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My Back Pages

by KMIH 889 The Bridge

Looking back at the music of yesterday with Sam Paddor, a senior in high school. This podcast features interviews with people all over the music industry including musicians and people who today's music would not be the same without.My Back Pages Website:https://www.mybackpages.org/

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Episodes

  1. Singing Songs and Carrying Signs: How Protest Songs Changed America

    In this New York Times 7th Annual Student Podcast Contest winning podcast, Sam Paddor explores the vast history surrounding the protest song. What is it? What did it impact? Where did it come from? Join Sam as he explores some of America’s key protest songs that helped to shape the political and...

  2. Chuck Leavell of The Allman Brothers Band

    Sam Paddor and Chuck Leavell discuss Chuck's time with The Allman Brothers Band, The Rolling Stones, David Gilmour and more! My Back Pages Website: mybackpages.org Chuck Leavell's Website: chuckleavell.com

  3. Richie Furay of Buffalo Springfield

    Sam Paddor and Richie Furay discuss Richie' time with Buffalo Springfield, and Poco. My Back Pages Website: mybackpages.org Richie Furay's Website: richiefuray.com

  4. Artimus Pyle of Lynyrd Skynyrd

    Sam Paddor and Artimus Pyle discuss Artimus' time with Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Lynyrd Skynyrd plane crash and Artimus' new Ronnie Van Zant tribute album "Anthems". My Back Pages Website: mybackpages.org Artimus Pyle's Website: artimuspyleband.com

  5. Bunk Gardner of the Mothers of Invention

    Sam Paddor and Bunk Gardner discuss Bunk's career as a musician including his time with Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention. My Back Pages Website: mybackpages.org

  6. Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad

    Sam Paddor and Mark Farner discuss Mark's Time with Grand Funk Railroad as well as how he taught Frank Zappa how to shoot a gun. My Back Pages Website: mybackpages.org Mark Farner's Website: markfarner.com

  7. Tom Constanten on the Grateful Dead

    Sam Paddor and Tom Constanten discuss Tom's role playing with the Grateful Dead in the late 1960s. My Back Pages Website: mybackpages.org Tom Constanten's Website: tomconstanten.com

  8. David Bennett Cohen on Country Joe and the Fish

    Sam Paddor and David Bennett Cohen discuss David's work with Country Joe and the Fish as well as his experience in the Bay Area music scene in the 1960s. My Back Pages Website: mybackpages.org David Bennett Cohen's Website: davidbennettcohen.com

  9. Al Perkins On The Dobro, Dylan and Steel Guitar

    Sam Paddor and Al Perkins discuss Al's dobro playing and his session work with Bob Dylan and The Rolling Stones. My Back Pages Website: mybackpages.org Al Perkins' Website: alperkinsmusic.com

  10. Paul Rodgers On His New Album: "Midnight Rose"

    Sam Paddor and Paul Rodgers discuss his new album Midnight Rose and his time with both Bad Company and Free. My Back Pages Website: mybackpages.org Paul Rodgers' Website: paulrodgers.com

  11. David Grisman on The Pizza Tapes, Stéphane Grappelli and Jerry Garcia

    Sam Paddor and David Grisman discuss David's experiences with playing with Jerry Garcia, Stéphane Grappelli, Tony Rice and other music legends. My Back Pages Website: mybackpages.org Acoustic Disc Website: acousticdisc.com

  12. Ken Babbs on the Merry Pranksters, Furthur and the Acid Tests

    Sam Paddor and Ken Babbs discuss Ken's experiences with Ken Kesey, Neal Cassady and the rest of the Merry Band of Pranksters. Ken also talks about Woodstock, the bus Furthur and his run-in with Jack Kerouac. My Back Pages Website: mybackpages.org

  13. Steve Hackett on Genesis and Foxtrot at 50

    Sam Paddor and Steve Hackett discuss Steve's current tour "Foxtrot at 50" and his music career with Genesis. My Back Pages Website: mybackpages.org Steve's Website: hackettsongs.com

  14. Talking to Bill "Zoot Horn Rollo" Harkleroad about Captain Beefheart and Trout Mask Replica

    Sam Paddor and Bill Harkleroad, also known as Zoot Horn Rollo discuss Bill's experience playing in Captain Beefheart's Magic Band, the story behind Trout Mask Replica and more. My Back Pages Website: mybackpages.org Bill's Website: zoothornrollo.com

  15. Behind The Blues Project with Roy Blumenfeld

    Sam Paddor and Roy Blumenfeld discuss Roy's experience playing at the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival, The Blues Project and the music scene in Greenwich Village, New York. The Blues Project Website: bluesproject.net My Back Pages Website: mybackpages.org

  16. On Stage At Woodstock: Memories of the Festival's Performers

    In this New York Times 6th Annual Student Podcast Contest winning podcast, Sam Paddor dives into the 1969 Woodstock Music and Art Fair’s history by interviewing Woodstock veterans Arlo Guthrie, Jorma Kaukonen of Jefferson Airplane and Fito de la Parra of Canned Heat about their unique experiences...

  17. Talking Blues with Keyboardist Barry Goldberg

    Sam Paddor and Barry Goldberg discuss his experience playing when Dylan went electric, playing with blues legends including Muddy Waters and more. Barry Goldberg's Website: barrygoldbergmusic.com My Back Pages Website: mybackpages.org

  18. Talking to Songwriter Gregg Sutton

    Sam Paddor and Gregg Sutton discuss his work with Bob Dylan, songwriting for Joe Cocker, seeing Elvis and more! My Back Pages Website: mybackpages.org

  19. Talking Canned Heat with their Drummer, Fito de la Parra

    Sam Paddor and Fito de la Parra discuss his work with Canned Heat, playing at Woodstock and more! Canned Heat's Website: https://cannedheatmusic.com My Back Pages Website: mybackpages.org

  20. Talking to Heart’s Steve Fossen and Michael DeRosier

    Sam Paddor, Steve Fossen and Michael DeRosier discuss their work in Heart and their current band, Heart By Heart. Heart By Heart Website: heartbyheart.com My Back Pages Website: mybackpages.org

  21. Talking the the Groovemaster, Bassist Jerry Jemmott

    Sam Paddor and Jerry Jemmott discuss his work with Aretha Franklin, King Curtis, Duane Allman and more! Jerry Jemmott’s Website: jerryjemmott.com My Back Pages Website: mybackpages.org

  22. Behind Jefferson Airplane with Jorma Kaukonen

    Sam Paddor and Jorma Kaukonen discuss Jefferson Airplane, his work with Janis Joplin, guitar and his music career. Jorma Kaukonen’s Website: jormakaukonen.com Hot Tuna Website: hottuna.com My Back Pages Website: mybackpages.org

  23. Talking Folk Music with Arlo Guthrie

    Sam Paddor and Arlo Guthrie discuss folk music, Woodstock, his What's Left of Me tour and his music career. Arlo Guthrie's Website: arloguthrie.com My Back Pages Website: mybackpages.org

  24. Talking to the Drummer on Tom Petty's Full Moon Fever, Phil Jones

    Sam Paddor and Phil Jones discuss Phil's job playing drums on Tom Petty's hits including Free Fallin' and the rest of the album Full Moon Fever. Phil Jones' Website: philjonesdrums.com My Back Pages Website: mybackpages.org

  25. Talking to Jethro Tull and Fairport Convention's Dave Pegg

    Sam Paddor and Dave Pegg discuss his job playing bass in Jethro Tull, Fairport Convention and more. He also discusses the annual Cropredy Festival that takes place every August. Dave Pegg's Website: davepegg.co.uk Fairport Convention Website: fairportconvention.com My Back Pages Website:...

  26. Creating the First Ever Rock and Roll Bootleg: Talking to Ken Douglas

    Sam Paddor and Ken Douglas discuss the creation of the first ever bootleg, Great White Wonder, his partnership with his bootlegging buddy, Dub and bootlegging as a whole. Ken Douglas' Website: kendouglas.org My Back Pages Website: https://www.mybackpages.org

  27. Talking to Mike Kinsella about American Football and LIES

    In this short interview, Sam Paddor and Mike Kinsella discuss American Football, Mike's new band LIES and American Football's album covers. American Football Website: americanfootballmusic.com Owen Website: owenmusic.com LIES Website: liestoobigtohide.com My Back Pages Website:...

  28. Talking to King Crimson's Lyricist, Peter Sinfield

    Sam Paddor and Peter Sinfield discuss Peter's experiences writing lyrics for King Crimson, his lyric writing process and how King Crimson came to be. Peter Sinfield’s Website: http://www.songsouponsea.com My Back Pages Website: https://www.mybackpages.org

  29. Talking to the Bassist for The Byrds, John York

    Sam Paddor and John York discuss John’s time playing bass for The Byrds, the Mamas and the Papas as well as our shared obsession with Bob Dylan. John York’s Website: https://www.johnyorkmusic.com My Back Pages Website: https://www.mybackpages.org

  30. Talking to the Original Queen Singer, Tim Staffell

    Sam Paddor and Tim Staffell discuss Tim's upcoming album "Wayward Child" and playing with Smile, the band that would become Queen. Tim Staffell’s Website: http://timstaffell.com My Back Pages Website: https://www.mybackpages.org

  31. What do Studio Musicians do? Talking to Steve Nathan

    Sam Paddor and Steve Nathan discuss Steve’s experiences as a studio musician in Nashville and Muscle Shoals. Steve Nathan’s Website: https://www.stevenathanmusic.com My Back Pages Website: https://www.mybackpages.org

  32. Songwriting for Cream: Talking to Pete Brown

    Sam Paddor and Pete Brown discuss Pete's experiences writing lyrics for Cream, Jack Bruce and Graham Bond. Sam and Pete also discuss Pete's song with Cream "White Room" and what it really means. Pete Brown’s Website: https://petebrown.co.uk My Back Pages Website: https://www.mybackpages.org

  33. Remembering Jeff Beck with Drummer Carmine Appice

    Sam Paddor and Carmine Appice discuss Carmine’s experiences playing drums with Vanilla Fudge and Beck, Bogert and Appice. Sam and Carmine also discuss Jeff Beck and Carmine’s reaction to his passing. Carmine Appice’s Website: https://www.carmineappice.net My Back Pages Website:...

  34. Talking to the Harmonica Player on "Miss You", Sugar Blue

    Sam Paddor and Sugar Blue discuss Sugar’s experiences playing harmonica with The Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan and the recording process of the Stones' "Miss You". Sugar Blue's Website: https://sugar-blue.com My Back Pages Website: https://www.mybackpages.org

  35. Discussing the Grateful Dead with their Publicist and Biographer, Dennis McNally

    Sam Paddor and Dennis McNally discuss Dennis’ experiences as the publicist for the Grateful Dead and his time getting to know Jerry Garcia. Dennis McNally’s Website: https://www.dennismcnally.com My Back Pages Website: https://www.mybackpages.org

  36. Producing Skynyrd and Playing With Dylan: Talking to Al Kooper

    Sam Paddor and Al Kooper discuss Al's experiences recording Bob Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone", The Rolling Stones' "You Can't Always Get What You Want" and producing with Lynyrd Skynyrd. Al Kooper's Website: https://alkooper.com My Back Pages Website: https://www.mybackpages.org

  37. Talking to Naked Giants Drummer, Henry LaVallee

    Sam Paddor interviews Henry LaVallee, Drummer of Naked Giants and graduate from Sam’s high school! Sam and Henry discuss Henry’s band “Naked Giants” and the modern music industry. Naked Giants' Website: https://www.nakedgiants.com My Back Pages Website: https://www.mybackpages.org

  38. Talking to New York Studio Musician, Al Gorgoni

    Sam Paddor and Al Gorgoni discuss Al's experiences recording Van Morrison's "Brown Eyed Girl", Simon and Garfunkel's "The Sound of Silence" and working with Bob Dylan. Al Gorgoni's Website: https://www.gorgoni.net My Back Pages Website: https://www.mybackpages.org

  39. Talking to Harvey Brooks, Bassist for The Doors, Jimi Hendrix and Bob Dylan

    Sam Paddor and Harvey Brooks discuss Harvey's experiences recording the Doors' "The Soft Parade", Bob Dylan's "Highway 61 Revisited" and playing live with Jimi Hendrix. Harvey Brooks' Website: https://www.harveybrooks.net My Back Pages Website: https://www.mybackpages.org

  40. Talking to Founding Bassist of Blue Öyster Cult, Joe Bouchard

    Sam Paddor and Joe Bouchard discuss Joe's time playing in Blue Öyster Cult, his interests in Pink Floyd and an unreleased Blue Öyster Cult song from the 1970s. Joe Bouchard's Website: https://www.joebouchard.com My Back Pages Website: https://www.mybackpages.org

  41. Discussing the Elephant 6 Collective with Founding Member, Will Cullen Hart

    Sam Paddor and Will Cullen Hart discuss Will's relationship with Jeff Mangum, upcoming projects by The Olivia Tremor Control and Circulatory System and the new Elephant 6 Documentary. Elephant 6 Website: https://elephant6.com My Back Pages Website: https://www.mybackpages.org

  42. Talking to Nashville Session Legend Charlie McCoy

    Sam Paddor and Charlie McCoy discuss Charlie's time playing with legends like Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison and more on their songs "Desolation Row", "Oh, Pretty Woman" and more. Charlie McCoy's Website: https://www.charliemccoy.com My Back Pages Website: https://www.mybackpages.org

  43. Talking to Youngbloods Member Lowell "Banana" Levinger

    Sam Paddor interviews Lowell "Banana" Levinger, 5 String Tenor Guitarist and member of The Youngbloods, known for their hit song "Get Together". Lowell Levinger's Website: https://www.lowelllevinger.com Banana's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@grandpabanana My Back Pages Website:...

  44. Talking to Music Biographer and Journalist from Rolling Stone, David Browne

    Sam Paddor interviews David Browne, journalist and music biographer for Rolling Stone Magazine. David Browne's Website: http://www.david-browne.com David Browne's Articles: https://www.rollingstone.com/author/david-browne My Back Pages Website: https://www.mybackpages.org

  45. Behind the Exhibits in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Talking to Museum Curator, Amanda Pecsenye

    Sam Paddor interviews Amanda Pecsenye, museum curator for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Website: https://www.rockhall.com My Back Pages Website: https://www.mybackpages.org

  46. The Story Behind Little Feat: Talking to Founding Member, Bill Payne

    Sam Paddor interviews Bill Payne, keyboardist from Little Feat. Little Feat are an incredible band whose hits include "Willin'", "Dixie Chicken" and many more. Bill Payne's Website: https://billpaynecreative.com Little Feat Website: https://www.littlefeat.net My Back Pages Website:...

  47. Talking to one of the 60's Greatest Drummers, Jim McCarty from the Yardbirds

    Sam Paddor interviews Jim McCarty, the only member of the Yardbirds to play with every single lineup of the band. The Yardbirds are a rock and roll hall of fame inducted, incredible band from the 60s, and got three of the greatest guitarists of all time noticed: Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton and Jeff...

  48. Peace Through Music: Talking to Mark Johnson, Co-Founder of Playing For Change

    Sam Paddor interviews Mark Johnson, co-founder of Playing For Change, a group of people that records videos of people all around the world playing the music we all know and love together. Playing For Change Website: https://www.playingforchange.com My Back Pages Website: https://www.mybackpages.org

  49. Talking to Lee Oskar, Harmonica Maker and Player for War

    Sam Paddor interviews Lee Oskar, harmonica player who played for War among other bands! Lee also makes his own harmonicas at Lee Oskar Harmonicas and is one of the world's top selling harmonica makers. You might have heard Lee on songs like "Low Rider" or "Why Can't We Be Friends?" Lee Oskar's...

  50. The Musical Journey of Big Star: Talking to their Drummer, Jody Stephens

    Sam Paddor interviewing Jody Stephens, drummer and last original member of Big Star! You might have heard Jody on songs like "In The Street". Jody currently works at Ardent Studios, the place Big Star recorded their albums! Ardent Studios' Website: https://www.ardentstudios.com My Back Pages...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Looking back at the music of yesterday with Sam Paddor, a senior in high school. This podcast features interviews with people all over the music industry including musicians and people who today's music would not be the same without.My Back Pages Website:https://www.mybackpages.org/

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KMIH 889 The Bridge

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