Join special guest interviewer & chief ‘Monkeemaniac‘ Anne O’Reilly as we at Purple Haze chat to ex-Cherokee member Doug Trevor who was also The Monkees’ Musical Director for many years. The Monkees are touring Australia & New Zealand June/July 2019 for more information, dates etc. & tickets go to DRW Entertainment: Click Here
Read moreOn this show, I’ll be presenting: Live-in the-studio – Marty Rhone (Denim & Lace, Mean Pair Of Jeans etc.), talking about his new cd Performing live-in the-studio, Wild Dreamers, a Linda Ronstadt tribute band Michael Matthews to talk about Kevin Johnson & Peter Freebairn’s new cds Rick Prices’s new cd ‘Rarities’ & about his new tour Marty
Read moreArguably, or rather probably, Hal Blaine was the greatest session drummer in pop/rock history. He played on over 35,000 sessions, & played drums on all the Grammy Records of the Year from 1966 to 1971, & then added another in 1976! Join Derek Pellicci, ex of LRB, & one of Australia’s best & most well known & respected drummers, as
Read moreOne of the great Aussie ‘groups’ of the 1960s was The Groop, best known for such hits as: “Woman You’re Breaking Me“, “Such A Lovely Way“, “Sorry“, “Ol’ Hound Dog” & “The Best In Africa“. Join original lead singer Peter McKeddie & bass player Max Ross as they discuss the entire history of The Groop, which also included such members
Read moreVery sadly Peter Tork of The Monkees died on February 21, 2019. On this tribute episode of Purple Haze we discuss the life & music of Peter Tork with guests: Anne O’Reilly who founded the Monkeemaniacs fanclub, Rock Brain of the Universe, Glenn A Baker AM who wrote the first biography of The Monkees & extra special guest the late
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