HeyJaredStraight From The Hat With Ben Vaughn
He’s had a career filled with twists and turns as a performer, songwriter, composer for film and TV, and record producer. For Ben Vaughn, the best part of the journey has been the colorful characters he’s encountered along the way.
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Episode 16: Frank Zappa, Sandy Denny, Legendary Stardust Cowboy, Rosco Gordon (opens the original)
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Season One Finale Episode! A teenage Ben provides doo wop guidance to Frank Zappa.Sandy Denny visits New Jersey.The Legendary Stardust Cowboy, whose outsider records inspired David Bowie, gets his guns were stolen at the airport.Explore the unconventional business practices of Rosco Gordon, the man who invented ska with the help of his drunk pet rooster.
Episode 15: The Stooges, Danny & The Juniors, Rip Torn, Hasil Adkins (opens the original)
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Inspired by The Stooges, Ben refuses to take "no" for an answer at a record store.Ben tells the story of Danny & The Juniors, a tough tale from the early generation of rock and roll from Philly.Serving as a musical interpreter, Ben introduces Rip Torn to The Butthole Surfers.Plus: Hasil Adkins spends a night in Ben's bed.
Episode 14: Jerry Lee Lewis, Gamble & Huff, Reggie Young, Freddy "Boom Boom" Cannon (opens the original)
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Visit Ferriday, Louisiana with Ben to honor the town's native son, the iconic Jerry Lee Lewis. Come along with Ben on his truck driving route where he makes routine deliveries to Philly legends Gamble & Huff. Ben misses a chance to go fishing with legendary guitarist Reggie Young. Freddy "Boom Boom" Cannon teaches a lounge band to play real rock and roll.
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