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I’m Camilla and I’m absolutely obsessed with rock and roll and hopefully, after listening to this podcast, you will be too. I’ll talk you through one of the most exciting eras of our times. Music, stories and people. Whether you’re a music geek or just curious about the best genre that ever existed (absolutely non-biased statement)... welcome on board: it’s going to be a rocking journey!
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Today I'm interviewing Grammy Award winner Kosh. He designed album covers and worked as an art director for the Beatles, the Who, the Eagles, Linda Ronstadt and many more. If you want to hear the greatest stories about working with many amazing artists, watching the rooftop concert and designing some of the most iconic artwork in music history, thi…
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The legends, the icons, the main inspiration for many many acts that have been shaping music history during the past 60 years: The Everly Brothers! From their Kentucky roots, through the time they sang to wake up farmers in Iowa to their massive success. Today I'll tell you all about the act that scored the biggest recording deal of the time, and h…
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I've been obsessed with the meanings of the songs I love for a very long time but I must admit that some of them, are still a mystery to me. So, today, I'll investigate the story behind some 1960s songs that would get even English majors on their knees. Thanks to my lovely Instagram friends @a_shrey_in_the_life, @retrokyllikki, @retrodreamgirl, and…
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One of the greatest voices of the Sixties and yet, not many people know her. Helen Shapiro became famous at the age of 14 for her mature and deep voice and was so famous that during one of her tours, The Beatles opened for her!! But unfortunately, not long after, most people forgot about her. What happened to her? And how is it possible that a whol…
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Today I'll be joined by Cavern Club resident musician Liam Mannion to talk about the legendary VOX AC30, the amp that literally changed the world. From local pubs to the Shea Stadium, a small company from Dartford with a very eventful history powered the sound of the British Invasion and became a household name for amplification systems and instrum…
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What was happening in the UK before the British Invasion and while America was the thriving home of rock and roll music? Well, believe it or not, here's a story, not many people talk about. Did you know that the UK was home to many pop idols before the Beatles? And that a mysterious genre developed here and paved the way for beat music? Here's a br…
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As a girl who loves fifties and sixties music, I honestly know how it feels when you're obsessed with a band, so when I see pictures of girls crying and screaming for their idols, I kinda think that could have been me if I had lived those years; today, though, I'll present you with some stories that surprised even a Beatlemaniac like me! I'll tell …
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If we listen to rock and roll now, the reason why we love it is pretty obvious. But, as many know, it wasn't love at first "hearing". It was banned in some cities in the US, it was barely noticeable on British radios and it even had to be printed on XRays in the USSR, but, as many know... rock and roll is here to stay! Today we'll talk about crazy …
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Today, 60 years ago the Beatles debut album Please Please Me was released. And that certainly calls for a special episode, where I'll be joined by resident Cavern Club musician Liam Mannion. We'll talk about how the album and the record deal came about, all the recording sessions of Please Please Me and how the songs were written. We'll also chat a…
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Possibly one of the most prolific session musicians in history, Carol Kaye played on over 10 thousand songs. Between bass guitar and rhythm guitar, she became the most requested musician of the sixties. You've heard her on songs by Ritchie Valens, the Beach Boys, the Monkees, Sonny and Cher, Sam Cooke, Nancy Sinatra, the Doors, many Motown records,…
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Happy Valentine's Day! To celebrate love and rock and roll today I'll tell you all about three couples that made writing love songs to each other A BUSINESS! Starting from the masters, Boudleaux and Felice Bryant who wrote for The Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly, to two couples straight from the celebrated Brill Building, where most of the greatest…
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Singer, pianist, songwriter, and activist. Carole King definitely has them all. This week, to celebrate both King's birthday and the 52nd anniversary of her masterpiece Tapestry, I'll take you through the life and the genius of a woman that paved the road for many musicians in the industry. From her successful songwriting partnership with her husba…
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Also known as the most tragic day in rock and roll history, the day the music died refers to the plane crash that killed rising stars Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. Richardson AKA The Big Bopper while they were on tour. A tour where everything that could go wrong, did in fact go wrong. But how did they end up on the tour from hell? What reall…
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From the Rolling Stones to the Who, this episode will cover near-death experiences (Tony Hicks knows something about this!) and all sorts of incidents that happened while some very famous rock and roll bands were on tour. And thank God, what happened on tour didn't (entirely) stay on tour because some of these tales are absolutely nuts and they nee…
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In this second episode of the Let's Line Up series, I'll finally cover the final two instruments of a rock and roll band, the electric bass and the drums. These two staples of modern music have a deeply fascinating history and not only! I've discovered many crazy, interesting, and very random facts about percussion instruments and I can't wait to s…
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If you worship at the shrine of Little Richard, Elvis, and Chuck Berry, here's another name for you if it's not already on your list: Eddie Cochran. Amazing singer and guitarist that left us way too soon but also gave us the song that started the Beatles (and also happens to be my favourite song, I know, the same level of importance, right?).…
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Join us on this very racy journey through very very explicit songs from the past. For the first time in its short history, The Cat's Whisker finally has a co-host: Liam Mannion, songwriter, professional musician, and... most importantly... my boyfriend! In this very special episode, we'll listen to songs from the past with VERY explicit lyrics! So.…
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The growth of rock and roll has definitely been propelled by radios. I know, that's obvious. But there are some juicy stories that maybe you don't know about all this! Starting from the cat's whisker radio (wink, wink!) to the influence of disc jockeys... until it became a little too risky! If you like good music and a good scandal, press play!…
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It's nearly Halloween, and, let's be honest... just a few things scared religion as much as rock and roll in the 1900s. So... let's talk about it! I'll take you on a musical journey through the first rock and roll stars that sang religious lyrics, to the ones that were born in religious families but decided to surrender to the sinful rock and roll …
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Les Paul isn't only the name of one of the most incredible guitars ever made but it was also a music star and inventor. Alongside his wife, the talented singer and guitarist Mary Ford, he has paved the road for many musicians. From the days when Les' mum pushed him to experiment with sound, to the ones when a car crash will lead to one of the major…
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