It is safe to say this episode's guest was arguably the voice of the New Romantic movement. It has been over forty years since Tony Hadley first released music with his former band, Spandau Ballet. Tony earned himself the accolade of being one of pop’s greatest vocalists. 

From the international number one True, to the unofficial London Olympics theme, Gold...and a successful solo career, Tony is now heading to Australia to perform with both friends and also a solo tour.  Enjoy this chat with Tony Hadley.

To purchase tickets for Tony's solo shows visit:

https://www.destroyalllines.com/tours/tonyhadley

Check out the Long Way to the Top Youtube channel. I will be giving away a vinyl album every month to one lucky subscriber. Simply subscribe to the Youtube Channel and leave a comment.

https://www.youtube.com/@longwaytothetoppodcast

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It is safe to say this episode's guest was arguably the voice of the New Romantic movement. It has been over forty years since Tony Hadley first released music with his former band, Spandau Ballet. Tony earned himself the accolade of being one of pop’s greatest vocalists. 
From the international number one True, to the unofficial London Olympics theme, Gold...and a successful solo career, Tony is now heading to Australia to perform with both friends and also a solo tour.  Enjoy this chat with Tony Hadley.
To purchase tickets for Tony's solo shows visit: <a href="https://www.destroyalllines.com/tours/tonyhadley">https://www.destroyalllines.com/tours/tonyhadley</a>
Check out the Long Way to the Top Youtube channel. I will be giving away a vinyl album every month to one lucky subscriber. Simply subscribe to the Youtube Channel and leave a comment.
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@longwaytothetoppodcast">https://www.youtube.com/@longwaytothetoppodcast</a>
And head over to Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheLongWayToTheTopPodcast">https://www.facebook.com/TheLongWayToTheTopPodcast</a>
Keep on Rocking!

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.

This series was developed off the back of both The Bad Boys Podcasts and the wonderful chats I have had with artists on LAFM. Some are brand new and some are resurrected interviews from the archives. In some cases I will be joined by my Bad Boys co-host, Andrew Hackett and then other times it is just me, the mic and my musical hero.

Even now, after countless interviews, I still get a nervous excitement in chatting with my guests, and I hope that will never change because it is that admiration for their music that I want you to experience as you embark on your journey with them on their long way to the top.

Hit plus or follow to subscribe to the podcast.

And head over to Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheLongWayToTheTopPodcast,

Keep on Rocking!

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.
This series was developed off the back of both The Bad Boys Podcasts and the wonderful chats I have had with artists on LAFM. Some are brand new and some are resurrected interviews from the archives. In some cases I will be joined by my Bad Boys co-host, Andrew Hackett and then other times it is just me, the mic and my musical hero.
Even now, after countless interviews, I still get a nervous excitement in chatting with my guests, and I hope that will never change because it is that admiration for their music that I want you to experience as you embark on your journey with them on their long way to the top.
Hit plus or follow to subscribe to the podcast.
And head over to Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheLongWayToTheTopPodcast,
Keep on Rocking!

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.
This series was developed off the back of both The Bad Boys Podcasts and the wonderful chats I have had with artists on LAFM. Some are brand new and some are resurrected interviews from the archives. In some cases I will be joined by my Bad Boys co-host, Andrew Hackett and then other times it is just me, the mic and my musical hero.
Even now, after countless interviews, I still get a nervous excitement in chatting with my guests, and I hope that will never change because it is that admiration for their music that I want you to experience as you embark on your journey with them on their long way to the top.
Hit plus or follow to subscribe to the podcast.
And head over to Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheLongWayToTheTopPodcast,
Keep on Rocking!

S2E22 - Tony Hadley (ex-Spandau Ballet)

Ross Wilson - 60 Years in Oz Rock

The Wiggles and King Mondo

Daddy Cool and Eagle Rock

Eagle Rock Inspires Elton John's Crocodile Roc

Skyhooks, Queen and the Sunbury Festival 1974

Living in the 70's - 50 Years

Jo Jo Zep

Mondo Rock

Post Mondo Rock Writing

The Future of the Music Industry

Next year marks a milestone for this week's guest. 60 years in the Oz Music scene both in front of the mic and behind. In fact it is safe to say he has written or produced hits in pretty much every decade. Starting off with his own smash hits with Daddy Cool, producing records for Skyhooks & Jo Jo Zep & the Falcons, he had massive success in the 80’s with Mondo Rock and of course his solo career.

There is no other name that could be behind all of that, 26 ARIA Top 40 hits to his credit as a singer, songwriter and producer, Ross Wilson is one of Australia’s most awarded, respected and well-known artists!

Ross Wilson joins Long Way to the Top for an epic journey through Oz Music in the 70's and 80's.

Visit Ross Wilson's website for all the details of his upcoming tour:

https://www.rosswilson.com.au/

And check out Ross Wilson's daughter, Athina Uh oh and her band Gut Health:
https://www.instagram.com/gut___health

Check out the Long Way to the Top Youtube channel. I will be giving away a vinyl album every month to one lucky subscriber. Simply subscribe to the Youtube Channel and leave a comment.

https://www.youtube.com/@longwaytothetoppodcast

And head over to Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheLongWayToTheTopPodcast

Keep on Rocking!

Next year marks a milestone for this week's guest. 60 years in the Oz Music scene both in front of the mic and behind. In fact it is safe to say he has written or produced hits in pretty much every decade. Starting off with his own smash hits with Daddy Cool, producing records for Skyhooks &amp; Jo Jo Zep &amp; the Falcons, he had massive success in the 80’s with Mondo Rock and of course his solo career.
There is no other name that could be behind all of that, 26 ARIA Top 40 hits to his credit as a singer, songwriter and producer, Ross Wilson is one of Australia’s most awarded, respected and well-known artists!
Ross Wilson joins Long Way to the Top for an epic journey through Oz Music in the 70's and 80's.
Visit Ross Wilson's website for all the details of his upcoming tour:
<a href="https://www.rosswilson.com.au/">https://www.rosswilson.com.au/</a>
And check out Ross Wilson's daughter, Athina Uh oh and her band Gut Health: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gut___health">https://www.instagram.com/gut___health</a>
Check out the Long Way to the Top Youtube channel. I will be giving away a vinyl album every month to one lucky subscriber. Simply subscribe to the Youtube Channel and leave a comment.
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@longwaytothetoppodcast">https://www.youtube.com/@longwaytothetoppodcast</a>
And head over to Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheLongWayToTheTopPodcast">https://www.facebook.com/TheLongWayToTheTopPodcast</a>
Keep on Rocking!

S2E23 - Ross Wilson (Daddy Cool/Mondo Rock)

The Dead Daisies are back with a new album and channelling AC/DC with their new song ‘I’m Gonna Ride’. After a bunch of fairly decent albums (let's face it you can’t go wrong with The Dead Daisies), John Corabi, has stepped back in after a hiatus, plugged in the mic, cranked it to 11 and given The Dead Daisies a new lease of life.

Check out the new album "Light 'Em Up" and tour dates here -

https://thedeaddaisies.com/

Check out the Long Way to the Top Youtube channel. I will be giving away a vinyl album every month to one lucky subscriber. Simply subscribe to the Youtube Channel and leave a comment.

https://www.youtube.com/@longwaytothetoppodcast

And head over to Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheLongWayToTheTopPodcast

Keep on Rocking!

The Dead Daisies are back with a new album and channelling AC/DC with their new song ‘I’m Gonna Ride’. After a bunch of fairly decent albums (let's face it you can’t go wrong with The Dead Daisies), John Corabi, has stepped back in after a hiatus, plugged in the mic, cranked it to 11 and given The Dead Daisies a new lease of life.
Check out the new album "Light 'Em Up" and tour dates here -
<a href="https://thedeaddaisies.com/">https://thedeaddaisies.com/</a>
Check out the Long Way to the Top Youtube channel. I will be giving away a vinyl album every month to one lucky subscriber. Simply subscribe to the Youtube Channel and leave a comment.
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@longwaytothetoppodcast">https://www.youtube.com/@longwaytothetoppodcast</a>
And head over to Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheLongWayToTheTopPodcast">https://www.facebook.com/TheLongWayToTheTopPodcast</a>
Keep on Rocking!

S2E21 - John Corabi (The Dead Daisies)

My guest on the show today is Aussie rock guitarist Ronnie Simmons who has had an incredible career, working with Richie Ramone from The Ramones, Faster Pussycat and is currently touring with Rose Tattoo. Ronnie also has a new band, The Redback Spiders and a brand new single.

The Redback Spiders are influenced by classic punk and Australian pub rock with a tinge of ska.  When playing live Ronnie is joined by bandmates Hayden McGoogan and Sean Anderson on guitar, Tommy Hills on bass and Chip Scanu on drums.  Post two live performances in Sydney they were immediately signed to Suburban Records based in the Netherlands.

Check out the new single "Alone With You" and tour dates here - https://www.ronniesimmonsandtheredbackspiders.com/

Check out the Long Way to the Top Youtube channel. I will be giving away a vinyl album every month to one lucky subscriber. Simply subscribe to the Youtube Channel and leave a comment.

https://www.youtube.com/@longwaytothetoppodcast

And head over to Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheLongWayToTheTopPodcast

Keep on Rocking!

My guest on the show today is Aussie rock guitarist Ronnie Simmons who has had an incredible career, working with Richie Ramone from The Ramones, Faster Pussycat and is currently touring with Rose Tattoo. Ronnie also has a new band, The Redback Spiders and a brand new single.
The Redback Spiders are influenced by classic punk and Australian pub rock with a tinge of ska.  When playing live Ronnie is joined by bandmates Hayden McGoogan and Sean Anderson on guitar, Tommy Hills on bass and Chip Scanu on drums.  Post two live performances in Sydney they were immediately signed to Suburban Records based in the Netherlands.
Check out the new single "Alone With You" and tour dates here - <a href="https://www.ronniesimmonsandtheredbackspiders.com/">https://www.ronniesimmonsandtheredbackspiders.com/</a>
Check out the Long Way to the Top Youtube channel. I will be giving away a vinyl album every month to one lucky subscriber. Simply subscribe to the Youtube Channel and leave a comment.
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@longwaytothetoppodcast">https://www.youtube.com/@longwaytothetoppodcast</a>
And head over to Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheLongWayToTheTopPodcast">https://www.facebook.com/TheLongWayToTheTopPodcast</a>
Keep on Rocking!

S2E22 - Tony Hadley (ex-Spandau Ballet)

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