The Ron Keel Podcast

Great conversation with Mike Fitz & Tommy Skeoch from Bad Marriage - these guys talk the rock! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2024 call from "The Captain" Mark Farner, founding vocalist/guitarist of Grand Funk Railroad, discussing his new album "Closer To My Home" - special guest Mark Slaughter (who produced the album) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I loved catching up with old friends Mike Tramp & Jerry Best from White Lion/Freak Of Nature - great guys = cool conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paranormal media icon Jimmy Church joins me to talk about he connection between rock n roll and the paranormal, ancient technological civilizations, UFOs and his adventures around the world and in TV, film and radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Charlie Kendall, creator and host of the legendary radio show METALSHOP, joins me to announce a new chapter in the program's iconic history and share stories from his incredible career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Special guest Mark Boals is a hard rock veteran whose extensive list of credits includes singing for Yngwie Malmsteen, Dio Disciples and many other bands/projects. He's also done stints as bassist for Dokken and Ted Nugent; Mark's a super nice guy with great stories to tell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The unedited radio interview with Zebra vocalist/lead guitarist Randy Jackson, with great bonus content not heard on the radio broadcast. Catch Zebra with Ron Keel & Donnie Vie June 1st 2023 in Phoenix at The Van Buren! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another great discussion with one of my talented friends - musician/songwriter/singer Chris McLernon (Saigon Kick, Cold Sweat) discusses his new (killer) project Kinnel (heavily influenced by Thin Lizzy) and MUCH more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mashup the terms "Iconic" with "Comic" and you get "Icomic." That's Don Jamieson, my good friend & guest on this edition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A double shot of rock vocalist Robin McAuley - the new 2023 interview promoting his "Alive" album, and our 2021 conversation about his previous album "Standing On The Edge." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A fantastic exclusive interview with my long-time friend Michael Sweet from Stryper. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blackie Lawless gives us an honest & entertaining discussion on the eve of the W.A.S.P. 40th anniversary tour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In-depth unfiltered conversations with two amazing guitar heroes - Steve Vai and Accept's Wolf Hoffmann. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The complete unedited interview with John Waite, originally broadcast in edited form on the "Streets Of Rock N Roll" radio show. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Multi-million selling guitarist/entertainer/songwriter Chris Caffery does a deep dive into his new album with Spirits Of Fire, re-starting the massive TSO touring machine after the pandemic, his history with legendary metal band Savatage and the possibility of new Savatage music in the near future. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tony Martin discusses his new solo album "Thorns," the news about the Black Sabbath "Tony Martin Era" Boxed Set, and his long on-again-off-again tenure with Sabbath. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chip from Enuff Znuff and Phil Lewis from L.A. Guns both have great new albums out - on this episode, enjoy our complete uncut interviews featuring all the bloopers & BS that we edit out of the radio broadcast. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Night Ranger's Jack Blades and journeyman vocalist/musician/songwriter John Corabi join me for the uncut versions of our recent radio interviews. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Geoff Tate, Jack Russell and I...road mates for decades, reunited on the podcast for a couple of exclusive uncut conversations. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

One year ago, Pretty Maids vocalist Ronnie Atkins was diagnosed with incurable Stage 4 cancer. Instead of backing down, he accepted the challenge of writing and recording what I feel is the best work of his life. In this compelling and inspiring interview, he tell the story behind it - as always, unedited and uncensored on the Ron Keel Podcast, Thanks for listening. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Uncensored interviews with label mates Rick Ruhl (EMN/Every Mother's Nightmare) and PJ Farley. Catch EMN with Ron Keel Band May 28th at the Smokin' Country Saloon Bike Rally in Bloomville, Ohio - and support these artists at http://highvolmusic.com. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

On February 3rd 2021, the anniversary of the tragic plane crash that claimed the lives of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper, I speak to Don McLean, the man behind "American Pie," the song that immortalized "the day the music died" for generations of music fans. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's #RonKeelPodcast is brought to you by Retro Active in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina! http://shopretroactive.com My "Modern Day Guitar Heroes" series of interviews continues this week with two of the very best - both of these guys are good friends, super nice guys, talented and hard working, and they both have GREAT new albums to talk about. Doug Aldrich & The Dead Daisies have just released "Holy Ground," and Joel Hoekstra's 13 delivered "Running Games," sure to be two of the most talked-about melodic rock albums of 2021. We discuss all that and more on this week's epic edition of the Ron Keel Podcast. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recent interviews with Reb Beach (Whitesnake/Winger) and Damon Johnson (solo artist + Thin Lizzy, Black Star Riders, Alice Cooper) Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

A sample of 2020 interview highlights featuring Vivian Campbell, Chip from Enuff Znuff, Don Dokken, David Reece, Freddie Salem (Outlaws), bestselling author Robert Duncan, Jeff Carlson from Jeff Carlson Band, and my take on the impact of Covid-19 on the entertainment industry. Not all doom & gloom - there is some very positive discussion about music and history that fans of all styles will enjoy. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Totally unedited interviews with Tesla's Brian Wheat, promoting his new book "Son Of A Milkman: My Crazy Life With Tesla" - and legendary Grand Funk frontman Mark Farner sharing his #RockNRollSoul and promoting his new live DVD "From Chile With Love." Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two of the greatest singers and coolest guys in the business - Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple, Dead Daisies, Black Sabbath, solo artist & much more) and Jeff Scott Soto (Sons Of Apollo, solo artist, Journey, W.E.T. & much more). The podcast features the complete unedited/uncensored interviews, from the time the phone rings until we hang up - everything you heard on the radio show, and everything you didn't hear. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

An exclusive interview with one of the top concert promoters in history - Danny Zelisko talks about his new book "ALL EXCESS: Occupation Concert Promoter," his five-decade history in the entertainment industry, and the future of live concert events. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.