Arlo Guthrie (son of one of America’s most significant musical artists, ever!) has managed to climb out of the huge shadow cast by his father, the legendary Woody Guthrie & created his own unique musical career. Starting off with the hugely successful Alice’s Restaurant (which even was adapted for a major Hollywood motion picture), a song that managed to capture the whole anti-establishment
Read moreAs a special tribute to the deceased prominent Melbourne music identity, the late Robert ‘Bo’ Boehm, who co-hosts this Purple Haze show, we proudly replay our never before podcast special on perhaps the most successful singing duo ever! Simon & Garfunkel. This Purple Haze Archive Podcast also features special guest, Hollywood Producer Lawrence Turman, who produced the classic 1967 film “The Graduate” starring
Read moreJoin Daniel Hortter lead singer of first generation garage rock pioneers The Yellow Payges as he discusses the band’s history & their reunion 42 years later! The Yellow Payges released one classic album, titled Volume 1, & many many singles, & included in their line-up was one Teddy Rooney, son of the late great Mickey. The Yellow Payges on Facebook: Click Here Purple Haze is sponsored by Classic Cars with Character
Read moreJesse Colin Young is one of the finest voices in rock. Starting out as a folksinger in Greenwich City, New York, & releasing two solo albums, Jesse then formed The Youngbloods to great achievement, & which was the first band managed by the legendary David Geffen. Eventually, after the phenomenal triumph of The Youngbloods version of the Dino Valenti song “Get Together“, Jesse Colin Young went on to sustained
Read moreMusic producer John Boylan has been producing hit records since the 1960s. Starting with obscure productions such as Appletree Theatre’s “Playback”, John Boylan went on to produce well-known artists such as: The Association, Linda Ronstadt, Little River Band, Rick Nelson, Carly Simon, REO Speedwagon, etc. John Boylan also co-produced the fastest selling debut album in history: Boston‘s 1976 self-titled album, which has now sold well in excess of 20 million
Read moreJoin Tommy James as he talks about his fruitful music career starting when he was a very young teenager right up to the present day. “Hanky Panky”, “Mony Mony”, “I Think We’re Alone Now” & the legendary multi-million seller “Crimson & Clover” are all discussed in fine detail, not to mention: the Mafia, Elvis Presley’s sidemen, the 80s Tommy James
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