Ep333: Michael Des Barres - The Detective & Swan Song Years

The Vinyl Guide - Artist Interviews for Record Collectors and Music Nerds - A podcast by Nate Goyer, Record Collector, Music Fan, Vinyl Maniac - Mondays

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Actor, Musician, Gentleman Michael Des Barres joins us to talk about his epic career, focusing on the band Detective and their involvement on Led Zeppelin's Swan Song label. Topics include: The Documentary “Who Do You Want Me To Be?” Perspective on the Detective years “A Million-Dollar Drum sound” – The cost of recording Detective Memories of recording Detective album Vanity labels – Purple Records & Swan Song Meeting the Beatles The conclusion of Silverhead Michael’s charm that opens doors Listening to Detective in modern day Michael’s quality that he brings to music and acting Detective being courted by other labels Silverhead meets Led Zeppelin The transformation of Led Zeppelin of the mid 1970s Led Zeppelin playing the LA Forum Being inspired by Robert Plant Michael’s personality and making people feel special Did John Bonham play on Detective recordings? Michael’s memories of Peter Grant Release timing of Detective’s debut LP Recording “Takes One to Know One” Swan Song starting to fall apart Was there a moment he recognized Detective was finished? Memories of Detective “Live at Atlantic Studios” Michael’s favourite version of “Obsession” Would Michael consider selling his publishing? Michael sharing the story of joining Power Station Memories of playing Live Aid The new reissue of Detective LP in RSD What does Michael want his legacy to be? Wrapping up the interview Extended interview available here: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8 Follow our Podcast: https://linktr.ee/vinylguide Facebook: www.Facebook.com/VinylGuide Instagram: www.Instagram.com/VinylGuide Support our show: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related

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