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
Frank Allen – The Searchers
Frank Allen takes us on a journey through his time with The Searchers and Cliff Bennett and the
01:57:53 |
Fri 22 Sep 2023
Simon Nicol – Fairport Convention
Fairport Convention’s Simon Nicol explores the band’s extensive back catalogue, providing fresh insights into their music, as they
01:08:48 |
Fri 15 Sep 2023
John Coghlan
Legendary Status Quo drummer, John Coghlan reflects on his career since the 1960s. We start with his early
01:07:02 |
Fri 08 Sep 2023
Focal Point, Beatles and Apple
In early 1968 Focal Point were one of the hottest prospects in British music. They were the first
01:03:17 |
Tue 05 Sep 2023
Kiki Dee
Kiki Dee delves into her musical career over the last 60 years. We start by exploring her 29
01:35:46 |
Fri 01 Sep 2023
Henry Diltz on CSN&Y
In the Laurel Canyon music scene, few left as indelible a mark as Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young.
01:03:25 |
Fri 25 Aug 2023
Judy Collins
Judy Collins discusses her musical journey in this career spanning podcast. We cover her early years in Colorado,
01:05:07 |
Fri 18 Aug 2023
The American Sounds Of 1967
We delve into the the American music scene of 1967 with David Wells, as we hear highlights from
01:09:25 |
Fri 11 Aug 2023
Raving Upon Thames
Discover how Richmond upon Thames changed the face of rock music. Richmond’s Crawdaddy Club launched the careers of
01:14:06 |
Fri 04 Aug 2023
Gordon Giltrap
The guitarists’ guitarist, Gordon Giltrap discusses highlights of his remarkable life, including collaborations with renowned musicians, his friendship
01:21:08 |
Fri 28 Jul 2023
Stephen Duffy – The Lilac Time
Stephen Duffy from The Lilac Time takes us on a revealing journey through his musical career up until
01:15:52 |
Fri 21 Jul 2023
Johnny Thunders: In Cold Blood
Nina Antonia, author of the authorized biography ‘Johnny Thunders: In Cold Blood’ takes us through Johnny Thunders’ early
01:09:16 |
Fri 14 Jul 2023
Geoff Bridgford – Bee Gees
While Geoff Bridgford’s time as the Bee Gees’ drummer in the early 1970s solidified his place in music
01:43:24 |
Fri 07 Jul 2023
The USA Hard Rock Scene 1967-1973
Discover the explosive era of American hard rock in the late 60s and early 70s with David Wells.
01:10:01 |
Fri 30 Jun 2023
Nick Drake: The Life
We explore the life of Nick Drake with Richard Morton Jack, author of Nick Drake: The Life. This
01:14:00 |
Fri 23 Jun 2023
Bettye LaVette
Soul legend Bettye LaVette takes us on a remarkable journey through her career, discussing her new album LaVette!
01:19:36 |
Fri 16 Jun 2023
Scott Holiday – Rival Sons
Scott Holiday, the guitarist and songwriter behind Rival Sons, a group known for seamlessly blending classic rock with
01:18:52 |
Fri 09 Jun 2023
Harvey Lisberg – managing Herman’s Hermits and 10cc
Manchester’s answer to Brian Epstein, Harvey Lisberg had a musical ear, a knack for numbers and within a
01:09:43 |
Fri 02 Jun 2023
Pub rock and the birth of new wave
John Blaney takes us through the history of pub rock and its influence on the emergence of new
01:15:33 |
Fri 26 May 2023
Remembering Pete Brown
In this tribute episode, we remember Pete Brown, the legendary lyricist for Cream, who passed away on 19
01:55:49 |
Sat 20 May 2023
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