Bill Szymczyk (The Record Producers) - BBC Radio 6

Here's one more episode of The Record Producers, a BBC Radio 6 Music documentary.

A profile of Bill Szymczyk, American music producer and recording engineer, who discusses his work with the likes of B.B.King, The Eagles and the Who.

First broadcast in 1982.

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Iggy Pop's Rockin' Rebels (BBC Radio 6)

Iggy Pop's Rockin' Rebels was the first show of Iggy Pop's legendary BBC Radio 6 Music series, first broadcast as a special holiday show on December 25, 2013.

The episode features Iggy diving into the roots of rock, spinning early 1950s/60s rebels, rhythm and blues, and proto-punk.

This recording is from a re-broadcast in February, 2023 when Iggy dug through and presented some of his archive shows.

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Tom Dowd (The Record Producers) - BBC Radio 6

The Record Producers is a BBC Radio 6 Music documentary.

Andy Peebles looks back at the work of pioneering producer Tom Dowd, whose credits ranged from Ray Charles and Ruth Brown to Aretha Franklin and Cream. 

First broadcast in 1982.

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David Bowie - BBC Radio 1 Star Special (1979)

On March 20 1979, BBC Radio 1 invited David Bowie to be the DJ for their show Star Special.

Bowie spent two hours playing some of his favorite songs (and 2 tracks from the new album, Lodger). An eclectic mix including The Doors, Iggy Pop, John Lennon, Philip Glass, Talking Heads, Jeff Beck, The Rolling Stones, etc.

This recording comes from a re-broadcast on March 25, 2013 on BBC Radio I Player.

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Roy Thomas Baker (The Record Producers) - BBC Radio 6

The Record Producers is a BBC Radio 6 Music documentary.

In this edition from September 15, 2016 the guest is Roy Thomas Baker 

Roy Thomas Baker looks back on his work with bands such as Queen, the Cars and Foreigner. 

This was first broadcast in 1982.

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Iggy Pop’s Christmas Confidential - BBC radio 6

 

Iggy Pop hits the daytime schedule with a seasonal sonic cocktail for Christmas Day.

He'll be spinning tracks from Patti Smith, Bill Withers, James Brown and Jehnny Beth.

Iggy's musical legacy has inspired and energised rock 'n' roll's alternative spirit since the late 60's, so who better to spend Christmas with?

 

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Robert Plant - 6 Music's Festive Takeover (December 2021)

 

An episode from BBC's 6 Music's Festive Takeover that was broadcast on December 2021 featuring Robert Plant.

Robert rifles through his almost alphabetically filed record collection to soothe your seasonal soul. Expect some Feist, Muddy Waters, Joni Mitchell, Sturgill Simpson and Elbow.

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