Podcast appearances and mentions of mike derrico

There has been a great deal of discussion about the "static" set list among fans. For those who are saying that this lack of spontanity from Bruce is unheard of, I think they should read Mike Derrico's comments on Spontaneity and the Amnesia of Springsteen Fans https://derricountitled.com/2023/09/03/spontaneity-and-the-amnesia-of-springsteen-fans/ In today's episode Mike and I talk about set lists and Springsteen fandom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There has been a great deal of discussion about the "static" set list among fans. For those who are saying that this lack of spontaneity from Bruce is unheard of, I think they should read Mike Derrico's comments on Spontaneity and the Amnesia of Springsteen Fans https://derricountitled.com/2023/09/03/spontaneity-and-the-amnesia-of-springsteen-fans/ In today's episode Mike and I talk about set lists and Springsteen fandom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Beehive!  It's the 100th and final episode ever of the Rock Under Fire podcast.  It's all about hot takes as Mike Derrico is joined by Marisa Baldassaro, Heather Drain and Michael Lee Nirenberg in over two hours of too many topics to list.  But we'll try...let's see...there's random takes on Chuck Berry, the early days of the Internet, Joy Division, Brian Eno, the Gun Club, Def Leppard, Michael Monroe, Iron Maiden, Thin Lizzy, the Traveling Wilburys, Tom Petty, Billy Joel, Phil Collins, Marisa's Vince Neil imitation, about a dozen different takes on Kiss, including the question..."is Kiss misogynistic," and a whole lot more.  It must have been in the stars, but we saved the most insane episode by far...for last.  Thanks to all our supporters over the years.  We had a small audience but we had a blast.  Thanks for listening. Peace. luv, rock and roll...   Rock Under Fire host, Mike Derrico is a freelance writer, pop cultural historian, and author of the books, AUTUMN AND EVERYTHING AFTER: The Murder of John Lennon, Evolution of Bruce Springsteen & the Birth of the Reagan Era (2020), THE LOCKER NOTES, a novel (2021), and the forthcoming ...AND THE CATHEDRAL FELL TO THE GROUND: The Lonesome Death of Rock and Roll (November 2023). Michael Lee Nirenberg, in his fourth time on the podcast, is a writer and director whose most celebrated recent works have been his 2014 documentary Back Issues: The Hustler Magazine Story, and his 2020 book Earth A.D. the Poisoning of the American Landscape and the Communities That Fought Back.   Heather Drain, in her second Rock Under Fire guest spot, is a writer who veers between the worlds of esoterica film, wild music, heart-born words, and prose that is dark, rich, quirky, and often undefinable. In the nonfiction realm, her work has appeared on the print and digital pages of Dangerous Minds, Diabolique, Video Watchdog, Art Decades, just to name a few. Her prose has appeared in both the Women in Horror Annual, as well as the 2020 anthology, The Blind Dead Ride Out of Hell: A Literary Tribute to the Amando de Ossorio. Marisa Baldassaro is a writer and fellow hater currently putting the finishing touches on her latest project, a Dory Previn zine, discussed earlier this season on Rock Under Fire (Ep. 79).  Marisa has also co-hosted several episodes of Rock Under Fire during Season 3.     Check out Heather's Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/mondoheather Follow Heather Drain on Twitter... https://twitter.com/mondoheather Follow Marisa Baldassaro on Twitter Marisa Baldassaro (@Nerdspringbreak) / Twitter Follow Mike Nirenberg on Twitter Michael Lee Nirenberg (@MLNirenberg) / Twitter Derrico Untitled https://derricountitled.com/  RUF Archives https://rockunderfire.libsyn.com/ Follow Mike on Twitter  https://twitter.com/Mike__Derrico Copyright free music provided by Lovers Squared by Letter Box 1973 by Bruno E Giorgio Di Campo for FreeSound Music

In Episode 95, Jesse Jackson, host of the Set Lusting Bruce Podcast joins Mike Derrico to discuss Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band's 2023 tour.  For the past 6 years, Jesse Jackson has been talking to Bruce Springsteen fans from around the world. He believes that every Springsteen fan has a story to tell and it's his job to record as many as possible. At 1000 episodes and counting, fans of Bruce (as well as fans of other musicians) have shared how the magic and power of music has helped them celebrate successes and mourn losses. Music has been part of births, deaths, birthdays, weddings and other major events in their lives. Jesse is also the host of Next Stop Everywhere: The Doctor Who Podcast.  https://setlustingbruce.libsyn.com/  https://nextstopeverywhere.libsyn.com/  Set Lusting Bruce on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SetLustingBruce Follow Jesse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JesseJacksonDFW Follow Mike on Twitter https://twitter.com/Mike__Derrico Derrico Untitled https://derricountitled.com/  RUF Archives https://rockunderfire.libsyn.com/ ROCK UNDER FIRE...THE FINAL SEASON  Copyright free music provided by Lovers Squared by Letter Box 1973 by Bruno E Giorgio Di Campo for FreeSound Music

Mike Derrico and Heather Drain talk Blue Oyster Cult, Lester Bangs and Kiss in Episode 94 of the Rock Under Fire podcast. Heather Drain is a writer who veers between the worlds of esoterica film, wild music, heart-born words, and prose that is dark, rich, quirky, and often undefinable. In the nonfiction realm, her work has appeared on the print and digital pages of Dangerous Minds, Diabolique, Video Watchdog, Art Decades, just to name a few. Her prose has appeared in both the Women in Horror Annual, as well as the 2020 anthology, The Blind Dead Ride Out of Hell: A Literary Tribute to the Amando de Ossorio. In addition to writing and researching the weird, lurid, and phantasmagorical, she is also married to writer/painter C.F. Roberts and is the human mom to two beautiful thug cats and their sweet-crazy Brodie Lee dog. The creative world of Heather Drain can be explored at MONDO HEATHER.  https://www.mondoheather.com/ Check out Heather's Patreon...  https://www.patreon.com/mondoheather Follow Heather Drain on Twitter...  https://twitter.com/mondoheather Derrico Untitled...  https://derricountitled.com/ RUF Archives...  https://rockunderfire.libsyn.com/ Follow Mike on Twitter https://twitter.com/Mike__Derrico ROCK UNDER FIRE...THE FINAL SEASON Copyright free music provided by Lovers Squared by Letter Box 1973 by Bruno E Giorgio Di Campo for FreeSound Music

We pick four songs at random from every decade since the 1960s for discussion. This recording originally comes from our 2018 holiday special which amounted to a three-hour radio show. For copyright reasons, music has been omitted but the discussion left intact. After Youtube muted our 2016 version, Pat later joked that we should just leave the audio and let the audience imagine that we're playing music. Well, here it is...for fun we've done just that for this special double episode. Mike Derrico and Patrick Ivanitski are your hosts. Again, this is from 2018...don't be thrown by misplaced cultural references! Little Richard, Eddie Van Halen and Neil Peart were still with us when this was recorded, and Do the Right Thing was only 29 years old! ROCK UNDER FIRE...THE FINAL SEASON E. 88/89 https://rockunderfire.libsyn.com/ https://derricountitled.com/ Copyright free music provided by Lovers Squared by Letter Box 1973 by Bruno E Giorgio Di Campo for FreeSound Music Music

Just as the title says...we pick our favorite radio-friendly pop songs of the 1980s.  This one plays like a classic RUF episode from the early years of the podcast.  Mike Derrico and Patrick Ivanitski are your hosts. Rock Under Fire...The Final Season https://rockunderfire.libsyn.com/ https://derricountitled.com/ Copyright free music provided by Lovers Squared by Letter Box 1973 by Bruno E Giorgio Di Campo for FreeSound Music

Just as the title says...we pick our favorite albums of the 1980s. Rock Under Fire...The Final Season Episode 86...Mike Derrico and Patrick Ivanitski are your hosts. https://rockunderfire.libsyn.com/ https://derricountitled.com/ Copyright free music provided by Lovers Squared by Letter Box 1973 by Bruno E Giorgio Di Campo for FreeSound Music

Riffing on Bruce Springsteen's sixth album, Nebraska in celebration of its 40th anniversary this past October...and reading from AUTUMN AND EVERYTHING AFTER: The Murder of John Lennon, Evolution of Bruce Springsteen and the Birth of the Reagan Era...Mike Derrico's 2020 book examining Bruce Springsteen and John Lennon during the last months of 1980 while assessing conservative right-wing vilification of both artists over the years.  E. 84 Derrico's book AUTUMN AND EVERYTHING AFTER can be found through Amazon, Barnes & Noble and everywhere books are sold online...or his website below.  https://rockunderfire.libsyn.com/ https://derricountitled.com/ Copyright free music provided by Lovers Squared by Letter Box 1973 by Bruno E Giorgio Di Campo for FreeSound Music Music

Friend and fellow podcaster/radio host Aaron Novak returns to talk about his longtime radio show Memphis, Egypt with Aaron and Todd, and his decision to leave the show. For over a decade, Memphis Egypt with Aaron and Todd was a Tuesday night staple to WDCE 90.1 out of Richmond, Virginia. Other discussion topics include a Pearl Jam concert review by Pat, Counting Crows, Bob Dylan, Lizzo and Brandi Carlile.  Mike Derrico and Pat Ivanitski are your hosts.  E. 80 ROCK UNDER FIRE...The Final Season Rock Under Fire (libsyn.com) https://derricountitled.com/ Copyright free music provided by Lovers Squared by Letter Box 1973 by Bruno E Giorgio Di Campo for FreeSound Music

ROCK UNDER FIRE / THE FINAL SEASON Writer & director, Mike Nirenberg returns to the Rock Under Fire podcast once again. Nirenberg's most celebrated recent works have been his 2014 documentary Back Issues: The Hustler Magazine Story, and his 2020 book Earth A.D. the Poisoning of the American Landscape and the Communities That Fought Back. This time we are joined by writer and fellow hater, Marisa Baldassaro who co-hosted several RUF episodes during Season 3. Discussion includes riffs on jazz, record collecting, the writing process, Marisa's upcoming Dory Previn project, cancel culture, and reflections back 20 years to Mike and Marisa's early films such as Customer Service and the Roach Detectives. Mike Derrico hosts. https://derricountitled.com/ https://twitter.com/Mike__Derrico Copyright free music provided by Lovers Squared by Letter Box 1973 by Bruno E Giorgio Di Campo for FreeSound Music

The final season of the Rock Under Fire podcast begins with a discussion of the first of two tribute concerts for Taylor Hawkins...the first of which happened in London's Wembley Stadium this past September 3. Mike Derrico and Patrick Ivanitski are your hosts.  Episode 78 derrico untitled Copyright free music provided by Lovers Squared by Letter Box 1973 by Bruno E Giorgio Di Campo for FreeSound Music

Mike Derrico is a freelance writer, rock and pop culture historian & host of the Rock Under Fire podcast. His second book and first novel The Locker Notes is now available.  We discuss podcasting, his writing and music of course.  https://www.amazon.com/Mike-Derrico/e/B08MZQ2PZX/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1 

From November 2020 and re-cut from a deleted Rock Under Fire episode. In the one and only time he addresses it in detail, Mike talks to Patrick Ivanitski about his book AUTUMN AND EVERYTHING AFTER: The Murder of John Lennon, Evolution of Bruce Springsteen & the Birth of the Reagan Era. The politics in the book that ruffled some feathers is discussed along with a focus on Lennon and Springsteen...two generations of artists both vilified by the conservative right...and the long-term consequences of the 1980 election and the seeds that inevitably grew into the current Trumpian war on democracy.  AUTUMN is a story about rock and roll, murder, politics, war, and the cultural divide in America. Mike Derrico has hosted the Rock Under Fire podcast with Patrick Ivanitski since 2016, has written two books (THE LOCKER NOTES, AUTUMN & EVERYTHING AFTER: The Murder of John Lennon, Evolution of Bruce Springsteen & the Birth of the Reagan Era) and has contributed to publications such as Please Kill Me and NJArts.net. Order AUTUMN... AUTUMN AND EVERYTHING AFTER: The Murder of John Lennon, Evolution of Bruce Springsteen & the Birth of the Reagan Era by Mike Derrico https://www.amazon.com/Autumn-Everyth... Mike's new novel also available... THE LOCKER NOTES: https://www.amazon.com/Locker-Notes-M... SOME OTHER COOL THINGS TO CHECK OUT: NARCISSUS NOBODY by Gina Yates (RUF Episode 71) https://www.amazon.com/Narcissus-Nobo... EARTH A.D. by Michael Lee Nirenberg (RUF Episode 58) https://www.amazon.com/Poisoning-Amer... DANCING WITH DEMONS by Riley Ivanitski (RUF Episode 73) https://www.amazon.com/Dancing-Demons... ROCK UNDER FIRE website: https://rockunderfire.com/ Mike's website: https://derricountitled.com/ Follow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mike__Derrico RUF on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q... Some cool collectibles from Pat and James: https://www.facebook.com/njcardsharks/b

In Rock Under Fire's Season 5 finale, Mike Derrico and Allison Rapp discuss Bob Dylan and various aspects of the artist's career, music and concert history. Allison Rapp is a New York City-based music and culture journalist whose work has appeared in Ultimate Class Rock, Brooklyn Magazine, City Limits, Insider and more. Go to her website to find out more about Allison and her work. https://www.allisonrapp22.com/ Mike Derrico has hosted the Rock Under Fire podcast with Patrick Ivanitski since 2016, has written two books (THE LOCKER NOTES, AUTUMN & EVERYTHING AFTER: The Murder of John Lennon, Evolution of Bruce Springsteen & the Birth of the Reagan Era) and has contributed to publications such as Please Kill Me and NJArts.net. Books and other cool things: Mike's new book, THE LOCKER NOTES: https://www.amazon.com/Locker-Notes-M...   THE LOCKER NOTES TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W274G...   Order DANCING WITH DEMONS by Riley Ivanitski (RUF Episode 73) https://www.amazon.com/Dancing-Demons...   Mike's other book... AUTUMN AND EVERYTHING AFTER: The Murder of John Lennon, Evolution of Bruce Springsteen & the Birth of the Reagan Era by Mike Derrico https://www.amazon.com/Autumn-Everyth...   NARCISSUS NOBODY by Gina Yates (RUF Episode 71) https://www.amazon.com/Narcissus-Nobo...   EARTH A.D. by Michael Lee Nirenberg (RUF Episode 58) https://www.amazon.com/Poisoning-Amer...   Our website: https://rockunderfire.com/   Mike's website: https://derricountitled.com/   Follow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mike__Derrico   RUF on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q...   Some cool collectibles from Pat and James: https://www.facebook.com/njcardsharks/ "Bad News" written and performed by Live Animals

In Rock Under Fire's 75th episode, original cast member Stick Nixon returns to talk about the much-maligned 1981 KISS album, Music From the Elder in celebration of its 40th anniversary.  Hosted by Mike Derrico SOME COOL THINGS TO CHECK OUT: Books: Mike's new book, THE LOCKER NOTES: https://www.amazon.com/Locker-Notes-M...   THE LOCKER NOTES TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W274G...   Order DANCING WITH DEMONS by Riley Ivanitski (RUF Episode 73) https://www.amazon.com/Dancing-Demons...   Mike's other book... AUTUMN AND EVERYTHING AFTER: The Murder of John Lennon, Evolution of Bruce Springsteen & the Birth of the Reagan Era by Mike Derrico https://www.amazon.com/Autumn-Everyth...   NARCISSUS NOBODY by Gina Yates (RUF Episode 71) https://www.amazon.com/Narcissus-Nobo...   EARTH A.D. by Michael Lee Nirenberg (RUF Episode 58) https://www.amazon.com/Poisoning-Amer...   Our website: https://rockunderfire.com/   Mike's website: https://derricountitled.com/   Follow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mike__Derrico   RUF on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q...   Some cool collectibles from Pat and James: https://www.facebook.com/njcardsharks/   "Bad News" written and performed by Live Animals

A test run of our new headsets becomes Episode 74. We discuss Ticketmaster's new policy of requiring vaccines or negative Covid results for concerts, Primus's tribute to Rush, Wolfgang Van Halen, Asbury Park's Sea.Hear.Now Festival and guitarist, Jimmy Sakurai of Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening.  Mike Derrico and Pat Ivanitski are your hosts.   SOME COOL THINGS TO CHECK OUT:   Books:   Order DANCING WITH DEMONS by Riley Ivanitski (RUF Episode 73) https://www.amazon.com/Dancing-Demons...   Mike's book... AUTUMN AND EVERYTHING AFTER: The Murder of John Lennon, Evolution of Bruce Springsteen & the Birth of the Reagan Era by Mike Derrico https://www.amazon.com/Autumn-Everyth...   NARCISSUS NOBODY by Gina Yates (RUF Episode 71) https://www.amazon.com/Narcissus-Nobo...   EARTH A.D. by Michael Lee Nirenberg (RUF Episode 58) https://www.amazon.com/Poisoning-Amer...   Our website: https://rockunderfire.com/   Mike's website: https://derricountitled.com/   Follow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mike__Derrico   RUF on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q...   Some cool collectibles from Pat and James: https://www.facebook.com/njcardsharks/   "Bad News" is written and performed by Live Animals of N.J.    SHOW LESS      

Patria y Vida! In ROCK UNDER FIRE Episode 72, we talk about the hip hop song that's fueling a revolution in Cuba, as well as discuss the disparities between the song's influence in Cuba and the American right wing's complete disdain for musical artists using their voices, as America struggles to preserve its own democracy that is under attack from within. We also weigh in on the Britney Spears conservatorship case and the closing of the iconic Vintage Vinyl record store. Mike Derrico and Patrick Ivanitski are your hosts. SOME COOL THINGS TO CHECK OUT Our website: https://rockunderfire.com/ RUF on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q... Some cool collectibles from Pat and James: https://www.facebook.com/njcardsharks/ Derrico Untitled https://derricountitled.com/ Follow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mike__Derrico Order Mike's book... AUTUMN AND EVERYTHING AFTER: The Murder of John Lennon, Evolution of Bruce Springsteen & the Birth of the Reagan Era https://www.amazon.com/Autumn-Everyth... Order NARCISSUS NOBODY by Gina Yates: https://www.amazon.com/Narcissus-Nobo... "Bad News" is written and performed by Live Animals of N.J.

Author Gina Yates joins Mike Derrico for a slightly different kind of Rock Under Fire episode...an epic conversation about love, marriage, relationships, self-help books, rock & roll, and NARCISSUS NOBODY, the brilliant new book by Yates, published by Three Rooms Press. In addition to NARCISSUS NOBODY, Gina Yates is the author of several unpublished novels and short stories. After immigrating to Canada on a student visa in the 1990s, she honed her craft through an unconventional path of world travel and entrepreneurship. She is the youngest daughter of the late celebrated author Richard Yates. She lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where in addition to writing she is the sole proprietor of an eclectic vintage clothing store. Order Narcissus Nobody: https://www.amazon.com/Narcissus-Nobo... More on Gina Yates: https://www.ginayates.net/ Our website: https://rockunderfire.com/ RUF on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q... Some cool collectibles from Pat and James: https://www.facebook.com/njcardsharks/ Derrico Untitled https://derricountitled.com/ Follow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mike__Derrico Order Mike's book... AUTUMN AND EVERYTHING AFTER: The Murder of John Lennon, Evolution of Bruce Springsteen & the Birth of the Reagan Era https://www.amazon.com/Autumn-Everyth... "Bad News" is written and performed by Live Animals of N.J.

We discuss a topic that somehow never made it to the show until now...our personal favorite albums of all time. Let's clarify..."all time" meaning the modern rock era and the rock albums that we personally have loved the most over the years. What are yours? Leave us comments! Our website: https://rockunderfire.com/   RUF on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q...   Some cool collectibles from Pat and James: https://www.facebook.com/njcardsharks/   Follow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mike__Derrico   Order Mike's book... AUTUMN AND EVERYTHING AFTER: The Murder of John Lennon, Evolution of Bruce Springsteen & the Birth of the Reagan Era https://www.amazon.com/Autumn-Everyth... "Bad News" is written and performed by Live Animals of N.J.

We begin a fifth season of Rock Under Fire playing catch-up on the state of the music and concert industries in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. We also discuss Greta van Fleet, Hall and Oates, Bruno Mars, Wolfgang Van Halen, and Mike's Madonna story. Mike Derrico and Patrick Ivanitski are your hosts. Our website: https://rockunderfire.com/​ RUF on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q...​ Some cool collectibles from Pat and James: https://www.facebook.com/njcardsharks/​ Follow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mike__Derrico​ Order Mike's book... AUTUMN AND EVERYTHING AFTER: The Murder of John Lennon, Evolution of Bruce Springsteen & the Birth of the Reagan Era https://www.amazon.com/Autumn-Everyth​... "Bad News" is written and performed by Live Animals of N.J.

Ep: 66: On the 40th anniversary of the death of John Lennon, we talk about December 8, 1980 as well as the other rock and roll tragedies that have marked early December…the Rolling Stones Altamont Speedway concert, the stampede in Cincinnati before a concert by The Who, and the deaths of Dimebag Darrell and Darby Crash. We also discuss the $300 million transaction between Bob Dylan and Universal on the purchase of Dylan’s musical catalog and the artist selling away the rights to his own songs. Mike Derrico and Pat Ivanitski are your hosts. https://derricountitled.com/ http://rockunderfire.com/ https://www.facebook.com/njcardsharks/ https://twitter.com/Mike__Derrico Order Mike's book... AUTUMN AND EVERYTHING AFTER: The Murder of John Lennon, Evolution of Bruce Springsteen & the Birth of the Reagan Era https://www.amazon.com/Autumn-Everyth...   "Bad News" is written and performed by Live Animals of NJ

Episode 65...A new book from within the Rock Under Fire camp. Mike and Pat talk about AUTUMN AND EVERYTHING AFTER: The Murder of John Lennon, Evolution of Bruce Springsteen & the Birth of the Reagan Era...a book examining the fateful events of the consequential last months of 1980, how they changed music and politics, and inadvertently set the tone for today's toxic climate in America...a story about rock & roll, murder and the ongoing culture war. Mike Derrico and Pat Ivanitski are your hosts.   AUTUMN AND EVERYTHING AFTER: The Murder of John Lennon, Evolution of Bruce Springsteen & the Birth of the Reagan Era is available in eBook and paperback editions.  https://www.amazon.com/Autumn-Everyth... https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781735476704   As a rock and roll podcast, Rock Under Fire makes it a point not to focus on any one particular artist, band, or genre of music, but with that comes the reality that the show may not always appeal to everyone at the same time. The seven decades of rock and roll music along with its even longer history leaves an extremely broad canvas to create discussions on, drawing from different areas with each episode. So there is still always something for everyone.   In past episodes we've discussed The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Prince, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Kiss, Judas Priest, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, The Who, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, the Monterey Pop Festival, Woodstock, Doo Wop, The Beach Boys, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Steely Dan, The Strokes, Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, The Doors, Patti Smith, The Ramones, Jimi Hendrix, Metallica, Guns n Roses, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, The Velvet Underground, the Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Cars, Cheap Trick, Heart, Dave Grohl, Jack White, digital streaming, the state of the music industry and record labels, the effect of rap and hip hop on rock, Neil Young, Talking Heads, Counting Crows, Boston, The Temptations, Bon Jovi, AC/DC, the Smithereens, Suzanne Vega, Van Halen, Rick Rubin, The Gun Club, Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Allman Brothers, Eric Clapton, Steve Vai, Yngwie Malmsteen, The Mekons, UFO, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Chuck Klosterman, John Philip Sousa, Billy Joel, The Wipers, Iron Maiden, Kurt Vonnegut, Tom Waits, Thin Lizzy, the Bee Gees, Mozart, Beethoven, Puccini, Bob Marley, 5 Seconds of Summer, Twenty One Pilots, Ed Sheeran, J Geils Band, Billy Miller, Chris Cornell, Turn Me On Dead Man, the Desert Trip concerts, aging rock stars, our favorite debut albums, soundtracks, music licensing, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, disco vs. rock, Ticketmaster, Tom Petty, and most overrated and underrated artists. We've also been joined by special guests such as, author and photographers Bob Gruen, STARZ guitarist Richie Ranno, Joe Long of the Four Seasons, Lydia Criss, author and pop culture critic Alice Echols, writer and director Michael Lee Nirenberg, original MTV VJ Nina Blackwood, author Robert Duncan, P.J. Farley of Trixter and Judas Priest legend KK Downing. https://derricountitled.com/ http://rockunderfire.com/ https://www.facebook.com/njcardsharks/ https://twitter.com/Mike__Derrico "Bad News" is written and performed by Live Animals of NJ

In Episode 63, Badfinger’s Joey Molland talks to Mike Derrico about his new solo album Be True to Yourself. Molland is the lead guitarist and vocalist in the classic lineup of Badfinger that rose to the top of the pop charts in the late 1960s and early 70s with hits like “Come and Get It,” “Baby Blue,” “No Matter What,” and “Day After Day.” Molland has stayed musically active over the decades and discusses various records and periods in his career as well as various projects he has been involved with, including recording with George Harrison, John Lennon, Leon Russell, and Badfinger’s role in the Concert for Bangladesh.   As a rock and roll podcast, Rock Under Fire makes it a point not to focus on any one particular artist, band, or genre of music, but with that comes the reality that the show may not always appeal to everyone at the same time. The seven decades of rock and roll music along with its even longer history leaves an extremely broad canvas to create discussions on, drawing from different areas with each episode. So there is still always something for everyone.   In past episodes we've discussed The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Prince, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Kiss, Judas Priest, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, The Who, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, the Monterey Pop Festival, Woodstock, Doo Wop, The Beach Boys, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Steely Dan, The Strokes, Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, The Doors, Patti Smith, The Ramones, Jimi Hendrix, Metallica, Guns n Roses, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, The Velvet Underground, the Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Cars, Cheap Trick, Heart, Dave Grohl, Jack White, digital streaming, the state of the music industry and record labels, the effect of rap and hip hop on rock, Neil Young, Talking Heads, Counting Crows, Boston, The Temptations, Bon Jovi, AC/DC, the Smithereens, Suzanne Vega, Van Halen, Rick Rubin, The Gun Club, Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Allman Brothers, Eric Clapton, Steve Vai, Yngwie Malmsteen, The Mekons, UFO, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Chuck Klosterman, John Philip Sousa, Billy Joel, The Wipers, Iron Maiden, Kurt Vonnegut, Tom Waits, Thin Lizzy, the Bee Gees, Mozart, Beethoven, Puccini, Bob Marley, 5 Seconds of Summer, Twenty One Pilots, Ed Sheeran, J Geils Band, Billy Miller, Chris Cornell, Turn Me On Dead Man, the Desert Trip concerts, aging rock stars, our favorite debut albums, soundtracks, music licensing, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, disco vs. rock, Ticketmaster, Tom Petty, and most overrated and underrated artists. We've also been joined by special guests such as, author and photographers Bob Gruen, STARZ guitarist Richie Ranno, Joe Long of the Four Seasons, Lydia Criss, author and pop culture critic Alice Echols, writer and director Michael Lee Nirenberg, original MTV VJ Nina Blackwood, author Robert Duncan, P.J. Farley of Trixter and Judas Priest legend KK Downing. https://derricountitled.com/ http://rockunderfire.com/ https://www.facebook.com/njcardsharks/ "Bad News" is written and performed by Live Animals of NJ

PJ FARLEY of Trixter talks to Mike Derrico about his brand new solo album ACCENT THE CHANGE. Aside from Trixter, PJ FARLEY is also a member of the band Ra, has played with Lita Ford, toured with Stained, Seether and Sevendust, and is currently active with Eric Martin of Mr. Big, Fozzy and Kuarantine, the new remote Kiss cover project with Chris Jericho, Luke Bryan drummer Kent Slucher, Joe McGinnes of Klassik ’78 and Bruce Kulick. Going into the recording of this episode, the sad news of Eddie Van Halen’s passing had just broken, which is discussed at the outset.   As a rock and roll podcast, Rock Under Fire makes it a point not to focus on any one particular artist, band, or genre of music, but with that comes the reality that the show may not always appeal to everyone at the same time. The seven decades of rock and roll music along with its even longer history leaves an extremely broad canvas to create discussions on, drawing from different areas with each episode. So there is still always something for everyone.   In past episodes we've discussed The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Prince, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Kiss, Judas Priest, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, The Who, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, the Monterey Pop Festival, Woodstock, Doo Wop, The Beach Boys, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Steely Dan, The Strokes, Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, The Doors, Patti Smith, The Ramones, Jimi Hendrix, Metallica, Guns n Roses, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, The Velvet Underground, the Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Cars, Cheap Trick, Heart, Dave Grohl, Jack White, digital streaming, the state of the music industry and record labels, the effect of rap and hip hop on rock, Neil Young, Talking Heads, Counting Crows, Boston, The Temptations, Bon Jovi, AC/DC, the Smithereens, Suzanne Vega, Van Halen, Rick Rubin, The Gun Club, Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Allman Brothers, Eric Clapton, Steve Vai, Yngwie Malmsteen, The Mekons, UFO, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Chuck Klosterman, John Philip Sousa, Billy Joel, The Wipers, Iron Maiden, Kurt Vonnegut, Tom Waits, Thin Lizzy, the Bee Gees, Mozart, Beethoven, Puccini, Bob Marley, 5 Seconds of Summer, Twenty One Pilots, Ed Sheeran, J Geils Band, Billy Miller, Chris Cornell, Turn Me On Dead Man, the Desert Trip concerts, aging rock stars, our favorite debut albums, soundtracks, music licensing, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, disco vs. rock, Ticketmaster, Tom Petty, and most overrated and underrated artists. We've also been joined by special guests such as, author and photographers Bob Gruen, STARZ guitarist Richie Ranno, Joe Long of the Four Seasons, Lydia Criss, author and pop culture critic Alice Echols, writer and director Michael Lee Nirenberg, original MTV VJ Nina Blackwood, author Robert Duncan and Judas Priest legend KK Downing.     https://derricountitled.com/   http://rockunderfire.com/   https://www.facebook.com/njcardsharks/   "Bad News" is written and performed by Live Animals of NJ     SHOW LESS      

In the early days of independent record stores, if you grew up in New Jersey's Middlesex, Union or Essex counties during the 1970s, 80s or 90s, chances are you shopped at Little Joe Records, Dot Records or J&J Records where you could find all of those good things you couldn't get at your local boring and predictable Sam Goody. Childhood friend Joe Gerulski joins the show for Episode 61 to share some great music-related stories and talk about growing up in the family-run business selling records in an age when records were still the biggest-selling musical format and rock music was still at peak popularity. We also get into the inevitable discussion that never really goes away for too long on our show...80s metal. A fun blast through the past that moves along much too quickly. Mike Derrico and Pat Ivanitski are your hosts.   As a rock and roll podcast, Rock Under Fire makes it a point not to focus on any one particular artist, band, or genre of music, but with that comes the reality that the show may not always appeal to everyone at the same time. The seven decades of rock and roll music along with its even longer history leaves an extremely broad canvas to create discussions on, drawing from different areas with each episode. So there is still always something for everyone.   In past episodes we've discussed The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Prince, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Kiss, Judas Priest, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, The Who, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, the Monterey Pop Festival, Woodstock, Doo Wop, The Beach Boys, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Steely Dan, The Strokes, Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, The Doors, Patti Smith, The Ramones, Jimi Hendrix, Metallica, Guns n Roses, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, The Velvet Underground, the Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Cars, Cheap Trick, Heart, Dave Grohl, Jack White, digital streaming, the state of the music industry and record labels, the effect of rap and hip hop on rock, Neil Young, Talking Heads, Counting Crows, Boston, The Temptations, Bon Jovi, AC/DC, the Smithereens, Suzanne Vega, Van Halen, Rick Rubin, The Gun Club, Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Allman Brothers, Eric Clapton, Steve Vai, Yngwie Malmsteen, The Mekons, UFO, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Chuck Klosterman, John Philip Sousa, Billy Joel, The Wipers, Iron Maiden, Kurt Vonnegut, Tom Waits, Thin Lizzy, the Bee Gees, Mozart, Beethoven, Puccini, Bob Marley, 5 Seconds of Summer, Twenty One Pilots, Ed Sheeran, J Geils Band, Billy Miller, Chris Cornell, Turn Me On Dead Man, the Desert Trip concerts, aging rock stars, our favorite debut albums, soundtracks, music licensing, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, disco vs. rock, Ticketmaster, Tom Petty, and most overrated and underrated artists. We've also been joined by special guests such as, author and photographers Bob Gruen, STARZ guitarist Richie Ranno, Joe Long of the Four Seasons, Lydia Criss, author and pop culture critic Alice Echols, writer and director Michael Lee Nirenberg, original MTV VJ Nina Blackwood, author Robert Duncan and Judas Priest legend KK Downing.   https://derricountitled.com/ http://rockunderfire.com/ https://www.facebook.com/njcardsharks/ "Bad News" is written and performed by Live Animals of NJ

In Episode 58, Mike Derrico talks to director and author Michael Lee Nirenberg who returns to the show to discuss his new book EARTH A.D. THE POISONING OF THE AMERICAN LANDSCAPE AND THE COMMUNITIES THAT FOUGHT BACK.  Nirenberg has directed several music videos and the award-winning documentary, Back Issues: The Hustler Magazine Story. https://bookshop.org/books/earth-a-d-the-poisoning-of-the-american-landscape-and-the-communities-that-fought-back/9781934170786?aid=1663 https://www.amazon.com/Poisoning-Amer...   As a rock and roll podcast, Rock Under Fire makes it a point not to focus on any one particular artist, band, or genre of music, but with that comes the reality that the show may not always appeal to everyone at the same time. The seven decades of rock and roll music along with its even longer history leaves an extremely broad canvas to create discussions on, drawing from different areas with each episode. So there is still always something for everyone.   In past episodes we've discussed The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Prince, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Kiss, Judas Priest, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, The Who, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, the Monterey Pop Festival, Woodstock, Doo Wop, The Beach Boys, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Steely Dan, The Strokes, Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, The Doors, Patti Smith, The Ramones, Jimi Hendrix, Metallica, Guns n Roses, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, The Velvet Underground, the Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Cars, Cheap Trick, Heart, Dave Grohl, Jack White, digital streaming, the state of the music industry and record labels, the effect of rap and hip hop on rock, Neil Young, Talking Heads, Counting Crows, Boston, The Temptations, Bon Jovi, AC/DC, the Smithereens, Suzanne Vega, Van Halen, Rick Rubin, The Gun Club, Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Allman Brothers, Eric Clapton, Steve Vai, Yngwie Malmsteen, The Mekons, UFO, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Chuck Klosterman, John Philip Sousa, Billy Joel, The Wipers, Iron Maiden, Kurt Vonnegut, Tom Waits, Thin Lizzy, the Bee Gees, Mozart, Beethoven, Puccini, Bob Marley, 5 Seconds of Summer, Twenty One Pilots, Ed Sheeran, J Geils Band, Billy Miller, Chris Cornell, Turn Me On Dead Man, the Desert Trip concerts, aging rock stars, our favorite debut albums, soundtracks, music licensing, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, disco vs. rock, Ticketmaster, Tom Petty, and most overrated and underrated artists. We've also been joined by special guests such as, author and photographers Bob Gruen, STARZ guitarist Richie Ranno, Joe Long of the Four Seasons, Lydia Criss, author and pop culture critic Alice Echols, writer and director Michael Lee Nirenberg, original MTV VJ Nina Blackwood, author Robert Duncan and Judas Priest legend KK Downing.   ROCK UNDER FIRE ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ Rockunderfire/ http://rockunderfire.com/ https://derricountitled.com/ "Bad News" is written and performed by Live Animals of NJ

In Episode 57, Mike Derrico talks to Robert Duncan, former managing editor of Creem Magazine and lifelong rock and roll obsessive. Duncan, a musician himself, has been in and around the rock and roll world through some pivotal years, perhaps through rock’s most hedonistic period of all, the 1970s. Aside from Creem, he has contributed to notable publications such as Rolling Stone, Circus, Life and is the author of books such as The Noise: Notes from a Rock and Roll Era, Only the Good Die Young: The Rock and Roll Book of the Dead, the very first book ever written on Kiss, and has now, after decades written his first novel, Loudmouth. https://www.amazon.com/Loudmouth-Nove... https://www.duncanwrites.com/   As a rock and roll podcast, Rock Under Fire makes it a point not to focus on any one particular artist, band, or genre of music, but with that comes the reality that the show may not always appeal to everyone at the same time. The seven decades of rock and roll music along with its even longer history leaves an extremely broad canvas to create discussions on, drawing from different areas with each episode. So there is still always something for everyone.   In past episodes we've discussed The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Prince, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Kiss, Judas Priest, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, The Who, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, the Monterey Pop Festival, Woodstock, Doo Wop, The Beach Boys, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Steely Dan, The Strokes, Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, The Doors, Patti Smith, The Ramones, Jimi Hendrix, Metallica, Guns n Roses, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, The Velvet Underground, the Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Cars, Cheap Trick, Heart, Dave Grohl, Jack White, digital streaming, the state of the music industry and record labels, the effect of rap and hip hop on rock, Neil Young, Talking Heads, Counting Crows, Boston, The Temptations, Bon Jovi, AC/DC, the Smithereens, Suzanne Vega, Van Halen, Rick Rubin, The Gun Club, Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Allman Brothers, Eric Clapton, Steve Vai, Yngwie Malmsteen, The Mekons, UFO, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Chuck Klosterman, John Philip Sousa, Billy Joel, The Wipers, Iron Maiden, Kurt Vonnegut, Tom Waits, Thin Lizzy, the Bee Gees, Mozart, Beethoven, Puccini, Bob Marley, 5 Seconds of Summer, Twenty One Pilots, Ed Sheeran, J Geils Band, Billy Miller, Chris Cornell, Turn Me On Dead Man, the Desert Trip concerts, aging rock stars, our favorite debut albums, soundtracks, music licensing, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, disco vs. rock, Ticketmaster, Tom Petty, and most overrated and underrated artists. We've also been joined by special guests such as, author and photographers Bob Gruen, STARZ guitarist Richie Ranno, Joe Long of the Four Seasons, Lydia Criss, author and pop culture critic Alice Echols, writer and director Michael Lee Nirenberg, original MTV VJ Nina Blackwood, and Judas Priest legend KK Downing.   ROCK UNDER FIRE ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ Rockunderfire/ http://rockunderfire.com/ https://derricountitled.com/ "Bad News" is written and performed by Live Animals of NJ

In Episode 56, it’s Pat’s birthday!  Discussions include Pat’s birthday, Ticketmaster, Bon Jovi’s tour cancellation, the Prince Tribute, Clive Davis, new Stones song, and reviews of new albums from Pearl Jam, Fiona Apple, and the Strokes, and a rant on the NFL draft.  Mike Derrico and Pat Ivanitski are your hosts.         As a rock and roll podcast, Rock Under Fire makes it a point not to focus on any one particular artist, band, or genre of music, but with that comes the reality that the show may not always appeal to everyone at the same time. The seven decades of rock and roll music along with its even longer history leaves an extremely broad canvas to create discussions on, drawing from different areas with each episode. So there is still always something for everyone.   In past episodes we've discussed The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Prince, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Kiss, Judas Priest, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, The Who, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, the Monterey Pop Festival, Woodstock, Doo Wop, The Beach Boys, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Steely Dan, The Strokes, Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, The Doors, Patti Smith, The Ramones, Jimi Hendrix, Metallica, Guns n Roses, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, The Velvet Underground, the Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Cars, Cheap Trick, Heart, Dave Grohl, Jack White, digital streaming, the state of the music industry and record labels, the effect of rap and hip hop on rock, Neil Young, Talking Heads, Counting Crows, Boston, The Temptations, Bon Jovi, AC/DC, the Smithereens, Suzanne Vega, Van Halen, Rick Rubin, The Gun Club, Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Allman Brothers, Eric Clapton, Steve Vai, Yngwie Malmsteen, The Mekons, UFO, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Chuck Klosterman, John Philip Sousa, Billy Joel, The Wipers, Iron Maiden, Kurt Vonnegut, Tom Waits, Thin Lizzy, the Bee Gees, Mozart, Beethoven, Puccini, Bob Marley, 5 Seconds of Summer, Twenty One Pilots, Ed Sheeran, J Geils Band, Billy Miller, Chris Cornell, Turn Me On Dead Man, the Desert Trip concerts, aging rock stars, our favorite debut albums, soundtracks, music licensing, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, disco vs. rock, Ticketmaster, Tom Petty, and most overrated and underrated artists. We've also been joined by special guests such as, author and photographers Bob Gruen, STARZ guitarist Richie Ranno, Joe Long of the Four Seasons, Lydia Criss, author and pop culture critic Alice Echols, writer and director Michael Lee Nirenberg, original MTV VJ Nina Blackwood, and Judas Priest legend KK Downing.   ROCK UNDER FIRE ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ Rockunderfire/ http://rockunderfire.com/ https://derricountitled.wordpress.com/ "Bad News" is written and performed by Live Animals of NJ

In Episode 52, we talk about the current wave of farewell tours, the future of the concert industry, and sidetrack ourselves with White Lion, Def Leppard, Creed, Stryper, Kidd Gloves Seton Hall's WSOU, hypotheticals on The Beatles, and the longtime feud between Roger Waters and David Gilmour. We're all over the place on this particularly loose and funny conversation. Mike Derrico, Pat Ivanitski, and Marisa Baldasarro are your hosts.   As a rock and roll podcast, Rock Under Fire makes it a point not to focus on any one particular artist, band, or genre of music, but with that comes the reality that the show may not always appeal to everyone at the same time. The seven decades of rock and roll music along with its even longer history leaves an extremely broad canvas to create discussions on, drawing from different areas with each episode. So there is still always something for everyone. In past episodes we've discussed The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Prince, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Kiss, Judas Priest, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, The Who, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, the Monterey Pop Festival, Woodstock, Doo Wop, The Beach Boys, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Steely Dan, The Strokes, Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, The Doors, Patti Smith, The Ramones, Jimi Hendrix, Metallica, Guns n Roses, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, The Velvet Underground, the Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Cars, Cheap Trick, Heart, Dave Grohl, Jack White, digital streaming, the state of the music industry and record labels, the effect of rap and hip hop on rock, Neil Young, Talking Heads, Counting Crows, Boston, The Temptations, Bon Jovi, AC/DC, the Smithereens, Suzanne Vega, Van Halen, Rick Rubin, The Gun Club, Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Allman Brothers, Eric Clapton, Steve Vai, Yngwie Malmsteen, The Mekons, UFO, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Chuck Klosterman, John Philip Sousa, Billy Joel, The Wipers, Iron Maiden, Kurt Vonnegut, Tom Waits, Thin Lizzy, the Bee Gees, Mozart, Beethoven, Puccini, Bob Marley, 5 Seconds of Summer, Twenty One Pilots, Ed Sheeran, J Geils Band, Billy Miller, Chris Cornell, Turn Me On Dead Man, the Desert Trip concerts, aging rock stars, our favorite debut albums, soundtracks, music licensing, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, disco vs. rock, Ticketmaster, Tom Petty, and most overrated and underrated artists. We've also been joined by special guests such as, author and photographers Bob Gruen, STARZ guitarist Richie Ranno, Joe Long of the Four Seasons, Lydia Criss, author and pop culture critic Alice Echols, writer and director Michael Lee Nirenberg, original MTV VJ Nina Blackwood, and Judas Priest legend KK Downing. ROCK UNDER FIRE ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ Rockunderfire/ http://rockunderfire.com/ https://derricountitled.wordpress.com/ "Bad News" is written and performed by Live Animals of NJ

In ROCK UNDER FIRE Episode 49, we present Mike Derrico's full conversation with original MTV VJ NINA BLACKWOOD. Portions of the interview were featured in "The Rise & Fall of MTV," an episode of RUF's sister podcast, RETROSPEAK, where Mike and Pat Ivanitski discuss the early years of MTV, the channel's influence on pop culture and the music industry, as well as its fall from relevance. NINA BLACKWOOD is one of the five original VJs on MTV from the channel's launch in 1981 through 1986. She went on to host Solid Gold, the Rock Report segment of Entertainment Tonight, and nationally syndicated radio shows, Nina BlackWood's Absolutely 80s and Nina Blackwood's New Wave Nation. Blackwood can be heard today on the 80s on 8, available on SiriusXM.   As a rock and roll podcast, Rock Under Fire makes it a point not to focus on any one particular artist, band, or genre of music, but with that comes the reality that the show may not always appeal to everyone at the same time. The seven decades of rock and roll music along with its even longer history leaves an extremely broad canvas to create discussions on, drawing from different areas with each episode. So there is still always something for everyone.   In past episodes we've discussed The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Prince, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Kiss, Judas Priest, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, The Who, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, the Monterey Pop Festival, Woodstock, Doo Wop, The Beach Boys, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Steely Dan, The Strokes, Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, The Doors, Patti Smith, The Ramones, Jimi Hendrix, Metallica, Guns n Roses, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, The Velvet Underground, the Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Cars, Cheap Trick, Heart, Dave Grohl, Jack White, digital streaming, the state of the music industry and record labels, the effect of rap and hip hop on rock, Neil Young, Talking Heads, Counting Crows, Boston, The Temptations, Bon Jovi, AC/DC, the Smithereens, Suzanne Vega, Van Halen, Rick Rubin, The Gun Club, Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Allman Brothers, Eric Clapton, Steve Vai, Yngwie Malmsteen, The Mekons, UFO, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Chuck Klosterman, John Philip Sousa, Billy Joel, The Wipers, Iron Maiden, Kurt Vonnegut, Tom Waits, Thin Lizzy, the Bee Gees, Mozart, Beethoven, Puccini, Bob Marley, 5 Seconds of Summer, Twenty One Pilots, Ed Sheeran, J Geils Band, Billy Miller, Chris Cornell, Turn Me On Dead Man, the Desert Trip concerts, aging rock stars, our favorite debut albums, soundtracks, music licensing, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, disco vs. rock, Ticketmaster, Tom Petty, and most overrated and underrated artists. We've also been joined by special guests such as, author and photographers Bob Gruen, STARZ guitarist Richie Ranno, Joe Long of the Four Seasons, Lydia Criss, author and pop culture critic Alice Echols, writer and director Michael Lee Nirenberg, and Judas Priest legend KK Downing. ROCK UNDER FIRE ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Rockunderfire/ ROCK UNDER FIRE ON iTUNES: https://itun.es/us/dm3Qdb.c https://twitter.com/rock_under_fire http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/ https://derricountitled.wordpress.com/ Special Thanks to Aaron Novak for saving our ass early on in the day. Visit his site and check out his radio show MEMPHIS EGYPT WITH AARON & TODD https://memphisegypt.podbean.com/ "Bad News" written and performed by Live Animals

In Episode 47, Mike Derrico talks to Judas Priest legend KK Downing about his new book, HEAVY DUTY: DAYS AND NIGHTS IN JUDAS PRIEST, out this week on Da Capo Press.   Derrico and Rock Under Fire co-host Pat Ivanitski have spent the summer putting together their sister podcast called RETROSPEAK, which begins on October 1, 2018. Subscribe to the Retrospeak Youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5vw...   Derrico's review of Downing's book as well as a partial transcript of this conversation can be found at pleasekillme.com https://pleasekillme.com/kk-downing-j...   As a rock and roll podcast, Rock Under Fire makes it a point not to focus on any one particular artist, band, or genre of music, but with that comes the reality that the show may not always appeal to everyone at the same time. The seven decades of rock and roll music along with its even longer history leaves an extremely broad canvas to create discussions on, drawing from different areas with each episode. So there is still always something for everyone.   In past episodes we've discussed The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Prince, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Kiss, Judas Priest, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, The Who, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, the Monterey Pop Festival, Woodstock, Doo Wop, The Beach Boys, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Steely Dan, The Strokes, Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, The Doors, Patti Smith, The Ramones, Jimi Hendrix, Metallica, Guns n Roses, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, The Velvet Underground, the Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Cars, Cheap Trick, Heart, Dave Grohl, Jack White, digital streaming, the state of the music industry and record labels, the effect of rap and hip hop on rock, Neil Young, Talking Heads, Counting Crows, Boston, The Temptations, Bon Jovi, AC/DC, the Smithereens, Suzanne Vega, Van Halen, Rick Rubin, The Gun Club, Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Allman Brothers, Eric Clapton, Steve Vai, Yngwie Malmsteen, The Mekons, UFO, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Chuck Klosterman, John Philip Sousa, Billy Joel, The Wipers, Iron Maiden, Kurt Vonnegut, Tom Waits, Thin Lizzy, the Bee Gees, Mozart, Beethoven, Puccini, Bob Marley, 5 Seconds of Summer, Twenty One Pilots, Ed Sheeran, J Geils Band, Billy Miller, Chris Cornell, Turn Me On Dead Man, the Desert Trip concerts, aging rock stars, our favorite debut albums, soundtracks, music licensing, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, disco vs. rock, Ticketmaster, Tom Petty, and most overrated and underrated artists. We've also been joined by special guests such as, author and photographers Bob Gruen, STARZ guitarist Richie Ranno, Joe Long of the Four Seasons, Lydia Criss, author and pop culture critic Alice Echols, and writer and director Michael Lee Nirenberg. Go to https://pleasekillme.com/ ...Legs McNeil and Gillian McCain's place where all things cool reside Purchase KK' book! https://www.amazon.com/Heavy-Duty-Nig... ROCK UNDER FIRE ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Rockunderfire/ Like and follow RETROSPEAK on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/Retrospeak-2... ROCK UNDER FIRE ON iTUNES: https://itun.es/us/dm3Qdb.c https://twitter.com/rock_under_fire http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/ Special Thanks to Aaron Novak for saving our ass early on in the day. Visit his site and check out his radio show MEMPHIS EGYPT WITH AARON & TODD https://memphisegypt.podbean.com/ "Breaching the Gates" music by TeknoAXE: http://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q... "Bad News" written and performed by Live Animals

We address the issues leading to our recent extended break, talk about the future of the show, and introduce Retrospeak, our sister podcast that begins in September. Mike Derrico and Pat Ivanitski are your hosts. We thank all of you who continue to support Rock Under Fire, and we welcome any new listeners to the show. As a rock and roll podcast, we make it a point not to focus on any one particular artist, band, or genre of music, but with that comes the reality that our show may not always appeal to everyone at the same time. The seven decades of rock and roll music along with its even longer history gives us an extremely broad canvas to create discussions on, drawing from different areas with each episode. So there is still always something for everyone.   In past episodes we've discussed The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Prince, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Kiss, Judas Priest, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, The Who, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, the Monterey Pop Festival, Woodstock, Doo Wop, The Beach Boys, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Steely Dan, The Strokes, Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, The Doors, Patti Smith, The Ramones, Jimi Hendrix, Metallica, Guns n Roses, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, The Velvet Underground, the Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Cars, Cheap Trick, Heart, Dave Grohl, Jack White, digital streaming, the state of the music industry and record labels, the effect of rap and hip hop on rock, Neil Young, Talking Heads, Counting Crows, Boston, The Temptations, Bon Jovi, AC/DC, the Smithereens, Suzanne Vega, Van Halen, Rick Rubin, The Gun Club, Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Allman Brothers, Eric Clapton, Steve Vai, Yngwie Malmsteen, The Mekons, UFO, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Chuck Klosterman, John Philip Sousa, Billy Joel, The Wipers, Iron Maiden, Kurt Vonnegut, Tom Waits, Thin Lizzy, the Bee Gees, Mozart, Beethoven, Puccini, Bob Marley, 5 Seconds of Summer, Twenty One Pilots, Ed Sheeran, J Geils Band, Billy Miller, Chris Cornell, Turn Me On Dead Man, the Desert Trip concerts, aging rock stars, our favorite debut albums, soundtracks, music licensing, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, disco vs. rock, Ticketmaster, Tom Petty, and our most overrated and underrated artists. We've also been joined by special guests such as, author and photographers Bob Gruen, STARZ guitarist Richie Ranno, Joe Long of the Four Seasons, Lydia Criss, author and pop culture critic Alice Echols, and writer and director Michael Lee Nirenberg.   Like and follow RETROSPEAK on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/Retrospeak-2...   VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://rockunderfire.com/ PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW OUR PODCAST ON iTUNES...WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT! Special thanks to Aaron Novak https://memphisegypt.podbean.com/ https://itun.es/us/dm3Qdb.c http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/ https://www.facebook.com/Rockunderfire/ https://twitter.com/rock_under_fire https://derricountitled.wordpress.com/ "Bad News" performed by Live Animals

Joe Long, born Joseph LaBracio in Elizabeth, New Jersey, spent ten years as a member of The Four Seasons, playing a vital role in the group's most prolific decade from 1965-1975. Long played bass, sang, contributed to onstage musical arrangements, served as co-producer, onstage emcee, and was a longtime fan favorite. In 2014, he was honored with a street-naming in his hometown of Elizabeth, and is now joining the canon of New Jersey history and immortality with an induction to the New Jersey Hall of Fame. We are honored to have him on our podcast.   In Episode 45, Mike Derrico talks to the Four Seasons legend about his early musical roots, his ten year run with the group, and his recent induction into the New Jersey Hall of Fame. Co-hosts Pat Ivanitski and Stick Nixon have the week off. (Interview begins at 12:00 mark)   We thank all of you who continue to support Rock Under Fire, and we welcome any new listeners to the show. As a rock and roll podcast, we make it a point not to focus on any one particular artist, band, or genre of music, but with that comes the reality that our show may not always appeal to everyone at the same time. The seven decades of rock and roll music along with its even longer history gives us an extremely broad canvas to create discussions on, drawing from different areas with each episode. So there is still always something for everyone.   In past episodes we've discussed The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Prince, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Kiss, Judas Priest, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, The Who, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, the Monterey Pop Festival, Woodstock, Doo Wop, The Beach Boys, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Steely Dan, The Strokes, Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, The Doors, Patti Smith, The Ramones, Jimi Hendrix, Metallica, Guns n Roses, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, The Velvet Underground, the Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Cars, Cheap Trick, Heart, Dave Grohl, Jack White, digital streaming, the state of the music industry and record labels, the effect of rap and hip hop on rock, Neil Young, Talking Heads, Counting Crows, Boston, The Temptations, Bon Jovi, AC/DC, the Smithereens, Suzanne Vega, Van Halen, Rick Rubin, The Gun Club, Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Allman Brothers, Eric Clapton, Steve Vai, Yngwie Malmsteen, The Mekons, UFO, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Chuck Klosterman, John Philip Sousa, Billy Joel, The Wipers, Iron Maiden, Kurt Vonnegut, Tom Waits, Thin Lizzy, the Bee Gees, Mozart, Beethoven, Puccini, Bob Marley, 5 Seconds of Summer, Twenty One Pilots, Ed Sheeran, J Geils Band, Billy Miller, Chris Cornell, Turn Me On Dead Man, the Desert Trip concerts, aging rock stars, our favorite debut albums, soundtracks, music licensing, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, disco vs. rock, Ticketmaster, Tom Petty, and our most overrated and underrated artists. We've also been joined by special guests such as, author and photographers Bob Gruen, STARZ guitarist Richie Ranno, Lydia Criss, author and pop culture critic Alice Echols, and writer and director Michael Lee Nirenberg. VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://rockunderfire.com/ PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW OUR PODCAST ON iTUNES...WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT! Special thanks to Aaron Novak https://memphisegypt.podbean.com/ https://itun.es/us/dm3Qdb.c http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/ https://www.facebook.com/Rockunderfire/ https://twitter.com/rock_under_fire https://derricountitled.wordpress.com/ "Bad News" performed by Live Animals "Stringed Disco" by Kevin MacLeod A Change of Seasons, 1980, 20th Century Fox, TV spot  

In a last minute change of plans due to the absence of Stick Nixon and a rescheduling with our guests, Pat and Mike discuss two landmark hard rock albums on the 40th anniversary of their release...Van Halen's debut and Judas Priest's Stained Class.  Mike Derrico and Pat Ivanitski are your hosts We thank all of you who continue to support Rock Under Fire, and we welcome any new listeners to the show. As a rock and roll podcast, we make it a point not to focus on any one particular artist, band, or genre of music, but with that comes the reality that our show may not always appeal to everyone at the same time. The seven decades of rock and roll music along with its even longer history gives us an extremely broad canvas to create discussions on, drawing from different areas with each episode. So there is still always something for everyone. In past episodes we've discussed The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Prince, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Kiss, Judas Priest, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, The Who, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, the Monterey Pop Festival, Woodstock, Doo Wop, The Beach Boys, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Steely Dan, The Strokes, Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, The Doors, Patti Smith, The Ramones, Jimi Hendrix, Metallica, Guns n Roses, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, The Velvet Underground, the Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Cars, Cheap Trick, Heart, Dave Grohl, Jack White, digital streaming, the state of the music industry and record labels, the effect of rap and hip hop on rock, Neil Young, Talking Heads, Counting Crows, Boston, The Temptations, Bon Jovi, AC/DC, the Smithereens, Suzanne Vega, Van Halen, Rick Rubin, The Gun Club, Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Allman Brothers, Eric Clapton, Steve Vai, Yngwie Malmsteen, The Mekons, UFO, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Chuck Klosterman, John Philip Sousa, Billy Joel, The Wipers, Iron Maiden, Kurt Vonnegut, Tom Waits, Thin Lizzy, the Bee Gees, Mozart, Beethoven, Puccini, Bob Marley, 5 Seconds of Summer, Twenty One Pilots, Ed Sheeran, J Geils Band, Billy Miller, Chris Cornell, Turn Me On Dead Man, the Desert Trip concerts, aging rock stars, our favorite debut albums, soundtracks, music licensing, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, disco vs. rock, Ticketmaster, Tom Petty, and our most overrated and underrated artists. We've also been joined by special guests such as, author and photographers Bob Gruen, STARZ guitarist Richie Ranno, Lydia Criss, author and pop culture critic Alice Echols, and writer and director Michael Lee Nirenberg. VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://rockunderfire.com/ PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW OUR PODCAST ON iTUNES...WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT! Special thanks to Aaron Novak https://memphisegypt.podbean.com/ https://itun.es/us/dm3Qdb.c http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/ https://www.facebook.com/Rockunderfire/ https://twitter.com/rock_under_fire https://derricountitled.wordpress.com/ "Bad News" performed by Live Animals

We are joined by longtime friend Michael Czirjak in an episode that looks back on New Jersey's music scene in the 1990s when we were all rock stars. We're still rock stars, but just doing different things now. Michael is a New Jersey native, lifelong guitarist, and music nerd. In the 90s, he and his band Segway recorded heavily and gigged tirelessly up and down the East Coast to anyone who would listen. These days, he spends the majority of his time teaching his six-year old twin boys (Sam and George) the importance of The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and the need for very loud guitars. He is also a Partner and Co-founder of the Hi-Tech Recruiting Firm C2R Ventures, HQ'd in New York City. https://c2rventures.com/   In this episode we discuss the rock clubs of the 90s NJ music scene such as the Melody, Club Bene, Birch Hill, Studio One, etc...plus, the rebirth of vinyl, farewell tours, Slayer, Van Halen, Bruno Mars,Iron Maiden, Chuck Berry, John Mellencamp, Elder, Ghost, Art Stock, and a whole lotta random stuff. Mike Derrico, Pat Ivanitski, and Stick Nixon are your hosts.    We thank all of you who continue to support Rock Under Fire, and we welcome any new listeners to the show. As a rock and roll podcast, we make it a point not to focus on any one particular artist, band, or genre of music, but with that comes the reality that our show may not always appeal to everyone at the same time. The seven decades of rock and roll music along with its even longer history gives us an extremely broad canvas to create discussions on, drawing from different areas with each episode. So there is still always something for everyone. In past episodes we've discussed The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Prince, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Kiss, Judas Priest, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, The Who, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, the Monterey Pop Festival, Woodstock, Doo Wop, The Beach Boys, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Steely Dan, The Strokes, Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, The Doors, Patti Smith, The Ramones, Jimi Hendrix, Metallica, Guns n Roses, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, The Velvet Underground, the Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Cars, Cheap Trick, Heart, Dave Grohl, Jack White, digital streaming, the state of the music industry and record labels, the effect of rap and hip hop on rock, Neil Young, Talking Heads, Counting Crows, Boston, The Temptations, Bon Jovi, AC/DC, the Smithereens, Suzanne Vega, Van Halen, Rick Rubin, The Gun Club, Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Allman Brothers, Eric Clapton, Steve Vai, Yngwie Malmsteen, The Mekons, UFO, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Chuck Klosterman, John Philip Sousa, Billy Joel, The Wipers, Iron Maiden, Kurt Vonnegut, Tom Waits, Thin Lizzy, the Bee Gees, Mozart, Beethoven, Puccini, Bob Marley, 5 Seconds of Summer, Twenty One Pilots, Ed Sheeran, J Geils Band, Billy Miller, Chris Cornell, Turn Me On Dead Man, the Desert Trip concerts, aging rock stars, our favorite debut albums, soundtracks, music licensing, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, disco vs. rock, Ticketmaster, Tom Petty, and our most overrated and underrated artists. We've also been joined by special guests such as, author and photographers Bob Gruen, STARZ guitarist Richie Ranno, Lydia Criss, author and pop culture critic Alice Echols, and writer and director Michael Lee Nirenberg. https://c2rventures.com/ VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://rockunderfire.com/ PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW OUR PODCAST ON iTUNES...WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT! Special thanks to Aaron Novak https://memphisegypt.podbean.com/ https://itun.es/us/dm3Qdb.c http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/ https://www.facebook.com/Rockunderfire/ https://twitter.com/rock_under_fire https://derricountitled.wordpress.com/ "Bad News" performed by Live Animals

Following the unexpected Dolores O'Riordan episode, Mike, Pat, and Stick re-assemble for the first full-cast show of 2018. After a long run of guests, the trio returns, and the conversation is all over the place...the future of death in rock and roll, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Judas Priest, Rod Stewart's 1978 album Blondes Have More Fun, a discussion of Stewart's 1970s recorded output, and a hilarious analysis of how duos like Seals and Crofts, Simon and Garfunkel, and Hall and Oats get their names. Mike Derrico, Pat Ivanitski, and Stick Nixon are your hosts.   We thank all of you who continue to support Rock Under Fire, and we welcome any new listeners to the show. As a rock and roll podcast, we make it a point not to focus on any one particular artist, band, or genre of music, but with that comes the reality that our show may not always appeal to everyone at the same time. The seven decades of rock and roll music along with its even longer history gives us an extremely broad canvas to create discussions on, drawing from different areas with each episode. So there is still always something for everyone.   In past episodes we've discussed The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Prince, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Kiss, Judas Priest, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, The Who, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, the Monterey Pop Festival, Woodstock, Doo Wop, The Beach Boys, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Steely Dan, The Strokes, Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, The Doors, Patti Smith, The Ramones, Jimi Hendrix, Metallica, Guns n Roses, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, The Velvet Underground, the Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Cars, Cheap Trick, Heart, Dave Grohl, Jack White, digital streaming, the state of the music industry and record labels, the effect of rap and hip hop on rock, Neil Young, Talking Heads, Counting Crows, Boston, The Temptations, Bon Jovi, AC/DC, the Smithereens, Suzanne Vega, Van Halen, Rick Rubin, The Gun Club, Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Allman Brothers, Eric Clapton, Steve Vai, Yngwie Malmsteen, The Mekons, UFO, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Chuck Klosterman, John Philip Sousa, Billy Joel, The Wipers, Iron Maiden, Kurt Vonnegut, Tom Waits, Thin Lizzy, the Bee Gees, Mozart, Beethoven, Puccini, Bob Marley, 5 Seconds of Summer, Twenty One Pilots, Ed Sheeran, J Geils Band, Billy Miller, Chris Cornell, Turn Me On Dead Man, the Desert Trip concerts, aging rock stars, our favorite debut albums, soundtracks, music licensing, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, disco vs. rock, Ticketmaster, Tom Petty, and our most overrated and underrated artists. We've also been joined by special guests such as, author and photographers Bob Gruen, STARZ guitarist Richie Ranno, Lydia Criss, author and pop culture critic Alice Echols, and writer and director Michael Lee Nirenberg. VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://rockunderfire.com/ PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW OUR PODCAST ON iTUNES...WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT! Special thanks to Aaron Novak https://memphisegypt.podbean.com/ https://itun.es/us/dm3Qdb.c Read more at http://rockunderfire.libsyn.com/#57cd... http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/ https://www.facebook.com /Rockunderfire/ https://twitter.com/rock_under_fire https://derricountitled.wordpress.com/ "Bad News" performed by Live Animals

In Episode 37, we begin the last month of 2017 with a look back at some of the most memorable moments of Seasons 1 and 2 of the Rock Under Fire podcast. Mike Derrico, Pat Ivanitski, and Stick Nixon are your hosts.   We thank all of you who continue to support Rock Under Fire, and we welcome any new listeners to the show. As a rock and roll podcast, we make it a point not to focus on any one particular artist, band, or genre of music, but with that comes the reality that our show may not always appeal to everyone at the same time. The seven decades of rock and roll music along with its even longer history gives us an extremely broad canvas to create discussions on, drawing from different areas with each episode. So there is still always something for everyone.   In past episodes we've discussed The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Prince, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Kiss, Judas Priest, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, The Who, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, the Monterey Pop Festival, Woodstock, Doo Wop, The Beach Boys, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Steely Dan, The Strokes, Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, The Doors, Patti Smith, The Ramones, Jimi Hendrix, Metallica, Guns n Roses, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, The Velvet Underground, the Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Cars, Cheap Trick, Heart, Dave Grohl, Jack White, digital streaming, the state of the music industry and record labels, the effect of rap and hip hop on rock, Neil Young, Talking Heads, Counting Crows, Boston, The Temptations, Bon Jovi, AC/DC, the Smithereens, Suzanne Vega, Van Halen, Rick Rubin, The Gun Club, Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Allman Brothers, Eric Clapton, Steve Vai, Yngwie Malmsteen, The Mekons, UFO, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Chuck Klosterman, John Philip Sousa, Billy Joel, The Wipers, Iron Maiden, Kurt Vonnegut, Tom Waits, Thin Lizzy, the Bee Gees, Mozart, Beethoven, Puccini, Bob Marley, 5 Seconds of Summer, Twenty One Pilots, Ed Sheeran, J Geils Band, Billy Miller, Chris Cornell, Turn Me On Dead Man, the Desert Trip concerts, aging rock stars, our favorite debut albums, soundtracks, music licensing, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, disco vs. rock, Ticketmaster, Tom Petty, and our most overrated and underrated artists. We've also been joined by special guests such as, author and photographers Bob Gruen, STARZ guitarist Richie Ranno, Lydia Criss, author and pop culture critic Alice Echols, and writer and director Michael Lee Nirenberg. PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW OUR PODCAST ON iTUNES...WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT! Special thanks to Aaron Novak https://memphisegypt.podbean.com/ https://itun.es/us/dm3Qdb.c Read more at http://rockunderfire.libsyn.com/#57cd... http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/ https://www.facebook.com/Rockunderfire/ https://twitter.com/rock_under_fire https://derricountitled.wordpress.com/ "Bad News" performed by Live Animals

In Episode 35, we’re joined by legendary guitarist Richie Ranno of Starz, one of the most influential but overlooked bands of the 1970s. We discuss Ranno’s career before, during, and after the first incarnation of Starz as well as bands that followed such as Hellcats, the Richie Ranno Group, and his current projects, one of which is the ongoing existence of Starz. Our "What’s Going On" segment features some brief discussion of recent Dee Snider headlines and the announcement of Ozzy Osbourne’s farewell tour. Mike Derrico and Stick Nixon are your hosts. We thank all of you who continue to support Rock Under Fire, and we welcome any new listeners to the show. As a rock and roll podcast, we make it a point not to focus on any one particular artist, band, or genre of music, but with that comes the reality that our show may not always appeal to everyone at the same time. The seven decades of rock and roll music along with its even longer history gives us an extremely broad canvas to create discussions on, drawing from different areas with each episode. So there is still always something for everyone. In past episodes we've discussed The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Prince, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Kiss, Judas Priest, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, The Who, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, the Monterey Pop Festival, Woodstock, Doo Wop, The Beach Boys, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Steely Dan, The Strokes, Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, The Doors, Patti Smith, The Ramones, Jimi Hendrix, Metallica, Guns n Roses, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, The Velvet Underground, the Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Cars, Cheap Trick, Heart, Dave Grohl, Jack White, digital streaming, the state of the music industry and record labels, the effect of rap and hip hop on rock, Neil Young, Talking Heads, Counting Crows, Boston, The Temptations, Bon Jovi, AC/DC, the Smithereens, Suzanne Vega, Van Halen, Rick Rubin, The Gun Club, Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Allman Brothers, Eric Clapton, Steve Vai, Yngwie Malmsteen, The Mekons, UFO, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Chuck Klosterman, John Philip Sousa, Billy Joel, The Wipers, Iron Maiden, Kurt Vonnegut, Tom Waits, Thin Lizzy, the Bee Gees, Mozart, Beethoven, Puccini, Bob Marley, 5 Seconds of Summer, Twenty One Pilots, Ed Sheeran, J Geils Band, Billy Miller, Chris Cornell, Turn Me On Dead Man, the Desert Trip concerts, aging rock stars, our favorite debut albums, soundtracks, music licensing, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, disco vs. rock, Ticketmaster, Tom Petty, and our most overrated and underrated artists. We've also been joined by special guests such as, author and photographers Bob Gruen and Lydia Criss, author and pop culture critic Alice Echols, and writer and director Michael Lee Nirenberg. PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW OUR PODCAST ON iTUNES...WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT! "Angel of Love" written and performed by Richie Ranno Info on Richie Ranno and STARZ: http://starzcentral.com/index2.html Special thanks to Aaron Novak https://memphisegypt.podbean.com/ https://itun.es/us/dm3Qdb.c rockunderfire.com Read more at http://rockunderfire.libsyn.com/#57cd... http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/ https://www.facebook.com/Rockunderfire/ https://twitter.com/rock_under_fire https://derricountitled.wordpress.com/ "Bad News" performed by Live Animals

MYKILL ZIGGY of TURN ME ON DEAD MAN joins us for Episode 34 to discuss the band's latest psychedelic metal masterpiece, HEAVYMETAL MOTHERSHIP. Ziggy discusses the history and evolution of the San Fransisco-based band, the Austin music scene, Funk music, turntables, vinyl-cutting, Marilyn Manson, and a whole lotta insight and personal perspective on the current state of rock. Mike Derrico, Pat Ivanitski, and Stick Nixon are your hosts. We thank all of you who continue to support Rock Under Fire, and we welcome any new listeners to the show. As a rock and roll podcast, we make it a point not to focus on any one particular artist, band, or genre of music, but with that comes the reality that our show may not always appeal to everyone at the same time. The seven decades of rock and roll music along with its even longer history gives us an extremely broad canvas to create discussions on, drawing from different areas with each episode. So there is still always something for everyone. In the previous 33 episodes we've discussed The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Prince, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Kiss, Judas Priest, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, The Who, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, the Monterey Pop Festival, Woodstock, Doo Wop, The Beach Boys, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Steely Dan, The Strokes, Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, The Doors, Patti Smith, The Ramones, Jimi Hendrix, Metallica, Guns n Roses, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, The Velvet Underground, the Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Cars, Cheap Trick, Heart, Dave Grohl, Jack White, digital streaming, the state of the music industry and record labels, the effect of rap and hip hop on rock, Neil Young, Talking Heads, Counting Crows, Boston, The Temptations, Bon Jovi, AC/DC, the Smithereens, Suzanne Vega, Van Halen, Rick Rubin, The Gun Club, Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Allman Brothers, Eric Clapton, Steve Vai, Yngwie Malmsteen, The Mekons, UFO, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Chuck Klosterman, John Philip Sousa, Billy Joel, The Wipers, Iron Maiden, Kurt Vonnegut, Tom Waits, Thin Lizzy, the Bee Gees, Mozart, Beethoven, Puccini, Bob Marley, 5 Seconds of Summer, Twenty One Pilots, Ed Sheeran, J Geils Band, Billy Miller, Chris Cornell, the Desert Trip concerts, aging rock stars, our favorite debut albums, soundtracks, music licensing, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, disco vs. rock, Ticketmaster, Tom Petty, and our most overrated and underrated artists. We've also been joined by special guests such as, author and photographers Bob Gruen and Lydia Criss, author and pop culture critic Alice Echols, and writer and director Michael Lee Nirenberg. PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW OUR PODCAST ON iTUNES...WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT! Check out TURN ME ON DEAD MAN here! https://tmodm.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com /TurnMeOnDead... http://www.heavypsychsounds.com/ Special thanks to Aaron Novak https://memphisegypt.podbean.com/ https://itun.es/us/dm3Qdb.c Read more at http://rockunderfire.libsyn.com/#57cd... http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/ https://www.facebook.com/Rockunderfire/ https://twitter.com/rock_under_fire https://derricountitled.wordpress.com/ "Bad News" performed by Live Animals

Bill and Brian are joined by podcaster Mike Derrico (rockunderfire.com) to chat about Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons' often overlooked, pop psychedelic masterpiece the Genuine Imitation Life Gazette (1969, Philips).

In Episode 27, we begin our two-part special THE DISCO YEARS where we explore the impact that disco music had on rock, pop, and American culture during the 1970s and beyond. In Part One, Mike Derrico is joined by Alice Echols, author of HOT STUFF: DISCO AND THE REMAKING OF AMERICAN CULTURE. Echols is professor of history and the Barbara Streisand Chair of Contemporary Gender Studies at USC, as well as the author of four other books, including DARING TO BE BAD: RADICAL FEMINISM IN AMERICA 1967-1975, SHAKY GROUND: THE SIXTIES AND IT'S AFTERSHOCKS, SCARS OF SWEET PARADISE: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF JANIS JOPLIN, and her upcoming new book SHORTFALL: FAMILY SECRETS, FINANCIAL COLLAPSE, AND A HIDDEN HISTORY OF AMERICAN BANKING, due out in October 2017. In one of the best discussions on disco that you will ever hear on a rock podcast, Echols and Derrico talk Barry White, James Brown, George Clinton, Donna Summer, the Village People, Casablanca Records, Philly soul, Giorgio Moroder, Stevie Wonder, the Rolling Stones, Jeff Beck, Kiss, Rod Stewart, Saturday Night Fever, Greg Tate, and many other names as well as the underlying social, racial, gender, and sexual implications during the era.    We thank all of our supporters who stepped up to get behind this brand new podcast during our first year. We make it a point not to focus on any one particular artist, band, or genre of music, but with that comes the reality that our show may not always appeal to everyone at the same time. The seven decades of rock and roll music along with its even longer history gives us an extremely broad canvas to create discussions on, drawing from different areas with each episode. So there is still always something for everyone. In the previous 26 episodes we've discussed The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Prince, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Kiss, Judas Priest, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, The Who, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, the Monterey Pop Festival, Woodstock, Doo Wop, The Beach Boys, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Steely Dan, The Strokes, Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, The Doors, Patti Smith, The Ramones, Jimi Hendrix, Metallica, Guns n Roses, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, The Velvet Underground, the Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Cars, Cheap Trick, Heart, Dave Grohl, Jack White, digital streaming, the state of the music industry and record labels, the effect of rap and hip hop on rock, Neil Young, Talking Heads, Counting Crows, Boston, The Temptations, Bon Jovi, AC/DC, the Smithereens, Suzanne Vega, Van Halen, Rick Rubin, The Gun Club, Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Allman Brothers, Eric Clapton, Steve Vai, Yngwie Malmsteen, The Mekons, UFO, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Chuck Klosterman, John Philip Sousa, Billy Joel, The Wipers, Iron Maiden, Kurt Vonnegut, Tom Waits, Thin Lizzy, the Bee Gees, Mozart, Beethoven, Puccini, Bob Marley, 5 Seconds of Summer, Twenty One Pilots, Ed Sheeran, J Geils Band, Billy Miller, Chris Cornell, the Desert Trip concerts, aging rock stars, our favorite debut albums, soundtracks, music licensing, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and our most overrated and underrated artists. We've also been joined by three special guests, author and photographers Bob Gruen and Lydia Criss, and writer and director Michael Lee Nirenberg. PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW OUR PODCAST ON iTUNES...WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT! Special thanks to Aaron Novak https://memphisegypt.podbean.com/ https://itun.es/us/dm3Qdb.c Read more at http://rockunderfire.libsyn.com/#57cd... http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/httpr... https://www.facebook.com/Rockunderfire/ https://twitter.com/rock_under_fire https://derricountitled.wordpress.com/ Special thanks: "Stringed Disco" by Kevin MacLeod "Bad News" written and performed by Live Animals

In ROCK UNDER FIRE Episode 24 we talk THE BEATLES and the 50th anniversary of the landmark SGT. PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND. Pat and Tracy review IRON MAIDEN at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey as well as their opening act GHOST. We also remember Gregg Allman who we lost on May 27, 2017. Mike Derrico, Pat Ivanitski, Stick Nixon, and Tracy O. are your hosts. We thank all of our supporters who stepped up to get behind this brand new podcast during our first year. We make it a point not to focus on any one particular artist, band, or genre of music, but with that comes the reality that our show may not always appeal to everyone at the same time. The seven decades of rock and roll music along with its even longer history gives us an extremely broad canvas to create discussions on, drawing from different areas with each episode. So there is still always something for everyone. In the previous 23 episodes we've discussed The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Prince, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Kiss, Judas Priest, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, The Who, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, the Monterey Pop Festival, Woodstock, Doo Wop, The Beach Boys, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Steely Dan, The Strokes, Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, The Doors, Patti Smith, The Ramones, Jimi Hendrix, Metallica, Guns n Roses, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, The Velvet Underground, the Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Cars, Cheap Trick, Heart, Dave Grohl, Jack White, digital streaming, the state of the music industry and record labels, the effect of rap and hip hop on rock, Neil Young, Talking Heads, Counting Crows, Boston, The Temptations, Bon Jovi, AC/DC, the Smithereens, Suzanne Vega, Van Halen, Rick Rubin, The Gun Club, Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Allman Brothers, Eric Clapton, Steve Vai, Yngwie Malmsteen, The Mekons, UFO, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Chuck Klosterman, John Philip Sousa, Billy Joel, The Wipers, Iron Maiden, Kurt Vonnegut, Tom Waits, Thin Lizzy, the Bee Gees, Mozart, Beethoven, Puccini, Bob Marley, 5 Seconds of Summer, Twenty One Pilots, Ed Sheeran, J Geils Band, Billy Miller, Chris Cornell, the Desert Trip concerts, aging rock stars, our favorite debut albums, soundtracks, music licensing, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and our most overrated and underrated artists. We've also been joined by three special guests, author and photographers Bob Gruen and Lydia Criss, and writer and director Michael Lee Nirenberg. PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW OUR PODCAST ON iTUNES...WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT! Special thanks to Aaron Novak https://memphisegypt.podbean.com/ https://itun.es/us/dm3Qdb.c Read more at http://rockunderfire.libsyn.com/#57cd... http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/httpr... https://www.facebook.com/Rockunderfire/ https://twitter.com/rock_under_fire https://derricountitled.wordpress.com/ "Bad News" written and performed by Live Animals