September 2023

Conversations about a familiar subject with guys who know what’s what are invaluable, because the depth of knowledge shared will always shed new light and get you to listen with fresh ears. My guests are the returning trio of pro musicians and musicologists: Cameron Greider (Sean Lennon), Jack Petruzzelli (Fab Faux) and Walter Everett (The Beatles as Musicians Vol 1 and 2). You’ve heard their insights on previous shows, and this time they counter some myths that have grown about The Beatles’ most acclaimed album, focusing on the guitars.  Their Sgt. Pepper online class at RPM-School begins October 2 – you can see about registration and other details here.

The author of Nowhere Man (2000) returns for a conversation prompted by the book’s recent re-publication, augmented with an array of new material and appendices. Robert will also be making a rare personal appearance in St Louis on October 4th in St. Louis – details here.  Among the subjects we talked about this time round were:  Robert’s website and blog can be found here. 

Returning guest and renowned producer John Leckie is back on SATB and this time he brought his friends; colleagues from EMI with impressive credentials of their own, who also worked with The Beatles: Nick Webb and Roger Ferris.  It was a real delight to be a fly-on-the-wall as three guys who’ve known each other for decades spun stories about working at the most famous recording facility on earth, and the clients they supported. Among the topics that came up: