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The Bob Lefsetz Podcast
Bob Lefsetz is the author of “The Lefsetz Letter.” Listen to his new podcast where he'll address the issues at the core of the music business, internet, and the world at large.
Episodes
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Michael McDonald
He's got a new autobiography, "What a Fool Believes." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Rob Thomas
The smooth frontman of Matchbox Twenty. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Michael Shrieve
Michael Shrieve was the drummer on the first five Santana albums, you know him from the Woodstock movie! Michael goes deep into all of those records, as well…
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Tyler Grimm
Tyler Grimm is Chief Counsel for Policy and Strategy for the House Judiciary Committee majority staff. We address intellectual property legislation and how the…
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Richard Lloyd
Guitarist for Television and solo act. Interesting guy... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Owen Elliot-Kugell
Owen Elliot-Kugell has a new book about her mother, "My Mama Cass: A Memoir." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ed Bicknell
The story of Dire Straits from their one and only manager. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Stevie Salas
Native American Stevie Salas played guitar for Rod Stewart, was the guitarist and music director for Mick Jagger, and has worked with a cornucopia of artists…
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John Ondrasik
John Ondrasik, aka "Five for Fighting," recently returned from a performance of his song "OK" in Tel Aviv. We talk about this as well as John's songs about…
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Chris Lord-Alge
Mixer extraordinaire! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Graham Gouldman
10cc is touring the U.S. this summer for the first time in decades. We discuss not only that band, we go deep into Graham's songwriting for the Yardbirds and…
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Steve Poltz
Steve Poltz is a national treasure. Known for co-writing "You Were Meant for Me" with Jewel, Poltz is one exposure away from becoming a ubiquitous star. You'll…
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Paul Dean
Loverboy lead guitarist, key songwriter and co-producer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Joe Satriani
Guitarist extraordinaire Joe Satriani is presently on tour with Steve Vai, and after that he'll be on the road with Sammy Hagar's "Best of All Worlds"…
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Charlie Brusco
Charlie Brusco discovered the Outlaws, got them signed to Arista and steered their successful career. After resuming an earlier stint as a concert promoter…
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Cidny Bullens
He sang backup for Elton John. And cut multiple solo albums. But that's only the tip of the iceberg of Cid's amazing story. You need to hear it. See…
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Paul Brady
Singer-songwriter Paul Brady is an Irish icon whose songs have been covered by Tina Turner ("Steel Claw" and "Paradise Is Here"), Bonnie Raitt (the title song…
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Jed Weitzman
Jed Weitzman is head of music at Logitix, he specializes in employing data to properly price tickets. We also talk about Jed's upbringing in Los Angeles as the…
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Chris Robinson
One of the last true rock stars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dayna Frank
Dayna Frank is CEO of First Avenue Productions. She's also the co-founder and first President of the Board of the National Independent Venue Association. We…
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Bottlerock
Bottlerock is America's most upscale major festival. Based in Napa, the food is not the usual institutional fare, but served by restaurants from the area…
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Peter Frampton
Peter comes alive! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Robert Fripp
Mr. King Crimson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Christopher Cross
I loved talking to this guy. He wrote songs, played in cover bands and then connected with a last chance demo tape. He's a fan, just like you and me. You're…
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Louis Messina
Concert promoter for Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, George Strait, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, the Lumineers... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Narada Michael Walden
He played with the Mahavishnu Orchestra. He co-wrote and produced "Freeway of Love" for Aretha Franklin and "How Will I Know" for Whitney Houston. And he tells…
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Burton Cummings
We discuss the fake Guess Who, Burton's history and what he's up to now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Stewart Copeland
Drummer for the Police. And more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Robin Green
Writer for "Rolling Stone" and executive producer for "The Sopranos" Robin Green wrote a great memoir, "The Only Girl." We discuss just that, being the only…
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John Scher
The first half is about concert promotion. The second half is about the Grateful Dead. I guarantee you will hear things you've never heard before. See…
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Tony Visconti
Producer of T. Rex and David Bowie and this guy was SO good I was pinching myself throughout our conversation! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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Ursus Magana and Raf Luzi
Ursus Magana and Raf Luzi are two of the three principals at 25/7 Media, which represents 58 acts and has 27 employees. Ursus was profiled in the "Wired"…
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Lucinda Williams
Singer/songwriter extraordinaire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Simon Kirke
The drummer for Free and Bad Company. Simon tells a good story, you'll enjoy this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Amy Spitalnick
Amy Spitalnick is CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs. Before that she ran Integrity First for America and quarterbacked the lawsuit against the…
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Joan Baez
The legend. And the subject of the new documentary film "I Am a Noise." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Rob Price
Rob Price is the CEO of the School of Rock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Lynn Goldsmith
Photographer Lynn Goldsmith has a new book about the E Street Band. We discuss Bruce and so much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Keith Carlock
Drummer extraordinaire Keith Carlock has been Steely Dan's man on the skins for decades. Hear the story of how he made it from Mississippi to the big time! See…
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Andy Wirth
Andy Wirth is CEO and cofounder (with Bode Miller) of Peak Skis. Wirth previously was the president and CEO of Squaw Valley Ski Holdings (parent company of…
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David Sedaris
The one and only. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jay Cooper
Nonagenarian entertainment attorney Jay Cooper is as wise, insightful and sharp as ever. Tune in to hear the story of a musician who became a lawyer and is as…
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Jann Wenner
Mr. Rolling Stone. Jann has a new book of interviews entitled "The Masters." We discuss the artists and more. (Note: This was recorded on Monday September…
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Aaron Neville
Aaron Neville has a new autobiography, "Tell It Like It Is," wherein he is brutally honest about his life...his drug use, his joyriding, his incarceration and…
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Paul Shaffer
Mr. Showbiz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Harvey Lisberg
Harvey Lisberg was the manager of Herman's Hermits, 10cc and more. Harvey tells a good story, you'll enjoy this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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Eric Johnson
Guitarist extraordinaire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Grace Potter
Grace Potter has a new album, "Mother Road," inspired by her cross-country drives during Covid. From Waitsfield to Topanga, we cover it all! See…
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Steve Ferrone
Drummer for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, the Average White Band and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Bill Payne
Keyboardist extraordinaire Bill Payne is an original member of Little Feat, and has been a member of the Doobie Brothers and the String Cheese Incident too…
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Tim Leiweke
Tim Leiweke is Chairman and CEO of the Oak View Group, which builds and owns arenas and manages venues for others. We discuss the status of buildings and shows…
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Kevin Cronin
Mr. REO Speedwagon. Kevin is open and honest, he's your best friend. This is the entire story, from Illinois to leaving the band to "Hi Infidelity" to "Ozark."…
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Jon Anderson
Of Yes. Need I say more? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sammy Hagar
From Fontana to Montrose to Capitol to Geffen to Van Halen to Cabo to tequila and rum, we cover it all! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dwight Yoakam
You'll love listening to Dwight's tales of growing up in Ohio and coming to Los Angeles to make it. Dwight is quite the raconteur, and this is the longest…
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Jack Tempchin
Jack Tempchin wrote "Peaceful Easy Feeling," hear how it ended up on the first Eagles album. Tempchin also wrote "Slow Dancing," as well as co-writing "Already…
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Bebe Buell
What can you say about Bebe? She first came to notice as the girlfriend of Todd Rundgren. She had a daughter, Liv, with Steven Tyler. Listen and you'll hear…
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David Bromberg
Legendary guitarist David Bromberg is performing his last concert at the Beacon on June 10th. Bromberg speaks slowly, but has a dry sense of humor underpinning…
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Steve Lukather
Guitarist extraordinaire and member of Toto Steve Lukather is brutally honest in this podcast, you need to hear it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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Harvey Kubernik
Harvey Kubernik is a music history savant who's written numerous books on such topics as Laurel Canyon, the Beatles and the Summer of Love. He has dedicated…