Talk and Rock Radio Podcast

Gary Puckett & The Union Gap (initially credited as The Union Gap featuring Gary Puckett ) was an American pop rock group active in the late 1960s. The group, formed by Gary Puckett , Gary "Mutha" Withem, Dwight Bement, Kerry Chater and Paul Wheatbread, who eventually named it The Union Gap, had its biggest hits with " Woman, Woman ", " Young Girl ", " Lady Willpower ", " Over You ", " Don't Give...

Rick Kern, podcaster/musician, interviews one of El Paso's true Border Legends. He has the history to prove it and the stories to back it up!

Richard Smith was born in Beckenham , England. He picked up the guitar when he was five years old after watching his father playing an Atkins and Travis version of "Down South Blues". He begged his father, a longtime Atkins admirer, to introduce him to the fingerpicking style. Smith soon became a child prodigy on the guitar. As a kid he could play the entire discographies of Django Reinhardt and C...

TalkandRockRadio host, Rick Kern, talks to KINT98.com CEO/Producer, Norbert Miles, about El Paso's historic radio station that started in the 1960's. Many great deejays cut their teeth at this station where Rock music got it's start in El Paso.   #kint98.com

TalkandRockRadio host, Rick Kern, brings you an episode by podcaster, Kenny Smith, from 2008. It's episode #32 of his WordJam show back before podcasting was popular. Enjoy this show about some of El Paso's rock standouts!

Rick Kern Sr. reunites El Paso's iconic country/folk band, Applejack, that was introduced to the El Paso music scene in the 60's. We had all six of the members on this show and some great music and stories were shared by all of the group's members.

Rick Kern, podcaster/musician, interviews two of the founding members of the El Paso iconic band of the '60's - The Wild Ones. The popular rock band had two versions of their group of which Roy Moore (drummer) and Jay Nye (guitarist/vocalist) both were a part of including their time traveling out to LA in 1966 with their group called The Red Barons. They share their stories and interesting history...

Fred Kienle is a founding member of El Paso's 60's & 70's musical groups The Torquetts and the Sixth Column. In this episode of TalkandRockRadio, host Rick Kern, interviews Fred about his long successful history of playing music and being a professional motivational speaker. Fred is not your ordinary speaker. He is one of the most energetic presenters with his comedic approach that inspires everyo...

The Rhythm Pigs/Teenage Popeye - The Origin of Punk Rock….   The Rhythm Pigs were an American punk band, originally from El Paso, Texas , United States, later relocated to San Francisco , California . Their first two albums were among the first to be released by the influential independent Mordam Records label. Their first 7" EP is a classic example of early hardcore, welding driving rock and roll...

"I believe that music is the solution to all of the problems of mankind." Songwriter and composer Cindy (Cynthia) Jordan is dedicated to her vision of bringing awareness to the power of music and she is right on track. In 1983, every country radio station and honky-tonk was playing, Jose Cuervo you are a friend of mine." This is the first song this California surfer girl ever wrote! The song Jose...

In 1974, the vocal show group Tapestry was formed in LA with three members, Curt Hespe, Dan Evans and Rick Kern. They, after two weeks rehearsed, opened at reethe Sahara in Lake Tahoe, NV. They were booked for a one week gig and ended up being held over for six.   For the following three and a half years, the group toured the U.S. and Canada, performing in resorts and Las Vegas style show rooms. I...

Rick Kern, musician/podcaster, interviews his former bandmate, Danny Miller, from their LA vocal show group - Tapestry II. In this episode they dial back the time when they were playing in night clubs throughout Los Angeles in the late '70's. They share some stories, music and add a few doses of inspiration.   #dannymiller #rickkern #tapestry  

Ronstadt Revue is the premier touring celebration of Linda Ronstadt's 40+ year career. The show features the remarkable vocalist, Gesenia, who doesn't just channel Ronstadt's vibrant sound, she positively embodies her very spirit. The repertoire presented spans all of Ms. Ronstadt's musical genres, including Spanish-language material (as Gesenia is, herself, Latina). Indeed, Ronstadt Revue is so a...

Podcaster/musician, Rick Kern, interviews one of El Paso's Border Legends, Bill Taylor. He and his partner, Kenny Smith, played music together in their 60's band - The Sherwoods. They also partnered in the successful recording studio Tasmit Studio/Suemi Records. Bill shares his music career from El Paso, Memphis and Nashville. It's a great music history ride! #billtaylor #iloveyougorgo #talkandroc...

Podcaster/musician, Rick Kern, interviews Charlie Miller - an El Paso, Texas, Border Legend! His music background started in the early 60's when he and his two brothers formed a Tejano band called the Cavemen - later morphing into Charlie & the Jives. This episode of TalkandRockRadio covers the interesting path of Charlie's various bands and music styles with some great original songs and inspirin...

Podcaster Rick Kern reminisces with his bandmate, Jerry Johnson,  from 53 years ago. The stories cover their time playing in two bands, one in El Paso, Texas and another 8 years later in Los Angeles. Their stories covered some fun times including movies, music and even spiders! You'll have to tune in for all the details.

Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, on "The El Paso Radio History Show" with Jackson Polk and Melissa Sargent, the members of one of El Paso's favorite bands regroup to talk about their history. Jaime Medford, Jim Stevens and Denis Rochford, who performed as Springfire, share what they've seen of El Paso history and some thoughts on local music. Also on the program are Jeff Moore (Springfire member) and Rick...

Rick Kern, host of TalkandRockRadio, interviews Sean McGeeney and his band, The Urge. They are the top wedding band in Ireland. Rick and Sean dial it back about 13 years when they first met through a mutual friend (Bobby Napier) fiddle player for Tammy Wynette. They talk about their first meeting via the internet, the beautiful country of Ireland and playing music on the Emerald Isle. #talkandrock...

Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, on "The El Paso Radio History Show" with Jackson Polk and Melissa Sargent, the members of one of El Paso's favorite bands regroup to talk about their history. Jaime Medford, Jim Stevens and Denis Rochford, who performed as Springfire, share what they've seen of El Paso history and some thoughts on local music. Also on the program are Jeff Moore (Springfire member) and Rick...

Rick Kern (musician/podcaster) and Sam Stephenson (musician) were guests on the El Paso History Radio Show that aired on Jan. 4, 2020. They discussed the early rock band history of El Paso, Texas in the 60's and 70's. There were many great bands and this episode just scratches the surface of what actually came out of El Paso. This is part II of the two part interview.

Rick Kern and Sam Stephenson were guests on the El Paso History Radio Show that aired on Jan. 4, 2020. They discussed the early rock band history of El Paso, Texas in the 60's and '70's. There were many great bands and this episode just scratches the surface of what actually came out of El Paso. This is part I of the two part interview.

Trading in the Road for the Sea "Trading in the Road for the Sea"…after 30 years of playing clubs, colleges, and corporate venues on the road, Duncan Tuck found a new stage on the high seas. "It's great and I don't miss driving 1000 miles a week." Duncan is a guitarist, vocalist, comedian and song writer and now spends most of the year performing on cruise ships. "In this business, like in so many...

Ronny Cox is an American actor, singer-songwriter, and musician. He has been consistently active in the entertainment industry for over 40 years, playing a diverse range of characters. His best-known roles include those of George Apple in the series 'Apple's Way,' Lieutenant Andrew Bogomil in the action comedy flick 'Beverly Hills Cop', Richard Jones in the action film 'RoboCop' and Vilos Cohaagen...

                             The Inimitable Rod Crosby           The Intruders was a rock band formed in El Paso, Texas on 1960. The original members were Rod Crosby, Les Lockhart, Donnie Webb and Bobby Wilson. Bobby Wilson, younger brother of Bill Wilson, drummer for the Rock Kings, started the group. The Intruders first gig was a Texas Western Kappa Sigma dance at the Downtown Hilton Hotel. Thei...

The Group Called El Paso is a musical group that made an impact in the El Paso community and nationally during the late 60's and early 70's. The group garnered such respect that up to today, great musicians continue to revive and relive the same musical experiences and memories under the name of El Paso Band under the direction of one of Raul Montes, one of the musicians who joined the original gr...