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Bradley Morgan, author of "Frank Zappa's America", on Zappa's battle with the PMRC in 1985. Listen to Episode 301: Frank Zappa's Legacy: Music Against Mainstream Norms ----------   BookedOnRock.com   The Booked On Rock Store   The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel   Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: BLUESKY FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM TIKTOK X   Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore   Contact The...

Back with another chapter in The Dialogue Series - A chill ‘n chat with authors, fellow podcasters, musicians, and more. Our guest is Grammy-nominated rock and soul guitarist Jon Butcher. He’s one of a select handful of influential recording artists who emerged from the legendary Boston music scene during the 1980s. Butcher, who was also recently inducted into the New England Music Hall of Fame, h...

Tim Durling, author of "Sing Me Away: The Night Ranger Album Review", on the success of Night Ranger's hit single "Sister Christian".  Listen to Episode 300: Night Ranger's Discography Explored: Hits And Hidden Gems ----------   BookedOnRock.com   The Booked On Rock Store   The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel   Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: BLUESKY FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM TIKTOK X   Find Y...

Frank Zappa's music is known for its intricate compositions, satirical lyrics, and iconoclastic viewpoints. He frequently used his music to critique societal norms, political institutions, and mainstream culture, often employing humor and absurdity to make his points. He fought for freedom of speech, self-education, and political participation, while also opposing censorship and recreational drug...

Bassist and founding member of Alcatrazz, Gary Shea, thought it would be cool to have the band's original guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen play on a new song for old times' sake. Yngwie's manager/wife responded with a "yes," but it came with a heavy price to pay. Listen To Episode 299: New England To Alcatrazz: Gary Shea's Journey Through Music's Wild West Era ----------  BookedOnRock.com   The Booked O...

A trip through the discography of one of the most underrated bands to come out of the 80s. Author Tim Durling returns, this time to discuss the hits and the hidden gems from Night Ranger! Purchase a copy of SING ME AWAY: The Night Ranger Album Review   Visit Tim Durling's YouTube channel Tim's Vinyl Confessions ----------   BookedOnRock.com   The Booked On Rock Store   The Booked On Rock YouTube C...

He’s worked with Steve Vai, Paul Stanley, Todd Rundgren, Yngwie Malmsteen, among many others. Gary Shea is the bassist and co-founder of the bands New England and Alcatrazz. He’s here to share the inside stories of his legendary career! Purchase a copy of No Bass No Party: Sketches Of My Life In Music Follow Gary Shea: Facebook Instagram Visit Alcatrazz's official website   ----------   BookedOnRo...

Author Selena Fragassi ['Alanis: Thirty Years of Jagged Little Pill'] share the stories behind the six singles from Alanis Morissette's 1995 album 'Jagged Little Pill'. Listen To Episode 298: Alanis Morissette's 'Jagged Little Pill': A 30-Year Retrospective ----------  BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store   The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel   Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: BLUES...

Thirty years ago this summer, Alanis Morrisette released her album 'Jagged Little Pill'. Author Selena Fragassi joins the podcast to share insight into the recording of the album, the stories behind the tracks, and the album's lasting legacy three decades later. Purchase a copy of Alanis: Thirty Years of Jagged Little Pill   Listen to 'Jagged Little Pill'  Follow Selena Fragassi: Facebook Instagra...

Author Martin Popoff ['Guns N' Roses at 40'] discusses the making of the debut Guns N' Roses album 'Appetite For Destruction'. At one point, Paul Stanley of KISS was considered to be the album's producer. The job went to Mike Clink, but what if Stanley ended up getting the gig? Listen To Episode 297: Guns N' Roses Turns 40 ----------  BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store   The Booked On Rock...

Where do you rank Guns N' Roses among the greatest bands of all time? Would they rank even higher if they had never broken up? Author Martin Popoff gives his opinion as we celebrate the band's 40th anniversary! Purchase a copy of Guns N' Roses at 40 Visit Martin Popoff's website   ----------   BookedOnRock.com   The Booked On Rock Store   The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel   Follow The Booked On R...

The story of the drummer in an 80s metal band who is about to have it all: absurd wealth, global fame, and a dream girlfriend. But an unwitting role as an international spy? Author Travis Kennedy tells us the story! Purchase a copy of The Whyte Python World Tour: A Novel Visit Travis Kennedy's website Visit the Whyte Python band website   ----------   BookedOnRock.com   The Booked On Rock Store  ...

Author and long-time Grateful Dead publicist Dennis McNally recalls Jerry Garcia's personal struggles during his final years. Listen To Episode 294: Haight-Ashbury: The Epicenter Of 60s Counterculture ----------  BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store   The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel   Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: BLUESKY FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM TIKTOK X   Find Your Nearest Indepe...

The Kinks once played a concert organized by serial killer John Wayne Gacy? It's true! This story and much more with Andrew Craneman, author of  The Rock And Roll Almanac: A Day-By-Day Journey Through 70 Years of Legendary Music History. Purchase a copy of The Rock And Roll Almanac: A Day-By-Day Journey Through 70 Years of Legendary Music History   Follow The Rock And Roll Almanac/Andrew Craneman...

Author and long-time Grateful Dead publicist, Dennis McNally, joins us to discuss the iconic San Francisco Haight-Ashbury counterculture movement of the 60s. How it began, the many whose belief built it, and its lasting impact almost six decades later. Purchase a copy of The Last Great Dream: How Bohemians Became Hippies and Created the Sixties   Visit Dennis McNally's website   ----------   Booke...

A wild Thanksgiving tale from musician Barry Greenfield featuring Mike Nesmith of The Monkees and a dessert you won't believe! Listen To Episode 292: Tales Of Apple Records & Psychedelic Feasts: Barry Greenfield's Journey ----------  BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock Store   The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel   Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: B LUESKY FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM TIKTOK X...

John Lee Hooker Jr is back with a bang! Loving his new single "Heaven Rules" and wasn't expecting a reference to OJ Simpson in the song and video. Reverend Hooker explains it all in this episode! Visit John Lee Hooker Jr's website Purchase a CD copy of John Lee Hooker Jr's new single "Heaven Rules" Watch a video teaser for John Lee Hooker Jr's new single "Heave Rules" Purchase a copy of John Lee H...

He was offered a deal with Apple Records, toured with John Lee Hooker, recorded an unreleased masterpiece at RCA Studios in Hollywood, and had a very psychedelic Thanksgiving dinner with Mike Nesmith of The Monkees. All these incredible stories from musician Barry Greenfield! Purchase a copy of My Journey to Blue Sky   Listen To Barry Greenfield's Blue Sky Album (Deluxe Edition 2024) Visit Barry G...

From brainstorming to hitting the shelves, find out what it takes to publish a rock and roll book. Learn the ins and outs from music book publishing insiders Steve Roth and Dennis Pernu of Motorbooks. Go to the Quarto Books website for the latest and upcoming releases from Motorbooks Listen to Steven Roth's Podcasts The DLRCast and Another Cool Rock Podcast ----------   BookedOnRock.com   The Book...

New Jersey musician and long-time friend of Jon Bon Jovi, Wayne Olivieri, recalls the time he rode on the Bon Jovi jet and witnessed firsthand how much money the band was making each night.  Listen To Episode 276: Chasing Rock & Roll Dreams: The Ups, Downs & Hard Lessons Learned ----------  BookedOnRock.com   The Booked On Rock Store   The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel   Follow The Booked...

Paul Rappaport, former Columbia Records VP, shares an insider tale about the biggest rock marketing event in history - The Pink Floyd Airship. Listen To Episode 273: The Art Of Rock Promotion with Columbia Records Veteran Paul Rappaport ----------  BookedOnRock.com   The Booked On Rock Store   The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel   Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: BLUESKY FACEBOOK INSTAGR...

In this episode highlight, Gary Graff, editor of "501 Essential Albums of the '80s", and I explore whether Phil Collins was overexposed during the '80s. Give us your thoughts! Listen To Episode 277: The 80s Most Essential Albums  ----------  BookedOnRock.com   The Booked On Rock Store   The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel   Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: BLUESKY FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM TIKT...

Play it again...and again...and again! Why do we find pleasure in repetition when it comes to our rock music? Find out why from author and theoretical linguist Samuel Jay Keyser.  Purchase a copy of Play It Again, Sam: Repetition in the Arts Follow Samuel Jay Keyser on Facebook Listen to Peter Vukmirovic Stevens & Samuel Jay Keyser's The World Is Filled With Empty Places   ----------   BookedO...

A talk with author Stephen Lewis about Richard Manuel of The Band. We explore Manuel's musical legacy, his life story, and his heartbreaking end.    Purchase a copy of Richard Manuel: His Life and Music, from the Hawks and Bob Dylan to The Band Visit Stephen Lewis's website Listen to Stephen Lewis's podcast Talk From The Rock Room   ----------   BookedOnRock.com   The Booked On Rock Store   The Bo...

A deep dive into KISS on film, TV, and video with author John Harrison. The early appearances, the bizarre, the funny, the forgotten, the famous, the infamous. We cover it all! Purchase a copy of Creatures of the Screen - The Uncensored (and Unofficial) History of Kissploitation on Film, Television & Home Video Follow John Harrison on Facebook Visit John Harrison's blog site   ----------   Boo...