Sam Clayton has been a conga player and supporting vocalist with Little Feat since 1972. He was introduced to the band by his friend Kenny Gradney (with whom he had played backing Delaney & Bonnie). Sam Clayton was also the conga player with Jimmy Buffett before Ralph MacDonald. He joined us
We recorded this interview with bassist Kenny Gradney backstage at the Variety Playhouse in Atlanta, Georgia. Kenny Gradney has been the bassist of Little Feat ever since the ‘Dixie Chicken’ album. A native of Louisiana, he replaced Little Feat’s founding bassist in 1972. He has recorded and performed with a
This was the second interview in our series on the band Little Feat. This interview with drummer Richie Hayward was recorded circa 2007 at the Variety Playhouse in Atlanta, Georgia. Hayward passed away in 2010 at 64 years of age. Richie Hayward had been drumming his whole life. He has worked with
Shaun Murphy was the singer for Little Feat from 1993 to 2009. Recorded circa 2006 or 2007, I was told prior to the concert that I would have a few minutes with her before they took the stage in Athens, Georgia. Shaun Murphy remains one of the most incredible singers I have ever
2015 was a very important year for all the aficionados of Frank Sinatra music. It was the centenary, 100 years since the greatest American singer’s birth. One man with a wealth of Sinatra lore is radio personality Sid Mark. It was an honor to interview Sid Mark and broadcast it on
This interesting interview with Charles Pignone was recorded, produced and broadcast on the radio in 2015, the Centenary year of Frank Sinatra – 100 years since the great singer’s birth. The interview also appeared as an article in the international bilingual magazine La Revisita. Charles Pignone is the Senior Vice President of Frank
T. Graham Brown is one of the most unique voices in country music. His most recent album “Forever Changed” has been called by some his best work yet. “Forever Changed” received a Grammy nomination for Best Roots Gospel album. If we are judged by the company we keep, T. Graham Brown
Irving Burge was one of the greatest songwriters of our time and his songs will live forever. This interview was recorded and broadcast on the radio in 2008. Born July 28, 1924 in Brooklyn, New York, Burgie passed away on November 29, 2019 in Queens, New York. Irving Burgie, or as
Leroy Van Dyke is a country music legend! He has had a career of more than 60 years and has recorded more than 500 songs…and he’s still going strong! Known for such hits as “The Auctioneer” and “Walk On By,” which spent a remarkable 37 weeks on the country charts. At
Now Richie Mullins is an eclectic gentleman if there ever was one. A rock musician, producer and television writer. With Mike Judge he created the animated series “Mike Judge Presents Tales from the Tour Bus,” which tells some of the more colorful, funny and at times shocking tales of musicians