The Strange Brew - artist stories behind the greatest music ever recorded
A monthly themed podcast with songwriters, musicians and artists talking about their career. It highlights particular stories and plays tracks from mainly British rock music from the 1960s Sixties and 1970s Seventies, 1980s and 1990s. Rock and Roll Hall of Famers rub shoulders on an equal footing with cult groups and bands to present a balanced picture of the music scene. It is one of the The Daily Telegraph’s podcasts you need to be listening to. Includes artists related to and inspired by The Beatles, David Bowie and Pink Floyd.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 77 minutes
- Episodes
- 311
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
The Sound of Los Angeles 1965-68
The Sound of Los Angeles 1965-68 is explored by David Wells through highlights from the new Heroes and
01:23:45 |
Fri 27 May 2022
Alan White dies aged 72
Legendary drummer, Alan White has died at the age of 72 at his Seattle-area home on May 26,
01:16:49 |
Thu 26 May 2022
Mick Grabham – Procol Harum, Cochise, Plastic Penny
One of Britain’s most respected rock guitarists, Mick Grabham, talks about his time in Procol Harum, Cochise and
01:03:35 |
Sat 21 May 2022
Bob Marshall on John Miles
John Miles’ longtime collaborator, co-songwriter and bassist, Bob Marshall, remembers their musical journey and life-long friendship. Further information
01:29:36 |
Fri 13 May 2022
Chris Thompson – Ex-Manfred Mann’s Earth Band
Chris Thompson talks about fronting Manfred Mann’s Earth Band and hits including ‘Blinded By The Light’ and ‘Davy’s
01:25:58 |
Wed 11 May 2022
Bill Bruford
Bill Bruford looks back over his time in Yes, King Crimson, Bruford and Earthworks projects in this career
01:07:38 |
Fri 29 Apr 2022
Prescott Niles – The Knack
The Knack’s bassist Prescott Niles, talks about new live album Live at the House of Blues, and their
01:40:26 |
Tue 26 Apr 2022
John Illsley – Dire Straits
John Illsley, Dire Straits bassist, talks about the 11 tracks that have shaped his music. We cover his
01:36:44 |
Fri 15 Apr 2022
Alan Warner – The Foundations
Alan Warner, guitarist for The Foundations, talks about the group’s history including the hits ‘Baby Now That I
01:09:51 |
Fri 08 Apr 2022
Derv Gordon – The Equals
Derv Gordon, lead singer and songwriter from The Equals, joins the Strange Brew for a second time to
01:28:53 |
Fri 01 Apr 2022
Rick Wakeman
Rick Wakeman reflects on his musical highlights, his friendship with David Bowie and Ozzy Osbourne and imminent British
01:14:47 |
Fri 25 Mar 2022
John Carter
John Carter, one of the pivitol singers and songwriters of the 1960s British pop scene, talks about his
00:51:19 |
Fri 18 Mar 2022
Tony Hazzard
Sixties hitmaker Tony Hazzard reveals the stories behind his biggest songs for The Yardbirds, The Hollies, Manfred Mann,
01:19:32 |
Tue 15 Mar 2022
Keith Potger – The Seekers
Keith Potger, founding member of The Seekers, reflects on his 60 years in music. We cover all the
01:31:54 |
Fri 04 Mar 2022
Jimmy Webb
Jimmy Webb reflects upon his life and greatest songs including By the Time I Get to Phoenix, Wichita
00:59:50 |
Tue 01 Mar 2022
Gerry McAvoy on Rory Gallagher
Rory Gallagher’s long time bassist, Gerry McAvoy remembers Rory and chooses eight key tracks from his career. Gerry’s
01:06:14 |
Fri 25 Feb 2022
Remembering Gary Brooker
Gary Brooker of Procol Harum has died at 76. The Strange Brew remembers Gary in one of his
00:57:45 |
Tue 22 Feb 2022
Chris Amoo – The Real Thing
Chris Amoo talks about The Real Thing story, including new album A Brand New Day and pioneering tracks
01:04:40 |
Sun 20 Feb 2022
Glenn Gregory
Glenn Gregory talks about The Best Of Bowie March 2022 UK tour with Tony Visconti and the Holy
01:03:56 |
Tue 15 Feb 2022
Bob Dylan and John Lennon
Jon Stewart explores the parallels between Bob Dylan and John Lennon including their politics, understanding of history and
01:30:37 |
Fri 11 Feb 2022
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