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John Oates’ new live DVD/CD release, “Another Good Road,” is a rootsy, riveting concert/documentary that also features intimate vignettes of the artist at home on his ranch in Colorado. Long renowned for his collaborations with Daryl Hall, Oates has also carved out an impressive solo career that embraces the folk, blues and Americana that first influenced him back in the … Read more about this episode...

Porter Carroll Jr  is a true American R&B legend. After co-forming the popular group Atlantic Starr back to the 1970s and helping to guide them through a successful, hit-laden career in the 1980s, Carroll would go on to perform with Shania Twain, Michael Bolton and many others. Today, he is a percussionist/vocalist in the Daryl Hall/John Oates band, and can … Read more about this episode...

Chris is joined by drummer Stephen Russ of the innovative trio The Fire Tonight to talk about their new album, ‘How Could Anyone Do This? Photographer Kimberly Annette from TheRockRag.com also joins Chris to talk about her much-talked about new rock and roll web site. … Read more about this episode...

Classic replay: Keyboard Wizard Jordan Rudess from Dream Theater talks with Chris about the upcoming Dream Theater tour along with his latest solo piano release, All That is Now. … Read more about this episode...

“Looking for Johnny – the Legend of Johnny Thunders” is the brilliant new documentary, now available on DVD, dedicated to the life & times of famed New York Dolls guitarist and renowned solo artist, Johnny Thunders. Chris talks with the film’s director, Danny Garcia. … Read more about this episode...

You may know Eliot Lewis as the keyboard player/vocalist on Daryl Hall’s hit TV series, Live From Daryl’s House. But he’s also a versatile and popular solo singer/songwriter, as impressively skilled on guitar as he is on keyboards. He and Chris chat for the full half hour, and make sure you visit both Live From Daryl’s House and Eliot’s … Read more about this episode...

Def Leppard lead guitarist Phil Collen is just back from the band’s summer jaunt with KISS. He and his wife Helen, who photographed the tour, talk with Chris about the trip and Phil also shares information about what is next for Def Leppard. … Read more about this episode...

Musical Renaissance man, composer/singer/writer Todd Rundgren joins Chris for the full half hour. … Read more about this episode...

Music journalist Ken Sharp breaks down the classic Bowie album Hunky Dory in his new book, ‘Kooks, Queen Bitches and Andy Warhol: The Making of David Bowie’s Hunky Dory.’ Built as an oral history, it features interviews from Bowie’s band, producer Ken Scott and personnel from Bowie’s then-new record label, RCA.  … Read more about this episode...

Legendary singer/songwriter Christopher Cross has a new album out, “Secret Ladder.” It’s been garnering lots of rave reviews and with good reason; it’s a lush, incisive, beautifully crafted collection from one of this generation’s truly significant musical artists. Chris and Chris chat for the full half hour and share some music from the new album. For more information visit christophercross.com… Read more about this episode...

Coheed & Cambria guitarist Travis Stever’s side project, Davenport Cabinet, has a new album coming out September 30 entitled “Damned Renegades.” He and Chris discuss the new release, Travis’s new baby, and the current Coheed & Cambria tour. … Read more about this episode...

World-renowned bassist/stick man Tony Levin, along with his brother, keyboardist Pete Levin, have a wonderful new jazz album coming out from Lazy Bones Recordings. Tony and Chris speak about the new album, along with King Crimson and a number of other tropics. Information about the Levin Brothers release: August 12, 2014: “LEVIN BROTHERS” on CD and Limited Edition vinyl LP … Read more about this episode...

Legendary vocalist Bill Medley has a terrific new book out, “The Time of My Life – A Righteous Brother’s Memoir. He talks about it this week with Chris, along with many other things from his storied career. … Read more about this episode...

Legendary lead guitarist Phil Collen joins Chris to talk about this summer’s upcoming Def Leppard tour with KISS, the upcoming Def Leppard album and his latest project called Delta Deep. = … Read more about this episode...

This week Chris speaks with two stars of the current hit musical, Jersey Boys, now on tour. Quinn VanAntwerp and Adam Zelasko share their insights and stories about what it’s like to appear in one of the hottest shows in the country. The show will be in Orange County, CA at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts from June 24 … Read more about this episode...

A command performance – astronaut and author Chris Hadfield joins Chris to discuss his book, “An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth” as well as the music he loves to make as a singer/guitarist.= … Read more about this episode...

This week Chris speaks with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Traffic co-founding member Dave Mason about his terrific new album, “Future’s Past.”= … Read more about this episode...

This week Chris speaks with the one and only Paul Stanley from KISS about his best-selling new memoir, Face the Music: A Life Exposed. … Read more about this episode...

Legendary guitarist Barry Rillera joins Chis for the full half hour to talk about his groundbreaking 1950s band, the Rhythm Rockers, his life touring with the Righteous Brothers, the Beatles and more.= … Read more about this episode...

This week Chris speaks with legendary Jethro Tull frontman Ian Anderson about his wonderful new album, “Homo Erraticus,” among other topics. … Read more about this episode...

RAIN – A Tribute to the Beatles is one of the longest running, most successful musical tributes ever created. Join Chris as he speaks with show creator Mark Lewis and performer Steve Landes in advance of their upcoming appearance at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, CA. = … Read more about this episode...

John Oates has had a long and storied career with Daryl Hall, but his solo career contains many special music journeys of its own. Oates’ latest is an inspiring three-CD set entitled “Good Road to Follow.” There are many interesting collaborations and explorations that take the listener far and wide across southern fields and endless highways, with Oates as a … Read more about this episode...

Dream Theater’s epic “Along for the Ride” tour is back from Europe and now thrilling North American audiences with a mammoth set that features lots of deep cuts as well as music from their recent heralded self-titled album. Keyboard wizard Jordan Rudess joins Chris to to give a tour status; getting prog metal fans up to speed on what they … Read more about this episode...

Jimmy Webb, on the most vaunted songwriters of his generation, will soon be appearing with the talented Broadway songstress Maureen McGovern from April 11-13 at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, CA. Chris spoke to both of these remarkably talented artists in advance of their appearance together. Do not wait for tickets to this show as … Read more about this episode...

Kasim Sulton first made his mark in music as a member of Utopia, along with Todd Rundgren, Roger Powell and Willie Wilcox. In the 1980s he went to play as a member of Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, then became Meatloaf’s bandleader among many other credits. Today, the gifted bassist/vocalist is a member of Blue Oyster Cult, but he also … Read more about this episode...

As half of Hall & Oates he helped craft and create some of the most memorable music of this generation. As a solo artist, he has dug deep into the rich American musical soil, celebrating the roots of blues, soul, country, Americana and other organic styles. With the new three-CD set ‘Good Road to Follow,’ John Oates has woven together … Read more about this episode...

Chris is joined by drummer Stephen Russ of the innovative trio The Fire Tonight to talk about their new album, ‘How Could Anyone Do This? Photographer Kimberly Annette from TheRockRag.com also joins Chris to talk about her much-talked about new rock and roll web site.= … Read more about this episode...

Rock’s ultimate songstress, Stevie Nicks, talks about her beguiling new documentary, In Your Dreams. … Read more about this episode...

Colonel Chris Hadfield is one of the most famous astronauts of all time, and last year made headlines with his riveting version of David Bowie’s ‘Space Oddity’ performed from the International Space Station. His recent book, “An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth” is a brilliant study of of his life’s work, but he also loves music, which is what … Read more about this episode...

Rock’s renaissance man Todd Rundgren recently won the esteemed Les Paul Award at the 29th annual TEC Awards at NAMM in Anaheim, California. Chris had a chance to sit down with the wizard and talk about that, and Todd’s new philanthropic venture, the Spirit of Harmony Foundation. http://www.namm.org/ http://spiritofharmony.org/ … Read more about this episode...

Chris travels down to Georgia to visit the Allman Brothers Band “Big House” Museum in Macon before heading up to the Fox Theater in Atlanta to speak with musicians Chuck Leavell, Warren Haynes and Vince Gill just before they took the stage to honor their friend, Gregg Allman. You can read about the trip and see photos at TheRockRag.com.… Read more about this episode...

Veteran music journalist/author/musician Ken Sharp is the author of the new ‘Nothin’ to Lose: The Making of KISS (1972-1975). He shares his insights of working with Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, as well as what it was like to see KISS out of makeup, as a youngster back in the 1970s … Read more about this episode...

Renowned Def Leppard lead guitarist talks to Chris about his recent hand surgery, the latest from his band Manraze, another side project called Delta Deep and the upcoming Def Leppard recording sessions. 1. http://www.defleppard.com/ 2. http://www.manraze.com/ … Read more about this episode...

Keyboard Wizard Jordan Rudess from Dream Theater talks with Chris about the upcoming Dream Theater tour along with his latest solo piano release, All That is Now. … Read more about this episode...

He’s one of the most legendary figures in music; the man that has come to define theatrical rock and roll – Alice Cooper. He brings his Raise the Dead tour to the vaunted Segerstrom Center in Costa Mesa on November 26, 2103. Alice talks to Chris about this noted upcoming show, as well as sharing some other truly … Read more about this episode...

When he entered the scene in the late 1970s with his otherworldly #1 hit “Cars,” Gary Numan captivated the world with his electrified, technofied approach to music. Since then, Numan has continued to push the barriers of the genre, becoming one of the main architects of Industrial music, along with other defining metallic movements. He has a great new album … Read more about this episode...

Prog rock legends Tony Levin, Marco Minnemann and Jordan Rudess have just released what is becoming a much-talked about recording and both Jordan and Tony join Chris for the full half hour. The album is a brilliant foray into prog rock heaven, courtesy of three of the genre’s best. Of course Tony and Jordan made music magic in Liquid Tension … Read more about this episode...

This week Chris speaks with Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer- KISS - about the history of the band. It’s worth noting that Chris is such a KISS freak himself that he actually wrote a book about his love for the band. Then it’s a conversation with Christina Vitagliano, who owns and operates the amazing KISS … Read more about this episode...

This week Chris speaks with famed singer/songwriter Christopher Cross. The multi-Grammy winner has a wonderful new live CD/DVD out called A Night in Paris and he discusses that with Chris, among many other things, sharing stories of Jackson Browne, The Eagles, Todd Rundgren and more. And in-depth conversation with one of America’s most beloved performers. … Read more about this episode...

This week Chris speaks with two rock and roll legends: Steven Tyler and Joe Perry from Aerosmith. The former “Toxic Twins” talk about a recent songwriting award they won, and Tyler recounts how the Aerosmith classic “Walk This Way” came to be. Then, 22-year-old blues prodigy Jared James Nichols speaks with Chris about his new EP, “Old Glory & … Read more about this episode...

Supergroup the Winery Dogs, Mike Portnoy, Billy Sheehan and Richie Kotzen have set the music world abuzz with their self titled debut album now available. The power trio blends classic, prog and arena rock into a beautiful blend of hooks and catchy choruses you must hear to believe. Chris sat down with all three guys in Los Angeles … Read more about this episode...

This week Chris speaks with legendary Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan and then sits down with sultry Rocker Queen V. Corgan’s segment is the first part of a freewheeling “cosmic conversation” as Corgan called – Parts II and III will follow in the upcoming weeks. Queen V just released her much anticipated The Decade of Queen V album and Chris … Read more about this episode...

Todd Rundgren is one this generation’s most prolific and talented artists. A singer, songwriter and producer that never repeats himself, the supremely unpredictable wizard is back with a new album, State, which he discusses at length with Chris – among other things. … Read more about this episode...

This week, Chris speaks at length with the one and only Iggy Pop. Since Iggy and the Stooges first crashed onto the scene in the 1960s, he’s become one of the most defining figures and rock ‘n roll. His ferocious and uninhibited stage performances are the stuff of legend even today as he continues to deliver intense, honest and wild … Read more about this episode...

This week, Chris has an in-depth conversation with the legendary Howard Kaylan of Turtles and Flo & Eddie fame. Howard’s new book, Shell Shocked, is a no-holds barred account of his rise to fame in the 1960s in the Turtles and how he has managed to carve out one of the most eclectic singing careers on record. With wild … Read more about this episode...