The Rock Junkie Podcast

After spending decades standing alongside such heavy hitters as Michael Schenker, Cher, Edgar Winter, Lita Ford, Aerosmith and more, legendary guitarist Mitch Perry has formed the Mitch Perry Group. If southern rock and the blues had a baby, this would be it. So strap in and get ready to Believe. Plus, why we don’t ch ch ch, ah ah ah on Friday the 13th and Ticketmaster cares about your health.  Th...

2020 – The dumpster fire that keeps on giving.  At the time of recording this episode, we’re 7 months deep in a pandemic, 40 million are people out of work, oh and smack dab in the middle of a highly contentious Presidential election. And it’ can’t be easy, oh no, we’re on day 3 of an election bender right now. No matter which side you’re on, you’re pissed off and can’t understand why it’s so clos...

Warlock, Lemmy, KISS and so much more! For almost 40 years, Queen of Metal, Doro Pesch, has seen it all.  In this episode, Doro discusses drive in concerts, the new CD set and a touching story on why she is so darn sweet.  Get ready to raise your fist! Doro Pesch "Magic Diamonds - Best Of Rock, Ballads & Rare Treasures" available on November 13th.  Social Media: ·         Instagram: @dorometal...

Quiet Riot and Hookers & Blow guitarist Alex Grossi talks guitar heroes, losing great friend and bandmate Frankie Banali and Tiger King music. Yes, you read that correctly. PLUS, upcoming show! Social Media: ·         Instagram: @alexgrossi1976; @ quietriotband; @hnb_official·         Twitter: @AlexGrossi ; @Hookers_N_Blow·         Facebook: www.facebook.com/ALEXGROSSI1976  ·         Website: ...

Episode description: Legendary Great White guitarist discusses the ups and downs of the music industry, sobriety, faith and the pandemic blues.   Social Media: ·         Instagram: @mr._greatwhite·         Twitter: @MarkKendall_GW ·         Facebook: www.facebook.com/Mark-Kendall-Official ; www.facebook.com/GreatWhiteOfficial    ·         Website: www.officialgreatwhite.com  ·         YouTube: www...

Aspiring rock journalists….pay attention! Chuck Berry, Jimmy Page, Alice Cooper, Steven Tyler...yeah, Lonn’s got stories. Plus, a few life lessons. Mel continues the conversation with Lonn Friend. Part deuce. 😉 Social Media: ·         Instagram: @instadude74 Books: Buy his books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Lonn-Friend/e/B001IO9NRS/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1   Music News for 10-2-20 IRON...

Mel gets a little TMI (ha!), but for a good cause. 😉 Triple threat…guitarist, singer, songwriter Damon Johnson of Brother Cane, Thin Lizzy, Black Star Riders and now Damon Johnson & the Get Ready calls in from his home in Nashville to discuss tonight's live electric stream, "A Tribute to Thin Lizzy". Sept 25, 7PM Central 5PM PacificDamon Johnson & The Get Readyw/very special guest Richie...

Lonn no longer does interviews. I guess I got lucky. 😊 Lonn Friend is an American journalist and author. He is best known for his work in the late 1980s and '90s as editor of RIP Magazine, which covered the debaucherous world of heavy metal music and the rock stars who led the movement. Stories? Oh, he’s got stories. This is Part 1. Social Media: ·         Instagram: @instadude74 Books: Buy his b...

Entrepreneur, founder and CEO of UD Factory, a Las Vegas-based entertainment company, Seth Yudof joins Mel to share his thoughts on the current landscape of the entertainment industry in Vegas, what the future holds and homeschooling.    Social Media: ·         Instagram: @sethyudof·         Twitter: @sethyudof·         Facebook: www.facebook.com/yudof  ·         YouTube: Ted Talk: https://www.you...

Grammy-Winning Megadeth bassist/co-founder David Ellefson sits down with Mel to discuss the band’s legendary career, his forthcoming solo album, release of covers (see below) and his work with the David Ellefson Youth Music Foundation. From “No Cover”, the new single “Wasted”, an homage to the legendary Def Leppard debut On Through The Night., ft. Frank Hannon, Jacob Bunton, Dave McClain, Bumblefo...

Longtime Warrant guitarist and industry vet, Erik Turner shares what he’s doing with his downtime, which includes creating custom guitars! Social Media: Instagram: @erik_turner @punkrockguitars @warrantrocks @kirstens_shop Twitter: @warrantrocks Facebook: facebook.com/warrantrocks Band website: www.warrantrocks.com   5 Minute Fix for 8-28-20 SCORPIONS Complete 'First Leg' Of Pre-Production Session...

Video didn't kill the radio star, covid did. Ok, maybe just stunned her a bit. After 30 years in radio, and with a bit of downtime, Mel decides it's finally time to rock the pod.