Podcasts about hard rock explosion

These days, large-scale high-production music festivals take over major cities and regularly attract crowds of every genre — including the current version of Lollapalooza that draws a casual 400,000 people to its resident Chicago stomping grounds. But kick it back a few decades and this kind of maximalist mega-show wasn't quite the norm it is now, especially for musical tastes outside of the mainstream. In their second collaborative book, Lollapalooza: The Uncensored Story of Alternative Rock's Wildest Festival, music journalists Richard Bienstock and Tom Beaujour flash back to when the Lollapalooza we know now was a new tour concept bringing 1990s alternative artists and ideas center stage. Lollapalooza first transports readers back to the festival's origins – a 20+ city summer sprawl highlighting alternative music, art, and counterculture, conceived by Perry Farrell as a farewell tour for his band Jane's Addiction. From 1991-1997, this breakthrough tour shifted the scope of live music experiences and helped forge a new path for the decade's subcultures to reach the masses and the media. Bienstock and Beaujour have compiled hundreds of new interviews to dig into the dirt of how the historic festival came into being at every level – from headlining artists and record label execs to tour organizers and promoters to freakshow performers, stage crews, and roadies. Lollapalooza is packed with gritty details of an era of shows that defied genres and drew crowds across style lines. Music, art, and politics drawing from alt-rock, goth, industrial, metal, punk, hip-hop, EDM, and avant-garde explorations – all coming together under one big tent. Featuring original interviews with iconic artists like Green Day, Patti Smith, Rage Against the Machine, Ice-T, Pearl Jam, Sonic Youth, Soundgarden, Nine Inch Nails, Jane's Addiction, Tool, Smashing Pumpkins, Alice in Chains, Metallica, and many more, this collection amplifies voices that helped shape generations of contemporary thinkers, creative activists, and live music audiences. Journeying through 90s nostalgia, uncensored first-hand accounts, and the long-term reverberations of a groundbreaking tour, Bienstock and Beaujour document a high-impact chapter of modern American music. A VIP pass to the action onstage and backstage, on the road and behind the scenes – Lollapalooza details the cultural shift of the alternative rock revolution and the echoes still heard through concert crowds today. Richard Bienstock is a journalist, musician, and author whose work has been featured in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Rolling Stone, Billboard, and Spin. He is the executive editor of Guitar Aficionado magazine and former senior editor of Guitar World and has authored and co-authored books including Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck and Slash: An Intimate Portrait.  Tom Beaujour is a journalist, music producer, and engineer who has been featured in television shows like Orange is the New Black, A Handmaid's Tale, and Criminal Minds. He is a co-founder and former editor-in-chief of Revolver and has contributed to Rolling Stone, the New York Times, Blender, and Billboard. He is the co-author of Nöthin' But a Good Time: The Uncensored History of the '80s Hard Rock Explosion, alongside Richard Bienstock. Mike Squires is a Seattle-based touring musician and the host of Couch Riffs Podcast since 2019. His touring and recording credits include Duff McKagan, Peter Hook, Ugly Kid Joe, Harvey Danger, and The Long Winters.   Buy the Book Lollapalooza: The Uncensored Story of Alternative Rock's Wildest Festival Third Place Books

Tom Beaujour and Richard Bienstock discuss their new book Lollapalooza: The Uncensored Story Of Alternative Rock's Wildest Festival, living among bears, whether Guitar World journalists are required to shred, why their book Nöthin' But a Good Time: The Uncensored History of the '80s Hard Rock Explosion and Michael Azerrad's Our Band Could Be Your Life: Scenes from the American Indie Underground, 1981–1991, led them to Lollapalooza's rise and fall, activism, credibility and selling out, why many artists who played or agreed to play Lollapalooza were not into it, Guided by Voices destroying Beastie Boys in backstage basketball games, the infamous year Metallica headlined, why Kim Thayil wrote the foreword, if this book could be more than a book, other future plans, and much more.EVERY OTHER COMPLETE KREATIVE KONTROL EPISODE IS ONLY ACCESSIBLE TO MONTHLY $6 USD PATREON SUPPORTERS. Enjoy this excerpt and please subscribe now via this link to hear this full episode. Thanks!Support Letters Charity. Follow vish online. Support vish on Patreon!Related episodes/links:Ep. #960: Kim ThayilEp. #933: Alex Ross Perry, Scott Kannberg, and Robert Greene on ‘Pavements'Ep. #924: Lance Bangs and Bob Nastanovich on ‘Pavements'Ep. #902: David Yow from The Jesus LizardEp. #880: Guided By VoicesEp. #830: Michael BalazoEp. #825: Dave HillEp. #770: Adam Horovitz from Beastie BoysEp. #673: Sonic YouthEp. #436: Michael AzerradEp. #373: Pavement's Bob Nastanovich and Steve WestICE-T (2012)Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/kreative-kontrol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the Planet LP podcast, host Ted Asregadoo meets up with novelist, pop culture writer, and podcast host Jeff Giles to recommend some essential reads for music lovers. Ted and Jeff dive into a curated selection of rock biographies, behind-the-scenes histories, and critical perspectives on some of music's biggest names. Get ready for some deep talk about My Effin' Life by Geddy Lee, Nothing But A Good Time: The Uncensored History of the '80s Hard Rock Explosion by Tom Beaujour and Richard Bienstock, Surrender by Bono, All Over The Place: The Rise of The BANGLES From The L.A. Underground by Eric M. Shade, A Few Words in Defense of Our Country: The Biography of Randy Newman by Robert Hilburn, Rememberings by Sinéad O'Connor, and more. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just discovering these artists, Ted and Jeff's recommendations are sure to add some rock & roll to your reading list!

Nöthin' But a Good Time doc & Jackass director Jeff Tremaine joins us, Diddy denied bail again, the top gambling movies, Steve Bartman needs to get over himself, and John Cerasani is the biggest dork on the internet. The Fed cuts rates by a whopping half percentage point. Film director and producer, Jeff Tremaine, joins the show to promote Nöthin' But a Good Time: The Uncensored History of the '80s Hard Rock Explosion. Warrant is apologizing for their behavior in the past. The Detroit Tigers remain the hottest team in baseball. Follow Drew on Twitter during games. Steve Bartman needs to get over himself. Diddy is begging to get out of jail. Footage of male porn star Jonathan Oddi has resurfaced claiming to be a Diddy sex slave. Is Bezos a hotter billionaire than Diddy? Lauren Sanchez should be embarrassed to be called an Emmy winner and philanthropist. Mississippi Grind is a Ryan Reynolds movie you've never heard of and Drew watched. We check out a list of the best gambling movies possibly ever. Johnny Wactor, Shelley Duvall, Chita Rivera and Matthew Perry were SNUBBED by the Emmys. Drew wants to watch any documentary out there on the US Festival. Is this Stevie Nicks, or what? Connie Chung is back and ripping Dan Rather. Antonio Brown continues his online assault on Shannon Sharpe. Boosie Badazz has come to Diddy's defense with a well thought out Instagram post. Miley Cyrus is totally not worried about that whole Bruno Mars thing. The Jackson's Victor Tour makes us feel sorry for Michael Jackson. Baywatch alum Brande Roderick is happy to be a skank on OnlyFans. Get HOT with former Baywatch child star Jeremy Jackson. Why You Look Different: Matthew McConaughey and Kathy Bates. The Emmys happened. Ratings were up because they bottomed out. John Cerasani may be the biggest douche on the World Wide Web. Dave Grohl has been plowing porn stars for years. Dave's wife is nailing the tennis coach now. Visit Our Presenting Sponsor Hall Financial – Michigan's highest rated mortgage company. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Page, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (The Drew Lane Show, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).

In honor of the recent examination of Kip Winger on the show, Brian and Murdock revisit Episode 45 and get the lowdown on the music and lifestyle of the 1980's Sunset Strip (and find out if Slash REALLY DID audition for Poison) by welcoming rock journalists Tom Beaujour and Richard Bienstock to the show. Check out Tom and Rich's amazing oral history NÖTHIN' BUT A GOOD TIME: The Uncensored History of the '80s Hard Rock Explosion here.

As a bonus this week, we present to you a 10-minute off-the-cuff and unedited discussion about the sexism on the Sunset Strip hard rock scene in the 80s and in the music industry as a whole. This discussion was taken from our interview with Tom Beaujour, co-author of the book Nothin' But a Good Time: The Uncensored History of the '80s Hard Rock Explosion.  Pick up a copy of the book by Tom Beaujour and Richard Bienstock HERE.  Were you (or are you still) a fan of 80s metal? Who were your favorites? What bands did you see live? Let us know! Drop us a line at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave a comment wherever you find our episode! And don't forget to rate us on your favorite podcast app! Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ModernMusicology Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernmusicologypodcast/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ModrnMusicology Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk-MlcGy5u3fK1j4bVty1Kw Modern Musicology is part of the ESO Podcast Network. https://esonetwork.com/ Find more about us: Rob Levy: https://kdhx.org/shows/show/juxtaposition Stephanie Seymour: www.therearebirds.com  R. Alan Siler: www.kozmiccreative.com  Anthony Williams: https://watchers4d.podbean.com/ 

80s Metal! Get out your Spandex, your hair spray, and your earplugs! We’re talking all about the rise and fall of the 80s metal scene with TOM BEAUJOUR, co-author of the book Nothin’ But a Good Time: The Uncensored History of the 80s Hard Rock Explosion! Hear stories about the early successes like Van Halen and Quiet Riot that paved the … Modern Musicology #59 – 80s Metal with Tom Beaujour Read More » The post Modern Musicology #59 – 80s Metal with Tom Beaujour appeared first on The ESO Network.

Get out your Spandex, your hair spray, and your earplugs! We're talking all about the rise and fall of the 80s metal scene with TOM BEAUJOUR, co-author of the book Nothin' But a Good Time: The Uncensored History of the 80s Hard Rock Explosion! Hear stories about the early successes like Van Halen and Quiet Riot that paved the way for the metal wave; bands that made it big from the Sunset Strip scene, like Motley Crue, Guns 'n' Roses, Winger, Ratt and WASP; some of the bands that were active on the scene that never quite broke big, and even some of the older bands like KISS, Ozzy and Alice Cooper who were inspirations for these younger bands but now had to compete with them for album sales and concert audiences.  Pick up a copy of the book by Tom Beaujour and Richard Bienstock HERE.  Were you (or are you still) a fan of 80s metal? Who were your favorites? What bands did you see live? Let us know! Drop us a line at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or leave a comment wherever you find our episode! And don't forget to rate us on your favorite podcast app! Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ModernMusicology Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernmusicologypodcast/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ModrnMusicology Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk-MlcGy5u3fK1j4bVty1Kw Modern Musicology is part of the ESO Podcast Network. https://esonetwork.com/ Find more about us: Rob Levy: https://kdhx.org/shows/show/juxtaposition Stephanie Seymour: www.therearebirds.com  R. Alan Siler: www.kozmiccreative.com  Anthony Williams: https://watchers4d.podbean.com/ 

The Best Show will return LIVE next week, but till then, catch up with Tom for a bit and dive into the very first episoide of BEST SHOW BOOK CLUB: NÖTHING BUT A GOOD TIME - The Uncensored History of the '80s Hard Rock Explosion.

The writer-producer Jenji Kohan has given us some of the best depictions of women on television. Nancy Botwin of Weeds followed a Breaking Bad-like path from suburban widow to druglord. The diverse cast of Orange Is the New Black revolutionized TV with not one, but dozens, of empathetic, flawed, fascinating characters. And GLOW, which followed a scrappy women's wrestling operation, gave us a women's sports show unlike any other. The essay collection The Women of Jenji Kohan, edited by Scarlett Harris, captures all of the complexity of Kohan's work, with both admiration and warranted criticism. In this episode, we speak to two of the collection's contributors: Dani Bethea, who wrote about Orange Is the New Black's depictions of violence against Black women; and Sydney Urbanek, who wrote about Nancy Botwin's inability to be “cured” of her demons on Weeds. Read more: The Women of Jenji Kohan, edited by Scarlett Harris Pop Literacy recommends: Nöthin' But a Good Time: The Uncensored History of the ‘80s Hard Rock Explosion by Tom Beaujour and Richard Bienstock  Hello, Molly!: A Memoir by Molly Shannon Pop Literacy is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm and Writer's Bone.

Subscribe (and review!) on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-like-to-read/id1523232250BUY TOM AND RICHARD'S BOOK:“Nöthin' But a Good Time: The Uncensored History of the '80s Hard Rock Explosion” by Tom Beajour and Richard Bienstock https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250195753FOLLOW ME ON…GOODREADS: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/58041478-iliketoreadpodINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/iliketoreadpod/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/rpolansky77FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/iliketoreadpodMEDIA MAVEN BLOG: https://rpolansky77.wixsite.com/website

Homefolks, we came to party, and your eyes were looking at ... Nöthin' but a Good Time: The Uncensored History of the '80s Hard Rock Explosion by Tom Beaujour and Richard Bienstock and it is well and truly time to push the opening acts off the stage and get ready for the *looks down at padded codpiece under spandex trousers* main event, if you know what our book's subjects are talking about AND I THINK THAT YOU DO. That's right: we're heading to the Sunset Strip of Los Angeles, California, USA, circa 1985, and we're just investigating the plain HECK out of the local flora and fauna. Or at least asking the local flora and fauna to tell us what was on their minds 'way back when. And when it gets boring we set off flash pots and / or whang the switch that makes the drum kit start chugging down a long set of railroad tracks it's attached to—it'll all make sense by the end, we promis, so please! put your lighters in the air and get ready for two hard-rocking slabs of hard-rocking rock, followed by one semi-explicably emotional slice of ballad action, because it's time for us ALL to tease our hairs and enjoy (?) the power and passion of rock and roll, '80s style! Recommendations: No One Is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood Shit, who knows, read a classic or two, IDK, Wuthering Heights and My Antonia both ruled... Music Pairings: "Nothin'" by N.O.R.E. "I Wanna Rock" by Snoop Dogg

Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQX-nWBQWKL3lnx52f3AuCw BOOKS MENTIONED: “Nöthin' But a Good Time: The Uncensored History of the '80s Hard Rock Explosion” by Tom Beaujour, Richard Bienstockhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54607092-n-thin-but-a-good-time “Summer Fun” by Jeanne Thorntonhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52034695-summer-fun?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=Pk0xDSp3Iw&rank=3 “Horse Girls: Recovering, Aspiring, and Devoted Riders Redefine the Iconic Bond”by Halimah Marcushttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55867745-horse-girls?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=3yqsGNftbl&rank=5 “Other People's Children” by R.J. Hoffmannhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54303852-other-people-s-children?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=UMYzpxXsjk&rank=1 “Ghosts” by Dolly Aldertonhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50042494-ghosts?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=2TtSWnONHP&rank=1 THE GREAT ILLUSTRATORS OF EDGAR ALLAN POE W/ TONY MAGISTRALE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nWgPuNxe1o&t=4s FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM AND GOODREADS @ILIKETOREADPOD TWITTER: @rpolansky77FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/iliketoreadpodMEDIA MAVEN BLOG:https://rpolansky77.wixsite.com/website

Tom welcomes Richard Beinstock and Tom Beajour authors of the book Nothin' But A Good Time: The Uncensored History of the '80s Hard Rock Explosion

Does “hair metal” belong in the Rock Hall? Inspired by Tom Beaujour and Richard Bienstock's book “Nöthin' But a Good Time: The Uncensored History of the '80s Hard Rock Explosion,” we dare to lobby for bands from the ultimate decade of excess for Rock Hall induction.

In this episode we're chatting with Tom Beaujour & Richard Bienstock authors of Nothin But a Good Time: The Uncensored History of the 80's Hard Rock Explosion. Check out the book here - https://amzn.to/3AN9Aw0Learn to Play Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums, Ukulele, or Sing Now with Virtual Music Lessons. We offer 100% custom-tailored one on one virtual music lessons. Everyone gets a lesson program designed just for them. We give you the skills to play music today and forever.We offer in person and online virtual lessons worldwide! All ages and skill levels welcome! www.robsschoolofmusic.com Click here for a FREE sample lesson - https://robsschoolofmusic.com/freelesson/Check out this interview Rob did with PRS Guitarshttps://www.prsguitars.com/index.php/artists/story/qa_with_rob_spaminato_new_music_from_heatedxchange#tombeaujour #richardbienstock #hairmetal

Richard Bienstock returns to the podcast, this time with fellow author and journalist Tom Beaujour, for a deep dive into their new book "Nöthin' But a Good Time: The Uncensored History of the '80s Hard Rock Explosion." Find Appetite for Distortion on: YouTube: bit.ly/3nbGNKh Twitter @TheAFDShow Facebook @TheAFDShow Instagram @AppetiteForDistortion Email the show: theafdshow@gmail.com

Hard Rock Exploded in the '80s in a way no label executive could have imagined. It was dirty, decadent and completely DIY. We recently spoke with Richard Bienstock and Tom Beaujour, authors of the NY Times Bestseller, Nothin' But A Good Time: The Uncensored History of The 80s Hard Rock Explosion.The book is exceptional and our conversation with Tom and Richard even better. Rock and Roll changed in the '80s because of the Sunset Strip and The Northeast Corridor from North Jersey to Philadelphia and Maryland. We both recommend this book, as it is honest, candid and real. The stories are told from so many perspectives of people that were fundamental to their scene.Listen to this cool episode, and then get caught up here!!!Thanks to our sponsor, Crooked Eye Brewery for their support of the podcast!

Hard Rock Exploded in the '80s in a way no label executive could have imagined. It was dirty, decadent and completely DIY. We recently spoke with Richard Bienstock and Tom Beaujour, authors of the NY Times Bestseller, Nothin' But A Good Time: The Uncensored History of The 80s Hard Rock Explosion.The book is exceptional and our conversation with Tom and Richard even better. Rock and Roll changed in the '80s because of the Sunset Strip and The Northeast Corridor from North Jersey to Philadelphia and Maryland. We both recommend this book, as it is honest, candid and real. The stories are told from so many perspectives of people that were fundamental to their scene.Listen to this cool episode, and then get caught up here!!!Thanks to our sponsor, Crooked Eye Brewery for their support of the podcast!

Hard Rock Exploded in the '80s in a way no label executive could have imagined. It was dirty, decadent and completely DIY. We recently spoke with Richard Bienstock and Tom Beaujour, authors of the NY Times Bestseller, Nothin' But A Good Time: The Uncensored History of The 80s Hard Rock Explosion. The book is exceptional and our conversation with Tom and Richard even better. Rock and Roll changed in the '80s because of the Sunset Strip and The Northeast Corridor from North Jersey to Philadelphia and Maryland. We both recommend this book, as it is honest, candid and real. The stories are told from so many perspectives of people that were fundamental to their scene. Listen to this cool episode, and then get caught up here!!! Thanks to our sponsor, Crooked Eye Brewery for their support of the podcast!

Hard Rock Exploded in the '80s in a way no label executive could have imagined. It was dirty, decadent and completely DIY. We recently spoke with Richard Bienstock and Tom Beaujour, authors of the NY Times Bestseller, Nothin' But A Good Time: The Uncensored History of The 80s Hard Rock Explosion. The book is exceptional and our conversation with Tom and Richard even better. Rock and Roll changed in the '80s because of the Sunset Strip and The Northeast Corridor from North Jersey to Philadelphia and Maryland. We both recommend this book, as it is honest, candid and real. The stories are told from so many perspectives of people that were fundamental to their scene. Listen to this cool episode, and then get caught up here!!! Thanks to our sponsor, Crooked Eye Brewery for their support of the podcast!

Authors Tom Beaujour and Richard Bienstock discuss their book Nothing But A Good Time: The Uncensored History Of The 80's Hard Rock Explosion.

Hard rock in the 1980s was a hedonistic and often intensely creative wellspring of escapism that perfectly encapsulated―and maybe even helped to define―a spectacularly over-the-top decade. Indeed, fist-pumping hits like Twisted Sister’s “We’re Not Gonna Take It,” Mötley Crüe’s “Girls, Girls, Girls,” and Guns N’ Roses’ “Welcome to the Jungle” are as inextricably linked to the era as Reaganomics, Pac-Man, and E.T.From the do-or-die early days of self-financed recordings and D.I.Y. concert productions that were as flashy as they were foolhardy, to the multi-Platinum, MTV-powered glory years of stadium-shaking anthems and chart-topping power ballads, to the ultimate crash when grunge bands like Nirvana forever altered the entire climate of the business, Tom Beaujour and Richard Bienstock's Nothin' But a Good Time captures the energy and excess of the hair metal years in the words of the musicians, managers, producers, engineers, label executives, publicists, stylists, costume designers, photographers, journalists, magazine publishers, video directors, club bookers, roadies, groupies, and hangers-on who lived it.Featuring an impassioned foreword by Slipknot and Stone Sour vocalist and avowed glam metal fanatic Corey Taylor, and drawn from over 200 new interviews with members of Van Halen, Mötley Crüe, Poison, Guns N’ Roses, Skid Row, Bon Jovi, Ratt, Twisted Sister, Winger, Warrant, Cinderella, Quiet Riot and others, as well as Ozzy Osbourne, Lita Ford and many more, this is the ultimate, uncensored, and often unhinged chronicle of a time where excess and success walked hand in hand, told by the men and women who created a sound and style that came to define a musical era―one in which the bands and their fans went looking for nothin’ but a good time…and found it.HOST:  Rob MellonFEATURED BREW:  Pantheon Rum Barrel Aged Imperial Brown Ale, Ale Asylum Brewery, Madison, WisconsinBOOK:  Nöthin' But a Good Time: The Uncensored History of the '80s Hard Rock Explosionhttps://www.amazon.com/N%C3%B6thin-But-Good-Time-Uncensored/dp/1250195756/ref=sr_1_1?crid=15STBUREYJM6D&dchild=1&keywords=nothin+but+a+good+time&qid=1621906497&sprefix=nothin+but+a+good+time%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-1MUSIC:  Bones Forkhttps://bonesfork.com/

Félix B. Desfossé nous présente le chanteur autochtone Willie Dunn; Emanuelle Dufour nous parle de sa BD, C’est le Québec qui est né dans mon pays, d'Ani Kuni à Kiuna; Dominic Tardif revient sur l'ouvrage Nöthin' But a Good Time: The Uncensored History of the '80s Hard Rock Explosion, une plongée vertigineuse dans l'ère du hair metal.

Authors Tom Beaujour & Rich Bienstock captured the rise and fall of one of the most storied eras in rock & roll history in their new book, “Nothin' But A Good Time: The Uncensored History of the ‘80s Hard Rock Explosion.” They document the exploding hard metal scene on the Sunset Strip in the 80s, stuff of legend, epitomized by the image, reputation, and music of the notorious bad boys of metal, Motley Crue. They explore flyer'ing culture, pay-to-play, competition and camaraderie, the birth of grunge, and the abrupt end to a style of music that was all but cancelled by the early 90s. Tom & Rich share stories from their interviews with Ozzy Osbourne, Poison, Warrant, Dokken, Trixter, Motley Crue, Bon Jovi, Twisted Sister, Skid Row, Winger, Faster Pussycat, producer Howard Benson, famous music manager Cliff Burnstein, and scores of roadies, label execs, sound engineers, and security guards. You'll hear about the practical joke that Dokken played on producer Tom Werman, Slash's failed audition for Poison, Sebastian Bach's first night with Skid Row, and the wild plane ride to Russia for the Make A Difference Foundation benefit concert.

Authors Tom Beaujour & Rich Bienstock captured the rise and fall of one of the most storied eras in rock & roll history in their new book, “Nothin’ But A Good Time: The Uncensored History of the ‘80s Hard Rock Explosion.” They document the exploding hard metal scene on the Sunset Strip in the 80s, stuff of legend, epitomized by the image, reputation, and music of the notorious bad boys of metal, Motley Crue. They explore flyer’ing culture, pay-to-play, competition and camaraderie, the birth of grunge, and the abrupt end to a style of music that was all but cancelled by the early 90s. Tom & Rich share stories from their interviews with Ozzy Osbourne, Poison, Warrant, Dokken, Trixter, Motley Crue, Bon Jovi, Twisted Sister, Skid Row, Winger, Faster Pussycat, producer Howard Benson, famous music manager Cliff Burnstein, and scores of roadies, label execs, sound engineers, and security guards. You’ll hear about the practical joke that Dokken played on producer Tom Werman, Slash’s failed audition for Poison, Sebastian Bach’s first night with Skid Row, and the wild plane ride to Russia for the Make A Difference Foundation benefit concert.

We're joined by journalists and authors, Tom  Beaujour and Richard Bienstock, to discuss their New York Times Bestselling book, Nothin' But a Good Time: The Uncensored History of the '80's Hard Rock Explosion. Crucial matters discussed include: the master template for '80s hard rock bands that is the mighty Van Halen; the death blow struck to hair metal's dominance by Nirvana's Nevermind; the sneaky importance and massive success of Poison; the influence of punk and glam rock on '80s hard rock; how Quiet Riot kicked the whole thing off with the unexpected success of their Metal Health album and singles; the culture of L.A.'s Sunset Strip music scene in the '80s; the underrated talent and business savvy of Motley Crue mastermind, Nikki Sixx; and much more. 

This week's interview is with Tom Beaujour, co-author (along with Richard Bienstock) of the awesome new book, "Nothin' But A Good Time: The Uncensored History of the 80's Hard Rock Explosion." Its the definitive, no-holds-barred oral history of 1980s hard rock and hair metal, told by the musicians and industry insiders who lived it. Darren and Tom get into the influence Van Halen and David Lee Roth had on this scene, the scene itself in Southern California, and much more. At the top, Steve and Darren discuss the ridiculousness of the Grammys and their lame "tribute" to Eddie Van Halen and Wolgang's response. Also, was Michael Anthony going to join Dave onstage at a show last year?  And, Paul Stanley's Soul Station and how Diamond Dave should have/could have done something similar, years before. "Nothin' But A Good Time: The Uncensored History of the 80's Hard Rock Explosion" is available online and at your favorite independent bookstore.

We continue our celebration of March Metal Madness with Nöthin' But A Good Time: The Uncensored History of the '80s Hard Rock Explosion. Authors Tom Beaujour and Richard Bienstock did an intensive dig into the musicians and insiders involved in the scene that launched the careers of Mötley Crüe and Poison on the west coast and Twisted Sister and Quiet Riot on the east. Our talk with Tom and Richard gets into the highs and lows of so many of the bands that many first saw on MTV's Headbanger's Ball.Get a free audible copy of the book compliments of What Difference Does It Makehttp://audibletrial.com/wddimpodcastWe are a proud member of Pantheon Podcasts.

We continue our celebration of March Metal Madness with Nöthin' But A Good Time: The Uncensored History of the '80s Hard Rock Explosion. Authors Tom Beaujour and Richard Bienstock did an intensive dig into the musicians and insiders involved in the scene that launched the careers of Mötley Crüe and Poison on the west coast and Twisted Sister and Quiet Riot on the east. Our talk with Tom and Richard gets into the highs and lows of so many of the bands that many first saw on MTV's Headbanger's Ball.Get a free audible copy of the book compliments of What Difference Does It Makehttp://audibletrial.com/wddimpodcastWe are a proud member of Pantheon Podcasts.

The two authored an inside look at 80s rock Nothin' But A Good Time: The Uncensored History of the 80s Hard Rock Explosion, a new book that details the no-holds-barred oral history of hard rock and hair metal, is now available everywhere via St. Martin's Press. Tom Beaujour and Richard Bienstock author the 560 page book that details the over-the-top escapades that define the glam rock era in the eyes of the rockers who lived it. More than 200 interviews were conducted with members of Van Halen, Mötley Crüe, Poison, Guns N' Roses, Skid Row, Bon Jovi, Ratt, Twisted Sister, Winger, Warrant, Cinderella, Quiet Riot and others, as well as Ozzy Osbourne, Lita Ford and many more. An impassioned foreword was written by Slipknot and Stone Sour vocalist Corey Taylor, who's an avid glam metal fanatic. The authors chat with Buddy Iahn and Matt Bailey about the inspiration behind the book while providing more insight into the work and passion that went into it. Full video is available below. Subscribe wherever you get podcasts today! https://youtu.be/ftCyWT0sEdU

Written as an oral history, "Nothin' But A Good Time" is a definitive, no-holds-barred oral history of 1980s hard rock and hair metal, told by the musicians and industry insiders who lived it. Written by authors Tom Beaujour and Richard Bienstock, the book drew from over 200 author interviews with members of Van Halen, Mötley Crüe, Poison, Guns N' Roses, Skid Row, Bon Jovi, Ratt, Twisted Sister, Winger, Warrant, Cinderella, Quiet Riot and others, as well as Ozzy Osbourne, Lita Ford and many more. In this week's episode of "Behind The Scene with Colleen", author Richard Bienstock shares how he and Tom Beaujour tracked down over 200 band members to share their stories, and how special it was to have a 'modern day' check-in with the rock stars they grew up listening to. Nöthin' But a Good Time is available wherever you pick up your books! Nöthin' But a Good Time: The Uncensored History of the '80s Hard Rock Explosion by Tom Beaujour and Richard Bienstock