Podcast appearances and mentions of Simon Kirke

He's back! Legendary drummer Simon Kirke returns to VRP Rocks for the third time, and this time it's all about the songs that defined a band and a legacy. In this special edition of My 5 Favourite, Simon takes us inside his world with his five favourite Bad Company songs—from the unforgettable hits to the deep cuts that still mean the world to him today. With each pick, Simon shares personal memories, behind-the-scenes insights, and the stories that shaped Bad Company's legacy as one of the greatest classic rock bands of all time. Whether you're a lifelong fan or just discovering the magic of Bad Company, this is a must-listen for anyone who loves great music and even better stories. ✅ Don't forget to subscribe for more star interviews

Simon Kirke of Bad Company celebrates 50 years of the band's groundbreaking debut and Straight Shooter albums. As the only member featured on every Bad Company record, Kirke shares the stories behind classic tracks like “Feel Like Makin' Love,” “Shooting Star,” and “All Right Now.” He reflects on the band's formation, recording in Chepstow Castle, working with Peter Grant of Led Zeppelin, and performing “Whole Lotta Love” live with John Bonham just weeks before Bonham's passing. From rock radio dominance to personal recovery, it's a raw, insightful look into one of classic rock's most enduring legacies. ✅ Call to Action If you're a fan of classic rock history, songwriting legends, and epic rock 'n' roll storytelling, don't miss this one. Subscribe to Metal Mayhem ROC on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. Leave a review, drop a comment, and share this episode to support the legacy of rock legends. ✅ Metal Mayhem ROC Links

Simon Kirke of Bad Company celebrates 50 years of the band's groundbreaking debut and Straight Shooter albums. As the only member featured on every Bad Company record, Kirke shares the stories behind classic tracks like “Feel Like Makin' Love,” “Shooting Star,” and “All Right Now.” He reflects on the band's formation, recording in Chepstow Castle, working with Peter Grant of Led Zeppelin, and performing “Whole Lotta Love” live with John Bonham just weeks before Bonham's passing. From rock radio dominance to personal recovery, it's a raw, insightful look into one of classic rock's most enduring legacies. ✅ Call to Action Don't miss this one if you're a fan of classic rock history, songwriting legends, and epic rock 'n' roll storytelling. Subscribe to Metal Mayhem ROC on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. Leave a review, drop a comment, and share this episode to support the legacy of rock legends. ✅ Metal Mayhem ROC Links

Bad Company hit the scene in 1974 in a big way. Signed to Led Zeppelin's Swan Song label and managed by Peter Grant, the supergroup composed of Paul Rodgers (Free), Mick Ralphs (Mott the Hoople), Boz Burrell (King Crimson) and Simon Kirke (Free) had a huge success with their self-titled debut which would go on to sell 5 million in the US. Many bands struggle to follow up a big debut with an equally good second effort but Bad Company weren't rookies and had made over a dozen albums individually. The question was how would the songwriting partnership of Ralphs and Rodgers develop and would any of them as individuals emerge as the lead songwriter. While not many will tell you Straight Shooter is as good or better than the debut, it is a solid rock record. Chart hits Feel Like Makin' Love and Good Lovin' Gone Bad got them all over the airwaves and Rodgers Shooting Star would go onto become a classic rock radio staple. They even showed their tender side with Simon Kirke's Weep No More (accompanied by strings) and Anna. Heavy riffs from Deal With The Preacher and the innuendo of Wild Fire Woman help round the album into an album that showed Bad Company had staying power and could deliver the goods. Released March 28, 1975, it would go on to sell 3 million in the US. Do you think Bad Company deserves to be in the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame? We do!!! Check out our new website: Ugly American Werewolf in London Website Visit our sponsor RareVinyl.com and use the code UGLY to save 10%! Twitter Threads Instagram YouTube LInkTree www.pantheonpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bad Company hit the scene in 1974 in a big way. Signed to Led Zeppelin's Swan Song label and managed by Peter Grant, the supergroup composed of Paul Rodgers (Free), Mick Ralphs (Mott the Hoople), Boz Burrell (King Crimson) and Simon Kirke (Free) had a huge success with their self-titled debut which would go on to sell 5 million in the US. Many bands struggle to follow up a big debut with an equally good second effort but Bad Company weren't rookies and had made over a dozen albums individually. The question was how would the songwriting partnership of Ralphs and Rodgers develop and would any of them as individuals emerge as the lead songwriter. While not many will tell you Straight Shooter is as good or better than the debut, it is a solid rock record. Chart hits Feel Like Makin' Love and Good Lovin' Gone Bad got them all over the airwaves and Rodgers Shooting Star would go onto become a classic rock radio staple. They even showed their tender side with Simon Kirke's Weep No More (accompanied by strings) and Anna. Heavy riffs from Deal With The Preacher and the innuendo of Wild Fire Woman help round the album into an album that showed Bad Company had staying power and could deliver the goods. Released March 28, 1975, it would go on to sell 3 million in the US. Do you think Bad Company deserves to be in the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame? We do!!! Check out our new website: Ugly American Werewolf in London Website Visit our sponsor RareVinyl.com and use the code UGLY to save 10%! Twitter Threads Instagram YouTube LInkTree www.pantheonpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Benny Harrison Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson What fun to sit down and catch up with keyboardist, singer, songwriter, producer, Benny Harrison, who I've known for 5 decades. There was so much I didn't know. Benny gave us the back story––growing up mixed race from hard-working parents who may or may not have been on the wrong side of the law, but who taught him strong work ethics and appreciated immediately and encouraged his musical gifts. When his brother sold his piano, Benny turned lemons into lemonade, practicing at a local school which garnered him his first professional gig with Henry Gross, which led him to sing onstage with Michael McDonald. When I met up with him, he was sitting in with Mason Reese, and then Phoebe Snow sat in with Benny and The Spydrs. A kickass player and entertainer, Benny was in regular rotation at all the clubs I booked back in the day. Benny tells a great story about a night at Spo-Dee-O-Dee's and a couple of huge surprise special guests. Benny has played with Vernon Reid; Corey Glover; Joe Walsh; Elvis Costello; Simon Kirke; and Charlie Drayton, among many others and for four years his Spydrs were the house band at The China Club's famed Monday nights where Bruce Willis, Rick James, Steve Stevens, Linda Perry, Eddie Vedder, Billy Idol, and whoever was in town, would sit in with the band. We talked with mutual zeal of our love for the place, those nights, that time. Benny has been active with Veterans who are either suffering from PTSD, alcohol, drug abuse, or homelessness, in a program called Voices of Valor. It's a 9-week process to write a song with the Vets who have served our country. He produces and creates the musical/harmonic part of the process, and then takes the Vets into a recording studio, where they can experience the process. He shared a most moving sweet story of a silent woman's transformation. Working on an upcoming Documentary, Back Up Front, it tells the story of players including him who started out in front, worked the backline and are once again stepping out front. Benny's upcoming album, Pages, drops April 14th. He had planned to perform a couple of the tunes with his producer, Mike Ciro, but that didn't pan out. He treated us to a few little tastes with an unmiked guitar. A few tech challenges, but as with all things Benny went with it, eventually singing a capella. He's a pro! To get the album, be at The Bitter End for the album release, and for all things Benny go to BennyHarrison.com. I got an advance listen- it's fab! I adore my dear friend. It was such a treat to get lost in time and tales with this talented, resilient, fun, and passionate, pal. Benny Harrison Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson Wednesday, 3/5/25, 5 PM PT, 8 PM ET Streamed Live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtfBeq7CsGg&t=3s

This show has been around forever in lower quality but this is transferred from the reel master. Heinz Esser is the taper of this awesome Free concert, and he also taped Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple (and more). He caught a great performance by Paul Rodgers and Co. for sure. Paul Kossof is a master of tone and technique at only 19 years old. Andy Fraser's thicc bass and Simon Kirke's tight drumming create a powerful engine, with Paul Rodgers at the controls. I play The Hunter (Zep fans will recognize this song) and Fire and Water which are both incredible.

Send us a textPart 2 of TrackTalk with legendary Bad Company drummer, Simon Kirke! In Part 2, we dive into their second record, "Straight Shooter" and continue through "Desolation Angels" with Simon giving in credible insight into several iconic tracks from those four records. So come along for the ride and please subscribe! In case you missed Part 1: https://youtu.be/7tl2VPcfs0U?si=GoekWkOBNR-1aFquLive From My Drum Room Hoodies are now available!    • NEW Live From My Drum Room Merch!   Made of a soft 52% cotton 48% polyester blend. Sizes: MD, LG & XL = $50 USD (including shipping) *Size 2XL = $55 USD (including shipping) * US orders only. Venmo payment only. Live From My Drum Room T-shirts are made of soft 60%cotton/40% polyester. Available in XS-2XL = $25 (including shipping) * Venmo only. 100% of the proceeds from Live From My Drum Room merchandise goes toward a Live From My Drum Room Scholarship with the Percussive Arts Society! https://pas.org/pasic/scholarships/ Payment with Venmo: @John-DeChristopher-2. Be sure to include your size and shipping address. Very important! Email: livefrommydrumroom@gmail.com. Thank you to everyone who's bought a shirt and or hoodie to help support this endeavor!    Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! is a series of conversations with legendary drummers and Music Industry icons, hosted by drummer and music industry veteran, John DeChristopher, drawing from his five decades in the Music Industry. Created in 2020, and ranked BEST Drum Podcast, "Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher!" gives the audience an insider's view that only John can offer. And no drummers are harmed on any shows! Please subscribe! https://linktr.ee/live_from_my_drum_roomwww.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom

Send us a textA special two-part episode of TrackTalk with legendary drummer and founding member of Bad Company, Simon Kirke! In Part 1 we do a deep dive into Bad Company's iconic first record, "Bad Company," released in 1974. Simon gives us an inside view of song composition, the recording process, his drum kit and much more! We do an analysis of "Can't Get Enough" "Rock Steady" "Ready For Love" Movin' On" and "Bad Company." So come along for the ride and please subscribe! Part 2 is coming soon! Live From My Drum Room Hoodies are now available!    • NEW Live From My Drum Room Merch!   Made of a soft 52% cotton 48% polyester blend. Sizes: MD, LG & XL = $50 USD (including shipping) *Size 2XL = $55 USD (including shipping) * US orders only. Venmo payment only. Live From My Drum Room T-shirts are made of soft 60%cotton/40% polyester. Available in XS-2XL = $25 (including shipping) * Venmo only. 100% of the proceeds from Live From My Drum Room merchandise goes toward a Live From My Drum Room Scholarship with the Percussive Arts Society! https://pas.org/pasic/scholarships/ Payment with Venmo: @John-DeChristopher-2. Be sure to include your size and shipping address. Very important! Email: livefrommydrumroom@gmail.com. Thank you to everyone who's bought a shirt and or hoodie to help support this endeavor!    Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! is a series of conversations with legendary drummers and Music Industry icons, hosted by drummer and music industry veteran, John DeChristopher, drawing from his five decades in the Music Industry. Created in 2020, and ranked BEST Drum Podcast, "Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher!" gives the audience an insider's view that only John can offer. And no drummers are harmed on any shows! Please subscribe!https://linktr.ee/live_from_my_drum_roomwww.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom

In the latest episode of Rock Camp: The Podcast, hosts David Fishof, Britt Lightning and Miles Schuman wrap up their chat with Jimmy Vivino and unveil the exclusive first listen to the Q&A with Simon Kirke at the July 2024 Rock The Big Apple Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp in New York City. Brought to you by Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Delia and Simon Kirke join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of their August 9th performance at LTV Studios Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

On the July 5 edition of Music History Today, Lilith Fair starts and lots of debuts, including the King. Also, happy birthday to Huey Lewis and the RZA.  For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts from ALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY  PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - ⁠https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday⁠  On this date: In 1943, big band leader Harry James married actress Betty Grable. Coincidentally, Harry passed away on this date 40 years later. In 1954, Elvis had his first official recording session at Sun Studios. He recorded That's Alright Mama & 3 other songs. In 1957, Frank Sinatra divorced actress Ava Gardner. In 1958, Ray Charles recorded his performance at the Newport Jazz Festival for a live album. In 1961, blues great Slim Harpo performed on American Bandstand, becoming one of the few times that a blues artist performed on the show. In 1962, Little Eva performed the song Locomotion for the first time on television.  In 1965, Dick Clark's TV show Where the Action Is premiered. In 1966, Bill Medley of the Righteous Brothers had vocal cord surgery. In 1966, Chas Chandler of the Animals was in the audience during a Jimi Hendrix performance in New York City. Chas decided to become Jimi's manager, based on that performance. In 1968, John Lennon sold his famous Rolls-Royce with the psychedelic paint scheme. In 1969, The Rolling Stones gave a free concert in London. In 1969, the Royal Albert Hall banned rock concerts from taking place after fans rushed the stage during a performance by Chuck Berry & The Who. In 1974, Linda Ronstadt recorded her song You're No Good. In 1975, Pink Floyd performed songs from their album Wish You Were Here at the Knebworth Music Festival. In 1980, drummer Simon Kirke of Bad Company became the last guest performer to play with Led Zeppelin, as the band called it quits after drummer John Bonham's death only 2 months later. In 1984, The Everly Brothers started their reunion show. In 1987, Ben E King & Elton John were among those who performed at the Prince's Trust Rock Gala charity concert in London. In 1989, Rod Stewart accidently knocked himself unconscious after hitting his head while performing on stage. In 1997, the first Lilith Fair tour started. The all-female tour featured Sarah McLachlan, Paula Cole, Suzanne Vega, and Jewel. In 2003, the Lollapalooza concert tour started for the first time in 6 years. In 2007, Marilyn Manson was divorced by burlesque dancer Dita Von Teese.  In 2014, Jessica Simpson married football player Eric Johnson. In 2015, Damon Albarn of Blur & The Gorillaz collapsed on stage after a long performance. In 2018, Stormzy partnered with Penguin Books to create the book publishing imprint #Merky Books. In 2022, Carlos Santana collapsed on stage during a performance from dehydration. In classical music: In 1942, Heitor Villa-Lobos' piece Choros 6/9/11 was first performed. In 1965, opera star Maria Callas gave her final opera performance. In theater:  In 1947, the Broadway musical Barefoot Boy With Cheek closed. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musichistorytodaypodcast/support

Wir begeben uns ausnahmsweise mal in schlechter Gesellschaft – Bad Company. Mit ihrem Debütalbum, das den gleichen Namen trägt: Bad Company. Keine normale Band, sondern eine echte Supergroup.  Die Bezeichnung "Supergroup" wird traditionell dann verwendet, wenn sich Mitglieder oder ehemalige Mitglieder, die schon in großen Bands gespielt haben zusammentun und eine neue Band gründen. Bei Bad Company waren das Sänger, Pianist und Gitarrist Paul Rodgers und Drummer Simon Kirke von der Band "Free", Gitarrist Mick Ralphs von "Mott the Hoople" und Bassist Boz Burrell, der zwischendurch mal Grek Lake bei "King Crimson" abgelöst hatte. Und was die Herren dann zu bieten hatten, war zeittypischer Rock der Mittsiebziger mit großer Strahlkraft für die Weiterentwicklung des Rock. Schnörkellos könnte man auch sagen. Der größte Hit vom Album war "Can't Get Enough". Bei sogenannten Supergroups ist die Entstehungsgeschichte meistens auch ganz spannend, denn wer bereits in einer erfolgreichen Band spielt, der verlässt die oft nur aus guten Gründen um nochmal komplett von vorne anzufangen. Bei Paul Rodgers und Simon Kirke von "Free" hatte sich die Band so zerstritten, dass gefühlt keine Rettung mehr möglich war. Paul Rodgers und Simon Kirke gingen also gemeinsam auf die Suche nach neuen Mitmusikern. Mick Ralphs gefiel die musikalische Ausrichtung in die seine Band "Mott the Hoople" marschierte nicht so gut, da ging es zu sehr in die Richtung Glamrock. Und Bassist Boz Burrell von "King Crimson", der war sowieso sehr umtriebig. Vor der Zeit bei "King Crimson" war er schon mit seiner eigenen Band unterwegs gewesen, in der zum Beispiel Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Paice und Jon Lord spielten, die späteren Deep Purple. Bad Company sind schnell auf dem gleichen Label gelandet wie ihre Freunde von Led Zeppelin und konnten auch in deren Tonstudio Headley Grange ihr Debütalbum aufnehmen. Für SWR1 Musikredakteur Stephan Fahrig ist Bad Company eines seiner liebsten Rockalben, wie er im SWR1 Meilensteine Podcast erzählt: "Weil die Stücke [...] in einmaliger und genialer Art zeigen, wie viel mehr, weniger sein kann. [...] Die Arrangements auf diesem Album sind auf das Notwendigste reduziert und es ist auch diese einmalig, einfache und dann auch [...] raue Art an Rock heranzugehen, die ich so besonders finde an diesem Album." Wenn die Instrumente grundsätzlich auf das Nötigste reduziert sind, dann bekommen die einzelnen Instrumente auch immer wieder die Möglichkeiten sich auszubreiten und zu glänzen. Das gilt natürlich auch für die sensationelle Rockstimme von Sänger Paul Rodgers. Der Grundsatz von Bad Company war: Zu viel Kleinteiliges lässt eine Platte auch klein wirken. __________ Über diese Songs vom Album "Bad Company" wird im Podcast gesprochen (16:28) – "Can't Get Enough" (23:49) – "Ready for Love" (30:44) – "Don't Let Me Down" (34:29) – "Bad Company" (45:37) – "Seagull" __________ Alle Shownotes und weiterführenden Links zur Folge "Bad Company" findet ihr hier: https://www.swr.de/swr1/rp/meilensteine/swr1-meilensteine-bad-company-paul-rodgers-100.html __________ Ihr wollt mehr Podcasts wie diesen? Abonniert die SWR1 Meilensteine! Fragen, Kritik, Anregungen? Meldet euch gerne per WhatsApp-Sprachnachricht an die (06131) 92 93 94 95 oder schreibt uns an meilensteine@swr.de

Simon Kirke talks about FREE, Bad Company, Paul Kossoff, Mick Ralphs and his future projects. Thank you for all your support Phil Aston | Now Spinning Magazine

Send us a Text Message.A renowned musician and drummer, known for his contributions to the iconic supergroups Free and Bad Company, reminisces about his childhood in rural Wales. Following a gig with a local cover band, The Manicas, he formed his own band, Heatwave where he did both vocals and drums that was inspired by Ringo Starr after watching him on television.His life took a pivotal turn when a coin toss determined his fate, amidst a looming deadline set by his parents. Transitioning through experiences with Black Cat Bones, he ultimately teamed up with Paul Kossoff and Free, marking the recording of the smash hit "All Right Now," subsequent tours, and the eventual decline of the group.In an era where attitudes towards drug were much different, the band grappled with Paul Kossoff's addiction, which significantly impacted their trajectory. The decision to join forces with Paul Rodgers led to the inception of Bad Company, with intriguing stories surrounding the band's name.Legends suggest that during the recording sessions for the LP "Bad Company," band members were scattered throughout the house. He reflects on his favorite Bad Company track to perform, as well as his tenure with the groups Wildlife and Lonerider. Expressing disappointment over the absence of Free and Bad Company in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, he shares anecdotes of playing with Chuck Berry and the profound moment of drumming alongside Ringo Starr, whose influence sparked his musical journey.Beyond the band scene, he released a solo record titled "Because of You" with Chicago-based: The Empty Pockets. Recounting Bad Company's final 2019 show in Las Vegas alongside Lynyrd Skynyrd, he discusses his newfound interest in composing movie scores and the significance of contributing to numerous timeless songs. The interview concludes with insights into his life beyond music.Simon Kirke Links:Official Website: https://officialsimonkirke.com/homeListen to Lonerider: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5ZYxdswbSRegLO54dTNey6 Before the Lights Links:A Heartbeat & A Guitar: Johnny Cash & the Making of Bitter Tear Docuseries: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/docuseries/bitter-tearsHire Tommy to Speak: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/public-speakingBecome a BTL Member: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/supportBefore the Lights Website: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/Get Tommy a Glass of Vino: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/beforethelights                        Support the Show.Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beforethelightspodcast/Follow the show on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/beforethelightspodcast/Follow the show on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beforethelightspodcast?lang=enFollow Tommy on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/tcanale3Rate & Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-the-lights/id1501245041Email the host: beforethelightspod@gmail.com

Percussion Discussion - Episode 134 - The history of Hayman Drums .Joining me today for this very special episode talking about the history of Hayman Drums is a star studded cast including Drummer and Hayman authority Nigel Constable, Nigel wrote the Hayman Drum Book along with Bob Henrit in 2016 so is the perfect person to guide us through the Hayman History. We are also joined by perhaps one of the most famous Hayman users, Simon Kirke, he famously used the gold ingot Hayman kit with Free in the early 70's. Another former Hayman player is none other than the incredible Simon Phillips, Simon had quite the history with Hayman drums as you will hear during the episode. Last, but by no means least is my good friend and incredible drummer Robb Reiner, Robb has been the powerhouse Canadian Heavy Metal Trio Anvil since 1978, Just about to release there 20th Studio album this summer the band are as active as they ever were, Robb is a fan of a certain Hayman snare drum........ I have to say a huge thank you to all of the guests that made this possible, Nigel, Simon Phillips, Robb Reiner and of course Simon Kirke. everyone gave there time up so generously to contribute and i am very grateful. Thank you gentlemen.

As I approach the 4th anniversary of Live From My Drum Room and close in on 200 episodes, I've put together a "Best Of" show with clips from episodes going back as far as 2020. My guests include Stan Lynch, Gary Mallaber, Micky Curry, Steve Gadd, Vinnie Colaiuta, Rick Marotta, Andy Newmark, Jim Keltner, Joe Vitale, Simon Kirke, Kenney Jones, Dave Mattacks, Charley Drayton, Pete Thomas, Shawn Pelton, Anton Fig, Aaron Comess, Cathy Rich, Steve Smith, Danny Seraphine, Denny Tedesco, Shane Kinney, Stan & Jerry Keyawa, Joe Testa and more! All clips are from previously aired episodes and the complete episodes can be found on YouTube and on all podcast platforms. So come along for the ride and please subscribe! https://linktr.ee/live_from_my_drum_roomwww.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom

Rock 'N Roll Hall of Famer Ricky Byrd Live on Game Changers with Vicki Abelson Hanging out with Rock'N Roll Hall of Famer, Ricky Byrd, is like going home. Back to the days… when we were both in a daze. I was booking the Rock 'N Roll Café on Bleecker Street, Ricky was already a rockstar, center stage as lead guitarist with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, playing those iconic riffs in the fab MTV Music Video Days... when there were ashtrays on restaurant tables, and MTV played music videos. Just found a great pic of Ricky and Elliot Easton sitting in on our tiny stage in '87ish. All those years ago, and yet how fun to have seen Elliot play live last week with The Immediate Family and Zoom tonight with Ricky. One big difference, both Ricky and I are sober. 36 years for him, and the last many, being of service and giving back with his time, and his music. His current passion, partnering with AllSober.com to aid those struggling with addiction to gain inspiration from their sober heroes. He treated us to his Ain't Gonna Live Like That No More to punctuate the point. Ricky received the Drug-Free Heroes Award, presented by the Foundation For a Drug-Free World, The Faces and Voices 2019 Voice of Recovery Award, and the 2019 Italian American of Distinction Award, presented by Governor Cuomo, for his work in recovery. This Rockboy walks his talk. Old friends, it was an easy breezy walk down memory lane, littered with one-liners, and rim shots. Ricky may be a rocker but he's a Borscht Belt comic at heart. Fabulous stories about touring with Graham Parker, Roger Daltry, and Ian Hunter, the thrill of playing THAT riff from All the Young Dudes, having Simon Kirke of Bad Company behind him hitting those beats, backing Brian Wilson, sitting next to MeatLoaf watching his hero Jeff Beck, both of them weeping. We talked quite a bit about Beck, and Townshend, Eddie Van Halen, John Mayer, Albert King, the old days of the Filmore East, The Academy of Music, the Humble Pie, J Geils Band, and Black Oak Arkansas show we both were at when we were babies. Speaking of the Babys, we talked John Waite, Ricky's old, my new friend, and his hysterical speech whilst being inducted into the Rock 'N Roll Hall of Fame with Joan Jett and The Blackhearts. Why she didn't much react behind him, and looking past the front row where Paul and Ringo, his raison d'etre for becoming a musician sat with Funk 49s, Joe Walsh. And then, sharing the stage with them - and his great interactions with both Paul and Ringo. Ricky's fan love for his heroes is so relatable and fun to witness. Ricky's Rhapsody in Blues - An Instrumental Tribute to Jeff Beck is spectacular as are his other WIcked Cool released singles, Louanne, Alien, and Glamdenic Blues, and they're available here: https://www.rickybyrd.com We got the story behind each and why he requests we download rather than stream. I did as soon as we got off the interweb. I adore my old friend. I so enjoyed every second and every word of this conversation. It was such a treat to spend time again in his great company. Ricky Byrd Live on Game Changers with Vicki Abelson Wednesday, February 21, 5 PM PT, 8 PM ET Streamed Live on my Facebook Replay here: https://bit.ly/3uwdsUQ

Simon Kirke of Bad Company Live on Game Changers With Vicki I was Live with Simon Kirke, co-founder of Free and Bad Company, two of the greatest rock bands in history. A huge lifelong fan, it was a thrill to sit down and hear how it all went down, including how Snuffy, a guitar player kinda close to my heart, ended up playing on Free's Heartbreaker. We heard about Simon's very humble beginnings with neither running water nor electricity, talk about building character, his transistor radio, listening to big bands, pre-Beatles, making his own drumsticks, and finding his way back to London from the countryside with a time limit to make it and joining Paul Kossoff's Black Cat Bones just under the wire. How they formed Free, All Right Now, the song that made them, and perhaps, destroyed them. The unrelenting touring, and then Kosoff's unrelenting drugs. How the band evolved before imploding. Ultimately, in part, morphing into Bad Company, one of the greatest straight-up rock bands of all time with Simon co-writing its anthem. He's the only member of the band to be in every lineup since its inception, including the band's last tour. We heard about them all. Thrilling! I so love Simon's solo effort, All Because of You, written for Maria, his wife of 6 years. Reminiscent of Roger Daltry for me, it's in heavy rotation in my kitchen. He's guested on recordings by Wilson Pickett, Jim Capaldi, and Ron Wood, and has toured with Chuck Berry, Ray Charles, Bo Diddley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, and Ringo Starr & His All-Star Band. The best with the best. We heard great stories about Chuck, Ringo, Peter Frampton, Jack Bruce, Dave Mason, and of course, Kossoff and Rodgers. We talked at length about addiction––the drinking, the drugs, the debauchery, some great stories there, and recovery, tried more than once, and how it was too long ago for Kossoff. But, has gratefully stuck for Simon, who is doing much to give back. Simon works with Road Recovery, aiding teens to get and hopefully stay sober, is on the board of a Rehab facility, Right Turn, and is in the process of writing a Rock Opera about recovery with its CEO. Simon fears with Paul Rodgers' health issues, this is the end of Bad Company after 50 years. He's scored a few films and looks forward to a lot more of that in his future, mirroring another musician turned composer we know who's fared pretty well. They say, be careful meeting your heroes. No worries here. Simon Kirke exceeded all my very high (but sober) hopes, as a person and a rock star. What fun! Can't Get Enough! Simon Kirke Live on Game Changers with Vicki Abelson Wednesday, February 7, 5 PM PT, 8 PM ET Streamed Live on my Facebook Replay here: https://bit.ly/42vW0w0

EPISODE 105: Simon Frederick St George Kirke (born 28 July 1949) is an English rock drummer best known as a member of Free and Bad Company, the latter of which he has been the only continuous member since their inception. In addition to his work with Free and Bad Company, Simon has guested on a long list of recordings by other artists over the years, including albums by Wilson Pickett, Faces, Gov't Mule, Jim Capaldi and Ron Wood, among countless others and he is often found drumming live on tour with acts like Chuck Berry, Ray Charles, Bo Diddley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Eric Clapton, Keith Richards and Ringo Starr & His All-Star Band. Simon recently toured with Bad Company and The Eagles' Joe Walsh, and recorded a soul-baring solo record, "All Because of You," with Chicago band, The Empty Pockets, released by The End Records/BMG (2017). officialsimonkirke.com Contact us: makingsoundpodcast.comFollow on Instagram: @makingsoundpodcastFollow on Threads: @jannkloseJoin our Facebook GroupPlease support the show with a donation, thank you for listening!

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This week on the KSHE Tapes we feature a 1982 interview done by former KSHE jock, Jack Silver with Simon Kirke from Bad Company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ABOUT PHIL SOUSSAN: Born in London, England Phil played in bands in college but got his first big break in the music business in 1980 when a call from Simon Kirke to join the band Wildlife on the Swan Song label. After that band Phil worked with Jimmy Page for a bit and over the years has played with Ozzy Osbourne, Johnny Halladay, Beggars & Thieves, Billy Idol, Vince Neil, Gilby Clarke, John Waite and more..... and currently is in the band Last In Line w/ Vinny Appice, Andrew Freeman and Vivian Campbell. ABOUT THE PODCAST:  Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & Live ABOUT THE HOSTS: All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ABOUT PHIL SOUSSAN: Born in London, England Phil played in bands in college but got his first big break in the music business in 1980 when a call from Simon Kirke to join the band Wildlife on the Swan Song label. After that band Phil worked with Jimmy Page for a bit and over the years has played with Ozzy Osbourne, Johnny Halladay, Beggars & Thieves, Billy Idol, Vince Neil, Gilby Clarke, John Waite and more..... and currently is in the band Last In Line w/ Vinny Appice, Andrew Freeman and Vivian Campbell. ABOUT THE PODCAST:  Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & Live ABOUT THE HOSTS: All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Legendary drummer Simon Kirke discusses two of his most iconic recordings; Free's "All Right Now" and Bad Company's "Can't Get Enough." We do a deep dive into those songs, the recording process, the formation of Bad Company, their close association with Led Zeppelin and much more!  Watch the entire episode of Live From My Drum Room! https://youtu.be/daoVxRdbT2E?si=re5Oh4yUCQqwjLb2 Please subscribe! https://linktr.ee/live_from_my_drum_roomwww.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom

Drummer SIMON KIRKE kept the beat for two of the '70s most popular bluesy hard rockers: Free and Bad Company. Born in London, Simon developed an interest in music at a young age and joined a local band called the Maniacs to play drums and sing. He negotiated a deal with his parents after graduating high school, that if he couldn't make it as a drummer in a band within a two-year period, he would then start a college career. Just a few months before the self-imposed deadline, Kirke landed a gig with a group called the Black Cat Bones. He befriended the group's guitarist, Paul Kossoff, who convinced him to start a new band with singer Paul Rodgers and ex-John Mayall's Bluesbreakers bassist Andy Fraser. This band became Free in 1968. The group would prove to be successful particularly on the strength of their classic 1970 release Fire and Water, and its anthemic hit single "All Right Now." However drugs and infighting began to dessimate the members' relationship and they broke up in 1973. Paul Kossoff passed away just three years later. From the ashes of Free rose Bad Company. Simon and Paul Rodgers were joined by ex-King Crimson bassist Boz Burrell and ex-Mott the Hoople guitarist Mick Ralphs. The band became one of the first groups signed to Led Zeppelin's record label, Swan Song and their debut album, 1974's Bad Company, went on to become one of hard rock's all-time classics. Bad Company enjoyed several years of huge success before splitting up in 1982 (the group did reunite later in the decade without Rodgers, and again in the '90s when Rodgers rejoined). Simon Kirke has always been super busy. As well as his work with Bad Company, he guested on a long list of recordings by other artists including albums by Wilson Pickett, Jim Capaldi, Ringo Starr and Ron Wood, among countless others.He was often drumming live on tour with acts like Chuck Berry, Ray Charles, Bo Diddley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Eric Clapton, Keith Richards and Ringo Starr & His All-Star Band. In 2003, Simon went out on his very first solo tour and released his debut solo album. Since then there have been more solo albums, the latest of which is 2017's All Because of You. Simon shares his incredible stories of success as well as his multiple personal and professional challenges with us this week. For more information on Simon Kirke head to his website https://www.officialsimonkirke.com/ To get in touch with me with feedback, comments or suggestions for future guests - please contact me through the website https://www.abreathofrreshair.com.au

Listening to Radio Luxembourg on his family's transistor as a teen in the British countryside, Simon Kirke  heard the siren song of The Beatles and was instantly hooked. Determined to make music his career, he spent two years in London before a fateful meeting with guitarist Paul Kossoff put him on a course to make his rock 'n' roll fantasy a reality. Along with Andy Fraser and Paul Rodgers, they formed the band Free which led to the mega hit/classic song All Right Now and Free becoming one of England's hottest bands. Then, in 1973, Simon, along with Free-mate Paul Rodgers, co-founded legendary hard rock supergroup Bad Company, a monster band that sold out record bins and stadiums worldwide. Their anthemic hits, Shooting Star, Feel Like Making Love, Can't Get Enough and Rock and Roll Fantasy remain among the most played songs in radio history.Simon joins us to share (mostly PG!) rock n' roll stories featuring his iconic bandmates and management and the music venues, record companies and recording studios where so much of his classic rock history played out. Simon tells us the story of Free and how All Right Now was written in desperation, to get the crowd dancing. Simon also details their legendary performance at the Isle of Wight Festival, and how Free stood up to the label that wanted to rebrand them the Heavy Metal Kids.He shares the backstage/pre-show moment when Bad Company's manager gifted them with platinum albums and we discuss the personality types drawn to each instrument. And, a quarter century sober, Simon considers whether productivity and creation may be the greatest high off all.Simon has written a possibly too spicy memoir. He is now scoring films and his pathway to sobriety has inspired an upcoming musical called Rock Bottom.Plus, Fritz and Weezy are recommending the Max doc series, Smartless: On The Road and The Untold Story of the Investigation Into January 6th by Denver Riggleman and Hunter Walker.Path Points of Interest:Simon KirkeSimon Kirke on WikipediaBad Company on WikipediaSimon Kirke FacebookBad Company InstagramRoad RecoveryThe Breach - The Untold Story of the Investigation Into January 6th by Denver Riggleman and Hunter WalkerSmartless On The RoadSmartless Podcast

Step aboard for a ride through the greatest years of music with a dynamic Rock Star manager, Clevelander David Spero. The stories will amaze you.  David has personally managed some of the biggest rock star names in Rock and Roll. Rock stars like Joe Walsh of the Eagles, Cat Stevens, Michael Stanley, Kenny Loggins, Dave Mason, Dickey Betts, Jesse Colin Young, Richie Furay, Simon Kirke and Paul Rodgers of Bad Company, plus many others. David has traveled the globe with his bands and worked on musical projects with Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. He details some of the adventures he had when he and his bands traveled in RV's. David talks about what it's like to be behind the scenes in his new book, A Life in the Wings. My 60 Year Love Affair With Rock and Roll: A Memoir. Check out our website here: https://rockingthervlife.com/ For more RVing stories and tips, follow Rocking the RV Life on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. Listeners can also access the podcast via Spotify, iHeart, and Apple Podcasts, and cleveland.com's podcasting page. Follow us as we are Rocking the RV Life on Instagram. Also, Jeff Kinzbach on Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Step aboard for a ride through the greatest years of music with a dynamic Rock Star manager, Clevelander David Spero. The stories will amaze you.  David has personally managed some of the biggest rock star names in Rock and Roll. Rock stars like Joe Walsh of the Eagles, Cat Stevens, Michael Stanley, Kenny Loggins, Dave Mason, Dickey Betts, Jesse Colin Young, Richie Furay, Simon Kirke and Paul Rodgers of Bad Company, plus many others. David has traveled the globe with his bands and worked on musical projects with Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. He details some of the adventures he had when he and his bands traveled in RV's. David talks about what it's like to be behind the scenes in his new book, A Life in the Wings. My 60 Year Love Affair With Rock and Roll: A Memoir. Check out our website here: https://rockingthervlife.com/ For more RVing stories and tips, follow Rocking the RV Life on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. Listeners can also access the podcast via Spotify, iHeart, and Apple Podcasts, and cleveland.com's podcasting page. Follow us as we are Rocking the RV Life on Instagram. Also, Jeff Kinzbach on Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 As a special treat, this episode features four tasty albums from the golden age of Rock Music.   Rick Wakeman's “Journey to the Centre of the Earth”, accused of hastening the arrival of punk, and of justifying the need for it, ultimately sold over 14 million copies.  Go figure! “Not Fragile” by Bachman Turner Overdrive, topped the charts in USA and Australia proclaiming that “you ain't seen nothin' yet”!  The pick of the crop, the self-titled “Bad Company” was hailed as “swing and swagger with power chords”.  Arising from the ashes of Free and Humble Pie, Bad Company was one of the first bands to be dubbed a “supergroup” Our album that “You Must Hear before you Die” is Bowie's "Young Americans" (1975), the album that first got America's attention and laid the groundwork for “Heroes”, 2 years later.   Jeff also has plenty to say about fake American “influencers”, especially at events like Coachella!   Enjoy!!  References: “Young Americans”, David Bowie, One Damn Sing, John Lennon, “Fame”, “Across the Universe”, “A Day in the Life”, Carlos Alomar, King Arthur on Ice, Jules Verne, orchestral concerts, The Who, “Tommy”, A&M Records, David Hemmings, “Grumpy Old Men”, “Not Fragile”, Randy Bachman, "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet", “Roll on down the Highway”, “Paul Rodgers, Simon Kirke, Free, Mick Ralphs, Mott the Hoople, Boz Burrell, King Crimson, Peter Grant, Swan Song Records, "Straight Shooter”, “Shooting Star”, Led Zeppelin, “Houses of the Holy”, Hipgnosis, "Can't Get Enough", “Movin' On”, “Bad Company”, “Rock Steady”, “Ready for Love” Cochella Fashion 2023Episode Playlist

Drummer Simon Kirke has been at the forefront of what most people consider real, authentic rock and roll to be. Beginning with the amazing Free and then joining Paul Rodgers in Bad Company, Simon has played on some of the greatest rock songs ever and seen just about everything along the way. In our conversation we talk about the state of the band now, the Brian Howe years, his solo career, his family's take over of Hollywood, the RnR Hall of Fame, and everything in between. The guy has contributed a lot. We're lucky to hear from him.  www.officialsimonkirke.com www.patreon.com/thehustlepod

David Spero was one of the pioneering DJs of the then new FM format in radio, a free form limited only by the DJ's imagination. He left radio in 1973 to become the manager for Michael Stanley and would eventually go on to manage the biggest names in rock including Joe Walsh, Cat Stevens, Dickey Betts, Jesse Colin Young, Kenny Loggins, Richie Furay, Simon Kirke and Paul Rodgers of Bad Co., and many others. He's friends to as many famous rockers including Jackson Browne, Mark Farner, Al Kooper, and Harry Nilsson.David is on the podcast to talk about his book A Life in The Wings: My Sixty Year Love Affair with Rock and Roll: A Memoir. It's written by David and K Adrian Zonneville. He shares many of the amazing stories from the book including how he helped to facilitate the Eagles massive 90s reunion and his brief but colorful tenure managing Vanilla Ice!Purchase a copy of A Life in The Wings: My Sixty Year Love Affair with Rock and Roll: A Memoir through Amazon HEREFind David Spero on Facebook HEREVisit the Booked On Rock Website HERE Watch exclusive video segments from the Booked On Rock podcast HERE Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAM TIKTOK Support Your Local Bookstore! Find your nearest independent bookstore HERE Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” by TrackTribe

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Bad Company drummer Simon Kirke as today marks the 50th anniversary of the last concert by the band Free ("All Right Now"), allowing its members to next form the iconic classic rock band Bad Company. They spoke in 2015 when Kirke played the annual Rock & Roll for Children benefit in Bethesda, Maryland. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Bad Company drummer Simon Kirke as today marks the 50th anniversary of the last concert by the band Free ("All Right Now"), allowing its members to next form the iconic classic rock band Bad Company. They spoke in 2015 when Kirke played the annual Rock & Roll for Children benefit in Bethesda, Maryland. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legendary drummer Simon Kirke (Free, Bad Company) guests on the Fake Show podcast with host Jim Tofte...enjoy!!!

Turning 73 years old today is one of the greatest rock vocalists of all time, Paul Rodgers! On today's THIS DAY ROCKS we hear thoughts on Paul from his bandmate and friend in Free and Bad Company, Simon Kirke!

Jann Klose says that performing is the best music career momentum builder. He also says performing at this level is the hardest thing to do. Jann is an award-winning singer-songwriter, who has released six albums and two EPs. He was raised in Kenya, South Africa, Germany and the United States. His newest singles, Sugar My, Love You the Most and Pilot Light, have accumulated over five million streams across all platforms. Love You the Most is part of the soundtrack to the Amazon film Married Young and broke Top 40 radio in the United States, peaking at #49. Jann is an ambassador for Desmond Tutu's TutuDesk campaign and Brick by Brick Uganda. He is the singing voice of Tim Buckley in the movie Greetings from Tim Buckley (Universal). His songs have been heard on the Grammy® nominated Healthy Food For Thought compilation, MTV Cribs and the movies Dead Broke (Warner Bros) featuring Paul Sorvino and One Little Finger alongside Quincy Jones, Siedah Garrett and Julian Lennon. He has performed as an actor and singer in touring companies of Broadway musicals, including Jesus Christ Superstar, Jekyll and Hyde, and The Who's Tommy, as well as made for TV movies, voice overs and commercials. In 2020, Jann launched his podcast, Making Sound with Jann Klose. Recent episodes have featured industry legends like Annie Haslam of Renaissance, Frank Bello of Anthrax and Simon Kirke of Bad Company. Jann tours year round in North America, Europe, Africa and Asia, and has opened for and collaborated with a wide range of artists including Pat Benatar, John Oates of Hall and Oates, Suzanne Vega, Rosanne Cash, Paula Cole among many others. In this conversation we talk about the influences of his youth, his singles Sugar My and The Kite, building a following in the U.S. and abroad, thoughts on maintaining music career momentum, the value of inspiring others, his Making Sound Podcast and more. You can learn more about Jann at JannKlose.com. Support the Unstarving Musician The Unstarving Musician exists solely through the generosity of its listeners, readers, and viewers. Learn how you can offer your support. This episode of the was powered by Liner Notes. Learn from the hundreds of musicians and industry pros I've spoken with for the Unstarving Musician on topics such as marketing, songwriting, touring, sync licensing and much more. Sign up for Liner Notes.  Liner Notes is an email newsletter from yours truly, in which I share some of the best knowledge gems garnered from the many conversations featured on the Unstarving Musician. You'll also be privy to the latest podcast episodes and Liner Notes subscriber exclusives. Sign up at UnstarvingMusician.com. It's free and you can unsubscribe at anytime. This episode was powered by Music Marketing Method, a program for independent musicians looking to grow their music career. Music Marketing Method was created by my good friend Lynz Crichton. I'm in the program and I'm learning tons! I'm growing my fan base and learning about many ways that I'll be earning money in the new year. It's also helping me grow this podcast. How cool is that? To lean more and find out if Music Marketing Method can help your music career, visit UnstarvingMusician.com/MusicMarketing. Mentioned in this Episode JannKlose.com Making Sound podcast SongKick  Bandsintown TuTu Desk  Brick by Brick Uganda  Resources The Unstarving Musician's Guide to Getting Paid Gigs, by Robonzo Music Marketing Method – The program that helps musicians find fans, grow an audience and make consistent income Podcast Startup – The podcast learning platform for creative voices Bandzoogle – The all-in-one platform that makes it easy to build a beautiful website for your music More Resources for musicians Pardon the Interruption (Disclosure)  Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. This means I make a small commission, at no extra charge to you, if you purchase using those links. Thanks for your support! Visit UnstarvingMusician.com to sign up for Liner Notes to learn what I'm learning from the best indie musicians and music industry professionals. Stay in touch! @RobonzoDrummer on Twitter  and  Instagram @UnstarvingMusician on Facebook  and  YouTube

Sitting at number 1 on the US album chart on this day in 1974 was the self-titled debut album from BAD COMPANY!  The band that formed out of the great blues rock band FREE, went on to achieve mega success with record sales in excess of 40 million worldwide. On today's show you'll hear from the only ever-present member of the band, SIMON KIRKE, as he talks about how the band formed!Hear the full interview with Simon Kirke and hear him talk about the classic anthem All Right Now, his long-lasting friendship with Paul Rodgers, being a soul brother of Led Zeppelin's John Bonham and a crazy story about a shark in a bathtub!  Check out all the brilliant stories on Episode 31 of Vintage Rock Pod! 

Weekend update Sunday…Award-winning singer/songwriter of 20+ years Tom Tikka returns involved in the new album “Born Free” as a fundraiser to raise awareness of the most recent events including monsoon rains and flooding in Bangladesh, drought and famine in East Africa and other disasters in many parts of the world! The album features Mungo Jerry (In The Summertime), Simon Kirke of Bad Company, The Remnants, Doctor Zee and Tom Tikka's “Venetian Rubber Boots” and all proceeds goes towards the Born Free Foundation sustainability project helping communities globally achieve a more friendly environmental future! Check out the latest on all streaming platforms and www.bornfree.org.uktoday! #tommitikka #tomtikka #ISSAawardwinner #bornfree #bornfreefoundation #mungojerry #inthesummertime #badcompany #venetianrubberboots #amazon #audible #iheartradio #spreaker #spotify #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnertomtikka #themikewagnershowtomtikka --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themikewagnershow/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themikewagnershow/support

Weekend update Sunday…Award-winning singer/songwriter of 20+ years Tom Tikka returns involved in the new album “Born Free” as a fundraiser to raise awareness of the most recent events including monsoon rains and flooding in Bangladesh, drought and famine in East Africa and other disasters in many parts of the world! The album features Mungo Jerry (In The Summertime), Simon Kirke of Bad Company, The Remnants, Doctor Zee and Tom Tikka's “Venetian Rubber Boots” and all proceeds goes towards the Born Free Foundation sustainability project helping communities globally achieve a more friendly environmental future! Check out the latest on all streaming platforms and www.bornfree.org.uktoday! #tommitikka #tomtikka #ISSAawardwinner #bornfree #bornfreefoundation #mungojerry #inthesummertime #badcompany #venetianrubberboots #amazon #audible #iheartradio #spreaker #spotify #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnertomtikka #themikewagnershowtomtikka --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themikewagnershow/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themikewagnershow/support

Steve Cooper talks with musician Simon Kirke. Simon is best known for being the drummer for the band Bad Company. Bad Company enjoyed great success throughout the 1970s. Their first three albums, Bad Company, Straight Shooter and Run with the Pack, reached the top five in the album charts in both the UK and the US. Many of their singles and songs, such as Bad Company, Can't Get Enough, Good Lovin' Gone Bad, Feel Like Makin' Love, Shooting Star, Ready for Love and Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy, remain staples of classic rock radio. They have sold 20 million RIAA-certified albums in the US and 40 million worldwide. Simon was also in Free has guested on a long list of recordings by other artists over the years, including albums by Wilson Pickett, Faces, Gov't Mule, Jim Capaldi and Ron Wood, among countless others and he is often found drumming live on tour with acts like Chuck Berry, Ray Charles, Bo Diddley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Eric Clapton, Keith Richards and Ringo Starr & His All-Star Band.

Opening plastic things at the movies, gift card scams, news of the day, Happy Birthday to Simon Kirke, Pat's humming app and your calls!

Today we remember one of rocks greatest icons, a legendary drummer with one of the biggest bands of all time - JOHN 'BONZO' BONHAM - born on this day in 1948. To honour him we hear a fabulous story from one of his dear friends, Free and Bad Company drummer, SIMON KIRKE!Definitely do check out the full interview with Simon, one of my favourite shows to date, on Episode 31 of Vintage Rock Pod!

Today we remember one of rocks greatest icons, a legendary drummer with one of the biggest bands of all time - JOHN 'BONZO' BONHAM - born on this day in 1948. To honour him we hear a fabulous story from one of his dear friends, Free and Bad Company drummer, SIMON KIRKE! Definitely do check out the full interview with Simon, one of my favourite shows to date, on Episode 31 of Vintage Rock Pod! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legendary English rock drummer Simon Kirke is most known for his work with both Free and Bad Company. He has been the only continuous member of Bad Company since the band's inception and they have sold 40 million albums worldwide. Simon has played on some of the biggest rock radio songs of all time ranging from "All Right Now" to "Feel Like Makin' Love" to "Can't Get Enough" and many more. Though best known for his powerful backbeat drumming he is also a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. He co-wrote the song "Bad Company" as well as most of the songs on his solo albums. Though his main commitment is with Bad Company he has also done three tours with Ringo Starr's All Starr Band, performs his own solo shows and has recorded with many others throughout his illustrious career. ABOUT THE PODCAST: Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & LiveABOUT THE HOSTS:All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall.

Legendary English rock drummer Simon Kirke is most known for his work with both Free and Bad Company. He has been the only continuous member of Bad Company since the band's inception and they have sold 40 million albums worldwide. Simon has played on some of the biggest rock radio songs of all time ranging from "All Right Now" to "Feel Like Makin' Love" to "Can't Get Enough" and many more. Though best known for his powerful backbeat drumming he is also a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. He co-wrote the song "Bad Company" as well as most of the songs on his solo albums. Though his main commitment is with Bad Company he has also done three tours with Ringo Starr's All Starr Band, performs his own solo shows and has recorded with many others throughout his illustrious career.  ABOUT THE PODCAST:  Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & Live ABOUT THE HOSTS: All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ABOUT SIMON KIRKE: Legendary English rock drummer Simon Kirke is most known for his work with both Free and Bad Company. He has been the only continuous member of Bad Company since the band's inception and they have sold 40 million albums worldwide. Simon has played on some of the biggest rock radio songs of all time ranging from "All Right Now" to "Feel Like Makin' Love" to "Can't Get Enough" and many more. Though best known for his powerful backbeat drumming he is also a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. He co-wrote the song "Bad Company" as well as most of the songs on his solo albums. Though his main commitment is with Bad Company he has also done three tours with Ringo Starr's All Starr Band, performs his own solo shows and has recorded with many others throughout his illustrious career.  ABOUT THE PODCAST:  Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & Live ABOUT THE HOSTS: All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ABOUT SIMON KIRKE:Legendary English rock drummer Simon Kirke is most known for his work with both Free and Bad Company. He has been the only continuous member of Bad Company since the band's inception and they have sold 40 million albums worldwide. Simon has played on some of the biggest rock radio songs of all time ranging from "All Right Now" to "Feel Like Makin' Love" to "Can't Get Enough" and many more. Though best known for his powerful backbeat drumming he is also a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. He co-wrote the song "Bad Company" as well as most of the songs on his solo albums. Though his main commitment is with Bad Company he has also done three tours with Ringo Starr's All Starr Band, performs his own solo shows and has recorded with many others throughout his illustrious career. ABOUT THE PODCAST: Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & LiveABOUT THE HOSTS:All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall.

John Bonham is the focus of the premier episode of The Rock Podcast. Audio clips of Zeppelin fans from Alice Cooper to Jimmy Page to Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath) to Simon Kirke to John Paul Jones - even Jason Bonham - add sparks to Producer/Author/Rock Historian Denny Somach's stories, culled from his extensive rock archives. And, did you ever hear Robert Plant's answer to that famous question about Zeppelin playing the Superbowl? The Rock Podcast is the only place you'll hear that one, plus a surprise visit from Zeppelin fan President Barack Obama!