About this episode

Christine Ohlman, known as 'The Beehive Queen', discusses her career and contributions to American Rock n’ Soul.

EPISODE 140: Christine Ohlman is the long-time vocalist with the Saturday Night Live Band on NBC whose towering hair earned her the nickname “The Beehive Queen.” She is one of the queens of American Rock n’ Soul, deeply embedded in the scenes in Muscle Shoals, Alabama and New Orleans Louisiana as well as—of course—NYC. She leads Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez, with whom she has released six CDs. (The latest, “The Deep End,” appeared on several year-end national Top Ten lists).&nbsp...

People in this episode

Host: Jann Klose

Guest: Christine Ohlman

Topics covered

• music
• rock
• soul
• interview
• American music
• vocalists

Keywords

• Christine Ohlman
• Beehive Queen
• Saturday Night Live
• American Rock
• soul music
• Rebel Montez
• The Deep End

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Saturday Night Live Band

Books & works: The Deep End

Places: Muscle Shoals, Alabama, New Orleans Louisiana, NYC

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