Jim Kerr Rock & Roll Morning Show

NJ Governor Phil Murphy joins Jim and Shelli to give us the latest news on how NJ is handling the Covid-19 pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former New York City Police Commissioner James P. O'Neill joins the show to explain why he's coming back to NY to help with this pandemic and how it all came about. Also tells Jim and Shelli how we all can help. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vincent Variale, President at Uniformed EMS Officers Union FDNY calls in again to update us and lets us know that FINALLY EMS are getting hotel rooms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vincent Variale the President at Uniformed EMS Officers Union FDNY, Local 3621 joins the show to update us on the conditions the EMS are facing in today's world while they help fight the Coronavirus. Vincent revealed to Jim and Shelli that EMS workers are sleeping in their cars to keep their families safe on Monday and now the FDNY legal team is involved. They want EMS workers to justify why they...

Johnny Van Zant and Rickey Medlocke of Lynyrd Skynyrd joined Jim and Shelli live in advance of the release of their concert movie 'Lynyrd Skynyrd: Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour.' It's playing one night only in 800+ theaters across the country (including over 22 in our area) this Thurs. Nov 7th at 7pm. For theater locations, tickets and more info go to Fathomevents.com. This was a grea...

Jim Kerr speaks with actor, musician, producer and record company exec. Peter Asher about his new book 'The Beatles from A to Zed: An Alphabetical Mystery Tour.' Jim discusses with Peter his career starting as child actor through his teaming with Gordon Waller as the duo Peter and Gordon. Peter was there throughout all of the British Invasion and much more. He shares how he was the first person in...

Emmy, Peabody and 3x Annie Award winning voice acting legend Rob Paulsen joins Jim Kerr to discuss his background, inspirations and professional journey in becoming the voice of some of the most beloved animated characters of all time. Jim and Rob, both native Detroiters, quickly establish their shared love of local TV and radio stars who had a profound influence on their futures. Rob discusses ho...

Comedian, TV personality and multi-media kingpin Chris Hardwick visits the Jim Kerr Rock & Roll Morning Show for the very first time. It all starts off with Chris sitting in for a very appropriate Strange News. Then Jim brings up NYC vs. Midwest bowling culture as he recalls Chris' PBA HoF'er dad. Chris talks about the genesis of the postshow concept that he pioneered with 'Talking Dead' and 'Talk...

The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Joe Elliott calls in to tell us about Def Leppard's recent Las Vegas residency, shunning rockstar clichés and, of course, the iHeartRadio Music Festival, where Def Leppard performs Saturday! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Lee Roth checks in with Jim and Jonathan Clarke to discuss his upcoming Las Vegas residency, David Lee Roth: ROCKS VEGAS. The always animated Diamond Dave waxes poetic about how the sound, lighting, production will make this a perfect experience. He looks forward to playing dozens of Van Halen and solo hits as we know and love them with his young, hungry backing band. DLR is undeniably excit...

15x Emmy Award winning documentary filmmaker Ken Burns joins Jim and Shelli to discuss his latest masterwork: 'Country Music.' The series follows the evolution of country music over the course of the 20th century and chronicles trailblazers like the Carter Family all the way to Garth Brooks. Eight years in the making, 'Country Music' features never before seen footage, images and revealing intervi...

Jim "Mr. Skin" McBride talks with Jim about his latest book: 'Being Mr. Skin: 20 Years of Nip Slips, Cheek Peeks, and Fast-Forwarding to the Good Parts.' Skin talks about how a teenage interest grew into a groundbreaking website and media powerhouse. Jim and Mr. Skin discuss the history of nudity in cinema from the earliest days of Hollywood to the streaming giants of today as well as how tastes a...

In anticipation of the season finale of the new hit Showtime series "City on a Hill," Jim and Shelli are joined again by the multi-talented and always charming Jill Hennessy. Jill talks about her critically acclaimed performance in the gritty crime drama set in early '90s Boston. She shines throughout season one as her character tries to rise above a terribly troubled marriage with Kevin Bacon's v...

We lost Hollywood legend Peter Fonda at age 79 last Friday, but Jim and Shelli had the chance to speak with him in the studio last June while promoting what will now be his 2nd to last film, "Boundaries." Appropriately Fonda played a retired drug dealer in a nod to his career-making role in 'East Rider.' Fonda was an open book about his lengthy career and told us he was looking forward to celebrat...

Star of stage, screen and TV Pauly Shore visits Jim and Shelli for the first time. Pauly discusses being born into an entertainment family and growing up surrounded by legends like Richard Pryor and Sam Kinison at L.A.'s landmark Comedy Store. Pauly explains how his iconic "Weasel" persona isn't an act but a part of his real personality. Plus he opens up about the challenges of being funny in movi...

Jim Breuer returns to Q104.3! Breuer's in a celebratory mood as his beloved Mets finally appear to be functioning, legit team. Along with discussing the Met's good fortune, he tells about the time he interviewed with the legendary Willie Mays. Breuer, Jim and Shelli also discuss the recent study showing that metal music is actually good for your health. He shares some remarkable first hand evidenc...

Jackie "The Joke Man" visits again for more mirth and mayhem. Jackie talks about presiding over a wedding, throwing out first pitches, getting a live fish foot bath and of course plenty of jokes! We do one of Jackie's classic bits, "Stump The Joke Man" with live callers (with baffling, train wreck results) and Jackie sits in on one of our bits, Strange News. Catch Jackie live at the Paramount Huds...

Legendary singer-songwriter David Crosby joined Jim and Shelli to discuss the new documentary about his life, 'David Crosby: Remember My Name.' Crosby approached the film much like he approaches life: uncensored and sometimes brutally candid. It also helped that longtime friend Cameron Crowe asked no holds barred questions. Crosby talks about the motivations for starting his career, the gift of fi...

Jim Kerr and Shelli Sonstein speak with Astronaut and 2nd man to walk on the Moon, Buzz Aldrin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian Joe List visits Jim and Shelli! Joe talks about recently seeing the Rolling Stones on their "No Filter" tour, performing on stage at MSG and "The Tonight Show," being married to a fellow stand-up, and his web series "The Ultimate Worrier." You can see Joe perform on episode 1 of season 2 of Netflix's 'The Stand Ups' and check out his weekly podcast 'Tuesdays with Stories'. ComedianJoeList...

For IHeartRadio’s Icons series Keith Richards sat down with Jim Kerr to discuss the 30th anniversary of his acclaimed solo debut, 'Talk Is Cheap.' Keith talks about the origins of the album, which came together while the Stones were on an extended break. He also touches on the personal kinship with the other musicians involved with the record, a gang of ace players he dubbed The X-Pensive Winos. T...

Ex-Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman speaks with Jim on the day 'The Quiet One,' a documentary based on his memories and archives, opens in theaters. Bill discusses how he was the only member of the Stones to experience World War II, recalling the hardships and some shocking moments. Growing up in very modest circumstances he talks about how he built his first bass himself and provided the Stones...

Ex-Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman speaks with Jim on the day 'The Quiet One,' a documentary based on his memories and archives, opens in theaters. Bill discusses how he was the only member of the Stones to experience World War II, recalling the hardships and some shocking moments. Growing up in very modest circumstances he talks about how he built his first bass himself and provided the Stones...

NY Rangers icon Mike Richter joined Jim and Shelli live on the exact 25th anniversary of the Rangers' legendary June 14, 1994 Stanley Cup victory. Richter gives his take on the brand new Stanley Cup Champion St. Louis Blues and their incredible journey to victory. He also comments on the story of the amateur who got called up to play in a winning game for the Blackhawks this past season. Mike disc...

GN'R's Duff McKagan visited Jim and Shelli to discuss his latest solo album 'Tenderness.' After meeting people across the globe on the GN'R reunion tour, Duff wants to disrupt the narrative that we're hopelessly divided. He also discusses some of his literary inspirations, primarily history, that lead him to make an album rather then another memoir. He also reveals how the ice was finally broken b...