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The Bob Lefsetz Podcast

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Bob Lefsetz is the author of “The Lefsetz Letter.” Listen to his new podcast where he'll address the issues at the core of the music business, internet, and the world at large.
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Episodes

Ed Roland

Mr. Collective Soul. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 22, 20241 hr 37 min

Johnny Brower

Johnny Brower was the promoter of the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival which featured the debut of John Lennon's Plastic Ono Band and is documented in the new movie "Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World," now playing on PBS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 15, 20242 hr 12 min

Darius Rucker

He's got a new autobiography, "Life's Too Short." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 08, 20241 hr 52 min

Patrick Leonard

Keyboardist/songwriter/producer Patrick Leonard has worked with everybody from Madonna to Elton John to Bryan Ferry to Michael Jackson to Leonard Cohen...the list goes on and on. We cover this history, as well as his love for Jethro Tull, but be absolutely sure to stay until the very end of the podcast wherein Patrick gives his take on today's music. It comes after I say "Till next time..." We talked after the podcast was over and what Patrick said was so interesting I felt you had to hear it. S...

Aug 01, 20242 hr 36 min

Don Gehman

Don Gehman has produced records for everybody from Stephen Stills to John Mellencamp to R.E.M. to Bruce Hornsby to Tracy Chapman to Hootie and the Blowfish. This is his story from Pennsylvania and Clair Brothers, to Florida and Criteria, to name producer. Quite a journey! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 25, 20242 hr 10 min

Gary Spivack

Gary Spivack is the talent buyer for the Danny Wimmer Presents rock festivals. Hear how the lineup is built. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 18, 20242 hr

Michael McDonald

He's got a new autobiography, "What a Fool Believes." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 11, 20242 hr 4 min

Rob Thomas

The smooth frontman of Matchbox Twenty. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 04, 20242 hr 1 min

Michael Shrieve

Michael Shrieve was the drummer on the first five Santana albums, you know him from the Woodstock movie! Michael goes deep into all of those records, as well as his work with Stomu Yamashta, Automatic Man and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 27, 20241 hr 58 min

Tyler Grimm

Tyler Grimm is Chief Counsel for Policy and Strategy for the House Judiciary Committee majority staff. We address intellectual property legislation and how the sausage is made. This is an insider's view into what really goes on in Congress. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 20, 20241 hr 25 min

Richard Lloyd

Guitarist for Television and solo act. Interesting guy... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 13, 20241 hr 32 min

Owen Elliot-Kugell

Owen Elliot-Kugell has a new book about her mother, "My Mama Cass: A Memoir." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 06, 20241 hr 29 min

Ed Bicknell

The story of Dire Straits from their one and only manager. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 30, 20243 hr 18 min

Stevie Salas

Native American Stevie Salas played guitar for Rod Stewart, was the guitarist and music director for Mick Jagger, and has worked with a cornucopia of artists, from Terence Trent D'Arby to T.I. and Justin Timberlake. Stevie is a personable raconteur, you'll love him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 23, 20241 hr 53 min

John Ondrasik

John Ondrasik, aka "Five for Fighting," recently returned from a performance of his song "OK" in Tel Aviv. We talk about this as well as John's songs about Afghanistan and Ukraine as well as his hits "Superman" and "100 Years" and how he made it. John is erudite and articulate, you'll want to listen to this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 16, 20241 hr 53 min

Chris Lord-Alge

Mixer extraordinaire! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 09, 20241 hr 55 min

Graham Gouldman

10cc is touring the U.S. this summer for the first time in decades. We discuss not only that band, we go deep into Graham's songwriting for the Yardbirds and Hollies and... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 02, 20241 hr 24 min

Steve Poltz

Steve Poltz is a national treasure. Known for co-writing "You Were Meant for Me" with Jewel, Poltz is one exposure away from becoming a ubiquitous star. You'll be riveted and entertained from the very beginning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 25, 20242 hr

Paul Dean

Loverboy lead guitarist, key songwriter and co-producer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 18, 20241 hr 42 min

Joe Satriani

Guitarist extraordinaire Joe Satriani is presently on tour with Steve Vai, and after that he'll be on the road with Sammy Hagar's "Best of All Worlds" extravaganza. Joe is so down to earth and interesting, you'll love listening to him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 11, 20242 hr 23 min

Charlie Brusco

Charlie Brusco discovered the Outlaws, got them signed to Arista and steered their successful career. After resuming an earlier stint as a concert promoter, Charlie then worked with Gary Rossington and ultimately reformed Lynyrd Skynyrd and then Charlie did the same with Tommy Shaw and Styx. Today Charlie continues to manage Styx and Dave Mason and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 04, 20242 hr 9 min

Cidny Bullens

He sang backup for Elton John. And cut multiple solo albums. But that's only the tip of the iceberg of Cid's amazing story. You need to hear it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 28, 20242 hr 12 min

Paul Brady

Singer-songwriter Paul Brady is an Irish icon whose songs have been covered by Tina Turner ("Steel Claw" and "Paradise Is Here"), Bonnie Raitt (the title song of her album "Luck of the Draw" as well as "Not the Only One" and "Steal Your Heart Away" and more), Brooks & Dunn ("The Long Goodbye"- co-written with Ronan Keating), Jimmy Buffett ("The World Is What You Make It")...the list goes on and on. This is Paul's story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 21, 20241 hr 32 min

Jed Weitzman

Jed Weitzman is head of music at Logitix, he specializes in employing data to properly price tickets. We also talk about Jed's upbringing in Los Angeles as the scion of a legendary attorney and the stepson of a legendary actor, as well as his career in management and more. The Morrissey stories are priceless! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 14, 20241 hr 59 min

Chris Robinson

One of the last true rock stars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 07, 20241 hr 57 min

Dayna Frank

Dayna Frank is CEO of First Avenue Productions. She's also the co-founder and first President of the Board of the National Independent Venue Association. We discuss her involvement in the passage of the Save Our Stages Act and the formulation of the new TICKET Act and the ins and outs of getting things accomplished in D.C. as well as concert promotion in the Twin Cities. Dayna is a powerhouse, she gets things done! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 29, 20241 hr 37 min

Bottlerock

Bottlerock is America's most upscale major festival. Based in Napa, the food is not the usual institutional fare, but served by restaurants from the area, never mind the wine... I talk with the three principals about the cost and perks of the various levels of ticketing, and then we dive deep into the history and finances of the festival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 22, 20242 hr 5 min

Peter Frampton

Peter comes alive! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 15, 20242 hr 35 min

Robert Fripp

Mr. King Crimson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 08, 20242 hr 25 min

Christopher Cross

I loved talking to this guy. He wrote songs, played in cover bands and then connected with a last chance demo tape. He's a fan, just like you and me. You're going to enjoy this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 01, 20241 hr 54 min
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