In 1989 when Australian rock bands like Midnight Oil and INXS were screaming up the charts in the US, you'd think the easiest thing in the world would be to present one more and let them continue the streak. Such was not the story of Boom Crash Opera. Despite getting some airplay for "Onion Skin" off their second album, These Here Are Crazy Times, and despite having material just as strong as their peers, it didn't happen and BCO never got their just due (except back home where they remain a draw). Guitarist and primary songwriter Peter Farnan joins us this week to detail the whole story and discuss his wonderful solo career. What's surreal about all of this is that Peter is a fan of the show, making this a mutual appreciation society meeting! Enjoy and please dig into some BCO. It's killer!
Promo Mode - Jay Graydon discusses the famous "E" Electric Keyboard (and a bunch of other stuff)
Episode 271 - Jay Graydon
Episode 270 - Andrew Farriss of INXS
Deep Dive - Robin Campbell on UB40's For The Many (2019)
Episode 269 - Chris Hughes
Deep Dive - Derry Grehan on Honeymoon Suite's The Big Prize (1986)
Episode 268 - Suzi Quatro
Deep Dive - Alan Shacklock on Roger Daltrey's Under a Raging Moon (1985)
Episode 267 - Danny Kortchmar
Bonus - Steve Postell of the Immediate Family
A Discussion of the Death and Legacy of Rupert Hine with Duncan Sheik
Episode 266 - Shelly Yakus
Bonus - Nick Niespodziani of Yacht Rock Revue
Episode 265 - Shelly Peiken
Deep Dive - Phil Spalding on GTR (1986)
Episode 264 - Graham Maby
Bonus - Jon and Georgia Do Another Countdown
Episode 263 - Gary Sanford, Vinnie Zummo and Tom Teeley: The Guitarists of Joe Jackson
Deep Dive - Mike Lindup on Level 42 (1981)
Episode 262 - Miles Hunt of The Wonder Stuff
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