definitive chronicle of The Beatles’ Apple organisation and highlights from the new Good As Gold – Artefacts Of The Apple Era 1967-1975, 5CD Box Set.
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1 hr 35 min
June 18, 2021 Martin Gordon – Sparks, Radio Stars, Jet
Martin Gordon, producer, songwriter and former bassist for Sparks, Radio Stars and Jet reveals the stories behind key tracks from his career.
For further details on Martin Gordon’s new album Another Words and other projects see martingordon.de
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1 hr 33 min
June 11, 2021 Outtakes On Bob Dylan
Michael Gray, author of Outtakes On Bob Dylan: Selected Writings 1967-2021, talks about eight pivotal tracks in Bob Dylan’s career from the 1960s to the present day.
Outtakes On Bob Dylan: Selected Writings 1967-2021 by Michael Gray is available from Route Publishing. Further information on Michael Gray can be found at michaelgray.net
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1 hr
June 04, 2021 Mark Farner on Grand Funk Railroad
Mark Farner, the force behind the original Grand Funk Railroad, talks about Mark Farner’s American Band’s From Chile With Love DVD and Grand Funk’s greatest tracks.
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1 hr 20 min
May 28, 2021 Pete Staples – The Troggs
The Troggs’ bassist Pete Staples share the stories behind their rise to stardom, 60s hits and life on the road.
Pete played bass for The Troggs until 1969. Details about his autobiography Wild Thing – A Rocky Road can be found out on Pete’s website and Facebook page.
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1 hr 15 min
May 21, 2021 Gary Brooker – Procol Harum
Gary Brooker of Procol Harum talks about their new Missing Persons (Alive Forever) EP and other essential tracks from the Procol Harum back catalogue.
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58 min
May 14, 2021 John Halsey – Timebox, Patto and The Rutles
John Halsey, shares his memories of drumming with Timebox, Patto and The Rutles as well as sessions for Lou Reed and Roy Harper.
Patto’s ‘And That’s Jazz – Live 1971-1973’ CD/DVD is available from Think Like A Key.
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1 hr 24 min
May 07, 2021 Denny Seiwell on The 50th Anniversary Tribute to Paul & Linda McCartney’s Ram
Denny Seiwell talks about ‘Ram On – The 50th Anniversary Tribute to Paul & Linda McCartney’s Ram’, playing on the original LP and his time in Wings.
More information can be found on Denny Seiwell’s website. ‘Ram On – The 50th Anniversary Tribute to Paul & Linda McCartney’s Ram’ is released on Spirit of Unicorn Music.
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1 hr 29 min