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Takin' A Walk - Music History with Buzz Knight

Buzz Knight | Music History Podcast Host
Music History
Music
Nashville
Country Music
Music Industry
Mental Health
Songwriting
Aretha Franklin
The Beatles
New York City
Rock Music
Music Therapy
Punk Rock
Women Behind the Lyrics
Cheap Trick
Bruce Springsteen
Chris Young
Willie Nelson
Tears For Fears
The Offspring

From Rock legends, Grammy winners and today's Buzz Bands, Buzz Knight tells the stories behind their music. In candid, unhurried conversations, guests like Joe Satriani and Steve Vai, Stewart Copeland of The Police, Julian Lennon, Skyler Grey, Hunter Hayes and Grandmaster Flash talk about the songs, turning points and people that shaped their careers.

Every episode ends with the Dream Walk quest... more

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What happens when a small-town boy from Frankenmuth, Michigan, grows up surrounded by music and finds himself on stage with one of rock's most iconic bands? In this episode of takin' a walk, host Buzz Knight dives deep into the inspiring journey of S... more

Who would YOU like to take a walk with living or dead? Leave us who your Dream Walk is with in the comments.

What if you could take a walk with your musical heroes, past and present, and share stories that shaped your life? In this captivating epis... more

What does it take to be a legendary musician who has not only shaped the sound of a generation but also transcended the boundaries of music? Join Buzz Knight as he takes you on an unforgettable journey with Stewart Copeland, the iconic drummer of The... more

This is a special feed drop-we're sharing this episode of our new podcast Jersey Made, exploring New Jersey's deep influence on American Music History. We hope you like the episode with singer-songwriter Jake Thistle.

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Recent Guests

Patrick Davis
Songwriter and musician from Camden, South Carolina
Independent/South Carolina-based songwriter
Episode: Patrick Davis on writing for Jimmy Buffett, Darius Rucker and South Carolina's New State Song
Don Powell
Founding drummer of Slade
Slade
Episode: Slade's Don Powell on Rock History (from The Imbalanced History of Rock)
GrandMaster Flash
DJ and pioneer of hip-hop
Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five
Episode: Grandmaster Flash: A Journey Through Music, Technology, and Resilience in Sound Engineering-Promo
Nigel Dick
Director of over 450 music videos, co-founder of Propaganda Films
Propaganda Films (co-founder)
Episode: Nigel Dick, Director of the Guns and Roses "Sweet Child of Mine" Video-Inside his New Memoir
The Warning
Rock band featuring Daniela, Paulina, and Alejandra
The Warning
Episode: The Warning Interview: Latin Grammy Nominees on Growing Up Rock (Encore)
Alexandra King
Nashville-based Irish-American singer-songwriter
Nashville-based artist
Episode: Buzz Cuts: Alicia Witt, Brian Bates and Alexandra King-Highlights
Alicia Witt
Actress and musician, guest on Takin A Walk
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Episode: Buzz Cuts: Alicia Witt, Brian Bates and Alexandra King-Highlights
Brian Bates
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Episode: Buzz Cuts: Alicia Witt, Brian Bates and Alexandra King-Highlights
Amy Lee Nelson
Daughter of Willie Nelson; member of ALeeN Rose
ALeeN Rose
Episode: ALeeN Rose: Amy Nelson & Tina Rose Bridges on Music, Family Legacy & Willie Nelson & Leon Russell's Enduring Bond

Host

Buzz Knight
Host of Takin' A Walk / Takin' A Walk podcast series; producer and host with Buzz Knight Media Productions

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 791 ratings
  • Takin’ a drive

    When Takin’ A Drive, I love listening to Takin’ A Walk.

    Buzz has so many interesting Guests and he asks his them some really great, thought provoking questions. His Guests seem to open up to him easily and eagerly.

    Buzz, thanks for making my commute an enjoyable drive again and again.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rick Cheesy
    United States5 months ago
  • Love the Storytelling

    Time and time I come back to listen to episodes of Takin A Walk and I’m

    never disappointed. I love the ease of the conversation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wise Potato Man
    United States5 months ago
  • Love the pod but….

    Love the concept, great conversations and host! The onslaught of gross corporate commercials is way too much. I get you need to fund this operation but it’s painful and takes the dignity out of the show.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    MikeyFrenchFries
    United Statesa year ago
  • What a great podcast

    Love the relaxed, informative, natural conversation style.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bizzytighe
    Australia2 years ago
  • Good podcast

    Good podcast ❤️❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Robart48
    South Africa2 years ago

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Listener feedback notes the show feels like a relaxed, living-room chat with musicians.
Great guests and natural conversational flow.
Consistent praise for guest variety and Buzz Knight's interviewing style.
High-quality interviews that give behind-the-scenes music history insights.
Engaging, insightful discussions with deep storytelling.

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Grandmaster Flash Interview: Hip-Hop's Origins and His Book "Birth of a Culture"
Q: Help me out Flash. Am I correct? I remember there being two categories of DJs, the DJs that played strictly for dance and party audiences, the DJs that played for people to dance, but also drop beats for breakers and emcees.
Flash explains that disco DJs influenced his understanding of transitions and timing, but he pursued a workflow that allowed shorter breaks to stay dynamic and danceable, leading to the quick mix approach that could extend a drum break through layering and looping.
Patrick Davis on writing for Jimmy Buffett, Darius Rucker and South Carolina's New State Song
Q: Did you cross paths with John Prine?
Patrick shares brief memories of meeting John Prine and the sense of a close-knit, small Nashville community that shaped early relationships and opportunities.
Patrick Davis on writing for Jimmy Buffett, Darius Rucker and South Carolina's New State Song
Q: First album that you ever bought?
Patrick recalls Blue Oyster Cult's Don't Fear the Reaper and the impact of the guitar tones and storytelling in that record.
Nigel Dick, Director of the Guns and Roses "Sweet Child of Mine" Video-Inside his New Memoir
Q: What was the actual turning point when you realized this could actually be a career?
Nigel explains that a three-month burst in 84-85 where he unexpectedly got work on Band Aid, Tears for Fears, and Howard Jones suddenly created a reel and momentum; he realized the opportunity was real when those projects started coming in and he chose to walk through the doorway into directing.
Exploring Music History on Foot: Buzz Knight and Stewart Copeland Share Legendary Stories from The Police and Creative Journeys
Q: First drum kit you ever bought?
The first drum set I owned was rented from a music store; my father wouldn't buy one, so I started with a Lefima snare and progressed from there.

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This show centers on music history through candid conversations with iconic and indie artists across rock, country, jazz, blues, and beyond. Host Buzz Knight guides in-depth interviews and a signature Dream Walk closing question, revealing personal journeys, creative processes, and the people and moments that shaped genres. Expect rich storytelling, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and a culture-forward lens on how music intersects with life, film, and culture. Notable strengths include a diverse guest roster, long-form format that invites nuance, and a distinctive, intimate interview style that feels like a relaxed, in-depth chat with legends and rising voices alike.

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Recent guests on Takin' A Walk include:

1. Patrick Davis
2. Don Powell
3. GrandMaster Flash
4. Nigel Dick
5. The Warning
6. Alexandra King
7. Alicia Witt
8. Brian Bates

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