This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Phil Manzanera, the guitarist behind Roxy Music and a prolific record producer whose career spans more than five decades. The hosts also pay tribute to Bob Weir of Grateful Dead.
Hosts Jim and Greg pay tribute to Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead, a group Greg insists is not a jam band. Weir died January 10th at age 78.
Phil Manzanera
Hosts Jim and Greg interview Roxy Music guitarist Phil Manzanera about his memoir, “Revolución to Roxy” which goes from his childhood in Cuba to the London rock scene of Pink Floyd and Roxy Music.
Featured Songs:
Roxy Music, "If There Is Something," Roxy Music, Island and Reprise, 1972
The Grateful Dead, "Sugar Magnolia," American Beauty, Warner Bros., 1970
Bob Weir, "Cassidy," Ace, Warner Bros., 1972
Roxy Music, "Re-Make/Re-Model," Roxy Music, Island and Reprise, 1972
Roxy Music, "The Thrill of it All," Country Life, Island and ATCO, 1974
Roxy Music, "Amazona," Stranded, Island and ATCO, 1973
Roxy Music, "Do the Strand," For Your Pleasure, Island and Warner Bros., 1973
Phil Manzanera, "Big Day," Diamond Head, Island and ATCO, 1975
Roxy Music, "Both Ends Burning," Siren, Island and ATCO, 1975
Phil Manzanera, Andy Mackay, "Ambulante - Live," AM.PM Soho Live, Expression, 2025
Aterciopelados, "Baracunatana," La Pipa de la Paz, RCA, 1996
Jason P. Woodbury & The Night Bird Singing Quartet, "Get To Meet Them," (Single), Always Happening, 2025
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