EPISODE #1
Ben recounts his time in blues harmonica bootcamp that led to a moment in the superstardom sun with Southern rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd.
On a strange day in New York City history, Ben met up with Gene Pitney backstage at the legendary Carnegie Hall to talk about new technology.
As a way to kick off the podcast exploring Ben’s career, we go to the source of where his musical inspiration began: Duane Eddy’s reverberating grain barrel, by way of Camden, New Jersey.
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THIS EPISODE ALSO MENTIONS:
Arthur Alexander, Paul Anka, Louis Armstrong, The Beatles, James Bond, J.J. Cale, The Carter Family, Al Casey, The Crystals, Bobby Darin, Jackie DeShannon, Gerry Goffin, Lee Hazlewood, George Jones, J. Geils Band, Carole King, Ed King, Al Martino, Augie Meyers, Melba Montgomery, Ennio Morricone, Ricky Nelson, Norman Petty, The Philadelphia Phillies, Jimmie Rodgers, Dee Dee Sharp, Phil Spector, Bruce Springsteen, Strawberry Alarm Clock, The Trashmen, Fats Waller, Paul Whiteman, Hank Williams, Link Wray
Ben plays in his biker bar duo, harmonica not pictured
Beautiful Camden, New Jersey: a Victor company town
Ben poses with his copy of Twistin' 'N' Twangin'
Ben's harmonica solo makes headlines
Ben pictured in the newspaper onstage with Lynyrd Skynyrd
Lynyrd Skynyrd's 9/15/88 Playlist on Setlist.fm