Rock n Roll Experience with Mike Brunn

Do you enjoy hearing stories about the songwriting process? Well….if you do, it doesn't get better than this! Legendary songwriter Jim Vallance joins me to share stories about the many classics he helped write!!   What was the original title for the song “Summer of ‘69”? Is it really about the sexual position? What famous band was “Run To You” actually written for? What was it like recording with Tina Turner? What Aerosmith song did Jim think Steven “got wrong”? What songs was Jim a ghosts bassist on? What was it like writing a few songs for KISS?   These are just some of the great stories you will hear on this episode. Quite honestly this one was one of my favorite guests I've ever had on my show!

Drummer and author Joey Cassata jons me to discuss his newest book "The Order Of The Rose", a story based off the KISS album "The Elder". Joey also talks about his recent performance with Peter Criss, recording with Ace Frehley and more!

Peter Criss was kind to sit with me for a few minutes prior to his performance at The Cutting Room on Aprl 25, 2025. We discuss the ceremony that evening as well as his forthcoming rock album.

We discuss the recent announcements about the KISS Storms Vegas event and also Bon Jovii's event in Nashvlle. At the Jovi event all phones will be locked away during the performance. Do we think this a a bad idea?

On this episode we discuss the return of KISS in 2025, the odds of seeing prior band members at the event and much more! The band made more announcements riight after we recorded this episode, so make sure to check out Ep 311 also!

We disucss the newest KISS Off The Soundboard release, a concert from the Asylum tour recorded in San Antonio in 1985. What do we like, what don't we like about thiis release and will we coninue to listen to it in the future. 

Russ joins me to discuss his amazing song wriiting carrer, including the hits "New York Groove", "God Gave Rock n Roll To You", "Since You Been Gone", "You Can Do Magic" and more! We also discuss his KISS connection over the years, including his songs covered by Peter Criss!

We are back with an update on the "great KISS T Shirt controversy" of 2025 and what actions have been taken for this release and iin the future. 

On this episode we discuss the return of the KISS Off The Soundboard series, and give our thoughts and opinions on it. Of course we also weigh in on the controversy surrounding the line of merchandise set to be released. 

Lots to cover with Tracii on this episode including L.A. Guns forthcoming album "Leopard Skin", working with Jack Russell on Jack's final album, Tracii's time in Poison, the new today that Riley's LA Guns would no longer tour and much more!

We discuss the forthcoming KISS Dressed To Kill NYC in person tour as well as online tour, which will celebrate the 50th anniversary of this classic album.

On this episode we discuss the possible new 2025 releases we could see from KISS this year. The Box Sets, the Off The Soundboards, Documentaries and more!

We discuss the 2025 Rock Hall Nominees. Who we think deserves to me inducted and who does not. Lots of differnet opinins on these nominees.

We discuss the exciting announcement that Black Sabbath will reunite for one final show with all the original members, and Ozzy will play a short solo set as well. We give our wish list of songs we hoope they play and discuss the all star jams that are expected. We also weiigh iin oon the Grammy's iignoring the hard rock music we love (yet again) and give some quickk thoughts on FireAid.

On this episode I celebrate 300 episodes of "The Rock Experience with Mike Brunn". Much thanksk to all my listeners around the world!

On thi sepside we discuss the retiirement oof Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain.

The holidays are here and on this weeks episode we discuss “Holiday Songs”.   Which ones do we like? How do we feel about hard rock artists such as Rob Halford, Twisted Sister, Lemmy and others recording holiday songs?   And…..what “pop artist” did I say I'd rather listen to Christmas Songs from than a heavy metal icon? Oh boy…..I might lose some subscribers for this one lol   HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

One year after the final KISS show we discuss what it was like withoout the band in 2024, have our opinions of the finla show changed, and what we hope for in 2025!

On this episode we discuss Black Sabbath!! When we became fans, which do we enjoy more Sabbath or Ozzy solo and then we discuss the album Technical Ecstasy. Is it a misstep by the band or an overlooked classic? Vincent LaRussa and Billy Davis join me and we give our opinions!!  

On this epside we disucss Alex Van Halen's new book "Brothers", what we liked, what we didn't like, what we think should have been different and more. We also discuss the classic Van Halen album "1984". 

On thi sepisoode we disucss Warrant. Are they an underrtaed 80s band or were they lucky to jump on the 80s rock bandwagon and were simply successful due to a saturated marketplace? We also discuss thier Dog Eat Dog album, and which songs we like and don't like. 

We take a look back at the KISS Asylum album. We also disucss the album cover, the tour and those outfits....lol. 

We discuss Ozzy being inducterd into the Roock Hall Of Fame, we take a loook back at the classic album Blizzard of Ozz and we also discuss the passing of Paul Di'Anno of Iron Maiden. 

We take a look back at the Cinderella album "Night Songs". Has this album stood the test of time? What songs do we think are great? Do you have a different opinon? 

We discuss the Alice Cooper album "From The Inside". For some of us this was an introduction to the album from front to back while for others it is a "desert island" album. We give our opinions of the album, which songs we like and which ones we don't like.   Follow my page “The Rock Experience with Mike Brunn” where each and every day we talk about all the rock music you love! https://www.facebook.com/rockexperiencewithmike/

On this episode we take a look back at the debut Frehely's Comet album. After leaving KISS 5 years prior dis this album live up to the hype? Does it stand the test of time? What songs do we like and dislike? 

We take a look back at the 1988 KIX album "Blow My Fuse". On this epside we have the biggest difference of opinion about a song we have ever had. Who will you agree with? 

We take a look back at the Boston debut album, discussing each track on the record and giving our opinion on if this is the greatest debut album of all time. 

We discuss the passing of the late Jack Russell from Great White. We discuss getting into the band during the 80s, going to see Jack in concert, my recent interview experience with jack and much more. RIP Jack Russell. 

We discuss the annoucment thta Aerosmith will no longer tour and we take a track by track look back at the classic Aerosmith album "Pump".

On thi sepisode we take a took back at the KISS album (Music From) The Elder. This is an album that often divides the fan base, with some fans loving it and other fans hating it. What do we think? Which songs do we think stand the test of time? Do you agree with our opinions? 

Lasrt week I attended a Foo Fighters concert that got stopped due to bad weather 80 minutes inot the Foo's set. We discuss why shifting the concert to a different day may not have been possible, should fans get refunds and more. 

Tracii joins the show to talk about the new Sunbomb record, LA Guns plans and what it was like to be in a MIchael Jack vidoe and much more!

On this episode we take a look back at the KISS album Rock And Roll Over. We talk about songwriting on the heels of Destroyer, which songs are our favorites, the album art work and so much more!

Bon Jovi fans were excited for the oppertunity to purchase a signed copy of the bands newest album "Forever". However, as fans began to recieve their copies questions arose about if the signatures were real or not. We cover this topic, and let you know how to determine if your copy is real or not!

On this episode Vincent LaRussa and I take a look back at the KISS album "Dynasty". We go track by track giving our thoughts and opinions, as well as talking about the album cover, the tour, the costumes and other popular music of 1979. 

We discuss the secret Motley Crue concert held at The Bowery Ballroo in New York on May 6, 2024. I was in attendence and give the listeners an idea of what it was like being at the show. 

On this episode we give our thoughts and comments about the brand new Bon Jovi documentary Thasnk You, Goodnight. What we liked, what we didn't like. Was Richie given a fair storyline or does he have the right to be upset? 

Lots of new music released on April 26, 2024. We discuss the new Motley Crue song "Dogs Of War", their first with John 5. Plus we discuss Richie Sambora's new single "I Pray" and The Wild Things new single "Breaking Madonna", which features Tommy Thayer.

We take a look back at two classic Bon Jovi albums, Slippery When Wet & New Jersey. We go track by track, giving our thoughts and rating on each song, along with our thoughts of comparing these albums to other albums that came out in the same years.

On this episode we take a look back at the Bon Jovi debut album released in 1984. We discuss each track, which ones are our favorites, and compare the album to other music coming out that year. 

10 years later we take a look back at the KISS Rock n Roll Hall Of Fame induction. What it was like being there, how do we feel about it 10 years later and if we think that was the last time the orignal lineup will be ij a room together. 

On this episode we discuss the news that KISS sold the brand to Pop House. We talk about what this means, was $300 million a "fair price",  our thoughts on the futire avator performances ans much more!

Doc McGhee returns for the third time to give us an update on everything KISS. We cover the Avatars, the final show at MSG, the biopic, box sets, off the soundboards, selling the brand, the future of the KISS Kruises and much more!

We talk about rock influences from the 70s, 80s and 90s on The Dexters new cd "Atypical". 

Ace Frehley joins me to disucss his newest solo album 10,000 Volts. We also discuss his time in KISS, reconnecting with the late John Regan, unreleased songs he has locked away and much more. 

On this jam packed episode Desmond Child joins me to discuss his new book “Livin' On A Prayer- Big Songs, Big Life”. We discuss the influence Paul Stanley had on his career, being invited to the final KISS concert at MSG, why outside writers are sometimes viewed as a negative, being asked by Bon Jovi's management to have his name removed from the writing credits, the difficult relationship he had with Meat Loaf and MUCH, MUCH more!

Joel joins my show to talk about the new Revolution Saints album, his upcoming tour with Accept, he gives us an update on Whitesnake and he talks about hids time in Night Ranger!

Jack Russell joins the show to discuss the new Jack Russell / Tracii Guns album "Medusa" as well as giving us an update on Jack Russell's Great White plans for 2024.

We discuss the exciting news that Billy Joel plans to release new music in 2024. We also discuss Billy's amazing career and seeing him in concert.

We discuss the rumors of a Gene Simmons 2024 solo tour and what songs we would like to hear. We also discuss Paul's recent comments about the avatars at the end of the MSG shows.