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Classic Rock Drops - "focusing on new music by classic rock artist" was born July 2017 with host Mike Williams in Nashville and Tuck "the professor" Watts. Without any real outlet for classic rock artists new music, we fill the gap for those that love artist no longer played through commercial outle…

Mike Williams and Tuck Watts


    • Mar 19, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Classic Rock Drops Episode 57

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2023 57:54


    Tuck and I back at RocknPod 2023  Interviewing Rock Photographer, Mark Weiss, Tuk Smith from Tuk Smith and the Restless Hearts (The Biters), and Sports Emmy Award Winner, TV Star from That Metal Show, HBO, and International Stand Up Comedian, Don Jamieson.

    Classic Rock Drops Episode 56

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2023 54:32


    Tuck and I step back on the air at the 2023 ROCKnPOD in Nashville, TN Our home base where all the Rock Stars hang. Join us for what's been happening and where we are headed!

    Classic Rock Drops Episode 55

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 31:18


    Part Two of Our Rock N Pod Interviews for 2021. Part One Tommy Skeoch (from the original TESLA Band) and Steve Stokes of Resist and Bite Part Two Andre Labelle This years Rock N Pod was the best Rock N Pod Yet. With the pandemic still active but hopefully in the rearview mirror, our guest are more eager than ever to discuss what they are doing and still want to get done.

    Classic Rock Drops Episode 54

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 30:32


    Part One of Our Rock N Pod Interviews for 2021. Drummer Chris Williams and Bassist Martin Motnik of ACCEPT This years Rock N Pod was the best Rock N Pod Yet. With the pandemic still active but hopefully in the rearview mirror, our guest are more eager than ever to discuss what they are doing and still want to get done.

    Classic Rock Drops Episode 53

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2019 83:02


    Part two Of our Nashville Rock N Pod Interviews leans towards the guest that were more associated with KISS. Our guest Joe Polo from Podcast Rock City, Producer Toby Wright, The Talisman- Jeremy Asbrock, Phil Shouse, and Ryan Cook. The we speak with Grammy award winner Keyboardist Gary Corbett.

    Classic Rock Drops Episode 52

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2019 85:29


    These are the interviews PART One from the Nashville Rock N Pod event in Nashville Tennessee. They include our friends from Roxy Blue,Tony Harnell, Wildside, Musician and Director Drew Fortier, New bands from Memphis-Under the Radar and Land Divided.

    Classic Rock Drops Episode 51

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2019 37:11


    This episode we run thru New Don Felder, Hardline, talk about the Whitesnake remasters, new music by Nick Lowe, The O'Jays, explore Liefer Sutherland, and ride out with Chris Robinsons Brotherhood! We have some of our oldest friends on board again to comment about this episodes new music. Thanks to Eddy Trotter and James O'Rear!

    Classic Rock Drops Episode 50

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2019 50:05


    After an unexpected break, CLASSIC ROCK DROPS is back with Episode 50! Mike is here, Tuck "the professor" Watts has returned and this episode we are back with two of our very best friends to help us with the 50th Episode and the Official Relaunch! Eddy Trotter and Jim O'Rear! Tesla, Jetboy, Kane Roberts, Heart, Starbreaker, Queensryche, Tora Tora, a tribute to Joni Mitchell, Spirits of Fire, KISS, THe ROling Stones, and RIchie Kotzen are all discussed and sampled this episode.  

    Classic Rock Drops Episode 49 RANDY BACHMAN

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2019 69:09


    This Episode we interview the legendary Randy Bachman of The Guess Who and Bachman-Turner Overdrive Fame. With a new documentary out March 26, we get into his deep history and his amazing career. This isn't your typical everyday questions. Any classic rock fan will enjoy Randys take on his amazing career.

    Classic Rock Drops Episode 48 2019!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2019 61:48


    Back from a long break! Stephen Pearcy, Tom Morello, Ted Nugent,Kane Roberts,Bonfire, Hardline, Gary Numan, Dennis Quaid and the Sharks, Deadland Ritual, Motley Crue, Bruce Springsteen, and Dream Theatre. Check all the latest from the our Classic Rock Heroes still grinding out some great music!

    Classic Rock Drops Episode 47 Christmas 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2018 86:13


    New Christmas Music by Rock Artist- Queen(well sorta), Sammy Hagar, Bay City Rollers, Pat Benatar, Helix,Jonathan Cain, Heart, Lizzy Borden, The Monkees, Def Leppard, KC and the Sunshine Band, Rik Emmett (Triumph), William Shatner, and the Queen of Soul-Aretha Franklin.  

    Classic Rock Drops Episode 46

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2018 91:00


    New Music from Ace Frehley, Nazareth, Tom Petty, The Wildhearts, Steve Perry, Electric Boys, Ian Gillian and the Javelins, Bob Daisley and Friends, Tony Mitchell, Queen, Richard Ashcroft, Whitesnake, and Aldo Nova. Enjoy an extra long episode this week!

    Classic Rock Drops Episode 45

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2018 59:18


    Billy Gibbons, Rod Stewart, Uriah Heep, Culture Club, Yes, Alter Bridge, prince, Alice Cooper live, The Guess Who, and Ann Wilson are on the list this week.

    Classic Rock Drops Episode 44

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2018 76:41


    Back Finally with All new Music with Alice in Chains, Lenny Kravitz, Killer Dwarfs, Neil Diamond, Paul McCartney, Chris Caffery, UDO, Paul Simon, Slash.

    Classic Rock Drops Episode 43

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2018 67:00


    ALL NEW AWESOME SHOW! Clif Magness,Jim Lea (Slade), Enuff Z'Nuff, Ace Frehley,Ultraphonix,Dee Snider, James Williamson and the Pink Hearts (Stooges) THe Magpie Salute (Black Crowes), Steve Perry, Doro, 3.2, Halestorm

    Classic Rock Drops Episode 42 Keith Valcourt Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2018 39:10


    We continue a trilogy with our friend from Rhino Records, Keith Valcourt. Keith is the Project Manager for the Gene Simmons Vault for Rhino records. We get updated on where the Vault has been and where it is going.

    Classic Rock Drops Episode 41

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2018 58:47


    All new Music This week! Mass,Guild of Ages, Tommy Shaw,Ryan Roxie,Mr.Big,Carl Palmers ELP Legacy,John Hiatt, The Boxmasters,Paul Rodgers,and the Black Crowes.

    Classic Rock Drops Episode 40

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2018 172:05


    Wow. We are 40.... All new music this week. Gioeli-Castranova, Sunstorm,David Bowie,Lizzy Borden,The Beach Boys with the Royal Philharmonic, Robin George,Johnny Marr, TNT, Vixen,Julian Frampton, and The Lazy's. Come aboard and Rock and Roll!!!!

    Classic Rock Drops Episode 39 GNR

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2018 65:30


    All Guns n Roses this week. We take a look at the latest anniversary release of Appetite for Destruction box Set - Locked n Loaded. This is a great release for GNR fans as well as the fan that just loved them and lived them. We graze the track list and discuss the memories.

    Classic Rock Drops Episode 38 RETRO

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2018 74:41


    Back to a Retro Episode that enlightens you about new releases from the past couple of years you probably did not know happened. We listen to Joan Jett, Def Leppard, Triumph, Deep Purple,Joe Walsh,Bay City Rollers, Loverboy, Helix,Pat Benatar, Bill Leverty (Firehouse), and Ann Wilson. Keep on Rocking with us!

    Classic Rock Drops Episode 37

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2018 61:04


    Tuck goes Rogue! A great episode with a little twist from the normal. Tuck does a Solo Show exploring great Classic Rock from some unknown greats! He highlights the efforts of Frontier Records as they market bands with a Classic Rock sound, but with new and upcoming talent. Always check out www.frontiers.it  

    Classic Rock Drops Episode 36

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2018 71:21


    This weeks episode we get back to the latest releases. Cheap Trick, Alice in Chains, a revisit to RSO with their full length album release, John Mellencamps Live Album, Soul Asylum Live, Jizzy Pearl, Rita Coolidge, Weezer, Don Airey, and another new release from Joe Bonamassa. Come on and feel the Noise with some real Rock!

    Classic Rock Drops Episode 35 Andy Moyen's The Gathering

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2018 28:19


    This episode is our public service announcement for The Gathering 3 which is an event and pre party for Kiss Kruise 8 in Miami, Florida, October 30, 2018.  I interview Super Kiss Fan Andy Moyen as one Kiss fan to another.  He is organizing his last Pre Party Event for Kiss Kruise 8 and it promises to be the biggest yet. The great thing about this is the beneficiary of proceeds go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.  www.thekisskruisepreparty.com    

    Classic Rock Drops Episode 34 Mark Cicchini from Three Sides of the Coin

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2018 20:40


    This special bonus episode is a short conversation with another passionate rock music lover, Mark Cicchini from Three Sides of the Coin Podcast (an all KISS Podcast). Mark has proven to be as passionate about classic rockers putting out new music as Tuck and I are. I got to spend a few minutes with him at the Kiss Indianapolis KISS Expo to discuss our passion for new music. Special thanks to Mark for sitting down with me.

    Classic Rock Drops Episode 33 KISS Monster/Sonic Boom

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2018 77:38


    Part three to our Kiss Trilogy Indy Expo Series. We finally go back and talk about KISS' last two albums Monster and Sonic Boom. At the Kiss Expo, I surveyed attendees to find out the top 10 songs off the last two Kiss releases. Some surprises are on the list. Join us in a celebration of more great NEW music from Kiss legends from 2009 and 2012.

    Classic Rock Drops Episode 32 Kiss Expo Interviews

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2018 32:06


    Here is part two of our Kiss Indianapolis Kiss Expo Trilogy. This is just a few short interviews I did with some of the artist on hand. It included Big John Harte Security Legend, Chris Williams from Accept, Bobby Rock (Nitro, Lita Ford, Vinnie Vincent),Four by Fate (Todd Howarth, John Regan, Rob Afusso, and Patrick James Gasperini)  

    Classic Rock Drops Episode 31 Kiss Expo Music

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2018 154:15


    This episode is Number One in a Trilogy of our Kiss Indianapolis Expo Series. The only thing you get here is the unique performances by the artist in attendance. Lita Ford with the Gene Simmons Band, Four by Fate, Ace Frehley and Frehleys Comet, Bob Kulick, Bruce Kulick, Eric Singer, ET Brown, Chuck Garric, Todd Kearns, and Brent Fitz.

    Classic Rock Drops Episode 30

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2018 62:09


    This week take a step back and revisit releases by classic rock artist you probably missed. Billy Idol,Sammy Hagar,Loverboy,Jack Blades,Cheap Trick,Ace Frehley,Rik Emmett (Triumph),TOTO,Boston, and Lita Ford all had new releases the last two or three years,but no one was playing them. Check it out!

    Classic Rock Drops Episode 29

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2018 75:17


    Rock and Roll Delivered! New Bonfire, Ace Frehley, Dokken, Paul Dean (Loverboy) The Longshot (Billie Joe Armstrong from Green Day), Neil Young, and Foreigner. A great week of some great music!

    Classic Rock Drops Episode 28 with Michael Sweet of STRYPER w/GDE

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2018 38:58


    Join us for one of the best examples of Classic Rock Artist doing exactly what we want. Putting out great new music consistently. Special Episode includes Michael Sweet of Christian Rock band, STRYPER and the new release out April 20 entitled God, Damn Evil. We discuss the title, the album, and Stryper in 2018.  

    Classic Rock Drops Episode 27 Gene Simmons Nashville Vault

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2018 142:34


    This week we are proud as huge KISS fans to present our experience at the Nashville Gene Simmons Vault Experience. We had the pleasure of the very special guest, Vinnie Vincent. (We Love You Vinnie) Other highlights were interviews with Scott Van Zen, Phil Shouse from the Gene Simmons Band, Paul with Gene Simmons Money Bag Colas, and very cool conversation with Keith Valcourt as a summary to our first conversation with him back in November.  Hug Kiss Gene! 

    Classic Rock Drops Episode 26

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2018 40:21


    This week we prep you with another Stryper song from the upcoming album on April 20. The Dead Daisies are new this week, Chicago Decades Live, Ritchie Blackmores Rainbow Memories in Rock 2 Live, and some words about a few other releases that are notable for fans of Elvis,Elton John, and Johnny Cash.

    Classic Rock Drops Episode 25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2018 59:45


    Our First Silver Episode as we hit #25 is laced with some old music from new releases. We listen to: The Cars Expanded editions of Heartbreak City/Moving in Stereo, Todd Rungrens All Sides of the Roxy, The Motels new album,Rob Zombies new Live release, LA Guns go live from Milan, Steppenwolf at 50, Ryan Roxie Box , and the new Electric Boys.  

    Classic Rock Drops Episode 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2018 49:29


    New Releases this week include Mark Parfitt (Status Quo), Jack White, Bullet Boys, Monster Magnet, Loudness, and a Remaster of Led Zeppelins Live Album, How the West was Won. Join in on another great week of new songs from your favorite Classic Rock Artist. Rock is not Dead. We are saving it, one episode at a time.  

    Classic Rock Drops Episode 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2018 50:10


    This week we interview artist Mark Knight from Mark Knight and the Unsung Heroes. Mark historically know from Bang Tango in the 1980's. Mark's latest release is his second from Mark Knight and the Unsung Heroes albums. Easily, one of the strongest, most listenable albums of the year so far. As a singer,songwriter performer, his songs come across honest and his passion is heavy when he tells each story. Don't miss this telling of the making of a great record.  

    Classic Rock Drops Episode 22

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2018 67:53


    This week brings us Mark Knight (Bang Tango), John Waite (The Babys, Bad English) Stone Temple Pilots, Pearl Jam, Little Caesar, The Moody Blues, Randy BAchman (The Guess Who, BAchman Turner Overdrive) Kim Wilde, King Crimson, and Dean Ween (Ween) .

    Classic Rock Drops Episode 21

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2018 57:22


    This week was the incredible new, chart topping release from Judas Priest! Others covered were new Myles Kennedy (Slash band/Alter Bridge), Jimi Hendrix, David Byrne (Talking Heads), and I finally work in a Halestorm tune into the show.

    Classic Rock Drops Episode 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2018 52:02


    Episode 20!  ROCK is not dead! Saving Rock and Roll, one episode at a time! This week we listen to the new Marco Mendoza, Andrew W.K., Michael Schenker Fest,Dixie Horsepower(Troy Lucketta-Tesla), Joan Baez with a touching and emotional song about the 2015 shooting in Charleston,S.C. Then we gotta rock our way out celebrating live vinyl from Blackfoot.  

    Classic Rock Drops Episode 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2018 65:19


    This week, Mike is coming in from a remote location with some added friends in tow. We are still on top of the new music from Bob Jovi, Magnum, Steve Hackett, Walking Papers, and the latest release from the Doors. In addition, we vent over the state of Classic Rock and todays charts.

    Classic Rock Drops Episode 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2018 62:15


    Rock and Roll is Good in 2018! New Releases by Dizzy Reed, Frank Hannon (Tesla), Sister Hazel, Glenn Hughes, Sainted Sinners, John Corabi, Y&T, and we look ahead as usual at future Classic Rockers, The Poodles.

    Classic Rock Drops Episode 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2018 72:04


    This weeks episode goes from Light to Dark. New Releases from RSO (Richie Sambora and Orianthi), Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons (Motorhead), Saxon, and Judas Priest. New Live Albums from Bad Company,Whitesnake,Michael McDonald, and Beasto Blanco.  We talk about the new single from the controversial STRYPER album! New Music! Classic Rock Artist! Right Here!  

    Classic Rock Drops Episode 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2018 49:45


    We kick off the year with the first new releases, Joe Perry,Rick Springfield, the Fleetwood Mac Deluxe Anniversary Issue of Rumours, Beth Hart/ Joe Bonamasso, and the ever rockin ANVIL. Plus the kick off to 2018 and some great changes in happening within the show. Come start off the year with us!

    Classic Rock Drops Episode 15 Best of 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2018 115:45


    On this Episode we talk about our favorites of 2017. It's a long episode but, listen in and get a recap of the year and decide who is right?

    Classic Rock Drops Episode 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2017 67:59


    This week we look over the last of the new studio new releases for 2017. The Second Ep this year from RSO (Richie Sambora/Orianthi), Morrissey, Neil Youngs' second album this year,Every Mothers Nightmare, Pretty Boy Floyd, U2, Van Morrision, Operation Mindcrime, and a touch of a couple of others.

    Classic Rock Drops Episode 13 CHRISTMAS 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2017 55:07


    It's that Holiday time of year. This week we look at the new Christmas Music from Classic Rock Artist from 2017 and Tuck and I visit some of our all time favorites. Take a listen to the new Cheap Trick Christmas Album, REO Speedwagons new 2017 Re-Release, Paul McCartney/Jimmy Fallon, Chris Isaak with Stevie Nicks, and Jon Mclaughlin. Plus a KISSMAS Surprise at the end.........  

    Classic Rock Drops Episode 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2017 76:05


    BOB KULICK-Skeletons in the Closet We interviewed the great Bob Kulick and discuss his latest release. Then Tuck and I dive into Skeletons in the Closet in more detail than previously. Bob Kulick is one of the great guitarist behind Meatloaf,KISS, Paul Stanley, WASP, Michael Bolton,Lou Reed,Diana Ross,Motorhead, Tim Curry,Alice Cooper and so many more.    

    Classic Rock Drops Episode 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2017 76:31


    Check out the latest from Kid Rock, BOB SEGER, Jeff Scott Soto, Theory of a Deadman. Weezer, Vandenberg's Moonkings, Appice, Sweet & Lynch, Pink Cream 69, and The Professionals. Who knew Classic Rock could still be this much fun?

    Classic Rock Drops Episode 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2017 24:30


    This week is a special look at the upcoming Gene Simmons Vault Box Set. Since it will not be released to the public as a traditional release would, we are not waiting on it to actually come out. We interview the Global Project Manager, Keith Valcourt about the details in this one of a kind release and how it will be distributed. Please visit www.genesimmonsvault.com to learn more and purchase your Gene Simmons Vault!

    Classic Rock Drops Episode 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2017 103:49


    This week is all 2017 LIVE Album Releases! Jeff Beck, Asia, Pearl Jam,David Gilmour.Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow,The Dead Daisies,Chickenfoot, Paul Simon,The WHO, Down & Outz, The Replacements,The Rolling Stones,Kansas, A-ha, (yes A-ha),Bryan Adams, Jeff Lynne's ELO,Black Sabbath, David Bowie, and we discuss those yet to be released this year like YES,Iron Maiden, and Whitesnake.Plus the REISSUE of the week pays tribute to the 10th Anniversary of the Heroin Diaries!

    Classic Rock Drops Episode 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2017 63:57


    This week we are listening to new rock by classic artists Autograph, Toby Jepsons' Wayward Sons, Four by Fate, Kee Marcellos' Kee of Hearts, Supersonic Blues Machine with All Star Cast,Thunder, Europe,Snakecharmer, Supergroup Sons of Apollo, plus the Music Minute and the Reissue of the Week!

    Classic Rock Drops Episode 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2017 60:20


    This week we play catch up again. We are finally on the latest Cheap Trick, Sheryl Crow,and catch newer releases from Roadcase Royale(Nancy Wilson),Heaven & Earth, Supergroup Revolution Saints, LA Guns, Richie Kotzen, and we sneak in a new track off a reissue from Space Ace Frehley!Plus, the Music Minute!

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