Interviewing The Legends

Saturday, May 18, 2019

PHIL LANZON URIAH HEEP KEYBOARDIST & SONGWRITER ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS W/RAY SHASHO MAY 21ST 7PM PACIFIC/10PM EASTERN-BBS RADIO 1

P H I L L A N Z O N

PRODIGIOUS KEYBOARDIST

AND SONGWRITER

with U R I A H H E E P

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

Classic Rock Icons URIAH HEEP

to Embark on

2019 North American Tour

As Special Guests to Judas Priest

URIAH HEEP debuted in 1970 with the release of one of hard rock’s milestones, “Very 'eavy... Very 'umble” and have since sold in excess of 40 million albums worldwide. They constantly tour the world, playing up to 125 shows a year to 500,000+ fans. The band’s live set features the classic tracks from the '70s and is a musical journey from the band's beginnings to the present day.

Along with Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and Deep Purple, Uriah Heep helped invent a decorative and uniquely British form of heavy metal.

Uriah Heep have been responsible for the most elevated and intelligent use of vocals in a heavy metal context amongst the major bands inventing the genre in the 1970s. It is for this reason Heep were coined the Beach Boys of Heavy Metal, and their influence is there for all to see in other bands including ‘Queen.’ They were also one of the forerunners of using the Hammond organ along with Micks signature wah wah guitar and this became the template for their sound.

Success has followed the forging of such an audacious formula. Across 25 studio albums, along with myriad live releases and compilations, Uriah Heep have managed to sell 40 million records worldwide, four million of those in the US. Impressive American numbers, but that leaves 36 million records to be sold in the rest of the world, underscoring the fact that Uriah Heep have become, through their relentless dedication to touring, a truly global band, with particular success in Germany, Scandinavia, Japan, Eastern Europe and Russia, where they were the first Western rock band to play live in Moscow in December 1987 to 180,000 people.

Through their success as Rock n’ Roll pioneers this enabled other bands to follow in their wake and Russia is now part of every bands touring schedule.

In celebration of the release of their 25th studio album, Living the Dream, classic rock icons URIAH HEEP will join fellow British rock icons JUDAS PRIEST on an extensive North American tour. Kicking off on May 3rd in Hollywood, FL, the trek will run through June 29th in Las Vegas.

Uriah Heep has sold in excess of 45 million albums worldwide and performed over 4000 shows in some 60 countries.

URIAH HEEP is: Mick Box: Guitars,Vocals,

Phil Lanzon: Keyboards, Vocals,

Bernie Shaw: Lead Vocals,

Russell Gilbrook: Drums, Vocals,

Dave Rimmer: Bass, Vocals

URIAH HEEP

LIVING THE DREAM

***** (5)STARS!

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PHIL LANZON

IF YOU THINK

I'M CRAZY

new solo release

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PHIL LANZON

CURSE OF THE
MUDCHALK DEVIL

Teen & Young Adult Fantasy

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For More Info about Phil Lanzon and Uriah Heep Visit:

www.uriah-heep.com

www.facebook.com/uriahheepofficial/

JUDAS PRIEST

With Special Guests URIAH HEEP

2019 TOUR DATES

May 19th: Albany, NY – The Palace

May 20th: Sellersville, PA – ST94 *

May 22nd: Milwaukee, WI – Riverside Theater

May 23rd: Milwaukee, WI – Riverside Theater

May 25th: Chicago, IL – Rosemount

May 28th: Austin, TX – Moody Theater

May 29th: Austin, TX – Moody Theater

May 31st: Dallas, TX – Bomb Factory

June 1st: Little Rock, AR – Riverfest Ampitheatre

June 3rd: St. Louis, MO – Stifel Theatre

June 4th: Kansas City, MO – Knuckleheads *

June 5th: Colorado Springs, CO – Broadmoor World Arena

June 8th: Saskatoon, SK – Sasktel Centre

June 10th: Lethbridge, AB – Enmax Centre

June 11th: Edmonton, AB - Rogers Place

June 13th: Dawson Creek, BC – Encana Events Centre

June 14th: Prince George, BC – CN Centre

June 16th: Kelowna, BC – Propera Place

June 17th: Abbotsford, BC – Abbotsford Centre

June 19th: Spokane, WA – Northern Quest Casino

June 21st: Seattle, WA – Showare Center

June 22nd: Portland, OR – Moda Center

June 24th: San Francisco, CA - Warfield

June 25th: San Francisco, CA - Warfield

June 27th: Los Angeles, CA – Microsoft Theater

June 28th: Ontario, CA – Citizens Business Bank Arena

June 29th – Las Vegas, NV – The Joint

*Uriah Heep Only

PHIL LANZON APPEARS MAY 21ST
AT 7 PM PACIFIC/10 PM EASTERN
on INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS
with RAY SHASHO
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Thursday, May 9, 2019

BILL NELSON BE-BOP DELUXE LEGEND SPECIAL GUEST ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS W/RAY SHASHO MAY 14TH 7PM PACIFIC/10PM EASTERN -BBS RADIO 1

B I L L N E L S O N

LEGENDARY GUITAR EXTRAORDINAIRE
SINGER AND SONGWRITER

FOUNDER OF BRIT ROCK GROUP

BE-BOP DELUXE

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

Be Bop Deluxe was a '70s British rock group led by guitarist Bill Nelson (born on December 18, 1948, Wakefield, Yorkshire, England) who veered between glam rock, pop, and heavy metal, with lots of demonstrations of Nelson's guitar prowess.

Bill Nelson wrote all of the band’s material. Signed to EMI, the band released five studio albums and scored a top ten UK hit with the single "Ships In The Night."

In 1979 Bill disbanded Be-Bop Deluxe and launched Red Noise whose 'Sound-On-Sound' album is often cited as an inspiration by many younger bands.

Bill then formed his own independent record label, Cocteau Records, and throughout the 80's and 90's he released many solo albums as well as collaborating with other musicians such as Yellow Magic Orchestra, David Sylvian, Harold Budd, The Associates, Cabaret Voltaire, Sandy And The Sunsets and Channel Light Vessel.

As a producer he has worked on albums for Roger Eno, The Skids, Gary Numan, The Units, The Rhythm Sisters, Nash The Slash and many others. Bill has composed and recorded music for film, television and theatrical productions. Since 2000 he has released many solo albums on his own label.

Esoteric Recordings is proud to announce the release of a new re-mastered four-disc deluxe expanded boxed set limited edition (comprising 3 CDs and a DVD) of FUTURAMA the legendary 1975 album by BE-BOP DELUXE.

The album gained much praise thanks to Bill Nelson’s composition skills and his highly innovative guitar playing. Featuring such wonderful material as ‘Maid in Heaven’, ‘Sister Seagull’, ‘Music in Dreamland’, ‘Sound Track’, ‘Between the Worlds’, ‘Jean Cocteau’ and ‘Swan Song’, the album would see Be Bop Deluxe heralded as one of the most accomplished acts of 1975.

Another highlight of this limited-edition boxed set is the lavishly illustrated 68-page book with many previously unseen photographs and an essay of recollections by Bill Nelson. Additionally, the set includes a facsimile Record Store poster for FUTURAMA, replica track sheets, and postcards. This special deluxe limited-edition boxed set of FUTURAMA is a fitting tribute to a fine band, the creative vision of Bill Nelson and a wonderful album.

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For more information about BILL NELSON visit... www.billnelson.com

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BILL NELSON
APPEARS
TUESDAY MAY 14TH
7 PM PACIFIC/10 PM EASTERN
on INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS
with RAY SHASHO
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Friday, April 19, 2019

WILLIAM KING OF MOTOWN LEGENDS 'THE COMMODORES' SPECIAL GUEST ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS MAY 7TH 2019 7 PM PACIFIC/10 PM EASTERN -BBS RADIO 1

W I L L I A M

"W A K"

K I N G

MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST-SINGER-SONGWRITER-FOUNDER

with MOTOWN FUNK & R&B LEGENDS

T H E C O M M O D O R E S

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

One of the greatest Motown and R&B / funk artists of all time, The Commodores’ Walter “Clyde” Orange, James Dean “JD” Nicholas and William “WAK” King have influenced both artists young and old and in all genres with their classic songs. The Commodores brand is bigger than ever as they continue to blaze trails all over the world.

Two Alabama cities recently honored the music legacy of the Commodores! Tuskegee declared Friday March 29, 2019 to be Commodores Day, and Montgomery declared the band members to be honorary residents, receiving keys to the city! A celebration was held at the Commodore Museum, the site of the Commodores’ former rehearsal and recording studio in Tuskegee. The Commodores was originally formed by a group of college students at Tuskegee Institute just over 50 years ago.

“It is really great to see the place where the group was born! It still feels like home 50 years later, to the point where we didn’t want to leave!” – The Commodores.

In 1968 the group was formed while all the members were in college at Tuskeegee Institute. After being discovered by Berry Gordy, the Commodores went on to sell over 60 million records for Motown. With hits like “Machine Gun” and “Sail On,” the Commodores became proven artists. For five decades, the Commodores have remained a force in the music industry. The Commodores aren’t just any group. They have staying power. Just like their hit song “Brick House,” the Commodores have created a foundation that just won’t budge.

Don’t miss your chance to feature one of the most successful vocal groups of all time in 2019 and beyond as The Commodores continue to thrill audiences with their Greatest Hits Tour – Live!

ACCOLADES & ACHIEVEMENTS

75 Million Albums Sold Worldwide

7 – #1 singles

5 – #1 Albums

20 – Top 10 Singles

15 – Top 10 Albums

1985 Grammy Award – “Nightshift”

1987 Antwerp Diamond Microphone Award

Vocal Group Hall of Fame Inductees

The 58th AutoZone Liberty Bowl Outstanding Achievement Award (2016)

2018 Casino Entertainment Awards “Musical Artist of the Year”

UPCOMING SHOWS

MAY 24 – Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, Reno, NV

JUN 01 – Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, CA

JUN 14 – San Mateo County Fair, San Mateo, CA

JUL 12 – IP Casino Resort Spa, Biloxi, MS

JUL 16 – Village Green, Elk Grove Village, IL

AUG 10 – Wisconsin State Fair Park Exposition Center, West Allis, WI -The Isley Brothers & The Commodores

AUG 18 – Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA

AUG 25 – Embarcadero Marina Park South, San Diego, CA

The Commodores & The O'Jays

AUG 30 – Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center, Salem, OR

FEB 10 – Ultimate Disco Cruise, Miami, FL

WILLIAM KING APPEARS
TUESDAY MAY 7TH 2019

7 PM PACIFIC/10 PM EASTERN

on INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS

with RAY SHASHO

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Thursday, April 18, 2019

CONNIE FRANCIS EXCLUSIVE ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS WITH RAY SHASHO APRIL 30TH 2019 7 PM PACIFIC/10 PM EASTERN-BBS RADIO 1

C O N N I E

F R A N C I S

LEGENDARY VOICE
AMERICAN ICON

The most commercially successful
female singer of all time

with an estimated world-wide sales figure well in excess of two hundred million

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

In 1958, Cashbox, Billboard and the Jukebox Operators of America named Connie Francis as the #1 Female Vocalist. She was named Top Female Vocalist by all the trades for six consecutive years – a record never surpassed. As well, England’s prestigious New Musical Express also named her the World’s #1 Female Vocalist. She earned two gold records for Who’s Sorry Now? and Stupid Cupid.

On a global scale, Connie Francis was the top-selling female vocalist of the Sixties and, despite the sensational advent of Madonna, the longevity of Diana Ross and the multi-format generations of the 80's and 90's, she remains the most commercially successful female singer of all time with an estimated world-wide sales figure well in excess of two hundred million.

Today, Connie Francis is widely involved in some very interesting and diverse projects. Of greatest importance and passion is that of helping returning American Veterans of war. Connie Francis is the national spokeswoman for Mental Health America’s S.T.A.R. Campaign (Stress, Trauma, Awareness and Recovery) an important national campaign to raise awareness of what veterans are facing every day of their lives. Another long-awaited autobiography “Among My Souvenirs, The Real Story” was released in 2017.

Some of her biggest hits include … Who’s Sorry Now … Lipstick on Your Collar … Stupid Cupid …Where the Boys Are …Everybody's Somebody's Fool … Among My Souvenirs …My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own … My Happiness …Second Hand Love …Vacation …Frankie …Together …Baby's First Christmas … Many Tears Ago …Don't Break the Heart That Loves You … Carolina Moon …Breaking in a Brand New Broken Heart … and the list of hits goes on and on …

Wow....she had 35 top forty hits

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BY
CONNIE FRANCIS
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CONNIE FRANCIS APPEARS
TUESDAY APRIL 30 2019
7 PM PACIFIC/10 PM EASTERN
on INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS
with RAY SHASHO
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Tuesday, April 2, 2019

ANDY POWELL LEGENDARY GUITAR HERO FOR 'WISHBONE ASH' SPECIAL GUEST ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS APRIL 23RD 7PM PT/10PM ET-BBS RADIO 1

A N D Y

P O W E L L

WISHBONE ASH

LEGENDARY FLYING V AXMAN

CHATS ABOUT

50 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

UPCOMING TOUR AND NEW ALBUM

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

In the ramp-up to Wishbone Ash’s 50th anniversary, the band is celebrating its 49th year in characteristic fashion: with an extended tour. Dubbed XLIX (49 in Roman numerals), the tour began in October 2018 in the UK, followed by early-2019 dates in Europe and Japan. This spring, XLIX arrives on these shores.

Longtime fans and new converts alike will revel in the group’s signature twin-guitar mastery and powerhouse rhythm section as they present classics spanning their career.

The US leg of the XLIX Tour will revisit some of the band’s favorite venues as well as new ones from the Eastern seaboard to the Rocky Mountains.

Formed in 1969 in London, England, Wishbone Ash is one of the most influential guitar bands in the history of rock. True road warriors, each year they log around 30,000 miles, roughly equivalent to circumnavigating the earth.

By 1969, The Beatles, the blues boom and psychedelia had made their impact on classic rock, and the creative possibilities were infinite. Pioneering the use of twin lead guitars, Wishbone Ash jumped on board the burgeoning progressive rock scene. Taking full advantage of the fertile musical environment, they produced a distinctive brand of melodic rock.

Inspired equally by British folk traditions, American jazz and R&B, the group played to public and critical acclaim. Power and melody have made the Ash a hard act to follow, while they are currently being discovered by new generations of loyal rock fans.

The quintessential road band, Wishbone Ash has gained worldwide recognition based firmly on a regime of relentless touring.

Wishbone Ash has to its credit 24 original studio recordings, 11 live albums and five live DVDs along with a DVD rockumentary (“This is Wishbone Ash”). Released April 2018, “The Vintage Years” 30-disc box set, three-and-a-half years in the making, is a special collection dedicated to the band’s output from 1970 to 1991, including all 16 studio albums, three live albums, eight previously unreleased live shows from 1973 to 1980, a 156-page coffee-table hardcover book and an assortment of memorabilia.

Also available is the fifth Roadworks CD, “Live in Sacramento,” recorded on the 2018 North American tour; and the first official re-releases in decades of “Twin Barrels Burning” from 1982 and “Raw to the Bone” from 1985.

In 2015, Powell released his musical memoir, “Eyes Wide Open: True Tales of a Wishbone Ash Warrior,” co-written with renowned Irish music journalist Colin Harper and available in Kindle and Apple iBook formats.

There is no other rock band in history that has done more with the twin guitar concept than Wishbone Ash. Be sure to catch them on the XLIX US Tour in April-May 2019 and stay tuned for the 50th anniversary tour in 2020!

For more information about Andy Powell
and Wishbone Ash

visit

www.wishboneash.com

Facebook: @wishbone.ash.official

Twitter: @wishboneash_com

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TRUE TALES OF A WISHBONE ASH WARRIOR

BY ANDY POWELL
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FOREWORD BY IAN RANKIN

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TUESDAY APRIL 23RD 2019
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on INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS
with RAY SHASHO

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Saturday, March 30, 2019

RUSSELL BIZZETT JAZZ DRUMMER WHO TOURED W/THE LEGENDS: SPECIAL GUEST ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS W/RAY SHASHO APRIL 16TH 7PM PT/10PM ET BBS RADIO

R U S S E L L

B I Z Z E T T

CELEBRATED JAZZ DRUMMER

AND SESSION PLAYER

TOURED with

JOSE FELICIANO

BILLY PRESTON

CHUCK BERRY

BO DIDDLEY

and many-many more

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

Born in Sioux City Iowa, Russell grew up in a family of musicians and started playing drums on his father's knee at age 5. Both grandfathers were professional musicians. His mother's father was a "boogie-woogie" piano player and his father's father was a jazz trumpet player and big band orchestra leader.His father was a jazz drummer who played with the "Ink Spots". His two brothers were a trumpet player and a sax player, and both played drums as well. His love for drums drove him to pursue this calling.

At 12 he started playing gigs at his grandfather's nightclub and by the time he was 19 he had played with Chuck Berry. The following year he played with Muddy Waters. He moved to New York City and studied with Roy Haynes as well as attended jazz workshops in Harlem. From 1974 to 1976 he toured and recorded with rock legend, Tommy Bolin. In 1977 he studied East Indian rhythms with Colin Walcott at Naropa Institute, Boulder Colorado. From 1979-1981 he played with jazz legend, Freddy Hubbard and in 1981 played with Bo Diddly. 1982-1990 he toured with Jose Feliciano. He recorded for the Laverne & Shirley Show, under Bennett Salvey, the Merv Griffin Show under Mort Lindsey, musical director between 1983 and 1985 during down time from touring. Later he also recorded for th Northern Exposure TV series.

The Independent film, "Stanley's Gig" also featured his talents on the sound track. He has worked and recorded with a large variety of artists including Jimmy Smith, Billy Preston, Robben Ford, Tommy Bolin, Jeff Berlin, and many-many more. Has 3 solo albums to his credit: Tommy Bolin Tribute, Dream Street, and Fortaleza.