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This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with former Saturday Night Live castmember and writer, Gary Kroeger! In this conversation, we discuss his memories of some of the legendary artists that appeared on SNL as the musical guests, including Queen, The Clash, Robert Plant, Stevie Nicks, Tom Petty, Tina Turner and others. We talk about what it was like working on the show back in those days, how Gary felt (as a Beatlemaniac) when Ringo Starr hosted the show, and also his spot-on impression of Bruce Springsteen. We then discuss what Gary does on his podcast, The Gary and Kenny Show!
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"Play That Rock n' Roll" proudly presents the fourth and final part of a special mini-series that details the incredible life and career of songwriter Warren Zevon. We are joined by my friend Chris to explore Zevon's full studio catalog, broken down by decade. In this episode, we cover Warren's three studio albums from the 2000's, how he faced his terminal cancer diagnosis, his memorable final appearance on David Letterman's show, and how his rockstar contemporaries rallied around him for his final project, and also a tribute album for him after he passed away in September 2003. Listen to Joe's appearance on the Set Lusting Bruce podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3xU1OjnyWqsGK08MgYWV8Y Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with YouTuber Abigail Devoe about her channel, "VINYL MONDAY". In this conversation, we discuss how Vinyl Monday came to be and also how she became such a fan of Classic Rock. We talk about her production and fashion, and also her impressive vinyl collection. She then talks about her admiration for women like Pattie Boyd and Pamela des Barres, and she also shares her thoughts on Eric Clapton. Finally, we conclude with a look at some of the Record Store Day 2023 releases that have caught our attention, and she tells us about what RSD means to her.
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This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with producer (and author!) Mark Howard about his new book, "RECORDING ICONS / CREATIVE SPACES: The Creative World of Mark Howard". In this conversation, we talk about how he put this book together and what got him started in photography. We talk about his work with Bob Dylan and Daniel Lanois on Dylan's "Oh Mercy" and "Time Out of Mind" albums. He tells us about working with Neil Young on his 2010 "Le Noise" album, and he also shares stories about his recording sessions with Robert Plant, Iggy Pop, and Tom Waits.
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This is Play That Rock n' Roll's full round-up of our activities at ROCKNPOD 2023 in Nashville, TN! We open the show with a recap of our weekend, and then we get into our special guest interviews! First is an interview with Jeanne Basone aka HOLLYWOOD from GLOW (Gorgeous Ladies Of Wrestling). In this conversation, Hollywood talks about her time in GLOW, her thoughts on some of WWF's female talent, and her appearance on the sitcom "Married... with Children". We also discuss Hulk Hogan's use of the "Hollywood" moniker in the late '90s, and she even recites one of her old-school GLOW entrance RAPS!
Next up is a hysterical conversation with production designer and author Mick Strawn. Mick tells some absolutely hilarious stories about working on movies like "RUNAWAY TRAIN" (1985) and "BREAKIN' 2: ELECTRIC BOOGALOO" (1984).
And finally, we sat down with the legendary Bebe Buell! Bebe talks about her new book "Rebel Soul" and the re-issue of her first EP "Covers Girl", both of which are being released through her new label HOZAC RECORDS . We discuss her musical partnership with Ric Ocasek, the sexism she has endured throughout her whole career, and also her unheralded (but essential!) role in kickstarting the mid-80s supergroup THE POWER STATION.
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This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with author Bobbie Jean Brown, about her book, "DIRTY ROCKER BOYS: Love and Lust on the Sunset Strip". In this conversation, we talk about how she wrote the book, how it was received when she released it in 2013, and how she has since helped other women the industry take steps to share their stories. We also talk about her appearances on shows like "Married... with Children", and she even tells us what it's like to host an informercial. We wrap up with a candid conversation about her recent work as a stand up comedian, and also a lingering question about the most shocking story she included in DIRTY ROCKER BOYS.
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"Play That Rock n' Roll" proudly presents the second part of a special mini-series that details the incredible life and career of songwriter Warren Zevon. We are joined by my friend Chris to explore Zevon's full studio catalog, broken down by decade. In this episode, we cover Warren's recent nomination to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the three studio albums he released in the '80s, his raucous "Stand in the Fire" live album, his music partnership with R.E.M., his friendship with David Letterman, and how he finally achieved sobriety.
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This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with author Guy Evans, about his book, "NITRO: The Incredible Rise and Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner's WCW". We also discuss his new book "GRATEFUL", which he wrote with Eric Bischoff. In this conversation, we talk about what made him want to write a book about professional wrestling, what sort of research is required for a project like this, how he avoided the common narratives that surround WCW, and a rather bizarre aspect of WCW's music library. We also talk about why he decided to work with Eric Bischoff and how they collaborated on the new book, "GRATEFUL".
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"Play That Rock n' Roll" proudly presents the first part of a special mini-series that details the incredible life and career of songwriter Warren Zevon. We are joined by my friend Chris to explore Zevon's full studio catalog, broken down by decade. In this episode, we cover Warren's early days in a '60s folk duo, his time with the Everly Brothers, the three albums he released in the 1970's, and his signature radio pop single, "Werewolves of London". We also talk about Warren's struggles with alcoholism and drug abuse, which nearly derailed his career.
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This is Play That Rock'n'Roll's interview with music journalist Joe Matera, about his new book, "BACKSTAGE PASS: The Grit and the Glamour". Joe has previously been published in magazines like Guitar World, Guitar Player, Metal Edge, Goldmine, and others. His new book is an anthology of stories from his time working as a music journalist, and it includes interactions with some legendary figures in rock history. In this conversation, we talk about his career as a music journalist, what his goals for an interview are, and his interactions with rock legends like Lemmy Kilmister (from Motorhead), Steve Lukather (from Toto), Steve Howe & Rick Wakeman (from Yes) and even Sir George Martin (producer for The Beatles).
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For Play That Rock n' Roll's 50th (!!) episode, we are joined by Jordan Runtagh from iHeartMedia to discuss the incredible life and career of Ronnie Spector. We cover her early days with the fabulous Ronettes, her marriage to (and subsequent escape from) Phil Spector, the struggles she faced as a solo artist, her big '80s comeback with Eddie Money, and how she would finally be recognized properly as the "Queen of Rock and Roll" in later years. Jordan joins the pod to share his insight on Ronnie's discography and to talks about his experience of interviewing her in person.
You can read some of Jordan's articles about Ronnie here:
https://people.com/music/ronnie-spector-everything-to-know-rock-survivor/
https://people.com/music/ronnie-spector-husband-reflects-on-her-legacy-ahead-of-memoir/
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This is Play That Rock'n'Roll's first-ever HALLOWEEN SPECIAL, in which we are joined by Stephanie Peña and Stephanie Myers from the "Stephanie & Stephanie Talk Tunes" podcast! In this episode, we count down some of our favorite horror-themed tracks in order to build the perfect Halloween playlist. We also have a laugh at a recent Daryl Hall interview.
Playlist of all songs discussed in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbYeH0kj2qLkWJQeirukVpPYsOFeEOdAr
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This is the second part of Play That Rock'n'Roll's NEW 2022 interview with author Austin Trunick, which is a discussion about his NEW book, "The Cannon Film Guide, Volume II (1985 - 1987)". In this part of the interview, we discuss RUNAWAY TRAIN, which is considered Cannon's best film, all of the controversies around the Chuck Norris movie THE DELTA FORCE, how Cannon convinced Sylvester Stallone to work with them on OVER THE TOP, and an update on "CANNON FILM GUIDE, VOL. III".
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This is the first part of Play That Rock'n'Roll's NEW 2022 interview with author Austin Trunick, which is a discussion about his NEW book, "The Cannon Film Guide, Volume II (1985 - 1987)". In this first part of the interview, we discuss where Cannon Films was in 1985, the trilogy of movies Cannon made with horror director Tobe Hooper, a largely-forgotten film called "Thunder Alley", and the "American Ninja" series.
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This is Play That Rock'n'Roll's interview with Michael Jahnz, the founder/vocalist/frontman for Richrath Project 3:13. Richrath Project 3:13 is a band that honors and celebrates the late Gary Richrath, who was a songwriter and guitarist in REO Speedwagon. Michael was the vocalist for Gary's solo band starting in the late '80s, and more recently he has released a new album with this band called "L.A. Is Mine". In this interview, we discuss how Michael met and started working with Gary Richrath, their 1992 album "Only the Strong Survive", Gary’s songwriting process, the band’s new album “L.A. Is Mine”, and how they tackle the modern challenges that come with touring and promoting a new record.
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This is Play That Rock'n'Roll's interview with Howard Sounes, the author of "DOWN THE HIGHWAY: THE LIFE OF BOB DYLAN", which has a New Updated edition that brings the reader up to Bob's 80th birthday. In this interview, we discuss the challenges Howard faced when he originally wrote the book, Howard's interactions with the notorious William Zanzinger, and how he discovered Bob had been secretly married in the 1980's. We also talk about his thoughts on Bob’s most recent output, his war of words with fellow Dylan author Clinton Heylin, and what Bob’s music still means to him today.
BBC 4's "The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll" (2010): https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/b00s77wp
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"Play That Rock'n'Roll" proudly presents the sixth and final part of our special mini-series that details the incredible life and career of the one and only Bob Dylan. We are joined by my friend Chris to explore Dylan's full studio catalog, broken down by decade. In this episode, we cover Bob's 2012 album "Tempest", his numerous high profile awards from prestigious organizations, his trilogy of "standards" covers records, and his 2020 return with "Rough and Rowdy Ways". We also discuss a recent local controversy involving one of Bob's songs, and we reflect on how our various opinions about Bob and his music evolved over the course of this mini-series. Thank you to everyone who tuned in!
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This is Play That Rock'n'Roll's interview with John Payne, the vocalist/bassist/frontman for ASIA Featuring John Payne. John came on the show to promote his new tour that celebrates both the 40th Anniversary of Asia's 1982 debut album and the 30th Anniversary of 1992's "Aqua", which was John's first album with Asia. In this interview, we discuss the new tour, what these two albums mean to him personally, his experience recording "Aqua", the songs he is most looking forward to playing, how he is designing the setlist, and what fans can look forward to this summer. John also shares some memories of his friend, Tony Lewis. Tony Lewis was the frontman of The Outfield and he passed away unexpectedly in 2020. Tony and John had played together and become close friends in Tony's last years.
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This is Play That Rock'n'Roll's interview with Ken Ceizler, a former Director and VP of Production at MTV, and the current host of "The Gary & Kenny Show". Ken came on the show to share his memories of working at MTV in it's golden '80s era, and also talk about what he does on "The Gary & Kenny Show". In this interview, we discuss how he got the job at MTV, what he did during his time there, the documentaries he produced for artists like Asia, Hall & Oates, and Bruce Springsteen, his memories of MTV Awards shows, and why he eventually left MTV at the end of the '80s. We also discuss the podcast he currently co-hosts with former Saturday Night Live cast member Gary Kroeger, "The Gary & Kenny Show".
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This is Play That Rock'n'Roll's interview with Kofi Baker, the drummer for The Music of Cream. Kofi came on the show to promote his new tour (with guitarist Will Johns) that celebrates "Disraeli Gears and Clapton Classics". In this interview, we discuss the new tour, how he stays healthy while on the road, why the band added Eric Clapton songs to the show, his favorite music from his father's (Ginger Baker) discography, why Malcolm Bruce (Jack's son) is no longer with the band, and the sad realities of how Ginger was exploited in his final years.
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This is Play That Rock'n'Roll's interview with Jesse Fink, the author of "BON: THE LAST HIGHWAY", which has a new UPDATED edition being released on May 31, 2022. In this interview, Jesse returns to the show to discuss some new revelations in the updated edition, his extensive research process, some of the people interviewed for this book, what Bon Scott might have done in the MTV era, and the insane backlash Jesse has received from "Bonfest" and other overly-defensive fans for daring to challenge the official story about Bon's death.
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This is Play That Rock'n'Roll's interview with Prescott Niles, the bassist for The Knack. Prescott came on the show to promote The Knack's new live album, "LIVE AT THE HOUSE OF BLUES", which is being released as part of Record Store Day 2022. In this interview, we discuss the new album, as well as Prescott's stories about interacting with Bruce Springsteen, Jimi Hendrix, George Harrison, and other big name rock stars. We also dive into how The Knack proceeded in the aftermath of the monster success from "My Sharona" and how the band broke up. We then cover the Knack's connection to "Weird Al" Yankovic, and their 2005 appearance on the tv show "Hit Me Baby One More Time". Finally, Prescott concludes with some reflections on how "My Sharona" still affects him today.
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This is Play That Rock'n'Roll's interview with YouTuber Heath Holland, who hosts a series called "Cereal at Midnight". In this interview, we talk about what sort of content he produces for "Cereal at Midnight", his perspectives on collecting physical media, his appreciation for Elvis Presley, and some of the pop culture locations he has visited on his show.
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This is Part 2 of Play That Rock'n'Roll's interview with vocalist Stephanie Calvert (formerly of STARSHIP ft. Mickey Thomas). Stephanie sang with Starship from 2006 - 2021. In this interview, we talk about her experience recording on 2013's "Loveless Fascination" album, the band's social media struggles, and why she is no longer with Starship.
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This is Play That Rock'n'Roll's interview with vocalist Stephanie Calvert (formerly of STARSHIP ft. Mickey Thomas). Stephanie sang with Starship from 2006 - 2021. In this interview, we talk about her joining the band, her performances with Raiding the Rock Vault and Mondays Dark, how Grace Slick influenced her, her favorite songs to perform, Starship’s best and worst gigs, and the tragic passing of Starship guitarist Mark Abrahamian.
Part Two will be posted soon, and that will cover her experience recording on 2013's "Loveless Fascination" and why she is no longer with Starship.
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This is the third (and final) part of our special trilogy of episodes about the Jefferson Airplane "Family Tree", in which I will cover every principle artist and band involved in the Jefferson Airplane/Jefferson Starship/Starship orbit. Today we will take a look back at the original run of Starship, as well as Mickey Thomas' solo career. I also discuss the later-era solo releases from original Jefferson Airplane vocalist Marty Balin.
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"Play That Rock'n'Roll" proudly presents the fifth part of a special mini-series that details the incredible life and career of the one and only Bob Dylan. We are joined by my friend Chris to explore Dylan's full studio catalog, broken down by decade. In this episode, we cover Bob's appearance in the film "Masked and Anonymous", his four studio releases (including the Christmas album!), his Sirius/XM radio program, our experiences of seeing him in concert for the first time, and a bizarre story that involved Bob having a run-in with the New Jersey police.
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This is the second part of a special trilogy of episodes about the Jefferson Airplane "Family Tree", in which I will cover every principle artist and band involved in the Jefferson Airplane/Jefferson Starship/Starship orbit. Today we will take a look back at the original run of the Jefferson Starship, as well as what they're up to today. I will also cover a handful of solo albums from founding members Paul Kantner, Grace Slick, and Marty Balin.
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"Play That Rock'n'Roll" proudly presents the fourth part of a special mini-series that details the incredible life and career of the one and only Bob Dylan. We are joined by my friend Chris to explore Dylan's full studio catalog, broken down by decade. In this episode, we cover Bob's appearance in the film "Hearts of Fire", the notorious "Under the Red Sky" album, his second go-round with the Traveling Wilburys, the 30th anniversary concert, his pair of acoustic roots records, and his late-era masterpiece, "Time Out of Mind".
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This is Play That Rock'n'Roll's interview with author Keith Miles about his books, "BOB DYLAN IN LONDON" and "BOB DYLAN IN THE BIG APPLE". In this interview, we discuss how this project came to be and dive into some of the famous stories from Bob’s time in London in the ‘60s, like his infamous on-camera argument with folk-singer Donovan and the time he was called a “Judas” for going electric. We discuss Bob’s return to London in the early ‘90s for the World Gone Wrong album, and then we move to New York for a few stories, like his legendary 1984 appearance on Late Night with David Letterman with the punk rock band the Plugz.
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This is Play That Rock'n'Roll's interview with authors Jesse Fink and Luis Navia about their book, "PURE NARCO". In this interview, we discuss how this project came to be and the research involved in a project like this. Then Luis talks about how drug smuggling actually works, and how this industry affected Latin American politics and culture during the Cold War as it does today. Plus we cover Hollywood’s portrayal of drug smuggling, and also Luis shares his insight on some notorious figures like Pablo Escobar, Manuel Noriega, and Che Guevara.
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"Play That Rock'n'Roll" proudly presents the third part of a special mini-series that details the incredible life and career of the one and only Bob Dylan. We are joined by my friend Chris to explore Dylan's full studio catalog, broken down by decade. In this episode, we cover Bob's Gospel records, his appearances at high profile charity events, his faltering album sales, and the late '80s revival he had due to the Traveling Wilburys and a strong comeback record.
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This is Play That Rock'n'Roll's interview with recording artist JACK HUES (from WANG CHUNG), which is a discussion about his new album, "ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC WORKS 20:20". In this interview, we discuss the process of recording the new album, the album's single and music video, and Jack's future solo plans. We also cover some of the media that has featured WANG CHUNG music over the years (To Live & Die in LA, Walking Dead, Vice City, Michelob, etc.), the time Jack sang Nelly's "Hot in Herre" on national TV, and what music inspires him still to this day.
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This is the first of a special trilogy of episodes about the Jefferson Airplane "Family Tree", in which I will cover every principle artist and band involved in the Jefferson Airplane/Jefferson Starship/Starship orbit. Today we will kick off this retrospective by exploring the original run of the Jefferson Airplane (as well as their late '80s comeback), and also the studio releases from Hot Tuna, which was the offshoot group formed by Airplane members Jack Cassidy and Jorma Kaukonen. We also discuss a handful of solo albums from Airplane members Paul Kantner, Grace Slick, and Marty Balin.
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"Play That Rock'n'Roll" proudly presents the first part of a special mini-series that details the incredible life and career of the one and only Bob Dylan. We are joined by my friend Chris to explore Dylan's full studio catalog, broken down by decade. In this episode, we cover Bob's return to touring, his tumultuous personal life, and his exploration of faith during the 1970's.
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This is Play That Rock'n'Roll's interview with author Carrie Stevens about her book, "UNRATED: Revelations of a Rock 'n' Roll Centerfold". In this interview, we discuss how she designed the book's presentation, her complicated feelings about Gene Simmons & Paul Stanley, her work with Playboy magazine, the music video she made with Third Eye Blind, her friendship with David Lee Roth, and the abusive relationship she had with former NFL quarterback John Elway.
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"Play That Rock'n'Roll" proudly presents the first part of a special mini-series that details the incredible life and career of the one and only Bob Dylan. We are joined by my friend Chris to explore Dylan's full studio catalog, broken down by decade. In this first episode, we cover Bob's early years and glory years of the tumultuous 1960's.
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Get your motor runnin'... for John Kay and Steppenwolf, in our longest (and most epic) episode yet! In this episode, I discuss the band behind iconic '60s hits "Born to Be Wild" and "Magic Carpet Ride", and all the incredible (but often overlooked!) music that came after them. John Kay led Steppenwolf through a 50 year recording/touring career that included all sorts of ups and downs - a truly remarkable story. Plus, LOTS of great music in this one!
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For this beer-soaked episode of Play That Rock'n'Roll, we are joined by my friend Kyle to sample seven beers that were produced or inspired by some of our favorite rockstars. We try TROOPER and SUN AND STEEL from Robinsons, A TOUT LE MONDE from Unibroue, TOUCH OF HAZE and SOUNDBOARD from Destihl, BITCHES BREW from Dogfish Head, and LANDSHARK LAGER! After sampling them, we discuss what types of beer they are, and finally, we rank them based on our personal preferences.
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For this free-wheeling episode of Play That Rock'n'Roll, we are joined by my friend Chris to sample Heaven's Door Double Barrel Whiskey, which was produced by a distillery that partnered with Bob Dylan. Once we get a taste of the whiskey, we pivot to a discussion about the man behind it. We talk about Bob's songwriting, vocal stylings, and connections to both classic rock and folk. We laugh about some of the funnier aspects of Bob's career, and we share our experiences of seeing Bob in concert. And finally, we list off a few of our favorite albums and songs.
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This is Play That Rock'n'Roll's interview with author Joe Milliken about his book, "LET'S GO! BENJAMIN ORR AND THE CARS". In this interview, we discuss his process for writing the book, the rock scene in Cleveland that Ben came out of, Ben's long-standing partnership with Ric Ocasek, their time in The Cars, and why The Cars ultimately broke up.
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Everyone knows Katey Sagal as the star of "Married... with Children", "Futurama", "8 Simple Rules", or "Sons of Anarchy", but not nearly enough people know that her true artistic passion is music. In this episode I dive into Katey's discography, but also her stories and connections to the larger world of Classic Rock, as she has crossed paths with Bob Dylan, Kiss, Molly Hatchet, Willie Dixon, and even the Rolling Stones! This is definitely an unconventional choice for a rock show, but the material is too good to pass up!
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Since my interview with Stan Bush was the highlight of Play That Rock'n'Roll's 2020, I thought a full retrospective of Stan's career would make a great kickoff for 2021! Naturally, we discuss Stan's iconic hit, "The Touch", as well as his soundtrack contributions to the Jean-Claude Van Damme movies, "Bloodsport" & "Kickboxer". We then explore his career from the '90s through today, including an awesome new album called DARE TO DREAM. Ultimately, this episode is not only a celebration of Stan's music, but the entire subgenre of 80's soundtrack rock. Learn more at StanBush.com!
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This is Play That Rock'n'Roll's interview with podcaster Paul Stephenson, which is a discussion about his new podcast, the "Vintage Rock Pod". In this interview, we discuss his background on UK radio, why he started this podcast, what his goals are, some of the guests he's had on, and a few of his all-time favorite albums.
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This is Play That Rock'n'Roll's interview with recording artist Stan Bush, which is a discussion about his new album, "DARE TO DREAM". In this interview, we discuss the process of recording the new album, the music videos for the album's singles, Stan's early work on the "Bloodsport" and "Kickboxer" soundtracks, his memories of Eddie Van Halen, and what music inspires him still to this day.
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This is Play That Rock'n'Roll's interview with author & radio host Steve Palec, which is a discussion about his book, "IN AWE: Beatles, Baseball, & Bourbon", and his Sunday morning radio show, "Rock 'n Roll Roots" on 96.5 WKLH. In this interview, we discuss the process of writing the book, Steve’s love of Bourbon, record collecting, the music of John Prine, "Disco Demolition Night", and Steve’s interactions with Aaron Rodgers, Willie Dixon, Steve Dahl, and Bill Maher!
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In light of the recent passing of Tony Lewis, Episode 14 takes a look back at the career and music of The Outfield. We discuss how the partnership between bassist/vocalist Tony Lewis, guitarist/songwriter John Spinks and drummer Alan Jackman created maybe the greatest pop-rock song of the 1980's, in addition to the rest of their catalog, which includes a tremendous amount of wonderful music. John and Tony have since passed away, so this episode has been recorded in tribute to them, and it is meant as a celebration of the incredible work these men gave to the world. RIP.
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This is the second part of Play That Rock'n'Roll's interview with author Austin Trunick, which is a discussion about his book, "The Cannon Film Guide, Volume I (1980 - 1984)". In this final part of the interview, we discuss some of the people Austin interview for the book, Cannon's "Ninja" trilogy, Chuck Norris, Cannon's best film soundtracks, Austin's recommendations, and some behind-the-scenes stories, including the story of Cannon's bizarre contract with Sylvester Stallone.
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This is the first part of Play That Rock'n'Roll's interview with author Austin Trunick, which is a discussion about his book, "The Cannon Film Guide, Volume I (1980 - 1984)". In this first part of the interview, we give some backstory on what Cannon Films is, and then we discuss some of the movies Cannon produced before they were bought by Menahem Golan & Yorum Globus. We then move to the Golan & Globus era of Cannon, which includes their longstanding relationship with actor Charles Bronson, and their surprisingly heartfelt teen sex comedy, "The Last American Virgin".
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This is the second part of the debut interview for Play That Rock'n'Roll, which is a discussion with author Kristin Casey about her book, "Rock Monster: My Life with Joe Walsh". In this part of the interview, we discuss some of the big name rockstars and celebrities that Kristin crossed paths with during her time with Joe.
We talk about Ringo Starr, Stevie Nicks, Bob Dylan, Clarence Clemons, Levon Helm, Dave Edmunds, Wolfman Jack, Bonnie Raitt, Lita Ford, Gene Simmons, and even Katey Sagal. After that, we discuss the issue of drug addiction and what lessons addicts (and people close to addicts) can draw from Kristin's experience.
For more info about Kristin Casey and her book: https://KristinCasey.com
This is the first part of the debut interview for Play That Rock'n'Roll, which is a discussion with author Kristin Casey about her book, "Rock Monster: My Life with Joe Walsh". In this first part of the interview, we discuss some of the people and events Kristin experienced during her time with Joe Walsh in the late '80s & early '90s. We talk about Rick Rosas, the "Got Any Gum" album, an attempted supergroup called THE BEST, and of course, Joe's band -- the EAGLES. That part of the conversation is particularly revealing.
For more info about Kristin Casey and her book: https://KristinCasey.com
Episode 9 takes a look back at the career and music of Tom Scholz, Brad Delp, and their band: Boston. We discuss how Tom Scholz built Boston's first album in his homemade studio, the monster success of their first three albums, and how the band carried on after losing one of it's most important members. The discussion around Brad Delp's tragic death is pretty heavy, so just be warned about that. Otherwise, this is a celebration of a phenomenal band led by a truly innovative guitarist: Tom Scholz.
Episode 6 takes a look at the full career of Eddie Money aka "the Money Man" aka "Officer Mahoney". We discuss his brief career in local law enforcement, his partnership with mega-producer Bill Graham, and his numerous iconic radio hits, as well as what he was up to in the later years of his life. Eddie is gone now, so it's up to us to keep his music and memory alive.
RIP Eddie Money (1949 - 2019)
This is our deep dive into all the things that went wrong during Aerosmith's ill-fated 2009 tour. We also discuss the drama and in-fighting that went on with Aerosmith for several months after the tour ended.
Episode 6 takes a look back at the all-too-short life and career of vocalist/frontman Bon Scott, who sang with AC/DC from 1974-1980. In this episode, we dive into the struggles Bon & the boys faced during the early days of AC/DC, their slow rise to commercial success with Highway to Hell, Bon's tragic death, the allegations regarding the lyrics found on AC/DC's "Back in Black", and finally how fans can honor Bon today.
How ya doin'? This is the second part of our retrospective of the bomber, the midnight man, the confessor -- Joe Walsh! This episode covers Joe's life and career starting with his solo albums in the '80s, his struggle with drug addiction in the '90s, the high profile Eagles reunion, and how it led him to a life of sobriety. Plus we discuss what he's be up to more recently, and my experiences seeing him in concert.
Welcome to our retrospective of the bomber, the midnight man, the confessor -- Joe Walsh! This episode is the first part of a retrospective, which covers Joe's life and career starting with his early days in the James Gang, and going up to the commercial heights during his time with the Eagles.
Since he's just about to re-launch his residency at Mandalay Bay, here's a deep dive into the differences between Diamond David Lee Roth's 1995 & 2020 Las Vegas residencies.
This is the second episode of the podcast "Play That Rock'n'Roll", which takes a look back at the albums and artists of the classic rock era. This episode is the second part of a retrospective of the Steve Miller Band, which covers his life and career starting with his big early '80s hit, Abracadabra, and going up until his strange feud with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
This is the pilot episode of the podcast "Play That Rock'n'Roll", which takes a look back at the albums and artists of the classic rock era. This episode is the first part of a retrospective of the Steve Miller Band, which covers his life and career starting with his family roots in Milwaukee and going up to his commercial height in the late '70s.