Mark Farner was the lead singer of brilliant hard rocking, fun loving, classic American heavy band, Grand Funk Railroad! In my fun interview with him we talk about those early days with their pioneering heavy sound, why they were TOO GOOD to continue touring with led Zeppelin, stories behind their big hits like "I'm Your Captain" and "We're An American Band", why he wanted the group to remain a trio, his friendship with Jimi Hendrix, working with Ringo Starr and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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With the 30th anniversary of Big Country's The Buffalo Skinners approaching, I put YOUR QUESTIONS to Big Country guitarist Bruce Watson! Hear about the lead up to this record, recording without Mark Brzezicki, inspiration behind some of the songs, why the UK and US versions differ, why a certain title-track was left off, the energy around the live shows on this tour and much more! If you commented on the album or sent a question, listen out for your name, 21 different people get a mention! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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On this day in 1995, Led Zeppelin legends Jimmy Page and Robert Plant were on tour across North America. At the gig they played on this night 28 years ago were Mac B and Action Jackson from the Ugly American Werewolf in London podcast, and they join me to share their memories of this show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sad Cafe broke big in the 70s with the number 3 hit in the UK 'Every Day Hurts'. Their album Facades went top 10 in 1980 and they had a couple of hits that landed on the Billboard chart in the US too! Joining me today is Sad Cafe bass player Des Tong to relive stories from the band, being a child musician, Gladys Knight, playing house-parties with celebs in attendance and the exciting plans for Sad Cafe in 2023! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in 1965, The Yardbirds released one of their most famous hits in the UK - a song that would hasten the departure of Eric Clapton and see the introduction of Jeff Beck. On todays episode you'll hear why this was the case from Yardbirds legend Jim McCarty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today would've been the 75th birthday of one of prog rocks greatest bass players, Chris Squire from Yes. With me to talk more about his legacy is Steven and Dan Shinder from the Yesshift podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in 2012, guitar hero, Ronnie Montrose died. Today's show features an interview with Pat Travers talking about his friendship with Ronnie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Born on this day in 1948 is one of the greatest, most unsung, guitar hero's of our time, RORY GALLAGHER! On todays episode you'll hear from his good friend and bass player who worked with Rory for more than 2 decades, Gerry McAvoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Long Cool Memories! Legendary singer, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Allan Clarke of The Hollies, reflects on his life and long career in music! This weeks extended interview includes stories about his friendship since the age of 6 with Graham Nash and the devastation he felt when Graham left the band, the VERY early days of The Hollies, working on songs with The Beatles, his hits including 'Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress', and how he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He also tells the stories of how his family's battles with cancer changed their lives, how he felt he was unable to ever sing again and a funny story about a trip to Las Vegas to see Elvis Presley! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Jump! was the lead single from Van Halen's album 1984, and on this day in that year, it hit the number 1 spot to start a run of 5 weeks on top! On this episode you'll hear me discuss this with Steve Spears from Stuck In The 80s podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in 1984, Canadian hard rock star Lee Aaron released her breakthrough record, Metal Queen. She joins me on today's show to talk about how that song and that image became a blessing and a curse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we hear from Rod Argent from the band Argent on the anniversary of the song 'God Gave Rock and Roll To You' celebrated the 50th anniversary of its release in the UK! He tells a funny story about Gene Simmons from Kiss trying to take credit for the song! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Turning 80 years old today is an elite businessman, movie mogul and record label founder David Geffen! On todays show you'll hear from a Geffen artist who had the biggest selling album in America of 1982! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kansas are a legendary group with a total of 9 gold albums, 1 platinum album, 3 multi-platinum albums and a platinum live album too. They've had a million selling single and have appeared on the US Billboard charts for over 200 weeks! They're a name everyone in classic rock knows thanks to albums like "Leftoverture" and "Point of Know Return" and big hits like "Dust in the Wind" and "Carry on Wayward Son". My guest today is the bands guitarist, RICH WILLIAMS, a founding member of the group. He talks about his career in depth from the beginnings, the hits right through to the newly announced 50th Anniversary tour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in 1980, ACDC lead singer Bon Scott was found dead. With me to talk about the incident and about his legacy is Joe from Play That Rock n Roll podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in 1974, Kiss released their self titled debut album! With me to talk about this record are the Kiss experts, Tom and Zeus from Shout It Out Loudcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day 45 years ago, a star was born! Well, ok, not exactly born, she was 19 at this point, but her debut album "The Kick Inside" was unleased on the UK! I am of course talking about the wonderful Kate Bush. Joining me today to talk more about this record is host of "Strange Phenomena The Music of Kate Bush" podcast, Cecilee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in 1974, Bob Dylan scored his first number 1 album in the US... with Planet Waves! Perhaps not what you'd expect given the records he'd released previously! With me to talk about this is podcast host and author of " About Man and God And Law, the Spiritual Wisdom of Bob Dylan", Dr Stephen Daniel Arnoff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A big happy birthday today to former guest on the show, Supertramp's finest, JOHN HELLIWELL! John joined me last November on Episode 78 of Vintage Rock Pod and today you'll hear a fun short clip from that show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in 1989 we lost prog rock/psychedelic/blues keyboard player Vincent Crane. Vincent battled with mental health issues during his life and on today's episode you'll hear how a very unlikely supergroup almost formed between him, Arthur Brown and Jimi Hendrix!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Turning 73 years young today is Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, guitar maestro, Steve Hackett! On this episode you'll hear a fun short clip of an interview I did with Steve back on Episode 13 of Vintage Rock Pod! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in 1991, British hard rock favourites, THUNDER, released one of their iconic songs, Love Walked In. On today's episode you'll hear from lead singer Danny Bowes as he talks about how the band handled the success following this first record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

45 years ago today, Van Halen's self-titled debut album was released... and the monster was born! With me on todays show is author of "Edward Van Halen: A Definitive Biography", Kevin Dodds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in 1964 The Beatles performed live on the Ed Sullivan Show... and the world changed forever! Joining me on today's short episode of THIS DAY ROCKS, to dive deeper into this culture shattering event, is host of Rock N Roll Archaeology and CEO of Pantheon Podcast Network, Christian Swain! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Turning 77 years old today is a drummer who's been performing for more than 50 years, selling millions of records and playing at the legendary Woodstock Festival of 1969, Fito de la Parra! On today's show you'll hear a fun story told by Fito about coming to the UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At number 1 in the UK on this day in 1969 was the Roy Wood fronted, The Move! The band, with the addition of Jeff Lynne, would evolve in global superstars ELO! On today's episode you'll hear from The Move drummer Bev Bevan (he would also be part of ELO and Black Sabbath) with him talking about the early days of The Move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This weeks guest is another Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, a member of two huge bands, whose career spans more than 50 years... from The Zombies and Argent, Mr Rod Argent! The Zombies were part of the British Invasion of America in the 60's scoring big hits with the songs "She's Not There" and "Time of The Season" as well as being remembered for the timeless album "Odessey and Oracle". With the band Argent, they scored the worldwide smash hit "Hold Your Head Up" and the big album "All Together Now". The Zombies are back with a new album for 2023 "Different Game" and a tour crossing the UK, Europe and America. In this fun interview Rod shares stories from his career, what it was like to work with The Who on their anthem "Who Are You" and about the mishap which led tot he brilliant cover art for the new album! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's taken on a whole new life in the last ten years thanks to social media, but the song originally went to number 1 on the US singles chart on this day in 1983! Yes, Africa by Toto was America's biggest selling single 40 years ago today. With me on this episode to talk about the track and the resurgence is Toto guitarist, Steve Lukather! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, and member of one of the biggest British Invasion bands of the 60's, The Animals drummer John Steel, turns 82 years old today! I interviewed John on Episode 64 of Vintage Rock Pod and today you'll hear a funny short clip talking about a road story with Hermans Hermits! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Bowie landed in America on this day in 1976 showcasing his latest persona, one Bowie later claimed was a "nasty character indeed" - The Thin White Duke. With me on this episode is his former manager Steve Weltman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The iconic punk figure, Sid Vicious, died of an overdose on this day in 1979. He was just 21 years old. On today's episode you'll hear a short clip from my recent interview with former Sex Pistol, Glen Matlock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in 1972, Neil Young released his seminal album, Harvest! It became the biggest selling album of the year in America and contained his number 1 single 'Heart of Gold'. With me to tell a fascinating story from the mixing of the record is Pantheon Podcast Co-Founder, Peter Ferioli! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in 1975, the smash hit single '(Come Up And See Me) Make Me Smile', was released! It went to number 1 in the UK and Ireland and has sold more than 1.5 million copies. On today's show you'll hear from Steve Harley himself talking about the meaning of the song. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Sex Pistols were one of the most controversial music acts of all time. They spat at, swore at and ripped up the establishment causing a moral outcry in the UK. Today I'm joined by founding member Glen Matlock to reflect on the sad passing of Vivienne Westwood, talk about the Sex Pistols, those crazy early days, leaving the band, the awkwardness of the reunion, his unhappiness at last years TV show, his famous one-off gig with Sid Vicious, working with The Faces and Ronnie Wood, Blondie, Midge Ure and his new album Consequences Coming. It's a fascinating chat with a man who's worked with so many incredible artists from the world of music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He had an incredible voice, an amazing stage presence and led one of the most exciting hard rock bands of the early 70s. Born on this day in 1947 was the late great David Byron. On today's THIS DAY ROCKS you'll hear from his former bandmate, Uriah Heep legend, Mick Box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The great and good of the American music world gathered on this day in 1985 to record the charity single We Are The World. With me to dive in to the song in detail are the wonderful Dave and Holly from the What Difference Does It Make podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in 2014 we lost one of the leading folk musicians and protest singers, Pete Seeger. On today's THIS DAY ROCKS we'll hear a story about Pete told by his friend, the American pie legend, Don McLean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The mighty Black Sabbath released their 17th studio on this day in 1994. On todays episode of THIS DAY ROCKS you'll hear from the bands lead singer for this record, Tony Martin, who tells the story of the surprise appearance of a superstar playing solo on one of the tracks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was the last single to be released from Prince's iconic album Purple Rain and it's the subject of today's THIS DAY ROCKS! With me to talk about this track is big Prince fan and co-host of What's Hot In The Strip Club Podcast, Ilan Fong! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The album that launched a huge band, selling more than 5 million copies in the US alone... Skid Row's self titled debut record was released on this day in 1989! With me to talk about this record is music author, journalist and podcaster Martin Popoff! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in 1986, at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York, the great and good of the music industry converged for the very first Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony! With me to talk about this event and the background surrounding it is former guest on the show, comedian and Rock Hall super fan Joe Kwaczala! Check out the podcast that Joe hosts with Kristen Studard called Who Cares About The Rock Hall which you can find on all good podcast platforms! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in 1963, legendary producer George Martin oversaw the recording of the first song from a Liverpool band to go to number 1 in the UK. It wasn't The Beatles. BUT The Beatles DID record the song first, but the songwriter hated what he heard and refused to let them release it. This wonderful story is told in full by the songwriter himself, Mitch Murray, on today's episode of THIS DAY ROCKS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in 1984, Yes scored their biggest commercial success when Owner of a Lonely Heart went to number 1 on the Billboard chart. With me to share their personal feelings on this song are Yes super-fans, father and son duo, Dan and Steven Shinder from the Yesshift Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day last year we lost one of entertainments largest figures, a man who sold over 100 million records worldwide and appeared in over 50 films and tv shows... Meat Loaf! On this episode you'll hear from St Elmos Fire legend John Parr, who owes his big break to Meat Loaf. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Born on this day in 1947 is the original singer with Deep Purple, Rod Evans. Little is known of Rod since the star of the 80's but there's no getting away from the fact that he was the frontman with the band when they scored their huge hit Hush in 1968. With me to talk more about Rod and his history is friend of the show, Nate from The Deep Purple Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sadly on this day in 2016 we lost Eagles founding member Glenn Frey, he was just 67 years old. With me on today's show to talk about his friendship and tell a funny story from their songwriting time together is Jack Tempchin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in 1996 was one of the most stacked Rock & Roll Hall of Fame classes - included were Pink Floyd, David Bowie, Jefferson Airplane, Velvet Underground and Gladys Knight! On today's show you'll hear from a member of one of those bands talking about the Rock Hall induction! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in 1981 The Clash released the second single from their album 'Sandinista!', called 'Hitsville UK'. The song was a duet between lead guitarist Mick Jones and his then-girlfriend Ellen Foley. On today's episode you'll hear from Ellen about working on that song and about how bleak she found living in the UK at that time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in 1972, American Pie started a 4 week run at number 1 on the US Billboard singles chart. On today's episode you'll hear from Don McLean himself talking about the background to the song and whether he ever thought the song, at over 8 and a half minutes in length, was too long! To hear the full interview I did with Don check out Episode 56 of Vintage Rock Pod! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in 1968 Vanilla Fudge gave a ground-breaking performance of their hit "You Keep Me Hanging On" on the Ed Sullivan Show. Flamboyance was the watchword as their energetic performance caught the populations attention. With me to talk about the choice of song and their live playing is the bands drummer, Carmine Appice! You can hear the full interview with Carmine where he tells stories about Led Zeppelin, Jeff Beck, Ozzy Osbourne and Rod Stewart on Episode 43 of Vintage Rock Pod! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in 1978 The Police entered the studio to begin recording their debut album, Outlandos d'Amour. It would go on to launch one of the biggest bands in the world. With me on today's episode is drummer with the band, Stewart Copeland. He talks about what it was like in the studio in the early days compared to much later when they had become famous. You can hear the full interview with Stewart Copeland on Episode 72 of Vintage Rock pod - he talks about why they split up, what the tension was between the members, the re-union and more. Plus it took place just after the Taylor Hawkins tribute concert at Wembley Stadium so you get to hear all about that wonderful tribute event and all the big names that were there too. Episode 72, check it out!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We heard the sad news yesterday that one of the greatest guitarists of all time, Jeff Beck, had sadly passed away. Unfortunately I never got the chance to interview Jeff but I have spoken with some of his former bandmates; Jim McCarty from the Yardbirds and Carmine Appice from Beck Bogert Appice. In this short episode I'll play out clips from those interviews where they talk about their time with Jeff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in 1969, Led Zeppelin released their self titled debut album in America. The record that launched a phenomenon! Containing Zeppelin classics such as 'Good Times Bad Times', 'Dazed and Confused' and 'Communication Breakdown' the album has gone on to sell more than 10 million copies worldwide. With me today to talk about the background of the band and the album is Jason Barnard from The Strange Brew Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Number 1 on the US album chart on this day, and sparking a cultural phenomenon, was Nirvana's 'Nevermind'! Joining me to share his thoughts on this record is author, music journalist and host of History in Five Songs podcast, Martin Popoff! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in 1995, Irish guitar legend Rory Gallagher played what turned out to be his last ever live show. With me to talk about what it was like playing on stage with Rory is his friend and band mate of 20 years Gerry McAvoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show we hear from one of Jimmy Page's former bandmates to celebrate the fact that Jimmy is 79 years old today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy 68th birthday to multi-platinum selling, multi-award winning Canadian frontman, Mike Reno! The Loverboy lead singer joined me on Episode 58 of Vintage Rock Pod and I'll play you a fun short clip from that interview on today's show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this in 2020 we lost one of the greatest drummers of all time, Rush's Neil Peart. With me to talk about this legendary figure is Mac B and Action Jackson from the Ugly American Werewolf in London podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is the 77th anniversary of the birth of Pink Floyd founder Syd Barrett. Joining me to talk more in depth about this brilliant but troubled soul is Philip Waters from Pink Floyd Collectors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day 50 years ago...! Bruce Springsteen released his debut album "Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J." With me to talk about the records legacy is Lee McCormack from the Tramps Like Us Podcast.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in 1986 the world lost legendary Irish musician Phil Lynott. The Thin Lizzy leader was just 36 years old. To talk about his love of Phil and the moment he discovered him, today we hear from guitarist with Alice Cooper, Lynyrd Skynyrd and more, Damon Johnson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy birthday to a man twice inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Stephen Stills! As part of Buffalo Springfield, Crosby, Stills & Nash (and CSN&Y) and his solo work, he's cemented his place in the pantheon of rock's greatest. On today's show you'll hear from his good friend and Buffalo Springfield bandmate, Richie Furay, as he tells the funny story of how Stephen convinced him to join his "band". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's THIS DAY ROCKS we are focussing on the number 1 single in the UK on this day in 1991. It's the one and only chart topping hit for one of Britain's greatest metal bands of all time - Iron Maiden! I'm joined by Uncles Steve from Uncle Steve's Iron Maiden Zone podcast to talk about how it became such a big hit! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A British institution aired for the very first time on this day in 1964 - Top Of The Pops! The popular programme attracted THE BIGGEST musicians on the planet across a 42 year run which made it the world's longest running weekly music show of all time! On today's THIS DAY ROCKS hear a short funny story from someone who played on TOTP in the 70s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in 1974 Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks joined Fleetwood Mac... and the rest, as they say, is history! Joining me to talk about this momentous moment is Joe Kay from Play That Rock n Roll Podcast!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The superstar, Jeff Lynne, turns 75 years old today! He's a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, the heartbeat behind Electric Light Orchestra, a member of the Travelling Wilbury's, producer of the Beatles Anthology singles from John Lennon's demos and was awarded an OBE from the Queen on 2020. On today's episode you'll hear from his bandmate in The Move and ELO, Bev Bevan! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in 1967, despite writing the number 2 hit in the UK, Hole In My Shoe, Dave Mason left the band Traffic... the first time. On todays show you'll hear from Dave himself as he talks about why he left the group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lemmy Kilmister may have seemed indestructible, living a lifestyle that not many of us could get away with, but he sadly lost his short battle with cancer on this day in 2015. With me to talk about the hard living, rock legend is music journalist, author of 150 music books and host of History in 5 Songs podcast, Martin Popoff! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Led Zeppelin II was the number 1 selling album in America on this day in 1969! It's my favourite Zeppelin album... but what do Mac B and Action Jackson from the Ugly American Werewolf in London Podcast think about?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The mighty Led Zeppelin played their first ever live show in America on this day in 1968! The were the opening act in Denver for Vanilla Fudge. On today's show you'll hear from Vanilla Fudge legend Carmine Appice, talking about that first show and tour with Page, Plant, Jones and Bonham! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After years of wrangling, on this day in 1987, Pink Floyd members finally came to an agreed settlement on the bands name and material following Roger Waters departure 2 years earlier. With me to discuss the ins and outs of the matter at hand is friend of the show, Philip Waters from Pink Floyd  Collectors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With elaborate style and custom guitars, this Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee with more than 20 million sales worldwide is celebrating his 74th birthday today - Cheap Trick's Rick Neilsen! On today's episode you'll hear a great story about Rick told by Runaways star Jackie Fox! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It became the most requested photo in the National Archives... and stirred controversy too. The day that US President, Richard Nixon, met with the king of rock & roll, Elvis Presley, at the White House! To dive deep into this eventful meeting is Pantheon Media CEO and host of The Rock and Roll Archaeology Podcast, Christian Swain! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are wishing a happy 63rd birthday to former guest on the show, Runaways bass player, Jackie Fox! You'll hear a fun story she told me when i interviewed her on Episode 60 of Vintage Rock Pod - check it out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Captain Speedfingers, the fastest guitarist in the west - nicknames given to legendary guitarist Alvin Lee!  Alvin was born on this day in 1944 and on today's episode we hear a funny story told by his Ten Years After bandmate Ric Lee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Number 1 on the UK album chart on this day in 1971 was the biggest selling record of the year... T-Rex's 'Electric Warrior'! Many see it as the start of the glam rock movement. With me to talk about the albums importance is former radio broadcaster, Ray Atkinson! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Turning 73 years old today is one of the greatest rock vocalists of all time, Paul Rodgers! On today's THIS DAY ROCKS we hear thoughts on Paul from his bandmate and friend in Free and Bad Company, Simon Kirke! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in 2001 we lost a man once described by British music legend John Peel as "a new Jimi Hendrix". Big Country's Stuart Adamson took his own life 21 years ago today. On this episode of THIS DAY ROCKS we hear from his friend and bandmate Bruce Watson about what made Big Country so special. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Born on this day in 1946 is influential drummer Carmine Appice! he shot to fame as part of Vanilla Fudge but also worked with Jeff Beck in BBA and was part of Rod Stewarts band for many years, co-writing one of his biggest hits Do You Think Im Sexy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in 2006 we lost a leading figure in the world of music, Atlantic Records co-founder and former chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Ahmet Ertegun. On today's show you'll hear how Ahmet's influence contributed towards a hit single... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Turning 69 today is guitarist and co-writer of the biggest selling single of 1979 - Berton Averre from The Knack! With me to talk about Berton and his work is Joe Kay from Play That Rock n Roll Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we hear from a musician whose band has released 70+ albums, holds 3 Guinness World Records and their last album has had over 1 million streams on Spotify alone... and they're taking the fight to Spotify for fairer royalty payments! Mark Christopher Lee from The Pocket Gods has come up with loads of creative ways to highlight the poor pay that musicians receive from the streaming giants and on this episode we explore £1m Vinyl records, an album with 1000 songs on and the worlds longest song! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The biggest selling album in the UK on this day in 1983 was No Parlez. It sold millions around the world and topped the charts in other countries in Europe too! Guitarist Steve Bolton, who worked with The Who, played on this record and he talks about the success of it and the other musicians involved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the greatest songwriters of our lifetime, Bob Dylan, received a very special award on this day in 2016. At a ceremony in Sweden, Bob Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. With me to talk about why Bob was deserving of this award is Dr Stephen Arnoff, author of the book About Man and God and Law: The Spiritual Wisdom of Bob Dylan and host of the podcast  Bob Dylan: About Man and God and Law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

50 years ago today, the number 1 album in America was Seventh Sojourn by the Moody Blues. It was just one of a number of their records which topped the charts around the world, earning them sales in excess of 50 million throughout their career and earning them a place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. On today's episode you'll hear from Moody Blues legend John Lodge on what made the group such a great song writing team.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where were you when...? Many moments in history evoke this famous phrase and one on this day in 1980 is certainly one of them. John Lennon was shot dead outside his apartment in New York. With me to talk about his personal account of where he was when he first heard this news is Phil Aston from Now Spinning Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in 1974, Dutch band Focus were continuing their tour across the United States with a performance on the Don Kirschner Show. To talk about this today I've got a clip of my interview with Focus main man Thijs Van Leer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"We're leavin' togetherBut still it's farewellAnd maybe we'll come backTo Earth, who can tell?" On this day in 1986 the number 1 song in the UK was The Final Countdown by Europe! It was a massive hit around the world, topping the charts in 26 countries! On today's show you'll hear from Europe lead singer Joey Tempest about the origins of the song! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Todays show is John 'The Ox' Entwistle themed. The Ox was of course the bass player with the Who through their thunderous years, one of the greatest bass players of all time. For today’s episode I interviewed his best friend and musical partner for many years after John left the Who, Steve Luongo. In fact they were so close that when Entwistle died in 2002, Johns family asked Steve to read the eulogy at his funeral. Steve has helped to produce and curate a new album of Johns material which is called John Entwistle, Rarities Oxhumed, Volume 1.As well as his time with The Ox, Steve Luongo has an impressive CV having worked with legends like Leslie West, Ann Wilson of Heart, Eddie Money, Cream's Jack Bruce, Todd Rundgren and more and we hear some great stories of his time with Cheap Tricks Robin Zander, Brian Johnson and Cliff Williams from ACDC and a brilliant story of his brief, very brief, time with Ritchie Blackmore. It's definitely a fabulous interview! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in 1971, a fire at a casino in Switzerland inspired one of classic rocks greats greatest songs - Deep Purple's 'Smoke on the Water'.  With me to talk about the events that day at the Montreux Casino is Mac B from the Ugly American Werewolf in London podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in 1984, Band Aid released Do They Know It's Christmas? in the UK. It was the largest grand scale charity single ever at that point and was the biggest selling single in UK history until 1997 as well. On today's episode you'll hear about the song from the man who sang the immortal opening line on the song, Paul Young! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's THIS DAY ROCKS we are paying tribute to the founding member and linchpin  of rock and roll hall of famers, Def Leppard, Rick Savage!  Rick is 62 years old today. With me to talk about this ever-present bass player is Action Jackson from the Ugly American Werewolf in London Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in 1976 was one of the most controversial moments in British TV history! The Sex Pistols appeared on the Today programme hosted by Bill Grundy and the rest is history!  With me to talk more in depth about this event is host of the Strange Brew Podcast, Jason Barnard! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in 1979 Pink Floyd released the mega selling double concept album The Wall! Containing legendary songs like Comfortably Numb and Another Brick in the Wall (part II) it became another huge success for the band! With me to talk about the record is Philip Waters from Pink Floyd Collectors!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is the 71st birthday of Boston founding member and former guest on the show, Barry Goodreau! And to celebrate we hear a fabulous story about the early days of his time in the band! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Cregan has over 50 Gold and Platinum discs to his name, 3 ASCAP awards for outstanding song writing, was Rod Stewarts right hand man for decades and played that iconic solo on the number 1 hit "Come Up And See Me, Make Me Smile" from Steve Harley and the Cockney Rebel! He's worked with so many legends of the music world so it was a pleasure to sit down and chat about his career on this weeks show. I will also give you my Top 5 Rod Stewart solo songs on this episode too!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in 1991 we said goodbye to one of the most iconic figures in rock, Freddie Mercury! The Queen frontman's funeral took place on this day at a West London Crematorium. With me to talk about his memories of Freddie and the legacy he left behind is Phil Aston from Now Spinning Magazine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in 1977, the platinum selling double album which contains the hits 'Mr Blue Sky', 'Turn To Stone' and 'Sweet Talkin Woman' -  ELO's, Out of the Blue - peaked on the UK album chart! With me to talk about this record is ELO founding member Bev Bevan!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Def Leppard have sold more than 100 million records worldwide, but on this day in 1978 they stepped foot in the studio for the first time to lay down tracks for their very first EP! To talk to me about the significance of this record I'm joined by Neil Poole from the podcast Def Lep Pod! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today would've been the 81st birthday of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Donald "Duck" Dunn! He was inducted as part of Booker T & The MGs back in 1992. On today's episode you'll hear from Creedence Clearwater Revival drummer, Doug Cosmo Clifford, who was friends with 'Duck' and tells the story of how he, Duck and Bobby Whitlock got together to record a record! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in 1993, prog supergroup Emerson Lake and Palmer received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The group were one of the most commercially successful prog groups of the 70s with hit albums like Tarkus, Trilogy and Brain Salad Surgery. On today's episode you'll hear from Robert Berry who joined Keith Emerson and Carl Palmer to form the band 3, and hear him talk about what it was like to work with his hero's!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 years ago today the world lost one of the brightest shining lights of music when INXS frontman Michael Hutchence took his own life. On today's episode you'll hear his friend from school, bandmate and song writing partner, Andrew Farriss talk about Michael.  To hear the full interview with Andrew where he talks in depth about his time with Michael in INXS, the hits, the mega success and more please check out Episode 62 of Vintage Rock Pod!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Give a Little Bit, Breakfast in America, The Logical Song, Take The Long Way Home, Dreamer - the list of instantly recognisable Supertramp hits is long! I'm delighted to be joined today by a man who was part of the band from their breakthrough with the Crime of the Century album, through the major successes of the 70s and 80s and has been a part of the group in it's various forms ever since. John Helliwell provides that unmistakable saxophone sound to the band, a sound so built into the success of the group and he joins me to talk about his time with the band, the major hits and albums and about his new record  'Don't Ever Leave Me'. To find out more about John's new album search for John Helliwell on challengerecords.com or johnhelliwell.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in 1968 a Beatles classic was sitting at number 1 on the Billboard chart. It tied a then record 9 week run at the top spot which meant lots of other great songs missed out the coveted number 1 position. One of those songs came from Arthur Brown who we hear from on today's episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine your first gig as a band being at the Vancouver Coliseum! Imagine not having a bass player. Imagine you were supporting Kiss! Imagine you were only told on the day of the show! All this happened to Canadian group Loverboy on this day in 1979! Despite all this the group pulled it off and it set them on the path to glory - their first 4 studio albums all went multi-platinum in the States! On today's episode you'll hear Loverboy lead singer Mike Reno tell the story from this crazy introduction to the live stage! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A song which went to number 1 all over the world hit the UK charts on this day in 1978! A huge hit for Rod Stewart, you'll hear from one of the men that wrote the song, drumming legend Carmine Appice! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in 1995 we sadly lost the singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and founding member of the band Lindisfarne, Alan Hull. With the group, Alan scored some huge hits in the UK and a number 1 album with  'Fog on the Tyne'. In today's episode of the show you'll hear his friend and bandmate Ray Laidlaw talk about Alan's sad passing and about the tv documentary about his legacy.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode of THIS DAY ROCKS is focussed on a big hit that was recorded on this day in 1964 - The Animals version of 'Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood'. On this episode you'll hear from legendary member of the Animals John Steel as he recalls a falling out with Nina Simone who had recorded the song originally! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Todays episode of THIS DAY ROCKS looks at a former guest on the show who is turning 73 years old today! Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, and founding member of the band Heart, Steve Fossen! On this show you'll hear how he and Roger Fisher formed the band! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode of Side 2 features an interview with the lead singer of 80s favourites T'Pau, Carol Decker!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we remember the drummer from a great 60s group who had huge hits all over the world. Ronnie Bond from The Troggs sadly died aged just 52 on this day in 1992. On today's episode we hear from his former bandmate Pete Staples, about why the group were so heavy sounding for their era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, November 12th, we pay tribute to a 2-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee (should be 3-time argues my guest!) Turning 77 years old today is Neil Young! I'm joined by Pantheon  Podcast co-founder Peter Ferioli who will convince you that Neil Young is greater than your favourite artist! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Turning 72 today is a man who's written so many unbelievable hits, not just for his own bands, but for bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Beach Boys, Cheap Trick and Sammy Hagar - birthday wishes to Jim Peterik! The Ides of March and former Survivor star joins me on todays episode where you'll hear him tell an incredible story of of how he cheated death.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the UK on this day in 1967, The Moody Blues released their iconic record, Days of Future Passed! Containing the now legendary single 'Nights in White Satin', the album has been cited as one of the earliest examples of a prog rock record. In today's episode you'll hear from Moody Blues legend John Lodge as he talks about the making of this release.  if you want to hear the full interview with John where he talks more about the album, the writing and recording of Nights in White Satin, touring the US in the 60's, his friendship with Justin Heyward and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction then please check out episode 46 of Vintage Rock Pod! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in 1999, The Recording Industry Association of America announced the results of the century - featuring the biggest selling artists, albums and more. We look back into one of these results as we hear from Hall of Fame Songwriter, Jack Tempchin! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sad news has just reached me about the passing of Nazareth legend Dan McCafferty. I wanted to record a quick episode to remember him and play out a short clip of an interview I did with his lifelong friend and bandmate Pete Agnew where he talks about Dan.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in 1977, the Queen of rock 7 roll, Suzi Quatro, first appeared on hit tv show Happy Days!  Suzi played the character of Leather Tuscadero on the show between 1977 and 1979. On today's episode of THIS DAY ROCKS you'll hear a short clip of my interview with Suzi taken from Episode 10 of Vintage Rock Pod! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is Volume 4 of Great Rock Stories from Vintage Rock Pod and you'll hear some great stories told by some great rock stars!  We've got 2 Woodstock veterans on the show plus a man who wrote of the biggest movie songs of all time. There's stories about the Sunset strip of the 80's, how one of the iconic classic rock songs was born and how an incredibly unlikely re-union came to pass! 6 rock stars tell Great Rock Stories! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Blue Oyster Cult classic, Dont Fear The Reaper, peaked on the Billboard chart on this day in 1976. With me on today's show to talk about the origins of this classic rock anthem is Blue Oyster Cult's very own Albert Bouchard! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we remember a legendary bass player who we said goodbye to on this day in 2014. The funeral of Cream star, Jack Bruce, took place on this day in 2014 with his former bandmates Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker among the mourners. With me on todays show to talk about Jack and his friendship with him, is fellow bass star, Jeff Berlin! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're talking about the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 1992 on today's THIS DAY ROCKS and we hear from one of the guys inducted that year alongside legends like Johnny Cash and Jimmy Hendrix! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Number 1 on the UK singles chart on this day in 1993, was the song that would ultimately go on to become the biggest selling song of the whole year! And with me to talk all about this monster hit is Stephanie Myers from the podcast "Stephanie and Stephanie Talk Tunes".  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We go back to this day in 1968 to remember an album that peaked on the UK charts for Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, Traffic! On today's THIS DAY ROCKS you'll hear from founding member of the band, and writer of the albums big hit, "Feelin' Alright?", Dave Mason!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

That black and white "Parental Advisory Explicit Lyrics" sticker that we're all so familiar with, was decreed into action on this day in 1985! Following protests from Tipper Gore and the Parents Music Resource Center (PMRC), the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) deemed that any record containing offensive lyrics must carry this label on the sleeve. With me to talk about this event and his personal meeting with Dee Snyder is Mac B from the Ugly American Werewolf in London Podcast!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They were labelled the 'bad boys of rock' after a stint in jail, they broke through the LA blues scene in the 60s and played at the legendary Woodstock Festival - of course I'm talking about Canned Heat! The band went on to achieve huge success around the world with legendary songs like Going Up The Country, Let's Work Together and On The Road Again. My guest today is Fito de la Parra who joined the band in 1967 and he tells some brilliant stories from his 55 year career with the band. How he joined the group after arriving from Mexico, stories behind the big hits, how he signed up to make no money and of course about that very special festival! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Turning 83 years old today is the legend that is GRACE SLICK! On Today's THIS DAY ROCKS you'll hear from her Jefferson Airplane bandmate Jorma Kaukonen as he talks about his admiration for Grace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in 1984 the classic, iconic, legendary MkII Deep Purple reunited to release the album Perfect Strangers. Blackmore, Gillan, Lord, Glover & Paice joined forces for the first time in 11 years to release a record many fans still hold dear to this day. Joining me to talk about this release is friend of the show, Nate from the Deep Purple Podcast!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Todays THIS DAY ROCKS focusses on the song that was sitting at number 1 on the UK charts on this day in 1971 - Rod Stewart's legendary single, Maggie May! With me to talk about this his is a man who played on the record, Pete Sears! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For today's THIS DAY ROCKS we're focussing on the number 1 album in the UK on this day in 1984! You'll hear from the bands guitarist who explains how it felt to hit the top spot, knocking off their good friends U2! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in 1973, The Who released Quadrophenia in the UK! This resounding rock opera remains the groups joint highest charting album in America. With me to talk about this record today is Martin Popoff! Martin Popoff is the author of 115 rock books (see martinpopoff.com for more) and creator of his own podcast here on Pantheon called 'History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff.' - Check out his work! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"I am the God of Hellfire and I bring you... Arthur Brown!!!" Ok, I'm not the God of Hellfire, but he sure as heck is! Arthur Brown is my guest on this weeks big interview show, the man who scored a worldwide hit in 1968 with the anthem, 'Fire'! He's dazzled and bewitched fans for decades with elaborate stage shows, a hat of fire, face paint and much more - and now, in the year he turned 80 years old, is back with more new music! Just months after releasing 'Long Long Road', he returns with the spooktacular 'Monsters Ball'! The guests he's got involved on the record is seriously impressive, including Deep Purple's Ian Paice, The Stooges James Williamson, Vanilla Fudge's Carmine Appice and Mark Stein, Hawkwind's Nik Turner and Alan Davey and many more!  Arthur joins me to talk about this spooky new record which features a cover of the Syd Barrett written Pink Floyd song 'Lucifer Sam' and a new version of his hit 'Fire'. We also talk about that incredible song, his crazy stage shows, his friendship with Jimi Hendrix which saw them almost form a band together, his new documentary and so much more!This is one not to miss!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a gap of 43 years, Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, Buffalo Springfield finally reunited for a much anticipated concert! The three surviving members of the band, Neil Young, Stephen Stills and Richie Furay, played together as Buffalo Springfield at the Bridge School Benefit concert on this day in 2010. To talk about this reunion is Hall of Famer, Richie Furay himself!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first single of a new genre was released on this day in 1976 when The Damned's 'New Rose' hit the shelves. It's classed as the first single from the UK punk scene - a scene that would make headlines around the world. On today's episode you'll hear from The Damned's drummer Rat Scabies as he talks about what it was like in that scene in the very early days! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the biggest albums of all time - Bat out of Hell - was released on this day in 1977! To hear about the background of the record, how Jim Steinman wrote the songs and her initial thoughts on the music right from the start, Ellen Foley, who co-sang Paradise By The Dashboard Light with Meat Loaf, joins me to tell all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I call him 'The Thumb of the 80s' - Mark King! He turns 64 years old today and to celebrate I dig right into my archive interviews to find the time I spoke with him about 15 years ago!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The famous Yardbirds hit the US in 1966 with the dualling lead guitars of Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck. On today's episode you'll hear from the bands drummer Jim McCarty who talks about his experiences on that tour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jefferson Starship managed to climb higher in the charts than the previous incarnation, Jefferson Airplane, did with their hit Miracles. That song from the album Red Octopus, was released on this day in 1975. Former Jefferson Starship member Pete Sears explains on today's episode why it's his favourite JS song!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"I Live Too Fast To Die Young" may be the name of his new album but it's also a line that could sum up Michael Monroe! The former Hanoi Rocks lead singer is an icon in Finland, he and his band credited as being pioneers of the hair metal movement, have been lauded by legendary icons such as Guns n Roses and the Foo Fighters and in 1985 Sounds magazine even ranked them the second best band in the world! But despite the adulation, they never achieved the commercial success they deserved. In this interview Michael discusses his time in Hanoi, the death of drummer Razzle which tore the bands bright future apart, and about how old wounds are heeling with his former bandmate. He also talks about the brilliant new documentary being made about his life, his new aforementioned solo album, this summer touring with Guns n Roses and Alice Cooper, his friendship with 'Little' Steven van Zandt and Stiv Bators, finally getting to remaster an old Hanoi album and the re-release of Demolition 23. It's an extensive interview with Michael both bright, engaging and incredibly open and honest about what he's been through.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Toto's self titled debut album thrust the band onto the scene, especially with the inclusion of the hit single Hold The Line! on today's THIS DAY ROCKS you'll hear long time guitarist Steve Lukather talk about that early period for the band, explaining how they made it without having even played together as a band properly live!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With an endearing classic that broke the mould, a wealth of hit singles and albums, induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and being awarded an OBE by the Queen, places Justin Hayward in the upper echelons of the music business. Today is his 76th birthday and on this episode you'll hear his Moody Blues bandmate John Lodge talk of his friendship with the groups lead singer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Regatta de Blanc hit the number 1 spot on the UK album chart on this day in 1979! It contained two number 1 singles too! But success wasn't super easy to come by for the band who released major tracks like Roxanne on multiple occasions before finally breaking through. On today's episode we hear from Stewart Copeland who talks about those difficult early days for the group! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Scorpions big hit in the UK was 'Wind Of Change' which peaked at number 2 on this day in 1991. it was kept off the top spot by Bryan Adams (Everything I Do) I Do It For You, which stayed at the top spot for 16 consecutive weeks! In today's THIS DAY ROCKS you'll hear Scorpions lead singer Klaus Meine tell us what Bryan said to him when they met after this had happened. Listen to the BRILLIANT (genuinely is one of my favourite interviews) full show with Klaus Meine on Episode 8 of Vintage Rock Pod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Born on this day in 1946 was Daryl Hall - a guy who's been causing a stir again in recent days thanks to a new interview where he gets, spikey, about the issue of Hall and Oates being partners. Joe Kay from Play That Rock & Roll Podcast dives deeper into this friction! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This weeks episode is another Side 2 – because it features the return of  a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee back to VRP, someone I first interviewed in May 2021, someone part of one of the biggest bands of the late 60s and early 70s – I'm talking about the wonderful Doug 'Cosmo' Clifford from Creedence Clearwater Revival! I wanted to get him back on to talk about previously unreleased music from the 70s that he made with former Derek and the Domino's man Bobby Whitlock, which he is now putting out called 'California Gold'. Plus I wanted to get the lowdown on the new Netflix release 'Travellin' Band', a brilliant live performance from CCR at London's Royal Albert Hall with some great documentary footage included from their tour across Europe! And of course I wanted to hear some more classic Creedence stories too!      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in 1940, John Winston Lennon was born. He would've been 82 if he were still alive today. On this episode I'm joined by Maurice Bursztynski as he shares his thoughts on the man who helped to change the world. Check out Maurice on his podcasts See Hear and Love That Album.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 years ago today the world lost one of rocks greatest guitarists - EDDIE VAN HALEN! On today's episode of THIS DAY ROCKS we hear memories of Eddie from his good friend, Ratt frontman STEPEHN PEARCY and former Black Sabbath lead singer TONY MARTIN.If you want to hear a longer episode which I released less than 48 hours after Eddie passed away then please check out the special Vintage Rock Pod Tribute Show from October 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is the second anniversary of the launch of Vintage Rock Pod! Episode 1, featuring an interview with Rock n Roll Hall of Famer, Kenney Jones, was released on October 5th, 2020! In this short episode I thought I'd play out a couple of fun short clips that never made the episodes, mostly for good reason! Here's to a more years and more great guests in the future! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you follow up such a legendary album like 'Dark Side of the Moon'? With elastic bands, toasters and hair dryers of course! Well, not quite, but almost! On this day in 1975, Pink Floyds follow up 'Wish You Were Here' hit number 1 on the UK album chart and to fill us in on how the album was made is Philip from Pink Floyd Collectors!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Barry Goodreau is a founding member of the rock band BOSTON, playing with them on their first two iconic multi-platinum selling albums!  In this open interview he talks about the early days before making it big, the impact that 'More Than a Feeling' had, touring with the likes of Black Sabbath and the circumstances surrounding his firing from the band. We also talk about his work with Brad Delp and his sad passing, plus his new band Barry Goodreau's Engine Room.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in 1982, the number 1 song in America was John Mellencamp's (then John Cougar) iconic song, Jack & Diane! It would spend 4 weeks at number on the Billboard chart and go on to sell more than 1 million copies! With me to dive deeper into the song is the wonderful Dave and Holly from the What Difference Dows It Make Podcast!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sitting at number 1 on the US album chart on this day in 1974 was the self-titled debut album from BAD COMPANY!  The band that formed out of the great blues rock band FREE, went on to achieve mega success with record sales in excess of 40 million worldwide. On today's show you'll hear from the only ever-present member of the band, SIMON KIRKE, as he talks about how the band formed! Hear the full interview with Simon Kirke and hear him talk about the classic anthem All Right Now, his long-lasting friendship with Paul Rodgers, being a soul brother of Led Zeppelin's John Bonham and a crazy story about a shark in a bathtub!  Check out all the brilliant stories on Episode 31 of Vintage Rock Pod!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in 1986, in a tragic bus accident while on tour in Europe, Metallica bass player Cliff Burton was killed. He was just 24 years old. With me to talk more about this man's immense talent is Uncle Steve from Uncles Steve's Iron Maiden Zone! Check it Uncle Steve's podcast now on all major podcast platforms! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's big interview show see's the return of one of my favourite guests, legendary Vanilla Fudge drummer, CARMINE APPICE! The Fudge are releasing a new record called Vanilla Zeppelin, an album of Led Zeppelin songs re-imagined in a way that only Carmine and the boys can do. We dive deep into the history of this new recording, hear more from the 60's when Vanilla Fudge took Led Zeppelin on their first US Tour, the bands friendship and more. Plus, I have the difficult task of whittling the enormous Zeppelin catalogue down to a Top 5, picking my personal favourite Zeppelin songs. To hear more incredible stories from Carmine Appice's career, which includes working with Rod Stewart and Jeff Beck, being fired from the tour with Ozzy Osbourne by a vindictive Sharon, the huge anthem that made Vanilla Fudge a household name, and more about John Bonham and Led Zeppelin then check out EPISODE 43 of Vintage Rock Pod - it's a cracker! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we celebrate the 71st birthday of the legend that is MR DAVID COVERDALE! We look back at his legacy from his rise to fame with Deep Purple to cementing his rock god status with Whitesnake with Nate from the Deep Purple Podcast!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The third album from rockers AC/DC, 'Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap' was released on this day (in Australia and Europe) in 1976! With me to talk all about this release is friend of VRP, Joe Kay, from Play That Rock'n'Roll  podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is the incredible KEVIN GODLEY!!Kevin's career spans such a wide course, as part of Hotlegs he had a number 2 hit in the UK and then along with Lol Creme, Graham Gouldman and Eric Stewart formed 10CC who went on to score 5 top 10 albums in the UK, 3 number 1 singles and 8 other top 10 hits too! He and Lol Creme then left to form Godley and Creme and scored a couple more top 10 singles before switching their attention permanently to making music videos. As video producers they worked with U2, Paul McCartney, INXS, Status Quo, Elton John, The Police, ASIA and so many others!This is a fascinating chat with a very talented man! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in 1983 we got to see the actual faces of the band KISS! Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Eric Carr and Vinnie Vincent appeared on MTV without their trademark make-up to promote their new album Lick It Up! With me to talk all about this momentous event in Kisstory is Tom and Zeus from Shout It Out Loudcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we remember a pioneer and an icon who sadly died on this day in 1977 - the man "who started it all" when it came to the glam rock movement - MARC BOLAN! Joining me to share his memories of Marc and T-Rex is former Scottish radio broadcaster, Ray Atkinson! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

STEWART COPELAND, rightly regarded as one of the greatest rock drummers of all time, joins me on this episode to talk all about his career with The Police, their struggles to start with, the dynamics between him and Sting and what caused the friction, how the studio and song writing process evolved as the success built, the band's split at the height of their fame, their subsequent re-union tour almost 30 years later and what the relationship is like between the members today.  We also dive into Stewarts most recent work too, re-imagining The Police songs using an orchestra - and Stings reaction to this - a project about Italian witches involving Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders and of course about the recent Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert that Stewart performed at, at London's Wembley Stadium. It's a fascinating conversation with Stewart pulling no punches, his charismatic personality on show at all times. The Police were one of the biggest bands in the world in the 70's and 80's, the 3 members of the group, Stewart, Sting and Andy Summers, achieved incredible success during their short time together with 5 platinum selling albums between 1978 and 1983, 5 number 1 singles in the UK, multiple Grammy Award wins and ultimately induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility.  Also on the episode you'll hear my Top 5 songs from the Police and your thoughts on last week's Top 5 Pat Travers songs.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A song with one of the most instantly recognisable guitar intros of all time, hit the number 1 spot in the UK on this day in 1965! The Rolling Stones classic 'Satisfaction' was taking over the world and today's guest, former radio presenter Richard Jones, tells a fantastic story of sneaking into a Stones gig at this very time and recalls the madness he witnessed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show we're looking at the number 1 single in the UK on this day in 1980!  The Jam occupied the pinnacle of the British music charts 42 years ago with their second chart topping hit 'Start!' And with me to talk in depth about the song is Dan Jennings from 'Desperately Seeking Paul: A Paul Weller Fan Podcast'Check him out on the social channels @WellerFanPod on Twitter   or  search for Paul Weller Fan Podcast on Facebook    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Todays guest is PAT TRAVERS, a Canadian guitar legend whose career has spanned almost half a century! From travelling to the UK to make his name, having a surprise hit, touring with Ritchie Blackmore right through to his new album 'The Art of Time Travel' we get into it all!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the biggest selling songs of 1982 hit the number 1 spot in the UK 40 years ago today! The classic Eye of the Tiger by Survivor was written especially for Rocky III, and on this episode you'll hear from former Survivor member JIM PETERIK how it all happened, starting with a voicemail from Sylvester Stallone! Hear the full interview with Jim Peterik on Episode 27 of Vintage Rock Pod  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Todays topic of conversation is about a sometimes overlooked album from Deep Purple - 'Fireball'! This 1971 release suffers slightly from being sandwiched between legendary records 'Deep Purple In Rock' and 'Machine Head' but still packs a punch. With me to share his thoughts on 'Fireball' is Nate from Deep Purple Podcast! If you're a fan of Deep Purple please check out Deep Purple Podcast on all good podcast platforms! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today has worked with some real legends over the years and has stories to tell about Rod Stewart, Jimi Hendrix and Grace Slick!   Pete Sears came through the British music scene in the 60's and played on Rod's first 4 studio albums (including the platinum selling 'Every Picture Tells A Story' and worldwide number 1 single 'Maggie May') and then became an ever present member of Jefferson Starship during their first incarnation (1974-1984). He worked with  Hot Tuna for the best part of a decade too. He's back with a new album playing with Steamhammer, a band he first worked with in 1969! It's a great interview not to be missed!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Released in the US on this day in 1988, LOVE BITES became the groups first and so far, only number 1 single in America. It came from the monster album Hysteria and ended up topping the Billboard Hot 100 on October 8th that year. With me to talk more about this song and the impact it had, not just on the fans but on the band too, is Neil from Def Lep Pod. If you're a fan of Def Leppard then check out Neil's podcast Def Lep Pod on all good podcast platforms! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Released on this day in 1983 was the last studio album of the Joe Lynn Turner era - Bent Out Of Shape! On todays episode we hear from Joe Lynn Turner himself as he explains how he knew the band were coming to an end. To hear the full interview with Joe (which is in the Top 5 most listened to episodes of the entire series) check out Episode 14 from January 2021! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legendary Cream musician JACK BRUCE is the main subject of discussion today with my guest JEFF BERLIN!  Jack famously said that Jeff was the best bass player he had ever heard,  the two were friends and Jeff has now released an album of Jack's music in remembrance of how Jack helped him to find his own musical path. The album 'Jack Songs' is an All-Star tribute which also features an incredible cast of additional musicians including SAMMY HAGAR, ALEX LIFESON, GEDDY LEE and more! Plus you'll hear Jeff tell stories about his time working with other legends such as Bill Bruford and Frank Zappa too. Also on the show you'll hear my Top 5 Cream songs and I'll read out some of your suggestions for last weeks Top 5 songs from The Who! And if that wasn't enough - there's more! You'll get an update to the Artists Choice Playlist where you'll hear FEE WAYBILL (The Tubes), JOHN STEEL (The Animals), GERRY McAVOY (Rory Gallagher), RICHIE FURAY (Buffalo Springfield), CHRIS DIFFORD (Squeeze) and PETE JUPP (FM UK) all select one song from their own back catalogues to add to our special playlist! For more information about Jeff Berlin's new album 'JACK SONGS' visit  jeffberlinmusicgroup.com/ To see all the other brilliant songs already on the Artists Choice Playlist search for 'Vintage Rock Pod Artists Choice' on Spotify! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Released on this day in 1990 was the debut release from Seattle's, Alice In Chains! Facelift became the first album from the grunge movement to be certified gold and has since gone 3x platinum! With me to talk about this record is Uncle Steve from Uncle Steve's Iron Maiden Zone Podcast! Check out his podcast on all good podcast apps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in 1949 the iconic Phil Lynott was born! On todays show you'll hear from current Thin Lizzy guitarist Damon Johnson. he tells a wonderful story about the first time he saw the band and was blown away by Phil instantly!  You can hear the full interview with Damon Johnson where he discusses his love of Thin Lizzy, working with Alice Cooper, early success with Brother Cane and much more on Episode 19 of Vintage Rock Pod! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 years ago today, the iconic line-up of Fleetwood Mac, released the live album The Dance! It was a return to force for the iconic line-up of the band, topped the charts and sold by the bucket load. With me to dive deeper into the tumultuous world of Fleetwood Mac around this time is Joe Kay from Play That Rock n' Roll Podcast! Check out Play That Rock n' Roll on all good podcast platforms! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is a guitarist thought of so highly that Pete Townshend personally asked him to join The Who, an offer he obviously couldn't refuse!!  Steve Bolton, known as Boltz, first found fame in Atomic Rooster, a British rock band who scored big hits in the UK in the early 70's, before going on to work with a number of music legends. In this episode Boltz tells some great stories from his career and looks ahead to playing the Great British Rhythm & Blues, Rock Roots and Folk festival in Colne with Atomic Rooster at the end of August. For more information about Great British Rhythm & Blues, Rock Roots and Folk festival visit www.bluesfestival.co.uk Vintage Rock Pod is part of the Pantheon Podcast network - find a huge range of fantastic music podcasts including "The Mistress Carrie Podcast", "The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll", "Shout it Out Loudcast" and "The Ugly American Werewolf in London Podcast" Visit pantheonpodcasts.com for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Silver Machine was a huge hit for space-rockers Hawkwind in 1972. It was co-written by Hawkwind legend Dave Brock and Bob Calvert. On todays episode we remember Bob who sadly passed away on this day in 1988 and hear Dave Brocks thoughts about the song now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in 1968, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones and John Bonham played together as a band for the very first time! They would of course go on to conquer the world. But for todays episode we hear from the other side, the bandmate Jimmy Page left behind when he took the Yardbirds name. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Great Rock Stories Vol.3 is a mix of some fascinating tales told by legendary rock stars themselves! You'll hear about the biggest selling album in America of 1982, upsetting Rod Stewart and The Faces, a mix up with Bruce Springsteen and squirrels, moving to the UK to work with two-parts of ELP and much more!You'll enjoy these short snippets of the longer interviews which can all be found from Episodes 18 to 24 of Vintage Rock Pod - check them out!Vintage Rock Pod is part of the Pantheon Podcast network - find a huge range of fantastic music podcasts including "The Mistress Carrie Podcast", "The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll", "Shout it Out Loudcast" and "The Ugly American Werewolf in London Podcast" Visit pantheonpodcasts.com for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Turning 64 today is one of the greatest voices in hard rock and metal, Iron Maiden's BRUCE DICKINSON! He's achieved incredible musical success since the early 80s and has accomplished an impressive amount of other things too. To find out more about these and to pay tribute to the 'Air Raid Siren' we hear from Steve from the 'Uncle Steve's Iron Maiden Zone' podcast!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following it's star studded London premiere, Pink Floyd's ambitious The Wall Movie was released to the public on this day in 1982! Starring Bob Geldof, the film would go on to scoop 2 BAFTA awards and is still highly regarded today. With me to talk all about this movie is Philip from Pink Floyd Collectors.You can find out more about Pink Floyd Collectors at these places:  Twitter: twitter.com/PFCollectorsFacebook:  facebook.com/groups/pinkfloydcollectorsYouTube: youtube.com/c/PinkFloydCollectors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Def Leppard's 'HYSTERIA' was released on this day in 1987! It topped charts around the world and shifted 25 million copies! With me to talk about the albums impact on release and the legacy it left behind is Action Jackson from The Ugly American Werewolf in London Podcast!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Squeeze enjoyed huge success in the UK from the end of the 70's and in North America from the 80s onwards. The songwriting team of Glenn Tilbrook and today's guest Chris Difford were labelled as heirs to Lennon and McCartney in the early days and have collaborated for decades on so many big hit singles and albums. They also played a set on the first ever MTV Unplugged too!  Chris Difford joins me in a quick chat to talk about their early beginnings, their hits, and his time with Elvis Costello and Elton John among other things.  Chris will be performing at the Cornbury Festival which is on between the 8th and 10th of July. For more information visit www.cornburyfestival.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 21st - Summer Solstice! So today we have to focus on the legendary Stonehenge Free Festival which took place between 1972 and 1984! Some great acts graced the stage like Jimmy Page, The Damned, Wishbone Ash and Hawkwind. And talking about the festival on todays show is none other than Hawkwind legend Dave Brock! Make sure you check out the full interview I did with Dave on Episode 47 of Vintage Rock Pod! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Clark joined Dire Straits as their first - and only full-time - keyboard player, playing with Mark Knopfler and Co from 1980 until they finally called it a day in 1995. But despite being in one of the world’s biggest bands of the era, playing Live Aid, headlining the Nelson Mandela Concert, being a multi-award winner and a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, that doesn’t tell half the story!Alan also recorded and toured with many other legends including: Eric Clapton, Tina Turner, George Harrison, Elton John, Rod Stewart, Roger Daltrey, Van Morrison, Brian Johnson (AC/DC) and Phil Collins! In this episode you’ll hear Alan tell stories about working with some of these legends as well as a current line-up of former Dire Straits members performing as Dire Straits Legacy! And for Top 5 fans – you’ll get my Top 5 favourite songs from one those incredible artists he’s worked with!    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in 1988, to celebrate the upcoming 70th birthday of Nelson Mandela, a huge concert was held at Wembley Stadium that was watched by more than 600 million people around the world - and was headlined by Dire Straits! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rory Gallagher is remembered as one of the greatest guitarists of all time with Eric Clapton, Johnny Marr, The Edge and Brian May all citing him as an influence. His solo albums sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. With him throughout his entire solo career was Gerry McAvoy as his bass player. In this interview Gerry talks about his time with Rory, how Rory worked in the studio, the unusual way he structured his concerts and about 'Band of Friends' that Gerry created to keep his music alive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we remember one of rocks greatest icons, a legendary drummer with one of the biggest bands of all time - JOHN 'BONZO' BONHAM - born on this day in 1948. To honour him we hear a fabulous story from one of his dear friends, Free and Bad Company drummer, SIMON KIRKE! Definitely do check out the full interview with Simon, one of my favourite shows to date, on Episode 31 of Vintage Rock Pod! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is ANOTHER Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, inducted alongside his bandmates Bruce Palmer, Dewey Martin, Stephen Stills and Neil Young from Buffalo Springfield - RICHIE FURAY! With stories from the Sunset Strip, the big hit 'For What It's Worth', their 2011 reunion, their Rock Hall Induction, his other legendary group POCO and about his new album too, this is one not to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's THIS DAY ROCKS we are talking about one of the most controversial single releases of all time! The Sex Pistols released God Save The Queen during Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee to much horror. With me to tell the story behind it is Jason Barnard from Strange Brew Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Todays guest is a drummer with a band that started way back in 1984, they rode at the forefront of the British AOR, melodic hard rock wave of the 80s and early 90s and toured with some of the biggest acts on the planet from Meat Loaf to Whitesnake to Foreigner to Tina Turner to Status Quo to Gary Moore – they were rubbing shoulders with the best! Pete Jupp was a founding member and still records and tours with FM today. In this interview he talks about the crazy time in the studio, touring with those huge acts, the low points and about one of the bands 'celebrity' fans... an Adult Film star! You'll also hear my top 5 FM songs, so check it out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kiss 'Exposed' themselves on this day in 1987! Well, they released a feature length video called 'Exposed', at least. It was labelled as an original music comedy docu-drama and let fans behind the scenes with rare footage from the early years, on stage performances and some fun too! Joining me to talk all about this are Tom and Zeus from Shout It Out Loudcast! Shout It Out Loudcast is a Kiss podcast by 2 friends who share a love for the Hottest Band in the Land! You can find it on the Pantheon Podcast network and on all good podcast platforms! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Steel is a founding member of the brilliant 60s group, THE ANIMALS! The group were one of the leading bands of the British Invasion and had 10 top 20 hits both in the UK and US but will be forever remembered for one of the classic songs of all time, their rendition of House of the Rising Sun. Bruce Springsteen publicly declared The Animals as his favourite British group of the 60s, while Bob Dylan changed his sound after hearing them. They were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 in a class alongside Elton John, Sir Rod Stewart, Bob Marley, John Lennon and the Grateful Dead! In this interview John tells great stories from their time in the US, the crazy reception they received from the airport, falling out with Nina Simone, partying with Hermans Hermits and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Farriss was the main songwriter in INXS. Michael Hutchence added the flair and the lyrics but without Andrew there really wouldn't have been the INXS that we know.   INXS sold more than 50 million records around the world. They had number 1 albums and number 1 singles across the globe too. They won the biggest of awards and played the biggest of venues. And all whilst keeping the band line-up the same throughout their 20 years with Michael Hutchence. In this interview we talk about Andrew's new music and then dive into the success of INXS where he talks about his friendship and writing role with Michael, the pressure to follow up their first real hit in America, all the stories around the incredible album 'Kick' – which the label didn’t understand when they first heard it – right through to working with the legend that is Ray Charles.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in rock history, Aerosmith's biggest selling studio album worldwide, GET A GRIP, hit the number 1 spot on the US album chart! And no wonder, given the fact it contained so many hit songs such as Crying, Eat The Rich, Crazy, Livin' On The Edge, Amazing and Fever!! Joining me to share his expert knowledge of the band is Corey, co-host of the podcast "Back Tracks: Aerosmith Revisited" Check out "Back Tracks: Aerosmith Revisited" where they analyse the Aerosmith catalogue track by track, on all good podcast platforms now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Tubes were wild to say the least! Today's guest, Fee Waybill, and the band came through the musical theatre and underground comedy scene, but played some furious rock too. Their satirical take on the world, coupled with an unmatched stage show – which really was a full on assault of the senses - marked them out as a band unlike any other! Their huge hits - She's a Beauty, Don't Want To Wait Anymore, White Punks on Dope and Prime Time showcase their incredible musicianship and varying styles. My guest today tells me some wild and fantastic stories so strap in for tales of nudity, bondage, driving cars on to the stage, infiltrating protesters, lying to local officials, stories behind the songs and much more in this chat with The Tubes frontman FEE WAYBILL! Part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this weeks episode we get a long-overdue update for our Artists Choice playlist! We'll hear Jackie Fox from the Runaways, Jim McCarty from the Yardbirds, Tony Martin from Black Sabbath, John Lodge from the Moody Blues plus many more pick a song from their own back catalogue to add to this specially curated list of songs! Also on the show I delve into my archive of interviews to bring you one I did in 2009 with Kit Clark from the band Danny Wilson - famous for having the worldwide hit 'Mary's Prayer' at the end of the 80s. Part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Runaways are one of the earliest and most influential all-female rock acts of all time, a band that proved that women could rock just as hard as any man could! The group of Joan Jett, Cherie Currie, Sandy West, Lita Ford and my guest Jackie Fox make up the iconic line-up of the band. Their army of fans stretched across the globe, especially in Europe and Japan where their most famous song, Cherry Bomb – was a number 1 hit! Although only together for a short period of time, they paved the way for bands like The Go-Go’s, The Bangles, Vixen and others to hit the big time. But the girls were just teenagers when they formed, 15 or 16, and the 1970's were a dangerous place for young women in the industry. The stories behind the Runaways are famous, each of the band members have told their sides at various times, and it's clear the girls were exploited financially, and in many other ways too. Drink and drugs and were made readily available and sexual assault occurred too. Remember these girls were all just teenagers. My guest, Jackie Fox, is an incredible woman who's had an incredible life and she talks to me about everything from her early life learning to play the guitar through to her current projects. She also speaks candidly about the rape she suffered at the hands of the bands manager. It's an interview not to miss. As well as this I will of course give you this weeks Top 5 run down - which is obviously my favourite 5 songs from The Runaways! Part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Great Rock Stories Volume 2 is a mix of some of amazing tales told by some legendary stars, including 2 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees! You'll hear about how it felt to get a number 1 single, how one hit song and its image became a blessing and a curse, you’ll hear from a band that Guns n Roses adored and followed around before they got famous, a song written for a legendary front man as a tribute to one of the most iconic drummers of all time, how a leading British group were ignored in the UK and found fame in the US first and much more...– absolutely brilliant stories I promise you! My guests on this episode include Steve Hackett from Genesis, Joe Lynn Turner from Rainbow, Pick Withers from Dire Straits and many more! Vintage Rock Pod is part of Pantheon Podcasts network, please check them out for a huge selection of music podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The STRAWBS have been in action since the 60's and the bands bass player, CHAS CRONK, joins me to tell me his stories from his time in the band, including the recording of the iconic 'Hero and Heroine' album of 1974! He also gives us an update on Dave Cousins plus plans for another new studio album! We also hear his stories about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Rick Wakeman (YES) and Steve Hackett (Genesis)! Plus he tells me all about his brand new solo album, LIBERTY, which is out now! The Strawbs are one of those bands that straddle various genres effortlessly, whether that's folk, rock or prog and have a back catalogue of hits including "Part of the Union" and big selling albums like 'Bursting At The Seams', 'Hero and Heroine' and 'Ghosts'. Also in this episode you'll get the rundown of my personal favourite 5 songs from The Strawbs too. I'm also asking people to have their say on plans for an exciting daily episode of the podcast - please take just 2 seconds to visit this page www.vintagerockpod.com/survey and answer the 2 very easy, check box questions, that will make a big difference to my plans! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MIKE RENO is the lead singer and front man of Canada's, LOVERBOY! The band have more than 20 million record sales worldwide, which includes 4 consecutive multi-platinum certified albums in the US alone! Best known for some huge singles including 'Working For The Weekend', 'Lovin Every Minute Of It', 'Hot Girls in Love' and 'Turn Me Loose' Mike and the band have also written and performed songs on some of the biggest movies of the 80's like of Top Gun and Footloose! Loverboy also hold the record for the most Juno awards won in a single year and were inducted into the Canadian rock and roll hall of fame in 2009. Mike talks about the bands career from that surprise first gig opening for KISS through to their latest release and upcoming "Live and Unzoomed" tour with REO SPEEDWAGON and STYX! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE TROGGS, became superstars all around the world, topping charts globally with 'WILD THING'. They've been cited as influences for so many bands that followed as pioneers of heavy, raw guitar rock, garage rock and punk rock too. Their raunchy lyrics and memorable melodies helped set them as one of the great British bands of the 60s. Pete Staples was a main part of the band that achieved so much success in the mid to late 60's and in this episode he tells me his stories from his time in the group! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

American Pie has become a part of the fabric of America. Don McLean joins me this week to talk about the 50th anniversary of the album/song and to give his wider feelings on a awful lot of things. He talks about working on new material, being watched by the FBI, those early days of his career in the 60's with Pete Seeger and his family lineage which winds back here to a small Scottish island! American Pie was named as one of the five greatest songs of the twentieth century by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The song entered the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2003 with Don himself being inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2004. His songs have been covered by such a wide and diverse array of artists from Elvis Presley to Madonna, Perry Como to current superstar Drake – while Tupac cited his love for Vincent. His song Tapestry was the inspiration behind the launch of the environmental group Greenpeace and the royals Harry and Meghan Markle used his song And I Love You So as the theme for their wedding too! He’s the first to admit in the interview that he’s not a people person, he’s a loner, he doesn’t like small talk – but he sure tells his stories to me. You'll also hear my Top 5 Don McLean songs - let me know your Top 5, email vintagerockpod@gmail.com and I'll read your comments out on next weeks episode! Part of the Pantheon Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'MY SHARONA' was the biggest selling song in American in 1979 and was a number 1 hit all over the world. The album it came from, 'Get The Knack' was also a massive hit, number 1 in the US for 5 weeks and went platinum in a matter of months! Prescott Niles is The Knack's ever present bass player and on this episode he goes deep into the history of the band, the incredible highs and the incredible lows. He's candid, achingly honest and tells stories that really explains what life was like in Americas hottest new band of the late 70s. Part of the Pantheon Podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Martin is the former lead singer of the legendary, Black Sabbath. Sabbath's 'lead singer roll of honour' includes Ronnie James Dio and former Deep Purple men Ian Gillan and Glenn Hughes but Tony Martin remains the second longest serving lead singer of the band after Ozzy Osbourne! Tony fronted Sabbath for the best part of a decade recording five studio albums and a live album too. In this interview he tells great stories about Tony Iommi, Eddie Van Halen, how he felt being kicked out of the band the first time, his experiences behind the Iron Curtain and some funny stories involving a knitting granny and an Irish gardener. Tony is back with a brand new solo album "Thorns" which is available to buy or stream on all the usual platforms, please check it out! Also on this episode I run you through my favourite 5 Black Sabbath songs - what will be number 1? Will it match yours? I'd love to hear your thoughts on the show, email me vintagerockpod@gmail.com or get in touch on social media, just search for Vintage Rock Pod on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube! Part of the Pantheon Podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With 3 top 10 albums - including the biggest selling UK album of 1972 - and 4 top 10 singles, Lindisfarne are one of the North East of England's most iconic groups! Songs like 'Run For Home', 'Meet Me On the Corner', 'Fog on the Tyne' and 'Lady Eleanor' are classics of the genre. Their legendary live performances in the early 70's garnered the band a huge following which still follow the group half a century on. Ray Laidlaw was one of the driving forces of the band and in this interview he talks about the band's beginnings, the stories behind the hits, the breakups and make-ups, the criticism they received form working with Gazza, the legacy of Alan Hull and how he's keeping the bands music alive with the Lindisfarne Story. For more information about the band and the tour Ray has scheduled for March and April visit www.lindisfarnestory.co.uk Also on the episode you can hear what I choose as my favourite 5 songs from Lindisfarne and I read out your feedback on last weeks Top 5 from Jimi Hendrix! I'd love to hear your thoughts on the show, email me vintagerockpod@gmail.com or get in touch on social media, just search for Vintage Rock Pod on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube! Part of the Pantheon Podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Stein is the lead singer and keyboard player with influential band Vanilla Fudge and in this episode he tells stories that contain The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Michael Jackson, Dave Mason and much more. Vanilla Fudge crashed into the public awareness with the release of their brilliantly re-arranged and reimagined version of "You Keep Me Hanging On". It gained them friends and fans on both sides of the Atlantic and their tours with Led Zeppelin in support across the US are legendary. Mark worked for many years with a former guest on Vintage Rock Pod, Dave Mason, on many albums, plus he was part of Alice Coopers band in the late 70s, and the Tommy Bolin band too. Now Mark has recently released his first ever solo album 'There’s a Light', which is pretty incredible when you think he's been in the business for so many years! He’s a great storyteller so I hope you enjoy this chat with him. Also on the show you get to hear my Top 5 songs from the legend that is.. JIMI HENDRIX! I'd love to hear your favourite songs from Jimi - just email vintagerockpod@gmail.com and I'll give you a mention on next weeks show! Part of the Pantheon Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I get into the nitty gritty of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with American comedian JOE KWACZALA. He co-hosts "Who Cares About The Rock Hall" and is a self confessed Rock Hall obsessive. I bet he knows more about the Rock Hall than the people running the place! I grill him on the contentious topics, some of the controversies and put your questions to him - including the big one "Why don't they just change the name to popular music Hall of Fame??" If you're a fan of the Rock Hall, you'll love this episode. If you're not a fan of the Rock Hall... you'll also love this episode! Don't forget to check out Joe's podcast "Who Cares About The Rock Hall" - which is also a member of Pantheon Podcasts - on all good podcast platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dire Straits legend JOHN ILLSLEY returns to Vintage Rock Pod to tell me about the busy year he's had following the release of his highly acclaimed autobiography "My Life In Dire Straits" and ahead of his new studio album "VIII" and tour. We talk all about his friendship with Mark Knopfler, how Mark was involved in the book and audiobook, themes for the new album, what to expect from the intimate tour and potentially exciting news about previously unreleased Dire Straits material! Also on this episode we discuss the newly announced 2022 Nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with award winning American comedian, and HOF super fan, JOE KWACZALA! He co-hosts the podcast "Who Cares About the Rock Hall" so definitely knows what he's talking about! Plus you'll hear my Top 5 songs from one of this years Rock Hall nominees too! Part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ellen Foley is famously known as the female singer on Meat Loaf's 'Bat Out of Hell' album, significantly duetting on 'Paradise By The Dashboard Light'. But she also had a great solo career, worked with The Clash and many others including Blue Oyster Cult as well as having a career on Broadway, on TV and in movies such as Cocktail with Tom Cruise. In this episode you'll hear Ellen tell me all about these things plus her new album 'Fighting Words'! You'll also get to hear my Top 5 this week, which is my favourite 5 Meat Loaf songs in tribute to the great man himself. I'd love to hear your Top 5 Meat Loaf songs too, email vintagerockpod@gmail.com and I'll read them out on next weeks show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian Anderson has been the driving force behind JETHRO TULL for over half a century! With more than 60 million records sold worldwide, Jethro Tull can look back on a catalogue that contains classics such as 'Aqualung', 'Thick As A Brick', 'A Passion Play', 'Minstrel In The Gallery' and 'Stand Up' and now look forward when the release of 2022's 'The Zealot Gene'. In this fascinating interview, Ian, talks all about the new album, his songwriting process, how he captures the muse and more. Also on the show is author Laura Shenton who has written a number of books on music, including a few Jethro Tull books already. She's on to talk about her new book "Jethro Tull Chronicles 1967-79" which is set for release at the end of March. She talks about her love for the bands music and about the special, rare and previously unseen contents of the book. You'll also get to hear my Top 5 Jethro Tull songs as well, which I know will create opinion! Please follow, like or subscribe to Vintage Rock Pod on all the leading social media platforms - Facebook, Youtube, Twitter & Instagram. To find more details on Laura Shenton's previous books please search for her on Amazon or find her on Facebook Part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This special tribute show to Marvin Lee Aday, known to the world as MEAT LOAF, features contributions I've recorded with ELLEN FOLEY (female singer on the Bat Out Of Hell album), JOHN PARR (St Elmo's Fire singer and good friend) and UK national radio presenter CLAIRE STURGESS from Absolute Classic Rock. We also hear fan reactions to his sad passing from Mike Norris (My Classic Album podcast), Stephanie Myers (Stephanie and Stephanie Talk Tunes podcast) and Joseph Kay (Play That Rock'n'Roll podcast.) There's warm stories, funny stories and great memories throughout this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We pay tribute to the stars of the classic rock world that sadly passed away in 2021. With contributions from some special guests we look back at the heroes that are sadly no longer with us and the legacy they leave behind. Part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Great Rock Stories Volume 1 is a mix of some of amazing tales told by some legendary stars, including 3 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees! You'll hear about The Beatles before they were famous, kicking the door down for women in rock, an iconic song that helped to bring down the iron curtain, the early days of punk in the UK, how Sting came to sing on one of MTV's most played videos, how it felt to replace Keith Moon in The Who and how a now lauded and idolised album was pretty much disregarded on release – absolutely brilliant stories I promise you! My guests on this episode include Klaus Meine from The Scorpions, John Illsley from Dire Straits, Suzi Quatro, Kenney Jones from the Faces, Colin Blunstone from The Zombies and more! Part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim McCarty is a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, inducted with his band, the legendary, ground breaking and iconic 60's group The Yardbirds! He played alongside some of the greatest guitarists of all time as the band boasted Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page among their number! Hear Jim talk about playing with these guys, plus stories of replacing the Rolling Stones, hearing a famous Beatles song in it's infancy, touring America and his new book "She Walks in Beauty." Vintage Rock Pod is proudly part of the Pantheon Podcasts family, find out more at http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donnie Vie is the former frontman, lead singer, songwriter and guitar player with the band Enuff Z Nuff. Best known for their big singles 'New Thing' and 'Fly High Michelle', they were on heavy rotation on MTV, Howard Stern was a big fan and so too was David Letterman, having them multiple times on his show. Rolling Stone magazine even called them “The Hot Band of the Year” following their second album release Strength. They even gathered together some of their favourite musicians to help them on their album Paraphernalia including Rick Neilsen from Cheap Trick, JY from Styx and Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins. In this open and honest interview Donnie talks about the early days in the band and the big hits, his incredible new collection and the current situation with him and Chip! Part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Brock has been the driving force behind legendary space rockers Hawkwind for over half a century! Although he's now 80 years old, he's steered the group to their 34th studio album release "Somnia" which superbly adds to the back catalogue which already includes 15 records that have made the UK Top 40! Hawkwind's career is a twisting tale and they count among their alumni legends such as Ginger Baker (Cream) and Lemmy Kilmister (Motorhead) who famously provided the vocals for their 1972 iconic hit single Silver Machine! In this brand new interview Dave Brock talks all about this new release, recent sold out London Palladium shows, info on MORE NEW ALBUMS that they are working on plus some stories from the 70s and 80s. Part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Lodge is a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer as part of the legendary British group, The Moody Blues. With sales of more than 70 million records worldwide 'The Moodies' broke new ground with their iconic "Days of Future Passed" album, one of the first successful concept albums. With big hits like 'Nights in White Satin', 'Ride My See-Saw', 'Your Wildest Dreams', 'Go Now' and 'I'm Just A Singer (In A Rock and Roll Band'), The Moody Blues remained at the forefront of the music scene well into the 80's, with 13 Platinum and Gold albums in the US alone! In this interview, John, talks about his new live album, recorded with special guests including YES lead singer Jon Davison, and about the wonderful days with the Moody Blues. To see wonderful video clips of legendary rock stars telling some of their great stories, please check out our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/vintagerockpod Part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Something a little different this week, I've been asked a few times to include some new wave or synth - so here you go! With platinum selling albums and multiple top 10 hits in the UK, US, Canada and Ireland plus playing at Live Aid Wembley Stadium, Howard Jones has had a great career so we'll hear some of his stories. Plus - we get an update of our fabulous VINTAGE ROCK POD ARTISTS CHOICE playlist, which is made up entirely of songs chosen by the big name stars themselves. On this episode we hear what songs Jorma Kaukonenen, Steve Lukather, Jeff Pilson, Doogie White, Steve Rotheray, Albert Bouchard, Dave Mason, Paul Carrack, Roger Earl and Lawrence Gowan have all selected. They all add their own songs to a list that already comprises songs by Creedence Clearwater Revival, Dire Straits, Rainbow, Scorpions, Ratt, Suzi Quatro, Heart, Survivor and many more - click here to follow: VINTAGE ROCK POD ARTISTS CHOICE or search for that on Spotify. Part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(Don't Fear) The Reaper is a masterpiece Blue Oyster Cult created in the mid-70's and almost half a century on it's still loved and played on the radio today. Albert Bouchard was a founding member of the group and tasted all the highs including hit albums Agents of Fortune and Fire of Unknown Origin as well as the hit singles Godzilla, Burning For You and the previously mentioned (Don't Fear) The Reaper. In this humorous interview Albert talks about his early days and the missed opportunity with Jimi Hendrix and Ringo Starr, how the bands unique name came about, the hits, the much parodied and now legendary cowbell and about his new Imaginos trilogy which has its roots back in the 60's! Part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This weeks show features one of my favourite interviews to date! My guest is an absolute legend, Carmine Appice! He's known as one of the true innovators of the heavy rock scene, in fact John Bonham learnt from him, as did many of the worlds greatest drummers.  In this extensive interview you'll hear Carmine tell some incredible and crazy stories about legends like Rod Stewart, Led Zeppelin, Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, Jeff Beck and Motley Crue's Tommy Lee plus about the big hits and the early days of Vanilla Fudge. There's fights, sackings, sabotage and more. He also reveals information about a new Beck Bogert and Appice Live album that will hopefully, finally, see the light of day, news on more new material and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Mason is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee with his band Traffic, but there's so much more to his story! As well as a successful solo career in America, Dave also played and recorded with legends like The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Michael Jackson, Fleetwood Mac and his good friend, Jimi Hendrix! It's an incredible career for a man born in rural Worcestershire who's lived in Hawaii since the 70s. Hear some of his stories in this star studded interview. Plus find out what my favourite 5 Traffic songs are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With 9 'Top 10' albums and 23 'Top 40' singles in the UK, Marillion are one of the most successful and enduring bands of the prog genre - and that's despite launching in the 80's, when prog was apparently dead following the punk and new wave movements! Their mix of prog, hard rock and AOR with distinctive lyrics and vocal styles has kept them on top of the game. Founding member and ever present guitarist, STEVE ROTHERY, is my guest on Episode 41 to talk all about the bands success, the surreal time after KAYLEIGH became a hit, his former bandmate Fish, plans for a new tour and album and much more.  Part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The legendary, Rock n Roll Hall of Fame drummer who's worked with some of the biggest names in the business, shares his stories on this episode of Vintage Rock Pod! With his early band he cut his teeth as the opening act for The Beatles and the Rolling Stones before joining Midlands supergroup THE MOVE. The story of The Move is incredible with some huge records and a number 1 single, their song was the first played on BBC Radio 1 when it launched and they were taken to court by the British Prime Minister!  Jeff Lynne joined them and they became ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA, becoming one of the biggest bands in the world, having more top 40 singles in the UK and US combined than anyone else from 1972 to 1986! And that's not the end of it - on leaving ELO he then joined BLACK SABBATH! It really is a fantastic rock and roll story! He's joined in the interview by Joy Strachan-Brain from Quill, a British band with roots back in the early 70s - and Bev's new group.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

STYX garnered a huge following in the 70s and 80s with a fusion of hard rock, prog and acoustic styles that saw them sell more than 50 million records worldwide and have a string of hits with songs like "Babe", "The Best of Times", "Mr Roboto" and "Show Me The Way". Following Dennis DeYoung's departure in 1999, Lawrence Gowan has been lead vocalist and keyboard player with the band, joining after he himself had had a glittering solo career in Canada with his own catalogue of Gold and Platinum selling singles and albums. In this wide ranging interview we hear all about his solo days, how he joined Styx and how that felt to be asked, all about the bands new album 'Crash of the Crown' as well stories about Ringo Starr, Jon Anderson (YES) and Alex Lifeson (Rush). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Slow Ride is a rock classic and Roger Earl from the band Foghat talks all about the hit and more on this weeks show! Roger is an Englishman who moved to the US in the early 70s and tells tales about the difficult early days, auditioning for Jimi Hendrix, breaking big in America and the current bands new live album "8 Days on the Road", US tour and their exclusive wine range! Plus a Mick Jagger meeting, the reason behind the name Foghat and plans for the future too! It's not to be missed. Buy the brilliant new live album "8 Days On The Road" from the Foghat website here https://www.foghat.biz/ and follow the band on Facebook here www.facebook.com/Foghat  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this weeks show I’ve got a Scottish singer who’s worked with some real legends of rock! He was part of Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow and sang for many years with Yngwie Malmsteen and Michael Schenker, toured with Graham Bonnet on many occasions and was recently confirmed as the new lead singer of Alcatrazz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Carrack has had an incredible career with so many hits on both sides of the Atlantic for a huge number of incredible groups. He's the main man behind Ace’s 1974 hit “How Long”, vocalist on the Squeeze song “Tempted”, lead singer in Mike + The Mechanics, he’s also toured with Eric Clapton for a decade or more, played Roger Waters famous The Wall show in Berlin singing "Hey You", been part of Ringo Starr’s All Star Band, written songs for the Eagles, worked with The Smiths, The Pretenders and Nick Lowe as well as being part of Roxy Music for 3 albums and so so much more. Don't miss his wonderful stories on this weeks show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jorma Kaukonen is not only a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee but with his band Jefferson Airplane he was awarded a lifetime achievement award from the Grammy’s too while Rolling Stone magazine ranked him in the top 100 guitarists of all time. In this interview Jorma talks all about the burgeoning psychedelic scene in San Francisco in the 60s, performing with Janis Joplin before they were both famous, his thoughts on Grace Slick and the 80s pop band Starship, playing Woodstock and wowing the New York Times with his recent online concerts. It's a thorough, honest and entertaining interview with a legendary guitarist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This weeks Side 2 features an interview with Cutting Crew frontman NICK VAN EEDE! (I Just) Died In Your Arms Tonight was a worldwide hit for the band and the man behind it has a great story to tell which includes touring behind the iron curtain with Slade, being championed by Chas Chandler of the Animals, being Richard Branson's first success with Virgin Records in America, Branson's famous parties, how he wrote the big hit and the excesses of the 80s too. It's another great interview! Plus hear some quirky stories from this week in classic rock thanks to music journalist Tim Peacock! See the viral video featuring Toto's STEVE LUKATHER and France footballer Paul Pogba: VIDEO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Lukather is the legendary ever-present guitarist in Toto. In this fun interview we talk all about Toto's big records, including (of course) Africa, plus his stories of working with so many of music's greatest names including Paul McCartney, George Harrison & Ringo Starr, Lionel Richie, Bob Dylan & Jeff Beck and about working on every track on the worlds biggest selling album of all time; Michael Jacksons "Thriller"! It's an interview not to be missed! Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VintageRockPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/vintagerockpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vintagerockpod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Pilson rose to fame as an integral member of DOKKEN in the heady days of 80s. 3 platinum albums and 10 million record sales in 5 years put the group at the top of the scene, but the tumultuous balance in the group meant it wasn't to last. Jeff talks openly about his time in DOKKEN, how he felt when they broke up and more.  He also talks of his admiration for his friend RONNIE JAMES DIO, whom he played, recorded and toured with for years and of joining MICK JONES and FOREIGNER who he's been with since 2004.  Jeff is also busy with other projects including THE END MACHINE, with whom he's just released a critically acclaimed second album "Phase2" and BLACK SWAN who are currently recording their second album too!  It's another great interview with rock and roll stories to tell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He rocked the Sunset Strip during the decade of decadence as frontman of one of the leading metal bands of the era. 4 multi-platinum albums, 20 million record sales and a string of hit singles puts RATT at forefront of the hair metal/glam rock movement. Stephen Pearcy talks to me all about the 80s in L.A., his friendship with Eddie Van Halen, the sad passing of Tawny Kitaen, his hit records and about his exciting new projects that is something to look forward to for all RATT fans.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As founder and ever present member of FREE and BAD COMPANY, Simon Kirke has had an incredible career! In this extensive interview he talks openly about many things including his friendship with Paul Rodgers, regrets over what happened to Paul Kossoff, addictions, the stories behind one of the most played rock songs of all time, his honest thoughts on the Brian Howe era of Bad Company, playing live with Led Zeppelin and the time they left a shark in a hotel bath tub! This is one rock and roll interview not to be missed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rat Scabies, a name synonymous with the 70's punk scene was an integral part of punk pioneers, The Damned! Hear him talk all about those early formative years of the movement with stories about Malcolm McLaren, Sid Vicious and the Anarchy in the UK tour, the bands transition into the darker goth rock scene, the relationships in the band, the planned reunion for the 2022 tour and about his cigar box guitars! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ten Years After shot to worldwide fame with their blistering set at the legendary Woodstock Festival in 1969. Platinum albums, hit singles and more followed with new music on the cards more than 50 years on. RIC LEE tells the story of the band, Woodstock, sharing a room with Janis Joplin and her band, the Isle of Wight Festival 1970, getting a standing ovation in a French pub and much more!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode you will find out directly from some legendary musical stars, what their own favourite songs are from their own back catalogue. You'll hear Joe Lynn Turners favourite Rainbow track, Geoff Downes favourite ASIA track, Doug Cosmo Cliffords choice from Creedence Clearwater Revival, the favourite Uriah Heep song from Mick Box, which song meant the most to Lee Aaron, Jim Peteriks favourite Survivor song and many other artists choices too! All these songs have been compiled on a unique playlist at Spotify which you can follow here: Artists Choice Playlist Also on the show, Mike Norris from "My Favourite Album" podcast will take part in the Vintage Rock Pod Classic Album Quiz - see if you can beat his score - find out how you can win a pair of tickets to the Stonedead Festival and we hear all the latest unusual news from the classic world from music journalist Tim Peacock. Follow My Classic Album on Instagram for all the latest on Mike's podcast: @myclassicalbumpodcast To win tickets to Stonedead Festival click here: WIN TICKETS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doug 'Cosmo' Clifford has just turned 76 and is battling the effects of Parkinsons disease - but that's not stopping him from releasing another album! As part of Creedence Clearwater Revival, one of the worlds biggest selling groups of the late 60s/early 70s, Cosmo kept the beat as they released hit after hit, selling millions of records, performing at the legendary Woodstock Festival of 1969 and being inducted into the Rock Hall in 1993. In the coming months he's releasing another album featuring some incredible contributions from musicians including Joe Satriani. Hear him talk all about this new album plus last years release, Magic Window - and of course about his time in CCR - in his chat with me on this wonderful episode of Vintage Rock Pod!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live music is slowly returning! On this weeks 'VRP Side 2' we speak to Chris Sumby, an organiser of the Stonedead Festival in the UK about the challenges of organising a music event during these difficult times. We also speak to a big concert fan from the US and get the latest classic rock news with from Tim Peacock, an author and music journalist with Record Collector Magazine and Universal Music's, Udiscovermusic. For more information about the Stonedead Festival visit www.Stonedeadfestival.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Having a hit song at 15, partying with Led Zeppelin at 19, a brush with death, the call from Sylvester Stallone that led to The Eye of the Tiger and so much more - Jim Peterik tells some incredible stories from his life and times with bands like Ides Of March, Survivor, Pride of Lions and more with a few songs played on guitar along the way!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thunder's latest album crashed into the UK Album Chart at number 3 on its first week of release and the bands frontman stopped by this week to talk all about it! Thunder are one of the biggest English hard rock bands of their generation, formed in the late 80's, they saw off the alternative and Britpop movements to consistently produce music that sold into the 90s and beyond. I caught up with lead singer, DANNY BOWES, to talk about the bands new release, ALL THE RIGHT NOISES, and to hear his stories which include a pivotal trip to L.A. that ended up with a crashed car, brush with the law and eyes opened by the Hair Metal scene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blinded By The Light may be a Bruce Springsteen original, but it was Manfred Mann's Earth Band who had the worldwide hit with it that still sounds great today! On this episode I'm joined by Mick Rogers, guitarist and vocalist who joined Manfred in 1970! He talks openly about his time with the band, having huge hits with other peoples songs, why he lost his head and left the group and then re-joining them, future plans for the Earth Band and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Berry is a Grammy nominated singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer and has worked with some of the biggest names in rock - Keith Emerson and Carl Palmer (ELP), Sammy Hagar, Steve Howe (YES) and more. In our interview he talks about being invited over from America to London, working with his musical heroes, the great work he does with the Decemberists and his new album featuring the last track worked on by the late great Keith Emerson. Robert is charming, funny and humble throughout as he tells his incredible stories!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another exclusive interview! Mick Box, the legendary guitarist from URIAH HEEP, spoke first to Vintage Rock Pod about the band having to reschedule their 50th anniversary tour. Mick also opens up about his 50 years in rock, the camaraderie and competition with Deep Purple and Black Sabbath in the early 70s, his sadness about not being able to persuade David Byron to re-join the group and the incredible feeling of playing behind the iron curtain. He also let's us know about the new album on the horizon too! It's an interview not to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Including one of the most fun interviews I've ever done, this episode is another double interview show with the great entertainer Greg Kihn telling his wonderful stories that include Bruce Springsteen, flying saucers, after hours events at a church and so much more! Also interviewed is Greg Gilmore, drummer with Mother Love Bone, to talk about previously unreleased music set to be heard from his time in The Living, a group he formed with Guns n Roses man Duff McKagan. It's another fantastic show with some incredible stories! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Fossen formed the band that went on to become a multi-million selling phenomenon and Rock Hall of Fame Inductees, Heart! Hear him tell us some incredible stories about his time in the group and with the Wilson sisters plus much more including tours with Nazareth and Rod Stewart and the Faces. Also on this episode we hear from author Edwin Ammerlaan talking about his new Pink Floyd book, 'Lost Souls' and we get the latest rock news from journalist Tim Peacock.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have 2 more rock star interviews on this episode, both shooting to fame in the 70s! Thijs Van Leer yodelled his way to the world's attention when his group, prog rockers FOCUS, hit the big time with their single Hocus Pocus. Also on this show we hear from bass player Chris Hook from the band Voyager whose song, Halfway Hotel, became a hit in Europe and in Australia! We also find out the latest classic rock news from our friend, Tim Peacock from UDiscoverMusic.com and Record Collector magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What a show! It doesn't come any more rock n roll than stories about The Beatles, Thin Lizzy, David Bowie, Alice Cooper and Elvis - and that's what you'll hear from our two guests on this episode! DAMON JOHNSON had number 1 singles in the US rock charts in the 90's and has played with some incredible bands; hear about his musical story and about his new band and fantastic new album. Plus we speak to David Bowies former manager, STEVE WELTMAN, who tells us stories from his award winning 50 year career in the music business including his work with the late Ken Hensley and his new release My Book of Answers. It's a packed episode you won't want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Geoff Downes has had an incredible life and career, effortlessly succeeding in pop, new wave, prog and rock as part of groups like The Buggles, Yes and Asia! Hear him talk about all the highlights in this wide ranging interview, including news on his new album and possible future releases featuring bandmate John Wetton who sadly passed away a few years ago.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lee Aaron was one of the few successful hard rock female vocalists of the 80s, going multi-platinum in Canada and having hit records across Europe. In this insightful interview hear her tell us openly about her early life and musical influences, gruelling tours, falling out of love with her hit songs, going bankrupt, bouncing back in the jazz world and then returning to rock with a new album on the horizon! Also on this episode you can test your knowledge in our Canadian Rock Quiz as Editor in Chief of Canadian Musician Magazine, Mike Raine, takes part! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

His band has been rocking for over 50 years, inspired Axl Rose, released what is seen as the first rock ballad and had one of the biggest selling singles in Norway's history! In this episode you'll hear an interview with charismatic Scottish rocker, PETE AGNEW from NAZARETH! He tells wonderful stories which include Deep Purple and Guns n Roses plus plans for a new album and his thoughts on retirement! Also on this episode you'll hear from the very talented IAN DANTER! Best known for presenting across the UK on talkSPORT and Planet Rock, Ian has been involved in the rock music industry for years playing in many bands and releasing two solo albums too. Hear how he gets on when he takes part in the Vintage Rock Pod Quiz! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He shot to number 1 around the world with his hit single "St Elmo's Fire" and his story is incredible! He's written hit songs for the likes of Meat Loaf, Roger Daltrey and Tom Jones and recorded songs for other massive movies like The Running Man, Quicksilver and 3 Men And A Baby... but in our interview he talks about much much more too! Like his 19 year court case that left him unable to work and £150,000 in debt, becoming a family man and seeing both his sons become World Champion martial artists and winning the worlds most famous dog show, Crufts! Also on the show we hear the latest rock news from Tim Peacock, Dietrich from 'That Song From That Movie' podcast takes on the Rock Music in movies quiz and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He grew up during the height of the British Invasion of the United States, regularly watching Led Zeppelin, The Animals, The Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart and others performing live. His favourite group though was Deep Purple... fast forward a few years and he'd earned his place as the charismatic frontman of Rainbow, Ritchie Blackmore's incredible group, and then, with the full classic line-up of Blackmore, Lord, Glover and Paice, he fulfilled his dream and became the lead singer of the band he so admired when he was younger - Deep Purple! With incredible stories ranging from his childhood, his time in these monumental bands, other projects that should've received so much more attention, right through to the present day, this captivating chat with Joe Lynn Turner is not to be missed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special episode we speak to rock fans around the world to get their stories. Velina from Bulgaria, Joseph and Leah in America and Tim from England all talk about how they first got into rock music, their favourite bands, concerts, albums and more. Plus we update our special Spotify playlist, compiled of songs as chosen by the rock stars themselves. In this update we hear from Klaus Meine from the Scorpions, Suzi Quatro, Steve Harley, Steve Hackett of Genesis and Steve Diggle from Buzzcocks as they each add a track from their back catalogue to our unique playlist. You can find the playlist here https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2hM7XYDDefdizOgEuILFm7?si=FEvQ82bpSEuB4MBxI3qutQ Hit follow so you can see all the other songs that get added as we go!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legendary guitar player STEVE HACKETT from GENESIS talks about a wide range of subjects in this brilliant interview with Vintage Rock Pod. Having written and played on some of the best known prog rock albums, he tells about his time in the band, why he left, his brand new album, his spirituality and much more. Plus get all the latest news about our classic rock favourites with Tim Peacock from Record Collector magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He learnt his trade drumming in bands across Europe before finding fame as a founder member of Dire Straits! Hear the incredible story of PICK WITHER's career which includes working with the legend that is Bob Dylan! You'll also get the latest rock news, some interesting facts behind how famous bands got their names and a rundown of the top 5 alternative Christmas rock songs too!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite having hit singles and albums behind them, STEVE HARLEY's band walked out on him. He decided to write a song about it which went on to become a worldwide smash hit! Hear all about the number 1 single and Steve's new special album plus get the latest rock news and some special rock facts on this excellent episode of Vintage Rock Pod.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A bumper episode with 2 huuuge interviews! The Queen of Rock n Roll, SUZI QUATRO and illustrious Hall of Fame songwriter, JACK TEMPCHIN talk all about their careers and new singles. Fascinating insights from fascinating stars! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Punk pioneers who came through with The Sex Pistols and The Clash, BUZZCOCKS found fame with their energetic, catchy, melodic and intelligent music that enthralled fans around the world. Hear all the stories from guitarist STEVE DIGGLE as he chats all things old and new with Vintage Rock Pod! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to the fun interview with legendary rock frontman KLAUS MEINE from THE SCORPIONS! Hear all about their new album and stories from the bands glittering 50 year career which has seen them sell over 100 million records worldwide! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's another bumper episode! You'll hear from a Swedish rocker who had a number 1 hit around the world, find out about a specially curated playlist, hear facts about one of rock's wild men and get a run down of this weeks rock stories! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Late night lock-ins with Black Sabbath and being VIP guests at Queens Wembley after show party - rock stories as big they come from MAGNUM frontman BOB CATLEY! Plus a small tribute to Uriah Heep's Ken Hensley and we look at one of the most distinctive female rock singers ever with Mauri from History of Rock.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Jam packed episode including an interview with MITCH MURRAY CBE, a songwriter/producer whose records have sold HALF A BILLION copies worldwide - RUSSELL HASTINGS, singer and guitarist alongside Bruce Foxton from THE JAM - and a specially curated list from Mauri from the History of Rock by Ranker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From St Albans to America! Hear stories from Rock n Roll Hall of Famer and lead singer with one of the first British bands to crack the United States, COLIN BLUNSTONE from THE ZOMBIES! We also speak to author Stephen Tow all about his book chronicling the rise of the London rock scene in the swinging 60's.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear from the charismatic Scottish guitarist whose group topped the charts and went big Stateside earning two Grammy nominations - BRUCE WATSON from BIG COUNTRY! As well as this there's the Vintage Rock Pod Quiz and we hear from History of Rock's, Mauri! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He's done it all with his band; sold more than 100 million records, played Live Aid, won Grammy's and Brits Awards, and is a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer. Hear founding member and ever present bassist JOHN ILLSLEY, talk all about the life and times of DIRE STRAITS. We'll also quiz Stuck in the 80s' host Steve Spears on rock music videos from that decade and find out more fascinating rock tales from History of Rock's Muari. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Youtube - just search for "Vintage Rock Pod" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We speak with Planet Rocks Darren Redick, author Kevin Dodds, podcast host Steve Spears and Mauri from Ranker to pay tribute to one of the greatest guitar heroes of all time, Eddie Van Halen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood, Steve Marriott, Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend and Paul Rodgers... hear all the rock n roll stories straight from one of the founders of the mod movement who was an instrumental member in bands containing legends like these. KENNEY JONES from the SMALL FACES / FACES / THE WHO / THE LAW and more joins us in episode 1! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vintage Rock Pod is the ultimate classic rock podcast with big name guests on every episode! Hear Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, Grammy Award winners and multi-platinum selling rock stars tell me their stories every single week. Members of bands such as Genesis, Dire Straits, Rainbow, The Who, Black Sabbath, ASIA, Jethro Tull, The Yardbirds, Jefferson Airplane, Bad Company, ELO, Heart, The Scorpions, Toto and many more, have all told me stories from their incredible careers! Subscribe today - and don't forget to check us out on all the social media platforms, just search for Vintage Rock Pod! A proud part of the Pantheon Podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices