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Steve Luongo is an American drummer who has performed, produced or recorded with some of the biggest names in the music business including John Entwistle-The Who, Leslie West-Mountain, Eddie Money, Jack Bruce-Cream, Billy Squier, Brian Johnson & Cliff Williams-AC/DC, Robin Zander-Cheap Trick, Rat Race Choir, Mark Farner-Grand Funk Railroad, Rickie Blackmore-Rainbow, Todd Rundgren, Ann Wilson-Heart, Joe Walsh-Eagles, Don Felder-Eagles, David Pack-Ambrosia, Alan Parsons, Dicky Betts-Allman Brothers, Michael Bolton, Buck Dharma-Blue Oyster Cult and many more. The entertainment industry is like one big private club for members only. How do you become a card-carrying member of the entertainment elite? By devoting your life to your craft. If you‘re a member it is usually for life and when you meet up with one of your ”brothers/sisters” in the business it becomes a celebration. The conversations that transpire between industry pros are guarded and rarely take place in public. These conversations happen backstage, in a dressing room, green room, hotel lobby or on a tour bus. The shop talk conversation between two musicians is considerably different than the meet & greet chatter musicians have with fans. A chat with family and friends is usually about anything but ”The BIZ”. Rock & Roll Show ‘n‘ Tell makes you a fly on the dressing room wall as longtime professional friends or respected peers reconnect spontaneously. ”It‘s like being backstage at Madison Square Garden.”
Episodes
Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
We select our episodes from the live stream version of R&R Show 'n' Tell. Our 200th guest on the stream was me (Steve Luongo) I was interviewed by Fader Istheman and the whole experience was a lot of fun. I included a live performance by The John Entwistle Band "Under A Raging Moon" from Detroit at Pine Knob amphitheater. The song includes my drum solo from that show. If you're not a fan of drum solos fast forward about 10 minutes and you should be safe... I have played with many well known artists including Leslie West-Mountain, Mark Farner-Grand Funk Railroad, Robin Zander-Cheap Trick, Brian Johnson and Cliff Williams-AC/DC, Todd Rundgren and more. BUT, performing with John Entwistle of The Who was a standout 15 year period of my music career. I hope you enjoy this episode.
Check out the Rock & Roll Show 'n' Tell livestream on Facebook/drumcrusher, Youtube/c/steveluongo and other streaming platforms.
The entertainment industry it’s like one big private club for members only. How do you become a card carrying member of the entertainment elite? By devoting your life to your craft.
“If you’re a successful performing musician, it could be years or even decades before you run into the musical friends that you started out with.” Steve took that premise and started reaching out to his lifelong friends. Since then, he has had revealing casual conversations with over 150 friends old and new who just happen to be major players in the entertainment business, and the list goes on.
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Michael Bradford Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States is an American musician. A native of Detroit, Michigan he is known mainly as a bass guitarist but also plays guitar and keyboards, and has done extensive work in music production and engineering. Among others, Bradford has worked with Madonna, Youngstown, Kid Rock, Anita Baker, Paul Buckmaster, New Radicals, Madonna, Kid Rock, Uncle Kracker, Beth Hart, Deep Purple, Dave Steward and more.
The entertainment industry it’s like one big private club for members only. How do you become a card carrying member of the entertainment elite? By devoting your life to your craft.
“If you’re a successful performing musician, it could be years or even decades before you run into the musical friends that you started out with.” Steve took that premise and started reaching out to his lifelong friends. Since then, he has had revealing casual conversations with over 150 friends old and new who just happen to be major players in the entertainment business, and the list goes on.
Monday Oct 25, 2021
Monday Oct 25, 2021
Chuck Burgi is an American drummer currently performing with Billy Joel. He has played with an impressive list of artists including Billy Joel, Diana Ross, Al Di Meola, Hall & Oates, Brand X, Bon Jovi, Enrique Iglescis and more.
The entertainment industry it’s like one big private club for members only. How do you become a card carrying member of the entertainment elite? By devoting your life to your craft.
“If you’re a successful performing musician, it could be years or even decades before you run into the musical friends that you started out with.” Steve took that premise and started reaching out to his lifelong friends. Since then, he has had revealing casual conversations with over 150 friends old and new who just happen to be major players in the entertainment business, and the list goes on.
Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
Greg Smith is a bass player from New York who has played with an incredible list of musicians including Billy Joel, Wendy Williams, Alice Cooper, rainbow, Blue Öyster Cult, Dokken, Vinny More, Joe Lynn Turner, Ted Nugent, Tommy James, Alan Parsons, The Turtles and more including me. He has a fantastic talent and a great guy to perform with.
The entertainment industry it’s like one big private club for members only. How do you become a card carrying member of the entertainment elite? By devoting your life to your craft.
“If you’re a successful performing musician, it could be years or even decades before you run into the musical friends that you started out with.” Steve took that premise and started reaching out to his lifelong friends. Since then, he has had revealing casual conversations with over 150 friends old and new who just happen to be major players in the entertainment business, and the list goes on.
Monday Oct 11, 2021
Monday Oct 11, 2021
Being a drummer this was one of the most enjoyable episodes to date. Abe Fogel is the consummate professional and just by listening to this podcast drummers and all musicians can learn something about a career in show business. Abe's stories and experience are here for you to enjoy. Telling the truth at every turn. He is a monster player and an incredibly good human being.
The entertainment industry it’s like one big private club for members only. How do you become a card carrying member of the entertainment elite? By devoting your life to your craft.
“If you’re a successful performing musician, it could be years or even decades before you run into the musical friends that you started out with.” Steve took that premise and started reaching out to his lifelong friends. Since then, he has had revealing casual conversations with over 150 friends old and new who just happen to be major players in the entertainment business, and the list goes on.
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
Clark Gayton is a trombone player that has played with Bruce Springsteen, Carlos Santana, Sting, but, the funniest stories in this episode other ones he tells about working with the artist formally known as Prince. These are stories that you will not hear any place else.
The entertainment industry it’s like one big private club for members only. How do you become a card carrying member of the entertainment elite? By devoting your life to your craft.
“If you’re a successful performing musician, it could be years or even decades before you run into the musical friends that you started out with.” Steve took that premise and started reaching out to his lifelong friends. Since then, he has had revealing casual conversations with over 150 friends old and new who just happen to be major players in the entertainment business, and the list goes on.
Sunday Sep 26, 2021
Sunday Sep 26, 2021
In this two-part episode Steve talks to vocalist and guitar player Rik Emmett of the Canadian Rock Group "Triumph."
The entertainment industry it’s like one big private club for members only. How do you become a card carrying member of the entertainment elite? By devoting your life to your craft.
“If you’re a successful performing musician, it could be years or even decades before you run into the musical friends that you started out with.” Steve took that premise and started reaching out to his lifelong friends. Since then, he has had revealing casual conversations with over 150 friends old and new who just happen to be major players in the entertainment business, and the list goes on.
Sunday Sep 19, 2021
Sunday Sep 19, 2021
In this two-part episode Steve talks to vocalist and guitar player Rik Emmett of the Canadian Rock Group "Triumph."
The entertainment industry it’s like one big private club for members only. How do you become a card carrying member of the entertainment elite? By devoting your life to your craft.
“If you’re a successful performing musician, it could be years or even decades before you run into the musical friends that you started out with.” Steve took that premise and started reaching out to his lifelong friends. Since then, he has had revealing casual conversations with over 150 friends old and new who just happen to be major players in the entertainment business, and the list goes on.
Tuesday Aug 03, 2021
Tuesday Aug 03, 2021
Steve Luongo is chatting with drummer Liberty DeVitto about coming up in the music business on Long Island, playing with some of the biggest names in the business including Billy Joel. They touch on the Beatles, Stevie Wonder and many other artists. It's just two drummers talking shop.
Sunday Jul 11, 2021
Sunday Jul 11, 2021
This episode tells the story of how Steve Luongo met John Entwistle and went on to perform with John until his untimely death in 2002. This episode also deals with meeting the who's management and ultimately meeting Pete Townshend