Sound Opinions

Jim shares highlights from his recent visit to the Chicago Drum Show. Now in its 35th year, the annual event is considered the world's longest-running drum show, featuring some of the best vintage, custom, and new drum gear.

Founded by Rob Cook, a publisher and collector of vintage drums, it continues to bring together drummers who share a passion for the instrument: https://bit.ly/44oucM4

Greg pays tribute to legendary record producer Jack Douglas, whose career helped shape the sound of rock music for decades. Douglas began as an engineer, working on landmark albums including John Lennon's "Imagine," the New York Dolls' self-titled debut, and Lou Reed's "Berlin," before becoming one of the industry's most influential producers.

Admired by generations of musicians, Douglas earned the respect of countless artists throughout his career. Cheap Trick's Rick Nielsen once called him his favorite producer of all time; a testament to the impact Douglas had on the artists he worked with and the music he helped create. https://tinyurl.com/jwt35u8y

Before she emerged as a singular artist in her own right, Anita Lane was a vital presence in the world of post-punk legends.

Jim highlights the singer's journey from the margins of some of alternative music's most celebrated and notorious circles to center stage, featuring her haunting track, "The Next Man That I See." https://bit.ly/3S9Xr27

Jim and Greg welcome back acclaimed music writer Jimmy McDonough to discuss his new biography, "Gary Stewart: I Am From the Honky-Tonks." McDonough introduces listeners to the influential honky-tonk artist and shares five essential songs from Stewart's catalog: https://bit.ly/4e9X3JI

Plus, Greg reflects on McDonough's decades-long journey to tell Stewart's story and explores why the singer's genre-defying music continues to inspire such devoted admiration: https://bit.ly/3S3uWTS