The Bob Lefsetz Podcast

Richard Marx, the singer-songwriter behind “Right Here Waiting,” opens up about melancholy, grief, therapy, and becoming more authentic after divorce. He recalls friendships with John Stamos and Vertical Horizon’s Matt Scannell, leaving Chicago to learn from Lionel Richie, and building a career through relentless work. He also discusses his new album After Hours, touring, fan connection, music rights, and life with Daisy Fuentes.

Charlie Worsham, a Country Music Association Musician of the Year, has a new solo album, "Once Upon a Second Time Around."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron Alexenburg signed the Jacksons to Epic and more. Here we talk about his fifty year career in the record business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dustin Lance Black is the director of the new series "Rock Out" about the gay influence in rock music. As much as you think you know, you'll learn more, especially about Brian Epstein. The documentary is available to stream for free at revry.com starting on September 20th. Dustin Lance Black won an Oscar for his screenplay for "Milk," created the miniseries "Under the Banner of Heaven" and was a writer on "Big Love."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maggie Rose has a new album, "Half Moon." Hers is a story of survival, the big breaks never happening, yet slogging away and building an audience. Listen to her, she could be the new Brandi Carlile.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brett Gurewitz is not only the owner of Epitaph Records, but a member of Bad Religion as well. We go deep into Brett's history, from becoming a punk in the San Fernando Valley to ultimately signing Tom Waits to his record label. But before that, Brett opines on the nuts and bolts of running a record label...who to sign, how to promote, interactions with DSPs... Brett is fantastic, this is a MUST-LISTEN!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Weiner is the creative force behind Low Cut Connie. Listen to how he's achieved success completely independently.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mr. Old Crow Medicine Show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Songwriter, performer, producer Erick the Architect created the track featured in the Apple WWDC presentation in June. We go deep into that process as well as Erick's career in the Flatbush Zombies and...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Documentary filmmaker Alison Ellwood's most recent project is "Boy George & Culture Club." Prior to that she directed "History of the Eagles," "The Go-Go's," "Laurel Canyon"...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.