More Heavy Metal History- Black Sabbath, Metallica, Scorpions, Queensryche
The godfathers of hard rock Ozzy Osbourne, James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett of Metallica, Klaus Meine from Scorpions, David Coverdale from Deep Purple and Whitesnake, and Queensryche co-founders Geoff Tate and Chris Degarmo rip through some seminal hard rock including the late Ronnie James Dio fronting Black Sabbath all "In the Studio" for Heavy Metal History
Who- Live at Leeds- Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey
Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey here In the Studio hosting the tale of The Who "Live at Leeds", with archival classic rock interview from the late John Entwistle.
Dire Straits- Brothers in Arms- Mark Knopfler
"It's like someone pulling at a thread, unraveling your sweater, except the sweater is you, " former Dire Straits bandleader Mark Knopfler tries to explain the phenomenon of "Brothers in Arms" and modern super-celebrity here In the Studio in this classic rock interview. "I recommend success to anybody. I can't think of anything good about fame. If you can, let me know."
Aerosmith- Toys in the Attic- Steven Tyler, Brad Whitford
We dust off "Toys in the Attic", the breakthrough third album for Aerosmith in April 1975. Contrary to what you might assume, through their first two albums Aerosmith struggled to get noticed. In this classic rock interview, Aerosmith drummer Joey Kramer reminded me that "Dream On" from their debut by then had been released as a single three times and flopped twice.
Bad Company- Straight Shooter- Paul Rodgers, Mick Ralphs, Simon Kirke
Bad Company had elbowed their way to the forefront of the rock world by the April 1975 release of their second album, "Straight Shooter" ,avoiding the sophomore jinx with timeless songs "Good Lovin' Gone Bad","Feel Like Makin' Love", and "Shooting Star". But as my guests Paul Rodgers, Mick Ralphs, and Simon Kirke share here, strange things can happen eventually when that much success is achieved that quickly in lives so young.
Beatles- #1- Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney retraces the Beatles #1s with Redbeard from Liverpool to the top of the charts, writing music history with every #1 song. Also you'll hear Redbeard's rare interviews with the late George Harrison.
Billy Joel- Glass Houses
Billy Joel "Glass Houses" has sold over ten million copies, stayed at #1 for six consecutive weeks, was the 4th-best seller for the entire year 1980, and won Billy Joel a Grammy Award for Album of the Year. Billy Joel joins me In the Studio.
David Bowie- Young Americans
By 1975 David Bowie had abandoned the Glam Rock he had virtually invented in the guise of the ego-tripping tragicomic Fallen Rock Star, Ziggy Stardust. Bowie's mid-decade "Young Americans" album with the #1 hit "Fame" pointed directly toward Disco's dominance a mere two years later...
Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band- Against the Wind
Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band "Against the Wind" was one of their seven Top 10 multi-platinum albums in a row.
Led Zeppelin- Physical Graffiti pt 2- Robert Plant, Jimmy Page
Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page discusses the grandeur of "Kashmir", the progressive rock of "In the Light", the furious electric funk of "The Wanton Song", and the shimmering delicacy of "Ten Years Gone".