Pamela Des Barres' Pajama Party!

Oh my goodness, dolls, can you believe it?! On this absolutely blessed episode of Pamela Des Barres' Pajama Party, your hostess (that's me!) finally gets to dish deep with the legendary DION! You know I've been crazy about Dion DiMucci since joining his fan club at 13, and this chat was a total dream come true, spanning his iconic rock and roll history – from "The Wanderer" and "Runaround Sue" to...

Hey fabulous rock-n-roll lovers! In this sizzling episode we dive into the exhilarating world of Zebra with the iconic Randy Jackson. Randy shares a hilarious and somewhat frustrating band practice mishap where one bandmate insisted on playing "Aqualung" during "Suffragette City," even flaunting a Jack-o'-lantern grin with his loose tooth cap. Through trials and tribulations, including an imprompt...

Hey there, dolls! Welcome back to Pamela DeBar’s Pajama Party, your favorite spot for music, culture, and all things rock ‘n’ roll! This episode, we have the fabulous Steve Conte with us. You know Steve—multi-instrumentalist, New York Dolls rocker, and a man with more musical stories than you can shake a guitar at. We met in the third row at a Bruce Springsteen show, and let me tell you, his energ...

Hey dolls, buckle up for an absolutely thrilling episode of Pamela Des Barres' Pajama Party! Today, we're diving into the fabulously wild world of Don Preston, the rock legend from the Mothers of Invention. Picture this: it's the swinging '60s, and Don is grooving with the Mothers from '66 to '74. It's a rollercoaster of touring, making epic music, and those crazy behind-the-scenes stories that on...

Hey dolls! I just had the absolute delight of chatting with the one and only Johnny Hickman on my latest episode of Pamela Des Barres' Pajama Party! If you're a fan of authentic, rock and roll storytelling, this episode is a treasure trove. Johnny, the wildly talented lead guitarist and founding member of Cracker, is not just a musical genius but a beacon of positivity. We've been Facebook friends...

Welcome back to the dazzling world of Pamela Des Barres's Pajama Party, exclusively on Pantheon Podcasts! This episode is a delightful twist, as I, your favorite host, switch roles and get interviewed by the fabulous Sie Sie Benhoff. Prepare for an emotional rollercoaster as I share the juicy details of my latest project – the heartwarming and intimate 'American Girl,' a book chronicling the 25-ye...

I've wanted to have Sin on my couch for my pajama party and it finally happened! His musical history is a fascinating journey that is ongoing and surprising. (15 years with Ministry!) I think he's the only guitarist I've known (besides Mr Zappa) who has never touched drink or drugs, which is true rebellion, right? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm so happy to bring you the fabulous Kip Brown ! We have been friends for 25 years. Not only is he my driver and co-pilot on my Rock Tours, but he's also a fanatic lover of James Dean, like me. AND, super cute dolls. We go to Fairmount Indiana together every September for the James Dean Festival. I dance with James Dean's ghost and our dear friend Lenny. It's a hoot! You'll hear all of these gre...

I've known Cassandra Peterson for decades but even I had no idea how wild her history was! The nine lives of Elvira! Wowie! Lots of surprises in her new memoir, dolls! Tune into our thrilling gabfest! Part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I am thrilled and honored to have one of my favorite humans on my show! Jake La Botz is considered a blues guy from Chicago but that's just the proverbial tip of the melting iceberg! He's an actor, Buddhist, meditation teacher, insanely gifted guitarist, songwriter, my longtime dear friend, and sexy as heck! Part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey dolls! Here's a groovy trippy interview with a groovy trippy doll, Arrow de Wilde, singer/songwriter/wildchild in the LA band Starcrawler. My darling miss Mercy turned me onto them and her taste has always led me to the stars... Part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest this week is Lyndsey Parker. We have been friends for a long time, and I'm thrilled to say that her latest book which she co-authored, the autobiography of legendary muse and former GTOs member Mercy Fontenot, "Permanent Damage: Memoirs of an Outrageous Girl", is not only just incredibly well written, but the nods from the press and readers have been sensational ! We speak about Mercy's l...

I'm beside myself to finally get this guy on my podcast! What a long and colorful music history ! I met Howard Kaylan when he and Mark Volman we're "Flo & Eddie" in the Mothers of Invention. Always a big fan of the Turtles, I was crazy about their voices, and one of my fave memories is when Howard had me stand on the side of the stage as they sang those gorgeous back-ups to Hungry Heart with Sprin...

My goddaughter POLLY Parsons, I have known since she was a baby, and she is the daughter of my beloved old friend Gram Parsons. It is such a thrill and an honor to have her tell part of her incredible story with me. You guys are going to flip out over this, she's so honest and straightforward and so much fun and so adorable. Please enjoy my darling POLLY Parsons! Here we go dolls!! This show is pa...

Who else but the Prince Of Darkness should be on the couch for Halloween! What a blast to hang out with my dear old pal and band mate the LEGEND Alice Cooper! We’ve known each other for over five decades and had a swell time reminiscing! Lots to gab about!! Also, check out all of his latest info here, including his brand new single "Don't Give Up". www.alicecooper.com Here we go dolls!! This show...

John Doe! John freaking DOE! Enough said. Seriously! This conversation between old pals was one of my finest and one I won't forget anytime soon. X. The Knitters. Flesh Eaters. Blasters. Killer solo albums. Brilliant actor. I could go on and on. Soul bro extraordinaire. What a joy! Check out all info on my website: www.pameladesbarres.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about yo...

This week's guest is legendary bassist Rudy Sarzo - we got along cosmically! He's like a kindred spirit/soul bro! Almost no bass player in metal history has played alongside more greats, and he’s one of the few musicians to tour with both Ozzy Osbourne and Ronnie James Dio! He has also worked with Quiet Riot, Whitesnake, Manic Eden, Dio, Blue Öyster Cult, Geoff Tate's Queensrÿche and Devil City An...

It was such a thrill to hang out with the great Suzi Quatro, one of the hottest Rockin' gals in the whole wide world! She's still showing us that the rock and roll will never end, baby! Her newest album proves it! Here we go dolls!! Check out all info on my website: www.pameladesbarres.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To say I was completely beside myself when Rufus said Yes! To my request to be on my podcast, is not even slightly adequate. My heart split wide open and smiled at the universe and sprinkled flower petals everywhere. One of my all time favorite singer/ songwriters, with a voice from a heavenly ethereal plane, Rufus also tells some forthright inspiring stories. You're in for a TREAT! Check out all...

Rhett Miller! I first interviewed this fave rave of mine almost 20 years ago after seeing his hotcha band The Old 97s at SXSW. I just had to make his acquaintance! He's one of the prettiest men alive but don't let that fool you, dolls! His solo albums send me reeling, His lyrics will rock your heart and he has more charm than all my charm bracelets jingling together! Here we go dolls!! Check out...

People often ask me who I'm listening to on my Rock Tours and I start spilling about a longtime hero of mine, singer/songwriter/ storyteller Todd Snider. His crazy genius heart and wild-assed soul are always front and center in his music. He pours it all out with self-deprecating humor and a uncanny understanding of humanity's frustrations and foibles. He's a true rebel with a capital R. I drive h...

Walter Egan had a huge hit with Magnet and Steel, featuring Stevie Nicks, then again with Hot Summer Nights. The first time Gram Parsons sang with Emmy Lou Harris was in his kitchen. Walter was in a later Burrito Bros incarnation. And yes written an entire unrequited love album about me ! www.walteregan.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are like-minded dolls over 10 years apart but totally in cahoots cosmically, musically and feministely!  Check out her fantastic show here on Pantheon! The Devil's Music with Pleasant Gehman. https://pleasantgehman.com Check out all info on my website: www.pameladesbarres.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome Alex! Alex Winter is a director, writer and actor who has worked across film, television and theater. Winter entered show business as a child actor with co-starring roles on Broadway in The King & I and Peter Pan, and came to prominence in movies such as Warner Bros’ hit The Lost Boys and the wildly popular Bill & Ted franchise. As a filmmaker, Winter’s narrative features include the cult...

Miss Bonnie Bramlett has long been one of my favorite crooner/belters! Her voice is so soulful it's tear inducing. I was turned on to her back in the days when they played gigs with the Flying Burrito brothers. An old friend I love dearly! This episode features an amazing gem! You are about to hear an unreleased Bonnie & Delany track featuring Leon Russell from 1969 titled "Sweet Dreams" Here we g...