Pop: The History Makers with Steve Blame
Steve Blame
Each Week - Pop: The History Makers presents a new one-hour interview with an icon of popular culture.If you prefer watching the interviews - go to my YouTube podcast channel -https://www.youtube.com/@popthehistorymakersOnline - Per Martinsen - Norwegian's Electronic Godfather!UPDATE and DEEP DIVE interviews include:Raz Lindvall (formerly Rob 'n' Raz), Louis C. Oberländer (Jeremy Days), Justin Currie (Del Amitri), Fish (Update interview) Phillip Boa, Toyah, Anne Clark (the poet who continually reinvents herself), Belouis Some (80s hitmaker back in the dance charts), Papa Dee (Swedish Rapper/Toaster/Pop musician) Carl Magnus Palm (ABBA historian), Suzi Quatro (70s Rocker who broke the glass ceiling for female musicians)DEEP DIVE interviews include:Larry Flick (Legendary music journalist), Alanas Chosnau (Lithuanian singer), Elizabeth Thomson (Author of Joan Baez - The Last Leaf), Sleaford Mods (electronic punk poets), BISHI (Electro Sitarist), Mike Evans - author - of the Who - Much Too Much, Tony Swain (80s hit producer), Lanah P (LGBT pioneer), David McAlmont (Vocalist, Essayist, Historian).Previous Series include:Radiohead - Life in a Glasshouse by John Aizlewood. The Velvet Underground by Chris Roberts. Sex Pistols - I Wanna Be Me by Dave Simpson. Joy Division + New Order by John Aizlewood. Lady Gaga - Applause by Annie Zaleski. ABBA at 50 - by Carl Magnus Palm. Previous Series include; P.P. Arnold, Marcella Detroit, Steve Lipson, Chris Huelsbeck, Kevin Hegge, Dieter Meier, Sue Tilley, Stefan Holm Mardo, Rusty Egan, Suzi Quatro, Hifi Sean, Man Parrish, D:Ream, Dave Dorrell (M/A/R/R/S), Papa Dee, Madeline Bell (Blue Mink), Simon Napier-Bell (documentary maker & former Wham! manager), Steve Kilbey (The Church), Jonas Åkerlund, Steve Barron, Jimmy Helms (Londonbeat), Belouis Some, Mousse T., Wolfgang Flür, Billie Ray Martin, Belouis Some, Mark Reeder, Marcus Vere (Living in a Box), Raz (of Rob n Raz), Ulf (Ace of Base), Marian Gold (Alphaville), Louis Oberlander, Dr. Alban, and Youth (Killing Joke). Fish (ex-Marillion), Leee John (Imagination), Durga McBroom (Blue Pearl), Martyn Ware (Heaven 17), Kevin Godley (10cc, Godley & Creme), Michael Münzing (Snap!), Alexander Bard (Army of Lovers), Sam Brown, John Watts, Anne Clark, Right Said Fred, Justin Currie (Del Amitri), WestBam.Mini-Memories. Short personal interview memories of; Whitney Houston, Madonna, Kurt Cobain, Al Green, Elton John, Milli Vanilli, Dave Gahan, Stevie Wonder, Lenny Kravitz, Kylie Minogue ... (ongoing) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 2, 2022 • 1h 5min
MTV Music Video Week - Jonas Åkerlund (legendary video director) full length interview
This is Music Video Week and I am dropping three interviews in one week. All world-famous video directors. Geniuses who changed the world of MTV.As someone who was a host on MTV Europe in its heyday, these are directors who changed my world.Jonas ÅkerlundJonas Åkerlund is one of the great music video directors of the modern era. He has worked with Madonna, Prodigy, Rammstein, Lady Gaga, and many more. This podcast looks at his route into the pop video business from his first short films which caught the attention of Hollywood, his professional development through working as a film editor for the advertising industry in Stockholm, Sweden, and how he achieved his breakthrough as a music video director through Moby's 'James Bond theme', and Prodigy's 'Smack my Bitch Up' which led to Madonna's 'Ray of Light'. And also he talks further about Madonna, Lady Gaga, and Beyoncé, what those at the top of their game have in common, and what he brings to the mix when he works with them.He also talks about his films and series - particularly 'Spun', 'Lords of Chaos', and his latest Netflix Series 'Clark'.If you are interested in this - look out for the other interviews that coincide with the 35th anniversary of MTV Europe's launch.Kevin Godley who with Lol Creme directed Rockit - Herbie Hancock, View to a Kill - Duran Duran, and Victims - Culture Club.And Steve Barron of aha's Take on Me, Michael Jackson's Billie Jean, and Dire Straits' Money for Nothing - the video that launched MTV Europe.Don't forget to connect with me on Instagram; steve.blameSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pop-the-history-makers-with-steve-blame/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 1, 2022 • 1h 6min
MTV Music Video Week - Kevin Godley (legendary artist & video director) full length interview
This is Music Video Week and I am dropping three interviews in one week. All world-famous video directors. Geniuses who changed the world of MTV.As someone who was a host on MTV Europe in its heyday, these are directors who changed my world.Second Interview! Kevin GodleyKevin Godley is one of the most creative and experimental people in the music industry. He was part of the 70s band 10cc which enjoyed world hits with I'm not in Love and Dreadlock Holiday. He went on, with partner Lol Creme to become Godley & Creme, not only a musical partnership but a video director pairing, who produced some of the greatest videos ever made e.g Herbie Hancock's Rockit.This interview covers his life, 10CC, and his work with Lol Creme as an artist and as a video director, Their videos included Don't Give Up - Peter Gabriel, Don't stand so close to Me - Police, A View to A Kill - Duran Duran, and Victims - Culture Club. Kevin has remained at the center of creativity, always leading and never following. He's a fascinating man, with an engaging story.If you are interested in this - look out for the other interviews that coincide with the 35th anniversary of MTV Europe's launch.Jonas Åkerlund - video director of Madonna and Lady Gaga.And Steve Barron of aha's Take on Me, Michael Jackson's Billie Jean, and Dire Straits' Money for Nothing - the video that launched MTV Europe.Don't forget to connect with me on Instagram; steve.blameSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pop-the-history-makers-with-steve-blame/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 31, 2022 • 57min
MTV Music Video Week - Steve Barron (legendary music video director) full length interview
This is Music Video Week and I am dropping three interviews in one week. All world-famous video directors. As someone who was a host on MTV Europe in its heyday, these are directors who changed our world.First up! Steve BarronHe was the Music Video Director of 80's Icons He directed Michael Jackson's 'Billie Jean', a-ha's 'Take on Me', Dire Straits' 'Money for Nothing', and Madonna's first video, 'Burning Up'. Steve Barron was one of the shapers of the 1980s music video.In this uncut version of the podcast, Steve tells his story of learning his craft on the job and almost getting fired when working with David Putnam and Prince Charles. His inside stories of Morten Harket, Madonna, and Michael Jackson are fascinating, and he gives his insights into MTV, the first video on MTV Europe from Dire Straits that he directed, and how that channel became a pop cultural phenomenon.If you are interested, once you have listened to the podcast, to read more about Steve, he has written a book on his experiences during the 1980s which can be bought here;http://www.eggnchipsandbilliejean.com/the-bookDon't forget to connect with me on Instagram; steve.blameAnd don't forget to check out the podcasts with directors Kevin Godley and Jonas Åkerlund.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pop-the-history-makers-with-steve-blame/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 27, 2022 • 1h 3min
#tbt - Belouis Some - full length interview
In the full-length, highly entertaining interview with Neville Keighley aka Belouis Some, he talks about his early influences and the early recordings which led up to his first album. It's an amazing story of someone who clearly was extremely driven, and eventually achieved his dream of worldwide success in the mid-eighties with 'Some People' and 'Imagination', He also talks about how, after success ended he went through a period of loss, eventually leading to a different life, and how an unexpected phone call led to him going back on stage in 2019, and may have triggered more stage appearances in the future.Connect with me on Instagram; steve.blameFor more on Belouis Some - http://belouissome.comAnd thanks to POP; The History Makers insanely wonderful talent booker: #ArchieCMichaelSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pop-the-history-makers-with-steve-blame/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 24, 2022 • 57min
Season 3 - Episode 7, Steve Kilbey (The Church)
Steve Kilbey is one of the most prolific songwriters around, having released in the region of (roughly) 70 albums and 1,000 songs in his career. This podcast interview concentrates on Steve's early life and the period in the 1980s where The Church achieved first Australian then worldwide success.Of course, no interview with Steve is complete without talking about Under the Milky Way from the album Starfish which he wrote with his then-girlfriend, and mother of two of his children, Karin Jansson. That track remains one of the greatest tracks of the 80s, covered by numerous other artists.His latest album is an acoustic version of The Church's debut album from 1981 - 'of minds and heart', which contains The Unguarded Moment. Steve's a fascinating man, who appears to constantly challenge himself. Enjoy the trip through the 80s, and look forward to another interview later in the year where I will bring the story up to date, and look at his work since 1990.Steve's website is here: https://thetimebeing.com/Connect with me on Instagram; steve.blameSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pop-the-history-makers-with-steve-blame/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 21, 2022 • 1h 21min
#tbt - Jimmy Helms (Londonbeat) - full length interview
When Londonbeat hit the top of the Billboard charts in February of 1991, Jimmy Helms realized a dream that he had been working for his whole life. He was approaching his 50th birthday. He had achieved chart success earlier, in 1973, with ‘I'm Gonna make you an Offer’, a song inspired by the most famous phrase from the Godfather movie. Helms has simply one of the greatest soul voices ever. In his eightieth year, he continues to tour as Londonbeat. In this full-length uncut interview, Jimmy takes us through his fascinating and often groundbreaking eight decades until that phenomenal success at the start of the 90s.We also talk about one of the great parties that neither of us can fully remember.Connect with me on Instagram: steve.blameAnd thanks to POP; The History Makers' insanely wonderful talent booker: #ArchieCMichaelSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pop-the-history-makers-with-steve-blame/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 17, 2022 • 1h 8min
Season 3 - Episode 6 Simon Napier-Bell
Here pictured with Andrew Ridgely - Simon Napier-Bell. George Michael: Portrait of an Artist is a wonderful, revealing, and moving documentary on iTunes and Amazon (if not in your territory yet it will come soon). Directed by Simon Napier-Bell who co-managed Wham! in the 1980s, he was responsible for their concert in China - the first by a western band. The documentary features interviews with only those who knew George Michael or had worked with him. (Stevie Wonder, Stephen Fry, Rufus Wainright, Andrew Ridgeley, Sananda Maitreya (fmr Terence Trent D'arby), Tom Robinson, and George's long-time partner Kenny Goss. In the podcast, Simon talks extensively about George, his life, and his demons, in addition to giving us a portrait of his own life.Connect with me on Instagram: steve.blameAnd thanks to POP; The History Makers' insanely wonderful talent booker: #ArchieCMichaelSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pop-the-history-makers-with-steve-blame/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 13, 2022 • 59min
#tbt - Mousse T. full length interview
Record producer, film composer, DJ, and judge on Deutschland Sucht den Superstar - Germany’s version of Pop Idol - Mousse T. has achieved worldwide success with his written and produced tracks Horny '98 and Sexbomb, his collaboration with Tom Jones. His songs are infused with house music and an element of fun, but when you talk to him, you realize there is much more to Mousse T. He’s affable, thoughtful, and intelligent. In this full-length uncut podcast, he talks about his early life, his Turkish heritage, and his route into music including how the hits Sexbomb and Horny '98 came about, and what he feels he can give as a juror on Germany's version of Pop Idol.(And just in case you need to know the t-shirt he refers to is a Studio 54 one)Connect to me on Instagram; steve.blameSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pop-the-history-makers-with-steve-blame/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 10, 2022 • 1h 1min
Season 3 - Episode 5. Madeline Bell
On July 23rd, 2022, Madeline Bell was 80 years old. She started her career in the mid-1950s and has since become one of the best-loved singers to have come out of the UK. She was a backing singer for Dusty Springfield, and as a session musician has been featured on tracks where she worked with the likes of Joe Cocker, Elton John, the Stones, and even John Lennon. Her distinctive voice took her to the top of the charts with Blue Mink, and as part of the French disco combo Space. She still tours regularly and played at Ronnie Scott’s in London just last month. She’s a powerhouse of talent, who has an incredible life story. And this is 'I’m Gonna Make you Love Me', the Dee Dee Warwick cover, made famous by Diana Ross and the Supremes. Bell’s version peaked at Number 34 in the States in 1968. Connect with me on Instagram: steve.blameAnd thanks to POP; The History Makers' insanely wonderful talent booker: #ArchieCMichaelSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pop-the-history-makers-with-steve-blame/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 7, 2022 • 1h 9min
Justin Currie (Del Amitri) #tbt uncut full interview
Justin Currie, the lead singer and songwriter of the iconic Scottish band Del Amitri, shares his journey from childhood to musical stardom. He reflects on the band's early days, their breakthrough hit 'Roll to Me,' and the challenges they faced during their hiatus. Currie also discusses the powerful reunion and their new album, emphasizing the cultural impact of being Scottish. With anecdotes about touring and the significance of music in his life, this conversation reveals the heart and soul behind Del Amitri's enduring legacy.
