Jim Kerr Rock & Roll Morning Show

Original Woodstock founder and current Woodstock 50 producer Michael Lang and his Woodstock 50 partner Greg Peck talk to Jim and Shelli about their massive court victory clearing the way for Woodstock 50 to go down as planned. Lang says that a new production company is coming in, all the announced artists have been paid, and the infrastructure is on schedule. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Little Steven Van Zandt visited Jim and Shelli to fill them in on all the cool things going on in his world. His brand new album with the Disciples of Soul, 'Summer of Sorcery,' is out now. Steven also talks about his work with Teachrock.org which engages students in a variety of subjects through music education. In fact, to give back, all teachers (plus a guest) can attend shows on Steven's tour...

Don Felder visited live with Jim and Shelli to talk about his new album 'American Rock n Roll.' It features an amazing array of guest players: Slash, Richie Sambora, Peter Frampton, Alex Lifeson, Joe Satriani, Mick Fleetwood, Chad Smith, Bob Weir and Sammy Hagar among many others. Felder talks about his special connection to the Met's new exhibit dedicated to rock instruments, 'Play It Loud.' He a...

Legendary singer-songwriter & hit making producer Todd Rundgren joined Jim and Shelli to discuss his unique concert/book tour in support of his new autobiography 'The Individualist.' Todd will be playing all his hits in the first set, doing a segment of interactive Q&A and then a second set of deep tracks. Todd discusses the origins of classics like 'Hello It's Me' and 'Bang the Drum All Day,' the...

Jackie talks weight loss with Jim and Shelli, as well as endlessly making out with Florence Henderson, performing in front of comedy legend Jerry Stiller, classic game show hosts, old-school wrestling and of course- he delivers plenty of jokes! Catch Jackie live this Saturday (April 6th) at the Byram Fire Station in Byram Twp. NJ and next Thursday (April 11th) at The Saloon in Pearl River, NY. See...

The World Champ, Judah Friedlander returns to the Jim Kerr Rock & Roll Morning Show. Judah's current tour is named the "Future President" Tour. Why? Because we need a World Champion as POTUS and he's officially "standing" for the job. Jim grills Judah on various platform positions, like setting a 3 day work week and banning math, as well as his policies on artificial intelligence and social media....

Show favorite Gilbert Gottfried returns! This one starts off with an overflowing coffee disaster and that pretty much sets the tone. Gilbert gives his review of his customary breakfast provided by the show. Then Jim and Shelli address the fan outrage that he won't be reprising his voice role in the new live-action version of 'Aladdin.' Gilbert discusses his collaboration with cameo.com to provide...

Actor Ronnie Marmo joined Jim and Shelli live as he gears up to bring his show "I'm Not A Comedian...I'm Lenny Bruce" downtown to The Box Theatre of Variety on Chrystie St. Marmo completely embodies the legendary comedian and social critic Lenny Bruce in a show written by him and directed by the great Joe Mantegna. Ronnie is proud that his performance not only received great reviews but a full end...

One of Jim and Shelli's favorite guests, Adam Ferrara, returns! Adam discusses the proper equation to make a stripper name and his recent appearance on James Corden. Then Jim gets a heavy ribbing for his love of "crappy" instant coffee. Adam's latest album 'Unconditional' was just named the "Best Comedy Album of the Year" by the comedy site Interrobang and it's brought him a new audience: animal l...

The hilarious Kevin Nealon makes his annual return to the Jim Kerr Rock & Roll Morning Show. In a wide ranging conversation Jim, Kevin and Shelli talk about his interest in rugby, his hit TV show 'Man with a Plan,' how his popular YouTube series 'Hiking with Kevin' started, life as an in demand actor and even when the next Leap Year is set to go down. Kevin also show's his artistic side by sketchi...

Jim and Shelli welcome back Bryan Adams! Bryan talks about how he spearheaded the hit Broadway musical adaption of 'Pretty Woman' and his upcoming new album 'Shine A Light.' It features a songwriting collboration with Ed Sheeran and a duet with Jennifer Lopez. Along the way Bryan talks about how his mother helped him achieve his dreams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Years ago the 2x Emmy Award winning actor and NY Times Best Selling author David Duchovny challenged himself to develop a new creative outlet: songwriting. In his recent visit to the Jim Kerr Rock & Roll Morning Show Duchovny talks about how his love of writing and poetry gave him a place to start while the support of his bandmates helped turn a do or die dream into a success. David's 2nd album 'E...

For this week's Jim Kerr Anytime #TBT podcast we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the debut of 'The Sopranos,' a show that truly connected with Q104.3 and the Q audience. The great Michael Imperioli joined Jim and Shelli on June 21, 2007. It was his first appearance on the morning show since the epic conclusion of 'The Sopranos.' Michael talks shooting his tragic final scenes and much more. See o...

Comedian Bobby Collins returns to the Jim Kerr Rock and Roll Morning Show for the 2nd time now in under a decade! Shelli marvels at Bobby's impeccable style (after all, in a previous life he was a VP at Calvin Klein), and Jim brings up another early gig before Bobby's successful comedy career took off: substitute teacher. Entertainers who work with the USO frequently keep their experiences to them...

Adam Sorkin's theater adaption of 'To Kill A Mockingbird' is a massive hit. In recognition, this week we throw back not that long ago- Jim and Shelli spoke with Emmy Award winning actor Jeff Daniels on Aug. 15, 2018. Daniels stars as the iconic "Atticus Finch" in the Broadway box office record breaker. He talks about his involvement in then upcoming production but not before a revealing conversati...

It's the time of year for Jim's annual Holiday break, which means we have Q104.3's Marc Coppola filling in on the Jim Kerr Rock & Roll Morning Show. It's the perfect opportunity to revisit Jim and Shelli's quick chat with Marc's brother, Nicolas Cage, from March 20, 2009. Cage talks with Jim and Shelli about his then new apocalyptic sci-fi movie, "Knowing," which would go on to be a big box office...

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Geddy Lee joined Shelli and Marc Coppola (filling in for Jim Kerr) to discuss his latest project, "Geddy Lee's Big Beautiful Book of Bass." You would think as bass guitar god for over 40 years with Rush Geddy would have a huge collection, but he only just started collecting vintage basses in the past few years. For the book Lee interviewed other legendary players like B...

In recognition of Def Leppard's upcoming induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, we revisit an interview with frontman Joe Elliott from May 19, 2006. Elliott talks with Jim about Def Leppard's then new release, "Yeah!" a tribute album to songs that influenced them as teenagers. Many of the original songwriters covered on the album have already been inducted into the RN'R HOF, like Bowie, Th...

For this week's #TBT podcast we revisit our interview with TSO guitarist Joel Hoekstra from just this past Sept. Joel joined Jim and Shelli help make the official on-sale announcement of our 3rd annual Q104.3 Christmas Concerts with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra: Nassau Coliseum on December 20th and two shows on the 22nd at the Prudential Center. Joel says we can expect everything that makes the TS...

Jim and Shelli talk with iconic, multiple Emmy winning actor, writer and "lyrical interpreter" William Shatner. He's released his first ever Christmas album, 'Shatner Claus.' It features an eclectic all-star cast: Brad Paisley, Iggy Pop, Judy Collins, Billy Gibbons, Ian Anderson, Henry Rollins, Todd Rundgren, Rick Wakeman and many more. Shatner takes on classic holiday tunes in his signature "styl...

Show favorite Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling returns, peppering jokes throughout the visit. Jackie dishes on the new documentary currently in production about his storied career. Jim, Shelli and the Joke Man also talk William Shatner's new Christmas album. Jackie sits in during Strange News. Later he talks about his history with the notorious "The Aristocrats" joke- widely considered the filthiest...

In one of Big E's most memorable Tailgate Tips segments, the boss lays down how to properly cook a deep fried turkey- all without grievous injuries and pesky house fires. Enjoy Thanksgiving from Jim, Shelli & everyone at the Q! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In celebration of Jim Kerr's induction into the National Radio Hall of Fame we're throwing back as far as we might be able to. This week we have a young Jim talking very briefly with John Lennon in what looks to be late 1974. They discuss Neil Sedaka's song "The Immigrant." The song was inspired by and dedicated to Lennon and later released a single in '75. Jim and John also touch base on Lennon's...

Mark Knopfler discussed his solo album 'Get Lucky' with Jim and Shelli on Dec. 7, 2009. In honor of Remembrance Day (The U.K. version of our Veteran's Day, both celebrated on Nov 11th) Knopfler talks about donating proceeds from the single "Remembrance Day" to veteran's charities. Jim, Shelli and Mark also discuss the development of his unmistakable guitar sound. Best of all he offers to replace S...

Jim Kerr speaks with famed engineer/producer Eddie Kramer and Jimi Hendrix estate Executive Producer John McDermott about the upcoming Hendrix 'Electric Ladyland' 50th anniversary remastered reissue. Kramer discusses rediscovering all the tricks and innovative techniques he uses to create Hendrix masterpieces. McDermott also gives us a heads up on this Spring's Experience Hendrix tour. See omnystu...