Best Adam Wale Podcasts (2025)

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Rich Redmond - Jason Aldean, Kelly Clarkson, Joe Perry, Bryan Adams, Nashville session player 1:01:30

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Joining me today is Nashville based powerhouse Rich Redmond. Rich is an award winning touring and recording drummer based in Nashville & Los Angeles, he either played/recorded or performed with the likes of Jason Aldean, Carrie Underwood, Ludacris, Bryan Adams, Kelly Clarkson, Joe Perry and Garth Brooks to name but a few! He was voted country drumm…

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Simon Merry - Rick Astley, Gene Pitney, Boy George, Natalie Imbruglia, George Michael..... 57:42

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Joining me today is Simon Merry. With over 25 years of experience Simon Merry is one of the UK’s most in demand drummers. His style and professionalism has been sought after over the years for touring and recording by such artists as: George Michael, Ronan Keating, Boy George, Natalie Imbruglia, Gene Pitney, Olly Murs, Sophie Ellis Bextor, One Dire…

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Stan Bicknell - Natasha Bedingfield, Kimbra, Miami Horror, The New Caledonia, Educator, Primus Auditions. 59:31

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Percussion Discussion Podcast - Episode 168 - Stan Bicknell. Joining me today is Stan Bicknell. New Zealand born Stan Bicknell has worked with Kimbra, Miami Horror, Ecca Vandal and his own band The New Caledonia, he is currently touring the UK and Europe with Natasha Bedingfield. He has worked hard to develop a very strong online presence, this was…

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Bill Detamore - Pork Pie Drums 1:14:33

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Joining me today is the chairman also known as the head hog of Pork Pie Drums, Bill Detamore. Join us as we talk through Bill's amazing story from assembling his first ever drumkit as a teenager made up from different drums and how he wrapped them to make them look the same, through to working for DW Drums in there very early days and of course ont…

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Gabi King - The 1975, Declan McKenna, Two Door Cinema Club, Years & Years 52:32

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Joining me today is the wonderful Gabi King. Gabi is a session drummer / percussionist who has worked with likes of Declan McKenna, CMAT, Two Door Cinema Club, Ed Sheeran, Years & Years and most recently playing percussion for The 1975. If you watched any of the recent Glastonbury Festival you will have seen Gabi with The 1975 headlining the Friday…

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Matt Sorum - Guns n Roses / The Cult / Velvet Revolver / Billy Gibbons / Slash's Snakepit 47:09

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Today im joined by Rock Royalty - Matt Sorum. Matt has an enviable CV including such incredible names as The Cult, Guns N Roses, Velvet Revolver, Slash's Snakepit, Hollywood Vampires and his current gig with Billy Gibbons. Matt joins us from his beautiful home in Palm Springs for a great conversation about all things drums and music. Matt's love an…

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Dave Mattacks - Fairport Convention / Jethro Tull / XTC / Paul McCartney / Elton John / Joan Armatrading etc..... 54:10

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Percussion Discussion Podcast - Episode 164 - Dave Mattacks. Joining me today is the wonderful Dave Mattacks. Dave is a british drummer ( now living in Boston ) with a quite remarkable career under his belt - he is known as the Folk Drummer (much to his occasional chargrin) Having played for Fairport Convention for a long time, however he has a lot…

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Harry Judd - McFly 58:54

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Joining me today is Harry Judd. Harry has been playing for British band McFly for over 20 years. As well as his drumming career, Harry has found time to win Strictly in 2011, took part in Celebrity Race Across The World with his mum in 2023, Co-Host Binge Podcast with Alex Jones and is also a very keen runner. We had such a great conversation, star…

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The Story Behind The Cool Drum Intro on Percussion Discussion Podcast - short clip 2:20

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This is a really short clip explaining who it is that plays the beautiful Gene Krupa esque drum intro on the podcast. its none other than Homer Steinweiss! check out his incredible discography. www.homersteinweiss.comBy Matty Roberts - Percussion Discussion

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Tony Brock - Rod Stewart, The Babys, Close Enemies, Jeff Beck, Roy Orbison 1:04:20

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Joining me today is the wonderful Tony Brock. Tony is a British drummer that now lives in the US, he has a remarkable career under his belt having played for and recorded with some of the biggest names in the Business including The Babys, Rod Stewart, Roy Orbison, Eddie Money, Jeff Beck, Bernie Taupin and Jimmy Barnes. In 2024 Tony Joined a star st…

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Ryan Thackwray - Asomvel 41:18

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oining me today is Yorrkshireman and drummer with the mighty Asomvel, Ryan Thackwray. If you are on social meda and havent yet heard of Asomvel then it wont be long before you do! For almost 12 months they have dominated my social media feed with hugely entertaining content, including footage from rehearsals, tours, recording, they even make the mu…

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Brian Tichy Part 2 - Ozzy Ozbourne / Whitesnake / Gene Simmons / Pride and Glory 1:08:40

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Really thrilled to be joined once again by one of the most in demand drummers in Rock n Roll, Brian Tichy back again for Part 2! We once again delve into Brian's amazing career, we kick off talking about Brian's time at the revered Berklee college of music in 1986 and how a drum clinic by a young (26 years old) Dave Weckl inspired him and still doe…

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Brian Dunne - Hall & Oates / Daryl Hall / Live from Daryl's House / Sessions 54:50

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Joining me today is Brian Dunne. Brian is the current drummer for Hall & Oates, Daryl Hall and has toured the world with them for almost 8 years. Brian is also the drummer on Live from Daryls House where he has recorded shows with Billy Gibbons, Sammy Hagar, Jason Mraz, Rob Thomas, Kenny Loggins, Darius Rucker, Joe Walsh, The Ojays, Cee Lo Green, B…

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Jay Weinberg - Slipknot/Sucidal Tendencies/Infectious Grooves/ Bruce Springsteen 1:30:01

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Joining me today is Jay Weinberg. Jay is best know as the drummer in Slipknot from from 2014 to 2023 replacing the late great Joey Jordison, he also filled in for his father Max Weinberg for a tour with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band in 2009. Since Jay's departure from Slipknot he now plays for Suicidal Tendencies and Infectious Grooves. J…

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Emma Taylor - Sounds_Like_Emma / Social media drum lessons! 48:05

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March 8th 2025 is international womens day, so i thought we should celebrate all the wonderful lady drummers and percussionists from around the globe with a fabulous conversation with Emma Taylor. You must have have been living under a rock for the last 5 years if you havent seen Emma on social media, Since Covid she has a huge presence on Facebook…

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Spike T Smith - Morrissey, Memoriam, New York Dolls, Killing Joke, Sham 69 etc...... 1:00:27

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Joining me today is Spike T Smith. Originally from Holyhead in North Wales, Spike has a formidable CV with some of the biggest names from the Punk/Alternative genre appearing on including Morrissey, The Damned, The New York Dolls, Killing Joke, Sham 69, H.R. (Bad Brains) and many more. Join Spike and myself as we talk about his remarkable career so…

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Chris Maas - Sting/Mumford & Sons/sessions 1:05:22

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Joining me today is Chris Maas. Chris was born and bred in Luxembourg, he came over to the UK in 2006 to continue his musical studies and to further his career, he has since played for/collabarated with The Pierces, Maggie Rodgers, Mumford and Sons and of course his current huge gig with Sting that has been touring around the globe for the last 18 …

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Episode 2 - A System of Systems 55:47

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Episode 1 - Launch 7:05

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Donavan Hepburn - Jeff Lynne's ELO / Take That / Gary Barlow / Session Musician 53:41

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Percussion Discussion Podcast - Episode 154 - Donavan Hepburn. Joining me today is Drummer, Programmer, Musical Director and Tutor Donavan Hepburn. Donavan already has a glittering career under his belt having recorded or toured with the likes of Mis-Teeq, Lemar, Adele, Ms Dynamite and many more his current gigs are with Take That, Gary Barlow and …

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Trailer - The Rational Experts 0:30

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Elliott Henshaw - Leo Sayer, Tony Hadley, Tony Christie, West End Shows, Elliott Henshaw Band, Sessions 1:22:04

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Joining me today is Elliott Henshaw. Elliott is one of the most in demand drummers in the UK, he has performed with many household names such as Tony Christie, Leo Sayer, Tony Hadley and over 20 West End Shows. Join myself and Elliott as we pick through his amazing career so far, we of course talk about his early days through to his first big gig p…

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Andy Gangadeen - Chase & Status, Jeff Beck, The Spice Girls, Duran Duran, Massive Attack, Lisa Stansfield 52:04

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Joining me today is Andy Gangadeen. Andy Gangadeen is one of the original and leading Hybrid drummers in the world today, effortlessly fusing together acoustic and electronic drums creating grooves and sounds beyond the wildest dreams of your average drummer! Andy has honed both his immense drumming skills and technical knowledge since late 80's pl…

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Toby Davies & JJ Wheeler - Trinity Rock & Pop 55:22

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Here we are with the final episode of 2024. Firstly, huge thanks to everybody that has watched, listened, shared, commented or contributed this far, i really appreciate the support. Todays episode focuses on drum education, there are quite a few options to choose from when thinking of either teaching or taking drum exams, my personal favourite and …

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Mathematical Objects: Universe of cake 21:42

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A conversation about mathematics inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Game of Logic. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett.By Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett

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Bernard Purdie - Steely Dan, Aretha Franklin, Drumming Legend! 1:04:06

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Firmly back in the legends lounge for our landmark 150th Episode with none other than Bernard ' Pretty' Purdie. Bernard is without doubt one of the most legendary names in drumming! he has played on over 4000 album and worked with such incredible artists as Steely Dan, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Miles davies, Hall & Oates, BB King, Cat Stevens, …

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Mathematical Objects: An object with Tai-Danae Bradley 21:40

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A conversation about mathematics inspired by … an object. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett, with special guest Tai-Danae Bradley. Katie mentions Peter’s The unplanned impact of mathematics, free to read at Nature.By Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett

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Scott Travis - Judas Priest 29:42

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Joining me today is Scott Travis. Since 1989 Scott Travis has been the powerhouse drummer for British heavy metal legends - Judas Priest. Join Scott and myself as we have a brief chat about drums, Judas Priest and the current Invincible Shield Tour. Scott tells us as he is almost at the very end of an extensive US tour in support of the stunning ne…

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Mathematical Objects: Borges’ Library of Babel 14:53

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A conversation about infinity inspired by The Library of Babel by Jorge Luis Borges. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett.By Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett

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Joey Waronker - Roger Waters, REM, Atoms for Peace, Norah Jones etc...... 51:27

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Joining me today is American drummer and producer Joey Waronker. Joey has played for some legendary names througout his career so far including Beck, R.E.M. Roger Waters, the supergroup Atoms For Peace featuring Flea from The Red Hot Chili Peppers and Thom Yorke from Radiohead. Paul McCartney, Norah Jones, Leonard Cohen and many more! Join us as we…

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Mathematical Objects: Parallelepiped with Ayliean MacDonald 32:47

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A conversation about mathematics inspired by a very special parallelepiped. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett, with special guest Ayliean.By Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett

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Ged Lynch - Peter Gabriel / Clannad / Black Grape / Joe Strummer etc.... 1:13:42

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Beyond thrilled to welcome an incredible musician and a good friend of mine to Percussion Discussion Podcast - Ged Lynch. Ged has a remarkable list of household names on his CV including the likes of Peter Gabriel, Black Grape, Clannad, Tom Jones, Hanson, Electronic, The Icicle Works, Michael Hutchence, Joe Strummer, David Silvian, Dr John, Natalie…

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John Macaluso - Linear Rock Drumming - United Sounds Of Seperation - Book Launch 33:07

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Im Joined by John Macaluso to calebrate the launch of his brand new book with Hudson Music - Linear Rock Drumming - United Sounds Of Seperation https ://hudsonmusic.com/product/linear-rock-drumming/?wcacra=3123599 John who has an incredible CV of names that he has played for including ARK, Yngwie Malmsteen, TNT, James Labrie, Symphony X and many mo…

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Mathematical Objects: An area the size of Wales 29:41

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A conversation about mathematics inspired by an area the size of Wales. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett.By Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett

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Brian Tichy - Gene Simmons Band / Ozzy Osbourne / Whitesnake / Foreigner / Billy Idol 1:30:22

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Percussion Discussion Episode 146 - Brian Tichy Joining me today is American hard rock drummer Btian Tichy. Brian has a glittering career so far having played for giants of the rock & metal world such as Whitesnake, Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Idol, Foreigner and Sass Jordan. We talk through segments of his career including a large section on Pride & Glor…

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Mathematical Objects: A ballot with Sam Hansen 38:30

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A conversation about election mathematics inspired by a ballot. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett, with special guest Sam Hansen. For more from Sam and the Carry the Two podcast check out this episode about Mathematics and Voting.By Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett

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Mathematical Objects: Space-filling curves 20:48

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A conversation about mathematics inspired by a space-filling curve. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett.By Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett

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Petr Cech - Legendary Goal Keeper - Chelsea / Arsenal / Rennes and Drummer! 53:58

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Joining me today is legendary goalkeeper Petr Čech. Petr is arguably one of the finest if not the finest goal keeper in Premier Leaugue history. best know for his remarkable time at Chelsea FC from 2004 -- 2015, as well as stints with Sparta Prague, Arsenal, Rennes and of course his home country Czech Republic. Petr is also a huge fan of playing th…

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Kenny Aronoff - John Cougar Mellencamp, Sammy Hagar, Joe satriani, Willie Nelson, John Fogerty, Meatloaf, Jon Bon Jovi....session great! 54:29

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Kenny Aronoff - Percussion Discussion - Episode 144 Firmly back in the legends lounge today with the legendary Kenny Aronoff! Kenny has the most incredible career under his belt having recorded and toured with some of the most remarkable bands and artistes on the planet, including - John Fogerty, The Smashing Pumpkins, Jon Bon Jovi, Meatloaf, Willi…

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Mathematical Objects: Low bridge sign with Adam Townsend 36:25

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A conversation about mathematics inspired by a low bridge sign. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett, with special guest Adam Townsend. The plot discussed around 11 minutes and various other photos are available on Adam’s Height Hunt website (spoilers for the episode’s twists and turns!).By Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett

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Karl Brazil - Robbie Williams, James Blunt, King Herd, Feeder 1:02:57

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Percussion Discussion Episode 143 - Karl Brazil Joining me today is Karl Brazil. Karl is without doubt one of the leading drummers in the Uk, he has played for a hugely diverse list of bands and singers such as Feeder, Ed Sheeran, Elton John, Jason Mraz, One Direction, Westlife, James Morrison, Leona Lewis and of course Karl has been with James Blu…

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Graham Hopkins - Therapy? Tom Jones, The Frames, The Swell Season, Glen Hansard, Snow Patrol, Dolores O'Riordan and Rosanne Cash. 52:13

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Joining me today is the super talented Graham Hopkins. Graham has played for some remarkable bands and artistes throughout his amazing career so far including 6 years with Northern Irish alternative rockers Therapy? Tom Jones, The Frames, The Swell Season, Glen Hansard, Snow Patrol, Dolores O'Riordan and Rosanne Cash. Join us as we have a good old …

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Steve "Smiley" Barnard - Mike Peters & The Alarm / Archive / Robbie Williams / Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros plus many more.... 51:21

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Joining me today is Steve "Smiley" Barnard. Steve is one of the most respected and liked guys in the business, he has an incredibly succesful career so far having toured and recorded with the likes of Robbie Williams, Joe Strummer and The Mescaleros, The Mock Turtles, Holy Holy, Hard Fi, Lily Allen, Billy Bragg, Newton Faulkner as well his regular …

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Pat Garvey - Ozric Tentacles - Noel Redding, James, Tim Booth, Lonely Robot 52:06

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Joining me today is Pat garvey. Pat is a hugely talented drummer and educator, he has a very impressive CV including Noel Redding (Jimi Hendrix) Lonely Robot, Tim Booth, James and is a member of the instrumental (progressive tinged) Ozric Tentacles. Somehow, alongside his hectic playing schedule Pat has managed to fit in a whole other career as one…

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Tony TC Coleman - BB King, Albert Collins, Etta James, Albert King 1:00:47

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Joining me today is Tony TC Coleman. Tony has had a remarkable career so far playing with some of the finest Blues artists on earth including Otis Clay, Bobby Blue Bland, Albert King, Etta James, Buddy and of course 25 years with the late and legendary BB King! Join TC and myself as we pick through his incredible career so far, from his very early …

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David Ruffy - Ruts DC / The Waterboys / Sinead O'connor / Kirsty Macoll / Aztec Camera / Prefab Sprout 1:07:29

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David Ruffy - Percussion Discussion - Episode 138 Joining me today is founding member and drummer of The Ruts (knowun as Ruts DC these days. Join Ruffy and myself as we pick through his amazing career starting with all the bands in Pre Ruts, this explains why they werent your everyday Punk band. We also talk about his work with some of the biggest …

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Vinny Appice - Black Sabbath, Dio, Heaven and Hell, Last in Line 1:05:04

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Firmly back in the Legends Lounge today with Vinny Appice! Vinny has played on some of the most iconic heavy rock albums of the 1980's with Black Sabbath and Dio. Join Vinny and myself as we talk about his incredibe career so far. We talk about his early days at home and how his older brother Carmine was a huge influence on his playing. We of cours…

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Jared Falk - Drumeo founder and CEO 53:21

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Joining me today is CEO and founder of Drumeo Jared Falk. Im quite certain that everyone watching or listening to this will know what Drumeo is and without doubt will have seen some of the remarkable content that they deliver time and time again, not just remarkable content, but filmed with the finest video and audio you could ever wish to see! Joi…

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Simon Phillips - Bonus episode! short but sweet! 11:33

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This was the end of another wonderful conversation with Simon Phillips that wasnt used in the recent Hayman episode, its way too interesting not to use. Simon tells us where his love of 24" bass drums came from, his first experience of using a boom cymbal stand that was brough back as a gift from New York and he tells us how cymbal stands affect th…

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Lina Anderberg - Zara Larsson / Independant 38:59

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Joining me today is Lina Anderberg. Lina is currently on tour with Swedish singer and song writer, Zara Larsson. Lina (also from Sweden ) takes us through her career so far from her early days when her love of horses was the main competition to her drumming career! She tells us how she got the bug after just having a go on a kit at school, knowing …