Long Way to the Top
Long Way to the Top
This is Long Way to the Top with Shayne Brian. In the words of the immortal ACDC, "it is harder than it looks". These interviews will give you a glimpse into the lives of the artists that we have sung along with, danced and rocked out to. Some go deep into their past and others celebrate their recent releases, but all of them show that regardless of who you are…it is always a long way to the Top. …
S2E13 - Deep Purple (Ian Gillan)
This week we chat with the lead singer of the loudest band on the planet. They were the pioneers of hard rock music and Smoke on the Water has become the number one song for guitar students around the world. With 100 million albums sold worldwide, Deep Purple’s lead singer Ian Gillan is this week’…
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S2E12 - Beasto Blanco (Chuck Garric & Calico Cooper)
In 2012, Beasto Blanco was formed… a raw, powerful, rock & roll band with a searing, theatrical live experience. Featuring the electrifying collaboration of Nashville-based shock rocker Chuck Garric (bass player for the original shock rocker Alice Cooper) and high priestess Calico Cooper, the spawn…
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S2E11 - Graham Nash
This week on the show we go back to the years of protests and flower power with Graham Nash - co founder of the Hollies, described as the glue that held together Crosby Stills Nash and Young, OBE, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - twice, and published photographer. Enjoy Long Way to the Top with Graham …
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S2E10 - The Damned (Dave Vanian)
This week I hand over the interviewing reins to well known Astrologer Jessica Adams as she speaks with Dave Vanian from UK punk group The Damned on the eve of their Australian Tour. A long time fan of the group, Jessica decided to focus on the Astrology of the Damned and the full “Birth Chart” of …
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S2E9 - Cog (Lucius Borich)
Lucius Borich has been playing music since he was 3 years old. Touring with the Kevin Borich Express, performing with Mark Evans of ACDC and Mick Cox of Rose Tattoo in a Rolling Stones cover band, cleverly named the Rolling Clones. And most famously establishing himself as one of the founding membe…
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S2E8 - Glen Matlock (Blondie & The Sex Pistols)
Blondie are heading down under for the Pandemonium Rocks festival. One of the biggest line ups of international rock artists seen in Australia. Alice Cooper, Placebo, Deep Purple and Blondie. Joining us on the show today is the current bass player for Blondie, a man who was in the mother of all p…
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S2E7 - Rose Tattoo (Angry Anderson)
On today's episode of Long Way to the Top I chat the Bad Boy for Love, Angry Anderson about his Southern Stars tour and his upcoming visit to Tasmania. I've spoken to Angry many times, and it's always a rather interesting conversation. It never ever goes where you think it's going to go. And this e…
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S2E6 - The Psychedelic Furs (Tim Butler)
Our guest on the show today, Tim Butler from The Psychedelic Furs - established by Tim and his brother Richard. The Psychedelic Furs have 8 albums, a huge album in 1981 called Talk Talk Talk and two massive singles, Love My Way and Pretty In Pink. They are heading to Australia in April for the Pand…
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S2E5 - Hugh Cornwell (The Stranglers)
He has been described as a poet, a rebel, a committed lover of celluloid. This week’s guest is Hugh Cornwell who was the lead singer and key songwriter for The Stranglers and his song Golden Brown is a songwriting masterclass. We take a look at one of the biggest punk bands of the 70’s and 80’s th…
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S2E4 - Wheatus (Brendan B Brown)
Today’s episode of Long Way to the Top is a little different to my normal shows. Brendan Bernard Brown, commonly known as BBB to fans, is the lead vocalist, guitarist, and the only remaining founding member of Wheatus. He was in Australia ahead of the Pandemonium tour where he will share the stage …
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