Tim Friedmann's 70's Rock Conversations

Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 3 Episode 8

In our latest episode, Frankie and I will discuss the top albums and singles from 1971. Also, a couple of great 1-Hit Wonders; and a brand-new segment--"2 Should Get In"--We'll have artists that we feel should at least be nominated for induction into the Rock Hall. Feel free to send us any ideas you have! Tom Petty is our Featured Artist this week. Enjoy!

Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 3 Episode 7

Episode 7 has Frank's favorite album covers from 1970; 1-Hit Wonders from Bubble Puppy and The Crazy World of Arthur Brown! Our Featured Artist is Dire Straits, and hear what new segment will be making its debut next week-- you'll like it!!

Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 3 Episode 6

This episode features Alan Hewitt, the keyboardist for the Moody Blues--our Featured Artist this week. Hear about Alan's stellar musical career, including his work with the legendary Maurice White of Earth, Wind & Fire, what it's like to work with another Rock Hall of Famer, the Moody Blues, and a fun story about how the song "Cherry Pie" by Warrant came to be. Enjoy!

Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Moody Blues Promo

Join Rock Expert Frank Aust, and me on Monday, August 2nd as we welcome Moody Blues keyboardist, Alan Hewitt to our podcast! Hear about his time with the band, his work with the legendary Maurice White of Earth, Wind & Fire, and his connection to Warrant and their hit song "Cherry Pie."

Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 3 Episode 5

Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 3 Episode 4

Episode 4 of Season 3 features discussion of a very interesting year--the top singles and albums from 1968. Top album covers from that year too! Frank and I also have a couple of great 1-Hit Wonders; and we'll have a brand-new feature--"Groups we wish we heard more from..." and our first group is -- Three Dog Night. Enjoy!

Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 3 Episode 3

Tim Daugherty joins us this week! Tim is the long-time Air Personality at WONE-97.5FM/Akron, he'll talk about his days at this great Classic Rock Station, and we'll have a conversation about one of the best Rock 'n Roll bands ever- Led Zeppelin! Plus a little inside info into our time together as fellow-DJ's at ACRN, the All Campus Radio Network at Ohio University. Join us!

Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 3 Episode 2

This week's special guest is Mark Farner, former front man for Grand Funk Railroad! Find out how their band name came about, the story behind some of their greatest hits and a lot more!! It's a great way to round out your Independence Day Weekend.

Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 3 Episode 2 Promo

Join us Monday, July 5th as Frank and I welcome Mark Farner, front man for Grand Funk Railroad, and leader of his band Mark Farner's American Band! It'll be a great way to round out your Independence Day Weekend!!

Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 3 Episode 1

Season 3 opens up with some brand-new segments, including Frank's "Best Album Covers" from the years 1967-82; and a weekly list of new/re-scheduled concert dates in our "Concert Calendar." Featured Artist is Santana! Enjoy our new season-- and thanks for listening!

Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 2 Highlights

Thanks so much for making our podcast such a huge success! We have some fun surprises coming your way in Season 3, including a nice conversation with Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad! He'll fill you in on how the band came about, some inside info on some of their greatest songs like "We're An American Band," "Closer to Home" and more--plus the Cleveland connection with the band, and what he and his new band are up to these days. This episode will air on Monday, July 5th; a great way to r...

Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 2 Episode 14

Our final Episode of Season 2 is here! This week, we continue our wide-ranging conversation about Rock 'n Roll with special guest, George Sipl. What it was like touring the country and the world with Eric Carmen; his time with area bands Magic and American Noise; and we'll get George's thoughts on the Cleveland music scene both then and now. What a great way to round out our 2nd Season!!

Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 2 Episode 13

Episode 13, Part 1 features our very special guest--George Sipl. He knows as much about the Cleveland rock scene as anyone, going back to the early 70's right up to today! Hear about his time with the Eric Carmen band, the popular Cleveland groups Magic and American Noise and so much more. Find out about his great work on the "Dirty Dancing" soundtrack, and some of the most recognizable commercial jingles ever written for Northeast Ohio companies!

Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 2 Episode 12

Episode 12 features my 2 very special guests Brian Illes and Chris Jensen, as we discuss our "ACRN Days." Find out all about what the All Campus Radio Network (Ohio University) was like from the years 1975-'82--the music, the jocks, and the origins of our mascot--The Rock Lobster! It's a fun trip down memory lane with Brian (Program Director '79-81 and Chris (Music Dir, Program Director, General Manager '75-79).

Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 2 Episode 11

Episode 11 has Frank's thoughts about the newly announced class of the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame, as well as the class of 1996. Our top albums from the year 1968, a couple of great 1-Hit Wonders, and our Featured Artist- The Cars. You probably know that Benjamin Orr was from Cleveland...but what about Ric Ocasek? You'll find in this episode!

Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 2 Episode 10

Episode 10 features Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR), Hall of Famers from 1993. We'll give you an update on this year's Rock Hall class, and our 1-Hit Wonders are from the Chambers Brothers and Mike Oldfield. Frank & I will also run down our 5-Best Albums from the year 1967. And, in our "Where are they now?..." segment, we'll have information about Ronnie Lane and his band Slim Chance. Ronnie was a founding member and bassist for Small Faces/Faces. Enjoy!

Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 2 Episode 9

In this episode, Frank & I discuss the top albums from the year 1975. Also, Rock 'n Roll Hall of Famers from 1998, including Fleetwood Mac and the Eagles, and we'll have news about this year's new class of Rock Hall Inductees. 1-Hit Wonders come from '75 as well; and our Featured Artist is my favorite solo artist of all-time!

Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 2 Episode 8

In Episode 8, Billy Joel is our Featured Artist--Frank will tell you where to begin if you wanted to start a collection of Joel's albums; and Tim will let you know why the album "Eve" by the Alan Parsons Project means so much to him! And, we'll run down some of the top albums from 1979. Enjoy!

Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 2 Episode 7

Frank and I discuss one of our all-time favorite bands, one that we saw together in Vegas a few years ago--Earth, Wind & Fire. Also, a couple of terrific 1-Hit Wonders, including one from a little-known group from London...Ontario, Canada! We'll also have details about the Rock Hall's connection to this week's NFL Draft, and the new date announced for this year's Induction Ceremonies in Cleveland.

Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 2/Episode 6

In this Episode, Frank & I discuss one of our favorite bands of all-time--Genesis. Plus, we'll run down our Top 5 albums from the year 1980. Our 1-Hit Wonder from fall '71 met with some controversy; and we'll also have a tribute the Rusty Young of Poco, who recently passed away at age 75.

Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations- Season 2 Episode 5

Episode 5 spotlights Hall of Fame Inductees from 2002-- We'll tell you which Hall of Famer posted 47 chart hits in the '60's, and you'll be surprised who it is! Heart is our Featured Artist, and Tim will fill you in on the connection between them and the group Firefall. Frank has his Best 5 Albums from the year 1972. Thanks for listening!

Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 2/Episode 4

In this episode, Frank & I spotlight top albums from the year 1977- when Fleetwood Mac, Eagles, and Styx all would hit their peak as artists. Among our 1-Hit Wonders is Sylvia's "Pillow Talk." Find out which top male artist turned this down, and this would not be the last we would hear of Sylvia, we have details! Cat Stevens, Rock Hall Inductee in '14, is our Featured Artist. Enjoy!

Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 2 Episode 3

Episode 3, Season 2 spotlights the year 1971's Top Albums, including Frank's Top 5 from that year. And in '71, our Featured Artist Marvin Gaye released a song that guest-starred an NBA player and a future mayor of Detroit...find out who it was! Tim & Frank will also tell you the very first "45" they purchased!

Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 2 Episode 2

Episode 2 spotlights the year 1973's Top Albums, and we'll run down our top 5 for each of us from that year. Our Featured Artist is David Bowie, whose career spanned more than 50 years! A new feature called "Whatever Happened To..." will let you know whatever happened to Lighthouse, the 70's Canadian Rock Group. Also, what band Frank has not seen, and feels a little bit bad about.

Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Season 2 Episode 1

Welcome to Season 2! Frank & I are glad you've enjoyed our first season of episodes, and we're looking forward to bringing you more great conversation about the greatest decade of Rock 'n Roll--The 70s!! In our first episode of Season 2, Hall of Famers ELO is the Featured Artist, 1974 is our Spotlight Year, and we'll have a brand-new feature as well--"5 Live"...Frank & I list our 5 favorite Live albums of the '70s.

Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations-Highlights of Season 1

Frank Aust & I hope you've enjoyed listening to our debut season! We have listeners from all over the world!! Season 2 begins soon, and in the meantime we put together "Highlights of Season 1." I'll also have a special tribute to legendary Cleveland rocker Michael Stanley, who passed away over the weekend. And, I'll share a story of my interaction with Michael as a young broadcaster, one of the highlights of my radio career!

Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Episode 14/Season 1 Finale

In our last Episode of Season 1, Frank & I talk about 1969, and in particular--those 3 days in August at Woodstock! Hendrix, CCR, The Who, Joan Baez, Richie Havens and a lot more!

Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Episode 13

Episode 13, our second-to-last of Season 1, has Elton "Hercules" John as our Featured Artist, and 1981 is the Spotlight Year. And, learn more about Tim & Frank's thoughts of Rock in the mid-late '80's...Thanks for your downloads! Enjoy!!

Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Episode 12

On Episode 12, we turn the page to a new decade and say goodbye to Disco. Albums by Billy Joel, Tom Petty and Heartbreakers and a new band called The Pretenders! 1-Hit Wonders, Hall of Fame Inductees from 2009 and our Featured Artist: Bob Seger. Enjoy!!

Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Episode 11

Episode 11 has some extra discussion about a great year--1978! Even though dominated by Saturday Night Fever, the Bee Gees, and other Disco artists, '78 was a very strong year in Rock 'n Roll: Boston, Bob Seger, the debut album by The Cars, and many others, plus our Featured Artist: Jackson Browne. Enjoy!

Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Episode 10

In Episode 10, Frank and I discuss a very good year in music, though a bad year for other reasons--1968. Our Featured Artist: The Rolling Stones! Also, 1-Hit Wonders, Breakout Artists and more!

Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations-Highlights of Season 1...so far!

Thanks so much for making our new podcast such a great success! Enjoy this special episode--"Highlights of Season 1." And be sure to join us for a brand-new episode this coming Monday!

Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Episode 9

Fleetwood Mac is our Featured Artist in this Episode! Plus, 1979- a pivotal year for music...from Disco leading to New Wave, and good 'ol Rock 'n Roll still going strong as we moved into the '80's!

Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Episode 8

Episode 8 features one of THE best Female Artists of all-time! Linda Ronstadt. Plus, 1-Hit Wonders, some "Not-So-Great Songs," and our Spotlight Year is 1976. Enjoy!

Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Episode 7

The Who is front-and-center for Episode 7! Plus, 3 men, 1 singer- and a bunch of 1-Hit Wonders. Our spotlight year is 1970 including 2 big breakups that year.

Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Episode 6

New Year! Brand-new episode! This week, we'll dive into the year 1972--a great year for debut artists- including our Featured Artist: Steely Dan. Plus, we'll rundown the Hall of Fame Inductees from 2015, some terrific 1-Hit Wonders from '72, and more!

Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Episode 5

Episode 5 spotlights the year 1973, one of the best years of rock! Also, Hall of Fame Inductees from 2016 (Chicago, Deep Purple, Cheap Trick and Steve Miller). And, our featured artist: The Boss-- Bruce Springsteen. A great way to end a not-so-great year of 2020!

Tim Friedmann's 70's Rock Conversations Episode 4

On Episode 4, 1967 is in the Spotlight! Sgt. Pepper's, the Monterey Pop Festival, Stones--even The Monkees!! Breakout acts, including our Featured Artist: The Doors. Plus, some great 1-Hit Wonders from '67. Join us!

Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Episode 3

In episode 3, Frank & I continue our rundown of the Rock Hall inductees--this time from 2018. Our spotlight year is 1975, and we'll have a couple of 1-Hit Wonders from the Spring of '75. Featured Artist: Eagles, who had a tremendous year! We'll talk about the "Song of the Summer," "Not-So-Great-Songs" and more. Enjoy!

Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations Episode 2

In this Episode, Tim and rock expert Frank Aust will dive into the "Groovy" music of 1971! Terrific songs and artists, plus discussion about a great protest "1-Hit Wonder" from the fall of '71. We'll continue our rundown of Rock Hall inductees, some "not-so-good songs" and more. Enjoy!

Tim Friedmann's 70's Rock Conversations Episode 1

Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations features Rock 'n Roll expert Frank Aust! Episode 1--Our spotlight year is 1977, Featured Artist Chicago, plus 1-Hit Wonders, "Not-so-great songs" and much more! All from the the greatest decade of rock music--the '70's!!