Another fun podcast on British Music Memories, and we thank our guest Nancy Diane King for coming on the show. She shared her memories of meeting various British artists and some of the interviews she has conducted, along with live performances she has attended. Artists discussed included The Beatles, Dave Clark Five, Herman’s Hermits, Gerry and the Pacemakers, Chad and Jeremy, The Moody Blues, The Troggs, and The Zombies, including their livestream performances at Abbey Road Studios. She also talked about Laurence Juber’s guitar solos, Jeff Alan Ross’s performances with Peter Asher, Badfinger, and The Lovin' Spoonful, among many others. Nancy also spoke about her experiences on the Flower Power Cruise and the Blues Cruise, which she described as cool. Additionally, she discussed her book 'STAY CALM AND MEET THE BEATLES,' which was awesome. Thank you to Nancy for making this episode a memorable journey through British Music Memories.

Our podcast on Thursday, October 19th, 2023, was about 🎶 Classic Rock Artists Classic rock is a genre of popular music that emerged in the mid-1960s, blending elements of rock and roll, blues, folk, and psychedelic music. It is characterized by its use of electric guitars, drums, and bass guitars, as well as its focus on melody, harmony, and rhythm. Classic rock artists often wrote and performed their own songs, and their music often reflected the social and political issues of the time. Some of the most popular and influential classic rock artists include: The Beatles The Rolling Stones Led Zeppelin Pink Floyd The Who The Doors Jimi Hendrix The Beach Boys Bob Dylan Bruce Springsteen Queen David Bowie These artists helped to define the sound of classic rock and their music continues to be enjoyed by people of all ages today. Here are some of the key themes and characteristics of classic rock: Innovation: Classic rock artists constantly pushed the boundaries of music, experimenting with new sounds and styles. Melodic and harmonic richness: Classic rock songs are often characterized by their complex and beautiful melodies and harmonies. Lyrical depth: Classic rock songs often deal with important social and political issues, as well as personal experiences of love, loss, and redemption. Guitar virtuosity: Many classic rock artists were also virtuoso guitarists, pushing the boundaries of what was possible on the instrument. Live performance: Classic rock artists were known for their energetic and electrifying live performances. Classic rock has had a profound impact on popular music and culture. It has influenced countless other genres of music, including punk rock, heavy metal, and grunge. Classic rock songs are also regularly featured in films, television shows, and commercials.

Our podcast of Monday, July 24th, was dedicated to: 🎵 Rockin’ Through the Decades: A Musical Journey of Rock Music from the 50s to the 80s 🎸 In this podcast, we took a nostalgic trip through the decades, featuring great music from the 50s, 60s, 70s, and even some gems from the 80s, and grooved to a mix of: Rock Pop Doo-Wop Soul Country Rockabilly British Invasion Pop Rock Psychedelic Rock Classic Rock Glam Rock and More. Make sure you listen to the recording below as we played songs from various iconic artists, including The Beatles, The Who, The Monkees, soulful doo-wop, British Invasion favorites, Vanilla Fudge, Julian Lennon, Billy Idol, Paul Revere and the Raiders, David Bowie, Cheap Trick, country classics, diverse artists from Woodstock, and many others.