The Tapes Archive
The Tapes Archive presents never before heard conversations with world-class musicians and comedians. The podcast is a collaboration between journalist Marc Allan, who conducted and recorded the interviews throughout the 1980s and 1990s, and his friend, documentary filmmaker Alan Berry. Each interview provides a unique, intimate look into music, culture and these artists’ careers at specific moments in time.
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- The Tapes Archive
- Sep 27, 2023
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A never-published interview with Van Halen’s Diamond David Lee Roth. At the time of this interview in December 1984, Roth was 31 years old, and only months away from no longer being in Van Halen. In the interview, Roth talks about the future of Van Halen, his need for attention, whether he’s a bad role…
- The Tapes Archive
- Sep 13, 2023
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A never-published interview with the Red Rocker Sammy Hagar. At the time of this interview in 1997, Hagar was 50 years old, freshly out of Van Halen, and promoting his new album Marching to Mars and his upcoming tour. In the interview, Hagar talks in detail about how he saw the break-up between him and…
- The Tapes Archive
- Aug 30, 2023
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A never-published interview with Alex Van Halen. At the time of this interview in 1995, Alex was 42 years old and was promoting an upcoming Van Halen concert in British Columbia, Canada. In the interview, Alex talks about growing up and playing with his brother Eddie Van Halen, “For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge” producer Bruce Fairbairn,…
- The Tapes Archive
- Aug 17, 2023
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In this episode, we have Eddie Van Halen and Michael Anthony. At the time of this interview in 1989, Van Halen was in Japan promoting their OU812 tour and record.. In the interview, Van Halen talks about how Eddie wants to be remembered when he dies, David Lee Roth and Ted Templeman, their album OU812,…
- The Tapes Archive
- Aug 3, 2023
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In this episode, we have the one and only Diamond David Lee Roth. At the time of this interview in 1988, Roth was 34 years old and was promoting his Skyscraper tour and record.. In the interview, Roth talks about Diamond Enterprises, if he thinks Ed and Al are sober, and what’s wrong with Van…
- The Tapes Archive
- Jan 25, 2023
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In this episode, we have one of the greatest heavy metal vocalists of all time, Ronnie James Dio. At the time of the interview in 1985, Dio was 43 years old and was promoting his Sacred Heart album and tour. In the interview, Dio talks about filling Ozzy Osbourne’s shoes in Black Sabbath, a mystical experience that…
- The Tapes Archive
- Jan 11, 2023
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In this episode, we have Black Sabbath’s guitarist and the godfather of heavy metal, Tony Iommi.At the time of the interview in 1984, Iommi was 36 years old and was promoting Black Sabbath’s Born Again album and tour.In the interview, Iommi talks about Ian Gillian joining Black Sabbath and blowing up his boat, thoughts on…
- The Tapes Archive
- Sep 14, 2022
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In this never before-heard 2016 interview, Vai talks with author Greg Renoff about the landmark David Lee Roth album Eat ‘Em and Smile. At the time, it was the 30th anniversary of the iconic album.In the interview, Vai talks about the song he thought he wrote but didn’t, the jock that wasn’t happy with Vai,…
- The Tapes Archive
- Sep 7, 2022
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The documentary has hundreds of Vai-centric facts and stories that even the most ardent fan will not have known. Complete with a Vai’esque quirky sense of humor, the video covers Vai’s life growing up, attending Berklee College, playing with several artists like Frank Zappa, Alcatrazz, the David Lee Roth band, and Whitesnake, the recording of…
- The Tapes Archive
- May 4, 2022
- 8:19 am UTC
You can watch the video version here. https://youtu.be/A6GTf6rOepQWe take a look at Black Sabbath’s masterful third album Master of Reality. For more information including other credits, articles, and images, please go here. https://bit.ly/385aj2LIf you’d like to support the channel and get a cool Sweet Leaf sticker please go here. (Only $5) https://bit.ly/3OPTlWVTimestamps:00:00 – Start00:43 -…
- The Tapes Archive
- Jan 22, 2022
- 7:33 am UTC
Go here to watch the video versionhttps://youtu.be/CH8c4TKrIOoSabotage is the sixth studio album by metal pioneers Black Sabbath, released in 1975. It was recorded in the midst of litigation with their former manager Patrick Meehan. The stress that resulted from the band’s ongoing legal woes infiltrated the recording process, inspiring the album’s title.This documentary looks at…
- The Tapes Archive
- Dec 14, 2021
- 9:00 pm UTC
In this episode, we have the Ramones’ frontman, Joey Ramone. At the time of this interview in 1988, Ramone was 37 years old and was in Japan for a tour.In the interview, Ramone talks about whether he considers The Ramones a punk band, the most exciting time in music history, how most bands lack originality,…
- The Tapes Archive
- Nov 9, 2021
- 9:01 pm UTC
A never-before-published and first known interview with Boston’s original singer Brad Delp.At the time of this interview in 1978, Delp was 27 years old and was in the midst of recording Boston’s second record.Two years earlier, Boston released what would become the best-selling debut album of all time until Guns ‘N Roses’ first album.Full transcript…
- The Tapes Archive
- Sep 28, 2021
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A never-before-published interview with Adrian Belew from 1981.In this episode, we have a multi-instrumentalist and the secret weapon for so many bands, Adrian Belew. At the time of this interview in 1981, Belew was 31 years old and was promoting King Crimson’s album Discipline. In the interview, Belew talks about various aspects of playing with…
- The Tapes Archive
- Sep 14, 2021
- 9:01 pm UTC
In this episode, we have a founding member of The Who, Pete Townshend. At the time of this interview in 1996, Townshend was 51 years old and was promoting his greatest hits record. In the interview, Townshend talks about his plan to no longer make records, the remixing process of Quadrophenia, what’s now important to…
- The Tapes Archive
- Aug 31, 2021
- 9:01 pm UTC
A never-before-published interview with Roger Daltrey from 1994.In the interview, Daltrey talks about:Whether he has gotten his due from his solo albumsWhich album was a writing breakthrough for himWhy he thinks fans have a hard time accepting him outside of The WhoWhat’s great about The Who’s musicWhy The Who isn’t touringHow hard it is singing…
- The Tapes Archive
- May 18, 2021
- 9:03 pm UTC
In this episode, we have Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose. At the time of this interview in 1987, Rose was 25 years old and was promoting an upcoming tour of Japan. Appetite for Destruction hadn’t even cracked the top-selling 50 albums, and it would be at least another seven months before the band really…
- The Tapes Archive
- May 18, 2021
- 9:01 pm UTC
Today we are releasing two interviews — one with Axl Rose and one with the man who interviewed him, Steve Harris. Steve grew up in San Francisco but went to Japan as a college exchange student and loved it there. He felt like it was the place for him. After graduating in 1980, he started to…
- The Tapes Archive
- May 4, 2021
- 9:01 pm UTC
A never-before-published interview with guitarist Warren Haynes from 1992.In the interview, Haynes talks about:Moving out of Duane Allman’s shadowHow it feels to play Duane’s licksWhether Duane was an influenceHis connection to Memphis and MotownGoing to see concerts when he was a kidThe musical differences between him and DuaneHis love for fusion rock and what it…
- The Tapes Archive
- Apr 6, 2021
- 9:01 pm UTC
A never-before-published interview with guitarist Paul Barrere from 1992.In this episode, we have Little Feat guitarist Paul Barrere. At the time of this interview in 1992, Barrere was 44 years old and was promoting Little Feat’s upcoming concert at Deer Creek Music Center. In the interview, Barrere talks about his fond memories of Little Feat…
- The Tapes Archive
- Mar 23, 2021
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A never-before-published interview with Dimebag Darrell from 1992.In this episode, we have metal guitar legend Darrell Abbott, also known as Dimebag Darrell. At the time of this interview in 1992, Dimebag was 25 years old and was out on tour in support of Pantera’s album “Vulgar Display of Power.” In the interview, Dimebag talks about…
- The Tapes Archive
- Mar 9, 2021
- 9:01 pm UTC
A never before published interview with Sammy Hagar from 1991.In this episode, we have the Red Rocker himself, Sammy Hagar. At the time of this interview in 1991, Hagar was 44 years old and was promoting Van Halen’s upcoming concert at Deer Creek Music Center. In the interview, Hagar talks about his experience with UFOs,…
- The Tapes Archive
- Feb 23, 2021
- 9:01 pm UTC
A never before published interview with Flea from the Red Hot Chilli Peppers in 1996In the interview, Flea talks about:If it’s strange to think of the Red Hot Chilli Peppers as an arena bandIf this is the band’s best lineupWas it a goal for the band to become this bigWhat made him pick up the…
- The Tapes Archive
- Feb 16, 2021
- 4:00 am UTC
https://www.thetapesarchive.com/zappa-plays-sabbathAre you a Black Sabbath or Frank Zappa fan? Or like me both? I would consider myself a super fan of both, yet I just found out that Frank was a big fan of Black Sabbath something I never knew. So I decided to make a video with the backstory including the night that Frank was…
- The Tapes Archive
- Feb 9, 2021
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A never before published interview with Rick Wakeman of Yes from 1999.In the interview, Wakeman talks about:Going on the 700 ClubWhy he did not go out with Yes’s last tourHow he has never stopped making recordsBeing homelessWorking with independent labelsOwning up to your own truthsWhat he should have done to hold onto his moneyThe cost…
- The Tapes Archive
- Jan 25, 2021
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A never before published interview with Hank Aaron from 1995.In the interview, Aaron talks about:His job at CNNHis involvement with the documentary Chasing the DreamHow much of the film was accurateHow he wants people to remember himSpeaking out on things that are wrong in the worldHow people are uncomfortable with the truthIf he was able…
- The Tapes Archive
- Jan 25, 2021
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A never before published interview with Hank Aaron from 1995.In the interview, Aaron talks about:His job at CNNHis involvement with the documentary Chasing the DreamHow much of the film was accurateHow he wants people to remember himSpeaking out on things that are wrong in the worldHow people are uncomfortable with the truthIf he was able…
- The Tapes Archive
- Jan 19, 2021
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A never before published interview with Bill Bruford (Yes/King Crimson) 1980.The challenges of commercial radioThe advantage of making a name for himself in bands like Yes, Genesis, and King CrimsonThe problems with playing in big-name bands vs. as a solo actHis thoughts on touring with GenesisWhat attracts him to the U.S. marketWhat he wants to…
- The Tapes Archive
- Jan 5, 2021
- 9:01 pm UTC
A never before published interview with Neil Peart (Rush) 199400:00 – Intro00:44 – Start of Neil Peart interview01:02 – What kind of difference can one person make?01:44 – The western idea of heroism04:06 – The luxury he enjoys06:04 – How people react to him asking them to think10:42 – What he learned from Paul Simon11:39…
- The Tapes Archive
- Jan 5, 2021
- 9:01 pm UTC
A never before published interview with Neil Peart (Rush) 199400:00 – Intro00:44 – Start of Neil Peart interview01:02 – What kind of difference can one person make?01:44 – The western idea of heroism04:06 – The luxury he enjoys06:04 – How people react to him asking them to think10:42 – What he learned from Paul Simon11:39…
- The Tapes Archive
- Dec 29, 2020
- 9:01 pm UTC
Steve Sybesma, a longtime concert promoter and one of the partners in the creation of Deer Creek Music Center outside Indianapolis. Sybesma hopped on a call with Marc to tell him about his newly created Indiana concert archive website, indianarockhistory.com, and about his concert promotion journeyhttps://indianarockhistory.com/00:00 – Intro00:56 – His new archive website indianarockhistory.com01:54 -…
- The Tapes Archive
- Dec 29, 2020
- 9:01 pm UTC
Steve Sybesma, a longtime concert promoter and one of the partners in the creation of Deer Creek Music Center outside Indianapolis. Sybesma hopped on a call with Marc to tell him about his newly created Indiana concert archive website, indianarockhistory.com, and about his concert promotion journeyhttps://indianarockhistory.com/00:00 – Intro00:56 – His new archive website indianarockhistory.com01:54 -…
- The Tapes Archive
- Dec 8, 2020
- 9:01 pm UTC
A never before published interview with Angus Young (AC/DC) from 1996.In the interview, Young talks about:- What it’s like to come back after a five-year layoff- The ever-changing landscape of rock ‘n’ roll- The key to AC/DC’s success- How Bob Dylan compares to AC/DC- Why AC/DC was considered a punk band in England- One of…
- The Tapes Archive
- Sep 29, 2020
- 9:01 pm UTC
A never before published interview with Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath) from 1992.In the interview, Butler talks about:- What happened to his solo career- Why he left the Ozzy band- How he reconnected with Dio- The difficulty in finding a vocalist- The making of the Wayne’s World soundtrack- The bleak outlook of the Dehumanizer album- A…
- The Tapes Archive
- Sep 15, 2020
- 9:01 pm UTC
A never before published interview with Robert Pollard (Guided By Voices) from 1995In the interview, Pollard talks about:- His creative time of the day- Upcoming records to be released- Working with Matador Records- What makes him happy- Giving hope to all other garage musicians- The collectability of his records and “hoarding” a few himself- Luna…
- The Tapes Archive
- Sep 1, 2020
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A never before published interview with Vince Welnick (Grateful Dead)In the interview, Welnick talks about:-His love for Bob Marley- If being in the Grateful Dead was anything like he imagined- His vision as a child that came true- What it was like auditioning for the Grateful Dead- The differences between being with The Tubes and…
- The Tapes Archive
- Aug 18, 2020
- 9:01 pm UTC
A never before published interview with Paul Stanley (KISS) from 1996In the interview, Stanley talks about:- How the 1996 tour is going to be a better Kiss concert than the 1974 shows.- The familiarity of playing with Ace Frehley and Peter Criss- Parasitic friends and business associates- If there will be more reunion tours- How…
- The Tapes Archive
- Aug 18, 2020
- 9:01 pm UTC
A never before published interview with Paul Stanley (KISS) from 1996In the interview, Stanley talks about:- How the 1996 tour is going to be a better Kiss concert than the 1974 shows.- The familiarity of playing with Ace Frehley and Peter Criss- Parasitic friends and business associates- If there will be more reunion tours- How…
- The Tapes Archive
- Aug 4, 2020
- 9:01 pm UTC
A never before published interview with Kurtis Blow from 1997In the interview, Blow talks about:- Whether he thinks God cares about pop music- How he had it all and now has nothing- What hip-hop fans should go back and listen to- How early hip-hop had a code of ethics not to use swear words- Why…
- The Tapes Archive
- Jul 21, 2020
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A never before published interview with Lars Ulrich (Metallica) from 1997In the interview, Ulrich talks about:- Pat Boone’s version of “Enter Sandman”- Metallica’s songwriting process- How the internet can be a “frightening instrument.”- Being on the Ferrall on the Bench show and whether he and Scott Ferrall are friends- What motivates him- The challenges of…
- The Tapes Archive
- Jul 14, 2020
- 9:01 pm UTC
A never before published interview with David Crosby from 1998In the interview, Crosby talks about:- Meeting his son after 30 years- Writing and playing music with his newly found son- How he is the happiest “walrus” you’d meet- Why his son is a better musician than he is- His feelings toward The Doors’ Jim Morrison-…
- The Tapes Archive
- Jul 5, 2020
- 9:01 pm UTC
A never before published interview with Ringo Starr (The Beatles) from 1992In this episode, we’re celebrating the 80th birthday of Ringo Starr by playing Marc’s interview with the Beatles’ drummer from 1992. At the time of this interview, Ringo was 52 and was on tour with his All-Starr Band. Back in those days, Ringo would…
- The Tapes Archive
- Jun 30, 2020
- 9:01 pm UTC
A never before published interview with Robby Krieger (The Doors) from 1991.In the interview, Krieger talks about:- Going all-instrumental without Jim Morrison-What he thought about Oliver Stone’s movie “The Doors”- Why keyboardist Ray Manzarek wanted nothing to do with the film- The truth about The Doors- What it was like making records after Morrison died-…
- The Tapes Archive
- Jun 23, 2020
- 9:01 pm UTC
A never before published interview with Ray Manzarek from 1998.In the interview, Manzarek talks about:The death of Jim MorrisonWhether he feels that he lives in Morrison’s shadowWhether Morrison is in heaven or hellWhether Iggy Pop was considered to replace MorrisonThe early days of touring with the DoorsHow he wants to inform the youth about the…
- The Tapes Archive
- Jun 23, 2020
- 9:01 pm UTC
A never before published interview with Ray Manzarek from 1998.In the interview, Manzarek talks about:The death of Jim MorrisonWhether he feels that he lives in Morrison’s shadowWhether Morrison is in heaven or hellWhether Iggy Pop was considered to replace MorrisonThe early days of touring with the DoorsHow he wants to inform the youth about the…
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- Jun 16, 2020
- 9:01 pm UTC
A never before published interview with Tracy Morgan from 2007.In the interview, Morgan talks about:His new movie with Ice CubeIf Tracy Jordan and Tracy Morgan are the same personThe dynamics of 30 RockWhether he was happy with the 30 Rock episode where Jordan was shown to be illiterateHis famous family membersWorking with white writersIf he…
- The Tapes Archive
- Jun 16, 2020
- 9:01 pm UTC
A never before published interview with Tracy Morgan from 2007.In the interview, Morgan talks about:His new movie with Ice CubeIf Tracy Jordan and Tracy Morgan are the same personThe dynamics of 30 RockWhether he was happy with the 30 Rock episode where Jordan was shown to be illiterateHis famous family membersWorking with white writersIf he…
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- May 26, 2020
- 9:01 pm UTC
A never before published interview with Peter Buck (R.E.M.) 1989In the interview, Buck talks about:Is R.E.M. commercial or inaccessibleIf the album Green is supposed to be upliftingWhy he is angrier than everHis love for Lou ReedThe misunderstanding of Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the USA”The trappings of successThe early days in R.E.M.State of radio at the…
- The Tapes Archive
- May 26, 2020
- 9:01 pm UTC
A never before published interview with Peter Buck (R.E.M.) 1989In the interview, Buck talks about:Is R.E.M. commercial or inaccessibleIf the album Green is supposed to be upliftingWhy he is angrier than everHis love for Lou ReedThe misunderstanding of Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the USA”The trappings of successThe early days in R.E.M.State of radio at the…
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- May 20, 2020
- 1:49 am UTC
A never before published interview with Keith Emerson from 1992- In the interview Emerson talks about:- How technology has changed the way he plays- If it felt right getting back together with ELP- How the reunion came to be- Why he thinks he was overlooked as a solo artist- The stigma attached to keyboardist- How…
- The Tapes Archive
- May 20, 2020
- 1:49 am UTC
A never before published interview with Keith Emerson from 1992- In the interview Emerson talks about:- How technology has changed the way he plays- If it felt right getting back together with ELP- How the reunion came to be- Why he thinks he was overlooked as a solo artist- The stigma attached to keyboardist- How…
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- May 10, 2020
- 5:05 am UTC
A never before published interview with Little Richard from the year 2000In the interview Little Richard talks about:- Who he really wanted to play him in the movie- His desire that you understanding him- Why he wore make-up- If he considers himself gay- Whether he ever wore a bra- How he was the first African…
- The Tapes Archive
- Apr 28, 2020
- 9:01 pm UTC
A never before published interview with Ozzy Osbourne 1997.In the interview Ozzy talks about:His love for his fansThe legacy of OzzfestHow the Sabbath reunion came to passWhy Bill Ward was not included on the tourHis thoughts on Marilyn MansonHis record label Ozz RecordsBest Buy and censorshipBeing in Howard Stern’s movieIn this episode, we have The…
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- Apr 21, 2020
- 9:01 pm UTC
A never before published interview with Primus’ Les Claypool 1994.In the interview Claypool talks about:Why Rush and Primus makes for a good concertThe hardest bass line for him when he first startedWhat made him wanna play bassHis bass technique Headlining Lollapalooza Pork SodaBest Buy and PrimusHis record label Prawn Song RecordsIn this episode, we have Primus’s frontman…
- The Tapes Archive
- Apr 21, 2020
- 9:01 pm UTC
A never before published interview with Primus’ Les Claypool 1994.In the interview Claypool talks about:Why Rush and Primus makes for a good concertThe hardest bass line for him when he first startedWhat made him wanna play bassHis bass technique Headlining Lollapalooza Pork SodaBest Buy and PrimusHis record label Prawn Song RecordsIn this episode, we have Primus’s frontman…
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- Apr 14, 2020
- 9:01 pm UTC
A never before published interview with America author Kurt Vonnegut from 2000.In the interview Vonnegut talks about:- If technological progress has been good.- His love for the ACLU.- Posting the ten commandments in schools.- If he believes in God.- His affection for Indianapolis.- Being captured by the Germans in WWII.In this episode, we have American…
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- Apr 7, 2020
- 9:01 pm UTC
A never before published interview with John Prine from 1997.In the interview Prine talks about:His record label, “Oh Boy”Why his songs have “simple messages”How at the time of the interview he was in such a good place that he’ll “probably be writing all zippity-doo-da songs”John Mellencamp and other Indiana connectionsHis yet-to-be-made duet albumTouring smaller venuesAnd…
- The Tapes Archive
- Apr 7, 2020
- 9:01 pm UTC
A never before published interview with John Prine from 1997.In the interview Prine talks about:His record label, “Oh Boy”Why his songs have “simple messages”How at the time of the interview he was in such a good place that he’ll “probably be writing all zippity-doo-da songs”John Mellencamp and other Indiana connectionsHis yet-to-be-made duet albumTouring smaller venuesAnd…
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- Mar 31, 2020
- 9:02 pm UTC
A never before published interview with John Entwistle, bassist for The Who, from 1996.In this episode, we have Thunderfingers himself, John Entwistle. At the time of this interview in 1996, Entwistle was 51 years old and was out on his fourth solo tour. In the interview, Entwistle talks about why he picked up the bass,…
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- Mar 31, 2020
- 9:02 pm UTC
A never before published interview with John Entwistle, bassist for The Who, from 1996.In this episode, we have the great singer-songwriter, John Prine. At the time of this interview in 1997, Prine was 50 years old and was out on tour with Los Lobos. In the interview, Prine talks about his record label, Oh Boy,…
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- Mar 24, 2020
- 9:01 pm UTC
In this episode, we have an interview you might have heard before but probably not. In the crate of Marc’s tapes are some unmarked interviews that Marc did not do. One of those tapes has an interview with Dan Ackroyd and John Belushi from 1978. I couldn’t find the interview anywhere online, so I thought…
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- Mar 18, 2020
- 2:36 am UTC
In this episode, we have the first of two interviews with Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello. At the time of this interview in 1993, Morello was 29 years old and was out on tour supporting his band’s self-titled first record. In the interview, Tom talks about the pushing of an anti-censorship agenda, the Lollapalooza t-shirt…
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- Mar 11, 2020
- 3:07 am UTC
A never before published interview with John Mellencamp from 1991.In the interview Mellencamp talks about:- Hows he’s given up on trying to save the world- How big corporations don’t give a shit about your town- In-depth with his album “Whenever We wanted”- Turning 40 – How the world is run by men we never hear of-…
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- Mar 3, 2020
- 9:00 pm UTC
A never before heard interview with Alex Van Halen from 1981.In the interview Van Halen talks about:• Van Halen days before being signed• Working with Ted Templeton.• The best heavy metal band he ever saw play live• The future of Van Halen• And more…Show Note: In the interview, Marc asks if it’s true that Van…
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- Mar 3, 2020
- 9:00 pm UTC
A never before published interview with Alex Van Halen from 1980.In the interview Van Halen talks about:• Van Halen days before being signed• Working with Ted Templeman.• The best heavy metal band he ever saw play live• The future of Van Halen• And more…Show Note: In the interview, Marc asks if it’s true that Van…
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- Feb 25, 2020
- 9:00 pm UTC
A never before heard interview with Izzy Stradlin from 1993. (Formerly w/Gun N’ Roses)In the interview Izzy talks about:• Growing up in Indiana.• If he’s still friends with his ex-bandmates.• How he loves the drums.• Recording with the JuJu Hounds• And more…For transcripts to this episode https://www.thetapesarchive.com/izzy-stradlinThis episode is brought to you by the award-winning…
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- Feb 25, 2020
- 9:00 pm UTC
A never before heard interview with Izzy Stradlin from 1993. (Formerly w/Guns N’ Roses)In the interview Izzy talks about:• Growing up in Indiana.• If he’s still friends with his ex-bandmates.• How he loves the drums.• Recording with the JuJu Hounds• And more…For transcripts to this episode https://www.thetapesarchive.com/izzy-stradlinThis episode is brought to you by the award-winning…
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- Feb 18, 2020
- 11:00 pm UTC
A never before heard interview with Ace Frehley from 1994.In the interview Frehley talks about:• What “sucks” about rock’n’roll.• His side gig in computer graphics.• The possibility of a KISS reunion.• Playing while sober.• His influence on other guitars players.• And more… For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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- Feb 12, 2020
- 2:00 am UTC
A never before heard interview with Dave Matthews from 1996In the interview Matthews talks about:• His fancy footwork• His band’s first live performance.• Why we should teach children varied philosophies.• The making of his album “Crash”.• Why we want freedom.• Whether he cares or not if he makes it into the Rock and Roll Hall…
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- Feb 4, 2020
- 9:00 pm UTC
A never before heard interview with Neal Peart from the band Rush in 1991.In this episode, we have our second of three interviews with drummer Neal “The Professor” Peart of the band Rush. At the time of this interview in 1991, he was 39 years old and was out on tour with Geddy and Alex…
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- Oct 30, 2019
- 2:44 am UTC
When I asked Frank Zappa if he had any regrets about the first 25 years of his career, he was blunt, as he always was. “There are certain things I might have said in a different way,” he said. “But basically, there it is.”And that’s why Frank Zappa was and is still revered by his fans—because…
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- Oct 23, 2019
- 3:00 am UTC
In the story I wrote in 1994 based on this interview with Dweezil Zappa, the lead paragraph summed up the conversation pretty well: “His father treated life as if it were a wave of stupidity he could somehow contain. Dweezil Zappa prefers to smirk and ride the tide.””There’s not much use in being negative 24 hours…
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- Oct 15, 2019
- 1:39 pm UTC
When I spoke to Shannon Hoon in September 1995, he and his band, Blind Melon, were on the verge of stardom. Their first album yielded the massive hit single “No Rain,” they had played Woodstock ’94, and they were excited about their new album, “Soup.”We talked about the new album and how different it was…
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- Oct 9, 2019
- 3:23 am UTC
Bill Maher is a huge part of the comedy and talk-show landscape, thanks to his HBO show Real Time, which is now in its 17th season.But in 1994, when this interview was recorded, Maher, then 38, really was just taking off. His Comedy Central show “Politically Incorrect” was about to start its third season, he…
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- Oct 2, 2019
- 2:42 am UTC
Jeff Tweedy is often described as a reticent interview subject, but I found him to be relaxed and easygoing when we spoke in 1997.At the time, Tweedy and his band Wilco were touring behind their second record, “Being There,” and he was learning to balance the responsibilities of career and fatherhood. Our talk is largely about…
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- Sep 25, 2019
- 3:00 am UTC
I interviewed Neil Peart several times over the years and thoroughly enjoyed every conversation. In addition to being a great drummer, he’s a smart, thoughtful, articulate gentleman whose worldview extends well beyond rock ‘n’ roll.This interview, recorded in 1990, was the first of our talks. Nearly 30 years later, I’m still amazed by his interest…
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- Sep 18, 2019
- 2:32 am UTC
When I spoke to Rick James in 1997, he had already been a megastar, a prisoner, and a recipient of royalties for the use of his “Super Freak” bassline in MC Hammer’s “U Can’t Touch This.”At the time, he was about to start a tour to promote his first album in nine years, “Urban Rhapsody,”…
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- Sep 11, 2019
- 2:48 am UTC
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- Sep 4, 2019
- 3:47 am UTC
For more info please visit our website. The Tapes Archive is part of the Osiris network. For more podcasts and experiences, please visit Osiris. Intro music by the Budos Band
- The Tapes Archive
- Aug 28, 2019
- 3:27 am UTC
Trey’s response to Marc Allan’s review For more info please visit our website. The Tapes Archive is part of the Osiris network. For more podcasts and experiences, please visit Osiris. Intro music by the Budos Band
- The Tapes Archive
- Aug 28, 2019
- 3:27 am UTC
A never before heard interview with Trey Anastasio from 1993.Trey Anastasio transcript can be found here.I have a long, strange history with Phish. I’m an admirer—nobody dares do what Phish does routinely, which is to play a completely different show and challenge its audience—and a skeptic, because sometimes, they step on their dicks.In 1997, after…
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- Aug 20, 2019
- 1:24 pm UTC
An interview with Billy Joel from 1994. The Tapes Archive is part of the Osiris network. For more podcasts and experiences, please visit Osiris.
- The Tapes Archive
- Aug 20, 2019
- 1:24 pm UTC
For more info please visit our website. The Tapes Archive is part of the Osiris network. For more podcasts and experiences, please visit Osiris. Intro music by the Budos Band
- The Tapes Archive
- Aug 19, 2019
- 1:24 pm UTC
An interview with George Carlin from 1989. The Tapes Archive is part of the Osiris network. For more podcasts and experiences, please visit Osiris.
- The Tapes Archive
- Aug 19, 2019
- 1:24 pm UTC
For more info please visit our website. The Tapes Archive is part of the Osiris network. For more podcasts and experiences, please visit Osiris. Intro music by the Budos Band
- The Tapes Archive
- Aug 19, 2019
- 1:20 pm UTC
An introduction to the podcast, and a little bit of background on how and why this podcast was created. The podcast is a collaboration between documentary filmmaker Alan Berry (“Dead Man’s Line”) and his longtime friend, journalist Marc Allan, who conducted and recorded the interviews decades ago. Allan recorded these interviews via phone, and the…
- The Tapes Archive
- Aug 19, 2019
- 1:20 pm UTC
An introduction to the podcast, and a little bit of background on how and why this podcast was created. The podcast is a collaboration between documentary filmmaker Alan Berry (“Dead Man’s Line”) and his longtime friend, journalist Marc Allan, who conducted and recorded the interviews decades ago. Allan recorded these interviews via phone, and the…
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