The Fortress Of Rock

This week, The Maestro goes on his annual nuclear rant about the latest group of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees; Kev also discusses major tour announcements involving AC/DC, Pearl Jam, Parti Gras 2.0 and Santana with Counting Crows!!!

This week, The Maestro discusses predictable Grammy ignorance as well as the passing of Wayne Kramer (MC5) and country music legend Toby Keith; Kev also looks back at Bill Haley & The Comets, "Tapestry", "Like A Virgin" and arguably the most important moment in rock history...The Beatles on "The Ed Sullivan Show"!!!

This week, The Maestro reviews "Turn The Lights Back On", the first new Billy Joel song in over a decade; Kev also looks back at the pivotal Genesis album "A Trick of the Tail" and looks ahead to Dead & Company's residency at The Sphere while debating the merits of suing Madonna for 'excessive tardiness'!!!

This week, The Maestro breaks down the legacy of Eddie Van Halen and the surprise announcement of a new Billy Joel song; Kev also reviews Green Day's "Saviors" and discusses the end of the online music magazine 'Pitchfork'...

This week, The Maestro discusses "The Ballad of Popsicle Sam" (David Lee Roth's latest ballistic missile shot in the Van Halen wars), 'The Final Ride' for Lynch Mob and Elton John's new EGOT status; Kev also looks back at the beginning of Pink Floyd's US reign with "The Wall" and the passing of Wilson Pickett & Carl Perkins...

This week, The Maestro discusses Selena Gomez as Linda Ronstadt, new music from the Black Crowes (finally!) and "Purple Rain" on Broadway...and back in court; Kev also sends out prayers & well wishes to Michael Bolton and mourns the loss of energetic Scorpions drummer James Kottak...

This week, The Maestro discusses the future of Elvis Presley (AI, holograms & avatars), Smashing Pumpkins (new guitarist wanted, apply on social media!) and Rage Against The Machine (wait...never mind); Kev also looks back at the live debut of Prince, the first album from Bruce Springsteen and the death of Sonny Bono...

This week, The Maestro counts down the best music of 2023...albums, songs & concerts!!! Kev also discusses the first live Heart show in over four years, Kirk Hammett's controversial comments about 'non-musicians' & guitar solos and a lost 'jam tape' featuring Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison & Janis Joplin!!!

This week, The Maestro mourns the passing of legendary disc jockey Jim Ladd and rings in the holidays with new Christmas music from Alter Bridge's Mark Tremonti; Kev also weighs in on the recent Dee Snider vs Spotify spat and breaks down how Guitar World somehow got it wrong by praising Wolfgang Van Halen?!?!

This week, The Maestro discusses Geddy Lee & more Geddy Lee...two new songs plus a new streaming show on Paramount Plus from the former Rush bassist!!! Kev also praises Cher & Sebastian Bach while looking back at massive legal troubles for James Brown & the start of Bob Geldof's legendary charity undertaking for Ethiopia!!!

This week, a somber Maestro discusses the passing of Denny Laine (Wings) & the loss of Myles Goodwyn (April Wine); Kev also looks back in rock history at the tragic deaths of John Lennon, "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott and Nick "Razzle" Dingley of Hanoi Rocks...

This week, The Maestro discusses a 'Spinal Tap' sequel and Styx & Foreigner teaming up for a massive 2024 tour; Kev also reviews Chris Isaak live in concert and Jesse James Dupree's new album "Breathing Fire" as well as new songs from Judas Priest & David Lee Roth!!!

This week, The Maestro discusses Sammy Hagar's deceitful ways, the Rolling Stones 2024 tour and ugly lawsuits involving Axl Rose and Hall & Oates; Kev also looks back at the untimely, tragic deaths of Freddie Mercury & Eric Carr...

This week, The Maestro looks ahead to the 2024 concert tour season featuring Judas Priest, Bryan Adams and Sammy Hagar with Joe Satriani; Kev also reviews Jimmy Buffett's "Equal Strain On All Parts" and rips into Bob Dylan for supporting Jann Wenner!!!

This week, The Maestro reviews "Heaven Comes Down" by Dokken along with two new tracks from Green Day and the 'final' song from the Beatles, "Now And Then"; Kev also discusses the possible return of Rush and some tepid but still positive Grammy love for Foo Fighters, Metallica & Queens of the Stone Age!!!

This week, The Maestro discusses the official return of Creed (yawn) as well as the glorious return of the Rolling Stones ("Hackney Diamonds"!!!); Kev also dissects the latest news of internal strife in the ranks of the Guess Who, Van Halen, Aerosmith & KISS!!!

This week, The Maestro reviews "Lightbringer" by Rival Sons as well as new singles from Judas Priest & David Lee Roth; Kev also discusses the last song from the Beatles, additional shows for the last Eagles tour and the last track on the last album from the legendary Jimmy Buffett!!!

This week, The Maestro discusses the incredible legacy of Tom Petty and the ongoing dysfunction in the ranks of KISS & Motley Crue; Kev also celebrates the marriage of Wolfgang Van Halen & Andraia Allsop and gets a little bit country with Darius Rucker & Blackberry Smoke!!!

This week, The Maestro pits Bob Dylan against Paul Simon (songwriting), David Lee Roth vs Sammy Hagar (Van Halen birthdays) and U2 vs Bruce Springsteen (new songs)!!! Kev also discusses the Power Trip festival, Rik Emmett's new book and Roger Waters' latest egomaniacal stunt!!!

This week, The Maestro honors the legacy of Eddie Van Halen on the anniversary of his death; Kev also passes along the latest tour news involving U2, Foo Fighters, Eagles & Bruce Springsteen and discusses the historical rock & roll impact of Los Lobos, REO Speedwagon, The Replacements and Brian Setzer!!!

This week, The Maestro discusses the end of the (2023) road for Aerosmith & Bruce Springsteen as well as Ozzy Osbourne's possible return to the studio (and touring?); Kev also looks back at multiple significant moments in rock history for Grand Funk Railroad & Mac Davis and congratulates Barry Manilow for beating Elvis Presley as a Las Vegas legend?!?!

This week, The Maestro discusses the final Rock Hall of Fame judgment for the pathetic Jann Wenner, the return of Bachman-Turner Overdrive and the end of the road for Kix; Kev also reviews new music from Alice Cooper & Jimmy Buffett and looks back at the hope & solidarity provided by the first Farm Aid concert as well as 2001's "A Tribute To Heroes"!!!

This week, The Maestro condemns Jann Wenner for his latest egregious misstep & questions the motivation behind major rock stars playing 'load management' with the hard-earned ticket money of their fans; Kev also reviews Smashing Pumpkins live in concert as well as new music from Bryan Adams & the Rolling Stones!!!

This week, The Maestro pays tribute to the late, great Jimmy Buffett as well as Gary "Dream Weaver" Wright & Steve Harwell of Smash Mouth; Kev also discusses the start of massive farewell tours for Aerosmith & The Eagles and unfortunate medical concert postponements for Metallica & Bruce Springsteen...

This week, The Maestro addresses rock controversies involving John Mellencamp, Alice Cooper, Carlos Santana & Green Day; Kev also looks back at career milestones for Tina Turner & Blondie and reviews The Offspring live in concert!!!