The Cat’s Whisker

Brenda Lee

It's that time of the year again and I thought, what better moment to talk about the one and only Brenda Lee? She keeps us company every year with her Rocking around the Christmas Tree, which she recorded when she was only 13. Let's discover more about this incredible and unforgettable artist!

With the Beatles - 60th Anniversary Special (with Liam Mannion)

Today marks the 60th anniversary of an incredible album: With the Beatles, the Beatles' second record.
Join me and Cavern Club resident musician Liam Mannion while we dissect this iconic piece of music.

Interview with Kosh

Today I'm interviewing Grammy Award winner Kosh.
He designed album covers and worked as an art director for the Beatles, the Who, the Eagles, Linda Ronstadt and many more.
If you want to hear the greatest stories about working with many amazing artists, watching the rooftop concert and designing some of the most iconic artwork in music history, this episode is for you!
Watch the complete interview on Youtube
Check out Kosh's website
And Genny's website
 
 
 
 

The Everly Brothers

The legends, the icons, the main inspiration for many many acts that have been shaping music history during the past 60 years: The Everly Brothers!
From their Kentucky roots, through the time they sang to wake up farmers in Iowa to their massive success. Today I'll tell you all about the act that scored the biggest recording deal of the time, and how their career fell apart until they gave us one of the best comebacks in music history.
 

What the hell was that song about? (Featuring your requests!)

I've been obsessed with the meanings of the songs I love for a very long time but I must admit that some of them, are still a mystery to me. So, today, I'll investigate the story behind some 1960s songs that would get even English majors on their knees. 
Thanks to my lovely Instagram friends @a_shrey_in_the_life, @retrokyllikki, @retrodreamgirl, and @vinylbenjy for sending in their requests!
 
 

Helen Shapiro

One of the greatest voices of the Sixties and yet, not many people know her. Helen Shapiro became famous at the age of 14 for her mature and deep voice and was so famous that during one of her tours, The Beatles opened for her!!
But unfortunately, not long after, most people forgot about her. What happened to her? And how is it possible that a whole generation forgot about the youngest chart-topper in British history? Discover it today!

The amp that powered the British Invasion (a brief history of the VOX AC30) - with Liam Mannion

Today I'll be joined by Cavern Club resident musician Liam Mannion to talk about the legendary VOX AC30, the amp that literally changed the world. 
From local pubs to the Shea Stadium, a small company from Dartford with a very eventful history powered the sound of the British Invasion and became a household name for amplification systems and instruments.
The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Hollies, and many more used and sponsored VOX during their career. But what makes it so special? And why is the AC30 the staple of rock and roll amps? Discover it in this episode.

The brief but intense season of the pre-Beatles British rock and roll idols

What was happening in the UK before the British Invasion and while America was the thriving home of rock and roll music?
Well, believe it or not, here's a story, not many people talk about. Did you know that the UK was home to many pop idols before the Beatles? And that a mysterious genre developed here and paved the way for beat music?
Here's a brief history of Britain's own rock and roll season.