Ep. 137: Rick Hughes (Sword & more)

Ep. 137: Rick Hughes (Sword & more)

Author: Music Buzzz Podcast January 30, 2026 Duration: 50:01
ABOUT RICK HUGHES: Singer of the legendary heavy-metal band Sword and of Saints & Sinners....during his career he has played hundreds of headline shows and has opened for Metallica, Motorhead, Alice Cooper, Bon Jovi, Anthrax, Rob Zombie, WASP, Styx and more. Rick's latest solo album "Redemption" was produced by John Webster in Vancouver and Los Angeles and features some of the top metal and hard-rock musicians in the world, including an incredible reunion for a remake of The Who's "The Real Me" that features Rudy Sarzo, Brad Gillis and Tommy Aldridge. ABOUT THE PODCAST:  Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & Live ABOUT THE HOSTS: All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s a whole world of stories that happen just offstage, in the studio control room, or on the tour bus, and that’s exactly where Music Buzzz Podcast-Music Interviews, Commentary & History lives. Hosts Dane Clark, Hugh Syme, and Andy Wilson have built their careers alongside iconic artists, giving them a unique, fly-on-the-wall perspective they bring to every conversation. This isn’t just another interview show; it’s a series of candid discussions that pull back the curtain on the music business itself. You’ll hear from the veterans-the musicians, designers, and live production experts-whose work shapes the sounds and spectacles we love, but whose names you might not know. Each episode blends personal history with sharp commentary, uncovering the realities of creativity and commerce. The result is a podcast that feels like eavesdropping on a great backstage conversation, full of unseen connections and untold anecdotes from decades inside the industry. Tune in for the kind of insights that only come from a lifetime spent in the room where it happens.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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