S4E4 - Blue Water Giants (Josh Phillips, Mel Gaynor & Neil Taylor)

What happens when legendary musicians from Procol Harum, Tears for Fears, Robbie Williams and Simple Minds come together to form a brand new band? Welcome to Blue Water Giants — a true rock supergroup made up of some of the most respected players in music. In this exclusive episode of Long Way to the Top, Shayne Brian sits down with: Josh Phillips (Procol Harum) Neil Taylor (Tears for Fears, Robbie Williams) Mel Gaynor (Simple Minds, Robert Palmer) Together, they’ve performed with icons like Eric Clapton, Tina Turner, Rod Stewart and The Who — and now they’re creating brand new music as Blue Water Giants. 🎧 Presave their brand new single Dangerously In Love dropping at the end of April here:👉 https://slinky.to/DangerouslyInLove This conversation also comes via a special connection through Ian Grant and the Think Loud for Parkinson’s Project, shining a light on both the music and the mission behind the scenes. 🎤 In this interview, we dive into: The formation of Blue Water Giants Their brand new songs and musical direction Behind-the-scenes stories from their legendary careers Life inside bands like Procol Harum and Simple Minds Touring with global superstars like Robbie Williams and Robert Palmer The difference between session work and being in a band What it takes to stay relevant in rock music today Plus — Shayne’s Quick Fire Round brings out some unexpected (and hilarious) moments from the band. This is not just another interview — this is a deep dive into the musicians behind the music, their legacy, and what happens when decades of experience collide to create something new. If you love classic rock, rock supergroups, music history, and behind-the-scenes artist stories, this is a must-watch. Follow Blue Water Giants on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bluewatergiants/ Hit plus or follow to subscribe to the podcast. Check out our socials - https://www.facebook.com/TheLongWayToTheTopPodcast  #BlueWaterGiants #DangerouslyInLove #ClassicRock #LongWayToTheTop #RockInterview #MusicPodcast #ProcolHarum #SimpleMinds #TearsForFears #RobertPalmer #RockLegends #ThinkLoudForParkinsonsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.