Renaissance, an iconic trend setting band was launched in 1969, combining a fusion of rock, folk, classical and jazz genres. The bands co-founders included Jim McCarty and Keith Relf, who launched The Yardbirds. A couple years after forming Renaissance, Jim focused back on music with The Yardbirds and vocalist Annie Haslam carried on as the focal point of the band. Multi-award winning program director Ray White "Zoomed" with Jim and Annie to talk about their "History of Renaissance" 2025 special performances and touch on the evolution of the band. A once in a lifetime event with key figures in the band, on this very special episode brought to you by your friends at Classic Artists Today.

20th Anniversary Show! Your multi award-winning producer and host Ray White has interviewed nearly 500 world-class musicians over the past two decades. We're celebrating by sharing interview segments and much more from three of our most listened to shows. We kick things off with a bassist who played in three highly successful bands... Heart, Firefall and Spirit - Mark Andes (Episode 15). We'll then roll right into one of the greatest rock vocalists from the U.K. - Paul Carrack (Episode 83). You'll remember him from the big hit "How Long" by Ace and he was in the band Mike + the Mechanics and Squeeze. Paul released numerous solo albums, too. We close out our special 20th Anniversary show featuring the late Paul Cotton (Episode 110) of the pioneering country rock band Poco. We personally would like to thank all the incredible musicians we've interviewed throughout the years and to you - our listeners!! We're Classic Artists Today...spread the word!!!

Don Barnes, original member of .38 Special, leads the band today on vocals and guitar. Celebrating 50 years, the band has just released their latest album - Milestone. Multi-award winning program director Ray White, hooked up with Don in September of 2025 as they released their latest studio album - the first by the band in 21 years. Don shared his insights on the current band members who've been with him for over two decades, key collaborators on the album, and shared many personal thoughts on the bands' new music. Be sure to check out Don talking about his solo album and more from .38 Special on Episode 55! Don and .38 Special are keeping Southern Rock alive and well after all these years!! In our showcase segment, we feature a tribute to the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer with Bad Company, Mick Ralphs, who passed away on June 23, 2025. Mick landed on the international music scene back in 1966 with the British band, Mott The Hoople. Celebrating 20 years in 2025, Classic Artists Today... is still going strong too!!!