My life in music

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Ed Vidgor just posted this House building Toddstock opening video !

The Greatest Songwriters of All Time

http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/greatest-songwriters-of-all-time?var=2&utm_expid=16418821-9.Bl7_VsXZQ6i2wC9rw_ppGQ.1&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2F

Harmonies by Todd and the Allstars Timothy B. Schmit - Keep On Tryin'

Poco's great song with Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band.
from left to right, Timmy Cappello, Todd Rundgren, Nils Lofgren, Burton Cummings, Dave Edmunds & Joe Walsh

The 6 Most Rock N Roll Producers In Music

http://www.tonedeaf.com.au/launchpad/402861/the-6-most-rock-n-roll-producers-in-music.htm 

Todd Rundgren

One of the most important aspects to note with Rundgren is that he is first and foremost, a musician. That’s why he emphatically understands what it is like as an artist to hand over the reigns to a foreign production figure. Firstly labelled a pop star, Rundgren learnt what it took not only write a hit record, but to produce it in a unique way that was true to the artist and resonated with the public at large.

The singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist was heavily involved in the rock opera movement of the 70s, perhaps best popularised by his work on Meatloaf’s record breaking Bat Out of Hell. This man’s sphere of influence stretches far beyond the curtains of Meat’s dramatic bellows. Believe it or not the likes of proto-punk gods Patti Smith and the New York Dolls desperately sought his expertise as well. Popular within the seedy underbelly that was New York City’s party scene, Max’s Kansas City, this artists presence was prevalent everywhere in the 1970s.

Today a heavily respected figure, Ruddgren’s influence is still boldly prominent in the works of Aussie heroes Tame Impala. The multifaceted creative’s manner of piecing together an almost chaotic orchestra of sound and make it completely listenable is a feat that has rarely been matched, he is – to quote his 1973 solo album - A Wizard, A True Star.

Ruddgren’s productions include: New York Dolls - New York Dolls (1973), Hall & Oats War Babies (1974), Meatloaf - Bat Out Of Hell (1977), Patti Smith - Wave (1979), The Psychedelic Furs - Forever Now (1982), XTC - Skylarking (1986).

http://m.fastcocreate.com/3028072/aloha-its-me-todd-rundgren-on-how-to-open-an-authentic-hawaiian-tiki-bar

RundgrenRadio Tonight Joey Molland guest

RUNDGREN RADIO AIRS TONIGHT 8:30PM ET! JOEY MOLLAND IS OUR GUEST TONIGHT

RUNDGRENRADIO.COM TONIGHT TUESDAY 4/22/14! Tonight, Tuesday 4/22/14 at 8:30pm ET at www.blogtalkradio.com/runt. Tonight's show will feature special guest Joey Molland, the guitarist and sole surviving member of the British power-pop band Badfinger.  We will be discussing his new solo CD, Return To Memphis - his first in 12 years - and playing some clips from it.  Of course Todd Rundgren producing Badfinger's "Straight Up" will be mentioned as well as the song "Baby Blue" making it on the Breaking Bad TV finale.  We plan to take calls from listeners too. BADFINGER became an incredible force of virtuoso musicians churning out hit after hit while being supported by the biggest band in the world. The band’s first album was the soundtrack to the movie The Magic Christian (Magic Christian Music). Their follow-up album, No Dice spawned the Pete Ham penned classic “No Matter What” (#8 U.S. Hot 100 Hit -1970) and an Evans/Ham composition “Without You” which became a #1 Hit in 1971 for Harry Nilsson and a #3 Hit for Mariah Carey in 1994. No Dice reached #28 on Billboard’s Hot 200 albums chart. The bands third album Straight Up was regarded by many to be their best. George Harrison had considerable input on the album including playing slide guitar on “Day After Day” (#4 on Billboard Hot 100 Chart in 1971). Leon Russell played piano on the track. The album also generated the hit single "Baby Blue" (#14 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart in 1972). George Harrison left before the album was completed to work on The Concert for Bangladesh and Todd Rundgren was brought in to finish the album. Production credits were shared between Harrison and Rundgren. In more recent news, the popular TV show, Breaking Bad, finale ended with the Badfinger song, "Baby Blue".

Video montage

2009 - Video Montage of Todd Rundgren's Career: http://youtu.be/jbImVoXMm0Q

TR's Utopia live TV 1974 slightly better version than what has been posted in the past

RundgrenRadio tonight

RUNDGREN RADIO AIRS TONIGHT 8:30PM ET! SPIRIT OF HARMONY FOUNDATION PLUS 2ND WIND SESSION

RUNDGRENRADIO.COM TONIGHT TUESDAY 4/08/14! Yes, we're still going weekly! Tonight, Tuesday 4/08/14 at 8:30pm ET at www.blogtalkradio.com/runt. SPOILER ALERT - The "Unpredictable Todd Rundgren" concerts of 2014 will be discussed! Tonight's show will feature special guest Jean Lachowicz, Executive Director of the Spirit Of Harmony Foundation.  We will be discussing the "iGive" program which is an easy way to donate to the Foundation using someone else's money!  Jean will also have a unique story to share with us about Todd visiting Northwestern University and having his brain analyzed! Following our discussion with Jean we will be airing day two of the five Second Wind sessions.  If you have never heard any of these you are in a for a treat.  It's like being at a super Todd sound check with an all-star cast participating. RUNDGREN RADIO RETURNS NEXT WEEK WITH ANOTHER SHOW! Same time, same URL. FYI, we will have Badfinger's Joey Molland as a special guest on April 22nd! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! Check out what RR team member Lyn Veggiegirl Kalnitz has been doing with Todd/Utopia photos! http://instagram.com/rundgrenradio#  NEW RINGO'S ALL-STAR BAND DATE ADDED IN OHIO Kettering at Fraze Pavilion on 07/02/14. AWATS DVD AVAILABLE FROM Toddstore.com A Wizard, A True Star Live available on DVD and CD!   The DVD/CD coverage is from the first show in Akron, OH.  Doug and Cruisermel give it a TWO THUMBS UP! That's not all you will find either at the Toddstore - they have insane low prices on some great stuff on the sale items page including $4.99 t-shirts from the TR orchestra shows in Rockford that were presented by you know who!  And going retro will be current when you get one of their $5.99 Todd in Cleveland Unpredictable concert shirts from the 2012 shows presented by RR.  They also have some newer AWATS and Todd To The Max shirts available.  Go see it all at www.Toddstore.com    SPEAKING OF AWATS ... AN AWATS LP re-issue is available NOW! 180 Gram Audiophile Virgin Vinyl LP - 2 LPs http://www.soundstagedirect.com/todd-rundgren-a-wizard-a-true-star-180-gram-vinyl-records.shtml TODD RUNDGREN'S "UNPREDICTABLE" TOUR IS GOING ON NOW.  TICKETS ON SALE FOR ALL SHOWS ... http://www.rundgrenradio.com/todd-on-tour.html This time Prairie Prince is in the band that also features Jesse Gress and Kasim Sulton.  A good bit of the shows are selling out so don't dilly dally around if you want to catch one of these. LOOKING FOR OR SELLING TICKETS TO A TODD CONCERT? Let us help if you need some assistance.  We have a nice fan network of buyers and sellers for each show and have been able to help fans with sold out shows at Sellersville, Atlanta, and more.  We can't guarantee finding you tickets for the sold out shows but we have a very high success rate. There is no fee or anything, we just like to help fans connect and help each other.  Send an email to doug@rundgrenradio.com if you'd like us to try and help you with tickets.

Rocker, Scholar Connect on Sound WavesLegendary Todd Rundgren visits Northwestern to discuss music's impact on the brain

http://www.northwestern.edu/newscenter/stories/2014/04/todd-rundgren-visits-northwestern-lab.html

David Pack & Todd Rundgren - Napa Crossroads - You were the one

Todd Rundgren - Born to Synthesize (Pittsburgh 3/25/14)

Chirbit - Utopia - More Light (6/6/85) - rogsteel - share audio easily

Chirbit - Utopia - More Light (6/6/85) - rogsteel - share audio easily

Todd Rundgren - Fire (Pittsburgh 3/25/14)

Todd Rundgren - Running Bear (Pittsburgh 3/25/14)

Dennis Miller interviewed Todd Rundgren today

Dennis Miller interviewed Todd Rundgren today. if you missed it you can click this link and listen to it now.http://fetch.noxsolutions.com/dm/mp3/ToddRundgren_032514.mp3

Todd Rundgren - Get Lucky (Pittsburgh 3/25/14)

RundgrenRadio Airs tonight

Be sure to visit www.SpiritOfHarmony.org r.

RUNDGREN RADIO AIRS TONIGHT 8:30PM ET! WITH A REPLAY OF THE DIFFERENCE

RUNDGRENRADIO.COM TONIGHT TUESDAY 3/25/14! We're still here! Tonight, Tuesday 3/25/14 at 8:30pm ET at www.blogtalkradio.com/runt we will be replaying one of the "The Difference" shows! SPOILER ALERT - the first 2 "Unpredictable Todd Rundgren" concerts of 2014 will be discussed! Don Was, Rolling Stones, Iggy Pop with Kate Pierson from the B-52's, and much more including the theme song from the Banana Splits! "The Difference" was a nationally syndicated radio series hosted by Todd Rundgren in the late 90's. The shows consisted of music from all kinds of different musicians. This RR show will feature a replay of one of those radio shows. RUNDGREN RADIO RETURNS NEXT WEEK WITH ANOTHER SHOW! The current plan is to play another one of the "The Difference" radio shows Todd used to host back in the 90's but that's subject to change if we get a guest. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! Check out what RR team member Lyn Veggiegirl Kalnitz has been doing with Todd/Utopia photos! http://instagram.com/rundgrenradio#  SPIRIT OF HARMONY FOUNDATION AUCTION!  ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT! You can get some COOL Todd/Utopia goods and help Todd's Foundation at the same time!  www.SpiritOfHarmony.org AWATS DVD AVAILABLE FROM Toddstore.com A Wizard, A True Star Live available on DVD and CD!   The DVD/CD coverage is from the first show in Akron, OH.  Doug and Cruisermel give it a TWO THUMBS UP! That's not all you will find either at the Toddstore - they have insane low prices on some great stuff on the sale items page including $4.99 t-shirts from the TR orchestra shows in Rockford that were presented by you know who!  And going retro will be current when you get one of their $5.99 Todd in Cleveland Unpredictable concert shirts from the 2012 shows presented by RR.  They also have some newer AWATS and Todd To The Max shirts available.  Go see it all at www.Toddstore.com   SPEAKING OF AWATS ... AN AWATS LP re-issue is available NOW! 180 Gram Audiophile Virgin Vinyl LP - 2 LPs http://www.soundstagedirect.com/todd-rundgren-a-wizard-a-true-star-180-gram-vinyl-records.shtml TODD RUNDGREN'S "UNPREDICTABLE" TOUR IS GOING ON NOW.  TICKETS ON SALE FOR ALL SHOWS ... http://www.rundgrenradio.com/todd-on-tour.html This time Prairie Prince will be joining the band that will also feature Jesse Gress and Kasim Sulton. LOOKING FOR OR SELLING TICKETS TO A TODD CONCERT? Let us help if you need some assistance.  We have a nice fan network of buyers and sellers for each show.  We can't guarantee finding you tickets for the sold out shows but we've had much success helping fans with sold out shows in the past.  There is no fee or anything, we just like to help fans connect and help each other.  Send an email to doug@rundgrenradio.com if you'd like us to try and help you with tickets.

last nights set list

Jaan Pehachaan Ho
Lysistrata
I Don't Want To Tie You Down
Running Bear Love Little White Dove - (Johnny Preston)
Black and White
Cliche'

on piano:
Song of the Viking
It Wouldn't Have Made Any Difference

Big Weekend
I Saw The Light
Endless Prairie - Lorne Greene
I'm A Gun - Lorne Greene
Born to Synthesize
Get Lucky - Daft Punk
Love Of the Common Man

on piano:
Compassion
Too Far Gone

Fire - The Crazy World of Arthur Brown
The Wheel

Encores:
Past
One World