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ABOUT DANE CLARK: In this special edition episode, Dane Clark (co-host of Music Buzzz Podcast) discusses his album "Memory Mile" by Dane Clark and the Backroom Boys. The Anderson, Indiana-based musician is well known as the touring and recording drummer in John Mellencamp’s band and is an accomplished vocalist and multi-instrumentalist who has previously recorded and released seven critically lauded albums featuring a range of guest musicians including John Sebastian, Carlene Carter, Ian Hunter, Mickey Raphael, members of Moby Grape and more. This time out, Clark tips his musical hat to the legendary Donovan (who also appears on the album) with his own rendition of “Riki Tiki Tavi,” a charting single for Donovan in 1970. Other guests on "Memory Mile" aside from Donovan include Elliott Murphy, Mark Rivera (Billy Joel), Jon Herrington (Steely Dan), David Roe (Johnny Cash), Fred Koller and more. Music Buzzz Podcast co-host Hugh Syme designed the album's cover. "Memory Mile" by Dane Clark and the Backroom Boys was recorded in Clark’s home studio with contributions from Randy Melson (bass), Erik Scull (guitars, keyboard, vocals) and Troye Kinnett (keyboards).

ABOUT BILLY SHEEHAN: Billy Sheehan's unique and original style of playing bass has resulted in millions of records sold, Reader’s Poll Awards, Number #1 hits & sold-out shows across the world. With his history of live performances and/or recordings with Talas, UFO, David Lee Roth, Mr. Big, Niacin, Steve Vai, The Winery Dogs & more Billy has had a huge and undeniable influence on modern bass playing that has spread all over the globe, and will continue for many years to come.

ABOUT JIM PETERIK: Grammy and People's Choice Award winner, Oscar Nominated artist Jim Peterik first rose to fame as a member of The Ides of March where he wrote and sang many songs including the worldwide hit "Vehicle" and that band continues to this day. In the 70's and 80's Jim was a part of the band Survivor where he co-wrote the classic song "Eye of the Tiger" as well as other classic songs by the band. Some of Jim's other songwriting credits include major hits by 38 Special, Sammy Hagar, The Beach Boys, the Doobie Brothers and more.

ABOUT CORY LERIOS & DAVID JENKINS: Cory Lerios and David Jenkins are both founding and current members of the legendary San Francisco band, Pablo Cruise. From 1975 to 1985 the band toured the U.S., Canada and Japan extensively, reaching the top 10 with mega hits like “Whatcha Gonna Do?” and “Love Will Find A Way,”and several other top 20’s. The band went on to sell several million albums and singles collectively and established themselves as well respected writers and performers within the industry.

ABOUT DOUG HERZOG: Doug Herzog was formerly the President of Viacom's Music and Entertainment Group where he oversaw Comedy Central, MTV, VH1, Spike, TVLand and Logo. Herzog is widely recognized in the industry for leading and building some of cable television’s most successful network brands, as well as launching long-running hits that permeated the cultural zeitgeist. Under his leadership, Viacom became home to some of television’s most acclaimed and enduring franchises, including ‘The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,’ ‘The Colbert Report,’ ‘South Park,’ ‘The Real World’, ‘The UFC,’ ‘Key & Peele,’ ‘Inside Amy Schumer,’ ‘Hot in Cleveland,’ ‘Workaholics,’ ‘Tosh.0,’ and ‘Younger.’ Also, co-host of the podcast BASIC! - When Cable Was Cool.

ABOUT JOSH KENNEDY: Vocalist and guitarist Josh Kennedy of rock band The Black Moods. In the past 10 years the band has released 4 stellar straight forward rock albums including 2020's Sunshine and 2022's Into the Night. The Black Moods were born in the Arizona desert and reared on stages across North America, the band delivers a fresh, fiery update of a timeless sound.

ABOUT RICKY BYRD: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, guitarist /singer- songwriter Ricky Byrd (inducted in 2015 with Joan Jett and The Blackhearts), has had a career in music spanning over 40 years. Although best known for his time spent with The Blackhearts, Byrd has also recorded and played with Roger Daltrey, and toured with Ian Hunter and Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes respectively. He has also been blessed to have had the chance to, at one time or another, share the stage with music royalty including Paul McCartney, Ringo, Alice Cooper, Bruce Springsteen, Steven Van Zandt, Joe Walsh, Mavis Staples, Dion, Brian Wilson, Smokey Robinson, Jimmy Page, Graham Nash, and Elvis Costello…to name just a few.

ABOUT KENNY JONES: As the drummer with The Small Faces, Faces, The Who and The Law, Kenney Jones has been at the heart of some of the biggest bands ever to have come out of the UK. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee is the beat behind some of rock's most popular radio hits of the past 50 years including "Stay With Me" "Oh La La" "Itchycoo Park" "Cindy Incidentally" "You Better You Bet" "Another Tricky Day" "Eminence Front" and more alongside Rod Stewart, Ronnie Lane, Steve Marriott, Ronnie Wood, Roger Daltrey, Pete Townsend and Paul Rogers among others.

ABOUT ROBIN WILSON: Robin Wilson is the lead singer and also plays guitar for the Gin Blossoms. One of the 90's greatest hit making bands whose breakthrough album New Miserable Experience was released 30 years ago. He is the voice on many of the band's biggest hits and also songwriter on songs such as "Allison Road" & "Highwire" among others. Wilson has also been a part of the Gas Giants, Longshadows and stepped in with the Smithereens as well in recent years. Gin Blossoms endearing melodic songs have stood the test of time both on air and live.

ABOUT HUGH SYME: Hugh Syme is a 5-time Canadian Juno Award-winning graphic artist and member of the Premier Artists Collection. He now makes his home in Indiana. Hugh is best known for his amazing artwork and cover concepts for world famous musicians and bands including Rush, Dream Theater, Celine Dion, Kiss, The Allman Brothers Band, Styx, Graham Nash, Aerosmith, Earth Wind & Fire, Whitesnake, The Band, Tesla, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Iron Maiden, Megadeth, Coverdale/Page and many more. He has also been commissioned for work in the corporate world by the likes of Facebook, Coca-Cola, Disney, Verizon Wireless and many major pharmaceutical companies. Hugh is also a musician and can be heard playing keyboards on 5 albums by the Ian Thomas Band, on 2 albums by Tiles and on 4 of Rush’s studio albums; including the legendary synthesizer intro to “2112: Overture”.

ABOUT DOUG HENTHORN: Veteran Blues Rock Musician and fellow Hoosier Doug Henthorn released his third solo album "Three" Doug has been honored to share his voice and/or guitar skills with notables over his career both on albums and live on stage with artists such as Joe Bonamassa, John Hiatt, Jason Bonham, and Beth Hart among others. Doug has also been in several notable bands over the years including POD and Healing Sixes and produced many artists as well in his personal studio. He continues to perform and record all over the US and abroad while maintaining his residence in central Indiana.

ABOUT RODNEY CROWELL: With more than 40 years of American roots music under his belt, Texas native RODNEY CROWELL is a two-time GRAMMY Award winner who has written fifteen #1 hits with five Number One hits of his own and a legacy of songwriting excellence which has made him an icon among giants. With strong roots in country music, Crowell has written chart-topping hits for the likes of Emmylou Harris, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Keith Urban and has also penned songs for Bob Seger, Etta James, the Grateful Dead, John Denver, Jimmy Buffett and others. A member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, acclaimed author, and recipient of ASCAP’s Founder’s Award. ABOUT THE PODCAST:  Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & Live. ABOUT THE HOSTS: All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall.

ABOUT SIMON KIRKE: Legendary English rock drummer Simon Kirke is most known for his work with both Free and Bad Company. He has been the only continuous member of Bad Company since the band's inception and they have sold 40 million albums worldwide. Simon has played on some of the biggest rock radio songs of all time ranging from "All Right Now" to "Feel Like Makin' Love" to "Can't Get Enough" and many more. Though best known for his powerful backbeat drumming he is also a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. He co-wrote the song "Bad Company" as well as most of the songs on his solo albums. Though his main commitment is with Bad Company he has also done three tours with Ringo Starr's All Starr Band, performs his own solo shows and has recorded with many others throughout his illustrious career.  ABOUT THE PODCAST:  Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & Live ABOUT THE HOSTS: All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall.

ABOUT MARSHALL CRENSHAW: Veteran rock ’n’ roll tunesmith Marshall Crenshaw's beloved body of work encompasses ten studio albums as well as a variety of EPs, compilations and live discs. Marshall got his first break in 1978, playing John Lennon in the musical Beatlemania. His songs such as "Someday, Someway", "Cynical Girl" and "Whenever You're On Mind" and the co-write "Til I Hear It From You" by Gin Blossoms are timeless. He has also appeared in motion pictures; portrayed Buddy Holly in the 1987 film La Bamba and has had his songs covered by the likes of Bette Midler, Robert Gordon and Ronnie Spector. He also regained ownership of the five acclaimed albums he released on Razor & Tie and has been working with The Smithereens. ABOUT THE PODCAST:  Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & Live ABOUT THE HOSTS: All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall. Part of Pantheon Podcasts

ABOUT KRISTIAN BUSH: Kristian Bush is a GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist. Three times he’s conjured his musical dreams into reality – once with his folk rock duo Billy Pilgrim, once with his country duo Sugarland - who have sold over 22 million albums worldwide, and most recently as a solo artist. ABOUT THE PODCAST:  Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & Live ABOUT THE HOSTS: All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall.

ABOUT FEE WAYBILL: Fee Waybill is the lead singer and songwriter of San Francisco band The Tubes. Waybill has also worked with many other acts, including Toto, Richard Marx and Bryan Adams among others and has appeared in several motion pictures and TV shows. The Tubes formed in 1972 from two bands that moved to the Bay Area from Phoenix and still consist of its original members to this day. World-class drummer Prairie Prince, virtuoso guitarist Roger Steen, bassist Rick Gator Anderson, and Led by singer Waybill – known for his classic characters, including the glam-rocking, stack- heeled Quay Lewd, the dangerous Mr. Hate or the gnarly punk parody Johnny Bugger – The Tubes released five albums on A&M Records.  ABOUT THE PODCAST:  Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & Live ABOUT THE HOSTS: All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall.

ABOUT TODD SNIDER: Todd Snider is one-of-a-kind and has long been recognized as one of his generation’s most gifted and engaging touring musicians and singer-songwriters. Snider is in his element when performing live, taking audience requests, sharing stories, and performing songs from his extensive catalog. Since 1994 Snider has released nearly 20 studio albums and along the way has worked with the likes of John Prine, Jimmy Buffett, Kris Kristofferson, Billy Joe Shaver and many more. He's a true storyteller and performer and the pride of Oregon. ABOUT THE PODCAST:  Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & Live ABOUT THE HOSTS: All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall.

ABOUT FRANK HANNON: Founding member and lead guitarist of the band TESLA, Frank is an accomplished singer-songwriter and producer and host of The FAR OUT! Podcast. Having a passion for all genres of music, he has recorded several solo albums including Guitarz From Marz, Six-String Soldiers, World Peace and From one place...to Another!  ABOUT THE PODCAST:  Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & Live ABOUT THE HOSTS: All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall.

ABOUT THE IMMEDIATE FAMILY: If you're fan of Jackson Browne, James Taylor, Stevie Nicks, Linda Ronstadt, Don Henley, Keith Richards and Carole King then you are familiar this incredible band by virtue of the classic songs they are a part of. The Immediate Family is a super, supergroup featuring Danny Kortchmar, Leland Sklar, Waddy Wachtel, Russ Kunkel and Steve Postell. After playing for decades for others they united as The Immediate Family. ABOUT THE PODCAST:  Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & Live ABOUT THE HOSTS: All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall. 

ABOUT CARLENE CARTER: GRAMMY® nominated singer-songwriter Carlene Carter has recorded 12 albums and released more than 20 singles, including three number three-peaking hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. She is also the daughter of country music legends June Carter and Carl Smith, stepdaughter of Johnny Cash, and granddaughter of "Mother" Maybelle Carter of the original Carter Family. ABOUT THE PODCAST:  Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & Live ABOUT THE HOSTS: All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall. Part of Pantheon Podcasts

ABOUT MARK RIVERA: Legendary saxophonist and musician Mark Rivera has been a part of Billy Joel's band longer than anyone and has also performed for many years as part of Ringo Starr's All Star Band. He can be heard on such timeless classics as Peter Gabriel’s “Sledgehammer” & "Big Time", Foreigner's "Urgent" and many of Joel's biggest hits since 1982. Mark's storied career also includes performing onstage with John Lennon at his final public performance. He is an excellent vocalist, and aside from the saxophone, can also play guitar, bass, flute, percussion and keyboards. ABOUT THE PODCAST:  Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & Live ABOUT THE HOSTS: All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall. Part of Pantheon Podcasts

Music Buzzz Podcast launched in 2021 and has featured 30 episodes (as of 12/31/21) of candid discussions with those who are and have been a fly on the wall in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of Musician, Design and Live. The podcast is hosted by Dane Clark (drummer in the John Mellencamp band since 1996), Hugh Syme (world-renowned graphic artist who has created albums covers for Rush, Dream Theater, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Joe Bonamassa, Megadeth, Kiss, Whitesnake and more) and Andy Wilson (an entertainment executive and President of ELEVATE). This Season 2 (episode 31) launch of Music Buzzz Podcast features a special one year anniversary conversation with all three hosts interviewing each other about their collective experiences, challenges and projects from 2021 and what lies ahead in the new year plus some old stories. Clark spent 2021 recording for the upcoming new John Mellencamp album, playing live shows and recording with The Dane Clark Band and getting ThunderSound Studio rolling again. Syme has been busy creating artwork for corporate clients and projects for Dream Theater, Joe Bonamassa, Gustavo Carmo, Rivers & Rust (ft. Kyle Cook of Matchbox Twenty), Graham Nash and more; and also hosted a gallery at AO5 in Austin, and released the expanded ART OF RUSH book. Wilson launched a brand new event and entertainment venture (ELEVATE Entertainment & Events) and has worked on more than 350 events in 2021 including major concert tours, sporting events and lifestyle projects. Season 2 episodes are already in the works and will include another wide range of artists and stories. The Season 1 episodes feature a vast array of stories from musicians, industry executives and members and alumni of groups such as The E Street Band, Matchbox Twenty, Grateful Dead, Peter Frampton, Kansas, Whitesnake, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Huey Lewis and the News, Ozzy Osbourne, The Yardbirds, 38 Special, Genesis, Chicago, The Champs, Humble Pie, Candlebox, John Waite, Guided By Voices, Beck, Loverboy, Mr. Big, Styx, Quiet Riot, Grand Funk Railroad, Kiss, Van Dyke Parks, The Byrds and more.  The podcast is released on a bi-weekly basis and can be heard on various platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible, iHeart, at MusicBuzzzPodcast.com and is also a part of the Pantheon Network - Podcasts for Music Lovers. Each episode has continually charted upon release across the world including in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Holland, Israel, New Zealand, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States and more. A library of all 30 Season 1 episodes is available now.

ABOUT PAUL GILBERT: Paul Gilbert is an American hard rock and heavy metal guitarist. He is a co-founder of the internationally successful band Mr. Big. He was also a member of Racer X, with whom he released several albums. In 1996, Gilbert launched a solo career, for which he has released numerous solo albums, and featured in numerous collaborations and guest appearances on other musicians' albums. Gilbert has been voted fourth-best on GuitarOne magazine's "Top 10 Greatest Guitar Shredders of All Time". He has also ranked in Guitar World's "50 Fastest Guitarists of All Time" list. His 2021 release is the holiday album, 'TWAS........  ABOUT THE PODCAST:  Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & Live ABOUT THE HOSTS: All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall.