Podcast appearances and mentions of keith strickland

My guest this week is Fred Schneider, singer-songwriter and frontman of one of the most  influential and successful groups of all-time. The B-52's The original lineup consisted of Fred on vocals, Kate Pierson on vocals. Keyboards and synth-bass. Cindy Wilson on vocals and percussion. Ricky Wilson on guitar and Keith Strickland, who started out as the drummer, but switched to lead guitar following the death of Ricky Wilson in 1985. The B-52'S have enjoyed many hits including, ‘Rock Lobster', ‘Planet Clare', ‘Private Idaho', 'Roam' and ‘Love Shack', which topped the charts in 1989 and became a staple of weddings and parties ever since. Over the years, the group has had three Grammy nominations, and despite being innovators of the new wave genre, have never been nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, which is crazy when you consider just how influential and important they are. The band are currently taking a break from their run farewell show, but are returning to Las Vegas  in November for a residency at the Venetian Theatre. These shows will be very special    

Because all of us presenters live in Georgia it is hard for us to believe that Cosmic Thing, the fifth studio album from The B-52's was the international breakthrough album.  We had been listening to “Rock Lobster” and “Private Idaho” for about a decade before this album came out.  But much of the B-52's discography was confined to college radio stations outside of their home state.  Cosmic Thing would really put the group on the map nationally and internationally.This album was also a comeback for the group.  The original group consisted of Fred Schneider on vocals, Kate Pierson on vocals and keyboard, Cindy Wilson on vocals and tambourine, Ricky Wilson on guitars, and Keith Strickland on percussion.  Ricky Wilson died of AIDS in October 1985, and hadn't told the band other than Keith Strickland that he had the then-terminal disease because he didn't want anyone worrying or fussing over him.  His death devastated the group, particularly his sister, Cindy Wilson.  The band did not tour to promote their 1985 album release “Bouncing off the Satellites,” nor did they put out any new music until 1989.When they got back together they decided to remain a foursome.  Keith Strickland moved to guitar and they brought in session drummers to fill in.  It took about a year to compose the songs from this album, with the group spending a lot of time working through their grief in the loss of Ricky Wilson.  The resulting album, however, was a tremendous success, with two songs breaking into the top 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100, the first songs of the group to do so.Bruce brings us this comeback album in this week's podcast. Love ShackThis has become the B-52's signature song.  It went to number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 - the group's first top 40 hit.  The inspiration for this song was partly an African American club outside Athens, Georgia, called the “Hawaiian Ha-Le.”  It was a place that looked like a shack from the outside, but hosted a great selection of bands.Cosmic ThingThe title track and lead-off song to the album preceded the album by a few months.  It was released on the soundtrack to the film “Earth Girls Are Easy.”  It is also known as “(Shake That) Cosmic Thing.”Channel ZA deeper cut , this track has a little more political feel.  It discusses the changes happening in the world, along with pollution, radiation, and other concerns.  “Space junk, laser bombs, ozone holes, better put up my umbrella!”  The band never lost their dance connection, with songs leaning more towards party and less towards politics.RoamThe second big hit leads off side 2, and also went to number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.  Kate Pierson and Cindy Wilson duet on this song, making it the only vocal track on the album in which Fred Schneider doesn't have a vocal.  It was the second and final US top-10 hit for the group. ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:It Had to Be You by Harry Connick, Jr. (from the motion picture “When Harry Met Sally”)Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan star in this romantic comedy, with Harry Connick, Jr. providing most of the soundtrack. STAFF PICKS:I'll Be You by the ReplacementsWayne features a Minnesota band which got their start in the punk genre before moving to alternative rock.  This song plays in the bachelor party in the 1996 comedy “Jerry Maguire.”  The replacements formed in 1979, and it would be 10 years before this song would be their sole entry into the top 100, peaking at number 51.Free Fallin' by Tom PettyLynch's staff pick is a big hit off Petty's solo album “Full Moon Fever.”  This song documents the feelings that a guy has after breaking up with his girl.  Petty has ELO founder and fellow Traveling Wilburys member Jeff Lynne joining him on this single, providing synthesizer, bass, acoustic guitar, and backing vocals.Lay Your Hands On Me  by Bon JoviRob brings us an epic rock song from Jon Bon Jovi off the album “New Jersey.” This one hit number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, the fourth single from the album to break into the top 10 on the pop charts.  Dolly Parton covered this single in 2014, rearranged as a gospel song.If Dirt Were Dollars by Don HenleyBruce closes out the staff picks with a deeper cut off Henley's massive album “End of the Innocence.” Never one to shy away from politics and culture, Henley rails in this track against materialism, hypocrisy, false patriotism, and hubris.  “These days the buck stops nowhere, no one takes the blame.  But evil is still evil in anybody's name.” INSTRUMENTAL TRACK:It Had to Be You by Harry Connick, Jr.We double dip on the Entertainment track to end this week's podcast, as Connick did a vocal and instrumental version of this classic song.  Thanks for listening to “What the Riff?!?” NOTE: To adjust the loudness of the music or voices, you may adjust the balance on your device. 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Keith Strickland's story is one for the movies.He had the rare opportunity to survive the dangerous game of selling large amounts of drugs and serving time in prison to bringing hope and opportunity to the same communities he once helped to destroy. Love it or not, his story is compelling and worth telling. Listen in as we keep it above table and 100% real and uncut. Let's Talk About It!  Be sure to come back for part two on the next episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/protkall/message

The podcast is back! It's the eighth season! Nothing but illustrious guests! Kevin welcomes comedian and podcast host Ashley Hamilton to the program, and the two chop it up about living with relatively young dogs, alternative rock from the 1990s, and how difficult podcasting during the pandemic has been. They also discuss the eclectic mix of music Ashley selected to bring onto the show. To learn more about the podcast Ashley co-hosts, Celebrity Memoir Book Club, click here; to learn more about Ashley herself, follow her on Instagram or Twitter. For additional information about Anhedonic Headphones, please click here.    Episode Musical Credits Intro Music: "Brooklyn Zoo (instrumental)," written by Russell Jones, Dennis Coles, and Robert Diggs; originally performed by Ol' Dirty Bastard. Taken from the Get On Down reissue of Return to The 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version, 2011.  Outro Music: "What Does Your Soul Looks Like (Part 4)," performed by DJ Shadow. Endtroducing..., Mo Wax, 1996.   "Losing My Religion," written by Michael Stipe, Bill Berry, Peter Buck, and Mike Mills; performed by R.E.M. Out of Time, Warner Brothers, 1991. "Deadbeat Club," written by Kate Pierson, Fred Schneider, Keith Strickland, and Cindy Wilson; performed by The B-52's. Cosmic Thing, Reprise, 1989. "Song For Someone," written by Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen; performed by U2. Songs of Innocence, Interscope, 2014. "Ocean Avenue," written by Ryan Key, Ben Harper, Pete Mosely, Longineu W. Parsons III, and Sean Mackin; performed by Yellowcard. Ocean Avenue, Capitol, 2003. "Like Real People Do," written by Andrew John Hozier-Byrne; performed by Hozier. Hozier, Island/Columbia, 2014. "Ultralight Beam," written by   Kanye West, Michael Dean, Kelly Price, Terius Nash,Nico Segal, Kirk Franklin, Kasseem Dean, Chancelor Bennett, Noah Goldstein, Jerome Potter, Samuel Griesemer, Cydel Young, Malik Jones, and Derek Watkins; performed by Kanye West featuring Chance The Rapper and Kirk Franklin. The Life of Pablo, G.O.O.D Music/Def Jam, 2016. "Strong Enough," written by Sheryl Crow, Bill Bottrell, Kevin Gilbert, Brian MacLeod, David Ricketts, and David Baerwald; performed by Sheryl Crow. Tuesday Night Music Club, A&M, 1993. "Dear John," written and performed by Taylor Swift. Speak Now, Big Machine, 2010. "Undone—The Sweater Song," written by Rivers Cuomo; performed by Weezer. Weezer (The Blue Album), DGC, 1994. "Autobiography," written by  Ashlee Simpson, John Shanks, and Kara DioGuardi; performed by Ashlee Simpson. Autobiography, Geffen, 2004.   

It's Breaking Form Game Day with Diane Seuss! Buy Di's books at your favorite independent bookstore. We recommend Loyalty Bookstores, a Black-owned indie in DC.Apparently, the word "jockstrap" comes from the riders of early bicycles (called penny farthings, which had a huge front wheel and a smaller rear wheel). The riders were called "bicycle jockeys," and they wore athletic supporters called "bicycle jockey straps." The B52s originally consisted of Fred Schneider (vocals, percussion), Kate Pierson (vocals, keyboards, synth bass), Cindy Wilson (vocals, percussion), Ricky Wilson (guitar), and Keith Strickland (drums, guitar, keyboards). Ricky Wilson died of AIDS-related illness in 1985, and Strickland switched from drums to lead guitar. The band also added various members for albums and live performances. In April of 2022, the group announced that they would embark on a final farewell tour, lasting from August 11th to November 11th, 2022. KC and the Sunshine Band will join the group on this tour.It seems pretty settled now that Keats was treating syphilis with mercury, which may have hastened his death due to tuberculosis. Read a great article on Keats and the movie Campion made of his last few years, Bright Star, here.    Watch John Travolta deliver that iconic line from Saturday Night Fever which Di references. Saturday night fever:  "Maybe if you ain't so good, I ain't so bad, you know"?

2020 was a memorable year for many reasons, but today let’s focus on the positive.  I talked to players from around the globe in 2020 about why they love the ukulele, and today I bring you the many ways in which it has changed their lives. I’ve also recorded some new songs with the podcast’s house band, The New Black – including an extended version of the theme tune which you will hear at the end of the episode.  Yes, I’ve finally written another verse!  Please enjoy this dose of positivity to kick off 2021. Thanks so much for listening in 2020, and I look forward to bringing you another year of ukulele inspiration in 2021.  Look out for new episodes starting sometime in March.  Happy new year! Songs performed by The New Black on the show are below.  All songs were recorded and mixed by Paul Marsh. Crazy Little Thing called Love (Freddie Mercury, 1979) – Meredith Harper (lead vocals), Jasmine Fellows (vocals), Janine Chandler (ukulele), Chris Williams (ukulele), Jim Croft (ukulele), Sandra Shaw (drums), Paul Marsh (U-bass) On the Road Again (Willie Nelson, 1979) ) – Meredith Harper (lead vocals), Jasmine Fellows (vocals), Janine Chandler (banjolele), Chris Williams (ukulele), Jim Croft (ukulele), Sandra Shaw (drums), Paul Marsh (U-bass) Come Together (John Lennon & Paul McCartney, 1969) – Meredith Harper (lead vocals), Jasmine Fellows (vocals), Janine Chandler (ukulele), Chris Williams (ukulele), Jim Croft (ukulele), Sandra Shaw (percussion), Paul Marsh (U-bass) Roam (Kate Pierson, Fred Schneider, Keith Strickland, Robert Waldrop, Cindy Wilson – 1988) – Meredith Harper (lead vocals & ukulele), Jasmine Fellows (vocals), Janine Chandler (ukulele), Chris Williams (ukulele), Jim Croft (ukulele), Sandra Shaw (drums), Paul Marsh (U-bass) Dreams (Stevie Nicks, 1976) – Meredith Harper (lead vocals & ukulele), Jasmine Fellows (cello & vocals), Janine Chandler (ukulele), Chris Williams (ukulele), Jim Croft (ukulele), Sandra Shaw (drums), Paul Marsh (U-bass) Best Day of my Life (Aaron Accetta, Zachary Barnett, Shep Goodman, David Rublin, Matthew Sanchez, James Shelley – 2013) – Meredith Harper (lead vocals), Jasmine Fellows (percussion & vocals), Janine Chandler (ukulele), Chris Williams (ukulele), Jim Croft (ukulele), Sandra Shaw (drums), Paul Marsh (U-bass) Go to the Ukulele Is The New Black YouTube channel for a playlist to hear the original versions of these songs as well as a few of our covers. Ukulele is the New Black is produced by Meredith Harper, who also wrote the theme tune. The theme tune was performed by Meredith Harper with Janine Chandler, Jim Croft,  Jasmine Fellows, Paul Marsh,  Sandra Shaw and Chris Williams.  Seb Carraro does the graphic design. If you enjoy this podcast please give it a rating or review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser or wherever you listen to your podcasts - and tell your friends!  Thanks to my $10 and over Patreon supporters for helping me to make this podcast: Ukulele Legend: Linda Dodwell Ukulele Champions: Debbie Hoad, Maja Zweck & Christopher Boatwright The music played in this episode is licenced under a Podcasts (Featured Music) agreement with APRA AMCOS.

The show is bookended by the epic White Denim, with a cover from the enigmatic The B-52's, new(ish) music from Freya Ridings and we get assaulted by The Kings of Leon. Subscribe to the show for new content weekly. Track Listing It Might Get Dark White DenimMoments darkDARKDowntown The B-52'sLay Down Son LittleTrani The Kings of LeonLost Without You Freya Ridings - new musicDouble Death White Denim Cindy & Ricky - certainly not new music The B-52's were formed in 1976 with brother and sister Cindy (vocalist) and Ricky Wilson (guitarist). They joined forces with Kate Pierson (keyboards & vocals) and percussionist Keith Strickland. The band was named after the outrageous beehive hairstyles sported by Pierson and Wilson. Strickland also suggests the band's name came to him in a dream of the band performing in a hotel lobby. Their first single Rock Lobster was an underground success selling over 2000 copies. The song later became synonymous with the band. This cover track is from their first album, self-titled, which was a world-acclaimed release. The album sold particularly well in Australia. Rock Lobster acclaimed certified platinum status by the RIAA. In 1980 shortly before his death, John Lennon cited The B-52's as his favourite band and instrumental in his comeback with Double Fantasy. Ricky and I used to write the music together, but now I write the individual instrument parts and arrange the instrumental compositions myself. I'm trying to convey a feeling when I compose. I think of my instrumentals as soundscapes - the chord progressions, rhythms, harmonics and musical direction are used to evoke various sonic atmospheres or moods. Keith Strickland

Nace en 1953 en Georgia, EE.UU. Guitarrista del grupo The B-52's.

Nace en 1953 en Georgia, EE.UU. Guitarrista del grupo The B-52's.

Kate Pierson is one of the lead singers and founding members of the world's greatest party band: the B-52's. Formed in 1976 in Athens, Georgia, the B-52s (originally Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson, Keith Strickland, Cindy Wilson & Ricky Wilson) have sold over 20 million albums and are known for such classic songs as: Rock Lobster, Private Idaho, 52 Girls and chart topping hits Love Shack, Roam and Deadbeat Club. Impossible to categorize, the B-52s emerged during the post-punk underground music scene in the late 70s, and went on to become worldwide superstars in the 80s, thanks to MTV and the success of their album Cosmic Thing which soared to the top of the Billboard Album Chart. In this conversation, Kate talks about the night the B-52's was formed, how Rock Lobster was written, losing Ricky Wilson, and where the real 'Love Shack' is.  

There's one thing that I do know: There's a lot of ruins in Mesopotamia.