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Welcome to Ages of Rock Podcast! Your co-hosts, Allen Tate, Bill Algee and Dennis Talbott are 3 middle aged, semi mature, Midwestern men.... Talking Rock!

Bill Algee, Dennis Talbott, Allen Tate


    • May 22, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 49m AVG DURATION
    • 308 EPISODES

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    2025 ROCKNPOD - Lost Circus

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 7:50


    Bill kicks off the morning of ROCKNPOD 2025 talking to members of Lost Circus. They recently debuted their new single UNINVITED, which is an Alanis Morissette cover. The video for this single was directed by Calico Cooper.

    2025 ROCKNPOD - Brion Gamboa

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 15:33


    2025 ROCKNPOD - Don Higgins

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 8:40


    Don Higgins and his twin brother Ron are music enthusiasts and authors of "The Biggest Big Hair Book of Metal Trivia," a trivia book focused on hard rock and metal music. The book combines multiple-choice trivia questions with stories about their experiences and encounters in the music world, making it accessible even to those unfamiliar with the genre.

    2025 ROCKNPOD - Tyler Warren

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 14:34


    Episode 392 - Our Top 5 Albums from 1975

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 48:31


    We discussed our experiences at the latest Rocknpod, new additions to Dennis' guitar collection, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees for 2025, and our top 5 favorite albums from 1975. We also reminisced about our attendance at the first Rocknpod back in 2017 and Bill showcased a unique piece of KISS artwork made from vinyl records.

    2025 ROCKNPOD - Brian Slagel

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 9:06


    Bill talks with Metal Blade Records founder Brian Slagel. The conversation starts with Brian stating that he still loves working in the music industry, emphasizing passion over it feeling like a job. He says that the music itself hasn't changed much, but mentions how the business has evolved from vinyl to cassettes, CDs, and now streaming. Brian has started a podcast discussing heavy metal history and current trends, featuring notable guests from the metal community. Metal Blade Records continues to thrive with bands playing major venues and maintaining the genre's vitality.

    2025 ROCKNPOD - Anthony Corder

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 16:09


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    2025 ROCKNPOD - Blackwood

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 8:59


    Bill interviews Chris O'Brien from Blackwood, a Nashville band. The discussion begins with an observation about the resurgence of physical media like CDs and vinyl, with vinyl sales recently surpassing CDs. Chris mentions the challenges of producing vinyl due to high costs for small batches. They emphasize the importance of artists pushing quality content and supplementing income through merchandise. Blackwood recently released a new single "One Track Mind" featuring Kameron Jane, marking their first vocal collaboration. Bill proposed the idea for a "Nashville to Nashville" concert event linking Nashville, Tennessee, and Nashville, Indiana.

    2025 ROCKNPOD - Martin Motnik

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 14:00


    Martin Motnik and Bill start the conversation with a discussion about Accept's recent break after a busy year. The band will be celebrating their 50th anniversary with plans for an anniversary album featuring guest musicians. They also talk about upcoming shows in May, including performances in Japan and opening for Judas Priest in Europe. Martin reflects on the surreal experience of performing with idols and the ups and downs of touring. He also talks about the adrenaline rush of performing live and the connection with the audience.

    2025 ROCKNPOD - Keith Roth

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 9:03


    Allen interviews Keith Roth from SiriusXM's Hair Nation. Keith is a fan of KISS and they have a brief discussion about the KISS albums 'Asylum', 'Animalize', 'Lick It Up', and 'The Elder'. They talk about their personal experiences with music, Keith's role in the bands The Dictators, Frankenstein 3000, and his solo record 'The Law of Diminished Returns', and a tribute to Curtis Mayfield. The conversation includes thoughts about KISS' farewell tours and the significance of their unmasked era. Keith also shares a humorous story about Eric Singer texting during KISS' last show.

    2025 ROCKNPOD - Roy Cathey

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 9:56


    Bill talks with Roy Cathey, from the band The Fifth. The conversation starts with Bill praising Roy's performance at the Rare Hare show from the night before. Roy shares his excitement about performing with admired musicians like Billy Sheehan and Brian Forsyth, emphasizing his fan perspective. Roy discusses the challenges and organization behind events like the Rare Hare Show, crediting Tyson Leslie for his efforts in coordinating the lineup. He reveals that his band, The Fifth, has a new CD releasing on May 2nd, and they will perform at the M3 pre-party in May. Roy describes the Monsters of Rock cruise as a fun, immersive experience with numerous bands and fans who share a love for rock music. Finally, Roy highlights the importance of underground music and the role of podcasts and internet radio in keeping rock alive, especially as mainstream radio has shifted focus.

    2025 ROCKNPOD - Billy Sheehan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 18:28


    This interview with Billy Sheehan is a joint venture between A2Z Radio's Bill "LilWilly" Elam and the Ages of Rock Podcast's Bill Algee. The discussion begins with quick thoughts about the significance and the evolution of their first names. Billy Sheehan shares his inspiration for playing bass, influenced by a neighbor and the Beatles' Ed Sullivan performance. He recounts his first bass and its importance in his career. Sheehan discusses his experience singing and performing, including a recent performance where he sang "Good Lovin'" at the "Rare Hare" show the night before ROCKNPOD. The conversation touches on the importance of bass in music and how it can transform a song. Billy emphasizes the community aspect of musicianship and his willingness to help fellow bass players. The conversation concludes with Sheehan expressing gratitude for his fans and the importance of maintaining a connection with them.

    2025 ROCKNPOD - Ainsley and Christopher Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 19:22


    Accept and Elegant Weapons drummer Christopher Williams guest hosted this conversation with his wife, the beautiful and talented musician Ainsley. The discussion began with their comments about Rocknpod, highlighting the vibrant community of rock music lovers and podcasters and emphasized the importance of supporting independent artists and building relationships within the music community and the small-town vibe in Nashville despite its growth. Ainsley introduced her all-natural product line, Rock and Roll On, which captures the essence of rock and roll in a unisex scent. They also gave an overview of Ainsley's recent singles and Christopher's involvement in her music, highlighting their collaboration in a Prince tribute show and showcasing their musical talents together. They also mentioned Todd "Toddzilla" Austin's new guitar store, Tone Central Station.

    Episode 391 - Ranking New Tracks on KISS Kompilations

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 60:16


    Craig Wright joined us again and we ranked the new songs on the Kiss compilation albums "Alive 2 - Side 4", "Killers", "Smashes, Thrashes, and Hits", and the "Detroit Rock City" soundtrack. We also briefly touched on the "Gene Simmons Roadie for a Day" offer and the upcoming "50th Anniversary Plans" for KISS in Las Vegas. Dennis also showed off his new Cheap Trick Vinyl Boxset.

    Episode 390 - Ranking Lick It Up Thru Monster

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 85:07


    Craig Wright returns to the show this week as we rank the rest of the studio albums in the KISS Katalog. This is another fun conversation filled with laughter and light hearted jabs at each others rankings.

    Episode 389 - Ranking Kiss Thru Creatures of the Night

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 84:45


    We're back for our first episode of 2025. Allen's long time friend Craig Wright joins us to rank the first ten KISS studio album. There are lots of gasps and laughter as we each work our way from number ten to number one on each of our lists. Once we finished, we each revealed our least and most favorite tracks from each album.

    Episode 388 - The Yacht Rock Dockumentary

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 49:23


    In this episode, we discuss our thoughts on the HBO Max documentary "Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary" and the music genre in general. Allen gave Dennis and Bill an assignment for this episode and then almost forgot to have them give their answers. Lots of fun and laughter in this episode. (Visit AgesOfRock.com and look for episode 388 for the links Allen mention in this week's show.)

    Episode 387 - 501 Essential Albums of the 90s

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 46:21


    How do you take more than 2,000 albums from the 90s and narrow it down to 501? You get some friends together and have interesting discussions. In this episode, author Gary Graff talks about the book "501 Essential Albums of the '90s: The Music Fan's Definitive Guide" and how he and his friends came up with the albums that made cut. We also talk with Gary about how the music industry shifted in the 90s. If you listen and don't agree, GET OFF OUR LAWN!

    Episode 386 - Concert Reviews and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 40:23


    This week we talk about some recent concerts we've seen and some we have coming up, complain about Netflix and Mike Tyson, and talk about our favorite former KISS member... VINNIE VINCENT.

    Episode 385 - Taylor Roberts (Riding with Killers)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 40:04


    Bill and Allen have a great conversation with vocalist and lead guitarist of “Riding with Killers” member Taylor Roberts about the current album “Full Circle.” Taylor also tells us the story behind the latest single “Don't Fade Away.” We also learn that sometimes a massage isn't just a massage!

    Episode 384 - Nothin' But A Good Time with Brian Forsythe

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 57:52


    In this episode Brian Forsythe (Kix/Rhino Bucket) joins us as we talk about the recent documentary "Nöthin' But a Good Time: The Uncensored Story of '80s Hair Metal" which can be found streaming on Paramount Plus.

    Episode 383 - Concert Reviews, Band Breakups, and the 1978 KISS Solo Albums

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 62:57


    In this episode we talk a little about a couple classic bands breaking up, Arnel Pineda's response to getting roasted for a bad night during a Journey concert, Dave Grohl's recent revelation, and we each make up our own "Best of" album from the songs that make up the 1978 KISS Solo albums.

    Episode 382 - Author Paul Wyld

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 28:17


    Author Paul Wyld joins us in this episode to talk about his book "Jim Morrison Secret - Teacher of the Occult - A Journey to the Other Side" which was released on September 10th in the US. He talks about the inspiration for the book, what it was like finding a publisher, and more.

    Episode 381 - Daryl Bughman

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 46:58


    Daryl Bughman, musician and rock & roll photographer, joins us to share his new book "8 Years 27 Concerts: 2015-2023 Foreigner Live." He has worked with Jeff Beck, Joe Bonamassa, and Dirty Honey.

    Episode 380 - Van Halen at 50 with Martin Popoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 17:56


    In this episode, Allen flies solo and has a chat with Martin Popoff about the book VAN HALEN AT 50. They also touch on "the brown sound" along with Wolfgang and the VH legacy, Alex retiring from music, and more.

    Episode 379 - Top KISS Albums, MoRC25, and Building an Ultimate Concert Lineup

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 40:25


    This episode is a trifecta of topics. In the first segment, we discuss our top three KISS albums based on a Facebook post from KISSopolis. Part two leads us to Allen discussing the musical lineup for his upcoming Monsters of Rock cruise. The final topic is a discussion of our ultimate concert tour lineup based on a Loudwire post. In amongst those topics, we do our usual nonsensical topic straying.

    Episode 378 - Rockpourri

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 37:15


    It's been a while but the guys are back together and catching up on album acquisitions, concerts, and other shenanigans while they were on hiatus.

    Episode 377 - Stadium Rock 80s Music Festival

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 13:47


    In this episode, Allen talks to Nova Rex's Kenny Wilkerson about the "Stadium Rock 80s Music Festival" the first weekend in August in Louisville, Kentucky. They discuss the acts on the bill as well as other happenings during the event. Ticket and hotel information can be found at https://www.stadiumrock80s.com/.

    Episode 376 - Blackwood

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 31:18


    Nashville based rock band BLACKWOOD shares the drive behind their new 7 song EP called RELEASE ME.

    Episode 375 - Steve Gerardi

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 76:33


    Steve Gerardi, owner of SG Entertainment, spends some time with Bill and Dennis sharing stories about his carrier in the concert promotion industry. We discuss his first show with Sunshine Promotions with Motley Crue headlining in Evansville, IN at Mesker Amphitheater. Learn how Deer Creek in Noblesville came to be and hear his stories about many artists, including a heavy metal act that requires mashed potatoes and gravy after every show. Bet you can't guess who that is!

    Episode 374 - Killington Pit's Terry LeRoi

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 20:54


    In this week's episode, Dennis & Allen talk to Killington Pit's singer Terry LeRoi about their latest cover songs. He also tells us who all is in the band (some who may have been on this show before), how the band came to be, how the band got its name, and what the future holds in terms of creating original music.

    Episode 373 - John Michalski and Brynn Arens

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 65:32


    Spice Girls, song writing lessons, subliminal messages, oh... and a discussion about the Flipp book "Thanks For Having Us!" with John Michalski and Brynn Arens.

    Episode 372 - Whitecross

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 52:22


    Rex, David, and Ben from Whitecross join us to discuss their first album since 2005. "Fear No Evil" is available on March 22nd.

    Episode 371 - Taylor Carroll of Kemikalfire

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 24:45


    In this episode, we talk to Kemikalfire band member Taylor Carroll. The band is comprised of Taylor, who is also the drummer for Lit, and Arejay Hale, drummer for Halestorm. The band just released a new video for their now song "The Drop" and Taylor tells us about the song, writing and recording, and what the future holds for them as a band.

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    Episode 370 - KISS at 50 with Martin Popoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2024 39:22


    In this episode, author Martin Popoff joins us to discuss the book KISS AT 50. We also touch a little on some of the other books he's written along with discussions about other artists and concept albums, stemming from Allen asking Martin's opinion of MUSIC FROM THE ELDER. This is a fun discussion that you're sure to enjoy.

    Episode 369 - Firefall's Jock Bartley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 41:47


    Jock Bartley, the original guitarist and founding member of the band Firefall joins us to tell some stories and share his excitement for their 2023 release, Friends & Family.

    Episode 368 - Christopher Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 50:29


    What does woodworking and the bands Accept and Elegant Weapons have in common? Christopher Williams! Find out more in our latest episode.

    Episode 367 - Does Dolly Rock?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2023 70:52


    After getting accepted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and recording her very first rock album, we decided to see if Dolly Rocks. Does Dolly puts out her best… or her worst… Find out our opinions when you listen to the show.

    Episode 366 - KISS in Indianapolis Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 58:43


    This week we discuss our thoughts on the recent KISS concert in Indianapolis. Prior to that, Dennis talks about some new acquisitions and all three talk about books we've recently read.

    Episode 365 - Photographer Steve Ziegelmeyer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 62:10


    Steve Ziegelmeyer has taken thousands of photos from the pit, soundboard and from afar. Bill and Steve talk about his career and looks at some amazing pictures on this weeks show.

    Episode 364 - The Great Affairs

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 49:33


    This week Denny Smith and Kenny Wright of THE GREAT AFFAIRS joins us to talk about their new album SLEEPWALKER. We also talk about the recent Marvelous 3 happenings and manage to weave Elvis Costello into the conversation.

    Episode 363 - Martin Motnik

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 51:50


    In this episode, Bill and Allen talk to Martin Motnik, current bassist for the legendary German metal band Accept, about his solo album Dream Chaser. He also tells us about joining the band and some of the events that led up to his audition. We also talk about Martin's work as a freelance studio bassist. You can find his album o his official website, https://martinmotnik.com/, and you can hire him to record bass for your upcoming musical releases at https://www.studiobassist.com/.

    Episode 362 - Pete Evick

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 48:07


    Best known as the lead guitarist and band leader for the Bret Michaels Band, Pete Evick joins us this week to talk about his book MTV FAMOUS. The title may sound a little cocky but it was how Pete viewed his life as a teen, as he was growing up around that phenomenon of a medium for pop and rock stars. "I never realized a lot of these guys I was watching on MTV went to day jobs after playing rock star that day. None of us knew that, actually." This is a fun discussion with lots of laughs and a couple side stories as well.

    Episode 361 - Seems Like Tuesday

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 49:53


    This week we talk with the Philly area band SEEMS LIKE TUESDAY. They have an EP coming out soon. Learn more about them and their take on what it takes to be successful in the music world these days.

    Episode 360 - Rockpourri

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 50:09


    This week we have a general conversation about recent concerts we've attended, new albums we've acquired, gone off on our usual tangents, and finally, briefly discussed new singles by The Rolling Stones and Guns N' Roses. As always, we find good reasons to laugh, including Allen's faux pas introducing the episode.

    Episode 359 - Pictures Alive with Steve Roney and Scott Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 46:59


    Our latest episode is better than MAGIC, it's ALIVE. Pictures Alive, that is. This week we talk to Steve Roney and Scott Davis about this book and how it came to be. It's a fun discussion and the book is full of great pictures from concerts Steve attended over the years. The quality of the book is amazing and it's worth the price of admission.

    Episode 358 - Ozzy at 75 with Author Daniel Bukszpan

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 19:49


    Allen is Flying High Again (actually he's just flying solo) in this episode and joined by Daniel Bukszpan, the author of the book "Ozzy at 75" which goes on sale on September 5, 2023. It's a hard back book in a slip case with over 200 pages of stories, pictures, concert posters, and more. There's also a nice surprise in an envelope as you first open the book. The book is printed on high quality glossy paper stock and has lots of stories from Ozzy's personal and professional life. Make sure to get yourself a copy. You'll be Over The Mountain!

    Episode 357 - Mass Kissteria with Julian Gill

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 37:46


    1980. A year of change for KISS and the KISS Army. Original band members lost; new band members gained. A tour scheduled and cancelled... A record company collapse, contract renegotiations with manager, and a mega-deal with a new label. A year of Unmasked... in name only. In this episode, Mass Kissteria author Julian Gill joins us to talk about his latest book. Even if you're a fair weather KISS fan, this book is worth the purchase. Visit https://www.masskissteria.com/ to order your copy.

    Episode 356 - Kenny Wilkerson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 33:15


    "Ain't Easy Staying Cheesy" is the new documentary from 80s rock band Nova Rex. Kenny Wilkerson takes Bill on a journey with a discussion that goes everywhere. Check it out!

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    Episode 355 - MonteCarlo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 35:52


    This week Bill and Allen talk to Damian and Albert from the Philadelphia based band MonteCarlo. We talk about their upcoming EP "Synthetic World" which will be released on August 11. We also talk a bit about the Philly music scene, venues, paying to play, promoters, and more. We also briefly talk about their "Mix Tapes And Tasty Cakes Podcast" found exclusively on YouTube. This was a fun conversation with some cool dudes.

    Episode 354 - The Show About Nothing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 16:02


    We were supposed to have a guest for this week's episode but a last minute schedule change meant we had to make alternate plans. Bill is off on an adventure this week so Dennis and Allen decided to do a quick show about nothing. The conversation goes from new vinyl acquisitions for Dennis to Gene Simmons riding a scooter backstage to Ozzy canceling his appearance at Powertrip to Paul McCartney using A.I. and more.

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