Bringin' It Back to..."The Beatles"

Timothy B. Schmit, bassist of The Eagles, chats his new album , "Day By Day," the influence of The Band, CSN.  The process of writing songs for The Eagles, the time he met all 4 Beatles and the genius of Beach Boys compared to The Beatles. 

Chris Carraba of Dashboard Confessional talks the new album, his influence from Paul Simon, Dylan,  Leonard Cohen and of course, The Beatles and George in particular.   He also talks about his love for The Cure and Robert Smith.

Jane's Addiction, Porno For Pyros Frontman Perry Farrell chats with the guys about his Heaven After Dark concert series, his love for Lennon, why George is underrated and his baby, Lollapalooza. 

Wesley Shultz, founder and lead singer of The Lumineers chats about the unorthodox process of making the band's 4th album, "Brightside."  Why his songwriting took a Neil Young approach, admiration for Springsteen and why he's "a Lennon?"

Tom Delonge, co-founder and former member of pop-punk band, Blink 182 discusses the new Angels & Airwaves album, the lack of Beatles in his life, John Lennon's UFO sighting, and why form side project bands when Blink 182 exists?

Jeff Ament of Pearl Jam discusses in the studio with Pearl Jam, his new album and influences, back together with the band, why it took so long to play Eddie's Ohana Festival, giving Robert Plant the tour of Montana and The Beatles influence in late 70's punk. 

Police guitarist Andy Summers tells us about his new book of short stories titled, "Andy Summers: Fretted and Moaning."  Andy uses his mastery of storytelling to give us the dirt on The Police, tell us about an acid trip listening to Beatles', "She's Leaving Home" before it was released.  Jamming with Jimi Hendrix and that time George Martin said, No!

Founder of Spandau Ballet, Gary Kemp digs deep into his Beatles knowledge while discussing his new solo album, "In Solo."  He gives incredible insight into the dynamic of a band and why Spandau Ballet was forced to call it quits. 

Founder, Ed Robertson chats Barenaked Ladies new album, "Tour De Force, recording during covid, his fondness for The Greek Theatre, and shares an awesome story about a Beatles relic he found inside Neil Young's piano bench. 

Ben had the day off. 

The Killers co-founder, Dave Keuning chats about his new solo album, "A Mild Case of Everything," while confirming, he "is back in The Killers." He discusses two new Killers albums on the horizon, why he left, and an answer on touring.  His inspiration from David Bowie, his 80's keyboard sound, and George Harrison.

We speak with Oscar-winning songwriter Paul Williams ("Evergreen,"  A Star is Born) about being a 6x Academy Award Nominee, the Songwriters Hall of Fame, how he impacted generations by writing  "The Rainbow Connection," (The Muppet Movie)  stepping on Paul McCartney's foot and John Lennon's "Lost Weekend in LA"

Aaron Bruno of AWOLNATION and hit song, "Sail," discuss the 10th Anniversary of his debut album, "Megalithic Symphony," how his earliest influences of Madonna, Prince, and George Michael transitioned into early hip hop, Nirvana and Rage Against The Machine and his take on how no musician can perfect their craft without exploring The Beatles catalog through and through. 

SCARYPOOLPARTY aka Alejandro Aranda chats with Doug and Ben about the musicality behind his new EP, reflects back on his time on American Idol and the inspiration behind his music. 

Serj Tankian, frontman for metal band System of a Down discusses his new documentary, "Truth to Power," a film about the power of music and how his message was used to awaken a political revolution.  Serge discusses his role in the Armenian Revolution, the parallels between John Lennon and The Beatles influence on his career.   Oh, and we can't forget his love for "The Police!"

Little Steven Van Zandt (E-Street Band, Disciples of Soul) discusses his Beatles tribute "Macca To Mecca," the difficulties surrounding his famous Cavern Club gig, dinner with Paul McCartney and Bruce Springsteen after the famous past curfew show in 2012,  playing on stage with Paul, back in the studio with Bruce, Sopranos,  and much more!

Singer-songwriter, Don McLean joins us to chat about his new acapella version of "American Pie," recorded with country band, "Home Free."  We discuss the impact of the famous tune on music history and Don's love for The Beatles; where he drew inspiration and the Fab Four conspiracy  behind his famous lines,   "… And while Lenin read a book on Marx,
A quartet practiced in the park?"