The Classic Rock Podcast

Welcome the Friday "Fourplay" a collection of the best new tracks appearing today and over the next week and another eclectic mix today including AOR courtesy of FM , Heavy Metal from Canada's Anvil ...Blues Rock done only the way Joanne Shaw Taylor can do it and to conclude a reworking of a Peter Green/Fleet wood Mac classic "Oh Well" from Slash's upcoming new album.

Special video edition of "The Classic Rock Podcast" with Simple Minds Mel Gaynor joining us to talk about his wide and varied career from brit funk bands at the end of the 70's to teaming up with NWOBHM stalwarts Samson in the early 80's at the time they took on a new untried singer called Bruce Bruce, who would morph into Bruce Dickinson when he left to go to Iron Maiden . Mel looks back to his early days and through the huge successes with Simple Minds and finally on to his new album set to arrive in May.

Brand new feature from "CRP" as we introduce "Foreplay" coming up we introduce the best 4 tracks released today and coming up over the next week and today we feature , Black Country Communion, Nickelback, Rober John and The Wreck and Thunder.

Welcome to the new show and this time around we catch up with all the latest news stories plus we have the "Golden Anniversary 50 " feature looking back at who was releasing what 50 years ago this month.

In the studio one of rock music's most enduing acts Hawkwind return with a new album and joining in the conversation Dave Brock, Magnus and Kris as we talk not only new album but tales of 6 decades in music from teaching a young Eric Clapton a few blues chords over tea to what substances not to take before going on stage.

To conclude we talk to one of the standout female vocalists performing at this time Meghan Parnell of Bywater Call joined us to talk about the band it's future and Meghans journey to becoming one of the standout vocalists at this time

Welcome back to the show and coming up we will hear from Slash and the new blues album"Orgy of the Damned" plus Chad Kroeger introduces the new Nickelback release also Black Crowes are back Bywarer Call release Holler and a special guest from Status Quo John "Rhino" Edwards talks new album and we look at eh future of Quo. plus we round the rock news and review what is in this month's rock music press.

Welcome back on this edition the full video feature recorded with Dion DiMucci from his home in NYC as we talk about his 7-decade recording career plus we delve into the new album "Girlfriends" just released.

We also look forward to next week's show with Status Quo's John "Rhino" Edwards who also has a new album out and we address the rumours that this will be the final year of Status Quo as a live act.

Great show this month with a range of exclusive interviews and features, Canadian melodic hard rockers "Honeymoon Suite" are back with a new album Johnnie Dee joins us , Mel Gaynor who spent 35 years on Simple Minds drum stool has a new album coming as does Joanne Shaw Taylor who talks Heavy Soul.

Phillip Sayce unleashes the wolves on his album "The Wolves are Coming" and he also joins us and there is a special feature with one of the best guitar players out there, Jane Getter who celebrates the release of her album this week "Division World" Also in there the latest from Judas Priest and Yes .

Welcome to this preview of the February shows and here is a short feature with award-winning guitarist and composer Jane Getter who releases her new album "Division World" this month.

The full feature will follow in the next edition of the podcast.

Led by guitarist, composer and singer Jane Getter, the album follows on from her acclaimed ‘Anomalia’ album and features Jane’s all-star band including keyboardist Adam Holzman, guitarist Alex Skolnick, bassist and singer Paul Frazier and drummer Gene Lake. Randy McStine (McStine & Minnemann, Porcupine Tree) also guests on vocals.

Jane’s band has carved out a niche at the intersection of rock, jazz, singer-songwriter, and metal styles with her masterful playing and complex and dynamic compositions and has dazzled audiences internationally. Packed with inspired songwriting and blazing instrumentals, ‘Division World’ is the strongest album yet from Jane Getter Premonition.

Jane says: "This album is a bit more song oriented than my previous work. The songs were written during the pandemic and the lyrics in a lot of the songs are reflections of the divisiveness and divisions happening in the world today. My regular band is featured - keyboardist Adam Holzman, guitarist Alex Skolnick, bassist and singer Paul Frazier and drummer Gene Lake. Randy McStine also guests on vocals. I feel Division World may be JGP’s strongest album yet!"

"Jane Getter's new album Division World is something quite notable in the multiplicity of genres & sub genres focused on progressive rock fusion guitar, modern jazz rock -contextual songs which do not shy away from a world of  trouble as it’s context for her outstanding, fiery, & nuanced guitar playing - sung in her courageous, melodic, distinctive voice” - Vernon Reid. 

Time to re-live the Glam Rock era with the man that started it all Marc Bolan T Rex I am joined by film director Ethan Silverman who has produced a fabulous movie with a cast list including U2, Elton John, Joan Jett, Billy Idol and many more "Angel Headed Hipster" is available now. We look at the film and the life of Marc Bolan

Welcome to the show and coming up a tribute to the late Tony Clarkin of Magnum we hear from both Tony and Bob looking back at 50 years of Magnum and we look at the new album "Here comes the rain"

Our special guest this month is a true rock'n'roll legend he has spent 7 decades in the music business, Dion is back with another new album "Girfriends" we look ahead to its release and look back over a 7 decade career exploring the origins of "The Wanderer" and "Runaround Sue" and we touch on what will be the 65 anniversary this Feb of the plane crash that took the lives Buddy Holly , The Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens

A preview of our upcoming show with special guest "Dion"

A man who needs no introduction Dion has been performing for 7 decades beginning of course with "Dion and the Belmonts" before

beginning a varied solo career which is going strong today as he prepared to release the new album "Girlfriends" which includes collaborations with RORY BLOCK

CARLENE CARTER

SHEMEKIA COPELAND

DEBBIE DAVIES

RANDI FISHENFELD

SUE FOLEY

DANIELLE NICOLE

CHRISTINE OHLMAN

MAGGIE ROSE

JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR

SUSAN TEDESCHI

VALERIE TYSON

The full show is coming next week along with a host of other guests on what will be our 100th show

Well the last show of 2023 and it is stuffed full off great music and interviews.

So new music coming from Magnum, Steve Hackett ahead of his new album this Feb along with Rik Wakeman who is preparing a mammoth live release from the Palladium shows in 2023, Danny Bowes of Thunder tells us about the new live album and guests include Geoff Downes talking about his great friend John Wetton who has a career spanning 8 cd boxset just released plus he tells us what's in store for Yes in 2024 including a new album on the way and Jim Suhler joins us to talk about the album we thought we would never see or hear "Texas Scratch" which is finally released.

Enjoy the show !!

Here's a short video preview of the upcoming edition of the show with special guest Geoff Downes of "Yes" and "Asia" in this clip he is talking about great friend John Wetton and their first meeting and work on the debut album by "Asia" lots more to come from this as well including look ahead to the plans of "Yes" for 2024 including what we can expect in the setlists for the new shows.

Welcome to this special extra edition from "The Classic Rock Podcast" and joining me today Grace and Aaron Bond from "When Rivers Meet" who are ending another hugely successful year with their first UK top 10 album "Aces Are High". Coming up we talk about the album and look back on the achievements of the year and what plans they have for 2024.

When Rivers Meet is a blues-rock band formed by husband-and-wife duo Grace and Aaron Bond. Grace on lead vocals and electric slide guitar, while Aaron handles vocals and plays lead guitar. The band's sound is a fusion of blues, rock, and Americana, creating a powerful and soulful musical experience.

Grace and Aaron Bond's chemistry, both on and off the stage, adds a special dynamic to their performances. They share a deep connection not only as musical partners but also as life partners, and that connection is evident in the energy and emotion they bring to their music.

The duo has received acclaim for their authentic and heartfelt approach to the blues genre. Their debut album, "We Fly Free," showcased their impressive songwriting and musical skills. With soulful vocals, masterful guitar work, and a genuine love for the blues, When Rivers Meet has carved out a unique space in the contemporary blues-rock scene.

It's refreshing to see musical partnerships that go beyond the stage, and When Rivers Meet is a testament to the magic that can happen when talented musicians and life partners come together to create something special. If you're a fan of blues-infused rock with a lot of heart, When Rivers Meet is definitely a band worth checking out.

In this "Classic Podcast" Video "EXTRA" We are talking to some of the new generation of Guitar talent that been out on tour recently this includes "The Master of the Stratocaster" Phillip Sayce plus another of the hottest talents around "Jared James Nichols" and we conclude with the "King of UK Slide Guitar" the one and only Troy Redfern.

All three great were company and offered upsome great stories and anecdotes .

All three were interviewed either prior to or after a live set so just be aware we aren"t in a soundproofed room

Welcome along to the new show and when we mention legends these 2 bands between them produced 9 Gold albums 5 platinum albums and one double platinum album in the USA between 1969 and 1978.

The bands in question are Grand Funk Railroad and Foghat and in todays show we are joined by founder members of both, Don Brewer from Grand Funk who are celebrating 50 years of "We're an American Band" and Roger Earl of Foghat who have a brand new album titled "Sonic Mojo" So sit back and enjoy tales of 60 plus years in the music business from auditioning with Jimmy Hendrix to appearing as the opening act at the now legendary Atlanta Pop Festival of 69 alongside the likes of Led Zeppelin who incidentally a few years later pulled the plug midset when Grand Funk opened for them that and many more stories and tales to come

On the next edition of "The Classic Rock Podcast" legendary 70's rock band Foghat are back ! founder member Roger Earl joins us to look back at his 6 decades in the business including the day he auditioned for the Jimmy Hendrix band ! check out this preview with Roger talking about that and there is a new album coming "Sonic Mojo" plus also on the show will be Grand Funk Railroad founder Don Brewer .

If you love "Classic Rock" then this edition will take you back to the glory days of the 60's and 70's when rock music ruled the airwaves and you had to queue at the box office for tickets albums had great artwork and sleevenotes singles were for pop bands . Join us for a night of legends, kick back put your feet up pour a glass and turn the volume up to 11 ...

If you are yet to listen to the new show with Don Dokken talking about the band's history and the new album "Heaven Comes Down" here is a video clip from the recording in this Don is talking about the first time he came across this band called "Van Halen" and showcasing on the same night at "Motley Crue" To here the full 60 minutes with Don then listen in to the podcast.

Ahead of the new show out this week Samantha Fish is touring the UK at present with Jesse Dayton after the release of Death Wish Blues here is Samantha talking about the album you can hear the whole feature with Sam in the show from earlier this year.

Joining me for this special is Don Dokken ahead of the brand new album due late October and we look not only at the upcoming album but back at 40 plus years in the music business remembering the day he first saw Van Halen opening up the show before they had an album out in the 70's, a love of fine wine being one of the few who wasn't consumed by drugs and of course the future and plenty more conversation besides.

If you enjoy this edition then look back about a year as we did 2 previous shows with Don which looked at the rise of the band in 80's and how their fortunes turned.

A sneak peek at the upcoming show with Ronnie Romero joining us to talk about the excellent new album "Too Many Lies Too Many Masters" a thunderous new melodic heavy metal album which is Ronnie's first with all original material. Full feature out next week

Here is a preview of all the new shows coming up in the next month including some "NWOBHM" legends a 50th anniversary of an iconic album, the most successful ever British all female rock band, an 80's rock band out of LA who shifted over 12 million albums 70's legends back with a new album and we reveal some new features available on the website.

Welcome to the brand new show and this editions special guest is Joanne Shaw Taylor ahead of the release of a brand new album in 2024 we look back at her career so far and ahead to the release, plus we hear from Caitlin Krisko + the Broadcast and along for todays trip Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Rober John and the Wreck as well

Welcome back to "The Classic Rock Podcast" and this month Saxon founder member Graham Oliver joins us as we look back at the bands early years how they cme into being and the glory years from the late 70's through the 80's he also has a 6 disc box set out now called "Sceaming Eagles" .

Feature packed show this month with special guests John Corabi back with The Dead Daisies looks back on his career in music also this month Saxon's Co founder Graham Oliver talks "Wheels of Steel" plus Dave Brock looks ahead to the new 50th anniversary edition of Space Ritual

Welcome to the Classic Rock Podcast "EXTRA" edition in this show Suzi Quatro celebrates the launch her new album with KT Tunstall called "Face To Face" as ever Suzi is in great form also their is new music from Dokken and When Rivers Meet .

Great show this month Glenn Hughes joins me to talk about "Burn" reaching 50 we talk Trapeze, The California Jam, Ritchie Blackmore's legendary sense of humour and the upcoming new Black Country Communion album.

Plus the "Guitarists Guitar Player" Lance Lopez who has a brand new album out we look back at his career growing up in the blues clubs of New Orleans, being mentored by Billy Gibbons, playing with blues icons and turning the odd one down.

Preview of the upcoming show which will include Lance Lopez talking about his new album and career in this clip he is talking about meeting the legendary Billy Gibbons for the first time as he played Hendrix live on stage.

An "Extra" edition of the show and in this show we will be talking to the Damn Truth's Lee-La-Baum joins me we look back at where it all started for her and how the band came into being and Bob Rock's involvement with the last album and they are in the studio to work on a follow up to "Now or Nowhere" plus we get music from Lance Lopez ahead of his appearance on the next show and Joe Bonamassa .

In this edition of the show David Lowy founder of Dead Daisies looks back at the first 10 years of recording and a new best of album arriving soon and British Blues Rock band When Rivers Meet have a new album coming Grace and Aaron Bond join us to look at their rise to prominence plus The Answer and Damn Truth release new music.

Coming up in this edition we are joined by special guests Denny Carmassi who looks back at his friendship with Ronnie Montrose in Montorse and Gamma as well as a career spent working with some of the era's biggest selling artists including Heart and Coverdale Page, also joining us Robin George who has had a career spanning 5 decades and who has played with many icons of rock including Phil Lynott and Robert Plant.

welcome to this "Extra" Classic Rock Podcast edition and on this show it's about the new in this case NYC's best-kept secret, Fastest Land Animal have just released a brand new album called "East Coast West Coast In Between and "Screamin Jack Novak" aka "John Cusimano" joins us to talk about the new release the band its origins and influences plus we will hear from Hearty Ha the band formed by John Fogerty's sons Shane and Tyler and to round it all off Nazareth lead singer Carl Sentance has a new band formed with Dario Mollo called Twighlight Road and they are set to release a new album we have a preview of that as well.

in this edition, we are joined by Robert Jon Burrison from Robert John and the Wreck to talk about their two recent releases and we look back at how the band has evolved over the last decade.

The Guess Who were one of the most successful chart acts in the US and Canada from 65 onward and they are preparing the release of a brand new album "Plein D'Amour founder member Gary Peterson and vocalist Derek Sharp join us to look ahead to the release and back at 7 decades of music.

Also, we have news of a new release upcoming from Robin George we will get a special preview of his new album "Ace in my Hand " and we look at the press reaction and reviews of Metallica's latest release and we have the "Album Anniversary" Joe Lynn Turner looks back at Rainbow's "Bent out of Shape"

Welcome to the new show and in this edition a brand new super group Elegant Weapons put together by Judas Priest's Richie Faulkner , Richie joins us to talk about the origins of the band the new album "Horns for a Halo" the future and where we are at with the new Judas Priest album , plus Dave Brock from Hawkwind also joins us to look ahead to their new album "The Future Never Waits" and we look at 50 years of "Space Ritual.

Coming up in this edition Blues legends of the past and future, we look at what was the highest ranking Blues album in Rolling Stones 500 greatest albums plus its the 50th anniversary of Led Zeppelin's Houses of the Holy we look back at some of the stories around the release of the album, Savoy Brown releaed their final album just, following the passing of founder Kit Simmonds and we look to the future of the blues/rock genre in the company of "The Cold Stares" Chris Tapp.

In this months show we talk exclusively to two fine voices of rock, firstly Ronnie Romero joins us to talk about his new album plus we look back at a remarkable 10 years during which he joined Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow he looks back on his time there and what's coming up in the future including the question will Rainbow perform. Robin McAulay has been one of the most consistent rock vocalists over the last 40-plus years he has just released a brand new sole album called "Alive" we hear the story behind the album and we begin looking back to the very beginning with Grand Prix plus we will look at some of the interesting new stories of the last weeks. 

This show is all about 1973 and paying homage to a legendary year , we feature, Led Zep, Sabbath, ZZ Top we hear from Randy Bachman talking  "Takin Care of Business" and Mark Farner on "We're an American Band" the story behind 2 of the biggest hits of the year.

Welcome to 2023 and to begin the year we begin with special guests Joel Hoekstra talking about his arrival in Revolution Saints with Jeff Pilson and Dean Castronovo plus Boston lead vocalist Tommy DeCarlo talks about his new album "Dancing in the Moonlight" plus music from Thin Lizzy and Iggy Pop.

Welcome to the brand new show and this month The Answer's Cormac Neeson joins us to look ahead to 2023 and a new album Sundowners out in March plus we caught up with Dead Daisies on tour and spoke with Doug Aldrich and Glen Hughes about the year the album and the future and Steve Luongo returns to talk about the supergroup that very nearly became a real full time entity it involved Brian Johnson Cliff Williams and Steve and they were called "Forklift" 

In this edition special guest Kenny Wayne Shepherd joins us to talk about his extraordinary life in music and to look ahead to the 25th anniversary release of "Trouble is" Pete Agnew of Nazareth talks about his best friend Dan McCafferty who sadly passed away this month plus drummer Steve Luongo who became John Entwistle's closest confidente over the last 15 years of his life looks back on the time they spent together and we look into the first release of new and unheard John Entwistle music since his passing there is also a smattering of new music from Uriah Heep and Dewollf.

Great show this month we have Jethro Tull legend Martin Barre talking about the very early days including his audition to join Tull.

Bernie Marsden is this months featured guest we look back at a glittering career and talk about his song "Here i Go Again" written originally for Whitesnake's 

Saints and Sinners album in 1982 before going on to become one of the successful rock single releases ever it recently racked up 8 million plays 

on US Radio plus we talk about Bernies new album "Trio's" which celebrates the history of some of the great power trio's of all time, there also a bit of time for some Skid Row, The Cult and Uriah Heep.

The Dead Daisies are back with a new album Radiance Doug Aldrich joins me to talk about the new album plus we look back 20 years to his time with Dio 

Plus Chris Impelitterri also joins us to look ahead to the release of a brand new 3 cd "Best Of " and we look back at his 4 decades plus in the music business 

working with the the many great musicians including Graham Bonnet.

In this edition of the show legendary Status Quo drummer John Coghlan looks back on a career with one of the best loved British bands and we speak to Jack Starr of Burning Star fame about what is perhaps the best album of his career "Souls of the Innocent " .

The Cats in Space have a brand new album "Kickstart the Sun" out this Friday ahead of the release we talk to Greg Hart about the album the band his love of all things 70's plus hear tracks from the album and we short tribute to Steve Morse who confirmed his standing down from Deep Purple this week.

Welcome to the first summer edition of the show and this month special guest is Danny Bowes from Thunder who are just back from a triumphant arena tour in support of the brand new album Dopamine we talk about the album Thunders career and where and whats next for one of the UK's favourite bands. Also featuring this month Dio, Journey and Aerosmith. 

In this month's show special guest is Joel Hoekstra who talks about his new project Iconic, plus Whitesnake working with Cher, his solo work how it all began and where it's all heading, we will hear classic tracks from Gillan, The Answer plus Iconic, Whitesnake and Michael Monroe.