John Broughton's Podcast: Recent Episodes
John Broughton
This 2002 career profile chat with one of Australia's musical treasures Mic Conway traces all phases of his career and his many bands most notably Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band, many of those projects also involving his brother Jim. Look out for the new book chronicling their life and times in music "Captain Matchbox & Beyond - The Music and Mayhem of Mic and Jim Conway"
Front man for legendary band Steppenwolf best known for one of the 60's most iconic songs Born to Be Wild joined me for this extensive chat about his life and times in music way back in 1997. Hope you enjoy.
This interview with a man often credited as heralding in the singer-songwriter movement by covering the songs of Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne and James Taylor before they made names for themselves. In a career spanning more than fifty years now Tom Rush is known as not only a fine song interpreter but a great songwriter in his own right.
This interview with legendary Australian artist Stephen Cummings was recorded around the time of the release of his memoir Will it Be Funny Tomorrow Billy and discusses his days fronting much loved Australian band The Sports and of course his stellar solo career since.
Hailing from Perth, one of Australia's most versatile guitar players and a harmonica player of note. John has been involved in many bands and projects over the years with the two most notable being Sid Rumpo and The Elks in the 70's. He joined us for this interview in 2013.
Hailing from Perth Dom Mariani has fronted numerous bands over the years but most notably the much acclaimed power pop outfit The Stems. He spoke to us here in 2010 about the bands and other projects.
A true Australian music legend Richard Clapton joined us on Retrospectives for this chat in 2004 to talk mainly about his album release of the time Diamond Mine.
On the eve of one of his many Australian tours legendary English singer/songwriter Ralph McTell best known of course for his classic song Streets of London joined us for this chat way back in 1998.
Another interview from our archives this one with singer/songwriter Tiffany Eckhardt recorded around the time of the release of her 2005 album Horse
This interview with American singer-songwriter Peter case goes back to 2000. Peter's work has covered such a broad range of musical genres from being in pop/rock bands such as The Plimsouls and The Nerves in the late 70's to exploring the full range of roots orientated sounds in his solo work. Peter is one of the great songwriters of our time, underrated and under appreciated.
Modern day bluesman from New Orleans USA Kenny Neal joined us for this chat. Kenny's career has been interrupted by health problems in recent years but he is back good health again playing his unique mix of blues stylings to his growing band of fans
R.I.P- Ian McLagan 1945-2014 Saddened today to hear the news of the passing of legendary keyboardist best known for his time as a member of both The Small Faces and The Faces the great Ian McLagan. Here is my 1999 interview with "Mac" one of rock and roll's true gentlemen and described as a true rock and roll spirit.
Drummer for legendary Australian band and the pioneers of the surf music sound in this country The Atlantics joined us for this chat in 2006. Best known for the classic surf instrumental Bombora which earned them international recognition back in 1963 the band enjoyed a career resurgence when it reformed in the late 1990's and is still going strong today. Visit www.theatlantics.com
Texan guitar slinger Mason Ruffner who first came to notice in the 80's and worked with some of rock music's elite as well as his own acclaimed albums and live performances joined us for this chat back in 1998. Visit www.masonruffner.com
From his work fronting the psychedelic sound of Country Joe and the Fish to his politically themed acoustic and folk based solo material Country Joe McDonald was one of the major musical figures during a period of great musical change in the late 60's He spoke to us here of his life and times in music back in 1998. Visit www.countryjoe.com
One of the early key players in the fusion of country music and rock through his roles within The Byrds and The Flying Burrito Brothers Chris Hillman's place in rock and roll history is assured forever. Add to this his times with The Desert Rose Band, Stephen Stills' Manassas and the Souther Hillman Furay Band and Chris has a musical CV that his hard to match. He spoke to us here about all of those stages of his career. Visit www.chrishillman.com
From Lookout Mountain, Tennessee in the USA Jennifer Daniels has been a regular guest on our program over the years since we first spoke to her back in the very early stages of her career. This interview with Jennifer comes from 2009 when she was not only celebrating the release of her new album at the time Come Undone but also the recent birth of her twins. Check out www.jenniferdaniels .com
Lead singer for one of the all time great Australian bands The Masters Apprentices joined us for this chat around the time of the release of his book His Masters Voice to talk about the band history of ARIA Hall of Fame band that saw great success through changing musical times of the late 60's and early 70's.Sadly Jim passed away during 2014. Visit www.mastersapprentices.com
A key element of legendary English Folk Rock band Steeleye Span since it's early days violinist Peter Knight joined us for his take on the band history for this chat back in 2002. Peter recently announced he was retiring from the band at the end of 2013 marking an end of an era but for now we hope you enjoy this chat from our archives. Visit www.peterknight.net
The legendary Gregg Allman joined us for this chat in 1999 to talk about the turbulent history of the Allman Brothers Band and his own life and career. Although experiencing some health issues in recent years Gregg is still making great music and his voice has lost none of the soulfulness that made him a major star in the prime years of the Allman Brothers Band. Visit www.greggallman.com