This is a fun episode of the Goldmine Podcast — What are the Top 5 songs that rock? This episode goes over the Top 5 songs mentioned in Dave Thompson's 1000 Songs that Rock Your World: From Rock Classics to One-Hit Wonders, the Music That Lights Your Fire. Did The Beatles, Stones or The Who get in the Top 5, or will there be songs by artists you wouldn't think of right away? Listen and find out which songs deserved the top spots and why. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Country music legend Ernest Tubb started his own record store in 1947 and it has become a landmark in Nashville, Tennessee. Goldmine's anonymous recon agent, Dr. Disc, reviews the Ernest Tubb Record Shop and tells Goldmine Podcast listeners what makes it so unique.

Vocalist-keyboardist Dennis DeYoung — the frontman of the classic Styx lineup — has a solo album coming out at the end of May called 26 East, Vol. 1 . The title is a reference to DeYoung's Chicago roots — the address of the house he grew up in — and the beginning of the band Styx. DeYoung has not been with Styx since 1999 but his vocal style is distinctive to the band's sound and it really shows on the album 26 East, Vol. 1 . On this episode we'll play samples of certain album tracks, such as the Styx-sounding "East Of Midnight" and the Julian Lennon duet "In the Good Old Days." Survivor/Ides of March guitarist Jim Peterik was the catalyst for 26 East, Vol. 1, as he encouraged DeYoung to record again. Along with lead guitarist Mike Aquino and DeYoung's son Matthew, Peterik rounds out the sound of 26 East, Vol. 1, — and DeYoung's vocals are as good as ever. Styx fans will be very pleased! On this episode, DeYoung will discuss the album's message (including an in-your-face attack on cable news called “With All Due Respect”), future volumes of music and key aspects of Styx's history. And, hopefully, DeYoung will tour later in this year. if pandemic restrictions let up..

On this episode of the Goldmine Podcast, longtime contributor Dave Thompson talks about his latest book project, To Hell and Back: My Life in Johnny Thunders' Heartbreakers, in the Words of the Last Man Standing, guiding guitarist Walter Lure to successfully relive his time with Johnny Thunders' Heartbreakers and successfully write a rock and roll memoir. Listen to the episode now! Also, visit our sponsor Adam & Eve for 50% off almost any item AND receive FREE shipping. Just go to adamandeve.com and type GOLDMINE at checkout. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Kathy Valentine of the Go-Go's comes on the Goldmine Podcast to talk about her memoir, All I Ever Wanted: A Rock and Roll Memoir. This is a book Valentine always wanted to write — a memoir that describes how she found the spirit of rock and roll as a young teen and turned it into a career. This is her story more than a history of her time in the all-female band, the Go-Go's. Valentine covers everything from her major influence, Suzi Quatro, to her cherished friendship with Pretenders guitarist James Honeyman-Scott. It's a great listen. Visit our sponsor Adam & Eve for 50% off almost any item AND receive FREE shipping. Just go to adamandeve.com and type GOLDMINE at checkout. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Record Store Recon continues to look into the state of record stores during the pandemic by interviewing the co-owner of Strictly Discs Records of Madison, Wisconsin, and then a thumbs-up review of Guestroom Records in Louisville, Kentucky. Tune in with Goldmine editor Patrick Prince and anonymous reporter Dr. Disc for this special monthly episode of the Goldmine Podcast. Note: a 'thank you' callout to bassist/vocalist Chris Dos of Anti-Flag for creating the new theme song for Record Store Recon. Thanks, Chris! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Music historian John Lynskey is a guest on the Goldmine Podcast to thoroughly describe Gregg and Duane Allman's path to the Allman Brothers Band with the release of four early recordings — The Allman Joys, Hour Glass and the 31st of February. We'll sample some of these early songs (including a breathtaking version of "Melissa") and also discuss the upcoming release of a live concert recording in Erie, PA in the 2000s — “the best show no one’s ever heard” — and the Trouble No More collection to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Allman Brothers Band.

Record Store Recon's Dr. Disc, the anonymous record store reviewer, talks about Seattle's Easy Street Records and reports on the state of record stores during this time of pandemic. Easy Street Records is only the second record store to get a perfect rating from Record Store Recon, so record collectors will want to hear what makes them so special. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

There’s no denying the significance of Pink Floyd’s album The Wall but what about the artwork behind the music? Anyone who has that album, seen the 1982 movie The Wall or been to the concerts is familiar with that artwork — artwork down by the remarkable British artist Gerald Scarfe. On this episode, we talk to Gerald about his Wall artwork that will be up for sale via the San Francisco Art Exchange (www.SFAE.com) and its owner Jim Hartley. (See photo here the overwhelming amount of art in this collection.) This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Goldmine's reporter Dr. Disc discusses his visit to Cheap Thrills Records in Beckley, West Virginia — a unique store that is part record store, part head shop, and also a place where you can sell your gold. This is Cheap Thrills' second location in West Virginia. Their other store is in Princeton and has, oddly enough, a drive-thru. But we will focus on Beckley's unique qualities on this edition of the Record Store Recon.

It's been 50 years since Wishbone Ash's debut album hit record stores. Present day, guitarist Andy Powell is very excited about the band's newest album, "Coat of Arms," and he comes on the Goldmine Podcast to talk about it in detail. Powell is the only original member left — bassist Martin Turner, guitarist Ted Turner and drummer Steve Upton all left at different periods in the band's career. The band's current lineup consists of Mark Abrahams on guitar, Bob Skeat on bass and Joe Crabtree on drums. Abrahams is the newest addition to the band and he brings a unique dynamic to the overall songwriting. Listen to this episode of the Goldmine Podcast as Andy Powell compares Wishbone Ash's past and present.

Don Brewer, drummer of Grand Funk Railroad, comes on the Goldmine Podcast to talk about the band's latest 'Some Kind of Wonderful' 2020 tour, with the lineup consisting of original bassist Mel Schacher, former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick, keyboardist Tim Cashion and vocalist Max Carl.

Blue Oyster Cult lead guitarist Buck Dharma talks about the band’s latest releases from Frontiers Records — Hard Rock Live Cleveland 2014 and the re-release of 1994’s compilation Cult Classic — and the impact the band has had on Classic Rock music. Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network.

Besides the intentional misspelling of the word 'vinyl,' find out what makes Vinal Edge Records the most unique record store in Houston, Texas. One thing for sure, artist/songwriter Daniel Johnston had a strong connection to the shop. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Bassist Steve Harris calls from the road to the Goldmine Podcast to talk about his side band, British Lion, and their first tour of the States. It's a fun, spontaneous call from Steve to report that all is well on this U.S. club tour. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Longtime Goldmine contributor and author Martin Popoff talks about his latest book, Satisfaction: 10 Albums That Changed My Life. The book itself is based on the popular Goldmine column, 10 Albums That Changed My Life, where music artists of all genres are asked the question, "What are the 10 Albums that changed your life and why?" and they always respond in interesting fashion. Martin took 10 album lists from our archives — and updated their bios, of course — and then interviewed artists on his own. The outcome is a reference book for any music lover. Martin comes on the Goldmine Podcast to go over in detail this interesting and fun book.

Goldmine Magazine columnist Dr, Disc focuses on the subject of his latest Record Store Recon, Grimey's of Nashville, TN. Find out why Dr. Disc considers Grimey's the best record store in Nashville, TN and a must visit for music collectors.

Triumph’s original bassist and keyboardist Mike Levine is the guest on this episode of the Goldmine podcast. Mike will talk about Triumph’s reissue of the 1989 ‘Classics’ album, a best of release, which represents the energetic sound and positive lyrical message that have made Triumph such a successful band. It’s also being released on 2-LP, 180-gram vinyl silver. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Vocalist Rob Halford comes on the Goldmine Podcast to talk about his latest Christmas album, "Celestial," and Judas Priest's recent Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

For this podcast episode of Record Store Recon, Dr. Disc visited the Globe News/Vinyl Cave record store Superior, WI. ►

'Beatleman' Stan Panenka is putting up for sale what he calls the "Holy Grail of Beatles records" — the rarest available 'White Album.' Record collectors and Beatles fanatics alike should listen to this podcast episode where Stan gives some backstory to this rare item!

On this episode of the Goldmine Magazine Podcast, it will be explained why Omega Music in Dayton, Ohio is the first record store to receive the highest rating from Record Store Recon. ►

Beatles author/expert Bruce Spizer comes on the Goldmine Magazine Podcast to talk about his latest book "The Beatles Get Back to Abbey Road." Beatles die-hards and emergent fans alike will enjoy this podcast episode regarding all things "Abbey Road."

For this episode of Record Store Recon, Dr. Disc visits the Sub Pop label's own record store, located in the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. ►

Cherie Currie and Brie Darling (Fanny) teamed up to record, "The Motivator," a 12-song album featuring nine classic covers. Cherie comes on the Goldmine Magazine Podcast to discuss her new path with Brie.