19 Years ago Lars Ulrich & Metallica became the face of the music industry and their war against Napster & file sharing. Chris Bisha joins me to discuss how this innovative software changed the game with not just how we listen, obtain, and absorb music, but what it meant to the social media platforms, we now rely upon to share information and communicate with each other. Enjoy the show!

We live in the age of opinions…everyone has one. Many artists and musicians voice their opinions through their social media outlets and receive push back to "stay in their lane." It's okay to disagree with those opinions, but to engage in personal boycotts of their music only punishes you. Claudia Stavola stops by to discuss the insanity of boycotts and blocks. Keep listening…it's okay if their views differ from yours! Enjoy the show!

The Blackberry Smoke Discussion by The Hook Rocks!

Welcome to our first New Music Spotlight! The resurgence of rock music is coming…gaining momentum by the day. La Chinga is and certainly will be part of that resurgence. From Vancouver, Canada their music is filled with big hooks and a good time vibe. Music that makes you feel good and want to party. I sat down with Carl Spackler, the bass player/singer from this power trio and talked about their influences, their history, and what's next! Enjoy!

My old friend Justin joins me again to discuss Van Halen and how their music connected with our generation. We both grew up during the height of Van Halen's popularity…from the US Festival in 1983…through the gigantic album 1984…to the transition from David Lee Roth to Sammy Hagar. They set the stage for 80's rock and beyond. Enjoy our conversation!

New rock is on the rise and one of the bands leading the way is Greta Van Fleet. However, their rise in popularity is not without dissension as many detractors feel the band is a blatant rip off of the legendary Led Zeppelin. Ari Karnezis returns to the show for a conversation about the comparisons between both bands.

After being under-appreciated for decades Richie Kotzen has seen a resurgence in popularity since the Winery Dogs debut album. My guest Crash Crafton from Legendary Rock Interviews and I dive into his solo albums and the different projects throughout his career. Richie Kotzen is an artist you should know and one who needs to be a part of your everyday playlists. In my opinion, he is the best guitarist making NEW music today.

Digital vs Physical Format by The Hook Rocks!

The Led Zeppelin Bracket Challenge is here! Which song from one of the greatest rock bands of all time will take the title of "Best Led Zeppelin Song Ever!" You decide! Bracket will be posted for you to follow along.

With an all but confirmed world tour yet to be announced, Dean Clark joins us to discuss his passion for AC/DC. From his extensive book collection to his stockpile of vintage tour t-shirts we learn what it's like to be an avid fan of one of the greatest rock bands of all time. For over 30 years Dean has been on the "Highway to Hell" ! I hope you enjoy our discussion as much as I did!

Sharise Brown and I have a wide ranging discussion on "The Dirt" , The long awaited Motley Crue biopic. We discuss how we remember the events portrayed in the movie, growing up during the height of The Crue's popularity, and our wish for it to be longer…..or have a miniseries. We also share our thoughts on the dynamics within the band and how the band has evolved from the days on the Sunset Strip. Enjoy!

Kiss is one of the greatest and most influential American bands in rock 'n ' roll history. Decades filled with huge albums, great songs, and consistent turmoil. My guest Justin Baron and I discuss all of that and more on today's episode. Enjoy the show. "You Want The Best…..You Got The Best……"

We are at the half way point of 2019 and it has been a great year for new music. We share our Top 20 (so far)albums we've been listening to and what we've been enjoying from new artists, new bands, and those from yesteryear.

Ari Karnezis joins us on today's podcast and discusses the memory and legacy of Chris Cornell. Our conversation

Classic Album Spotlight - Journey "Escape" by The Hook Rocks!

Local Chicago musician and guitarist Gerald Guzman shares what it was like to see Randy Rhoads live during both the Blizzard of Oz and Diary of Madman tours. Gerald talks about the impact Randy had on his guitar playing and development as a musician, as well as the impact Randy Rhoads had on guitar players all over the world. We also discuss how he compared to his contemporaries such as Eddie Van Halen and George Lynch. Enjoy the show!

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