The Music Mind Podcast
The Music Mind Podcast explores the creative minds of people who have made their living by following the power of their passion and putting that passion into every day practice.
The Podcast features conversations with some of the world's greatest musicians, many of whom will be unknown to the general population.
Listeners will be sure to gain inspiration and joy from hearing these unique stories as told directly by the artists in conversation and enjoying the music being played by the guests, including in collaboration with the podcast host.
For more information on The Music Mind Podcast contact Brian Hayes at https://www.BrianHayes.biz.
The Music Mind Podcast
The Music Mind Podcast featuring Roger McLachlan - Episode 4 Part 1
**** Update - Roger McLachlan passed away in April 2025 from a cancer related illness. This podcast episode serves as a wonderful tribute to Roger's extraordinary life in music. He will be fondly remembered by family, friends and the many fans of his music. ****
In Episode 4 of the Music Mind Podcast series my conversation is with one of Australia's most successful bass guitarists Roger McLachlan. In this two part conversation we learn of Roger's beginnings in music in New Zealand.
Born into a musical family Roger rapidly progressed from ukulele to guitar and ultimately to the instrument that he has based his career on, the electric bass guitar.
In Part 1 of the conversation we follow Roger's development from humble beginnings in New Zealand through to moving to Australia and successfully auditioning as the original bass player for the internationally successful super group The Little River Band (LRB).
In Part 2 of the conversation we follow Roger's success through the Melbourne pop group Stars to playing with one of Australia's best ever Jazz/Fusion bands, Pyramid. Roger went on to become a highly in demand session player in Melbourne which included performing on the hit single 'You're The Voice' from the highest selling album ever by an Australian artist, 'Whispering Jack' by John Farnham.
For a video version of this podcast refer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiI9adXMGeA
For a video version of Part 2 of the conversation refer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnkZMcrPUeo
To connect with Roger refer to the contact details on his website at https://www.RogerMcLachlan.com.
For further information on The Music Mind Podcast contact Brian at https://www.BrianHayes.biz.