Sittin' In With The CAT
Classic Artists Today's "Sittin' In With The CAT" features interviews with legacy bands and performers from the Classic Rock, Alternative, Adult Contemporary, Pop and Oldies genres. Ray White, multi-award nominated host of Classic Artists Today and Coool CAT, internationally syndicated radio show, brings you the latest from the musicians from the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's who have sold hundreds of millions of albums. We'll talk with them about the past...present...and future.
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CAT Episode 173 - Jaimoe (Allman Brothers Band)
04/26/2024
CAT Episode 173 - Jaimoe (Allman Brothers Band)
aka Jaimoe is the only living original member of the , that was formed in 1969. During his illustrious career he was also a member of . Jaimoe presently leads a jazz-rock group called . In 1995, he was inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the . Award winning program director caught up with Jaimoe at his hotel in September of 2013 to talk about his early days as a musician, hooking up with and his most recent release Jaimoe's Jasssz Band's Renaissance Man. In our showcase segment, we look back at the career of guitarist/singer/songwriter who was a mainstay in the Allman Brothers Band for many years and launched several other bands after his departure. passed away on April 18, 2024. Two of Southern/Country Rock stalwarts are brought to you by your authority on the latest happenings about "classic" rock bands...the !
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CAT Episode 172 - Don Dokken (Dokken)
04/12/2024
CAT Episode 172 - Don Dokken (Dokken)
launched in 1978. The Grammy nominated band has had three Platinum albums and ten Top 40 hits on Billboard's Mainstream Rock charts. Their latest studio release is 2023's Heaven Comes Down. Multi-award winning program director caught up with Don in November of 2012, in this legacy edition of the , to talk about their Broken Bones album and other key insights into the band's history. In our "showcase segment" we feature - a band made up of superstars Joe Bonamassa, longtime member of Deep Purple, Glenn Hughes, son of Led Zepplin drummer John Bonham, Jason, and former Dream Theater keyboardist Derek Sherinian. Their latest release is titled V. We conclude this episode with classic rock icons , whose latest album is Ghost Stories. This show features Rock 'N' Roll to the core, brought to you by !
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CAT Epiosde 171 - Paul Nelson (Johnny Winter)
03/25/2024
CAT Epiosde 171 - Paul Nelson (Johnny Winter)
, a guitarist/record producer/songwriter won a Grammy award for Best Blues Album in 2015 for Step Back release. Paul's played with the elite guitarists in the world and was a phenomenal guitarist himself. He produced albums and toured with for several years until Johnny passed in 2014. Working with many of the blues and rock greats, he also found time to release several of his own projects. In November of 2023, multi-award winning program director hung out with to talk about his guitar training, several of his projects and hooking up with Johnny Winter. I was sad to learn that Paul passed away on March 10, 2024, while out on tour. He was a great talent that will be missed by many. We hope you'll enjoy one of his last interviews and the awesome work from Paul on this insightful episode.
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CAT Episode 170 - Fred LeBlanc (Cowboy Mouth)
03/12/2024
CAT Episode 170 - Fred LeBlanc (Cowboy Mouth)
is a co-founder of , a Louisiana band formed in 1990. Along with drumming, he's the vocalist for the band too. Throughout the years the band has performed for over 10 million people. Before forming , Fred was in the "cowpunk" band . Multi-award winning program director caught up with Fred on a windy oceanfront day to talk about the band's unique sound, their relationship with their devoted fans, their latest music and support of worthy causes like . In our showcase segment we feature whose latest album is Saviors, along with country rock stalwarts , who just released Be Right Here. We close out this episode featuring , who are releasing their first studio album in 15 years titled Happiness Bastards. Don't miss this awesome episode that'll rock your socks off, here on the !
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CAT Episode 169 - Better Than Ezra
02/20/2024
CAT Episode 169 - Better Than Ezra
was formed in 1988 in Louisiana. Their first major label album, Deluxe, went Platinum. Throughout the years a dozen of their singles have landed on the charts. Multi-award winning program director, , caught up with co-founders and backstage at their show to talk about their All Together Now album, the early days of the band and their approach in writing songs and putting together albums. Billboard tapped the band as one of the "100 Greatest Alternative Artists of All Time." They've released several singles recently from their forthcoming album and have a full tour schedule in 2024. In our showcase segment we feature the latest on Billboard Music Award multi-winners, and members Burleigh Drummond and Mary Harris and their which just released Emerson Street. Gotta dig it as they're !!
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CAT Episode 168 - Russ Kunkel (The Immediate Family)
02/10/2024
CAT Episode 168 - Russ Kunkel (The Immediate Family)
is one of the most sought after drummers in the world. A renowned session player, he has recorded or performed for the likes of Jimmy Buffett, CS&N, Stevie Nicks, Carole King, Dan Fogelberg and many more superstars in the music industry. He's produced nearly two dozen albums, too! He started to make a name for himself at L.A.'s Whiskey a Go Go, in the late 1960's. Multi award-winning program director hung out with Russ in Charlottesville, VA during the Virginia Film Festival to preview the movie () and talk about his new band - which includes super session players Danny Kortchmar, Waddy Wachtel, Leland Sklar and Steve Postell. We talked about the collaboration, his career, the film and their music including brand new album Skin In The Game - which now will be released on February 16, 2024. We'll featue several of Russ's "friends" on this episode, too!! Be sure to check out more about the band, their music and the film on when Waddy Wachtel and movie director Denny Tedesco join us. This musical story of our lifetime - we've got it on .
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CAT Episode 167 - Jeff "Skunk" Baxter
01/24/2024
CAT Episode 167 - Jeff "Skunk" Baxter
is one of the elite guitarists today. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of . His career on the national scene was launched in 1968 as a member of . In 1972, Skunk became a founding member of , playing on their first three albums. Joining the Doobies in 1974, after doing session work on several of their earlier albums, he was with the band until 1979. Most of his musical career was dedicated to doing session work for many other bands and artists. In our November of 2023 interview, multi-award winning program director caught up backstage with Jeff before a show supporting his 2022 album Speed of Heat. We touched on a series of highlights from his early days, stints with Steely Dan and The Doobie Brothers, and about his latest solo album and tour. You won't want to miss this episode! We close our show with the latest from . Their latest single is "Lahaina" was recorded to benefit families and individuals affected by the 2023 Hawaii wildfires. Be sure to listen to our other shows featuring current and former Doobies' on Episodes 18, 44, 75 & 128. World-class musicians (always) right here on the !!
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CAT Episode 166 - Humble Pie
01/14/2024
CAT Episode 166 - Humble Pie
came together in 1969 led by Steve Marriott and Peter Frampton. Many regarded the band as the first supergroup in rock music. Throughout the years the band has experienced numerous changes. The current group is still led by originial member Jerry Shirley including members with impressive music resumes. Multi award-winning program director caught up with bandmates (Bad Company) and to talk about the new "Legacy" band, some history of the iconic group along with touching on their music careers. In our showcase segment we feature (Mott The Hoople) whose latest release is Defiance Pt. 1 and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer who recently recorded the EP Mindsets. The heart of rock 'n' roll, brought to you by your friends at .
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CAT Episode 165 - Ivan Neville
12/26/2023
CAT Episode 165 - Ivan Neville
, son of and nephew of the other , has been on the national music scene since 1983. You'll find him on albums by his band , his Dad, , Bonnie Raitt, The Rolling Stones and many others. Ivan is a multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter. Multi-award winning program director , sat down backstage with Ivan to talk about his new solo album - Touch My Soul, his collaborations, the possibility of a next generation Neville Brothers Band and much more. In our showcase segment we close out 2023 with two other bands who had excellent albums during the year: with Danse Macabre and (Heart) with Another Door. Crusin' into the New Year with the !
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CAT Episode 164 - Denny Tedesco (director of music documentaries)
12/13/2023
CAT Episode 164 - Denny Tedesco (director of music documentaries)
is director of the films and the brand new release . Both of these documentary films are about world-class musicians that you'll find on hundreds of albums and thousands of songs by artists who are in numerous Hall of Fame's and won hundreds of Grammy awards. Played in film festivals around the United States, Immediate Family has garnered well over a dozen awards and is released to theaters everywhere on December 15, 2023. Multi-award winning program director caught up with Denny at the Virginia Film Festival in October of 2023 before the viewing of this fantastic film. They talked about his background growing up (son of member ), briefly on The Wrecking Crew film and various aspects of the brand new Immediate Family (Danny Kortchmar, Leland Sklar, Russ Kunkel, Waddy Wachtel & Steve Postell) film. We'll take you on a journey back to the heyday of Rock and Pop music on this episode. Be sure to listen to too, where we're joined by of ! Don't miss this show (or film)!!
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CAT Episode 163 - Jeff Berlin
11/26/2023
CAT Episode 163 - Jeff Berlin
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 who" of rock musicians paying homage to the legendary . , former frontman for , who's in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, is our "showcase artist." His latest album is I/O. The best in progressive rock...we've got 'em on the !
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CAT Episode 162 - Felix Cavaliere (The Young Rascals)
11/08/2023
CAT Episode 162 - Felix Cavaliere (The Young Rascals)
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 and insights on his new album - Then and Now. In our showcase segment we continue our "Back from the 60's" theme featuring the lastest from , -whose most recent album is McCartney III, - who just released his Rewind Forward EP and , a 2022 inductee in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame whose brand new album is Rockstar. Featuring the lastest from many of your favorite legendary bands and performers on !
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Cat Episode 161 - Anthony Rosano & The Conqueroos
10/19/2023
Cat Episode 161 - Anthony Rosano & The Conqueroos
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 segment, we feature three of the legends of rock, who have recently released new albums. latest album is No More Worlds To Conquer. new project is Midnight Roses. We close out our show with a band that was formed in 1962 - , who just released Hackney Diamonds. features old guard and new blood on this episode!
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CAT Episode 160 - Jimmy Buffett
10/02/2023
CAT Episode 160 - Jimmy Buffett
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 Jimmy's long time friends and members of his - and . We'll revisit many of Jimmy's highlights as we travel through time, and provide unique insights into the type of person that Jimmy was. His last studio album was Equal Strain On All Parts. Celebrating the life and times of the one and only from your friends at .
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CAT Episode 159 - Black Stone Cherry
09/22/2023
CAT Episode 159 - Black Stone Cherry
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 new album, Sonic Mojo, dropping soon! We finish out our show remembering former member and co-founder of , , who passed away on August 24, 2023. Get strapped in...we'll rock you on this episode of "Sittin' in with the CAT"!
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CAT Episode 158 - Artimus Pyle (Lynyrd Skynyrd)
09/05/2023
CAT Episode 158 - Artimus Pyle (Lynyrd Skynyrd)
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 showcase segment we pay tribute to , founding member and guitarist/songwriter, who passed away on March 5, 2023. He was the longest surviving original member of the band. Gary also led the who had a Top 20 Billboard album in 1980 titled Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere, that garnered a Gold Record award. The icons of Southern Rock...we have them on !
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CAT Episode 157 - David Pack (Ambrosia)
08/05/2023
CAT Episode 157 - David Pack (Ambrosia)
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 him recently involved with Alan Parsons' From The New World album. In our showcase segment, we revisit a couple of highlights in the career of , original member of the Eagles and Poco, who passed away on July 26, 2023. Yacht Rock...we have it on this episode, brought to you by your friends at .
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CAT Episode 156 - Steve Kilbey (The Church)
07/29/2023
CAT Episode 156 - Steve Kilbey (The Church)
, 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 latest album The Hypnogogue and the state of the music industry today. In our showcase segment, we feature a band that has had numerous Top 40 singles on the alternative rock charts - . Their latest album is Spinning The Truth Around - Part 2. Alternative music at its best from your friends at !
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CAT Episode 155 - Keith Reid (Procol Harum)
07/11/2023
CAT Episode 155 - Keith Reid (Procol Harum)
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 2003.
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CAT Episode 154 - Joseph Williams (Toto)
06/28/2023
CAT Episode 154 - Joseph Williams (Toto)
, 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 bandmates on Episodes 52 and 148. A jam packed episode featuring one of todays top vocalists, check it out!
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CAT Episode 153 - Dave Cousins (Strawbs)
06/10/2023
CAT Episode 153 - Dave Cousins (Strawbs)
, guitarist/singer/songwriter for the founded the group in England in 1964 and they've had a presence on the British charts throughout their career. Their music is made a mark in the progressive and folk rock genres. We go back in our archives where producer and host features our June of 2009 visit with Dave. He shares his insights into being the first UK band signed to A&M Records, the bands' Dancing To The Devils Beat album and much more! The bands' upcoming release is titled The Magic Of It All. In our showcase segment we feature the , a Grammy award winning group that's sold a combined total of over 39 million CD's and DVD's. Their latest album is Walk Around The Moon. Awesome British and American bands featured on this edition of the !
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CAT Episode 152 - The Refugees
05/31/2023
CAT Episode 152 - The Refugees
may be a relatively new band to many, but their members are longtime veterans of the music industry. (featured in Episode 60) is a composer/musician/singer who appeared on albums by artists including Linda Ronstadt, Jimmy Buffett and Maria Muldaur. She's released nine solo studio albums, too. (featured on Episode 140) launched her career with the supergroup (including Stewart Copeland and Stanley Clarke) in 1987. Since then, she's released six solo albums and recently 2 new singles with Animal Logic. Touring and recording with Elton John and Rod Stewart, rounds out the trio. Multi-award winning program director shares insights from Wendy and Deborah talking about The Refugees and their other recent work. Their brand new album is California. In our showcase segment, we feature a tribute to the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll," . Awards during her illustrious career have included selling well over 100 million records and receiving 12 Grammy awards. Tina passed away on May 24, 2023. The ladies rule on this episode, from .
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CAT Episode 151 - Peter Mayer (Jimmy Buffett)
05/07/2023
CAT Episode 151 - Peter Mayer (Jimmy Buffett)
has been a member of Jimmy Buffett's since 1989 as lead guitarist and background vocalist. He's co-written many songs with Jimmy throughout the years too! Also an accomplished musician with his own band, Peter's released 25 albums throughout the years with his latest being Songs For Birds. Multi-award winning program director hooked up backstage with Peter in December of 2022 to talk about his early career success when he had a chart-landing single with , working with and insights on his latest release. Hear more from Jimmy and his bandmates on . In our showcase segment we honor the legendary Canadian singer/songwriter , who passed away on May 1, 2023. Gordon helped define the folk/pop sound of the 1960's and 1970's. His last album was Solo, released in 2022. Jumping right into Spring in this breezin' episode from your friends at the !!
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CAT Episode 150 - Best of the CAT: Vol. 3
04/23/2023
CAT Episode 150 - Best of the CAT: Vol. 3
, , , ...original members of these iconic bands, we have them on this "fan favorites" episode from our last 50 shows. Poco's (Episode 103) and (Episode 110), Santana and Journey's (Episode 125), and The Byrds's (Episode 104) join award-winning producer and host on this very special show. They share with us their best stories and yes, we have much, much more! A very special treat from your friends that bring you the very best today, from yesterday's top artists... !!
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CAT Episode 149 - Marcy Levy (Eric Clapton)
04/10/2023
CAT Episode 149 - Marcy Levy (Eric Clapton)
aka returns for part 2 of our interview from January 2023. She's sang with the superstars of rock including Eric Clapton, Elton John and Bob Segar. On this episode, rock music guru continues his session with to talk more about her days with Eric Clapton, collaboration with Siobhan Fahey () in and a phenomenal recording session with Elton John. Marcella's latest album is called Gold. Be sure to listen to part 1 of our show with Marcy on . In our showcase segment we feature the 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee band , who just released their Memento Mori album. Learn more about our shows at .
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CAT Episode 148 - David Paich (Toto)
03/30/2023
CAT Episode 148 - David Paich (Toto)
is the co-founder, keyboardist, principal songwriter, music director and a vocalist for the multi-Grammy award winning band . Along with his work with , David is in high-demand as a songwriter, producer and session musician, having played integral roles in projects by Michael Jackson, Boz Scaggs, Aretha Franklin, The Doobie Brothers and Rod Stewart - just to name a few. Throughout his career, David has won 1 Emmy and 6 Grammy Awards. In Februray 2023, David "Zoomed" with multi-award winning program director and provided his insights into his project with Boz Scaggs, Toto's Old Is New album and the first solo album of his illustrious career, Forgotten Toys, that was recently released. David also shares his little known thoughts on his follow-up to his mega-hit . You definitely want to check out this amazing interview and much more from ! More from Toto on , too!!
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CAT Episode 147 - Dean Daughtry (Atlanta Rhythm Section)
03/09/2023
CAT Episode 147 - Dean Daughtry (Atlanta Rhythm Section)
, keyboardist, was with the during their heyday in the late 1960's when the band had three songs reach the Top 5 on the pop charts. In 1970, Dean was a co-founder of the (ARS) with other members of , with whom Dean was also a member of in his early years. For nearly 50 years Dean was a mainstay in , which has had six Top 20 hits. Dean passed away on January 26, 2023. On this episode multi-award winning program director reaches back in the archives and features his May of 2010 interview with Dean before he took the stage. He shared with us his insights into the Classics IV and the emergence of ARS and their then current album Eufala. We close out this episode with an icon in American music, , who left this world on January 18, 2023. We take you back to his days with , and his solo work. Two artists in bands that played a key role in many lives are featured right here on the !
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CAT Episode 146 - Marcy Levy (Eric Clapton)
02/24/2023
CAT Episode 146 - Marcy Levy (Eric Clapton)
aka , singer/songwriter/muscian, launched her career on the national scene performing with Bob Seger in 1972. Touring with Leon Russell, she caught the attention of and her career took off. You'll find her stellar vocal talents and songwriting skills on six of from 1975-1985. While with Eric, in 1982, she signed with a major record label and since then went on to release 9 solo projects. You'll also find Marcy on several albums by the British duo . Multi award-winning program director "Zooms" with and revisits her early days with Seger, success of (which she co-wrote), her years with Clapton and fills us in on her latest album Gold. We close out this show with the legendary , who has just completed his latest album Now. Learn more about the latest from your favorite bands and performers of the 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's and early 2000's at .
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CAT Episode 145 - Jim Babjak (The Smithereens)
02/06/2023
CAT Episode 145 - Jim Babjak (The Smithereens)
, guitarist/vocalist, co-founded in 1980. The band was inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame in 2018. Throughout the years, the band has released over a dozen studio albums. After lead singer/guitarist passed away in 2017, the other original members of the band have incorporated "guest vocalists," and of the to help persevere and carry on the bands legacy. , multi-award winning program director, caught up with Jim in December of 2022 to talk about the latest studio release from the band - The Lost Album. The songs were recorded in 1993, but finally released in 2022. He also shared the latest about his entrepreneurial venture (you'll have to listen to find out.) Don't miss our tribute to Pat on , too. In our showcase segment, we feature the latest from the bands' "guest vocalists." Marshal Crenshaw re-released Miracle of Science in 2020 with"new" songs and Robin Wilson with the Gin Blossoms released Mixed Reality in 2018. Rock 'n' Roll at its' finest on !
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CAT Episode 144 - Kim Simmonds (Savoy Brown)
01/22/2023
CAT Episode 144 - Kim Simmonds (Savoy Brown)
formed in 1965 and was one of the pioneers in the Blues Rock genre. The bands' heyday was in the early 1970's. Considered one of the premier guitarists, Kim and Savoy Brown have released nearly 50 albums throughout his career. In this tribute to Kim, who passed away on December 13, 2022, we reach back in our archives and share our April of 2007 interview with him. Award-winning program director talked with Kim about his Steel album, performing as a power trio and touring throughout the world. In our showcase segment, we pay tribute to guitar guru , who unexpectedly passed away on January 10, 2023. A two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee - with and as a solo artist, Jeff also won 8 Grammy awards during his illustrious career. On the Top 10 on most everyones "greatest guitarist of all-time" lists, Jeff's last album released before his death was titled 18, and was joined by his friend Johnny Depp. Legendary musicians, who come along just once in a lifetime - you'll find them on .
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