Show Topic: Rock Music Spotlight – From Liverpool Legends to Rock n Roll History

This Thursday, June 4th, 2026, we’re bringing you another exciting edition of our regular Rock Music spotlight, packed with music from the 50s, 60s, and 70s across the genres you love most—rock n roll, pop, British Invasion, and classic sounds that continue to resonate across generations.

From Liverpool’s musical explosion to legendary television performances and rock documentaries, this episode offers a wide-ranging journey through music history.

We’ll revisit the artists and movements that helped define the golden age of rock music, celebrating the enduring influence of bands and performers whose songs remain woven into the soundtrack of popular culture.

From Merseybeat and British rock to American classics and television history, this show connects multiple threads of the rock and roll story.

Joining me are three outstanding guests with deep ties to rock music performance, history, and storytelling.

We’ll explore Liverpool’s musical heritage and Paul McCartney’s latest work, hear from a veteran touring musician whose career spans decades of live performance and legendary collaborations, and dive into the world of rock documentaries and archival television history.

It’s a show filled with music memories, industry stories, and fascinating perspectives from people who have lived, performed, and preserved rock history.

Mark your calendars for this one—rock fans won’t want to miss it.

Don’t miss it!

Guest(s) for our show:

Date: Thursday, June 4th, 2026

🎤 Mick Francis

Liverpool musician Mick Francis joins us to discuss the legendary Liverpool music scene that produced artists such as The Beatles, Billy J. Kramer, Gerry and the Pacemakers, The Swinging Blue Jeans, Cilla Black, The Searchers, and many others who helped define the Merseybeat era.

We’ll also discuss Paul McCartney’s new album The Boys of Dungeon Lane and explore the continuing legacy of Liverpool’s contribution to popular music.

🎸 Billy Sullivan

Cleveland musician Billy Sullivan became a professional performer at just 13 years old and has remained a veteran of the Cleveland and Buffalo music scene since 1975. Over the decades, he has performed with bands including Duce, The Paul Pope Band, Club Wow, Moonlight Drive, Beau Coup, and Spina & Sullivan.

Billy has toured internationally with Gary Lewis & the Playboys, shared stages with artists including Peter Frampton, Eric Carmen, Mark Lindsay, Joey Molland, Peter Noone, Billy J. Kramer, and many others, and continues to perform as a member of Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone. A true multi-instrumentalist, he remains active as a solo performer and touring musician.

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🎬 Andrew Solt

Producer, director, and writer Andrew Solt is widely known for his documentary work centered on rock and roll music, its performers, and its cultural history. He owns the rights to The Ed Sullivan Show library and has produced more than 100 hours of programming from its legendary archive.

We’ll focus on The Ed Sullivan Show: Rock n Roll Classics and the acclaimed Time-Life documentary series The History of Rock ’n’ Roll, exploring how television and documentary storytelling have helped preserve and celebrate rock music history.