The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast
The Long Island Music & Entertainment Podcast features in-depth interviews with musicians, filmmakers, authors and entertainers from Long Island, Brooklyn and Queens.
The show is hosted by Tom Needham, LIMEHOF Vice Chairman and the host of The Sounds of Film, America's longest running film, music and ideas themed radio show.
Previous guests include Stephen Schwartz, Gary U.S. Bonds, Liberty DeVitto, Taylor Dayne, Carmine Appice, Carter Burwell, EPMD, The Illusion, The Fat Boys' Kool Rock Ski, Elliott Murphy, Wayne Robins, and Jimmy Webb.
The show is produced by the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame who is dedicated to the recognition, honor and preservation of Long Island's music and entertainment heritage.
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame is located at:
97 Main Street
Stony Brook, NY 11790
Episodes
51 episodes
The Shangri-Las: A Conversation with DRESSED IN BLACK author Lisa MacKinney
On this episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, historian and author Lisa MacKinney joins host Tom Needham to talk about her new book, Dressed in Black. The first full-length history of the Shangri...
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Episode 51
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57:26
Rob Eberle: A Rising Long Island Star on the LIMEHOF Podcast
On this episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, we’re shining a spotlight on one of the region’s most exciting emerging talents—Rob Eberle.Originally from Long Island, Rob is a young and versatile singe...
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Season 2
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Episode 49
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29:13
The Bongos’ Richard Barone: Music & Revolution with Simon & Garfunkel, Melanie & the Lovin’ Spoonful
In this episode, we dive into the vibrant legacy of 1960s Greenwich Village with Richard Barone—acclaimed musician, producer, author, and frontman of the power-pop trailblazers The Bongos. Richard joins us to discuss his fascinating new book, “...
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Season 2
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Episode 48
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1:04:31
Legendary Bluesman Kerry Kearney Talks Allman Brothers, Paul McCartney & New Album
On this episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, host Tom Needham speaks with legendary bluesman Kerry Kearney about his incredible career and the release of his powerful new album, “The Kerry Kearney Band,” on...
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Season 2
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Episode 47
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1:02:09
Elliott Murphy Talks New Album, INFINITY, Billy Joel & More
On this special episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, we welcome Hall of Fame inductee and legendary singer-songwriter Elliott Murphy to discuss his highly anticipated new album, INFINITY. Markin...
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Season 2
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Episode 46
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32:39
LOU REED: A LIFE with Legendary Music Writer Anthony DeCurtis
In this classic interview, Anthony DeCurtis joins Tom Needham to discuss his popular book, ‘Lou Reed: A Life.’‘Lou Reed: A Life’ is the essential biography of Long Island rock star, Lou Reed. As lead singer and songwriter for the influen...
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Season 2
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Episode 45
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47:25
Mark “The Animal” Mendoza Talks Twisted Sister, The Dictators & More on The LIMEHOF Podcast
On this episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, host Tom Needham sits down with none other than inductee Mark “The Animal” Mendoza. Best known as the powerhouse bassist of Twisted Sister, Mark joined the band ...
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Season 2
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Episode 44
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1:39:15
Eric B: A Classic Interview with the Hip Hop Legend on the LIMEHOF Podcast
In this episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, we spotlight hip-hop pioneer and LIMEHOF inductee Eric B. As one half of the legendary duo Eric B. & Rakim, he helped shape the sound of golden a...
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Season 2
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Episode 43
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29:53
Craig Knapp: LIMEHOF’s 2024 Educator of Note
On this special episode of SOUNDS, we celebrate the outstanding achievements of Craig Knapp, the 2024 recipient of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame’s (LIMEHOF) prestigious Educator of Note Award. This award recognizes educ...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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1:06:32
Billy Joel’s A Matter of Trust: A Conversation with Director Jim Brown on the LIMEHOF Podcast
In this episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, we revisit a classic interview with Emmy-winning director Jim Brown, originally aired on Tom Needham’s “The Sounds of Film” radio show. Brown discusses his power...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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26:27
Public Enemy’s Johnny Juice Drops Truth Bombs on the LIMEHOF Podcast with Tom Needham
On this episode, the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame is thrilled to welcome Inductee DJ Johnny “Juice” Rosado, an award-winning and Emmy-nominated composer, producer, turntablist, and mentor. A cornerstone of hip-hop history, J...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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1:36:54
The Garland Jeffreys Interview on the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast
The next Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast features a rare conversation with Inductee Garland Jeffreys and LIMEHOF Vice Chairman Tom Needham which previously aired on Long Island’s The “Sounds of Film” on WUSB.<...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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22:40
Brady Rymer: “Revvin’ Up the Reindeer” and Spreading Holiday Cheer on the LIMEHOF Podcast with Tom Needham
In this episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, host Tom Needham welcomes three-time Grammy nominee Brady Rymer, one of the most celebrated artists in family music. For nearly 25 years, Brady and his Little Ba...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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29:43
The Story of The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame: A Conversation with LIMEHOF Board Members
Join Vice Chairman Tom Needham and fellow board members Ernie Canadeo, Norm Prusslin, Jim Faith, and Jeffrey James as they lead a lively panel discussion at the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame in Stony Brook Village. Toget...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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45:56
The Tokens’ Jay Siegel: The Lion Sleeps Tonight & More on the LIMEHOF Podcast with Tom Needham
On this episode of the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, we are honored to feature inductee Jay Siegel of The Tokens. Known for their timeless classic “The Lion Sleeps Tonight,” The Tokens made history with Jay’s unforge...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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34:57
Legendary Drummer Rick Shutter on the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast with Tom Needham
The LIMEHOF Podcast is thrilled to have Rick Shutter as our special guest.Rick is an iconic drummer and percussionist whose career spans decades of groundbreaking contributions to music. From performing in the original New York productio...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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55:40
Vanilla Fudge's Vince Martell Reflects on the Sound of an Era on the LIMEHOF Podcast
The next episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, hosted by Tom Needham, features an engaging interview with rock icon Vince Martell from the LIMEHOF inductee band, Vanilla Fudge. Known for pioneering “psych...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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30:00
A Tribute to Saxophonist Pat DeRosa on the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast
In this heartfelt episode titled A Tribute to Saxophonist Pat DeRosa, listeners are invited to experience a special event recorded live at the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame. This celebration honors...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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36:47
Harry Chapin: Music, Mission, and Legacy – An Exclusive Look Behind "When in Doubt, Do Something" on the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast
In this special episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, we present a previously recorded interview from the Port Jefferson Documentary Film Series featuring the creators and stars of “HARRY CHAPI...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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47:00
Mark Rivera Talks Billy Joel, Ringo Starr & SIDEMAN on the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast with Tom Needham
Mark Rivera will be featured on the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast.Mark Rivera is renowned as Billy Joel’s saxophonist and the Musical Director for Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band. A multi-instrumen...
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Episode 31
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32:13
Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling Talks Movie, Howard Stern Show & More on the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast with Tom Needham
The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame is excited to share audio from an exclusive Q&A at a screening of the documentary, JACKIE MARTLING: JOKE MAN at the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame.Long Islan...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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35:10
Rock Legend Joe Bouchard Talks Blue Öyster Cult and Solo Career on the LIMEHOF Podcast with Tom Needham
On this episode of The LIMEHOF Podcast, we’re thrilled to shine the spotlight on Joe Bouchard, a true rock legend and former member of the iconic Blue Öyster Cult. During his unforgettable run with the band throughout the '70s and '80s, Joe’s r...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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41:57
Kenny Vance Discusses Upcoming Movie on PBS on LIMEHOF Podcast
Kenny Vance Joins Tom Needham to discuss his upcoming PBS Airing of "Heart and Soul" on New York's Channel 13 at 6:30 PM on Sunday, September 22nd.Growing up in New York, Kenny Vance was mesmerized by the allure of rock ‘n’ roll. By the...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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26:42
Vince Giordano Talks BROADWAY EMPIRE on the LIMEHOF Podcast with Tom Needham
Born in Brooklyn and raised on Long Island, bandleader Vince Giordano began his odyssey into the world of music at the age of five. The discovery of a slew of 78 rpm records in his grandmother’s attic ignited the flame. He began music on the vi...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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21:26
Jimmy Rosica Talks Johnny Maestro & The Brooklyn Bridge, Ed Sullivan Show and more on the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast
Jimmy Rosica, a key member of the legendary group Johnny Maestro & The Brooklyn Bridge, is a name synonymous with the golden era of pop and R&B. His contributions to the band helped shape its distinctive sound, which resonated with fans...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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1:09:39