{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6db0ea50-821b-436b-9068-e278bd752829/681ca0e78b1f3232bc0f02e6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Special Guest - Gaz Whelan (Happy Mondays)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/611ee34b06c05e56f5f40f40/1746706124827-5f1b7632-35d7-4c7c-8a13-6f780ccd4b39.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>🔥 <strong>Welcome to Off The Beat and Track!</strong> 🔥</p><p>In this special episode, host <strong>Stu Whiffen</strong> sits down with the legendary <strong>Gaz Whelan</strong>, drummer and founding member of the iconic <strong>Happy Mondays</strong>.</p><p>As part of one of the most influential bands to emerge from the <strong>Madchester scene</strong>, Gaz helped shape a sound that fused <strong>acid house, indie rock, and psychedelia</strong>—forever changing the musical landscape of the late '80s and early '90s. From the wild tours to the groundbreaking albums, he’s seen it all.</p><p><br></p><p>🥁 <strong>In this episode, we cover:</strong></p><p>✅ The rise of Happy Mondays and life in the Madchester era</p><p>✅ Stories from the road, studio, and stage</p><p>✅ Gaz’s musical influences and evolution as a drummer</p><p>✅ Reflections on the legacy of the Mondays and what’s next</p><p><br></p><p>👉 Hit <strong>LIKE</strong> if you enjoy the episode and <strong>SUBSCRIBE</strong> for more legendary conversations from the world of music!</p><p>💥 <strong>Support the Podcast:</strong></p><p>☕ Buy Me a Coffee – <a href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/stuwhiffen\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://buymeacoffee.com/stuwhiffen</a></p><p>🎧 Patreon – <a href=\"https://Patreon.com/offthebeatandtrack\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Patreon.com/offthebeatandtrack</a></p><p><br></p><p>🔔 <strong>Stay Connected:</strong></p><p>🌍 Website – <a href=\"http://www.offthebeatandtrackpodcast.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.offthebeatandtrackpodcast.com</a></p><p>🐦 Twitter – <a href=\"https://twitter.com/beatandtrackpod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@beatandtrackpod</a></p><p>📘 Facebook – <em>Off The Beat &amp; Track Podcast</em></p><p><br></p><p>#OffTheBeatAndTrack #GazWhelan #HappyMondays #Madchester #AcidHouse #Britpop #MusicPodcast #BehindTheMusic #DrummerLife #UKMusicHistory #SubscribeNow</p>","author_name":"stuart whiffen"}