Wayne Nelson- Lead Singer of Little River Band

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What would he say if was told he would be the same band for over
40 years? We discuss growing up in Rome, IL and he knows my
hometown of Streator, IL. How he was introduced to music, started
playing the bass and the bands he played in Illinois before
moving to California.

 Wayne tells us how he got the job in Jim Messina’s band,
how he was invited to join Little River Band in 1981, and being
at the right place at the right time has been in his favor a few
times that includes being the lead singer on the track- “The
Night Owls” which was his personal break out moment in the
business. 


We discuss if fans forget about all the hit songs the band has
and Little River Band was the first band to have Top 10 hits in
six consecutive years! Not Elvis, The Beatles, or even The Eagles
but Little River Band! How many different lineups has Wayne
played with being with the band for over 40 years? He tells us
how they keep the history of the Little River Band alive. Hear
about how the band is interactive with its audience and the 2020
LP- “Black Tie” which is a greatest hits compilation with an
orchestra. 


Little River Band plays close to 100 show per year, and we talk
about how active the band is and end with how Wayne wants to be
remembered. 


Links:


Little River Band Website: https://reallittleriverband.com/


LP- “Cuts Like a Diamond”:
https://www.amazon.com/Cuts-Like-Diamond-Little-River/dp/B00DU15Z1K


LP-“Black Tie”:
https://www.amazon.com/Black-Tie-Little-River-Band/dp/B08MX9TSZK


Follow LRB on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/littleriverband


 


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