David Bowie and T. Rex made rock history. Tony Visconti made them sound great. On today's show, the famed record producer, bassist and Brooklyn native discusses his life in music, as detailed in his recent memoir Bowie, Bolan and the Brooklyn Boy. Also: The young singer Leela James mixes vintage soul sounds with modern hip-hop and R&B. She performs live in our studio.
Behind the Music with Tony Visconti
Tony Visconti's work with David Bowie, Marc Bolan, Morrissey and others has had an enduring impact on the history of rock music. The Brooklyn-born producer joins us to look back on his eventful career, as detailed in his recent memoir, Bowie, Bolan and The Brooklyn Boy.
Soundcheck blog: John ...
Soundcheck blog: John ...
Leela James Live
The explosion of Amy Winehouse other British singers like Duffy brought new attention soul, but there are American soul singers too. Singer Leela James joins us for a live performance of songs that sticks to the tradition, but incorporates pop and hip-hop as well.
Leela James performs on Wednesday, March ...
Leela James performs on Wednesday, March ...
Give the Producer Some Love.
On February 5, we did a segment called 'The Album That Changed My Life.' My contribution to the discussion was the David Bowie album Low - the first of the so-called Berlin Trilogy (along with 'Heroes' and Lodger) that he did with composer Brian Eno. On that day's ...