Classic Rock Drops Podcast: Recent Episodes
Mike Williams and Tuck Watts
Classic Rock Drops - "focusing on new music by classic rock artist" was born July 2017 with host Mike Williams in Nashville and Tuck "the professor" Watts. Without any real outlet for classic rock artists new music, we fill the gap for those that love artist no longer played through commercial outlets.Our sole purpose is to promote and support those artist and their latest efforts.Find us at classicrockdrops.com and on Facebook as well.
Tuck and I back at RocknPod 2023 Interviewing Rock Photographer, Mark Weiss, Tuk Smith from Tuk Smith and the Restless Hearts (The Biters), and Sports Emmy Award Winner, TV Star from That Metal Show, HBO, and International Stand Up Comedian, Don Jamieson.
Tuck and I step back on the air at the 2023 ROCKnPOD in Nashville, TN Our home base where all the Rock Stars hang.
Join us for what's been happening and where we are headed!
Part Two of Our Rock N Pod Interviews for 2021.
Part One Tommy Skeoch (from the original TESLA Band) and Steve Stokes of Resist and Bite
Part Two Andre Labelle
This years Rock N Pod was the best Rock N Pod Yet.
With the pandemic still active but hopefully in the rearview mirror, our guest are more eager than ever to discuss what they are doing and still want to get done.
Part One of Our Rock N Pod Interviews for 2021.
Drummer Chris Williams and Bassist Martin Motnik of ACCEPT
This years Rock N Pod was the best Rock N Pod Yet.
With the pandemic still active but hopefully in the rearview mirror, our guest are more eager than ever to discuss what they are doing and still want to get done.
Part two Of our Nashville Rock N Pod Interviews leans towards the guest that were more associated with KISS. Our guest Joe Polo from Podcast Rock City, Producer Toby Wright, The Talisman- Jeremy Asbrock, Phil Shouse, and Ryan Cook. The we speak with Grammy award winner Keyboardist Gary Corbett.
These are the interviews PART One from the Nashville Rock N Pod event in Nashville Tennessee.
They include our friends from Roxy Blue,Tony Harnell, Wildside, Musician and Director Drew Fortier, New bands from Memphis-Under the Radar and Land Divided.
This episode we run thru New Don Felder, Hardline, talk about the Whitesnake remasters, new music by Nick Lowe, The O'Jays, explore Liefer Sutherland, and ride out with Chris Robinsons Brotherhood!
We have some of our oldest friends on board again to comment about this episodes new music. Thanks to Eddy Trotter and James O'Rear!
After an unexpected break, CLASSIC ROCK DROPS is back with Episode 50! Mike is here, Tuck "the professor" Watts has returned and this episode we are back with two of our very best friends to help us with the 50th Episode and the Official Relaunch! Eddy Trotter and Jim O'Rear!
Tesla, Jetboy, Kane Roberts, Heart, Starbreaker, Queensryche, Tora Tora, a tribute to Joni Mitchell, Spirits of Fire, KISS, THe ROling Stones, and RIchie Kotzen are all discussed and sampled this episode.
This Episode we interview the legendary Randy Bachman of The Guess Who and Bachman-Turner Overdrive Fame. With a new documentary out March 26, we get into his deep history and his amazing career. This isn't your typical everyday questions. Any classic rock fan will enjoy Randys take on his amazing career.
Back from a long break! Stephen Pearcy, Tom Morello, Ted Nugent,Kane Roberts,Bonfire, Hardline, Gary Numan, Dennis Quaid and the Sharks, Deadland Ritual, Motley Crue, Bruce Springsteen, and Dream Theatre. Check all the latest from the our Classic Rock Heroes still grinding out some great music!
New Christmas Music by Rock Artist- Queen(well sorta), Sammy Hagar, Bay City Rollers, Pat Benatar, Helix,Jonathan Cain, Heart, Lizzy Borden, The Monkees, Def Leppard, KC and the Sunshine Band, Rik Emmett (Triumph), William Shatner, and the Queen of Soul-Aretha Franklin.
New Music from Ace Frehley, Nazareth, Tom Petty, The Wildhearts, Steve Perry, Electric Boys, Ian Gillian and the Javelins, Bob Daisley and Friends, Tony Mitchell, Queen, Richard Ashcroft, Whitesnake, and Aldo Nova. Enjoy an extra long episode this week!
Billy Gibbons, Rod Stewart, Uriah Heep, Culture Club, Yes, Alter Bridge, prince, Alice Cooper live, The Guess Who, and Ann Wilson are on the list this week.
Back Finally with All new Music with Alice in Chains, Lenny Kravitz, Killer Dwarfs, Neil Diamond, Paul McCartney, Chris Caffery, UDO, Paul Simon, Slash.
ALL NEW AWESOME SHOW!
Clif Magness,Jim Lea (Slade), Enuff Z'Nuff, Ace Frehley,Ultraphonix,Dee Snider, James Williamson and the Pink Hearts (Stooges) THe Magpie Salute (Black Crowes), Steve Perry, Doro, 3.2, Halestorm
We continue a trilogy with our friend from Rhino Records, Keith Valcourt. Keith is the Project Manager for the Gene Simmons Vault for Rhino records. We get updated on where the Vault has been and where it is going.
All new Music This week!
Mass,Guild of Ages, Tommy Shaw,Ryan Roxie,Mr.Big,Carl Palmers ELP Legacy,John Hiatt, The Boxmasters,Paul Rodgers,and the Black Crowes.
Wow. We are 40....
All new music this week.
Gioeli-Castranova, Sunstorm,David Bowie,Lizzy Borden,The Beach Boys with the Royal Philharmonic, Robin George,Johnny Marr, TNT, Vixen,Julian Frampton, and The Lazy's.
Come aboard and Rock and Roll!!!!
All Guns n Roses this week. We take a look at the latest anniversary release of Appetite for Destruction box Set - Locked n Loaded. This is a great release for GNR fans as well as the fan that just loved them and lived them. We graze the track list and discuss the memories.
Back to a Retro Episode that enlightens you about new releases from the past couple of years you probably did not know happened.
We listen to Joan Jett, Def Leppard, Triumph, Deep Purple,Joe Walsh,Bay City Rollers, Loverboy, Helix,Pat Benatar, Bill Leverty (Firehouse), and Ann Wilson.
Keep on Rocking with us!
Tuck goes Rogue! A great episode with a little twist from the normal.
Tuck does a Solo Show exploring great Classic Rock from some unknown greats!
He highlights the efforts of Frontier Records as they market bands with a Classic Rock sound, but with new and upcoming talent.
Always check out www.frontiers.it
This weeks episode we get back to the latest releases.
Cheap Trick, Alice in Chains, a revisit to RSO with their full length album release, John Mellencamps Live Album, Soul Asylum Live, Jizzy Pearl, Rita Coolidge, Weezer, Don Airey, and another new release from Joe Bonamassa.
Come on and feel the Noise with some real Rock!
This episode is our public service announcement for The Gathering 3 which is an event and pre party for Kiss Kruise 8 in Miami, Florida, October 30, 2018.
I interview Super Kiss Fan Andy Moyen as one Kiss fan to another.
He is organizing his last Pre Party Event for Kiss Kruise 8 and it promises to be the biggest yet.
The great thing about this is the beneficiary of proceeds go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
www.thekisskruisepreparty.com
This special bonus episode is a short conversation with another passionate rock music lover, Mark Cicchini from Three Sides of the Coin Podcast (an all KISS Podcast). Mark has proven to be as passionate about classic rockers putting out new music as Tuck and I are. I got to spend a few minutes with him at the Kiss Indianapolis KISS Expo to discuss our passion for new music. Special thanks to Mark for sitting down with me.
Part three to our Kiss Trilogy Indy Expo Series.
We finally go back and talk about KISS' last two albums Monster and Sonic Boom. At the Kiss Expo, I surveyed attendees to find out the top 10 songs off the last two Kiss releases. Some surprises are on the list. Join us in a celebration of more great NEW music from Kiss legends from 2009 and 2012.
Here is part two of our Kiss Indianapolis Kiss Expo Trilogy. This is just a few short interviews I did with some of the artist on hand. It included Big John Harte Security Legend, Chris Williams from Accept, Bobby Rock (Nitro, Lita Ford, Vinnie Vincent),Four by Fate (Todd Howarth, John Regan, Rob Afusso, and Patrick James Gasperini)
This episode is Number One in a Trilogy of our Kiss Indianapolis Expo Series. The only thing you get here is the unique performances by the artist in attendance. Lita Ford with the Gene Simmons Band, Four by Fate, Ace Frehley and Frehleys Comet, Bob Kulick, Bruce Kulick, Eric Singer, ET Brown, Chuck Garric, Todd Kearns, and Brent Fitz.
This week take a step back and revisit releases by classic rock artist you probably missed.
Billy Idol,Sammy Hagar,Loverboy,Jack Blades,Cheap Trick,Ace Frehley,Rik Emmett (Triumph),TOTO,Boston, and Lita Ford all had new releases the last two or three years,but no one was playing them.
Check it out!
Rock and Roll Delivered!
New Bonfire, Ace Frehley, Dokken, Paul Dean (Loverboy) The Longshot
(Billie Joe Armstrong from Green Day), Neil Young, and Foreigner.
A great week of some great music!
Join us for one of the best examples of Classic Rock Artist doing exactly what we want. Putting out great new music consistently.
Special Episode includes Michael Sweet of Christian Rock band, STRYPER and the new release out April 20 entitled God, Damn Evil.
We discuss the title, the album, and Stryper in 2018.
This week we are proud as huge KISS fans to present our experience at the Nashville Gene Simmons Vault Experience. We had the pleasure of the very special guest, Vinnie Vincent. (We Love You Vinnie)
Other highlights were interviews with Scott Van Zen, Phil Shouse from the Gene Simmons Band, Paul with Gene Simmons Money Bag Colas, and very cool conversation with Keith Valcourt as a summary to our first conversation with him back in November.
Hug Kiss Gene!
This week we prep you with another Stryper song from the upcoming album on April 20. The Dead Daisies are new this week, Chicago Decades Live, Ritchie Blackmores Rainbow Memories in Rock 2 Live, and some words about a few other releases that are notable for fans of Elvis,Elton John, and Johnny Cash.
Our First Silver Episode as we hit #25 is laced with some old music from new releases.
We listen to:
The Cars Expanded editions of Heartbreak City/Moving in Stereo, Todd Rungrens All Sides of the Roxy, The Motels new album,Rob Zombies new Live release, LA Guns go live from Milan, Steppenwolf at 50, Ryan Roxie Box , and the new Electric Boys.
New Releases this week include Mark Parfitt (Status Quo), Jack White, Bullet Boys, Monster Magnet, Loudness, and a Remaster of Led Zeppelins Live Album, How the West was Won.
Join in on another great week of new songs from your favorite Classic Rock Artist.
Rock is not Dead. We are saving it, one episode at a time.
This week we interview artist Mark Knight from Mark Knight and the Unsung Heroes. Mark historically know from Bang Tango in the 1980's.
Mark's latest release is his second from Mark Knight and the Unsung Heroes albums. Easily, one of the strongest, most listenable albums of the year so far. As a singer,songwriter performer, his songs come across honest and his passion is heavy when he tells each story.
Don't miss this telling of the making of a great record.
This week brings us Mark Knight (Bang Tango), John Waite (The Babys, Bad English) Stone Temple Pilots, Pearl Jam, Little Caesar, The Moody Blues, Randy BAchman (The Guess Who, BAchman Turner Overdrive) Kim Wilde, King Crimson, and Dean Ween (Ween) .
This week was the incredible new, chart topping release from Judas Priest! Others covered were new Myles Kennedy (Slash band/Alter Bridge), Jimi Hendrix, David Byrne (Talking Heads), and I finally work in a Halestorm tune into the show.
Episode 20! ROCK is not dead!
Saving Rock and Roll, one episode at a time!
This week we listen to the new Marco Mendoza, Andrew W.K., Michael Schenker Fest,Dixie Horsepower(Troy Lucketta-Tesla), Joan Baez with a touching and emotional song about the 2015 shooting in Charleston,S.C. Then we gotta rock our way out celebrating live vinyl from Blackfoot.
This week, Mike is coming in from a remote location with some added friends in tow. We are still on top of the new music from Bob Jovi, Magnum, Steve Hackett, Walking Papers, and the latest release from the Doors. In addition, we vent over the state of Classic Rock and todays charts.
Rock and Roll is Good in 2018!
New Releases by Dizzy Reed, Frank Hannon (Tesla), Sister Hazel, Glenn Hughes, Sainted Sinners, John Corabi, Y&T, and we look ahead as usual at future Classic Rockers, The Poodles.
This weeks episode goes from Light to Dark.
New Releases from RSO (Richie Sambora and Orianthi), Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons (Motorhead), Saxon, and Judas Priest.
New Live Albums from Bad Company,Whitesnake,Michael McDonald, and Beasto Blanco.
We talk about the new single from the controversial STRYPER album!
New Music! Classic Rock Artist! Right Here!
We kick off the year with the first new releases, Joe Perry,Rick Springfield, the Fleetwood Mac Deluxe Anniversary Issue of Rumours, Beth Hart/ Joe Bonamasso, and the ever rockin ANVIL.
Plus the kick off to 2018 and some great changes in happening within the show.
Come start off the year with us!
On this Episode we talk about our favorites of 2017.
It's a long episode but, listen in and get a recap of the year and decide who is right?
This week we look over the last of the new studio new releases for 2017.
The Second Ep this year from RSO (Richie Sambora/Orianthi), Morrissey, Neil Youngs' second album this year,Every Mothers Nightmare, Pretty Boy Floyd, U2, Van Morrision, Operation Mindcrime, and a touch of a couple of others.
It's that Holiday time of year.
This week we look at the new Christmas Music from Classic Rock Artist from 2017 and Tuck and I visit some of our all time favorites.
Take a listen to the new Cheap Trick Christmas Album, REO Speedwagons new 2017 Re-Release, Paul McCartney/Jimmy Fallon, Chris Isaak with Stevie Nicks, and Jon Mclaughlin.
Plus a KISSMAS Surprise at the end.........
BOB KULICK-Skeletons in the Closet
We interviewed the great Bob Kulick and discuss his latest release. Then Tuck and I dive into Skeletons in the Closet in more detail than previously. Bob Kulick is one of the great guitarist behind Meatloaf,KISS, Paul Stanley, WASP, Michael Bolton,Lou Reed,Diana Ross,Motorhead, Tim Curry,Alice Cooper and so many more.
Check out the latest from Kid Rock, BOB SEGER, Jeff Scott Soto, Theory of a Deadman. Weezer, Vandenberg's Moonkings, Appice, Sweet & Lynch, Pink Cream 69, and The Professionals.
Who knew Classic Rock could still be this much fun?
This week is a special look at the upcoming Gene Simmons Vault Box Set. Since it will not be released to the public as a traditional release would, we are not waiting on it to actually come out. We interview the Global Project Manager, Keith Valcourt about the details in this one of a kind release and how it will be distributed.
Please visit www.genesimmonsvault.com to learn more and purchase your Gene Simmons Vault!
This week is all 2017 LIVE Album Releases!
Jeff Beck, Asia, Pearl Jam,David Gilmour.Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow,The Dead Daisies,Chickenfoot, Paul Simon,The WHO, Down & Outz, The Replacements,The Rolling Stones,Kansas, A-ha, (yes A-ha),Bryan Adams, Jeff Lynne's ELO,Black Sabbath, David Bowie, and we discuss those yet to be released this year like YES,Iron Maiden, and Whitesnake.Plus the REISSUE of the week pays tribute to the 10th Anniversary of the Heroin Diaries!
This week we are listening to new rock by classic artists Autograph, Toby Jepsons' Wayward Sons, Four by Fate, Kee Marcellos' Kee of Hearts, Supersonic Blues Machine with All Star Cast,Thunder, Europe,Snakecharmer, Supergroup Sons of Apollo, plus the Music Minute and the Reissue of the Week!
This week we play catch up again. We are finally on the latest Cheap Trick, Sheryl Crow,and catch newer releases from Roadcase Royale(Nancy Wilson),Heaven & Earth, Supergroup Revolution Saints, LA Guns, Richie Kotzen, and we sneak in a new track off a reissue from Space Ace Frehley!Plus, the Music Minute!
This week we are on to U2, Dhani Harrison, Richie Samboro/Orianthi's RSO,THe Killers, Steelheart, Bob Kulick,Black Country Communion,Foo Fighters, and Janet Gardner, plus the the new music minute segment covering other releases.
This week we look over the latest releases House of Lords, Mike Tramp, Stephen Pearcy,Black Star Riders, Junkyard, Living Colour, Jonny Lang, and Gregg Allman. We also introduce the new Music Minute Segment featuring other new releases.
This episode is another Vpisode in our series of variety episodes to get caught up to Sept 2017 with those releases that have already been released.
We listen to Warrant, Accept, Mr. Big, Quiet Riot, Mark Slaughter, Great White, and Jack Russell's Great White.
This is our first V-PISODE or Variety Episode. We explore several releases by classic rock artist that have released new music earlier in 2017.
Deep Purple, Night Ranger, Buckingham McVie,Blondie,Gov't Mule, Little Steven,Mike and the Mechanics,Nickelback,and Kenny Wayne Shepherd.
In episode One, we look at the brand new release of Alice Coopers Paranormal. Its got surprises, so check it out with us as we talk about each track and a little Cooper history.
In our very first episode, we simply let you know what we are about and who we are. I encourage to listen to this before listening to any of the shows that follow.
Hello There, Ladies and Gentlemen! - Cheap Trick
Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends!- Emerson, Lake, and Palmer
Welcome to the show. Its a Psycho Circus!- KISS