Robin Batteau is a renowned violinist, singer/songwriter and producer. He's played with Bruce Springsteen, Whitney Houston and Judy Collins - just to name a few. Clive Davis, the legendary music mogul, signed Robin and his brother David to a recording contract back in 1971, releasing "Batteau" on Columbia Records. Robin later hooked up with David Buskin forming the folk/rock duo of Buskin & Batteau. You'll also find him in the band Pierce Arrow, earlier in his career. A Grammy and Emmy award winner, his most listened to work was that of television and radio advertising jingles for McDonalds, Coca-Cola, Chevrolet and many more companies. Robin's latest solo project dives deep into his Greek studies, giving him inspiration for the album Banned in Sparta. Several of his friends including Tom Paxton and Livingston & Kate Taylor join him. Ray White, a multi-award winning program director, captures many of Robin's career highlights in this episode. We close out this show with the legendary Dion (DiMucci) whose latest release is The Rock 'n' Roll Philosopher. Amazing musicians...are featured on Classic Artists Today!

Kim Simmonds stood among the world's greatest Blues Rock musicians. He founded and was the leader of Savoy Brown until his passing on December 13, 2022. Throughout the years Kim released over two dozen Savoy Brown albums and several as a solo artist, too. His wife Debbie Simmonds and friend Bob Schaffner join us to talk about the release of his book, Street Corner Talking, The Autobiography of Kim Simmonds that was released in January of 2026. They touch on several of the highlights of Kim's life and career. As a special treat, Ray White digs back in our archives and shares part of our interview with Kim, conducted in 2007, when we talked about Savoy Brown and then new CD release, Steel. Inducted into many Hall of Fames you'll also find his handprints enshrined at the Hollywood Rock Hall of Fame. Don't miss this jammed packed show from your friends at Classic Artists Today!

Barry Goudreau, original member and guitarist for Boston, whose self-titled debut album was certified 17x Platinum, went on to form several other bands including RTZ, Delp and Goudreau (with his brother-in-law and former lead singer of Boston - Brad Delp) and currently fronts Barry Goudreau's Engine Room. Barry shares with us insights from his dynamic career and his involvement with the American Vinyl All-Stars. Catch Part 1 of our interview with Barry on Episode 187. Multi award-winning program director Ray White and the CAT bring you the best current happenings with many of your favorite "classic" artists and bands!!