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EPISODE 132: A soulful and distinctive singer, talented keyboardist and songwriter, T Bear (Richard T Bear) made his mark as a solo artist and collaborator with many iconic artists—Crosby, Stills and Nash, The Blues Brothers, Richie Havens, Cher, Paul Shaffer, to name a few. In 1978, T Bear signed with RCA Records and released Red, Hot & Blue that featured Les Dudek, Billy Squier, and the Brecker Brothers. He has shared the stage with Richie Havens, Odetta, The Doobie Brothers and Jeff Beck. Domestic responsibilities and a struggle to regain his sobriety, which he did in 1983, forced him to put his music career on hold. He became instrumental in developing the Musicians Picnic, serving on its board of directors, which led to the creation of Musicians Assistance Program, now part of MusiCares Foundation. T Bear credits his late wife for encouraging his comeback.After a self-imposed hiatus from the music industry that lasted nearly three decades, T Bear, aka Richard T Bear, keyboardist, vocalist, songwriter, returns with a new album, Fresh Bear Tracks, released on Quarto Valley Records. A blend of blues, soul and rock with a who's who of special guests including Stephen Stills, Robby Krieger, Edgar Winter, Tom Scott, Walter Trout, Hutch Hutchinson, Laurence Juber, and more. Produced by Grammy Award winner Tony Braunagel, Fresh Bear Tracks was recorded at Robby Krieger's studio in Los Angeles. instagram.com/richard_tbearContact us: makingsoundpodcast.comFollow on Instagram: @makingsoundpodcastFollow on Threads: @jannkloseJoin our Facebook GroupPlease support the show with a donation, thank you for listening!
Born in New York City and raised in the Caribbean as Richard Gerstein - Richard T. Bear boasts a career that spans more than 40 years, one that led to a string of acclaimed solo albums and collaborations with a number of influential icons, including Al Kooper, Stephen Stills, former Rascals Gene Cornish and Dino Danelli, Kiss, Pat Benatar and many more. He has shared stages with artists such as Dave Mason, Mick Fleetwood, the Doobie Brothers, Richie Havens and Odetta. T. Bear penned "Love and Pain," a track found on Take Me Home, one of Cher's most successful albums and also tallied several hits on his own, including the single "Sunshine Hotel" from his debut album Red, Hot and Blue. He has appeared on a number of recordings including CSN's Southern Cross, Billy Squier's Tale of the Tape and The Blues Brothers Soundtrack album. After taking some time to focus on his own sobriety, T. Bear became an early activist helping others with addiction. His self-imposed hiatus lasted nearly three decades, and now T Bear is back with two striking new releases, Fresh Bear Tracks and The Way of the World, his first studio albums in 25+ years. Richard is a distinctive singer and talented keyboard player. His latest albums feature a host of special guests. From Stephen Stills, Robby Krieger, Edgar Winter, Walter Trout, to former Paul McCartney & Wings members Laurence Juber and Denny Seiwell and The Heartbreakers' Benmont Tench. His latest album, The Way of The World, was written and recorded as the world emerged from the pandemic. It boasts a stunning set of 13 original songs. Musically, it's a stirring melodic mix of blues, rock n roll, Americana, and roots. T. Bear's first album spawned the single “Sunshine Hotel.” A remix of the song climbed to #4 on the world dance charts before becoming the dance staple that it remains today. Richard has appeared on numerous recordings by iconic artists including Crosby, Stills and Nash's Southern Cross, The Blues Brothers Soundtrack, Richie Havens Mixed Bag II, Kiss members Gene Simmons and Peter Criss' solo ventures, as well as Toby Beau's hit single My Angel Baby. As a soloist T Bear found his initial inspiration in the sounds of the British Invasion. At age 13 he was writing his own songs. An early break came when he was working at Manny's Music in New York City when Hot Tuna's Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady stopped in and hear him improvising on piano. They were impressed enough to ask him to sit in with them during a Hot Tuna show at the famed Fillmore East. He worked for a time as Carly Simon's road manager and opened shows for the likes of Jeff Beck and Richie Havens before moving to Los Angeles. In 1983, he took a lengthy hiatus from making music to get his personal life in order before returning to action in 2017. Fast forward to the present and T Bear is so excited about the new album. As he puts it, “Making The Way of the World was like getting a new pair of glasses. I see everything more clearly and in focus around me. These are songs that made me think and dream. It's an oasis for the mind.” Meet Richard T Bear this week as he unravels his incredible story of survival and comeback against all odds. I hope you really enjoy this episode.
Send us a Text Message.Content Warning: Themes of songs discussed in this episode include violence, cancer, suicide, and drug use. Please make your own choice when deciding whether to listen to this episode or to fast forward or skip altogether. Bio (from website) Based in Los Angeles, Richard T Bear boasts a career that spans more than 40 years, one that led to a string of noted solo albums and collaborations with a dizzying list of revered artists. In 1978, he signed with RCA Records and released his debut album, Red, Hot, and Blue, produced by Jack Richardson (Bob Seger, The Guess Who). The album featured a notable group, Les Dudek, Billy Squier, Paul Shaffer, and the Becker Brothers. The album spawned the single “Sunshine Hotel.” A remix of the song climbed to number four on the world dance charts before becoming the dance staple that it remains today. A second album titled Bear includes a rendition of the Rolling Stones' classic “Ruby Tuesday,” followed by The Best of Richard T Bear and Captured Alive, a concert recorded in Hamburg, Germany. In 1984, he moved to Teldec Records, which led to the release of The Bear Truth, and the Giorgio Moroder produced album The Runner.He has appeared on numerous recordings including Crosby, Stills and Nash's “Southern Cross,” The Blues Brothers Soundtrack, Richie Havens Mixed Bag II, Kiss members Gene Simmons and Peter Criss' solo ventures, as well as Toby Beau's hit single “My Angel Baby,” Billy Squier's solo debut Tale of the Tape, and former Rascals Gene Cornish and Dino Danelli. He would also pen the song “Love and Pain,” one of the standout tracks on Cher's blockbuster album Take Me Home. He has shared the stage with artists such as Richie Havens, Odetta, The Doobie Brothers, and Jeff Beck, to name a few.Domestic responsibilities and a struggle to regain his sobriety forced him to put his musical career on hold. In 1983, T Bear gained his sobriety and focused on helping others with addiction, and became instrumental in developing the Musicians Picnic, serving on its board of directors. The annual event led to the creation of the Musicians Assistance Program (MAP), a non-profit organization that is now part of the Recording Academy's MusiCares F Visit the Self-Care Institute at https://www.selfcareinstitute.com/ Support the Show.Visit www.creativepeacemeal.com to leave a review, fan voicemail, and more!Insta @creative_peacemeal_podcastFB @creativepeacemealpodBonfire https://www.bonfire.com/store/creative-peacemeal/Redbubble CPPodcast.redbubble.comCreative Peacemeal READING list here Donate to AhHa!Broadway here! Donate Dachshund Rescue of Houston here Interested in the Self-Care Institute with Dr. Ami Kunimura? Click here Interested in Corrie Legge's content planner? Click here to order! Looking for custom orthotics? Foot and Shoe Solutions is your answer. Click here for more.
Josh's Guests: T Bear - Songwriter/Musician Discovered at 17 by Hot Tuna, Richard T Bear played on albums by Richie Havens, Crosby Stills & Nash, wrote Young and Pretty for Cher, worked with Gene Simmons of KISS and lived the rock n roll lifestyle! Kathryn Leigh Scott - star of Dark Shadows Gary Bombalicki & Darrell Wayne interview Kathryn about the popular daytime show recorded live, Dark Shadows had 20 million viewers per episode find us at: www.HeresToYourHealthWithJoshuaLane.com
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Bandleader and pianist talks about growing up next door to Milt Jackson in Yonkers and his early trips into Manny's Music in New York City.
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Singer / songwriter / keyboardist Richard T Bear and virtuoso guitarist Laurence Juber
80DiscoParty Il programma anni 80 di Radio RTO. Mix & Selection Luca Maurinaz & Franco Novena. Voice Roger Mantovani Franco Battiato - Bandiera Bianca (1981) New Edition – Once In A Lifetime Groove - (1986) Rufus And Chaka Khan - Ain't Nobody (Rmx 89) (1989) Jaki Graham - Set Me Free (1986) Erasure - Sometimes (1986) Richard T. Bear - Sunshine Hotel (1978) Tina Turner - Golden Eye (David Morales Rmx) (1987) Sting - If You Love Somebody Set Them Free (1985)
80DiscoParty Il programma anni 80 di Radio RTO. Mix & Selection Luca Maurinaz & Franco Novena. Voice Roger Mantovani Franco Battiato - Bandiera Bianca (1981) New Edition – Once In A Lifetime Groove - (1986) Rufus And Chaka Khan - Ain't Nobody (Rmx 89) (1989) Jaki Graham - Set Me Free (1986) Erasure - Sometimes (1986) Richard T. Bear - Sunshine Hotel (1978) Tina Turner - Golden Eye (David Morales Rmx) (1987) Sting - If You Love Somebody Set Them Free (1985)
1) Bob Marley & The Wailers - Coming In From The Cold (12" Mix)2) Bob Marley & The Wailers - Iron Lion Zion (Extended Mix)3) Bob Marley & The Wailers - Buffalo Soldier4) Barrington Levy - Too Experienced5) China Black- Searching6) Sinead O'Connor - How About I Be Me Pop (Reggae Mix)7) Barrington Levy - Here I Come8) Maxi Priest - Holiday9) Afrika Bambaataa & Family Ft UB 40 - Reckless (Vocal Wildstyle Mix)10) Taja Sevelle - Love Is Contagious11) Sister Sledge - He's The Greatest Dancer12) Chaka Khan - Clouds13) Michael Jackson - The Way You Make Me Feel (Dance Extended Mix)14) Narada Michael Walden - I Shoulda Loved Ya15) Foreigner - Urgent16) Wham - Young Guns (Go For It!)17) Mtume - So You Wanna Be A Star (12" Remix)18) Gwen Guthrie - Padlock (Long Version)19) Sandy Kerr - Thug Rock (12" Version)20) Terence Trent D'Arby - Dance Little Sister (T.T.D.'s Remix)21) Beggar & Co. - Help Me Out Somebody (12" Version)22) Richard T. Bear - Sunshine Hotel23) Hall & Oates - Out Of Touch (12" Extended Remix)24) Ram Jam - Black Betty25) Duran Duran - Wild Boys (Wilder Than..Remix)26) Gene Chandler - That Funky Disco Rhythm27) Oliver Cheatham - Get Down Saturday Night (Original 12" Version)28) Charly Kingston - Born In Africa (Remix 1982)29) Carl Carlton - Baby I Need Your Lovin'30) Chic - Your Love (12" Remix)31) Stacy Lattisaw - Jump To The Beat
Richard T. Bear, aka T Bear, was a leading session keyboard player and songwriter in the 70s and 80s, but then he went virtually silent for a couple of decades. Now he has his first album of new music in 25 years, "Fresh Bear Tracks," and it kicks ass. It rocks. It's bluesy. It's jazzy. It's awesome. His story is one of grit, pain, redemption and, ultimately, joy. Hear from the man himself — and cuts off the new album — in this exclusive interview you'll find only on KMB.
1) Cross My Broken Heart - The Jets 2) Crush On You - The Jets 3) Behind The Groove (12" Vinyl) - Teena Marie 4) Sunshine Hotel - Richard T. Bear 5) Reckless (12" Vocal Wildstyle Mix) - Afrika Bambaaataa & The Family Ft UB40 6) She Can't Love You (12" Version) - Chemise 7) The Way You Make Me Feel (Dance Extended Mix) - Michael Jackson 8) She's So Divine (Long Version) - The Limit 9) Jump Back (Set Me Free) - Dhar Braxton 10) Rap-O-Clap (12" Vinyl) - Joe Batan 11) Is It Love You'er After (Extended Version) - Rose Royce 12) Do It To The Music (Vocal) - Raw Silk 13) Glad To Know You - Chas Junkel 14) This Time I Know It's For Real (Extended Version) - Donna Summer 15) Into The Groove (Extended Mix) - Madonna 16) Feelin' Lucky Lately (Album Version) - High Fashion 17) Each Time You Break My Heart (Dance Mix) - Nick Kanen 18) At Midnight (12" Mix) - T-Connection 19) Get Down Saturday Night (Original 12" Version) - Oliver Cheatham 20) In The Bottle (12" Version) - C.O.D
Please join us Right Now, January 11, 2021 at 11:00AM PST as Singer, Songwriter, Actor Richard T. Bear and Set Designer, Artisan Dillon Nelson joins host Ron Brewington on "The Actor's Choice."
Richard T. Bear has emerged. This legendary Career Musician has worked with the Blues Brothers, Billy Squier, Cher, Kiss, Steven Stills, Miami Vice, Pat Benatar and many more, and now he's gathered quite the cast of fellow legends to collaborate on his new single and video, "One Day at a Time," including Stephen Stills, Edgar Winter, Benmont Tench, Robby Krieger, Laurence Juber, Denny Seiwell of WINGS, Mark Foster of Foster The People, Mike Minell of John Fogerty, and of course, T. Bear himself. The music is set to be released early 2021.http://richardtbear.com/@thecareermusician@nomadsplace
Richard T. Bear has emerged. This legendary Career Musician has worked with the Blues Brothers, Billy Squier, Cher, Kiss, Steven Stills, Miami Vice, Pat Benatar and many more, and now he's gathered quite the cast of fellow legends to collaborate on his new single and video, "One Day at a Time," including Stephen Stills, Edgar Winter, Benmont Tench, Robby Krieger, Laurence Juber, Denny Seiwell of WINGS, Mark Foster of Foster The People, Mike Minell of John Fogerty, and of course, T. Bear himself. The music is set to be released early 2021. http://richardtbear.com/
Concert Pipeline’s two hundred seventy sixth episode featuring Richard T. Bear.
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SOUND SONIC #552 22 Dicembre 2019 SETTIMANALE DANCE CON PAUL FROST 1 Gy Fos - High Society (Original Mix) 2 Jestofunk & Jocelyn Brown - Special Love (Micky More & Andy Tee Club Dub Mix) 3 Flash & The Pan - Waiting For A Train (Extended Version) 4 Kevin McKay & Start The Party - I Feel Love (Original Mix) 5 Instant Funk - I Got My Mind Made Up (Late Nite Tuff Guy Remix) 6 Man Without A Clue Ft. Lee Wilson - Do You Dance (Man Without A Clue Funky Dub Mix) 7 Hurlee - The Sunset Lover (Original Mix) 8 Richard T. Bear – Sunshine Hotel 9 Sister Sledge – All American Girls (Album Version) 10 Narada Michael Walden - I Shoulda Loved Ya (Maxi-Single) 11 Miguel Palhares - Air Power (Original Mix) 12 Neslo And The Firebirds - Movin' On (Original Mix) 13 Sammy Deuce - All Night Long (Extended Mix) 14 Change - Paradise (JL Disco Dub Mix) 15 Shalamar - The Second Time Around (12 Inch Disco Version) You can find the radio podcast here : https://www.spreaker.com/user/soundsonic/sound-sonic-552
SOUND SONIC #552 22 Dicembre 2019 SETTIMANALE DANCE CON PAUL FROST 1 Gy Fos - High Society (Original Mix) 2 Jestofunk & Jocelyn Brown - Special Love (Micky More & Andy Tee Club Dub Mix) 3 Flash & The Pan - Waiting For A Train (Extended Version) 4 Kevin McKay & Start The Party - I Feel Love (Original Mix) 5 Instant Funk - I Got My Mind Made Up (Late Nite Tuff Guy Remix) 6 Man Without A Clue Ft. Lee Wilson - Do You Dance (Man Without A Clue Funky Dub Mix) 7 Hurlee - The Sunset Lover (Original Mix) 8 Richard T. Bear – Sunshine Hotel 9 Sister Sledge – All American Girls (Album Version) 10 Narada Michael Walden - I Shoulda Loved Ya (Maxi-Single) 11 Miguel Palhares - Air Power (Original Mix) 12 Neslo And The Firebirds - Movin' On (Original Mix) 13 Sammy Deuce - All Night Long (Extended Mix) 14 Change - Paradise (JL Disco Dub Mix) 15 Shalamar - The Second Time Around (12 Inch Disco Version) You can find the radio podcast here : https://www.spreaker.com/user/soundsonic/sound-sonic-552
SOUND SONIC #537 08 Settembre 2019 SETTIMANALE DANCE CON PAUL FROST 1 Dan:Ros & Holly - Dance All Night (Original Mix) 2 Oliver Cheatham - Get Down Saturday Night [Original 12-Inch Version] 3 Ross Fitz - Shadows In The Sun (Original Mix) 4 Sister Sledge – We Are Family (Album Version) 5 Hp Vince - Sexy Music (Nu Disco Mix) 6 Agua Sin Gas By Antoine Clamaran - Good Vibration (Bonetti & Alek Soltirov Remix) 7 Gino Soccio - Dancer [Original 12-Inch Version] 8 Antonello Ferrari & Aldo Bergamasco - Stay Together (F & B Late Night Mix) 9 Richard T. Bear – Sunshine Hotel 10 Discotron - Actin' Kinda Shady (Original Mix) 11 Sharon Redd - Beat The Street [Special Dub-Vocal Edit] 12 Disko Junkie - The House Of Love (Original Mix) 13 Michael Zager Band - Let's All Chant [Original 12-Inch Version] 14 Block & Crown Ft. Francis Goodman - Gettin' Jiggy Wit It (Original Mix) 15 Jimmy Bo Horne - Spank (12- Version) You can find the radio podcast here : https://www.spreaker.com/user/6500869/sound-sonic-537
SOUND SONIC #537 08 Settembre 2019 SETTIMANALE DANCE CON PAUL FROST 1 Dan:Ros & Holly - Dance All Night (Original Mix) 2 Oliver Cheatham - Get Down Saturday Night [Original 12-Inch Version] 3 Ross Fitz - Shadows In The Sun (Original Mix) 4 Sister Sledge – We Are Family (Album Version) 5 Hp Vince - Sexy Music (Nu Disco Mix) 6 Agua Sin Gas By Antoine Clamaran - Good Vibration (Bonetti & Alek Soltirov Remix) 7 Gino Soccio - Dancer [Original 12-Inch Version] 8 Antonello Ferrari & Aldo Bergamasco - Stay Together (F & B Late Night Mix) 9 Richard T. Bear – Sunshine Hotel 10 Discotron - Actin' Kinda Shady (Original Mix) 11 Sharon Redd - Beat The Street [Special Dub-Vocal Edit] 12 Disko Junkie - The House Of Love (Original Mix) 13 Michael Zager Band - Let's All Chant [Original 12-Inch Version] 14 Block & Crown Ft. Francis Goodman - Gettin' Jiggy Wit It (Original Mix) 15 Jimmy Bo Horne - Spank (12- Version) You can find the radio podcast here : https://www.spreaker.com/user/6500869/sound-sonic-537