Rock And Roll Confessional
85 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 124 ratingsRock and Roll Confessional is a podcast for Rock music fans. Those that love music, but are not in the industry, yet want to hear the stories that shaped the world of music. We interview not only musicians and song writers, but promoters, DJs, venue management, agents and more.
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Brian Wheat, Tesla's co-founder & bassist
January 14, 2021 21:47 - 32 minutes - 36.3 MBThis episode Brian Wheat, founder, bassist and vocalist for Tesla talks about his new book: Son Of A Milkman - My Crazy Life With Tesla. Brian tells us stories about the bands "break-ups", reunions, how drugs and therapy played a key part in the band member's lives, how he has always wanted to be Paul McCartney, his great friend Jimmy Page, his other great friend Joe Elliot, and so much more!
Former Traffic guitarist and singer Dave Mason talks about getting Covid, playing with Hendrix Clapton, Fleetwood Mac & more
December 29, 2020 22:59 - 41 minutes - 45.4 MBThis episode is with former Traffic guitarist and singer Dave Mason. Dave has re-recorded his first album, 50 years after it's original release - titled "Alone Together, Again" Dave talks with us about having Covid, joining Fleetwood Mac, Derek & The Dominoes, almost joining the Jimi Hendrix Experience and so much more good rock stories
Goo Goo Dolls frontman Johnny Rzeznik says "f*ck you" if you don't like our new Christmas album!
December 16, 2020 20:00 - 37 minutes - 40.9 MBWARNING - EXPLICIT LANGUAGE! Our latest episode is with guitarist/lead singer & song writer for the Goo Goo Dolls, Johnny Rzeznik! The Goo Goo Dolls have had such hits including Slide, Name and Iris! They have a new album titled "It's Christmas All Over" and features renditions of classic holiday tunes - familiar and unfamiliar, along with a few newly written songs! In the episode, Johnny talks about creating the new album, being in a punk band, their dedicated fans and lots more!
Mark & Brian Part 2 - L.A.s most successful radio team talk about their favorite times, interviews, characters & more!
December 02, 2020 20:00 - 59 minutes - 60.8 MBThis is part two of a two part episode - featuring Mark Thompson & Brian Phelps, better known as Mark & Brian. They were on Los Angeles radio station, 95.5 KLOS for over 25 years and were one of the most legendary morning radio teams in the country. They were just inducted into the Radio Hall Of Fame and we caught up with them a week later. The boys talk about some of their favorite moments including best interviews, throwing rocks, what they have been doing since the quarantine, favorite ch...
Mark & Brian, known for their Los Angeles morning radio show just got inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame
November 18, 2020 20:00 - 58 minutes - 58.6 MBMark & Brian were known for their morning show on 95.5 KLOS radio in Los Angeles for more than 25 years! They just got inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame and they (as always) have plenty to talk about. The boys talk about the beginning of their career, working together, and some of the funniest moments, characters and interviews during their time in the radio business!
The Immediate Family - 5 of the greatest studio & touring musicians talk about their new EP and great music stories!
November 04, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 69 MBThis episode we talk with all 5 of the greatest studio and touring musicians: Waddy Watchel, Leeland Sklar, Russ Kunkel, Danny Kortchmar and Steve Postel - all of them form The Immediate Family! These guys have been working together since the 70s and just a few years ago they created the band, The Immediate Family. The Band just released a new EP titled: Slippin' and Slidin' (with a new album coming in 2021) which has two new songs plus 3 cover tunes which different band member originally co...
The Boxmasters - Billy Bob Thornton & JD Andrew talk about their new album Light Rays
October 21, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBBilly Bob Thornton (or "Bud" as he is called in the band) & JD Andrew also known as The Boxmasters, talk about their new album; Light Rays. They also speak of their love of music, the importance that radio and the DJs had in their lives and how they team up to write their music. Plus influences like Frank Zappa - Frank's music also helped Billy Bob write his screen play for Sling Blade. And Bud reminds of that he has a confession! This is a really fun show!
Jon Scott is credited to putting Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers on the map!
October 08, 2020 16:29 - 1 hour - 55 MBJon Scott is for not only discovering Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers first album in the closet, but making the band one of the biggest in the rock world today! Jon has a fantastic book titled; Tom Petty & Me - My Rock 'n' Roll Adventures with Tom Petty. This is an amazing story told by our good friend Jon Scott who lived it all!
The Tubes lead singer Fee Waybill joins us for stories about his new album, Quay Lewd, his worst stage show and more!
September 23, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 87 MBThis episode we speak with The Tubes lead singer Fee Waybill. The Tubes started in San Francisco in the mid 70s. Some of their hits include: Don't Touch Me There, Sushi Girl, She's A Beauty, Mondo Bondage and the iconic White Punks On Dope! Fee has a new album: "Fee Waybill Rides Again" which was produced by Richard Marx. Fee talks with us about forming The Tubes, Quay Lewd, Rocky Horror Show, what he found in his mother's house, living in a ghost town and we find out what his worst on-stage...
Rand Foster music store owner has great stories working with Foo Fighters, Chrissie Hynde, Al Jardine, Taylor Swift and more!
September 09, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBThis episode we are speaking with Rand Foster who owns a local record store; Fingerprints in Long Beach, California. Rand opened his shop in the early 90s and has had some of the biggest names come in to play live. Including: Lou Reed, Prophets of Rage, Foo Fighters, Chrissie Hynde, Ryan Adams, Taj Mahal, The Alarm, Richard Sherman, Violent Femmes, Portugal The Man and many more. We talk with Rand about his love of music, the struggles during the pandemic, Record Store Day, and some of the g...
Chris Frantz drummer for Talking Heads talks new book, David Byrne, Ramones, Andy Warhol, Lou Reed and lots more
August 26, 2020 19:00 - 56 minutes - 54.1 MBThis episode we speak with Talking Heads drummer, Chris Frantz. Chris has a new memoir book titled: "Remain In Love; Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club, Tina" Chris talks a about forming the band with friend David Byrne & girlfriend Tina Weymouth, hanging with Andy Warhol, opening for the Ramones on their first tour, and what happened during the last live performance together as the Talking Heads. Plus Tom Tom Club and his love for his wife and band mate, Tina Weymouth. Great rock stories you won't...
Doors Guitarist Robby Krieger talks new album, Jim Ray & John, Light My Fire & more rock stories!
August 12, 2020 19:00 - 50 minutes - 51.5 MBThis episode we are talking with the one and only guitarist for The Doors, Robby Krieger. Robby talks about his new album: The Ritual Begins at Sundown, along with working with his fellow band members, writing the bands first hit: Light My Fire, and what happens when Jim Morrison trashes the studio after they had recorded "The End" . Lots of great stories one from one of the Legendary Rock guitarists!
Kenny Aronoff talks drumming for Mellencamp Seger Fogerty & his book Sex Drums & Rock n Roll
July 29, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 79.1 MBThis is a great show with one of the hardest working drummers in the music industry, Kenny Aronoff. Kenny has been the drummer for many bands including; John Mellencamp, Bob Seger & John Fogerty. We talk with Kenny about his book; "Sex, Drums & Rock 'n' Roll". Along with his many accomplishments, stories and experiences in the music world! Kenny has worked with thousands of musicians including; Brian Setzer, Jefferson Airplane, Bob Dylan, Iggy Pop, Jon Bon Jovi, Elton John, Glenn Frey, Neil ...
Yes' front man Jon Anderson tells us about his new album, seeing the Beatles, Yes music + more rock talk!
July 15, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBThis episode we welcome the front man for the band, "Yes", Jon Anderson. Jon will be releasing a new album called 1000 Hands at the end of July (2020), It is an fantastic album! Jon gives us the low down on the 50 plus artists who joined him on this album which he began 30 years ago. We also hear about Jon going to his first Beatles concert, meeting Ringo & Paul , writing Yes music and then we'll dive in the deep subjects of the 4th dimension with the fairies! This is a really fun hour lon...
Jesse Colin Young talks Youngbloods, Steve Miller & rerecording Get Together + plus starting the No Nukes concerts
July 08, 2020 19:00 - 34 minutes - 34.3 MBThis mini episode we are talking with Jesse Colin Young. Jess began the Youngbloods in the mid 60s and had hits like Get Together & Darkness Darkness along with an extensive solo career that is still going today. Jess just re-recorded his famous Youngblood's song; Get Together with his friend Steve Miller, with 100% of the proceeds going to the WhyHunger charity started by Harry Chapin in the early 80s. Jesse also talks about opening for Led Zeppelin, the day his home burned down in a deva...
Singer song writer Paul Williams talks his insight on Covid19, BLM, music writing + more.
July 01, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 95.8 MBPaul Williams is known for writing music for such groups as The Carpenters, Three Dog Night, Helen Reddy, David Bowie, Barbara Streisand and many others. Paul is also president of ASCAP, which is a membership association comprised of over 750,000 songwriters, composers & music publishers. In this episode, we get into a very in depth interview about the Covid 19 pandemic, Black Lives Matters, Mother Earth, Gratitude & Trust, how becoming sober changed his life, Phantom of the Paradise and ...
Laurel Canyon Documentary Director, Alison Ellwood chats with us about the making of the film
June 24, 2020 19:00 - 41 minutes - 43.1 MBDirector Alsion Ellwood talks with us about the making of the documentary film just released on EPIX. Features music and rare film footage by CSN&Y, Joni MItchell, The Byrds, Love, the Mamas & The Papas, Alice Cooper, Frank Zappa, Jackson Browne, Eagles & many more!
Mike Peters of The Alarm
June 17, 2020 19:00 - 49 minutes - 47.9 MBThis show we are talking with one of the original band members, lead singers & guitarist of the band The Alarm. Mike has carried on the bands name since the original break-up in 1991. He is releasing 3 new albums including "Stream - Hurricane of Change". Mike tells us about the new albums along with his battle with cancer, the bands first U.S. tour with U2, his first Springsteen show and how his life has changed since he departed from the original band back in 1991.
Punk Rocker John Doe of X talks about the bands first album in 35 years; Alphabetland + more!
June 03, 2020 19:00 - 54 minutes - 52.8 MBYou know John Doe as the original member of the punk band X which was created in 1977. 40 plus years later, the band is still releasing new music. Alphabetland is an amazing piece of work that John talks with us about. He also tells us stories about working with Ray Manzerek of the Doors, preforming for the Los Angeles police department and what its like playing live on stage in a punk band! Plus he really gets into our bonus round!
Runaways lead singer Cherie Currie chats with us about her new album Blvds of Splendor
May 20, 2020 19:00 - 39 minutes - 21.3 MBThis is a very special episode, first female, first during quarantine! We are speaking with the original lead singer of the Runaways, Cherie Currie! Cherie has a new album titled: Blvds of Splendor. She tells us the stories of writing the songs, and guest artists including Slash, Duff, Billy Corgan along with producer/drummer Matt Sorum. Cherie dives into the past and talks about her Runaways days and her chainsaw wood carving. Plus Cherie has a very interesting answer to our bonus round que...
Rock photographer Neal Preston returns for part 2
May 13, 2020 19:00 - 54 minutes - 62.7 MBThis episode is part two with iconic rock photographer, Neal Preston. Neal talks with us about his relationship with the members of Queen, his friend and muse; Stevie Nicks. He tells the story of being with Nancy Kerrigan when she got whacked in the knees by Tonya Harding. Being confronted on an airplane by a very drunk John Bonham and his set up for shooting one of the most well known Bruce Springsteen photos! Plus Neal has been kind enough to allow us to post the photos we talk about on ...
Rock photographer Neal Preston talks about working with Led Zeppelin, Zep's Peter Grand & Almost Famous director Cameron Crowe and more!
April 28, 2020 23:17 - 1 hour - 77.7 MBNeal Perston tells us many of the stories behind the photos in his latest book: Exhilarated and Exhausted. Neal talks about going on tour with Led Zeppelin and watching the notorious Peter Grant, Zep's manager. Neal also talks about working with his best friend Cameron Crowe on the film "Almost Famous". Both Neal and Cameron went through some of the same experiences portrayed in the film. Plus many other incredible stories!
Drummer Gregg Bissonette talks about playing with Ringo Starr & The David Lee Roth Band
April 15, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBGregg Bissonette is one of the most incredible drummers of today. He has played with Ringo Starr, David Lee Roth, ELO, Spinal Tap, Derek Small, Don Henley, Duran Duran, Ozzy Osbourne and so many more. Gregg talks with us about his many influences, his solo albums and seeing the Beatles with his family at the age of 8.
Russ Giguere of The Association tells his rock stories - when the Mafia wanted the band to sign with them.
March 25, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBThe Association's guitarist and singer, Russ Giguere tells us about the band recording hits like Along Comes Mary, Windy & Cherish. Russ' new book; "Along Comes the Association" tells us about his time meeting Jimi Hendrix at the Monterey Pop Festival, Frank Zappa inviting him to play with the Mothers of Invention and the mysteries of The Who. Plus so much more.
Venice the band auditions for Roger Waters' The Wall tour and tells touring stories
March 11, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 75.6 MBThis episode, Kipp Lennon from the band Venice dives deep into the whole story of how they auditioned for the 2010 Roger Waters' The Wall tour and got the gig. There are so many amazing stories including the night that David Gilmour and Nick Mason joined the band on stage at the O2 Arena in London and how Kipp saved David when he began singing the wrong lyrics during Comfortably Numb. Oh but there is so much more in this episode including talking about the bands latest album Jacaranda Stree...
Who steps in when Michael Jackson doesn't want to sing his own songs????
February 26, 2020 20:00 - 48 minutes - 51.9 MBOur latest episode features Kipp Lennon. Kipp talks about not only the size of his family but how important it is to him. He explains the story of his famous sisters and the band that he, his brother and his cousins started in the 80s called Venice (which is still performing today). Plus how he and the band worked with Jackson Browne to create an ongoing fundraiser. And if that's not enough, Kipp tells us about his experience working with Michael Jackson on the Simpson TV show.
What happens when the Fleetwood Mac road crew buys 8 crates of chickens in San Francisco?
February 12, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBThis episode we are speaking with an amazing philanthropist - Leo Rossi. Leo started his career as a lighting designer for concert in Long Beach, California, with Led Zeppelin being one of his first shows. He later went on to be a roadie (or road crew or tech) for bands such as The Who, Fleetwood Mac, The Beach Boys and so many more. After all the years in the music business, Leo has now shifted to become a philanthropist and give back to the world by donating his time and any profits to ...
NAMM - Have a taste of what went on at NAMM 2020
January 29, 2020 20:00 - 51 minutes - 57.8 MBThis episode, we are taking a mini dive into NAMM - the National Association of Music Merchants. There big convention was last weekend and this is a taste of what was going on. We will be playing quick interviews from many different rock and roll merchants and a few rock stars that were brought in to endorse products. Check out our interviews featuring the new Slash guitar at Gibson, Tom Morello guitar at Fender, Bob Weir guitar at D'Angelico plus we talk with Johnny Rzeznik (Goo Goo Dolls),...
Pink Floyd's Scott Page finds himself in a real predicament in Japan thanks to Steve Lukather
January 15, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 81.4 MBThis show we are talking with a great friend: Scott Page, who is know for playing saxophone with bands like: Toto, Supertramp & Pink Floyd. But there is so much more to Scott... Scotty starts off with his confession on what happened on his first tour with Toto, his father being in the Lawrence Welk Band and also working at the famous Sound City recording studio in Los Angeles. Plus what he learned from touring with Diana Ross and what it was like touring and working with Pink Floyd & David...
Tom Petty, George Harrison & Slash, all connected by one man...
January 01, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 74.3 MBThis show we are talking to Mark Felsot who was the associate producer for the syndicated radio talk show; Rockline. Rockline featured bands each week, where listeners could call-in and ask their questions. Mark also works as the morning DJ on the Tom Petty Channel on Sirius XM along with producing the entire channel. Mark talks with us regarding some of his highlights on Rockline including what happens when your host has a heart attack live on the air, the George Harrison special and the ...
Minisode 1 - What is your best "Spinal Tap" moment???
December 25, 2019 20:00 - 8 minutes - 9.01 MBRita and CW take time out of their busy holiday schedule to ask each other a few of the bonus round questions they normally ask the guests. What was your first concert?? And What was your best "Spinal Tap" moment? You'll be amazed, and empowered from their answers. You might even feel a little bit sorry for them. But no matter how you feel, you should be entertained for a brief 10 minutes.
The Truth Behind Styx - James “JY” Young talks about the band he has been a part of for almost 50 years! Show - 004
December 18, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBThis episode we are speaking with one of the top performers in Rock History! He is known for his song writing, guitar playing, amazing vocals and founding member of the band Styx. He is an all round amazing, fantastic guy; James "JY" Young. We caught up with JY while he made a brief stop in Los Angeles. JY talks about the early days of putting the band together. Bo Diddley being one of his major influences. Growing up in Chicago and the different bands and types of music that influenced h...
Show 003 - Dramarama - John Easdale
December 04, 2019 20:00 - 51 minutes - 56.6 MBThis episode we are talking with one of the founding members and lead singer John Easdale of Dramarama. John was kind enough to drop by our studio to talk about the history of the band, the break-up and the reforming of the band, how drugs played a part in his life, what it's like having Bruce Springsteen open for you and his love of music. Dramarama has been around since the 80's and has had such hits as; Last Cigarette, Wonderamaland, Haven't Got A Clue, Everybody Dies, Scenario, Some Cra...
Show 002 - Attention Kinks Fans - this show is with Andrew Sandoval
November 20, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBThis show Rita & CW are talking with Andrew Sandoval who's latest project was compiling the newly released Kinks 50th anniversary box set of Arthur (or The Decline and Fall of the British Empire). Andrew talks about the concept of the album, what it entails putting it together, what it was like working with Ray & Dave Davies and all the exciting bonus material that is part of this unique box set. Plus we also talk to Andrew about playing in the Dave Davies band, working at Rhino Records, ...
Show 001 - Steve Downes
October 30, 2019 19:37 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBThis show we are talking to Steve Downes who had a long career in the music world. Working in L.A.Radio, Host of the syndicated show Rockline, Morning show host in Chicago radio and then commencing with one of the biggest video game; Halo as the voice of Master Chief. He talks about being a DJ for many years, what happens while leaving the mic on during and interview with Axl Rose and being invited to Bob Marley's hotel room for an interview. Steve also talks about being program director, ...