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
Paul Cook – The Professionals / Sex Pistols
Paul Cook talks about the new Professionals album SNAFU, and highlights from his back catalogue, including Sex Pistols,
00:54:53 |
Fri 08 Oct 2021
Steve Rothery – Marillion
Steve Rothery reflects on highlights from Marillion’s back catalogue, his solo career and looks forward to their The
01:16:20 |
Fri 01 Oct 2021
Barry Ryan dies at age 72
Yusuf/Cat Stevens posted on Instagram today that Barry Ryan passed away yesterday. In April 2017 I spoke to
Wed 29 Sep 2021
Dave Pegg – Fairport Convention
Dave Pegg of Fairport Convention looks over his musical career. We cover his roots in the 1960s Birmingham
01:45:10 |
Fri 24 Sep 2021
Thomas Walsh – Pugwash
Thomas Walsh of Pugwash reveals the stories behind ten of his most important songs. He also covers collaborating
01:29:05 |
Fri 24 Sep 2021
Colin Blunstone of The Zombies on playing at Abbey Road
Colin Blunstone of The Zombies recalls recording Odessey and Oracle at Abbey Road and his musical highlights. For
01:01:58 |
Tue 14 Sep 2021
John Cambridge – Bowie and Cambo
John Cambridge traces his pivotal friendship with David Bowie and time in music. We cover John playing in The
01:38:16 |
Fri 10 Sep 2021
Alan White – YES
Alan White, drummer for Yes, talks about new Yes album The Quest and highlights from his career including
01:16:49 |
Sat 04 Sep 2021
Tony Kaye – YES
Tony Kaye, original keyboard player with YES, talks about his debut solo album End of Innocence, playing with
01:23:37 |
Fri 27 Aug 2021
Will Sergeant – Echo & the Bunnymen
Will Sergeant talks about his memories growing up, musical influences and Echo & the Bunnymen’s early years highlighted in
01:24:25 |
Fri 20 Aug 2021
Tony Waddington
Chart topping songwriter/producer Tony Waddington talks about his early days with Lee Curtis & The All-Stars and the
01:18:42 |
Thu 19 Aug 2021
Mike McCartney’s Early Liverpool
Mike McCartney reveals the secrets of Sixties and Seventies Liverpool and talks about his highly anticipated signed limited
01:23:22 |
Thu 12 Aug 2021
John Altman
John Altman – composer, music arranger, orchestrator talks about a selection of his musical highlights. We cover his
01:19:12 |
Tue 10 Aug 2021
Stephen Street
Producer Stephen Street reveals 10 songs that were critical moments in his career. Bright Hours by Bradford is
01:29:06 |
Fri 30 Jul 2021
David Bowie Guitarist – John ‘Hutch’ Hutchinson Passed Away
So sad to hear that John ‘Hutch’ Hutchinson passed away yesterday after a long illness. Part of three
01:40:26 |
Mon 26 Jul 2021
Ellen Foley
Ellen Foley talks about collaborating with Meatloaf, Jim Steinman, Ian Hunter/Mick Ronson, The Clash and her new solo
01:31:26 |
Fri 23 Jul 2021
Doug ‘Cosmo’ Clifford – Creedence Clearwater Revival
Doug ‘Cosmo’ Clifford, Creedence Clearwater Revival founding member and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame drummer, talks about
01:15:04 |
Fri 16 Jul 2021
When Quiet Was the New Loud
Tom Clayton celebrates the Acoustic Airwaves 1998-2003 and looks at the key records from the New Acoustic Movement
01:33:51 |
Fri 09 Jul 2021
Roger Chapman
Family singer Roger Chapman reveals new solo album Life In The Pond and highlights from his music.
01:39:49 |
Fri 02 Jul 2021
The Beatles and Apple
Stefan Granados talks about his updated edition of Those Were The Days – the definitive chronicle of The
01:34:47 |
Fri 25 Jun 2021
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