Access All Areas (The Tom Russell Tapes)
Access All Areas (The Tom Russell Tapes)
Podcast Description
While rummaging through his loft, legendary Scottish rock DJ Tom Russell discovered dozens of long-lost interviews with rock’s biggest icons. Now, joined by music superfans Scott McArthur and Andy Muir, he’s dusting off the tapes and diving back into the memories, the nostalgia, and the magic. Each episode pairs a rare, rarely heard interview with new reflections, backstage memories, and the kind of chat only true fans can have. Join us on our latest rummage—this is your all-access pass to rock history.
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Focuses on music history, personal anecdotes, and behind-the-scenes stories from iconic rock figures, with episodes featuring interviews like Neil Peart discussing touring challenges and David Coverdale sharing behind-the-scenes tales about his band Whitesnake.
While rummaging through his loft, legendary Scottish rock DJ Tom Russell discovered dozens of long-lost interviews with rock’s biggest icons. Now, joined by music superfans Scott McArthur and Andy Muir, he’s dusting off the tapes and diving back into the memories, the nostalgia, and the magic. Each episode pairs a rare, rarely heard interview with new reflections, backstage memories, and the kind of chat only true fans can have. Join us on our latest rummage—this is your all-access pass to rock history.
Episode 2 – Neil Peart In this episode, we are backstage at the infamous “coo shed” that is Ingliston Show Ground on the outskirts of Edinburgh in Scotland.
Legendary Scottish rock DJ, Tom Russell, was a wee bit nervous as he sat down with one of rock’s greatest drummers and storytellers, the enigmatic Neil Peart of Canadian prog rockers, Rush.
The band had just finished playing, and it’s fair to say that Neil was not impressed by the venue’s sound or the layout for the fans. What follows is a fascinating discussion about touring, venue choice and the rigours of being in one of the world’s biggest touring acts.
The sound quality of this interview is a bit muddy at times, but please bear with us as it improves as Tom and Neil continue the discussion.
A rare treat for Rush and music fans, and we think, despite his nerves, Tom comes out of this as an excellent interviewer.
So turn it up. Let’s go backstage.
Tom, Andy and Scott
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