To present a balanced picture of music from the mid 1960s to the present day the Strange Brew Podcast has produced many exclusive interviews and articles on artists. Here are some highlights.
Please note that audio podcast differ to written interviews so please also refer to the podcasts page.
Ian Hunter of Mott The Hoople: Ian Hunter
Michelle Phillips of The Mamas & The Papas: Michelle Phillips
Allan Clarke lead singer of The Hollies: Allan Clarke
Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull: Ian Anderson – The Zealot Gene
Colin Blunstone, lead singer of The Zombies talks about about his favourite tracks; old and new, rare and legendary: Colin Blunstone
Rod Argent, writer and keyboardist of The Zombies talks about key tracks that shaped his career: Rod Argent
Andy Fairweather Low covers his highlights from his time as lead singer of Amen Corner, solo hits and time playing with Roger Waters, George Harrison and Eric Clapton: Andy Fairweather Low
David Marks of The Beach Boys: David Marks – The Lost Beach Boy
Geoff Emerick recalls recording The Beatles at Abbey Road: Geoff Emerick on THE SESSIONS – The Beatles At Abbey Road
As a founding member of The Moody Blues, flutist, singer and songwriter Ray Thomas chartered a path with the group from their early r’n’b days, psychedelia into symphonic prog rock: Ray Thomas
The great Bill Bruford: Bill Bruford is Making a Song and Dance
Pete Brown, Cream and Jack Bruce lyricist: Pete Brown
John Carter, one of British 60s pop’s most enduring backroom figures: The John Carter Story
Jim McCarty talks about his time in The Yardbirds, Shoot and Renaissance: Jim McCarty
Bernie Marsden – Whitesnake guitarist and songwriter: Bernie Marsden
Legendary engineer Phill Brown looks back on his incredible career as a young tape operator on sessions for Jimi Hendrix, Rolling Stones, Small Faces, and Traffic at Olympic Sound Studios; to engineering for Mott the Hoople, Led Zeppelin, Nilsson, Bob Marley and more: Phill Brown
Renowned EMI producer and writer of the Teenage Opera, Mark Wirtz
Mike ‘McGear’ McCartney, of The Scaffold and GRIMMS:
Mike McCartney’s Early Liverpool
Mike Pender, founder member and former lead singer of The Searchers tells Jason Barnard about his musical journey: Mike Pender – Origins of the Searchers and The Search for Myself
Steve Ellis former front man of The Love Affair covers his time with the ‘Everlasting Love’ hit makers but also his work in Ellis, Widowmaker and acclaimed solo career: Steve Ellis – Time Hasn’t Changed Us
John Dunsterville of Rainbow Ffolly:
Guitarist Paul Brett who has played with Tintern Abbey, The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown, Elmer Gantry’s Velvet Opera and Paul Brett’s Sage: Paul Brett
Songwriter and guitarist Keith Christmas on playing alongside Bowie and Mighty Baby: Keith Christmas
Cult songwriters Peter Howell and John Ferdinando who crafted a series of privately-issued sought after albums:
The British ‘Sugarman’? Nick Garrie’s story draws parallels with Sixto Rodriguez:
David ‘Davy’ O’List of The Nice, Roxy Music, The Attack, one of the most groundbreaking and talented guitarists of British rock scene:
The Fleur de Lys (or Les Fleur de Lys as they were originally known) released a string of memorable records including ‘Circles’ and ‘Hold On’; universally recognised as classics of the era. Keith Guster from the band reveals the truth behind the myth: Keith Guster
Jason Barnard met The Pretty Things backstage at The Borderline in London to discuss their past, present and future. Read an exclusive extensive career spanning interview with this legendary group: The Pretty Things
Wally Waller ex Pretty Things talks about when the band rocked St Trop
Jason Barnard speaks to one of the sixties and seventies most successful songwriters Tony Hazzard
http://thestrangebrew.co.uk/articles/tony-hazzard
Jason Barnard speaks to Kaleidoscope/Fairfield Parlour’s lead singer Peter Daltrey to uncover the story of this truly legendary psychedelic group.
Jason Barnard of the Strange Brew Podcast talks to Patrick Campbell-Lyons, one half of psychedelic pioneers Nirvana.
Jason Barnard speaks to Andy Ellison, legendary John’s Children, Jet and Radio Stars front man about his amazing roller coaster half century in music.
Jason Barnard exclusively chats to Dave Slater of Liverpool band Focal Point who were the first act signed to Apple in 1967. For the first time Dave tells the Strange Brew about his time in the band, Apple and The Beatles.
Joe Beard of cult jugband psych band The Purple Gang takes to swinging London in 1967.
Jim Peterman first met his future band leader Steve Miller at the University of Wisconsin in Madison during 1964. He talks to Nick Warburton about his time with The Steve Miller Band and recording the landmark albums, Children of The Future and Sailor.
Andy Bown of Status Quo reveals his highlights with Status Quo and The Herd with Peter Frampton.
Nick Warburton talks to Mike Harrison and Tony Nolasco who came to England in December 1968 with their blues/rock band, McKenna Mendelson Mainline. They tell the Strange Brew about the Toronto group’s record deal with Liberty Records and recording their landmark album, “Stink”:
Jason Barnard speaks to Tom Hartman of the Aerovons who were responsible for the classic Parlophone single “World Of You”. Tom wrote, produced and recorded an album’s worth of material at Abbey Road while just 17 in 1969.
Remembered as one of the UK’s leading ‘surf’ groups, they were a favourite of Keith Moon and rubbed shoulders with some of the best in the business. But the passage of time has not been kind to The Summer Set so Dominic Picksley uncovers their true legacy.
Nick Warburton reports on a little known chapter of Cat Stevens’ career and the band (Zeus) that fell under his wing. A story that links Cat, John Bonham, The Idle Race, and World Of Oz!
Denny Alexander of Merseybeat r’n’b pounders the Clayton Squares as well as mod psych legends The Penny Peeps:
Anglo-Canadian cult legends Milkwood who drew praise from Jimi Hendrix and The Band:
Nick for the first time tells the full story Hedgehoppers Anonymous: Hedgehoppers Part 1 and Hedgehoppers Part 2
Nick also pulls together the history of cult Canadian rock band Influence, who contained two Brits in their ranks: Influence, Andy Keiller
Jason Barnard scoops the latest on British psych legends July: July Magical Days, July – Resurrection
Peter Waddington of The Dawnbreakers and The Amazing Friendly Apple.
John Peel favourite and Dandelion folk rock star Trevor Midgley (aka Beau).
Tony Banks of Genesis:
Steve Howe of Yes:
Gilbert O’Sullivan:
http://thestrangebrew.co.uk/articles/gilbert-osullivan
Davey Johnstone – Elton John’s longtime guitarist – Davey Johnstone
Al Stewart gives an extensive career spanning interview including his time in the 60s living with Paul Simon to Year of the Cat superstardom.
http://thestrangebrew.co.uk/articles/al-stewart-past-present-and-future
Folk legend Maddy Prior of Steeleye Span:
http://thestrangebrew.co.uk/articles/maddy-prior/
Ken Scott’s work as a recording engineer and producer spans much of the greatest rock music ever recorded. From The Beatles ‘White Album’, David Bowie’s ‘Ziggy Stardust’, George Harrison’s ‘All Things Must Pass’ to Lou Reed’s ‘Transformer’: From Abbey Road To Ziggy Stardust.
Long time David Bowie producer Tony Visconti:
Jason Barnard’s extensive interview with Badfinger’s Joey Molland. Read about his early years in Liverpool, the huge highs and lows of Badfinger, historic sessions with George Harrison and John Lennon, to his solo rebirth:
http://thestrangebrew.co.uk/articles/joey-molland-from-liverpool-to-memphis
James Warren, singer songwriter for The Korgis reveals the inspiration behind Everybody’s Got to Learn Sometime:
Bob Jackson guitarist for The Fortunes and Badfinger here in the UK.
Dennis Dunaway, bassist, songwriter, visionary for the Alice Cooper group talks about his definitive book on the band ‘Snakes! Guillotines! Electric Chairs!
http://thestrangebrew.co.uk/articles/dennis-dunaway-of-the-alice-cooper-group
Chris Pope of mod favourites, The Chords:
The unmistakable voice of Annie Haslam crowned the lush recordings of Renaissance in 70s:
http://thestrangebrew.co.uk/articles/annie-haslam-renaissance
A rip-roaring trip with Pink Floyd, Paul McCartney and The Who by Brinsley Schwarz singer-songwriter guitarist Ian Gomm:
http://thestrangebrew.co.uk/articles/ian-gomm-brinsley-schwarz
Irish folk legends Tír na nÓg share the stories behind some of the most gorgeous songs ever recorded:
http://thestrangebrew.co.uk/articles/tir-na-nog-looking-up
Nick Warburton looks back at the various projects that Harry Vanda and George Young pursued with George Alexander after The Easybeats and Grapefruit broke up and the formation of The Marcus Hook Roll Band.
http://thestrangebrew.co.uk/articles/george-young-harry-vanda-and-george-alexander
Mike Eastman of Katch 22 and Paintbox talks to Jason Barnard about his memories of 60s music scene and working with Vanda and Young.
Jason Barnard rolls with Marquis Michael Des Barres legendary frontman of Silverhead, Detective, Chequered Past and of course, The Power Station.
http://thestrangebrew.co.uk/articles/rolling-with-michael-des-barres
Jason Barnard catches up with Tony Durant of the pioneering prog-orchestral-folk legends Fuchsia:
http://thestrangebrew.co.uk/articles/tony-durant-and-fuchsia
Jazz-funk great Roy Ayers:
Jeff Christie of The Outer Limits and Christie:
http://thestrangebrew.co.uk/articles/jeff-christie-and-the-outer-limits (2010 interview)
http://thestrangebrew.co.uk/articles/jeff-christie-for-all-mankind (2015 interview)
Writer, producer, director Tony Klinger talks about the making The Who’s ‘Kids Are Alright’ and Deep Purple’s ‘Butterfly Ball’ films.
http://thestrangebrew.co.uk/articles/tony-klinger
Nick Warburton uncovers John Bonham’s pre-Led Zeppelin band The Way of Life, with help from Fairport Convention’s Dave Pegg:
http://thestrangebrew.co.uk/articles/the-way-of-life
Terry Rae – Hollywood Stars drummer – one of the great 70s lost rock bands:
thestrangebrew.co.uk/articles/terry-rae-hollywood-stars
Singer-songwriter Philip Rambow on working with Mick Ronson and Brian Eno:
One of the UK’s most respected guitarists, Gordon Giltrap:
thestrangebrew.co.uk/articles/gordon-giltrap-the-last-of-england
In an incredibly rare interview Jason uncovers the legend of Pig Rider and talks to John Mayes from the proto DIY psych pioneers:
http://thestrangebrew.co.uk/articles/pig-rider
Guitarist/violinist Mike Piggot’s journey working with The System Soul Band, Paul Brett, Denny Laine, Pentangle, Bert Jansch to John Lodge:
http://thestrangebrew.co.uk/articles/mike-piggott
Jason also speaks to US soul producer Billy Terrell. During his five decade career Billy has sung, composed, arranged and produced for a dizzying array of artists and genres.
http://thestrangebrew.co.uk/articles/billy-terrell
The 1980s to present day
Sam Brown career spanning interview on her highlights as a singer and songwriter
Trevor Horn on 10 of his most important songs
The Anchoress – Catherine Anne Davies
One of the world’s great modern guitarists, former Guns n Roses and currently Sixx:A.M. axeman DJ Ashba:
The Wedding Present’s David Gedge:
http://thestrangebrew.co.uk/articles/david-gedge-sometimes-these-words/
Cleaners From Venus frontman Martin Newell speaks to Jason Barnard about the unique career he’s forged; from mid-70s glam, surviving the 80s, 90s success and current renewal.
http://thestrangebrew.co.uk/articles/martin-newell-welcome-to-bohemia
http:/thestrangebrew.co.uk/martin-newells-jumble-sale/
Songwriter Dean Friedman.
Raul Malo of The Mavericks:
Kris Needs, one of the UK’s most prolific journalists and music writers.
Neil Arthur of Blancmange:
John Butler – Diesel Park West frontman:
The Lickerish Quartet: Roger Joseph Manning Jr, Tim Smith and Eric Dover (all ex Jellyfish)
Doug Seegers was homeless on the Nashville streets busking after years of struggling with drink and drugs. Swedish country star Jill Johnson heard him sing his song ‘Going Down To The River’ which led him topping the Swedish charts, kick-starting his recording career.
thestrangebrew.co.uk/doug-seegers
Songwriter Clive Gregson.
Legendary DJ Tony Prince: The Royal Ruler.
John Sloman of Uriah Heep and Lonestar:
Jason Barnard speaks to multi-Brit award winning songwriter Mark Nevin about his time with Fairground Attraction, Morrissey and his work with Strange Brew era artists Mick Ronson, Ringo Starr and Sandie Shaw:
http://thestrangebrew.co.uk/articles/marknevin
2014 interview with Mark: http://thestrangebrew.co.uk/articles/mark-nevin-love-love-love
2017 interview with Mark: http://thestrangebrew.co.uk/articles/mark-nevin-my-unfashionable-opinion/
Jason Barnard is given an extremely rare interview with psychedelic innovator nick nicely:
http://thestrangebrew.co.uk/articles/nick-nicely
Tyler Warren drummer for Queen and The Queen Extravaganza
http://thestrangebrew.co.uk/articles/tyler-warren-queen-extravaganza/
