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Ann Wilson is the powerhouse lead singer of the band Heart, who celebrated classic debut album Dream Boat Annie came out nearly 50 years ago.

Last week we featured an interview with her sister and longtime bandmate Nancy Wilson,

so make sure to check that out if you haven't already.

Today we'll hear from Anne, who's responsible for belting out and co-writing some of Hart's most iconic early hits like Magic Man, Barracuda, and Crazy on You.

Four years older than Nancy, Anne was the first Wilson sister to join Hart, a band that started out as a cabaret cover band.

Despite undergoing multiple lineup changes since the 70s, Hart has released top 10 albums in nearly every

decade in the last 50 years, and sold over 20 million albums worldwide.

Outside of Hart, Ann has also released solo material, including an album in 2023 with her band, Trippeter.

On today's episode, Leo Rose talks to Ann Wilson about Hart's current world tour

and the Elton John album she sings before every show to warm up her voice.

Anne also explains how she would strategically place guitars around her house when

having parties at her Seattle home in the 90s to encourage jam sessions with guests

like Lane Staley and Chris Cornell and she remembers singing on stage with Grace Slick and Stephen Nix.

Who Ann says really is a witch but a good one.

This is Broken Record.

Liner notes for the digital age.

I'm Justin Richmond.

Here's Leah Rose's conversation with Ann Wilson of Heart.

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