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Ricky-Ross-Meets Podcast

Ricky Ross Meets

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Music: Classic Pop & Rock

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Ricky Ross in conversation with some of our most admired songwriters and musicians.

Ricky Ross Meets: Justin Currie

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Justin Currie

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Justin Currie shares stories about his successful singer- songwriting career.

Del Amitri's Justin Currie in conversation with Ricky Ross, sharing the stories behind the band's success and his musical career.

Del Amitri released 6 albums from the mid 80's through to the early 2000's, their single 'Roll to Me' was a Top 10 seller in the Billboard Hot 100 and their music is still much loved today.  Justin Currie, the band’s lead singer and songwriter spends time in conversation with Ricky Ross talking about his career, from writing songs of infidelity to the perfect radio song. From the difficulty in creatively writing during the Covid-19 lockdown to his love of Hank Williams songs, Justin also remembers that moment when he found out they’d made it to their first Top of the Pops appearance.

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