Music Is Medicine

Today’s show features Tony Fletcher. Tony grew up in London and started a fanzine called Jamming featuring interviews with artists like R.E.M, Paul Weller and The Jam, The Smiths, and Echo and The Bunnymen, among many others. Moving to New York City in the late eighties, Tony was a pioneer in bringing alternative music into the New York club scene and to date has written nine books including well known biographies of Keith Moon, The Clash, R.E.M, and Wilson Pickett, to name just a few. Twitter @tonyfletcher Get Tony's books https://www.amazon.com/Tony-Fletcher/e/B000AQ411S , http://www.ijamming.net/ Send Neil your medical questions and anecdotes on his Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/neilratnerrockdoc/ Learn more about Neil and get his book at https://www.neilratnerrockdoc.com/ https://www.woodstockpodcastnetwork.com/ is in association with http://www.radiowoodstock.com/

Did you ever wonder about the voices that you hear in between and over the music in Pink Floyd’s iconic album, Dark Side Of The Moon? Well today, you’re going to find out. In this episode, we meet my old friend, Puddie Watts. Puddie was married to Peter Watts, road manger and chief sound technician for Pink Floyd. The two were in the studio that night and feature prominently in the voices you hear on the album. Puddie is going to tell us how it all came about, as well as her experiences being part of Pink Floyd’s extended family. And of course, This Week In Rock, and a medical segment devoted to Dementia and its interesting and unusual relationship to music. Send Neil your medical questions and anecdotes on his Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/neilratnerrockdoc/ Learn more about Neil and get his book at https://www.neilratnerrockdoc.com/ https://www.woodstockpodcastnetwork.com/ is in association with http://www.radiowoodstock.com/

In this episode we meet musician, writer, and actor Robert Burke Warren. He began his musical career in Atlanta playing bass guitar in a band featuring the then unknown drag queen RuPaul, but two years later found himself in NYC’s East village immersed in the underground scene with the cult garage band, The Fleshtones. He played Buddy Holly in the London production of the Buddy Holly Story, has written multiple books, and entertains kids as Uncle Rock. And of course, This Week In Rock and a medical segment devoted to Aging! Get Robert's book and music http://www.robertburkewarren.com/ Connect with Robert on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/robertbwarren , Twitter https://twitter.com/RBWUncleRock , Instagram https://www.instagram.com/therealrbw/ Janis: Her Life & Music is available here http://www.hollygeorgewarren.com/works.htm Send Neil your medical questions and anecdotes on his Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/neilratnerrockdoc/ Learn more about Neil and get his book at https://www.neilratnerrockdoc.com/ https://www.woodstockpodcastnetwork.com/ is in association with http://www.radiowoodstock.com/

Today on the show, we meet Rock and Roll manager, Stewart Young, one of the true “Backstage Icons of Rock and Roll”. Stewart began his management career in the early 70’s with no less than super-group, Emerson Lake and Palmer. In his more than 40 year career, he has managed and worked with a with whole host of internationally famous artists that include Cyndi Lauper, AC/DC, and Foreigner, to name a few. In this episode, we hear how Neil and Stewart met and they discuss road stories from their time working together with ELP. In today's medical segment, Neil discusses a common problem which many musicians and non-musicians alike suffer from, back pain. Send Neil your medical questions and anecdotes on his Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/neilratnerrockdoc/ Learn more about Neil and get his book at https://www.neilratnerrockdoc.com/ https://www.woodstockpodcastnetwork.com/ is in association with http://www.radiowoodstock.com/

The Rock Doc is back with the third episode of Music IS Medicine! This week, Neil is joined by another rock doc and Woodstock local, Dr. Bruce Milner. Bruce owns Transcend Dental in West Hurley, NY and he was the drummer for Every Mother's Son. He tells us about growing up in Brooklyn; starting off playing the piano; his love of Elvis; forming Every Mother's Son early on; being in an episode of The Man From Uncle; his experience at the Monterrey Pop festival; finding Buddhism; moving to Woodstock; and his involvement with the local chapter of the O+ Festival. Contact Dr. Milner at http://transcenddental.net/ Send Neil your medical questions and anecdotes on his Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/neilratnerrockdoc/ Learn more about Neil and get his book at https://www.neilratnerrockdoc.com/ https://www.woodstockpodcastnetwork.com/ is in association with http://www.radiowoodstock.com/

Today is part 2 of Neil's incredible conversation with former promotions Guru at Atlantic Records, Mario 'The Big M' Medious! The stories just don't stop with this guy. He tells us about meeting Stevie Wonder; his dealings with The J Giles Band; a crazy ride in John Bonham's Rolls Royce; fishing out of hotel room windows in Seattle with Led Zeppelin; a really great story of solidarity; we hear how Mario and Neil met; and much more. Plus, This Week In Rock and your medical segment. This installment is on depression, inspired by the late, great, Keith Emerson. Send Neil your medical questions and anecdotes on his Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/neilratnerrockdoc/ Learn more about Neil and get his book at https://www.neilratnerrockdoc.com/ https://www.woodstockpodcastnetwork.com/ is in association with http://www.radiowoodstock.com/

Welcome to the first episode of Music In Medicine with The Rock Doc, Neil Ratner! Joining Neil today is a man who's name younger generations might not know, but he helped shape Rock & Roll as we know it, Mario 'The Big M" Medious. Mario came up in a time when not only music was undergoing a huge evolution, but so was radio formatting. In this first of a two-part interview, Mario tells us about growing up in Mississippi when it was still segregated; his interest in photography leading him to photograph bands when he was stationed in Europe; starting out as an accountant at Atlantic Records, then moving up to promotions and navigating this new world of FM radio; plus stories about Jimi Hendrix, Chuck Berry, Otis Redding, Duane Allman, and more! This week's medical segment is about the heart, inspired by Mic Jagger's recent heart valve surgery. Send Neil your medical questions and anecdotes on his Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/neilratnerrockdoc/ Learn more about Neil and get his book at https://www.neilratnerrockdoc.com/ https://www.woodstockpodcastnetwork.com/ is in association with http://www.radiowoodstock.com/