Podcasts about Neil Bogart

We're back with another awesome issue of the Decibel Geek Times! Aaron Camaro has compiled a full list of artists and albums to remember as well as a look to the future with some great upcoming rock releases. Rock legends and artists we're honoring this time include Ronnie James Dio, Steve Albini, Bob Marley, Neil Bogart, more. A number of albums are celebrating anniversaries including Bruce Dickinson's 'Tattooed Millionaire,' Slaughter's 'Fear No Evil,' Suzie Quatro's 'Your Mama Won't Like Me,' and a bunch more! Looking ahead, there are great new and upcoming releases by Kickin' Valentina, Giant, Paul Di'Anno, and more! We hope you enjoy the latest edition of the Decibel Geek Times and SHARE with a friend! Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back with another awesome issue of the Decibel Geek Times! Aaron Camaro has compiled a full list of artists and albums to remember as well as a look to the future with some great upcoming rock releases. Rock legends and artists we're honoring this time include Ronnie James Dio, Steve Albini, Bob Marley, Neil Bogart, more. A number of albums are celebrating anniversaries including Bruce Dickinson's 'Tattooed Millionaire,' Slaughter's 'Fear No Evil,' Suzie Quatro's 'Your Mama Won't Like Me,' and a bunch more! Looking ahead, there are great new and upcoming releases by Kickin' Valentina, Giant, Paul Di'Anno, and more! We hope you enjoy the latest edition of the Decibel Geek Times and SHARE with a friend! Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Fraley interviews filmmaker Timothy Scott Bogart about his new Shakespeare musical adaptation “Juliet & Romeo," which hits movie theaters this Friday, starring Jason Isaacs as Lord Montague and Rebel Wilson as Lady Capulet, while introducing Clara Rugaard and Jamie Ward as the titular star-crossed lovers. The songs are written by his Grammy-winning brother Evan Kidd Bogart, who discovered Eminem and penned Beyonce's “Halo," following in the footsteps of their father Neil Bogart, founder of Casablanca Records. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Evan Bogart is a true music man. He's written hit songs for so many artists including Beyonce, Rihanna and Britney Spears. He helped to discover Eminem and Maroon 5. He's the Chair of the Grammy Songwriters Wing. He co-owns a music rights ownership company. And he's the son of Neil Bogart, the legendary music titan who ran Buddha and Casablanca Records.My featured song is “All Of The Time”. Spotify link.---------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here .To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click here.To Rate and Review the podcast click here.“Dream With Robert”. Click here.—----------------------------------------“THE GIFT” is Robert's new single featuring his song arranged by Grammy winning arranger Michael Abene. Praised by David Amram, John Helliwell, Joe La Barbera, Tony Carey, Fay Claassen, Antonio Farao, Danny Gottlieb and Leslie Mandoki.Click HERE for all links.—-------------------------------------“LOU'S BLUES” is Robert's recent single. Called “Fantastic! Great playing and production!” (Mark Egan - Pat Metheny Group/Elements) and “Digging it!” (Peter Erskine - Weather Report)!Click HERE for all links.—----------------------------------------“THE RICH ONES”. Robert's recent single. With guest artist Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears) on flugelhorn. Click HERE for all links.—---------------------------------------“MILES BEHIND”, Robert's debut album, recorded in 1994, was “lost” for the last 30 years. It's now been released for streaming. Featuring Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears), Anton Fig (The David Letterman Show), Al Foster (Miles Davis), Tim Ries (The Rolling Stones), Jon Lucien and many more. Called “Hip, Tight and Edgy!” Click here for all links.—--------------------------------------“IT'S ALIVE!” is Robert's latest Project Grand Slam album. Featuring 13 of the band's Greatest Hits performed “live” at festivals in Pennsylvania and Serbia.Reviews:"An instant classic!" (Melody Maker)"Amazing record...Another win for the one and only Robert Miller!" (Hollywood Digest)"Close to perfect!" (Pop Icon)"A Masterpiece!" (Big Celebrity Buzz)"Sterling effort!" (Indie Pulse)"Another fusion wonder for Project Grand Slam!" (MobYorkCity)Click here for all links.Click here for song videos—-----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with Evan at:www.seekermusic.com Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com

Hér tökum við fyrir seinni hluta ársins 1978. Þetta var ekki fjörugasta árið í KISSögunni, en þó gerðist nú nokkuð hjá okkar mönnum. Sólóplöturnar fjórar litu dagsins ljós ásamt auðvitað sjónvarpsmyndinni KISS: Meets The Phantom Of The Park sem frumsýnd var á NBC sjónvarpsstöðinni þar sem nánast öll Ameríka poppaði, kom sér fyrir í sófanum og horfði. Okkar menn fengu frekar furðulegar Platinum plötur eftir smá fiff hjá hæstvirtum Neil Bogart og glanstímaritin elskuðu að birta myndir og fjalla um nýja ofurparið, Gene & Cher. Við kíkjum einnig örlítið út í geim að vanda með hjálp StarPower, en einnig fer hann yfir málin í páfagarði þess tíma ásamt miklu fleiru fróðlegu stöffi. Forsetinn segir okkur frá skemmtiferð fjölskyldunnar nú í sumar en kynnir líka fyrir okkur hvað annað var að gerast í tónlistinni í heiminum árið 1978 og kemur pönkið nokk mikið við sögu. Þetta allt, en bara svo miklu, miklu meira til. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Film Situation Podcast, we sit down with the incredibly talented Byron Werner, a seasoned cinematographer known for his work on the 2023 feature film SPINNING GOLD, as well as music videos for top artists such as Weezer, Coldplay, and Lil Wayne. Byron shares his journey from making short films in grade school to becoming a sought-after Director of Photography in Hollywood. Byron discusses the creative process behind SPINNING GOLD, a biopic about Neil Bogart, the founder of Casablanca Records. He delves into the unique visual style of the film, which blends modern techniques with a nostalgic 1970s flair. We also explore his extensive work on music videos, where he brings a dynamic and innovative approach to the screen, and how his early passion for filmmaking has fueled a diverse and successful career. We also talk about Byron's approach to cinematography, and his thoughts on the challenges and rewards of working in both the film and music video industries. Then we discussed two of his favorite movie scenes from Steven Spielberg's JURASSIC PARK (1993), and Michael Mann's HEAT (1995). Hosted by Zef Cota

KISS is one of the most legendary bands in the history of rock n roll. From their iconic makeup to their bombastic stage shows to the marketing and licensing of every product under the sun, KISS has been a part of popular culture for half a century. The self-titled debut album, KISS, didn't grab everyone's attention out of the gate, however. While they had some killer riffs supplied by original guitarist Ace Frehley, some funky bass from Gene Simmons, swinging drumming from Peter Criss and superstar vocals from Paul Stanley, the band were still forming their sound and identity. In fact, the sales of the album were so slow that Casablanca Records chief Neil Bogart cajoled the band into recording a 50s cover, Kissin Time, which he thought would help boost sales as a single. Even though Kissin Time was added to every copy of KISS after the first 100,000 or so, it didn't help generate more sales. But their reputation as a great live band had KISS winning fans around the nation. And while KISS wouldn't capture that live sound until ALIVE! a couple of years later, this album has some great tracks which are still KISS classics today like Deuce, Strutter, Cold Gin and Black Diamond. We give it our usual track x track evaluation and throw in lots of KISS tidbits. As a special bonus, we have included a clip from Space Ace himself, Ace Frehley. As Ace recently spoke with Paul Stephenson of VRP Rocks (a good friend of Ugly American Werewolf in London), Paul asked Ace a question from The Wolf about the timing of his new solo release 10,000 Volts and how it's coming out almost 50 years to the day from the release of KISS. Ace may not answer the question we asked but it's amazing that Paul asked if for us and the audio is included somewhere in the episode - you'll have to listen to hear from Ace!! Ugly American Werewolf in London Website Ugly American Werewolf in London Store - Get your Wolf merch and use code 10OFF2023 to save 10%! Visit our sponsor RareVinyl.com and use the code UGLY to save 10% off 250,000 items! Twitter Threads Instagram YouTube LInkTree www.pantheonpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

KISS is one of the most legendary bands in the history of rock n roll. From their iconic makeup to their bombastic stage shows to the marketing and licensing of every product under the sun, KISS has been a part of popular culture for half a century. The self-titled debut album, KISS, didn't grab everyone's attention out of the gate, however. While they had some killer riffs supplied by original guitarist Ace Frehley, some funky bass from Gene Simmons, swinging drumming from Peter Criss and superstar vocals from Paul Stanley, the band were still forming their sound and identity. In fact, the sales of the album were so slow that Casablanca Records chief Neil Bogart cajoled the band into recording a 50s cover, Kissin Time, which he thought would help boost sales as a single. Even though Kissin Time was added to every copy of KISS after the first 100,000 or so, it didn't help generate more sales. But their reputation as a great live band had KISS winning fans around the nation. And while KISS wouldn't capture that live sound until ALIVE! a couple of years later, this album has some great tracks which are still KISS classics today like Deuce, Strutter, Cold Gin and Black Diamond. We give it our usual track x track evaluation and throw in lots of KISS tidbits. As a special bonus, we have included a clip from Space Ace himself, Ace Frehley. As Ace recently spoke with Paul Stephenson of VRP Rocks (a good friend of Ugly American Werewolf in London), Paul asked Ace a question from The Wolf about the timing of his new solo release 10,000 Volts and how it's coming out almost 50 years to the day from the release of KISS. Ace may not answer the question we asked but it's amazing that Paul asked if for us and the audio is included somewhere in the episode - you'll have to listen to hear from Ace!! Ugly American Werewolf in London Website Ugly American Werewolf in London Store - Get your Wolf merch and use code 10OFF2023 to save 10%! Visit our sponsor RareVinyl.com and use the code UGLY to save 10% off 250,000 items! Twitter Threads Instagram YouTube LInkTree www.pantheonpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With impressive stage credits at a young age, Casey Likes who's currently playing the iconic role of Marty McFly in "Back to the Future: The Musical" is someone to watch out for in the Broadway scene. Starting his acting career at age three, Casey talks about his road to Broadway and the lessons he learned from his mom who's also an actress. The rising star shares how he initially heard about "Back to the Future: The Musical" when it was announced in 2018, considering it a fun idea to play Marty McFly one day potentially. Casey talks about his audition process, getting the part, and learning to play the guitar to portray Marty better. He shares that Huey Lewis, who performed the song, "The Power of Love" in the movie, provided him with a note about the song's timing. Casey describes the challenge of incorporating iconic movie scenes into the show and highlights his favorite moments. He emphasizes the importance of continuously working on your craft–stressing the significance of continued growth and improvement in his talents. Casey Likes is one of Broadway's brightest rising stars who made his Broadway debut as the lead in last season's production of “Almost Famous”. His film credits include playing the young Gene Simmons in the Neil Bogart biopic, “Spinning Gold”, Richie Shepard in the leading role at MGM's feature “Dark Harvest”, and the film “Everything Must Go”, where he portrayed a young Will Ferrell. His TV credits include the recent Crypt TV and Facebook Watch series, “The Birch” and National Geographic's “American Blackout”. A filmmaker himself, he has won awards for the direction of his films, “Seriously” and “How to Romance”, and at the age of just a wee 17, he won the ASU Gammage High School Musical Theatre Awards for best lead male and was a finalist in the 2019 Jimmy Awards. He can now be seen tearing up the stage as Marty McFly in Broadway's “Back to the Future”. Connect with Casey: Instagram: @justcaseylikes Twitter: @justcaseylikes TikTok: @justcaseylikes Connect with The Theatre Podcast: Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheTheatrePodcast YouTube: YouTube.com/TheTheatrePodcast Threads, Twitter & Instagram: @theatre_podcast TikTok: @thetheatrepodcast Facebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcast TheTheatrePodcast.com Alan's personal Instagram: @alanseales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Filme mostra a vida de Neil Bogart, responsável pela criação da gravadora Casablanca.O filme A Era de Ouro é um biopic sobre Neil Bogart, responsável pela criação da gravadora Casablanca. A empresa administrava artistas como Donna Summer, Kiss, Bill Withers, entre outros, nos anos 70. Apesar da premissa bastante promissora, a produção sucumbe ao apelar para o sentimentalismo e deixar de lado aspectos promissores da vida do personagem principal. Carlos Corrêa e Márcio Gomes falam sobre o filme que estreia dia 10 de agosto.

We're back with Part 2 with Evan "Kidd" Bogart. Make sure you listen to part 1 to hear about Evan's incredbile journey through the music industry. He's also executive producer, music supervisor, and composer for the new motion picture "Spinning Gold" which tells the story of his father, Neil Bogart, who discovered Kiss, Donna Summer, George Clinton, and built the most successful disco label in America, Casablanca Records. We dig into some hidden gems about the movie — like why he used all original recordings of his father's music, instead of the versions we all know and love, and what it was like working with his brothers and his mother on this project. Make sure you check https://www.spinninggold.movie to find out how to see it. Don't miss some amazing performances from Jason Derulo, Wiz Khalifa, and many others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 1 of 2 Evan "Kidd" Bogart seems like he would have had an easy ride to the top. He was born into music industry success — the son of Casablanca Records founder Neil Bogart and Kiss manager Joyce Bogart Trabulus. And today has a Grammy (for Beyonce's "Halo") and a long list of hit songs (see below), and now a movie — Spinning Gold — which he made with his brothers, about his father. In between is where it gets interesting. He tried to break through as a rapper in the 90s. When that didn't work, he started in the music business and became known as the guy who discovered Eminem and didn't get credit for it (you'll hear a bit of that story in our episode). Evan started again, only to have it fall apart and have to move home at 26, and start again. You'll have to listen to our interview to find out how it all turned around for him, and the lessons he learned from the ups and downs. But it should be obvious that never giving up is core for Evan, and that his love and passion for music has driven him through life's challenges. Make sure you come back next week for part 2 where we talk about the incredible movie Spinning Gold, on which Evan is executive producer, music supervisor, and composer. Check it out at https://www.spinninggold.movie Meanwhile, here's just a partial list of the artists Evan has contributed to: Eminem Maroon 5 One Republic Rhianna Styles of Beyond Planet Asia Jason Derulo Sean Kingston Enrique Iglesias Jennifer Lopez Lizzo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I chat with talented producer BRAD BOGART in a wide-ranging discussion covering everything from creating TLC's hit "OutDaughtered" to finally making the feature film, "Spinning Gold," the biopic about his legendary father, Neil Bogart. Listen as Brad shares stories from behind the scenes of the film and talks about making the movie with his brothers - Tim and Evan - as well as the long road it took to get it made. We also chat about his new weight loss series on TLC and reminisce about our time working together on OutDaughtered. In "SPINNING GOLD," Neil Bogart launches Casablanca Records in the 1970s, giving rise to such musical acts as Donna Summer, Parliament, Gladys Knight, the Isley Brothers, the Village People, Bill Withers and KISS. Along with a rag-tag team of young music lovers, Casablanca Records rewrites history and changes the music industry forever. Some of today's hottest music stars are playing the icons including Grammy and Golden Globe nominee Wiz Khalifa as George Clinton, Jason Derulo as Ron Isley of the Isley Brothers, Pink Sweat$ as Bill Withers, Grammy Award nominee Tayla Parx as Donna Summer and multi-Grammy winner Ledisi as Gladys Knight. Make sure to watch "Spinning Gold" on one of the following platforms: Amazon Video, Universal on Demand, Vudu, DIRECTV, AMC on Demand, and YouTube.   SPINNING GOLD TRAILER https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mljzHokm17I   SPINNING GOLD FULL MOVIE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_UiTeYatVg   https://digitalmoviedeals.nbcuniversal.com/products/spinning-gold   FOLLOW ME HERE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-berkowitz-5a09ab8/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2089323/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 https://twitter.com/steveberkowitz https://berkreport.com https://www.instagram.com/stevemberkowitz/

This week Tom & Zeus review "Spinning Gold" the movie about Casablanca records founder and KISS first record label head, Neil Bogart. Spinning Gold was released March 31, 2023 in movie theaters across the country. Its the touching story of Casablanca records founder Neil Bogart. Neil has always been a huge part of KISStory. Neil was a young successful record executive when he opened up Casablanca records in 1974. KISS was the first act signed by Neil and Casablanca. Therefore, the movie does have many KISS moments even though its not a movie about KISS. The guys discuss the KISS parts of the movie and breakdown the movie as a whole SIOL style. They breakdown the "Beth" segment as well and that Donna Summer scene. A fun discussion about a movie all KISS fans should see and since this is a movie review, don't miss the Marvel style ending as well. So Walk Away Chief! For all things Shout It Out Loudcast check out our amazing website by clicking below:   www.ShoutItOutLoudcast.com   Interested in more Shout It Out Loudcast content? Care to help us out? Come join us on Patreon by clicking below:   SIOL Patreon   Get all your Shout It Out Loudcast Merchandise by clicking below: Shout It Out Loudcast Merchandise at AMAZON   Shop At Our Amazon Store by clicking below: Shout It Out Loudcast Amazon Store   Please Email us comments or suggestions by clicking below: ShoutItOutLoudcast@Gmail.com   Please subscribe to us and give us a 5 Star (Child) review on the following places below: iTunes Podchaser Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify   Please follow us and like our social media pages clicking below: Twitter Facebook Page Facebook Group Page Shout It Out Loudcasters Instagram YouTube   Please check out our sponsor AB CPA, Inc. for all your accounting and tax needs by clicking below: AB CPA, Inc.   Proud Member of the Pantheon Podcast click below to see the website: Pantheon Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys are back this week with a special guest in studio, Mr. Brad Bogart owner of Boardwalk Entertainment. Brad has a new movie in theaters written and producer by him and his two brothers. The movie is called "Spinning Gold" about his father Neil Bogart and his creation of Casablanca Records. Dale and Brad have a long history together and take a walk down memory lane. Also, we pitch Brad a reality TV show idea and I think it will get the green light! Tune in and listen to us 3 "spitting gold"! Guest: Brad Bogart Socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bradleybogart/ Show Intro Music - Dale not Dale Podcast Rap Show Presenter: Good Ranchers - Use our code "DNDPOD" https://www.goodranchers.com/ Producer - Audio/Visual: Magnus (John Manigold) - Manigold Multimedia - IG @manigoldmultimedia Art Director - Vittorio Fragale IG @vittorio.fragale

Við höldum áfram að fara yfir KISSÖGUNA. Við erum komin á fyrsta heila KISS-árið, 1974. Okkar menn senda frá sér tvær breiðskífur þetta ár en hvorugar seldust sérlega vel. Bill Aucoin og Neil Bogart höfðu þó sterka trú á verkefninu og lögðu allt undir, sér í lagi umboðsmaðurinn Bill ásamt auðvitað meðlimum bandsins. KISS fóru strax á þessu ári í fyrsta skiptið út fyrir Bandaríkin að spila og komust tvisvar í sjónvarpið. Hér skoðum við þetta ágæta ár í stóra samhenginu sem fyrr. Hvað var að gerast í heiminum á meðan KISS voru að stíga sín fyrstu spor? Hafði eitthvað af því áhrif á þá? Hvernig var þeim tekið? Hvað vorum við hér upp á Íslandi að gera í tónlistinni og öðru á sama tíma? Þetta allt og miklu meira til í þessum þætti sem er númer 81 í röðinni. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes back Emmy-winning actress and comedian Alex Borstein, who's currently starring in the fifth and final season of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and her own comedy special “Corsets and Clown Suits,” both on Amazon. Next, director Timothy Scott Bogart discusses his new film “Spinning Gold” based on his father Neil Bogart's career as a music industry titan. And for the Treat, comedian Marc Maron talks about comedy inspirations, past and present.

This week Tom & Zeus review "Spinning Gold" the movie about Casablanca records founder and KISS first record label head, Neil Bogart. Spinning Gold was released March 31, 2023 in movie theaters across the country. Its the touching story of Casablanca records founder Neil Bogart. Neil has always been a huge part of KISStory. Neil was a young succesful record executive when he opened up Casablanca records in 1974. KISS was the first act signed by Neil and Casablanca. Therefore, the movie does have many KISS moments even though its not a movie about KISS. The guys discuss the KISS parts of the movie and breakdown the movie as a whole SIOL style. They breakdown the "Beth" segment as well and that Donna Summer scene. A fun discussion about a movie all KISS fans should see and since this is a movie review, don't miss the Marvel style ending as well. So Walk Away Chief! For all things Shout It Out Loudcast check out our amazing website by clicking below:   www.ShoutItOutLoudcast.com   Interested in more Shout It Out Loudcast content? Care to help us out? Come join us on Patreon by clicking below:   SIOL Patreon   Get all your Shout It Out Loudcast Merchandise by clicking below: Shout It Out Loudcast Merchandise at AMAZON   Shop At Our Amazon Store by clicking below: Shout It Out Loudcast Amazon Store   Please Email us comments or suggestions by clicking below: ShoutItOutLoudcast@Gmail.com   Please subscribe to us and give us a 5 Star (Child) review on the following places below: iTunes Podchaser Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify   Please follow us and like our social media pages clicking below: Twitter Facebook Page Facebook Group Page Shout It Out Loudcasters Instagram YouTube   Please check out our sponsor AB CPA, Inc. for all your accounting and tax needs by clicking below: AB CPA, Inc.   Proud Member of the Pantheon Podcast click below to see the website: Pantheon Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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We're back with all the latest happenings in the rock and metal world with Geekwire! Tragically, one person died and several were injured at a recent Morbid Angel show outside of Chicago. We discuss this sad situation and are sending good vibes to the people affected. Chris recently ventured to the theater to see the Neil Bogart biopic 'Spinning Gold.' Did it accurately portray Neil and the Casablanca Records story? Was it a mess of factual inaccuracies? Above all else, was it worth a watch? Chris gives his full review of the movie. Sebastian Bach recently pranked Skid Row fans by claiming a deluxe edition of 'Subhuman Race' was being released. Did this work as an April Fool's day gag? We give our thoughts. Other stories covered this week include Vinnie Vincent bringing Marq Torien on board for his next event in Nashville, Vivian Campbell professing his love for Phil Lynott, Udo Dirkschneider claiming his current band is more authentic than ACCEPT, and more. We also touch on the recent Ace Frehley and KISS drama (this was recorded before his recent followup interview). We hope you enjoy Geekwire for the week of April 7th, 2023 and SHARE with a friend! Decibel Geek is a proud member the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back with all the latest happenings in the rock and metal world with Geekwire! Tragically, one person died and several were injured at a recent Morbid Angel show outside of Chicago. We discuss this sad situation and are sending good vibes to the people affected. Chris recently ventured to the theater to see the Neil Bogart biopic 'Spinning Gold.' Did it accurately portray Neil and the Casablanca Records story? Was it a mess of factual inaccuracies? Above all else, was it worth a watch? Chris gives his full review of the movie. Sebastian Bach recently pranked Skid Row fans by claiming a deluxe edition of 'Subhuman Race' was being released. Did this work as an April Fool's day gag? We give our thoughts. Other stories covered this week include Vinnie Vincent bringing Marq Torien on board for his next event in Nashville, Vivian Campbell professing his love for Phil Lynott, Udo Dirkschneider claiming his current band is more authentic than ACCEPT, and more. We also touch on the recent Ace Frehley and KISS drama (this was recorded before his recent followup interview). We hope you enjoy Geekwire for the week of April 7th, 2023 and SHARE with a friend! Decibel Geek is a proud member the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Smörgåsbord med Roger Nilsson Roger tar oss tillbaka till tiden innan Kiss, vi har ett samtal om Wicked Lester. Vi får en redogörelse om händelserna kring albumet, när Paul och Gene börjar sin färd mot stjärnorna. Vi går igenom albumet samt diskuterar låtarna, som vanligt bjuder vi på ett härligt samtal. Välkommen till Roger Nilsson Smörgåsbord. Detta har vi pratat om: Rainbow, Let Me Know, Steve Coronel, Bullfrog Bheer, Brooke Ostander, Joe Davison, Tony Sarella, Molly, Locomotive Brief, Little Lady, Goin' Blind, Eskimo Sun, Under the Rose, Lita, Stanley the Parrot, Strutter, riff, Mongolid Man, Rock and Roll Over, Sleazy Bee, Devo, Coffy, The Long Island Sounds, Cathedral, The Love Bag, Wicked Lester, Chappin', Canal Street, buffé, Epic Records, Lew Linet, Cactus, Ron Leejack, She, Rockin' Room, Gordon G. G. Gebert, Still Wicked, Ace Frehley, Bill Biker, Molimo, Peter Criss, Tony Zarrella, Chelsea, Captain Sanity, Peggy Tomarkin, Sergeant Steele, Alex Bergdahl, Simple Type, Want You Beside Me, Life in the Woods, Love Her All I Can, Bobbys Brother vlog, the Seduction of Inga, Någon att älska, Sweet Ophelia, Shaft, Dolemite Is My Name, Hair, (We Want To) Shout it out loud, The Hollies - I Wanna Shout, The Osmonds, the Monkees, Too Many Mondays, 10th 23rd Street, Epic Sax Guy (Sergey Stepanov), Sunstroke Project - Hey Mamma, She Goes Down, Manowar, Nothin' to Lose, Molly, Simple Type, When the Bell Rings, Tio I topps signatur melodi från 1972: Billy Preston ~ Outa Space, Ace Frehley, Bob Kulick, Jay Jay French, Neil Bogart, Bill Aucoin.

On this episode of The Eddie Trunk Podcast, Eddie brings you two in-depth interviews from his daily talk show. First up, it's Styx' Tommy Shaw who talked to Eddie about everything from writing hits like 'Renegade' to their most Spinal Tap moment, and he even gave an update on the status of Damn Yankees - then, it's Eddie's conversation with film producer Tim Bogart, where they discussed his new movie, Spinning Gold, which follows the story of his father Neil Bogart forming Casablanca Records. Catch Eddie Trunk every M-F from 3:00-5:00pm ET on Trunk Nation on SiriusXM Faction Talk Channel 103.And don't forget to follow Eddie on Twitter  and Instagram!

Thank you for listening to the following films podcast. Today, I'm joined by Timothy Scott Bogart the director and writer behind the new film Spinning Gold.  In the film, Tim tells the story of his late father Neil Bogart. The man who  launched Casablanca Records in the 1970s, the label behind musical acts like Donna Summer, Parliament, Gladys Knight, the Isley Brothers, the Village People, Bill Withers and KISS. The film follows a rag-tag team of young music lovers, who formed Casablanca Records, rewrote history and changed the music industry forever. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/support

Production Designer John El Manahi has over two decades of experience in designing sets for films. Recently, El Manahi has been busy working on his latest project, "Spinning Gold," a biopic about the life and career of legendary music producer Neil Bogart who was the cofounder of Casablanca Records. El Manahi's work on "Spinning Gold" perfectly capturing the glitz and glamor of the music industry in the 1970s. From recreating iconic recording studios to designing elaborate concert stages, El Manahi has brought the film's setting to life. Subscribe to Decorating Pages Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio,iHeartRadio Follow at: @decoratingpages on Twitter decoratingpages on IG Decorating Pages Podcast on YouTube @decoratingpagespodcast on TicTok Contact Kim Wannop at kimwannop@decoratingpagespodcast.com www.decoratingpagespodcast.com Decorating Pages is a top-rated podcast that provides an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the design process of popular TV shows and films. Each episode features interviews with renowned Set Decorators, Production Designers, Producers, Directors, and Actors, who share their design inspirations, stories, and insights on bringing sets to life on-screen. Tune in to Decorating Pages to explore the fascinating world of TV and film design and learn from some of Hollywood's most talented creators.

In this episode, we sit down and speak with hit songwriter Evan Bogart of Seeker Music. His career has seen him write hit songs with such artists as: Beyonce, Adam Lambert & Britney Spears just to name a few. ****** Use code MUBUTV10 to get 10% off of your order with the Music Business Registry here

Larry Harris was the VP of Marketing at the legendary 1970's record label Casablanca, headed by his cousin Neil Bogart. Casablanca launched the careers of KISS, The Village People, Donna Summer, and many others and is the subject of the new movie “Spinning Gold”. Larry wrote about Casablanca in his book “And Party Every Day”, and Big Time Talker host Burke Allen talked with him just after the book's release in 2010.  Larry passed away in 2017. Enjoy their conversation on the Big Time Talker Podcast, sponsored by Speakermatch.

PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Timothy Scott Bogart (SPINNING GOLD, TOUCHED, LOVE & SEX) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his career journey. From growing up as the son of record industry maverick Neil Bogart (Casablanca Records- KISS, DONNA SUMMER, THE VILLAGE PEOPLE)… to fast-tracking his own career as a filmmaker by graduating NYU film school early and heading straight to Los Angeles… to talking his way into executive positions whether he actually knew how to do the jobs or not… to learning firsthand how to put film financing together through tax credits and foreign sales… to creating the TV series MOWGLI: THE NEW ADVENTURES OF THE JUNGLE BOOK and writing and directing episodes of the show… to his long journey making his latest feature SPINNING GOLD (an extremely personal biopic about his father in U.S. theaters everywhere as of March 31, 2023)… to how the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the production for almost 2 years and almost spun the entire project away right before his eyes… Tim's story will surely inspire, enlighten, and encourage any struggling artists out there! Also in this episode, Adam and Tim take a controversial stance on Italian food and Dreidel the rabbit emerges from a nasty neighborhood fight as “Dreidelface.”

D Spinning Gold is not good folks. This film that is sold as the story of Casablanca Records is about Neil Bogart, one of the founders, and from the way, the film tells it the driving force behind this label and the artists on it and somehow their music. I sat in the theater, mostly... The post Ignorant Bliss: Spinning Gold Review first appeared on Ignorant Bliss.

April 3, 2023: For this jam-packed historic edition of PSYCHOTIC BUMP SCHOOL, DJ ROME dives into the Manosphere, pays tribute to two beloved artists, and welcomes chickens coming home to roost.PART 1 : "KARMA"-Donald Trump has been INDICTED and is expected to be ARRAIGNED on April 4, 2023 in a Manhattan Criminal Courthouse in New York City.PART 2:  "'WISSISSIPPI' & PEARLY THINGS "-A discussion about the April 4th elections in Wisconsin that could re-shift the balance of power in a pitch battle for political control of the state supreme court. PLUS a trip into the YouTube Manosphere where content creator JUST PEARLY THINGS stirred up some controversy for platforming controversial political activist Nick Fuentes. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/janet-protasiewicz-wins-wisconsin-supreme-court-race_n_642c7201e4b0ba5d603c81edPART 3: DJ ROME goes to the movies and provides his take on A THOUSAND AND ONE starring TEYANA TAYLOR, and SPINNING GOLD-The story of CASABLANCA RECORDS and its charismatic figurehead NEIL BOGART. Lastly, posthumous tributes are paid to Oscar-winning music composer RYUICHI SAKAMOTO ("The Last Emperor" soundtrack) and animator LEO SULLIVAN who not only was a major artistic contributor toward historic animated shows such as "Heckle & Jeckle", "The Flintsones" and "Richy Rich", he was also the animator behind the animated locomotive that opened the weekly legendary music program "SOUL TRAIN". An incredibly full show, so press PLAY and SHARE with your friends.

April 3, 2023: For this jam-packed historic edition of PSYCHOTIC BUMP SCHOOL, DJ ROME dives into the Manosphere, pays tribute to two beloved artists, and welcomes chickens coming home to roost.PART 1 : "KARMA"-Donald Trump has been INDICTED and is expected to be ARRAIGNED on April 4, 2023 in a Manhattan Criminal Courthouse in New York City.PART 2:  "'WISSISSIPPI' & PEARLY THINGS "-A discussion about the April 4th elections in Wisconsin that could re-shift the balance of power in a pitch battle for political control of the state supreme court. PLUS a trip into the YouTube Manosphere where content creator JUST PEARLY THINGS stirred up some controversy for platforming controversial political activist Nick Fuentes. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/janet-protasiewicz-wins-wisconsin-supreme-court-race_n_642c7201e4b0ba5d603c81edPART 3: DJ ROME goes to the movies and provides his take on A THOUSAND AND ONE starring TEYANA TAYLOR, and SPINNING GOLD-The story of CASABLANCA RECORDS and its charismatic figurehead NEIL BOGART. Lastly, posthumous tributes are paid to Oscar-winning music composer RYUICHI SAKAMOTO ("The Last Emperor" soundtrack) and animator LEO SULLIVAN who not only was a major artistic contributor toward historic animated shows such as "Heckle & Jeckle", "The Flintsones" and "Richy Rich", he was also the animator behind the animated locomotive that opened the weekly legendary music program "SOUL TRAIN". An incredibly full show, so press PLAY and SHARE with your friends.

Welcome back to the Rock 'n Roll Ghost Podcast. On this week's episode, the Ghost speaks with filmmaker Tim Bogart (Spinning Gold). Tim is the son of Casablanca Records co-founder Neil Bogart and Spinning Gold tells his father's bold and wild story in the music business, warts and all. Casablanca was home to Donna Summers, KISS, Parliament-Funkadelic and the Village People to name a few of the hugely successful artists on the label. Tim discusses staying true to who his father was, even if that meant tackling his legacy accurately - good or bad. Spinning Gold was originally going to be a Broadway show, but shifted to a film that, at one point, was going to star Justin Timberlake as Neil. He also touches on working with his siblings to get the film to the screen. Spinning Gold is in theaters now. Links: Spinning Gold Tim Bogart --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brett-hickman/support

“My father's life was a very visible one,” says writer/director Timothy Scott Bogart, son of 1970s record producer Neil Bogart, the co-founder of Casablanca Records. “That was my playground. I grew up, literally backstage at these concerts.” Neil Bogart signed such artists as Donna Summer, George Clinton, KISS, the Isley Brothers, the Village People, and Gladys Knight. “The storytelling I saw being done as a child was infectious. Everything that they did was creating something beyond just the music. I just fell in love with it.” At the age of 12, Timothy's father died. Perhaps looking for a creative outlet, he actually wrote his first screenplay at this young age. “It was terrible,” he jokes, “but it was 120 pages, it actually had a beginning, middle, and end. I think all of it was an escape. I got lost in the fantasy and loved making little movies and writing little stories.” Timothy credits “being exposed to that extraordinary visual world [his father] created” as the foundation for what led to his career as a Producer, Screenwriter, and Director. “Almost everything I did had somebody struggling with loss,” he says in hindsight. I kept doing stories about other things, but ultimately, they were about children struggling with the loss of a parent.” Only a year or two after the death of his father, Timothy recalls people “banging on the door trying to get the rights” to his father's life story. The family wasn't ready to share this information. They turned down Broadway musicians, television shows, and movies. “As I started looking at this as being something I wanted to do with my life, I took on the mantle of being responsible of being the guy saying ‘No.' Part of that was, I didn't know what it was.” After decades of pondering what the story could be and how it might be best represented, Timothy decided to take on the responsibility himself, as the writer and director of Spinning Gold, the story of Neil Bogart. If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60-seconds and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom on your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show!

What do Donna Summer, Parliament, Gladys Knight, The Isley Brothers, The Village People, and Bill Withers all have in common with the rock band KISS?  They all rose to their musical heights under the watchful ear of the music industry's most colorful and brilliant music producer, Neil Bogart, founder of Casablanca Records, the most successful independent record company of all time. Along with a rag tag team of young music lovers, Neil and Casablanca Records would rewrite history and change the music industry forever.   Their mix of creative insanity, a total belief in each other and the music they were creating, shaped our culture and ultimately defined a generation.  In a story so unbelievable that it can only be true, comes the motion picture event of the musical journey of Neil Bogart and how his Casablanca Records created the greatest soundtrack of our lives. Some of today's hottest music stars are playing the icons who inspired them and singing their most popular songs including Grammy and Golden Globe nominee Wiz Khalifa as George Clinton, Jason Derulo as Ron Isley of the Isley Brothers, Pink Sweat$ as Bill Withers, Grammy Award nominee Tayla Parx as Donna Summer and multi-Grammy winner Ledisi as Gladys Knight.   Spinning Gold features an all-star cast including Tony Award nominee Jeremy Jordan (Newsies, Bonnie & Clyde), Michelle Monaghan (Mission: Impossible franchise, Gone Baby Gone), Jay Pharoah (Saturday Night Live, Bad Hair), Tony Award winner Dan Fogler (The Walking Dead, The Goldbergs), Jason Issacs (the Harry Potter franchise, The Death of Stalin, The Patriot), Lyndsy Fonseca (Kick-Ass, Hot Tub Time Machine), Chris Redd (Saturday Night Live), Casey Likes (Almost Famous on Broadway), and comedian/actor Sebastian Maniscalco (The Irishman). Spinning Gold is written, directed, and produced by Timothy Scott Bogart and produced by Jessica Martins, and Laurence Mark, as well as produced by Gary A. Randall, Chris Torto, Bradley Bogart, and David Haring.   Grammy Winning Music producer Evan "Kidd" Bogart, along with Harvey Mason, Jr. and Atlantic Records president Kevin Weaver are executive producers on the film and Atlantic Records will be releasing the soundtrack.

What do Donna Summer, Parliament, Gladys Knight, The Isley Brothers, The Village People, and Bill Withers all have in common with the rock band KISS?  They all rose to their musical heights under the watchful ear of the music industry's most colorful and brilliant music producer, Neil Bogart, founder of Casablanca Records, the most successful independent record company of all time. Along with a rag tag team of young music lovers, Neil and Casablanca Records would rewrite history and change the music industry forever.   Their mix of creative insanity, a total belief in each other and the music they were creating, shaped our culture and ultimately defined a generation.  In a story so unbelievable that it can only be true, comes the motion picture event of the musical journey of Neil Bogart and how his Casablanca Records created the greatest soundtrack of our lives. Some of today's hottest music stars are playing the icons who inspired them and singing their most popular songs including Grammy and Golden Globe nominee Wiz Khalifa as George Clinton, Jason Derulo as Ron Isley of the Isley Brothers, Pink Sweat$ as Bill Withers, Grammy Award nominee Tayla Parx as Donna Summer and multi-Grammy winner Ledisi as Gladys Knight.   Spinning Gold features an all-star cast including Tony Award nominee Jeremy Jordan (Newsies, Bonnie & Clyde), Michelle Monaghan (Mission: Impossible franchise, Gone Baby Gone), Jay Pharoah (Saturday Night Live, Bad Hair), Tony Award winner Dan Fogler (The Walking Dead, The Goldbergs), Jason Issacs (the Harry Potter franchise, The Death of Stalin, The Patriot), Lyndsy Fonseca (Kick-Ass, Hot Tub Time Machine), Chris Redd (Saturday Night Live), Casey Likes (Almost Famous on Broadway), and comedian/actor Sebastian Maniscalco (The Irishman). Spinning Gold is written, directed, and produced by Timothy Scott Bogart and produced by Jessica Martins, and Laurence Mark, as well as produced by Gary A. Randall, Chris Torto, Bradley Bogart, and David Haring.   Grammy Winning Music producer Evan "Kidd" Bogart, along with Harvey Mason, Jr. and Atlantic Records president Kevin Weaver are executive producers on the film and Atlantic Records will be releasing the soundtrack.

From the early/mid 70s through the 80s, there was no independent record label that did as much to turn the music industry on it's ear more than Casablanca Records. Founded by Neil Bogart and Cecil Holmes, the label launched the careers of KISS, The Village People, Donna Summer, Parliament and so many more…as well as pumping out the soundtrack of the disco era. And now a new movie that tells the story of those heady days, Spinning Gold, is hitting theaters this Friday and we talked to stars Jay Pharoah and Jeremy Jordan this morning about it…which then evolved into talk about the “good old days” of radio!

This week, we have a mini-episode from the press junket for SPINNING GOLD, the true story of Casablanca Records. It's set in the swinging seventies and features the music of KISS, P-Funk, Donna Summer, and many more. Staci chatted with the film's director, Tim Bogart; the star, Jeremy Jordan, who plays Casablanca's founder, Neil Bogart; and Tayla Parx, who portrays Donna Summer. In honor of the KISS connection, the show concludes with a reading from Rock & Roll Nightmares: True Stories, Vol 2, about one of the many times Gene Simmons accidentally set his hair on fire while performing onstage.

Spring is upon us. The flowers are blooming, the lawn needs cutting and your allergies are depriving you of oxygen. That's why we took a look at the season's entertainment options so you'll have something to watch while you stay indoors away from the pollen. First we've got the fantasy adventure "Dungeons and Dragon: Honor Among Thieves" which stars Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez and Hugh Grant. It's based on the role-playing game, but is it fun? We'll let you know. Then there's "Moving On" starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin as two old friends who reconnect at a funeral and decide to get revenge on the widower who messed with them decades before. And for real film buffs there's the documentary "Kubrick by Kubrick" which features a treasure trove of unearthed interview recordings from the master himself. Plus there's "Spinning Gold" which is a musical journey of Neil Bogart and how his Casablanca Records created the greatest soundtrack of our lives. For Streaming buffs we have "The Night Agent" which is a new Netflix series about low-level FBI agent, Peter Sutherland, who works in the basement of the White House manning a phone that never rings--until the night it does--propelling him into a conspiracy that leads all the way to the Oval Office. And we've got "The Lost King" which is based on the true story about an amateur historian who defied the stodgy academic establishment in her efforts to find King Richard III's remains, which were lost for over 500 years. And there's even more, so take another dose of Benadryl and listen in!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4137244/advertisement

In this special bonus episode I speak with the writer/director Timothy Scott Bogart whose newest movie "Spinning Gold" is the true story of record executive Neil Bogart, who started Casablanca Records in the 1970s, launching artists like KISS, Donna Summer, Parliament, the Village People and more. Neil was one of the most important record label owners in history... and he was also Tim's dad. In this conversation we discuss what it took to get this movie made and the wild life of his legendary father. Follow Patrick Hicks on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@patrickhicks82 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patrickhicksmusicstories Patreon: patreon.com/patrickhicksmusicstories Please subscribe to the podcast and rate and review! Thank you!

Episode 520. As we sat down to interview Timothy Bogart, son of Neil Bogart and write and director of the movie Spinning Gold, Tim asked if we would want to have Joyce Biawitz, his step-mother and Neil Bogart's second wife, join the interview. Now if you know your Kisstory you will also know that Joyce […]

It's a colorful and lively edition of #BTLRadioShow thanks to writer/director MOSTAFA KESHVARI who joins us live talking about his new film COLORBLIND. Plus, writer/director TIM BOGART dives into the making of what quickly became one of my fave films of the year, SPINNING GOLD! Joining us live at the top of the show is writer/director MOSTAFA KESHVARI discussing his new film, the exquisite and powerful COLORBLIND. The story of a colorblind mother and son facing racial and social injustices, COLORBLIND speaks to us literally, figuratively, and metaphorically. A fascinating aspect of the production is that the film was developed by color scientists to accurately display colorblindness and metaphorically address racism. Take a listen as Mostafa discusses the science and the cinematic art that came together for COLORBLIND. And then, get ready, because you'll hear my prerecorded exclusive interview with writer/director TIM BOGART talking about his new film opening on Friday – SPINNING GOLD. One of my fave films of the year, this is the story of legendary music producer and founder of Casablanca Records, Neil Bogart. For all the youngsters out there, this is the man who created and shepherded some of music's greatest legends – Donna Summer, KISS, Gladys Knight, George Clinton, The Isley Brothers, just to name a few. Making Tim uniquely qualified to tell this story is that he is Neil's son. Visually exciting and period perfect in hair, make-up and costuming covering several decades, one of the real joys of SPINNING GOLD is the story structure as the film is written as if Neil Bogart himself was telling his life story. As many already know, and as you will see in the film and hear Tim talk about, Neil Bogart was the consummate showman and storyteller which makes this approach to the film pitch perfect. http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com

Timothy Bogart, the son of Neil Bogart, joins us to talk about his legendary father and the movie Spinning Gold which he wrote and directed. Episode 560. Timothy Bogart, the son of Neil Bogart, joins us to talk about his legendary father and the movie Spinning Gold which he wrote and directed. Spinning Gold opens […]

Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder got the chance to virtually speak with the creator and stars of ‘Spinning Gold,' a new film about Casablanca Records and their eternal impact on the American music industry. The film was written and directed by Timothy Scott Bogart, the son of Casablanca Records founder Neil Bogart, and stars Jeremy Jordan, Ledisi, Tayla Parx and Jay Pharaoh. Reggie asked Bogart and the four actors about the film and their love for the label's music. ‘Spinning Gold' will be in theaters March 31. “The Reel Critic” is hosted and produced by Reggie Ponder. Follow Reggie on Twitter and Instagram @TheReelCritic, and on Facebook @ReggieTheReelCritic.

Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder got the chance to virtually speak with the creator and stars of ‘Spinning Gold,' a new film about Casablanca Records and their eternal impact on the American music industry. The film was written and directed by Timothy Scott Bogart, the son of Casablanca Records founder Neil Bogart, and stars Jeremy Jordan, Ledisi, Tayla Parx and Jay Pharaoh. Reggie asked Bogart and the four actors about the film and their love for the label's music. ‘Spinning Gold' will be in theaters March 31. “The Reel Critic” is hosted and produced by Reggie Ponder. Follow Reggie on Twitter and Instagram @TheReelCritic, and on Facebook @ReggieTheReelCritic.

Jeremy Jordan is probably best known for his Tony and Grammy-nominated portrayal of Jack Kelly in “Newsies” on Broadway, as well as his many roles on television including series regulars on CW's “Supergirl”, NBC's “Smash” and Disney Channel's “Tangled.” And now he leads a star-studded cast as the tenacious record industry giant Neil Bogart in the epic new feature film “Spinning Gold.” On this episode, he talks about how finding a character's physicality and where they hold tension informs his preparation, the importance of letting every single moment of a performance tell the story, why he's still getting used to the non-transient nature of film, how having a child opened him in ways nothing else could, and much more. Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from  Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft.  Follow Back To One on Instagram  

Evan Bogart is a first-class multitasker who's written hit songs for Beyonce and Rihanna, owns a publishing company that recently acquired the Christopher Cross catalog, is the chair of the Grammy Songwriters Wing and was executive music producer for "Spinning Gold," the biopic of his father Neil, who founded Casablanca Records, the label that brought the world Kiss, Donna Summer, Parliament-Funkadelic and the Village People. He talks about all of the above and more here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The 80's Montage! (music, mateys and cool shit from the 80s) Your Hosts Jay Jovi & Sammy HardOn, singers from Australian 80's tribute band Rewind 80's. We take you back to living in the 80's: music, artists, TV commercials and video clips. Episode 160: Peel The Label - Iconic 80's Record Labels!  It's a ripper! Please rate, review and enjoy! Music licensed by APRA/AMCOS Theme music ©2019 M. Skerman see Facebook for links to videos & songs mentioned in this episode! Email: planet80sproductions@gmail.com Rewind 80's Band: www.rewind80sband.com Facebook: the80smontagepodcast twitter: 80_montage instagram: the80smontage Links from Episode 160: Peel The Label - Iconic 80's Record Labels!Buy Me A Coffee 2023 Fundraiser - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/The80smontagePatreon Link With Thanks x https://www.patreon.com/the80smontagepodcast SUBSCRIBE SHARE LIKE & BUY US A COFFEE PLEASE www.the80smontage.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/the80smontagepodcastTwitter - https://twitter.com/the80smontageInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the80smontageLinks: Skatt Bros - Life At The Outpost #SkattBros #LifeAtTheOutposthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOuiDoSoUS0The Skatt Brothers (or Skatt Bros.) was a band from Los Angeles, California formed in 1979. At first they were compared to bands like the Village People for parallels in music, but later returned to their more rockish rootsSean Delaney formed the band in 1979.[2] Signed to Casablanca Records by Neil Bogart, the original lineup consisted of Delaney himself as well as Peter Sweval, Richard Martin-Ross, David Andez, Richie Fontana[3] and Craig Krampf. Andez and Krampf were later replaced with Danny Brant.In 1979, the band released Walk the Night (written by Fontana and Andez[4]), on the Strange Spirits album. " Walk the Night " was widely popular, reaching #9 in the Billboard charts and #1 on various national charts. Walk the Night is considered the band's cult classic and most famous release.[5][6]#Funkytown #LippsInc #VEVOLipps Inc. - Funkytown (1980)Buy & Stream: https://found.ee/lippsinc-funkytownLike on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LippsIncBandFollow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LippsIncBandMusic video by Lipps Inc. performing Funkytown (1980). (C) 1980 Lipps Inc.#LippsInc #Funkytown #Official #VEVO #Pophttp://vevo.ly/nXDrSiKiss - Sure Know Something (Official Video) #Kiss #Sureknowsomethinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSURhxNYmDwBrashs Australia Commercial 1987 - TV COMMERCIALhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZhLmaQMLiEJoan Jett - I Love Rock 'N Roll (Official Video)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMsazR6Tnf8OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEOI Love Rock N' Roll 33 1/3 Anniversary + 1981 Live In New YorkNOW AVAILABLE in stores and on iTunes goo.gl/HOjgHXFind Joan Jett and the Blackhearts online:http://www.joanjett.com/https://www.facebook.com/joanjettandt...https://twitter.com/joanjetthttp://instagram.com/joanjetthttps://plus.google.com/1061435753871...VFL Football theme 1979 - Up There Cazalyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuuwUd0bSyEChannel 7 Melbourne asked advert jingle writer Mike Brady (Two Man Band) to pen a football song for their replays.The song became so popular that Channel 7 released it as a single and it quickly shot to No.1 in the Melbourne charts during the 1979 finals series.As a result of its Melbourne success it made the national Top 40, which probably left Sydney rugby followers wondering who Cazaly was.#JohnFarnham #YoureTheVoice #VevoJohn Farnham - You're the Voice (Official Video)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbkOZTSvrHsJohn Farnham's official music video for 'You're The Voice'. Click to listen to John Farnham on Spotify: http://smarturl.it/JFarnhamSpotify?IQ...As featured on John Farnham: Greatest Hits. Click to buy the track or album via iTunes: http://smarturl.it/JFarnhamGH?IQid=Fa...Google Play: http://smarturl.it/JFarnhamGPlay?IQid...Stream more music from John Farnham here: http://smarturl.it/JohnFarMulti?IQis=...More from John FarnhamBurn For You: https://youtu.be/mDJMgANjLwkAge Of Reason: https://youtu.be/adVR3MT8fGgPressure Down: https://youtu.be/Emutat3_IP0More great 80's videos here: http://smarturl.it/Ultimate80?IQid=Fa...Follow John FarnhamWebsite: http://www.johnfarnham.com.auFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/farnhammusicTwitter: http://twitter.com/johnfarnhamSubscribe to John Farnham on YouTube: http://smarturl.it/JFarnhamSubscribe?...real life-send me an angel,1983https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DAb2fJPLq4Pretenders - Middle Of The Road HDhttps://youtu.be/hONtmFgh3IQhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/the80smontageThanks For Listening!

Creatures of the night del 2: fem poddar, fem gäster, fem ämnen Roney Lundell - mitt I julfebern berättar han om hur det var när han fick sin Creatures of Night. Alternativa omslaget när kom det och vems är rumpan? Hur gick Vinnies gitarrspelande från harmoni till gnissel och vem är det som kör tanken? Gäst: Roney Lundell Detta har vi pratat om: KISS peruker, alternativa Creatures of the Night omslaget, Lick it up turnén - Stockholm, The Elder, Lick it Up, lilarosa singelomslag av "I Love it Loud", 1-sidig "Creatures of the Night" double groove, Vinnie Vincent, Ace Frehley, Johnny Thunders, Okej, Bruce Kulick, Judas Priest, Bruce Dickenson, Paul Dianno, Iron Maiden, Status Quo, Rush, "Exit stage left", Eric Singer, Tommy Thayer, Whitesnake, I Still Love You, Allsång, Bryan Adams, Kiss Killers, Neil Bogart, Village People, Not for the Innovent, Queen - the Miracle, Deadly Weapon, Nowhere to Run, Peter LeMarc. - Ett destillat, Crome goes into the motion, Runaway, Firehouse, Deuce, Strutter, Oulu, Pop Coen, Coventry, Lick it Up, Dolby Atmosfär, Destroyer

Casey Likes made his Broadway debut in Almost Famous The Musical as ‘William Miller' starring alongside Solea Pfeiffer and Chris Wood. Created and written by Cameron Crowe and directed by Jeremy Herrin, this adaptation from the 2000 film chronicles an adolescent's experience touring with an up-and-coming band when given the chance to write a story for Rolling Stone. He will next be seen as 'Gene Simmons' in the Neil Bogart biopic Spinning Goldthat will be released on March 31, 2023 and as 'Richie Shepard,' the leading role in MGM's feature Dark Harvest. Previous film credits include Everything Must Go, where he portrayed a young Will Ferrell. TV credits include the recent Crypt TV and Facebook Watch series The Birch, as well as National Geographic's American Blackout. As a filmmaker, he has won awards for the direction of his films Seriously and How to Romance, including the top prize in the Arizona Student Film Festival. His latest two self-produced films Thespians and I Got You can be seen on YouTube now, At the age of 17, Likes won the ASU Gammage High School Musical Theatre Award for "Best Lead Male" and was a finalist in the 2019 High School Musical Theatre Awards, AKA The Jimmy Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DACAPO - Våra extranummer Vi gör en resa tillbaka i tiden när KIss var farliga. Marko och Bernt gör resan för att möta sin inre 9 respektive 12 åring. Tillbaka till "den mystiska tiden".  Detta har vi pratat om: Loppis, Electric Boys, Jolle, Ankan, billiga CD skivor, billiga LP-skivor, Roney Lundell, Spotify, taktil LP-känsla, tidningen Destroyer, Mari Carlsson + syster, KISS, Strutter, Alivin Stardust - Red Dress, Hotter Than Hell, Donna Summer, The Originals, Kissin' Time, Nothing to Loose, Deuce, Love Theme from Kiss, Fractured Mirror, Fractured II, Black Diamond, 100.000 Years, Alive!, Watchin' You, Got to Choose, Sweet Fanny Adams, Åhléns, Fin Costello, Tiffany, Tidningen Go, Poster, Lars Petersson - Snöret, Red Room Session, Dressed to Kill, Parasite,  Strange Ways, Let Me Go Rock'n'Roll, reklamen för Hotter Than Hell, KISS på Kåren, Kiss Fanservice, Bioreklam, Kiss i Japan, "Bernt pratar KISS på söndagarna", tyska Hotter Than Hell och Alive! från Bellaphon, Dressed to Kill, Neil Bogart, Peter Criss kostym, 10 East 23rd Street, Rock and roll all inte, C'mon and Love Me, She, Kiss på kassettband, Alice Cooper - Billion Dollar Babies, Rock and Roll Over, Demis Roussos, Bill Aucoin's American Express-kort, Skivfabriken, Destroyer, Bob Ezrin,  Destroyer Ressurected, Gröna Lund 1976, Kiss i Sverige-boken, Marilyn Manson, Nürnberg 33, Nürnberg 47, Reeperbahn, Hundarna Brinner, Space Records, Sergelarkaden, Rock and Roll Over, Love Gun, Bob Ezrin, Baby Driver, Take Me, Makin' Love, Love 'em and Leave 'em, Calling Dr Love, Ladies Roon, Christeen 16, Baby Driver, Roon, Carr Jam -21, Love Gun, I Stole Your Love, Pickadoll, Then She Kissed Me, Plaster Caster, Almost Human, Rammsteins avgjutningar, Alive II, peggy Tomakin, the Evolution of KISS, All American Man, Rockin' in the USA, Poster, Soloalbumen, Dynastt, Dirty Livin', 2.000 Man, Unmasked, Is That You?, Gerhard McMahon, Talk to Me, Torpedo Girl, She's European, Naked City, Kiss I Sverige 1980, Kiss Killers.

Take a minute to think about Joan Jett.  More than one song.  More than just "I Love Rock and Roll", as great as that radio song is.  She's called “The Queen of Rock ‘n' Roll” and “The Godmother of Punk.”   Let's think about the rock and roll in her catalog and the influences she ultimately passed along.  In the podcast, we talk about her career and how - somehow - she's may even be a bit undervalued as one of the rock and roll greats. Jett's self-titled solo debut was released in Europe in 1980. In the US,  the is that after the album was rejected by 23 major labels, so Jett and and manager Kenny Laguna formed Blackheart Records and released it independently -  started with Laguna's daughter's college savings -  sometimes selling the albums out of the trunk of Laguna's car after a show.  They eventually made a deal with Casablanca Records head Neil Bogart, and he signed Jett to his new label, Boardwalk Records and re-released the Joan Jett album as Bad Reputation.  That statement and that song - what Joan Jett sang about - "I don't give a damn about…" was what she became.  That's the image she made real.   It is her brand.  It cements her place as an integral part of the melding of punk rock and rock and roll.   SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Podcasts Read Rob's current and archived writing at rockforward.wordpress.com EMAIL: rockpoprollpodcast@gmail.com FACEBOOK: @rockpopandroll INSTAGRAM: @rockpopandroll TWITTER: @rockpoprollpod 

This week LC & Bakko tackle all the important issues. Food delivery apps. Jeff Scott Soto gets escorted out of a Malmsteen show. Vince Neil gets approved for a loan. Gene Simmons shows up for work in a robe. Neil Bogart gets a bio-pic. Nudity on Disney Plus & More Pantheon Podcasts, Podcasts for music lovers Music: Newsted - ...As The Crow Flies Zodiac Mindwarp & The Love Reaction - Driving On Holy Gasoline Tyketto - Forever Young Teddybears - Punk Rocker Trigger - Somebody Like You Peter Criss - Feel Like Heaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week LC & Bakko tackle all the important issues. Food delivery apps. Jeff Scott Soto gets escorted out of a Malmsteen show. Vince Neil gets approved for a loan. Gene Simmons shows up for work in a robe. Neil Bogart gets a bio-pic. Nudity on Disney Plus & MorePantheon Podcasts, Podcasts for music loversMusic:Newsted - ...As The Crow FliesZodiac Mindwarp & The Love Reaction - Driving On Holy GasolineTyketto - Forever YoungTeddybears - Punk RockerTrigger - Somebody Like YouPeter Criss - Feel Like Heaven

This week LC & Bakko tackle all the important issues. Food delivery apps. Jeff Scott Soto gets escorted out of a Malmsteen show. Vince Neil gets approved for a loan. Gene Simmons shows up for work in a robe. Neil Bogart gets a bio-pic. Nudity on Disney Plus & MorePantheon Podcasts, Podcasts for music loversMusic:Newsted - ...As The Crow FliesZodiac Mindwarp & The Love Reaction - Driving On Holy GasolineTyketto - Forever YoungTeddybears - Punk RockerTrigger - Somebody Like YouPeter Criss - Feel Like Heaven

Vincent Pastore on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson I usually know our guests... it's always a little nerve-wracking to meet someone for the first time Live on the air. Before we even hit the interweb airwaves, I felt like I'd known Vinny forever and he was one of my dearest friends. That's a gift. I still can't believe how much fun that was. It seemed with every sentence we were discovering another mutual friend. From Vin's rock n' roll daze, as the purveyor of the Crazy Horse, extra work, Law and Order, Goodfellas, Carlito's Way, scoring a major role opposite Alan Arkin in The Jerky Boys, Gotti, to the game changer, Big Pussy in The Sopranos… stories, stories, stories… James Gandolfini, Michael Imperioli, Steve Schirripa (his cohorts in Conversations with the Sopranos - coming soon to a city near you), Tony Sirrico, Aida Turturro, Al Pacino, Robert Deniro, Cathy Moriarity, Armand Assanti, Tony Danza, Marilu Henner, theatre, his Broadway debut in Bullets Over Broadway (which I saw), Woody Allen, Chicago with Aida Turturro, teaching at HB Studios, studying with Bill Hickey (me too), Gangster Squad, his band, also coming soon to a venue near you, Celebrity Apprentice, One Life to Live, General Hospital, Birthday Cake with Paul Sorvino, streaming now (I'll be watching tonight!), Spinning Gold, about Neil Bogart, and Don Q starring Armand Assante, both in the can, and his upcoming Gravesend, also starring Chazz Palminteri and Fran Drescher, there was what to talk about. Including real-life wiseguys, pizza, and stuff that goes south. I had the best time. Still high, and I ain't smoked in years. That makes one of us. I adore this man. He'll be back! Vincent Pastore on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson Wednesday, 3/23/22, 5 pm PT, 8 pm ET Streamed Live on my Facebook Replay here: https://bit.ly/3iui58f All BROADcasts, as podcasts, also available on iTunes apple.co/2dj8ld3 Stitcher bit.ly/2h3R1fla tunein bit.ly/2gGeItj Also on iHeartRadio, SoundCloud, Voox, OwlTail, Backtracks, PlayerFM, Himalaya, Podchaser, and Listen Notes Thanks to Rick Smolke of Quik Impressions the best printers, printing, the best people people-ing. quikimpressions.com Nicole Venables of Ruby Begonia Hair Studio Beauty and Products for the best tressed. http://www.rubybegoniahairstudio.com/ Blue Microphones and Kevin Walt

Þriðja plata KISS heitir Dressed to kill og kom hún út í mars 1975, rúmu ári eftir að frumburður þeirra leit dagsins ljós. Í þetta skiptið var það Neil Bogart, forstjóri Casablanca útgáfunnar sem stjórnaði upptökum. Bandið hafði ekki náð því flugi sem Bogart hafði vonað og í raun var útgáfufélag hans að tapa gríðarlegum peningum hvern þann dag sem leið. Núna varð bara eitthvað að gerast. "Getið þið ekki búið til eitthvað gott "anthem" lag?" spurði Bogart. Tjahh....við gætum reynt. The rest is history. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

KISStorian siblings Rich & Dave have a phone call on the heels of the announcements of KISS's forthcoming Shout It Loud NETFLIX movie, including such 'perfect world' casting suggestions as Sean Penn as Peter Criss, Ed Harris as Eddie Kramer, Doc McGhee as Neil Bogart, Gary Senise as Bill Aucoin, Nick Simmons as the Demon, Russell Brand as the Starchild, Jason Alexander as Doc McGhee and Johnny Depp as Sean Delaney?!?!?! - KISStorian.com #Netflix #Kiss #Kisstory #GeneSimmons #PaulStanley #PeterCriss #AceFrehley#BobEzrn #EddieKramer #NeilBogart #SeanDelaney #ErcSinger #TommyThayer #SeanPenn # JohnnyDepp #DocMcghee #RusselBrand #VanHalen --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kisstorian/support

Það er ágúst 1974 og okkar menn eru á fullu að fylgja eftir fyrstu plötunni sinni sem kom út í febrúar sama ár. Hún var ekki að seljast nægilega vel. Neil Bogart eigandi og forstjóri Casablanca útgáfunnar sendi "strákana sína" því lóðbeint í hljóðverið á ný til að taka upp næstu plötu til að freista þess að "bústa" upp söluna og stækka bandið. Þá voru KISS staddir í Los Angeles við tónleikahald. Þeir voru því sendir í næsta hljóðver til að tappa af sér næstu plötu enda kreditkortið hans Bill Aucoin í botni, eitthvað varð að gerast. Úr varð platan Hotter than hell, þeirra önnur breiðskífa og kom hún út þann 22.október þetta sama ár og frumburður þeirra, 1974. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Singer songwriter, Bruce Sudano, talks about his time at Casablanca Records & Neil Bogart, writing the classic disco song 'Bad Girls' and his latest album, Ode To A Nightingale.  Help support the show. Please consider a donation: https://www.paypal.me/MitchLafon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cal Tjader - Along Comes Mary (1967) Cal Tjader - Gimme Shelter (1971) Marran Gosov - Lampenfieber (1977) Now THIS is German Existentialism! The English translation to what he is singing: At the first time came energy At the second then the imagination At the third came with you the pleasure At the fourth you've kissed me At the fifth I was searching you At the sixth then only cursed you At the seventh i have discovered you At the eighth tasted on the skin   Stage fright Without you I can not be Fever Without you I'm alone Fever My cross and yarn on the pulse of power Fever I need you again and again Stage fright   At the ninth you've touched me At the tithe seduces me very quick At the eleventh came the Wonderland At the twelfth it started all over again   You are hope and energy The engine of my imagination My cross and yarn on the pulse of power My time-escort until midnight Without you I can not be Without you I'm alone I need you again and again stage fright Sakarin Boonpit – ควายหายล้อมคอก (Buffalo Disappears Around the Stall) (1978?) Thai cover version of Elvis' "Little Sister" Silver Apples - Oscillations (1968) Silver Apples - Program (1968) Silver Apples - I Don't Care What The People Say  (1998) Silver Apples-  You and I (1969) Decades after their brief yet influential career ground to a sudden halt due to being sued for exorbitant amounts by Pan Am Airlines, Silver Apples remain one of pop music's true enigmas: a surreal, almost unprecedented duo, their music explored interstellar drones and hums, pulsing rhythms and electronically-generated melodies years before similar ideas were adopted in the work of acolytes ranging from Suicide to Spacemen 3 to Laika. Silver Apples was formed in New York in 1967 and comprised percussionist Danny Taylor and lead vocalist Simeon, who played an instrument also dubbed the Simeon, which (according to notes on the duo's self-titled 1968 debut LP) consisted of "nine audio oscillators and eighty-six manual controls... The lead and rhythm oscillators are played with the hands, elbows and knees and the bass oscillators are played with the feet." Although the utterly uncommercial record — an ingenious cacophony of beeps, buzzes, and beats — sold poorly, the Silver Apples resurfaced a year later with their sophomore effort, 'Contact', another far-flung outing which fared no better than its predecessor. This record's cover, depicting the duo in the cockpit of a Pan Am airplane, resulted in a legal battle that left the band unable to continue recording and releasing music. However, in 1996 the Silver Apples resurfaced, as Simeon and new partner Xian Hawkins released the single "Fractal Flow." American and European tours followed, and a year later a new LP, 'Beacon', was released to wide acclaim.  Simeon Coxe died on September 8, 2020. Wendy & Bonnie - The Winter Is Cold (1969) From Under The Radar: Genesis, released in 1969, was the one and only album from sisters Wendy and Bonnie Flower. The San Francisco-based siblings were 18 and 15 at the time the album was originally released, and the music of Genesis belies their tender ages. The songs on Genesis are light psychedelic folk, reminiscent of artists like The Free Design, Tim Buckley, and, to a certain degree, fellow Californians, The Mamas and the Papas. The sisters' harmonies are the main draw, floating into the ether above the airy soundscapes. While songs like “Let Yourself Go Another Time” and “The Winter Is Cold” are upbeat and jaunty, most of Genesis is restrained beauty. The album has been championed of late by artists the likes of Jarvis Cocker, Stereolab, and Super Furry Animals, the latter of which sampled the gentle Wendy & Bonnie paean “By the Sea” in the opening of its 2003 song, “Hello Sunshine.” Unfortunately, at the time of its initial release, Genesis did not find as impressive a following. Shortly after the album was released, and amid promotion for the record that included an aborted slot on The Merv Griffin Show, the group's record label, Skye Records, dissolved due to bankruptcy. Subsequently, Wendy and Bonnie Flower faded into seeming obscurity. Then my show came along. This show opens with Cal Tjader, who co-owned Skye Records along with being an in-demand percussionist. he was a family friend that thought the young girls would benefit from not being thrust into the pop scene without a guiding hand on their team. But when the label went belly-up, Bonnie went off to college. I like most of this album. I wonder how many other hidden masterpieces got snuffed out before they got a chance to be heard by a wider audience. I mean these two teenagers, 15 and 18, got pretty far relatively speaking. Even for the time.  Wendy and Bonnie - By the Sea (1969)  Wendy and Bonnie - Five O'Clock In the Morning (1969)  Wendy and Bonnie - Let Yourself Go Another Time (1969)  Yardbirds - Knowing That I'm Losing You (Tangerine) (1968) Yardbirds - White Summer (1968) The Yardbirds - Glimpses (1967) The Yardbirds - Dazed and Confused (1968) Eric Burdon & The Animals - Orange And Red Beam (1968) Freee Fall - Big Mack Truck -?????  That's really how it's spelled. Recorded "live" onboard Norwegian Cruise Liners and, as the name states, intended for the passenger/tourist audiences. I enlarged the back cover because it's amazing. Apparently Norwegian gave these passenger-only records as gifts. I gotta get some more.  Brandon Wade - Letter From a Teenage Son (1967)  Bulldog - Rock & Roll Hootchi Coo (1974) Rick Derringer (the composer) spelled it "Hoochie Koo". Believe it or not, it had been rendered on vinyl three times before his own recording in 1973 became his biggest hit (by far). It was first recorded in 1970 by Johnny Winter and his band, Johnny Winter And, of which Derringer was a member. In 1973, Derringer recorded a solo version, which was his only Top 40 chart hit as a solo artist in the U.S. It became a staple of 1970s radio and rock music compilations. The song was initially recorded by Johnny Winter in 1970 with his band "Johnny Winter And", which included Rick Derringer and other former members of The McCoys, Derringer's previous band ("Hang On Sloopy" was their biggest hit...by far.). In 1970, they recorded the song during the Live Johnny Winter And tour, which was released as Live at the Fillmore East 10/3/70. Winter and Derringer later recorded the song with Winter's brother for Edgar Winter's White Trash live 1972 album Roadwork. Bulldog was an obscure spinoff of The Rascals that formed in 1971. Gene Cornish and Dino Danelli, after leaving their successful act behind, signed with Decca Records. That first album sank without a trace, and their contract with Decca came to an abrupt end and Bulldog spent the majority of 1973 trying to avoid the oldies circuit that had started swallowing up their contemporaries. They signed with Neil Bogart's Buddha Records in 1974 and released Smasher. Perhaps Buddha's primary reputation for bubblegum and novelty records can explain why this release was virtually ignored upon its release. The album sank without even a slight showing on the Billboard charts and Bulldog was dead by early 1975. Cornish and Danelli would resurface a few years later, teaming up with Wally Bryson (Raspberries) in the power-pop act, Fotomaker. Though they issued several albums, they too were dealt a merciless death, leaving Cornish and Danelli on the oldies circuit in a revived lineup of The Rascals. They would later be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame along with the rest of their former bandmates that they had worked so hard to extricate themselves from.  Rick Derringer rererererecorded the song in 2012, a new version of the song with lyrics reflecting his Christian beliefs. Titled "Read the Word and Live It Too". He supported Trump. So f him.  Cledus Maggard - Virgil And The $300 Vacation (1976) I've played Cledus Maggard and The Citizen's Band on my show once before, playing the song "The White Knight" on my CB Radio show.  Leslie Podkin - You Won't Need No Money (1961) Ogo - Marijuana [Guam] (?) Roy E. Baker - Ballad Of The Abortion Child (A Love Letter From Heaven)  (1974) Obituary: Roy “Boy” Edward Baker, age 85 of Knoxville, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2014. Roy was born May 28, 1929, in the coal mining town of Hazard, KY to Gilbert and Mahalia Baker. It was growing up in Hazard that he picked up the nickname “Roy Boy.” He was never able to shake the nickname and it has followed him throughout his life. He was affectionately known as “Roy Boy” by the many friends that loved him so. As a boy, Roy was a Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer all rolled into one. In the small coal-mining where he lived, people worked hard and went to bed early. At night, Roy Boy would slip out of a bedroom window just to wake the town by ringing the church bell. He was the epitome of mischief. His father was a coal miner and Roy grew up expecting that he would follow in those footsteps. It didn't take him long to decide he needed to pursue something else. “I worked a half-day in a coal mine where donkeys drug the coal out. I decided that was not the life for me,” he said. Roy left the coal mining town where he grew up and continued to have a career with General Motors in the tool and die industry. An accomplished musician playing piano, guitar, banjo, drums, and the bull-fiddle, Roy enjoyed many years as a musician, singer, and songwriter. While working for General Motors, he often played musical shows on weekends. The name “Roy Boy” became his stage name. As a movie actor, he played the part of a coal miner in the movie “October Sky,” which was partly filmed in Knoxville and Oliver Springs. When he was nine years old, Roy began drawing cartoons and selling them to his classmates in Hazard. A true patriot of America, Roy continued to use his talents drawing pictures that exemplified his patriotic love of God and country. On any given day you could find him sharing his art with friends at fast-food restaurants. His trademark was the patriotic clothing that he designed and wore in support of America. His iconic little red and white striped truck proudly displayed the American flag and could be seen in parades and events all over East Tennessee. His support for humanitarian projects was recognized and honored in various circles. He was recognized as the Man of the Year in Abstract Art by the city of Knoxville in 2007.  The British North-American Act - Corduroy Coat (1969)

tribute to a pioneering figure in the RnB, soul, disco and funk music…that helped shape up the careers of many top acts. His name is Mr. Cecil Holmes. Born and raised in New York City… Started singing doo-wop in ‘52 for the bands, Cavaliers, Fi-Tones and Solitaires. In the E60s, Cecil left performing and joined the business side of the recording industry. Barely in his 20s, he co-founded RMH Productions. His personality was a natural fit for promotion and sales which proved to be right.. Throughout the 60’s he worked for Columbia and later as a Regional Manager for Mercury Records… promoting the artists Clyde McPhatter, Bobby Byrd, Dee Dee Warwick, and Mack Rice. His next stop was Cameo-Parkway Records where he began a friendship with Neil Bogart. In 1967 they moved to Buddah Records….whe he as a VP signed the Impressions, Edwin Hawkins Singers, the Five Stairsteps and Gladys Knight & the Pips. Thru Buddah records, he also distributed Curtom, T-Neck, Hot Wax, and Sussex Records which had many big names in the black music genre. While at Buddah Records, he produced 2 albums under the name "The Cecil Holmes Soulful Sounds," in 1973. The following year, Cecil relocated to LA to join Neil Bogart for his next venture, Casablanca Records. As one of the original founding partners, Cecil helped launch the label with albums by KISS and Parliament. He also worked closely with the Pips, the Sylvers, Hugh Masekela and he helped Donna Summer, Village People and other disco artists to worldwide success. While working as VP od Casablnca, in 1975, Cecil premiered his own custom label...Chocolate City... named after Parliament's album "Chocolate City". At Chocolate City he had biggest success with the band Cameo…and he also signed Brenda & the Tabulations, Vernon Burch, Randy Brown, Starpoint, 7th Wonder and Kevin Moore (later known as Keb’ Mo). In 1980, Neil Bogart and Cecil Holmes sold Casablanca records to PolyGram. After that, Cecil joined CBS Records as VP for both Columbia and Epic Records. He worked with top acts like Earth, Wind & Fire, Mtume, and Luther Vandross. A few years later, Cecil and Larkin Arnold signed New Kids on the Block to Columbia Records…which brought him the biggest worldwide success. Stay safe, G

TRUE HOUSE STORIES WITH D.C. LARUE BY LENNY FONTANA PODCAST 005 This weeks edition we bring you the vocalist producer and writer, DC Larue. He is a true diamond from the disco era and he was blessed to be involved with many different artists such as the Disco Queen Donna Summer and to work alongside huge industry giants such as Neil Bogart the owner from Casablanca Records. His story is the who's who of the disco industry and here shares how his iconic release "Cathedrals" came to life. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Copyright © Lenny Fontana 2020

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There has been much ink spilled over the Queen of Disco that it doesn't bare repeating. Donna Summer is an icon who laid down the path for future artists like Madonna, Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, and many others to use their sexuality and create their own brand on their own terms. Regardless of the much-hyped manipulations behind the scenes, she was a willing participant and took full advantage of her success up until the point she wrestled herself away from Neil Bogart's Casablanca records leaving a legacy that up until that point — no other female artist had achieved. Today, Donna Summer has a legion of fans both young and old and serves as an inspiration to many would-be female artists who whether they realize it or not — are deeply indebted to her trailblazing career. The Queen is no stranger to Party Favorz, who ranks her at the top of our leading ladies along with Diana Ross and Cher. This tribute set focuses on her work in the 90's through the early millennium and takes a deep dive into updated versions of her back catalog. If many of these tracks are unfamiliar to you or your era was the 70's — look no further than the Casablanca Years set I put out in 2015. There you will find all of her radio and club hits in probably one of the best tribute sets ever laid down honoring the Queen. [youtube v="sLFVMOSdHRQ"] When the word "Ultimate" is dropped into the title of one of these series — it's because it's comprehensive and really long. Leaving no stone unturned, I poured through countless bootlegs and official remixes to put this thing together. Many of the songs on here may be new to even her most ardent supporters. These past couple of Diva Series I've put out have been a bitch to mix and this one was no exception. There's a vast array of styles here from modern-day electro-pop to circuit tribal house and straight up funky house. Yet, it all feels cohesive and frankly — just works. Without further ado, ladies and queers, I present to you...Miss Donna Summer! ENJOY! Album : Donna Summer | The Ultimate Diva Series Genre : Circuit, Funky House Year : 2020 Total Time : 03:27:33 1. Hot Stuff (Frankie Knuckles & Eric Kupper As Director's Cut Signature Mix) 2. Bad Girls (Gigamesh Remix) 3. Love Is In Control (Chromeo & Oliver Club Mix) 4. I Will Go With You (Con Te Partiró) (Rosabel Main Vox 12") 5. The Power Of One (Jonathan Peters Ultimix) 6. Stamp Your Feet (DJ Escape & Collucio Club Mix) 7. On The Radio (Thee Werq'n B!tches TGIF Mix) 8. I Got Your Love (Eddie Baez Vocal Anthem Mix) 9. MacArthur Park Suite (DJ Meme Remix of Epic Proportions) 10. I'm A Fire (Ranny Extended Remix) 11. This Time I Know It's For Real (DJ Amanda Moto Blanco Mashup) 12. Love To Love You Baby (DJ HiTretz Classic Mix) 13. I Remember Yesterday (Frankie Knuckles Remix) 14. State Of Independence (Murk Club Mix) 15. Love On & On (Hex Hector & Mac Quayle 12" Mix) 16. Enough is Enough 2017 (Dirty Disco Mainroom Remix) [with Barbra Streisand] 17. Fame (Ralphi Rosario Club Mix) 18. Valley Of The Moon (Tony Moran Club Mix) 19. Spring Affair (Klyk's Tribal Mix 2009) 20. You're So Beautiful (Tony Moran Ultimate Club Mix) 21. Dream-A-Lot's Theme (I Will Live For (12" Extended Remix) 22. Whenever There Is Love (Junior Vasquez Remix) 23. I Feel Love (Rollo & Sister Bliss Monster Mix) 24. Hot Stuff (Dave Aude Club Mix) 25. Dim All The Lights (Duke Dumont Remix) 26. She Works Hard For The Money (Division 4 Club Mix) 27. Carry On (Outta Control Extended) [with Giorgio Moroder] 28. Walk Away (Steppin' Out White Label Mix) 29. That's The Way (Almighty Uptown Club Mix) 30. Love is The Healer (Eric Kupper's 'I Feel Healed' 12" Mix) 31. Melody Of Love (Classic Club Mix) 32. Someday (Chris Cox & DJ Irene Swingin' In The Summer Club Mix) 33. Love's About To Change My Heart (Clivillés & Cole 12" Mix) 34. Last Dance (DJ John Culture Remix) 35.

There has been much ink spilled over the Queen of Disco that it doesn't bare repeating. Donna Summer is an icon who laid down the path for future artists like Madonna, Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, and many others to use their sexuality and create their own brand on their own terms. Regardless of the much-hyped manipulations behind the scenes, she was a willing participant and took full advantage of her success up until the point she wrestled herself away from Neil Bogart's Casablanca records leaving a legacy that up until that point — no other female artist had achieved. Today, Donna Summer has a legion of fans both young and old and serves as an inspiration to many would-be female artists who whether they realize it or not — are deeply indebted to her trailblazing career. The Queen is no stranger to Party Favorz, who ranks her at the top of our leading ladies along with Diana Ross and Cher. This tribute set focuses on her work in the 90's through the early millennium and takes a deep dive into updated versions of her back catalog. If many of these tracks are unfamiliar to you or your era was the 70's — look no further than the Casablanca Years set I put out in 2015. There you will find all of her radio and club hits in probably one of the best tribute sets ever laid down honoring the Queen. [youtube v="sLFVMOSdHRQ"] When the word "Ultimate" is dropped into the title of one of these series — it's because it's comprehensive and really long. Leaving no stone unturned, I poured through countless bootlegs and official remixes to put this thing together. Many of the songs on here may be new to even her most ardent supporters. These past couple of Diva Series I've put out have been a bitch to mix and this one was no exception. There's a vast array of styles here from modern-day electro-pop to circuit tribal house and straight up funky house. Yet, it all feels cohesive and frankly — just works. Without further ado, ladies and queers, I present to you...Miss Donna Summer! ENJOY! Album : Donna Summer | The Ultimate Diva Series Genre : Circuit, Funky House Year : 2020 Total Time : 03:27:33 1. Hot Stuff (Frankie Knuckles & Eric Kupper As Director's Cut Signature Mix) 2. Bad Girls (Gigamesh Remix) 3. Love Is In Control (Chromeo & Oliver Club Mix) 4. I Will Go With You (Con Te Partiró) (Rosabel Main Vox 12") 5. The Power Of One (Jonathan Peters Ultimix) 6. Stamp Your Feet (DJ Escape & Collucio Club Mix) 7. On The Radio (Thee Werq'n B!tches TGIF Mix) 8. I Got Your Love (Eddie Baez Vocal Anthem Mix) 9. MacArthur Park Suite (DJ Meme Remix of Epic Proportions) 10. I'm A Fire (Ranny Extended Remix) 11. This Time I Know It's For Real (DJ Amanda Moto Blanco Mashup) 12. Love To Love You Baby (DJ HiTretz Classic Mix) 13. I Remember Yesterday (Frankie Knuckles Remix) 14. State Of Independence (Murk Club Mix) 15. Love On & On (Hex Hector & Mac Quayle 12" Mix) 16. Enough is Enough 2017 (Dirty Disco Mainroom Remix) [with Barbra Streisand] 17. Fame (Ralphi Rosario Club Mix) 18. Valley Of The Moon (Tony Moran Club Mix) 19. Spring Affair (Klyk's Tribal Mix 2009) 20. You're So Beautiful (Tony Moran Ultimate Club Mix) 21. Dream-A-Lot's Theme (I Will Live For (12" Extended Remix) 22. Whenever There Is Love (Junior Vasquez Remix) 23. I Feel Love (Rollo & Sister Bliss Monster Mix) 24. Hot Stuff (Dave Aude Club Mix) 25. Dim All The Lights (Duke Dumont Remix) 26. She Works Hard For The Money (Division 4 Club Mix) 27. Carry On (Outta Control Extended) [with Giorgio Moroder] 28. Walk Away (Steppin' Out White Label Mix) 29. That's The Way (Almighty Uptown Club Mix) 30. Love is The Healer (Eric Kupper's 'I Feel Healed' 12" Mix) 31. Melody Of Love (Classic Club Mix) 32. Someday (Chris Cox & DJ Irene Swingin' In The Summer Club Mix) 33. Love's About To Change My Heart (Clivillés & Cole 12" Mix) 34. Last Dance (DJ John Culture Remix) 35.

Rock Talk With Mitch Lafon presents Angel's Punky Meadows. Punky discusses the band's latest album Risen, re-igniting the band with Frank Dimino, tour plans, stepping away from the music for a period of time, the return of Greg Giuffria, Gene Simmons of KISS discovering the band, Neil Bogart and much more.  Subscribe to Rock Talk With Mitch Lafon for exclusive content and interviews. Twitter: @mitchlafon Instagram: @mitch_lafon Get your MITCH MERCH here: https://loudtrax.com/Mitch  VISIT: mitchlafon.com Support the show.

Rock Talk With Mitch Lafon presents revered British pop icon, Peter Noone (recorded at the end of 2019). Peter discusses his extensive yearly touring schedule, being a music enthusiast, the beginnings of Herman's Hermits, songwriting, The Beatles & more, finding their place in a crowded radio marketplace, lyrics then and now, personal choice, working on Broadway, The Tremblers, a Farewell tour, his love of music, Casablanca Records, Neil Bogart, Tom Petty, Jimmy Page & John Paul Jones playing on Herman's Hermit songs and much much more. On getting started in music: "I started off as an enthusiast of music. I bought records and went to see live music. I knew lots of people who were in groups that played in their sister's attic and the little local nightclubs. One day, I found myself in a band where I was not just and enthusiast, but a participant." On a possible Farewell Tour: "I'm more like Mick Jagger. Arrogantly believing that I can pull it off for at least another ten years... Music is my hobby. When I hang up the phone with you, I'm going to play some music. That's what I do. When I'm in my car driving to a gig, I listen to music. Some people listen to the world news. I don't. I listen to music. And enjoy it, and smile and sing along and dislike and love and all of those things. So, why would I want to stop doing that?"  On Neil Bogart: "I don't know how good he was at business, but he was a great character." On Coronation Street, he jokingly says, "I was in it in 1961 and it's still the number one show in England even without me in it."  Get your MITCH MERCH here: https://loudtrax.com/Mitch  Twitter: @mitchlafon Instagram: @mitch_lafon Subscribe to Rock Talk With Mitch Lafon for exclusive content and interviews. COMING SOON: mitchlafon.com Support the show.

In this episode we play a round of the category game, talk adult Wednesday, TV, whats coming to Netflix, yelp reviews, veggie burgers, twins remake, drunk teacher call-out, smart TVs that are dumb and much more. All that plus our double feature movie review, this time it's Nazi movie marathon edition. Download/Listen Link Listen to/Download this episode Topic links Man says Florida villa he bought at government auction turned out to be a foot-wide piece of land Samsung tells homes to virus-check TVs Jason Momoa, A True Hero, Wants To Remake ‘Twins’ With Peter Dinklage Watch This Wackjob Explain How Plant-Based Burgers Are Satanic | Free Beer and Hot Wings Everything coming to Netflix in July — and what’s leaving The restaurant owner who asked for 1-star Yelp reviews Samuel L Jackson on Instagram: “Uhhhhhhh, What In The Actual FUCK IS GOING ON HERE???!!! #headsgonroll #lefteyemuthafukkah” Samuel L. Jackson to play George Clinton in upcoming Neil Bogart biopic, 'Spinning Gold' Groundbreaking series ‘Adult Wednesday Addams’ removed from YouTube Movies Reviewed Iron Sky Iron Sky II: Coming Race  

From 2009: Everybody thinks their life story would make a good book. I’m here to tell you that’s not true. Larry Harris is not everybody. He’s 1970s records mogul Neil Bogart’s cousin—and a co-founder of legendary Casablanca Records—for heaven’s sake, and boy, does he have a great story to tell. Reading his new book, And Party Every Day: The Inside Story of Casablanca Records, is to be transported back to the wild early days of the rock band KISS, the origins of disco, Donna Summer and Giorgi

The Troggs a side: "I Can't Control Myself" b side: "Gonna Make You" ATCO Records 45-6444 1966 Low slacks?! Good heavens! Silver Apples a side: "I Don't Know" One Cut Kill b side: "White Russian/Black Heart" Gifted Children Records GCV07-001 2007 Picked this up at a Silver Apples show at Cafe du Nord in 2007 (obvs) which also happened to be my first exposure to Thee Oh Sees live. Hooo boy, that was a night. Neil Sedaka a side: "I Go Ape" b side: "Moon of Gold" RCA Victor 47-7473 1959 Of course this is one of my go-to's when spinning live. Etta James a side: "I Got You" b side: "I Worship the Ground You Walk On" Cadet 5606 1968 Huh, you'd think I'd have the Sonny & Cher versions of this, but this super funky version will do just fine indeed. Killer b-side as well. The Miracles a side: "I Gotta Dance to Keep from Cryin'" b side: "Such Is Love, Such Is Life" TAMLA T-54089 1963 Certainly one of my most favorite singles ever. My toe is tapping just thinking about it. Frida a side: "I Know There's Something Going On" b side: "Threnody" Atlantic Records 7-89984 1982 Yes, by the same man who brought us middling "Since You've Been Gone", Rainbow's meh hit single (https://youtu.be/1P17ct4e5OE). And hey produced and drummed by the illustrious Phil Collins! But you know I will never speak ill of Anni-Frid (https://youtu.be/p98PjtSfNWo). Joan Jett & the Blackhearts a side: "I Love Rock 'n Roll" b side: "You Don't Know What You've Got" Boardwalk NB7-11-135 The short lived Boardwalk Records was Neil Bogart's follow up to Casablanca Records. And again, awesome b-side. Outer Limit Recordings a side: "I Need My T.V." The Sweethearts b side: "Burnin Through the Night" Olde English Spelling Bee OESB-710 I think this arrived with a couple of R. Stevie Moore (https://youtu.be/OprzFKwpeGY) reissues. Music behind the DJ: "The Name of the Game" as performed by Richard Clayderman.

Seguimos donde lo habíamos dejado. Nada más y nada menos que con la reina, con Aretha Franklin, la inolvidable Aretha Franklin, fallecida recientemente como ya comentamos. Pero alguien dijo que “el espectáculo de continuar”, y eso hacemos. En 1.970 la industria del disco había crecido a pasos agigantados, y con ella la industria del espectáculo. A principios de esta década, de los 70, el soul comienza a decaer y a renovarse, surgiendo nuevos estilos derivados. Cada vez empezaba a quedar menos de la esencia góspel, que sólo conservaban puramente algunos artistas. Uno de los nuevos fenómenos musicales fue Al Green, que incluso con uno de sus temas creó un subgénero denominado quiet storm. Vamos a recordarle en uno de sus mayores éxitos: Lets Stay Together Como decíamos, por este tiempo surgieron diversos estilos derivados como el retro soul, un soul más ligero y comercial, el soul sinfónico (Barry White) y el soul psicodélico (los Temptations) a la vez que de aquí derivó un nuevo estilo: la música disco con artistas de la talla de Gloria Gaynor , Donna Summer e Isaac Hayes. Aunque volveremos sobre la música disco obviamente, hay una artista en esta época de difícil clasificación porque ni representaba al soul tradicional y ni estaba en la vanguardia de los nuevos estilos. Es una artista por derecho propio, con un arrullador sonido suave y nuevo. Hablamos de: Roberta Flack. Roberta Flack y su extraordinario “Killing Me Softly With His Song”. Roberta Flack nació en 1937 en Carolina del Norte. Es hija del organista de una iglesia baptista de Nashville, por lo que desde pequeña se orientó musicalmente tocando el piano. Fue descubierta por Less McCann cantando en un club de jazz. Muy poco después y gracias a él, firmó con la discográfica Atlantic Records. Sus dos primeros álbumes, de 1.970, apenas sonaron y no llego a colocar ningún sencillo. Pero esto cambió cuando en la banda sonora de Play Misty for Me se incluyó una versión de «La primera vez que vi tu rostro” (canción del cantante folk Ewan McColl), que ya aparecía en su álbum debut. El single se convirtió en número uno y permaneció en lo más alto seis semanas, convirtiéndose en uno de los mayores hits de 1972. En ese mismo año Roberta se unió con su compañero de clase Donny Hathaway para grabar un álbum juntos, del que se extraerían éxitos como la versión del clásico de Carole King «You've Got a Friend». Lo escuchamos. Pero su mayor éxito le llegaría en 1973, y el tema «Killing me softly with his song», convirtiéndose en número uno por cinco semanas y siendo uno de los grandes hits de la música contemporánea. En 1979 Donny Hathaway se suicidaba haciendo volver a la escena a Roberta. Afectada por la pérdida, buscó un nuevo compañero musical, Peabo Bryson, con quien hizo una larga gira durante 1980. En 1983 grabaron juntos, consiguiendo el éxito «Tonight, I Celebrate My Love». En la actualidad su actividad se centra en el jazz y sigue dando conciertos a lo largo de todo el mundo. Vamos a escuchar este último éxito, grabado de la mano de Peabo Bryson Otra de las figuras de la época, pero èsta ya con los dos pies dentro de la música disco fue Donna Summer. Donna Summer nació en Boston, Massachusetts, el 31 de diciembre de 1948 y fue una cantante, compositora, pianista y actriz, mundialmente famosa y una de las figuras más exponentes del género disco. Ganó en cinco ocasiones los premios Grammy. Fue la primera artista en tener tres álbumes consecutivos en alcanzar el número 1 en los Estados Unidos en el Billboard Hot 100 y a lo largo de su carrera vendió más de 150 millones de copias en todo el mundo, lo que la convierte en uno de los músicos con mayores ventas de todos los tiempos. Fue una artista muy prolífica y obtuvo numerosos éxitos. Entre los más conocidos podemos escuchar, por ejemplo: “Last Dance”. Otra que no podemos dejar pasar es “On The Radio” Inevitablemente tenemos que oir, aunque sea un poco “She Works hard for the money”. Y como no, “Love tol ove you baby” Pero esta canción se merece un breve comentario. A mediados de 1975, mientras trabajaba en un nuevo álbum, Summer colaboró con otro artista en el entonces naciente estilo discoteca: Love to Love You Baby. Al grabar la canción Donna incluyó atrevidos jadeos y gemidos propios de un orgasmo y se cuenta que para grabarlos pidió un ambiente íntimo: apagar las luces del estudio. Esto hizo pensar a las mentes calenturientas del momento, siempre vigilantes, que las sensaciones sugeridas en la canción eran reales; reseñas de la revista Time y de otros medios llegaron a cuantificar que la canción sumaba 23 orgasmos. Sin embargo, cuando preguntaron a Donna «si se había tocado» o estimulado durante la grabación, ella contestó: «¿Tocarme? Sí, una pierna». En Europa, varias emisoras rechazaron la canción por su erotismo y tuvo un éxito modesto. Por suerte, una copia llegó a Estados Unidos y cayó en manos de Neil Bogart, presidente de la firma Casablanca Records. Bogart, conocido por sus lujosas fiestas, puso a prueba la canción haciéndola sonar en una de sus celebraciones; la reacción de los invitados fue tan entusiasta, que reclamaron que sonase una y otra vez. El directivo se puso en contacto con Summer, anunciándole que lanzaría la canción pero que necesitaba una versión extensa para el baile en discotecas. Recibió una versión de 17 minutos de duración, que no cabía en un disco de vinilo de tamaño single y que tuvo que editarse en otro de 12 pulgadas: el maxi-single, formato del que Donna Summer resultó ser pionera. A principios de 1976, Love to Love You Baby alcanzó el puesto Nº2 en los Billboard Hot 100 de los Estados Unidos, mientras que el álbum del mismo nombre, vendió más de un millón de copias. Llegó a ser el Top 5 en Reino Unido, a pesar de su prohibición en la BBC. Lamentablemente, le fue diagnosticado un cáncer de pulmón, por el que falleció el 17 de mayo de 2012, en su casa de Florida. En 2013 fue incluida en el Salón de la Fama del Rock. Es considerada la reina de la música disco . Y esto es “Love tol ove you baby” Y seguimos. Si hablamos de música disco, no podemos olvidar a la que es la otra musa del género, hablamos de Gloria Gaynor El que no haya bailado esta canción, aunque sea en una boda, que levante la mano. Nadie? Bien. Pues esta señora es Glora Gaynor, nacida el 7 de septiembre de 1949 en Newark, ciudad del estado de Nueva Jersey. Empezó su carrera en los 60 pero su primer single no se edita hasta 1965. Al lado del productor Meco Monardo, se convierte en una de las máximas divas de la era disco, gracias a arreglos tomados del sonido Philadelphia. Su primer éxito llega con "Sobreviviré", la canción que acabamos de escuchar. Otra vez la letra de una canción se escribe desde el punto de vista de una mujer, arremetiendo a su ex amante con que ella ya es libre y puede seguir adelante sin él. La canción se convirtió en un himno de la liberación femenina y hoy en día sigue sonando con fuerza en discotecas. Su otro gran éxito fue una versión de The Jackson 5: "Never Can Say Goodbye" ("Nunca puedo decir adiós"). Gloria Gaynor encabezó éxito tras éxito y se convirtió en la reina de las pistas de baile durante 20 años. Hoy en día la popularidad de Gloria Gaynor parece haber disminuido, aunque sus canciones continúan siendo reconocidas por el público y alguna de ellas forma parte de las 100 más imprescindibles según la revista Rolling Stone. En 2008, Gloria grabó una canción a dúo con Miguel Bosé para el álbum de duetos Papito y ofreció varias actuaciones en España. La canción elegida fue un éxito de Bosé, «Hacer por hacer». Esto…. Bueno. Y, para mi gusto, aun nos quedaría una figura de la época por repasar. Me refiero a Marvin Gaye Marvin Gaye nació en Washington, el 2 de abril de 1939 y fue uno de los componentes fundamentales del estilo Motown Sound. Durante sus primeros años, llegó a ser conocido como "El Príncipe de Motown", grabando numerosos hits de su época. Pese a su éxito inicial, la carrera de Marvin Gaye se ve interrumpida tras resultar fuertemente afectado por la abrupta muerte de Tammi Terrell, su eterna compañera en los escenarios. Luego de un periodo de depresión (del que nunca salió por completo), Marvin Gaye regresa a la escena musical a comienzos de la década de los 70's para grabar algunos de los discos más aclamados de su carrera, entre los que se destacan "I Want You" (1976) y " Here, My Dear (1978). Tras diversos reveses profesionales, Gaye se traslada a Hawaii y finalmente, por problemas de impuestos, recala en Europa en 1981, donde intentó infructuosamente sobreponerse de su adicción a la cocaína. Sobrepasado por su adicción, intentó aislarse buscando refugio en casa de sus padres. Sin embargo, durante el tiempo que pasó allí en varias ocasiones intentó suicidarse después de mantener agrias discusiones con su padre. Finalmente, el 1 de abril de 1984, la víspera de su 45 cumpleaños, en el transcurso de una de esas discusiones con su padre, éste lo mató de dos disparos (hecho que sería calificado como «homicidio justificable o defensa propia»), con un arma que el propio Marvin le había dado cuatro meses antes. Amen Michael Jakson, la gran figura de la música. Esto ha sido su archiconocido Thriller, pero de Michael Jackson hablaremos más detenidamente en un monográfico más adelante. Con el asesinato de Marvin Gaye en 1984 finaliza una era y se crean nuevas tendencias. Por ese tiempo la música negra era altamente popular, y se convierte en sello de calidad haciendo triunfar a artistas como Michael Jackson, al que ya hemos oído y oiremos con más detenimiento, o la mismísima Whitney Houston, a la que, esta si, oímos ahora. Pero la música disco empezó a decaer, y el soul resurgió en forma de retro soul, todo esto antes de volver a sufrir alguna que otra metamorfosis. A mediados de la década se transformó en urban por la influencia del disco y el hip hop . De esta época tenemos que destacar a Sade, una cantante por la que siento una especial debilidad. De madre británica y padre nigeriano, durante su adolescencia no paraba de escuchar discos de Nina Simone, Peggy Lee y Astrud Gilberto. Este estilo de música le fascinaba. En 1984 se forma una banda en la que Sade es su vocalista y se convierte en el espectáculo de los clubs de la capital inglesa, en parte gracias a la belleza de su cantante, pero sobe todo a la calidez y calidad de su voz. Su primer sencillo "Your love is king" pasó a ser un éxito dentro de los Top Ten. Y así, súbitamente, Sade se convirtió también en un símbolo. Esta es Sade y su éxito Your Love Is King Y en lo que se refiere a los últimos tiempos, nos van a quedar muchos nombres en el tintero, pero hay uno que en ningún caso podríamos olvidar: Amy Winehouse En la década de 1990 el urban derivó en el R&B contemporáneo, que a finales de la década tomaría un giro hacia sus raíces dando lugar al hip hop soul, y más actualmente al neo soul, con un sonido mucho más puro, siendo su represente en la tierra nuestra recordada y añorada Amy Winehouse. Amy Jade Winehouse, nacida en Londres el 14 de septiembre de 1983 fue una cantante y compositora británica destacada por sus mezclas de diversos géneros musicales, entre los que destacan el jazz, R&B y soul. Se la conoce por ser contralto, registro vocal que fue descrito como «acústicamente poderoso» y capaz de expresar «profundamente sus emociones». Su segundo álbum de estudio, Back to Black, fue publicado en 2006. Por este disco la cantante consiguió seis nominaciones a los Premios Grammy, de las cuales ganó cinco; entre ellas: Canción del año, Grabación del año y Mejor artista revelación. Fueron muchos los premios y reconocimientos que obtuvo por su extraordinaria voz, pero también recibió la atención de los medios por causas ajenas a su música. Sus constantes problemas legales, su adicción a las drogas y al alcohol, y sus complicaciones médicas derivadas de su comportamiento autodestructivo fueron fuente de titulares desde el año 2007. Fue encontrada muerta en su apartamento el 23 de julio de 2011, a los 27 años de edad, tras sufrir un colapso ante el síndrome de abstinencia. Su álbum Back to Black posteriormente se convirtió en el álbum más vendido del siglo XXI en el Reino Unido. Nos despedimos de Amy y del programa de hoy con una espléndida canción: You Know I'm No Good

Seguimos donde lo habíamos dejado. Nada más y nada menos que con la reina, con Aretha Franklin, la inolvidable Aretha Franklin, fallecida recientemente como ya comentamos. Pero alguien dijo que “el espectáculo de continuar”, y eso hacemos. En 1.970 la industria del disco había crecido a pasos agigantados, y con ella la industria del espectáculo. A principios de esta década, de los 70, el soul comienza a decaer y a renovarse, surgiendo nuevos estilos derivados. Cada vez empezaba a quedar menos de la esencia góspel, que sólo conservaban puramente algunos artistas. Uno de los nuevos fenómenos musicales fue Al Green, que incluso con uno de sus temas creó un subgénero denominado quiet storm. Vamos a recordarle en uno de sus mayores éxitos: Lets Stay Together Como decíamos, por este tiempo surgieron diversos estilos derivados como el retro soul, un soul más ligero y comercial, el soul sinfónico (Barry White) y el soul psicodélico (los Temptations) a la vez que de aquí derivó un nuevo estilo: la música disco con artistas de la talla de Gloria Gaynor , Donna Summer e Isaac Hayes. Aunque volveremos sobre la música disco obviamente, hay una artista en esta época de difícil clasificación porque ni representaba al soul tradicional y ni estaba en la vanguardia de los nuevos estilos. Es una artista por derecho propio, con un arrullador sonido suave y nuevo. Hablamos de: Roberta Flack. Roberta Flack y su extraordinario “Killing Me Softly With His Song”. Roberta Flack nació en 1937 en Carolina del Norte. Es hija del organista de una iglesia baptista de Nashville, por lo que desde pequeña se orientó musicalmente tocando el piano. Fue descubierta por Less McCann cantando en un club de jazz. Muy poco después y gracias a él, firmó con la discográfica Atlantic Records. Sus dos primeros álbumes, de 1.970, apenas sonaron y no llego a colocar ningún sencillo. Pero esto cambió cuando en la banda sonora de Play Misty for Me se incluyó una versión de «La primera vez que vi tu rostro” (canción del cantante folk Ewan McColl), que ya aparecía en su álbum debut. El single se convirtió en número uno y permaneció en lo más alto seis semanas, convirtiéndose en uno de los mayores hits de 1972. En ese mismo año Roberta se unió con su compañero de clase Donny Hathaway para grabar un álbum juntos, del que se extraerían éxitos como la versión del clásico de Carole King «You've Got a Friend». Lo escuchamos. Pero su mayor éxito le llegaría en 1973, y el tema «Killing me softly with his song», convirtiéndose en número uno por cinco semanas y siendo uno de los grandes hits de la música contemporánea. En 1979 Donny Hathaway se suicidaba haciendo volver a la escena a Roberta. Afectada por la pérdida, buscó un nuevo compañero musical, Peabo Bryson, con quien hizo una larga gira durante 1980. En 1983 grabaron juntos, consiguiendo el éxito «Tonight, I Celebrate My Love». En la actualidad su actividad se centra en el jazz y sigue dando conciertos a lo largo de todo el mundo. Vamos a escuchar este último éxito, grabado de la mano de Peabo Bryson Otra de las figuras de la época, pero èsta ya con los dos pies dentro de la música disco fue Donna Summer. Donna Summer nació en Boston, Massachusetts, el 31 de diciembre de 1948 y fue una cantante, compositora, pianista y actriz, mundialmente famosa y una de las figuras más exponentes del género disco. Ganó en cinco ocasiones los premios Grammy. Fue la primera artista en tener tres álbumes consecutivos en alcanzar el número 1 en los Estados Unidos en el Billboard Hot 100 y a lo largo de su carrera vendió más de 150 millones de copias en todo el mundo, lo que la convierte en uno de los músicos con mayores ventas de todos los tiempos. Fue una artista muy prolífica y obtuvo numerosos éxitos. Entre los más conocidos podemos escuchar, por ejemplo: “Last Dance”. Otra que no podemos dejar pasar es “On The Radio” Inevitablemente tenemos que oir, aunque sea un poco “She Works hard for the money”. Y como no, “Love tol ove you baby” Pero esta canción se merece un breve comentario. A mediados de 1975, mientras trabajaba en un nuevo álbum, Summer colaboró con otro artista en el entonces naciente estilo discoteca: Love to Love You Baby. Al grabar la canción Donna incluyó atrevidos jadeos y gemidos propios de un orgasmo y se cuenta que para grabarlos pidió un ambiente íntimo: apagar las luces del estudio. Esto hizo pensar a las mentes calenturientas del momento, siempre vigilantes, que las sensaciones sugeridas en la canción eran reales; reseñas de la revista Time y de otros medios llegaron a cuantificar que la canción sumaba 23 orgasmos. Sin embargo, cuando preguntaron a Donna «si se había tocado» o estimulado durante la grabación, ella contestó: «¿Tocarme? Sí, una pierna». En Europa, varias emisoras rechazaron la canción por su erotismo y tuvo un éxito modesto. Por suerte, una copia llegó a Estados Unidos y cayó en manos de Neil Bogart, presidente de la firma Casablanca Records. Bogart, conocido por sus lujosas fiestas, puso a prueba la canción haciéndola sonar en una de sus celebraciones; la reacción de los invitados fue tan entusiasta, que reclamaron que sonase una y otra vez. El directivo se puso en contacto con Summer, anunciándole que lanzaría la canción pero que necesitaba una versión extensa para el baile en discotecas. Recibió una versión de 17 minutos de duración, que no cabía en un disco de vinilo de tamaño single y que tuvo que editarse en otro de 12 pulgadas: el maxi-single, formato del que Donna Summer resultó ser pionera. A principios de 1976, Love to Love You Baby alcanzó el puesto Nº2 en los Billboard Hot 100 de los Estados Unidos, mientras que el álbum del mismo nombre, vendió más de un millón de copias. Llegó a ser el Top 5 en Reino Unido, a pesar de su prohibición en la BBC. Lamentablemente, le fue diagnosticado un cáncer de pulmón, por el que falleció el 17 de mayo de 2012, en su casa de Florida. En 2013 fue incluida en el Salón de la Fama del Rock. Es considerada la reina de la música disco . Y esto es “Love tol ove you baby” Y seguimos. Si hablamos de música disco, no podemos olvidar a la que es la otra musa del género, hablamos de Gloria Gaynor El que no haya bailado esta canción, aunque sea en una boda, que levante la mano. Nadie? Bien. Pues esta señora es Glora Gaynor, nacida el 7 de septiembre de 1949 en Newark, ciudad del estado de Nueva Jersey. Empezó su carrera en los 60 pero su primer single no se edita hasta 1965. Al lado del productor Meco Monardo, se convierte en una de las máximas divas de la era disco, gracias a arreglos tomados del sonido Philadelphia. Su primer éxito llega con "Sobreviviré", la canción que acabamos de escuchar. Otra vez la letra de una canción se escribe desde el punto de vista de una mujer, arremetiendo a su ex amante con que ella ya es libre y puede seguir adelante sin él. La canción se convirtió en un himno de la liberación femenina y hoy en día sigue sonando con fuerza en discotecas. Su otro gran éxito fue una versión de The Jackson 5: "Never Can Say Goodbye" ("Nunca puedo decir adiós"). Gloria Gaynor encabezó éxito tras éxito y se convirtió en la reina de las pistas de baile durante 20 años. Hoy en día la popularidad de Gloria Gaynor parece haber disminuido, aunque sus canciones continúan siendo reconocidas por el público y alguna de ellas forma parte de las 100 más imprescindibles según la revista Rolling Stone. En 2008, Gloria grabó una canción a dúo con Miguel Bosé para el álbum de duetos Papito y ofreció varias actuaciones en España. La canción elegida fue un éxito de Bosé, «Hacer por hacer». Esto…. Bueno. Y, para mi gusto, aun nos quedaría una figura de la época por repasar. Me refiero a Marvin Gaye Marvin Gaye nació en Washington, el 2 de abril de 1939 y fue uno de los componentes fundamentales del estilo Motown Sound. Durante sus primeros años, llegó a ser conocido como "El Príncipe de Motown", grabando numerosos hits de su época. Pese a su éxito inicial, la carrera de Marvin Gaye se ve interrumpida tras resultar fuertemente afectado por la abrupta muerte de Tammi Terrell, su eterna compañera en los escenarios. Luego de un periodo de depresión (del que nunca salió por completo), Marvin Gaye regresa a la escena musical a comienzos de la década de los 70's para grabar algunos de los discos más aclamados de su carrera, entre los que se destacan "I Want You" (1976) y " Here, My Dear (1978). Tras diversos reveses profesionales, Gaye se traslada a Hawaii y finalmente, por problemas de impuestos, recala en Europa en 1981, donde intentó infructuosamente sobreponerse de su adicción a la cocaína. Sobrepasado por su adicción, intentó aislarse buscando refugio en casa de sus padres. Sin embargo, durante el tiempo que pasó allí en varias ocasiones intentó suicidarse después de mantener agrias discusiones con su padre. Finalmente, el 1 de abril de 1984, la víspera de su 45 cumpleaños, en el transcurso de una de esas discusiones con su padre, éste lo mató de dos disparos (hecho que sería calificado como «homicidio justificable o defensa propia»), con un arma que el propio Marvin le había dado cuatro meses antes. Amen Michael Jakson, la gran figura de la música. Esto ha sido su archiconocido Thriller, pero de Michael Jackson hablaremos más detenidamente en un monográfico más adelante. Con el asesinato de Marvin Gaye en 1984 finaliza una era y se crean nuevas tendencias. Por ese tiempo la música negra era altamente popular, y se convierte en sello de calidad haciendo triunfar a artistas como Michael Jackson, al que ya hemos oído y oiremos con más detenimiento, o la mismísima Whitney Houston, a la que, esta si, oímos ahora. Pero la música disco empezó a decaer, y el soul resurgió en forma de retro soul, todo esto antes de volver a sufrir alguna que otra metamorfosis. A mediados de la década se transformó en urban por la influencia del disco y el hip hop . De esta época tenemos que destacar a Sade, una cantante por la que siento una especial debilidad. De madre británica y padre nigeriano, durante su adolescencia no paraba de escuchar discos de Nina Simone, Peggy Lee y Astrud Gilberto. Este estilo de música le fascinaba. En 1984 se forma una banda en la que Sade es su vocalista y se convierte en el espectáculo de los clubs de la capital inglesa, en parte gracias a la belleza de su cantante, pero sobe todo a la calidez y calidad de su voz. Su primer sencillo "Your love is king" pasó a ser un éxito dentro de los Top Ten. Y así, súbitamente, Sade se convirtió también en un símbolo. Esta es Sade y su éxito Your Love Is King Y en lo que se refiere a los últimos tiempos, nos van a quedar muchos nombres en el tintero, pero hay uno que en ningún caso podríamos olvidar: Amy Winehouse En la década de 1990 el urban derivó en el R&B contemporáneo, que a finales de la década tomaría un giro hacia sus raíces dando lugar al hip hop soul, y más actualmente al neo soul, con un sonido mucho más puro, siendo su represente en la tierra nuestra recordada y añorada Amy Winehouse. Amy Jade Winehouse, nacida en Londres el 14 de septiembre de 1983 fue una cantante y compositora británica destacada por sus mezclas de diversos géneros musicales, entre los que destacan el jazz, R&B y soul. Se la conoce por ser contralto, registro vocal que fue descrito como «acústicamente poderoso» y capaz de expresar «profundamente sus emociones». Su segundo álbum de estudio, Back to Black, fue publicado en 2006. Por este disco la cantante consiguió seis nominaciones a los Premios Grammy, de las cuales ganó cinco; entre ellas: Canción del año, Grabación del año y Mejor artista revelación. Fueron muchos los premios y reconocimientos que obtuvo por su extraordinaria voz, pero también recibió la atención de los medios por causas ajenas a su música. Sus constantes problemas legales, su adicción a las drogas y al alcohol, y sus complicaciones médicas derivadas de su comportamiento autodestructivo fueron fuente de titulares desde el año 2007. Fue encontrada muerta en su apartamento el 23 de julio de 2011, a los 27 años de edad, tras sufrir un colapso ante el síndrome de abstinencia. Su álbum Back to Black posteriormente se convirtió en el álbum más vendido del siglo XXI en el Reino Unido. Nos despedimos de Amy y del programa de hoy con una espléndida canción: You Know I'm No Good

Kidd Bogart aka Evan Bogart has written Beyonce's "Halo" and Rihanna's "SOS" among many other songs. In this episode of "Making Music" Bogart shares his perspectives on the contemporary co-writing scene and how modern day international pop music is made. He also opens up about his relation to his legendary father Neil Bogart, the founder of Casablanca Records.

Episode 133, July 7, 2015. Three main topics this week… Book reviews of Me Inc. by Gene Simmons and the Neil Bogart biography Going Platinum… Did the success of KISS Alive! fuel the explosion of disco music?…. Our comments about the Ros Radley episode that we pulled down. Why we did it and our feelings […]

One of the most popular KISS-related shows we've done was our GPS: KISS Landmarks episode with special guest host Chris Epting. Chris is well-versed in KISS, pop culture, and travel as he's written books on all three. He also now hosts a great new music talk show that you can access HERE.  We had such a great response to that episode that we knew we had to do a part 2 for this year's KISSMAS in JULY. We're fortunate that Chris was equally enthusiastic about coming back to discuss KISS Landmarks. So, let's crank up the engine and hit the highway! 1 Washington Blvd  Detroit, MI 48226 - Cobo Hall A  very pivotal location in KISS’ history. Most well-known for a sold-out 3 night stand in January of 1976, Cobo was one of the hosts of the Alive! album and was a meeting place for the blue-collar faithful that made up KISS’ early fan base.  Cobo Hall It’s also worth noting that it was the host venue for 1984’s Animalize Live/Uncensored performance as well as the venue chosen for the kickoff of the Alive 35 tour in 2009. 238 Bagley Avenue, Detroit, MI - MichiganPalace Another well-known marker of KISS’ early Detroit dominance, the Michigan Palace was built in 1926 as a movie theater and hosted KISS on their earliest American tours.  Michigan Palace location It was also a beneficial presence for KISS’ promotional efforts as it was utilized for the videos for Rock N Roll All Nite and C’mon & Love Me as well as the cover photo for the Alive! album shot by Fin Costello. The majority of the structure was torn down but the ornate ceilings can still be seen above the parking garage that sits in its place today. Corner of 23rd & 8th, NYC – Dressed to Kill Cover site. The only non-structure on our list, this street corner will always big popular in the annals of KISStory. In 1975, a then-struggling KISS was working on a creative photo shoot with legendary New York photographer Bob Gruen.  Inspiration struck during this shoot and the members of the band were in quick need of some business suits. Peter, being the only one that actually owned a suit, looked spiffy on this cover but the rest of the band looked awkward due to having to borrow manager Bill Aucoin’s duds and Gene borrowing Gruen’s wife’s clogs. It’s a strange album cover for sure but always a destination for KISS fans visiting the Big Apple. 1255 Hempstead Turnpike  Uniondale, NY 11553 - Nassau Coliseum While Madison Square Garden will probably always be the crown jewel of New York rock concerts, Uniondale’s Nassau Coliseum has a special place in KISStory from a special time. On 12/31/1975, the band was presented with their first gold album awards prior to taking the stage.  Nassau Coliseum Also of note for this concert was the fact that Blue Oyster Cult were the opening act. This was symbolic in the fact that a year prior, KISS was opening in this venue for BOC. This took place 2 years to the day of their first public performance at the Academy of Music. A true crossroads for the band on their way to superstardom. 3500 Sports Arena Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92110 – San Diego Sports Arena Now known as the Valley View Casino Center, the San Diego Sports Arena was host to many classic rock bands from the 1970’s and KISS is no exception. Built in 1966, the arena has hosted numerous sporting events as well as notable concerts by acts like Jimi Hendrix, Tina Turner and Metallica.  San Diego Sports Arena San Diego Sports Arena fits in the KISS ether by way of one very famous photograph. The gatefold image of KISS in full bombastic glory from the Alive II album has always been a stern message to other bands to “Top this!” While it’s one of the most iconic photos in rock history, it’s origin location is refuted by the original photographer. Barry Levine has claimed in interviews that the photo was not snapped at Sports Arena but, in fact, at L.A.’s Forum. Regardless of where it was taken, it still makes many say “Wow” upon first glance. 254 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 – Studio 54 Studio 54 will always be strongly tied to the disco era. The Manhattan haven for debauchery was an escape for many well known celebrities from the entertainment and fashion worlds including members of KISS. Paul Stanley was actually inspired to write ‘I Was Made for Lovin’ You’ after a night at 54 listening to pulsating disco beats that were on top of the charts.  Studio 54 Also of KISS note, Studio 54 was the host venue for one of the only times that band performed as a trio. KISS were set to lip-synch to the song ‘I’ from the Music from The Elder album during a live satellite broadcast for the San Remo Festival in Italy in January 1982. Ace Frehley was a no-show and the band had to soldier on despite his absence. A very strange location for a very strange performance from a very strange album. Strange, indeed. Cascais Hall, Lisbon Portugal After taking a huge leap of faith by unmasking on MTV in 1983, KISS decided to go half a world away to break in the fresh-faced version of the band. Located. literally, in a highly vegetated jungle-like atmosphere, KISS unveiled their new look for the Lick it Up tour at Cascais Hall in Lisbon, Portugal.  Cascais Hall, Lisbon As evidenced by the footage on KISSOLOGY Volume 2, the Portuguese fans were a bit surprised by the band’s new appearance but were quickly won over by the energetic ferocity that they still brought to the stage. T C Industrial Park, Depew NY, 14043 – Borden Ink Plant (Marvel Comics) By 1977, KISS were keenly aware of what it took to generate press attention. They took full advantage of a good story by flying out to the Borden Ink Plant near Buffalo, NY to pour viles of their own blood into the red ink for use in their upcoming Marvel comic.  Borden Ink, Depew NY Marvel master Stan Lee was on hand as well as a notary and members of the press. This was an iconic moment in the band’s history and it also ushered in the saturation of non-musical merchandise that was to come. 1 Stuart St  Binghamton, New York 13901 – Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena We’re sure a lot of KISS fans are wondering what Binghampton, NY could possibly have to do with Kisstoric landmarks. Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena was built in 1973 and has hosted a number of notable events including a pair of Elvis’ final concerts.  Broome County Arena, Binghampton NY Of KISS note, it is the only venue to feature a full Mark St. John KISS performance. Struggling with Reiter’s Syndrome, St. John was sidelined for most of the Animalize tour and played a couple of split shows with then-replacement member Bruce Kulick. But in Binghampton, St. John would play the entire set. Being a rather small arena, only a select number of fans got to witness one very unique and short-lived lineup of KISS. 100 1st Avenue Nashville TN - Riverfront Park Fresh off the release of KISS My Ass: Classic KISS Regrooved, the band was only playing a handful of U.S. dates in 1994. Decibel Gee’s own Chris Czynszak was fortunate enough to see one of them.  Riverfront Park, Nashville TN Headlining the Gibson Guitars 100th Anniversary concert, KISS played after an eclectic mix of artists including Pat Travers, Brother Cane, and Fleetwood Mac. The band threw down a musical gauntlet without the use of pyro or flashy stage effects. Performing on a floating stage, the band pulled out a barrage of heavy and obscure tunes that had the diehards panting for more. Truly a unique concert in KISStory. 1000 Elysian Park Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012 - DodgerStadium After record-breaking attendance numbers on the reunion tour or 1996-97, KISS were determined to assault the media with the launch of new album and tour Psycho Circus. On Halloween night of 1998, the band received wall-to-wall coverage on the FOX Network due to their guesting on numerous shows including Mad TV and Millenium.  Dodger Stadium The network also aired the beginning of a raucous concert at Los Angeles’ Dodger Stadium. While the merits of the album and pre-tour hype are hot-button topics for any KISS fan, it’s pretty clear that this venue, on this night, hosted a band that had truly returned to form. 8255 Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90046 – Casablanca Records Offices Soon to be documented by a Hollywood film and already documented by the great book by Larry Harris, Casablanca Records Offices were abuzz in the 1970’s in more ways than one.  Casablanca Records Site With cocaine running rampant and hype spilling out of every corner thanks to the enthusiasm of label owner Neil Bogart, the Casablanca Offices provide a perfect example of the phrase “If walls could talk.” There are some famous photos in KISS-fan circles of the large billboard outside the building that would regularly feature KISS album advertisements. 3000 West Alameda Avenue, Burbank, California – NBC Studios This location is famous for some of the biggest moments in television history; The Tonight Show being one of the biggest. But, for KISS fans, this sacred ground is the site of one of KISS’ most explosive television appearances.  NBC Studios Site On 4/1/1975, KISS ripped through a handful of future-classics in front of a slack-jawed audience on The Midnight Special. This fiery performance included loads of energy by the front three as well as machine gun-like drumming from Peter Criss as well as Chris totally trashing his drum kit at the end of the set (a la Keith Moon). This footage is a great way to show a newbie how powerful KISS was in the early days. 483 George St  Sydney NSW 2000, Australia – Sydney Town Hall While KISS’ popularity was certainly waning in the United States in 1980 after a big change in sound and a personnel change at drummer, the band was massive in Australia. The KISS tour of Australia in 1980 was as close to Beatlemania as a band could get.  Sidney Town Hall Playing soccer stadiums, making front page news every day, and parties that seemed to never end, the band had their official welcome on the balcony of Sydney Town Hall looking down on thousands of fans that had gathered to get a glimpse of their heroes. 2121 Trumbull St., Detroit, MI 48216 – Tiger Stadium If there was ever one place that every KISS fan wanted to be it was Detroit’s Tiger Stadium on June 28th, 1996. Paul, Gene, Ace, and Peter finally delivered on what so many fans had dreamed of; a full reunion with the original band.  Tiger Stadium Site Playing to a massive sold out audience, KISS was there to say “Meet the new boss….same as the old boss” 8852 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 – The Viper Room Guest host Chris Epting has a personal KISS connection to this venue and the next. The Viper Room was the venue that Chris and his son were allowed to interview all four members of KISS on August 13, 2012.  The Viper Room The band were there to unveil the massive Monster book. Chris and his son had a special moment with the band as Gene took note of the strong father and son bond that had connected the two through the love of the band. 6300 Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach, CA ‎- Rock and Brews Restaurant Closing out our discussion of KISS Landmarks is another location near and dear to Chris Epting. On May 13, 2013 the band performed and impromptu 3 song set at the grand opening of Rock and Brews PCH location.  Rock & Brews PCH Not using their trademark gear, the band performed with the gear that was laying around but still pulled off an energetic set that had KISS fans in the crowd excited. We close out the show with an exclusive audio clip of KISS performing ‘Hotter Than Hell.’ Buy Music! 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Throughout the 1970s, '80s, and '90s, Stephanie Mills established herself as a versatile powerhouse just as at home sultrily conveying a quiet-storm ballad as she was belting out gospel-rousing lines on the Broadway stage. Even now, her live shows draw captive audiences longing to hear favorites ranging from her signature number, "Home" (from Broadway's The Wiz),to late '70s/early '80s soul-disco gems ("Never Knew Love Like This Before," "Sweet Sensation," "Two Hearts") and late-'80s/early-'90s anthems ("I Feel Good All Over," "Something in the Way You Make Me Feel," and "Comfort of a Man"). One important phase of Mills' career, however, has been frequently overlooked in both the history books and the singer's own concerts. From 1982 to 1984, the sophisticated chanteuse released three albums for the late Neil Bogart's Casablanca label, commencing with Tantalizingly Hot and concluding with I've Got the Cure. 

It’s a food and sex fiesta today on the Mike & Judy Show, with guests Chef Carla Contreras and Ashley Montomery. Also hear from special guest Larry Harris, author of And Party Every Day: The Casablana Records Story who’s talks about the mishigas of working with his pal Neil Bogart and of course, Donna Summer. This program was sponsored by Roberta’s. “Donna didn’t get the credit she was due until [after her death]. For a couple of decades there, people weren’t really paying attention to her.” –Casablanca Records co-founder Larry Harris on The Mike & Judy Show