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Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution
by iHeartRadio and WAXQ-FM
We pick apart why and how The Beatles phenomenon occurred. On 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution' we'll get into the combination of talent, hard work and luck that changed everything!
Episodes
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'The Boys of Dungeon Lane' Is Paul McCartney's Memoir
Ken Dashow and Producer Andrew discuss the ups, downs and cloaked references on Paul McCartney's reflective new album, 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane.' His first album in years, McCartney has filled the record with references to his youth, his family and his greatest friends. At almost 84, it's hard…
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Remembering Jack Douglas, Legendary Producer for John Lennon, Cheap Trick, Aerosmith & More
We're back in the Beatles Revolution feed today, remembering one of the greatest rock producers ever, Jack Douglas, who sadly passed away Monday (May 11), at age 80. Douglas not only produced many classic albums by John Lennon, Aerosmith, the Who, Patti Smith and others, he discovered Cheap Trick...
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Behind The Scenes: How The Rock Music Business Worked, with Paul Rappaport
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Lennon, The Mobster & The Lawyer!
John Lennon Attorney and author Jay Bergen reflects on his experience representing John Lennon in 1975. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Johnny Van Zant on 'Live at the Ryman' 50 Years of Lynyrd Skynyrd & Gary Rossington's Last Show
Lynyrd Skynyrd frontman Johnny Van Zant joins Ken Dashow for a very special edition of Live at 5 on Q104.3. Johnny joins the segment to share a cut of "Tuesday's Gone" from the band's 50th anniversary concert from the Ryman Auditorium, the last concert to feature cofounder Gary Rossington before...
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Herb Alpert Talks The Creation Of A&M Records And The Near-Miss Of Signing The Beatles
Ken Dashow sits down with the iconic Herb Alpert. Discover the fascinating story behind the Tijuana Brass, the creation of A&M Records with Jerry Moss, and the near-miss of signing The Beatles. Herb's musical journey is nothing short of extraordinary! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
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Introducing 'Abbey Road' to a First-Timer / 'At First Listen' Crossover, Part 2
In Part 2 of our At First Listen / Ken Dashow’s Beatles Revolution crossover episodes, we dig into The Beatles Abbey Road track-by-track! We discuss how the Beatles challenged fans' expectations over the years, the band members' struggles with fame and what ultimately ended the band. Please...
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Introducing 'Abbey Road' to a First Timer / 'At First Listen' Crossover, Part 1
In Part 1 of our At First Listen / Ken Dashow’s Beatles Revolution crossover episode, our cohost Diamond meets the Beatles! We explore the complicated history of the Beatles' final two albums – Abbey Road and Let It Be — the fraught relationships within the Beatles by the late-‘60s, the...
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Gary Burr Talks 'Reunion: A Rock & Roll Fantasy,' Working With Ringo + More
Singer-songwriter and producer Gary Burr joins the show to talk about his new book, Reunion: A Rock & Roll Fantasy. Gary and guitarist Mark Mirando geek out with Ken over the Beatles and share their recollections of working with Ringo Starr. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of Ken Dashow's...
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How the Beatles Saved Abbey Road Studios
Abbey Road was more than just The Beatles and the British Invasion, it was the symphony and Star Wars, too; but thanks to their wild success, the Beatles SAVED the whole studio. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
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The Untold Story of The Beatles' Beloved Road Manager Mal Evans
Monmouth University Professor and Beatles author Kenneth Womack returns to 'Beatles Revolution' to talk about his new book 'Living the Beatles' Legend: The Untold Story of Mal Evans.' Kenneth's new book is a warts-and-all biography of a mainstay of the Beatles' inner circle, a longtime roadie,...
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The Beatles' "Now And Then": How We're Living A Historic Moment In Music
In today's mini-episode, Ken Dashow gives the backstory of The Beatles' final song, "Now And Then," and discusses how the Fab Four have continued to revolutionize music more than 50 years after breaking up. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution.' See...
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Reaction To 'How A Concert Happens' With Producer Andrew
A follow-up to our 'How a Concert Happens' podcast, featuring the return of Producer Andrew. We explore what it's like to play gigs as a young artist and what our takeaways were from the conversation with Peter Shapiro and Tony Melchior. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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How A Concert Happens With Peter Shapiro, Tony Melchior
You buy a ticket, you show up before the headliner ... but how does that band and that venue come to make it happen? On this week's 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution' we talk with Stage Manager/Event Producer Tony Melchior (AEG, Live Nation, Bowery Presents, Love Rocks, etc.) and Promoter and…
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Author Larry Jaffee Talks Record Store Day And The Vinyl Comeback
Larry Jaffee, author of 'Record Store Day: The Most Improbable Comeback of the 21st Century,' joins the podcast to talk about the vinyl Renaissance! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution.' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Bassist Kasim Sulton On Finding Success As A Sideman
From Utopia, Meatloaf, Blue Oyster Cult and more, bass player Kasim Sulton joined Ken Dashow to talk about his life as a sideman to the stars and his relationship to The Beatles! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution.' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
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Legendary Producer Mark Hudson Reacts To 'The Beatles: Get Back'
Singer, songwriter and producer Mark Hudson discusses 'The Beatles: Get Back.' Mark dives into the film's presentation of the creative process with anecdotes from his experiences working with artists like Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney and Aerosmith! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken...
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Remembering King Crimson, Foreigner's Ian McDonald
Ian McDonald was a founding member of King Crimson and Foreigner and friend of the show. We lost him earlier this month at age 75. Ken offers his remembrance of Ian and another look at his last appearance on 'Beatles Revolution.' Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles...
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Men At Work's Colin Hay On Road Life With Ringo, His New Album
Men At Work's Colin Hay talks Beatles, touring with Ringo, making music and his new album of covers 'I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself.' Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution.' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Paul McCartney Guitarist Brian Ray Talks Star-Power, What It Takes To Make It
On this edition of Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution, we talk with Paul McCartney's longtime (20 years) sideman Brian Ray about his journey from being 15 years-old and playing with Etta James to being on the biggest stages in the world, and what it takes to make it! Subscribe so you don't miss an...
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Wings Drummer Denny Seiwell Talks 50 Years Of 'Ram,' Why LInda McCartney Was Essential
Celebrating the golden anniversary of Paul McCartney's second album, 'Ram,' with drummer Denny Seiwell (the first person Paul hired after the Beatles)! Denny talks about recording that album, the band's first tour as Wings, why Linda was essential, and what it was like watching Paul's genius up...
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King Crimson, Foreigner's Ian McDonald On How The Beatles Emboldened Prog Rock
For Prog Rock fans, Ian takes us inside the landmark 1969 album 'The Court Of The Crimson King,"' talks about how the Beatles gave every musician license to break down the walls of pop music, and shares an emotional remembrance of his first experience hearing the Fab Four. Subscribe so you don't...
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Celebrating George Harrison And Exploring The Alleged Genius Of Phil Spector
The 'Beatles Revolution' is back! This week, we honor George Harrison for his birthday and dissect the Beatles problematic producer Phil Spector, with special guests Peter Asher and Allan Steckler! Subscribe so you don't miss the next episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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MoTown Songwriting Legends Eddie and Brian Holland Talk Competing With The Beatles
The only songwriting team to challenge the Lennon-McCartney for the number of big hits in the '60s. Eddie and Brian Holland (of Motown Fame's Holland-Dozier-Holland) talk about their love of The Beatles and how they started in music. We also discuss what the world of Motown was like compared to...
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Drummer Liberty DeVitto On Reconciling With Billy Joel, Playing With Paul McCartney
Liberty DeVitto opens up about his 30 years with Billy Joel, his bitter ouster and their reconciliation this past winter after a decade-long feud. Liberty talks band dynamics, playing with Sir Paul McCartney and his new autobiography, 'Life, Billy, And The Pursuit Of Happiness.' Subscribe so you...
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From Records to Rum: Island Records Founder Chris Blackwell Talks Bob Marley, U2 and The Beatles
From Bob Marley to Traffic, Free to U2, Chris Blackwell brought tons of great music and culture to the forefront. Chris takes us from Jamaica, through the British Invasion, from his Goldeneye Resort to Blackwell Rum! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution'! See...
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Dennis DeYoung Talks Styx, Julian Lennon and The Beatles
Former Styx frontman Dennis DeYoung drops in via Zoom call to catch Ken up on his recent project with Julian Lennon, his undying love for The Beatles, his career with Styx and how there's never a good time for a pandemic. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles…
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Sir Bob Geldof Has One Of The Greatest Beatles Stories Ever
Bob Geldof is a brilliant songwriter, a talented musician, a fierce political activist, and he has one of the best Beatles stories we've ever heard. On this week's 'Beatles Revolution,' Bob recalls his first Beatles encounter and how it inspired him in the decades to come. Subscribe so you don't...
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Actor Michael Imperioli Talks Fandom And 'Cabaret Maxime'
Talking fandom, from The Beatles to The Sopranos with 'Sopranos' actor Michael Imperioli. Michael is a huge Beatles fan and an old friend, who has a really cool new movie out called 'Cabaret Maxime,' a throw-back to the early vaudeville days but in modern times... Subscribe so you don't miss an...
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Peter Asher Recalls The Mania Of The British Invasion
Peter Asher returns to the show to talk about his new book, 'The Beatles From A to Zed,' recalling the danger (and the fun) of being adjacent to Beatle-mania. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution.' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Wild World Of Live Music With City Winery Founder Michael Dorf
City Winery founder Michael Dorf joins the show to talk about what's in a ticket price. Michael and Ken follow the money, diving deep into the world of booking and executing live concerts and how the business has changed. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles…
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Beatles Revolution's Best of 2019
Ken Dashow and Producer Andrew discuss a few of their favorite moments from the podcast this past year and outline some of their goals for the 'Beatles Revolution' in 2020! Email [email protected] to let us know what your favorite moment was! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! See...
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Desmond Child Talks Songwriting With Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Joan Jett And More
One of the great rock songwriters to come out of the '80s, Desmond Child has authored and co-authored hits like "Livin' on a Prayer," "You Give Love a Bad Name," "Dude (Looks Like a Lady)," "Poison," "I Hate Myself for Loving You" and many, many more. On this episode, Desmond talks about how…
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George Thorogood Explains How Boogie Played Nice With The Beatles
The true "Boogie Man," George Thorogood has been playing with the same trio and touring for over 40 years, and he worships the Beatles. George explains WHY his Beatles fandom has endured and recalls some highlights from his own career. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! See...
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Rick Wakeman Talks YES, John Lennon, RIngo Starr & Prog Rock
From the Beatles to Yes, Rick takes us on his wild, often hilarious journey through the world of progressive rock, lunch with John Lennon and almost getting eating alive by Ringo Starr's guard dogs! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution'! See...
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The Beatles' 'Abbey Road' At 50 And Mark Lewisohn's Tape
Ken Dashow and Producer Andrew compare and contrast 'Abbey Road' with the other latter Beatles albums and address the "Mark Lewisohn Tape," on which John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison discuss their "next" album. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles...
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Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson Forecasts Rock's Return
The wild man of the rock flute, Jethro Tull mastermind Ian Anderson, joins the show to offer his recollection on the '60s British Invasion. He and Ken Dashow explore the development of the progressive rock movement and the state of rock's comeback. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken...
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Why DIdn't The Beatles Play Woodstock?
The Beatles were barely still a band in 1969, and while they were indeed offered a headlining spot at Woodstock, the band didn't make the trip. On this episode, Ken Dashow and Producer Andrew discuss why the Beatles and some other notable bands didn't play Woodstock, and whether The Beatles...
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Musical Alchemy: How Bands Are Formed
Ken Dashow looks at why Ivan Vaughan is such an important name in Beatles history, and why being at the right place at the right time can change everything. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Talking Songwriting With Warren Haynes Of Gov't Mule
Ken Dashow and producer Andrew discuss HOW a song gets written. Then we analyze the genius of John Lennon and Paul McCartney with the legendary Warren Haynes (Gov't Mule, Allman Bros. Dead & Co and more). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jack Douglas Recalls How Aerosmith Wrote "Walk This Way," Discovering Cheap Trick At A Bowling Alley
Part 2 with legendary producer Jack Douglas. Jack explains his approach as a producer and recalls how Steven Tyler overcame writer's block to write lyrics to "Walk This Way." He also looks back at the first time he saw Cheap Trick, which was at a bowling alley in Wisconsin; they were amazing!...
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Legendary Producer Jack Douglas Reveals Why John Lennon Was Easy To Work With
Jack Douglas produced classic albums by John Lennon, Aerosmith, The Who, Patti Smith and many others. He discovered Cheap Trick at a Wisconsin bowling alley. And he's on 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution' this week, taking us behind the scenes of some of rock's biggest albums and best stories!...
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Comedian Eddie Izzard Explores The Beatles' Sense Of Humor
This week, Ken Dashow is talking to British comic great Eddie Izzard about The Beatles, Monty Python and his own career. Eddie was in the documentary '8 Days A Week,' talking about how funny the Fab Four was! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution'! See...
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New York Mets Great Art Shamsky Talks 1969: The Beatles, Baseball, Woodstock And Vietnam
On this episode, Ken combines his two greatest passions: the Mets and the Beatles. Former Mets outfielder Art Shamsky's new book, 'After The Miracle,' not only explains the Mets' amazing run to the 1969 World Series Championship but puts it in context of the tumultuous year: Vietnam, the Beatles,...
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How the Beatles Paved The Way For Prog With Procol Harum’s Gary Brooker
Ken Dashow takes a look at how fast trends in music change with Procol Harum singer/keyboardist Gary Brooker. Ken and Gary discuss how The Beatles led the way, changing from pop to rock and roll to progressive rock and opening the door for tons of other bands along the way. Gary’s old R&B group,...
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Dave Davies of The Kinks Invades!
Kinks guitarist Dave Davies HATES the term "British Invasion," but he loves rock 'n' roll! Dave joins the show to explain the world of rock and roll, from Liverpool to Muswell Hill, London! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Randy Bachman Discusses 'Bachman,' The New Documentary On His Career
Rock and roll legend Randy Bachman joins the show to discuss the new documentary about his career, that features interviews with Neil Young, Alex Lifeson, Peter Frampton, Fred Turner and many others! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Why Did John Lennon And Yoko Ono Hold A Bed-In For Peace?
On March 25, 1969, John Lennon and Yoko Ono invited the press to the bedroom of their honeymoon suite in Amsterdam to talk about peace. The couple spent 12-hours a day for the next week in bed taking questions from the press about what the heck their point was. A month later, the two held a…
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A Brief History of Rock 'N' Roll Band Names: Good, Bad and Best!
Ken is joined by Q104.3 New York Program Director and iHeartRadio Classic Rock czar Eric Wellman and Producer Andrew for a robust discussion of band names in rock history. We discuss the many prior monikers of the Beatles as well as what makes a great band name and which band was most successful...
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Jon Anderson of YES Talks Getting His Start in Liverpool in the '60s
On this episode, Yes co-founder/singer Jon Anderson talks to Ken Dashow and Producer Andrew about his start at the Cavern Club in Liverpool! From the Beatles to Yes, to Jon's current album '1,000 Hands,' Jon is honest, appreciative, loving and does a hilarious Liverpudlian "Scouse" accent!...
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We pick apart why and how The Beatles phenomenon occurred. On 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution' we'll get into the combination of talent, hard work and luck that changed everything!
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