A Breath Of Fresh Air

A Breath of Fresh Air With Sandy Kaye bombshellradio.com Tuesdays 1pm EST and Fridays 8pm EST Michael Shrieve’s musical life is one of extraordinary timing, talent and fearless exploration. Born in California in 1949, Shrieve was drawn to drums at an early age and was already performing professionally as a teenager, backing seasoned rhythm and blues artists well beyond his years. His big break came in the late 1960s when […]

A Breath of Fresh Air With Sandy Kaye bombshellradio.com Tuesdays 1pm EST and Fridays 8pm EST Frankie Miller was one of rock and soul’s most powerful and authentic voices, a singer whose grit and emotional honesty set him apart from the moment he opened his mouth. Born in Glasgow in 1949, he grew up immersed in American blues and soul, influences that shaped his raw, passionate style. Early success came […]

A Breath of Fresh Air With Sandy Kaye bombshellradio.com Tuesdays 1pm EST and Fridays 8pm EST Ian Gillan is one of rock’s most powerful and instantly recognisable voices, best known as the legendary frontman of Deep Purple. Long before global fame, music was already deeply embedded in his life. Growing up surrounded by musical influences — including an opera-singing grandfather and a jazz-playing uncle — Gillan discovered his passion early. […]

A Breath of Fresh Air With Sandy Kaye bombshellradio.com Tuesdays 1pm EST and Fridays 8pm EST Patti LaBelle, the Godmother of Soul, rose from a Philadelphia church choir to global superstardom. Beginning with The Ordettes and later Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles, she became a powerhouse in the girl-group era, eventually transforming into the funk and soul trio Labelle, whose hit “Lady Marmalade” cemented her place in music history. Launching a solo career in […]

A Breath of Fresh Air With Sandy Kaye bombshellradio.com Tuesdays 1pm EST and Fridays 8pm EST Bob “Bongo” Starkie was the charismatic guitarist who helped shape the sound and spirit of Skyhooks, one of Australia’s most influential rock bands. Growing up in Melbourne, he honed his guitar skills in local pub bands before joining Skyhooks in 1973, where his tight rhythms, melodic flair, and playful stage presence became essential to […]

A Breath of Fresh Air With Sandy Kaye bombshellradio.com Tuesdays 1pm EST and Fridays 8pm EST In this deep-dive episode, we explore the remarkable story of Gladys Knight & the Pips — and shine a long-overdue light on William Guest, the quietly brilliant harmony singer whose smooth vocals and graceful choreography helped define the group’s timeless style. We trace their early days in Atlanta, their rise through Motown, and the creative explosion that […]

A Breath of Fresh Air With Sandy Kaye bombshellradio.com Tuesdays 1pm EST and Fridays 8pm EST Jimmy Cliff (1944–2025) was one of the true giants of reggae—an artist whose voice, charisma and message helped carry Jamaican music across the world. Born James Chambers in rural St. James Parish, he grew up surrounded by church hymns, folk melodies and the rhythms of everyday island life. By his teens, he’d moved to […]

A Breath of Fresh Air With Sandy Kaye bombshellradio.com Tuesdays 1pm EST and Fridays 8pm EST Dennis Tufano is the original lead singer of The Buckinghams, the Chicago pop-rock band that rose to fame in the 1960s with timeless hits like “Kind of a Drag,” “Don’t You Care,” “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy,” and “Susan.” His rich, soulful voice became one of the defining sounds of American pop music during an era dominated by the British Invasion. […]

A Breath of Fresh Air With Sandy Kaye bombshellradio.com Tuesdays 1pm EST and Fridays 8pm EST Before Hotel California and worldwide fame, there was Bernie Leadon — the multi-instrumentalist who gave The Eagles their original country-rock soul. A founding member of the band, Bernie blended bluegrass, folk, and rock to create a sound that redefined American music. Born in Minneapolis in 1947, Leadon mastered guitar, banjo, mandolin, and dobro, skills that took him from early country-rock pioneers like The Flying Burrito […]