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Mr. Andrew Solt who started his career in 1970 as a producer at David L. Wolper’s production company. He continued to expand his role as producer working on 9 Emmy nominated shows including The Mississippi – Reluctant Ally shared the win with Jacques-Yves Cousteau and his son, Jean-Michel Cousteau. In 1979, he produced his first music show Heroes of Rock and Roll. From there he continued with 25×5: The Continuing Adventures of the Rolling Stones, Elvis: The Great Performances, This is Elvis, Imagine: John Lennon and The History of Rock ‘n’ Roll. In 2001, he won a Grammy for Best Long-Form Music Video for producing and directing Gimme Some Truth – The Making of John Lennon’s Imagine Album.

In 1990, Andrew Solt founded SOFA Entertainment Inc. and acquired The Ed Sullivan Show from the Sullivan family. SOFA Entertainment was entrusted with The Ed Sullivan Show library to ensure these cultural milestones remain accessible for generations to come. After a fortuitous meeting between Andrew Solt and Bob Precht, the archive was purchased from Elizabeth Sullivan Precht, the daughter of Ed Sullivan and wife of longtime Ed Sullivan Show producer, Bob Precht.

In 2020, Josh Solt left Google to lead SOFA Entertainment as CEO of the company. With his experience in the tech world and digital space, Josh has led the company at the intersection of visual content, music and technology. He is responsible for curating The Ed Sullivan Show brand to evolve to reach new generations the way that they listen, participate and engage with content.

SOFA Entertainment is the copyright holder of over 1,000 hours including over 10,000 performances of original Ed Sullivan programs as well as over 150 hours of newly created programming in the form of documentaries, television specials, home video releases and programs for networks as well as streaming partners.

SOFA Entertainment Inc. and UMe expanded its 2020 global digital rights agreement to make the catalog available digitally worldwide.

The Ed Sullivan Show has found an entirely new digital audience where its collection of celebrated TV moments has amassed more than 3 billion views across digital platforms, 1 million YouTube subscribers and 1 billion views on Facebook.

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Join Dr. Angie McCartney (aka The World's Oldest Podcaster®) and daughter Ruth for #Teaflix Tuesday at 11:30am Pacific time on https://fb.com/drangiemccartney 4/28/26 as they are joined by old friend Tony® and Grammy® nominated musical maestro Michael Cavanaugh who is a charismatic performer and musician made famous for his piano and lead vocals in the Broadway musical Movin’ Out. Handpicked by Billy Joel, Cavanaugh evokes a style rivaling the Piano Man himself. His interpretation of modern pop and rock classics led Billboard to call him “The New Voice of the American Rock and Roll Songbook” and Reuters to recognize him as Entertainer of the Year for the private events market.

Michael began playing at age seven when his parents bought their first piano. Encouraged by family and friends, he formed his first band at age 10 and began playing local functions, fine-tuning the craft that would become his chosen career. His first full-time gig as a musician was an extended engagement at the renowned dueling piano bar Blazing Pianos in Orlando, Florida.

In January 1999, Michael received an offer that would unknowingly change his life, moving to Las Vegas to perform at the famed New York-New York Hotel and Casino. It was there that Billy Joel spotted Michael and joined him on stage during a career-defining performance in February 2001. That night marked the beginning of Michael’s ascent to Broadway. Michael closed up shop at New York-New York and moved to New York City to work alongside Billy Joel and Twyla Tharp to shape what became the hit musical Movin’ Out. He gave over 1,000 performances in the lead role and received both Grammy and Tony Award nominations.

After Movin’ Out’s final performance and a run of more than three years, Michael Cavanaugh began touring the world in his own right. He soon became one of the most sought-after artists in the private events market and continues to perform worldwide. His tours include corporate and charity events, Performing Arts Centers, as well as major sporting events, including PGA Tour events, the Super Bowl, and the Indy 500.

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Miles Axe Copeland III who is an articulate and charismatic businessman, entrepreneur and influencer, with a track record of being at the forefront of innovation in the music and entertainment industries. His constant focus on evolution and revolution is dominant throughout his varied and successful career, which spans five decades and is littered with household names.

From being at the centre of the British ‘progressive rock’ and ‘punk rock’ scenes in the late sixties and seventies, to launching record labels and managing hugely successful bands and musicians such as The Police, Sting, Squeeze, REM and The Bangles, Miles spent over thirty years working with artists who dominated the charts in the US, the UK and across the world.

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Today's guest is Mr. Jim Windolf - an American journalist and author known for his work in magazines, and his writing about major cultural figures like The Beatles and Bob Dylan. He is currently a features editor at The New York Times. He has published articles, reviews, essays, and humor pieces in Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, New York magazine, Rolling Stone and other publications.

Additionally, his short fiction has appeared in Ontario Review, 3:AM Magazine, Puerto del Sol and other literary journals.

His writing is known for being insightful, well-researched, and accessible to general readers.

He is not only known for this definitive book “Where The Music Had to Go” which is about these artists, but also for his contributions in magazine features and essays which have helped interpret their enduring influence.

This dual biography dives into the surprisingly supportive, occasionally rivalrous, and always fertile relationship between Bob Dylan and the Beatles, uncovering how they inspired and transformed each other as songwriters, recording artists, and cultural icons.

From Dylan’s initial dismissal of the Beatles as being for “teenyboppers” to his realization that they were “pointing the direction where music had to go”—and from the Beatles’ obsessive spinning of early Dylan records to their impromptu renditions of fifteen Dylan songs during the 1969 Get Back sessions—the book captures the moments that pushed Dylan to “go electric” and inspired the Beatles to deepen their lyrics. Highly entertaining and packed with backstage anecdotes, Where the Music Had to Go is a deep-focus portrait of a heretofore unexamined relationship, one full of camaraderie, competition, and mutual evolution.

More than a music biography, this is a front-row seat to the forces that shaped an era - an unmissable experience for music lovers, pop-culture buffs, and anyone curious about the magic that happens when legends collide.

https://www.nytimes.com/by/jim-windolf

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Jude Southerland Kessler is an American author and widely recognized authority on John Lennon’s life and The Beatles. She is best known for her ambitious John Lennon Series, a planned nine-volume historical narrative biography chronicling Lennon’s life in detail.

She was born in Alexandria, Louisiana. She completed two college degrees in English and History at Northwestern State University in just three years and went on to earn a Master’s degree in English from The University of Maryland in 1976. Early in her career, she taught English at junior high, high school, and college levels, including positions at the University of Maryland and Troy State University.

In 1986, Jude began the decades-long project of researching The John Lennon Series. She amassed an extensive collection of Lennon and Beatles materials - books, interview recordings, periodicals, and more. She made repeated research trips to Liverpool and London, interviewing many of Lennon’s childhood friends, early bandmates, and associates

Her first volume, Shoulda Been There, was published in 2007 after more than 20 years of research. It reads like a narrative history but is thoroughly documented with annotations, interviews, and reference material.

Subsequent volumes include Shivering Inside, She Loves You, Should Have Known Better, and Shades of Life, Part One, each charting key phases of Lennon's life and The Beatles’ rise to fame.

Beyond her books, Kessler is active in the Beatles community as a speaker, columnist, and broadcaster. She has co-hosted podcasts (including She Said She Said), contributed to publications like Beatlefan and Culture Sonar, and appeared on radio programs such as BBC Radio Leeds and ABC Australia. She has also been an official blogger for The Fest for Beatles Fans and served in leadership roles at Beatles symposiums and festivals.

For over 30 years, Jude has been regarded as one of America’s foremost experts on Lennon and Beatles history. Her narrative approach blends meticulous scholarship with accessible storytelling, earning her a dedicated following among Beatles fans and scholars alike.

She lives in Monroe, Louisiana, with her husband, Rande, and remains actively engaged in research, writing, speaking engagements, and podcasts.

Jude writes a bi-monthly blog for The Fest for Beatles Fans.

Watch Angie & Ruth's appearance on Jude's podcast here:

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Read a free sample chapter of her latest book "SHADES OF LIFE" about the Beatles' arrival in The Bahamas in February on 1965 for the filming of HELP! - where Ruth, Angie and Jim were present...

https://www.johnlennonseries.com/.../aa42b3...

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TeaFlix Interview with The Zombies

The Zombies are an influential English rock band, often mistakenly described as a duo due to the prominence of their two principal members, vocalist Colin Blunstone and keyboardist/songwriter Rod Argent. Formed in 1961 in St Albans, the group became one of the most distinctive and sophisticated voices of the British Invasion.

Blending jazz-inflected chord structures, baroque pop textures, and ethereal vocals, they achieved early international success with hits like She's Not There and later the timeless classic Time of the Season.

Their 1968 album Odessey and Oracle - notable for its unique spelling - has since been hailed as one of the greatest pop albums of all time, admired for its lush harmonies, inventive melodies, and introspective songwriting.

Although the band initially disbanded shortly after recording Odessey and Oracle, their music enjoyed a major resurgence in the late 1960s when Time of the Season became a surprise U.S. hit. Over subsequent decades, The Zombies reunited in various lineups led by Blunstone and Argent, continuing to tour and record new material while earning a revered place in rock history.

After The Zombies first disbanded, Colin Blunstone quietly reinvented himself as one of Britain’s most distinctive solo vocalists. His 1971 album One Year revealed a more intimate, orchestral sound, highlighted by the timeless hit “Say You Don’t Mind.” Rather than chasing trends, Colin carved out a career defined by elegance, emotional subtlety, and that unmistakable breath-soft tenor. Across decades of solo recordings and touring, he has remained a singer’s singer — proof that restraint and vulnerability can be just as powerful as volume.

Following The Zombies, Rod Argent stepped boldly into a new chapter by forming the progressive rock band Argent, embracing a heavier, more expansive musical direction. As a keyboardist, composer, and bandleader, Rod helped shape ambitious records of the early 1970s, including the enduring anthem “Hold Your Head Up.” His solo and production work showcased not only his virtuosity on keys, but also his instinct for melody and structure. Whether writing, producing, or performing, Rod has consistently balanced musicianship with musical adventure.

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John Beland is an American songwriter, musician, and producer whose career bridges the worlds of country, rock, and Americana. Known for his literate songwriting and studio craft, Beland has worked with a wide circle of influential artists, including Kris Kristofferson, Linda Ronstadt, and other key figures from the California country-rock and Nashville songwriting scenes.

As a writer and collaborator, Beland developed a reputation for songs rooted in strong narrative, emotional realism, and melodic clarity, qualities that made his work a natural fit for artists who value storytelling as much as sound. His music reflects the lineage of classic American songwriting, drawing from folk, country, and rock traditions while remaining contemporary in tone.

Beyond songwriting, Beland has been active as a producer and studio musician, contributing to recordings which emphasize authenticity and craftsmanship. His behind-the-scenes work has placed him in creative environments alongside some of the most respected voices in American music, particularly during the era when Nashville and Los Angeles artists were increasingly crossing stylistic boundaries.

As an author and commentator on music and creativity, Beland brings a songwriter’s perspective to the cultural history of American popular music, offering insight into the collaborative process, the evolution of the industry, and the enduring power of well-told songs.

Books: available via Amazon

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