My latest podcast, aired on Monday, June 17th, 2024, focused on Music from the 60s and 70s, was another fun and fab topic featuring great music from those decades.
We thank our guests for coming on the show: Rich Spina discussed his performances with his band Love Affair and shared stories about performing with Gary Lewis, Mark Lindsay, Billy J. Kramer, Mitch Ryder, Peter Noone, and others.
Drew Hill shared his experiences at the Fest for Beatles Fans, and Joe Baiardi talked about the Fab 5’s focus on Beatles and 60s music.
Don’t miss out on this nostalgic journey through the music that defined an era! Tune in to the recording below to catch all the fantastic stories and music!
Guest(s) for our show:
Date: Monday, June 17th, 2024
1) Rich Spina
Rich Spina, one of Cleveland’s most musical talents, has worn many hats throughout his career. He has excelled as a lead singer, songwriter, musical director, road manager, keyboardist, and record producer.
Rich’s career began in the 1970s fronting a band known as Love Affair. Over the decade, the band evolved into a professional recording act that released two albums and an EP nationally. They even had a hit record with “Mama Sez,” a rocking pop song Rich co-wrote.
Later, he went solo under the name Richard & The Heartbeats.
From 1987 to 2004, Rich worked with Gary Lewis & The Playboys as their musical director, road manager, keyboardist, and singer. During this time, he also backed countless other artists, including Billy J. Kramer, Mitch Ryder, Lou Christie, Ian Hunter, Tommy Roe, Fabian, Mark Lindsay, and many more.
Rich has also toured extensively as a musical director, keyboardist, singer, and road manager for various tours:
- The Teen Idols Tour (2009-2010)
- The Sensational Sixties Tour (1998-2005)
- The Rock-n-Roll Army Tour (1999-2001)
- The 30 Years of Rock-n-Roll Tour (1992)
- The Super Rock Of The 60’s Tour (1988-1991)
In 2002 and 2003, Rich served as the bandleader, singer, and keyboardist for The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame benefit concerts.
In 2006, he joined Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone as their keyboardist/bassist and production coordinator.
For more information, visit: Rich Spina
2) Drew Hill
Drew Hill, a lifelong entertainer and musician from New York, is a full-time musician who wears many hats.
He excels as a solo performance singer and pianist, guitarist, arranger, songwriter/recording artist, studio and concert musician, virtual live performer, and musical director.
This August, we’ll be focusing on his upcoming performances with his band Liverpool at the Fest for Beatles Fans in Chicago. We’ll also be spotlighting his new album, “Rainbows.”
For more information, visit: https://drewhillmusic.com/
3) Joe Baiardi
Joe Baiardi is a singer and musician for a band called The Fab 5 from Houston, TX, which recreates the spirit and enthusiasm of the British Invasion and America’s subsequent Sixties Tribute Band.
They perform the greatest hits of THE BEATLES and other Pop Beat music of The 60’s. With their timeless tunes, 60s period stage suits & Carnaby Street fashions, authentic vintage instruments, vintage amplification, and the style and humor of the times, the band presents a high-quality, production-based show. Over the last 30 years, The Fab 5 have gained recognition as a leader in the fun-oldies tribute market.
They have shared the stage with national acts such as Billy Gibbons of ZZ TOP/The Moving Sidewalks, Foghat, Blue Oyster Cult, Three Dog Night, Steppenwolf, The Beach Boys, America, The Turtles, The Temptations, Peter Noone & Herman’s Hermits, The Grassroots, Johnny Rivers, Tommy James & The Shondells, Chubby Checker, Gary Lewis & The Playboys, Little Richard, Paul Revere & The Raiders, Vince Neil of Motley Crue, Dokken, AXE, Big & Rich, Roy & Sundance Head, and many more.
For more information, visit: https://thefab5.net/
Topic of the show: Music from the 60s and 70s
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