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
How to listen to The Vinyl Guide
Listen & follow on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!
You can also SUPPORT OUR PODCAST by becoming a patron at Patreon.com/vinylguide !
About The Vinyl Guide
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.