Dave Davies
One of the most interesting men in the history of rock talks to us about creating the songs of a generation in The Kinks, his stroke and his return to music.
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Pat Travers
He’s one of the greatest guitar players ever, yet you’ve probably never even heard his name. Find out why you SHOULD know the name Pat Travers, and wait until you hear his story about nearly making off with Jim Hendrix’s guitar — mid-concert!
Randy Bachman
You know his gift for songwriting from his hits with bands like The Guess Who and Bachman Turner Overdrive, but have you ever heard Randy Bachman tell a story? He’s sharing some fascinating tales with us about the history of rock and his place in it.
Almost Famous
Even when they’re pushed aside, dreams don’t die. They can lie dormant for decades until old friends, old memories or old pictures bring them back to life. For a band called the Lazy Souls, it took 40 years.
Jim McCarty
In the ’60s, The Yardbirds burst onto the music scene with big hits and three of the greatest guitarists of all time. The man who held the band together was drummer Jim McCarty. He shares stories from the London club scene that changed music history.
Ian Anderson
In this new age, the Jethro Tull leader and flautist says we don’t have any excuses for giving up early. Find out why the 65-year-old has embarked on a grueling tour to perform an album that hasn’t been played in nearly 40 years.
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Laura Sharpe
Her life changed forever when the helicopter she was riding in crashed, leaving her horribly injured. She survived but the trauma stuck with her. Find out how she’s helping other trauma survivors use art to heal their bodies, minds and spirits.
Fred Schneider
The frontman for The B-52s, the greatest party band of all time, explains what happened to the band when it became an “overnight success” and why it was suddenly stressful. Plus, find out how the 61-year-old is still finding new ways to rock.
Dan Cohen
What happens when you give a person with dementia an iPod loaded with the songs of their youth? They come alive inside. Find out about a remarkable new project that is changing the lives of patients and caregivers and how you can help.
Todd Taylor
As a child, Todd Taylor stunned the Nashville music scene with his banjo skills. He vowed them to elevate the banjo as a musical instrument, and that’s exactly what’s he done, collecting Grammy nominations and world records along the way.
Roger McGuinn: Rock and Roll Star *New Recording!
Roger McGuinn grants Growing Bolder exclusive access to his home studio for a recording of one of The Byrds’ biggest and most beloved hits. Wait until you see how he can still play that 12-string Rickenbacker!
Chubby Checker
He was born a poor kid in the projects. But thanks to his talent and enthusiasm, he quickly rose to become one of the most successful — and most beloved — artists of all time. We catch up with the incomparable Chubby Checker.