We continue our interview with Ian Little, and learn about the writing and recording process for "Seven and the Ragged Tiger", his life and career post Duran as well as his new Music Outreach Project (MOP). Learn more about the music outreach project at: www.facebook.com/groups/950332548477378/ 

We continue our interview with Ian Little, and learn about the writing and recording process for "Seven and the Ragged Tiger", his life and career post Duran as well as his new Music Outreach Project (MOP). Learn more about the music outreach project at: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/950332548477378/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/groups/950332548477378/</a>

Ep. 105: Ian Little (Producer: Duran Duran) Part 2

Producer Ian Little joins us to discuss his life and career. In part one of a two part interview, Ian discusses his early days, how he got started in music and takes us up to (and including) the recording of the Duran Duran single "Is There Something I Should Know?"

Producer Ian Little joins us to discuss his life and career. In part one of a two part interview, Ian discusses his early days, how he got started in music and takes us up to (and including) the recording of the Duran Duran single "Is There Something I Should Know?"

Ep. 104: Ian Little (Producer: Duran Duran)

Kelly Hansen

Kelly Hansen joins us to discuss his career. From his early days, to forming Hurricane (and their four albums), working with Stuart Smith in Heaven &amp; Earth, Unruly Child, Into The Light (with past guest Tim Donahue) and joining Foreigner (and his 13 years in the band).

Kelly Hansen joins us to discuss his career. From his early days, to forming Hurricane (and their four albums), working with Stuart Smith in Heaven &amp; Earth, Unruly Child, Into The Light (with past guest Tim Donahue) and joining Foreigner (and his 13 years in the band).

Ep. 103: Kelly Hansen (Foreigner, Hurricane)

Chris Tsangarides

Gary Moore

Producer Chris Tsangarides joins us to discuss his life and career. From how he got started in the industry, to working on legendary albums by Judas Priest, Gary Moore, Thin Lizzy and The Tragically Hip.   Sadly, Gord Downie passed away just a few days after we recorded this interview. 

Producer Chris Tsangarides joins us to discuss his life and career. From how he got started in the industry, to working on legendary albums by Judas Priest, Gary Moore, Thin Lizzy and The Tragically Hip. Sadly, Gord Downie passed away just a few days after we recorded this interview.

Ep. 102: Chris Tsangarides (Producer: The Tragically Hip, Judas Priest, Gary Moore)

Tora Tora

This episode we learn about the life and career of Patrick Francis from Tora Tora. He discusses his early days, formation of Tora Tora, success with "Surprise Attack", recording of "Wild America" onset of grunge, recording and shelving of "Revolution Day", the band breakup, reunion and eventual release of the "lost album". We finish on the news of new recordings. This episode was recorded live at the Nashville Rock N Pod Expo. Big thanks to Chris Czynszak from The Decibel Geek Podcast for putting together the event!

This episode we learn about the life and career of Patrick Francis from Tora Tora. He discusses his early days, formation of Tora Tora, success with "Surprise Attack", recording of "Wild America" onset of grunge, recording and shelving of "Revolution Day", the band breakup, reunion and eventual release of the "lost album". We finish on the news of new recordings. This episode was recorded live at the Nashville Rock N Pod Expo. Big thanks to Chris Czynszak from The Decibel Geek Podcast for putting together the event!

Ep. 101: Patrick Francis (Tora Tora)

Steve Thompson

Steve Thompson joins us for episode 100! Steve discusses his early days, how he got into production, working with Guns n' Roses, Metallica, Dokken, Cinderella and many more. He also plays us some clips of his newer music.

Steve Thompson joins us for episode 100! Steve discusses his early days, how he got into production, working with Guns n' Roses, Metallica, Dokken, Cinderella and many more. He also plays us some clips of his newer music.

Ep. 100: Steve Thompson (Metallica, Guns 'n Roses, Cinderella)

Frank Hannon

Short bonus episode featuring Frank Hannon from Tesla discussing his early days and the current Tesla tour. Special thanks to Music Recall Magazine for setting up the interview - www.musicrecallmagazine.com Tesla website www.teslatheband.com

Short bonus episode featuring Frank Hannon from Tesla discussing his early days and the current Tesla tour. Special thanks to Music Recall Magazine for setting up the interview - <a href="https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.musicrecallmagazine.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.musicrecallmagazine.com</a> Tesla website <a href="https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teslatheband.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.teslatheband.com</a>

Bonus Episode: Frank Hannon (Tesla)

Eric Martin

Eric Martin returns to discuss the new Mr Big album "Defying Gravity", as well as his past solo records, Triumph's cover of "Just One Night" and dealing with online trolls.

Eric Martin returns to discuss the new Mr Big album "Defying Gravity", as well as his past solo records, Triumph's cover of "Just One Night" and dealing with online trolls.

Ep. 99: Eric Martin (Mr. Big, Solo)

Tony Platt

Buddy Guy

This week Tony Platt discusses his life and career. From his early days in the studio to engineering such albums as AC/DC's Back in Black and Flick of the Switch. He shares the story of being with Mutt Lange when they heard that Bon Scott died, to working on Foreigner 4, and his experiences working with Cheap Trick and Buddy Guy. I also talk about the Rock n Pod Expo fundraiser.  Learn more at https://www.gofundme.com/rocknpodexpo

This week Tony Platt discusses his life and career. From his early days in the studio to engineering such albums as AC/DC's Back in Black and Flick of the Switch. He shares the story of being with Mutt Lange when they heard that Bon Scott died, to working on Foreigner 4, and his experiences working with Cheap Trick and Buddy Guy. I also talk about the Rock n Pod Expo fundraiser.  Learn more at <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/rocknpodexpo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.gofundme.com/rocknpodexpo</a>

Ep. 98: Tony Platt (AC/DC, Foreigner, Cheap Trick, Buddy Guy)

Jay Messina

Jay Messina (and guest co-host BJ Kramp from the Rock and/or Roll Podcast) join us to discuss his life and career. From how he got started, to working with such acts as KISS, Aerosmith, Slash and George Benson.

Jay Messina (and guest co-host BJ Kramp from the Rock and/or Roll Podcast) join us to discuss his life and career. From how he got started, to working with such acts as KISS, Aerosmith, Slash and George Benson.

Ep. 97: Jay Messina (Aerosmith, KISS, Slash)

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Max Norman

Producer Max Norman walks us through his career working with Ozzy Osbourne (Blizzard of Ozz, Diary of a Madman, Speak of the Devil, Bark at the Moon, Tribute), Lynch Mob (Wicked Sensation) and Megadeth (Rust in Peace, Countdown to Extinction, Youthanasia).

Producer Max Norman walks us through his career working with Ozzy Osbourne (Blizzard of Ozz, Diary of a Madman, Speak of the Devil, Bark at the Moon, Tribute), Lynch Mob (Wicked Sensation) and Megadeth (Rust in Peace, Countdown to Extinction, Youthanasia).

Ep. 10: Max Norman (Producer: Ozzy, Megadeth, Lynch Mob)

Bob Daisley

Uriah Heep

Bob Daisley takes us through his career, and gives us a taste of what's in his new autobiography "For Facts Sake". He explains how he got his start as a bassist, and goes into detail on his pivotal role in Ozzy's first 6 studio albums. Plus he talks about his working relationship with Gary Moore, and his plans for the "Holy Grail" - his rehearsal tapes of the original "Blizzard of Ozz" band with Randy Rhoads.  

Bob Daisley takes us through his career, and gives us a taste of what's in his new autobiography "For Facts Sake". He explains how he got his start as a bassist, and goes into detail on his pivotal role in Ozzy's first 6 studio albums. Plus he talks about his working relationship with Gary Moore, and his plans for the "Holy Grail" - his rehearsal tapes of the original "Blizzard of Ozz" band with Randy Rhoads.

Ep. 15: Bob Daisley (Ozzy, Gary Moore, Uriah Heep, Rainbow, Black Sabbath)

Mike Slamer

Mike Slamer discusses his life and career. From his early days to the 5 albums he recorded with Producer Mutt Lange (with the band City Boy), why he was thanked in Def Leppard's 'Pyromania', his secret session playing on the first two Warrant releases, and most of his other band / recording projects (Streets, Steelhouse Lane, Seventh Key, Slamer, Ozone).

Mike Slamer discusses his life and career. From his early days to the 5 albums he recorded with Producer Mutt Lange (with the band City Boy), why he was thanked in Def Leppard's 'Pyromania', his secret session playing on the first two Warrant releases, and most of his other band / recording projects (Streets, Steelhouse Lane, Seventh Key, Slamer, Ozone).

Ep. 92: Mike Slamer (City Boy, Streets, Steelhouse Lane, Seventh Key, Ozone)

Tom Werman

Tom Werman walks us through his legendary producing career, from Cheap Trick to Motley Crue, and Twisted Sister to Dokken. He talks about his early days in music, and his rise to famed music Producer multiple hit records under his belt. He also addresses criticism by Cheap Trick, Twisted Sister and Motley Crue over his production style, and discusses his challenges working with George Lynch on the "Tooth and Nail" cd. He also covers the film Rock Star, and how helpful Jeff Pilson was in the studio. And finally, we discuss his retirement from the music business, and his latest venture - a luxury Bed &amp; Breakfast in Massachusetts called Stoneover Farm.

Tom Werman walks us through his legendary producing career, from Cheap Trick to Motley Crue, and Twisted Sister to Dokken. He talks about his early days in music, and his rise to famed music Producer multiple hit records under his belt. He also addresses criticism by Cheap Trick, Twisted Sister and Motley Crue over his production style, and discusses his challenges working with George Lynch on the "Tooth and Nail" cd. He also covers the film Rock Star, and how helpful Jeff Pilson was in the studio. And finally, we discuss his retirement from the music business, and his latest venture - a luxury Bed &amp; Breakfast in Massachusetts called Stoneover Farm.

Ep. 57: Tom Werman (Producer: Cheap Trick, Twisted Sister, Motley Crue, Dokken, Rock Star)

Keith Olsen

Ozzy Osbourne

Grammy-winning record producer and sound engineer, Keith Olsen takes us through his career. He covers his early days at Sound City, his role in the creation of Fleetwood Mac, what it's like to be in the studio with the Grateful Dead, Whitesnake and Lynch Mob.

Grammy-winning record producer and sound engineer, Keith Olsen takes us through his career. He covers his early days at Sound City, his role in the creation of Fleetwood Mac, what it's like to be in the studio with the Grateful Dead, Whitesnake and Lynch Mob.

Ep. 12: Keith Olsen (Producer: Fleetwood Mac, Grateful Dead, Whitesnake, Ozzy Osbourne, Lynch Mob)

Michael Wagener tells us all about his early days as an original member of Accept, joining the army, early work as a producer with Dokken, Great White, Accept and Mötley Crüe, plus later work with Brighton Rock, Ozzy, White Lion, Extreme and Skid Row. He goes into detail about how he got George Lynch's guitar tone in Under Lock and Key, what happened to his original mixes of Ozzy's Ozzmosis album, and the recording of the kazoo solo for Saigon Kick.

Michael Wagener tells us all about his early days as an original member of Accept, joining the army, early work as a producer with Dokken, Great White, Accept and Mötley Crüe, plus later work with Brighton Rock, Ozzy, White Lion, Extreme and Skid Row. He goes into detail about how he got George Lynch's guitar tone in Under Lock and Key, what happened to his original mixes of Ozzy's Ozzmosis album, and the recording of the kazoo solo for Saigon Kick.

Ep. 20: Michael Wagener (Ozzy, Skid Row, Extreme, Tesla, Dokken)

Michael Thompson

Michael Thompson discusses his life and career, and explains how he became one of the most sought-after session guitarists of the last twenty-five years. A small sample of his sessions includes Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, 'N Sync, Toni Braxton, Phil Collins, Rod Stewart, Christina Aguilera, Michael Bolton, Mariah Carey, Bette Midler, Madonna, Animal Logic with Stewart Copeland and Stanley Clarke and Shania Twain. And producers such as Mutt Lange, Quincey Jones, Babyface, and David Foster. This week in part one we go through his personal history, and in next week's part two we'll talk about specific sessions.

Michael Thompson discusses his life and career, and explains how he became one of the most sought-after session guitarists of the last twenty-five years. A small sample of his sessions includes Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, 'N Sync, Toni Braxton, Phil Collins, Rod Stewart, Christina Aguilera, Michael Bolton, Mariah Carey, Bette Midler, Madonna, Animal Logic with Stewart Copeland and Stanley Clarke and Shania Twain. And producers such as Mutt Lange, Quincey Jones, Babyface, and David Foster. This week in part one we go through his personal history, and in next week's part two we'll talk about specific sessions.

Ep. 90: Michael Thompson (Animal Logic, Michael Jackson, Madonna)

Tony MacAlpine

Tony MacAlpine walks us through his entire career. From a young classically trained pianist, to one of the leaders of the first wave of shred guitarists in the 80's, Tony MacAlpine has a career spanning 30 years of amazing guitar. Support the show: Tony MAcAlpine in iTunes

Tony MacAlpine walks us through his entire career. From a young classically trained pianist, to one of the leaders of the first wave of shred guitarists in the 80's, Tony MacAlpine has a career spanning 30 years of amazing guitar. Support the show: Tony MAcAlpine in <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/tony-macalpine/id344317?uo=4&amp;at=10lQdd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>

Ep. 24: Tony MacAlpine (Solo, CAB, Devil's Slingshot, Planet X)

Greg Chaisson

We continue our conversation with Greg Chaisson, who discusses Badlands in-depth. He discusses the transition from Eric Singer to Jeff Martin on drums, the recording of Voodoo Highway and goes into detail on the making of Dusk, and how it saw the light of day. He also talks about his solo album (It's About Time), becoming a session player for Shrapnel Records, and the infamous show he played for Jake E Lee's Red Dragon Cartel. He also feels that RDC proves that Jake E. Lee is one of rock's all time great guitarists.    I agree. 

We continue our conversation with Greg Chaisson, who discusses Badlands in-depth. He discusses the transition from Eric Singer to Jeff Martin on drums, the recording of Voodoo Highway and goes into detail on the making of Dusk, and how it saw the light of day. He also talks about his solo album (It's About Time), becoming a session player for Shrapnel Records, and the infamous show he played for Jake E Lee's Red Dragon Cartel. He also feels that RDC proves that Jake E. Lee is one of rock's all time great guitarists.  I agree.

Ep. 26: Greg Chaisson Part 2 (Badlands, Red Dragon Cartel, Solo)

Vinnie Vincent

Mark Slaughter

Mark Slaughter (Slaughter, Vinnie Vincent Invasion) discusses his career - from starting in Xcursion, to joining Vinnie Vincent Invasion - to striking out (and finding huge success) with Slaughter. He goes into detail on the first two Slaughter records and discusses his new solo record - Reflections In A Rear View Mirror.

Mark Slaughter (Slaughter, Vinnie Vincent Invasion) discusses his career - from starting in Xcursion, to joining Vinnie Vincent Invasion - to striking out (and finding huge success) with Slaughter. He goes into detail on the first two Slaughter records and discusses his new solo record - Reflections In A Rear View Mirror.

Ep. 55: Mark Slaughter (Slaughter, Vinnie Vincent Invasion, Solo)

Tom Size passed away on October 30, 2016. This interview took place on January 16th, 2016, and is re-aired in tribute to Tom.

Tom Size passed away on October 30, 2016. This interview took place on January 16th, 2016, and is re-aired in tribute to Tom.

Tom Size Remembered

Jon Levin

Jon Levin (Dokken, Doro (Warlock)) discusses his life and career. From his early days and bands, to his first big break with Doro (Warlock) with the Force Majeure album and tour. We also discuss why he turned his back on music in the 90's and became a lawyer, and how (over a couple of years) he landed the lead guitarist gig in Dokken. We discuss his 3 Dokken studio albums in depth (Hell To Pay (2004), Lightning Strikes Again (2008) and Broken Bones (2012), plus what the future lies for Dokken and possible recording plans.

Jon Levin (Dokken, Doro (Warlock)) discusses his life and career. From his early days and bands, to his first big break with Doro (Warlock) with the Force Majeure album and tour. We also discuss why he turned his back on music in the 90's and became a lawyer, and how (over a couple of years) he landed the lead guitarist gig in Dokken. We discuss his 3 Dokken studio albums in depth (Hell To Pay (2004), Lightning Strikes Again (2008) and Broken Bones (2012), plus what the future lies for Dokken and possible recording plans.

Ep. 85: Jon Levin (Dokken, Doro)

Dave Wittman

Peter Frampton

Dave Wittman discusses his career as a Recording Engineer. From meeting  Jimi Hendrix as a teenager, and his first job with Eddie Kramer, to working in the studio with KISS (and the Van Halen demos with Gene Simmons), Peter Frampton, Foreigner, Billy Idol and much, much more. He also discusses the change in the music industry with Grunge, and his work with Trans-Siberian Orchestra both in studio and on the road. This episode features guest co-host Greg Renoff - author of the new book Van Halen Rising.

Dave Wittman discusses his career as a Recording Engineer. From meeting  Jimi Hendrix as a teenager, and his first job with Eddie Kramer, to working in the studio with KISS (and the Van Halen demos with Gene Simmons), Peter Frampton, Foreigner, Billy Idol and much, much more. He also discusses the change in the music industry with Grunge, and his work with Trans-Siberian Orchestra both in studio and on the road. This episode features guest co-host Greg Renoff - author of the new book Van Halen Rising.

Ep. 80: Dave Wittman (Engineer: KISS, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, BIlly Idol, TSO)

Darren Housholder

As a part of the later wave of Shrapnel shredders, Darren Housholder missed out on the exposure of some of his counterparts that came out in the 80's, but his 3 records for Shrapnel in the 90's set the bar high for shred. We cover his entire career including his album with Love/Hate, his brief time working with Jeff Pilson's War &amp; Peace, W.A.S.P, Enuff Z'nuff and a near-miss with David Lee Roth. We also cover how he ended up with George Lynch's famous bomber jacket - and its return to Lynch.

As a part of the later wave of Shrapnel shredders, Darren Housholder missed out on the exposure of some of his counterparts that came out in the 80's, but his 3 records for Shrapnel in the 90's set the bar high for shred. We cover his entire career including his album with Love/Hate, his brief time working with Jeff Pilson's War &amp; Peace, W.A.S.P, Enuff Z'nuff and a near-miss with David Lee Roth. We also cover how he ended up with George Lynch's famous bomber jacket - and its return to Lynch.

Ep. 88: Darren Housholder (Solo, Love/Hate)

Anthony Esposito

Anthony Esposito discusses his career, from his early start in music, to his time in Lynch Mob and Ace Frehley's band. He also discusses his new gig in Red Dragon Cartel, and gives us an update on the recording of the new album (a return to Jake E Lee's Badlands style).

Anthony Esposito discusses his career, from his early start in music, to his time in Lynch Mob and Ace Frehley's band. He also discusses his new gig in Red Dragon Cartel, and gives us an update on the recording of the new album (a return to Jake E Lee's Badlands style).

Ep. 82: Anthony Esposito (Lynch Mob, Ace Frehley, Red Dragon Cartel)

Spencer Proffer discusses his early days, and how he went from law school to record producer. From his early works with Billy Thorpe and Tina Turner to his number one smash "Metal Health" with Quiet Riot, Spencer covers it all. We also discuss working with WASP on their "The Last Command" album as well as his transition into film, and his current projects with Meteor 17.

Spencer Proffer discusses his early days, and how he went from law school to record producer. From his early works with Billy Thorpe and Tina Turner to his number one smash "Metal Health" with Quiet Riot, Spencer covers it all. We also discuss working with WASP on their "The Last Command" album as well as his transition into film, and his current projects with Meteor 17.

Ep. 56: Spencer Proffer (Producer: Quiet Riot, WASP, Tina Turner)

Adam Lambert

Howard Benson

Howard Benson discusses how he turned a Materials Engineering degree into a career as a record producer. Starting in the tail end of the hair metal era where he worked with bands such as Bang Tango, Tuff, SouthGang, and Pretty Boy Floyd, he moved on to heavier bands such as Motörhead and Sepultura in the 90's, and then hit big in the 2000's with P.O.D., Daughtry, and Kelly Clarkson.

Howard Benson discusses how he turned a Materials Engineering degree into a career as a record producer. Starting in the tail end of the hair metal era where he worked with bands such as Bang Tango, Tuff, SouthGang, and Pretty Boy Floyd, he moved on to heavier bands such as Motörhead and Sepultura in the 90's, and then hit big in the 2000's with P.O.D., Daughtry, and Kelly Clarkson.

Ep. 81: Howard Benson (Producer: Bang Tango, Motörhead, Adam Lambert, P.O.D.)

Jeff Martin

Racer X

This week, Jeff Martin (Racer X, Badlands, Solo) talks about his life and career. He discusses his early days, the formation of Racer X, his times in Badlands (and how things were during the breakup with Ray Gillen), as well as his frustrations with the non-activity of Racer X and the difficulties caused by his solo album – The Fool. He also shares details of his friendship with Rob Halford (Judas Priest), and what went on behind the scenes when he sang backup vocals on “Turbo”.

This week, Jeff Martin (Racer X, Badlands, Solo) talks about his life and career. He discusses his early days, the formation of Racer X, his times in Badlands (and how things were during the breakup with Ray Gillen), as well as his frustrations with the non-activity of Racer X and the difficulties caused by his solo album – The Fool. He also shares details of his friendship with Rob Halford (Judas Priest), and what went on behind the scenes when he sang backup vocals on “Turbo”.

Ep. 28: Jeff Martin (Racer X, Badlands, Solo)

Carmine Appice

Carmine Appice walks us through his entire career - from early days learning drums (and helping his brother Vinnie) to early success with Vanilla Fudge and Cactus. He also covers working with Jeff Beck, Rod Stewart and Ozzy Osbourne. We also take a look at his 80/90's bands King Cobra, Blue Murder (and clears up the details of his involvement with the 2nd album Nothin' But Trouble) and supergroup Mothers Army. Busier than ever, Carmine also gives details on Drum Wars, Rated X and the new Vanilla Fudge cd. He also reveals that he wants Dave Grohl to produce a new Drum Wars cd and that he's currently about to mix a new Cactus album.

Carmine Appice walks us through his entire career - from early days learning drums (and helping his brother Vinnie) to early success with Vanilla Fudge and Cactus. He also covers working with Jeff Beck, Rod Stewart and Ozzy Osbourne. We also take a look at his 80/90's bands King Cobra, Blue Murder (and clears up the details of his involvement with the 2nd album Nothin' But Trouble) and supergroup Mothers Army. Busier than ever, Carmine also gives details on Drum Wars, Rated X and the new Vanilla Fudge cd. He also reveals that he wants Dave Grohl to produce a new Drum Wars cd and that he's currently about to mix a new Cactus album.

Ep. 54: Carmine Appice (King Cobra, Blue Murder, Vanilla Fudge, Cactus, Rated X)

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