The Story Behind: Michael Viner's Incredible Bongo Band - Bongo Rock, Ep 234

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Michael Viner was an idea man floating around LA for years before he landed on his most lasting idea: a band of studio killers doing instrumental rock covers with a lots of percussion. The guys get together to discuss mimes, Sean Connery, and fooling the CBC.

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