MMHP Season 6 Ep:22--Gil Clark: Pure Michigan Folk Rock Troubadour Part 2 of 2 episode artwork

EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 46 MIN

MMHP Season 6 Ep:22--Gil Clark: Pure Michigan Folk Rock Troubadour Part 2 of 2

from Michigan Music History Podcast -- MMHP989 · host Scott Baker, Gary Johnson, Fred Reif, Mike Beattie

Rob Tyner's Best Friend. Lester Bang's confidante. One of Townes VanZandt's favorite songwriters. Motown's Bob Babbitt played for him. The one and only Gil Clark has breached the Michigan Music enigma, as a folk musician, rock and blues bassist, first call vocalist, record store owner, and friend to rebel-rousing stars. From the late '70s to now, Clark has immersed himself as a musician and Michigan music touchstone for all of his adult life. His stories are unmatched and his music is still being sought after. Now he wants to share his story.     Here in part 2 of 2, Clark puts us in the hidden ally with VanZandt as he troubadour gives Clark kudos on his album, playing with Mike Gentry in Shining Farmer, takes us back to his Discs and Tapes store where SRC (and MORE) used to hang out, talks about Don Brewer's prowess and the greatness of Grand Funk, recalls being on tour overseas with Michael Katon, and so many little tidbits--a great Punch Andrews/Seger insight, backstage with Buddy Miles...the stream of Michigan Music is endless with Clark. Put a bow on this fabulous session and hit PLAY NOW!

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