The Bob Lefsetz Podcast

Tim Leiweke, Chairman of Oak View Group, shares insights on building arenas worldwide, from sports to concerts. OVG leads in diverse ventures like food and security. They represent cutting-edge live entertainment with a focus on innovation and growth.

Mr. REO Speedwagon. Kevin is open and honest, he's your best friend. This is the entire story, from Illinois to leaving the band to "Hi Infidelity" to "Ozark." A great listen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Of Yes. Need I say more?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Fontana to Montrose to Capitol to Geffen to Van Halen to Cabo to tequila and rum, we cover it all!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You'll love listening to Dwight's tales of growing up in Ohio and coming to Los Angeles to make it. Dwight is quite the raconteur, and this is the longest podcast I've ever done. It's like hanging with your best friend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discover how Jack Tempchin wrote iconic songs for the Eagles, his journey from San Diego to Hollywood, and navigating the music industry. Hear about his early struggles making $250 a month to receiving an $8,000 check, legal battles over hit songs, and the creative songwriting process. Explore his musical milestones, friendships with band members, and insights into the industry's challenges and successes.

What can you say about Bebe? She first came to notice as the girlfriend of Todd Rundgren. She had a daughter, Liv, with Steven Tyler. Listen and you'll hear stories about not only those two, but Ric Ocasek, Elvis Costello, Mick Jagger, Albert Grossman, Bob Dylan, Jack Nicholson... Bebe is anything but arm candy. She is vocal and full of life and the boys loved, and still love, to hang with her. And she's still making music as an artist herself! It's been quite a life, and this is her story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary guitarist David Bromberg is performing his last concert at the Beacon on June 10th. Bromberg speaks slowly, but has a dry sense of humor underpinning his words, as well as a distinct honesty. If you hang in there, the podcast will pay dividends, you'll hear how David played on four albums with Bob Dylan and on Jerry Jeff Walker's original "Mr. Bojangles," made records for Columbia and Fantasy and then gave it all up to go to violin making school and open a violin shop in Wilmington, Delaware, taking a twenty two year sabbatical before returning to the stage. Bromberg is a musician, don't confuse him with the self-promoting entrepreneurs of today. He's different, he's an artist, he succeeded on his playing, not hype. This is his story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guitarist extraordinaire and member of Toto Steve Lukather is brutally honest in this podcast, you need to hear it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Harvey Kubernik is a music history savant who's written numerous books on such topics as Laurel Canyon, the Beatles and the Summer of Love. He has dedicated his entire life to rock and roll, and his memory is extraordinary. Harvey experienced it all firsthand, this is his story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.