Violinist David Ragsdale of Kansas joins Eric in conversation. We talk about how he connected with Kansas, how he initially picked up the violin, the departure of Steve Walsh and the addition of Ronnie Platt, what it’s like working with the various members of Kansas and we go track by track on the 1995 Kansas album, Freaks of Nature in celebrating it’s 20th anniversary. Also, we get some insight on the new Kansas album in the works!
Jim Peterik of Survivor, Ides of March and Pride of Lions joins Eric in conversation. Specifically, we talk about his work with Jimi Jamison in honor of the one year anniversary of Jimi’s passing. We discuss their initial meeting, stories behind the songs and the recording of the three Survivor records featuring Jimi – Vital Signs, When Seconds Count, and Too Hot To Sleep. We also talk about their reconnecting for Jimi’s solo record, Crossroads Moment and so much more. Jim shares some sweet, funny and wonderful memories and honors his musical partner gone too soon, Mr Jimi Jamison.
Stuart Matthewman of Sade joins Eric in conversation. Stuart has been with Sade since before they were signed – playing guitar, playing sax and co-writing many of the biggest hits in their 50+ million album selling career. We talk about the earliest days, go record by record through the Sade catalog, Live Aid, hit some of the key songs and stories behind them, talk about what’s next for Sade and get a taste of his new project, Twin Danger.
Rock legend Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull joins Eric in conversation. We talk about his upcoming Jethro Tull Rock Opera, maintaining a busy touring schedule, agri-business, Pavarotti, the art of songwriting, Spinal Tap, his relationship with Martin Barre and some funny, horror stories from the road.
Electronic music pioneer and 80s icon, Howard Jones joins Eric in conversation. We talk about his two break-out albums of the 1980s, Human’s Lib and Dream Into Action, his performance at Live Aid, the origins of a few specific songs, about technology in music (including his position on auto-tuning,) about his new interactive project Engage and so much more.
Legendary guitarist Andy Summers of The Police joins Eric in conversation. We talk about his time before forming the band, about his new documentary Can’t Stand Losing You, international touring, the failed follow-up to Synchronicity, his latest CD Metal Dog and basically all things Police and beyond.
There is a world of endless resources. There is a mind full of outrageous dreams. There is a place where the two meet. Anything is possible as Pods & Sods take a look at Debbie Gibson's epic third album. Craig Smith and special guest Eric Miller look back at the 1990 opus and discuss all of the album tracks and B-sides, as well as the album's triumphs and flaws.