Interviews
Butch Leake (The Drifters)
Butch Leake joined The Drifters in 1970 and was an integral part of their finest hour. Through the 1970s The Drifters produced hit after hit and became a household name. Butch chose the music for the show and discussed his plans for the 40th anniversary...
Mark Scott (The Miracles)
Motown's first supergroup, the Miracles were formed in 1955 and with Mark Scott now singing lead vocals continue to perform a mixture of their classics and their more contemporary music. Hear Mark discuss his important contribution to The Miracles which...
Sidney Barnes
Singer / songwriter Sidney Barnes - Motown staff writer, solo artist, mentor, sculptor and thoroughly nice bloke recounts his career in music to Ady and John Everard Follow the link below to hear Sidney's recollections You can buy Sidney's merchandise...
Nolan Porter R.I.P.
Nolan Porter was an American singer / songwriter who recorded 2 albums in the early 1970s. His best known songs Keep On Keepin' On and If I Could Only Be Sure continue to pack dancefloors across the UK Nolan looks back on his career and talks about his exciting new...
Rena Scott
Growing up in Detroit Michigan, Rena Scott was recognized at a very early age for her singing ability in church. She performed her first talent show at age 13, and soon after, her first record “I Just Can't Forget That Boy”, was released as Little Rena Scott. She...
Eddie Saunders (New Jersey Connection)
The New Jersey Connection enjoyed a huge hit with modern soul dancefloor anthem 'Love Don't Come Easy'. Here, Eddie Saunders tells us about the intervening years, the unreleased material and exciting forthcoming releases including a new LP available soon Click the...
Billy Brown (Moments / Ray Goodman & Brown)
US singer / songwriter from New Jersey, Billy Brown was a member of The Broadways, The Moments and Ray, Goodman & Brown, and was also a staff writer at Sylvia Robinson's All Platinum label. Billy is currently back in the studio working on long awaited new...
Teresa Woo-Murray of Between The Two
Teresa is a US keyboard player / songwriter who played for LA outfit 'Between The Two', who in 1978 recorded many tracks which remained unissued until earlier this year when Super Disco Edits put out 2 great sides. Teresa recounts life on the west coast in the 70s...
Jonny Benavidez
US soul singer / songwriter born in Hawaii now residing on the US west coast, Jonny has just released 2 solo 45s on the Finnish Timmion label. He cut his teeth for years in doo-wop groups and has sung backing harmonies for big names like Archie Bell and the...
Larry Dixon
Larry Dixon's musical world started aged 15 with an audition at the old Chess recording company on Chicago's south side, gained by winning a radio contest at Chicago radio station W.V.O.N. Along with his friend James Hilliard, their group The Explanations received a...
Ruby Andrews
Ruby Andrews is a singer / songwriter from Chicago who released 3 albums in the 1970s. Ruby headlined 2018's Northern Soul Survivors weekender at Skegness and now owns the iconic label Zodiac that launched her career. Clink the link below to hear the interview dated...
El Willie (Nobody’s Children)
William Travis aka El Willie is a former member of The Drifters and went on to choreograph and arrange for the Cornelius Brothers. During the 1970s the Drifters' backing band recorded as Nobody's Children releasing the sought after single Shardaarp which has just...
Jovan Benson
American soul singer / songwriter born in Chicago now residing in California. Jovan released his debut LP earlier in 2018 and has recently signed for UK label Six-Nine records as both a singer and staff writer. Click the link below to hear the interview from 7th May...
Sharon McMahan
An American soul singer/songwriter, Sharon McMahon began her career in Detroit Michigan writing her first songs aged just 12, turning professional at 13 years old. Ollie McLaughlin launched her song-writing career when he published and recorded her songs using artists...
Randy Brown
American soul/disco singer from Memphis Tennessee, talks about his career that started with the Newcomers with Stax, took him to New York's IX Chains label where he recorded as Randolph Brown and then onto LA with Casablanca for whom he released 5 solo LPs Click on...
Ron Lewis (Mr Wonderful Production Band)
Lead singer of Mr Wonderful Production Band, Ron Lewis chats about his new release, a re-working of We Ain't Got No Money, and his exciting collaboration with Italy's Cannonball Records Click on the link below to hear the interview conducted on 9th April 2018 ...
Howard Johnson
Howard Johnson - 80s solo artist and lead singer with 70s jazz-funk band Niteflyte, Howard chats about his life in music and his forthcoming LP Click on the link below to hear the interview conducted on 19th March 2018 You can listen to and buy...
Ken Knox (Chairmen Of The Board)
With one of Soul Music's all-time great group names, the Chairmen of the Board has pleased music lovers for over 30 years. The group came out of the box strong in 1970 with the wonderful "Give Me Just A Little More Time," a classic early 70's radio smash highlighted...
Barbara Roy
Solo artist / musician / singer / songwriter Barbara Roy (nee Gaskins) first release came in 1963 as half of Barbara And Brenda. Following a short time as a session musician Barbara was asked to join NY outfit Ecstasy Passion & Pain as lead vocalist, guitarist...
George Kerr – Motown staff writer / solo artist / songwriter & producer
American singer, songwriter and producer born in Ocilla, Georgia but generally connected to the NY/NJ area. He sang lead for Little Anthony & The Imperials prior to learning production from Raynoma Liles Gordy. Kerr wrote for and/or produced soul artists...
Condido Live
Condido Live ! - - former singer with Detoit band Suade and member of the touring Motown Experience discusses his beginnings and his exciting new work with Newcastle based Six Nine Records Click the link below to hear the interview conducted on July 2nd 2018 ...
US-American singer - songwriter born in Detroit, Michigan. Founder member of 80s US funk band that helped launch the career of Anita Baker. Now writing and producing music for new talent. You can listen to and purchase his latest release...