In Part 2 of our At First Listen / Ken Dashow’s Beatles Revolution crossover episodes, we dig into The Beatles Abbey Road track-by-track! We discuss how the Beatles challenged fans' expectations over the years, the band members' struggles with fame and what ultimately ended the band. Please subscribe to At First Listen on iHeartRadio or wherever yo…

In Part 1 of our At First Listen / Ken Dashow’s Beatles Revolution crossover episode, our cohost Diamond meets the Beatles! We explore the complicated history of the Beatles' final two albums – Abbey Road and Let It Be — the fraught relationships within the Beatles by the late-‘60s, the extraordinary cultural impact of the band and how Abbey Road c…

Singer-songwriter and producer Gary Burr joins the show to talk about his new book, Reunion: A Rock & Roll Fantasy. Gary and guitarist Mark Mirando geek out with Ken over the Beatles and share their recollections of working with Ringo Starr. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution!…

Abbey Road was more than just The Beatles and the British Invasion, it was the symphony and Star Wars, too; but thanks to their wild success, the Beatles SAVED the whole studio. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution.Bởi Andrew Magnotta

Monmouth University Professor and Beatles author Kenneth Womack returns to 'Beatles Revolution' to talk about his new book 'Living the Beatles' Legend: The Untold Story of Mal Evans.' Kenneth's new book is a warts-and-all biography of a mainstay of the Beatles' inner circle, a longtime roadie, assistant and devoted friend to the Fab Four, who serve…

In today's mini-episode, Ken Dashow gives the backstory of The Beatles' final song, "Now And Then," and discusses how the Fab Four have continued to revolutionize music more than 50 years after breaking up. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution.'Bởi Andrew Magnotta

A follow-up to our 'How a Concert Happens' podcast, featuring the return of Producer Andrew. We explore what it's like to play gigs as a young artist and what our takeaways were from the conversation with Peter Shapiro and Tony Melchior.Bởi Andrew Magnotta

You buy a ticket, you show up before the headliner ... but how does that band and that venue come to make it happen? On this week's 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution' we talk with Stage Manager/Event Producer Tony Melchior (AEG, Live Nation, Bowery Presents, Love Rocks, etc.) and Promoter and venue owner Peter Shapiro (Brooklyn Bowl, The Capital The…

Larry Jaffee, author of 'Record Store Day: The Most Improbable Comeback of the 21st Century,' joins the podcast to talk about the vinyl Renaissance! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution.'Bởi Andrew Magnotta

From Utopia, Meatloaf, Blue Oyster Cult and more, bass player Kasim Sulton joined Ken Dashow to talk about his life as a sideman to the stars and his relationship to The Beatles! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution.'Bởi Andrew Magnotta

Singer, songwriter and producer Mark Hudson discusses 'The Beatles: Get Back.' Mark dives into the film's presentation of the creative process with anecdotes from his experiences working with artists like Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney and Aerosmith! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution'!…

Ian McDonald was a founding member of King Crimson and Foreigner and friend of the show. We lost him earlier this month at age 75. Ken offers his remembrance of Ian and another look at his last appearance on 'Beatles Revolution.' Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution.'…

Men At Work's Colin Hay talks Beatles, touring with Ringo, making music and his new album of covers 'I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself.' Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution.'Bởi Andrew Magnotta

On this edition of Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution, we talk with Paul McCartney's longtime (20 years) sideman Brian Ray about his journey from being 15 years-old and playing with Etta James to being on the biggest stages in the world, and what it takes to make it! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution'!…

Celebrating the golden anniversary of Paul McCartney's second album, 'Ram,' with drummer Denny Seiwell (the first person Paul hired after the Beatles)! Denny talks about recording that album, the band's first tour as Wings, why Linda was essential, and what it was like watching Paul's genius up close. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken …

For Prog Rock fans, Ian takes us inside the landmark 1969 album 'The Court Of The Crimson King,"' talks about how the Beatles gave every musician license to break down the walls of pop music, and shares an emotional remembrance of his first experience hearing the Fab Four. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!…

The 'Beatles Revolution' is back! This week, we honor George Harrison for his birthday and dissect the Beatles problematic producer Phil Spector, with special guests Peter Asher and Allan Steckler! Subscribe so you don't miss the next episode!Bởi Andrew Magnotta

The only songwriting team to challenge the Lennon-McCartney for the number of big hits in the '60s. Eddie and Brian Holland (of Motown Fame's Holland-Dozier-Holland) talk about their love of The Beatles and how they started in music. We also discuss what the world of Motown was like compared to that of the British Invasion...it's a fun ride and I A…

Liberty DeVitto opens up about his 30 years with Billy Joel, his bitter ouster and their reconciliation this past winter after a decade-long feud. Liberty talks band dynamics, playing with Sir Paul McCartney and his new autobiography, 'Life, Billy, And The Pursuit Of Happiness.' Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolu…

From Bob Marley to Traffic, Free to U2, Chris Blackwell brought tons of great music and culture to the forefront. Chris takes us from Jamaica, through the British Invasion, from his Goldeneye Resort to Blackwell Rum! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution'!Bởi Andrew Magnotta

Former Styx frontman Dennis DeYoung drops in via Zoom call to catch Ken up on his recent project with Julian Lennon, his undying love for The Beatles, his career with Styx and how there's never a good time for a pandemic. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution.'Bởi Andrew Magnotta

Bob Geldof is a brilliant songwriter, a talented musician, a fierce political activist, and he has one of the best Beatles stories we've ever heard. On this week's 'Beatles Revolution,' Bob recalls his first Beatles encounter and how it inspired him in the decades to come. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution.'…

Talking fandom, from The Beatles to The Sopranos with 'Sopranos' actor Michael Imperioli. Michael is a huge Beatles fan and an old friend, who has a really cool new movie out called 'Cabaret Maxime,' a throw-back to the early vaudeville days but in modern times... Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution.'…

Peter Asher returns to the show to talk about his new book, 'The Beatles From A to Zed,' recalling the danger (and the fun) of being adjacent to Beatle-mania. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution.'Bởi Andrew Magnotta

City Winery founder Michael Dorf joins the show to talk about what's in a ticket price. Michael and Ken follow the money, diving deep into the world of booking and executing live concerts and how the business has changed. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution.'Bởi Andrew Magnotta

Ken Dashow and Producer Andrew discuss a few of their favorite moments from the podcast this past year and outline some of their goals for the 'Beatles Revolution' in 2020! Email [email protected] to let us know what your favorite moment was! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!Bởi Andrew Magnotta

One of the great rock songwriters to come out of the '80s, Desmond Child has authored and co-authored hits like "Livin' on a Prayer," "You Give Love a Bad Name," "Dude (Looks Like a Lady)," "Poison," "I Hate Myself for Loving You" and many, many more. On this episode, Desmond talks about how great songwriting transcends genre and how he got so much…

The true "Boogie Man," George Thorogood has been playing with the same trio and touring for over 40 years, and he worships the Beatles. George explains WHY his Beatles fandom has endured and recalls some highlights from his own career. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!Bởi Andrew Magnotta

From the Beatles to Yes, Rick takes us on his wild, often hilarious journey through the world of progressive rock, lunch with John Lennon and almost getting eating alive by Ringo Starr's guard dogs! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution'!Bởi Andrew Magnotta

Ken Dashow and Producer Andrew compare and contrast 'Abbey Road' with the other latter Beatles albums and address the "Mark Lewisohn Tape," on which John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison discuss their "next" album. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution.'…

The wild man of the rock flute, Jethro Tull mastermind Ian Anderson, joins the show to offer his recollection on the '60s British Invasion. He and Ken Dashow explore the development of the progressive rock movement and the state of rock's comeback. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution.'…

The Beatles were barely still a band in 1969, and while they were indeed offered a headlining spot at Woodstock, the band didn't make the trip. On this episode, Ken Dashow and Producer Andrew discuss why the Beatles and some other notable bands didn't play Woodstock, and whether The Beatles *should* have played Woodstock. Subscribe so you don't mis…

Ken Dashow looks at why Ivan Vaughan is such an important name in Beatles history, and why being at the right place at the right time can change everything. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!Bởi Andrew Magnotta

Ken Dashow and producer Andrew discuss HOW a song gets written. Then we analyze the genius of John Lennon and Paul McCartney with the legendary Warren Haynes (Gov't Mule, Allman Bros. Dead & Co and more).Bởi Andrew Magnotta

Part 2 with legendary producer Jack Douglas. Jack explains his approach as a producer and recalls how Steven Tyler overcame writer's block to write lyrics to "Walk This Way." He also looks back at the first time he saw Cheap Trick, which was at a bowling alley in Wisconsin; they were amazing! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!…

Jack Douglas produced classic albums by John Lennon, Aerosmith, The Who, Patti Smith and many others. He discovered Cheap Trick at a Wisconsin bowling alley. And he's on 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution' this week, taking us behind the scenes of some of rock's biggest albums and best stories! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!…

This week, Ken Dashow is talking to British comic great Eddie Izzard about The Beatles, Monty Python and his own career. Eddie was in the documentary '8 Days A Week,' talking about how funny the Fab Four was! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution'!Bởi Andrew Magnotta

On this episode, Ken combines his two greatest passions: the Mets and the Beatles. Former Mets outfielder Art Shamsky's new book, 'After The Miracle,' not only explains the Mets' amazing run to the 1969 World Series Championship but puts it in context of the tumultuous year: Vietnam, the Beatles, Woodstock, the Moon landing and more. Like the Fab F…

Ken Dashow takes a look at how fast trends in music change with Procol Harum singer/keyboardist Gary Brooker. Ken and Gary discuss how The Beatles led the way, changing from pop to rock and roll to progressive rock and opening the door for tons of other bands along the way. Gary’s old R&B group, The Paramounts, used to open for the mop-topped Beatl…

Kinks guitarist Dave Davies HATES the term "British Invasion," but he loves rock 'n' roll! Dave joins the show to explain the world of rock and roll, from Liverpool to Muswell Hill, London! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!Bởi Andrew Magnotta

Rock and roll legend Randy Bachman joins the show to discuss the new documentary about his career, that features interviews with Neil Young, Alex Lifeson, Peter Frampton, Fred Turner and many others! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!Bởi Andrew Magnotta

On March 25, 1969, John Lennon and Yoko Ono invited the press to the bedroom of their honeymoon suite in Amsterdam to talk about peace. The couple spent 12-hours a day for the next week in bed taking questions from the press about what the heck their point was. A month later, the two held a second Bed-In in Montreal. On this episode, Ken Dashow and…

Ken is joined by Q104.3 New York Program Director and iHeartRadio Classic Rock czar Eric Wellman and Producer Andrew for a robust discussion of band names in rock history. We discuss the many prior monikers of the Beatles as well as what makes a great band name and which band was most successful despite its name! Subscribe so you don't miss an epis…

On this episode, Yes co-founder/singer Jon Anderson talks to Ken Dashow and Producer Andrew about his start at the Cavern Club in Liverpool! From the Beatles to Yes, to Jon's current album '1,000 Hands,' Jon is honest, appreciative, loving and does a hilarious Liverpudlian "Scouse" accent! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!…

Ken, Producer Andrew, all-star publicist Sammy Steinlight, music executive John Boulos and Z100/LiteFM Music Director Cara Hahn discuss Beatlemania in our first LIVE podcast! The panel discusses how the Beatles made their arrival in America one of the biggest pop culture events of the 20th century and how it relates to the music business in 2019!…

Mike Nesmith of The Monkees fame explains Beatlemania in Corpus Christie, Texas, and what it was like, staying at John Lennon's house in London. Mike also has a great book out, called 'Infinite Tuesday: An Autobiographical Riff.' Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!Bởi Andrew Magnotta

Music and A&R legend Peter Asher returns to the show to discuss his Storytellers Tour with Jeremy Clyde (of Chad & Jeremy), telling stories of the the British music scene in the mid to late'60s, and what it was like being an executive at the Beatles' Apple Records! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Episode 60.…

Dr. Ken Womack, Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences of Monmouth University in New Jersey, joins the show this week to talk about a course he teaches on The Beatles. It's no gut course; Prof. Womack says some students fail! So naturally, Ken takes the "Abbey Road" quiz! If he fails, the podcast is over... Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!…

From Steve Hackett of Genesis to Lenny Kravitz and Rosanne Cash, Ken Dashow and Producer Andrew sure learned a lot about modern artists' passion for The Beatles' music. We take you through the first FULL year of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution.' Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!Bởi Andrew Magnotta

Thirty-eight years after his brutal murder, this episode focuses on John's early life, and what made him such a rebel and spiritual seeker. PLUS, we talk to longtime guest of BWTB Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone of The Zombies, who finally get their due with their induction into the 2019 class of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!…