Booked On Rock

This episode, we go back to the 1980s with Gary Graff, editor of  501 Essential Albums of the '80s : The Music Fan's Definitive Guide. We dive into the greatest albums of the 1980s. From epic hair bands to groundbreaking alternative sounds and iconic MTV moments, we’re breaking down the decade’s best.   Purchase a copy of 501 Essential Albums of the '80s: The Music Fan's Definitive Guide   Follow...

This is the first-hand account of what it's like chasing rock and roll dreams. New Jersey rocker Wayne Olivieri shares the ups, the downs, and the hard lessons learned. Plus, stories of The Ramones, Blondie, his 16-year friendship with Jon Bon Jovi, how he facilitated an on-stage jam with Jon and Bruce Springsteen, his flag football fight with Sebastian Bach, and having a quick but memorable chat...

In the latest episode, Grammy-nominated, Juno Award-winning producer Fred Mollin shares stories of working with legends like Michael McDonald, and Billy Joel. Plus, hear about his prank on Rod Stewart, dealing with a doped-up Harry Nilsson with a nasty attitude, his work on the Friday the 13th films, and more! Purchase a copy of Unplugged: Stories and Secrets from a Life of Making Records, Scoring...

Author Gene Popa explores the British Invasion of 1964. Discover how it started, the legendary bands that rose to fame, and its lasting impact on rock music, fashion, and film! Purchase a copy of British Invasion '64 - The Year That Changed Rock & Roll Forever Follow Gene Popa on Facebook   ----------   BookedOnRock.com   The Booked On Rock Store   The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel   Follow T...

Legendary music industry veteran and former Columbia Records VP Paul Rappaport shares behind-the-scenes moments with icons like Springsteen, Dylan, Pink Floyd, and more! Purchase a copy of Gliders Over Hollywood: Airships, Airplay, And The Art Of Rock Promotion Visit the Gliders Over Hollywood website ----------   BookedOnRock.com   The Booked On Rock Store   The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel   F...

Step into the story of Gene Krupa, the drumming legend who shaped the sound of classic rock and inspired icons like John Bonham, Keith Moon, Ringo Starr, and more. Let’s celebrate the man behind the beat with author Elizabeth Rosenthal! Purchase a copy of The Master of Drums: Gene Krupa and the Music He Gave the World Visit Elizabeth Rosenthal's website ----------   BookedOnRock.com   The Booked O...

Explore Bob Dylan's groundbreaking 1960s music that shaped rock and culture. From iconic albums like Highway 61 Revisited and Blonde on Blonde to timeless songs like "Blowin' in the Wind" and "Like a Rolling Stone" — we cover it all with author Sean Egan! Purchase a copy of Decade Of Dissent: How 1960s Bob Dylan Changed The World ----------   BookedOnRock.com   The Booked On Rock Store   The Booke...

It's a deep dive into Mike Campbell’s new memoir, Heartbreaker with Tom Petty Project host Kevin Brown. Hear about his nearly 50-year bond with Tom Petty, plus get the stories behind several iconic Petty hits, including 'American Girl,' 'Refugee,' 'You Got Lucky', 'Free Fallin',' and the Don Henley classic 'Boys of Summer.'  Purchase a copy of Mike Campbell's Heartbreaker: A Memoir Listen to Kevin...

The story of a young musician chasing his dreams during turbulent times. After losing his girlfriend, his band, and his best friend, he has to decide whether success is worth the cost.  Purchase a copy of Peter McDade's King Cal   Listen To The King Cal soundtrack  Visit Peter McDade's website ----------   BookedOnRock.com   The Booked On Rock Store   The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel   Follow Th...

A look at the legendary career of Boz Scaggs — his rise to fame, the stories behind his iconic hits “Lido Shuffle” and “Lowdown”, his friendship and working relationship with Steve Miller, why he stepped away from the music business in the 80s, his eventual return, and more with author Jude Warne! Purchase a copy of Lowdown: The Music of Boz Scaggs Visit Jude Warne's website   Listen To A Playlist...

Queen's groundbreaking album 'A Night at the Opera' turns 50. How it would change the course of the band’s future, the tape disaster that almost was with the song 'Bohemian Rhapsody', the album track that almost led to a lawsuit, and much more with author Gillian Gaar! Purchase a copy of Queen & A Night at the Opera: 50 Years Follow Gillian Gaar: Facebook X   Listen To 'A Night At The Opera'  ...

How enduring icons like Dylan, Springsteen, The Stones, The Beatles, and Pink Floyd remain on top in the ever-changing music game. Why do rock stars never retire? Find out in this episode with author David Hepworth! Purchase a copy of Hope I Get Old Before I Die: Why Rock Stars Never Retire   Visit David Hepworth's website Follow David Hepworth: Facebook Instagram X ----------   BookedOnRock.com  ...

Author Robin Platts tells the story of The Zombies—how they got their name, their fortuitous record deal, their iconic Odyssey and Oracle album (and why it was misspelled) , the creation of their timeless classic 'Time of the Season,' their breakup, imposter bands, and their 2004 reunion. Purchase a copy of Times and Seasons – The Rise and Fall and Rise of The Zombies   Episode Playlist ----------...

Best-selling and award-winning authors Robert Rodriguez and Jerry Hammack are on the podcast to talk about Ribbons Of Rust: The Beatles' Recording History In Context: Volume 1 - July 1954 Through January 1963 . The Beatles' story has been told many times, but often with little focus on their personal experiences during their era. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and produ...

We’re talking Paul McCartney in this episode. Specifically his music during the decade of the 90s. Author JR Moores has a new book out now titled  Off The Ground: Paul McCartney in the 1990s . This was an era like no other for McCartney, perhaps even the most significant decade of his entire career after the 1960s. Following a shakier 1980s, the decade would see him reemerge with greater energy, m...

Rik Emmett of Triumph returns to the podcast. The singer/songwriter/guitarist behind the hit Triumph songs “Hold On”, “Lay It On The Line”, “Fight The Good Fight”, “Magic Power”, and “Somebody’s Out There” is about to release his second book. Ten Telecaster Tales: Liner Notes for a Guitar and Its Music. The followup to his memoir Lay It On The Line, Ten Telecaster Tales remakes the idea of the “co...

Author Fiona McQuarrie's new book titled  Fountains of Wayne is the first full-length biography of the band Fountains of Wayne. The book goes beyond their huge hit "Stacy's Mom" to explore the group's entire history and the lasting legacy of the group's music. With their brilliantly written songs, which combine smart pop melodies with keenly observed lyrical portraits of ordinary life, Fountains o...

Author Don Klees is on the podcast to talk about his new book David Bowie: 1983-2016 Every Album, Every Song. It's part of Sonicbond Publishing’s On Track series. In a career full of twists and turns, none was as sharp as the one David Bowie experienced after his 1983 album  Let's Dance . The record gave Bowie the hit that he wanted but completely altered his artistic standing in the process. Inst...

Laurie Kaye is the last-ever reporter to interview John Lennon before his assassination. In fact, she was with John and Yoko just hours before his death. She’s on the podcast to talk about that fateful day and her book  Confessions of a Rock 'n' Roll Name-Dropper: My Life Leading up to John Lennon's Last Interview . Kaye is a writer and producer, and this book is her long-awaited memoir. In it, we...

Greg Prato makes his return to the Booked On Rock podcast. His latest book is Bang Your Head, Feel The Noize: The Quiet Riot Story . Comprised of quotes from interviews past and present and featuring many rare vintage photos, Greg examines all eras of the band: their '70s period which featured guitar legend Randy Rhoads in their line-up, through the blockbuster Metal Health period of the early 80s...

This episode’s guest is Robert Dayton, the author of Cold Glitter: The Untold Story of Canadian Glam . Dayton taps his Canadian roots to reveal mind-blowing stories of musicians fighting to be heard. It’s a universal story of determined creators striving to make their voices heard. Dayton has spent years researching and interviewing ground-breaking musicians trapped by geography, colonial mindsets...

Jeff Copeland is the author of the new book Love You Madly, Holly Woodlawn: A Walk On The Wild Side With Andy Warhol's Most Fabulous Superstar. By the mid-1980s, Holly Woodlawn, once lauded by George Cukor for her performance in the 1970 Warhol production and Paul Morrissey directed  Trash, and the inspiration to the opening verse of the 1973 Lou Reed song “Walk On The Wildside”, was washed up. Bu...

Author Walter Kolosky is this episode's guest to tell us about his new book Mahavishnu Memories: The Remarkable Tour History of the Legendary Mahavishnu Orchestra. The author of the acclaimed Power, Passion, and Beauty: The Story of the Legendary Mahavishnu Orchestra , Kolosky spent years researching and digging deep behind the scenes to bring us this remarkable tour history of the Mahavhishnu Orc...

Rob Janicke is the author of Slacker: 1991, Teen Spirit Angst, and the Generation It Created. Rob explores the role of music and culture, from the early 90s alternative and grunge movement, and the impact it had on the generations that followed. Comprised of history, research, and interviews with musicians, industry execs, writers, sociologists, therapists, and Rob's point of view as a writer, ind...

Our guest is John Lee Hooker Jr. who has a new book out titled From The Shadow Of The Blues: My Story of Music, Addiction, and Redemption . The son of blues legend John Lee Hooker—best known for hit songs like “Boogie Chillun,” “I’m in the Mood,” and “Boom Boom”—John Lee Hooker Jr. was born in Detroit and exposed to the music world from an early age, singing as a featured attraction in his father’...