Why not do a podcast? With this simple question, it all began. The idea behind the 'Voices Of Russ Ballard Podcast' came to our minds during the summer of 2020 and was orginally planned as a series of 12 podcasts for one year. The intention behind the podcast is very simple: We hope to entertain Russ's fans out there a little with well known guest stars to share their memories with us. 

The podcast is an addition to the facebook group 'The Voices Of Russ Ballard', where we wanted to give the fans a place where they can share their memorabilia and their Russ related stories. Alongside the official Russ Ballard Facebook page, where you can find all the official news and have a chance to send messages too (Russ reads them and responds) and the fabulous monthly newsletter this is (hopefully) something you enjoy also.

If you aren't a member yet - why not join the fan forum? Just click on the picture below, which guides you to the fan forum on Facebook.

-Ian and Sven-

Podcast No. 8, 14th February 2021. 

Ian and Sven recommence the Podcasts following the sad passing of our previous guest and friend,  Peter Thorp and the show starts with a deserved tribute to the man himself. 

This is the second of three shows featuring our conversation with Russ in late 2020. Hear him talk about the "Voices" Russ Ballard album and "The Fire Still Burns" as well as great stories of touring and recording with Roger Daltrey of The Who.

Look out for passionate and emotional renditions  from "The Book of Love" album before we finish with a Voices of Russ Ballard  exclusive, a new song never heard anywhere in the world before. (Our gratefully thanks fo Russ for allowing us to use the track).

Songs featured, "The Fire Still Burns", New York Groove", "Crazy World" and "The One Who Breathes Me".

"Everything on the album was a signpost on the way to looking for love" 

Russ talking about his album "The Book of Love".

Podcast No. 7, 24th December 2020. 

A real positive end to 2020 with a Christmas Eve Podcast featuring Ian and Sven in lengthy conversation with none other than Russ Ballard himself at his home in Hertfordshire. This is part one of three Podcasts, the others to follow in early 2021 and will include a World Exclusive.... hear for the time anywhere..... a brand new Russ song.

In this Podcast we play some of Russ’s most famous hits including “Hold Your Head Up”, God Gave Rock And Roll To You”, “Since You Been Gone” and “You Can Do Magic”.

We start with the early days and his audition at age 16 for Adam Faith’s Roulettes (where he never even got to demonstrate his guitar skills!) before progressing to anecdotes about amongst others, Elton John, Santana, Rainbow, Three Dog Night and America. 

Russ closes the Podcast with a special Christmas message to all his fans all over the world. 

Al Gallico (Legendary New York Music Publisher, talking about Russ’s ability in the recording studio) “Russ don’t make demos, he makes masters!)

Russ Ballard on Elton John “He told us that “In Deep” was his favourite album”

Podcast No. 6, 1st December 2020. 

A chance for everyone to banish those “Lockdown” blues and join us in conversation with Peter Thorp, arguably the founder member of The Roulettes. Peter’s fascinating story starts right from the early days when he was asked to join Adam Faith (who incidentally lived just round the corner) and play live at the Royal Albert Hall in 1961.

Recognised by his peers as a consummate musician and songwriter, whilst telling his story on the show Peter even takes a call from Russ live on air.....

"If anyone deserves success it's him"

Peter on RB

Podcast No. 5, 15th November 2020. 

We conclude our exclusive interview featuring the wonderful John Verity (JV) with a bumper edition which includes some great music, including tracks from JV’s latest album “Passion”.

Learn how he nearly joined Michael Schenker, Ted Nugent, Asia and an Aerosmith “side project” band. Also, some fascinating revelations around Russ’s hit “I Surrender” by Rainbow (JV played on the demo) and how he probably recorded the first “tribute” album…. full of Led Zeppelin classics. 

“He was a great inspiration to me” 

“My songwriting definitely went up a notch after spending time in the studio with him” 

JV on Russ Ballard.

Podcast No. 4, 31st October 2020. 

We continue our “Voices” Podcast Show and celebrate Russ’s birthday with a special Halloween edition.

Our Spooktacular hour long version features the multi talented John Verity, the man who replaced Russ in Argent (Russ recommended him personally for the spot!).

In this first part of an exclusive chat with JV, the music business revelations continue with him waxing lyrical about Jimi Hendrix, Phil Collins, Bob Henrit, Rod Argent and many more. 

Learn how JV and other musicians are attempting to cope with these difficult Covid times and hear four excellent tracks from the early part of his wide and successful career.  

Fangs for listening!!!

“You have to be in the right place at the right time and I was just lucky to be in the right place at the right time” JV on himself.

“When Genesis were a three piece Phil Collins told me they weren’t sure their new album was going to be any good” JV on Phil Collins and Genesis

“You have to look in the mirror and see yourself “ JV on Punk

Podcast No. 3, 15th October 2020. 

For the third podcast, we feature the second part of our interview with John “Mod” Rogan. Mod continues to entertain us in only the way he can! Tap Dancing, Cabaret, Sandie Shaw, Dusty Springfield (a kiss for bottle of Vodka), it’s all here. Mod also gives an emotional tribute to the late Jim Rodford.

In addition we play in full, our first piece of Russ related music as we showcase our next Podcast….

“Mod, you sound more like Adam Faith than I do” Adam Faith.

Podcast No. 2, 1st October 2020. 

Our second Podcast is part one of an interview we did recently with John George Rogan, otherwise known as "Mod" (and he will tell you how he got that nickname too...).

A really honest, humorous and fascinating insight into the world of Showbiz. Mod talks about growing up with Wayne Sleep, how he joined Adam Faith & the Roulettes against all the odds and even how he invited Adam Faith home for tea....

And who did actually write "Since you Been Gone" and "God Gave Rock and Roll To You"? Find out here.

Podcast No. 1, 15th September 2020.

Introduction of the concept and your hosts.