 Arthur Brown Story - Part 1 - interview by Iain McNay - watch this programme
Arthur has recorded many albums over a 50 year period and is best known for his No 1 Worldwide hit 'Fire.' He has been a major influence on many successful artists including Alice Cooper, Kiss, Ozzy Osbourne, Peter Gabriel, Iggy Pop and the New York Dolls. From an early age he roamed the hills near where he lived singing, talking in rhyme and making up poetry. He signed for Track Records where he was co-produced by Kit Lambert and Pete Townsend. After 'The Crazy World of Arthur Brown' (which was generally regarded as the first ever concept album) he released three albums as 'Kingdom Come' before joining different spiritual communities. He went on to play The Priest in the film version of 'Tommy;' appeared on Alan Parson's 'Tales of Mystery Of Imagination' and then did several albums with ex Tangerine Dream member Klaus Schulze.
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 Arthur Brown Story - Part 2 - interview by Iain McNay - watch this programme
Arthur has recorded many albums over a 50 year period and is best known for his No 1 Worldwide hit 'Fire.' He has been a major influence on many successful artists including Alice Cooper, Kiss, Ozzy Osbourne, Peter Gabriel, Iggy Pop and the New York Dolls. From an early age he roamed the hills near where he lived singing, talking in rhyme and making up poetry. He signed for Track Records where he was co-produced by Kit Lambert and Pete Townsend. After 'The Crazy World of Arthur Brown' (which was generally regarded as the first ever concept album) he released three albums as 'Kingdom Come' before joining different spiritual communities. He went on to play The Priest in the film version of 'Tommy;' appeared on Alan Parson's 'Tales of Mystery Of Imagination' and then did several albums with ex Tangerine Dream member Klaus Schulze.
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 The Ged Doherty Story - Interview by Iain McNay - watch this programme
Ged played drums in local Manchester bands when he was a teenager and then started Renegade Management where he managed Paul Young throughout his successful solo career. In 1992 he moved to New York as head of International for Epic Records and worked with acts such as Ozzy Osbourne, Pearl Jam, Rage Against The Machine and Michael Jackson. In 1996 he returned to the UK to head up Columbia Records where under his leadership the label went from the No 9 UK label to No 1. He moved to become Label manager at Arista Records in 1999 where he worked closely with Simon Cowell for the first time; he became President of BMG Records in 2001 and then Chairman and CEO of Sony UK in 2006. He was also chairman of the BRITS academy from 2008 to 2010. In 2014 he formed Raindog Films with the actor Colin Firth and their first film together was the highly successful 'Eye In The Sky.' They have recently released 'Loving.' Ged is also currently the Chairman of the trade organisation for British record labels, the British Phonographic Industry. (BPI) He talks in detail about his career and what he has learnt during that time.
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 The Martin Heath Story - Interview by Iain McNay - watch this programme
Martin was an officer in the British Army before he co-founded Rhythm King Records which went on to have over 40 Top 10 singles and two No 1's with artists such as S-Express, Bomb The Bass, Moby, Betty Boo, EchoBelly and Aphex Twin. He subsequently went on to run Arista Records for 3 years before he started Lizard King Records signing The Killers where again he had huge worldwide success. He also co-founded Renegade software, Perfect World, a web and CD-Rom company, Worldpop.con, the Dreamtime group and Digital Animal. He talks us through his life, it's ups and downs and how he sees the technological future..
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 John Leckie Story - Part 1 - Interview by Iain McNay - watch this programme
John started working as a Tape Operator at Abbey Road studios when he was 20. He worked with all the Beatles on solo projects before moving up to become a balance engineer working with Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett and many others. He then started producing with Be-Bop DeLuxe's 'Sound On Sound' before moving on to Bill Nelson's subsequent solo albums. He went on to produce albums by XTC, The Adverts, Simple Minds, The Fall, Stone Roses, The Verve, Ride, Radiohead, Cast and Muse amongst many, many other projects.
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 John Leckie Story - Part 2 - Interview by Iain McNay - watch this programme
John started working as a Tape Operator at Abbey Road studios when he was 20. He worked with all the Beatles on solo projects before moving up to become a balance engineer working with Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett and many others. He then started producing with Be-Bop DeLuxe's 'Sound On Sound' before moving on to Bill Nelson's subsequent solo albums. He went on to produce albums by XTC, The Adverts, Simple Minds, The Fall, Stone Roses, The Verve, Ride, Radiohead, Cast and Muse amongst many, many other projects. In Part 2 he talks in detail about his work with The Fall, Felt and Denim, Stone Roses, The Verve, Radiohead, Cast and Muse.
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 Tony Banks - Solo Career Story - watch this programme
Genesis founder member and keyboardist Tony Banks chats to Esoteric Recordings label manager Mark Powell about his lengthy solo career in this exclusive interview, celebrating the release of the new 4CD deluxe box set 'A Chord Too Far', after being awarded the honour of the Prog God award in the Progressive Music Awards 2015.
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 The Pete Brown Story Interview by Mark Powell - watch this programme
Pete Brown is perhaps best known for being lyricist on the classic songs co-written with Jack Bruce for both Cream and Jack's solo albums. In addition Pete is a respected performer in his own right, having performed with the band's Battered Ornaments and Piblokto! in the 70s and fronting his own band, The Interocetors.
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 The Jah Wobble Story - Interview by Matt Bristow - watch this programme
As a key member of John Lydon's post Sex Pistols band, Public Image Limited, and through his subsequent career building bands, such as Invaders Of The Heart, or working with a range of collaborators, Jah Wobble has been one of the most unique and diverse artists in modern music. In this interview he discusses the P.I.L. days, as well as his solo years and philosophies on life. He also discusses his career-spanning box set, 'Redux', (released May 2015).
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 The Phil Wainman Story - Interview by Iain McNay - watch this programme
Phil produced all the early Sweet hits right from "Funny Funny" and "Co-Co" through to "Ballroom Blitz" and "Teenage Rampage" before going on to produce 'Bye Bye Baby' and 'Give a Little Love' for the Bay City Rollers which were both No 1's. He originally played drums in the The Paramounts in 1965 before forming his own band, 'The Phil Wainman Set' He secured a residency at Dolly's Club and after meeting Island's Chris Blackwell was offered the job of backing Jimmy Cliff. He started writing songs and co-wrote 'Little Games' for the Yardbirds. After the Bay City Rollers he produced Alex Harvey's 'Next' album. His greatest chart success, however, was the production of "I Don't Like Mondays" by the Boomtown Rats. He also worked with Billy Idol and Adrian Gurvitz. In this interview Phil tells his story with many fascinating anecdotes and helps provide an insight into why he and the artists he worked with became so successful.
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 Andy Jackson - From Pink Floyd To Signal To Noise - Interview By Mark Powell - watch this programme
Andy Jackson discusses his musical career with Mark Powell. Andy has been Pink Floyd's engineer for over twenty years, and discusses the making of 'Division Bell' and the final Floyd album 'The Endless River'. Andy has also released his own solo album, 'Signal To Noise', and discusses the concepts for the material included.
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 The Korda Marshall Story - Interview by Iain McNay - watch this programme
First programme in a new series called, My Adventures In Music' which looks at the careers of people that have been successful in the music business. Korda Marshall Has worked in the UK music business for 32 years; 18 years in the corporate environment and 12 years building and growing independent music companies - bands he signed include Muse, Blow Monkeys. Take That, Ash, Garbage, Peter Andre, James Blunt, Gnarls Barkley, alt-j and The Darkness. He worked at RCA Records, Atlantic Records and was Managing Director of Mushroom Records; founded Infectious Records. Korda talks us through his varied, very successful career.
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 The Paul Conroy Story - Interview by Iain McNay - watch this programme
Second programme in a new series called, My Adventures In Music' which looks at the careers of people that have been successful in the music business. Paul managed the Kursaal Flyers, was general manager of Stiff Records, marketing director at Warner Bros records, President of Chrysalis Records, and also President of Virgin Records for 10 years. He also formed his own label, Adventures in Music, and had a No 1 single with 'Mad World.' He talks us through his long, very successful career.
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 The Claudia Brucken Story – interview by Matt Bristow - watch this programme
Singer Songwriter and vocalist Claudia Brücken talks about her career. From growing up in Germany through to 80’s success with Propaganda and her distinctive solo material, Claudia Brucken has pursued a unique path through the musical landscape. In this interview she discusses her career to date and her latest solo album ‘Where Else’ (released October 2014).
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 The Anthony Phillips Story - Part One - Interview by Mark Powell - watch this programme
Anthony Phillips was a founding member of Genesis at Charterhouse School with Peter Gabriel, Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford. His musical influence was felt strongly on the albums "From Genesis to Revelation" and "Trespass" and lingered after his departure from the group in 1970. As a solo artist his albums such as "Geese and the Ghost", "Wise After the Event", "Sides" and "1984" all earned him a loyal following. In this, the first of a two part Cherry Red TV interview, possibly one of the most in depth he has done, he discusses his time with Genesis.
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 The Anthony Phillips Story - Part Two - Interview by Mark Powell - watch this programme
Anthony Phillips was a founding member of Genesis at Charterhouse School with Peter Gabriel, Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford. His musical influence was felt strongly on the albums "From Genesis to Revelation" and "Trespass" and lingered after his departure from the group in 1970. As a solo artist his albums such as "Geese and the Ghost", "Wise After the Event", "Sides" and "1984" all earned him a loyal following. In this, the second of a two part Cherry Red TV interview, possibly one of the most in depth he has done, he discusses his long solo career as a recording artist and composer
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 The Paul Young Story - Interview By Matt Bristow - watch this programme
One of the most recognisable names of the 1980's music scene, Paul Young discusses his career. From early struggles to gain success to becoming a household name in the mid-80's, and his decision to step back from the limelight. Paul also discusses the creation of the new album he has been working on with his band Los Pacaminos (released June 2014).
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 The Jack Bruce Story - Interview By Mark Powell - watch this programme
The legendary Jack Bruce discusses his life in music. From his early days growing up in Glasgow through to his enormous success with Cream and beyond, Jack Bruce has spanned the musical landscape for nearly fifty years. Jack discusses his time with Cream and his extensive solo career. Jack also talks about his new album 'Silver Rails' (released March 2014), his first studio recording in over a decade.
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 The Pete Molinari Story - Interview By Matt Bristow - watch this programme
Singer-songwriter Pete Molinari discuss his life and career to date. From his early, multi-cultural upbringing in Kent, England - through to working with childhood inspiration Billy Childish and living / recording in Nashville, USA. Pete also discusses his latest album, "Theosophy" (released June 2014) and the involvement of a cast list including Dan Auerbach (Black Keys) and Andy Weatherall.
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 Alan McGee - 'The Assassin Complex' - Interview by Iain McNay - watch this programme
Why do certain bands make it and other don't? Former Creation Records founder (Oasis, Primal Scream, Boo Radleys, Teenage Fanclub, Ride, My Bloody Valentine etc) also Poptones Records founder (Cosmic Rough Riders, The Hives) and manager of The Libertines, Alan talks about what he feels the bands that make it big have in common. A frank discussion that concludes 'The Assassin Complex' is the key.
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 The Alan McGee Story Part 3 - Interview by Iain McNay - watch this programme
Author of 'Creation Stories. Riots, Raves and Running a Label.' Part 3 of 3. Creation Records founder talks about his final couple of years at Creation Records with Oasis and Primal Scream; founding Poptones Records (The Hives and Cosmic Rough Riders), managing The Libertines and Dirty Pretty Things; and his new venture with Cherry Red, 359 Music.
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| The Alan McGee Story Part 2 - Interview by Iain McNay
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 Founder of Creation Records and Poptones and former manager of Jesus and May Chain, House Of Love and The Libertines talks in details abo...ut his life and his music career. From his early days in Glasgow to forming his first band the Drains with Andrew Innes and then the Laughing Apple and Biff Bang Pow. Creation Records launched the careers of Jesus and May Chain, Primal Scream, House Of Love, My bloody Valentine, Boo Radleys, Teenage Fanclub, Ride, Oasis and many others. Also talks about Poptones with The Hives and Cosmic Rough Riders and his managing career since then and the launch of new label 359 music. Part two of three programmes.
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The Alan McGee Story - Part 1 - Interview by Iain McNay - watch this programme
 Founder of Creation Records and Poptones and former manager of Jesus and May Chain, House Of Love and The Libertines talks in details about his life and his music career. From his early days in Glasgow to forming his first band the Drains with Andrew Innes and then the Laughing Apple and Biff Bang Pow. Creation Records launched the careers of Jesus and May Chain, Primal Scream, House Of Love, My bloody Valentine, Boo Radleys, Teenage Fanclub, Ride, Oasis and many others. Also talks about Poptones with The Hives and Cosmic Rough Riders and his managing career since then and the launch of new label 359 music. Part 1 of three programmes.
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Todd Rundgren - 'State' - Interview by Mark Powell - watch this programme
 Todd talks about his life, his musical influences and history, and also goes into detail about the recording of his latest album 'State' which was recently released through Antenna/Esoteric Records.
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The Big Country Story - Interview by Matt Bristow - watch this programme
All the current band members talk candidly about the history of the band including the untimely death of lead singer Stuart Adamson.
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The Luke Haines Story - Interview by Matt Bristow - watch this programme
 In this in-depth interview Luke talks about his life from being in his first band, The Servants, through to Top 30 success with The Auteurs. He then formed Baader Meinhof and subsequently Black Box Recorder (where he had a Top 20 single) before embarking on a solo career that has included another 11 albums. He also talks about his latest album, 'Rock N Roll Animals' on Cherry Red Records.
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The Dave Gregory Story - Interview by Mark Powell - watch this programme
 Dave Gregory talks about his life; his long career as a member of XTC and his latest projects, Tin Spirits and Big Big Train
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The Steve Hackett Story - Interview by Mark Powell - watch this programme
 Steve talks to Esoteric Label Manager Mark Powell about his life, music & the new collaboration and album with Chris Squire 'Squackett' released on Esoteric/ Antenna. Interview covers period from his early days with Genesis right through to his extensive solo recording career.
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The Suzi Quatro Story - Interview by Iain McNay - watch this programme
 In this in-depth interview Suzi talks candidly about her life and her long recording career. Starting with her first bands, The Pleasure Seekers and Cradle when she was a teenager she covers in detail her musical career through to her first meeting with producer Mickey Most who produced her first hits, 'Can The Can' '48 Crash' and 'Devil Gate Drive.' She talks honestly about the ups and own of her life including her personal challenges.
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40 Years Of Recordings - the Bill Nelson Story - Interview by Mark Powell - watch this programme
 This interview covers the entire career of Bill starting from the recording of his first album, 'Northern Dream;' in 1971 right through to his 8 CD retrospective box set 'The Practice Of Everyday Life' released in 2012.
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