Rock And Roll Confessional

This episode is with bassist Rudy Sarzo. Rudy started playing with  Quiet Riot in the late 70s and then joined Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake, Dio and currently The Guess Who. Rudy chats with us about his musical upbringing, growing up in Cuba, playing bass for such phenomenal bands, plus a few stories of the craziest events that ever happened on stage! For more information and show notes, go to our we...

This episode Brian Wheat, founder, bassist and vocalist for Tesla talks about his new book: Son Of A Milkman - My Crazy Life With Tesla. Brian tells us stories about the bands "break-ups", reunions, how drugs and therapy played a key part in the band member's lives, how he has always wanted to be Paul McCartney, his great friend Jimmy Page, his other great friend Joe Elliot, and so much more!

This episode is with former Traffic guitarist and singer Dave Mason. Dave has re-recorded his first album, 50 years after it's original release - titled "Alone Together, Again" Dave talks with us about having Covid, joining Fleetwood Mac, Derek & The Dominoes, almost joining the Jimi Hendrix Experience and so much more good rock stories

WARNING - EXPLICIT LANGUAGE! Our latest episode is with guitarist/lead singer & song writer for the Goo Goo Dolls, Johnny Rzeznik! The Goo Goo Dolls have had such hits including Slide, Name and Iris! They have a new album titled "It's Christmas All Over" and features renditions of classic holiday tunes - familiar and unfamiliar, along with a few newly written songs! In the episode, Johnny talks ab...

This is part two of a two part episode - featuring Mark Thompson & Brian Phelps, better known as Mark & Brian. They were on Los Angeles radio station, 95.5 KLOS for over 25 years and were one of the most legendary morning radio teams in the country. They were just inducted into the Radio Hall Of Fame and we caught up with them a week later. The boys talk about some of their favorite moments includ...

Mark & Brian were known for their morning show on 95.5 KLOS radio in Los Angeles for more than 25 years! They just got inducted into the  Radio Hall of Fame and they (as always) have plenty to talk about.  The boys talk about the beginning of their career, working together, and some of the funniest moments, characters and interviews during their time in the radio business! 

This episode we talk with all 5 of the greatest studio and touring musicians: Waddy Watchel, Leeland Sklar, Russ Kunkel, Danny Kortchmar and Steve Postel - all of them form The Immediate Family! These guys have been working together since the 70s and just a few years ago they created the band, The Immediate Family. The Band just released a new EP titled: Slippin' and Slidin' (with a new album comi...

Billy Bob Thornton (or "Bud" as he is called in the band) & JD Andrew also known as The Boxmasters, talk about their new album; Light Rays. They also speak of their love of music, the importance that radio and the DJs had in their lives and how they team up to write their music. Plus influences like Frank Zappa - Frank's music also helped Billy Bob write his screen play for Sling Blade. And  Bud r...

Jon Scott is for not only discovering Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers first album in the closet, but making the band one of the biggest in the rock world today! Jon has a fantastic book titled; Tom Petty & Me - My Rock 'n' Roll Adventures with Tom Petty. This is an amazing story told by our good friend Jon Scott who lived it all! 

This episode we speak with The Tubes lead singer Fee Waybill. The Tubes started in San Francisco in the mid 70s. Some of their hits include: Don't Touch Me There, Sushi Girl, She's A Beauty, Mondo Bondage and the iconic White Punks On Dope! Fee has a new album: "Fee Waybill Rides Again" which was produced by Richard Marx. Fee talks with us about forming The Tubes, Quay Lewd, Rocky Horror Show, wha...

This episode we are speaking with Rand Foster who owns a local record store; Fingerprints in Long Beach, California. Rand opened his shop in the early 90s and has had some of the biggest names come in to play live. Including: Lou Reed, Prophets of Rage, Foo Fighters, Chrissie Hynde, Ryan Adams, Taj Mahal, The Alarm, Richard Sherman, Violent Femmes, Portugal The Man and many more. We talk with Rand...

This episode we speak with Talking Heads drummer, Chris Frantz. Chris has a new memoir book titled: "Remain In Love; Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club, Tina" Chris talks a about forming the band with friend David Byrne & girlfriend Tina Weymouth, hanging with Andy Warhol, opening for the Ramones on their first tour, and what happened during the last live performance together as the Talking Heads. Plus T...

This episode we are talking with the one and only guitarist for The Doors, Robby Krieger. Robby talks about his new album: The Ritual Begins at Sundown, along with working with his fellow band members, writing the bands first hit: Light My Fire, and what happens when Jim Morrison trashes the studio after they had recorded "The End" . Lots of great stories one from one of the Legendary Rock guitari...

This is a great show with one of the hardest working drummers in the music industry, Kenny Aronoff. Kenny has been the drummer for many bands including; John Mellencamp, Bob Seger & John Fogerty. We talk with Kenny about his book; "Sex, Drums & Rock 'n' Roll". Along with his many accomplishments, stories and experiences in the music world! Kenny has worked with thousands of musicians including; Br...

This episode we welcome the front man for the band, "Yes", Jon Anderson. Jon will be releasing a new album called 1000 Hands at the end of July (2020), It is an fantastic album! Jon gives us the low down on the 50 plus artists who joined him on this album which he began 30 years ago. We also hear about Jon going to his first Beatles concert, meeting Ringo & Paul , writing Yes music and then we'll...

This mini episode we are talking with Jesse Colin Young. Jess began the Youngbloods in the mid 60s and had hits like Get Together & Darkness Darkness along with an extensive solo career that is still going today. Jess just re-recorded his famous Youngblood's song; Get Together with his friend Steve Miller, with 100% of the proceeds going to the WhyHunger charity started by Harry Chapin in the earl...

Paul Williams is known for writing music for such groups as The Carpenters, Three Dog Night, Helen Reddy, David Bowie, Barbara Streisand and many others. Paul is also president of ASCAP, which is a membership association comprised of over 750,000 songwriters, composers & music publishers.  In this episode, we get into a very in depth interview about the Covid 19 pandemic, Black Lives Matters, Moth...

Director Alsion Ellwood talks with us about the making of the documentary film just released on EPIX. Features music and rare film footage by CSN&Y, Joni MItchell, The Byrds, Love, the Mamas & The Papas, Alice Cooper, Frank Zappa, Jackson Browne, Eagles & many more!

This show we are talking with one of the original band members, lead singers & guitarist of the band The Alarm. Mike has carried on the bands name since the original break-up in 1991. He is releasing 3 new albums including "Stream - Hurricane of Change". Mike tells us about the new albums along with his battle with cancer, the bands first U.S. tour with U2, his first Springsteen show and how his l...

You know John Doe as the original member of the punk band X which was created in 1977. 40 plus years later, the band is still releasing new music. Alphabetland is an amazing piece of work that John talks with us about. He also tells us stories about working with Ray Manzerek of the Doors, preforming for the Los Angeles police department and what its like playing live on stage in a punk band! Plus...

This is a very special episode, first female, first during quarantine! We are speaking with the original lead singer of the Runaways, Cherie Currie! Cherie has a new album titled: Blvds of Splendor. She tells us the stories of writing the songs, and guest artists including Slash, Duff, Billy Corgan along with producer/drummer Matt Sorum. Cherie dives into the past and talks about her Runaways days...

This episode is part two with iconic rock photographer, Neal Preston. Neal talks with us about his relationship with the members of Queen, his friend and muse; Stevie Nicks. He tells the story of being with Nancy Kerrigan when she got whacked in the knees by Tonya Harding. Being confronted on an airplane by a very drunk John Bonham and his set up for shooting one of the most well known Bruce Sprin...

Neal Perston tells us many of the stories behind the photos in his latest book: Exhilarated and Exhausted. Neal talks about going on tour with Led Zeppelin and watching the notorious Peter Grant, Zep's manager. Neal also talks about working with his best friend Cameron Crowe on the film "Almost Famous". Both Neal and Cameron went through some of the same experiences portrayed in the film. Plus man...

Gregg Bissonette is one of the most incredible drummers of today. He has played with Ringo Starr, David Lee Roth, ELO, Spinal Tap, Derek Small, Don Henley, Duran Duran, Ozzy Osbourne and so many more. Gregg talks with us about his many influences, his solo albums and seeing the Beatles with his family at the age of 8.

The Association's guitarist and singer, Russ Giguere tells us about the band recording hits like Along Comes Mary, Windy & Cherish. Russ' new book; "Along Comes the Association" tells us about his time meeting Jimi Hendrix at the Monterey Pop Festival, Frank Zappa inviting him to play with the Mothers of Invention and the mysteries of The Who. Plus so much more.