Artist description Classic Rock library containing spoken word interviews with Led Zeppelin, Tom Petty, Fleetwood Mac, The Doors, Jimi Hendrix

Music Style Classic Rock

Musical Influences NONE

Similar Artists NA

Artist History Somach is also a recognized Beatles’ authority. He is the author of Ticket to Ride (1989) and Meet the Beatles…Again (1995). In 1979, after a successful career as a radio announcer and programmer at Philadelphia’s premier rock radio station WYSP-FM, Somach formed Denny Somach Productions. The company has since become one of the most successful independent producers of syndicated and network radio programming in the country. DSP’s landmark programming includes:·The Rock Report, Legends of Rock, Rock Salutes Motown (hosted by Phil Collins)·The Rock of Your Life, Great Moments in Rock (hosted by Bob Costas) ·Live from the Hard Rock Café for NBC, Rolling Stone Magazine’s Continuous History of Rock and Roll·The Fab Fourth and Lennon Remembered (Hosted by Graham Nash) for ABC·The New Era for CBS·The Psychedelic Psnack for Westwood One·Beatle Breaks for Global Satellite Network·The soul Patrol for LBS·Scott Muni’s ticket to ride for D.I.R. ·DK’s 35th Anniversary of Rock·Led Zeptember (Hosted by Roger Daltrey) for Premiere Radio Network ·The Authorized Beatles Anthology Radio Show for Apple/Capitol Records. A recognized Rock ‘n Roll Authority and memorabilia collector, Somach has appeared on many television shows, including: Today, Larry King Live, The Home Show, The Joan Rivers Show, Dateline NBC and other programs.

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Press Reviews As an original consultant to MTV, Somach was in charge of organizing the channel’s News Department and produced their first outside program, The News that rocked ’81. The 1983 version was hosted by Phil Collins, and Julian Lennon made his television debut as host of The News That Rocked ’84. The News That Rocked series was eventually syndicated by Blair Television Enterprises. His own weekly series on the USA Network, Hot Spots, was responsible for launching the national careers of the Hooters, Georgia Satellites, KIX, The Johnny Van Zandt Band and others. Somach was selected by Ted Turner to serve as a director of his Cable Music Channel. Most recently, he served as a consultant to help launch HBO’s Comedy Channel.

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Location Los Angeles, CA - USA

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