Bev Bevan of Electric Light Orchestra - The ProgCast with Gregg Bendian

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Bev Bevan of Electric Light Orchestra - The ProgCast with Gregg Bendian

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Жыл бұрын

BEV BEVAN is the iconic drummer from Electric Light Orchestra, The Move, Black Sabbath and more. We talk about Bev's historic recordings with The Move and ELO as well as his major touring life, including what's keeping Bev busy these days.
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GREGG BENDIAN is a percussionist/composer/producer/educator/podcaster from Teaneck, New Jersey. During his wide-ranging career he has toured internationally and recorded with Todd Rundgren, Jan Hammer, The Mahavishnu Project, Keneally-Bendian-Lunn, The Musical Box, John Zorn, Derek Bailey, Nels Cline, Cecil Taylor, Pat Metheny, Ornette Coleman and Zoot Horn Rollo. On the academic front, Gregg develops and teaches courses in studio production aesthetics, music history, and composing/arranging at William Paterson University of New Jersey. For the Yale Oral History of American Music, he has contributed over 100 expansive interviews with major figures including Wayne Shorter, Sonny Rollins, Quincy Jones, Carla Bley and Steve Reich. Bendian is archivist/producer for the Bottom LIne Archive of historic concerts. Recorded over 30 years at the Greenwich Village venue, the series features discs by Jack Bruce with Billy Cobham, The Brecker Bros, Lou Reed/Kris Kristofferson, Pete Seeger/Roger McGuinn, and Doc Watson. An accomplished percussionist and a composer of over 200 works, he has created a body of innovative music for jazz, rock, percussion (solo and ensemble) and mixed chamber groups, which include his Interzone and Trio Pianissimo bands. Gregg's music is published by Iamuziks (ASCAP). Begun in August of 2020, The ProgCast explores the creative process and musical history of a diverse assortment of cutting edge artists.
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Пікірлер: 57

@eleveneleven572 Жыл бұрын

I grew up in Birmingham whilst all those bands rose up. Bizarre but it just seemed normal, only now do I realise what an extraordinary time it was.

@TheProgCast Жыл бұрын

Extraordinary indeed. And verifiably so!

@KickAssets Жыл бұрын

I was really happy when Bev responded to my FB message :) Made my day! Bev was lucky to be a part of the Best Band ELO.

@John-wy9ks 10 ай бұрын

I love Bev Bevan. Huge part of my life. Great interview.

@cosmicdrifter287 Жыл бұрын

You did it again Mr Bendian!And what a great guy Bev Bevan is.👍👍👍👍❤❤❤❤

@TheProgCast Жыл бұрын

Drifter - I appreciate your encouragement. Glad you drifted this way.

@bigtone1348 7 ай бұрын

Bev's drumming on Walk upon the water is phenomenal.

@raymondbonington9355 Жыл бұрын

I went to a gig on the first elo tour , Hornsey town hall London June 1972 .

@TheProgCast Жыл бұрын

Lucky bastard.😆

@tonynorman6814 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Bev for all the music 🎶

@TheProgCast Жыл бұрын

Bev is The man.

@tonynorman6814 Жыл бұрын

@@TheProgCast I was so excited when I received his signed book for Christmas all those years ago.

@Bricameron Жыл бұрын

Terrific drummer/Arranger.

@TheProgCast Жыл бұрын

Truth.

@andgate2000 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou bev...elo started when i was born...im still listening.

@TheProgCast Жыл бұрын

Me too!

@ganazby Жыл бұрын

Fascinating interview. Thanks, guys.

@TheProgCast Жыл бұрын

Bev is the best.

@AndyEdwardsDrummer Жыл бұрын

Greg pulls out new stuff about Hendrix!!! Greg is the best music interviewer out there...

@TheProgCast Жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy. The vibe always seems to get us somewhere, eh???

@Zeem481 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely an amazing interview. Just two guys hanging out reminiscing about Bevs amazing career. So touching, So great!! I really appreciate this interview.

@JeffCooper10538 Жыл бұрын

Great interview. 👍

@TheProgCast Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@KurtI2525 Жыл бұрын

On the Third Day is always listened to start to finish. The first in a string of perfect albums.

@heavyheadrecords Жыл бұрын

Hi, I'm a drummer too. I started playing drums in 1982, 40 years ago. (I am also a live sound engineer - F.O.H.). Mr. Bev Bevan is my biggest, main and maximum influence, my idol since always. I am a super crazy fan (and collector) of ELO (and related) since 1980, when I discovered Bevan and ELO. The biggest dream of my life is to be able to meet Bevan sometime. My way of playing drums is very similar to his because he has influenced me the most. I really like to play like him, like his style. I would give anything to be able to meet him and talk to him sometime. he is my idol. Thank you for the interview. Greetings from Spain.

@michaeldurban9807 Жыл бұрын

Bev, It's Really Great to Hear from You in this interview with Greg. Yes Bev Many Thanks for All The Music. I was born in 1964 & I grew up listening to The MOVE & Then ELO on The Radio almost every day with my Dad. So Once again Bev Many Thanks to You for The Music! And for The Years That You Kept ELO (Pt.2) Alive! Also Greg Many Thanks for Your Brilliant Interviews.

@JQ127-c4e Жыл бұрын

Great interview!!

@Pugwash. 8 ай бұрын

What a nice interview. I was just listening to Fire On High and realised how strong the drumming was.

@672macknasby7 Жыл бұрын

I too am a self taught drummer. In fact I credit Bev, as my first drum instuctor. Ifell in love with ELO, in the summer of '78, when I first heard "Turn To Stone" at 10 years old. By 1981, I had my kit, and started covering ELO first. I chased that "fat" snare sound for years. My 3 favorite drummers are Bev Bevan, Jeff Porcaro, and Phil Collins, in no order, as they're all #1 with me, for different reasons

@TheProgCast Жыл бұрын

With you all the way! Thanks for watching.

@robinwatson4282 10 ай бұрын

I'm not surprised you chased that 'fat' sound for years; itwas a result of double tracking!

@GOFFMEISTER Жыл бұрын

I have been saying it for years, no Bev, no ELO .

@TheProgCast Жыл бұрын

Well, it is something for fans to ponder seriously.

@KurtI2525 Жыл бұрын

Hearing Bev talk about all those places to play, makes me sad that it seems to have passed, along with so much other good stuff.

@izzynutz2000 Жыл бұрын

Bev is such a great guy

@txsuz 9 ай бұрын

I love Bev! ❤❤❤❤

@KurtI2525 Жыл бұрын

I like interviewers who let the guest fully answer the question and talk, without interrupting them.

@tonygibbs9339 11 ай бұрын

Great to hear Bev Bevan talking about his career in music. I loved listening to Bev drumming in ELO, all the way back to the 1970s. :-) I have all the ELO albums from ELO 1 all through to Time and Discovery.

@TransparentMediaTruth Жыл бұрын

Ha....I was born in '63 & had an Uncle Dave as well 😜 Great interview > saw ELO twice > 1st time was The Classic Out of The Blue Tour & was fortunate to catch the Show on a night when the Spaceship worked (Oakland) ...wadda absolute Bucket List Show that was. 2nd time was yrs later sans Jeff > think it was called ELO Again > much smaller venue ...a Dinner Show up at Konachti Harbor about a 90 min drive North of Oakland > that too was a Stellar Show....but of course not the Bucket Lister Out of The Blue was. Love hearing from Others in the Band....great stuff Gregg👍 > def subbed...guess the algorithm gods finally thought it was time for me find Your channel. & Bev...if you're reading comments here ....thanks Brother for being a most influential part of my Formative yrs Soundtrack🙏 > Ageless music that has definitely stood the test of time.

@Yourstruly-kg6zp Жыл бұрын

Good interview. Not like Bev to forget tracks on OOTD after the big build up!

@TheProgCast Жыл бұрын

He lived it. He isn't required to remember it all. Thanks for watching!

@tonyhunt4250 10 ай бұрын

Enjoyed this a lot. Thanks

@kurikokaleidoscope 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Mr Bev Bevan.

@MrZoomar64 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this Gregg! Always smart and interesting interviews.

@TheProgCast Жыл бұрын

Thank you, kind sir.

@deanwolfechannel Жыл бұрын

Can what happened to Bev happen in current times? I doubt it. Bands were made on the road, on the touring circuit. Do such circuits exist today? By comparison, hardly at all. GREAT interview by the way

@TheProgCast Жыл бұрын

Truth. Thanks for watching Progdog