CAT Episode 038 - Jerry Marotta (Peter Gabriel, Orleans)
Release Date: 06/02/2018
CAT Episode 163 - Jeff Berlin
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is known among bass players as one of the elite. His one-of-a-kind tone, jaw dropping techniques and highly advanced harmonic approaches to the bass puts him near the top. In addition to his 12 solo albums, you'll find him on recordings and live performances with Anderson/Bruford/Wakeman/Howe, Allan Holdsworth, Bruford, David Sancious, Janis Ian and dozens more. Multi award-winning program director caught up with in November of 2022 to talk about his start in the music business, his early years playing progressive rock, and his latest album Jack Songs - featuring a "who's...
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CAT Episode 162 - Felix Cavaliere (The Young Rascals)
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co-founded in 1965. As singer/songwriter/keyboardist, they had nine Top 20 hits from 1966-1968. Throughout the years, Felix has released several solo albums, launched a band called Treasure, and recorded several releases with . You'll find him in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Songwriters Hall of Fame and tapped for numerous other awards, too. Multi-award winning program director caught up with Felix in September 2023 to talk about the early years with The Young Rascals, playing the Hammond B-3, a highlight of touring with the Rascals, his most cherished music award...
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Cat Episode 161 - Anthony Rosano & The Conqueroos
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guitarist/singer/songwriter, and his band The Conqueroos have been at the top of several blues rock charts during the past 5+ years and are a rising star in this genre. They've opened shows for Bob Seger, ZZ Top, Styx, Gov't Mule, Humble Pie and other classic rock bands. In this special edition of our show, multi-award winning program director caught up with Anthony and talked about influences that shaped his songwriting and guitar playing along with insights into his latest album Cheat The Devil - which reached the top of many Blues and Blues Rock charts. In our showcase...
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CAT Episode 160 - Jimmy Buffett
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was a icon in the world of popular music. The king of feel good, partytime music, he released over 30 albums during his musical career - including 8 Gold and 9 Platinum or Multi-Platinum albums. His music put us all in a certain carefree state-of-mind. Besides his music, Jimmy was a best-selling author and an entrepreneur who launched numerous multi-million dollar business ventures. Jimmy passed away on September 1, 2023 but leaves behind a legacy that will live for many decades to come. In this tribute, multi-award winning program director is joined by two of...
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CAT Episode 159 - Black Stone Cherry
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was formed in 2001 by childhood friends who have released 8 rockin' studio albums every since. Nearly 20 singles have landed on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart. Born and raised in Kentucky, their sound is Southern Rock with a harder edge. Multi-award winning program director caught up with co-founders and on their tour bus before a show in June of 2023. The guys provided insights on their music career, the magic of June 4th and their brand new album Screamin' At The Sky. In our showcase segment, we feature the Blues Rock & Boogie band , who also have a...
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CAT Episode 158 - Artimus Pyle (Lynyrd Skynyrd)
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was inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006 as the drummer for . His excellent, straight ahead, drumming can be found on 7 of the bands albums. In addition, Artimus has released a handful of solo albums with his Artimus Pyle Band. He was among the survivors of the tragic 1977 plane crash that killed the bands front man - Ronnie Van Zant and others. In July of 2023 interview with , he talked about how he obtained his first name, his time with Skynyrd and his upcoming album. He wrote the documentary movie , that was released in 2020. In our...
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CAT Episode 157 - David Pack (Ambrosia)
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was vocalist, guitarist and songwriter for for 23 years. Many of the bands' hits were written by him. As a solo artist, David has a handful of albums he's released. His other projects include producer for dozens of world-class artists. Together, all of his projects have sold over 50 million units globally. Multi-award winning program director sat down with David in July of 2011, who shared a highlight with Ambrosia, his work as producer, the diversity of the music projects he's been involved with and his The Secret of Movin' On album. You'll find...
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CAT Episode 156 - Steve Kilbey (The Church)
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, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and co-founder of has headed the Australian band since its formation in 1980. Releasing 25 albums throughout their career, the band was tapped for the Australian Recording Industry Association's Hall of Fame in 2010. Steve has also released over a dozen solo albums and is a prolific songwriter. has landed on the U.S. singles charts on several occastions with "Under The Milky Way" garnering enormous international success. In our April of 2023 interview with , multi-award winning program director talked in depth about The Church's...
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CAT Episode 155 - Keith Reid (Procol Harum)
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was best known as the co-founder of and their lyricist and songwriter. He's in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for the song "A Whiter Shade of Pale." Towards the end of his career, he led , who released two albums, the last one titled In My Head. Keith passed away on March 23, 2023. Multi-award winning program director hooked up with Keith in April of 2009 to talk about his The Common Thread album, which included a highly-impressive group of singers including John Waite, Chris Thompson and Southside Johnny. His final release with was The Well's On Fire, in...
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CAT Episode 154 - Joseph Williams (Toto)
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, lead vocalist for , comes from a musicial family that includes his father - famed film composer . Growing up in the music industry introduced Joseph to many other musicians and styles of music. Throughout his career, he has released nearly a dozen solo albums, not to mention the half dozen with Toto and numerous guest appearences on several dozen more. He shares with producer and host, , insights from his younger years, hooking up with Toto, his latest album Denizen Tenant and Toto's latest studio release - Old Is New. Be sure to check out more from his Toto...
info_outlineWorld-class drummer Jerry Marotta has played on well over 100 albums throughout his storied career. He was a member of Peter Gabriel's band, Hall & Oates, Indigo Girls and Orleans - just to name a few. In 2002, he was a GRAMMY nominee playing on Tony Levin's song "Apollo." Jerry is also a singer, composer and record producer. In our April of 2018 interview, award-winning program director, Ray White, talks with Jerry about his his new album with Flav Martin - Soul Redemption, and about his early career with Orleans. In our Showcase Segment, we'll feature Dave Matthews Band whose latest release is titled Come Tomorrow. For additional information on our show, visit http://www.classicartiststoday.com