SEASON 5 Out Now!
DON WAS
Few producers in the history of modern music have shaped records—and artists—the way Don Was has.
From his early days as a hitmaking artist with Was (Not Was) to becoming one of the most trusted producers in the business, Don’s fingerprints are on an extraordinary range of iconic recordings. Beyond the credits though, what defines him is his philosophy: serve the song, honor the artist, and know when not to interfere.
Hosted by
Pete Ganbarg
Rock & Roll High School is an interview series that spotlights some of the most important figures in the history of contemporary music.
Press highlights
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“A Musical Legacy That Very Few Could Match”: John Oates on the Enduring Magic of Hall & Oates
April 6, 2026
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John Oates Calls Masked Singer the 'Weirdest Thing' He's Done, Almost Fainted During His Elimination: 'Never So Happy to Lose'
April 3, 2026
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“A musical legacy that very few could match”: John Oates on the enduring magic of Hall & Oates
April 3, 2026
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WAIM #135: Pete Ganbarg
April 3, 2026
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Your Morning Coffee Podcast (Interview with Pete)
April 2, 2026
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“He obviously wanted to do something like that for Billie Jean and he did his own version of that groove”: John Oates agrees with Daryl Hall that I Can’t Go For That was the inspiration for one of Michael Jackson’s greatest hits
April 2, 2026
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John Oates Opens Up About George Harrison, Michael Jackson and Hall & Oates History
April 2, 2026
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Obsessed With Music An Interview with Pete Ganbarg, President, Pure Tone Music
March 30, 2026
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The Beach Boys' Al Jardine Talks Brian Wilson And More On Rock and Roll Highschool Podcast
March 30, 2026
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Beach Boys’ Al Jardine Reflects: “I Wish I Was a Better Guitar Player” in New Podcast Interview
March 26, 2026
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REO Speedwagon's Kevin Cronin Goes Deep On Rock and Roll High School Podcast
March 15, 2026
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Rock Icon Says He’s ‘Hanging Up the Mic’ After 50 Years
February 11, 2026
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Pete Ganbarg on “Rock & Roll High School” podcast
February 9, 2026
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Pete Ganbarg on Preserving Rock History Before It’s Lost
February 9, 2026
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Pete Ganbarg Breaks Down Why Roots Matter in Modern Music
February 9, 2026
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What Today’s Artists Can Learn From Music’s Past, According to Pete Ganbarg
February 9, 2026
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From Hat Acts to Hits: Pete Ganbarg on Country’s Cycles
February 9, 2026
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Iconic Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Announces New Spring Tour
January 26, 2026
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ALICE COOPER: 'I'm 77 Now, And I Think I'm Doing My Best Shows'
January 25, 2026
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Alice Cooper Reveals Which Song Taught Him What a True 'Anthem' Is, Leading to the Creation of 'School's Out'
January 24, 2026
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Live Arts: Pete Ganbarg On The 5 Things You Need To Create A Highly Successful Career in Broadway, Theater or Live Performance Art
January 22, 2026
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Live Arts: Pete Ganbarg On The 5 Things You Need To Create A Highly Successful Career in Broadway, Theater or Live Performance Art
January 22, 2026
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Suzanne Vega on the time Prince sent her a handwritten letter to praise one of her most iconic tracks
May 7, 2025
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Pete Ganbarg on the latest episode of 3Q
May 1, 2025
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Roger McGuinn episode in Guitar World!
April 14, 2025
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Randy Bachman talks Neil Young and More
February 27, 2025
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Pete Ganbarg discusses his ‘Rock & Roll High School’ podcast with Tony Orlando
February 20, 2025
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How Music Industry Legend Pete Ganbarg Revived Santana, Learned from Clive Davis & Created the Definitive Classic Rock Podcast
February 14, 2025
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Billy Gibbons once covered Jimi Hendrix hits while supporting Hendrix on tour – and the guitar hero watched
February 7, 2025
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BILLY GIBBONS Discusses ZZ TOP's Formation And His Friendship With JIMI HENDRIX On 'Rock & Roll High School' Podcast
February 7, 2025
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Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top) recalls friendship with guitar master Jimi Hendrix
February 7, 2025
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Billy Gibbons recalls the formation of ZZ Top and his bond with Jimi Hendrix
February 6, 2025
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Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top) / Rock & Roll High School podcast
February 6, 2025
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BILLY GIBBONS Discusses ZZ TOP's Formation And His Friendship With JIMI HENDRIX On 'Rock & Roll High School' Podcast
February 6, 2025
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ZZ TOP’s BILLY GIBBONS Discusses Befriending JIMI HENDRIX, Collaborating With RICK RUBIN And More On “Rock & Roll High School” Podcast
February 6, 2025
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'Rock & Roll High School With Pete Ganbarg’ Podcast Launches Season 4 With Guest Chaka Khan
January 22, 2025
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Morning Joe: 'Rock & Roll High School with Pete Ganbarg' returns for second season
April 26, 2022
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Clive Davis Explains on New Podcast His Philosophy of Chart Smashes: “It’s a little more beautiful when a great song becomes a hit”
April 13, 2022
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Why A&R Needs a History Lesson, by Atlantic Records' Pete Ganbarg
March 3, 2022
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Music Industry Moves…
February 17, 2022
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‘Rock & Roll High School With Pete Ganbarg’ Podcast Returns For Season 2: Exclusive
February 17, 2022
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Pete Ganbarg’s Rock And Roll High School Podcast Returns With An All Star List Of Guests
February 17, 2022
