Posts From Harvey Kubernik
George Harrison & Ravi Shankar on ‘Bangladesh’ & Friendship
In 1971, two friends got together to help millions in need. The result was a landmark concert. In this 1997 chat, they discuss ‘Bangla Desh’ & more
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Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller on Writing for Elvis and the Beatles
They wrote dozens of seminal rock and R&B hits, including “Jailhouse Rock,” “Kansas City,” “Hound Dog” and “Stand By Me.”
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When the Eagles Took Off: A 2008 Interview with Randy Meisner
“On one of our first gigs, in Boulder, Colorado, I captured it on tape. I had this little stereo tape machine and it was exam time for the college students, so I recorded this gig in front of three people”—Randy Meisner
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Micky Dolenz on The Monkees’ Early Days: The ‘Lost’ Interview
Dolenz: ‘It was probably the closest thing to musical theater on TV. It was about this band that wanted to be famous, but on the show we never were famous.’
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Rock Hall Inductee Bobby Womack: R&B Legend, Friend of Rock Stars
His songs were recorded by the Stones, Janis and many others, and he counted them among his friends. And man, did he have some stories!
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Johnny Cash—’A Boy Named Sue’: Behind the Song
“That’s the most cleverly written song I’ve ever heard,” Cash told the song’s composer. It became Cash’s biggest hit single.
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From the Vaults: Interview with Steely Dan’s Becker and Fagen
“When we started we were arrogant enough to think we would be successful, in spite of the fact that what we were doing was far off the beaten path”
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Ray Manzarek Interview on The Doors’ 6 Studio Albums
“Robby or Jim would come up with the original idea. But boy, the four of us would get together, change and modify and polish the songs.”—Ray Manzarek
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It Was 60 Years Ago Today: The Beatles Invade North America
Amazingly, it was 60 years ago this month that the Beatles first invaded North America. Several insiders remember their impact.
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Al Kooper Interview: Dylan, the Stones, and ‘Super Session’
He’s played with Dylan and the Stones, discovered Lynyrd Skynyrd, started Blood, Sweat & Tears. We chat with the new Rock Hall inductee.
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