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A historic event that helped launch Fleetwood Mac's career in the U.S. was their visit to Chicago in January of 1969, when they had an all-day jam recording session with many of the blues greats from Chicago.  The legendary Peter Green, along with Jeremy Spencer, Danny Kirwan and current band members Mick Fleetwood and John McVie laid down nearly 3 dozen tracks and the session was caught by acclaimed photographer Jeff Lowenthal who joins your host Ray White, along with Jeff's co-author of the book Fleetwood Mac in Chicago, January 4, 1969 - The Legendary Chess Blues Session , Robert Schaffner on this episode.  Join us for Part 1 as this historic event is revisited and relived on this very special episode!

Jim Babjak and Dennis Diken of The Smithereens, who were formed in 1980, join us on this episode.  Inducted in the New Jersey Hall of Fame in 2019, the band still tours and records today, since the passing of their lead singer/guitarist Pat DiNizio.  Hanging out backstage with them before they hit the stage, multi-award winning program director Ray White talked with them about their favorite Smithereens albums with Pat and the decision to use guest singers since his passing.  These singers include Marshall Crenshaw, Robin Wilson (Gin Blossoms), John Cowsill (The Cowsills) and most recently Wesley Stace (John Wesley Harding).  Jim and Dennis also share some BIG NEWS about the band in the upcoming year that you don't want to miss!  Check out episodes 4, 30 & 145 for much more from The Smithereens. In our showcase segment we feature John Cowsill, who with his wife Vicki Peterson (The Bangles) have a new album out titled Long After The Fire.  Join Classic Artists Today for another super show!!

Glen Burtnik, singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist is best know for his stints with Styx in the early 1990's and early 2000's.  From the Jersey Shore, his big break came when he was selected to play a lead role in the Broadway musical review - Beatlemania.  As a songwriter, Glen wrote numerous songs for many artists that received a great deal of airplay.  He's recorded over a half-dozen solo albums and with Styx, you'll find him on two studio releases and several live recordings.  Since 2009, he's been the frontman for The Orchestra, made up of musicians that played with the Electric Light Orchestra and Electric Light Orchestra Part II.  You'll also find Glen as a member of The Weeklings and he's played in several other bands and projects throughout his career, too!  The CAT hits another home run with this super interview and show!!

Rhett Miller co-founded the Old 97's in 1992 and the band has retained all of their original members since then.  Considered by many as pioneers of the Alt-Country movement, today their music has elements of Americana, Indie Rock, and Power Pop.  Throughout the years they've recorded over 20 projects with 7 singles landing on the adult album alternative charts.  They were honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 Americana Music Honors & Awards ceremony.  Rhett shares with multi-award winning program director Ray White, the latest happenings with the band including insights on their American Primitive release and also touches on his solo albums including his latest - A Lifetime Of Riding By Night.  In our showcase segment we feature Pete Yorn who has received two Gold records since launching his career in 1990.  His upcoming album is All The Beauty.  Dynamic indie rock stars are featured on this episode brought to you by your friends at Classic Artists Today.

Joe Deninzon is an electric violinist and vocalist who also plays guitar and mandolin.  He's the leader of his band Stratospheerius and joined the progressive rock band Kansas in 2023.  This elite musician has played on records and/or toured with icons like The Who, Bruce Springsteen and Richie Blackmore - just to name a few.  Multi-award winning music director Ray White caught up with Joe during a recent break in Kansas' 2026 tour. He fills us in on his early breakout years, his latest album with Stratospheerius called Imposter! and how he was tapped by Kansas to to serve as their new violinist.  In our showcase segment we feature a band that has sold over 100 million records globally- Journey.  Their most recent album is Freedom and they could be wrapping up their career after the current "Final Frontier" tour.  Don't miss this dynamic episode from The CAT!

Carbon Leaf recorded their first album in 1995 and haven't looked back since.  Today, with over a dozen albums released as a leading independent band, they have been tapped for a handful of national awards - many for their outstanding songwriting talent.  Multi-award winning program director Ray White hooked up with their frontman Barry Privett who filled us in with his insights into the bands' early years along with their latest release Time Is The Playground.  Be sure to listen to much more from the band with his founding bandmates joining us on Episode 51.  In our showcase segment we feature the latest on U2 whose latest EP is Easter Lily, O.A.R. who just released the single "Where Are We Right Now" and Grammy Award winner Bruce Hornsby who just dropped his new CD titled Indigo Park.  Independent and Alternative sides of the music spectrum are featured in this addition of Classic Artists Today!

Randle Chowning founded the Ozark Mountain Daredevils in 1971.  As Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist, he was with the band during their heyday from the early to mid 1970's. After leaving the band Randle teamed with fellow Daredevil bandmate, Larry Lee, to form Beyond Reach.  Throughout the years he has also released numerous solo projects including many of his friends.  His latest compilation is titled Sworn Testimony.  Randle joins your host, Ray White, and takes you down memory lane from his Daredevil days in the 70's until now.  In our showcase segment we have the spotlight on the frontman for Wet Willie, Jimmy Hall, who's featured on our Episode 111.  His latest release is Ready Now.  Americana at it's best, right here on the CAT!

Robin Batteau is a renowned violinist, singer/songwriter and producer.  He's played with Bruce Springsteen, Whitney Houston and Judy Collins - just to name a few.  Clive Davis, the legendary music mogul, signed Robin and his brother David to a recording contract back in 1971, releasing "Batteau" on Columbia Records.  Robin later hooked up with David Buskin forming the folk/rock duo of Buskin & Batteau.  You'll also find him in the band Pierce Arrow, earlier in his career.  A Grammy and Emmy award winner, his most listened to work was that of television and radio advertising jingles for McDonalds, Coca-Cola, Chevrolet and many more companies.  Robin's latest solo project dives deep into his Greek studies, giving him inspiration for the album Banned in Sparta.  Several of his friends including Tom Paxton and Livingston & Kate Taylor join him. Ray White, a multi-award winning program director, captures many of Robin's career highlights in this episode.  We close out this show with the legendary Dion (DiMucci) whose latest release is The Rock 'n' Roll Philosopher.   Amazing musicians...are featured on Classic Artists Today!

Kim Simmonds stood among the world's greatest Blues Rock musicians.  He founded and was the leader of Savoy Brown until his passing on December 13, 2022.  Throughout the years Kim released over two dozen Savoy Brown albums and several as a solo artist, too.  His wife Debbie Simmonds and friend Bob Schaffner join us to talk about the release of his book, Street Corner Talking, The Autobiography of Kim Simmonds that was released in January of 2026.  They touch on several of the highlights of Kim's life and career.  As a special treat, Ray White digs back in our archives and shares part of our interview with Kim, conducted in 2007, when we talked about Savoy Brown and then new CD release, Steel.  Inducted into many Hall of Fames you'll also find his handprints enshrined at the Hollywood Rock Hall of Fame.  Don't miss this jammed packed show from your friends at Classic Artists Today!

Barry Goudreau, original member and guitarist for Boston, whose self-titled debut album was certified 17x Platinum, went on to form several other bands including RTZ, Delp and Goudreau (with his brother-in-law and former lead singer of Boston - Brad Delp) and currently fronts Barry Goudreau's Engine Room.  Barry shares with us insights from his dynamic career and his involvement with the American Vinyl All-Stars.  Catch Part 1 of our interview with Barry on Episode 187.  Multi award-winning program director Ray White and the CAT bring you the best current happenings with many of your favorite "classic" artists and bands!!

Renaissance, an iconic trend setting band was launched in 1969, combining a fusion of rock, folk, classical and jazz genres.  The bands co-founders included Jim McCarty and Keith Relf, who launched The Yardbirds.  A couple years after forming Renaissance, Jim focused back on music with The Yardbirds and vocalist Annie Haslam carried on as the focal point of the band.  Multi-award winning program director Ray White "Zoomed" with Jim and Annie to talk about their "History of Renaissance" 2025 special performances and touch on the evolution of the band.  A once in a lifetime event with key figures in the band, on this very special episode brought to you by your friends at Classic Artists Today.

20th Anniversary Show!  Your multi award-winning producer and host Ray White has interviewed nearly 500 world-class musicians over the past two decades.  We're celebrating by sharing interview segments and much more from three of our most listened to shows.  We kick things off with a bassist who played in three highly successful bands... Heart, Firefall and Spirit - Mark Andes (Episode 15).  We'll then roll right into one of the greatest rock vocalists from the U.K. - Paul Carrack (Episode 83).  You'll remember him from the big hit "How Long" by Ace and he was in the band Mike + the Mechanics and Squeeze.  Paul released numerous solo albums, too. We close out our special 20th Anniversary show featuring the late Paul Cotton (Episode 110) of the pioneering country rock band Poco.  We personally would like to thank all the incredible musicians we've interviewed throughout the years and to you - our listeners!! We're Classic Artists Today...spread the word!!!

Don Barnes, original member of .38 Special, leads the band today on vocals and guitar.  Celebrating 50 years, the band has just released their latest album - Milestone.  Multi-award winning program director Ray White, hooked up with Don in September of 2025 as they released their latest studio album - the first by the band in 21 years.  Don shared his insights on the current band members who've been with him for over two decades, key collaborators on the album, and shared many personal thoughts on the bands' new music.  Be sure to check out Don talking about his solo album and more from .38 Special on Episode 55!  Don and .38 Special are keeping Southern Rock alive and well after all these years!!  In our showcase segment, we feature a tribute to the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer with Bad Company, Mick Ralphs, who passed away on June 23, 2025.  Mick landed on the international music scene back in 1966 with the British band, Mott The Hoople. Celebrating 20 years in 2025,  Classic Artists Today... is still going strong too!!!

Wang Chung was formed in London in 1980, co-founded by Nick Feldman and Jack Hues.  The band has released 7 studio albums with 11 singles that have landed on various music charts.  Multi-award winning program director Ray White caught up with Nick backstage before their show in June of 2025 as part of the "I Want My 80's Tour" with Rick Springfield, John Waite & John Cafferty.  He shared with us the story behind the bands first name - Huang Chung, remaking of several songs that ended up being hits, his time with Culture Club's Jon Moss in the band Promised Land and much more!  Nick also shared his insights on technological changes in the music industry that affected the sound of the band.  Everybody will definitely Wang Chung Tonight on this episode, from the authority on the latest from classic rock and pop bands - Classic Artists Today!

The Wood Brothers, Oliver and Chris, have emerged as one of the innovative American roots music bands on today's scene.  Each concentrated on differant genres of music before coming together to form their band.  Oliver leaned towards Blues and Rhythm & Blues, while Chris was more on the Jazz Fusion side of music.  Together, five of their collective albums have landed on the charts.  In 2018, they were nominated for the Grammys' Best Americana Album award for their One Drop Of Truth project.  The Wood Brothers' brand new CD is Puff of Smoke.  Show producer Ray White talks with the brothers about their early years and how they've built a solid following with their musical union, plus much more.  In our showcase segment, we feature a collaboration between Elton John and multi-Grammy winner Brandi Carlile, whose latest album is Who Believes In Angels?  Also, we feature an amazing award-winning Blues/Southern Rock stalwart, Tommy Castro, who recently released his Closer To The Bone CD.  The best from Roots to Americana to Blues, we've got it on the CAT!