On this week’s True Brit!, host Simon Husbands will be talking to members of the iconic blues band, Savoy Brown. Over the course of nearly 60 years, guitarist and singer Kim Simmonds led his band until his passing in late 2022 – and now, the final studio album has just been released. Join bass player Pat DeSalvo and drummer Garnet Grimm as they discuss the album, Kim Simmonds, Savoy Brown trivia, sausages and more! This Friday night at midnight on KFAI 90.3 and streaming from kfai.org!
This coming Friday night at midnight, True Brit! host SIMON HUSBANDS will be chatting with the drummer from the legendary band, THE YARDBIRDS! Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page all got their start with The Yardbirds, one of the most influential British bands from the early 60’s. Jim remains a member of the band to this day, and will be talking about his life, his music, his books and his memories! Find out which guitar player was so loud, Jim couldn’t hear him own drum playing! Friday night at midnight on KFAI 90.3FM and streaming from KFAI.org.
On this week’s TRUE BRIT! show, Friday night at midnight, host SIMON HUSBANDS will be chatting with singer songwriter GAVIN SUTHERLAND, who wrote the classic song ‘SAILING’ which was a huge hit for Rod Stewart in the 70’s. Gavin played with his brother Iain in THE SUTHERLAND BOTHERS before teaming up with the band QUIVER, and had a string of hits including the classic ‘ARMS OF MARY’, which has been covered by numerous artists including The Everly Brothers. So join Simon and Gavin, this Friday, and discover why Gavin wears skateboarder’s socks, and listen to some of his new music! This Friday night at midnight – 90.3 FM or streaming any time from KFAI.org!
After a decade of spreading the word about the band, JOHNNY HATES JAZZ, True Brit! host Simon Husbands finally nails down a chat the band’s singer, Clark Datchler! JHJ were everywhere in the late 80’s, had a huge worldwide hit with ‘SHATTERED DREAMS’, took a hiatus during the 90’s, came back with a stunning album in the 2000’s and now have a brand new record coming out in August! Clark will be talking about his solo records as well as the band’s current work – and will be featured in a very special STUMP CLARK music trivia game. So join Simon Husbands and CLARK DATCHLER on True Brit!, this coming Friday night at midnight – 90.3 FM Minneapolis and streaming live and any time from KFAI.org.
On this week’s True Brit!, host Simon Husbands will be chatting with Shirley King -the daughter of legendary blue artist B.B.King. Shirley is a talented blues artist in her own right and has a brand new album on release, featuring a vast array of guitar talent, keen to work with her to show respect for her Dad! Check out this list of guest guitar players: Steve Cropper, Elvin Bishop, Harvey Mandel, Robben Ford, Junior Wells, Martin Barre, Duke Robillard, Joe Louis Walker, Arthur Adams, Kirk Fletcher and Pat Travers – wow! So tune in to True Brit! and hear Shirley’s music and her tales of life on the road with B.B.King – Friday night at midnight – 90.3 FM or streaming anytime from KFAI.org!
Yes – True Brit! pulls off another amazing interview – this time with legendary rock drummer CARMINE APPICE! Carmine has played with the greats – from Vanilla Fudge to Jeff Beck to Cactus to Ozzy to Rod Stewart to King Cobra – and Carmine has been pounding the skins for over 60 years! His current project is a tribute ( with his brother Vinnie ) to his friend and colleague, the late great Ronnie James Dio, who passed away 10 years ago. So tune in on Friday at midnight to hear host Simon Husbands talking to Carmine Appice – 90.3 FM and streaming any time from kfai.org!
On this week’s episode of True Brit!, Friday night at midnight, our host Simon Husbands will be talking with studio engineer DICK PLANT! Dick has worked with many musical legends – Jeff Lynne and ELO, Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart, Level 42, Thin Lizzy and Sir Cliff Richard and the Shadows, to name but a few. Dick worked on the legendary El Dorado album with ELO and will be spilling the beans on what a regular day in the life of Jeff Lynne looks like! So join Dick and Simon over a few beers, this Friday night at midnight, 90.3 FM or streaming live or any time from kfai.org!
On this week’s True Brit! our host Simon Husbands will chat to music legend, PHILIP RAMBOW! Philip was part of the music scene in the UK from the mid 70’s onwards, seeing action as part of legendary producer BRIAN ENO’s live backing band THE WINKIES ( on Eno’s one and only live tour! ) as well as being a part of the pub rock, glam and post punk scenes! He had a solo career on both sides of the Atlantic ( Philip is from Canada ) before becoming part of the music industry as an A&R guy – and as he continued his songwriting, he was the co-writer of the Kirsty MacColl smash hit “There’s A Guy Works Down The Chip Shop Swears He’s Elvis”. So join Philip and Simon on Friday night, and discover what Simon asked that made Philip scratch his head in amazement! Friday night at midnight – 90.3 FM Minneapolis or streaming live and in the archives at KFAI.org.
