LEGENDS: A Podcast by All Day Vinyl

In this episode of the LEGENDS: Podcast by All Day Vinyl host Scott Dudelson sits down with legendary drummer Carmine Appice to trace a career that began in the late 1960s and shaped generations of rock drummers. Appice reflects on his work with Vanilla Fudge, Cactus, Beck Bogart & Appice, and long stints performing and co-writing with Rod Stewart, plus decades of session and touring work with artists from Pink Floyd to Ozzy Osbourne. The episode highlights Appice’s new Cactus album, Temple of the Blues Part Two, a collaborative blues record featuring more than a dozen guest rock legends and reinterpretations of songs by Howlin’ Wolf, Jimi Hendrix and classic Cactus material. Carmine explains his recording process—starting with drums, building demos, and choosing guest vocalists—and shares how the project grew from his love of a little-known blues-rock album. Listeners get insider stories about co-writing global hits like “Do You Think I’m Sexy?” and “Young Turks” with Rod Stewart, and memories of close friendships and encounters with Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix, Prince and others. Appice also discusses wild early days with Vanilla Fudge, odd management ties, and career highs and lows including with Jeff Beck and Blue Murder projects. The conversation touches on technology, from using AI in videos and song experiments to his stance on streaming platforms, and closes with plans for future Cactus All-Star shows and collaborations with contemporary players. This episode is full of behind-the-scenes anecdotes, songwriting insights, and reflections on a life in rock. After you finish this episode, please subscribe, rate, and check us out on Instagram and YouTube at @alldayvinyl

In this episode of the LEGENDS: Podcast by All Day Vinyl, producer/musician Steve Berlin of Los Lobos dives into the chaotic world of Top Jimmy and the Rhythm Pigs, recounting how a hard-living local legend became the heart of an unforgettable Los Angeles roots and cow-punk scene.  The band's lone album - Pigus Drunkus Maximus - has just been reissued on Blind Owl Albums and its an incredible document of early L.A punk and rock history. Berlin explains how the band’s loose, rotating lineup became legendary at the Café de Grande and drew everyone from punk icons to Hollywood personalities (Van Halen recorded a song called Top Jimmy in tribute to Jimmy; and Jimmy can be seen with John Doe in the Decline of Western Civilization.  In addition to our conversation about Top Jimmy, Steve and host Scott Dudelson discuss early days with the Blasters and Los Lobos, the brotherly bond that keeps Los Lobos together after 50 years, an upcoming band documentary and behind the scenes stories recording both the La Bamba soundtrack (with Willie Dixon and Carlos Santana) and Graceland with Paul Simon (for which Los Lobos wrote "All Around the World or Myth of the Fingerprints" but never received credit or royalties). This episode is a deep, personal look at LA music history told by a musician and producer who lived it. Thank you for listening. After this episode, please subscribe, rate, and check us out on Instagram and YouTube @alldayvinyl

Welcome to the Legends Podcast by All Day Vinyl, hosted by Scott Dudelson. In this captivating episode, Scott engages in a conversation with the legendary Barry "The Fish" Melton, co-founder of Country Joe and the Fish, a pivotal band in the psychedelic rock movement. Barry shares enthralling tales from his time in the music world, starting with the origins of his nickname to co-founding Country Joe and the Fish. Discover how his musical path interwove with historic music festivals like Monterey Pop and Woodstock, events that defined a generation. Barry shares intriguing snippets, from performing while on psychedelic substances, Woodstock memories and backstage insights with fellow musicians like Jimi Hendrix and The Who, offering a glimpse into the vibrant and chaotic world of 1960s rock. Barry also delves into his ties with iconic figures like Woody Guthrie and the influence of being raised in a politically active family. He reminisces about the early days of playing folk music, his journeys through the Los Angeles and San Francisco music scenes, and the notable characters he met along the way. Join us as Barry elaborates on the profound impacts of music, culture, and the turbulent 60s, sharing personal stories, the whims of band life, and the unique experiences of living through historic transformational periods. His remarkable journey from a psychedelic folk-rock musician to a practicing lawyer offers a testament to his dynamic and multifaceted life. If you enjoy this episode please like, rate and subscribe and check us out on YouTube and Instagram @alldayvinyl 

In this episode of the LEGENDS: Podcast by All Day Vinyl interviews legendary songwriter Philip Springer, the composer of the classic Christmas song "Santa Baby" for Eartha Kitt in 1953. Springer recounts his start as a young pianist, his time in the Brill Building, and his early career in the Army playing with Tony Bennett for fellow GIs. He tells the story of writing "Santa Baby" with Joan Javits, the song's controversial reception, and how its popularity resurged after Madonna's 1987 cover. The conversation also covers Springer's work with major artists like Eartha Kitt, Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, and Cliff Richard, his ability to adapt during the rock revolution, and later pioneering work in electronic music and synthesizers, including teaching at UCLA. Springer’s daughter Tamara discusses her new documentary "More Than Santa Baby," discoveries in his catalog, and the film’s themes of perseverance, resilience, and late-life creativity. This episode offers a rich overview of eight decades of music history through one songwriter's remarkable career — from Tin Pan Alley and pop standards to rock, film scores, and electronic innovation.

In this episode of the LEGENDS: Podcast by All Day Vinyl, host Scott Dudelson sits down with singer-songwriter Lee Michaels, writer/performer of the 1971 hit “Do You Know What I Mean.” Beyond that blue-eyed soul classic, Michaels built one of the most unconventional careers in music history. A bona fide late-’60s/early-’70s rockstar, Michaels sold out major venues, scored chart success, jammed with Jimi Hendrix, shared bills with Led Zeppelin, and played a key role in the development of the San Francisco scene alongside bands like Jefferson Airplane and Moby Grape. Burned out creatively, he walked away from the industry in the mid-’70s and reinvented himself—finding new success as a world class boxing manager, restaurateur and AI innovator, with stories from these times just as wild as his music years.   Cameron Crowe devotes a full chapter to Michaels in The Uncool; this conversation digs deeper into a singular, surprising legacy that Crowe praised so heavily in his book.  This episode contains personal stories and recollections shared by Lee Michaels and the views and accounts are based on his own historical remembrances.    Special Thanks to Dylan Skye for recording this episode If you enjoy the episode, please follow, subscribe, rate, and join us on Instagram and YouTube @alldayvinyl.    

In this episode of LEGENDS: Podcast by All Day Vinyl, host Scott Dudelson sits down with Steve Wynn — singer-songwriter and founding member of The Dream Syndicate — to celebrate the 40th anniversary deluxe edition of their sophmore album Medicine Show. Wynn revisits the band’s origins in early-1980s Los Angeles, tracing how punk energy and the Paisley Underground scene shaped their sound and the band’s first rehearsal at Dennis Duck’s house in 1982, which set the creative direction leading to their classic debut The Days of Wine & Roses. The conversation dives deep into the making of Medicine Show after signing with A&M Records — from working with producer Sandy Pearlman and experimenting with slower, more dynamic arrangements to enduring five grueling months of recording that strained band relationships. Wynn reflects on the record’s darker, Southern-Gothic-inspired lyrics born from life on the road. They also explore the band’s major tours (opening for U2 and touring with R.E.M.), lineup changes, near breakups, and eventual reunions that produced new albums and a revitalized modern lineup. Wynn opens up about the long legal battle to reclaim the Medicine Show masters, the 35-year reversion process that made this reissue possible, and what fans can expect from the deluxe box set — including remasters, live shows, rehearsal tapes, and rarities. He also explains why the original album remains unavailable on streaming despite the reissue. Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and follow All Day Vinyl on Instagram and YouTube for more conversations with rock legends.

In this episode of LEGENDS: Podcast by All Day Vinyl, host Scott Dudelson sits down with multifaceted artist Lee Jaffe — close friend & former member of Bob Marley & The Wailers, producer of Peter Tosh’s groundbreaking album "Legalize It" and renowned visual artist. Lee Jaffe takes us from his roots growing up in New York and the path that led him to a close friendship and working relationship with Bob Marley. Our chat dives into this incredible journey  — attending the premiere of Jimmy Cliff's "Harder They Come" with Chris Blackwell, traveling the USA and Jamaica with The Wailers, recording harmonica on Bob Marley's Natty Dread album, taking iconic photos of the reggae legends of the 1970's and witnessing firsthand the creative magic and global rise of Reggae. He shares rare, behind-the-scenes stories from the studio, on the stage and unforgettable moments on the road with Bob Marley & The Wailers.  Lee Jaffe also reveals how his close friendship with Marley and Tosh led to his role producing and taking the cover photo for Peter Tosh's legendary Legalize It album— and the unbelievable marijuana smuggling operation that helped fund the album’s creation. Beyond reggae, he reflects on working with visionary artist Jean-Michel Basquiat and his latest book, Hit Me With Music: Roots, Rock, and Reggae, which captures these legendary moments through art and photography. Lee Jaffee is an incredible storyteller with incredible stories and I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it. 

In this episode of the LEGENDS: Podcast by All Day Vinyl, host Scott Dudelson sits down with Andy McCluskey, singer and co-founder of Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD), for a conversation that blends history, creativity, and reflection. Speaking on the heels of OMD’s recent 2025 U.S. tour and the 40th anniversary reissue of Crush, Andy offers an inside look at what it took for the band to break into the American market after years of reinvention. Andy recalls the intense late nights recording Crush with producer Stephen Hague, and how the experimental chaos of Dazzle Ships led OMD to regroup and redefine their sound through Junk Culture and Crush. He details the band’s distinctive creative process—from tape loops and early samplers like the Emulator and Fairlight to the unique textures that shaped tracks like “Secret” and the Japanese-inspired title song. Throughout the episode, Andy shares behind-the-scenes moments that shaped OMD’s legacy: writing “If You Leave” at the last minute for Pretty in Pink, the bittersweet radio life of “Secret,” and the political spark behind “88 Seconds in Greensboro.” He also reflects on OMD’s roots—early Liverpool gigs, lifelong friendships, and the art and imagery (including Edward Hopper’s influence on the Crush cover) that helped define their identity. The conversation closes with a look ahead at OMD’s plans for future touring and new music—proof that even after four decades, Andy’s passion for innovation and melody remains as sharp as ever. If you enjoyed this episode please rate and subscribe and follow us on YouTube and Instagram @alldayvinyl 

In this episode of the LEGENDS: Podcast by All Day Vinyl, host Scott Dudelson sits down with Rock and Roll Hall of Famer inductee and Eagles co-founder Bernie Leadon for a rare conversation about his experience laying the ground-work for the country rock genre and his first solo album in over 20 years, Too Late to Be Cool, produced by the legendary Glyn Johns. Bernie opens up about how rejoining the Eagles on tour reignited his creativity, the years he spent building his own home studio, and the disciplined songwriting routine that led to this long-awaited record. In this episode we also go deep into Bernie’s formative years — from San Diego and Gainesville to Los Angeles — with a focus on exploring his time in Hearts and Flowers, Dillard & Clark, and the Flying Burrito Brothers. Along the way, Bernie recalls collaborations with Gene Clark, Chris Hillman, and Gram Parsons that helped lay the foundation for country rock. He also shares the story behind re-using a 45-year-old Henry Diltz photo for the album cover and why working again with Glyn Johns felt like coming full circle. The episode is packed with behind-the-scenes stories: wild nights at the Troubadour, the Dillard & Clark's infamous onstage meltdown, the formation and early days with The Eagles and how Bernie’s own songs ultimately became Eagles classics. He reflects on the meaning behind “Too Many Memories,” the influential people who shaped his path, and why — after decades in music — he has no regrets. If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe, rate, and follow us on Instagram and YouTube at All Day Vinyl.

Welcome to The Legends Podcast by All Day Vinyl, hosted by Scott Dudelson — where iconic musicians share the untold stories behind the music that shaped generations. In this powerful episode, Scott is joined by legendary drummer & artist Dave Getz, best known as an original member of Big Brother and the Holding Company, the groundbreaking band that forever changed the face of rock and roll alongside the incomparable Janis Joplin. From growing up in Brooklyn and absorbing early jazz influences, to finding himself at the heart of San Francisco’s psychedelic explosion, David traces his remarkable journey through one of the most revolutionary periods in American music history. What began as a pursuit of painting at art school soon gave way to an unexpected path—one that led to packed clubs on Haight Street, cultural upheaval, and the thunderous sound of a new era being born. David opens up about what it was like to collaborate with Janis Joplin, and how their raw, emotional chemistry fueled Big Brother’s explosive energy on stage and in the studio. He recounts the behind-the-scenes process of recording the band’s landmark album Cheap Thrills—a record that didn’t just capture a moment, but defined a generation. Listeners will hear intimate reflections on the band’s iconic performance at the Monterey Pop Festival, their battles with the mainstream record industry, and the tension between artistic freedom and commercial pressure. David speaks candidly about the band’s highs and lows, the tragedy of Janis’s passing, and the legacy they all helped shape. But this is more than a trip through the past—David is still creating, still pushing forward. The episode also highlights his recent solo release, Anthems, Themes, and Little Stories—an evocative collection of music that blends storytelling, poetry, and musicianship honed over a lifetime. His ongoing work as a visual artist and composer reflects a restless creative spirit that refuses to be confined to any one era or medium. If you enjoyed this episode please like, rate and subscribe and check us out on YouTube and Instagram @alldayvinyl