The Strange Brew - artist stories behind the greatest music ever recorded

Don Powell revisits the defining moments of Slade's rise, from their rough-edged Black Country beginnings and Chas Chandler's The post Don Powell – Slade appeared first on The Strange Brew .

Once dismissed as maudlin hitmakers and later scapegoated for the death of disco, the Bee Gees were always The post Main Course: Bob Stanley on the Bee Gees' Reinvention appeared first on The Strange Brew .

Jack Bruce was never just the bass player, he was Cream's secret weapon: the rare musician who could The post Fresh Cream Revisited appeared first on The Strange Brew .

Still blooming after all these years, Daryl Hooper, organ grinder-in-chief and musical engine of The Seeds, proves that The post Daryl Hooper – The Seeds appeared first on The Strange Brew .

Mike McCartney never meant to form a pop group, he was too busy cutting hair and cutting up The post Mike McCartney's Box of Scaffold appeared first on The Strange Brew .

Kate Bush's Never for Ever album didn't just mark her ascendancy, it broadcasted her metamorphosis into a true The post Inside Kate Bush's Never For Ever appeared first on The Strange Brew .

David Freiberg, has a résumé that reads like a syllabus in West Coast rock history. In this podcast, The post David Freiberg – Jefferson Starship appeared first on The Strange Brew .

John Corabi has spent decades stitching together a career from heart, with a voice weathered by years on The post John Corabi – The Dead Daisies appeared first on The Strange Brew .

Derek Shulman and John Weathers never looked back, and maybe that's why Gentle Giant's music still stares you The post Gentle Giant's Derek Shulman and John Weathers appeared first on The Strange Brew .

Jon King reflects on his memoir, To Hell with Poverty, and the tumultuous birth of Gang of Four. The post Jon King – Gang of Four appeared first on The Strange Brew .

The Primitives crashed into pop history with their 1988 anthem, and four decades later, Paul Court and Tracy The post The Primitives appeared first on The Strange Brew .

Wolfgang Flür, Kraftwerk's rhythm architect back when their beats still had human fingerprints, revisits his journey from sticks The post Wolfgang Flür – Ex Kraftwerk appeared first on The Strange Brew .

Ashley Hutchings, the man who helped to write the British folk-rock playbook, hits 80, and instead of slowing The post Ashley Hutchings appeared first on The Strange Brew .

Over decades in rock promotion, Paul Rappaport was both a champion and a confidant to artists, witnessing their The post Promoting Pink Floyd, Springsteen and the Stones: Paul Rappaport Remembers appeared first on The Strange Brew .

Founding member of The Specials, Lynval Golding, traces his journey from Jamaica to Coventry, reflecting on the racism The post Lynval Golding – The Specials appeared first on The Strange Brew .

Four decades after Turning Japanese burned its way into pop history, The Vapors prove they're more than a The post The Vapors appeared first on The Strange Brew .

Parthenon Huxley's career has made him a guitar slinger, hitmaker, and survivor of rock's revolving door. From the The post Parthenon Huxley's Electric Light Odyssey appeared first on The Strange Brew .

Gerry Leonard: the six-string sorcerer who conjured sounds Bowie didn't even know he needed. From Dublin's backstreets to The post Gerry Leonard on David Bowie appeared first on The Strange Brew .

It was announced today, 18 February 2025 that Rick Buckler passed away. In October 2022 Rick reflected on The post Rick Buckler remembered appeared first on The Strange Brew .

Over sixty years of pounding the skins, watching the world change while The Animals' songs stay raw and The post John Steel on 60 years of The Animals appeared first on The Strange Brew .

Ian Burden (The Human League) and David M. Allen (programming and engineering) recall the making of Dare by The post The Making of The Human League's Dare appeared first on The Strange Brew .

Mark Plati played a key role in David Bowie's career as a producer, engineer, musician, and live musical The post Mark Plati on David Bowie appeared first on The Strange Brew .

Guitarist Waddy Wachtel shares stories from his incredible career, including working with Stevie Nicks, Keith Richards, and Linda The post Waddy Wachtel appeared first on The Strange Brew .

Dave Mattacks reflects on his remarkable career in music, highlighting his time in Fairport Convention and work with The post Dave Mattacks appeared first on The Strange Brew .

Renowned music producer and engineer Ken Scott recently sat down for an in-depth conversation at The CAT Club, The post Ken Scott on The Beatles, Bowie, and Beyond appeared first on The Strange Brew .

Leland Sklar has been the heartbeat of countless recordings and performances, from his work with James Taylor and The post Leland Sklar appeared first on The Strange Brew .

Danny Kortchmar has seamlessly bridged the roles of guitarist, songwriter, and producer for artists including James Taylor, Carole The post Danny Kortchmar appeared first on The Strange Brew .

Clive Langer is a pioneer with Deaf School, a craftsman behind chart-topping hits, and a collaborator with artists The post Clive Langer appeared first on The Strange Brew .

Phill Brown recalls the making of the Small Faces' album Ogdens' Nut Gone Flake. As a tape operator The post Phill Brown on Small Faces – Ogdens' Nut Gone Flake appeared first on The Strange Brew .

Leslie Mandoki is a visionary musician in progressive rock. As the mastermind behind Mandoki Soulmates, he united Ian The post Leslie Mandoki – Mandoki Soulmates appeared first on The Strange Brew .

Neil Storey highlights 12 standout tracks from Island Records' transformative years, 1969-70. We uncover the stories behind releases The post Island Records 1969-70 appeared first on The Strange Brew .

Keith Hopwood of Herman's Hermits reflects on a life in music. From the breakout hit I'm Into Something The post Keith Hopwood – Herman's Hermits appeared first on The Strange Brew .

Bruce Woolley has had a fascinating career in music, from his early days co-writing “Video Killed the Radio The post Bruce Woolley appeared first on The Strange Brew .

Colin ‘Smiley' Petersen passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024, leaving behind a legacy that bridged the worlds The post Colin ‘Smiley' Petersen: Bee Gees Drummer Dies at 78 appeared first on The Strange Brew .

Tony Banks reveals the creative exploration that defined Genesis' sound and his personal foray into orchestral music. From The post Tony Banks appeared first on The Strange Brew .

Arthur Brown shares captivating stories from his extraordinary life and the history behind his classic album, The Crazy The post Arthur Brown on The Crazy World of Arthur Brown appeared first on The Strange Brew .

Peter Perrett opens up about his life and the creative process leading to The Cleansing, his most ambitious The post Peter Perrett appeared first on The Strange Brew .

Rosalie Cunningham chooses eight key tracks from across her career, highlighting both personal and musical turning points. From The post Rosalie Cunningham appeared first on The Strange Brew .

Jeff Wayne shares the influences that shaped his acclaimed musical adaptation of The War of the Worlds. From The post Jeff Wayne on The War of the Worlds appeared first on The Strange Brew .

Mark Wilkerson uncovers the fascinating story of Thunderclap Newman, the group known for their 1969 hit ‘Something in The post The Thunderclap Newman Story appeared first on The Strange Brew .

John Paul White discusses his recent album ‘The Hurting Kind', which was inspired by classic country, rock, and The post John Paul White appeared first on The Strange Brew .

David Wells breaks down the irresistible world of late 60s American bubblegum pop, exploring its catchy hit singles, The post American Bubblegum Pop 1966-1971 appeared first on The Strange Brew .

Few collaborations feel as natural as Those Pretty Wrongs, where Big Star drummer Jody Stephens teams up with The post Those Pretty Wrongs appeared first on The Strange Brew .

Chris Leslie shares a selection of his favourite songs with Fairport Convention and reflects on his highlights with The post Chris Leslie – Fairport Convention appeared first on The Strange Brew .

Susan Cowsill reflects on her musical journey, from her time with the Continental Drifters to growing up as The post Susan Cowsill – Continental Drifters, The Cowsills appeared first on The Strange Brew .

Ahmet Zappa and Joe Travers celebrate the 50th anniversary of Frank Zappa's landmark album Apostrophe (‘). They explore The post Frank Zappa's Apostrophe (‘) at 50 appeared first on The Strange Brew .

Terry Reid unlocks a treasure chest of stories, being one of the most influential figures in rock history. The post Terry Reid appeared first on The Strange Brew .

Richie Furay shares how his country influences shaped his music and role in Buffalo Springfield and Poco, and The post Richie Furay appeared first on The Strange Brew .

Alan Parsons reflects on the Alan Parsons Project including the new reissue of their landmark album Pyramid. He The post Alan Parsons on Pyramid, The Beatles and Pink Floyd appeared first on The Strange Brew .

Steve Wynn discusses his new memoir ‘I Wouldn't Say It If It Wasn't True' and musical career. Steve The post Steve Wynn – The Dream Syndicate appeared first on The Strange Brew .

Owen Elliot-Kugell, daughter of ‘Mama Cass' Elliot, offers a heartfelt look into her mother's life and career while The post My Mama, Cass appeared first on The Strange Brew .