Listen "Ian Whitcomb interview, June 1986"
Episode Synopsis
Sad to hear of the death of British-born singer Ian Whitcomb at 78 in Los Angeles on Sunday (4/19/2020). You might remember Ian's only Top 10 single, "You Turn Me On", produced by old friend Jerry Dennon.
Ian Whitcomb defied the "one hit wonder" stereotype. An erudite Brit with a love of vaudeville and an accomplished author, he talks about working with Mae West and his love for the music of Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Eddie Cochran and the roots of rock'n'roll. As Ian says, "That, to me, was like being around when the Bible was being written..."
This interview was recorded at the Legends Of Rock’n’Roll show at EXPO 86. Ian was a special guest at the Donovan concert along with Peter Noone, Billy J. Kramer and Spencer Davis.
Ian Whitcomb defied the "one hit wonder" stereotype. An erudite Brit with a love of vaudeville and an accomplished author, he talks about working with Mae West and his love for the music of Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Eddie Cochran and the roots of rock'n'roll. As Ian says, "That, to me, was like being around when the Bible was being written..."
This interview was recorded at the Legends Of Rock’n’Roll show at EXPO 86. Ian was a special guest at the Donovan concert along with Peter Noone, Billy J. Kramer and Spencer Davis.
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