Episode 76: Guy Allison of Unruly Child, World Trade, The Doobie Bros., The Moody Blues & Air Supply

Episode 76: Guy Allison of Unruly Child, World Trade, The Doobie Bros., The Moody Blues & Air Supply

Guy Allison’s first record deal was signed with a band called Lodgic on A&M Records in 1985. This band included Michael Sherwood, Billy Sherwood, Jimmy Haun & Gary Starnes. The band was discovered by the 80's group Toto and was subsequently produced by Toto members David Paich and Steve Porcaro..

In 1987, Allison was selected by Patrick Moraz to fill the second keyboardist chair for the Moody Blues, a position he held until 1990. While touring with the Moodies he was a member of World Trade signed to Polygram Records. Recording their progressive self-titled debut album in 1988, this group included ex-Lodgic bandmate Billy Sherwood..

After the breakup of World Trade, Allison was tapped to join Air Supply in the recording studio and, ultimately on tour. This 7-year relationship generated 4 studio albums, Credited with co-writing 6 songs, 3 of these Allison/Russell co-compositions charted internationally.

During his time with Air Supply, he and ex-World Trade bandmate, Bruce Gowdy, formed the harder edge Unruly Child with singer Mark Free. Signed by Interscope Records, UC found cult status overseas yet remained undiscovered in the U.S.

After Unruly Child disbanded, Allison continued to tour with both Air Supply and also recorded an album with former Toto singer Bobby Kimball, titled “Rise Up”. He forged a musical relationship with some fellow touring members, John McFee and Keith Knudsen, which led to him joining The Doobie Brothers in 1996 as a touring keyboardist. Allison co-produced the Doobies' 12th studio album, 2000's Sibling Rivalry..

Allison released his debut solo album, A Designed Presence, in 2023.

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Episode 84: Mike Walsh of Departure

Episode 84: Mike Walsh of Departure

Mike Walsh is a NJ guitarist, songwriter, and producer best known as the creative force behind the melodic rock band Departure. With Departure, Walsh established a reputation for crafting polished, em...

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Episode 83: Pete Sandberg of Mad Invasion, Alien, etc.

Episode 83: Pete Sandberg of Mad Invasion, Alien, etc.

Pete Sandberg, born in Oslo, Norway, in 1967 and raised in Sweden, is a renowned Swedish rock vocalist best known for his work in melodic hard rock and AOR. He began his musical journey at age 14 with...

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Episode 82: Jim Jidhed of Alien

Episode 82: Jim Jidhed of Alien

Alien – The Comeback of a Swedish Rock LegacyFormed in Gothenburg in 1986, Alien quickly rose to fame with their self-titled debut album Alien in 1988, featuring the unforgettable hit singles “Tears D...

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Episode 81: Graham Bonnet of Rainbow, M.S.G. & Alcatrazz (w/ Beth-Ami Heavenstone too)

Episode 81: Graham Bonnet of Rainbow, M.S.G. & Alcatrazz (w/ Beth-Ami Heavenstone too)

Graham Bonnet (born December 23, 1947) is an English rock singer renowned for his powerful vocal range and dynamic stage presence. He began his career in the late 1960s with the duo The Marbles, achie...

26 Touko 20251h 28min

Episode 80: Tommy La Verdi of 21 Guns, L.R.S. & A=440

Episode 80: Tommy La Verdi of 21 Guns, L.R.S. & A=440

Tommy La Verdi is an American lyricist/songwriter originally from Los Angeles, CA (now residing in Norway) with a recent history of hit singles throughout Europe and Asia. Numerous top 10 hits with K-...

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Episode 79: Stefan Berggren of Snakes in Paradise, The Company of Snakes & more

Episode 79: Stefan Berggren of Snakes in Paradise, The Company of Snakes & more

Stefan Berggren is a Swedish singer who has worked with well-known bands and artists such as Uriah Heep, Snakes In Paradise, M3-Classic Whitesnake, The Company of Snakes, Manfred Mann, and Bernie Mars...

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Episode 78: David Rosenthal of Rainbow, Billy Joel, Red Dawn & more

Episode 78: David Rosenthal of Rainbow, Billy Joel, Red Dawn & more

Few musicians have achieved the broad-based success that David Rosenthal has earned as a Musical Director, Keyboardist, Synthesizer Programmer, Producer, Composer, Orchestrator and touring professiona...

29 Maalis 20251h 7min

Episode 77: Robbie LaBlanc of Blanc Faces, Find Me, Cannonballz & more!

Episode 77: Robbie LaBlanc of Blanc Faces, Find Me, Cannonballz & more!

Robbie LaBlanc has been singing and playing instruments since age 3. Robbie’s first influences (besides his dad, who was always singing and playing the guitar) were Trini Lopez and the Beatles. Shortl...

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