Dan Markus' Wax Museum
31 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago -Interviews with artists who contributed to Rock and Pop's formative years.
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Three Dog Night
January 21, 2024 00:11 - 1 minute - 1.71 MBDanny Hutton knows why Three Dog Night songs were so popular, and discloses a really stupid reason why one critic chose to pan the band that had 18 consecutive Top 20 hits. #threedognight #dannyhutton #musichistory
The Cowsills: New (Christmas) Music
December 14, 2023 20:34 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBThe Cowsills have a new 3-song Christmas EP out, and it's a gem! Here, Bob Cowsill chats with Dan Markus about the new EP, and shares a few other interesting Cowsills stories. More on The Cowsills and many other artists from Rock and Roll's formative years at https://www.danmarkuswaxmuseum.com
Susan Cowsill
August 01, 2023 18:13 - 8 minutes - 7.54 MBSusan Cowsill has been a rock star since her pre-teen years, and here she talks with Dan Markus about being in The Cowsills with her mother and brothers, and being a part of the 2023 Happy Together Tour.
Escaping A Russian Invasion
March 21, 2022 00:43 - 4 minutes - 3.92 MBWhat iconic Rock Star escaped a Russian Invasion as a baby when his mother snuck him across a border in the middle of the night? Hear the story from the man it happened to.
Chad and Jeremy talk with Dan Markus about their 1965 appearance on the Dick Van Dyke Show
February 06, 2022 21:48 - 4 minutes - 4.21 MBChad and Jeremy, in the first year of The British Invasion, made a very memorable appearance on the Dick Van Dyke Show, playing British musicians plagued by hoards of screaming teenage girls intent on meeting them. The episode (called The Redcoats are Coming) first aired February 10, 1965. Here, Chad and Jeremy talk with Dan Markus about their cherished experience on that show. #chadandjeremy, #dickvandykeshow, #britishinvasion, #historicpodcast
Jimmy Pankow of Chicago talks about changing people's perception of what a rock band was.
December 08, 2021 05:55 - 4 minutes - 7.01 MBWhen Chicago first debuted (is that redundant?), some rock purists were hesitant to call it a "rock band" because it had a built-in horn section (Jimmy Pankow on trombone, Lee Loughnane on trumpet, and Walter Parazaider on saxophone and flute). Here, Dan Markus (a trombonist himself-back in the day) brings the subject up with Chicago founding member Jimmy Pankow.
The Grass Roots' Rob Grill on a close brush with death
August 26, 2021 17:18 - 5 minutes - 5.07 MBThe Grass Roots' Rob Grill revealed to Dan Markus how he had a close call with death, but switched planes at the last minute. The tragic 1979 plane crash took the lives of everyone on board. #historicalpodcasts #oldies #danmarkuswaxmuseum
Steve Cropper
July 02, 2021 22:29 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBDan Markus talks with one of Rock's greatest guitarists (so-anointed by Rolling Stone Magazine) whose career goes back even before the British Invasion years when he was guitarist in the house band for the TV show "Shindig." He's in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for being a member of the legendary band, Booker T. and The MGs. Perhaps he's most remembered for playing behind Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi in The Blues Brothers (band and movie). In this 10 minute phone interview, Steve and Da...
Dan Markus and The Moody Blues' John Lodge
May 17, 2021 15:11 - 6 minutes - 5.69 MBRock and Roll Hall of Famer John Lodge talks about "The Sun Will Shine," John's new solo song released May of 2021. Hear the song by visiting the Dan Markus' Wax Museum website, https://danmarkuswaxmuseum.com.
Mary Wilson of The Supremes
February 10, 2021 03:41 - 2 minutes - 2.03 MBWith the sad passing of Mary Wilson, founding member of the landmark Motown group The Supremes, I went back into my interview vault and selected three brief clips from my 1987 interview with the legendary singer. We discussed how The Supremes crossed-over to a larger audience, and the tour that made the trio Superstars. #marywilson, #thesupremes, #danmarkuswaxmuseum
Carl Giammarese of The Buckinghams
January 17, 2021 18:23 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBCarl Giammarese of Chicago's Buckinghams chats with Dan Markus about how the band got a record deal by winning a TV contest. And how Kind of a Drag leapt to Number One in America, yet the band didn't have a record deal. And the times (plural) that The Buckinghams played at Presidential Inauguration Balls in Washington, DC. Plus much more. #thebuckinghams, #carlgiammarese, #danmarkuswaxmuseum
Pete Best Talks about John Lennon
December 08, 2020 05:26 - 1 minute - 1.36 MBOn the anniversary of John Lennon's death, here's a brief part of my conversation with Pete Best, The Beatles first regular drummer. I asked him a question, and you can hear his affection for John Lennon as he talks about his bandmate.
Johnny Rivers - the name, and Secret Agent Man
November 08, 2020 16:46 - 2 minutes - 1.9 MBHow Johnny Rivers got his stage name, and by what famous (In-The-Rock-And-Roll-Hall-Of-Fame-Famous) Disc Jockey. Plus how he found one of his most iconic songs while touring Great Britain.
Shirley Alston Reeves of The Shirelles
September 13, 2020 23:45 - 1 minute - 1.45 MBShirley Alston Reeves, lead singer of The Shirelles, didn't think Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow would be a hit. Ultimately it spent two weeks at Number One in early 1961. In this clip, Shirley spoke with me by phone about why she really really didn't want to record this composition by a then relatively-unknown Carole King, with a behind-the-scenes look at in-studio discussions about it.
Peter Noone
June 22, 2020 02:16 - 20 minutes - 9.55 MBThe lead singer of Herman's Hermits (Mrs. Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter, I'm Henry VIII, I Am, There's A Kind of Hush) talks with Dan Markus about touring with The Who (and Keith Moon's birthday, um, celebration ... you can imagine ... ), some of the famous studio musicians heard on some of their records, his Sirus XM show Something Good, and much more.
Dean Torrence Pt 3
June 21, 2020 22:04 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBDean Torrence of Jan and Dean talks about * Recording Surf City, * The very bizarre story that resulted in the duo being barred from the movie set of a film they had recorded the hit title track for, * Jan Berry's horrendous car accident (and how he, Dean, found out about it), and * The arrival of The Beatles on the music scene (which instantly halted the careers of most American musicians). Visit Dan Markus' Wax Museum website for more conversations, and Dan Markus' Wax Museum on Faceb...
Dean Torrence of Jan and Deans conversation with Dan Markus Pt 3
June 01, 2020 02:31 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBDean Torrence of Jan and Dean talks about * Recording Surf City, * The very bizarre story that resulted in the duo being barred from the movie set of a film they had recorded the hit title track for, * Jan Berry's horrendous car accident (and how he, Dean, found out about it), and * The arrival of The Beatles on the music scene (which instantly halted the careers of most American musicians). Visit Dan Markus' Wax Museum website for more conversations, and Dan Markus' Wax Museum on Faceb...
Dean Torrence of Jan and Dean conversation
May 08, 2020 03:23 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBDean Torrence talks about ... how he came to sing lead on a big Beach Boys hit AND about the time Jan and Dean showed up for a concert and there were no cars in the venue's parking lot AND why they were banned from the movie set of "Ride the Wild Surf" even though they sang the movie's title track AND what major historical international event had its origins in a Jan and Dean tour (according to USA Today).
Dan Markus' Wax Museum
May 08, 2020 03:23 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBDean Torrence talks about ... how he came to sing lead on a big Beach Boys hit AND about the time Jan and Dean showed up for a concert and there were no cars in the venue's parking lot AND why they were banned from the movie set of "Ride the Wild Surf" even though they sang the movie's title track AND what major historical international event had its origins in a Jan and Dean tour (according to USA Today).
Two Papas talk about the name "The Mamas and The Papas"
April 04, 2020 22:25 - 1 minute - 2.1 MBFounding members of The Mamas and Papas, Denny Doherty and John Phillips, explain how their rather unusual group name originated. Find more interviews at http://danmarkuswaxmuseum.com, and like our Facebook page.
An interview with Jim Peterik
March 22, 2020 22:57 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBDan Markus talks with Jim Peterik of Ides of March, formerly of Survivor and of .38 Special fame.
Kenny Rogers talks about Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town
March 22, 2020 02:53 - 2 minutes - 2.7 MBCountry Superstar Kenny Rogers relates how "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town" steered his band, The First Edition, away from Psychedelic Rock and more towards Country. And what 60s Rock Band did The First Edition want to emulate? R.I.P. Kenny Rogers.
Remembering Davy Jones on the anniversary of his death
February 29, 2020 14:50 - 2 minutes - 2.75 MBOn the 8th anniversary of his sudden passing (February 29, 2012), here's one of my favorite stories about being with Davy, and a clip from our first meeting and interview where he talks about success.
Dan Markus' Wax Museum interviews Dean Torrence of Jan and Dean
February 26, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 29.7 MBDean Torrence of Jan Dean ("Surf City," "Deadman's Curve" et al) is a great storyteller with great stories to tell. Hear about the duo's early days (and whose used recording equipment they used in Jan's garage for their first hits). Hear about when he came face-to-face for the first time with the famous woman he once sang about, and her Superstar husband. Hear a detailed account of the destruction of his Grammy statuette ... by family members! This is a feature length interview. Unli...
What the hell does "Jam Up and Jelly Tight" mean?
February 24, 2020 01:12 - 1 minute - 1.12 MBTommy Roe had a hit in early 1970 called "Jam Up and Jelly Tight." It was an infectious little song that we all sang along to. But just what were we singing, anyway?! Tommy explains in this exclusive interview with Dan Markus. And for more interviews, visit https://danmarkuswaxmuseum.com.
Graham Nash talks about CSN being issue-oriented
January 31, 2020 04:02 - 1 minute - 1.38 MBCrosby, Stills, Nash (and Young) were artists who were not afraid to tackle some of the issues of a turbulent time in the world. In this exclusive interview clip from the mid-80s, Graham Nash tells Dan Markus about the band's willingness to deal with public issues through their music. Visit danmarkuswaxmuseum.com
Union whistler on a 1965 Top 5 hit
January 24, 2020 13:00 - 2 minutes - 2.14 MBWhat Top 5 hit from the Summer/Fall of 1965 featured a prominent whistling part that no one in the band could perform? Visit danmarkuswaxmuseum.com for more interviews.
Arlo Guthrie talks about Alice's Restaurant
January 17, 2020 04:18 - 1 minute - 1 MBArlo Guthrie's first record release was the fabled "Alice's Restaurant," released in 1967. It was unusual for several reasons ... most notably that it was 18+ minutes long and mostly narration. Here, Arlo reflects on his debut offering, which became an instant classic. For more stories and interviews, visit Dan Markus' Wax Museum website.
Did George Harrison play on Donovan's Sunshine Superman?
January 09, 2020 04:12 - 1 minute - 1.54 MBThe rumor has circulated for years ... in 1966 George Harrison recorded a guitar track for friend and companion Donovan's signature song, "Sunshine Superman." Or did he? Dan Markus put the question to Donovan, who in turn puts the rumor to rest once and for all. (For more from Dan Markus' Wax Museum, visit http://danmarkuswaxmuseum.com)
Tommy James talks about his first hit, Hanky Panky
January 08, 2020 03:29 - 1 minute - 1.68 MBTommy James tells Dan Markus how Tommy's first hit, "Hanky Panky," took years to become a national hit.
Howard Kaylan: The Turtles and the story of 'Red Death'
January 05, 2020 17:47 - 2 minutes - 2.1 MBHoward Kaylan, lead singer of The Turtles, tells an amusing story about the band's early days when they played a UCLA fraternity party.