'The Boys of Dungeon Lane' Is Paul McCartney's Memoir

Ken Dashow and Producer Andrew discuss the ups, downs and cloaked references on Paul McCartney's reflective new album, 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane.' His first album in years, McCartney has filled the record with references to his youth, his family and his greatest friends. At almost 84, it's hard to…

Remembering Jack Douglas, Legendary Producer for John Lennon, Cheap Trick, Aerosmith & More

We're back in the Beatles Revolution feed today, remembering one of the greatest rock producers ever, Jack Douglas, who sadly passed away Monday (May 11), at age 80. Douglas not only produced many classic albums by John Lennon, Aerosmith, the Who, Patti Smith and others, he discovered Cheap Trick …

Behind The Scenes: How The Rock Music Business Worked, with Paul Rappaport

Lennon, The Mobster & The Lawyer!

John Lennon Attorney and author Jay Bergen reflects on his experience representing John Lennon in 1975.

Johnny Van Zant on 'Live at the Ryman' 50 Years of Lynyrd Skynyrd & Gary Rossington's Last Show

Lynyrd Skynyrd frontman Johnny Van Zant joins Ken Dashow for a very special edition of Live at 5 on Q104.3. Johnny joins the segment to share a cut of "Tuesday's Gone" from the band's 50th anniversary concert from the Ryman Auditorium, the last concert to feature cofounder Gary Rossington before h…

Herb Alpert Talks The Creation Of A&M Records And The Near-Miss Of Signing The Beatles

Ken Dashow sits down with the iconic Herb Alpert. Discover the fascinating story behind the Tijuana Brass, the creation of A&M Records with Jerry Moss, and the near-miss of signing The Beatles. Herb's musical journey is nothing short of extraordinary!

Introducing 'Abbey Road' to a First-Timer / 'At First Listen' Crossover, Part 2

In Part 2 of our At First Listen / Ken Dashow’s Beatles Revolution crossover episodes, we dig into The Beatles Abbey Road track-by-track! We discuss how the Beatles challenged fans' expectations over the years, the band members' struggles with fame and what ultimately ended the band.  Please subsc…

Introducing 'Abbey Road' to a First Timer / 'At First Listen' Crossover, Part 1

In Part 1 of our At First Listen / Ken Dashow’s Beatles Revolution crossover episode, our cohost Diamond meets the Beatles! We explore the complicated history of the Beatles' final two albums – Abbey Road and Let It Be — the fraught relationships within the Beatles by the late-‘60s, the extraordin…

Gary Burr Talks 'Reunion: A Rock & Roll Fantasy,' Working With Ringo + More

Singer-songwriter and producer Gary Burr joins the show to talk about his new book, Reunion: A Rock & Roll Fantasy. Gary and guitarist Mark Mirando geek out with Ken over the Beatles and share their recollections of working with Ringo Starr.  Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of Ken Dashow's …

How the Beatles Saved Abbey Road Studios

Abbey Road was more than just The Beatles and the British Invasion, it was the symphony and Star Wars, too; but thanks to their wild success, the Beatles SAVED the whole studio. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution.