Paul Shaffer Plus One

Synopsis

Paul Shaffer sits down with some of music's finest artists and discusses the stories behind their music and what inspires them.

First Air Date: 2019-09-15

Last Air Date: 2019-11-10

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 9

Networks: AXS TV

Top Cast

Paul Shaffer as self

Seasons

Season 1 (2019)

Paul Shaffer sits down with some of music's finest artists and discusses the stories behind their music and what inspires them.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (2019-09-15)

Paul sits down with the legendary guitarist from The Eagles, Joe Walsh; Joe Walsh discuss everything from their influences to what it takes to write a hit guitar riff.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (2019-09-22)

Graham Nash joins Paul Shaffer and reveals how he met David Crosby and where their relationship stands today.
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (2019-09-29)

Sammy Hagar joins Paul Shaffer to reflect on his musical influences, the resurgence in rock music, and his experiences in Montrose.
Ep. 4: Episode 4 (2019-10-06)

ZZ Top guitarist and lead singer Billy Gibbons discusses working with the iconic Jimi Hendrix and how the blues influenced his music; Paul and Billy play a Muddy Waters cover from Billy's solo album "The Big Bad Blues."
Ep. 5: Episode 5 (2019-10-13)

Donald Fagen of Steely Dan discusses songwriting, his relationship with the band's co-founder Walter Becker, and gives Paul a music lesson.
Ep. 6: Buddy Guy (2019-10-20)

Buddy Guy reveals how he acquired his first guitar, and discusses his new album, "The Blues Is Alive and Well."
Ep. 7: Episode 7 (2019-10-27)

In this episode of Paul Shaffer Plus One, Paul is joined by comedian and actor, Harry Shearer, in character as the iconic Derek Smalls of This Is Spinal Tap. Smalls hilariously reflects on his musical roots, how he got his start in the British rock scene, and opens up about This Is Spinal Tap.
Ep. 8: Episode 8 (2019-11-03)

Paul is joined by Motown legend Smokey Robinson. The two discuss Robinson's life in music and his journey as an artist and as a musician.
Ep. 9: Episode 9 (2019-11-10)

This week, Paul is joined by comedian, actor, voice artist, singer, writer, and long-time friend, Martin Short. Get ready to laugh at their hysterical banter, their clever wit, and electric chemistry in this episode of Paul Shaffer Plus One.