Benny Mardones, ‘Into the Night’ Singer-Songwriter, Dead at 73.

Benny Mardones, ‘Into the Night’ Singer-Songwriter, Dead at 73. June 29, 2020 – He may have only had one Top 40 hit but “Into The Night” had legs. That Benny Mardones song entered the Billboard charts three different times. Mardones died this morning after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. […]

Drummer Jerry Marotta Talks Peter Gabriel’s “In Your Eyes,” “Big Time,” & “Red Rain”

Another great clip from one of my favorite drummers Jerry Marotta​. In this one, we talk about his work on Peter Gabriel’s “So” album. Also, Jerry is trying to save Dreamland studios and has set up a GoFundMe page. Please help if you can https://www.gofundme.com/f/9tm96x-keep-dreamland-recording-studios-open HELP SUPPORT ROCK HISTORY MUSIC..CHECK […]

Elton John’s “Take Me To The Pilot” Caleb Quaye Talks About That Famous Orchestral Hook

Interview #3 Former Elton Guitarist Caleb Quaye The Orchestral Hook On “Take Me To The Pilot” by Paul Buckmaster and Produced by Gus Dudgeon. HELP SUPPORT ROCK HISTORY MUSIC..CHECK OUT OUR STORE FOR T-SHIRTS, MUGS ETC https://teespring.com/stores/rock-history-music-store?page=1 OUR NEW INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT https://www.instagram.com/rockhistorymusic/ We have 4 active YouTube Channels featuring John […]

Former Elton Guitarist Caleb Quaye Talks Amount Great Chemistry on Early LPs

It’s always a pleasure to talk to anyone who has worked with Elton John. Caleb Quaye​ is especially always a treat since he was there at the very beginning. Caleb was on “Empty Sky” (1969), Elton John” (1970), “Tumbleweed Connection” (1970), “Friends” soundtrack (1971), and “Madman Across the Water” (1971). […]

Generous Men “Through The Eyes of a Child” Track By Track – Interview SInger Rikard Rynoson

For fans who Love Toto and Journey, Generous Men may be for you. Great band from Sweden. I interviewed their lead singer Rikard Rynoson​ and we go through every track of their new album “Through The Eyes of a Child” and we feature soundbites as well. HELP SUPPORT ROCK HISTORY […]

The Story Behind The Huge Hit “She’s Not There” With Zombies Colin Blunstone & Rod Argent

I had a great chat with both Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone of the Zombies about the making of their first hit “She’s Not There” from 1964. https://www.thezombiesmusic.com HELP SUPPORT ROCK HISTORY MUSIC..CHECK OUT OUR STORE FOR T-SHIRTS, MUGS ETC https://teespring.com/stores/rock-history-music-store?page=1 OUR NEW INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT https://www.instagram.com/rockhistorymusic/ We have 4 active YouTube […]

Writing With Bernie Taupin Was Different Says Holly Knight

Holly Knight on Writing With Bernie Taupin and How He’s Different Interview Clip # 16 With Holly Knight May 8, 2020 – Holly Knight has had a lot of songwriting partners, Mike Chapman is one of the better known but she has a chance to do some work with Elton […]

The Story Behind The Hit “Obsession” By Animotion from Holly Knight

The Story Behind The Hit “Obsession” By Animotion from Holly Knight Interview Clip # 15 With Holly Knight May 1, 2020 – Annimotion’s 1984 hit “Obsession” reached #6 on the charts. They had three Top 40 hits and that was their biggest. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO FOR THIS STORY BELOW […]