
Ep. 11 | Bill Oakes
In this episode, John speaks with Film and Music Producer Bill Oakes. Bill's first job was working for The Beatles at their Apple headquarters, being at the heart of the band's activities in the final years. Bill then we

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Hosted by KX FM · EN · 11 episodes
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With over 40 years in the music industry, John has worked alongside legendary artists like Oasis, Sting, REM, Deep Purple, Metallica, Black Sabbath, Keane, Kid Rock, Robyn, and Alice Cooper. His extensive experience and insider connections bring a unique perspective to the world of entertainment. Join John as he sits down with musicians, film directors, photographers, and industry executives—plus a few surprise guests—for candid conversations about the entertainment world. Expect untold stories, expert insights, and deep dives into the music that shaped both the host and his guests.
KX FM hosts Johnny Strikes Up the Band, a music show with 11 episodes published.

In this episode, John speaks with Film and Music Producer Bill Oakes. Bill's first job was working for The Beatles at their Apple headquarters, being at the heart of the band's activities in the final years. Bill then we

On this episode, John speaks with Jeff Jampol. Jeff's company manages an extensive roster of legacy estates, including those of The Doors, Janis Joplin, and Jefferson Airplane. Jeff details his management approach from b

On this episode, John speaks with Joe and Lzzy from the Grammy-winning band Halestorm. Lzzy and Joe outline the band's history, as well as their 23 years together, making them one of rock's longest-standing couples. Hale

On this episode, John speaks with music manager and film producer Andy Gould. Andy is one of rock music's most recognized managers, having worked with Pantera, Rob Zombie, Linkin Park, Guns N' Roses, Lionel Richie, and M

On this episode, John's guest is Buck Johnson. Buck is a well-known musician who has played with John Waite, The Joe Perry Project, The Hollywood Vampires, and was a permanent member of Aerosmith as their keyboardist and

John speaks with Musician Jimmy Stafford, best known as a founding member of the band Train. Jimmy discusses a wide range of topics from his early days and the formation of Train to the new release of his 10th solo recor

John speaks with Black Keys co-founder Patrick Carney. Patrick discusses growing up in Akron, Ohio, and his early musical adventures, which led to his formation of the Black Keys with his neighbor Dan Auerbach. Patrick s

John speaks with singer-songwriter Michelle Branch about getting a record contract at 16 and navigating the music business at a young age. Michelle also talks about her current recording and touring, while balancing a fa

John speaks with world-renowned bassist Bill Sheehan about his time with David Lee Roth, his hits with Mr. Big, and his experiences touring the world. Billy also shares stories about his early days breaking into the busi

John speaks with photographer, film, and video director Rocky Schenck. Rocky talks about his experiences with Joni Mitchell, Rod Stewart, Alice Chains, Robert Plant, and a host of other notables.

John speaks with Damon Johnson, guitarist of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Damon also discusses his time playing in the Alice Cooper Band as well as Thin Lizzy, hanging out with Jeff Beck and Eddie Van Halen, and touring with Robert P
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Johnny Strikes Up the Band is hosted by KX FM. The show is categorised under music (interviews) and has published 11 episodes.
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