Sandy Kaye Presents 'A Breath of Fresh Air'

31/12/2025

An uplifting story of enduring friendship and amazing talent. Growing Up In The 70s and 80s Growing Up In The 70s and 80s Ultimate 70's Fan Page Rock Legends Singer-Songwriters

Discover the music and career of Liberty DeVitto, Billy Joel's drummer, renowned for his dynamic beats and collaborations with music legends.

27/12/2025

Perry Bamonte, the guitarist and keyboardist in the Cure, has died after battling a short illness over Christmas. He was 65.
The Cure confirmed Bamonte’s death on the band’s website on Friday, remembering his contributions to the group during his two stints in the band, first from 1990 through 2005, and then from 2022 until now.

24/12/2025

What better way to wish you a merry Christmas and a peaceful, happy and healthy start to the new year than with the voice of Deep Purple, Ian Gillan. I hope you enjoy his story. Ian Gillan Official Site Classic Rock 60s 70s 80s 90s Rock Legends Classic Blues Rock's Group Singer-Songwriters Growing Up In The 70s and 80s

Meet Ian Gillan lead singer of Deep Purple. From early bands to rock anthems and his influence in rock music. One of rock’s greatest voices.”

22/12/2025

British singer Chris Rea has died at the age of 74. He passed away peacefully in hospital earlier today following a short illness, surrounded by his family. The Middlesborough-born singer was perhaps best known for his festive hit Driving Home For Christmas, first released as a single in 1988, which has gone on to become a festive classic, resurfacing in the charts in the run-up to Christmas each year due to streaming.
Over the course of his career, Chris had several hits including 1978’s Fool (If You Think It’s Over), 1987’s Let’s Dance and 1988’s On The Beach, as well as the top 10 The Road To Hell.
He also released 25 studio albums, most recently in 2019, and enjoyed back-to-back number ones in 1989 and 1991 with The Road To Hell and Auberge.
In his lifetime, Chris was nominated three times for the Best British Male prize at the Brit Awards.
In 1994, when he was still in his early 30s, Chris was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, for which he underwent an operation to remove his pancreas, gallbladder and part of his liver. He also suffered a stroke in 2016. Blues, but rock-rock, but blues! Rock Legends Growing Up In The 70s and 80s Classic Rock 60s 70s 80s 90s

17/12/2025

Who knew the lady with the huge voice was really shy? Check out her story here.
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Discover the life and career of Patti LaBelle, from her early years in Philadelphia to Labelle, solo hits, acting, and her 8065 era today.

11/12/2025

Remembering Bob Starkie through his words and music https://abreathoffreshair.com.au/episodes/skyhooks-guitarist-bob-bongo-starkie-a-tribute/ Growing Up In The 70s and 80s Rock Legends The Aussie Entertainment Guide AUSTRALIA IS ALIVE WITH MUSIC Australian rock bands 1960s and 1970s

05/12/2025

Stewart Copeland – best known as the drummer of The Police – is about to starrt a debut solo tour of Australia, in January.
Stewart is bringing his spoken-word show 'Have I Said Too Much?' to Perth, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane following a highly successful run through the UK. The acclaimed and influential drummer will share stories from across his nearly 50-year career, with opportunities for fans to submit their own questions during the talk. During. my chat with him he was stumped when I asked him what he would ask if he were in the audience. Check out our conversation as Stewart bounces around a range of subjects including who he'd most like to sit at a dinner party with, his current relationship with Sting and Andy and the response he got from asking one question of President of the Soviet Union, Mikhail Gorbachev. I've learned to expect the unexpected from Stewart Copeland. However you can rely on the fact that, no matter what, an audience with him will always be entertaining. Catch his intimate evening conversations
Sunday, January 11th – Regal Theatre, Perth WA
Wednesday, January 14th – Forum II, Melbourne VIC
Friday, January 16th – State Theatre, Sydney NSW
Saturday, January 17th – The Tivoli, Brisbane QLD Bird's Robe Stewart Copeland Aussie entertainment guide

04/12/2025

Steve Cropper, the guitarist who helped anchor Booker T. and the MG's at Stax Records and co-wrote the classics Green Onions, (Sittin' on) the Dock of the Bay, has died aged 84.
Pat Mitchell Worley, president and CEO of the Soulsville Foundation, said Cropper's family told her that Cropper died on Wednesday in Nashville.
A cause of death was not immediately known. The guitarist, songwriter and record producer was not known for flashy playing, but his spare, catchy licks and solid rhythm chops helped define Memphis soul music.

03/12/2025

The book "Midnight Train From Georgia" shares the untold story of the Pips' William Guest. Its author Lady Dhyana Zeigler joins us today with some seriously fascinating tales. Growing Up In The 70s and 80s Ultimate 70's Fan Page Rock LegendsSinger-Songwriters Music From the 70s 80's & 90s SoulMusic.com Gladys Knight Music of the 60s & 70s Remembering The '50s, '60s, '70s & '80s ~ Music & Memories

Explore Gladys Knight & the Pips' William Guest - the harmonies, choreography, and lasting impact on one of soul music’s most iconic groups.

29/11/2025

Sad news today that Skyhooks legend Bob ‘Bongo’ Starkie has passed away at the age of 73. Bob had been diagnosed with Leukemia in January this year. Aussie entertainment guide Australian rock bands 1960s and 1970s COUNTDOWN 1974-1987 (Popular Australian music show) Australian Music Fans🇦🇺

26/11/2025

Reggae Icon Jimmy Cliff shares the story of what was simply an incredible life. https://abreathoffreshair.com.au/episodes/jimmy-cliff-reggae-legend-life-and-loves-and-playing-fair-2/ Classic Music 70's 80's 90's Jimmy Cliff Jimmy Cliff JIMMY CLIFF MUSIC FANDOM BUNNY WAILER Bob Marley Grew Up in the 1960s 1970s and 1980s The Jamaica Observer JAMAICA Singer-Songwriters MUSICLOVERS Rock Legends

Reggae Legend, Jimmy Cliff discusses his musical journey and the impact of his songs. Stories about songs, Bob Marley and his own confidence.

24/11/2025

Jimmy Cliff, the legendary Jamaican singer who along with Bob Marley popularised reggae, ska and rocksteady music over a six decade career, has died from pneumonia.
Hear him talk about his life on next week's podcast and radio show.
Jimmy was known for his singles You Can Get It If You Really Want It and Many Rivers To Cross, as well as for his cover of Johnny Nash's I Can See Clearly Now.

Born James Chambers on July 30, 1944 during a hurricane in St James Parish, northwestern Jamaica, he moved in the 1950s from the family farm to the country's capital Kingston with his father, determined to succeed in the music industry. At just 14, he became nationally famous for the song Hurricane Hattie, which he wrote. Cliff would go on to record over 30 albums and perform all over the world, including in Paris, in Brazil and at the World's Fair, an international exhibition held in New York in 1964. The following year, Island Records' Chris Blackwell, the producer who launched Bob Marley and the Wailers, invited Cliff to work in the UK with him. Cliff later went into acting, starring in the 1972 classic film The Harder They Come, directed by Perry Henzell, which introduced an international audience to reggae music
Over the years, Cliff worked with the Rolling Stones, Elvis Costello, Annie Lennox and Paul Simon. In 2012, he won a Grammy Award for best reggae album for Rebirth, which was produced by punk band Rancid's Tim Armstrong, and another Grammy in 1984 for Cliff Hanger. Cliff received the Order of Merit, the highest honour in the arts and sciences, from the Jamaican government. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010.