Best Don Hackett Podcasts (2025)

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Michael Schenker 25:58

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17h ago25:58

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Michael Schenker talks about new album Don’t Sell Your Soul, the second part of a trilogy that reclaims his story. Too many people think it all began with MSG in 1980, but Schenker is here to set the record straight, going back to his UFO years in the 70s when his riffs became the backbone of some of the greatest hard rock ever put to tape. He also…

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Carlos Alomar: Bowie, Berlin and Beyond 57:11

4d ago57:11

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Carlos Alomar reflects on a career that spans decades of innovation and collaboration. He speaks about his early years performing with Luther Vandross, and his crucial role in David Bowie’s mid-70s D.A.M Trio, alongside drummer Dennis Davis and bassist George Murray. Alomar recounts the creation of ‘Fame’ with Bowie and John Lennon, and the unortho…

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Love, Freddie: Behind the Mask of Freddie Mercury 32:31

11d ago32:31

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Lesley-Ann Jones talks about her new book Love, Freddie: Freddie Mercury’s Secret Life and Love. Far from a conventional biography, the book is drawn from Freddie Mercury’s private notebooks and the perspective of his newly discovered daughter, revealing a side of the Queen frontman the world has never seen. Lesley-Ann shares stories of Freddie’s c…

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Justin Currie – Del Amitri 33:53

14d ago33:53

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As Del Amitri’s frontman, Justin Currie steered a band that slipped between categories: too sharp to be lumped in with soft rock, too direct to be claimed by the indie underground. From the wry social commentary of Nothing Ever Happens to the breezy pop of Roll to Me, their songs remain lodged in the public imagination, even as the group resisted e…

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Chris White: Inside the Vaults – From The Zombies and Beyond 1:03:31

18d ago1:03:31

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The Zombies bassist-turned-songwriter Chris White opens the vault on a lifetime of music that stretches far beyond Odessey and Oracle. Chris revisits his work with Duffy Power, the lost sessions that became Hellhound, and the vast family-run archive project known as The Chris White Experience. He shares stories of Argent, Michael Fennelly and Tim R…

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Steve Howe: Dylan, Hendrix & YES 45:53

25d ago45:53

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When Jimi Hendrix grabbed a bass and jammed with Tomorrow in 1967, a young Steve Howe was right there. Decades later, he is still chasing fresh sounds. Steve talks about the near miss that could have seen him play in Pink Floyd, the acoustic ideas that shaped his solo work, and what lies ahead for YES. He also digs into his reworking of Bob Dylan’s…

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Joe Meek – A Curious Mind 51:41

1M ago51:41

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Step inside the legendary “tea chest tapes” with Richard Anderson from Cherry Red Records as we explore Joe Meek’s experimental musical mind. We explore a new box set unveiling Meek’s most experimental work from 1,900 newly discovered master tapes that sat untouched for over 50 years. From the producer who gave us ‘Telstar,’ this is Joe Meek as you…

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Sananda Maitreya 56:01

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It’s been more than two decades since Sananda Maitreya last headlined a UK tour. Now, with nine dates booked, he’s returning not simply to revisit the past, but to present the “totality” of a career that’s defied the industry’s rulebook. In this interview, Sananda is frank and philosophical: on the early triumphs and bruises of Introducing the Hard…

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Derek Shulman’s Giant Steps 33:57

2M ago33:57

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Derek Shulman returns to talk about his memoir Giant Steps, charting his journey from frontman of Simon Dupree and the Big Sound and Gentle Giant to music executive behind artists including Bon Jovi and AC/DC. Derek reflects on formative moments, witnessing his father’s death, early musical ambitions, his friendship with Elton John, forming Gentle …

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The Beatles: How Four Lads Rewrote History 1:12:24

2M ago1:12:24

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Few music biographers have lived with the Beatles’ story quite like Philip Norman. Across shelves of bestsellers, Norman has charted the group’s myth and minutiae, from the Hamburg grind to Apple’s undoing. In a live conversation with Jason Barnard, he revisited his earliest encounters with the Fab Four, the writing of Shout!, and the shifting lens…

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Being Paul Jones: Reinvention, Longevity and the Call of the Blues 1:06:23

2M ago1:06:23

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In the second part of his live interview, Paul Jones charts his path beyond Manfred Mann, through film The post Being Paul Jones: Reinvention, Longevity and the Call of the Blues appeared first on The Strange Brew .By Jason Barnard

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Becoming Paul Jones: Early Influences, Manfred Mann and Making It 1:00:30

2M ago1:00:30

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In the first of a two-part interview, Paul Jones reflects on his formative years, from singing in cathedral The post Becoming Paul Jones: Early Influences, Manfred Mann and Making It appeared first on The Strange Brew .By Jason Barnard

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Mick Jagger in Munich 36:33

2M ago36:33

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This candid conversation with Sir Mick Jagger was recorded in 1982 in Munich, Germany. At the time, Rolling Stones members weren’t speaking with each other, and they weren’t happy that Mick was planning his first solo album, so this is unique and it’s never been broadcast in its entirety. Join Denny Somach, who did that interview with Mick 43 years…

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Ray Ennis – The Swinging Blue Jeans 1:17:15

2M ago1:17:15

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As the voice and driving force of The Swinging Blue Jeans, Ray Ennis helped shape the sound of The post Ray Ennis – The Swinging Blue Jeans appeared first on The Strange Brew .By Jason Barnard

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Mike Batt on songwriting and his symphony 46:56

3M ago46:56

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Few musicians of Mike Batt’s vintage are still pushing creative boundaries with the same fervour that defined their The post Mike Batt on songwriting and his symphony appeared first on The Strange Brew .By Jason Barnard

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Steve Hackett: The Lamb Stands Up 53:33

3M ago53:33

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Former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett discusses his new live album The Lamb Stands Up Live At The Royal The post Steve Hackett: The Lamb Stands Up appeared first on The Strange Brew .By Jason Barnard

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Bob Jackson – Badfinger 58:27

3M ago58:27

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What do you get when you mix a band of power pop visionaries into the jaws of crooked The post Bob Jackson – Badfinger appeared first on The Strange Brew .By Jason Barnard

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Al Jardine 33:27

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Al Jardine reflects on the life and legacy of Brian Wilson and his own musical path. In the The post Al Jardine appeared first on The Strange Brew .By Jason Barnard

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1975: The Year the World Forgot 30:27

4M ago30:27

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Dylan Jones has long been one of British journalism’s more discerning cultural archaeologists, whether digging into David Bowie’s The post 1975: The Year the World Forgot appeared first on The Strange Brew .By Jason Barnard

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Don Powell – Slade 1:06:24

4M ago1:06:24

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Don Powell revisits the defining moments of Slade’s rise, from their rough-edged Black Country beginnings and Chas Chandler’s The post Don Powell – Slade appeared first on The Strange Brew .By Jason Barnard

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Main Course: Bob Stanley on the Bee Gees’ Reinvention 1:07:51

4M ago1:07:51

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Once dismissed as maudlin hitmakers and later scapegoated for the death of disco, the Bee Gees were always The post Main Course: Bob Stanley on the Bee Gees’ Reinvention appeared first on The Strange Brew .By Jason Barnard

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Fresh Cream Revisited 1:25:30

4M ago1:25:30

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Jack Bruce was never just the bass player, he was Cream’s secret weapon: the rare musician who could The post Fresh Cream Revisited appeared first on The Strange Brew .By Jason Barnard

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Daryl Hooper – The Seeds 48:41

5M ago48:41

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Still blooming after all these years, Daryl Hooper, organ grinder-in-chief and musical engine of The Seeds, proves that The post Daryl Hooper – The Seeds appeared first on The Strange Brew .By Jason Barnard

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Mike McCartney’s Box of Scaffold 52:10

5M ago52:10

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Mike McCartney never meant to form a pop group, he was too busy cutting hair and cutting up The post Mike McCartney’s Box of Scaffold appeared first on The Strange Brew .By Jason Barnard

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Don Felder, Eagles & more! 40:21

5M ago40:21

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Don Felder from the Eagles is on the "Brotherhood of Rock" tour, with Styx and Kevin Cronin (REO.) He learned slide guitar from Duane Allman, gave Tom Petty lessons on piano and guitar, and wrote Hotel California. He talks about all this and more on The Rock Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Inside Kate Bush’s Never For Ever 1:06:12

5M ago1:06:12

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Kate Bush’s Never for Ever album didn’t just mark her ascendancy, it broadcasted her metamorphosis into a true The post Inside Kate Bush’s Never For Ever appeared first on The Strange Brew .By Jason Barnard

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David Freiberg – Jefferson Starship 49:24

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David Freiberg, has a résumé that reads like a syllabus in West Coast rock history. In this podcast, The post David Freiberg – Jefferson Starship appeared first on The Strange Brew .By Jason Barnard

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John Corabi – The Dead Daisies 47:08

6M ago47:08

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John Corabi has spent decades stitching together a career from heart, with a voice weathered by years on The post John Corabi – The Dead Daisies appeared first on The Strange Brew .By Jason Barnard

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Gentle Giant’s Derek Shulman and John Weathers 59:37

6M ago59:37

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Derek Shulman and John Weathers never looked back, and maybe that’s why Gentle Giant’s music still stares you The post Gentle Giant’s Derek Shulman and John Weathers appeared first on The Strange Brew .By Jason Barnard

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Jeff ‘Skunk’ Baxter, RRHOFer! 42:53

6M ago42:53

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Jeff ‘Skunk’ Baxter: you know him from Steely Dan, the Doobie Brothers and a lot of session work. He now has a solo album out, Speed of Heat. This conversation also touches on his parallel career as a consultant for the US intelligence community. Must listen from the popular classic rock podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm…

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Jon King – Gang of Four 1:14:17

6M ago1:14:17

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Jon King reflects on his memoir, To Hell with Poverty, and the tumultuous birth of Gang of Four. The post Jon King – Gang of Four appeared first on The Strange Brew .By Jason Barnard

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More Cowbell, More Eric Bloom 45:05

6M ago45:05

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The band that has played more live shows than any other, More Cowbell, where Jon Anderson found the Band of Geeks, and more from Eric Bloom of Blue Oyster Cult. Check out this exclusive conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Denny Somach Productions

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The Primitives 1:00:11

6M ago1:00:11

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The Primitives crashed into pop history with their 1988 anthem, and four decades later, Paul Court and Tracy The post The Primitives appeared first on The Strange Brew .By Jason Barnard

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Wolfgang Flür – Ex Kraftwerk 1:25:27

6M ago1:25:27

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Wolfgang Flür, Kraftwerk’s rhythm architect back when their beats still had human fingerprints, revisits his journey from sticks The post Wolfgang Flür – Ex Kraftwerk appeared first on The Strange Brew .By Jason Barnard

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Ashley Hutchings 1:18:39

7M ago1:18:39

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Ashley Hutchings, the man who helped to write the British folk-rock playbook, hits 80, and instead of slowing The post Ashley Hutchings appeared first on The Strange Brew .By Jason Barnard

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Promoting Pink Floyd, Springsteen and the Stones: Paul Rappaport Remembers 46:27

7M ago46:27

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Over decades in rock promotion, Paul Rappaport was both a champion and a confidant to artists, witnessing their The post Promoting Pink Floyd, Springsteen and the Stones: Paul Rappaport Remembers appeared first on The Strange Brew .By Jason Barnard

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Lynval Golding – The Specials 1:20:24

7M ago1:20:24

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Founding member of The Specials, Lynval Golding, traces his journey from Jamaica to Coventry, reflecting on the racism The post Lynval Golding – The Specials appeared first on The Strange Brew .By Jason Barnard

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The Vapors 55:18

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Four decades after Turning Japanese burned its way into pop history, The Vapors prove they’re more than a The post The Vapors appeared first on The Strange Brew .By Jason Barnard

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Parthenon Huxley’s Electric Light Odyssey 1:26:34

7M ago1:26:34

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Parthenon Huxley’s career has made him a guitar slinger, hitmaker, and survivor of rock’s revolving door. From the The post Parthenon Huxley’s Electric Light Odyssey appeared first on The Strange Brew .By Jason Barnard

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Gerry Leonard on David Bowie 1:10:50

8M ago1:10:50

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Gerry Leonard: the six-string sorcerer who conjured sounds Bowie didn’t even know he needed. From Dublin’s backstreets to The post Gerry Leonard on David Bowie appeared first on The Strange Brew .By Jason Barnard

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Rick Buckler remembered 58:48

8M ago58:48

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It was announced today, 18 February 2025 that Rick Buckler passed away. In October 2022 Rick reflected on The post Rick Buckler remembered appeared first on The Strange Brew .By Jason Barnard

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John Steel on 60 years of The Animals 50:33

8M ago50:33

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Over sixty years of pounding the skins, watching the world change while The Animals’ songs stay raw and The post John Steel on 60 years of The Animals appeared first on The Strange Brew .By Jason Barnard

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Michael Shrieve, Superstar Drummer 28:19

8M ago28:19

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Denny has a deep-diving conversation with Michael Shrieve, a founding member of Santana, best known for his amazing live performance on Soul Sacrifice at Woodstock. He had just turned 20 years old when he played Woodstock, making him the youngest musician to perform at the festival. That drum solo during Soul Sacrifice has been described as electri…

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The Making of The Human League’s Dare 1:22:27

8M ago1:22:27

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Ian Burden (The Human League) and David M. Allen (programming and engineering) recall the making of Dare by The post The Making of The Human League’s Dare appeared first on The Strange Brew .By Jason Barnard

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Mark Plati on David Bowie 45:43

8M ago45:43

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Mark Plati played a key role in David Bowie’s career as a producer, engineer, musician, and live musical The post Mark Plati on David Bowie appeared first on The Strange Brew .By Jason Barnard

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Waddy Wachtel 1:17:01

9M ago1:17:01

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Guitarist Waddy Wachtel shares stories from his incredible career, including working with Stevie Nicks, Keith Richards, and Linda The post Waddy Wachtel appeared first on The Strange Brew .By Jason Barnard

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Dave Mattacks 1:28:10

9M ago1:28:10

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Dave Mattacks reflects on his remarkable career in music, highlighting his time in Fairport Convention and work with The post Dave Mattacks appeared first on The Strange Brew .By Jason Barnard

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Ken Scott on The Beatles, Bowie, and Beyond 1:50:16

9M ago1:50:16

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Renowned music producer and engineer Ken Scott recently sat down for an in-depth conversation at The CAT Club, The post Ken Scott on The Beatles, Bowie, and Beyond appeared first on The Strange Brew .By Jason Barnard

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Leland Sklar 1:10:17

9M ago1:10:17

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Leland Sklar has been the heartbeat of countless recordings and performances, from his work with James Taylor and The post Leland Sklar appeared first on The Strange Brew .By Jason Barnard

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Danny Kortchmar 56:43

9M ago56:43

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Danny Kortchmar has seamlessly bridged the roles of guitarist, songwriter, and producer for artists including James Taylor, Carole The post Danny Kortchmar appeared first on The Strange Brew .By Jason Barnard