Jim Cregan - Rod Stewart's Musical Director. Played With Cat Stevens, Jeff Beck, Pete Townsend, Frank Zappa, Chuck Berry And More!

Episode Notes

Jim Cregan was Rod Stewart’s Musical Director and guitarist for two decades and co-produced and co-wrote many of his hits. Jim’s songs have been recorded by Joe Cocker, Willie Nelson and Kid Rock among others. He’s performed with Jeff Beck, Pete Townshend, Frank Zappa, Chuck Berry, Elton John and Cat Stevens.

My featured song is “The Winner”, from the Made In New York album by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.

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Jim and I discuss the following:

  • His guitar collection

  • Vintage Fender guitars

  • Dressing up in Rod Steward band

  • Me interviewing RS in 1968

  • Jim meeting RS

  • American blues 

  • Kenny Jones’ RS/Small Faces story

  • Meeting Rod Stewart

  • Cat Stevens

  • Paul Samwell-Smith

  • “I Was Only Joking”

  • “Hot Legs”

    • Rhythm guitar

  • “Forever Young”

    • RS buying shoes

  • Great American Songbook / Christmas album 

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“BOBBY M AND THE PAISLEY PARADE” is Robert’s latest album. Featuring 10 songs and guest appearances by John Helliwell (Supertramp), Tony Carey (Rainbow) and international sitar sensation Deobrat Mishra. Produced by Tony Carey. Called "ALBUM OF THE YEAR!" by Indie Shark and “One of the great rock sets of the year!” by Big Celebrity Buzz. 
"Catchy and engaging with great tunes!" - Steve Hackett (Genesis)
"This album has life and soul!" - John Helliwell (Supertramp)
"Bobby M rocks!" - Gary Puckett (Union Gap)
"Nice cool bluesy album!" - Jim McCarty (The Yardbirds)
"Robert really really really rocks!" - Peter Yarrow (Peter Paul & Mary)
"Great songs. Great performances. It's a smash!" - David Libert (The Happenings)
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Audio production:
Jimmy Ravenscroft
Kymera Films

 

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www.jimcregan.com

 

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Email - pgs@projectgrandslam.com

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