Michael Des Barres - Murdoc, Live Aid, and Zeppelin Nights
About this episode
Michael Des Barres shares his journey through music and acting, highlighting his experiences with iconic figures and events.
Before becoming a rock ‘n’ roll frontman, Michael Des Barres was making his mark on screen—starring alongside Sidney Poitier in the 1967 classic To Sir, With Love. But it wasn’t long before he traded the film set for the stage, forming glam rock outfit Silverhead in the early ’70s before moving on to Detective, one of the few bands signed to Led Zeppelin’s legendary Swan Song label. Hanging with Page, Plant, and Bonham was all part of the ride. In this episode of My Rock Moment, Michael shares his wild journey through music and acting—from those early days in London to writing one of the biggest songs of the 80s, to stepping in with The Power Station just days before Live Aid, and later, his unforgettable run as Murdoc on MacGyver. We also talk about his time with Pamela Des Barres, his show on Little Steven’s Underground Garage, and the wise advice Sidney Poitier gave him early on. Michael Des Barres has lived a life where Hollywood and rock ’n roll collide—and he’s got the stories to prove it. Find all things Michael Des Barres: Website: https://michaeldesbarres.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdesbarres Songs from this episode: Animotion - Obsession Silverhead…
People in this episode
Host: Amanda Morck
Guest: Michael Des Barres
Topics covered
- rock music
- acting
- Live Aid
- Led Zeppelin
- celebrity stories
Keywords
- Michael Des Barres
- rock music
- Live Aid
- Led Zeppelin
- acting
- Pamela Des Barres
- Swan Song
- MacGyver
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Led Zeppelin, Swan Song, The Power Station, MacGyver
Books & works: To Sir, With Love, 20th Century Boy, Help Me Up, Obsession, Sixteen and Savaged, How Much is Too Much?
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