Tom Russell with Alex and Eddie Van Halen (1995)
Access All Areas (The Tom Russell Tapes)
Release Date: 07/28/2025
Tom Russell with Ozzy Osbourne (1991)
Access All Areas (The Tom Russell Tapes)
It's 1991 and Tom is in rural England enjoying tea and cake with one of rock musics most dynamic and influencial front men, none othr than Ozzy Osbourne. In this interview we hear of Ozzy's process for writing his latest album, 1991's "No More Tears". Ozzy is in top form as he remembers writing with Lemmy of Motorhead fame and describes his life as the Lord of the Manor. A brilliantly funny interview that reveals Ozzy's true character and laser sharp wit. Poor Tom hardly gets a word in!
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Tom Russell with Alex and Eddie Van Halen (1995)
Access All Areas (The Tom Russell Tapes)
The year was 1995, and Van Halen were in the UK for a rare tour. We’re back in London as Tom sits down with the legendary Van Halen brothers, right in the middle of their run promoting the band’s new album with Sammy Hagar, "Balance". In this candid and often funny interview, Tom draws out insights into the band’s creative process—from writing riffs to finding that signature Van Halen sound. It’s a window into the studio and the stage that fans rarely get to peek through. And the stories don’t stop when the mics are off. After the interview, Tom, Scott and Andy dive into some...
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Tom Russell with Fish (1989)
Access All Areas (The Tom Russell Tapes)
In this episode, we are backstage with, Derek Dick AKA Fish from 1989 just after he had left progressive rock band Marillion. Fish is clearly very comfortable to chat with legendary Scottish rock DJ, Tom Russell, about his time with Marillion, his new music and what is next for him in the turbulent music industry of the day. This is a frank and personal conversation in which we hear the truth about how Fish felt about leaving Marillion at their commercial peak.
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Tom Russell with Neil Peart (1983)
Access All Areas (The Tom Russell Tapes)
Episode 2 – Neil Peart In this episode, we are backstage at the infamous "coo shed" that is Ingliston Show Ground on the outskirts of Edinburgh in Scotland. Legendary Scottish rock DJ, Tom Russell, was a wee bit nervous as he sat down with one of rock's greatest drummers and storytellers, the enigmatic Neil Peart of Canadian prog rockers, Rush. The band had just finished playing, and it's fair to say that Neil was not impressed by the venue's sound or the layout for the fans. What follows is a fascinating discussion about touring, venue choice and the rigours of being in one of the...
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Tom Russell with David Coverdale (1989)
Access All Areas (The Tom Russell Tapes)
Episode 1 – David Coverdale Our journey begins in London in 1989. At the EMI offices at Manchester Square, legendary Scottish rock DJ, Tom Russell sat down with one of rock's most charismatic frontmen, David Coverdale of Whitesnake. The band was riding high on the success of their multimillion-selling album, "1987," and their follow-up, "Slip of the Tongue," and Coverdale was in full flight, charming, cheeky, and generous. This wasn’t your typical press junket interview. This was classic Coverdale, talking music, band members, The Glasgow Apollo, fame, the British press, and sharing a few...
info_outlineThe year was 1995, and Van Halen were in the UK for a rare tour. We’re back in London as Tom sits down with the legendary Van Halen brothers, right in the middle of their run promoting the band’s new album with Sammy Hagar, "Balance".
In this candid and often funny interview, Tom draws out insights into the band’s creative process—from writing riffs to finding that signature Van Halen sound. It’s a window into the studio and the stage that fans rarely get to peek through.
And the stories don’t stop when the mics are off. After the interview, Tom, Scott and Andy dive into some incredible backstage tales, from Van Halen to Rick Rubin to moments that shaped the sound of an era.
Whether you're a lifelong fan or just love hearing how music gets made, this one’s for you.
Let’s go backstage.
Tom, Andy and Scott
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