Robyn Flans Drummer Interviews: Recent Episodes
Robyn Flans Drummer Interviews
Robyn Flans Drummer Interviews is a collection of my celebrity drummer interviews that I have conducted over my 30 years as a journalist in Los Angeles, CA. My show includes live interviews on Spreaker as well as classic interviews that are available my website www.robynflansdrummerinterviews.com
So great to see Jerry Marotta after many, many years. He has a wonderful new album out with Flav Martin called Soul Redemption.
You should check it out!
Nicko McBrain announced Nicko McBrain's Drum 1. Nicko is not only the drumming icon from Iron Maiden, but is branching out a bit into the world of Drum Shop owner! Here's the video!
Had a great time interviewing Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz as he was about to embark on a Weird Al tour. Check this out!
You will enjoy this 1992 interview with Tonight Show drummer Ed Shaughnessy. Packed with stories and even a lesson...
I guarantee that this 1981 interview with Stewart Copeland is one of the most in-depth interviews he's ever done. We go back to his beginnings growing up in the Middle East through his formal training, explore his innovative equipment and definitely have a most interesting exchange.
In 1983 I had the opportunity to go to London and interview Cozy Powell at London's Paiste Cymbal's offices. It may take you a minute to get used to his very thick accent and fast delivery, but once you do, you will enjoy this very down to earth, no punches pulled conversation with a favorite of some guitar greats like Jeff Beck, Ritchie Blackmore and Michael Schenker.
This classic Hal Blaine interview from the '80s is nearly two hours long and there isn't anything we don't talk about from his early days from Tommy Sands to Phil Spector and the "Wall of Sound." A lot of history and an abundance of knowledge here!
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Kenny talked about the meticulous way in which he works, favorite sessions, his new studio and staying motivated. Kenny's just one of those people whose energy is contagious, so this interview will undoubtedly pump you up!
More incredible L.A. studio roundtable to hear...lots of good producer stories, the great insane Bee Gees story that Jeff tells and the very funny story of Jeff and Mike's art on their heads.
For those who don't recall, it was Jeff Porcaro, whose contagious laugh will get you laughing, Vinnie Colaiuta, who has another great laugh to be sure, Jim Keltner, Harvey Mason, Mike Baird, Denny Fongheiser and Steve Schaeffer who arrived a little late to my home in Reseda, CA in 1990. Wait 'til you actually hear this...all the laughter and carrying on. I almost feel guilty that I got to be there. I am so happy to share this with you.
We thought in celebration of how the Beatles changed our lives 50 Years ago, we'd release another piece of my first Ringo Starr interview. If you haven't downloaded part one, you should. During Ringo's interview with Max Weinberg for his book The Big Beat, Ringo told him the interview he had done with me was the best interview he had ever done. I was very grateful that Max called me to share that with me and while Ringo may not remember that today, I will never forget that! This was done poolside at his Beverly Hills home with Barbara's kids playing in the pool. He talked about life before and after Beatles in a serious kind of interview that he no longer does!