Music Stories with Tony Lloyd
The Podcast for the music industry
Having been a broadcaster for many years I've witnessed some great stories in the music industry and now I want to bring as many 'Music Stories' to you as I can in this series of podcasts. My goal is that these will inspire and maybe help 'up and coming' musicians and maybe some experienced ones too!
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Episodes
189 episodes
Episode 1 - Peter Howarth - The Hollies
Peter has been the lead singer of The Hollies for 17 years, been a backing singer and toured with Sir Cliff Richard for even longer, has worked with other awesome musicians and has an amazing story to tell.I ask him what advice he would giv...
Episode 2 - Eliot Kennedy - Composer for the stars!
Eliot Kennedy is an English songwriter and record producer based in Sheffield.He has worked with artists such as the Spice Girls, Mary J. Blige, Donny Osmond, Bryan Adams, Lulu, S Club 7, Five, Gary Barlow and Take That, Delta Goodrem, The ...
Episode 3 - Michele Monro - Matt Monro's Daughter
In this hilarious episode I talk to Michele Monro, daughter of legendary singer Matt Monro.Wow she has SO many fascinating stories about what it was like to grow up when Matt was such a superstar worldwide. The trips, the lavish life style,...
Episode 4 - Laura Lian - Amazing Sculptor & Artist
Update - Sadly Laura has passed away (February 2024). Our sincere condolences to her family and friends Laura is the most talented sculptor and artist I know. She has made amazing statues of John Lennon and many others, he...
Episode 5 - Emma Scott - Band Plugger
Now if you are in a band that is trying to get 'airplay' on the radio this is a must for you!I talk to Emma Scott who I used to work with in the radio industry and now runs www.plugginbaby.com which specialises in getting airplay for bands....
Episode 6 - Shimmer Johnson - Singer Songwriter
In this episode I talk to Shimmer in Canada about her career and music industry struggles.An inspiring lady !Her website is www.shimmerjohnson.com where you can get her music and more information.
Episode 7 - Tom O'Driscoll - Musician
In this episode of Music Stories I talk to Tom who is a talented musician singing and playing the guitar. I learn a lot from him about guitars!Tom has advice for fellow musicians trying to make a career out of their music.His music ...
Episode 8 - Jake Aldridge - Self taught inspirational musician
It was a pleasure to talk to Jake who is totally inspirational!Building his life back after a terrible event when he was eleven, he confesses he couldn't even nod his head in time with music.Now a successful singer with many awards to h...
Episode 9 - Dean Friedman
I interview the extremely talented Dean Friedman, ( Lucky Stars, Lydia and much more). A hilarious chat during which I find out what it's like to perform in an 'on line' concert - he can see the audience close up!Dean tells me ...
Episode 10 - Cousins Gibb, Bee Gee Son
In this episode of Music Stories I talk to Nick Endacott-Gibb in England and Debora Mclane in Australia - at the same time! Although accomplished musicians in their own right they have recently got together as it's been discovered they...
Episode 11 - Lesley Ann-Jones 2 - Freddie Mercury
Lesley-Ann's books have been published in 6 continents and in 30 languages. Her latest book "Love of my Life - The Life & Loves of Freddie Mercury' is available in all good book stores and on line.This new book is a fascinating...
Episode 12 - Judd Klinger - The Beatles in India, the untold story
There are many books about The Beatles, but Judd's new book unravels a period in their life never told before.I talk to Judd in Honolulu about how he got these new revelations by talking to some high profile celebrities including Hollywood ...
Episode 13 - Jo O'Meara - Ex. S Club 7
In this fascinating episode I talk to the very talented Jo O'Meara about how she started as a singer, how she joined S Club 7 and the fun she had with them, and of course about her new album' With Love' which features amongst other great tracks...
Episode 14 - The Bootleg Shadows
In this hilarious episode I talk to two members of The Bootleg Shadows Geoff Bearpark and Tony Cole about how it all started musically for them, their connections with The Shadows and Cliff Richard, guitars, gigs, future plans and much more!
Episode 15 - Sarah Brown - Pro singer now solo
Sarah is from Aylesbury and has sung professionally on and off stage with the likes of Pink Floyd, George Michael, Stevie Wonder and Simply Red, Roxy Music, Duran Duran and Simple Minds.Sarah has a new solo track 'I'm on my Way' that'...
Episode 16 - Stacey Jackson TV & Music Star at 40
Now talk about an inspiration! Stacey has struggled and worked her way up in the music and TV industry to where she is now. A successful singer, performer, author and TV host on Sky TV, and all as a mother of 4 children! She is busy !He...
Episode 17 - FIOR - 21 year old talented model & singer
'FIOR' is a very talented young singer releasing lots of great songs to the world.Her amazing voice ( snippets in the interview for you) will surely make her successful and I for one will be following her career with great interest. She wro...
Episode 18 - Logan Parker - Amazing singer in London
I spoke to Logan in Camden in London about her career and her music, she tells me how she creates her music and gives very useful and inspirational advice for other musicians.Logan's new single ' Fragile' is available everywhere now.The...
Episode 19 - John Craig - The Forge Music Group, Mentors & Managers
I talk to John Craig from The Forge Music Group which is a totally inspiring organisation that helps bands get heard and gets them gigs.Young musicians and bands can get free mentoring for 12 months, and the group's expertise and experience...
Episode 20 - Ashley Paul - Amazing Dance Music Singer
Ashley is a delightful woman with a passion for dance music particularly.Originally from New York and having had a huge hit with 'When Boys Cry' in the eighties, Ashley has released another amazing single with several re mixes 'Come and Get...
Episode 21 - 'Bigger' Kevin from the band.
It was such a pleasure to talk to Kevin from the band 'Bigger' and he had so much inspirational advice for fellow bands and musicians.He told me what it's like touring and performing, how it all started for him, and why the band is called '...
Episode 22 - Jo O'Meara - Ex S Club7 - her new music
Ex S Club 7 singer Jo O'Meara talks to me again about her live gigs, both past and in the future. She tells me about the inspiration behind some of her songs and how emotional they can be.Her amazing new album 'With Love' is out now and can...
Episode 23 - Harper Starling - New single out and touring with The Wanted!
I talk to Harper who had just landed for the first time in London to tour with The Wanted!She has just released a new single ' Say My Name (Why Don't You Baby) which is a brilliant dance track.We talk about her career and how she practi...
Episode 24 - Sonia Stein - Amazing singer songwriter
I talk to Sonia Stein who at the time was in Glasgow supporting James Arthur on his tour!She's is a very talented singer songwriter with over 8 million music downloads plus 7 million video downloads, and has toured amongst others with Dido ...
