Rock And Roll Confessional
By CW West
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Rock and Roll Confessional is a podcast for Rock music fans. Those that love music, but are not in the industry, yet want to hear the stories that shaped the world of music. We interview not only musicians and song writers, but promoters, DJs, venue management, agents and more.
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George Thorogood celebrates his 50th year as a musician. He talks about his many musical influences, his upcoming tour with John Fogerty and his friend: Jim Ladd
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Apr 10, 2024 |
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Venice, with their enriching harmony filled sound, has just release a new double album: Stained Glass - and they recorded it in their backyard.
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Mar 13, 2024 |
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Executive Chairman of the world renowned C.F. Martin & Co. , Chris Martin discusses the history of Martin Guitars + Rock Star stories from those that play Martin Guitars
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Feb 16, 2024 |
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Original founding member and drummer for Foghat, Roger Earl joins us to discuss the band's new album: Sonic Mojo, plus how "Americana" music became such an influence to the band's music
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Jan 25, 2024 |
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Jim Peterik, founding member of Ides of March & Survivor talks about his new album + Jim samples a few of his favorite songs
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Dec 29, 2023 |
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It's the holidays and the best person to hang with is Gary Ho Ho Hoey! We talk about his new single Sugar Plum Fairy + some of the Hoey holiday traditions!
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Dec 01, 2023 |
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Founding Rascals member Felix Cavaliere chats new album "Then And Now" along with hanging with George Harrison
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Nov 01, 2023 |
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Blues & Rock Guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd chats about his new album: Dirt On My Diamonds Vol 1 + why it's so hard to write blues songs
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Oct 07, 2023 |
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Author Daniel Bukszpan new book Ozzy @ 75 - features 75 career accomplishments and life events from the "Prince of Darkness"
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Sep 13, 2023 |
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Collective Soul's Will Turpin chats latest CS album, his solo album, Reel 2 Reel studios and whats up with the bands 30th anniversary
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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Mark Volman, founding member of The Turtles and showman for the Happy Together Tour talks about Keith Moon, Frank Zappa & Bruce Springsteen.
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Jun 07, 2023 |
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Sass Jordan new live album features Taylor Hawkins, plus she talks about "auditioning" for Van Halen and how grueling touring is.
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May 04, 2023 |
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Bobby Colomby founding member and drummer talks about the new documentary film: What The Hell Happened to Blood Sweat & Tears
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Apr 01, 2023 |
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Author & Journalist Chris Epting talks about writing books for rock stars including, Phil Collen, John Oates, The Doobie Brothers & Dave Mason's soon to be released book. + Selling Girl Scout Cookies to Keith Richards
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Mar 02, 2023 |
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Author David Leaf discusses his update book: "God Only Knows - The Story of Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys and the California Myth"
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Jan 26, 2023 |
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Jerry Pompili worked at Fillmore East/West, Winterland and many others under "Bill Graham Presents". He talks about his times with the Stones, Who, ELP, Hendrix and more rock icons.
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Dec 28, 2022 |
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The Kinks guitarist and founding member Dave Davies talks about the new Kinks box set and how important country music was to the band!
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Oct 19, 2022 |
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Spencer Proffer, producer of the new documentary: “The Day The Music Died - The Story of Don McLean's American Pie”
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Oct 06, 2022 |
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Bill German started with Beggars Banquet, a Rolling Stones Fanzine, next he was on tour with them. His book tells all!
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Sep 20, 2022 |
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Walter Trout, one of the best blues guitarists talks Blues, Bruce and BB King, plus an exclusive confession!
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Aug 18, 2022 |
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Former Polydor & MCA Executive Gina Iorillo - Corrales talks about her career in the music business
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Jul 06, 2022 |
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Lit's Ajay & Jeremy Popoff talk about the new album: "Tastes Like Gold" - they go back to their roots for this fantastic fun party album
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Jun 16, 2022 |
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Grammy winners Mark Linett and Alan Boyd talk about the new Beach Boys Box Set: The Sounds of Summer - The Very Best of the Beach Boys!
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Jun 04, 2022 |
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Matt Sorum former drummer for Guns N Roses has a new book titled; Double Talkin’ Jive. Matt talks about the CRAZY times while in the Cult, Guns N Roses & Velvet Revolver.
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May 11, 2022 |
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Elliot Kendall, Music Promoter, talks about his years at Universal Music plus working with some of the biggest bands of all time.
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Apr 25, 2022 |
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Dorothy Martin tells us the spiritual story behind the title of the band's new album: Gifts From The Holy Ghost".
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Mar 16, 2022 |
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Beth Hart known for her Blue/Rock vocals talks about her new album: A Tribute To Led Zeppelin
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Feb 23, 2022 |
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Billy Bob Thornton & JD Andrew of The Boxmasters chat about their new holiday album: Christmas In California
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Dec 22, 2021 |
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World Famous DJ Richard Blade talks about his new book: "The Lockdown Interviews" featuring some of hottest 80s bands
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Dec 08, 2021 |
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"Eruption, Conversations with Eddie Van Halen" authors Brad Tolinski & Chris Gill talk with us about their new book
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Nov 17, 2021 |
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Henry Diltz rock photographer joins to tell stories of he shot some of the most iconic album covers
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Oct 27, 2021 |
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The Babys & Bad English lead singer John Waite talks about his new album & tour
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Oct 13, 2021 |
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Rita and CW talk about some of their experiences backstage plus some autographs they got over the years!
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Sep 29, 2021 |
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James "JY" Young of Styx talks with us about the band's new album: "Crash of the Crown"
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Sep 08, 2021 |
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Night Ranger's founding member, vocalist and bassist, Jack Blades joins us.
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Aug 25, 2021 |
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John Notto guitarist for Dirty Honey speaks about recording the bands debut album and touring with the Black Crowes
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Aug 11, 2021 |
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MTV is celebrating 40 years next month and we are speaking to original VJ Nina Blackwood
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Jul 28, 2021 |
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Steve Berlin of Los Lobos talks new album: Native Sons & life as a East Los Angeles band adapting to the Punk scene
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Jul 14, 2021 |
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ENCORE SHOW with X's John Doe! John talks latest album along with fun times being in a punk band.
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Jun 30, 2021 |
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James Raymond talks about his latest music project, producing and co-writing for David Crosby's new album: For Free
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Jun 16, 2021 |
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Knights of Rock - Roadies; Leo Rossi, Jerry Levin & Bill Darlington tell stories of their touring days
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Jun 03, 2021 |
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Rich Best from Live Nation Concerts talks with us about bringing back live music to the world!
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May 19, 2021 |
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Peter Frampton talks new album, his great friend David Bowie, recording with George Harrison
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May 05, 2021 |
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Co-Hosts Rita Wilde & CW West take listener questions and talk about radio days
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Apr 21, 2021 |
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Author Joel Selvin talks about his new book Hollywood Eden - all about the surf/rock music in the late 50s - 60s
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Apr 07, 2021 |
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Jeff Jampol manages the legacy of artists - He talks about the new Jim Morrison book along with what it takes to manage non-performing artists
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Mar 24, 2021 |
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Master Guitarist Gary Hoey talks about touring, his upcoming album, Ozzy, Lita Ford, Rock Camp, his love for the guitar & more!
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Mar 11, 2021 |
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Toto's Steve Lukather & Joseph Williams talk about their new albums, touring fun, making music, and farting on the tour bus!
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Feb 24, 2021 |
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Bassist Leland Sklar talks his new book "Everybody Loves Me" + touring w/ Phil Collins, recording sessions. Frankenstein & more.
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Feb 10, 2021 |
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Rudy Sarzo - bassist for Quiet Riot, Ozzy, Dio, Whitesnake joins us for great touring stories!
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Jan 28, 2021 |
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Brian Wheat, Tesla's co-founder & bassist
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Jan 14, 2021 |
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Former Traffic guitarist and singer Dave Mason talks about getting Covid, playing with Hendrix Clapton, Fleetwood Mac & more
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Dec 29, 2020 |
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Goo Goo Dolls frontman Johnny Rzeznik says "f*ck you" if you don't like our new Christmas album!
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Dec 16, 2020 |
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Mark & Brian Part 2 - L.A.s most successful radio team talk about their favorite times, interviews, characters & more!
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Dec 02, 2020 |
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Mark & Brian, known for their Los Angeles morning radio show just got inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame
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Nov 18, 2020 |
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The Immediate Family - 5 of the greatest studio & touring musicians talk about their new EP and great music stories!
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Nov 04, 2020 |
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The Boxmasters - Billy Bob Thornton & JD Andrew talk about their new album Light Rays
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Oct 21, 2020 |
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Jon Scott is credited to putting Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers on the map!
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Oct 08, 2020 |
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The Tubes lead singer Fee Waybill joins us for stories about his new album, Quay Lewd, his worst stage show and more!
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Sep 23, 2020 |
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Rand Foster music store owner has great stories working with Foo Fighters, Chrissie Hynde, Al Jardine, Taylor Swift and more!
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Sep 09, 2020 |
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Chris Frantz drummer for Talking Heads talks new book, David Byrne, Ramones, Andy Warhol, Lou Reed and lots more
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Aug 26, 2020 |
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Doors Guitarist Robby Krieger talks new album, Jim Ray & John, Light My Fire & more rock stories!
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Aug 12, 2020 |
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Kenny Aronoff talks drumming for Mellencamp Seger Fogerty & his book Sex Drums & Rock n Roll
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Jul 29, 2020 |
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Yes' front man Jon Anderson tells us about his new album, seeing the Beatles, Yes music + more rock talk!
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Jul 15, 2020 |
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Jesse Colin Young talks Youngbloods, Steve Miller & rerecording Get Together + plus starting the No Nukes concerts
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Jul 08, 2020 |
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Singer song writer Paul Williams talks his insight on Covid19, BLM, music writing + more.
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Jul 01, 2020 |
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Laurel Canyon Documentary Director, Alison Ellwood chats with us about the making of the film
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Jun 24, 2020 |
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Mike Peters of The Alarm
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Jun 17, 2020 |
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Punk Rocker John Doe of X talks about the bands first album in 35 years; Alphabetland + more!
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Jun 03, 2020 |
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Runaways lead singer Cherie Currie chats with us about her new album Blvds of Splendor
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May 20, 2020 |
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Rock photographer Neal Preston returns for part 2
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May 13, 2020 |
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Rock photographer Neal Preston talks about working with Led Zeppelin, Zep's Peter Grand & Almost Famous director Cameron Crowe and more!
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Apr 28, 2020 |
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Drummer Gregg Bissonette talks about playing with Ringo Starr & The David Lee Roth Band
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Apr 15, 2020 |
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Russ Giguere of The Association tells his rock stories - when the Mafia wanted the band to sign with them.
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Mar 25, 2020 |
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Venice the band auditions for Roger Waters' The Wall tour and tells touring stories
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Mar 11, 2020 |
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Who steps in when Michael Jackson doesn't want to sing his own songs????
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Feb 26, 2020 |
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What happens when the Fleetwood Mac road crew buys 8 crates of chickens in San Francisco?
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Feb 12, 2020 |
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NAMM - Have a taste of what went on at NAMM 2020
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Jan 29, 2020 |
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Pink Floyd's Scott Page finds himself in a real predicament in Japan thanks to Steve Lukather
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Jan 15, 2020 |
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Tom Petty, George Harrison & Slash, all connected by one man...
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Jan 01, 2020 |
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Minisode 1 - What is your best "Spinal Tap" moment???
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Dec 25, 2019 |
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The Truth Behind Styx - James “JY” Young talks about the band he has been a part of for almost 50 years! Show - 004
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Dec 18, 2019 |
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Show 003 - Dramarama - John Easdale
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Dec 04, 2019 |
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Show 002 - Attention Kinks Fans - this show is with Andrew Sandoval
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Nov 20, 2019 |
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Show 001 - Steve Downes
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Oct 30, 2019 |