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
Martin Gordon – Sparks, Radio Stars, Jet
Martin Gordon, producer, songwriter and former bassist for Sparks, Radio Stars and Jet reveals the stories behind key
01:32:44 |
Fri 18 Jun 2021
Outtakes On Bob Dylan
Michael Gray, author of Outtakes On Bob Dylan: Selected Writings 1967-2021, talks about eight pivotal tracks in Bob Dylan’s
00:59:42 |
Fri 11 Jun 2021
Mark Farner on Grand Funk Railroad
Mark Farner, the force behind the original Grand Funk Railroad, talks about Mark Farner’s American Band’s From Chile
01:19:17 |
Fri 04 Jun 2021
Pete Staples – The Troggs
The Troggs’ bassist Pete Staples share the stories behind their rise to stardom, 60s hits and life on
01:14:57 |
Fri 28 May 2021
Gary Brooker – Procol Harum
Gary Brooker of Procol Harum talks about their new Missing Persons (Alive Forever) EP and other essential tracks
00:57:45 |
Fri 21 May 2021
John Halsey – Timebox, Patto and The Rutles
John Halsey, shares his memories of drumming with Timebox, Patto and The Rutles as well as sessions for
01:23:05 |
Fri 14 May 2021
Denny Seiwell on The 50th Anniversary Tribute to Paul & Linda McCartney’s Ram
Denny Seiwell talks about ‘Ram On – The 50th Anniversary Tribute to Paul & Linda McCartney’s Ram’, playing
01:28:38 |
Fri 07 May 2021
Tim DeLaughter – The Polyphonic Spree
Tim DeLaughter of The Polyphonic Spree talks about new album Afflatus, which features songs from The Bee Gees,
01:04:57 |
Mon 03 May 2021
Steve Cropper
Steve Cropper talks about new album Fire It Up and key tracks from across his career. Hear the
00:50:28 |
Sun 02 May 2021
Jonathan Taplin – The Magic Years
Jonathan Taplin tells his extraordinary journey covered in memoir, The Magic Years, that saw him at the centre
01:30:20 |
Fri 23 Apr 2021
Bill Schnee
Bill Schnee talks about recording the soundtrack of a generation with Ringo Starr, John Lennon, Steely Dan, Marvin
01:43:24 |
Fri 16 Apr 2021
Steve Cradock
Steve Cradock talks about his music from Ocean Colour Scene, working with Paul Weller, Liam Gallagher, PP Arnold,
01:15:24 |
Fri 09 Apr 2021
Barry Goudreau – former Boston guitarist
Former Boston guitarist Barry Goudreau talks about his journey from Boston to new Barry Goudreau’s Engine Room album
01:38:00 |
Fri 02 Apr 2021
Glam Queens And Street Urchins 1970-76
The glam rock scene is explored with David Wells who presents highlights from the Oh! You Pretty Things: Glam
01:26:12 |
Fri 26 Mar 2021
David Marks – The Beach Boys
Original Beach Boy David Marks talks about the formation and early years of the band, his groups Dave
01:34:13 |
Fri 19 Mar 2021
Rod Clements – Lindisfarne
Rod Clements of Lindisfarne reveals highlights from his 50 year career in advance of the live band’s 2021
01:37:03 |
Tue 16 Mar 2021
Billy J Kramer
Billy J. Kramer talks about his life in music and memories of The Beatles, Brian Epstein and the
01:19:46 |
Tue 16 Mar 2021
Blue Weaver – The Bee Gees and Pet Shop Boys years
In the final podcast with Blue Weaver, Blue reveals his years as part of The Bee Gees band
01:49:24 |
Fri 26 Feb 2021
Blue Weaver – Strawbs, Amen Corner and session years
In the first of two extensive podcasts with Blue Weaver, Blue reveals his years in Amen Corner and
01:30:16 |
Mon 22 Feb 2021
Nirvana
Nirvana’s Alex Spyropoulos and Patrick Campbell-Lyons reveal their favourite tracks from the Nirvana Songlife 1967-72 deluxe box set
01:29:20 |
Fri 19 Feb 2021
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