Episodes
DAN McCAFFERTY THE VOICE OF NAZARETH  October 14, 1946 – November 8, 2022 'THE LOST INTERVIEWS' EPISODE 9   Scottish Rocker Dan McCafferty has been the quintessential and charismatic frontman for hard rock veterans Nazareth since the band’s inception in 1968. McCafferty has fired up live audiences across the globe for 45 years with a heavy dose of undisputed hardcore crooning power. Most recently McCafferty has retired from touring with Nazareth due to a lung disease that makes breathing...
Published 05/17/24
DAVE EDMUNDS ROCKABILLY LEGEND 'THE LOST INTERVIEWS' EPISODE 8 Guitar hero DAVE EDMUNDS has never followed music trends, and throughout what Edmunds jokingly remarks as a “semi-retired” music career, has probably been more devout and grateful to the original rock and roll format than any other musician. Edmunds recently released his new album entitled ‘Rags & Classics’ via the MVD Entertainment Group. It’s an all-instrumental masterpiece that displays Edmunds’ proficient guitar work...
Published 05/14/24
ROGER HODGSON THE VOICE OF SUPERTRAMP 'THE LOST INTERVIEWS'  Episode 7 Roger Hodgson’s inspirational lyrics, enchanting vocals and virtuoso musicianship continue to astound audiences worldwide. Hodgson’s distinctive voice and profound musical arrangements have spawned numerous 'Top 40 Hits' for classic rock music legends Supertramp. Some of Roger’s most distinguished classics include, “Give a Little Bit,” “The Logical Song,” “Take the Long Way Home,” “Breakfast in America,” “Dreamer,”...
Published 05/11/24
AL KOOPER 'THE LOST INTERVIEWS' EPISODE 6   Singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist AL KOOPER continues to relish an incredible life of music. Although these days it’s mostly through his weekly online column for The Morton Report entitled ‘New Music for Old People’ Kooper reveals… “This column is like the title says - its intention is to fill the gap for those of us who were satiated musically in the '60s and then searched desperately as we aged for music we could relate to...
Published 05/09/24
MICHAEL PINDER MOODY BLUES LEGEND 'THE LOST INTERVIEWS' EPISODE 5 Michael Pinder was affectionately labeled “Micky the Moonboy” as a youth for his preoccupation of the moon, stars, music and electronics. But who could have predicted that a silly nickname perhaps more suited for a sci-fi cartoon superhero would forecast his destiny. Pinder’s fascination with the cosmos and a life-changing realization that we are not alone in the universe became the basis for composing intricate and surreal...
Published 05/06/24
GARY WRIGHT 'THE LOST INTERVIEWS' EPISODE 4 with RAY SHASHO Gary Wright (April 26, 1943 – September 4, 2023)   Gary Wright is a celestial keyboard virtuoso, idyllic songwriter, and vocalist with powerful soulful pipes. Wright is an innovator of the synthesizer and over the years has managed to condense his many synthesized melodies into a single keyboard strapped around his neck. Although born and raised in Cresskill, New Jersey, Wright founded the British rock group Spooky Tooth in...
Published 05/02/24
IAN GILLAN DEEP PURPLE LEGEND THE LOST INTERVIEWS EPISODE 3    Ian Gillan is the legendary charismatic frontman for one of the greatest bands in rock and roll history. Deep Purple is essentially known for its hard rock pulse. Its musical schemes have encompassed progressive rock, blues, R&B and even jazz. Keyboardist Jon Lord received a telegram from Tony Edwards stating that he’d back Lord in putting a band together; later Edwards called Ritchie Blackmore to meet with him. In...
Published 05/01/24
Hello everyone and welcome to another edition of Interviewing the Legends I’m your host Ray Shasho. Legendary drummer Michael Shrieve announces the much-anticipated release of his album, “Drums of Compassion,” set to drop on May 24, 2024 on Trey Gunn’s innovative label, 7D Media. This album is a testament to Shrieve’s artistic journey, encapsulating over fifty years of musical exploration and collaboration with some of the most revered names in the industry. “Drums of Compassion” is not...
Published 04/29/24
Hello everyone and welcome to another edition of Interviewing the Legends I’m your host Ray Shasho. The Kings, originally formed in Vancouver, British Columbia, and Oakville, Ontario, are a Canadian rock band formed in 1977.  They gained prominence with their 1980 hit song “This Beat Goes On/Switchin’ To Glide,” which resonated in both the United States and Canada. The original lineup was David Diamond (lead vocals, bass, songwriter), Sonny Keyes (vocals, keyboards, songwriter), Max Styles...
Published 04/27/24
'SUSANNA HOFFS BANGLES LEGEND THE LOST INTERVIEWS' Susanna Hoffs is the beautiful, talented & iconic vocalist for the commercially successful all- female pop/rock/new wave/ band ‘The Bangles.’ Hoffs angelic and awe-inspiring vocals are definitive on such Bangles classics as …“Manic Monday” (1985 #2 US Billboard Hit), “Walk Like an Egyptian” (1986 #1 US Billboard Hit), “If She Knew What She Wants” (1986 #29 US Billboard Hit), “Hazy Shade of Winter” (1987 #2 US Billboard Hit), “Walking...
Published 04/24/24
ROGER McGUINN BYRDS LEGEND 'THE LOST INTERVIEWS' EPISODE 1 The Byrds become Roger McGuinn (lead guitars and vocals), Gene Clark (tambourine, vocals), David Crosby (rhythm guitars and vocals), Chris Hillman (bass guitar and vocals) and Michael Clarke (drums). Columbia Records signed The Byrds in 1965 and they recorded their first number one hit, a Bob Dylan penned song, “Mr. Tambourine Man.” The Byrds continued to score big commercially with their 1965 classic that was adapted from the book...
Published 04/23/24
Hello everyone and welcome to another edition of Interviewing the Legends I’m your host Ray Shasho. Andy Tillison is a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and the leader of the progressive rock group The Tangent. The Tangent, hailing from Northern England, weaves cinematic and lyrical music, often addressing observations about our world. Their compositions defy traditional prog rock norms, embracing influences from various genres, including jazz, modern pop, progressive rock and more....
Published 04/20/24
Hello everyone and welcome to another edition of Interviewing the Legends I’m your host Ray Shasho. SiX By SiX (featuring Ian Crichton, Nigel Glockler & Robert Berry) launch ‘Obiliex’; second single from forthcoming new album ‘Beyond Shadowland.’ SiX By SiX, the progressive power trio comprising Ian Crichton (Saga), Nigel Glockler (Saxon) and Robert Berry (3.2), recently announced the release of their sophomore album ‘Beyond Shadowland’ on InsideOutMusic on April 26th, 2024. The band...
Published 04/16/24
Hello everyone and welcome to another edition of Interviewing the Legends I’m your host Ray Shasho. Michael Cartellone was born in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1962. He attended the Cleveland Institute of Art at the age of four, with his focus set on the Visual Arts. Indeed, Michael intended a career in Visual Arts for the next five years, until he began drumming at the age of nine. He completely threw himself into drumming, playing his first professional gig at a bar at the age of eleven, although...
Published 04/05/24
TERRY REID ‘SUPERLUNGS’ THE LEGENDARY SINGER WHO TURNED DOWN LED ZEPPELIN AND DEEP PURPLE: A SPECIAL EVENT ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS Hello everyone and welcome to another edition of Interviewing the Legends I’m your host Ray Shasho. Terry Reid, ‘Superlungs’ as he’s affectionately known, is without doubt one of the greatest rock/soul voices ever produced or is indeed likely to. A Terry Reid concert should be a cherished memory for any self-respecting fan of the greats of British...
Published 04/03/24
Hello everyone and welcome to another edition of Interviewing the Legends I’m your host Ray Shasho. BRIAN TARQUIN NEW ALBUM ‘BEYOND THE WARRIOR’S EYES’ By BRIAN TARQUIN & HEAVY FRIENDS: HONORING MILITARY SOLDIERS WHO DEFEND OUR FREEDOMS: ZOOM EXCLUSIVE!  Featuring a true star-studded musician tribute Jean Luc Ponty, Eric Johnson, Robben Ford (Miles Davis), Steve Morse (Deep Purple), Dean Brown (David Sanborn), Hal Lindes (Dire Straits), Chris Poland (Megadeth), John Tropea (Billy...
Published 03/22/24
DURGA McBROOM LEGENDARY PINK FLOYD BACKUP SINGER REVERED FOR “GREAT GIG IN THE SKY,” AND THE VOICE OF BRIT DUO ‘BLUE PEARL’ ZOOM SPECIAL EDITION ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS! Hello everyone and welcome to another edition of Interviewing the Legends I’m your host Ray Shasho. After working as an actress, dancer and singer in the United States, Durga McBroom and her sister Lorelei McBroom worked with Pink Floyd as backing vocalists. She went on to have a long stint with them, being the only...
Published 03/12/24
Hello everyone and welcome to another edition of Interviewing the Legends I’m your host Ray Shasho. Australia’s Wicked Smile are all about bringing back fist pumping heavy rock to the forefront. The boys released one of the albums of the year in 2021; a collection of ten ‘killer songs’, produced by Paul Laine (The Defiants) and mastered by Bruno Ravel (The Defiants/Danger Danger).  Guitarist Stevie Janevski goes on to say, “we’re a five-piece kick ass heavy rock band and I think we made our...
Published 03/05/24
BRITISH ROCK MASTERS JAY ASTON’S GENE LOVES JEZEBEL COMPLETE THEIR COMEBACK WITH NEW ALBUM ‘LOVE DEATH SORROW’ AND MASSIVE U.S. TOUR WITH THE ALARM AND BELOUIS SOME! EXCLUSIVE ZOOM  INTERVIEW WITH JAY ASTON! Hello everyone and welcome to another edition of Interviewing the Legends I’m your host Ray Shasho Jay Aston, the driving force behind the indomitable, critically acclaimed rock outfit Jay Aston’s Gene Loves Jezebel, has once again summoned the essence of the group’s iconic sound with...
Published 02/24/24
Hello everyone and welcome to another edition of Interviewing the Legends I’m your host Ray Shasho. Three-Time GRAMMY Nominee and Blues Legend Eric Bibb Readies New Live at The Scala Theatre Album for April 5 Release on Stony Plain Records, Under Exclusive Worldwide License from Repute Records A three-time Grammy nominee with multiple Blues Foundation awards, Eric Bibb is known and revered globally for having carved his own musical destiny with honesty and power. Eric’s father, the late...
Published 02/21/24
Hello everyone and welcome to a continuing special report expose on professional sports fixing in America on Interviewing the Legends… I’m your host Ray Shasho ARE PROFESSIONAL SPORTS FIXED? Would you leave a multi-billion-dollar industry up to chance? Brian Tuohy is the controversial author of the books The Fix Is In, Larceny Games, Disaster Government, and A Season in the Abyss: Sports Gambling vs. The NFL's Integrity. He is considered America’s leading expert on game fixing in sports and...
Published 02/14/24
ALBERT HAMMOND LEGENDARY SINGER… PROLIFIC SONGWRITER…MUSICIAN AND RECORD PRODUCER RELEASING NEW ALBUM ENTITLED ‘BODY OF WORK’ ZOOM SPECIAL EVENT ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS!   Hello everyone and welcome to another edition of Interviewing the Legends I’m your host Ray Shasho. Albert Hammond grew up in Gibraltar. In 1960, Albert left school, formed a band and began sending out recordings of his very first compositions to labels in England, where they were released by Parlophone Records....
Published 02/10/24
DAN E. MOLDEA BEST-SELLING AUTHOR CHATS ABOUT THE NFL RIGGING FOOTBALL GAMES: AN INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS SPECIAL EDITION EXPOSE WITH YOUR HOST RAY SHASHO Hello and welcome to a special edition expose of Interviewing the Legends …I’m your host Ray Shasho.  Dan E. Moldea is a best-selling author and investigative journalist who has reported on organized crime and political corruption since 1974. He is the author of books about the rise and fall of Jimmy Hoffa, the contract killing of an...
Published 02/03/24
‘CASSIDY PARIS’ AUSSIE ROCKER CHICK CHATS ABOUT HER DEBUT ALBUM ‘NEW SENSATION’ ZOOM SPECIAL EVENT ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS WITH RAY SHASHO!   Hello everyone and welcome to another edition of Interviewing the Legends I’m your host Ray Shasho. Young Australian rocker, Cassidy Paris released her debut album, “New Sensation” on December 8th.  Cassidy has a very bright future ahead of her. Raised on classic hard rock and inspired by female rockers such as Lzzy Hale, Joan Jett, Pink, Pat...
Published 01/29/24