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Ever wonder what it's like to be part of rock history? Our latest LaunchLeft episode pulls back the curtain on Big Star's legacy. Rain Phoenix hosts an illuminating conversation with Jody Stephens, drummer of the legendary band Big Star. The discussion delves into Jody's early musical influences in Memphis, his experiences with Big Star, and the band's enduring legacy. Jody shares insights about recording at Ardent Studios and working with John Fry, offering a glimpse into the creation of Big Star's iconic sound.  Jody then launches Luther Russell. They discuss their collaboration in their band Those Pretty Wrongs, exploring their songwriting process and creative dynamic. Luther provides additional perspective on their partnership and his own musical journey. The episode also touches on Jody's recent induction into the Grammy Hall of Fame and Luther's latest solo album. Throughout, the conversation highlights the importance of maintaining a joyful, pressure-free approach to creativity in music. IN THIS EPISODE:  (00:00) Introducing Jody Stevens of Big Star (05:21) Jody’s early musical influences in Memphis (09:06) Rain on discovering Big Star in Costa Rica (15:22) John Fry's influence on Big Star's iconic sound (24:17) Working at Ardent Studios after Big Star (31:49) Changes in the music industry over time (47:50) Luther Russell is launched (49:17) Collaborative songwriting process for the band (56:32) Recording at Abbey Road with John Leckie (59:52) Luther Russell's new solo album Happiness for Beginners (1:02:39) Upcoming shows and future recording plans KEY TAKEAWAYS:  Music creation should be a joyful, pressure-free process. By focusing on having fun and avoiding self-imposed stress, artists can collaborate effectively long-distance and produce multiple albums together. This approach has allowed creativity to flow naturally. The music industry has changed dramatically, but there are still "gatekeepers" in new forms. While technology has democratized distribution, the sheer volume of content makes it challenging to break through. Having a passionate fanbase who will share your music remains crucial. Revisiting and performing older material can lead to unexpected new creative partnerships. What started as playing some shows together to support a documentary evolved into a fruitful songwriting collaboration and multiple albums. Being open to these opportunities can take your career in exciting new directions. RESOURCE LINKS:  LaunchLeft Podcast Smart Link JODY STEPHENS BIO: Jody Stephens (born October 4, 1952, in Memphis, Tennessee) is an American drummer best known as a founding member of the influential power pop band Big Star. Formed in 1971, Big Star’s original lineup included Alex Chilton, Chris Bell, Andy Hummel, and Stephens. The band released three albums—#1 Record (1972), Radio City (1974), and Third/Sister Lovers (recorded in 1974, released in 1978)—which, despite initial commercial struggles, later garnered critical acclaim and influenced numerous artists . In 1993, he participated in a reformation of the band alongside Chilton and members of The Posies, resulting in the 2005 album In Space.  Beyond Big Star, Stephens has collaborated with various groups. He joined the alt-country supergroup Golden Smog (with Jeff Tweedy of Wilco), contributing to albums like Weird Tales (1998) and Another Fine Day (2006) . In 2015, he formed Those Pretty Wrongs with Luther Russell, releasing their self-titled debut in 2016, followed by Zed for Zulu (2019) and Holiday Camp (2023) . Stephens has also been a longtime fixture at Ardent Studios in Memphis, where Big Star recorded their albums. He joined the Ardent staff in 1987 and has served as Vice President of Production am— and other titles, working under founder John Fry (who died in 2014 at age 69). Under his tenure, Ardent has continued to be a vital recording venue for artists across genres.  Today, Jody Stephens remains active in music, performing, recording, and contributing to the legacy of Big Star and Ardent Studios (he still works at Ardent). He is the last surviving member of Big Star’s original lineup, but still plays the music with the Big Star Quartet at shows across the world. 

ENGLISH DESCRIPTION BELOW!Sztuka kształtowania dźwięku i opowiadania historii przez muzykę - wywiad z Lutherem RussellemW najnowszym odcinku podcastu Pick Please gościmy wyjątkowego artystę i producenta muzycznego - Luthera Russella. Luther to człowiek wielu talentów, znany zarówno z własnej twórczości, jak i pracy producenckiej. W rozmowie opowiada o swojej drodze muzycznej, od początków w zespołach takich jak The Bootheels (z Jacobem Dylanem z The Wallflowers), Federale (z Marciem Fordem z The Black Crowes) przez The Freewheelers, aż po projekty solowe i współpracę z Jodym Stephensem (Big Star) w duecie Those Pretty Wrongs.Przyglądamy się też jego pracy nad brzmieniem i procesowi twórczemu - Luther zdradza nam kulisy produkcji, dzieląc się cennymi wskazówkami i historiami z sesji nagraniowych. Opowiada także fascynującą historię o nagrywaniu w legendarnym Abbey Road, zdradzając, jak magia tego miejsca wpływała na jego proces twórczy. Odcinek pełen jest też humoru, bo Luther z lekkością i dystansem podchodzi do anegdot z lat spędzonych w muzycznym świecie. To rozmowa pełna inspiracji, śmiechu i ciekawostek, zarówno dla fanów muzyki, jak i osób, które chciałyby zgłębić tajniki pracy producenta muzycznego.===========In the latest episode of Pick Please, we're thrilled to welcome a very special guest: musician and producer Luther Russell. Luther is a man of many talents, known both for his own music and his work behind the scenes. In our conversation, he shares his journey in music, from his early days with bands like The Bootheels (with Jacob Dylan from The Wallflowers), Federale (with Marc Ford from The Black Crowes) and The Freewheelers to his solo projects and collaboration with Jody Stephens (Big Star) in the duo Those Pretty Wrongs.We also dive into his approach to sound and his creative process. Luther offers a behind-the-scenes look at production, sharing valuable insights and stories from recording sessions. He tells a fascinating story about recording at the legendary Abbey Road studios and reveals how the magic of the place influenced his creative process. The episode is filled with humor, as Luther shares anecdotes from his years in the music world with a lighthearted, laid-back attitude. It's an inspiring, funny, and insightful conversation for both music fans and anyone interested in the art of music production.You can listen to the episode here:  https://tiny.pl/rgy89krq Spotify link: https://tiny.pl/fydwtn0wYOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/j8EiSH559gcWe encourage you to follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/PickPlease/and Instagram:https://tiny.pl/cxk21thumbnail:Luther Russel photo by Jim NewberryLinks:Social media:https://www.instagram.com/lutherrussellmusic/https://www.facebook.com/lutherrussell/https://x.com/lutherrussellOfficial website:https://lutherrussell.com/Curation Records and his new album:https://curationrecords.com/collections/best-selling-products/products/happiness-for-beginners-1Those Pretty Wrongs official website:http://www.thoseprettywrongs.com/Wikipedia:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luther_RussellSpotify:Luther Russell:https://tiny.pl/cffwz-5nSelective Memories: An Anthologyhttps://tiny.pl/27b3ncm3Those Pretty Wrongs:https://tiny.pl/v6k8dxdxThe Freewheelers:https://tiny.pl/qpx991r9The Bootheels:https://tiny.pl/q53b8qg4Downtown Girls single Spotify:https://tiny.pl/f-wwd65fDowntown Girls single Youtube:https://tiny.pl/fq9grd3hLink to a social media of an organizer of Those Pretty Wrongs concert in Paris - Life is a Minestrone:https://www.facebook.com/lifeisaminestronebloghttps://www.instagram.com/life.is.a.minestrone/Check

Few collaborations feel as natural as Those Pretty Wrongs, where Big Star drummer Jody Stephens teams up with The post Those Pretty Wrongs appeared first on The Strange Brew .

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have Those Pretty Wrongs featuring Jody Stephens of legendary band, Big Star, and Luther Russell, formerly of The Freewheelers. Grammy nominated blues man, Guy Davis, will be with us to deliver an installment of the Blues Hall of Fame, an exploration of the lives of the pioneers and innovators enshrined in the Blues Hall of Fame, here in Memphis, TN, brought to you by the Blues Foundation.

Direct from Ardent Studios in Memphis, Big Star's Jody Stephens brings a neglected Texan treasure to the MOJO Record Club. But why has Willis Alan Ramsey still not released a follow-up, 51 years later? And what new releases are Andrew Male and John Mulvey excited about in spite of themselves? Tracklisting: 1. Willis Alan Ramsey, Boy from Oklahoma, written by Willis Alan Ramsey and originally released on Shelter Recording Company and A&M Records 2. Those Pretty Wrongs, Paper Cup, written by Jody Stephens and Luther Russell, released on Curation Records 3. Roger, Pea Vida, written by Roger Jose Cury, arranged by Arthur Verocai and released on Diamond West Records 4. The Tubs, Wretched Lie, written by Owen Williams and George Nicholls, released on Trouble In Mind Records

1. The Radiants 2. Rickie Lee Jones 3. Clementine Valentine 4. Blur 5. Cat Stevens 6. Emma Tricca 7. Sam Phillips 8. Foo Fighters 9. Buffalo Tom 10. The The 11. Barbara Carr 12. Brian Setzer 13. Holly Golightly And The Brokeoffs 14. Those Pretty Wrongs 15. Hubb Kapp and the Wheels 16. Z Z Top

Jody Stephens is a drummer based in Memphis, Tennessee, who has played in Big Star and is the last surviving original member. Along with his over three decades working at the historical Ardent Studios in Memphis, he continues to record and tour with groups like Golden Smog (with members of the Jayhawks and Wilco) and Those Pretty Wrongs with Luther Russell. In this episode, Jody talks about:    Meeting his hero, Ringo       Ardent Studios in Memphis and it's rich history    The importance of building relationships in the industry    What he learned during the recording of the first Big Star record    His work with Golden Smog    Playing music for fun not money    His duo Those Pretty Wrongs

Jody Stephens shares memories of Big Star, vinyl & cover art for "#1 Record", "Radio City", "Third", Chris Bell & the master tapes, rare records, the upcoming Australian tour for "Those Pretty Wrongs" and more! Topics include: Jody has never been good with vinyl “Those Pretty Wrongs” are coming to Australia Continuing to use Ardent Studios The Ardent logo and label design introduced with the Big Star debut What happened to the neon star from Big Star album cover? The cover photo from Big Star's “Radio City” album Big Star “Third” multiple album covers Finding a new label for Big Star “Third” Will vinyl be on the merch table for “Those Pretty Wrongs” Australia shows? Pressing 250 Big Star “Third” records to find a new label PVC Records release of Big Star “Third” An aborted single of “The Ballad of El Goodo” Rare Big Star records – Brazil EP Mislabelled Big Star singles Test pressings of “#1 Record” would have been handled by Chris Bell The care and attention for cutting Big Star records Inscription in the “#1 Record” runout groove 1st pressings of “#1 Record” had a poster Why was “O My Soul” in mono? Was Chris still working on songs for “Radio City”? Chris destroyed the Big Star multitrack tapes – “The India Song” multitrack may have survived Chris Bell's motivation for destroying the tapes Was Chris Bell aware of the building legend of Big Star before his death? Jody spoke to Chris about a Big Star reunion prior to his passing Memories of Big Star live shows in early 70s Live recordings of Big Star – Rock Writers Convention How does Jody look back at the Big Star years? Developing songs / material for “Those Pretty Wrongs” Chris Stamey is still involved in Jody's music Jody's memories of playing in Australia Interview wrap up See "Those Pretty Wrongs" in Australia, tickets & details are here. High-resolution & Commercial Free version of this interview available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

ABOUT JODY STEPHENS: Jody Stephens first came to the attention of music fans in the early 1970s as the drummer for the legendary #Memphis pop rock band Big Star .....and over the years has also worked with and been a part of other bands including Golden Smog (with members of Wilco & The Jayhawks), and alongside Luther Russell as Those Pretty Wrongs where Jody is the singer & songwriter. Stephens — has also helped manage the famed Ardent Studios in Memphis since the late 1980s. 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. For this episode Hugh was traveling so we are joined by guest co-host Dave Lindquist, longtime music journalist from Indiana for this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ABOUT JODY STEPHENS: Jody Stephens first came to the attention of music fans in the early 1970s as the drummer for the legendary #Memphis pop rock band Big Star .....and over the years has also worked with and been a part of other bands including Golden Smog (with members of Wilco & The Jayhawks), and alongside Luther Russell as Those Pretty Wrongs where Jody is the singer & songwriter. Stephens — has also helped manage the famed Ardent Studios in Memphis since the late 1980s. 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. For this episode Hugh was traveling so longtime Indianapolis based music journalist Dave Lindquist serves as special guest co-host. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Given the unique circumstance of Double Fantasy - John Lennon's first work in five years and his slaying within a few short weeks of its release - it is hard to assess the final work issued during his lifetime; a joint effort with his wife, Yoko Ono. Its initial tepid reception gave way to it serving as a place for mourners worldwide to project their grief, and has, for some, grown to status as perhaps his finest work. For others, it pointed to evidence of his irrelevancy in a world that had changed during his time away; for still others, it was a showcase for Yoko being in far more tune with the times than the former Beatle.  Singer-songwriter/performer Luther Russell (solo artist, Those Pretty Wrongs) returns to the show to make the case for the album representing peak Lennon-Ono collaboration - the culmination of their years together. He argues that it is ripe for reassessment, just as Ram was. See what you think during the first hour of our discussion.    My "Why The Beatles?" course is here:  https://tinyurl.com/3xe56k86    A sample of Sarabeth Tucek's work: https://youtu.be/CTFfoc4aeYg   Luther Russell's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmDA0CTEdPNeCuZ_I4nAJZA   This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/satb and receive 10% off your first month of treatment. 

In honor of the 50th anniversary of Big Star's #1 Record, host J.D. Reager talks to surviving member Jody Stephens about the making of that album and how joining the band changed his life. They also discuss his work with Those Pretty Wrongs, Golden Smog, Matthew Sweet, The Lemon Twigs and more, and J.D. spins "It's About Love" by Those Pretty Wrongs.

Any analysis of the Get Back documentary would be remiss in not factoring in insights gleaned from those who've followed in The Beatles' professional footsteps: working musicians. To that end, I assembled a panel of some illustrious pros who also happen to be hardcore fans. Three are returning guests; one is new to SATB:  Luther Russell: (Those Pretty Wrongs) - multi-instrumentalist Currently performing as one half of the duo Those Pretty Wrongs alongside ex-Big Star Jody Stephens, Luther has become a semi-regular on the podcast. As a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist/producer, he has discussed The Beatles' recording techniques, work as a collaborative, and the magic of Ringo's drumming.   The first two albums from Those Pretty Wrongs are being reissued as a double album set, while a third is due out this year. He will also have a new solo set out as well.    Arion Salazar: (ex-Third Eye Blind) - bass In his first appearance on SATB, he discussed Paul McCartney as an innovator, impacting generations beyond the 1960s. It was Arion who offered up the back cover design of Third Eye Blind's multi-platinum 1997 debut ("Semi-Charmed Life") which evoked the back cover of The Beatles' 1966 Revolver album. In early 2021, the bassist put together ensembles of musicians from bands including Smash Mouth, Smashing Pumpkins, Stevie Wonder and Testament, among others, to perform heartfelt covers of Beatle-related material for the first Fab4ConJam. He recently recorded with Flipsyde in Muscle Shoals for a pending release this year.   Pat Sansone: (Wilco) - multi-instrumentalist He waxed eloquently for over two hours on the Sgt. Pepper album on a 2021 episode of SATB.   Pat's radio show: Baroque Down Palace - a 2 hour show every month that centers on Rock, Pop, Soul, Folk music of the 1960s and 1970s that feature symphonic embellishments, or influence in some way from the classical music world:https://wyxr.org/baroque-down-palace/   Pat has released a 7" vinyl single ; a book of his photography, 100 Polaroids, was recently reissued.    New to the show (but not The Beatles): drummer Dennis Diken, founding member of The Smithereens. In addition to their work over the course of several gold and platinum releases, he and his band recorded a pair of studio albums and one live one honoring The Beatles. They currently continue to perform live, alternately fronted by Gin Blossoms vocalist Robin Wilson and recording artist Marshall Crenshaw (also a previous SATB guest), in place of the late Pat DiNizio.     He also records with Bell Sound, whose critically acclaimed album Late Music was released in 2009. Look for new material from both bands in '22.     Dennis's radio show: Denny's Den airs weekly on Wednesday at 2-4pm Eastern Standard Time.  Go to wfmu.org and hover over "LISTEN" then go down to "ROCK 'n' SOUL RADIO", slide to the right and click on "ROCK 'n' SOUL RADIO HOMEPAGE" to access archives and the weekly broadcast.

Before the mid-90's success of the Wallflowers, Jakob Dylan and Tobi Miller were part of the Bootheels, a quartet led by bassist/vocalist Luther Russell. Although the group's time was short – they only played a handful of gigs, they left behind some incendiary music – documented in 1988: the Original Demos from Omnivore Recordings.Russell later formed the Freewheelers before joining Big Star drummer Jody Stephens in the Those Pretty Wrongs. Bootheel drummer Aaron Brooks would later work with Moby, Lana Del Rey and others.We chat with Russell about the crazy circumstances that led to the forming of the band, how their rehearsal space evolved into a small, but packed-out concert venue, and why the Replacements were such a huge influence on the group. He also talks about upcoming projects, both solo and with Stephens.

SATB has touched on the Sgt. Pepper album in the past, but never like this. My guests, Pat Sansone (of Wilco and The Autumn Defense) and Luther Russell (Those Pretty Wrongs) are each accomplished singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalists/performers/producers/engineers AND hardcore Beatle geeks. This album became a touchstone for both of them during their formative years, and it is with decades of insight that we discussed the magic and mystique of the landmark release.   Luther has been working on the third album by Those Pretty Wrongs with Jody Stephens this year, while Pat has a book of his photography coming out soon: https://www.flickr.com/photos/michaelraso/galleries/72157624760590414/  Wilco has just began a string of live dates around the US but extending into Mexico, the UK and Spain next year.  See https://wilcoworld.net/ for details.  

SATB has touched on the Sgt. Pepper album in the past, but never like this. My guests, Pat Sansone (of Wilco and The Autumn Defense) and Luther Russell (Those Pretty Wrongs) are each accomplished singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalists/performers/producers/engineers AND hardcore Beatle geeks. This album became a touchstone for both of them during their formative years, and it is with decades of insight that we discussed the magic and mystique of the landmark release.   Luther has been working on the third album by Those Pretty Wrongs with Jody Stephens this year, while Pat has a book of his photography coming out soon: https://www.flickr.com/photos/michaelraso/galleries/72157624760590414/  Wilco has just began a string of live dates around the US but extending into Mexico, the UK and Spain next year.  See https://wilcoworld.net/ for details.  

Baxie talks to the last surviving member of the bad Big Star. Big Star was a band that was poised for greatness in the early 1970's. Yet due to a series of calamities, missteps, and terrible distribution problems, the world would miss out on hearing the band's the flawless records (#1 Record, Radio City, and Third/Sister Lovers. Over the next 15 years their reputation went from being a cult favorite to being one of the most influential bands of all time--inspiring bands like REM, The Replacements, Cheap Trick, The Bangles, and many others. Today they are acknowledged as having released some of the greatest records ever recorded. In fact all three albums were named to Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. Jody not only talk about the band, but also its resurgence as well. We talk about the late Alex Chilton, and his current musical project called Those Pretty Wrongs. We also spend time talking about famous Ardent Studios in Memphis where Jody has been the Studio Manager for nearly 30 years. Also available on Apple Podcast, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Bax & O'Brien web site.

December boys got it bad!Tune in as Nick talks to Jody Stephens from Big Star. Jody takes us through what it was like being in one of the greatest and most influential bands of all time. We also talk about Ardent Studios, Golden Smog and Those Pretty Wrongs. Amazing guy, amazing chat!

Host Rich Tupica (who wrote "There Was A Light the Cosmic History of Chris Bell & the Rise of Big Star," a 469-page oral history book) chats with Jody Stephens, Big Star's legendary drummer. Today, Jody holds a longtime management position at Ardent Studios in Memphis, the same studio where Big Star recorded all of their acclaimed albums back in the 1970s. He is also playing in his current band, Those Pretty Wrongs. On this episode, we go beyond Big Star and delve in to Jody's own life story. Though, there are plenty of Alex Chilton, Chris Bell and Andy Hummel stories, as well. We also talk up The Posies. Fans of R.E.M. might want to stick around for his memories of when they arrived at Ardent Studios to record their Green album.

In their ongoing effort to spotlight the best bands in Power Pop, Brit Pop and Shoegaze, Craig and Shawn of #1 Fanclub bring you a new weekly series called Quick Play. Faster than your favorite pop song, we spend a few minutes discussing a new band or new music from a familiar band. This week we feature Zed For Zulu - the latest release Those Pretty Wrongs. The band is collaboration between legendary Big Star drummer Jody Stephens and Luther Russell. Recorded at Ardent Studios in Memphis using much of the gear from the classic Big Star records, the latest release is a great collection of acoustic songs written and performed with expert craftsmanship. Intro music provided by Joe Giddings"#1" from Star Collector's album Songs For The Whole Family

Welcome to the Turntable Round Table!Here’s what the crew were into this past week. Give em a listen and see what you think!Shawn’s PickThose Pretty Wrongs – “You & Me” from Zed For Zulu (2019)Kevin’s PickNubya Garcia – “Stand With Each Other” from Source (2020)Mark’s PickBlind Blake – “Diddie Wa Diddie” from Diddie Wa Didde [Single] (1929) Tom’s PickShampoo – “Don’t Call Me Babe” from Girl Power (1996)Craig’s PickSecret Machines – “Dreaming Is Alright” from Awake In The Brain Chamber (2020)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/SchizoMusic)

In Part 3 of 3 on Big Star, Craig and Shawn talk about the remaining albums in Big Star's catalog, starting with the critically acclaimed Third (Sister Lovers) and their "resurgence" album In Space, which features Jon Auer & Ken Stringfellow of The Posies. They wrap things up with the solo recordings of Alex Chilton & Chris Bell as discuss a newer side project for Jody Stephens called Those Pretty Wrongs.Intro music provided by Joe Giddings"#1" from Star Collector's album Songs For The Whole Family

The continuation of my conversation with musician/singer/songwriter/producer Luther Russell - whom you may recall (SATB 192) as one half of Those Pretty Wrongs, a duo with Jody Stephens (ex-Big Star). As a devout fan from birth and a drummer himself, Luther possesses considerable insight into what made Ringo the essential Beatle: how a combination of unique skills, background and chemistry with the others made him the band's most valuable player in a very real sense. This sprawling conversation addresses Ringo's singular gifts that not only served his band so well over the course of their live and studio career but also how he built the vocabulary that countless others followed in his wake.  Luther's thesis here Heard in this show: "Everything You Do" by Luther Russell from the album The Invisible Audience 

The continuation of my conversation with musician/singer/songwriter/producer Luther Russell - whom you may recall (SATB 192) as one half of Those Pretty Wrongs, a duo with Jody Stephens (ex-Big Star). As a devout fan from birth and a drummer himself, Luther possesses considerable insight into what made Ringo the essential Beatle: how a combination of unique skills, background and chemistry with the others made him the band's most valuable player in a very real sense. This sprawling conversation addresses Ringo's singular gifts that not only served his band so well over the course of their live and studio career but also how he built the vocabulary that countless others followed in his wake.  Luther's thesis here Heard in this show: "Everything You Do" by Luther Russell from the album The Invisible Audience 

My guest today is musician/singer/songwriter/producer Luther Russell - you may recall him (SATB 192) as one half of Those Pretty Wrongs, a duo with Jody Stephens (ex-Big Star). As a devout fan from birth and a drummer himself, Luther possesses considerable insight into what made Ringo the essential Beatle: how a combination of unique skills, background and chemistry with the others made him the band's most valuable player in a very real sense. This sprawling conversation addresses Ringo's singular gifts that not only served his band so well over the course of their live and studio career but also how he built the vocabulary that countless others followed in his wake.  Luther's thesis here Heard in this show: Luther on drums with Liam Hayes on "Eat In Sin"  

My guest today is musician/singer/songwriter/producer Luther Russell - you may recall him (SATB 192) as one half of Those Pretty Wrongs, a duo with Jody Stephens (ex-Big Star). As a devout fan from birth and a drummer himself, Luther possesses considerable insight into what made Ringo the essential Beatle: how a combination of unique skills, background and chemistry with the others made him the band's most valuable player in a very real sense. This sprawling conversation addresses Ringo's singular gifts that not only served his band so well over the course of their live and studio career but also how he built the vocabulary that countless others followed in his wake.  Luther's thesis here Heard in this show: Luther on drums with Liam Hayes on "Eat In Sin"  

This week on Beale Street Caravan we have Those Pretty Wrongs featuring Jody Stephens of legendary band, Big Star, and Luther Russell, formerly of The Freewheelers.Grammy nominated blues man, Guy Davis, will be with us to deliver an installment of the Blues Hall of Fame, an exploration of the lives of the pioneers and innovators enshrined in the Blues Hall of Fame, here in Memphis, TN, brought to you by the Blues Foundation.

Encore de grosses découvertes cette semaine, dans ce balado de deux heures consacré au rock: Valence, Richelieu, HMLTD, Those Pretty Wrongs, Husband, Retrospecter, Michaëlle Richer, Hurt Valley, Du Blonde, Necking, Murmure et autre Weatherday. Et les animateurs Stéphane Deslauriers et Philippe Beauchemin se posent de grandes questions existentielles du genre : est-ce possible de prononcer "Ioannina" (comme dans le nom du groupe Villagers of Ioannina City) sans bafouer ? Et, surtout, qui est le batteur en tournée de Fernand Gignac ? Du gros plaisir encore dans ce balado où le rock vole très haut. Bonne écoute.

DJRePete spins a scary good mix the Saturday before Halloween with new creepy folk from Those Pretty Wrongs, trippy rock throwbacks from the likes of King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Plus, festive Halloween tracks as well with Dan Costello and The Rice Cakes. Tune in for info on Blitzen Trapper’s upcoming benefit concert supporting Do Good Multnomah in Portland OR. And we dig into genre naming for The Brutalist. 00:00 - Mic Break 01:00 - My Teeth Hurt - Ezra Furman 03:30 - Jeer - Jumbling Towers 06:55 - I'm In Your Mind Fuzz - King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard 09:30 - Pink Wonton - Man Man 12:40 - Firewalking - Adult Books 16:45 - Mic Break 17:27 - Price On Your Head - The Brutalist 20:38 - Break The Spell - Gogol Bordello 24:39 - Rocking In Spain - The Rubinoos 28:07 - Night Terror - A Giant Dog 30:37 - Whites Of Their Eyes - Mattiel 33:05 - The Cleaner (Edit) - Squid 37:02 - Match Bet - Squid 41:07 - Mic Break 41:55 - My Frankenstein - U.S. Highball 44:21 - no is wrong - Joel Jerome 48:02 - River In Reverse - Field Division 53:06 - The Unknown - Standfast 56:07 - Holy Branches - Radical Face 59:38 - Mic Break 60:00 - Josie's Song - William Fitzsimmons 63:35 - Night Of The World - Cass McCombs 65:55 - Chain Of Command - Peter Oren 68:52 - Patsy - decker. 73:05 - Black River Killer - Blitzen Trapper 76:22 - Mic Break 76:48 - Hurricane Of Love - Those Pretty Wrongs 80:13 - The Corner Of My Mind - Holly Macve 84:51 - Otto - H. Kink 88:34 - Eat You - Caravan Of Thieves 92:24 - The Waltz of the Tick - Tock of Time - Maia Vidal 95:24 - Mic Break 95:38 - Hit Em Where It Hurts - The Curls 99:17 - Dream Reader - FRANKIIE 103:27 - Matsudo City Life - Sui Zhen 107:31 - Mr. Polydactyl Cat - Levitation Room 110:57 - Zero Summer - One True Pairing 114:20 - Mic Break 114:54 - Halloween Baby - Dan Costello 116:53 - Halloweenie - The Rice Cakes 121:40 - Finish

What happens when the surviving member of a legendary American power pop band and a Los Angeles musician whose lineage includes two giants of the Great American Songbook, both steeped in Beatles, get together to make music? The result is now two albums deep in a band called Those Pretty Lies. Jody Stephens, formerly of Big Star and Golden Smog is a singer/songwriter/drummer and Luther Russell is a singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist/producer, formerly of The Freewheelers. Their latest release as Those Pretty Wrongs, Zed For Zulu, has just been released.  Their insights into making music and what they gleaned from The Beatles makes for a fascinating discussion.     Check out their work (and current tour dates) here: http://www.thoseprettywrongs.com/ https://lutherrussell.com/ https://www.ardentstudios.com/ 

What happens when the surviving member of a legendary American power pop band and a Los Angeles musician whose lineage includes two giants of the Great American Songbook, both steeped in Beatles, get together to make music? The result is now two albums deep in a band called Those Pretty Lies. Jody Stephens, formerly of Big Star and Golden Smog is a singer/songwriter/drummer and Luther Russell is a singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist/producer, formerly of The Freewheelers. Their latest release as Those Pretty Wrongs, Zed For Zulu, has just been released.  Their insights into making music and what they gleaned from The Beatles makes for a fascinating discussion.     Check out their work (and current tour dates) here: http://www.thoseprettywrongs.com/ https://lutherrussell.com/ https://www.ardentstudios.com/ 

THOSE PRETTY WRONGS "You & Me" Zed For Zulu (2019) Burger Records LP/CD/CS OUT NOW: https://burgerrecords.11spot.com/those-pretty-wrongs-zed-for-zulu-pre-order.html LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/album/45AS72V87o71C6vUjbaBS4?si=J9qX2TIJSEurEgXoKeTaDQ

THOSE PRETTY WRONGS "It's About Love" Zed For Zulu Burger Records (2019) LP/CD/CS: https://burgerrecords.11spot.com/those-pretty-wrongs-zed-for-zulu-pre-order.html Those Pretty Wrongs are Jody Stephens and Luther Russell. It’s a musical partnership borne of a deep and lasting friendship, the roots of which stretch back to the early ’90s, when the two were introduced. As the story goes, nary a note of music was made between them until about five years ago, when they were united in the cause of a documentary about Jody’s alma mater, the legendary Memphis group Big Star. After releasing their self-titled debut on Ardent/Burger in 2016 to a healthy dose of acclaim, they went out on the road, playing for audiences across North America, Australia, Europe and the U.K. During the course of these runs, they began to forge the sound for their second offering, Zed for Zulu, due out September 6, 2019 on Burger Records, a meditation on communication or lack thereof, the ever-present past or the question of the future, inevitable death or imminent re-birth. The music is colorful but muted, something complex woven in a simple way. It’s a symphony of chords and melodies, yet played in an understated fashion, without too much fuss. Those Pretty Wrongs don’t have time to fuss, as Luther dwells in Los Angeles and Jody resides in Memphis. And they like it that way. Pop Matters Premiere: https://www.popmatters.com/those-pretty-wrongs-about-love-2639724033.html

THOSE PRETTY WRONGS "Ain't Nobody But Me" Zed For Zulu Burger Records (2019) LP/CD/CS: https://burgerrecords.11spot.com/those-pretty-wrongs-zed-for-zulu-pre-order.html Those Pretty Wrongs are Jody Stephens and Luther Russell. It’s a musical partnership borne of a deep and lasting friendship, the roots of which stretch back to the early ’90s, when the two were introduced. As the story goes, nary a note of music was made between them until about five years ago, when they were united in the cause of a documentary about Jody’s alma mater, the legendary Memphis group Big Star. After releasing their self-titled debut on Ardent/Burger in 2016 to a healthy dose of acclaim, they went out on the road, playing for audiences across North America, Australia, Europe and the U.K. During the course of these runs, they began to forge the sound for their second offering, Zed for Zulu, due out September 6, 2019 on Burger Records, a meditation on communication or lack thereof, the ever-present past or the question of the future, inevitable death or imminent re-birth. The music is colorful but muted, something complex woven in a simple way. It’s a symphony of chords and melodies, yet played in an understated fashion, without too much fuss. Those Pretty Wrongs don’t have time to fuss, as Luther dwells in Los Angeles and Jody resides in Memphis. And they like it that way. Billboard premiere: https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8523470/pentatonix-surprise-teacher-we-day-exclusive-clip

Howdy! This week Big Star drummer Jody Stephens is here! Big Star are one of the greatest bands "evs" and they have such a mystique around them; it was so cool to talk to Jody from Ardent Studios where Big Star created most of their records, and where he now works! Also on the show, Professor of Creative Writing, poet, music writer Katie Mullins. We had an awesome conversation about teaching and grading creativity, the difference between lyrics and poetry, the desire to be liked, and er, Billy Joel's "River Of Dreams". Find Katie on Twitter @katieuwsf Find Jody on Twitter @jody_bigstar and on Facebook Visit thoseprettywrongs.com Find me on Twitter @signalspodcast Tell your friends!

THOSE PRETTY WRONGS "A Day In The Park" b/w "Time To Fly" Burger Records (2019) PRE-ORDER 7" NOW: http://burgerrecords.11spot.com/those-pretty-wrongs-a-day-at-the-park.html

Luther Russell may not be a household name, but he’s managed to put together an impressive body of work over the last 30 years. He played in a pre-Wallflowers band with Jakob Dylan called The Bootheels; got signed to a major label in the 1990’s with the roots-rock outfit, The Freewheelers; worked with former Black Crowes’ guitarist Marc Ford in Federale, and is currently in a band with Big Star drummer Jody Stephens called Those Pretty Wrongs. He’s also done several solo albums where he’s played all the instruments himself.The highlights of his multi-faceted career have been cobbled together in Selective Memories: An Anthology, just out from Hanky Panky Records.

Those Pretty Wrongs frontman Jody Stephens was a key member of the seminal Memphis band Big Star, but while he was behind the drum kit in that outfit, he's front and center on his new project with Luther Russell (The Freewheelers). In this acoustic performance, Stephens and Russell's songwriting takes center stage, riding the line between intimate and expansive with its rich melodiousness. The band performs four songs from their self-titled debut album and discusses the virtues of starting band practice early in the day in this session with DJ Troy Nelson. Recorded 07/09/16 - 4 songs: Ordinary, Lucky Guy, Thrown Away, Never GoodbyeSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Bonus Song Thursday! Bill and Brian follow up their interview with Those Pretty Wrongs, Luther Russell and Jody Stephens, about their debut album by discussing the b-side, ""Fool of Myself," to their 2015 single "Lucky Guy." The gentlemen talk a little about the Big Star "box," why this song doesn't quite fit with the rest of the album, and a little bit about a Badfinger "vibe." Additionally, we read a listener email about how we helped keep his sanity in check by mentioning the Beatles. Make sure to check out his web comic, crustedsalt.com!

Bill and Brian welcome legendary Big Star drummer Jody Stephens and acclaimed LA musician Luther Russell for a slightly different than usual episode. We had the pleasure to have the artists themselves provide a track by track commentary! Bill and Brian took the opportunity to head down to Memphis, spend time at Ardent Studios, and chat with Jody and Luther about the making of their album, the self titled debut from Those Pretty Wrongs (due out May 13th, 2016 from Ardent Music and Burger Records). Jody and Luther discuss the beginnings of the band, the cross continent writing process, recording at the historic Ardent using some of Chris Bell's guitars, their influences (such as Willis Alan Ramsey), and the positivity inherent throughout the album before we discuss the entire album, one song at a time. As we make our way through, we talk about how mean Eva Gardner could be (in film), Jody's dog's journey through some health issues, empty Chinese cities, arranging harmonies (that feature Danny De La Matyr!), a great story about a toy cube and sideshow freaks, the influence of Big Star's Alex Chilton and Chris Bell on the songwriting and their presence in the DNA of the music, remaining positive in the face of loss, and so so much more! Make sure to check out the album from Those Pretty Wrongs, due out May 13th from Ardent Music in partnership with Burger Records! www.thoseprettywrongs.com ardentmusic.11spot.com www.burgerrecords.org Many thanks to Addison Hare for making this happen!