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Exclusive Interview: Don McLean on New Album and Songwriting Legacy
His songs are iconic: Castles in the Air, Vincent and American Pie. Now, Don McLean returns with an album that took the better part of four years to write. The album is called American Boys – the first time he’s used “American” in the title of a song since his 8 minute and 35 second…
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Ben E. King: The Voice Behind The Drifters’ Hits and Stand By Me
There aren’t enough “O’s” in smooth to describe the voice of Ben E. King. He was born Benjamin Earl King in North Carolina. During his brief time with The Drifters (1958-1960), he sang on only about a dozen songs – but what songs they were. He sang lead several of their hits, including There Goes…
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Celebrating 50 Years of Punk Rockers Teenage Head: Nice Day for a Party, Isn’t It?
Hamilton’s iconic punk band Teenage Head is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. I’m not sure how that’s possible, but I did the math. 2024 minus 1974 is indeed 50. I swear I’m still in my late teens. I feel the same age I was when I first heard Picture My Face. Although, when I…
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Remembering Ronnie Van Zant and Lynyrd Skynyrd with the Artimus Pyle Band
The one time U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant doesn’t want anyone to forget the legacy of Ronnie Van Zant and Lynyrd Skynyrd. His connection with the band, especially Ronnie Van Zant, Bob Burns, and Gary Rossington is profound. This bond was the inspiration for the new album from the Artimus Pyle Band, Anthems: Honoring the Music…
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Tony Orlando: On the Dawn of Retirement
Tony Orlando and Dawn were AM Radio Gold in the early to mid 1970’s. But there’s more to Tony than his radio friendly hits. As you’ll hear in the podcast, he can trace his success back to advice given to him by his grandfather, and, believe it or not, comedian Groucho Marx. Tony’s career started…