Deborah Bonham and Iris catch up
Deborah Bonham, sister of Led Zeppelin's John Bonham, and auntie of Jason has released a new album called "Dutchess" with guest appearances of Paul Rodgers and nephew Jason. Her voice is a wonderful blend of smoky gutsy blues, and yet a feminine softness in her ballads. She writes from the heart, and is so easy to talk to. Deborah talks about her journey from deciding at the age of 6 to make music a career, to the release of the new album, as well as the Led Zeppelin reunion in December 2007 and her thoughts about it happening again. This is about a 21 minute interview so be patient with the download. She's fabulous!
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Don Felder talks to Gloria Johnson
With the release of his book about being in the Eagles called "Heaven and Hell," Don Felder took time to call our own Gloria Johnson and talk about the book, his life as an Eagle, and what's going on for him now.
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Iron Maiden on Iron Maiden.
Check out these four Iron Maiden clips, from Bruce discussing the 2005 Ozzfest incident to his thoughts on Clive Burr, to how his singing voice has improved since the '80's and finally, Dave and his guitar influences.
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Donna Jean from The Grateful Dead chats with Concert Dave!
Donna Jean is the amazing female voice in those wonderful Grateful Dead songs from 1972-1979 when she was with the band. Now she has her own band Donna Jean and the Trixters, and they were in concert in Portland on May 31st, 2008!
Concert Dave is still beaming!
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Rush's Geddy Lee and Gloria catch up
With a new tour underway, and a live DVD release coming soon, Rush's Geddy Lee takes a break to give Gloria Johnson a call and catch up on what's new with the band.
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Def Leppard's Joe Elliott talks with Iris Harrison
With the new album "Songs from the Sparkle Lounge" coming out on April 29th, and the lead track "Nine Lives" getting played at the beginning of ABC and ESPN's NBA games, there's a lot going on in the Leppard camp!
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Iris Harrison interviews Roger McGuinn
Iris chats with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame artist, Roger McGuinn, founding member of The Byrds in February 2008.
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Cream's Jack Bruce talks to Iris
Jack Bruce chats with Iris at Abbey Road Studios in London, September 1999.
What's his favorite Cream song to perform live? Who hasn't Jack played with?
How did Jack meet Ringo? These questions and more are answered in this little chat.
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Chrissie Hynde talks to Iris at Abbey Road
Here's another slice of the 1999 visit to Abbey Road. Chrissie is such a powerful woman. I admire and respect her.
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Paul Simonon of The Clash talks to Iris
Yes, another one from the 1999 Abbey Road trip. Find out why The Clash never recorded at the legendary studios.
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Deep Purple's Ian Paice talks to Iris at Abbey Road
This is another interview from 1999's trip to Abbey Road. Ian Paice talks about touring, or not touring in the USA,. Sorry about the background noise, but there was a lot going on. By the way, I LOVE Deep Purple! Rock hard, play loud!
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"Whispering" Bob Harris of the BBC chats with Iris
Bob Harris is legendary in England as host of BBC Radio. He was also the host of "The Old Gray Whistle Test" and his smooth "whispering" style was a target for parody by the likes of Eric Idle. I got on well with Bob. Enjoy the interview from the Abbey Road Studios in 1999. Since then Bob has gone through his own battle with cancer. I can relate.
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Pretenders guitarist Robbie McIntosh talks to Iris
Another of the 1999 Abbey Road series. Robbie McIntosh was wonderful. Enjoy the conversation.
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Phil Manzanera from Roxy Music talks to Iris
Roxy Music was one of those bands that just burrowed into my soul. Loved the vocals of Bryan Ferry, and loved the guitar of Phil Manzanera. "Avalon" will always be one of my favorite albums of all time. Phil was such a wonderful person to meet. He's always involved with some kind of project, and his involvement in world music was so interesting to me. Enjoy the interview.
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Fleetwood Mac founder Peter Green talks to Iris
This is from the Abbey Road Interview archives. Peter Green was considered to be one of the best guitar players in the universe when Fleetwood Mac formed. He was and still is a sweet and fragile soul who was only into the music, not the rockstar part of the job. If you want the whole story about Peter, then check out Mick Fleetwood's book because he loved Peter very much. Anyway, I was lucky enough to have a chat with him at the Abbey Road sessions, and the thing I remember most is talking to him about the song "Oh Well." Enjoy.
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Mick Ralphs from Bad Company talks to Iris at Abbey Road
In 1999, the most amazing thing happened. I was asked to join other broadcasters at Abbey Road Studios in London to interview an assortment of classic rock legends. One of my favorite moments was talking to Mick Ralphs, lead guitar player for Bad Company. He was warm and charming, and I felt like I had known him forever. Enjoy this little trip down memory lane with me.
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Beatles driver, Alf Bicknell, chats with Iris
Alf Bicknell was one of the kindest gentlemen I've ever met, and that's why I'm sure The Beatles loved him as well. He was on the "inside" but kept their secrets, and was regarded as a friend. From 1964 to 1966, he was the Beatles' chauffeur, ferrying them to and from concert venues and movie sets. When the band traveled in John Lennon's Rolls Royce Phantom V, Bicknell was usually behind the wheel. He even inspired the song, "Baby You Can Drive My Car." Sadly Alf passed away on March 9th, 2004 at the age of 75. Here's the chat we had at Abbey Road Studios in September 1999.
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Bill Wyman former Rolling Stone chats with Iris
Okay, I love this man...and he's a total flirt which also is incredibly endearing. I first met him in London and this interview was from 2001. Bill, call me...
Iris
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Chris Dreja of the Yardbirds talks to Iris
This interview is from 2003 when The Yardbirds released the album "Birdland" and were headed to Portland for a concert at the Roseland Theater. He talks about the song "Please Don't Tell Me 'bout the News."
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James Young from Styx talks to Iris
This interview was from 2005 when they had released Big Bang Theory and were coming to the Clark County Fair. JY talks about the VH1 "Behind the Music" program and the Dennis DeYoung controversy.
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Bryan Adams explains things to Iris
What was the "Summer of 69" really about? Give this a listen and you'll hear it from the man himself. This interview took place around the time of the release of his album "Room Service" in 2004.
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Grand Funk's Don Brewer chats with Iris
I have to say that Don Brewer is one of the nicest guys in the world as well as one great drummer. This interview was done in 2002, right before the KGON Classic Rock at the Waterfront show. Ah, yes....good times, good times.
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David Lee Roth talks to Iris
This interview took place in 2003 after an intruder had trespassed on his property, and he was also starting a tour. It's vintage and classic Dave at his best!!
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Def Leppard's Joe Elliott chats with Gloria Johnson
Tuesday September 11, 2007, the day before the concert at the Amphitheater at Clark County,
Joe Elliott talks to Gloria about the tour.
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JY from Styx
JY calls Iris from England and talks about the tour.
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Def Leppard Talks Tour
Check out this interview with Gloria and Phil Collen from May 2007.
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CARL PALMER talks about the ASIA tour with Iris
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of ASIA, the original members reunited for a tour. Carl Palmer chats with Iris about the tour. Unfortunately due to John Wetton having open heart surgery, the rest of the tour was cancelled. However, they plan to resume the tour in 2008 and come back to Portland. We will fill you in with the details when we know more. But for now, enjoy the interview from 2007.
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Rush Tour and New Album
Iris talks to Geddy Lee in 2007 about the new Snakes and Arrows tour and album.
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Lydia Pense and Cold Blood, plus Mic Gillette talk to Iris
Another interview from the archives done in 2006. Lydia Pense and Cold Blood are coming back to Portland to the Aladdin Theater on September 8th. This woman is truly amazing live! Also there's some of the interview with Mic Gillette, the man who started Tower of Power horns, played with Cold Blood, and The Sons of Champlin.
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Gloria and Eddie Money
Gloria Johnson talks with Eddie Money about his album and tour, in April 2007.
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Paul Rodgers
Glynn Shannon talks with Paul about Queen, Bad Company, his new album Live From Glasgow, and more.
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REO talks to Gloria
Gloria Johnson interviews Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon in April 2007.
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Gregg Allman talks to Marty
Gregg Allman takes time to phone Marty before going fishing.
He talks about the band lineup for the Summer 2007 tour, and more.
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Al Kooper on songs and stories
The legendary Al Kooper calls Iris to chat about the 2007 "May West" tour, Dylan, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Supersessions,
his website, www.alkooper.com, and more.
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Shannon Interviews Seger
KGON's Glynn Shannon talks to Bob Seger about his new album and 2006-2007 tour.
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Bill Champlin talks to Iris before the '06 concert at the Roseland
The Sons of Champlin only do a handful of shows since their namesake is usually on the road with his "day job" in the group Chicago. Here's the interview and some Sons music to enjoy.
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