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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
Paul Mccartney
The Guess Who
Gilbert O'sullivan
Patti Labelle
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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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

More than fifty years after it first sailed onto the charts, Brandy (You're a Fine Girl) remains one of the most beloved songs of the 1970s.

In this episode of A Breath of Fresh Air, Sandy Kaye welcomes Elliot Lurie, the lead singer, guitarist and ... more

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame drummer Matt Sorum joins Sandy Kaye for an honest, funny and deeply insightful conversation about life inside some of the biggest rock bands in history.

Best known for his years with Guns N' Roses during the explosive Use ... more

Steve Katz is known as a founding member of Blood, Sweat & Tears as well as a guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer and author.

Steve shares incredible stories from a career that spans more than six decades, taking listeners inside the birth of fo... more

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Recent Guests

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
Mark Farner
Singer, guitarist, and songwriter; founder of Grand Funk Railroad
Grand Funk Railroad
Episode: Grand Funk Railroad's Mark Farmer on The Loco-Motion and Rock History
Sam Samudio
A.k.a. Sam the Sham, lead singer of Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs
Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs
Episode: Sam the Sham – The Wild Story Behind Wooly Bully and a '60s Rock Phenomenon
Dennis Locorriere
Lead vocalist and guitarist from Dr. Hook
Dr. Hook
Episode: Remembering Dennis Locorriere :The Voice of Dr. Hook Dead At 76
John Illsley
Co-founder and bassist of Dire Straits
Dire Straits
Episode: Dire Straits' John Illsley on Mark Knopfler, Fame & Walking Away at the Top
Joe Camilleri
Musician and bandleader known for Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons and The Black Sorrows
The Falcons, Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons, The Black Sorrows
Episode: Joe Camilleri: The Black Sorrows, Jo Jo Zep & 60 Years in Music

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
    a month 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 States2 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
    Australia4 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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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.
Blood Sweat & Tears - an Inside Look with Founder Steve Katz
Q: What prompted the formation of Blood, Sweat & Tears and the incorporation of a horn section?
After Monterey, Katz moved toward a new musical direction with Al Kooper, and the idea to add a horn section emerged to create a bigger, more orchestral rock sound, inspired by Buckinghams' Time and Charges and Chicago's horn arrangements.
Blood Sweat & Tears - an Inside Look with Founder Steve Katz
Q: How did Steve Katz get involved with Danny Kalb and the Blues Project?
Katz describes initially being a blues enthusiast who hadn't played electric guitar, getting invited to a club where he plugged in, and discovering a powerful new sound that pulled him into recording and performing with a band that would later influence Blood, Sweat & Tears.
Dire Straits' John Illsley on Mark Knopfler, Fame & Walking Away at the Top
Q: When you decided to pull a band together, who actually named Dire Straits and why?
The name came from Pick Withers' drummer friend; after negotiations and some humor about petrol and fag money, the band adopted Dire Straits as the name, acknowledging the practical jokes and the gritty beginnings.
Hugh Cornwell: The Stranglers, Punk Rock Origins & Solo Career
Q: Can you name your favorite or one of your favorite songs from that period?
He expresses pride in the catalog overall, notes that he avoids pride to prevent smugness, and highlights that a notable single from that era was Peaches, which he views as a pioneering rap-influenced track.

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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. Matt Sorum
2. Steve Katz
3. Tony Burrows
4. Al Jardine
5. Mark Farner
6. Sam Samudio
7. Dennis Locorriere
8. John Illsley

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