One of the great rock songwriters to come out of the '80s, Desmond Child has authored and co-authored hits like "Livin' on a Prayer," "You Give Love a Bad Name," "Dude (Looks Like a Lady)," "Poison," "I Hate Myself for Loving You" and many, many more. On this episode, Desmond talks about how great songwriting transcends genre and how he got so much out of his collaborators over the years. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution'!' See omnystudio.com/listener fo...
Nov 26, 2019•42 min
The true "Boogie Man," George Thorogood has been playing with the same trio and touring for over 40 years, and he worships the Beatles. George explains WHY his Beatles fandom has endured and recalls some highlights from his own career. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 11, 2019•24 min
From the Beatles to Yes, Rick takes us on his wild, often hilarious journey through the world of progressive rock, lunch with John Lennon and almost getting eating alive by Ringo Starr's guard dogs! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution'! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 25, 2019•1 hr 3 min
Ken Dashow and Producer Andrew compare and contrast 'Abbey Road' with the other latter Beatles albums and address the "Mark Lewisohn Tape," on which John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison discuss their "next" album. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution.' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 27, 2019•32 min
The wild man of the rock flute, Jethro Tull mastermind Ian Anderson, joins the show to offer his recollection on the '60s British Invasion. He and Ken Dashow explore the development of the progressive rock movement and the state of rock's comeback. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution.' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 12, 2019•35 min
The Beatles were barely still a band in 1969, and while they were indeed offered a headlining spot at Woodstock, the band didn't make the trip. On this episode, Ken Dashow and Producer Andrew discuss why the Beatles and some other notable bands didn't play Woodstock, and whether The Beatles *should* have played Woodstock. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution'! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 16, 2019•41 min
Ken Dashow looks at why Ivan Vaughan is such an important name in Beatles history, and why being at the right place at the right time can change everything. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 02, 2019•20 min
Ken Dashow and producer Andrew discuss HOW a song gets written. Then we analyze the genius of John Lennon and Paul McCartney with the legendary Warren Haynes (Gov't Mule, Allman Bros. Dead & Co and more). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 28, 2019•49 min
Part 2 with legendary producer Jack Douglas. Jack explains his approach as a producer and recalls how Steven Tyler overcame writer's block to write lyrics to "Walk This Way." He also looks back at the first time he saw Cheap Trick, which was at a bowling alley in Wisconsin; they were amazing! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 14, 2019•45 min
Jack Douglas produced classic albums by John Lennon, Aerosmith, The Who, Patti Smith and many others. He discovered Cheap Trick at a Wisconsin bowling alley. And he's on 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution' this week, taking us behind the scenes of some of rock's biggest albums and best stories! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 30, 2019•48 min
This week, Ken Dashow is talking to British comic great Eddie Izzard about The Beatles, Monty Python and his own career. Eddie was in the documentary '8 Days A Week,' talking about how funny the Fab Four was! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution'! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 13, 2019•46 min
On this episode, Ken combines his two greatest passions: the Mets and the Beatles. Former Mets outfielder Art Shamsky's new book, 'After The Miracle,' not only explains the Mets' amazing run to the 1969 World Series Championship but puts it in context of the tumultuous year: Vietnam, the Beatles, Woodstock, the Moon landing and more. Like the Fab Four, the '69 Mets were a band of brothers! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 03, 2019•52 min
Ken Dashow takes a look at how fast trends in music change with Procol Harum singer/keyboardist Gary Brooker. Ken and Gary discuss how The Beatles led the way, changing from pop to rock and roll to progressive rock and opening the door for tons of other bands along the way. Gary’s old R&B group, The Paramounts, used to open for the mop-topped Beatles in the early days. Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode of ‘Ken Dashow’s Beatles Revolution.' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...
Apr 26, 2019•30 min
Kinks guitarist Dave Davies HATES the term "British Invasion," but he loves rock 'n' roll! Dave joins the show to explain the world of rock and roll, from Liverpool to Muswell Hill, London! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 12, 2019•28 min
Rock and roll legend Randy Bachman joins the show to discuss the new documentary about his career, that features interviews with Neil Young, Alex Lifeson, Peter Frampton, Fred Turner and many others! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 29, 2019•49 min
On March 25, 1969, John Lennon and Yoko Ono invited the press to the bedroom of their honeymoon suite in Amsterdam to talk about peace. The couple spent 12-hours a day for the next week in bed taking questions from the press about what the heck their point was. A month later, the two held a second Bed-In in Montreal. On this episode, Ken Dashow and Producer Andrew discuss the inspiration for the Bed-In for Peace, its goal and its effects. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's B...
Mar 21, 2019•30 min
Ken is joined by Q104.3 New York Program Director and iHeartRadio Classic Rock czar Eric Wellman and Producer Andrew for a robust discussion of band names in rock history. We discuss the many prior monikers of the Beatles as well as what makes a great band name and which band was most successful despite its name! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution'! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 15, 2019•58 min
On this episode, Yes co-founder/singer Jon Anderson talks to Ken Dashow and Producer Andrew about his start at the Cavern Club in Liverpool! From the Beatles to Yes, to Jon's current album '1,000 Hands,' Jon is honest, appreciative, loving and does a hilarious Liverpudlian "Scouse" accent! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 01, 2019•28 min
Ken, Producer Andrew, all-star publicist Sammy Steinlight, music executive John Boulos and Z100/LiteFM Music Director Cara Hahn discuss Beatlemania in our first LIVE podcast! The panel discusses how the Beatles made their arrival in America one of the biggest pop culture events of the 20th century and how it relates to the music business in 2019! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 20, 2019•1 hr 15 min
Mike Nesmith of The Monkees fame explains Beatlemania in Corpus Christie, Texas, and what it was like, staying at John Lennon's house in London. Mike also has a great book out, called 'Infinite Tuesday: An Autobiographical Riff.' Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 01, 2019•48 min
Music and A&R legend Peter Asher returns to the show to discuss his Storytellers Tour with Jeremy Clyde (of Chad & Jeremy), telling stories of the the British music scene in the mid to late'60s, and what it was like being an executive at the Beatles' Apple Records! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Episode 60. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 25, 2019•30 min
Dr. Ken Womack, Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences of Monmouth University in New Jersey, joins the show this week to talk about a course he teaches on The Beatles. It's no gut course; Prof. Womack says some students fail! So naturally, Ken takes the "Abbey Road" quiz! If he fails, the podcast is over... Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 11, 2019•47 min
From Steve Hackett of Genesis to Lenny Kravitz and Rosanne Cash, Ken Dashow and Producer Andrew sure learned a lot about modern artists' passion for The Beatles' music. We take you through the first FULL year of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution.' Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 28, 2018•58 min
Thirty-eight years after his brutal murder, this episode focuses on John's early life, and what made him such a rebel and spiritual seeker. PLUS, we talk to longtime guest of BWTB Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone of The Zombies, who finally get their due with their induction into the 2019 class of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 15, 2018•37 min
November 30, 2018, is the 17th anniversary of George Harrison's passing. Ken reviews some of the most remarkable moments of his career, as well as his most crucial formative years. Part 2 Is our interview with legendary British rock drummer Roger Earl of Foghat! He discusses the Beatles, Ringo's playing, his own beginnings, and how hard it is to tour and keep a band going all these years, especially after losing personnel along the way. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! See omnystudio.com/...
Nov 30, 2018•52 min
Ken Dashow and Giles Martin, son of Beatles producer George Martin, discuss Giles' new remixes and what he discovered working on the latest reissue of The White Album. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution.' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 15, 2018•39 min
Ken and Producer Andrew discuss Paul McCartney's Rhodium award from the Guinness Book of World Records for being the "Most Successful Songwriter/Performer Of All Time"...AND an amazing interview with Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and Beatles-lover Rosanne Cash. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 26, 2018•47 min
We remember our friend, audio engineering legend Geoff Emerick. Geoff was a creative force in the studio with The Beatles and many other artists. On this week's show we re-cap his amazing accomplishments with Mark Rivera, Little Steven Van Zandt, Blac Rabbit and Fab Faux drummer Rich Pagano live from The Cutting Room in New York City. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution.' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 17, 2018•1 hr 12 min
Lenny discusses his love of the Beatles (he BOUGHT the Beatles' Mixing Board from Abbey Road!), growing up in Brooklyn, his new album, "Raise Vibration," and the state of music in general. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 29, 2018•24 min
Part 2 of our chat with Atlantic Records' EVP John Boulos and Steinlight Media President Sammy Steinlight about how The Beatles' visionary management team so successfully executed (engineered?) Beatlemania. We talk a lot on the show about the Beatles as transcendent musical talents—and they are—but there's little doubt that the people working for them got the best out of the band! Did the Beatles bring it out of others or was it that much of a happy accident? Subscribe so you don't miss an episo...
Mar 02, 2018•54 min
