The Bob Lefsetz Podcast

The legendary writer of "Wichita Lineman," "By the Time I Get to Phoenix," "MacArthur Park" and many more discusses his hits, his history and his tenure on the ASCAP board!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mr. Collective Soul.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Johnny Brower was the promoter of the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival which featured the debut of John Lennon's Plastic Ono Band and is documented in the new movie "Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World," now playing on PBS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He's got a new autobiography, "Life's Too Short."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keyboardist/songwriter/producer Patrick Leonard has worked with everybody from Madonna to Elton John to Bryan Ferry to Michael Jackson to Leonard Cohen...the list goes on and on. We cover this history, as well as his love for Jethro Tull, but be absolutely sure to stay until the very end of the podcast wherein Patrick gives his take on today's music. It comes after I say "Till next time..." We talked after the podcast was over and what Patrick said was so interesting I felt you had to hear it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don Gehman has produced records for everybody from Stephen Stills to John Mellencamp to R.E.M. to Bruce Hornsby to Tracy Chapman to Hootie and the Blowfish. This is his story from Pennsylvania and Clair Brothers, to Florida and Criteria, to name producer. Quite a journey!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary Spivack is the talent buyer for the Danny Wimmer Presents rock festivals. Hear how the lineup is built.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He's got a new autobiography, "What a Fool Believes."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The smooth frontman of Matchbox Twenty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Shrieve was the drummer on the first five Santana albums, you know him from the Woodstock movie! Michael goes deep into all of those records, as well as his work with Stomu Yamashta, Automatic Man and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tyler Grimm is Chief Counsel for Policy and Strategy for the House Judiciary Committee majority staff. We address intellectual property legislation and how the sausage is made. This is an insider's view into what really goes on in Congress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guitarist for Television and solo act. Interesting guy...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Owen Elliot-Kugell has a new book about her mother, "My Mama Cass: A Memoir."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The story of Dire Straits from their one and only manager.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Native American Stevie Salas played guitar for Rod Stewart, was the guitarist and music director for Mick Jagger, and has worked with a cornucopia of artists, from Terence Trent D'Arby to T.I. and Justin Timberlake. Stevie is a personable raconteur, you'll love him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Ondrasik, aka "Five for Fighting," recently returned from a performance of his song "OK" in Tel Aviv. We talk about this as well as John's songs about Afghanistan and Ukraine as well as his hits "Superman" and "100 Years" and how he made it. John is erudite and articulate, you'll want to listen to this.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mixer extraordinaire!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10cc is touring the U.S. this summer for the first time in decades. We discuss not only that band, we go deep into Graham's songwriting for the Yardbirds and Hollies and...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Poltz is a national treasure. Known for co-writing "You Were Meant for Me" with Jewel, Poltz is one exposure away from becoming a ubiquitous star. You'll be riveted and entertained from the very beginning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Loverboy lead guitarist, key songwriter and co-producer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.