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PHIL MANZANERA Talks New Music, Roxy Music and Debunks Myths

Rock 'N' Roll Grad School Podcast Uncovers Stories, Collaborations with Tim Finn and What's Next.

(Rock 'n' Roll Grad School)

Is the Roxy Music rejection letter a fake?

How do legends Phil Manzanera and Tim Finn create new music in a pandemic?

How did Neil Finn learn guitar?

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Does Phil have tea with Bryan Ferry?

Rock 'n' Roll Grad School delves into this and so much more on this week's new episode featuring the incomparable PHIL MANZANERA.

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The show sits down with Manzanera for a chat that is not only lovely, but riveting, fun and telling for fans of the guitar and producing great.

From learning the truth about that infamous rejection letter and what ever happened to the James Last cassette, if there was one, to exploring the long running friendship and recent collaboration with Tim Finn (Split Enz, Crowded House, Finn Brothers), the conversation flows more like an afternoon together than a typical interview.

Fans of Manzanera's work with Roxy, David Gilmour and his solo work will likely find never before heard stories and information in this interview. Finn fans, will also learn some fabulous tidbits on both Tim and his brother Neil.

An astounding guitar player and producer, Manzanera is warm and humble as he shares details of his latest project. The sexy and swaying E.P. Caught by the Heart with Finn as well as a full length album by the duo releasing later this summer.

Have a listen to the episode and hear for yourself by clicking here. The show is also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music and more.

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