Episode 593 - Joey Tempest of Europe/Kevin Martin of Candlebox
When you're given the chance to talk with Joey Tempest for a few minutes you take it! Europe just released another strong album last week ca...
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What does it take to maintain a career in music? We track down members of bands that we love and find out what their lives are like now.
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Book Club - Pat Gilbert author of Passion is a Fashion: The Real Story of the Clash
The Clash were labeled "the only band that mattered," but why? Yes, Joe, Mick, Paul and Topper represented an anti-authoritarian stance, but...
Episode 593 - Joey Tempest of Europe and Michael Boddicker
Our guest this week is noted session keyboardist Michael Boddicker, but before we get to him, Joey Tempest of Europe joins us for a few minu...
Bonus - Mick Wall Returns
The inimitable Mick Wall returns to shoot the shit with us this week. Topics include: Motley, GnR, Jimi, Kalodner, Duran Duran, Simple Minds...
Episode 592 - Gary Numan
This week it's the legendary Gary Numan! Spenwood Books is at it again with the recent publication of Gary Numan - A People's History. The h...
Episode 591 - Wesley Stace aka John Wesley Harding
Whether he goes by his long running stage name, John Wesley Harding, or his often used real one, Wesley Stace has built an unexpected career...
Episode 590 - Dennis Drew and Steven Gustafson of 10,000 Maniacs
This week we welcome Dennis Drew and Steven Gustafson of 10,000 Maniacs. It hasn't been easy for this excellent band. They got off to a slow...
Book Club - Brad Tolinski & Chris Gill authors of Blow By Blow: The Jeff Beck Story
For our latest Book Club we're welcoming authors Brad Tolinski and Chris Gill of the fantastic new book, Blow By Blow: The Jeff Beck Story....
Episode 589 - Lou Gramm of Foreigner/Solo
Lou Gramm has been one of rock's greatest voices for 54 years. Foreigner's finally in the Hall of Fame and he's celebrating an amazing legac...
Episode 588 - John Kalodner
John Kalodner, famous for his long beard, white suit and magic ears, is one of the most famous and influential non-musicians in music histor...
Episode 587 - Barry Eastmond
You may not know the name Barry Eastmond, but chances are good if you were paying attention to r&b hits in the 80s that you know a bunch of...
Episode 586 - Gary Daly of China Crisis
Gary Daly of China Crisis joins us this week to discuss the band's wild history. They began as an artier synthpop band - not quite as hooky...
Episode 585 - Darryl Jenifer of Bad Brains
This week is a punk rock legend. As Bad Brains bassist Darryl Jenifer says in here, their band was a "revolutionary act". Having four black...
Episode 584 - Donna Lewis
For most of us, singer/songwriter Donna Lewis appeared out of nowhere in 1996 when her smash hit "I Love You Always Forever" got to #2 on th...
Book Club - Richard Houghton and Iain Key authors of It's Time The Tale Were Told: A People's History of the Smiths
There is a new series of books released the last couple years that tell the story of a band we all love from the perspective of the fans. Hu...
Episode 583 - Robin Beck
Robin Beck could have been one of the top AOR singers of her era. She had the looks, the voice, the songs - the whole package. But, she was...
Episode 582 - Bryan Holmes of The Producers
You won't find a list of "bands that should have been huge" that doesn't include The Producers. Their debut album from 1981 stood perfectly...
Episode 581 - Mick MacNeil of Simple Minds
We love talking about Simple Minds around here. Their road has been diverse, rocky, drama-filled, and also wonderful. One of the key members...
Episode 580 - Swamp Dogg
In his nearly 84 years on earth, Swamp Dogg has seen some stuff. He was born Jerry Williams and recorded under that name before taking on th...
Episode 579 - Marcus Lillington of Breathe
Breathe were one of the leaders of that sophistopop movement in the late 80s and scored five big hits over two albums for their work, includ...