The Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond the Music

This week is Part II of Analog Wars, with Ken Kessler & Michael Fremer! Don't miss the second half of these audio gurus conversation with Jay Jay. Ken is a Hi-Fi expert journalist, who joined Hi-Fi News & Record Review in 1983, to which he still contributes. He also writes a column for the website Soundstage UK, is the author of "Quad: The Closest Approach", "McIntosh … For The Love Of Music", and...

If there are two individuals who know the world of Hi-Fi audio, it's Ken Kessler & Michael Fremer. Ken is a Hi-Fi expert journalist, who joined Hi-Fi News & Record Review in 1983, to which he still contributes. He also writes a column for the website Soundstage UK, is the author of "Quad: The Closest Approach", "McIntosh … For The Love Of Music", and co-author of "Sound Bites" and "KEF: Innovators...

Co-authors of the New York Times Bestseller: "Nothin' But a Good Time: the Uncensored History of the '80s Hard Rock Explosion" Tom Beaujour & Richard Bienstock are this week's guests on the Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond the Music! Tom Beaujour is a journalist, producer & and co-founder/former editor-in-chief of Revolver magazine. Richard Bientock is a journalist & author whose writing has appe...

Renowned recording producer & engineer Eddie Kramer joins Jay Jay on this week's episode! Eddie has had an incomparable impact on the world of Rock n Roll, working with everyone from Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin & The Cure, to Anthrax, David Bowie & Buddy Guy. Hear Eddie share stories of his remarkable journey, & discuss a the unbelievable lineup of artists whose careers he has helped immensely - on...

Legendary writer & film producer Jonathan Taplin is this week's guest on The Jay Jay French Connection! Hear Jonathan tell inside stories from Woodstock & The Newport Folk festival, and talk about what it was like working with artists such as The Band, Dylan, Peter Paul & Mary & Janis Joplin. Taplin's extensive career in production also includes working on films such as Martin Scorsese's Mean Stre...

This week on The Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond the Music, is the one & only Doc McGhee! Doc is one of the most well known American music managers in the history of rock - working with the likes of Kiss, Bon Jovi, Motley Crue & Scorpions, just to name a few. Tune in to hear Doc & Jay Jay discuss the ins & outs of music management, share their best advice, and swap some of their most memorable s...

This week on The Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond the Music is "Supermensch" Shep Gordon! Shep is one of the most legendary talent managers in the music indisustry - and he has the stories to back it. Shep has run the gamut of artists he's worked with - from Alice Cooper to Teddy Pendergrass, and Blondie to Frankie Valli. Hear these two talk all things music management, and share stories from the...

This week on The Jay Jay French Connection is Blues guitar legend Joe Bonamassa! Joe began his career at the age of 12, opening up for the one and only B.B. King. He has had a remarkable solo career since - releasing upwards of 13 studio albums, 17 live albums & 3 collaborative albums. Don't miss Jay Jay and Joe discuss their extensive guitar collections, the influence of blues guitar legends - th...

Michael Imperioli has been a part of more modern classic films than most. Hear all about his remarkable career as an actor, writer, director and musician on this week's episode of The Jay Jay French Connection - Beyond the Music! Jay Jay & Michael discuss all things New York, method acting, guitars, musicianship, life as a multi-faceted artist and much more. Don't miss this episode, and be sure to...

This week's guest is Jay Jay's Twisted Sister brother - guitarist Eddie Ojeda! Eddie and Jay Jay became friends in 1969 while still in high school, and began playing in Twisted Sister in 1975. Hear the story of their first meeting, their first band together called "Powder," and what first made Eddie pick up the guitar. Don't miss this intimate conversation between these two lifelong friends!

If there's any one radio personality that knows all things Heavy Metal & Hard Rock - it's Eddie Trunk. Tune in to hear all about Eddie's journey into how he became the music historian, talk show host, author & heavy metal radio legend that he is today. Hear stories from how Eddie would collect records & discover new music as a kid, to how he convinced Twisted Sister to get back together & play for...

Guitar virtuoso, composer, songwriter & producer Steve Vai joins Jay Jay for a one of a kind conversation on this week's episode of The Jay Jay French Connection. Listen to Steve tell the story of how he began his career - as a transcriptionist for Frank Zappa - at the insanely young age of 18! Steve shares this and many other stories about his remarkable journey in music, and how he became the mu...

Record industry veteran, author and activist Dorothy Carvello joins Jay Jay this week to discuss her tell all book about the record industry, "Anything for a Hit." This episode is a must listen for musicians and fans alike. Dorothy's book exposes the biggest names & executive level individuals in the industry, revealing some of the worst realities about the music industry in doing so. Hear Dorothy...

This week's guest is Music Industry veteran Gary Spivack, Gary talks to Jay Jay about his incredible new documentary "Long Live Rock" featuring Metallica! This is Gary's love letter to live Rock n Roll. Listen to Gary explain to Jay Jay his passion for live rock music, and how this movie - filmed in the USA - directly contradicts those who say that Rock is dead in America. This documentary, which...

Friends Elliot Easton & Andy Babiuk join Jay Jay on this special episode of The Jay Jay French Connection. Tune in to hear stories of Elliot & Andy's extensive musical legacies, including their years playing in The Cars and The Chesterfield Kings. Be sure to listen to their supergroup "The Empty Hearts," and to check out Andy's "Beatles Gear: All the Fab Four Instruments from Stage to Studio." Pro...

Legendary wrestler, singer & entrepreneur Chris Jericho joins Jay Jay on this week's episode of The Jay Jay French Connection. You won't want to miss this conversation about the relationship between the worlds of heavy metal and professional wrestling, and the religion of heavy metal around the world. Be sure to check out the recently released documentary "I'm Too Old For This Sh*t," the remarkabl...

This week on The Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond the Music, Jay Jay sits down with renowned showrunner Brian Koppelman. Brian & Jay Jay share stories and give their inside perspective on the record industry - then & now. Brian discusses his extensive experience working both as a screenwriter and in A&R. Tune in for a unique opportunity to get an inside perspective from these two long time friend...

On this week's episode of The Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond the Music, Jay Jay chats with his friend chef Michael Lomonaco. Tune in to hear Jay Jay and Michael cover all things New York, the complex relationship between the entertainment and food industries, the current state of the restaurant business, the phenomenon of celebrity-chefs, and much more. Produced & Edited by Matthew Mallinger

This week on The Jay Jay French Connection is country music legend Johnny Lee. Tune in to hear Jay Jay & Johnny discuss their early influences, how they began pursuing music, favorite guitars and life as a touring artist. Johnny talks about how he played rock n roll up until he was 21, and what the catalyst was behind making the jump over to country music. Hear these two share similarities & diffe...

Tune in to this special episode of The Jay Jay French Connection to hear Jay Jay have a conversation with best-selling author Jane Green, and author & former model Jenny Boyd. Listen to these two discuss their most recent writing projects, including Jenny's book "Jennifer Juniper: A Journey Beyond the Muse," which was released this past year. Jane & Jenny also discuss the differences between livin...

Legendary American singer/songwriter Don McLean joins Jay Jay on this week's episode of The Jay Jay French Connection. Tune in to hear these two discuss the cultural impact of Don's hit "American Pie," how much Don's music has impacted Jay Jay, resilience in show business, and the ups & downs of their remarkable journeys in the music industry. Produced & Edited by Matthew Mallinger

Tune it to the next episode of The Jay Jay French Connection to hear Jay Jay & hit songwriter/musician Nate Cyphert discuss Nate's remarkable journey into the music world. Nate and Jay Jay discuss how Nate made his way into songwriting, their experiences playing in bands on the east coast, moving to Los Angeles, and the art of surviving in the music industry.

On this week's episode of The Jay Jay French Connection, Jay Jay interviews guitar virtuoso Nuno Bettencourt, known for his otherworldly chops and being the lead guitarist of the Boston rock band Extreme. Tune in to hear these two discuss Nuno's early years and his deep rooted connection to The Azores, the importance of influences & individuality, guitar development, Eddie Van Halen's legacy and m...

Together - Michael Cartellone, Phil Collen, Joel Hoekstra & Jay Jay French have 186 cumulative years of rock n roll legacy under their belts. Tune in to hear this star studded lineup of guests discuss their musical upbringings, life as a touring musician and their experiences playing in White Snake, Def Leppard, Lynyrd Skynrd & Twisted Sister. These four discuss family, their most memorable gigs,...

Tune in to the next episode of The Jay Jay French Connection to hear Jay Jay chat with Frank Marshall, acclaimed film director and producer, who recently directed the Bee Gees documentary "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart." Listen to this unique interview to hear Jay Jay and Frank discuss documentary filmmaking, The Bee Gees early years , the love of music & Frank's expansive career in film. Produc...