Episodes

  • Trailer

    Trailer
    Nov 9 2020
    The most iconic gigs in rock history - from Live Aid and Altamont, to Bob Marley at the Lyceum and Kate Bush's Tour of Life - all told by the people who were there.
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    2 mins
  • Live Aid, 13th July 1985

    Live Aid, 13th July 1985
    Nov 26 2020
    Can music change the world? Those at the heart of Live Aid recall the event that changed music’s role in the world, charity and celebrity culture forever, 35 years on. Bob Geldof, Live Aid organiser Harvey Goldsmith, Live Aid promoter Paul Gambaccini, Live Aid broadcaster And contributions from Live Aid performers such as Martin Kemp, Alison Moyet and Brian May Any opinions expressed in this podcast are that of contributors, not of Absolute Radio. We do not own any of the clips used, credit to rightful owners.
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    33 mins
  • Bob Marley & The Wailers, Lyceum Theatre, 17th & 18th July 1975

    Bob Marley & The Wailers, Lyceum Theatre, 17th & 18th July 1975
    Nov 26 2020
    “All the way from Trenchtown, Jamaica – Bob Marley and the Wailers”, this introduction 45 years ago announced reggae arrival in Britain. With them they brought optimism, love and a music to unite! Chris Blackwell – Island Records founder and Bob Marley producer Danny Holloway – worked for island records and produced/recorded the show Roger Steffens – Bob Marley writer, archivist and lecturer Philip Norman – Journalist who reviewed the gig for the Times Dennis Morris, Bob Marley photographer Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore – Guitarist and celloist with Third World, Bob Marley’s support act Any opinions expressed in this podcast are that of contributors, not of Absolute Radio. We do not own any of the clips used, credit to rightful owners.
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    33 mins
  • The Rolling Stones, Altamont, 6th December 1969

    The Rolling Stones, Altamont, 6th December 1969
    Nov 26 2020
    A day that should have seen one of the world’s biggest bands put on the Woodstock of the East. Instead, anarchy ensued. We remember the gig that ended in the loss of life and the counterculture. Joel Selvin, music critic and Altamont writer Langdon Winner, contributing writer to the significant Rolling Stone article on Altamont Bill Owens, photographer of the carnage Any opinions expressed in this podcast are that of contributors, not of Absolute Radio. We do not own any of the clips used, credit to rightful owners.
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    29 mins
  • Kate Bush, The Tour of Life, 1979

    Kate Bush, The Tour of Life, 1979
    Nov 26 2020
    The first and (up until very recently) last tour of a mercurial pop superstar. A show that aimed to combine music, dance, poetry, mime, burlesque, magic and theatre, was it too ambitious for its own good? Or did it change what could be achieved in pop? Anthony Van Laast, Kate Bush choreographer Richard Ames, Tour manager Graeme Thomson, Kate Bush writer Any opinions expressed in this podcast are that of contributors, not of Absolute Radio. We do not own any of the clips used, credit to rightful owners.
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    30 mins
  • Oasis, Knebworth, 10th & 11th August 1996

    Oasis, Knebworth, 10th & 11th August 1996
    Nov 26 2020
    Two and a half million people applied for tickets to see the biggest British band since the Beatles play two huge shows at Knebworth. It was a weekend that marked the pinnacle of Britpop and the defining musical event of the 90s. Claire Sturgess, Radio presenter and gig attendee Andre Barreau, George Harrison in the Bootleg Beatles opening Knebworth Mike Lowe, Oasis sound engineer With contributions from Noel Gallagher Any opinions expressed in this podcast are that of contributors, not of Absolute Radio. We do not own any of the clips used, credit to rightful owners.
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    22 mins
  • Woodstock, 15th - 18th August 1969

    Woodstock, 15th - 18th August 1969
    Nov 26 2020
    A musical event that needs no introduction, it’s the most iconic music festival of all time, one that all gigs are now compared to. With historic performances from Jimi Hendrix, the Who and Janis Joplin, this weekend is synonymous with the 60s and hippy culture. Bob Gruen, Rock and Roll photographer Chip Monck, Woodstock MC Nick & Bobbi Ercoline, the couple in the iconic Woodstock album photograph Burk Uzzle, photographer who took the photo of the Ercolines Jorma Kaukonen, Jefferson Airplane guitarist Any opinions expressed in this podcast are that of contributors, not of Absolute Radio. We do not own any of the clips used, credit to rightful owners.
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    29 mins
  • Isle of Wight Festival, 26th - 31st August 1970

    Isle of Wight Festival, 26th - 31st August 1970
    Nov 26 2020
    The most infamous year of a historic music festival. 500,000 descended on the Isle of Wight, bringing the island to a standstill for what would be the last large gathering for over 30 years. What’s it like performing in front of an audience that size? What’s it like to manage an event like that, that’s deteriorating in front of your very eyes? And what was it like in the crowd? Rikki Farr, Isle of Wight MC Ian Anderson, Jethro Tull Brian Hinton & Roger Simmons, attendees Ray Foulk, Original Isle of Wight organiser John Giddings, Current Isle of Wight organiser and 1970 attendee Any opinions expressed in this podcast are that of contributors, not of Absolute Radio. We do not own any of the clips used, credit to rightful owners.
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    25 mins