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'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR

Sandy Kaye
Music Industry
The Beatles
Rock Music
Australia
Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame
Blues
Tommy Emmanuel
Soul Music
Kool & the Gang
R&B
The Guess Who
Gilbert O'sullivan
Patti Labelle
Paul Mccartney
Rock and Roll
Bob Marley
Songwriting
1960s Music Scene
Chris Norman
Bob Dylan

Iconic artists? Music Legends? Sandy Kaye interviews them all on A Breath of Fresh Air - a multi award-winning podcast featuring in-depth interviews with the artists you love. Through compelling conversations, we gain a rare, behind-the-scenes and intimate look at the personal stories and inspirations that fueled the music that shaped entire generations. Explore the lives, struggles, and creative ... more

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Few musicians have influenced popular music as profoundly as Louie Shelton, yet millions of people know his guitar long before they know his name. In this episode of A Breath of Fresh Air, Louie opens the studio door on one of the greatest periods in... more

Glenn Hughes is one of rock music's most enduring and distinctive talents.

Known worldwide as the "Voice of Rock," he first rose to prominence with British rock band Trapeze before joining the legendary Deep Purple in 1973.

As bassist and co-lead... more

Few musicians have influenced popular music quite like Steve Porcaro.

As a founding member of Toto, Steve helped create one of the most successful and respected bands of the late twentieth century while simultaneously becoming one of the most sought... more

For more than five decades, The Angels have been one of Australia's most influential and enduring rock bands, delivering powerful live performances and timeless songs that have become woven into the fabric of Australian music.

Their catalogue has s... more

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Recent Guests

Louie Shelton
Guitarist and session musician known for The Wrecking Crew
The Wrecking Crew / various artists
Episode: Louie Shelton: The Guitarist Behind Hundreds of Hit Songs You've Loved for 60 Years
Glenn Hughes
Rock musician, singer, bassist, and songwriter known for Deep Purple and Trapeze
Deep Purple, Trapeze
Episode: Glenn Hughes: The Untold Story of Deep Purple's Voice of Rock
Steve Porcaro
Founding member of Toto, keyboardist and songwriter
Toto
Episode: Steve Porcaro: Inside Toto, Thriller & Human Nature
John Brewster
Guitarist and founding member of The Angels
The Angels
Episode: The Angels' John Brewster - Aussie Rock Classics And How The Crowd Changed the Song Forever
Elliott Lurie
Lead singer and primary songwriter of Looking Glass
Looking Glass
Episode: Elliot Lurie of Looking Glass: How Brandy Became One of the '70s Greatest Songs
Matt Sorum
Drummer, member of Guns N' Roses, The Cult, Velvet Revolver; founder of Kings of Chaos
Kings of Chaos; Guns N' Roses
Episode: Matt Sorum: Guns N’ Roses, Kings of Chaos and Rock's Wild Ride
Steve Katz
Guitarist, singer and founder of Blood, Sweat & Tears
Blood, Sweat & Tears
Episode: Blood Sweat & Tears - an Inside Look with Founder Steve Katz
Tony Burrows
English pop singer and prolific session vocalist who sang on multiple hits under various names
Various bands and studio projects (e.g., Edison Lighthouse, White Plains, Pipkins, Brotherhood of Man)
Episode: Tony Burrows: The Voice Behind so many '70s Hits
Al Jardine
Guitarist, vocalist, founding member of the Beach Boys
Beach Boys
Episode: The Beach Boys' Al Jardine Al Jardine Reflects on The Band, Brian Wilson and the Music That Changed the World

Host

Sandy Kaye
Host of in-depth rock interviews with a focus on legends from the 60s–80s; known for relaxed, well-researched conversations and niche music nostalgia.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
  • A great podcast with interesting chats with the artists and music

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Irony
    2 months ago
  • Timeless

    Wanted to tell you how much I enjoy and appreciate interviews with musicians of my time . You have a great skill of conversation with them. You let them share without agenda.

    These very

    Important individuals deserve to be heard. You give them your amazing platform.

    We will be without them one day and your interviews are so appreciated.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    7878Mart
    United States3 months ago
  • Ralph McTell - Truly Inspirational

    I need to thank you profusely for giving me such a delightful morning. Took me a while to get to bed and struggled with my pillow … so I went to my trusty podcasts to try and fall asleep.

    And there you were with Ralph McTell.

    It made me both so happy and truly ‘inspired’.

    Your mutual dynamic was revelatory … you allowed him to present himself as a true and literal artist who communicates so much through words and music.

    It was an interesting juxtaposition of putting him together with a recen... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Renny Manne
    Australia5 months ago
  • Fab Podcast

    Sandy knows her music, very well researched. Her relaxed style and genuine interest in her subjects make her show a pleasure to listen to. Rock on Sandy 👍🎵

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Johnny Custard
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Such a fun show!

    I love this show! It brings me back to such great times, bringing back nostalgia and fun facts I’m learning about my favorite artists!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hershkiss
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners praise the host's relaxed interviewing style and deep research.
The show is described as nostalgic, well-produced, and a must for classic rock enthusiasts.
Fans love the behind-the-scenes stories and long-form conversations with music legends.
Guests and production are consistently high quality, with meaningful context around classic hits.
The format—including extended song clips—enhances the listening experience for fans of era music.
Some listeners want more frequent episodes but generally admire the depth and warmth of the conversations.

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Louie Shelton: The Guitarist Behind Hundreds of Hit Songs You've Loved for 60 Years
Q: What were the backgrounds of the people you worked with at Motown and beyond?
The writers and arrangers came from strong NYC and West Coast scenes, often sketching out charts while players improvised the guitar parts, creating a distinctive Motown sound.
Louie Shelton: The Guitarist Behind Hundreds of Hit Songs You've Loved for 60 Years
Q: Why did you want to be a session musician?
Because it's the best gig in the world for a musician: you stay closer to home, work in the studio every day, collaborate with legendary artists, and earn a solid living.
Elliot Lurie of Looking Glass: How Brandy Became One of the '70s Greatest Songs
Q: Is Brandy the defining moment of your career, or did you hope for more charting successes after it?
He acknowledges mixed feelings, noting that while Brandy defined him for a long time, subsequent projects and the solo album didn't reach the same heights, leading to a period of exploration before returning to music supervision.
Elliot Lurie of Looking Glass: How Brandy Became One of the '70s Greatest Songs
Q: What were you studying at college?
Lurie talks about starting in engineering, switching to sociology to leave more time for music, and his plans to keep options open with a degree in hand.
Blood Sweat & Tears - an Inside Look with Founder Steve Katz
Q: Why did Katz leave Blood, Sweat & Tears at the height of its popularity?
Katz felt the jazz focus was too strong for him and wanted to return to rock and roll, especially after meeting Lou Reed and pursuing projects that aligned more with his artistic interests.

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A warm, candid interview series that centers on legendary artists from the 60s, 70s, and 80s, offering intimate behind-the-scenes stories, career-defining moments, and the personal journeys that shaped classic songs. Episodes typically explore origins, creative processes, industry ups-and-downs, and the evolving music landscape across decades, often interspersed with extended song clips that bring listeners closer to the era. A standout trait is the host's relaxed, respectful approach combined with deep research, resulting in rich, nostalgic conversations that appeal to longtime fans and new listeners of music history alike.

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Recent guests on '60s '70s '80s include:

1. Louie Shelton
2. Glenn Hughes
3. Steve Porcaro
4. John Brewster
5. Elliott Lurie
6. Matt Sorum
7. Steve Katz
8. Tony Burrows

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