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A monthly themed podcast with songwriters, musicians and artists talking about their career. It highlights particular stories and plays tracks from mainly British rock music from the 1960s Sixties and 1970s Seventies, 1980s and 1990s. Rock and Roll Hall of Famers rub shoulders on an equal footing with cult groups and bands to present a balanced picture of the music scene. It is one of the The Daily Telegraph’s podcasts you need to be listening to. Includes artists related to and inspired by The Beatles, David Bowie and Pink Floyd.

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A monthly themed podcast with songwriters, musicians and artists talking about their career. It highlights particular stories and plays tracks from mainly British rock music from the 1960s Sixties and 1970s Seventies, 1980s and 1990s. Rock and Roll Hall of Famers rub shoulders on an equal footing with cult groups and bands to present a balanced picture of the music scene. It is one of the The Daily Telegraph’s podcasts you need to be listening to. Includes artists related to and inspired by The Beatles, David Bowie and Pink Floyd.

    John Flansburgh – They Might Be Giants

    John Flansburgh – They Might Be Giants

    John Flansburgh discusses They Might Be Giants’ latest single ‘Lazy’, and shares details of their upcoming UK tour,

    Gerry Beckley – America

    Gerry Beckley – America

    Gerry Beckley of America reveals the guiding principles behind his songwriting craft. Gerry highlights the inspirations fueling his

    • 1 hr 15 min
    Nick Simper – Deep Purple, Warhorse

    Nick Simper – Deep Purple, Warhorse

    Deep Purple co-founder, Nick Simper, dives deep into his career. We start in the mid-60s playing bass with

    • 1 hr 33 min
    Terry Britten

    Terry Britten

    Terry Britten talks about writing huge songs for Lenny Kravitz, Tina Turner, Michael Jackson and Cliff Richard. We

    • 1 hr 26 min
    Nik Kershaw

    Nik Kershaw

    Nick Kershaw discusses his upcoming UK tour dates, songwriting process, and collaborations with other artists. He recalls writing

    • 1 hr
    Robin Trower

    Robin Trower

    Robin Trower remembers his classic album ‘Bridge Of Sighs’, its the recording process and the inspiration behind its

    • 54 min

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