The Voices Of Russ Ballard Podcast

MIKE MORAN -Part 3- The Voices Of Russ Ballard Podcast, Episode 26 | Team RGB - Russ Ballard Official

Ian and Sven present the final episode of their conversation with Mike Moran. We discuss the diversity of Mike’s brilliant career, his friendship with George Harrison (including singing backing vocals with three of The Beatles on a recording session), the day the Pythons asked for money, Ozzy Osbourne and so much more. 

“George and I got on well and stayed friends until he died.”

Mike on George Harrison

“Here I am, in between George Harrison and Paul McCartney singing backing vocals with George Martin looking at us through the glass. If anybody had told me…….”

Mike talking about how he did a lot of work with George Harrison

MIKE MORAN -Part 2- The Voices Of Russ Ballard Podcast, Episode 25 | Team RGB - Russ Ballard Official

Welcome to the landmark edition of The Voices of Russ Ballard Podcast…..this is the 25th edition since we launched in the summer of 2020.

Part Two of Ian and Sven’s conversation with Mike Moran concentrates on his collaboration with the one and only Freddie Mercury and there are some legendary stories to hear.

Discover how Mike takes Freddie to his local Garden Centre, Freddie tells Mike to keep playing that “Flashy Sh*t” on the keyboards, Mike becomes the only non Queen member to co write a song on a Queen Album and of course, Mike and Freddie create a new musical genre…..all this and more, it’s a must listen!

“They could have given Rami a smaller set of false teeth”

Mike Moran on Rami Malek’s portrayal of Freddie Mercury in the Bohemian Rhapsody movie 

MIKE MORAN -Part 1- The Voices Of Russ Ballard Podcast, Episode 24 | Team RGB - Russ Ballard Official

Welcome back to the Voices of Russ Ballard for another fascinating interview this time with the incredibly talented Mike Moran whose expertise spans so many different musical genres.In Part One we learn about his journey from the Royal College of Music (starting the same day as Rick Wakeman) to playing with 70's Rock bands and much more. Oh and that Eurovision song too…..“Reluctantly, I became an England International”Mike Moran talking about his appearance on Eurovision “I quite like being called a Professor”Mike Moran on his achievement of being Professor of Jazz Piano at The Royal College of Music

MICHAEL ANGEL / FUGITIVE - The Voices Of Russ Ballard Podcast, Episode 23 | Team RGB - Russ Ballard Official

The Voices of Russ Ballard Podcast is back and in this episode Ian and Sven talk to the frontman of the band Fugitive who have been established for over 30 years. Michael Angel tells the story of how a “legend” offered his help which culminated in two tracks written and produced by Russ Ballard. These songs are from the new album “Nobody Gets Out Alive” (released on 26th May) which is exclusively showcased here. Also listen to their fascinating story ranging from being homeless and sleeping in a van to working with a musician who has been responsible for over 100m record sales. “I ended up homeless and living in a van” -Mike Angel “Russ is so good at making you feel at ease” -Mike Angel on Russ Ballard

LEO SAYER -Part 3- The Voices Of Russ Ballard Podcast, Episode 22 | Team RGB - Russ Ballard Official

Ian and Sven present the last of our three Podcasts with very special guest Leo Sayer and we are joined by Russ Ballard himself for a long awaited catch up with Leo.

The boys talk about Russ’s musical contributions on “Silverbird” and his production of “Another Year” for Leo as well as both providing fascinating anecdotes from their multi million selling recording careers.

To date the duo have unfortunately never written any songs together but following this Podcast, that might be about to change…..

"I wanted to write songs with Leo in 1976"

Russ Ballard on Leo Sayer

“Great talking to Russ again, he’s a wonderful man”

Leo Sayer on Russ Ballard