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Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution

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We pick apart why and how The Beatles phenomenon occurred. On 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution' we'll get into the combination of talent, hard work and luck that changed everything!
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Lennon, The Mobster & The Lawyer!

John Lennon Attorney and author Jay Bergen reflects on his experience representing John Lennon in 1975. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 08, 20251 hr 3 min

Johnny Van Zant on 'Live at the Ryman' 50 Years of Lynyrd Skynyrd & Gary Rossington's Last Show

Lynyrd Skynyrd frontman Johnny Van Zant joins Ken Dashow for a very special edition of Live at 5 on Q104.3. Johnny joins the segment to share a cut of "Tuesday's Gone" from the band's 50th anniversary concert from the Ryman Auditorium, the last concert to feature cofounder Gary Rossington before his death a few months later. "If I could live it 100 more times I'd do it," Johnny says. Celebrating 50 Years - Live at the Ryman is due out later this April. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of K...

Apr 02, 202517 min

Introducing 'Abbey Road' to a First-Timer / 'At First Listen' Crossover, Part 2

In Part 2 of our At First Listen / Ken Dashow’s Beatles Revolution crossover episodes, we dig into The Beatles Abbey Road track-by-track! We discuss how the Beatles challenged fans' expectations over the years, the band members' struggles with fame and what ultimately ended the band. Please subscribe to At First Listen on iHeartRadio or wherever you get podcasts, so you don't miss an episode! Connect with At First Listen on Instagram via @AtFirstListenPodcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Oct 18, 202442 min

Introducing 'Abbey Road' to a First Timer / 'At First Listen' Crossover, Part 1

In Part 1 of our At First Listen / Ken Dashow’s Beatles Revolution crossover episode, our cohost Diamond meets the Beatles! We explore the complicated history of the Beatles' final two albums – Abbey Road and Let It Be — the fraught relationships within the Beatles by the late-‘60s, the extraordinary cultural impact of the band and how Abbey Road comes across in 2024 to a fan of contemporary pop music, like Diamond. We also spend A LOT of time on the background of the Beatles and the drama behin...

Oct 03, 202449 min

Gary Burr Talks 'Reunion: A Rock & Roll Fantasy,' Working With Ringo + More

Singer-songwriter and producer Gary Burr joins the show to talk about his new book, Reunion: A Rock & Roll Fantasy . Gary and guitarist Mark Mirando geek out with Ken over the Beatles and share their recollections of working with Ringo Starr. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 11, 202443 minEp. 104

How the Beatles Saved Abbey Road Studios

Abbey Road was more than just The Beatles and the British Invasion, it was the symphony and Star Wars, too; but thanks to their wild success, the Beatles SAVED the whole studio. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 03, 202426 min

The Untold Story of The Beatles' Beloved Road Manager Mal Evans

Monmouth University Professor and Beatles author Kenneth Womack returns to 'Beatles Revolution' to talk about his new book 'Living the Beatles' Legend: The Untold Story of Mal Evans.' Kenneth's new book is a warts-and-all biography of a mainstay of the Beatles' inner circle, a longtime roadie, assistant and devoted friend to the Fab Four, who served and protected the band through its most extraordinary times. Mal left a stable job in telecommunications to dive into life on the road with the Beat...

Jan 30, 202440 min

The Beatles' "Now And Then": How We're Living A Historic Moment In Music

In today's mini-episode, Ken Dashow gives the backstory of The Beatles' final song, "Now And Then," and discusses how the Fab Four have continued to revolutionize music more than 50 years after breaking up. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution.' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 02, 202310 min

Reaction To 'How A Concert Happens' With Producer Andrew

A follow-up to our 'How a Concert Happens' podcast, featuring the return of Producer Andrew. We explore what it's like to play gigs as a young artist and what our takeaways were from the conversation with Peter Shapiro and Tony Melchior. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 19, 202238 min

How A Concert Happens With Peter Shapiro, Tony Melchior

You buy a ticket, you show up before the headliner ... but how does that band and that venue come to make it happen? On this week's 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution' we talk with Stage Manager/Event Producer Tony Melchior (AEG, Live Nation, Bowery Presents, Love Rocks, etc.) and Promoter and venue owner Peter Shapiro (Brooklyn Bowl, The Capital Theatre), etc. From The Beatles to Paul McCartney 2022 — how to do it the right way...and the WRONG way! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Aug 25, 20221 hr 14 min

Author Larry Jaffee Talks Record Store Day And The Vinyl Comeback

Larry Jaffee, author of 'Record Store Day: The Most Improbable Comeback of the 21st Century,' joins the podcast to talk about the vinyl Renaissance! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution.' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 25, 202242 min

Bassist Kasim Sulton On Finding Success As A Sideman

From Utopia, Meatloaf, Blue Oyster Cult and more, bass player Kasim Sulton joined Ken Dashow to talk about his life as a sideman to the stars and his relationship to The Beatles! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution.' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 08, 202245 min

Legendary Producer Mark Hudson Reacts To 'The Beatles: Get Back'

Singer, songwriter and producer Mark Hudson discusses 'The Beatles: Get Back.' Mark dives into the film's presentation of the creative process with anecdotes from his experiences working with artists like Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney and Aerosmith! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution'! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 14, 202254 min

Remembering King Crimson, Foreigner's Ian McDonald

Ian McDonald was a founding member of King Crimson and Foreigner and friend of the show. We lost him earlier this month at age 75. Ken offers his remembrance of Ian and another look at his last appearance on 'Beatles Revolution.' Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution.' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 22, 202239 min

Men At Work's Colin Hay On Road Life With Ringo, His New Album

Men At Work's Colin Hay talks Beatles, touring with Ringo, making music and his new album of covers 'I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself.' Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution.' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 07, 202130 min

Paul McCartney Guitarist Brian Ray Talks Star-Power, What It Takes To Make It

On this edition of Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution, we talk with Paul McCartney's longtime (20 years) sideman Brian Ray about his journey from being 15 years-old and playing with Etta James to being on the biggest stages in the world, and what it takes to make it! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution'! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 13, 202137 min

Wings Drummer Denny Seiwell Talks 50 Years Of 'Ram,' Why LInda McCartney Was Essential

Celebrating the golden anniversary of Paul McCartney's second album, 'Ram,' with drummer Denny Seiwell (the first person Paul hired after the Beatles)! Denny talks about recording that album, the band's first tour as Wings, why Linda was essential, and what it was like watching Paul's genius up close. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution.' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 16, 202155 min

King Crimson, Foreigner's Ian McDonald On How The Beatles Emboldened Prog Rock

For Prog Rock fans, Ian takes us inside the landmark 1969 album 'The Court Of The Crimson King,"' talks about how the Beatles gave every musician license to break down the walls of pop music, and shares an emotional remembrance of his first experience hearing the Fab Four. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 27, 202137 min

Celebrating George Harrison And Exploring The Alleged Genius Of Phil Spector

The 'Beatles Revolution' is back! This week, we honor George Harrison for his birthday and dissect the Beatles problematic producer Phil Spector, with special guests Peter Asher and Allan Steckler! Subscribe so you don't miss the next episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 25, 202137 min

MoTown Songwriting Legends Eddie and Brian Holland Talk Competing With The Beatles

The only songwriting team to challenge the Lennon-McCartney for the number of big hits in the '60s. Eddie and Brian Holland (of Motown Fame's Holland-Dozier-Holland) talk about their love of The Beatles and how they started in music. We also discuss what the world of Motown was like compared to that of the British Invasion...it's a fun ride and I Ain't To Proud To Beg you to listen! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution'! See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Oct 16, 202045 min

Drummer Liberty DeVitto On Reconciling With Billy Joel, Playing With Paul McCartney

Liberty DeVitto opens up about his 30 years with Billy Joel, his bitter ouster and their reconciliation this past winter after a decade-long feud. Liberty talks band dynamics, playing with Sir Paul McCartney and his new autobiography, 'Life, Billy, And The Pursuit Of Happiness.' Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution.' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 13, 202038 min

Dennis DeYoung Talks Styx, Julian Lennon and The Beatles

Former Styx frontman Dennis DeYoung drops in via Zoom call to catch Ken up on his recent project with Julian Lennon, his undying love for The Beatles, his career with Styx and how there's never a good time for a pandemic. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution.' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 20, 202030 min

Sir Bob Geldof Has One Of The Greatest Beatles Stories Ever

Bob Geldof is a brilliant songwriter, a talented musician, a fierce political activist, and he has one of the best Beatles stories we've ever heard. On this week's 'Beatles Revolution,' Bob recalls his first Beatles encounter and how it inspired him in the decades to come. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution.' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 04, 202027 min

Actor Michael Imperioli Talks Fandom And 'Cabaret Maxime'

Talking fandom, from The Beatles to The Sopranos with 'Sopranos' actor Michael Imperioli. Michael is a huge Beatles fan and an old friend, who has a really cool new movie out called 'Cabaret Maxime,' a throw-back to the early vaudeville days but in modern times... Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution.' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 05, 202032 min

Peter Asher Recalls The Mania Of The British Invasion

Peter Asher returns to the show to talk about his new book, 'The Beatles From A to Zed,' recalling the danger (and the fun) of being adjacent to Beatle-mania. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution.' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 14, 202032 min

The Wild World Of Live Music With City Winery Founder Michael Dorf

City Winery founder Michael Dorf joins the show to talk about what's in a ticket price. Michael and Ken follow the money, diving deep into the world of booking and executing live concerts and how the business has changed. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution.' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 17, 202044 min

Beatles Revolution's Best of 2019

Ken Dashow and Producer Andrew discuss a few of their favorite moments from the podcast this past year and outline some of their goals for the 'Beatles Revolution' in 2020! Email [email protected] to let us know what your favorite moment was! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 20, 20191 hr 15 min
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