Warm Classic Rock Interviews with Famous Music Legends of the '60s '70s '80s - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR - Abba's Janne Schaffer, Five Man Electrical Band, Kelly Lang

Abba's Janne Schaffer, Five Man Electrical Band, Kelly Lang

12/02/22 • 52 min

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Warm Classic Rock Interviews with Famous Music Legends of the '60s '70s '80s - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR

Let's head to Sweden to meet that country’s most famous songwriter and guitarist, best known for his work playing with the smash hit group, ABBA. In our interview from Stockholm, JANNE SCHAFFER talks of his experience building his own guitar in school when he was just 12 years old. He tells us stories of how his disapproving father came to a gig one night to haul him off the stage and how he had to continue practicing and playing in secret. He talks about how he formed a friendship with ABBA’s Benny Andersson and how it was, in part, his efforts that brought Agnetha and Anni-Frid into the group. Janne has a great story to tell that also includes hanging out and recording with artists like Bob Marley and Johnny Nash.
Do you remember Canadian band, THE FIVE MAN ELECTRICAL BAND? Perhaps not the name but definitely that 1971 anti-establishment song 'Signs' which made it to the top of the charts all over the world. The group featured guitarist/vocalist Les Emmerson who sadly passed away recently as a result of Covid 19. The band was originally known as The Staccatos and this week current members Steve Hollingworth and Mike Crepin tell us about not only that song, but about their other hits and their resurgence in popularity, partly due to their recent efforts to raise awareness about climate change.

We also catch up with Nashville singer-songwriter KELLY LANG whose dad was the road manager for country legend Conway Twitty. Kelly regales us with stories about performing with Sir Barry Gibb, Ronnie Milsap, Loretta Lynn and her dear friend, the late Olivia Newton John. Kelly's also married to county superstar T.G SHEPPARD and tells us what life is like working and living with him.

Is there someone you'd like to hear from? A musician from the 60s, 70s or 80s who you'd like me to interview? All you have to do is get in touch through my website www.abreathoffreshair.com.au or send me a message directly [email protected] and I'll be happy to follow up for you.

For more information about Janne Schaffer check his website https://www.janneschaffer.se/

To learn more about The Five Man Electrical Band head for https://www.fivemanelectricalband.ca/

And to check out all things Kelly Lang https://www.kellylang.net/singer

I hope you enjoy this week's show!

For more information about Janne Schaffer check his website https://www.janneschaffer.se/

To learn more about The Five Man Electrical Band head for https://www.fivemanelectricalband.ca/

And to check out all things Kelly Lang https://www.kellylang.net/singer

I hope you enjoy this week's show!

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10cc's Graham Gouldman on His Incredible Musical Journey

British musician and prolific songwriter GRAHAM GOULDMAN has been at the forefront of the music industry for more than 50 years.
Best known as the founder, lead singer and bassist for art rock band 10cc, Graham has written countless hit records for bands including The Yardbirds, Herman's Hermits and The Hollies for whom he penned the song"Bus Stop” in 1966. That song became their first American hit.
In 1972 Graham founded 10cc with Eric Stewart, Kevin Godley, and Lol Creme. The band went on to become one of the most fascinating and popular groups of the 70’s, scoring several huge (and eclectic) hits.
In this week's episode, we meet Graham Gouldman to discover some his early influences, his unique song writing process and what lies behind some of his greatest works.
I hope you enjoy my chat with Graham Gouldman. A man who genuinely surprised me with his down to earth nature and incredible humility.

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The Oak Ridge Boys' Richard Sterban on Elvis, Elvira and Johnny Cash

The OAK RIDGE BOYS are a country and gospel vocal quartet that originated in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The group was founded in the 1940s as the Oak Ridge Quartet and became popular in Southern gospel during the 50s. Their name was changed to the Oak Ridge Boys in the early 60s, and they remained a gospel group until the mid-1970s, when they changed their image and concentrated on country music. The band produced some incredible country and crossover hits – the biggest of which was 1981’s Elvira - which recently celebrated its 40th anniversary.

RICHARD STERBAN is best known for his immortal lyric: “oom-pa-pa-oom-pa-pa-mow-mow." He’s the guy who gives “Elvira” its deep-voiced juice. Richard began his singing career as a six-year-old soprano in Sunday school. He was a tenor in the in the seventh grade but when he returned the following year for eighth grade, he was a bass!

Prior to joining The Oak Ridge Boys in 1972, Richard sang with various groups including singing back up for ELVIS. Faced with the difficult decision to stay with Elvis or join The Oak Ridge Boys, Richard chose The Oaks. His new book, From Elvis to Elvira includes many great stories about Elvis and stories about The Oak Ridge Boys that have never been told. In this episode, Richard Sterban talks to me about Elvis, Elvira, the late President George W Bush and Johnny Cash.

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