Paul Ryan commenced his music career in a duo with his twin brother Barry in the mid 60s. After tiring of his performing career, Paul Ryan concentrated on songwriting & came up with, amongst others, Barry Ryan’s million selling single, “Eloise“. Paul Ryan also wrote songs for: Frank Sinatra, Engelbert Humperdinck, etc., etc. Paul Ryan died of cancer age 44 in 1992. Join
Read moreOn this Purple Haze Archive Podcast join special guest Pete Tindal, best known for being a member of classic OZ band The Cherokees. The Cherokees had many hits in the 1960s, their biggest being their version of “Minnie the Moocher“. Pete Tindal’s latest solo album is entitled “If I Lived Here I Would Be Home By Now“. Pete Tindal Official Website: http://www.bluesola.com/
Read moreOn this Purple Haze Archive Podcast join Nick Black as he chats with Steve Stanley from Los Angeles, California, the head of the Now Sounds record label. Now Sounds was established by Steve Stanley, producer of over 50 Rev-Ola titles, and is dedicated to exploring the untrodden sonic avenues of the creatively fertile West Coast music scene and beyond.The Cherry Red-distributed label celebrates (but is not
Read moreJoin Nick Black on this very special Purple Haze Archive Podcast as he speaks to Australian singing legend John Paul Young to celebrate his 40th Anniversary of his stellar music career. John is best known for hit after hit, especially during the 1970s. Yesterday’s Hero, Love is in the Air, Standing in the Rain, I Hate the Music, etc. were not only huge Australian hits
Read moreJust to make finding the legendary Purple Haze Archive Podcasts simpler to find here is the complete listing. Click on desired listing for podcast page. (see separate listing for Australian Podcasts): 1 Colin Blunstone (Zombies) 2 John Sebastian (Lovin’ Spoonful) 3 Mark Wirtz (Producer) 4 Terry Draper (Klaatu) 5 PF Sloan (“Secret Agent Man”) 6 Ron Dante (The Archies) 7 Barry Ryan
Read moreListen below to this Purple Haze Archive special podcast featuring the legendary compilation series: The Lost Jukebox. This compilation series compiled by the late Jeffrey Glenn (who also played similar music with his band The Retros) features amazingly obscure yet totally fascinating tunes from as early as the late 50s right up to the early 70s. Be amazed, be enthralled & be
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