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Rob interviews Space Frehley!

Rob has been wanting to interview someone from a tribute band for a long time now ... and what perfect way to start this journey than to interview SPACE FREHLEY (A Tribute to Ace Frehley) and put out the interview on what would have been Ace's 75th birthday.

Not only does Space look like Ace (without the makeup) but he talks like him, sings like him and ... damnnnnn... he plays Ace Frehley songs note for note.. including the guitar solos .. he's the real deal folks! Space Frehley pays tribute to one of the greatest rock n' roll showmen in the history of rock n' roll and the history of on of the greatest bands ever ... KISS!

This is an interview like no other in that Rob gets not only to talk to Space himself but also his alter ego Aaron.

Rob and Space talk about:

When they both first got into KISS When they each met the original members of KISS Forming a "non-makeup" Kiss tribute band Space's upcoming shows The show in Teaneck, NJ (where Space met Ace's ex-girlfreind Lara) The new Space Frehley EP "FREH-QUENCY" Space Frehley's Guitar Collection (visit our YouTube channel for video from this segment) and much more!!!

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If you haven't seen Space Frehley in concert go to YouTube right now and check him out.

You can find Space's new EP anywhere you get your music.. also find Space on Facebook and Instagram and at his webiste : www.spacefrehley.com

Get some really cool SPACE FREHLEY T-Shirts, Sneakers and other cool items at : www.guitarnuttees.com !

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***** COPYRIGHT CLAIM: Space Frehley's cover versions of the songs, "TALK TO ME" and "RIP IT OUT" used with permission from Space Frehley

Sam and Rob record an impromptu podcast for Record Store Day 2026

Recorded on April 19, 2026 

They go over the albums they bought and some other recent purchases (Rob's Flea Market Finds)

ARTISTS MENTIONED ARE: Joan Jett & the Blackhearts Marshall Crenshaw Uncle Tupelo Olivia Newton John The Jayhawks The Who Sun Volt and more

***** KNOW GOOD MUSIC can be found on Podbean (host site), Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Iheart Radio, Pandora, YouTube  and almost anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Links to more sources at Link Tree - www.linktr.ee/knowgoodmusic

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Please follow / subscribe & review

Follow our Instagram & Facebook pages for info on upcoming podcasts and sometimes extra content

Email Rob at: knowgoodmusicpodcast@gmail.com

Know Good Music T-Shirts, Drink Coasters and Embroidered dad hats and winter hats now available.  Email Rob for all the info.

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From the Archives Special Episode

With the recent passing of Chuck Negron (Three Dog Night) we are re-releasing our interview with Chuck that we did on Friday, July 24, 2020.

Rob & Matt interviewed Chuck Negron and this was only their second interview and most memorable.

Chuck had such great stories and memories to share from his early beginnings and his time in Three Dog Night (one of the greatest bands to ever form)

Chuck tells us of his beginnings playing basketball, his first group, three dog night, puppets, John Wayne.. we also play one of chuck's recent recordings.

Sit back and enjoy the time we got to spend with one of music's great singers CHUCK NEGRON.  You will be greatly missed.  RIP Chuck.

INTERVIEW WITH KURT REIL from the band THE GRIPWEEDS! Kurt talks to Know Good Music (Rob) about the new album JEM RECORDS presents a tribute to RAY DAVIES in which the Gripweeds have recorded two great cover versions : "See My Friends" and "Where Have All The Good Times Gone"

We also talk about what it takes to make a cover song great and a comparison between CDs and Vinyl Records.

Great interview

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SHOW 48 - THE HISTORY of the Music Video and MTV / Movie Review of TAPEHEADS & More 

Rob & Jeremy start off with a look at the a Top 10 list from 1981 (where we go over each song in some detail), Albums turning 50 / 40 / 30 for September, A Brief History of the Music Video & A Review of the 1988 film TAPEHEADS starring John Cusack & Tim Robbins.

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A Tribute to SINEAD OCONNOR - Special Edition Podcast

We (Rob & Matt) recorded a special podcast today where we talk about Sinead O'Connor who passed away on July 26, 2023 in Herne Hill London UK.

Sinead struggled throughout life despite being an incredible singer songwriter and finding fame (which most times doesn't matter at all).  

We all hoped Sinead would win against her demons but in the end they won.  We were looking forward to her touring again and a new album.

We were big fans of Sinead O'Connor's music from the start back in 1987 and followed her throughout her career and life.   We share our memories of Sinead throughout the years and we will tell you what our top 5 Sinead O'Connor songs are.

Thank you for listening!

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Today on KNOW GOOD MUSIC we talk with singer/songwriter : JESSE DANIEL EDWARDS

We talk to Jesse while he is relaxing poolside about his new incredible album "VIOLENSIA", growing up in a small California town milking goats, his time as tour manager with Morrissey and some details on one of his new songs "What Ever Happened To"

Jesse's voice is mesmerizing.  Think Morrissey meets Freddie Mercury meets Jeff Buckley!  

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A little bit about JESSE DANIEL EDWARDS :

Jesse Daniel Edwards is an alternative songwriter from the small mountain town of Cuyamaca, CA where he grew up without TV, internet, or significant exposure to the outside world. Leaving home at 16, he spent his late teens busking on street corners around the US and abroad.

While singing outside of bars on Music Row in Nashville, TN, Jesse struck up a friendship with the late Al Bunetta (John Prine). Bunetta served as a mentor to the young artist, encouraging Jesse to write and tour full-time in the years to follow.

After a sabbatical from touring, Jesse returned to the stage in 2021 with critically acclaimed Juni Ata - a collaborative project produced by Steve Cropper (Otis Redding, RCA), and arranger/co-producer Jacob Rosswog.  The resulting album "Saudade" charted successfully in the U.S. and abroad, while receiving significant airplay and garnering reviews in Mojo Magazine, American Songwriter, and the Associated Press.

2023 marks the vinyl re-release of 2012's "American Dreaming" (Cavity Search Records- Elliott Smith), and the summer release of piano rock opus "Violensia" (produced by Joe Chiccarelli- The Strokes, The Shins).

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COPYRIGHT CLAIM: The songs used on the podcast : "Backyard Party MDA", "Drop Dead and Die", "Whatever Happened To" and "Missed Call From Evangeline" used with permission from Jesse Daniel Edwards.

FORGOTTEN BANDS vol. 3

Today Rob and Matt talk about 6 bands who you may not have heard of or maybe completely forgot about from the 1960s / 1970s.  We like to do this once a year so this is our 3rd podcast talking about Forgotten Bands!

We tell you all about:

WISHBONE ASH APRIL WINE ELLEN MCLLEWAINE THIN LIZZY NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND HUMBLE PIE

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We begin the podcast with Albums that are turning 50 and 40 years old in August and we talk about some new albums coming out soon.

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Rob and Matt talk with legendary singer / songwriter MELANIE!

We talk to Melanie about her experience at the original woodstock as one of only 3 solo performers.  Melanie goes into great detail about her experience; Starting with the moment she first heard of woodstock, flying for the first time in a helicopter and taking the stage in front of a massive audience (unlike anything she ever experienced).

We also talk about: Her #1 song (in 1970) BRAND NEW KEY and how she came up with the idea for the song (you won't believe what it was).  

Performing with Miley Cyrus (Backyard Sessions)

Melanie's new album MAGIC BUS.  This is a radio interview and music from 1972.  

We loved talking to Melanie and reliving many memories with her and you'll love this interview.

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A little bit about Melanie:

Melanie landed in the New York City music and radio scene in the late 1960’s. Her first single Beautiful People immediately became a turntable hit. Her first tour began with an impressive 40-day run of shows at Paris’ world-famous L’Olympia Theater at the personal invitation of Bruno Coquatrix. In the years to come she would entertain millions: at An Aquarian Exposition (the 1969 Woodstock Music Festival), at Carnegie Hall, and the Isle of Wight and Glastonbury music festivals, The Sydney Opera House, the South Korean DMZ, the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, the Royal Albert Hall, and other theaters, halls and beloved music clubs around the globe. Melanie launched Neighborhood Records, making her the first American woman to open a mainstream record label. She recorded over 20 chart hits and many have been re-recorded. Melanie received an Emmy after composing lyrics for the theme song of the hit television series Beauty and the Beast. “What Have They Done to My Song Ma” was re-recorded by Ray Charles with the Count Basie Band. Nina Simone delivered a remarkable rendition, as well. “(Lay Down) Candles in the Rain” was re-recorded by Mott the Hoople on their 1971 album Wildlife. Meredith Brooks and Queen Latifah later re-recorded the anthem. “Some Say (I Got Devil)" was re-recorded by Smith’s frontman Morrissey. Melanie has always known her calling in life was to entertain. Audiences have welcomed her to the stage for more than fifty years, and she continues to perform today.

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COPYRIGHT CLAIM: The songs used on the podcast : "Hearing the News", "Beautiful People", "Birthday of the Sun", "Brand New Key", "Look what they've done to my song, ma", and "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)" used with permission from Melanie

Today we review of the ELVIS movie IT HAPPENED AT THE WORLD'S FAIR 

Today we talk about the 1963 film IT HAPPENED AT THE WORLD'S FAIR starring ELVIS, Gary Lockwood, Kurt Russell (his film debut), Yvonne Craig (batgirl) & Joan O'Brien!

We start the show with a some new albums that were released and some new albums coming out soon.  We get into some new music books, the 1982 world's fair (in Knoxville, TN) that Rob attended.. and then of course the movie and the movie soundtrack.

We tell you what we thought of IT HAPPENED AT THE WORLD'S FAIR.  This was Jeremy's second Elvis movie he's ever seen.  Not as good as King Creole and kind of an odd one (we thought).

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Thanks for listening - Rob & Jeremy