The Rock & Roll Basement with Chad Tyson

Little Steven Van Zandt called in this afternoon to recap the Springsteen show last night! We also chatted about the new documentary "Disciple" that's out now on MAX, the "Letter to You" album and doc, plus he let us know what we can expect for show number two's setlist this Sunday night at PPG Paints Arena!

Greg Kihn and Jack Russell have passed away, Ozzy Osbourne says he plans to be at the Rock Hall Induction ceremony in October, and John 5 says new a Motley Crue tune will be dropping soon.

A quick review of the new Mickey Hart doc on ESPN, details about the Graterful Dead's old equipment truck that's hitting the auction block, and Jack White is hitting the road in support of his No Name tour...but he's not announcing anything of the dates very far in advance. 

Michael Schenker from UFO has a new album coming out next month that features a bunch of special guests, Flea from the Chili Peppers answers the question "Who is the best ROCK bassist?," and late Woodstock promoter Michael Lang's former home in upstate NY is for sale. 

Neal Schon has weighed in (again) on the Jonathan Cain lawsuit, Pearl Jam has released a music video for my favorite song on Dark Matter, and Billy Joel has added a FL show to his concert calendar this year. 

Joe Walsh announced the details about this year's Vets Aid concert, Aerosmiths final show is now available to watch on YouTube (fan filmed video), and Green Day postponed a show on their Saviors tour this past weekend. 

Sammy Hagar has a theory on why Alex Van Halen hasn't replied to any of his messages, Eddie Vedder covered a Tom Petty song for a new TV series soundtrack, and a 62 foot replica of Rick Nielsen's checkerboard guitar is on display at a new Hard Rock in his hometown. 

Rolling Stone has a new article out about bands that are still touring with NO original members, the third installment of the Women's Rock & Roll Fantasy Camp is set for later this year, and terrorist threast force Taylor Swift to cancel some shows (not rock, but still a BIG music story).

Bret Michaels stopped by the live broadcast at Dino's in Latrobe after training camp! We talked Steelers football, Parti-Gras, Poison, and more!  Video version on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chadtyson/video/7400488419278753054?lang=en

Aerosmith has officialyl retired from touring and canceled the Peace Out Farewell Tour, Bryan Adams co-wrote a couple KISS songs back in the day and is releasing his version of them later this month, and Tony Iommi has a couple reissues due out later this year. 

Dave Grohl made an appearance on his daughter's TikTok channel in a viral dance video, an interesting story about the late John Bonham and a Van Halen show from back in the day, and the days between are underway. 

Kenny Wayne Shepherd checks in ahead of his show this weekend in Morgantown, WV at the Metropolitan Theater on Saturday night! We chat about the tour, the "Dirt on my Diamonds" albums (Volume 2 due out 9/20), the Experience Hendrix Tour, and more!

A tribute show in honor of the late Robbie Robinson is set for this October and features an incredible lineup, Green Day's "Saviors" Tour is underway, and Little Steven talks about still touring wih Bruce and the E-Street Band. 

Bill Ward wants to jam with the guys from Black Sabbath one more time, Ronnie Wood's son married Steve Harris' daughter over the weekend, and Green Day kicks off their Saviors Tour tonight. 

Helen Grant has sold her 10% stake in Led Zeppelin royalties, Metallica adds new exhibit honoring the late Cliff Burton to their online musuem, and Mickey Hart has a new film premiering on ESPN next month that looks really good!!

Styx and Foreigner are bringing the Renegades and Jukebox Heroes Tour to Star Lake on July 31st! Back in May, I had a chance to catch up with Lawrence Gowan from Styx, so here's that interview from the archives in case you missed it.  Great conversation about his solo career back in the day, the tour, how it is playing "Renegade" for a Pittsburgh crowd, and much more!  

The final show of Billy Joel's 10 year residency at Madison Square Garden is tonight, Metallica recently vistied the record store they own a stake in and pressed some vinyl, and AC/DC has released a pro-shot video from their show this past weekend!

Eric Clapton posted a heartfelt tribute in memory of the late John Mayall, there's a new Pink Floyd live album engineered by Alan Parsons on the way, and Jake Shimabukuro and Mick Fleetwood have teamed up for a new album!

The Rolling Stones Tour '24 is officially in the books and a Mick Jagger autobiography will probably never happen; a new Ozzy Osbourne coloring book is out today; Red Hot Chili Peppers have a vinyl reissue of Californication coming out this Friday. 

Springsteen is a billionaire, Slash had to cancel some shows this week due to a family tragedy, and Rolling Stone has ranked the WORST album covers of all-time.

Ozzy is my new source for Britney Spears news, Billy Joel got some Emmy nominations this week, and Jack Russell is retiring from touring due to health issues. 

Producer Andrew Watt says he wants to work with the Stone and Pearl Jam again, John Anderson talks about his unfinished autobiography, and Lego has a Fender Strat set out that's discounted for Prime Day.

The Eagles residency at The Sphere in Vegas will now run into 2025, The Record Plant in Los Angeles is closing down after more than five decades, and Rod Argent has released a statement about the stroke he suffered three weeks ago.

Sammy Hagar's "Best of All Worlds Tour" is officially underway, Mike Mills had emergency eye surgery last week, and Geddy Lee has more baseball memorabilia that's getting auctioned off this week. 

The guys from Broom stopped by the studio for this episode of the podcast! They're an up-and-coming local band from Belle Vernon, PA, and we covered a bunch of topics like how they came up with the name, playing outdoor shows when it's 90+ degrees outside, songrwriting, their current EP, the new album that's due out later this year, plus much more!  Check it out, and get to know BROOM the band!  V...