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EPISODE · Aug 26, 2021 · 1H 36M

Todd Rundgren

from Rock & Roll High School With Pete Ganbarg

Groundbreaking singer, songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist and 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Todd Rundgren started his career as a guitarist for Nazz, before fronting the band Runt and eventually pursuing a solo career. His first official solo album, Something/Anything (released in 1972 via Warner Bros. Records), stayed on the Billboard 200 for nearly a year and contained some of his most notable hits, including “I Saw the Light” and “Hello, It’s Me.” Todd became one of the most prolific artists of the 70s & 80s, releasing numerous solo albums, as well as critically acclaimed work with his band, Utopia.   Known as a pioneer of music videos, computer software, and internet music delivery, Todd created the first interactive album, organized the first interactive television concert, and founded his own music subscription service. As a songwriter/producer, he’s been behind legendary releases by Badfinger, Grand Funk Railroad, The New York Dolls, and XTC, as well as one of the best-selling albums of all time, Meat Loaf’s Bat Out Of Hell.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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New Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame inductee and legendary artist/songwriter/producer/digital pioneer Todd Rundgren discusses his own hits "Hello It's Me" and "I Saw The Light" as well as the hits and friendships he's had over the years with everyone from Meat Loaf, Laura Nyro, Badfinger and Patti Smith. Hear the story behind the contentious recording of XTC's classic "Sylarking" album as well as creating the world's first virtual tour!

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