Hosted by famed New England roots-rock musician and music writer Don DiMuccio, the It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast celebrates all things related to the six decade-long rock era. Along with a cast of rotating co-hosts, we'll hear from musicians, music industry insiders, producers, DJs, etc, who'll tell the stories behind the music.
On this episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, we speak with drummer Pete Best, one of only 3 living men who can rightfully claim the designation “former-Beatle”. We discuss his two year role in the band's development, which took them from teenaged amateur rockers, to road-hardened seasoned musicians – culminating with the band' signing with EMI Records, and his infamous firing from the group literally on the eve of their worldwide success. Pete also recounts The Casbah, the teenage live music club his mother started out of the basement of their family home which gave The Beatles their start. ------------------------------ ֎ Official Pete Best Site - https://www.petebest.com/ ֎ To book The Casbah Coffee Club Suites (Air BnB) - https://bit.ly/4dFmEqy Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at: ● Homepage – http://www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com ● Facebook – https://facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/ ● YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPODCAST ● Instagram - @itsonlyrockandrollpodcast © 2024 Howlaround Productions. All rights reserved.
On this episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, we feature a wide-ranging, cathartic interview with LOU GRAMM, the former lead singer and principal co-songwriter for 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees Foreigner. Topics covered include his early life growing up in Rochester, a parent-defying trek to a 1965 Rolling Stones concert, the lean years with his first band Black Sheep (including losing the supporting slot for the '75 Kiss tour), shooting pool with John Lennon, and an often-tumultuous relationship between himself and founding member of Foreigner, Mick Jones. He additionally gives an honest assessment of Foreigner's new singer, as well as life after surviving brain surgery. ------------------------------ ֎ Official Lou Gramm Online - https://www.lougrammofficial.com/ ֎ Order Lou's autobiography “Juke Box Hero: My Five Decades in Rock 'N' Roll” - https://a.co/d/9mlOcZD/ Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at: ● Homepage – http://www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com ● Facebook – https://facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/ ● YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPODCAST ● Instagram - @itsonlyrockandrollpodcast © 2024 Howlaround Productions. All rights reserved.
On this episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, legendary Texas blues guitarist and founding member of The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Jimmie Vaughan talks about his life in music, starting in his early teens working with Dallas's best established bands, sharing stages with major acts like Jimi Hendrix. Jimmie discusses both his and his baby brother, the late Stevie Ray Vaughan's roles in the 1980's blues and roots-rock & roll resurgence, as well as the connection between Austin, Texas' and Providence, Rhode Island's blues scenes. ---------------------------------- ֎ To order - “Jimmie Vaughan: Strange Pleasure” (Ltd. Ed. 180g Vinyl, 45rpm, 2-LP) https://bit.ly/47v0Af4 ֎ To order - “The Jimmie Vaughan Story” (BOX SET) https://a.co/d/b7aDXbx ֎ To order Jimmie and Stevie Ray Vaughan official merch - https://vaughanbrothers.merchmadeeasy.com/ ֎ For info on the Vaughan Brothers documentary "Brothers Blues" - https://brothersinbluesdoc.com/ Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at: ● Homepage – http://www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com ● Facebook – https://facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/ ● YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ItsOnlyRockAndRollPODCAST ● Instagram - @itsonlyrockandrollpodcast © 2024 Howlaround Productions. All rights reserved.
On this episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, we revisit my 2007 interview with singer/guitarist DENNY LAINE, who tragically passed away this week at the age of 79. Our conversation covered his entire career including his early influences, forming his first band Denny & The Diplomats (with future Move/ELO drummer Bev Bevan), and co-founding two of the most celebrated musical acts of the rock era, The Moody Blues and Wings. Denny also set the record straight on several points – a record that has often been misrepresented by critics and fans alike. ----------------------------- Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at: ● Homepage – http://www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com ● Facebook – https://facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/ ● YouTube - https://youtu.be/w4TLNEtjgwc ● Instagram - @itsonlyrockandrollpodcast © 2023 Howlaround Productions. All rights reserved.
On this episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, record producer, arranger, musician, and music business veteran TONY VISCONTI discusses his life both in and out of the recording studio, working with future legends like David Bowie and Marc Bolan at the start of their careers, straight through to superstardom. Additionally, Tony recounts how a kid from the streets of Brooklyn became an indispensable presence in the studio for sessions like Joe Cocker's "With A Little Help From My Friends” to arranging strings and horns for Paul McCartney & Wing's 1973 classic LP “Band On The Run”. We also discuss the new releases from The Rolling Stones and The Beatles, as well as his own newly released seventy-seven track, career-retrospective box set, appropriately entitled “Produced By Tony Visconti”. ------------------------ ֎ Visit Tony Visconti online - https://www.tonyvisconti.com/ ֎ To order “Produced By Tony Visconti” - https://a.co/d/4UAIrYa/ Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at: ● Homepage – http://www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com ● Facebook – https://facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/ ● YouTube - https://youtu.be/w4TLNEtjgwc ● Instagram - @itsonlyrockandrollpodcast © 2023 Howlaround Productions. All rights reserved.
On this episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, record promoter / press liaison / artistic director TONY KING discusses his seven decades as a behind the scenes figure in rock & roll, whose work proved vital in both the careers and lives of artists like Roy Orbison, John Lennon, Elton John, and most notably The Rolling Stones, as tour press director for over 20 years. From his days as a young man looking after artists for Decca Records, to attending the infamous live taping of The Beatles “All You Need is Love”, to playing an integral role in John Lennon's last live concert appearance joining Elton John on stage in 1974, Tony recounts his amazing rock & roll adventures, as well as his new autobiography “The Tastemaker: My Life with the Legends and Geniuses of Rock Music”. ----------------------------------- ֎ To order “The Tastemaker: My Life with the Legends and Geniuses of Rock Music” visit https://amzn.to/3LOAXhN/ Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at: ● Homepage – http://www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com ● Facebook – https://facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/ ● YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPODCAST ● Instagram - @itsonlyrockandrollpodcast © 2023 Howlaround Productions. All rights reserved.
On this episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, guitarist and hit songwriter for one of rock's most mythical and influential bands The Doors, ROBBY KRIEGER talks about his early years as a Jewish kid living in an upper-middle class “waspy” neighborhood, and how a penchant for blues slide-guitar earned him a slot in the now iconic quartet. We also discuss the band's early gigs, the story behind him writing their first #1 hit “Light My Fire”, how they each received Vietnam draft notices, and more anecdotes from his autobiography “Set the Night on Fire: Living, Dying, and Playing Guitar with the Doors”. ---------------------------------------------- ֎ For more on Robby Krieger (including upcoming releases and tour dates) visit https://robbykrieger.com/ ֎ To order: “Set the Night on Fire: Living, Dying, and Playing Guitar with the Doors” visit https://amzn.to/3WBLD5k/ Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at: ● Homepage – http://www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com ● Facebook – https://facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/ ● YouTube - https://youtu.be/w4TLNEtjgwc ● Instagram - @itsonlyrockandrollpodcast © 2023 Howlaround Productions. All rights reserved.
On this episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, we feature 1960's hit-maker TOMMY JAMES, who along with his band The Shondells, released a string of classics including “Crimson and Clover”, “Mony Mony”, “Hanky Panky”, “I Think We're Alone Now”, and others. Tommy discusses how he went from a middle-America upbringing, to working and recording for Roulette Records, which in reality was a front for the Genovese crime family. Topics also include which of his biggest hits initially featured heavy breathing (inevitably deemed too risqué for radio); why one of his most famous singles is actually the rough mix; his worst live on-stage experience; his "introduction" to The Beatles; and many captivating anecdotes from his bestselling autobiography “Me, The Mob, and The Music”. ------------------------------------------------ ֎ To order: “Me, The Mob, and The Music” via Amazon - https://a.co/d/eJd9ez7 ֎ To order: “40 Years: The Complete Singles Collection 1966-2006” via Amazon - https://amzn.to/3Fb0k8X Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at: ● Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com ● Facebook – facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/ ● YouTube - https://youtu.be/imhlAeM3jrY ● Audea.io - https://audea.io/ ● Instagram - @itsonlyrockandrollpodcast Be sure to check out our all-new OFFICIAL IORR PODCAST STORE! https://www.cafepress.com/iorrpodcast © 2022 Howlaround Productions. All rights reserved.
On this episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, we feature true rock royalty – producer, session musician, A&R man, and omnipresent figure throughout the rock era, AL KOOPER. We discuss a career that began at age 15 playing guitar with The Royal Teens (“Short, Shorts”), and later included playing Hammond on Bob Dylan's “Like A Rolling Stone”, French Horn & organ on The Rolling Stones “You Can't Always Get What You Want”, working extensively with guitar legend Mike Bloomfield, founding one of rock's first commercially successful horn-based bands Blood Sweat & Tears, discovering and producing Southern powerhouse Lynyrd Skynyrd, and writing the candid memoir “Backstage Passes & Backstabbing Bastards”. ---------------------------------------------- ֎ For more on Al Kooper visit his website at https://alkooper.com/ ֎ To Order “Backstage Passes & Backstabbing Bastards” - https://amzn.to/3sgYE7F/ Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at: ● Homepage – http://www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com ● Facebook – https://facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/ ● YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/ ● Instagram - @itsonlyrockandrollpodcast
On this episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, renowned rock sideman / guitarist EARL SLICK regales us with tales along his musical journey, starting in the clubs of New York City to years of touring the world and recording with David Bowie, as well as working on sessions for what would be John Lennon's final albums “Double Fantasy” and the posthumous release “Milk & Honey”. We also talk solo projects, including him joining up with The Stray Cat's rhythm section to form Phantom Rocker & Slick, yielding the MTV hit “Men Without Shame”. ------------------------------------------------ ֎ For more on Earl Slick visit https://www.facebook.com/EarlSlickOfficial/ ֎ To order Earl's latest album "Fist Full Of Devils" https://amzn.to/3BorfvY ֎ Visit our friend Beatle Dave on YouTube @ “BeatleDave's Beatle Channel” https://bit.ly/3eP10Hz Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at: ● Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com ● Facebook – facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/ ● YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/itsonlyrockandrollpodcast ● Audea.io - https://audea.io/ ● Instagram - @itsonlyrockandrollpodcast Be sure to check out our all-new OFFICIAL IORR PODCAST STORE! https://www.cafepress.com/iorrpodcast © 2022 Howlaround Productions. All rights reserved.
On this episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, singer, songwriter, guitarist, and founding member of the legendary band Traffic, DAVE MASON talks about his sometimes-tumultuous tenure with the band, and how moving from England to the United States over fifty years ago introduced him to a slew of like-minded musicians from Gram Parsons to Cass Elliot. Mason also discusses his session work with Jimi Hendrix, Paul McCartney & Wings, George Harrison, and The Rolling Stones, as well as his songs “Feelin Alright”, “Only You Know And I Know” and “We Just Disagree”. Additionally, Dave talks about his latest tour (including one particularly scary on-stage moment from a few years back), the state of radio in an online world, working with the King of Pop, and even a bit of politics gets thrown in the mix. ------------------------------------------------ ֎ For more on Dave Mason (including TOUR DATES): https://www.davemasonmusic.com/ ֎ Pre-Order Dave Mason's autobiography “Only You Know and I Know” (Due 2023) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1947026828 Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at: ● Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com ● Facebook – facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/ ● YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCFB7uJ3dg4IKSxsNny9Jiw/videos ● Audea.io - https://audea.io/ ● Instagram - @itsonlyrockandrollpodcast Be sure to check out our all-new OFFICIAL IORR PODCAST STORE! https://www.cafepress.com/iorrpodcast © 2022 Howlaround Productions. All rights reserved.
On this episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, founding member and drummer of The Yardbirds, JIM McCARTY talks about the band's multi-decade career, starting out as England's most authentic rhythm & blues band, that gave rise to guitarists Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, and helped usher in progressive and heavy rock. We discuss the backstory behind classics like “For Your Love” and “Dazed and Confused”, why Clapton really left the group, recording one of their hit singles at Sun Studios with Sam Philips, recollections surrounding the sudden death of lead singer Keith Relf, and the current success of The Yardbirds following their induction into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. ------------------------------------------------ ֎ For more on Jim McCarty and The Yardbirds including Tour Dates, News, Photos - http://www.jamesmccarty.com/ ֎ To purchase Jim McCarty's book “Nobody Told Me: My Life with The Yardbirds, Renaissance and Other Stories” - https://amzn.to/3AukwSg Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at: ● Homepage – http://www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com ● Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/ ● YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCFB7uJ3dg4IKSxsNny9Jiw/videos ● Audea.io - https://audea.io/ ● Instagram - @itsonlyrockandrollpodcast Be sure to check out our all-new OFFICIAL IORR PODCAST STORE! https://www.cafepress.com/iorrpodcast © 2022 Howlaround Productions. All rights reserved.
On this episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, Tuscon native CHRIS O'DELL tells how she parlayed a chance meeting with Beatle's publicist Derek Taylor into a career behind the scenes in the world of rock, first as secretary for The Beatles owned Apple Records, personal assistant to The Rolling Stones on their “Exile On Main Street” tour, then later as one of rock's first female Tour Managers working for George Harrison, Santana, CSNY, and Bob Dylan and more. We also cover her singing backup on a Beatles classic, living with George & Patti Harrison at Friar Park, and how Robert Stigwood quite possibly saved her from being murdered by a member of Derek & The Dominoes! ---------------------------------------------- ֎ Buy Chris's book “Miss O'Dell: Hard Days and Long Nights with The Beatles, The Stones, Bob Dylan and Eric Clapton” - https://amzn.to/3tyibBw ֎ Chris's upcoming BeatleFest appearance https://www.thefest.com/guests/chris-odell-chicago-2022/ Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at: ● Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com ● Facebook – facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/ ● YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCFB7uJ3dg4IKSxsNny9Jiw/videos ● Instagram - @itsonlyrockandrollpodcast Be sure to check out our all-new OFFICIAL IORR PODCAST STORE!
On today's episode of the It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, we sit down with DENNIS LOCORRIERE, the voice behind a laundry-list of Top 40 hits released by Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show (later shortened to Dr. Hook) between 1971-1985, including “Sylvia's Mother”, “When You're In Love With A Beautiful Woman”, “Sexy Eyes”, “Sharing The Night Together”, and the inimitable “The Cover Of Rolling Stone”. He recounts the band's ability to shift from long-haired, free-spirited, wild live act, to a radio-friendly, soft-rock / disco-ish sound, and the continuing longevity of those gamut-ranging hits. We also cover working with iconic writer Shel Silverstein, Dennis' post Dr. Hook touring as a member of Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings, his experience meeting a Beatle, and having one of his songs covered by Bob Dylan! ------------------------------------------------ ֎ For more about DR. HOOK Starring Dennis Locorriere: www.DennisLocorriere.com ● www.DrHookOfficial.com ● Instagram @DrHookOfficial Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at: ● Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com ● Facebook – facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/ ● YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCFB7uJ3dg4IKSxsNny9Jiw/videos ● Audea.io - https://audea.io/ ● Instagram - @itsonlyrockandrollpodcast
On this episode of the It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, we talk to drummer GINA SCHOCK, the outspoken, hard-rocking heartbeat behind rock's first #1 charting all-female band, The Go-Go's. Gina gives us a peek into her inner sanctum, pulling out some of her favorite 45's from an immense collection of not only vinyl, but additionally forty plus years of Go-Go's memorabilia – much of which is featured in her new coffee-table photobook: “Made In Hollywood – All Access With The Go-Go's”. She also offers a frank history of the band, from their meteoric rise from the underground punk scene to the top of the charts with hits like “Our Lips Are Sealed” and “We Got The Beat”, as well as how a conflict over royalties almost scotched the band permanently. ---------------------------------- ֎ The Official GO-GO's Website – http://www.gogos.com ֎ To order “Made In Hollywood – All Access With The Go-Go's” - https://amzn.to/388ZWea Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at: ● Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com ● Facebook – facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/ ● YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCFB7uJ3dg4IKSxsNny9Jiw/videos ● Instagram - @itsonlyrockandrollpodcast Be sure to check out our all-new OFFICIAL IORR PODCAST STORE!
On this episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, we visit with American folk-rock troubadour and founding frontman of The Lovin' Spoonful, JOHN SEBASTIAN. We talk of his childhood in NYC as the son of show-business parents, growing up around frequent house guests like Woody Guthrie, Burl Ives, and godmother Vivian Vance. He recounts his early start in the Greenwich Village folk scene, co-founding The Loving Spoonful, and how a pot bust led to the firing of bandmate and dear friend Zal Yanovski, as well as Sebastian's own departure from the band. We also talk session work with Bob Dylan and The Doors, his iconic unscheduled appearance at Woodstock, and how his song idea for a sitcom theme inspired a title change for that now classic TV show. ------------------------------------------------ ֎ Visit JOHN SEBASTIAN online - http://www.johnbsebastian.com ֎ To Purchase “John and Arlen Explore the Spoonful Songbook” - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B099TG6MP5/ Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at: ● Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com ● Facebook – facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/ ● YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCFB7uJ3dg4IKSxsNny9Jiw/videos ● Instagram - @itsonlyrockandrollpodcast Be sure to check out our all-new OFFICIAL IORR PODCAST STORE!
On today's episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast we speak to ALLAN CLARKE, former singer and songwriter for the legendary British Invasion band The Hollies. Topics include his longtime partnership with Graham Nash (including his eventual departure to form CSN&Y), their first U.S. Concert tour on a bill with Little Richard (whose group featured then-unknown guitarist Jimi Hendrix), what really went down with Terry Sylvester on stage at the 2010 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony, the stories behind The Hollies most enduring hits, including “Carrie Ann”, “He Aint Heavy, He's My Brother”, “Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress”, and some huge news about an upcoming recording project with an old friend.... ------------------------------------------------ ֎ Allan Clarke Official Website - http://allan-clarke.co.uk ֎ The Official Hollies Website - https://www.theholliesofficial.com Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at: ● Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com ● Facebook – facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/ ● YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCFB7uJ3dg4IKSxsNny9Jiw/videos ● Audea.io - https://audea.io/ ● Instagram - @itsonlyrockandrollpodcast Be sure to check out our all-new OFFICIAL IORR PODCAST STORE! https://www.cafepress.com/iorrpodcast © 2022 Howlaround Productions. All rights reserved.
On today's episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, famed drummer for the iconic band The Doors, JOHN DENSMORE tells of his tenure with the legendary act that pushed the artistic limits, and in the process created some of rock's most enduring music. We also discuss several of the individuals who influenced him personally, professionally and spiritually, detailing anecdotes from his latest memoir “The Seekers: Meetings With Remarkable Musicians (and Other Artists)”. ------------------------------------------------ ֎ The Official John Densmore Homepage – https://www.johndensmore.com/ ֎ To Order “The Seekers” - https://amzn.to/3FxmS2e/ ֎ To Pre-Order “L.A. WOMAN 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition” - https://bit.ly/3Cz41BI/ Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at: ● Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com ● Facebook – facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/ ● YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCFB7uJ3dg4IKSxsNny9Jiw/videos ● Instagram - @itsonlyrockandrollpodcast
On today's episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, we have a multi-topic, jam-packed conversation with heavy-metal's most prolific bass player, RUDY SARZO. The former Cuban refugee turned metal-master details his embrace of the LA heavy rock scene of the late-70's - including how working with his friend the late Randy Rhoads in Quiet Riot landed him the bass player spot in Ozzy Osbourne's touring band, and why a plan to sabotage the song that would put Quiet Riot on the map, didn't quite work out the way they thought it would. ------------------------- ֎ To order “Off The Rails” by Rudy Sarzo (both hardcopy and e-Book) visit: https://amzn.to/2XCpOKp Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at: ● Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com ● Facebook – facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/ ● YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCFB7uJ3dg4IKSxsNny9Jiw/videos ● Audea.io - https://audea.io/ ● Instagram - @itsonlyrockandrollpodcast Be sure to check out our all-new OFFICIAL IORR PODCAST STORE! https://www.cafepress.com/iorrpodcast © 2021 Howlaround Productions. All rights reserved.
On today's episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, the World's Most Dangerous keyboardist, PAUL SHAFFER talks highlights from his 50 years in show business, including dropping the “F-bomb” on network television, his "conversation" with Mick Jagger backstage at Saturday Night Live, how backing up his hero James Brown left The Godfather of Soul wanting more, and the time a spontaneous on-mic moment triggered a 33-year career as comedic sidekick for David Letterman. --------------------------------------- ֎ Visit Paul Shaffer online at: www.theworldsmostdangerousband.com/ ֎ For official Paul Shaffer Merch: https://theshaffershop.bigcartel.com/ Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at: ● Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com ● Facebook – facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/ ● YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCFB7uJ3dg4IKSxsNny9Jiw/videos ● Audea.io - https://audea.io/ ● Instagram - @itsonlyrockandrollpodcast Be sure to check out our all-new OFFICIAL IORR PODCAST STORE! https://www.cafepress.com/iorrpodcast
On today's episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, heavy rock drumming pioneer and innovator CARMINE APPICE recounts his illustrious and musically-varied career, starting with his days in the 1960s hard psychedelic band Vanilla Fudge, to his years on the road with Rod Stewart (including co-writing two of his classics “Do You Think I'm Sexy” and “Young Turks”). He additionally sets the record straight on why he parted ways with Ozzy Osbourne, what really happened with that infamous mudshark in Led Zeppelin's room at The Edgewater Inn, and how he started a cottage industry with drum clinics and writing rock instructional books. --------------------- ֎ For a list of Carmine's upcoming drum clinics and available merchandise for sale (including instructional books, videos, autographed items, and new music releases) visit his Official Website: https://carmineappice.net/ ֎ Order Carmine's autobiography “Stick It!: My Life of Sex, Drums, and Rock 'n' Roll https://www.amazon.com/Stick-Life-Drums-Rock-Roll/dp/0912777664 ֎ Pre-order Vanilla Fudge's new single “Stop In The Name of Love”: https://smarturl.it/VanillaFudge-SITNOL Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at: ● Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com ● Facebook – facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/ ● YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCFB7uJ3dg4IKSxsNny9Jiw/videos ● Instagram - @itsonlyrockandrollpodcast Be sure to check out our all-new OFFICIAL IORR PODCAST STORE!
On this episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, rock's first celebrated female bass-playing frontwoman, SUZI QUATRO talks about leaving behind her native Detroit (as well as her resentful, former band-mate sisters) to achieve super-stardom across the pond with mega-hits like “Can The Can”, “The Wild One”, and “Devil Gate Drive”. And after a handful of cameo appearances on Happy Days as fictional rocker 'Leather Tuscadero', found belated success at home with her 1978 Billboard Top 5 hit “Stumblin' In”. ---------------------------- ● Visit the Official Suzi Quatro Website: www.suziquatro.com ● Click to order Suzi's new album “The Devil In Me” Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at: ° Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com ° Facebook – facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/ ° YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCFB7uJ3dg4IKSxsNny9Jiw/videos ° Audea.io - https://audea.io/channel?id=1gPaMupFVsX ° Instagram - @itsonlyrockandrollpodcast Be sure to check out our all-new OFFICIAL IORR PODCAST STORE!
On today's episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, founding member and former frontman/keyboardist for Styx, DENNIS DEYOUNG sits down for a wide-ranging, no-holds barred interview talking everything from lazy rock journalism, to his new and final studio album, to the true reasons behind why Styx are no longer the multi-platinum-selling band a generation of loyal fans remember from the 1970's and early 80s. ------------------------------------------------ ● For more on Dennis DeYoung visit http://www.dennisdeyoung.com ● To check out his new album “26 EAST – Vol. 2” https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZBHDZYV Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at: ° Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com ° Facebook – facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/ ° YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCFB7uJ3dg4IKSxsNny9Jiw/ ° Instagram - @itsonlyrockandrollpodcast Be sure to check out our all-new OFFICIAL IORR PODCAST STORE! (Just click the 'shirt' icon on our homepage)
On today's show, powerhouse drummer BEV BEVAN gives us a bird's eye view of what it was like to be a founding member of two of rock's biggest acts - notorious 1960's British band The Move, and 1970's world-dominating rock juggernaut, Electric Light Orchestra (ELO). Additionally, he covers his early days working with Denny Laine, touring in the mid-1980s with Black Sabbath, and future plans with his latest band Quill. ------------------ ● For more on Quill visit www.quilluk.com ● To see Bev Bevan & Joy Strachan-Brain's webcast QUILL CONNECT visit youtu.be/WqkDyIj8w4Y Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at: ° Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com ° Facebook – facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/ ° Instagram - @itsonlyrockandrollpodcast Be sure to check out our all-new OFFICIAL IORR PODCAST STORE!
Frontman/guitarist for 70's supergroup Argent and prolific songwriter, RUSS BALLARD joins The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, covering a career which began as a teen and included writing rock classics like “Liar” (Three Dog Night), “New York Groove” (Hello / Ace Frehley), “Since You've Been Gone” (Rainbow), “Winning” (Santana), “God Gave Rock & Roll To You” (Argent / Kiss), and his 1984 solo hit “Voices”. Russ opens up about a range of topics including working with Roger Daltrey, and how a bout with depression inevitably led him to write a rock masterpiece. -------------------------------- ● For more on Russ Ballard – www.russballardmusic.com ● Keep up to date on all things Russ by subscribing to the Official Russ Ballard Newsletter - https://www.russballardmusic.com/newsletter_sign_up.html Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at: ° Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com ° Facebook – facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/ ° Instagram - @itsonlyrockandrollpodcast
We kick-off year two of the It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast with founding member and frontman / pianist for Procol Harum, GARY BROOKER. He discusses a wide array of topics, from co-writing the band's classic singles like “A Whiter Shade of Pale” and “Conquistador”, to working with George Harrison on “My Sweet Lord”, and how he once pissed off the mob by walking out of a gig over an out-of-tune piano! -------------------------------------------------- ● For more on Procol Harum - www.procolharum.com ● To order Procol Harum's new E.P. “Missing Persons” - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZQ3NCD5 Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at: ° Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com ° Facebook – facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/ ° Instagram - @itsonlyrockandrollpodcast
On this episode of the It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, in-house session drummer for Memphis's legendary Sun Studios, J.M. VAN EATON tells of his time recording and touring in the 1950s with Roy Orbison, Billy Lee Riley, Johnny Cash, and Jerry Lee Lewis, playing on classics like “Whole Lot Of Shakin' Going On”, “Crazy Arms”, and “Great Balls Of Fire”. He also shares rare, personal insight into his friends like Elvis Presley and Sam Phillips. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- For more on Sun Studios visit - The Birthplace of Rock 'N' Roll | Sun Studio Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at: ° Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com ° Facebook – facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/ ° Instagram - @itsonlyrockandrollpodcast
On this episode of the It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, we talk with famed keyboard / piano player Chuck Leavell about his enviable career, which includes being a member of The Allman Brothers Band, to recording and touring with the likes of Eric Clapton, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, David Gilmour, George Harrison, and since 1982 The Rolling Stones. He also highlights his other passion, tree farming and forestry, which has earned him great acclaim and accolades for his work in nature conservation. ----------------------------------------------------- • For more on Chuck Leavell visit https://www.chuckleavell.com/ • To see his PBS Series “America's Forests With Chuck Leavell” visit https://www.americasforestswithchuckleavell.com/ • Instagram - @chuck_leavell Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at: ° Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com ° Facebook – facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/ ° Instagram - @itsonlyrockandrollpodcast
On this episode of the It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST, we talk with legendary singer-songwriter MELANIE. With worldwide hits to her credit such as “Brand New Key”, “What Have They Done To My Song, Ma”, and “Lay Down (Candles In The Rain)", this natural-born storyteller shares insight into her career with anecdotes about performing at Woodstock, surviving music industry backstabbing, the day Clive Davis made her cry.... and we finally discover what's behind the meaning of “I've got a brand new pair of roller-skates, you've got a brand new key”. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • For more on Melanie visit https://www.melaniesafka.com/ • Instagram - @melanieannsafka Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at: ° Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com ° Facebook – facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/ ° Instagram - @itsonlyrockandrollpodcast
On this episode of the “It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST”, we bring you Part 2 of our discussion with drummer SIMON KIRKE. In it, he details his near half-century tenure with the legendary British supergroup Bad Company - from being managed by the notorious Peter Grant, to being signed to Led Zeppelin's Swan Song record label, as well as recounting all of the multi-platinum success accomplished by one of rock's all-time greatest bands! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ° For more on Simon Kirke visit his site at: www.officialsimonkirke.com Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at: ° Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com ° Facebook – facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/ ° Instagram - @itsonlyrockandrollpodcast
On this episode of the “It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST”, we ring in the New Year with a special two-part series, featuring drummer and founding member of Free and Bad Company, SIMON KIRKE. In Part 1, Simon discusses his experiences leading up to forming Free with singer Paul Rogers and late legendary guitarist Paul Kossoff, as well as their relatively short but highly influential career, which laid the groundwork for the entire heavy blues-rock scene of the late 1960s. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ° For more on Simon Kirke visit his site at: www.officialsimonkirke.com Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at: ° Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com ° Facebook – facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/ ° Instagram - @itsonlyrockandrollpodcast
On this episode of the “It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST”, we talk to original guitarist of Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer RICKY BYRD, who spent over a decade with the band touring the world and recording their most enduring classics like “I Love Rock & Roll” and “I Hate Myself For Loving You”. He discusses working his way through the New York City club scene of the late 70's, to his current string of solo projects which center around the topic of his 30+ years of recovery from substance abuse. Also co-host Luke Renchan, former owner of RI's premiere store for vintage and collectible vinyl Luke's Record Exchange, talks Butcher Covers, having The Ramones stroll into the shop, and how his son is spearheading the effort to get Rhode Island's community of working entertainers their fair share of COVID-19 relief funding. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ° For more on Ricky Byrd – www.rickybyrd.com ° To purchase Ricky's new CD “Sobering Times” - www.rickybyrd.com/ricky-byrd-store.html Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at: ° Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com ° Facebook – facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/ ° Instagram - @itsonlyrockandrollpodcast
On this episode of the “It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST”, we talk with guitarist, singer, principle songwriter, and founding member of Grand Funk Railroad, the legendary Mark Farner. And talk we did, on a wide array of subjects ranging from guitars and writing classics like “Closer To Home”, to the Second Amendment, trademark litigation, and the tragic flooding effecting families in mid-Michigan. Former 94 WHJY on-air personality Pete Silva returns for his third co-hosting stint and helps us announce our latest promotional giveaway . ------------------------------------------------------------- ° For more on Mark Farner – www.markfarner.com ° To pre-order the new DVD “From Chile With Love – LIVE” https://markfarner.com/store/#chile-love-live-dvd.view ° To Donate to Mark & Leisa Farner's GoFund Me Campaign to benefit the Mid-Michigan flood victims - gf.me/u/x4b4v6 Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at: ° Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com ° Facebook – facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/ ° Instagram - @itsonlyrockandrollpodcast
On this episode of the “It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST”, legendary drummer KENNEY JONES talks about forming the British Invasion mod-rock band The Small Faces, getting Rod Stewart into the Faces, explaining how he ended up on a classic Rolling Stones recording “by accident”, and detailing his varied experiences as drummer for The Who. Previous three-time co-host and podcaster Dave Tate joins us to commemorate the show's milestone 20th episode. ° For Kenney's tour dates, music, discography and more - http://www.kenneyjones.com/ °To purchase Kenney's autobiography https://amzn.to/3psqqvf Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at: ° Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com ° Facebook – facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/ ° Instagram - itsonlyrockandrollpodcast
On this episode of the “It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST”, we visit with a true witness to rock history and contemporary of a pre-fame Beatles - saxophone player HOWIE CASEY. He recounts his days in the early 1960's as leader of Howie & The Seniors, working the live Liverpool circuit, the seedy clubs of Hamburg, Germany, and eventually cushy world tours, backing up the likes of T.Rex, The Who, and his old pal Paul McCartney & Wings. Co-host, Connecticut-based guitarist frontman CHRIS LEIGH, discusses his tenure with the sophisticated swing / boogie-woogie / soul band Eight To The Bar, as well as his co-founding (along with his wife Amy) of The String Theory School of Music in New London, CT. ------------------------------------------------------ For Howie Casey tour dates, music, discography and more, go to http://www.howiecasey.com/ or visit Beatles With Wings For more on The String Theory School of Music - https://www.stringtheoryschoolofmusic.com/ Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at: ° Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com ° Facebook – facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/ ° Instagram - itsonlyrockandrollpodcast © 2020 Howlaround Productions. All rights reserved.
On this episode of the “It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST”, I chat with the legendary trombonist Tom “Bones” Malone for the hour! We talk about his humble beginnings in Mississippi, to becoming one of the world's most in-demand session players, working with the likes of Blood Sweat & Tears, Woody Herman, Frank Zappa, Paul McCartney, and a few thousand others! However he may be best-known for his work with The Blues Brothers, both on stage and in the classic film, as well as his time as musical director for Saturday Night Live, and his years with Paul Shaffer and The CBS Orchestra on The Late Show with David Letterman! For more on Tom “Bones” Malone, check out - http://www.tombonesmalone.net/ For more on The Black & White Band, check out - http://www.BlackAndWhiteBand.com Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at: ° Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com ° Facebook - facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/
On this episode of the “It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST”, we talk with rock photographer BOB GRUEN, about his spectacular career of shooting some of the most instantly-recognizable photographs in music history. His images of Bob Dylan, Blondie, The Sex Pistols, The New York Dolls, John Lennon, and hundreds more have graced album covers, magazines, and posters alike – and he gives a preview of his upcoming autobiography “Right Place, Right Time: The Life Of A Rock & Roll Photographer” which details the backstory behind his classic portraits. Also, co-host DJ Lauria returns for a wide-ranging conversation touching on everything from the best and worst George Harrison albums, to the adventures of being a public school choral director in the age of Covid, as well as why Wayne Newton is tied with James Watt for evilest man alive!!! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- To see Bob Gruen's work: www.bobgruen.com To pre-order Bob Gruen's book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1419742132/ Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at: ° Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com ° Facebook - facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/
On this episode of the “It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST”, the last surviving member of Badfinger, singer/guitarist Joey Molland, recounts his early years as a budding musician in Liverpool, to being in the first band signed to Apple Records, handpicked by The Beatles themselves. Additionally he details the tragic side of rock & roll, with the band losing their fortune to unscrupulous businessmen, inevitably driving two members to suicide. This week's co-host, former 94 WHJY disc jockey and host of “The Rock & Roll Roll Root Cellar” Jim Van, joins Don DiMuccio for a lively discussion of terrestrial rock radio, and Jim's recollections of concerts attended like The Stones, Led Zeppelin and Woodstock. ---------------------------------------------- To Pre-Order Joey Molland's new CD - http://smarturl.it/joeymolland Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at: ° Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com ° Facebook - facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/
On this week's episode of the “It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast”, we speak with a living legend. A singer who's arguably the most celebrated and beloved voice of the rock era. 2019 recipient of The Kennedy Center Honors Award for excellence in the performing arts – LINDA RONSTADT. Also co-host Dorothy “Hurricane” Hodge discusses her days as owner of both Limelight, the only clothes store in the Rhode Island area catering to rock musician stage wear, as well as proprietor of the renown concert-club venue Faces. ---------- Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at: ° Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com ° Facebook - facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/
On this week's episode of the “It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast”, musician Gary Van Scyoc talks about playing bass for John Lennon and Yoko Ono with his band Elephant's Memory, which included talk show appearances, three studio albums, and the infamous 1972 'One To One Concert' at Madison Square Garden. Also co-host Peter Silva recounts some favorite interviews conducted over his 29 years as an on-air personality at 94-WHJY. We also discuss best concerts attended and memories of the night John Lennon was murdered. ---------- ° For more about Gary Van Scyoc (including CDs and books) visit - www.garyvanscyoc.com/ ° For Pete Silva's music visit – www.petesilvamusic.com/music / Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at: ° Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com ° Facebook - facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/
On this episode of the “It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST”, we talk with legendary record producer JOHN BOYLAN, who helped pioneer the California Country Rock sound, working with Rick Nelson, Poco, and Linda Ronstadt, who because of him, hired the musicians who would later become The Eagles as her backup band. He also discusses his role in developing one of rock's biggest acts Boston and their self-titled LP - the best-selling debut album of all-time. Also back once again is co-host Ted Stevens, who gives an update on being a working live act in Florida amidst Covid-19 . Also we discuss the greatest singles recorded live, that outshine their respective studio version. Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at: ° Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com ° Facebook - facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/
It's an ALL-DRUMMER-EDITION of the “It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST”, with longtime member of Billy Joel's recording and touring band Liberty DeVitto discussing his professional journey, starting with Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels, to his thirty years with The Piano Man, and now as an author with his best selling autobiography “Liberty: Life, Billy and the Pursuit of Happiness.” Also, drummers Don DiMuccio and co-host Mike Labelle discuss....well... drums and the drummers who made them wanna drum! Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at: ° Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com ° Facebook - facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/ © 2020 Howlaround Productions. All rights reserved.
On Episode 11 of the “It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST”, we talk monetizing and respecting the artistic assets entrusted to music estate manager and founder/President of JAM (Jampol Artist Management, Inc.), Jeff Jampol, who currently represents iconic clients like Jim Morrison and The Doors, Janis Joplin, Muddy Waters, Otis Redding and others. Also, Don DiMuccio and this week's co-host, veteran insider of the 1990's LA music scene Suzy Geers recounts her time heading up marketing campaigns for Linkin Park, Green day, Pearl Jam, as well as rock journalism at Pulse Magazine, interviewing Tommy Lee and Tom Morello. For more on Jampol Artist Management, Inc: www.wemanagelegends.com Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at: ° Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com ° Facebook - facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/ © 2020 Howlaround Productions. All rights reserved.
On Episode 10 of the “It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST”, music industry mogul Peter Asher discusses his decades of discovering, producing and managing legends like James Taylor and Linda Ronstadt, heading the A&R department for The Beatles owned label Apple Records, as well as being one half of the singing duo Peter & Gordon during the heyday of the British Invasion. Also, Don DiMuccio and this week's co-host, executive director of the Misquamicut Business Association Caswell Cooke Jr, recount bringing in acts like Eric Burdon, Davy Jones, Jefferson Airplane and others to perform at the town's various summer festivals. Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at: ° Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com ° Facebook - facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/ © 2020 Howlaround Productions. All rights reserved.
On Episode 09 of the “It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast”, producer / guitarist and session man on countless of recordings for such diverse artists as Jack Bruce, Art Garfunkel, The Sex Pistols, Paul McCartney, Elton John, Bryan Ferry, Tom Waits and literally hundreds more... direct from the UK Chris Spedding! Also Don DiMuccio and this week's co-host Eric Fontana, returns to discuss his own studio work with Ronnie Wood, this year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony, favorite live concerts attended, and more. ------------ For more about Chris Spedding visit http://www.chrisspedding.com/ For recordings by Eric Fontana visit https://bit.ly/2DAhQXX/ Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at: ° Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com ° Facebook - facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/ © 2020 Howlaround Productions. All rights reserved.
On Episode 08 of the “It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast”, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and lead singer / keyboardist of The Rascals, Felix Cavaliere talks about his hit-making career and pulls back the curtain on writing and recording some of rock's most enduring songs. Plus co-host Mike Moran discusses his vast radio career and his experiences as entertainment coordinator for a major New England music festival. Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at: ° Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com ° Facebook - facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/ © 2020 Howlaround Productions. All rights reserved.
On this episode of the “It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST”, world-renowned singer, blues harp player, and master showman James Montgomery discusses performing live under Covid-19 social distancing requirements, his friendship with Buddy Guy, learning from the blues masters, his upcoming documentary projects, and more. Also Don DiMuccio and this week's co-host, Rhode Island DJ formerly with 94-HJY, Pete Silva talk about the state of local radio, opine on The Beatles, and recording in the post-analog era. For more about James Montgomery visit: www.JamesMontgomery.com For more about The Pete Silva Project visit: www.petesilvamusic.com Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at: ° Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com ° Facebook - facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/ ° Twitter – twitter.com/ItsOnlyRockAnd2 © 2020 Howlaround Productions. All rights reserved.
On Episode 06 of the “It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST”, we talk to world-renown rock & roll singer extraordinaire Robert Gordon, who along with The Stray Cats and The Blasters, spearheaded a rockabilly revival in the 1980s, which continues to this day. Also Don DiMuccio and co-host Kevin Martin, discuss their thirty-year musical partnership with the swing-blues, roots-rock band Black & White. Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at: ° Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com ° Facebook - facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/ ° Twitter – twitter.com/ItsOnlyRockAnd2
On Episode 05 of the “It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST”, Don DiMuccio and co-host Dave Tate mark the 12th anniversary of the passing of rock pioneer Bo Diddley, by revisiting Don's 2006 phone interview with the rock legend. Diddley holds little back while discussing racism in the music business, being cheated out of royalties, and more. Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at: ° Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com ° Facebook - facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/ ° Twitter – twitter.com/ItsOnlyRockAnd2 © 2020 Howlaround Productions. All rights reserved.
On this episode of the “It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST”, “rockumentary” film producer Stephanie Bennett, discusses stories from her book “Johnny B Bad”, detailing her harrowing experiences working with Chuck Berry on the 1987 motion picture “Hail Hail Rock & Roll”. Also, this week's co-host Eric Fontana talk about his touring with Clarence Clemons, starring in the stage production of The Buddy Holly Story, and meeting Little Richard! To purchase “JOHNNY B. BAD - Chuck Berry and the Making of Hail! Hail! Rock ‘N’ Roll” by Stephanie Bennette visit Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Johnny-B-Bad-Chuck-Making/dp/1684572444 Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at: ° Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com ° Facebook - facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/ ° Twitter – twitter.com/ItsOnlyRockAnd2
On this episode of the “It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST”, we welcome prolific musician, actor, columnist, radio personality, and RI icon Rudy Cheeks, to discuss his half-century reign as the unofficial King of the Renaissance City's art scene. Also Don DiMuccio and this week's co-host David “DJ Lauria” discuss bad toasts overheard while working the wedding circuit, teaching music education, and debate this year's Rock Hall of Fame snubs! Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at: ° Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com ° Facebook - facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/ ° Twitter – twitter.com/ItsOnlyRockAnd2 © 2020 Howlaround Productions. All rights reserved.
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