Imaginary Music

Jim has an interesting story.  He grew up with a younger sister that was a Hollywood celebrity, during the 80's.  His sister, Amanda Peterson, starred in movies such as You Can't Buy Me Love.  We discuss what his experience was like, being in this unique situation and his perspective.  His sister dealt with addiction and it would eventually take her life.  Jim has been a P...

A great conversation with guitar legend, Rex Carroll. We discuss how Fierce Heart was formed and what happens to the band after one album.  The creation of Whitecross and plenty of discussion, of the bands history.  Rex plays plenty of his songs and solos, during the episode and even gives a super exclusive, sneak peak, for an upcoming Whitecross song.  We also discuss his jazz grou...

Les gives an update on Michael Bloodgood.  He mentions the weekend the band played their most recent show and how he found out about Michael, after Les had went back home.  We discuss the early years of his life and getting the part in Hair.  Meeting his wife and getting saved.  We discuss the band getting back together and recent happenings.  I encourage everyone to check...

This is a much different episode, from previous ones.  Ken and I discuss many aspects of his life.  We cover his early days and his time in Malachia.  How he was raised in a Christian home and how things changed in his life, which might shock some of you.  He discusses what his regular job was, while singing with Malachia. We get very in depth, in this very honest and open conversation.  We also d...

Really great chat with Dane.  We discuss Galactic Cowboys and the connection with Kings X.  Dane discusses a life changing moment with Dream Theater's John Petrucci.  Their label, pushing them hard and what happened.  Also, Nirvana not only killed glam rock, but didn't do Galactic any favors with their success.  We discuss the band being in the movie Airheads and he has a great Adam Sandler story....

Andy discusses who his God-father is and this same person also baptized him.  His first show, he attended and why he got into playing the bass.  The creation of Holy Soldier.  The recording of the 3 albums and the reason for singer changes. He also discusses why a member of the band, left the band and this is news that is new to Holy Soldier fans.  Of course we also discuss Pink Floyd.  Will Holy...

John Elefante has accomplished so much in the music world.  He was the lead singer for the group, Kansas. He discusses that time of his life and his brother Dino joins the show for a bit too.  Dino talks about being in the control room of the studio, as John was auditioning for Kansas and his perspective of the tryout.  John talks about why he left and which popular band asked him t...

I chat with Bill about his involvement with music, starting up Roxx Records and working with a lot of great bands.  He's been able to re-issue older music and bring back bands that never had much of a shot.  He's also put out music that has been out of stock and put out new albums. He also discusses his involvement with his production company and putting together the west coast Stryper c...

Chris White joins the show to discuss a bit about his early life.  We then discuss what brought the movie Electric Jesus about.  We discuss the story, characters and actors.  It's a great and fun conversation, with a talented writer, who brought a great movie to viewers.  The movie is based on a fictional youth group band, that plays heavy metal for God and goes on a summer tou...

I like to go out of the normal interview and chat with someone who I grew up watching on tv and singing along with, I chat with Pastor Ken Blount.  Better known as Nicodemus, from The Gospel Bill Show, which ran from the early 80's, into the 90's and was very successful and unique.  We discuss his beginning in music and ministry.  We talk about The Gospel Bill Show and the music he wrote and perfo...

Janice talks about her start and history, with music.  She discusses her two son's, Robert and Michael Sweet, growing up.  How she eventually became the manager for Stryper and which member encouraged it and told the office personal, the news.  What was the challenges of managing her son's band and her relationships with Tim and Oz.  She's writing a book and the details on that.  Is Robert toying...

Louis joins the show and discusses his career with MASS.  What happened with the band's first deal with A&M Records, then going to RCA Records and having their first video on MTV. The band then goes to Enigma Records, where Michael Sweet (Stryper) produces the album 'Voices In The Night'. Enigma folds and they are left without a label, what follows after.  Lots of interesting stories...

Luis has lived a life, full of wonderful and interesting stories.  He had a successful solo career, at an early age.  A couple of videos on MTV, that starred celebrities and his pet tiger.  He tells the story of being in the middle of a tour and how things came crumbling down, because of his record label. Setting a drumming world record. He talks about being friends with Boston's Br...

I'm joined by Troy Thompson, from the amazing band, Bride.  We talk about his history with Bride.  We cover a lot of the history of Bride.  We discuss the time Dale was auditioning and offered the lead singer role, for Stryper.  Make sure you check out Troy and Dale on Facebook.  Be on the lookout for a new Bride album, later this year. 

Jimmy is very open about his life, which includes history of alcoholism, cocaine usage and the fear of death. He talks about his friendship with Roger Martinez and was Roger really ever a Christian. This is a must listen. Please help the show by leaving a review on Apple and tell others about the show. Thanks Side note-lots of tech issues with this episode. Files gone missing, but fortunately I ha...

Wallace is an awesome man and has a family now, but what about his past.  His playing days with the band 20/20 Blind?  Learn about Wallace and the history of the band.  I accidentally learn a secret about their first album. Why only one album, but wait, there's a recording they did, not many know about and it's easy to hear.  Where Wallace is now and I ask, could we hear new music from 20/20.  Enj...

Greg discuses his life and journey though his musical career.  He discusses so many great stories and trust me, you will learn something from this chat.  Why he didn't join REO Speedwagon, in 1976.  Who he introduced Petra to and how that later opened a door, for that person.  Make sure you stay tuned for upcoming concerts. Gregxvolz.com CPRband.com Follow Classic Petra Resurre...

Trytan came out in the 80's and put out two great albums.  After taking a hiatus, Lary brought the band back with a new album and some amazing musicians. Listen as Lary discusses the journey of the band and his journey too. 

Disclaimer, I had computer issues and had to cut back into our chat and the mic wasn't switched back over, on my end.  So I apologize about the sound quality on my end. Gary Hanson discusses his early days, playing with Love Life and tells us a lot of information about the past, present and future for Fear Not. 

Catch up with lead guitarist, Brad Smith, from Latter Reign.  They had an excellent demo that came out in the early 90's and played shows with a lot of the well known Christian rock artists, of the time.  They have re-released the material and it's available through Roxx Records.  Brad discusses the history of the band and what he's been up to, along with some cool stories.

Listen as Roger Dale Martin talks about getting into music.  What lead him to California.  Playing with Emerald, then how Vengeance Rising was formed and their awkward first show and playing a show along a satanic band.  Leaving Vengeance and playing with Die Happy.  He catches us up on his life and his new material.

John is a legend in the world of rock.  We briefly discuss his life and music.  We discuss his past cocaine habit, becoming a Christian and when he found out about Petra.  Being asked to join Petra and the challenge that was for Bob.  Plus more fun chat with John. Please support his ministry and this awesome man of faith.

Such a fun converstation about the Lust Control Days  Starting up HM magazine and some details behind it.  Helping with Micheal Sweet's book, plus much more fun chat.

Daryn Hinton grew up in Hollywood, in an acting family.  She later devoted everything to the Lord and then the beginning of Stryper.  She also discusses helping Holy Soldier and the band Charizma.  If you are a Stryper fan, this is a must listen.  

Michael discusses his life, getting into drums and music.  Joining Whitecross and find out some information that not many are aware of.  Playing with King James and now filling in for Bloodgood.  Then discussing his new solo album.  This was a great conversation and Michael was very open and a lot of fun to talk to.  Make sure to listen and subscribe.