
The Bob Lefsetz Podcast
Bob Lefsetz is the author of “The Lefsetz Letter.” Listen to his new podcast where he'll address the issues at the core of the music business, internet, and the world at large.
Latest episodes

Jul 13, 2023 • 1h 41min
Jon Anderson
Of Yes. Need I say more?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 6, 2023 • 2h 24min
Sammy Hagar
From Fontana to Montrose to Capitol to Geffen to Van Halen to Cabo to tequila and rum, we cover it all!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 29, 2023 • 4h 7min
Dwight Yoakam
You'll love listening to Dwight's tales of growing up in Ohio and coming to Los Angeles to make it. Dwight is quite the raconteur, and this is the longest podcast I've ever done. It's like hanging with your best friend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 22, 2023 • 1h 49min
Jack Tempchin
Discover how Jack Tempchin wrote iconic songs for the Eagles, his journey from San Diego to Hollywood, and navigating the music industry. Hear about his early struggles making $250 a month to receiving an $8,000 check, legal battles over hit songs, and the creative songwriting process. Explore his musical milestones, friendships with band members, and insights into the industry's challenges and successes.

Jun 15, 2023 • 2h 6min
Bebe Buell
What can you say about Bebe? She first came to notice as the girlfriend of Todd Rundgren. She had a daughter, Liv, with Steven Tyler. Listen and you'll hear stories about not only those two, but Ric Ocasek, Elvis Costello, Mick Jagger, Albert Grossman, Bob Dylan, Jack Nicholson... Bebe is anything but arm candy. She is vocal and full of life and the boys loved, and still love, to hang with her. And she's still making music as an artist herself! It's been quite a life, and this is her story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 8, 2023 • 1h 55min
David Bromberg
Legendary guitarist David Bromberg is performing his last concert at the Beacon on June 10th. Bromberg speaks slowly, but has a dry sense of humor underpinning his words, as well as a distinct honesty. If you hang in there, the podcast will pay dividends, you'll hear how David played on four albums with Bob Dylan and on Jerry Jeff Walker's original "Mr. Bojangles," made records for Columbia and Fantasy and then gave it all up to go to violin making school and open a violin shop in Wilmington, Delaware, taking a twenty two year sabbatical before returning to the stage. Bromberg is a musician, don't confuse him with the self-promoting entrepreneurs of today. He's different, he's an artist, he succeeded on his playing, not hype. This is his story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 1, 2023 • 2h 3min
Steve Lukather
Guitarist extraordinaire and member of Toto Steve Lukather is brutally honest in this podcast, you need to hear it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 25, 2023 • 2h 11min
Harvey Kubernik
Harvey Kubernik is a music history savant who's written numerous books on such topics as Laurel Canyon, the Beatles and the Summer of Love. He has dedicated his entire life to rock and roll, and his memory is extraordinary. Harvey experienced it all firsthand, this is his story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 18, 2023 • 1h 47min
Ivan Neville
Ivan Neville has a really good new album, "Touch My Soul." We talk about everything from his early years in New Orleans to working with the Neville Brothers, Bonnie Raitt and Keith Richards...as well as his drug addiction and so much more. Ivan is a great guy, you'll understand why he's buddies with all the players!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 11, 2023 • 2h 8min
Les Claypool
Bassist extraordinaire Colonel Les Claypool has regrouped his Fearless Flying Brigade for its first tour in two decades. This is Claypool's story, from picking up the bass at 14 to Primus to Oysterhead to wine-making to... Les will entertain you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.