Tim Friedmann's 70's Rock Conversations

Season 10 resumes this week as Frankie and I take a look back to 1974! The music, the top news events, sports and more...I'll also run down the list of the new inductees for the Rock Hall Class of '24; some surprises for sure and some long-overdue. Enjoy!

Rounding out our "Classic Conversations" is one of our most-downloaded and favorite episodes--Mark Farner, founding member of Grand Funk Railroad! And next week, Frank and I return will all-new episodes of "70s Rock Conversations," as we continue with our look at the decade of the 70s--this week it's 1974. Thanks for sticking with us this winter and now spring! We hope you've had a chance to catch up on our over 150 episodes.

Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band is the topic of this week's "Classic Conversations!" Frank and I will be back with all-new episodes of Season 10 in a couple of weeks. We hope you've been enjoying our trip down memory lane all winter long and now into the spring!

Chicago is our Featured Artist in this week's Classic Conversations! This Hall of Fame group from the Windy City was our very first Featured Artist. Keep in mind, all-new episodes of '70s Rock Conversations return on May 6th with 1975 in the spotlight.

Elton John is in the spotlight this week as our Featured Artist! Coming off of his final worldwide tour, Elton has been our Featured Artist a couple of times. Keep in mind, Frank & I return with brand new episodes as we continue on with Season 10 starting May 6th.

This week, Billy Joel is our Featured Artist as we continue with our Classic Conversations this spring! Next month, Frank and I return with all-new episodes in Season 10.

Fleetwood Mac is our Featured Artist this week, as Frank and I close out the month of March in our Classic Conversations! Next week, we open April with Billy Joel; and new episodes pick up in early May. Enjoy!

This week, "The Boss" Bruce Springsteen is our Featured Artist in our wintertime Classic Conversations! Next week, Fleetwood Mac is front-and-center as March concludes. Enjoy!

This week, David Bowie is our Featured Artist as our Classic Conversations continue in March! Keep in mind, Season 10 picks up with the year 1975 when new episodes return in early May.

This week, we stay with Motown artists as Frank and I discuss the legendary Stevie Wonder! Next week, "Classic Conversations" continue with David Bowie as our Featured Artist!

This week, our "Classic Conversations" continue with the cool-sounding voice of Marvin Gaye! Keep in mind, Frank and I will be back with brand new episodes in early May. Enjoy!

This week, Alan Hewitt of the Moody Blues joins Frank and I in our "Classic Conversations"! Alan's career spans several decades as a solo artist, keyboardist and musical director when the Moody Blues are on the road--and of course, his work contributing to the big Top 10 hit by the '80s rock band Warrant. Enjoy!

This week, Frank and I begin our "Classic Conversations" with a show we brought to you last July in our "All-American" show! The Eagles will be the Featured Artist this week, as we begin our "Classic" shows extending throughout this winter. Enjoy!

We close out the month of January this week, as Frank and I roll down memory lane featuring the year 1973! Great music for sure!! Also, 2 terrific "Download Discoveries" including one by Seals & Crofts...and in our "Favorite Cuts" segment, Frank & I each have one from the Beatles; one from "Revolver" and the other from "Sgt. Pepper's." Thanks for your downloads!

This week's episode looks at 1972: the news, the sports, the music! Frankie has a great "Cover vs. Cover;" a #3 original vs. the cover which hit #1 two decades later. Tim's "Download Discovery" comes from former lead singer of Boston--the late Brad Delp. And, we each make a case for deserving rock artists in our "2 Should Get In" topic. Enjoy!

Episode 7 of Season 10 features a look back at the year 1971; the top news stories, cost of things, the music (Frankie's #1 Year!) and more! Tim has a cool 1 Hit Wonder from the "Quiet Storm" days of the late '80s with a group named Force MD's. And, Frankie gives his take on the song "Grazin' in the Grass," in a rarity: the instrumental vs. vocal version in our Cover vs. Cover segment.

We hope you enjoyed our last 2 special episodes! Last week was a fun conversation with our guest George Sipl, and the week before was our "BIG Christmas Show" airing during Christmas week. This week, it's back to our new shows as we look back to the year 1970. The top news stories, big movies & TV shows, and the music! Also, Frankie has a terrific "Cover vs. Cover" between a couple of "Motown" artists. Enjoy!

Happy New Year! We have a special guest to begin 2024--our friend George Sipl. He has a new book about his amazing career, "Understated: My Life in Rock 'n Roll." This week, George joins us to talk about his new book, and gives us insight into working with Eric Carmen in the 70s, and his work on the "Dirty Dancing" soundtrack; plus his 30+ career as a top recording engineer, producer, jingle writer and performer. Enjoy!

It's our BIG Christmas Show this week!! Frank and I hope you're enjoying your Christmas Day and Holiday Season--this week, we're bringing you a show completely dedicated to Christmas--the music, topics like our favorite gifts, artificial tree vs. live, and many more, all with the Holidays in mind! Next week, George Sipl will be our special guest as we begin 2024, to talk about his new book, "Understated." Have a wonderful Christmas and a very happy and safe New Year! Enjoy!

This week, Frankie and I complete our rundown of our Top 10 Christmas songs, revealing #'s 5-#1. Also, a terrific Cover vs. Cover is on its way with a face-off between the Beatles and Kenny Rankin (That's right!)...Are you familiar with the duo "Everything But The Girl," the group from the '90s? Tim will have a mini-tribute to them! And, 1969 is in the spotlight this week as our "Featured Year." Keep in mind, next week is wall-to-wall Christmas music and Christmas topics in our "BIG Christmas Show." Happy Holidays!!