Jun 29, 2020
Mick Ord and I conclude our discussion of John Lennon in the year 1972 by looking at some of the main events for John and Yoko, including appearances on the David Frost, Mike Douglas and Dick Cavett shows, the release of 'Some Time In New York City' and the famous 'one-to-one' Madison Square Garden concert. Mick's...
Jun 24, 2020
I'm joined by broadcaster, podcaster and real-life Liverpudlian Mick Ord for the first of a 2-part discussion of John Lennon and the year 1972. This part actually focuses on John pre-1972, the perception of him in the press and in Liverpool, and some of the events, music and films of the year. The second part will...
Jun 18, 2020
Ben Burrell and I complete our look at the always fascinating relationship between John Lennon and Bob Dylan. We pick up the reference points from 1968 to 2012 and also comment on some of Bob's recent adventures such as his Nobel Prize and the song 'Murder Most Foul', which was the lead single from his upcoming album...
Jun 13, 2020
Radio D.J. and Bob Dylan podcaster Ben Burrell joins me to talk about the enigmatic but always interesting relationship between two of rock's finest writers, performers and icons. This part takes us up to the end of 1967 and there are sound clips included. You can find links to Ben's shows and radio station below The...
Jun 7, 2020
I'm joined by Chip Madinger and Mark Easter to talk about the 'remastered' digital version of their very readable tome 'Eight Arms To Hold You' with a mention too of Chip's ongoing 'Lennonology' project (links below). We also spend time riffing on a few aspects of John Lennon's solo career and life, including the Mike...