Rock ‘n’ roll fans will not want to miss the next edition of Life Elsewhere when Norman B reminisces with two pivotal figures whose legendary careers took off in 1060’s London. One of rock’s most famous engineers and producers, the inimitable, Glyn Johnstalks about his just-released autobiography, Sound Man, where he chronicles recording classic hits for The Rolling Stones,The Who,Led Zeppelin,Faces,The Eagles,and Eric Clapton, his dislike of Brian Jones, drugs, and who he would still like to work with.
In the second half of the program, Norman B continues his exclusive interview with Ian McLagan, the legendary keyboard player with the Small Facesand Faces, who went on as a backing player with The Rolling Stones.Machas also played in the studio and on stage with an extraordinary list of rock and roll luminaries. You’ll hear Macrecall hearing the Stonesfor the first time, believing he was about to see an American blues band.He talks about his one-time manager the infamous Andrew Loog Oldham, a notable figure who also shows up in Glyn Johnsstory. Plus, Norman B asks Ian McLaganto select his Hit That Never Was. See if you can guess what it will be.
Music lovers, cultural aficionados, history buffs and everybody who enjoys engaging interviews with celebrated guests will not want to miss these interviews. Below a preview of Norman B’s conversations with Glyn Johnsand Ian McLagan.
In the next edition of Life Elsewhere we proudly present Part One of Norman B’s exclusive interview withIan McLagan, the legendary keyboard player with the Small Faces and Faces, who went on as a backing player with The Rolling Stones.Machas also played in the studio and on stage with an extraordinary list of rock and roll luminaries. In what Macdescribes as a cozy fireside chat, he shares with Norman B, personal stories and recollections of his early days in the music business. We urge you not to miss this intimate conversation. Here is a sample of what you can expect:
Also in the program Boris Johnson, the outspoken and sometimes controversial Mayor of London talks with Norman B about his new book The Churchill Factor: How One Man Made History. Does Borisoffer a new perspective on Britain’s revered statesman?Norman Binvites you to join in the conversation by emailing your questions forBorisJohnsonto: info (at) lifeelsewhere (dot) co
Ian McLagan was the keyboard player with the Small Faces and Faces, then went on as a backing player with The Rolling Stones. Back in 60’s, Mac went to Art School in London, the same Art School Norman B attended a year or so later. Earlier this year, Mac and Norman ran into each backstage at a charity event in Seattle, where the former Small Facesmember suggested the two silver-haired ex-art students should get together for what Mac describes as a cozy, fireside chat. On the next edition of Life Elsewhere, you’ll hear Part One of Norman B’s exclusive interview with Ian McLaganrecounting his discovery of the blues and joining the Small Faces. Life in the quintessential Mod band and the crazy non-stop routine of a pop star. He talks about the beginning and the end of Faces andgives us a peak into what it was like recording with The Rolling Stonesplus the often unglamorous life of being on the road with the world’s greatest rock ‘n’ roll band. Mac offers his opinions on Punk, keyboard players he admires and his favorite keyboards. He recounts the ups and the downs, the truths and the untruths of rock ‘n’ roll and why his muse was so crucial in his life. McLagandiscusses his latest album United States and his currant musical cohorts The Bump Band, based out of his adopted home of Austin, Texas.
Boris Johnsonwas born one year before the death of the subject of his new book,The Churchill Factor: How One Man Made History.The outspoken and sometimes controversial Mayor of London had no living experience of the idiosyncratic politician, so why the fascination withWinston Churchill? DoesBorisoffer a new perspective on Britain’s revered statesman? Norman B invites you to join in the conversation by emailing your questions forBoris Johnsonto: info (at) lifeelsewhere (dot) co
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We are very excited to announce, Norman B just completed part two of his exclusive interview with Ian McLagan, the legendary keyboard player, best known as a member of Small Faces and Faces. Mac shares intimate recollections of post World War Two London, going to art school and discovering the Blues then joining the quintessential Mod band and the crazy non-stop life of a pop star. He talks about the beginning and the end of Faces andgives us a peak into what it was like recording with The Rolling Stonesplus the often unglamorous life of being on the road with the world’s greatest rock ‘n’ roll band. Ian McLagangives his opinions on Punk, keyboard players he admires and his favorite keyboards. He recounts the ups and the downs, the truths and the untruths of rock ‘n’ roll and why his muse was so crucial in his life. McLagandiscusses his latest album United States and his currant musical cohorts The Bump Band, based out of his adopted home of Austin, Texas. Edited selections of Norman B’s exclusive interview will air on upcoming editions of Life Elsewhere. The full unexpurgated interview will be available for download, only here at Lifeelsewhere.co. Details to follow shortly.
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