RPM45
We’re going back to the heyday of the 45 rpm record -- the little records with the big holes.We’re talking about the '60s '70s and '80s. We'll talk to some of the artists that had big hits back then.
RPM45
Wayne Nelson of Little River Band
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Wayne Nelson of Little River Band
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Season 1
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Episode 22
Wayne Nelson is the bassist and vocalist of Little River Band, and has been for the past 4 decades… LRB gave us many great ‘80s hits including “Reminiscing,” “Lonesome Loser,” “Lady,” “Cool Change” and “The Night Owls” It’s gone through numerous changes since then, but carries on.
I talk with Wayne about...
- His beginnings in music in Chicago.
- Moving to L.A., and connecting with star performer and producer Jim Messina.
- How he joined Little River Band.
- His early experiences with the group, including working with legendary Beatles producer George Martin.
- The controversy and legal battles behind use of the Little River Band name.
- How the band began playing with orchestras, leading to its terrific new orchestrated Greatest Hits LP – Black Tie.