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Ravi welcomes Bob Spitz, music journalist and the foremost rock biographer, to discuss his recent biography on Led Zeppelin. They explore the rise of Zeppelin and their impact on the music scene of the 1970s. They also dive into Bob's experience managing Bruce Springsteen in the early '70s and writing about iconic bands such as the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and the Rolling Stones. Leave us a voicemail with your thoughts on the show! 321-200-0570 Subscribe to our feed on Spotify: http://bitly.ws/zC9K Subscribe to our Substack: https://thelostdebate.substack.com/ Follow The Branch on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebranchmedia/ Follow The Branch on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebranchmedia Follow The Branch on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thebranchmedia The Branch website: http://thebranchmedia.org/ The Branch channel: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/the-branch/id6483055204 Lost Debate is also available on the following platforms: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lost-debate/id1591300785 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vTERJNTc1ODE3Mzk3Nw iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-lost-debate-88330217/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/752ca262-2801-466d-9654-2024de72bd1f/the-lost-debate
In this Season 6 episode, I review four books that I've read recently: Bob Spitz's "The Beatles," Ken Caillat's "Making Rumours," Robert Daltrey's "Thanks A Lot, Mr. Kibblewhite," and Debbie Harry's "Face It.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dorneysvinyl/support
While there have been no shortage of Led Zeppelin biographies over the years, Bob Spitz's book is the most in-depth and expansive yet. This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Bob Spitz about the myths, music and misdeeds of Led Zeppelin. They also review new records from Waxahatchee and SiR.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Led Zeppelin, "Kashmir," Physical Graffiti, Atlantic, 1975The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967SiR, "Only Human," HEAVY, RCA, 2024SiR, "Ricky's Song," HEAVY, RCA, 2024SiR, "Six Whole Days," HEAVY, RCA, 2024SiR, "No Evil," HEAVY, RCA, 2024SiR & Anderson .Paak, "Poetry In Motion," HEAVY, RCA, 2024Waxahatchee, "Right Back to It (feat. MJ Lenderman)," Tigers Blood, Anti-, 2024Waxahatchee, "Burns out at Midnight," Tigers Blood, Anti-, 2024Waxahatchee, "365," Tigers Blood, Anti-, 2024Waxahatchee, "Bored," Tigers Blood, Anti-, 2024Led Zeppelin, "Immigrant Song," Led Zeppelin III, Atlantic, 1970Led Zeppelin, "Whole Lotta Love," Led Zeppelin II, Atlantic, 1969Led Zeppelin, "When the Levee Breaks," Led Zeppelin IV, Atlantic, 1971Led Zeppelin, "Black Dog," Led Zeppelin IV, Atlantic, 1971Led Zeppelin, "Dazed and Confused," Led Zeppelin, Atlantic, 1969Led Zeppelin, "D'yer Mak'er," Houses of the Holy, Atlantic, 1973Led Zeppelin, "Rock and Roll," Led Zeppelin IV, Atlantic, 1971Led Zeppelin, "Stairway to Heaven," Led Zeppelin IV, Atlantic, 1971Led Zeppelin, "The Ocean," Houses of the Holy, Atlantic, 1973Jlin and Philip Glass, "The Precision of Infinity," Akoma, Planet Mu, 2024See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Que conversa tão interessante. Fã da geração beat, arquitecto de formação, músico de paixão, quem conhece o leitor que é o vocalista e um dos fundadores dos Delfins? Os livros que o Miguel escolheu para a conversa: Lunar Park, Bret Easton Ellis; Inforscravos, Douglas Coupland; Pela Estrada Fora, Jack Kerouac; American Whiskey bar, Michael Turner Outros que referiu: Estilhaços e Menos que zero, Bret Easton Ellis; Girlfriend in a coma, Douglas Coupland; Hard core logo, Michael Turner; The Beatles biography, Bob Spitz. O que estava a ler: The Krozburg sonata, Richard Jobson Os que escreveu: Autobiografia: Um lugar ao sol; A queda de um homem; O calor; Resistente; Venha o diabo e escolha (crónicas para o Público); 69 histórias sobre amor e sexo; Recomendei: Shantaram, Gregory David Roberts; Almoço Nu, William S. Burroughs. O que ofereci: Rapazinho, Lawrence Ferlinghetti.
Drawing on contributions from remaining members, contemporaneous musicians, critics, filmmakers, and the generation of artists who emerged in their wake, this "monumental origin story" celebrates the legacy of the Velvet Underground, which burns brighter than ever in the 21st century ( New York Times bestselling author Bob Spitz). Variety Best Music Book of 2023 · A "Must Read" by Nylon and BookRiot Rebellion always starts somewhere, and in the music world of the transgressive teen-whether it be the 1960s or the 2020s-the Velvet Underground represents ground zero. Crystallizing the idea of the bohemian, urban, narcissistic art school gang around a psychedelic rock and roll band-a stylistic idea that evolved in the rarefied environs of Andy Warhol's Factory-the Velvets were the first major American rock group with a mixed gender line-up. They never smiled in photographs, wore sunglasses indoors, and invented the archetype that would be copied by everyone from Sid Vicious to Bobby Gillespie. They were avant-garde nihilists, writing about drug abuse, prostitution, paranoia, and sado-masochistic sex at a time when the rest of the world was singing about peace and love. In that sense they invented punk and then some. It could even be argued that they invented modern New York. Drawing on interviews and material relating to all major players, from Lou Reed, John Cale, Mo Tucker, Andy Warhol, Jon Savage, Nico, David Bowie, Mary Harron, and many more, award-winning journalist Dylan Jones breaks down the band's whirlwind of subversion and, in a narrative rich in drama and detail, proves why the Velvets remain the original kings and queens of edge.
Drawing on contributions from remaining members, contemporaneous musicians, critics, filmmakers, and the generation of artists who emerged in their wake, this "monumental origin story" celebrates the legacy of the Velvet Underground, which burns brighter than ever in the 21st century ( New York Times bestselling author Bob Spitz). Variety Best Music Book of 2023 · A "Must Read" by Nylon and BookRiot Rebellion always starts somewhere, and in the music world of the transgressive teen-whether it be the 1960s or the 2020s-the Velvet Underground represents ground zero. Crystallizing the idea of the bohemian, urban, narcissistic art school gang around a psychedelic rock and roll band-a stylistic idea that evolved in the rarefied environs of Andy Warhol's Factory-the Velvets were the first major American rock group with a mixed gender line-up. They never smiled in photographs, wore sunglasses indoors, and invented the archetype that would be copied by everyone from Sid Vicious to Bobby Gillespie. They were avant-garde nihilists, writing about drug abuse, prostitution, paranoia, and sado-masochistic sex at a time when the rest of the world was singing about peace and love. In that sense they invented punk and then some. It could even be argued that they invented modern New York. Drawing on interviews and material relating to all major players, from Lou Reed, John Cale, Mo Tucker, Andy Warhol, Jon Savage, Nico, David Bowie, Mary Harron, and many more, award-winning journalist Dylan Jones breaks down the band's whirlwind of subversion and, in a narrative rich in drama and detail, proves why the Velvets remain the original kings and queens of edge.
SUMMARY Unseen Paul builds on our earlier episodes by sharing even more quotes, stories, and insights about young Paul McCartney, who deserves a nuanced and dynamic portrait in any Beatles biography. We explore some of his more overlooked character traits: his quirks and gifts; his stressors and anxieties; his unusual interests and values. These features reveal him as a fascinatingly dualistic artist and person. SOURCES Paul McCartney: the Definitive Biography by Chris Salewicz (1986) The Beatles by Bob Spitz (2005) “Portrait of Paul” Women Magazine by Mike McCartney (1965) Magical Mystery Tours: My Time with the Beatles by Tony Bramwell (2006) Many Years From Now by Barry Miles (1997) Thank U Very Much by Mike McCartney Paul McCartney on Howard Stern (2021) “A Political Paul” Interview w/ Jonathan Powers for Prospect Magazine (Jan 17, 2009) Paul McCartney interview w/ Hot Press magazine (2002) Maureen Cleave “Intelligent Beatle” “Mockers” Interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9e6zHA6eOY&t=116s The Beatles Authorized Biography by Hunter Davies (1968) The Beatles diary: Volume 1 by Barry Miles (2001) BBC Interview “dyslexia” (October 4, 1997) https://www.effinghamradio.com/2023/06/15/happy-birthday-paul-mccartney-2 Angie McCartney Interview w/ Geoffrey Guiliano (1984) https://www.tumblr.com/pleasantlyinsincere/697307027602571264/angie-and-ruth-mccartney-on-saying-i-love-you-in?source=share Mike McCartney; Beatles Book Monthly Magazine (1992) Paul McCartney for New York Times Magazine (2020) THE LYRICS by Paul McCartney and Paul Muldoon (2021) Icke, Evelyn Hamann und die Beatles: Eine Art Biografie by Hans “Icke” Braun (2019) A Cellar Full of Noise by Brian Epstein (1964) Allan Williams quote from Music Legends The Beatles Special Edition by The Rock Review Music Legends Library (Sept 2, 2019) https://issuu.com/codarecordsltd/docs/music_legends_beatles_special_edition Interview w/ Horst Fascher for Deutschlandfunk Kultur (2006) Astrid Kirchherr Interviewed by Colin Hall for Get Rhythm (August 2001) PLAYLIST Stairway to Paradise SARAH VAUGHAN 4 Pointers 1 TREVOR DUNCAN Fine and Mellow ETTA JONES Welcome to My World JIM REEVES El Paso MARTY ROBBINS You Go To My Head BILLIE HOLIDAY Nature Boy NAT KING COLE Black and White EARL ROBINSON My Bucket's Got a Hole in it HANK WILLIAMS Spoonful HOWLIN WOLF Since I Don't Have You THE SKYLINERS Perhaps DORIS DAY Lonesome Town RICKY NELSON Love to Love NINA SIMONE
SYNOPSIS: In A Prolonged Jealousy, we tackle one of Tune In's main talking points: that Paul McCartney is a fundamentally jealous person whose obsessive, one-sided jealousy of and over John Lennon was brought to a boil by the presence of Stuart Sutcliffe in the band. Is Tune In's unforgiving portrayal of Paul's jealousy fair? Or is it over the top? We'll discuss! PLAYLIST Frenzy SCREAMIN' JAY HAWKINS Woo-Hoo ROCK*A*TEENS Raunchy BILL JUSTICE What'd I Say RAY CHARLES Lucille LITTLE RICHARD Flamenco Sketches MILES DAVIS Sleepwalk SANTO AND JOHNNY Let it Be Me THE EVERLY BROTHERS Just Walking in the Rain THE PRISONAIRES Go! Go! Go! ROY ORBISON Duck Tail JOE CLAY I'll Be On My Way THE BEATLES SOURCES The Beatles by Hunter Davies (1968) The Beatles by Bob Spitz (2005) “The Beatles' Shadow: Stuart Sutcliffe” by Pauline Sutcliffe (2002) “The Lost Beatle: The Stuart Sutcliffe Story” BBC (2005) Paul McCartney The Life by Philip Norman (2016) Beatles Book Monthly Magazine (May 1994) Beatles Anthology (1995)
SUMMARY: Leader Lennon examines Tune In's major thesis, that John Lennon was and is the leader and implicit owner of The Beatles forever. We take a hard look at Tune In's obvious affection for hierarchy and dominance and how this pervades its storytelling. We'll discuss the deficiencies of this framework, why it is a problem, and how it distorts the Beatles' story. PLAYLIST Tiger Man RUFUS THOMAS Lovin' Machine WYNONIE HARRIS Honey Don't CARL PERKINS Besame Mucho TRIO LOS PANCHOS Crying, Waiting, Hoping BUDDY HOLLY C'mon Everybody EDDIE COCHRAN Soldier of Love THE BEATLES Rip it Up ELVIS PRESLEY I'll Be On My Way THE BEATLES SOURCES The Beatles by Hunter Davies (1968) Pre-Fab by Colin Hanton (2018) The Beatles by Bob Spitz (2005) John by Cynthia Lennon (2005) Alan Williams from Stuart Sutcliffe: The Lost Beatle, BBC (2005) Lennon Remember Interview w/ Jann Wenner (1971)
SYNOPSIS: In Creative Whirlwind, we take a look at how Tune In reports and characterizes young Lennon and McCartney as budding artists. We'll show that Tune In significantly downplays and shortchanges (and sometimes even ignores) crucial aspects of McCartney's artistic development and identity. On the other hand, Lennon's creative development is shown from all angles in loving detail and with unbridled admiration. Our discussion will be divided into three major sections: Visual Arts, Literature and Musical Self-Expression. PLAYLIST Sh-Boom THE CHORDS Mona Lisa NAT KING COLE Let's Have a Party WANDA JACKSON Blueberry Hill FATS DOMINO New Day SUN RA Woo-Hoo THE ROCK-A-TEENS Blues in Orbit DUKE ELLINGTON What is This Thing Called Love DAVE BRUBECK Bloodnock Rock n Roll Call THE GOONS Aint' Misbehavin' FATS WALLER Sleepy Lagoon HARRY JAMES Rocket 88 JACKIE BRENSTON Come Go with Me THE DEL VIKINGS Money BARRETT STRONG I'll Be On My Way THE BEATLES SOURCES Remember by Mike McCartney (1992) The Beatles by Bob Spitz (2005) Mike McCartney “Portrait of Paul,” Woman Magazine (1965) Early Liverpool by Mike McCartney (2021) The Guardian “The Long and Winding Ode” by Nicci Gerrard, (Sat 10 Mar 2001) Many Years From Now by Barry Miles (1997) Beatles Book Magazine (“Young Paul”), Issue 27 BBC Interview (October 4, 1997) https://www.effinghamradio.com/2023/06/15/happy-birthday-paul-mccartney-2 Melvyn Bragg Interview, Southbank (1977) Donovan Leitch Interview w/ Rolling Stone (April 30, 2012)
Watch out for that brown acid - it's WOODSTOCK time baby!! We've always wished we were alive for Woodstock (and not the '94 one that Katie worked at…) But what was it really like behind the scenes? And how did a drug deal turn into the most famous music festival of all time? Luckily author and pal of the Woodstock stars, Bob Spitz is here to chat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SUMMARY In the final (2 part) episode of our series, we'll address the final event in the Breakup drama of April 1970: the battle of Phil Spector's production of The Long and Winding Road. We'll also take an in-depth look at Paul's revelatory interview in The Evening Standard. Candid, comprehensive and intriguing, this interview is an important piece of history we have dubbed “McCartney Remembers.” We'll examine some of the recurring issues highlighted by Paul in the interview and address the ultimate question: Could John and Paul Have Turned Things Around? SOURCES Conversations with McCartney by Paul DuNoyer (2015) You Never Give Me Your Money by Peter Doggett (2009) Paul McCartney: The Life by Philip Norman (2016) “Why The Beatles Broke Up” by Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone (Sept 3, 2009) “Why The Beatles Broke Up; The Story Behind our Cover” by Mikael Gilmore, Rolling Stone (Aug 18, 2009) The Beatles Anthology (1995) “Lennon Remembers” w/ Jann Wenner for Rolling Stone (1970) “The Ex Beatles Tells His Story” Paul McCartney Interview: Life Magazine (April 16th 1971) Paul McCartney Interview w/ Chrissie Hynde for USA Weekend (1998) St. Regis Interview, Peter McCabe and Robert Schonfeld (1971) Q & A from McCartney LP (1970) “Magical Mystery Tours: My Life with the Beatles“ by Tony Bramwell (2014) The Beatles: The Biography by Bob Spitz (2005) Paul McCartney Interview By Ray Connolly for Evening Standard (April 21-22, 1970) https://www.the-paulmccartney-project.com/interview/interview-for-the-evening-standard “The Party's Over for the Beatles” by Derek Taylor for Sunday Magazine, (July 26, 1970) http://www.meetthebeatlesforreal.com/2017/03/the-partys-over-for-beatles-written-by.html The Beatles Authorized Biography by Hunter Davies (1968) The Beatles Anthology (1995) Cellarful of Noise by Brian Epstein (1964) PLAYLIST You Never Give Me Your Money THE BEATLES (1969) Long and Winding Road THE BEATLES (1970) When the Wind is Blowing WINGS (1971) Rupert PAUL MCCARTNEY (1977) Let it Be THE BEATLES (1970) I Know (I Know) JOHN LENNON (1973)
SUMMARY In the final (2 part) episode of our series, we'll address the final event in the Breakup drama of April 1970: the battle of Phil Spector's production of The Long and Winding Road. We'll also take an in-depth look at Paul's revelatory interview in The Evening Standard. Candid, comprehensive and intriguing, this interview is an important piece of history we have dubbed “McCartney Remembers.” We'll examine some of the recurring issues highlighted by Paul in the interview and address the ultimate question: Could John and Paul Have Turned Things Around? SOURCES Conversations with McCartney by Paul DuNoyer (2015) You Never Give Me Your Money by Peter Doggett (2009) Paul McCartney: The Life by Philip Norman (2016) “Why The Beatles Broke Up” by Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone (Sept 3, 2009) “Why The Beatles Broke Up; The Story Behind our Cover” by Mikael Gilmore, Rolling Stone (Aug 18, 2009) The Beatles Anthology (1995) “Lennon Remembers” w/ Jann Wenner for Rolling Stone (1970) “The Ex Beatles Tells His Story” Paul McCartney Interview: Life Magazine (April 16th 1971) Paul McCartney Interview w/ Chrissie Hynde for USA Weekend (1998) St. Regis Interview, Peter McCabe and Robert Schonfeld (1971) Q & A from McCartney LP (1970) “Magical Mystery Tours: My Life with the Beatles“ by Tony Bramwell (2014) The Beatles: The Biography by Bob Spitz (2005) Paul McCartney Interview By Ray Connolly for Evening Standard (April 21-22, 1970) https://www.the-paulmccartney-project.com/interview/interview-for-the-evening-standard “The Party's Over for the Beatles” by Derek Taylor for Sunday Magazine, (July 26, 1970) http://www.meetthebeatlesforreal.com/2017/03/the-partys-over-for-beatles-written-by.html The Beatles Authorized Biography by Hunter Davies (1968) The Beatles Anthology (1995) Cellarful of Noise by Brian Epstein (1964) PLAYLIST You Never Give Me Your Money THE BEATLES (1969) Long and Winding Road THE BEATLES (1970) When the Wind is Blowing WINGS (1971) Rupert PAUL MCCARTNEY (1977) Let it Be THE BEATLES (1970) I Know (I Know) JOHN LENNON (1973)
In this week's episode, Wyndham and Jeremy reunite after a brief summer vacation to discuss the latest releases in the banger year of music that has been 2022. Then, another edition of Brother Brother Brother Book Club as the two discuss the new Bob Spitz book Led Zeppelin: The Biography.
SUMMARY When John's attempts to lure Paul back to the fold prove unsuccessful, he orchestrates one final outrageous maneuver. But John's actions are another miscalculation; Paul responds irately to John's tactics and further digs in his heels with a combative questionnaire inserted into press copies of his McCartney LP. Early April shows an escalation in the acrimony between Lennon and McCartney, and by the end of Episode 4, the floodgates are open and the Breakup of the Beatles irreversibly begins. PLAYLIST You Never Give Me Your Money THE BEATLES (1969) Valentine Day PAUL McCARTNEY (1970) Momma Miss America (1970) Kreen Akrore PAUL McCARTNEY (1970) Teddy Boy PAUL MCCARTNEY (1970) Teddy Boy THE BEATLES (1969) SOURCES “Why The Beatles Broke Up” by Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone (Sept 3, 2009) Many Years From Now by Barry Miles (1997) “Why The Beatles Broke Up; The Story Behind our Cover” by Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone (Aug 18, 2009) The Beatles Anthology (1995) “Lennon Remembers” w/ Jann Wenner for Rolling Stone (1970) “The Ex Beatles Tells His Story” Paul McCartney Interview: Life Magazine (April 16th 1971) Q & A from McCartney LP (1970) “Magical Mystery Tours: My Life with the Beatles“ by Tony Bramwell (2014) The Beatles: The Biography by Bob Spitz (2005) Paul McCartney Interview By Ray Connolly for Evening Standard (April 21-22, 1970) “The Love You Make” by Peter Brown and Steve Gaines (1983) Paul McCartney THE LIFE by Philip Norman (2016)
SUMMARY “I always felt the split was a mistake in many ways.” -John Lennon, 1976. In this series, Phoebe and Daphne will argue that the breakup of the Beatles was an accident, the result of insecurity, hurt feelings and misread signals. Backed by rigorous research, we'll analyze the events between September 1969 and April 1970 with probity, thoughtfulness and empathy. – Episode One will examine the divorce meeting that triggers the six-month-long standoff between John & Paul. We'll discuss Paul's reactions, both in the moment and over the following week. We'll also dissect some striking statements from John in a revealing interview he gives just days after the divorce meeting. SOURCES: Australia Women's Weekly (May 5 1976) McCartney LP press release (1970) Get Back Dir. Peter Jackson (2021) Heightened Awareness, audio clip (Jan 14, 1969) “Why The Beatles Broke Up” by Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone (Sept 3, 2009) The Beatles: The Biography by Bob Spitz (2005) Many Years From Now by Barry Miles (1997) The Lyrics Paul McCartney ed. Paul Muldoon (2021) “Why The Beatles Broke Up; The Story Behind our Cover” by Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone (Aug 18, 2009) The Beatles Anthology (1995) John Lennon, interview w/ Barry Miles, (partially) unpublished. (September 23rd, 1969) Scene and Heard, BBC (Feb 28, 1970) John Lennon Audio diary clip (Sept 5, 1979) John Lennon Interview w/ Jean-François Vallée (April 1975) Lennon Remembers by Jann Wenner, Rolling Stone (1970) PLAYLIST You Never Give Me Your Money THE BEATLES (1969) The End THE BEATLES (1969) Glasses PAUL MCCARTNEY (1970) Cold Turkey (demo) JOHN LENNON (1970) Dizzy Miss Lizzy PLASTIC ONO BAND (1969) Sun King THE BEATLES (1969) Don't Let Me Down 28.45 THE BEATLES (1969) Kreen-Akrore PAUL MCCARTNEY (1970) Because THE BEATLES (1969) Child of Nature THE BEATLES (1968) Everybody's Talking NILSSON (1969) Momma Miss America PAUL MCCARTNEY (1970)
Russillo is joined by journalist and author Bob Spitz to discuss his biography of Led Zeppelin (0:36). Then, Ryen answers some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (39:51). Host: Ryen Russillo Guest: Bob Spitz Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The away message is a relic of desktop chat apps from decades past. But this simple feature helped keep boundaries between your online connections and your IRL self. Now that we all have tiny computers in our pockets wherever we go, those boundaries have evaporated. Instead, there's now the constant anxiety that comes with being connected—and available to chat—at all times. This week on Gadget Lab, we talk about how messaging went from casual, asynchronous correspondence to an all-consuming attention hog, and how the tech companies that shape our correspondence could fix it. Show Notes: Read Lauren's story about how it's time to bring back the away message. Recommendations: Lauren recommends Jennifer Khan's profile on Taika Waititi in WIRED. Mike recommends the book Led Zeppelin: The Biography by Bob Spitz. Lauren Goode can be found on Twitter @LaurenGoode. Michael Calore is @snackfight. Bling the main hotline at @GadgetLab. The show is produced by Boone Ashworth (@booneashworth). Our theme music is by Solar Keys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode, Anthony is joined by Bob Spitz, bestselling author and journalist. Together they discuss his recent book ‘Led Zeppelin: The Biography', which reflects on the band's artistic journey and delves into the good, the bad and the ugly of being the most popular rock band of their generation. Bob then shares the process behind writing his books, with a key goal to separate myth from fact, whilst bringing his expertise in the music business to each project. Next, Sara Just, senior executive producer of PBS NewsHour Productions and a senior vice president at WETA, talks with Anthony about having editorial independence at PBS and how this allows them to cover the stories that matter. Sara shares her predictions for what will shape the 2024 presidential agenda from a news media perspective – touching on issues with misinformation and maintaining credibility and trust.Finally, Todd M. Goldberg is co-founder and co-CEO of Crush Capital and Going Public–the only show where viewers can invest in companies as they watch. He joins Anthony to discuss how they are working to democratize private capital markets and make investing more accessible. Todd then reveals the behind-the-scenes plans for season two and how the show has helped empower the featured companies.Follow our guests on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BobSpitzNYC https://twitter.com/sarajust https://twitter.com/goingpublic Subscribe on YouTube: //bit.ly/3ICdZXx Follow us:https://twitter.com/moochfm https://twitter.com/scaramucci Sign up for our newsletter at:www.mooch.fm Created & produced by Podcast Partners:www.podcastpartners.com
Bob Spitz was born, lived, went to high school and college on the same street, in Reading, Pennsylvania. Once he strayed off the block, however, his life veered into diverse and fascinating realms. A longtime musician, he retired from the music business in 1980 to pursue his love of writing. His biography, Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child, was published on the centenary of her birth, in August 2012. For full speaker bio and event details please visit: https://bit.ly/3Kq5AWI
While there have been no shortage of Led Zeppelin biographies over the years, the latest from Bob Spitz is the most in-depth and expansive yet. This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Bob Spitz about the myths, music and misdeeds of Led Zeppelin. They also review new records from Wet Leg and Rosalía. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lURecord a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Featured Songs:Led Zeppelin, "Immigrant Song," Led Zeppelin III, Atlantic, 1970Wet Leg, "Ur Mum," Wet Leg, Domino, 2022Wet Leg, "Wet Dream," Wet Leg, Domino, 2022Wet Leg, "I Don't Wanna Go Out," Wet Leg, Domino, 2022Rosalía, "CHICKEN TERIYAKI," Motomami, Columbia, 2022Rosalía, "DIABLO," Motomami, Columbia, 2022Rosalía, "LA FAMA (feat. The Weeknd)," Motomami, Columbia, 2022Rosalía, "MOTOMAMI," Motomami, Columbia, 2022Rosalía, "LA COMBI VERSACE (feat. Tokischa)," Motomami, Columbia, 2022Led Zeppelin, "Thank You," Led Zeppelin II, Atlantic, 1969Led Zeppelin, "Whole Lotta Love," Led Zeppelin II, Atlantic, 1969Led Zeppelin, "When the Levee Breaks," Led Zeppelin IV, Atlantic, 1971Led Zeppelin, "Black Dog," Led Zeppelin IV, Atlantic, 1971Led Zeppelin, "Dazed and Confused," Led Zeppelin, Atlantic, 1969Led Zeppelin, "D'yer Mak'er," Houses of the Holy, Atlantic, 1973Led Zeppelin, "Rock and Roll," Led Zeppelin IV, Atlantic, 1971Led Zeppelin, "Stairway to Heaven," Led Zeppelin IV, Atlantic, 1971Led Zeppelin, "The Ocean," Houses of the Holy, Atlantic, 1973Led Zeppelin, "Kashmir," Physical Graffiti, Atlantic, 1975Devo, "Jocko Homo," Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!, Warner, 1978
Bob Spitz discusses his new book, Led Zeppelin: The Biography.
Freelancing Percussionist, Educator, and Performer Caitlin Jones stops by to talk about teaching Adjunct at Lee University (TN), performing locally, her Social Media presence, and what it means to be a young artist (02:30), her time so far on the PAS Health and Wellness Committee and her career as a personal and group fitness trainer (22:50), growing up in Cocoa, FL, getting steel band experience in high school, and her years running on the cross country team (35:40), her undergrad at the University of Florida under Ken Broadway and her master's at Lee University under Andy Harnsberger (43:45), her doctoral work and training at the University of South Carolina with Scott Herring and hitting a mental wall early on there (58:00), and settles in for the Random Ass Questions, including commentary on great percussion performances, Harry Potter, and Will Ferrell (01:17:25).Finishing with a Rave on a recent WTF with Marc Maron Podcast Episode with Bob Spitz (01:40:35).Links:Caitlin Jones Malletech pageCaitlin Jones's Instagram pageAndy HarnsbergerTom HurstLee UniversityJeff Calissi on the podcastBoston CrusadersKen BroadwayScott HerringLes Mills fitnessSchwinn CertificationDarin “Dutch” WorkmanDanielle Moreau on the podcastTim Tebow highlightsUrban Meyer at FloridaJanis Potter“Azure” - Michael Burritt“Departures” - Emmanuel Sejourne“Burritt Variations” - Alejandro Viñao“Tangaroa” - Gareth FarrSympatico Percussion GroupBeyond Talent - Angela Myles BeechingJ. Daniel JenkinsPeter Lea“Thinking Songs” - Lukas LigetiTheory of African Music - Gerhard KubikJi Hye Jung“Velocities” - Joseph Schwantner“Merlln” - Andrew ThomasHarry PotterThe Book of Eli trailerDumb and Dumber trailerTalladega Nights trailerKicking & Screaming trailerThe Wedding Singer trailerBlended trailerHarry Potter 20th Anniversary trailerFlorida Basketball 2007 NCAA championshipPatric Young highlightsSwamp SymphonyNancy ZeltsmanSandbox PercussionRaves:WTF Podcast - Bob Spitz
Led Zeppelin: The Biography - Bob Spitz The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series. I'm Paul Vogelzang and we have a really fantastic show today with one of my favorites, returning guest Bob Spitz, telling us all about his new revealing Led Zeppelin biography! Yes, it's THAT Bob Spitz, the NYT best-selling author of THE BEATLES: THE BIOGRAPHY comes the definitive biography of LED ZEP. Bob Spitz will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates, Wednesday January 19, 2022, and the title of his upcoming presentation is A Whole Lotta (Crazy) Love: The Led Zeppelin Story You can find more details on our website, NotOld-Better.com or the Smithsonian Associates website, both of which are in our show notes today, but we have Bob Spitz right now, and we're talking about one of my favorite bands, Led Zeppelin! It has been 50 years since Led Zeppelin's legendary rock hit “Stairway to Heaven” was released. The story of how virtuosic London sophisticates Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones came together with Midlands wild men Robert Plant and John Bonham to form the legendary rock band Led Zeppelin is one for the rock-history books. New York Times bestselling biographer Bob Spitz draws on his own book, Led Zeppelin: The Biography, to tell the band's definitive story. It was one of the most successful (and certainly one of the most notorious) bands of all time, selling more than 300 million albums worldwide. From the opening notes of their first album in 1969, Led Zeppelin was something different: a collision of grand artistic ambition and brute force, of English folk music and African American blues. Bob Spitz will pull back the curtain today with us on Led Zeppelin's creative process, from dress rehearsals to creative breakthroughs. For his book, he conducted more than 150 interviews with friends, colleagues, executives, and even groupies who shared detailed inside accounts of Zeppelin's exploits, from who really stole the money at the Drake Hotel robbery, to the step-by-step creation of their albums. Led Zeppelin's music, however, is only part of the legend. Their story is a window into how the 1960s turned into the ‘70s, of how playing small clubs became playing stadiums, of how innocence became decadence, and how the band came to be. That of course is our guest today, Bob Spitz, reading from his new book, Led Zeppelin The Biography! “This is the story of poetry and power, rape and pillage, of rock 'n roll incarnate. It's a great book.” – Ann Wilson, Heart “Bob Spitz always gets right to the heart of the story, whether it's the story of Dylan, the Beatles, or Julia Child. This story, the outrageous story of Led Zeppelin and all its rock 'n roll craziness, is right here in these pages.” —Graham Nash, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, Smithsonian Associate, Bob Spitz. My thanks to NYT best-selling author, Bob Spitz for his generous time today.Bob Spitz will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates, Wednesday January 19, 2022, and the title of his upcoming presentation is A Whole Lotta (Crazy) Love: The Led Zeppelin Story You can find more details on our website, NotOld-Better.com or the Smithsonian Associates website, both of which are in our show notes today. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Smithsonian Associates audience here on the Not Old Better Show. Please be safe, be well, get the vaccine booster right now, and let's talk about better. The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series. Thanks, everybody. For more information, please click HERE at the Smithsonian Associates like to their website: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57341456-led-zeppelin?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=vgFrsaZpOk&rank=4
My guest for this episode is Bob Spitz - we look back at his 2005 biography of The Beatles. He shares the story of the writing of the book - the characters he met along the way, and how his view of the individual Beatles changed once he's finished writing. Bob also tells us about his latest book - a stirring and thrilling look at the 70s biggest band, Led Zeppelin. More about Bob and his books can be found at https://bobspitz.com/
Music biographer Bob Spitz joins us to discuss his latest work, a deep dive into one of the most influential bands in rock history: Led Zeppelin. The book is titled, Led Zeppelin: The Biography. Find out how Led Zeppelin got its name, went from a band of blokes to a super-successful recording act, and pioneered arena rock by cranking the volume up.
We air the third part of our latest installment of Full Bio. Music biographer Bob Spitz joins us to discuss his latest work, a deep dive into one of the most influential bands in rock history: Led Zeppelin. The book is titled, Led Zeppelin: The Biography. Today we discuss the band's business practices and its darker side, including their lavish lifestyles, drug use, and the predatory practices of some band members.
We air the third part of our latest installment of Full Bio. Music biographer Bob Spitz joins us to discuss his latest work, a deep dive into one of the most influential bands in rock history: Led Zeppelin. The book is titled, Led Zeppelin: The Biography. In the final installment, we hear about the band's final days and its legacy, including what Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, and John Paul Jones are up to today, and the legacy they had on rock music.
We air the first part of our latest installment of Full Bio. Music biographer Bob Spitz joins us to discuss his latest work, a deep dive into one of the most influential bands in rock history: Led Zeppelin. In this first installment, a look at how the band's members found each other, and at the music scene into which they emerged: a post-'British invasion' UK.
We air the fourth and final part of our latest installment of Full Bio. Music biographer Bob Spitz joins us to discuss his latest work, a deep dive into one of the most influential bands in rock history: Led Zeppelin. Today we hear about the band's final days and its legacy. The book is titled Led Zeppelin: the Biography.
We air the third part of our latest installment of Full Bio. Music biographer Bob Spitz joins us to discuss his latest work, a deep dive into one of the most influential bands in rock history: Led Zeppelin. The book is titled, Led Zeppelin: The Biography. Today we discuss the band's business practices and its darker side, including their lavish lifestyles, drug use, and the predatory practices of some band members.
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We air the second part of our latest installment of Full Bio. Music biographer Bob Spitz joins us to discuss his latest work, a deep dive into one of the most influential bands in rock history: Led Zeppelin. Find out how Led Zeppelin got their name, went from a band of blokes to a super successful recording act, and pioneered arena rock by cranking the volume up. The book is titled Led Zeppelin: the Biography.
We air the first part of our latest installment of Full Bio. Music biographer Bob Spitz joins us to discuss his latest work, a deep dive into one of the most influential bands in rock history: Led Zeppelin. The book is titled, Led Zeppelin: The Biography.
This week on The Literary, Mitchell Kaplan talks with Bob Spitz about his new biography, Led Zeppelin. Bob Spitz is the award-winning author of the biographies Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child and The Beatles, both New York Times bestsellers, as well as seven other nonfiction books and a screenplay. He helped manage Bruce Springsteen and Elton John at crucial points in their careers. He's written hundreds of major profiles of figures, ranging from Keith Richards to Jane Fonda, from Paul McCartney to Paul Bowles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Author Bob Spitz discusses great stories from his new book "Led Zeppelin: The Biography" (Penguin Press). Tales of music, gluttony and more. www.bobspitz.com
Bob Spitz - Led Zeppelin: The Biography... with TRE´s Giles Brown
In his latest book, Led Zeppelin: The Biography, legendary biographer and journalist Bob Spitz documents the secret life of one of rock and roll's biggest bands. Through his excellent use of storytelling combined with credibly sourced information, he's able to write nonfiction that's both gripping and true. Bob is a bestselling author well known for retelling the lives of many popular figures, including Ronald Reagan and The Beatles. To order Led Zeppelin: The Biography, follow the link below. From BobSpitz.com: Bob Spitz is the award-winning author of the biographies Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child and The Beatles, both New York Times bestsellers, as well as six other nonfiction books and a screenplay. He has represented Bruce Springsteen and Elton John in several capacities. His articles appear regularly in magazines and newspapers. Whether you're traditionally published or indie, writing a good book is only the first step in becoming a successful author. The days of just turning a manuscript into your editor and walking away are gone. If you want to succeed in today's publishing world, you need to understand every aspect of the business - editing, formatting, marketing, contracts. It all starts with a good book, then the real work begins. Join international bestselling author J.D. Barker and indie powerhouses, J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon, as they gain unique insight and valuable advice from the most prolific and accomplished authors in the business. In this episode, you'll discover: What it's like touring with Bruce Springsteen and Elton John The importance of drawing your own conclusions The process of writing a biography Why main characters are the most unreliable narrators The importance of correct, transparent sourcing Links: J. D. Barker - http://jdbarker.com/ J. Thorn - https://theauthorlife.com/ Zach Bohannon - https://zachbohannon.com/ Bob Spitz - https://bobspitz.com/ Led Zeppelin: The Biography - https://mybook.to/LedZeppelinBio Story Rubric - http://storyrubric.com Nonfic Rubric - http://nonficrubric.com Proudly sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://kobowritinglife.com/ Music by Nicorus - https://cctrax.com/nicorus/dust-to-dust-ep Voice Over by Rick Ganley - http://www.nhpr.com and recorded at Mill Pond Studio - http://www.millpondstudio.com Contact - https://writersinkpodcast.com/contact/ *Full disclosure: Some of the links are affiliate links. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writersink/support
In this episode of “Keen On”, Andrew is joined by Bob Spitz, the author of “Led Zeppelin: The Biography”, to give the authoritative account of the group many call the greatest rock band of all time, arguably the most successful, and certainly one of the most notorious. Bob Spitz is an award-winning author and New York Times bestseller who has also represented Bruce Springsteen and Elton John in several capacities. His articles appear regularly in magazines and newspapers. Visit our website: https://lithub.com/story-type/keen-on/ Email Andrew: a.keen@me.com Watch the show live on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ajkeen Watch the show live on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ankeen/ Watch the show live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lithub Watch the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LiteraryHub/videos Subscribe to Andrew's newsletter: https://andrew2ec.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
More fascinating stuff with Bob Spitz, author of the Zeppelin book! A portrait of John Bonham...the band in the PNW...and a cool Jimi Hendrix story!!
Whine Line and Blast from the Past; Joe Sadewasser, CEO of the Greater St. Louis Area Council, Boy Scouts of America joins Brennan and Marxkors talking Boy scouts food drive, the bags will dropped off this Saturday and picked up next Saturday (November 20th). St. Louis Magazine George Mahe talks about the future of three restaurants at Wydown and Hanley. Bob Spitz, Author of “Led Zeppelin: The Biography” talking about the book. Finally, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Music Director Stephane Deneve talks about what is upcoming at the Symphony this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We read so you don't have to....but today we went right to the source...the author of the Led Zeppelin biography Bob Spitz tells all!
How did Bob Spitz become the preeminent biographer of the most important and influential names in rock and roll? Before he wrote the definitive narratives of Bob Dylan, The Beatles and now Led Zeppelin, Bob was a business manager who was there for the discovery of Bruce Springsteen and flew around the globe with Elton John. Bob tells Marc how he merged his experience in the business with an investigative approach to these music biographies and then extended it to other subjects like Woodstock, European cooking, Julia Child and Ronald Reagan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Next week we will talk to author Bob Spitz about his new book covering Led Zeppelin! We just got it and the first pages we saw went straight to the sex, drugs and rock n roll!
What happened between Paul and John that forever altered their relationship and created the emotional stalemate John dubbed “Pizza and Fairytales?” In episode four, we evaluate four likely scenarios based on a comprehensive study of the available evidence. Join Phoebe and Daphne on a deep exploration into the inspiration behind and meaning of Pizza and Fairytales. SOURCES Many Years From Now, Barry Miles (1997) Man on the Run, Tom Doyle (2015) Playboy Interview w/ John and Yoko (1980) John Lennon, “Lennon Remembers” w/ Jann Wenner (1970) Here, There and Everywhere, Geoff Emerick (2011) Dakota Days, John Green (1983) Last Days of John Lennon, Fred Seaman (1983) Body Count, Francie Schwartz (1973) Paul McCartney: the Definitive Biography by Chris Salewicz (1985) Dave Sholin from The Day John Lennon Died (2009) Allen Klein, Playboy: A candid conversation with the embattled manager of the Beatles. (November, 1971) The Beatles Authorized Biography by Hunter Davies, Afterword (1985) Paul McCartney letter to Brian Epstein — The Scotsman: Sad record of designs on a career which could never be. (March 27th, 2000) John Lennon, interview w/ Barry Miles, (partially) unpublished. (September 23rd, 1969) Alistair Taylor, With the Beatles. (2003) Bridesmaids, director Paul Feig (2011) Paul McCartney, interview w/ Ray Connolly, Evening Standard: Paul on ‘Why the Beatles broke up'. (April 21st, 1970) John Lennon: the Life, Philip Norman (2008) Derek Taylor, Lennon Revealed (2007) Paul McCartney on German TV Exclusiv (1985) Victor Spinetti Up Front . . .: His Strictly Confidential Autobiography (October 1, 2006) Sir Paul McCartney Interview, Evening Standard (December 14, 2018) The Untold Stories of Paul McCartney, GQ (Sept 11, 2018) John Lennon: A Journey in the Life BBC special (December 6, 1985) Mark Lewisohn Tune In Extended Edition (2013) In My Life, Pete Shotton (1983) McCartney by Christopher Sandford (2007) Loving John, May Pang (1983) Bob Spitz, The Beatles: The Biography (2005) Lennon & McCartney Interview w/ Larry Kane (May 13, 1968) John Lennon Interview w/ McCabe & Schonfeld at St. Regis Hotel (Sept 9, 1971) Harry Nilsson Interview w/ Geoffrey Guiliano (Feb 17, 1984) Derek Taylor, Lennon Revealed (2007) Paul McCartney, The Adam Buxton Podcast, episode 144 (2020) Sandra Shevey Interview w/ John & Yoko (1972) Amoralto.tumblr.com “I'm Still Standing” John Harris, The Guardian (June 11, 2004) The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present, Paul McCartney & Paul Muldoon (2021) Paul McCartney, interview w/ Ray Bonici for Music Express. (May, 1982) Paul McCartney and Mike McCartney, by Mark Rowland, Playgirl (June, 1982) MarijkeKogerArt.com Lennon & McCartney Interview w/ Keith Fordyce BBC (August 1966) Yoko Ono, interview w/ Paul Trynka for MOJO. (May, 2003) John & Yoko Interview w/ Laurie Kaye (December 8, 1980) John & Yoko Interview w/ Dave Sholin (December 8, 1980) Yoko Interview BBC Radio 6 “06: Two of Us” (1990) John Lennon w/ Elliot Mintz (January 1976) John Lennon to David Sheff (September 1980) Paul McCartney, interview w/ Mark Binelli for Rolling Stone: Sir Paul rides again. (October 20th, 2005) Crossing Over: The Stories Behind the Stories, John Edward (2002) BBC documentary Mr. Blue Sky (2012) “Paul McCartney Doesn't Really Want to Stop the Show” by David Remnick, The New Yorker (October 18, 2021) PLAYLIST Now and Then, JOHN LENNON (1977) I'm So Tired, THE BEATLES (1968) Across the Universe, THE BEATLES (1968) Fool on the Hill, THE BEATLES (1967) Look At Me (demo) JOHN LENNON (1968) Hey Bulldog THE BEATLES (1968) I Don't Know PAUL McCARTNEY (2018) Real Love JOHN LENNON (1980) Some People Never Know WINGS (1971)
Before he turned to a writing career, Bob Spitz was one of Bruce Springsteen's first manager. He shares stories about working with The Boss as well as stories about Hall and Oates and Bob Marley and the Wailers. Bob also talks about the subjects of his books, including The Beatles, President Reagan and Julia Child as well as a forthcoming book about a pretty good British band. © 2021 and Photo credit: Graham Nash
Today we’ll learn about Ronald Reagan’s radio career and how he became the voice of Chicago Cubs baseball throughout the American midwest back in the 30’s. We’ll hear a few wonderfully written excerpts from Bob Spitz’s newest biography, “Reagan - An American Journey”,
Most of America's deadliest mass killings have happened within the last ten years. The deaths of more than 30 people in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, have led to renewed demands for federal background checks and gun violence restraining orders, or "red flag" laws.America is also facing a growing crisis of violent extremism and white nationalist terrorism. The FBI and other law enforcement agencies are under pressure to expand their investigations.In testimony before Congress, FBI Director Christopher Wray, said white supremacy poses a “persistent” and “pervasive” threat to the United States.In this episode, we look at a range of solutions, with the understanding that no single proposal is likely to lead to a dramatic reduction in domestic terrorism, mass shootings, gun homicides, or racial hatred.We hear from James Burnett, Editorial Director of The Trace, an independent news site that covers America's gun violence crisis. He explains that the U.S. has the highest homicide rate among all industrialized countries, but that only 2% of all deaths are in mass shootings. Critics of President Trump say his harsh language and repeated claims of an "hispanic invasion" have contributed to fear and violence. Bob Spitz, author of “Reagan: An American Journey” tells us about some important lessons to be learned from President Reagan’s style of leadership. And we repeat part of Gregg Easterbrook's argument on "How Do We Fix It?" that pretending everything is awful, when many things for most people have never been better, "keeps Americans in an endless state of depression and anxiety, preventing reforms such as gun regulation". See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Joined by the legendary Danny Fields, Mark and Barney hear tales of his days with the Stooges and the MC5 – and the five years he spent managing the Ramones. He also recounts the tale of the night Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin wound up rolling around on the floor of Steve Paul's The Scene in a ball of cartoon smoke and fists. The week's free feature focuses on Primal Scream: Mark, Barney and Danny compare notes on the band's frontman Bobby Gillespie and weigh up the influence of 1991's Screamadelica. The trio then listen to excerpts from a 1978 audio interview with George Clinton, in which the P-Funk chief talks about what "funkadelic" means and how the classic 'One Nation Under a Groove' was born. To round out the episode, Mark presents highlights from the articles added to the archive, including a 1966 interview with Kim Fowley, a 1976 review of Shirley Bassey live at the Royal Albert Hall and a 1983 report on MTV. Danny Says is on Netflix + Danny's book My Ramones is available on Amazon Produced by Jasper Murison-Bowie Pieces discussed: Mama Cass, Leonard Cohen, Robert Plant, Danny Fields, Primal Scream, Screamadelica, Bobby Gillespie, George Clinton audio, Kim Fowley, The Doors, Shirley Bassey, Giorgio Moroder, This Heat, MTV, the NME, Tom Lehrer, Neil Young, The Louvin Brothers, T. Rex, Sugababes
Like FDR or JFK, Ronald Reagan has become more of a symbol for many Americans than a flesh and blood person. For some he’s the embodiment of all that’s good in America, while for others he's the very opposite. But beyond the political divides, who was Reagan, the man? My guest today spent five years researching and writing an epic, non-partisan biography that seeks to bring the abstraction of Reagan back down to earth. His name is Bob Spitz and his biography is Reagan: An American Journey. We begin our conversation discussing how Reagan’s hardscrabble childhood in the Midwest and his family’s staunch progressive politics influenced his early political outlook. Bob then shares how a young Ronald Reagan showed signs of becoming "the Great Communicator" as a young man and how his charm and innate talent for speaking led to a successful career in radio and the movies. We then discuss why Reagan went from being a true believing Democratic New Dealer to being a leader in the burgeoning conservative movement in the 1960s. Bob delves into Reagan’s leadership style as governor of California and President of the United States and the important role Nancy Reagan played throughout his political career. We end our conversation discussing Reagan’s ultimate legacy. Get the show notes at aom.is/ronaldreagan.
Glenn interviews Bob Spitz, a New York Times Best-selling author who just released a book highlighting President Ronald Reagan's incredible story. They talk about Spitz's background, how he selects his subjects, and the shifting currents of American life in the 20th century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
New York Times bestselling biographer, Bob Spitz, joins Eric for the second half of his interview sharing about “Reagan: An American Journey.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bob Spitz covers the life and legacy of President Ronald Reagan like no one else and reveals his discoveries from his new book, “Reagan: An American Journey.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
David W. Blight talks about “Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom,” and Bob Spitz talks about “Reagan: An American Journey.”
Someone said recently that Donald Trump may not be our worst President ever, the jury is still out. But for sure, he is the worst person ever to be President. The point is that character, personal legacy, personal relationships and upbringing do matter. We place our trust as a people and has a nation in the sum total of the lives of the people we elect to lead us. Personal traits and politics are often separate, but equal. Over the past 240 years, we did a pretty decent job of combining the two. One such example was Ronald Reagan. Whether we agreed with him politically or not, he brought with him personal qualities that we long for today. Personal qualities that in so many ways shaped his politics and his policy and created his legacy. Biographer Bob Spitz takes a look at this in Reagan: An American Journey My conversation with Bob Spitz:
L’actualité culturelle à New York avec Emmanuel Kattan. Une entrevue avec Michel Tremblay, pour son récit Vingt-trois secrets bien gardés. Le duo mode avec Mariette Julien et Stéphane Leduc; Fashion Climbing: A Memoir with Photographs, de Bill Cunningham. On appelle Karoline Georges, prix littéraire roman du Gouverneur général 2018. Marc Laurendeau et Ginette Chenard ont lu pour nous la biographie Reagan. An American Journey, de Bob Spitz. J’avoue que j’ai vécu avec Arlette Cousture.
A proud moment in the 226-year history of the New York Stock Exchange came on March 28, 1985, the day President Ronald Reagan rang our Opening Bell. Bob Spitz is the author of a monumental new biography of our 40th president: Reagan: An American Journey and joined us Inside the ICE House to talk about it. Spitz has written a substantial oeuvre of books on people and things that transformed American popular culture, from the Beatles to Julia Childs to Woodstock. Reagan adds to this pantheon, the story of a man born into poverty in the Midwest, who by luck and determination worked his way from young broadcaster to Hollywood actor, Governor of California to President of the United States. Inside the ICE House: https://www.theice.com/podcast/inside-the-ice-house
What stands out in Reagan’s life before his presidency? How did Reagan’s dream of becoming a sports broadcaster lead to his acting career? What is his relevance in today’s society? Bob Spitz joins Dan and Amy discuss his new book, “REAGAN: An American Journey.”
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Dr J has been thinking of age a lot lately, as his 40th birthday is fast approaching! After he bought a sports car, it was time to think about where he was in life. At the same time, he was reading Bob Spitz's new biography about Ronald Reagan. It's a great book, not political at all, just his life story. Ronald was a divorced, out-of-work actor at 40, broke and in despair. At 50, he was remarried and after a semi-successful TV show, found himself out of work and broke again. Really, no prospects at the age of 50. Obviously, Ronald Reagan's story has a happy ending, but he didn't become president till age 69. So, when we think we are getting too old, remember, he didn't even start politics till his 50's and is regarded by many to be one of our best presidents. SO, age is just a number after all! Here, Dr J talks about that and more!
At a time of fractured politics and failed leadership, what lessons can be learned from Ronald Reagan-- one of the most significant presidents in our history?Considered a dangerous outsider by critics when he was elected in 1980, he appeared to be enthralled with happy endings and disinterested in many of the finer details of economic and social policy. And yet America's fortieth president presided over an economic boom and successful peace talks with the Soviet Union that helped lead to the end of the Cold War.Our guest, best-selling biographer Bob Spitz, is the author of "Reagan: An American Journey", a richly detailed, riveting, and carefully balanced account of a remarkable life. The book looks clearly at Reagan's policy failures on AIDS, Iran-Contra and Star Wars missile defense, as well as his achievements and great skill as a communicator. "Reagan came to power at a very important time in our history," Bob tells us. "We had come through the Vietnam War, Watergate, a succession of failed presidencies-- and the country needed someone to pick up its morale. Ronald Reagan was the right man at the right time."Unlike Donald Trump, another outsider with the aim of shaking things up and overturning establishment views of government, "Ronald Reagan didn't have a hostile bone in his body," says Bob. "Reagan was not a narcissist in any shape or form. He thought about the good of the American people above everything. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Bob Spitz is the biographer of The Beatles, Julia Child, Bob Dylan, and now President Ronald Reagan, in his new non-partisan biography, "Reagan: An American Journey." Spitz and Domenech discuss the extraordinary interviews he got with people close to Reagan over the course of his story-book life. They cover Reagan's drive, his time in Hollywood and California politics, and the rich details of his life.
Ronald Reagan - A Life Well Played Smithsonian Associates, Interview Series with author Bob Spitz Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, I'm your host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode number 269 As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living series, we're joined today by author Bob Spitz, who'll be discussing his new book, Ronald Reagan: A Life Well Played. What a pleasure it is for me to be talking with Bob Spitz about our beloved President Ronald Reagan. As a boy, I met then California Governor Reagan, and his wife Nancy at a neighborhood fund raiser. I shook Governor Reagan's hand and have since then been a huge fan of the man who while famous for so much, which we'll discuss, said: A hungry child knows no politics, and was a man of wit, charm and deep conviction. Author Bob Spitz is the award-winning author of the biographies Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child and The Beatles, both New York Times bestsellers, as well as six other nonfiction books and a screenplay. He has represented Bruce Springsteen and Elton John in several capacities, but it's Bob Spitz' current book about Ronald Reagan, that really caught my attention. I've read the book, thoroughly enjoyed it, and I know The Not Old Better Show audience will love it, too… Learn more about this episode of The Not Old Better Show at https://notold-better.com For ticket details and more information, please go to: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/ronald-reagan-life-well-played
Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiccccccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeee (3:39) Follow up (7:50) Warfaring Strangers: Acid Nightmares (https://open.spotify.com/user/numerogroup/playlist/4qnPbABx5CKZSWeaQCEoUJ) (12:23) By Any Means 2 - Kevin Gates (https://open.spotify.com/album/3wcPvgkFRb42NQamzvzKz9) (15:47) Beaches - Second of Spring (https://open.spotify.com/album/3MEiWSp0WUFPVjw2LyGH0t) (20:26) talkSPORT (https://talksport.com/) (25:02) The Beatles: the Biography by Bob Spitz (https://www.amazon.com/Beatles-Biography-Bob-Spitz/dp/0316013315) (35:05) [Wireless Headphones]
A show on Beatle books is a fine idea but at the same time a little too broad: without some sort of focus, the confines of a single episode will not allow for a thorough examination. But with the arrival of this recent work by Erin Torkelson Weber, Richard and Robert are able to narrow the discussion to some key works, selected for their power in shaping public perceptions of the Beatles’ story. Applying a strict historiographic methodology, Erin’s book examines where various authors have succeeded or (mostly) failed in presenting accurate and essential tellings of their history. Authors discussed include Mark Lewisohn, Philip Norman, Albert Goldman, Bob Spitz, Hunter Davies, Barry Miles and Jann Wenner. About Erin’s book: https://www.mcfarlandbooks.com/2016/04/newly-published-beatles-historians/ Find Robert’s books here. Find Richard’s books here. The post 116: The Beatles and the Historians appeared first on Something About The Beatles.
A show on Beatle books is a fine idea but at the same time a little too broad: without some sort of focus, the confines of a single episode will not allow for a thorough examination. But with the arrival of this recent work by Erin Torkelson Weber, Richard and Robert are able to narrow the discussion to some key works, selected for their power in shaping public perceptions of the Beatles’ story. Applying a strict historiographic methodology, Erin’s book examines where various authors have succeeded or (mostly) failed in presenting accurate and essential tellings of their history. Authors discussed include Mark Lewisohn, Philip Norman, Albert Goldman, Bob Spitz, Hunter Davies, Barry Miles and Jann Wenner. About Erin’s book: https://www.mcfarlandbooks.com/2016/04/newly-published-beatles-historians/ Find Robert’s books here. Find Richard’s books here. The post 116: The Beatles and the Historians appeared first on Something About The Beatles.
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Bobby Rydell (born Robert Louis Ridarelli, 26 April 1942, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American professional singer, mainly of rock and roll music. In the early 1960s he was considered a "teen idol". According to Allmusic music journalist Kim Summers, Rydell, whose interest in show business began at the age of four years, "is one of the most sought-after nightclub and concert acts in the US. His performance in Bye Bye Birdie and his recordings "Wild One" and "Volare" made him a famous performer in the 1960s. Rydell used his talents as an impersonator and drummer mostly in pursuing a musical rather than an acting career. CareerIn 1950, Rydell competed on the amateur talent television series, Paul Whiteman's TV Teen Club; his first-place win gained him a regular role with the series. He worked with the Whiteman series for three years, changing his name to Bobby Rydell. He later joined several local bands in Philadelphia.[As a teenage drummer, he played alongside Frankie Avalon in a musical ensemble known as Rocco and the Saints. He later had a recording contract with Cameo Records company, and his debut success was "Kissin' Time", recorded during the summer of 1959. Rydell was considered a "teen idol" along with Frankie Avalon, Pat Boone (on whose program Rydell performed, The Pat Boone Chevy Showroom), Fabian, Johnny Tillotson, Jimmy Clanton and Bobby Vee. In May 1960, Rydell toured Australia with The Everly Brothers, Billy "Crash" Craddock, Marv Johnson, The Champs and The Crickets, recording an Australian version of "Kissin' Time" for the event.His second success "We Got Love" was his first million-album seller, gaining gold disc status. 1960's "Wild One," backed with "Little Bitty Girl", was his second million-selling single; his successes continued with "Swingin' School" backed with "Ding-a-Ling," and the million-album selling "Volare" later that year. After making his first successful recordings, he continued a solo career, performing at the Copacabana in New York in 1961, where he was the youngest performer to headline at the nightclub. In February 1961 he appeared at the Festival du Rock, at the Palais des Sports de Paris in Paris, France.Rydell's success and prospects led his father Adrio, foreman at the Electro-Nite Carbon Company in Philadelphia, to resign in 1961 after 22 years to become his son's road manager.Rydell released the song "Wildwood Days" in 1963. The song is about the shore town of The Wildwoods in New Jersey. His hometown of Philadelphia, also has a four block radius renamed "Bobby Rydell Boulevard" where the entertainer grew up.In 1963, he played Hugo Peabody in the movie version of Bye Bye Birdie with Ann-Margret and Dick Van Dyke. The original stage production of Bye Bye Birdie had no real speaking role for the character of Hugo, but the movie script was rewritten specifically to expand the part for Rydell. In 2011, Sony Pictures digitally restored this film. Rydell and Ann-Margret were in attendance at the restoration premiere in Beverly Hills by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.During the 1960s, Rydell had numerous hit records on the Billboard Hot 100 record chart. His recording career earned him 34 Top 40 hits, placing him in the Top 5 artists of his era (Billboard). These included his most popular successes, "Wild One" (his highest scoring single, at number 2), "Volare" (number 4), "Swingin' School" (number 5), "Kissin' Time" (number 11), "Sway" (number 14), "I've Got Bonnie" (number 18) and "The Cha-Cha-Cha" (number 10). His last major chart success was "Forget Him", which reached number 4 on the Hot 100 in January 1964. The song - written by Tony Hatch - was his fifth and final gold disc winner.During this time, Rydell also performed on many television programs, including the Red Skelton Show where a recurring role was written for him by Red Skelton as Zeke Kadiddlehopper, Clem Kadiddlehopper's younger cousin. He also appeared on the Danny Thomas Show, Jack Benny, Joey Bishop, and George Burns where his love of comedy was able to bloom. Rydell was also a regular on The Milton Berle Show.On October 6, 1964, he was a guest actor for an episode of the television series, Combat!.This was Rydell's first dramatic acting role.In January 1968, it was announced in the UK music magazine, NME, that Rydell had signed a long term recording contract with Reprise Records company.Rydell continued to perform in nightclubs, supper clubs and Las Vegas venues throughout the 1970s and 1980s, but his career was hampered by Cameo-Parkway catalogue owner ABKCO Records' refusal to reissue Rydell's music, so the entire catalog was unavailable until 2005 (although he re-recorded his old hits in 1995 for K-Tel Records).Rydell continued to perform as a solo act, and has toured as part of 'The Golden Boys' successful stage production since 1985 (with Frankie Avalon and Fabian). However, Rydell cancelled his 2012 Australia tour because his health had deteriorated significantly, and he was in need of urgent major surgery.In July 2012, Rydell underwent a double organ transplant to replace his liver and kidneys at Thomas Jefferson University in his hometown of Philadelphia.MediaIn both the Broadway musical drama, Grease and the film, Grease, the high school was named 'Rydell High' after Bobby Rydell.In 2000 in the book, The Beatles Anthology (pg. 96), Paul McCartney stated: "John (Lennon) and I wrote "She Loves You" together. There was a Bobby Rydell song out at the time and, as often happens, you think of one song when you write another. We'd planned an 'answering song' where a couple of us would sing 'she loves you' and the other ones would answer 'yeah yeah.' We decided that was a crummy idea but at least we then had the idea of a song called "She Loves You." So we sat in the hotel bedroom for a few hours and wrote it— John and I, sitting on twin beds with guitars.”No Rydell song title is named in The Beatles Anthology pg. 96. But in Bob Spitz's The Beatles: The Biography, the author claims McCartney originally modeled "She Loves You" on an earlier Rydell "answering song" called "Swingin' School," not "Forget Him," as is commonly cited. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Rydell
When it comes to celebrities, they don't make ‘em like they used to, which is why the The Halli Casser-Jayne Show, Talk Radio for Fine Minds will be delving into the lives of three iconic stars – three of the natural wonders in the world of celebrity – Audrey Hepburn, Barbra Streisand and Julia Child.Join The Halli Casser-Jayne Show, Talk Radio for Fine Minds when Halli talks with bestselling authors about their biographies: Margaret Cardillo of Just Being Audrey, William J. Mann of Hello Gorgeous, Becoming Barbra Streisand, and Bob Spitz author of Dearie, The Remarkable Life of Julia Child. With them Halli will explore three women born of a time when talent as well as style mattered, and when the pursuit of greatness, not infamy, was rewarded.“These three women couldn't have been more different but they shared one thing in common: a pursuit of excellence with an equal respect for individualism,” says executive producer and host Halli Casser-Jayne. “In a world where the unique is too-often sublimated by sameness, these women have a lesson to teach us all.” Author Margaret Cardillo is a Michener Fellow at The University of Miami. Bob Spitz wrote the New York Times bestseller The Beatles, and William J. Mann's biography of Katharine Hepburn, Kate: The Woman Who Was Hepburn was named one of the 100 Notable Books of 2006 by the New York Times.For more information on The Halli Casser-Jayne Show, Talk Radio for Fine Minds visit Halli Casser-Jayne dot com.
I confess I knew nothing about Julia Child prior to reading Bob Spitz‘s new book. And yet, from the dramatic opening passages through its 500+ pages, Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child (Knopf, 2012) held me captive. How many people, much less women, change our attitudes, beliefs, and culture? Julia Child did. Perhaps even more impressive is the fact that she did so by becoming a television star at the age of 50. One of the problems of biography is that women's lives are so often written so badly. Whereas the telling of men's lives emphasizes adventure, in the lives of women biographers tend to emphasize relationships and romance. Not so Dearie. From the outset, Spitz contends that Child led a life of adventure and, while her relationships play a role in the story, they are not at its center. Rather, Child is the star from page 1. Thus, Dearie is an unconventional story of an unconventional woman who made unconventional decisions. Which is to say, biographically speaking, it is a breath of fresh air. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I confess I knew nothing about Julia Child prior to reading Bob Spitz‘s new book. And yet, from the dramatic opening passages through its 500+ pages, Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child (Knopf, 2012) held me captive. How many people, much less women, change our attitudes, beliefs, and culture? Julia Child did. Perhaps even more impressive is the fact that she did so by becoming a television star at the age of 50. One of the problems of biography is that women’s lives are so often written so badly. Whereas the telling of men’s lives emphasizes adventure, in the lives of women biographers tend to emphasize relationships and romance. Not so Dearie. From the outset, Spitz contends that Child led a life of adventure and, while her relationships play a role in the story, they are not at its center. Rather, Child is the star from page 1. Thus, Dearie is an unconventional story of an unconventional woman who made unconventional decisions. Which is to say, biographically speaking, it is a breath of fresh air. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I confess I knew nothing about Julia Child prior to reading Bob Spitz‘s new book. And yet, from the dramatic opening passages through its 500+ pages, Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child (Knopf, 2012) held me captive. How many people, much less women, change our attitudes, beliefs, and culture? Julia Child did. Perhaps even more impressive is the fact that she did so by becoming a television star at the age of 50. One of the problems of biography is that women’s lives are so often written so badly. Whereas the telling of men’s lives emphasizes adventure, in the lives of women biographers tend to emphasize relationships and romance. Not so Dearie. From the outset, Spitz contends that Child led a life of adventure and, while her relationships play a role in the story, they are not at its center. Rather, Child is the star from page 1. Thus, Dearie is an unconventional story of an unconventional woman who made unconventional decisions. Which is to say, biographically speaking, it is a breath of fresh air. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I confess I knew nothing about Julia Child prior to reading Bob Spitz‘s new book. And yet, from the dramatic opening passages through its 500+ pages, Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child (Knopf, 2012) held me captive. How many people, much less women, change our attitudes, beliefs, and culture? Julia Child did. Perhaps even more impressive is the fact that she did so by becoming a television star at the age of 50. One of the problems of biography is that women’s lives are so often written so badly. Whereas the telling of men’s lives emphasizes adventure, in the lives of women biographers tend to emphasize relationships and romance. Not so Dearie. From the outset, Spitz contends that Child led a life of adventure and, while her relationships play a role in the story, they are not at its center. Rather, Child is the star from page 1. Thus, Dearie is an unconventional story of an unconventional woman who made unconventional decisions. Which is to say, biographically speaking, it is a breath of fresh air. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I confess I knew nothing about Julia Child prior to reading Bob Spitz‘s new book. And yet, from the dramatic opening passages through its 500+ pages, Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child (Knopf, 2012) held me captive. How many people, much less women, change our attitudes, beliefs, and culture? Julia Child did. Perhaps even more impressive is the fact that she did so by becoming a television star at the age of 50. One of the problems of biography is that women’s lives are so often written so badly. Whereas the telling of men’s lives emphasizes adventure, in the lives of women biographers tend to emphasize relationships and romance. Not so Dearie. From the outset, Spitz contends that Child led a life of adventure and, while her relationships play a role in the story, they are not at its center. Rather, Child is the star from page 1. Thus, Dearie is an unconventional story of an unconventional woman who made unconventional decisions. Which is to say, biographically speaking, it is a breath of fresh air. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I confess I knew nothing about Julia Child prior to reading Bob Spitz‘s new book. And yet, from the dramatic opening passages through its 500+ pages, Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child (Knopf, 2012) held me captive. How many people, much less women, change our attitudes, beliefs, and culture? Julia Child did. Perhaps even more impressive is the fact that she did so by becoming a television star at the age of 50. One of the problems of biography is that women’s lives are so often written so badly. Whereas the telling of men’s lives emphasizes adventure, in the lives of women biographers tend to emphasize relationships and romance. Not so Dearie. From the outset, Spitz contends that Child led a life of adventure and, while her relationships play a role in the story, they are not at its center. Rather, Child is the star from page 1. Thus, Dearie is an unconventional story of an unconventional woman who made unconventional decisions. Which is to say, biographically speaking, it is a breath of fresh air. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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