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The Mike Gormley ShowThe Mike Gormley Show takes you behind the curtain and brings you the stories from the worlds biggest music icons. Author: Mike Gormley
Experience the vibrant world of music and entertainment on the "Mike Gormley Show," hosted by the acclaimed Mike Gormley, founder of Los Angeles Personal Development and a renowned figure in music management and public relations. With a storied career as a journalist, record company executive, artist manager, and music supervisor for TV and film, Mike has been instrumental in the careers of iconic artists like Danny Elfman, The Bangles, Rod Stewart, Rush, BTO, The Police, and Supertramp. Each episode of the Mike Gormley Show delves into the fascinating lives and stories behind some of the biggest names in music. Join us as Mike brings his unique insights and insider knowledge directly to you, featuring intimate conversations with music legends and industry insiders. Whether it's discussing the timeless impact of Oingo Boingo with Johnny Vatos or exploring the global music scene, the show offers an engaging mix of nostalgia, contemporary relevance, and forward-looking perspectives. Perfect for music aficionados and anyone interested in the behind-the-scenes dynamics of the music industry, the Mike Gormley Show is your gateway to the stories that shaped the sounds of generations. Tune in and immerse yourself in the enthralling narratives and personal anecdotes that only Mike can deliver. Don't miss out on this journey through music history and its ongoing evolution. evolve entertainment network and featured on Pantheon Podcasts www.thejeremiahshow.com Language: en Genres: Business, Management, Music, Music Interviews Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Doug Legacy | Founding Member of Zydeco Party Band + Muppets
Sunday, 19 May, 2024
Mike Gormley Presents...Doug Legacy! Doug Legacy is a musician and one of the founding members of the Zydeco Party Band. He has puppeteered background characters on Muppets Tonight and his band was featured as the house band for the show (with Legacy playing accordion). Doug is also known for The Bucket List (2007), Gilmore Girls (2000), and Muppets Tonight (1996). Doug wound up in Los Angeles in 1977 where he immediately won the Gong Show playing steel drums. He then went on to play them with Rod Stewart (a significant vocal influence on Doug), where he met Jimmy Z, playing great blues harp and tenor sax on this album. Jimmy Z went on to play with Jeff Beck and the Eurythmics. Doug had the honor to back up Paul McCartney on background vocals and accordion. He also sang for Brian Wilson, Todd Rundgren and Oingo Boingo. Oingo Boingo bassist John Avila plays on the first track of this album. Doug founded the Zydeco Party Band over 20 years ago and has released several albums. King Cake Party (1990) was produced by Jim Keltner and Freebo and had guest artists Ry Cooder and David Lyndley on it. It was released on Elvis Costello and Nick Lowe’s label Demon in Europe and Japan. Doug also made an album with the Oingo Boingo band in 1996 called Doug and the Mystics “New Hat” released in Europe on Colosseum Records. Doug has worked on many projects with Van Dyke Parks as a musician and engineer. Van Dyke introduced Doug to Grant Geissman who plays great guitar on this project. Long-time friend and collaborator Gary Ferguson play solid drums and percussion. Gary has played for artists such as John Hiatt and Eddy Money. Dave Eastly has been the 1st chair bassist for the Zydeco Party Band for the last five years. He also leads his own big band and has been a multi-instrumentalist at Disneyland for over twenty years! https://zydecopartyband.com
