Podcast appearances and mentions of Paul Rodgers

This is a very enjoyable recording of Bad Company playing the Boston Garden on August 6, 1977. They were on tour supporting their album Burning Sky and KRW_Co did an excellent job digitizing the 1st gen reels. I play Burning Sky, Ready For Love, and a powerful Deal with the Preacher. Paul Rodgers sings like room temp butter spread on toast. Glorious. Enjoy.

This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Originally recorded in October of 2021, this conversation with Sammy Merendino is a standout. Sammy is a Broadway veteran with decades of experience under his belt and a reputation for being one of the most reliable and musical drummers in the business.In this episode, we discuss:* Growing up in Akron, Ohio, and playing in several bands during his formative years.* What it was like auditioning for Chubby Checker and getting an 18-month tour.* The importance of playing live and playing with older and better players.* Going to a cattle call for a Billy Idol tour and his many second-place finishes.* How a $2.75 beer at the Prince Street Bar catapulted him to another level where he became the go-to guy for drum programming in New York City.* Meeting Larry Blackman and recoding ‘ Single Life' and eventually programming the drums for their breakout album “Word Up.”* Working on commercials in the morning, then off to do sessions with Hall and Oates in the afternoon, and Cameo later at night.* How he met Cyndi Lauper and got the drum chair at Kinky Boots.This is the kind of episode that every drummer trying to break into theater should hear. Sammy is full of practical wisdom, and his calm, grounded approach is something a lot of players can learn from.Sammy has recorded and/or performed with many top artists, including Cameo, Michael Jackson, Billy Joel, Cyndi Lauper, Foreigner, Lou Reed, Aretha Franklin, Ziggy Marley, Hall & Oates, The Beach Boys, Pat Metheny, Joan Osborne, Anita Baker, Sophie B. Hawkins, Carly Simon, Paul Rodgers, and many others. He has played on numerous Grammy-winning recordings and over 1,000 commercials and television themes, including Monday Night Football with Hank Williams Jr., Nightline, World News Tonight, and ABC Golf.Currently residing in Harlem, Sammy's turn-of-the-century brownstone is home to a state-of-the-art recording studio. Complete with Pro-tools HDX, Neve/API/BAE/ mic pre's and EQ's, vintage microphones, and compressors, his drums are always set up, and mic'd - ready to go!If you're serious about making a career in Broadway drumming, don't miss this one.Subscribe to Broadway Drumming 101 wherever you listen to podcasts, and visit broadwaydrumming101.com for more interviews, resources, and stories from the pit.Clayton Craddock founded Broadway Drumming 101, an in-depth online platform offering specialized mentorship and a carefully curated collection of resources tailored for aspiring and professional musicians.Clayton's Broadway and Off-Broadway credits include tick, tick…BOOM!, Altar Boyz, Memphis The Musical, Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill, Ain't Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, and The Hippest Trip: The Soul Train Musical. As a skilled sub, he's contributed his talents to Motown, Evita, Cats, Avenue Q, The Color Purple, Rent, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical, Hadestown (tour), and many more. He has also appeared on major shows, including The View, Good Morning America, Jimmy Fallon, The Today Show, and the TONY Awards, and performed with legends like The Stylistics, The Delfonics, Mario Cantone, Laura Benanti, Kristin Chenoweth, Kerry Butler, Christian Borle, Norm Lewis, Deniece Williams, Chuck Berry, and Ben E. King.Clayton proudly endorses Ahead Drum Cases, Paiste Cymbals, Innovative Percussion drumsticks, and Empire Ears.Learn more about Clayton Craddock here: www.claytoncraddock.com Get full access to Broadway Drumming 101 at broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/subscribe

Reidar Palmgren ja Sami Ruokangas analysoivat lisää suosikkilevyjään Deep Purplen ja Black Sabbathin rikkaasta ja rakkaasta sukupuusta. Millainen oli Reidarin Tampereen Pakkahuoneella 90-luvulla näkemä Black Sabbath? Kuinka tähän liittyvät Kassu Halonen, Kirka ja rumpalilegenda Carmine Appice? Kuuntele viihdy ja sivisty. (Huom! Jakso on äänitetty joulukuussa 2024 jolloin John Sykes oli yhä elossa, mutta julkaistaan vasta nyt Samin silmäleikkausten ja sairaslomien vuoksi. RIP John Sykes ja Jukka Komppa.) Black Sabbath Born Again, Whitesnake: Slide It In, Deep Purple: Perfect Strangers, Black Sabbath: Headless Cross ja Pretty Maids: Jump The Gun. Jakson soittolista: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1w53LNstIsa4AHpH1u0Jtt?si=d741ef0475624c82 Menossa ovat mukana Ronnie James Dio, Ian Gillan, Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Martin, Hammer Film Productions, Y&T, Geezer Butler, Soundi-lehti, Stonehenge, Spinal Tap, Krusher Joule, David Coverdale, Whitesnake, Bad Company, Paul Rodgers, Cozy Powell, Ian Paice, Micky Moody, Mel Galley, Trapeze, Glenn Hughes, Jon Lord, Led Zeppelin, Gary Moore, Neil Murray, John Sykes, Thin Lizzy, Tygers Of Pan Tang, Phil Lynott, Scott Gorham, Randy Rhoads, Blue Murder, Tony Franklin, Carmine Appice, Marco Mendoza, Tommy Aldridge, Darren Wharton, MTV, Iron Maiden, Sounds, NME, Kerrang, Ritchie Blackmore, Rainbow, Roger Glover, John McCoy, NWOBHM, Kassu Halonen, Kirka, Uriah Heep, Tina Turner, Nyt-liite, Steve Harris, Don Airey, Rolling Stones, Ray Gillen, RATT, Badlands, Vow Wow, Laurence Cottle, Geoff Nicholls, Ian Stewart, Quartz, Juha Ruokangas, Marita ja Jukka Komppa, Pink Floyd, Sorcerer, Tampereen Pakkahuone, Bobby Rondinelli, Blue Öyster Cult, Axel Rudi Pell, Pretty Maids ja Ronnie Atkins. www.facebook.com/RockAroundTheBlogFinland www.instagram.com/samiruokangas

On this week's episode of The Eddie Trunk Podcast - Eddie brings you his recent conversation with Paul Rodgers who shares his journey from forming Bad Company to their upcoming Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction. He reveals fascinating stories about recording their debut album at a haunted mansion, working with Led Zeppelin's Peter Grant, and the origins of classics like 'Rock and Roll Fantasy' and 'Shooting Star.' Rodgers also discusses his remarkable recovery from three strokes and his return to music with the 'Midnight Rose' album. Also in this week's podcast, a chat with Rikki Rockett who opens up about Poison's potential 40th anniversary headlining tour in 2026. He shares exciting news about his band The Rockett Mafia's upcoming charity show, their unique approach to covering classic songs, and his forthcoming memoir 'Ghost Notes.'  Catch Eddie Trunk every M-F from 3:00-5:00pm ET on Trunk Nation on SiriusXM Faction Talk Channel 103.And don't forget to follow Eddie on Twitter and Instagram!Follow the link to get your free 3-month trial of SiriusXM: http://siriusxm.com/eddietrunk Find all episodes of Trunk Nation: https://siriusxm.com/trunknation

Send us a message, so we know what you're thinking!Back in Season 1, we talked at length about Warren Zevon, one of the great American songwriters and one of our idols.  So, this year Warren Zevon has been inducted into the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame, along with Bad Company and Cyndi Lauper, and we thought that was a perfect excuse to close the loop on our coverage of his career.  It's all here – his later career, final album, appearances on Letterman.  We loved doing it, and we know that you will love listening to this one! Our “Album You Must Listen to Before You Die” is John Lennon's 1980 hit, “Imagine”.  As usual with Lennon's solo albums, it's more (and less) than it seems on the face of it, containing some of Lennon's best work along with some filler.  But, hey, it's a strong album and gave Roxy Music their worst-ever cover (FYI - “Jealous Guy”). We also venture into the world of ChatGPT to find out the Best Albums of 1972.  Fairly strong list – Jethro Tull, Deep Purple, Lou Reed and..............................Wishbone Ash!  Who?    References – Globite Travel Bag, Warren Zevon, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, “The Wind”, Zach Starkey, The Who, Bad Company, Paul Rodgers, Cyndi Lauper, Jordon Zevon, CHAT GPT, 1972, Letterman, alcoholism, Rolling Stone magazine, Jann Wenner, Zevon Live in Australia, The Bridge Hotel, St Mary's Band Club, The Hilton Sydney, Little River Band, Linda Ronstadt, pleural mesothelioma, Enjoy Every Sandwich, “Sentimental Hygiene”, Neil Young, “Detox Mansion”, “Splendid Isolation”, “Heartache Spoken Here”, “Searching For a Heart”, “The Indifference of Heaven”, Life'll Kill Ya, My Ride's Here, “Hit Somebody”, Tony Levin, “Basket Case”, Carl Hiassen, “Bad Monkey”, “The Wind”, Crystal Zevon, Springsteen, “Knockin' on Heaven's Door”, Dylan, Grammy Award,  “Keep Me in Your Heart", “Enjoy Every Sandwich”, Jackson Browne, Billy Bob Thornton, David Lindley and Ry Cooder, Pixies, Jorge Calderón  Playlist – Music from the episode Enjoy every sandwich The Wind 

Mr. Bigin laulaja Eric Martin kertoo Sami Ruokankaalle urastaan huhtikuussa 2025. Mr. Big lopetti toimintansa helmikuussa Japanissa jäähyväiskeikkoihin ja nyt Martin kiertää sekä Avantasian solistina että sooloartistina. Kuka Avantasia-laulaja itketti yleisöä Lontoossa ja itki myös itse? Kenen Avantasia-solistin uusin levy on metal-jazzia? Miltä viimeiset Mr. Big -keikat tuntuivat? Kuuntele, viihdy ja sivisty. Jakson soittolista: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Stnct7vXLm2W1ZXZbCJ1u?si=89dd35c26cfd472d Menossa ovat mukana Andre Pessis, Ronnie Atkins, Bob Catley, Chiara Tricarico, David Cotterill, Demon, Rock Imperium Festival, Tommy Karevik, Kamelot, Kenny Leckremo, H.E.A.T, Adrienne Cowan, Leyendas Del Rock, Oliver Hartmann, Joe Lynn Turner, Billy Sheehan, Paul Gilbert, Nick D'Virgilio, Pat Torpey, Michele Luppi, Whitesnake, Jeff Scott Soto, Spektra, Foreigner, Mike Varney, Shrapnel Records, Richie Kotzen, Gregory Howe, Led Zeppelin, Humble Pie, Paul Rodgers, Bad Company, Stax/Volt, Wilson Pickett ja Otis Redding. https://www.facebook.com/RockAroundTheBlogFinland https://www.instagram.com/samiruokangas

This week on VRP Rocks, things take a slightly different turn! With a couple of last-minute interview cancellations and a holiday just around the corner, Paul dives into a really fun topic — "10 Supergroups and Side Projects Only Classic Rock Experts Will Remember!" Featuring stories behind forgotten collaborations from legends like Robert Plant, Paul Rodgers, Jeff Beck, Gary Moore, David Bowie and more, this episode uncovers the hidden gems of classic rock history. It's packed with music trivia, surprising facts, and deep cuts that even hardcore fans might have missed. Plus, Paul shares a quick update on what's coming up over the next few weeks. Whether you're a casual fan or a true rock historian, you'll love this journey through some of classic rock's best-kept secrets! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Trump's Special Envoy is set to meet with Russian leaders today, will they finally agree on a peace deal? We get the latest on this with Paul Rodgers, Professor Emeritus of peace studies at Bradford University.

Deep Purple, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Michael Schenker Group… Purplen sukupuun äärellä paneudutaan maailman parhaisiin hard rock – ja hevilevyihin kautta aikojen. Reidar Palmgren ja Sami Ruokangas käyvät läpi suosikkejaan kiemuraisesta Deep Purple -sukukartasta. Purppuranmustasta sukupuusta käsitellään ensimmäisessä jaksossa levyt: Deep Purple: Burn (1974), Rainbow: Rising (1976), Rainbow: Down to Earth (1979), Black Sabbath: Heaven and Hell (huhtikuu 1980), Whitesnake: Ready An´ Willing (toukokuu 1980) ja Michael Schenker Group: Assault Attack (1982). Jakson soittolista: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4fEFzzreD1qFAVxtJT4No8?si=c85f4c80a77748ad Menossa ovat mukana Uriah Heep, UFO, Von Herzen Brothers, Michael Schenker, Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Episode Six, Trapeze, Glenn Hughes, David Coverdale, Led Zeppelin, Pauli Kauppila, George Gershwin, Ricky Nelson, Jon Lord, Yngwie Malmsteen, Rainbow, Ronnie James Dio, Whitesnake, Ian Paice, Micky Moody, Bernie Marsden, Tommy Bolin, Elf, Cozy Powell, Jimmy Bain, Vivian Campbell, Dio, Def Leppard, Wild Horses, Thin Lizzy, Brian Robertson, Neil Carter, Clive Edwards, Tony Carey, Axel Rudi Pell, Over The Rainbow, Jeff Beck, Gary Moore, Don Airey, Kirka, Bee Gees, Gibb Brothers, Graham Bonnet, Alcatrazz, Steve Vai, David Lee Roth, Monsters Of Rock, Touch, Saxon, Riot, Nazareth, The Butterfly Ball and the Grasshopper's Feast, Rory Gallagher, Judas Priest, Mark Mangold, Motörhead, Def Leppard, Iron Maiden, Angel Witch, Witchfynde, Tygers Of Pan Tang, John Sykes, Metallica, Venom, Tony Iommi, Sapattivuosi, Marco Hietala, Ozzy Osbourne, Vinny Appice, Carmine Appice, Geezer Butler, Bill Ward, Nirvana, Aki Blomberg, MTV, Free, Andy Fraser, California Jam, Neil Murray, Allman Brothers Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Robert Plant, Paul Rodgers, Joe Lynn Turner, Baby Face, Phil Lynott, Bad Company, Mick Ralphs, Led Zeppelin, The Who, Martin Birch, Peter Green, Fleetwood Mac, Judas Priest, Blue Öyster Cult, Alex Harvey Band, Chris Glen, Ted McKenna, KISS, Aerosmith, Randy Rhoads, Robin McAuley, Gary Barden, Derek St. Holmes, Andy Nye ja Jack Douglas. RATB somessa: https://www.facebook.com/RockAroundTheBlogFinland/ https://www.instagram.com/samiruokangas

1990 is an odd time for a hard rock band from the late 70's to make a comeback.  Hair metal was declining rapidly, and music that would form the grunge movement was percolating up in the pacific northwest.  But that is exactly what AC/DC did with their album The Razors Edge.  The album reached number 2 on the Billboard 200 chart and number 4 on the UK albums chart, and it would become AC/DC's third highest selling album behind “Back in Black” and “High Voltage.”After concluding their 1988 world tour the band had some changes and interruptions.  Drummer Simon Wright left the group to join Dio, and was replaced by Chris Slade who would be with the group until 1994.  Front man and songwriter Brian Johnson took some time off to finalize his divorce, which left brothers Malcolm Young (rhythm guitar and backing vocals) and Angus Young (lead guitar) to write all the songs for the album.  They would continue to be the songwriters for the band through 2020.Critical reviews of the album were mixed, with negative comments revolving around the idea that this album was nothing new for the band. With the benefit of hindsight it may be that the consistency with AC/DC's previous works is actually a strength of the album.  In a period of big shifts in rock music, AC/DC provided a point of stability and a return to hard rock origins.Friend of the show Julie Doran joins us to bring us this high energy hard rock masterpiece with Rob. Are You ReadyThe anthem that leads of side 2 of the album reached number 16 on the US charts, and became the band's only number 1 hit in New Zealand.  It is used in a number of sports events and is also familiar as the official theme for WWE SmackDown on Fox.ThunderstruckThe lead off track and lead single to the album is a signature song for the band.  It started as a "little trick" Angus Young played on guitar, and Malcolm built the rhythm guitar behind that riff.  It has been performed in almost every live show the band has performed since its release. MoneytalksThis track reached number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the first top 40 hit for AC/DC since Back in Black in 1981.  Interestingly, the song has not been performed live since the band toured The Razors Edge.   Part of the appeal of AC/DC on this album could have been the downturn in the economy at the time, striking a cord with blue collar employment struggles.  If so, money really does talk!The Razors EdgeWhile this song is the title track it was not released as a single.  This dark track talks about the fine line between success and failure, good and evil, life and death.  "You're running out of lives, and here comes the razor's edge." ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas by Mel Torme (from the motion picture "Home Alone")This Christmas classic saw its debut from Judy Garland in the motion picture "Meet Me in St. Louis".  Mel Torme's version was used in the Christmas movie "Home Alone" which was in theaters in 1990. STAFF PICKS:Keep On Loving Me Baby by Colin JamesWayne starts out the staff picks with a Canadian blues singer-songwriter.  This cover from James' second album, Sudden Stop, is a high energy cover of a tune originally written by Otis Rush in 1958.  James benefitted from the blues revival of the time, as well as the soon-to-come swing revival in the early- to mid-90's.Chain of Fools by Little CaesarLynch brings us another cover originally performed by Aretha Franklin and written by Don Covay in 1967.  Little Caesar is a hard rock band formed in the late 80's which had a short career before problems with their label, and the eclipsing of hard rock by grunge contributed to their decline.  This cover from their debut single was their most memorableDiabolic Tastemaker by the Cherry Poppin' DaddiesBruce's staff pick is a deep cut off the Daddies' debut album "Ferociously Stoned."  This horn-heavy track first appeared on their 1989 demo tape before it was added to their album.  The band  at the time was an amalgam of punk, funk, jazz, ska, and swing at the time, thought future albums would move heavily towards swing.If You Needed Somebody by Bad Company Julie features the second single off Bad Company's ninth studio album, Holy Water.  It was their first top 40 hit since “Rock and Roll Fantasy” back in 1979.  The rock ballad hails from BadCo's days with Brian Howe as the front man, as Paul Rodgers had left the group in 1982 and was performing solo at the time.  Been Caught Stealing by Jane's Addiction Rob finishes off the staff picks with the third single from Ritual de lo Habitual, and the biggest single, topping the Billboard Modern Rock charts for four weeks.  The dog barking is Perry Farrell's pet Annie, who was brought to the studio.  The barking was not planned, but the coincidence was included on the track. COMEDY TRACK:Do the Bartman by The SimpsonsBart Simpson closes us out this week with this lost epic.   Thanks for listening to “What the Riff?!?” NOTE: To adjust the loudness of the music or voices, you may adjust the balance on your device. 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MUSICSammy Hagar has posted a video on Instagram of him with Paul Rodgers hangingout in Southern California. He captioned it with, "Paul Rodgers had asmuch influence on my singing as any singer of my time... Congratulations on [BadCompany making] the Rock Hall ballot ... without a doubt a winner. Free [theband Rodgers was in before Bad Company] also one of my favorite bands." I feel like I haven't heard much about Ne-Yo lately.  Maybe that's because he's busy withhis FOUR GIRLFRIENDS. Ne-Yo took to Instagram to introduce the four women he's in apolyamorous relationship with . . . whom he calls his "Pyramid".  Jelly Roll rocks Daisy Dukes in a new commercial forZevia. The Zevia collab makes sense.  Jelly has been outspoken about hisweight loss journey, and making healthier choices for his body.  Zeviasoda has no sugar, and uses stevia leaf extract for itssweetener.  And the ad is self-aware  Doechii is Billboard's 2025 Woman of the Year.  An official IronMaiden book celebrating the band's 50th anniversary, Iron Maiden:Infinite Dreams - The Official Visual History, will be published this fallby Thames & Hudson. TVWendy Williams was hospitalized on Monday after droppinga distress note reading, “Help! Wendy!!”  Max is sendingConan O'Brien on a few more trips. The streamer has ordered a third season ofO'Brien's travelogue series Conan O'Brien Must Go.  EricStonestreet has signed on to the Showtime series, Dexter:Resurrection.  Amazon hascanceled the "Cruel Intentions" series after oneseason.  The first guests on "Everybody'sLive with John Mulaney" will include Michael Keaton, JoanBaez, Fred Armisen, and Cypress Hill.  The show debutstomorrow night on Netflix. MISCAfter several hours ofoutages on Monday, Elon Musk explained on X that the platformexperienced a "massive cyberattack." He wrote, “There was (still is)a massive cyberattack against

MUSIC Sammy Hagar has posted a video on Instagram of him with Paul Rodgers hanging out in Southern California. He captioned it with, "Paul Rodgers had as much influence on my singing as any singer of my time... Congratulations on [Bad Company making] the Rock Hall ballot ... without a doubt a winner. Free [the band Rodgers was in before Bad Company] also one of my favorite bands." I feel like I haven't heard much about Ne-Yo lately.  Maybe that's because he's busy with his FOUR GIRLFRIENDS. Ne-Yo took to Instagram to introduce the four women he's in a polyamorous relationship with . . . whom he calls his "Pyramid".   Jelly Roll rocks Daisy Dukes in a new commercial for Zevia. The Zevia collab makes sense.  Jelly has been outspoken about his weight loss journey, and making healthier choices for his body.  Zevia soda has no sugar, and uses stevia leaf extract for its sweetener.  And the ad is self-aware   Doechii is Billboard's 2025 Woman of the Year.   An official Iron Maiden book celebrating the band's 50th anniversary, Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams - The Official Visual History, will be published this fall by Thames & Hudson.   TV Wendy Williams was hospitalized on Monday after dropping a distress note reading, “Help! Wendy!!”   Max is sending Conan O'Brien on a few more trips. The streamer has ordered a third season of O'Brien's travelogue series Conan O'Brien Must Go.   Eric Stonestreet has signed on to the Showtime series, Dexter: Resurrection.    Amazon has canceled the "Cruel Intentions" series after one season.   The first guests on "Everybody's Live with John Mulaney" will include Michael Keaton, Joan Baez, Fred Armisen, and Cypress Hill.  The show debuts tomorrow night on Netflix.   MISC After several hours of outages on Monday, Elon Musk explained on X that the platform experienced a "massive cyberattack." He wrote, “There was (still is) a massive cyberattack against

This show has been around forever in lower quality but this is transferred from the reel master. Heinz Esser is the taper of this awesome Free concert, and he also taped Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple (and more). He caught a great performance by Paul Rodgers and Co. for sure. Paul Kossof is a master of tone and technique at only 19 years old. Andy Fraser's thicc bass and Simon Kirke's tight drumming create a powerful engine, with Paul Rodgers at the controls. I play The Hunter (Zep fans will recognize this song) and Fire and Water which are both incredible.

Send us a textPart 2 of TrackTalk with legendary Bad Company drummer, Simon Kirke! In Part 2, we dive into their second record, "Straight Shooter" and continue through "Desolation Angels" with Simon giving in credible insight into several iconic tracks from those four records. So come along for the ride and please subscribe! In case you missed Part 1: https://youtu.be/7tl2VPcfs0U?si=GoekWkOBNR-1aFquLive From My Drum Room Hoodies are now available!    • NEW Live From My Drum Room Merch!   Made of a soft 52% cotton 48% polyester blend. Sizes: MD, LG & XL = $50 USD (including shipping) *Size 2XL = $55 USD (including shipping) * US orders only. Venmo payment only. Live From My Drum Room T-shirts are made of soft 60%cotton/40% polyester. Available in XS-2XL = $25 (including shipping) * Venmo only. 100% of the proceeds from Live From My Drum Room merchandise goes toward a Live From My Drum Room Scholarship with the Percussive Arts Society! https://pas.org/pasic/scholarships/ Payment with Venmo: @John-DeChristopher-2. Be sure to include your size and shipping address. Very important! Email: livefrommydrumroom@gmail.com. Thank you to everyone who's bought a shirt and or hoodie to help support this endeavor!    Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! is a series of conversations with legendary drummers and Music Industry icons, hosted by drummer and music industry veteran, John DeChristopher, drawing from his five decades in the Music Industry. Created in 2020, and ranked BEST Drum Podcast, "Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher!" gives the audience an insider's view that only John can offer. And no drummers are harmed on any shows! Please subscribe! https://linktr.ee/live_from_my_drum_roomwww.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom

Bad Company var det man på engelske kalder et ”good clean rock 'n' roll band”, der i 70'erne fyldte stadioner til bristepunktet i USA, de var også store i England, men ikke noget der kunne måle sig med Staterne. Kvartetten fra London der blev dannet af sanger Paul Rodgers og trommeslager Simon Kirk i 1973 … Læs videre "Bad Company"

The very last time the Firm played publicly was May 28, 1986 in good ol' Seattle. Everyone in the band knew it was the end of the project, and they all play their hearts out. Paul Rodgers outdoes himself with delivery and passion. Jimmy is very upbeat and talkative. This show is really good. You know how I am at best lukewarm on the Firm, overall, but the Mean Business tour sounds streets ahead of the 1985 tour. You're going to enjoy the energy, the music, and the balls of this show. I play an incendiary Spirit of Love, a furious Midnight Moonlight, and a very heavy and dark bluesy I Just Wanna Make Love to You. Even if you're not a big Firm fan this one is the exception. Enjoy.

Send us a textA special two-part episode of TrackTalk with legendary drummer and founding member of Bad Company, Simon Kirke! In Part 1 we do a deep dive into Bad Company's iconic first record, "Bad Company," released in 1974. Simon gives us an inside view of song composition, the recording process, his drum kit and much more! We do an analysis of "Can't Get Enough" "Rock Steady" "Ready For Love" Movin' On" and "Bad Company." So come along for the ride and please subscribe! Part 2 is coming soon! Live From My Drum Room Hoodies are now available!    • NEW Live From My Drum Room Merch!   Made of a soft 52% cotton 48% polyester blend. Sizes: MD, LG & XL = $50 USD (including shipping) *Size 2XL = $55 USD (including shipping) * US orders only. Venmo payment only. Live From My Drum Room T-shirts are made of soft 60%cotton/40% polyester. Available in XS-2XL = $25 (including shipping) * Venmo only. 100% of the proceeds from Live From My Drum Room merchandise goes toward a Live From My Drum Room Scholarship with the Percussive Arts Society! https://pas.org/pasic/scholarships/ Payment with Venmo: @John-DeChristopher-2. Be sure to include your size and shipping address. Very important! Email: livefrommydrumroom@gmail.com. Thank you to everyone who's bought a shirt and or hoodie to help support this endeavor!    Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! is a series of conversations with legendary drummers and Music Industry icons, hosted by drummer and music industry veteran, John DeChristopher, drawing from his five decades in the Music Industry. Created in 2020, and ranked BEST Drum Podcast, "Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher!" gives the audience an insider's view that only John can offer. And no drummers are harmed on any shows! Please subscribe!https://linktr.ee/live_from_my_drum_roomwww.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom

The teenage Woody Woodmansey was offered the job of under-foreman in the Vertex spectacle factory in Hull but then got a call from Bowie inviting him to move to London and play drums on his new album - “plus food and somewhere to stay”. It took him all weekend to decide. And involved some cultural readjustment when he did. 56 years later he's a founding member of Holy Holy and touring the UK in May – along with Tony Visconti and Glenn Gregory – performing songs from Bowie's breakthrough early ‘70s albums. He talks here about … … the life-changing sound behind the silver door of an air-raid shelter in Driffield. … supporting the Kinks in Bridlington and the Herd at Leeds University - and why Peter Frampton told him, “I'll see you at the top”. ... his first paid gig at the local girls' school. … the Spiders' instructional group outings to see ballet, mime and theatre. ... “never more than three takes”: how Bowie wrote and recorded and the sketches he drew for their stage gear.  … life at Haddon Hall and its “Gone With The Wind staircase”. … Yorkshire to London and the cultural collisions involved. … what Bowie realised was “the missing ingredient”. … Woody's checklist to assess Bowie's talents when he met him: “He wasn't Paul Rodgers or Roger Daltrey. He could write. He could communicate.” … “I'm not wearing that!” The day Mick Ronson packed his bags and left. Order Holy Holy tickets here:https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/tony-visconti-tickets/artist/2003254Find out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The teenage Woody Woodmansey was offered the job of under-foreman in the Vertex spectacle factory in Hull but then got a call from Bowie inviting him to move to London and play drums on his new album - “plus food and somewhere to stay”. It took him all weekend to decide. And involved some cultural readjustment when he did. 56 years later he's a founding member of Holy Holy and touring the UK in May – along with Tony Visconti and Glenn Gregory – performing songs from Bowie's breakthrough early ‘70s albums. He talks here about … … the life-changing sound behind the silver door of an air-raid shelter in Driffield. … supporting the Kinks in Bridlington and the Herd at Leeds University - and why Peter Frampton told him, “I'll see you at the top”. ... his first paid gig at the local girls' school. … the Spiders' instructional group outings to see ballet, mime and theatre. ... “never more than three takes”: how Bowie wrote and recorded and the sketches he drew for their stage gear.  … life at Haddon Hall and its “Gone With The Wind staircase”. … Yorkshire to London and the cultural collisions involved. … what Bowie realised was “the missing ingredient”. … Woody's checklist to assess Bowie's talents when he met him: “He wasn't Paul Rodgers or Roger Daltrey. He could write. He could communicate.” … “I'm not wearing that!” The day Mick Ronson packed his bags and left. Order Holy Holy tickets here:https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/tony-visconti-tickets/artist/2003254Find out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The teenage Woody Woodmansey was offered the job of under-foreman in the Vertex spectacle factory in Hull but then got a call from Bowie inviting him to move to London and play drums on his new album - “plus food and somewhere to stay”. It took him all weekend to decide. And involved some cultural readjustment when he did. 56 years later he's a founding member of Holy Holy and touring the UK in May – along with Tony Visconti and Glenn Gregory – performing songs from Bowie's breakthrough early ‘70s albums. He talks here about … … the life-changing sound behind the silver door of an air-raid shelter in Driffield. … supporting the Kinks in Bridlington and the Herd at Leeds University - and why Peter Frampton told him, “I'll see you at the top”. ... his first paid gig at the local girls' school. … the Spiders' instructional group outings to see ballet, mime and theatre. ... “never more than three takes”: how Bowie wrote and recorded and the sketches he drew for their stage gear.  … life at Haddon Hall and its “Gone With The Wind staircase”. … Yorkshire to London and the cultural collisions involved. … what Bowie realised was “the missing ingredient”. … Woody's checklist to assess Bowie's talents when he met him: “He wasn't Paul Rodgers or Roger Daltrey. He could write. He could communicate.” … “I'm not wearing that!” The day Mick Ronson packed his bags and left. Order Holy Holy tickets here:https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/tony-visconti-tickets/artist/2003254Find out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

La influencia y cotas de emoción que sigue generando Queen no son una mera casualidad. Tampoco lo es el hecho que Brian May y Roger Taylor, por más que lo intentan, no logran – ni lograrán – revivir el viejo espíritu melódico y transgresor. Freddie Mercury era la llama de la banda, el carisma, el compositor lírico y sin duda la mejor voz de la historia del rock & roll. Deseamos darnos una vuelta por la obra de Queen, y les compartimos nuestro ranking de toda su discografía, de peor a mejor, por supuesto sólo con Freddie a la voz (nada de Paul Rodgers ni mucho menos del histrionismo de Adam Lambert). Presenta Ricardo Portman. Recuerden que nuestros programas los pueden escuchar también en: Nuestra web https://ecosdelvinilo.com/ La Música del Arcón - FM 96.9 (Buenos Aires, Argentina) miércoles 18:00 (hora Arg.) Radio M7 (Córdoba) lunes 18:00 y sábados 17:00. Distancia Radio (Córdoba) jueves y sábados 19:00 Radio Free Rock (Cartagena) viernes 18:00. Radio Hierbabuena (Lima, Perú) jueves 20:00 (hora Perú)

Former guitarist for Canadian Music Hall of Fame recording artist “The Guess Who” (2021-2024) - Michael's pedigree also includes many years as lead guitarist and musical director with original Foreigner vocalist and solo artist Lou Gramm, guitarist with multi-platinum artist Mark Slaughter, as well as both RockStar counselor and Music Director of the prestigious Rock n Roll Fantasy Camp organization. In addition to playing venues around the world with these icons, he has performed with many industry greats, most notably Rudy Sarzo (Ozzy Osbourne, Dio, Whitesnake), Paul Stanley (KISS), Gene Cornish (The Rascals), Buddy Guy, Carmine and Vinny Appice (Vanilla Fudge, Black Sabbath), Nancy Wilson (Heart), Rich Redmond (Jason Aldean) and original Foreigner drummer Dennis Elliott. He also shared the stage with legendary Bad Company vocalist Paul Rodgers and former Heart guitarist Howard Leese at the “Pandora Unforgettable Moments on Ice” show, which was broadcast worldwide on ABC-TV and On Demand. Michael has also been the focus of articles in Guitar World, Guitar One and Vintage Guitar Magazine, as well as a featured guest on several podcasts including Guitar Player Magazine‘s “No Guitar Is Safe” hosted by GP's Jude Gold. With The Guess Who, he  has recorded and released their latest full length album “Plein D'Amour” with eight music videos (one for each track) to coincide!  In late 2024 Michael was invited back to the “Lou Gramm All Stars” to complete this year's tour, after Lou's long overdue induction to the prestigious Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Foreigner.  Michael is also a member of Rizz & The Believerz which includes current and former members of Tesla (Troy Luccketta), Whitesnake (Michael Devin), and Lynyrd Skynyrd (Peter Keys). Rizz has released the 2024 EP “Everyday People” which Michael played guitar on and has appeared live with as well as WSMV's “Today In Nashville” showcase.   Some Things That Came Up: -3:30 Michael and Rich met at The Saban Theater in 2016  -4:20 Michael moves his family to Nashville in July of 2020 -5:00 Rochester, NY…home of Steve Gadd, Lou Gramm, Chuck Mangione…and…Chicken           French! -6:00 Rich still owes Michael Tupperware -8:45 Keith Urban playing at the Nashville airport? -12:45 Conspiratorial Minded? Alex Jones? Drones? Flat Earth? Did we land on the moon? -16:45 The masks -17:45 The Masons -18:45 Playing music with Lou Gramm. Michael also backed up Paul Rodgers when Lou Gramm was direct support for Bad Company -21:45 Lou Gramm played drums in the band Black Sheep, before Foreigner  -23:00 Seeing Foreigner with Denny Carmassi on drums.  -23:41 Lou's brain tumor diagnosis in the 90's -25:30 The love of Edward Van Halen  -26:00 Finishing Rick Rubin's book  -30:00 Grease Soundtrack, Saturday Night Fever Soundtrack…then…Van Halen 1 was the life    changer -31:00 Michael started on drums, and then violin and saxophone. Guitar was the last instrument.  -32:00 Neal Schon is #1  -37:50 Counselors at The Rock N' Roll Fantasy Camp and then rocking with School of Rock at The Ryman -40:00 The satisfaction of running into ex-students and the discipline we pass on -45:40 Rizz and the Believers project -49:00 The love of Troy Luccketta  -52:00 Michael's tribute band choice is Journey and KISS -53:00 Resurrection's Jim Handley -58:00 Jon England and the Western Swingers  -1:00:00 Michael is a Carrie Underwood fan!  -1:07:20 Homogenization of Music and the cannibalization of radio talent -1:09:00 The Fave 5    The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 30 of which have been #1 hits!   Follow Rich: @richredmond www.richredmond.com   Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur. www.itsyourshow.co  

Jimmy Page was in rough shape by the end of Led Zeppelin. His addictions had ravaged his body and he didn't contribute nearly as much to 1979's In Through The Out Door as he did all previous Zeppelin records. After the death of John Bonham, Jimmy fulfilled his obligations to release Coda, provided the soundtrack to Death Wish 2 as a favor to his neighbor and embarked on a brief fundraiser tour with lots of legends - The ARMS Tour. But he hadn't been very creative and wasn't keeping himself in match shape. After spending some time with his Swan Song brother Paul Rodgers (Free, Bad Company), he concocted a plan to put together a new supergroup for the 80s. WIth Rodgers handling vocal and primary songwriter duties, Jimmy also enlisted Chris Slade (Tom Jones, Manfred Mann's Earth Band, AC/DC, UAWIL #91 guest) and "The Fretless Monster" Tony Franklin who he worked with on Roy Harper's album Whatever Happened to Jugula? This powerful lineup was to be the vehicle that would rejuvenate Jimmy Page and put him back on the road to superstardom. However, Page's contributions weren't what fans had come to expect from the guitar hero and it seemed that Jimmy was a bit out of place in a world dominated by MTV. Single Radioactive was an AOR hit and showcased a bit of what the band could do, ultimately helping their self-titled debut to gold status in the US. But most of the album is uneven and Page isn't showing up with the killer solos that were his calling card. However, Tony Franklin is an absolute monster on this record, filling in the gaps that Page leaves between his flourishes and playing well off the ever steady Slade. While Rodgers vocals are as strong as ever, his songwriting doesn't quite live up to the standard of his previous bands. It was a solid debut which led to a strong sophomore effort in Mean Business (1986) but because it celebrates it's 40th on February 11, 2025, we thought we'd take a hard look at The Firm and why it didn't hit the heights we all hoped it would Check out our new website: Ugly American Werewolf in London Website Visit our sponsor RareVinyl.com and use the code UGLY to save 10%! Twitter Threads Instagram YouTube LInkTree www.pantheonpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimmy Page was in rough shape by the end of Led Zeppelin. His addictions had ravaged his body and he didn't contribute nearly as much to 1979's In Through The Out Door as he did all previous Zeppelin records. After the death of John Bonham, Jimmy fulfilled his obligations to release Coda, provided the soundtrack to Death Wish 2 as a favor to his neighbor and embarked on a brief fundraiser tour with lots of legends - The ARMS Tour. But he hadn't been very creative and wasn't keeping himself in match shape. After spending some time with his Swan Song brother Paul Rodgers (Free, Bad Company), he concocted a plan to put together a new supergroup for the 80s. WIth Rodgers handling vocal and primary songwriter duties, Jimmy also enlisted Chris Slade (Tom Jones, Manfred Mann's Earth Band, AC/DC, UAWIL #91 guest) and "The Fretless Monster" Tony Franklin who he worked with on Roy Harper's album Whatever Happened to Jugula? This powerful lineup was to be the vehicle that would rejuvenate Jimmy Page and put him back on the road to superstardom. However, Page's contributions weren't what fans had come to expect from the guitar hero and it seemed that Jimmy was a bit out of place in a world dominated by MTV. Single Radioactive was an AOR hit and showcased a bit of what the band could do, ultimately helping their self-titled debut to gold status in the US. But most of the album is uneven and Page isn't showing up with the killer solos that were his calling card. However, Tony Franklin is an absolute monster on this record, filling in the gaps that Page leaves between his flourishes and playing well off the ever steady Slade. While Rodgers vocals are as strong as ever, his songwriting doesn't quite live up to the standard of his previous bands. It was a solid debut which led to a strong sophomore effort in Mean Business (1986) but because it celebrates it's 40th on February 11, 2025, we thought we'd take a hard look at The Firm and why it didn't hit the heights we all hoped it would Check out our new website: Ugly American Werewolf in London Website Visit our sponsor RareVinyl.com and use the code UGLY to save 10%! Twitter Threads Instagram YouTube LInkTree www.pantheonpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textThis week we dig into the 1973 self-titled debut by Bad Company. Coming off of the success of Free, Paul Rodgers hooked up with Mott the Hoople guitarist Mick Ralphs, and along with former Free drummer Simon Kirk, and King Crimson bassist Boz Burrell, formed what may be the most American-sounding British band ever: Bad Company. Rodgers soulful and powerful voice and Ralphs crunchy guitars punctuate songs about the old west, ballads about sea birds, and tunes about physical love that don't take much work to interpret. Bad Company was a monster hit, topping the charts in US and reaching # 3 in the UK. It is not an album full deep thought and self reflection, but that doesn't matter because it is and album of catchy licks and high octane fun that helped define the radio-freindy heavy rock of the 1970's.Visit us at www.tappingvinyl.com.

In todays episode of the podcast I speak with 'Rock and Roll - Hall Of Fame inductee' - Mr Kenney Jones. Kenney is a British drummer/musician who rose to fame in the 60's as part of the famous 'mod scene' with his group 'The Small Faces', eventually went on to play alongside Ronnie Wood and Rod Stewart in 'The Faces' and even took up the drum position in 'The Who', after the unfortunate passing of original drummer Keith Moon. In addition to backing some of the biggest names on the planet - including Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry and Jeff Beck. In the eary 90's, Kenney also went on to form 'The Law' with Bad Company frontman, Paul Rodgers and even has an excellent book out called 'Let The Good Times Roll', which you can get via his website linked below. Lastly, please remember to leave us a rating, review and/or follow if you're getting anything from these interviews and don't forget to check out our partnership with the lovely folks over at Soundbrenner - ⁠https://www.soundbrenner.com/pages/affiliate-travis-marc⁠ For all additional info on Kenney Jones please visit - www.kenneyjones.com For all additional info on Travis Marc or The Musicians Mentor, please visit - www.musicians-mentor.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musiciansmentor/support

In the month of February 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-seventy-one of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the tasty Turrican 2, The silly Superkid and the stunted S.T.U.N Runner and wonder … exactly how much would a gold chainmail haircut cost?  Games covered in this episode: Turrican 2 Superkid S.T.U.N. Runner ESWAT Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast If you want to buy amazing Zapped to the Past merch, go here: https://zappedtothepast.shop https://www.redbubble.com/people/zappedtothepast/shop If you want to buy a Coffee for Zapped to the Past, go here: https://ko-fi.com/zappedtothepast Need our links in one place - you can do that too: https://linktr.ee/zappedtothepast https://online.pubhtml5.com/oowg/grrx/#p=1 Additional links mentioned in the Podcast: Turrican II: The Final Fight - C64 Manual, Docs - Lemon64 Turrican II: The Final Fight - Wikipedia Turrican II - C64-Wiki Arcade Longplay [444] Psycho-Nics Oscar Trust Me Oleta Adams - Circle of One New Kids On The Block - Games Kim Appleby - G.L.A.D. (Good Lovin' and Devotion) Free - All Right Now Free - All Right Now (1970) (Ré-édition 1991) (1991) (Maxi 45T) All Right Now Guitar Legends Seville 1992 "All Right Now" by Paul Rodgers from Free Spirit Julian Cope - Beautiful Love 2 Mad - Thinkin' About Your Body (Radio Edit) Throwing Muses - Counting Backwards (Official Video) 808 State - In Yer Face My Bloody Valentine - To Here Knows When (Official Music Video) DJ H Feat. Stefy - Think About Chris Rea - Auberge George Michael - Heal the Pain (Audio)

In BJ's opinion Bad Company were, well...bad. That is, until Brian Howe replaced singer Paul Rodgers in the mid-eighties. Then they were kind of good, for awhile. On this episode BJ tells the story of the band's awkward transition from the seventies to the eighties, and counts down his top ten favorite Bad Company songs...with Brian Howe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In BJ's opinion Bad Company were, well...bad. That is, until Brian Howe replaced singer Paul Rodgers in the mid-eighties. Then they were kind of good, for awhile. On this episode BJ tells the story of the band's awkward transition from the seventies to the eighties, and counts down his top ten favorite Bad Company songs...with Brian Howe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support Our Sponsor: LITTLE VICTORIES by Chris Akin. https://amzn.to/2GlReeB On this episode of THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW, Neeley and Chris discuss their eventful week. Neeley shares stories about AussyAce visiting Chicago and causing chaos, including shopping and even stealing a shopping cart. Chris updates listeners on the upcoming launch of the new CMS app. The conversation then shifts to conspiracy theories, including the latest buzz around Diddy. Finally, they review a controversial and bizarre commercial from the Harris-Walz campaign, providing plenty of laughs and commentary. Tune in for a mix of humor, analysis, and some outrageous stories that only THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW can deliver. #ClassicMetalShow #CMSApp #DiddyConspiracy #HarrisWalz #AussyAce On this episode of THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW, Neeley and Chris dive into some new music reviews. They start by discussing a new Bon Jovi song that's supposedly a tribute to the Harris-Walz campaign, and it doesn't go well. Next, they review Foghat's latest track, "On Tonsils and Sneakers," followed by Paul Rodgers' new song, "Photo Shooter." Finally, they take on a new Christmas song from Steve Perry, which they strongly dislike. Tune in for candid critiques, humor, and unfiltered opinions on the latest music. #ClassicMetalShow #BonJovi #Foghat #PaulRodgers #StevePerry On this episode of THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW, Neeley and Chris discuss an unusual article about a man who has intimate relationships with balloons. The conversation takes a bizarre twist as they dive into the details of the story. Later, they switch gears to review a video of Eddie Trunk appearing awkward on stage at one of Sammy Hagar's recent shows. Tune in for their hilarious reactions and sharp commentary on these peculiar topics. #ClassicMetalShow #EddieTrunk #SammyHagar #WeirdNews #RockMusic On this episode of THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW, Neeley and Chris dive into a fascinating video featuring 42 songs that turned out to be cover tracks. The guys are surprised to discover how many popular tunes were actually covers, with some big-name artists surprising them the most. Tune in to find out which songs made the list and hear Neeley and Chris's unfiltered reactions. You'll be shocked by some of these revelations! #CoverSongs #ClassicMetalShow #RockMusic #MusicRevelations #SurprisingCovers NOTE: Everything said here, and on every episode of all of our shows are 100% the opinions of the hosts. Nothing is stated as fact. Do your own research to see if their opinions are true or not. Please SUBSCRIBE, click the notification bell, leave a comment or a like, and share this episode!

Support Our Sponsor: ...AND OTHER THINGS I SHOULD NOT SAY... by Chris Akin - [https://amzn.to/3im0fBR](https://amzn.to/3im0fBR) On this episode of THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW, Neeley and Chris dive into some new music reviews. They start by discussing a new Bon Jovi song that's supposedly a tribute to the Harris-Walz campaign, and it doesn't go well. Next, they review Foghat's latest track, "On Tonsils and Sneakers," followed by Paul Rodgers' new song, "Photo Shooter." Finally, they take on a new Christmas song from Steve Perry, which they strongly dislike. Tune in for candid critiques, humor, and unfiltered opinions on the latest music. #ClassicMetalShow #BonJovi #Foghat #PaulRodgers #StevePerry **NOTE: Everything said here, and on every episode of all of our shows are 100% the opinions of the hosts. Nothing is stated as fact. Do your own research to see if their opinions are true or not.** Please SUBSCRIBE, click the notification bell, leave a comment or a like, and share this episode!

April 1989: The world was a strange mix of excess and transition. On one side, the neon-drenched MTV era was still riding high, with hair metal bands like Poison, Motley Crüe, and Def Leppard dominating the charts with their polished, radio-friendly anthems. Power ballads and arena rock were inescapable, and rock fans were tuned in to Bon Jovi and Guns N' Roses. Yet, beneath the surface, change was brewing. Bands like Jane's Addiction and Soundgarden were slowly carving out a new, grittier sound that would soon transform the entire landscape.Amid this backdrop, Blue Murder made their entrance—not as another Sunset Strip glam act, but as a hard-hitting supergroup led by a guitar hero who had already proven himself with Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake. John Sykes wasn't looking to jump on the hair metal bandwagon. Instead, with Blue Murder, he aimed to bring the technical brilliance of the '70s into the late '80s, blending his bluesy, virtuoso guitar work with heavy grooves and intricate song structures. Sykes, along with legendary drummer Carmine Appice and fretless bass wizard Tony Franklin, formed a trio that drew on the legacy of hard rock and metal titans, delivering something deeper and more ambitious than most of their glam metal contemporaries.Yet, for all their talent, Blue Murder wasn't about writing catchy three-minute radio singles. Their self-titled debut album was a blend of towering guitar riffs, thunderous drums, and epic song structures that leaned closer to the ‘70s hard rock tradition of Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple than the bubblegum metal that filled the charts. But in 1989, as hair metal ruled the airwaves and grunge was lurking around the corner, Blue Murder stood out—ambitious, raw, and musically masterful.The Road to Blue MurderJohn Sykes had already proven his chops with Whitesnake's 1987 album, a monster hit that spawned chart-topping singles and dominated MTV. But creative tensions with Whitesnake's leader, David Coverdale, led to Sykes' unceremonious departure just as the band was at the peak of its commercial success. Undeterred, Sykes began writing material for what would eventually become Blue Murder, determined to put together a powerhouse group that could rival his previous success.At first, Sykes wasn't planning to be the frontman. The band initially brought in some big-name vocalists to handle lead duties. Ray Gillen of Black Sabbath and Badlands fame was the first to join the lineup, contributing vocals to some early demos. But Gillen left after just a few months, reportedly due to creative differences. The next contender was Tony Martin, another former Black Sabbath singer, but he, too, didn't stick around for long. After several auditions and some disagreements with the label Geffen Records, the A&R team suggested that Sykes himself take over lead vocals. Despite being known more for his guitar work, Sykes stepped up, and his voice turned out to be a perfect match for the band's sound—gritty, soulful, and powerful.With legendary drummer Carmine Appice, who had played with the likes of Jeff Beck and Vanilla Fudge, and fretless bass virtuoso Tony Franklin, fresh off his stint with The Firm alongside Jimmy Page and Paul Rodgers, Blue Murder had a lineup that was nothing short of rock royalty. The result was a self-titled debut that combined technical brilliance with bluesy hard rock, reflecting Sykes' desire to channel the spirit of '70s heavyweights like Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple, rather than chasing the more formulaic sound of the late-'80s hair metal scene.Building the Sound: A Guitarist as a FrontmanFor a guy who wasn't originally a vocalist, Sykes delivered some serious vocal prowess on Blue Murder. He was filling big shoes, considering he had just played alongside David Coverdale, one of rock's great frontmen. And while the album isn't a complete departure from Whitesnake's bluesy, hard-hitting rock, it's more expansive, both musically and lyrically.The standout track, “Valley of the Kings,” showcases the epic grandeur Blue Murder was going for. Co-written by Black Sabbath's Tony Martin, the song combines powerful riffs, intricate solos, and a historical theme that was rare in the pop-metal scene of the time. This track had a “late '80s Sabbath” feel, blending hard rock with doom-like weight, something that set the band apart from the typical hair metal crowd.Tracks like “Jelly Roll” and “Out of Love” demonstrate the band's diversity—moving between blues-infused swagger and heartfelt ballads, all carried by Sykes' smooth yet powerful vocals and, of course, his signature guitar tone. The hosts also discussed how “Out of Love,” a lesser-known power ballad, was one of those hidden gems deserving far more attention than it ever received.The Legacy of Blue MurderThough the album charted respectably (peaking at #69 on the Billboard 200), it didn't make the impact that Whitesnake's 1987 album did. Part of the issue was the changing musical landscape. By 1989, the glam metal scene was beginning to saturate, and the introspective rawness of grunge was on the horizon. Blue Murder, with its complex musicianship and Sykes' ambitious songwriting, may have been too sophisticated for an audience that was more accustomed to quick-hit rock anthems.But for those in the know, Blue Murder became a cult classic. Its combination of blistering guitar work, thunderous drums, and intricate bass lines made it a musician's album—a performance record. For fans of technical prowess and intricate song structures, Blue Murder was a band worth rediscovering.What Could Have BeenDespite the talent and the potential, Blue Murder never achieved the commercial success many expected. Tensions with their label, Geffen Records, didn't help. Sykes believed Geffen was trying to sabotage the band in hopes he'd rejoin Whitesnake. Whether or not that's true, it's clear that Blue Murder didn't get the marketing push it deserved.After a follow-up album in 1993 (Nothing But Trouble), Blue Murder faded into the background, overshadowed by the grunge explosion. However, Sykes continued to be a respected figure in the hard rock and metal scenes, even though he never reached the heights of Whitesnake's success again.A Call to Revisit a Lost MasterpieceSo why does Blue Murder still resonate with those who know it? It's a record that transcends the pop-metal limitations of its time. If you're a fan of Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake, or just killer guitar work, this album is well worth revisiting. And for those who missed it the first time around, now's the perfect time to dive into one of the best-kept secrets of late '80s metal.Take a listen, let it transport you back to 1989, and then wonder how this gem flew under the radar.Songs in this Episode* Intro - Blue Murder * 22:17 - Black-Hearted Woman * 27:14 - Out of Love * 31:53 - Ptolemy * 37:59 - Billy * 39:04 - It's Too Late (demo w/ Ray Gillen on lead vocals) * Outro - Valley of the KingsMake Your Voice Heard!In our quest to explore the depths of 90s Rock, we rely on you, our listeners. Your suggestions drive our show – be it an underrated classic or a forgotten gem. By joining our DMO Union on Patreon, you help us stay independent and ad-free and gain the power to vote on and choose the albums we dive into each year. Together, let's unearth the treasures of 90s Rock, one listener-powered episode at a time.Suggest an Album → | Support the Mission → This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit digmeout.substack.com/subscribe

Gun N' Roses founding guitarist Slash talks to us about his recent solo album Orgy Of The Damned, a collection of blues and R&B covers featuring a stellar guest list that includes Paul Rodgers, Steven Tyler, Beth Hart, Iggy Pop, Gary Clark Jr., Billy F. Gibbons, Chris Robinson and more. And Record Store Day co-founder Carrie Colliton checks in from Raleigh, North Carolina in an extended segment filling us in on what it's like on the ground in storm-ravaged Western North Carolina and along the path of Hurricane Helene. The Record Store Day Podcast is a weekly music chat show written, produced, engineered and hosted by Paul Myers, who also composed the theme music and selected interstitial music.  Executive Producers (for Record Store Day) Michael Kurtz and Carrie Colliton. For the most up-to-date news about all things RSD, visit RecordStoreDay.com)   Sponsored by Dogfish Head Craft Brewery (dogfish.com), Tito's Handmade Vodka (titosvodka.com), RSDMRKT.com, and Furnace Record Pressing, the official vinyl pressing plant of Record Store Day.   Please consider subscribing to our podcast wherever you get podcasts, and tell your friends, we're here every week and we love making new friends.   Next week we begin our SIXTH SEASON of The RSD Podcast, thanks for sticking with us for five years so far!

On November 28, 1983 Jimmy Page walked onstage in Dallas, Texas for his first American appearance in more than 7 years. He was newly free of the chains that heroin addiction had weighing him down, and he was working on getting back to fighting fettle. Paul Rodgers is joining him for this tour, as Steve Winwood was in the studio and couldn't reprise his Royal Albert Hall performances. We have the gestation of The Firm as Jimmy and Paul debut Midnight Moonlight, for the first live performance ever.

This episode features Ian Hatton, English guitarist and former member of the hard rock band Bonham. Our conversation starts with the story  about the foundation of the band in 1988 with Jason Bonham, son of the late Led Zeppelin drummer, John Bonham.We discuss Ian's journey into composing for TV and film scores and we learn what it was like  playing alongside Paul Rodgers, Jeff Back, Brian May and many more rock icons.The episode concludes with a deep dive into Ian's latest project, Old Glenham Brewery. Producing British cask ales for the American market Ian talks about the inspiration for producing UK style beer as he reminisces about living in the UK and his eventual move to the USA.Ian's links: https://www.ianhatton.com/https://www.oldglenhambrewery.com/Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Your support helps us bring more inspiring stories and guests to your ears!Connect with Undercurrent Stories:  - Website: https://www.undercurrentstories.com/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/undercurrentstories/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/undercurrentstoriesIntro and outro music, 'Time for a Coffee'  Bob Wells © 2020Question or comment? Send us a text message.www.undercurrentstories.com

Hezbollah have vowed to retaliate against Israel after accusing it of detonating pagers across Lebanon, killing at least eight people and wounding nearly 3,000 people We speak to Alistair Bunkall, Sky's Middle East News Correspondent along with Paul Rodgers, Professor Emeritus of Peace Studies at Bradford University and Author of the Insecurity Trap.

Noel catches up with Chris Slade, one of the prominent drummers in rock. Chris first toured the world with Tom Jones and was part of Manfred Mann's Earth Band from 1971-1978. He was a member of the supergroup, The Firm, that featured Jimmy Page and Paul Rodgers. Chris's biggest exposure came when he joined AC/DC in 1989 and played on The Razors Edge album. Chris formed the Chris Slade Timeline back in 2012 and just released their debut album, Timescape. It is a double album that includes one album of original music and another of the band's versions of songs that Chris has played previously played with.

Israel have vowed that the Lebanese militant group, Hezbollah will “pay the price” as they cast blame for a rocket attack in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights that killed 12 children We got an update on the situation with Paul Rodgers, Professor Emeritus of Peace Studies at Bradford University.

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast 2.0 episode 253 with our guest Ian Hatton (Bonham, Motherland,  Paul Rodgers, Jeff Beck).  We discuss his journey into composing music for TV and Film scoring; being a band member with Bonham and Motherland; brewing English Cask Ales - starting Old Glenham Brewery; going the stage with icons Paul Rodgers, Jeff Beck and Bran May; and more!   For more information visit:  https://www.ianhatton.com/ https://www.oldglenhambrewery.com/   Please like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/nothingshockingpodcast/  Follow us on twitter at  https://twitter.com/hashtag/noshockpod.   Libsyn website: https://nothingshocking.libsyn.com For more info on the Hong Kong Sleepover: https://thehongkongsleepover.bandcamp.com Help support the podcast and record stores by shopping at Ragged Records. http://www.raggedrecords.org    Nothing Shocking Podcast Best of 2024 Apple Playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/nothing-shocking-podcast-2024/pl.u-NP2Ws7135YR    

Paul is one of the most influential figures in rock history known for his work with Free, Bad Company and The Firm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul is one of the most influential figures in rock history known for his work with Free, Bad Company and The Firm.Support the show: https://takinawalk.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a Text Message.A renowned musician and drummer, known for his contributions to the iconic supergroups Free and Bad Company, reminisces about his childhood in rural Wales. Following a gig with a local cover band, The Manicas, he formed his own band, Heatwave where he did both vocals and drums that was inspired by Ringo Starr after watching him on television.His life took a pivotal turn when a coin toss determined his fate, amidst a looming deadline set by his parents. Transitioning through experiences with Black Cat Bones, he ultimately teamed up with Paul Kossoff and Free, marking the recording of the smash hit "All Right Now," subsequent tours, and the eventual decline of the group.In an era where attitudes towards drug were much different, the band grappled with Paul Kossoff's addiction, which significantly impacted their trajectory. The decision to join forces with Paul Rodgers led to the inception of Bad Company, with intriguing stories surrounding the band's name.Legends suggest that during the recording sessions for the LP "Bad Company," band members were scattered throughout the house. He reflects on his favorite Bad Company track to perform, as well as his tenure with the groups Wildlife and Lonerider. Expressing disappointment over the absence of Free and Bad Company in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, he shares anecdotes of playing with Chuck Berry and the profound moment of drumming alongside Ringo Starr, whose influence sparked his musical journey.Beyond the band scene, he released a solo record titled "Because of You" with Chicago-based: The Empty Pockets. Recounting Bad Company's final 2019 show in Las Vegas alongside Lynyrd Skynyrd, he discusses his newfound interest in composing movie scores and the significance of contributing to numerous timeless songs. The interview concludes with insights into his life beyond music.Simon Kirke Links:Official Website: https://officialsimonkirke.com/homeListen to Lonerider: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5ZYxdswbSRegLO54dTNey6 Before the Lights Links:A Heartbeat & A Guitar: Johnny Cash & the Making of Bitter Tear Docuseries: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/docuseries/bitter-tearsHire Tommy to Speak: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/public-speakingBecome a BTL Member: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/supportBefore the Lights Website: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/Get Tommy a Glass of Vino: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/beforethelights                        Support the Show.Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beforethelightspodcast/Follow the show on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/beforethelightspodcast/Follow the show on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beforethelightspodcast?lang=enFollow Tommy on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/tcanale3Rate & Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-the-lights/id1501245041Email the host: beforethelightspod@gmail.com

On May 24, 1974, the world were introduced to new "supergroup" on Led Zeppelin's Swan Song record label with the self-titled debut of Bad Company. Sporting a world-class lineup of Paul Rodgers (Free) on vocals, Mick Ralphs (Mott the Hoople) on guitar, Boz Burrell (King Crimson) on bass and Simon Kirke (Free) on drums, Bad Company were seasoned veterans of the studio and the road. After becoming disenchanted with their previous bands, the guys got together to form a straight ahead hard rock act that was built for American rock radio and to play live. And while the record went gold in their home of the UK, Bad Company (1974) is 5x platinum in the US. Paul Rodgers provides can go from singing with raw power on Rock Steady to the sweet Seagull to the soulful lament in Ready For Your Love. Ralphs big guitar riffs would help define what 70s hard rock was and the rhythm section of Burrell and Kirke were steady and creative. Though only two songs were released as official singles (Can't Get Enough & Movin' On), US rock radio fans have become familiar with the entire album thanks to DJs digging into this record for half a century. The Wolf & Action Jackson had a fun time going down memory lane with this one! Ugly American Werewolf in London Website Ugly American Werewolf in London Store - Get your Wolf merch and use code 10OFF2023 to save 10%! Visit our sponsor RareVinyl.com and use the code UGLY to save 10%! Twitter Threads Instagram YouTube LInkTree www.pantheonpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On May 24, 1974, the world were introduced to new "supergroup" on Led Zeppelin's Swan Song record label with the self-titled debut of Bad Company. Sporting a world-class lineup of Paul Rodgers (Free) on vocals, Mick Ralphs (Mott the Hoople) on guitar, Boz Burrell (King Crimson) on bass and Simon Kirke (Free) on drums, Bad Company were seasoned veterans of the studio and the road. After becoming disenchanted with their previous bands, the guys got together to form a straight ahead hard rock act that was built for American rock radio and to play live. And while the record went gold in their home of the UK, Bad Company (1974) is 5x platinum in the US. Paul Rodgers provides can go from singing with raw power on Rock Steady to the sweet Seagull to the soulful lament in Ready For Your Love. Ralphs big guitar riffs would help define what 70s hard rock was and the rhythm section of Burrell and Kirke were steady and creative. Though only two songs were released as official singles (Can't Get Enough & Movin' On), US rock radio fans have become familiar with the entire album thanks to DJs digging into this record for half a century. The Wolf & Action Jackson had a fun time going down memory lane with this one! Ugly American Werewolf in London Website Ugly American Werewolf in London Store - Get your Wolf merch and use code 10OFF2023 to save 10%! Visit our sponsor RareVinyl.com and use the code UGLY to save 10%! Twitter Threads Instagram YouTube LInkTree www.pantheonpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we speak with veteran keyboardist T Beat, who has worked and collaborated with a host of legendary artists including Crosby, Stills and Nash, Richie Valens, Robby Krieger of The Doors, Kiss, and more!  T Bear in the last few years has restarted his solo career and we deep dive into his excellent new album The Way Of The World.

Queen's Legacy Lives On  Join hosts Logan, Andy, Scotty, and Sam the Sleeper as they dive into a captivating conversation with the legendary Gary Mullen, creator of "One Night of Queen."

We celebrate the tremendous career of Paul Rodgers, known for his work with Free, Bad Company and The Firm. Paul also continues to thrive with his own solo career.Support the show: https://takinawalk.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Drew Bündchen, Tay Tay & Travis news, a new Boner Army General, Bonerline #300, Tom Mazawey dials in the show, Paul Rodgers on CBS, boring impeachment hearings and Jim picks his favorite chicks. Tay Tay & Travis News: Taylor brought the ratings. Travis Kelce's podcast is #1 now. Tay Tay and Trav were seen touching! She's going to the next game. Awwwwwww. Drew remains a fan of Love is Blind. Tom Brady is single and Irina Shayk was simply a hump and dump. Sydney Smith is the latest Boner Army General we investigate. Police received so many calls about crazy Britney Spears that she had a welfare check on her. She's naked on Instagram as we speak. Schoenherr Roofing brings you the Bonerline today. Call or text 209-66-Boner! Tom Mazawey calls in to predict a Lions victory, try to get you buy a vehicle from him, recap Miggy's 511th homerun, Tork's 30th, complain about JaMo, address his beef with Kevin Brown, look ahead to College Football Saturday and more. Paul Rodgers sat down with CBS This Morning to let his wife do all the talking. Jim's Picks: Favorite Female Singers. Drew Crime: Jason Dean Billingsley is busted for the murder of Pava LaPere. Barry Morphew sticks to his story and maintains his innocence. The impeachment hearings are going on and they are BORING! Donald Trump won the boring debate even though he wasn't in it. Even more looting went down in Philadelphia last night. New York daycares are a dangerous place. Fetterman being a complete slob didn't work out so well… the dress code is back. Maren Morris has left country music for good. Visit Our Presenting Sponsor Hall Financial – Michigan's highest rated mortgage company If you'd like to help support the show… please consider subscribing to our YouTube Page, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew and Mike Show, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).