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On this episode of Guess That Record, Jackson speaks with Jem Finer! A founding member of The Pogues, Jem played banjo on all of the group's records. He also helped write many of their most well known songs including "Sunny Side of the Street,""Misty Morning, Albert Bridge," and the all-time Christmas classic "Fairytale of New York." In the episode, Jackson and Jem discuss how Shane MacGowan turned him on to Irish music, behind the scenes stories from The Pogues discography, and how Jem created a piece of music that lasts for 1000 years.
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Guess That Record returns with Jake Shimabukuro as our guest! Hailing from Honolulu, Jake is one of the world's greatest ukulele players. A sought after talent, he's performed with the likes of Jimmy Buffett, Willie Nelson, Kenny Loggins, and Warren Haynes. His newest album, "Blues Experience," is a collaboration with the great Mick Fleetwood. In this episode, Jackson and Jake talk about his approach to ukulele, and what it was like to work with the Fleetwood Mac drummer on this new album.
"Blues Experience" is available on October 18! Get the record here (https://jakeshimabukuro.lnk.to/bluesexperience)
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The newest episode of Guess That Record is the first to be recorded outside of Calgary, as Jackson travelled to Seattle to interview Chuck Burgi for the second time! Chuck is currently the drummer for Billy Joel, a role he's held since 2006. Chuck has also worked with artists like Hall & Oates, Meatloaf, Blue Öyster Cult, and many more. Jackson and Chuck met up the day before Billy Joel took to the stage at T-Mobile Park to go over Chuck's routine on the road, and how he approaches select songs from the Billy Joel songbook.
Special thanks to the Four Seasons Seattle for being so accommodating during this recording!
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This episode of Guess That Record is also sponsored by Holy Cow Records! Visit them at their location in Seattle's Pike Place Market, or shop online through Discogs (https://www.discogs.com/user/holycowrecords)
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The biggest episode of Guess That Record to date has Jackson interviewing legendary guitarist Andy Summers from The Police! As the band's guitar player, Andy can be heard on all of their incredible songs including Every Breath You Take, Roxanne, and Message in a Bottle. Outside of The Police, Andy has released 13 solo albums, composed film soundtracks, and has collaborated with artists like Robert Fripp, Eric Burdon, and many more. Andy has won five Grammy Awards, and in 2003 he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Police. In this episode, Jackson and Andy break down select tracks from The Police's discography, and talk about Andy's current projects.
Andy begins his tour "The Cracked Lens + A Missing String" this May in the following cities:
May 30 - Fairfield, CT
June 1 - Newton, NJ
June 2 - Old Saybrook, CT
June 4 - Rockport, MA
June 5 - Lexington, MA
June 6 - Newport, RI
June 8 - Waldoboro, ME
June 9 - Nashua, NH
June 12 - New York, NY
June 13 - Sellersville, PA
June 15 - Washington DC
June 16 - Charlottesville, VA
Tickets for these shows are available in Andy's linktree (https://linktr.ee/andysummers_official)
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Jackson speaks with legendary British photographer Gered Mankowitz in this episode of Guess That Record! Having been active since the 1960s, Gered has been one of the most prolific music photographers of his generation, with many of his photos becoming iconic album covers. Gered has worked with The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, George Harrison, Kate Bush, Phil Collins, and many more. In the episode, Jackson and Gered review a selection of his photos to learn about the stories behind them, and discuss how photography techniques have changed over the years.
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In this episode of Guess That Record, Jackson welcomes Chuck Burgi! Chuck is currently the drummer for Billy Joel, a role he's held since 2006. His long career in the music business has also seen him work with artists like Hall & Oates, Rainbow, Meat Loaf, Bon Jovi, and Blue Öyster Cult. Jackson and Chuck talk about what it's like to work with Billy Joel, his early friendship with Joe Walsh, and what it was like to attend Woodstock.
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Our first episode of 2024 has the one and only Dweezil Zappa joining Jackson on Guess That Record! The son of legendary musician Frank Zappa, Dweezil followed in his footsteps to become a master guitarist and composer in his own right, releasing six studio albums over the course of his career. He's also carried on the legacy of his father's music by fronting the successful group Zappa Plays Zappa. In this episode, Jackson and Dweezil talk about how he learned guitar under the tutelage of Eddie Van Halen, Frank Zappa's greatest hits, and how he managed to earn a part in an Arnold Schwarzenegger film.
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In this exciting episode of Guess That Record, Jackson interviews songwriter, producer, and fellow Calgarian Jenna Andrews! Jenna is best known for her work with BTS, for which she co-wrote "Butter" and "Permission To Dance." Both songs reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. In addition to BTS, she's also worked with artists like Nelly Furtado, Roy Woods, Noah Cyrus, Drake, Benee, and Dixie D'Amelio. In the episode, Jackson and Jenna talk about their shared experiences growing up in Calgary, how Jenna pivoted from artist to songwriter, and what's being done to raise awareness about mental health issues in the music industry.
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The newest episode of Guess That Record sees Jackson speaking with Bill Gibson, the drummer and founding member of Huey Lewis and The News! Bill was behind the kit for all of the group's biggest songs like The Power of Love, Heart and Soul, If This Is It, and Jacob's Ladder. In addition to his drumming, Bill also frequently sang backing vocals in many of the band's songs. In the episode, Jackson and Bill speak about how he got into music, the band's heyday in the 1980s, and what the future holds for the group.
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In this very special episode of Guess That Record, Jackson teams up with Rocket 88 Books to review the brand new book "Stewart Copeland's Police Diaries." The book is a collection of Stewart's diaries that he kept from 1976-1978, which provides great detail about the formation of one of the greatest bands of all time, The Police!
Stewart Copeland’s Police Diaries is available now. Order only at rocket88books.com or policediariesbook.com
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Welcome to A Quick Chat With! The supplemental show of Guess That Record where Jackson interviews up and coming musicians about their brand new releases. In this episode, Jackson interviews Nathan Raudnitz, the lead singer and guitarist of the UK based band Speedvark. Founded in 1986 by Ben Raudnitz and Pedro Flatt, the duo has expanded their lineup in recent years by including Ben's kids Marcus, Mig, and Nathan. In this quick chat, Jackson and Nathan discuss Speedvark's story, the band's upcoming single "Children of the Revolution, and the impact of T-Rex and glam rock on the British music scene.
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Guess That Record reaches double digits! In this tenth episode of the podcast, Jackson interviews Al Staehely. Born and raised in Texas, Al began performing music in the late 60s. After moving to LA, he joined the band Spirit where he served as the bassist and lead vocalist from 1971-1973. He later became an entertainment lawyer, representing musicians such as Stevie Ray Vaughan and Johnny Nash. During the episode, Jackson and Al talk about his new album, Al's experiences backing up artists like Chuck Berry and Keith Moon, and how he's juggled music and law.
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Guess That Record returns with the first episode of 2023, on the one year anniversary of our very first episode! For Episode 9, Jackson interviews Susan Rogers. Susan served as the staff engineer for Prince from 1983-1987, working on some of the biggest albums of Prince's career including Purple Rain, Around the World in a Day, Parade, and Sign O the Times. She also worked with artists like David Byrne, Tevin Campbell, and the Barenaked Ladies (producing their hit album Stunt). After leaving the music business, she became a professor at the Berklee College of Music. In this episode, Jackson and Susan speak about how she got her start in music, and what it was like to work with Prince.
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This week's episode of Guess That Record is a big one, as Jackson interviews keyboardist David Paich from Toto! As a founding member of Toto, David wrote the band's biggest songs including Hold the Line, Rosanna, and the all-time classic Africa (a song in which David also handles the lead vocal duties). Outside of his work with Toto, David has been a prolific session player having played on albums such as Silk Degrees by Boz Scaggs, and Michael Jackson's Thriller. In this episode, Jackson and David talk about how his father's music career inspired him, how songs like Africa continue to be relevant, and what it's like to work with famous musicians.
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This week's episode of Guess That Record sees Jackson interviewing Canadian drummer Floyd Sneed. Floyd (who hails from Jackson's hometown of Calgary) is the original drummer for Three Dog Night, serving two stints with the band from 1968-1974, and again from 1981-1984. During his time with the band, Floyd played on the group's biggest hits such as "Joy to the World," "Mama Told Me Not to Come," "Shambala", and "One." Floyd has also been a member of bands such as the short-lived group S.S. Fools (which featured Toto vocalist Bobby Kimball), and Tommy Chong's band Little Daddy and the Bachelors. In this episode, Floyd speaks with Jackson about growing up in Calgary, and breaks down some of Three Dog Night's most well known songs.
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After a lengthy hiatus, Guess That Record returns for a brand new run of episodes! This week sees Jackson interviewing the Hot City Horns, a horn section based out of London, England featuring Paul Burton on Trombone, Mike Davis on Trumpet, and Kenji Fenton on Saxophone. Since 2018, they've been touring with Paul McCartney, appearing with him in stadiums all over the world on his Freshen Up and Got Back tours. They've also performed with artists such as Olly Murs, Jess Glynne, and Emeli Sandé. In this episode, Jackson speaks with the guys about their musical upbringing, how they became a group, and what it's like to work with a living Beatle.
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In the final episode of Season 1, Jackson sits down with former NHL player Kelly Hrudey. Kelly spent 15 years in the NHL as a goalie for the New York Islanders, Los Angeles Kings, and San Jose Sharks. He now works as a broadcaster for Sportsnet, appearing on Hockey Night in Canada, and Calgary Flames games. In this episode of Guess That Record, Kelly talks about his career, his love for music, and his time in Los Angeles where he rubbed shoulders with names like Bruce Springsteen, and Glenn Frey.
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This week's episode of Guess That Record features Mitchell Brady, the lead singer and guitarist of The Static Shift, a rock and roll duo from Calgary, AB. An exciting episode, it marks the first time that the podcast has been recorded in person. Jackson and Mitch talk about The Static Shift's history, influences, the most valuable albums in our collections and more!
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This week on Guess That Record, Jackson talks with music writer Hank Shteamer. Hank is a Senior Music Editor for Rolling Stone, where his work frequently appears. In addition to Rolling Stone, he has written for publications like The New York Times, GQ, and Pitchfork. Hank is also a musician, having performed with bands such as STATS. In this episode, Hank talks about his career as a writer, and what made him get involved in the world of music.
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Episode 2 of Guess That Record has Jackson speaking with Jim Vallance. Jim is a Canadian songwriter who is best known for his longtime collaboration with Bryan Adams, co-writing songs like "Cuts Like a Knife," "Summer of 69," "Run To You," and "Heaven" (which hit the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100). Jim has also worked with artists like Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, Glass Tiger, Kiss, Roger Daltrey, and many more. In this episode, Jim talks about his beginnings in music, his career writing with Bryan, and helping David Foster with "Tears Are Not Enough," the Canadian contribution to African famine relief in 1985.
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