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Long Way to the Top

Every song has a story. Every legend has a journey. Long Way to the Top is where those stories come alive — the raw, revealing, and often hilarious moments behind rock’s most enduring names. Hosted by Shayne Brian, this is the ultimate backstage pass into the minds of the artists who built the soundtrack of our lives. From chart-topping anthems and studio secrets to the reinventions that kept them alive across decades, each episode dives deep into the grit, the glory, and the genius that

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S2E15 - Andrew Farriss

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2024/07/06

My guest today on the show could be called the song writer of our generation, certainly one of Australia’s biggest songwriting exports, having penned some of the most iconic tunes with his internationally successful band INXS. For the last ten years Andrew Farris has been carving out his very successful solo career in the country scene and with a new single called Something Stronger out now and an album due out in 2025 called The Prospector. Andrew Farriss joins us on Long Way to the Top. Hit plus

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S2E14 - Ian Moss - Cold Chisel

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2024/06/03

This week it was an absolute pleasure to chat with Ian Moss on my LAFM radio show to unveil the plans for Cold Chisel's Big 5-0. Cold Chisel is touring the country and performing under a big top circus tent as a nod to the Circus Animals era. All the hits and from what Don Walker mentioned on another interview, a new song or two.The link to buy tickets and the upcoming album is below. Enjoy this special chat the legendary Ian Moss on this week’s Long Way to the Top. For tickets and new releases -

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S2E13 - Deep Purple (Ian Gillan)

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2024/03/23

This week we chat with the lead singer of the loudest band on the planet. They were the pioneers of hard rock music and Smoke on the Water has become the number one song for guitar students around the world. With 100 million albums sold worldwide, Deep Purple’s lead singer Ian Gillan is this week’s guest on Long Way to the Top.Catch Deep Purple at Pandemonium Rocks: https://www.pandemonium.rocks/ Hit plus or follow to subscribe to the podcast. And head over to Facebook -

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S2E12 - Beasto Blanco (Chuck Garric & Calico Cooper)

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2024/03/20

In 2012, Beasto Blanco was formed… a raw, powerful, rock & roll band with a searing, theatrical live experience. Featuring the electrifying collaboration of Nashville-based shock rocker Chuck Garric (bass player for the original shock rocker Alice Cooper) and high priestess Calico Cooper, the spawn of Garric’s boss. Today on the show I am joined by Chuck Garrick and of course the daughter of the legendary Alice Cooper, sometimes known as Machine Girl, Calico Cooper, together they are Beasto

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S2E11 - Graham Nash

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2024/03/16

This week on the show we go back to the years of protests and flower power with Graham Nash - co founder of the Hollies, described as the glue that held together Crosby Stills Nash and Young, OBE, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - twice, and published photographer. Enjoy Long Way to the Top with Graham Nash.To find out about Graham Nash's tour dates around Australia click here - https://www.grahamnash.com/tourdates Hit plus or follow to subscribe to the podcast. And head over to Facebook -

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S2E10 - The Damned (Dave Vanian)

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2024/03/14

This week I hand over the interviewing reins to well known Astrologer Jessica Adams as she speaks with Dave Vanian from UK punk group The Damned on the eve of their Australian Tour.A long time fan of the group, Jessica decided to focus on the Astrology of the Damned and the full “Birth Chart” of the damned can be found below along with tour dates around the country. Enjoy this special episode of Long Way to the Top with Jessica Adams, the Astrology of the Damned. Check out the Damned's astrology

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S2E9 - Cog (Lucius Borich)

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2024/03/07

Lucius Borich has been playing music since he was 3 years old. Touring with the Kevin Borich Express, performing with Mark Evans of ACDC and Mick Cox of Rose Tattoo in a Rolling Stones cover band, cleverly named the Rolling Clones. And most famously establishing himself as one of the founding members of progressive rock band Cog.With an unabashed inspiration from Tool, Cog soon showed us their own definition of The New Normal and then redefined their sound again with Sharing Space which included

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S2E8 - Glen Matlock (Blondie & The Sex Pistols)

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2024/03/02

Blondie are heading down under for the Pandemonium Rocks festival. One of the biggest line ups of international rock artists seen in Australia. Alice Cooper, Placebo, Deep Purple and Blondie. Joining us on the show today is the current bass player for Blondie, a man who was in the mother of all punk bands, The Sex Pistols, Glen Matlock.Find out more about Pandemonium Rocks here - https://www.pandemonium.rocks/ Hit plus or follow to subscribe to the podcast. And head over to Facebook -

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S2E7 - Rose Tattoo (Angry Anderson)

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2024/02/24

On today's episode of Long Way to the Top I chat the Bad Boy for Love, Angry Anderson about his Southern Stars tour and his upcoming visit to Tasmania. I've spoken to Angry many times, and it's always a rather interesting conversation. It never ever goes where you think it's going to go. And this episode was no different at all.Enjoy this special chat with Angry Anderson from Rose Tattoo. Hit plus or follow to subscribe to the podcast. And head over to Facebook -

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S2E6 - The Psychedelic Furs (Tim Butler)

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2024/02/24

Our guest on the show today, Tim Butler from The Psychedelic Furs - established by Tim and his brother Richard. The Psychedelic Furs have 8 albums, a huge album in 1981 called Talk Talk Talk and two massive singles, Love My Way and Pretty In Pink. They are heading to Australia in April for the Pandemonium Rocks Festival. I chat with bass player Tim Butler. Find out more about Pandemonium Rocks here - https://www.pandemonium.rocks/ Hit plus or follow to subscribe to the podcast. And head over to

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S2E5 - Hugh Cornwell (The Stranglers)

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2024/02/17

He has been described as a poet, a rebel, a committed lover of celluloid. This week’s guest is Hugh Cornwell who was the lead singer and key songwriter for The Stranglers and his song Golden Brown is a songwriting masterclass. We take a look at one of the biggest punk bands of the 70’s and 80’s the stranglers in itself with lyrics that have meanings upon meanings. With a solo album called Moments of Madness, he has come out of the wilderness with a tour around Australia. Hugh Cornwell joins me today

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S2E4 - Wheatus (Brendan B Brown)

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2024/02/11

Today’s episode of Long Way to the Top is a little different to my normal shows. Brendan Bernard Brown, commonly known as BBB to fans, is the lead vocalist, guitarist, and the only remaining founding member of Wheatus. He was in Australia ahead of the Pandemonium tour where he will share the stage with Blondie, Deep Purple, Placebo and the legendary Alice Cooper. Instead of doing the interview myself, I handed over the reins a young guy I work with. You could say he is the original Teenage Dirtbag,

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S2E3 - Diesel (Mark Lizotte)

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2024/02/10

Our special guest today has had over 800 ,000 record sales in Australia, nine awards, including Aria Best Male Artist - three times. I caught up with Diesel (Mark Lizotte) at this year's Festavale and he did a brilliant performance. To check out his new album visit his website here - https://dieselmusic.com.au/ Hit plus or follow to subscribe to the podcast. And head over to Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheLongWayToTheTopPodcast Keep on Rocking!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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S2E2 - The Angels - Nick Norton & Sam Brewster

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2024/02/04

There are not many Aussie Bands that can say they started in the 70’s and are still going strong. This year marks The Angels 50th Anniversary. This week on the show I catch up with two of the newest members of the band, front man Nick Norton, and Bass player Sam Brewster to take a look back at the legacy of one of Oz Rocks best rockers. The Angels. Find out more about the band and tour information at https://theangels.com.au/ Hit plus or follow to subscribe to the podcast. And head over to Facebook

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S2E1 - Iva Davies - Icehouse

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2024/01/28

We are back with a band new season of Long Way to the Top and our first guest is an absolute favourite of mine, Iva Davies. In fact I have been wanting to interview Icehouse for a long time. Icehouse have been part of Oz Rock history for over 40 years, three million albums sold just locally, over nine million sold internationally, eight top 10 albums, and over 30 top 40 singles. Icehouse are one of the few Aussie bands that have had success outside of our country. With as many as 19 members in the

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S1E32 - Randall Waller

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2023/11/25

What do Shania Twain, rose tattoo, the party boys and Bonnie Tyler have in common, our next guest on Long Way to the top. Randall Waller has been guitarist for many big artists and is the only Aussie so far to perform at the Super Bowl. With a promising band in the 80’s called Avion, the group disbanded when tragedy struck, causing Randall to begin a journey from Frontman to guitarist for some of the biggest artists in the world. Now after 40 years, Randall has just released a brand new album

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S1E31 - Brian Canham (Pseudo Echo)

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2023/11/10

In the early 80’s a new breed of music came out of the punk scene in the UK. Called New Wave, it was fronted by bands like Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, Human League, Devo and ABC. By 1982/83 the British Invasion was well underway and in Australia, shows like Countdown embraced it and New Wave bands became a regular on the show. There was nothing like it in Australia. We had the pub rock bands like Chisel and the experimental bands performance bands like Split Enz but we were waiting for a New Wave

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S1E30 - The Police Diaries with Stewart Copeland

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2023/10/28

Welcome to this special edition of Long Way to the Top, The Police Diaries. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Stewart Copeland two weeks ago, one of five exclusive interviews in the world. What do you ask someone who started the one of biggest bands in the world? Besides chatting about his new book, The Police Diaries, I had the opportunity to ask Stewart why the Police walked away from everything, the music, the tours and one another. What brought the Police to the end? Enjoy this special

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S1E29 - Joe Satriani

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2023/10/14

With over 19 albums and 35 years in the business, Joe Satriani has been nominated for 15 Grammys. He's had over 10 million albums sold and he was inspired to play guitar after the passing of Jimi Hendrix. Joe Satriani taught guitar to Kirk Hammett from Metallica, David Bryson from Counting Crows, and most famously, Steve Vai. With a fascination for space and comic books, most notably Marvel's Silver Surfer, and highly acclaimed albums like Not of This Earth and Surfing with the Alien, Joe Satriani

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S1E28 - John Corabi (Motley Crue)

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2023/10/08

Today's guest, John Karabi started his music career in 1989 as the frontman of the Scream and then in 1992, some may say that the stars aligned as he was made the lead singer of one of the biggest bands in hard rock, Motley Crue, replacing Vince Neil for a period of four years. Since then this rock journeyman has collaborated with some of the biggest hard rock bands around including Ratt, Brides of Destruction, Union, ESP and more recently the US/Oz collaboration The Dead Daisies, replacing frontman

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