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Podcast 9 - "Zorastrian" - Fun Facts

Podcast 9 - "Zorastrian" - Fun Facts

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David, Norliah, Russell and Savvass reunite to discuss some of their favourite facts about artists!

They discuss Michael Jackson’s Pepsi incident, Stephen Tyler’s hidden pills in his scarf, and the toxic relationships that often drive musical creativity. The conversation also covers Freddie Mercury’s Zorastrian heritage, James Reyne’s Nigerian roots, and Prince’s remarkable ability to play 27 instruments on his debut album.

The conversation covers various musical artists and their talents. It highlights Prince’s musical prowess, Brian May’s guitar-building skills, Bon Scott’s unexpected flute playing, and Avril Lavigne’s age. Additionally, it mentions Dave Gilmore’s charitable donation and Bruce Dickinson’s diverse talents, including piloting and fencing. The discussion also touches on the backstory of Men at Work’s “Who Can It Be Now?” and Colin Hay’s experiences in Los Angeles.

A discussion about the copyright lawsuit surrounding the melody line in Men at Work’s “Land Down Under” is summarized. The lawsuit resulted in significant financial losses for the band and ongoing royalties for the original composer’s family.

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