Hidden History of Rock & Roll

The long awaited Hidden History episode number 21!! We are finally legal! We celebrate this milestone with another Music Industry Veteran of 50 plus years! He worked at Mercury Records, GRC, Arista Records, Elecktra Records, Chrysalis, Island, IRS Records and Def American. He has worked with music legends like Metallica, Deep Purple, Allman Bros, Emerson Lake & Palmer, Thin Lizzy, Rush, Graham Par...

Today on my 20th Episode of Hidden History of Rock & Roll. I welcome an American musician and producer. He played the drums in the band Big Star from 1971, formed in Memphis, TN, until the band parted ways in 1975. Band members Alex Chilton of The Box Tops on guitar, Andy Hummel on bass, Chris Bell on guitar and vocals, Jody Stephens on drums. He is the last surviving original member of the band....

Today I welcome a legend behind the scenes. He is a 50 plus year veteran in the Music Industry. What started out as helping friends with his station wagon early on, turned into a lifelong career. His client list consisted of so many incredible artists, Faces, The Eagles, Frank Zappa, Dave Mason, Keith Richards, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Yes, Crosby Stills & Nash, Neil Young, Fleetwood Mac, St...

Welcome to the 10th Annual Music Industry Reunion Podcast!  Happy New Year! It's 2026 and on today's podcast, we are doing things a little differently. Music industry icon, Jon Scott has been hosting The Music Industry Reunion Party for 10 years in Calabasas, Ca. This year brought together so many music industry legends, I decided this would be a great time to get some great stories in one episode...

My next guest was born in Los Angeles, Ca, but grew up in a small town called "Coarsegold" near Yosemite, Ca. He was a drama major in college and began playing guitar professionally as a teenager, followed by a whirlwind travel experience through Europe in his twenties in a band called The Young Californian's. He became a member of the band, The Grass Roots in the 1960's, they appeared on numerous...

Happy 75th Birthday to Tom Petty! 10/20/25 My next guest was born in San Diego, California. He is an American musician notable for being the founding bassist for Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers from 1976 to 1981. He returned to perform at the band's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony and that reunion led to his return for the Summer 2002 tour. He was replacing the late great bassist, Howie...

Today I welcome an American singer, songwriter, organist and guitarist for a band originally called "13th Floor", soon after they became the well known band, "The Grass Roots". The band had three top 10 singles on the Billboard charts, "Sooner or Later", "Midnight Confessions" and "Let's Live for Today". He also attended the film school at UCLA alongside the future Doors members Jim Morrison and R...

Today we welcome a former chemist from The Bronx, NY, he studied at Columbia University, and left his career one day and decided to work in the music industry. He was an Artist Manager, Label Executive with Creation, Sr VP at Polydor/Polygram Records in NYC and worked with such bands as Rainbow, Scorpions, Pat Travers Band, Def Leppard, Bon Jovi, John (Cougar) Mellencamp, Big Country, Dexy's Midni...

Today I am interviewing someone who has had a multi-faceted career in the music industry! From an early age he had a desire to be a musician and follow in his cousin Jerry Heller's path in the music business, both of which he has been doing for the past 65 years. Gary was deeply involved in the music scene in Columbus, OH promoting concerts and playing at a thriving Country Rock Club. In the summe...

Today I welcome another rock music legend, he is widely know as one of rock's most tasteful timekeepers, and a found member of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers.  He is a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame drummer. He is a singer, songwriter and producer, he has written songs for Don Henley, Ringo, Toto, The Byrds, Rita Coolidge, Meredith Brooks, Tim McGraw, The Eagles, Sister Hazel, Eddie Money, The Mavericks...

My 11th podcast is a profoundly inspiring episode for me, I was truly humbled to interview an extraordinary, beloved, one-of-a-kind human being, songwriter, musician, photographer, recording engineer and producer. I recorded this episode interview on March 19th, and he tragically passed away one week later. As difficult as this is for me to release, it is the crux of my podcast and I hope it will...

Please welcome my next guest, he is an iconic guitarist, vocalist and songwriter. He was a member of Mudcrutch in the early 70's with Tom Petty, Benmont Tench, Randall Marsh and Tom Leadon. The band moved to Los Angeles in 1974. Although Mudcrutch did not become a success, they reformed the band and became "Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers", adding Stan Lynch on drums and Ron Blair on bass. He famous...

Today I am bringing back the former National Promotion Director at Capitol Records from March 1976 to May 1983, Steve Meyer. Steve has had a long history in the music industry and today we are talking about his time working at Capitol Records and his incredible knowledge of everything Beatles. He has worked with such legends like, Bob Seger, John Lennon, The Beatles, Elton John, Boston, Olivia New...

Happy 2025!  Welcome to my first episode of 2025! My next guest has been in recording, mixing and producing since 1978! He has credits on over 120 Albums.  He is most known for his work with Jeff Lynne of ELO, George Harrison and Tom Petty. He has been mixing audio immursive since 2004, starting with the Concert for George in 5.1.  He has an incredible solo album out called 'Act 3'! Please welcome...

HHRR is finishing up 2024 with an incredible guest who is a 50 year music industry veteran working with so many incredible artists. Today we are talking to Bob Catania and his time working with the iconic band U2!  Bob gives us behind the scenes stories of the inner workings of U2! How the records got played, how they got on the charts and his thoughts on U2 opening at The Sphere! Happy New Year t...

HHRR is returning from a brief hiatus with my sixth episode, and it is an explosive one! I am doing the show a little differently, today I am showcasing an exceptional musician who has performed with iconic rock n' roll legends. As a multifaceted artist, orchestrator, keyboardist, guitarist, programmer, arranger & conductor, his impressive collaborations include, Oingo Boingo/Danny Elfman, ELO/Jef...

In this fifth episode, I am thrilled to welcome back Jon Scott, who shares his inspiring journey as a promoman at MCA Records, where he championed Mudcrutch's single 'Depot Street' and paved the way for iconic artists like Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Who, Elton John, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, John Mellencamp and Olivia Newton John, who's stories will leave you motivated and eager for more.  Today w...

Join us for our fourth episode, as we bring another iconic guest with an impressive history in the music industry.  Tommy has collaborated with some of the biggest names in music, including Van Halen, Bryan Adams, The Black Crowes, Rush, KISS, Bon Jovi, Michael Bolton, Eddie Van Halen, David Lee Roth, Sammy Hagar, and Michael Jackson. His extensive radio career has taken him to new heights, and he...

In this third episode, we are honored to have music industry legend Paul Rappaport share his stories of working with some of the biggest names in music, including Tony Bennett, Bob Dylan, and Pink Floyd, as well as iconic graphic artist Storm Thorgerson.  Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn from his wealth of knowlege and insightful storytelling all while engaging with the HHRR community. ...

Welcome to my second epidsode of Hidden History of Rock & Roll.  I am talking to industry legend Steve Meyer, we will discover the hidden history behind Bob Seger, Tom Petty and the mechanics of MTV! Stay tuned for listener questions answered by our guest.  Steve Meyer is a seasoned music industy profession with an impressive 24-year background in executive promotion at Capitol Records and MCA Rec...

Welcome to my inagural podcast show! Today we are talking to a legendary promo-man named Jon Scott.  He has helped launch many of the music legends of our time. We will dive right in to the hidden history about his time touring with the incomperable rock band The Who! This is Part One! Enjoy!