The H Files with Kevin Hillier Episode 7 John Steel from The Animals & Author Jane Gazzo

The Animals were one of the most successful and influential British invasion bands of the sixties. Iconic songs like House of the Rising Sun, We've Gotta Get Out of This Place and Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood have stood the test of time and original drummer John Steel reminisces about the good and bad times. Meeting Eric Burdon at Newcastle College of Art & Design in his teens, the story behind finding and recording House of the Rising Sun and who made the money from the success, how it all fell apart and his relationships today with Burdon and original keyboard player Alan Price. It is a peek inside a never-to-be-repeated musical experience with a man who saw it all.  Jane Gazzo is a popular radio, television and music presenter as well as author and via the latter, Jane talks to Kevin about her latest book I Hear Motion - Bands that Soundtracked our lives 1980 -1989. A decade of big hair, big songs and big bands that deserve the same reverence afforded many who preceded and followed them. From Pseudo Echo to Models to Painters and Dockers, Jane lived it and has given it new life with the stories in her book.       Post-production by Chris Gates For Howdy Partners Media www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts © 2024See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.