On the Road to Rock With Clint Switzer

From the ashes of all-female rock outfit known as Thundermother, The Gems have risen and are taking the rock world by storm with their new album "Phoenix." Mona and Emlee are stopping by to chat about the latest release and upcoming tour.

On this week's edition of On the Road to Rock, I'm announcing our 2024 Rocklahoma weekend pass giveaway. Listen for details. Also, going back to an interview we did back in 2021 with Winger guitarist Reb Beach. Once thought to be unusable due to audio glitches, the interview has been cleaned up and is ready for the world to hear!

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Stan Bush was responsible for memorable 80's soundtrack hits from the Transformers Movie to Van Damme classics Bloodsport & Kickboxer. Bush has a new single out called "Freedom" and his uplifting style of rock is still very much in his blood.

The kings of Swedish Sleeze, Crazy Lixx are back with a new album featuring a healthy dose of classic songs as well as three new ones and vocalist and band visionary Danny Rexon returns to the show to talk about all the goings on in the Crazy Lixx camp.

Guitar icon Joel Hoekstra is discussing the latest Revolution Saints album "Against the Winds" which is available now via Frontier Records.

Famed music producer/songwriter Desmond Child has released a book called "Livin' On a Prayer: Big Songs, Big Life" and he discusses the 7-year process of writing it along with working with such artists as Kiss, Alice Cooper, Ratt and more.

Taking a look back at the year that was in 2023 with guests like Dee Snider, Don Dokken, Gavin Rossdale, Jizmak Da Gusha and Stephen Pearcy.

Iconic blues guitarist Jim Suhler makes his debut on the show as he talks about playing with George Thorogood and the Destroyers for the past 20-plus years as well as his band Texas Scratch and their debut album which is available now.

Quarto Valley recording artist Texas Scratch is a blues band consisting of Texas guitar slingers' Jim Suhler (George Thorogood and the Destroyers) and Buddy Whittington (John Mayall's Bluesbreakers) and the driving drum beat of Jeff Simon (George Thorogood and the Destroyers) with the help of their friends - Texas guitarist Vince Converse, drummer Roger Earl (Foghat/Savoy Brown) and bassists' Nathaniel Peterson and Kirk Yano.  

Leatherwolf drummer Dean Roberts is talking about the band's ambitious latest album "Kill the Hunted" and takes us all the way back to Leatherwolf's beginnings playing shows with Metallica in Southern California in the early 80s.

Foghat frontmat Scott Holt discusses his journey in music culminating in joining iconic rock n' roll act Foghat back in 2022. Scott is talking about the band's latest album "Sonic Mojo" which debuted at #1 on the Billboards Blues charts.

Comedian, actor, author and musician Tommy Davidson is on the show this week to talk about his trio of smooth Jazz singles including the thought-provoking song Kid Zero. Visit thetommydavidson.com to enjoy! We also talk some football, In LIiving Color and much more.

Legendary former Whitesnake guitarist Adrian Vandenberg is back on the show to talk about Vandenberg's latest album "Sin" as well as his band's upcoming Spring tour with Geoff Tate which will hit cities all over the U.S.

The legendary voice of Dokken is our very special guest this week as he discusses the band's upcoming new album "Heaven Comes Down". Don also talks about moving to New Mexico, gives the story behind one of Dokken's biggest hits and much more!

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Raucous Jackyl frontman Jesse James Dupree discusses his latest solo song "Never Gets Old" which was co-written with ACDC's Brian Johnson. Jesse also gives the latest update on Jackyl and sets the scene for the release of his solo album "Breathing Fire."

George Lynch makes his first appearance on the show in seven years as he discusses the upcoming Lynch Mob album "Babylon" which is due out October 20th. Lynch also talks about playing shows with Dokken and give some of his favorite memories of making Dokken's Dream Warriors video.

Famed Chilean singer Ronnie Romero is set to release his latest solo album "Too Many Lies, Too Many Masters" on September 8th and discusses his journey from growing up in South America to singing with legends like Rainbow and Michael Schenker.

The incomparable Todd "Dammit" Kerns returns to the show to talk about Blackbird Angels, a project Todd is involved with featuring L.A. Guns' Tracii Guns. Kerns is also discussing playing the entire Kiss Alive III album with Bruce Kulick next month in Sarasota, Florida

It's the very best from Rocklahoma 2023 including interviews with Gavin Rossdale from Bush, Jizmak from GWAR, Crobot, Bat Allison, Danny from Asking Alexandria, The Hu and Kix.

Swedish hard rock heroes Eclipse will release their latest album "Megalomanium" on September 1st and it's already being talked about as the hard rock album of the year. Erik Martensson discusses Eclipse's journey to stardom as the band opened for Motley Crue and Def Leppard this Summer and are about to embark on a tour with H.E.A.T. in Europe.

Y&T bassist Aaron Leigh returns to the show to talk about his recent single "Bahia Sunshine" and the importance of musical exploration in his career. Leigh also touches on upcoming Y&T happenings and discusses what it's like to see so many of our heroes passing away or retiring from music.

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It's been over four years since John Corabi was last on the Road to Rock and now he's back talking about his solo tour, upcoming gigs with Dead Daisies and gives his thoughts on John 5 replacing Mick Mars in Motley Crue.

Foreigner have recently embarked on it's farewell tour and bassist Jeff Pilson is back to talk about his back injury, playing while seated as well as his future plans for Dokken, Black Swan, The End Machine etc. Jeff and former Dokken bandmate George Lynch are also releasing a new "Heavy Hitters" album featuring cover songs.

Iconic blues guitarist Lance Lopez returns once again to talk about his latest album "Trouble is Good" available now via Cleopatra records.

It's a conversation for the ages as Ugly Kid Joe guitarist Klaus Eichstadt joins host Clint Switzer to discuss the band's recent trek around America with Fozzy. Klaus is also going way back to talk about the genesis of the band and how they've maintained popularity despite rarely touring in America over the past 25 years.

Emerging rockers Kelsy Karter & The Heroines pull their tour bus over in the middle of Europe to chat with host Clint Switzer about their recent run of shows with Billy Idol as well as their current Summer in Europe.

Ratt has released a brand new, limited edition box set entitled "The Atlantic Years: 1984-1991" and it's available now via BMG. Ratt bassist Juan Croucier returns to talk about the release, what he's been up to since Ratt stopped touring and his memories of recording and touring throughout the band's seminole years.

Dee Snider is back on the podcast and he's talking about his new novel "Frats" which is garnishing positive attention from fans and critics alike. Dee also talks about what it's like to be a voice for the voiceless when it comes to people in the middle politically. Twisted Sister was put in to the Heavy Metal Hall of Fame back in January and Dee praises and raises awareness for the organization.

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Bassist and renowned musician Chris McLernon discusses Kinell's "Crash. Burn. Rebirth" album and the challenge of making an album that Thin Lizzy could have recorded in 2023. McLernon is also discussing Saigon Kick, Cold Sweat and...meeting Jim Brown? It's all right here as Chris McLernon joins host Clint Switzer On the Road to Rock.

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It's a special Monday podcast as The Defiants are set to release their melodic hard rock masterpiece of an album called "Drive" this Friday, June 9th. Singer Paul Laine joins the show to discuss the making of the epic new album as well as his time singing with the guys in the band Danger Danger.

Up and coming rocker Tristan Tritt talks about his latest single "Nervous System Overload" as well as what it has been like having a famous country singer as a father (Travis Tritt) & why he strayed from country music to pursue a life of rock stardom.

Judas Priest/Elegant Weapons guitarist Richie Faulkner makes his debut On the Road to Rock as he's chatting about his new project Elegant Weapons and their forthcoming debut album "Horns for a Halo" due out May 26th via Nuclear Blast Records.

Faulkner also discusses the latest goings on in the Judas Priest camp including their upcoming album/tour in 2024.

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Desert Dragon released its latest album "This Side of Heaven" in late 2022 and famed singer Keith St. John (Raiding the Rock Vault, Kingdom Come, Lynch Mob, Montrose) & drummer Greg Patnode are talking about the band's 11-year journey.

George Harris, son of famed Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris, is back on the show to talk about the Raven Age's upcoming album "Blood Omen" as well as opening for Iron Maiden on another extended European Tour this Summer.

The self-proclaimed "gothic Dolly Parton" is making a big impact nationwide opening for the likes of Bush as her wicked, southwest style is both enthralling and intriguing. Devora discusses her latest EP "God is Dead" as well as her new single "Porn Star" which is a gritty, dirty song/video which is available to view now on Youtube.

It's a pleasure to welcome Mike Tramp BACK to the podcast as he was our very first musical guest way back in 2013. Mike is releasing a new album called "Songs of White Lion" which features a brand new take on some classic White Lion tunes. Mike is also talking about his upcoming U.S. Spring Tour which gets underway this May.

It's the triumphant return of one of our favorite guests, drummer Deen Castronovo (Journey). Deen is talking about the new Revolution Saints album "Eagle Flight" and the fact the he's been expressing himself vocally on these Revolution Saints albums. Deen also talks about the current Journey tour and what it's meant to him returning to the band after a six year hiatus.

We are only two weeks away from the release of the latest L.A. Guns album "Black Diamonds" and frontman Phil Lewis returns to the podcast to set the record straight about his reasons for almost walking away from the band after inner-drama threatened to derail L.A. Guns.

Famed rock bassist Chuck Wright returns to talk about his solo album Chuck Wright's Sheltering Sky as well as playing with Alice Cooper and much more.

Helloween are bringing their United Forces Tour to the U.S. the Spring with special guest Hammerfall. Markus Grosskopf discusses the legacy of Helloween and what fans can expect on this upcoming tour. 

Progressive rock bassist Bob Madsen discusses the Grafenberg Disciples single/video for "Cry a Million Tears" as well as the band's upcoming LP "Breathing Through My Ears."

Famed Ratt vocalist Stephen Pearcy is On the Road to Rock to discuss various topics including bands using backing tapes, his current Sunset Strip Experience tour and his new business venture Vaimee (www.vaimee.com)

It's a bombastic celebration of arena rock and it's also the best bang for your rock n' roll buck. The rock n' roll circus returns to Kansas City's Ameristar Casino this Friday night and one of Hairball's singers, Dave Moody is back on the show to talk about his two years in the band and the mighty touring entity that Hairball has become over the past 20 years. 

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The incomparable Todd "Damnit" Kerns (Raiding the Rock Vault, Toque, Bruce Kulick, Slash and the Conspirators) makes his first appearance on the show as he discusses the recent Frontiers release of Heroes and Monsters with Steph Burns and Will Hunt. Kerns also discusses what songs he would like to play with Bruce Kulick, his tenure at Raiding the Rock Vault and much more!

Crashing Wayward and their music are a combination of veteran experience with a fresh new direction; charismatic frontman Peter Summit provides a magnetic focal point vocally and visually, while the musicians weave complex yet totally accessible textures into infectious hooks. Guitarists Stacey David Blades and David Harris turn and burn atop the foundation provided by drummer Shon McKee and bassist Carl Raether, and the stunning sonic results are plainly evident in the tracks produced and mixed by Michael Gillies, former recording and mix engineer for Metallica.

Legendary hard rock singer Rob McAuley returns to the show to discuss his new single/upcoming album Alive which is available February 17th via Frontiers Music. McAuley talks about his reasonings behind releasing solo material and his decision to step way from his long-standing Raiding the Rock Vault gig in Las Vegas. 

It's the return of one of metal's finest singers as Geoff Tate is back on the show for the first time in close to five years to discuss his current tour which is criss-crossing through America as we speak. Geoff talks about his recent health scare and talks about what he does to keep his voice in such tip top shape throughout the years.

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They took the country by storm on the Stadium Tour this Summer and now they are tearing across the country once again this Winter to support their debut album "Welcome to the Show."  Singer Derek Day and bassist Franco Gravante join host Clint Switzer to share stories from the road including what it was like opening The Stadium Tour and unveiling more songs from the debut album on the current tour.

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Pop sensation Tiffany joins the show to discuss her new album "Shadows" which is out TODAY! Check out her website www.tiffanytunes.com to order "Shadows" and check out the lyric video for "I like the Rain." Tiffany also discusses her 2019 tour with NKOTB, Naughty By Nature, Salt and Peppa and Debbie Gibson.

Listen to the new podcast LEGENDARY with the patriarch of the Jonas family, Kevin Jonas Sr: https://www.storicmedia.com/legendary...