Steve Poltz grew up in Southern California, met Elvis, Sinatra & Liberace, learned guitar, wrote a #1 hit and continues to put in the work to hone his craft and grow as an artist. It hasn't always been easy but it sure looks like a lot of fun and today Steve tells his story, shares his songwriting process and plays a song just for the Vinyl Guide audience. Plus a record nerd news update, all in today's episode!
Read MoreEp064: Angelo Moore of Fishbone
Yes! Angelo Moore of Fishbone joins us to discuss his career, his records, their live show, his industry peers, his positive outlook, optimism and side projects including Brand New Step, Project N-fidelikah and more. It's a very honest interview from a guy who's seen it all and influenced many of the greats in your record collection. Listen in and enjoy!
Read MoreEp063: The Beatles Records on Vee Jay with Bruce Spizer
In 1963 The Beatles were unknown in the USA and couldn't secure a record deal until Vee-Jay Records, a nearly broke Chicago-based rhythm & blues label, agreed to take them on. The next two years was an adventure in legal backflips from various record labels who were clamouring to hold onto the world's most popular band.
Read MoreEp062: Vinny Appice of Black Sabbath, Dio, The Last in Line & More
Guess who's on the show today? It's Vinny Appice, the heavy metal drumming legend who's played with everyone from Black Sabbath to to Rick Derringer to Dio to John Lennon. Today he shares his history, how he got his start, how he came to share the stage with John Lennon while still in high school, the call to join Black Sabbath, the evolution to Dio, Heaven & Hell, The Last in Line and all things in between. Plus we review some of his vinyl record history and call out some collectibles you may want to keep an eye out for.
Read MoreEp061: George Clinton of Parliament, Funkadelic and More
George Clinton, architect of the P-Funk sound and the most sampled man on planet Earth, joins us today to discuss his career, his music, his legal battles, his recognition from the Smithsonian Institution, his vinyl records and yes....even his diapers. It's an episode filled with funk, plus a tutorial on some rare George Clinton records you want to keep an eye out for.
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