Billy Sullivan shared his music moments and the artists he performed with, including Gary Lewis, Mark Lindsay, Billy J. Kramer, Joey Molland, Mark Farner, and more. He also talked about his long-time role as a musician with Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone. Billy remembered Dickey Betts and Eric Carmen, and the Raspberries Reunion Tour, and expressed his love of The Beatles, recounting his experiences meeting Paul McCartney during the 1989 Tour and Ringo Starr from his All-Starr Band.
Dave Zane discussed his moments with Sonny Geraci of The Outsiders, The Buckinghams, Jay and the Americans, and other artists from the 60s.
Gene Popa talked about his book on The British Invasion ’64, celebrating the 60th Anniversary of The Beatles coming to America and the start of the British Invasion.
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: Thursday, June 20th, 2024
1) Billy Sullivan
Billy Sullivan, a musician and guitarist from Cleveland, Ohio, has performed in bands like “Duce,” “The Paul Pope Band,” “Club Wow,” “Moonlight Drive,” “Beau Coup,” and the duo “Spina & Sullivan.”
In 1986, Billy began a long and successful working relationship with Gary Lewis & the Playboys. He has toured all over the world, sharing the concert stage with notable artists such as Gary Lewis, Mark Lindsay, Mitch Ryder, Dickey Betts, Peter Frampton, Mark Farner, Ian Hunter, Eric Carmen, Sam Moore, Lou Christie, Lesley Gore, Billy J. Kramer, Peter Noone, Joey Molland, Tommy Roe, Bryan Hyland, and many more.
Billy has appeared on national television shows such as TNN’s “Nashville Now” and made 11 appearances on the ‘Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. Throughout his career, he has been featured on countless recordings and jingles, earning the distinction of being the most recorded guitarist in Cleveland’s history.
As a multi-instrumentalist, Billy not only plays guitar and sings but is also an accomplished drummer and percussionist, bassist, and plays a bit of keyboard as well.
His solo releases include the 1986 single “Never Again (Without You),” which reached #13 on the local charts and received national airplay. His most recent CD release, “All-American Popster,” has sold copies as far away as Japan, Spain, France, and the US.
Billy had the distinct honor of being personally handpicked by Eric Carmen to participate in “An Evening with Eric Carmen,” his first solo show in many years at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in March 2000, and the “Raspberries” Reunion Show in November 2004.
After completing the 2005 and 2007 Raspberries Reunion tours and 23 years of touring with Gary Lewis & the Playboys as their drummer and guitarist, Billy continues to play dates with his solo act and various duos and bands in his hometown of Cleveland, OH, as well as in Chicago, IL, Buffalo, NY, and Milwaukee, WI. He also performs and tours as a full-time member of Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone.
For more information, visit: Billy Sullivan’s Website
2) Dave Zane
Dave Zane is a multi-talented vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter from the South Bend, Indiana area. He has played with top-area bands since he started in the early 1970s.
Dave became a member of The Cryan’ Shames, which led to his involvement with Sonny Geraci and the Outsiders from 2005 to 2010. He then joined The Buckinghams as their lead guitarist and vocalist from 2010 to now. Additionally, Dave has been a member of Jay & the Americans since 2013 when not touring with The Buckinghams.
Throughout his career, Dave has played guitar and sung for over 40 national acts since 2005, including The Drifters, The Crystals, Lou Christie, Felix Cavaliere, Gary Lewis and the Playboys, The Tokens, The Chiffons, Billy Joe Royal, and many more.
3) Gene Popa
Gene Popa is an author who will be joining our show to discuss his book “The British Invasion ’64,” which focuses on the 60th anniversary of the beginning of the British Invasion.
Topic of the show: Music from the 60s and 70s
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