I Love Rock & Roll Podcast

Ken and guest co-host Dave Landau are joined by Fox Business personality Kennedy who talks about her time being a VJ during the golden years of MTV, snowboarding with the Beastie Boys, witnessing history in the making at the taping of Nirvana's "Unplugged", her love of San Diego punk, her hatred of Spin Doctors videos, breaking the news of Jerry Garcia's death to David Bowie, and fist fighting Oas...

Ken and guest co-host Max Antonnuci are joined by bassist Tim Lefebvre who opens up about playing on David Bowie's final masterpiece "Blackstar", performing for Russian oligarchs overseas as part of Sting's band, and how Covid ruined his plans to tour the world with The Black Crowes.

Singer/Songwriter/Producer Robert Allen drops in to discuss cutting his teeth at CBGB'S in the Seventies, playing with Jim Croce, Bonnie Raitt and John Prine, his new album due out January 21st, and why he thinks Rock and Roll could be finally dying off.

Philly Rapper Reef the Lost Cauze drops by to talk about getting his start battle rapping and why he felt he had to leave it behind, being big in Europe, his love of De La Soul, how Covid has stopped touring in its' tracks, and the meaning of a "True MC".

Comedian Pat House returns to the show to talk about the King of the Eighties, Phil Collins. How did he go from only ever wanting to be the drummer in a band to becoming the frontman of one of the bestselling groups of all-time? What does he have in common with Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson? How is it even possible he isn't in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist? We break down one...

"American Loser" host KP Burke drops by the studio to talk about one of the greatest guitarists who ever lived, Eric Clapton. How was he able to run off with George Harrison's wife with George's blessing? Why did he keep quitting bands just as they became popular? Is he an anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist, or a misunderstood target of the media? Its a good one, listen in and find out!

Gotham Comedy Club manager Andrew Schwartztol drops in to discuss the tragic life and times of INXS singer Michael Hutchence. How did such a beloved band fall from grace so fast? How did an act of road rage violence change the course of his life forever? How did THAT rumor about his death get started? This one is fascinating! listen in and find out!

Chip and Ken are joined by Kahuna for a discussion about his excellent new Christmas album, "In the Key of Christmas" and what went into crafting a legit classic Christmas song. They talk about their favorite holiday rockers, hold a year-end review of their favorite episodes, and look toward the new year and which stories they want to cover for 2022.

Actress and comedian Jenny Saldana drops by to share her love of the greatest pop duo of all-time, Daryl Hall and John Oates. How did an act of gun violence bring them together and change the course of pop history? Why do they hate being called Hall and Oates? Were they the Beatles of the 80s? Why did they sue a granola company? It's a fun one, listen in and find out!

Longtime friend of the show, Johhny Goodtimes returns to discuss the tragic and hilarious life of Outlaw Country pioneer, Billy Joe Shaver. How did a threat of violence convince Waylon Jennings to record an album of his songs? Why did he marry two different women a total of six times? What was the advice Willie Nelson give him the day his son and bandleader died of an overdose? How was he able to...

Ken is joined by "No Dogs in Space" host Carolina Hidalgo to discuss David Bowie and Iggy Pop's time in Berlin with a focus on 1977 and the release of FOUR landmark albums in ONE year. What led up to the pair needing to escape from LA? Why was Bowie so obsessed with the occult and black magic? Who exactly did Iggy write "China Girl" about? How did Brian Eno help create The Berlin Trilogy? It's a g...

Ken is joined by guest co-host Tracey Carnazzo and Jaret Reddick of Bowling for Soup to discuss his love of Teen Mom, an awkward encounter with Aaron Lewis of Staind, hurting Fred Durst's feelings, why he doesn't like Billy Gibbons or Troy Aikman, the art of making hilarious videos, working with Hanson, and so much more. This is one of the funniest episodes yet! Check it out!

Drummers Rick Allen and Zac Hanson join the show to promote the 12 Drummers Drumming charity auction for The Raven Drum Foundation. They discuss helping veterans deal with PTSD through drumming, starting their careers in music as children, the genius of Charlie Watts, getting Ringo Starr to sign a drum kit, getting a standing ovation at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, playing in a band w...

Ken welcomes Bennett Miller and Johnny Baab of the band Ghost Hounds to the show to discuss their love of three chord rock and roll, what it's like to open for The Rolling Stones before and after the death of Charlie Watts, why they chose to cover such an iconic Bruce Springsteen song on their new album "A Little Calamity", signing autographs in the super-market and so much more!

Chip and Ken welcome singer/songwriter Dan Bern to the show to discuss writing the songs for "Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story" and what it was like seeing John C. Reilly perform them on the big screen, meeting Bruce Springsteen after writing a song about him, baseball songs, and why going down on Madonna could backfire.

Comedian Kyle Ocasio joins Ken and Chip to talk about Madonna's early years in New York City. Did she really start out to front a rock band called The Breakfast Club and ditch them when pop stardom came calling? How did Madonna try and replicate the success of David Bowie's "Let's Dance" with her "Like a Virgin Album"? Was her most iconic moment on MTV really an improv due to a wardrobe malfunctio...

Comedian Chris Coccia joins Chip and Ken to talk legendary new wave band Devo. What exactly is devolution? How did The Kent State shootings play a role in their formation? What happened the night they met The King of Cool, Miles Davis? How did a so-called gimmick band influence Nirvana, Soundgarden, David Bowie, Iggy Pop, Neil Young and countless others? Listen up and find out!

Ken, Chip and Kahuna are joined by actor Brian O'Halloran (Clerks 1-3)to review the long lost Seventies rock horror musical, Son of Dracula. How was a rock movie starring Ringo Starr, Harry Nilsson, Keith Moon, John Bonham, Peter Frampton, Leon Russell and Bobby Keys at the height of their fame unable to find distribution? How is it no one has ever even heard of this movie? Were there any drugs le...

Chip and Ken welcome G Love to the show to talk about his love for John Hammond, the Philly street musicians of his youth, playing a private backyard show to two dudes on mushrooms, and his new Christmas album, available everywhere November 26th!

Ken is joined by Chris Covert and musician Ryan Gregg to discuss the life of Mac Rebennack, AKA Dr. John. How did an act of violence force him to transition from guitar to piano? Why did he decide to adopt a voodoo persona for a one off album that he was never able to shake? How was he able to be both the ultimate front man and side man at the same time? This is a good one, listen up!

In one of the funniest episodes yet, Ken is joined by comedians Joe Praino and Gareth Reynolds to discuss the life of Suge Knight and the creation of Deathrow Records.. How did he go from NFL wannabe to a music mogul making 100M a year? How did he get Vanilla Ice to sign over the royalties to "Ice Ice Baby"? Why exactly were Tupac and Biggie feuding? Who TF was Coo Coo Cal? Listen up and find out!

Ken welcomes back comedian James Mattern to talk about the influential American rock band, Iggy and The Stooges. How did a band with such a short life span influence SO many great artists? How did their second album Funhouse, recorded in just thirteen days and totaling just seven songs, become such a masterpiece? What was it about Iggy that terrified critics and fans alike? Listen up and find out!

Ken is joined by Kahuna and comedian Sergio Chicon to talk about Russell Jones, AKA Ol' Dirty Bastard. What made him such a mythical figure in hip hop? Who were his influences? How did he beat the NYPD at their own game? This one is hilarious! Listen and find out!

Chip and Ken are joined by Jobriath AD director and friend of the show Kieran Turner to talk about the long forgotten mime rock group, The Hello People. Whose idea was it to start a rock band made entirely of mimes? How were they able to have a longer career than The Beatles? What did Todd Rundgren see in them that made him want to produce their albums and take them on tour? What did they do to ge...

Ken and guest co-host Chris Covert welcome New Jersey's own Matt O'Ree to the show, who discusses how listening to Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughn sent him down a path of blues that saw him play with BB King, Buddy Guy, and what it's like to get a call from Bon Jovi to pack your bags, you're coming on tour. Plus he lays out his love for Van Halen and Billy Squire. This is a fun one!