Episode 7- Bob Catania
HHRR is finishing 2024 with an incredible guest who worked with so many incredible artists. Today we are talking to Bob Catania and his time working with the iconic band U2!! Bob gives us behind the scenes stories of the inner workings of U2, getting the record played & how they got on the charts and his thoughts on the band opening at The Sphere.
Bob has been in the industry for 50 years working at RCA, Island Records, Charisma, Elektra, Geffen, Giant Records and Curb Records with some iconic bands like:
Jefferson Starship; Rick Springfield; Triumph; Hall & Oates; Dolly Parton, Elvis, U2; Melissa Etheridge; Frankie Goes To Hollywood; Anthrax; Tom Waits; Robert Palmer; Tone Loc & Young MC, Maxi Priest; Right Said Fred; Gary Moore; Brent Bourgeois; The Knack, Jellyfish, Metallica; 10,000 Maniacs; Phish; Silk; Nirvana; Aerosmith; Guns & Roses; Beck; Garbage; Lisa Loeb; Counting Crows; The Eagles, George Michael, Disturbed; Steely Dan & Owsley Stanley, Curb, Tim McGraw; Leanne Rimes; MercyMe & Wyonna Judd and last but not least, A couple indie projects were Michael Franti & Sixpence None The Richer.
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Episode 6- Marc Mann
HHRR is returning from a brief hiatus with my sixth episode, and it is an explosive one! I am doing the show a little differently, today I am showcasing an exceptional musician who has performed with iconic rock & roll legends. As a multifaceted artist, orchestrator, keyboardist, guitarist, programmer, arranger and conductor, his impressive collaborations include Oingo Boingo/Danny Elfman, ELO/Jeff Lynne, he is credited as a performer alongside Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr, and Paul McCartney in ‘The Concert for George’! He shared guitar solos with Prince at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony of George Harrison “While my Guitar Gently Weeps” with Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne, Dhani Harrison, Jim Capaldi, and Steve Winwood. Marc has been credited on 50 albums and more than 80 film scores.
Marc gives me the exclusive on rumors surrounding his renowned guitar solo with Prince. In addition, Marc talks about working with Peter Asher, Neil Diamond and Michael Jackson. He shares a captivating story about working on the Beatles Anthology and brings two rare items to share with the podcast fans, making this Hidden History of Rock n’ Roll episode truly memorable! Hope you enjoy the show!
Marc Mann Video credits – Marc Mann holding the ‘Concert for George’ Book, pictured, Tom Petty & George Harrison. Inside inscription of the book from Olivia Harrison, book #1390.
Marc Mann & Jeff Lynne.
Marc Mann & Dhani Harrison.
Gold Record Award to Marc Mann for the Beatles “Real Love”.
7x Platinum Award for ‘Concert for George’.
Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney, Dhani Harrison, Marc Mann. Marc & Paul McCartney.
Marc, Robbie Krieger-Doors & Billy Gibbons-ZZ Top.
Marc Mann, Don Felder – Eagles, Steven Stills – CSNY, Unknown Rep for ‘Guitar Heroes’ charity concert, Peter Leinheiser – Gibson Guitars, Bob Saget – Actor & Comedian.
Robbie Kreiger, Laurence Juber, Marc Mann.
Marc Mann Concert for George.
Video of Marc playing a rare Tom Petty designed Acoustic Guitar, after the Full Moon Fever Album, that was given to him by the late great Tom Petty, it is one of a few hundred made.
Cover of ‘Concert for George’ book given to him by Olivia Harrison.
Episode 05 – Jon Scott – Lynyrd Skynyrd
In this fifth episode, I am thrilled to welcome back Jon Scott, who shares his inspiring journey as a promo man at MCA Records, where he championed Mudcrutch’s single ‘Depot Street’ and paved the way for iconic artists like Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Who, Elton John, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, John Mellencamp, and Olivia Newton-John, whose stories will leave you motivated and eager for more.
Today we are focusing on his time working and touring with the iconic band Lynyrd Skynyrd. We hope you enjoy it!!
Episode 04 – Tommy Nast
Join us for our fourth episode, as we bring an iconic guest with an impressive history in the music industry. Tommy has collaborated with some of the biggest names in music such as Van Halen, KISS, The Black Crowes, Bryan Adams, Rush, Bon Jovi, Michael Bolton, Eddie Van Halen, David Lee Roth, Sammy Hagar and Michael Jackson. His extensive radio career has taken him to new heights, and he even made appearances in music videos and a hit television show! Don’t miss this opportunity to hear him share his incredible experiences working with these music legends.
Episode 03 – Paul Rappaport
In this third episode, we are honored to have music industry legend Paul Rappaport share his stories of working with some of the biggest names in music, including Tony Bennett, Bob Dylan, and Pink Floyd, as well as iconic graphic artist Storm Thorgerson. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn from his wealth of knowledge and insightful storytelling all while engaging with the HHRR community. As always, thanks for listening and keep rockin’ !
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Join Tiffany Scott, your podcast host, on a journey through the world of rock music. With her roots in Memphis, Tennessee. and later moving to Los Angeles. California in 1976 with her family. Tiffany’s life has been intertwined with the stories of legendary rock bands, Now, she brings her passion for storytelling to the podcast, sharing the tales of the people who shaped the music industry and uncovering the hidden history of rock & roll.
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