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  • Stream, Sync, and Score: Inside the Business of Music Publishing [Episode 209]

    Stream, Sync, and Score: Inside the Business of Music Publishing [Episode 209]
    Jul 26 2024
    Our guest is veteran music publisher and industry expert Randall Wixen, who has just released the fifth edition of his book The Plain and Simple Guide To Music Publishing.

    Music publishing is one of the most complex parts of the music business, and yet it can be the most lucrative area of income for musicians. Wixen presents a clear, concise approach on how music publishing works today. The book includes a foreword by Tom Petty, among the many who put their trust in Wixen with their music catalog. Wixen is one of the most respected names in the music industry. He’s the founder of Wixen Music Publishing, Inc. in Los Angeles. With a sister company, Wixen Music UK Ltd. in London, the companies administer the song catalogs of many top artists from the last 50 years, ranging from George Harrison, the Doors, Neil Young and Tom Petty, to the Black Keys, Andrew Bird and Fitz & The Tantrums.

    Randall gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the music publishing business in this interview plus his thoughts on the recent legal battle between Daryl Hall and John Oates, the famous 1984 lawsuit where John Fogerty was being sued for stealing a song he wrote himself, the Vanilla Ice vs Queen legal battle over his use of the song "Under Pressure", and more. This is a fascinating look at the side of the music business few know.

    Purchase a copy of The Plain and Simple Guide To Music Publishing [5th Edition]

    Visit WixenMusic.com in the US
    Visit WixenMusic.co.uk in the UK

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    The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • From Mod Beginnings to Rock Legends: Exploring The Small Faces and Faces Discography [Episode 208]

    From Mod Beginnings to Rock Legends: Exploring The Small Faces and Faces Discography [Episode 208]
    Jul 21 2024
    Andrew Darlington is the author of the brand new book The Small Faces and The Faces: Every Album, Every Song.

    They started out as a mod fourpiece with Steve Marriott on lead vocals. With hit singles including “Itchycoo Park”, “Lazy Sunday”, “All Or Nothing”, and “Tin Soldier”, they evolved into one of the UK’s most successful bands by the end of the 60s. After Marriott left the band to form Humble Pie, the remaining members Ronnie Lane, Ian McLagan, and Kenney Jones joined forces with singer Rod Stewart and guitarist Ronnie Wood to start a new era as Faces. The band’s 1971 album A Nod Is As Good As a Wink... to a Blind Horse, became a worldwide hit, thanks to the single, "Stay with Me". But by the mid-70s, Faces was no more and the members would go on to forge new phases of their careers, most notably Rod Stewart. But the music of the Small Faces and Faces is not forgotten. In the latest book in Sonicbond’s On Track series, Darlington lays out the full story of the Small Faces and Faces song-by-song, from the very start, to the very end.

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    The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe
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    58 mins
  • 'Africa' and Beyond: Exploring Toto's Timeless Discography [Episode 207]

    'Africa' and Beyond: Exploring Toto's Timeless Discography [Episode 207]
    Jul 19 2024
    Preston Frazier is the author of the new book Toto: The Band, Not The Dog! A fan of Toto since he was in high school, Frazier has followed Toto across multiple states to see them play live. He’s interviewed past and present members as well as Toto sidemen and has written about the band extensively. This book is a journey through every studio album in Toto’s catalog, uncovering the stories behind the music, the evolution of their sound, and the critical and commercial successes that have cemented their place in rock history.


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    Email Preston Frazier at slangofages@mac.com

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    The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe
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    46 mins
  • Y&T Discography Deep Dive: An Album-By-Album Journey [Episode 206]

    Y&T Discography Deep Dive: An Album-By-Album Journey [Episode 206]
    Jul 13 2024
    Author Tim Durling is back! Last time, we talked about his book UNSPOOLED: An Adventure in 8-Tracks [Episode 205]. This time, we get into Tim’s book DOWN FOR THE COUNT: The Y&T Album Review. It’s an album-by-album look at the recorded studio output of one of hard rock’s best-kept secrets – Y&T who originated in the San Francisco Bay Area music scene in the mid-70s. Tim calls Y&T one of hard rock’s best-kept secrets and explains why in this episode!

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    Listen To Y&T's Albums Not On Spotify:
    Yesterday and Today
    Struck Down
    Black Tiger
    Mean Streak
    In Rock We Trust
    Down For The Count

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Unearthed Treasures: A Deep Dive Into The Fascinating World Of 8-Track Collecting [Episode 205]

    Unearthed Treasures: A Deep Dive Into The Fascinating World Of 8-Track Collecting [Episode 205]
    Jul 10 2024
    Author Tim Durling is a first-time guest and he’s here to talk about a few of his recent books. In this episode, we’ll cover his book UNSPOOLED: An Adventure in 8-Tracks. It’s a guided tour through the eyes of a collector. Whether it’s vinyl, CD, cassettes, reel-to-reel, or yes, 8-track tapes – you’ll enjoy this in-depth deep dive into the crazy world of collection. If you love trivia and the obscure minutia of rock and roll music, you’re gonna enjoy this.

    Tim reveals what is the only box set was released on vinyl, cassette, compact disc, AND 8-track, his most prized-possession 8-tracks are, and more in this interview. Another book Tim recently released is Down For The Count: The Y&T Album Review. We’ll cover that in the episode that follows this so stay tuned. Right now, though, let’s get into Tim’s love of 8-tracks!

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    The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe
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    48 mins
  • Great White Guitarist Mark Kendall [Episode 204]

    Great White Guitarist Mark Kendall [Episode 204]
    Jun 29 2024
    It’s another chapter in The Dialogue Series - A chill ‘n chat with authors, fellow podcasters, musicians, and more. Our guest is Great White guitarist and founding member Mark Kendall.

    Kendall is the founding member of the the Grammy nominated band whose sold over 10 million albums worldwide, has six Top 100 Billboard hits including the top ten single “Once Bitten, Twice Shy”, nine Top 200 Billboard albums, and two platinum albums. Kendall took some time out during Great White’s summer tour to talk about his days growing up in Huntington Beach, California, the artists and bands who influenced him, the formation of Great White, their rise to fame by the end of the 80s and the stories behind the biggest hits including “Rock Me”, “Save Your Love”, “Once Bitten Twice Shy”, “House Of Broken Love”, “Mista Bone”, and “Call It Rock & Roll”. I also asked Kendall if he’s got some favorite rock and roll books in his library and if he ever plans on writing a book.

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    The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe
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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Untold Stories From the Widows of Ronnie Van Zant, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Keith Moon & More [Episode 203]

    Untold Stories From the Widows of Ronnie Van Zant, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Keith Moon & More [Episode 203]
    Jun 25 2024
    Lori Tucker-Sullivan is a first-time guest. She’s the author of the new book I Can't Remember If I Cried: Rock Widows on Life, Love, and Legacy. The stories of rock musicians who die young are the thing of lore and legend. Accidents, drug overdoses, plane crashes—all have taken the lives of male rock stars still in their primes. But what became of their widowed brides? How did they survive a loss so great? What is it like to have to share your grief with millions of strangers? And where are these widows today?

    I Can’t Remember if I Cried is part music history, part memoir, based around interviews with rock widows conducted by Lori —who herself lost her husband in 2010. With each widow that Lori interviews, she learns lessons in love, forgiveness, coping, and moving on. The book is framed by the author’s own narrative to create a single thread that links the stories together to ultimately create a tale of how the author’s life is changed through her interactions with these amazing women. Among the women profiled in the book are:
    • Judy Van Zant who, after losing husband Ronnie of Lynyrd Skynyrd, sued the re-formed band in order to protect her interests.
    • Sandy Chapin, widow of Harry Chapin, who has worked tirelessly to uphold Harry’s significant legacy around activism and hunger prevention.
    • Crystal Zevon, the ex-wife of Warren Zevon, who provides details of her abusive relationship with Warren and how she resolved her anger and grief.
    • Jamie Weiland, widow of Stone Temple Pilots’ Scott Weiland, speaking openly of Scott’s mental health, which at times kept him housebound for days.
    • Janna Leblanc, girlfriend of Stevie Ray Vaughan, who shares the details of her visits with Stevie in rehab.
    • Gloria Jones, the girlfriend of T. Rex’s Marc Bolan who was driving the car which crashed and took Marc’s life.
    • Anna Walter-Lax, girlfriend of Who drummer Keith Moon
    Lori shares with us some of what these women shared with her for the book and how her life has been changed as a result of writing this book.

    Purchase a copy of I Can't Remember If I Cried: Rock Widows on Life, Love, and Legacy

    Visit Lori-Tucker Sullivan's website

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    The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe
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  • Jammin' In July: A Deep Dive Into Grateful Dead July Concerts [Episode 202]

    Jammin' In July: A Deep Dive Into Grateful Dead July Concerts [Episode 202]
    Jun 19 2024
    Author David Cain is a first-time guest. He’s the author of the brand new book Infinite Dead: A Daily Guide to Grateful Dead Concert Performances Volume 2: July.

    Infinite Dead is a groundbreaking guide to Grateful Dead concerts. Authoritative and entertaining, Volume 2 features detailed reviews of every Grateful Dead concert performed in the month of July—A total of 170 concerts from 1966 to 1995. It covers the band’s first performances at Red Rocks, their 1984 revival of “Dark Star” at the Greek Theater in Berkeley, multiple performances with Bob Dylan, as well as the eight concerts patriotically played on July 4th.

    Visit David Cain's Amazon page to purchase Infinite Dead: A Daily Guide to Grateful Dead Concert Performances Volume 2: July as soon as it's released

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    The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe
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