Pamela Des Barres is nothing short of a rock legend. As a native Angeleno, she found herself in the center of the fabled LA rock 'n' roll scene in the 60s and 70s...and she's got the stories to prove it! We discuss memorable moments with Jimmy Page, Mick Jagger, Gram Parsons and Frank Zappa, but we also discuss the term "groupie" within the context of the 60s and how she's reclaiming it today. For those classic rock lovers out there, it's a captivating discussion!Pamela is a best selling author, writing several books, including “I’m with the Band." Her podcast, Pamela's Pajama Party, is a fun, provocative listen with an incredible roster of guests. And if she isn't busy enough, she also hosts writing workshops, LA rock tours and contributes to pleasekillme.com.To check out all things Pamela Des Barres head over to https://www.pameladesbarresofficial.com.Part of Pantheon Podcasts

Today’s episode is for those rockers out there who geek out on rock history facts. Rock 'n' roll "archaeologist" Christian Swain is our guest today on My Rock Moment. Christian is the founder and CEO of Pantheon Podcasts - an exclusive network of music podcasts. The cornerstone of Pantheon Podcasts is the 'Rock N Roll Archaeology Project' of which Christian is the creator, producer and host. This podcast meticulously deep dives into the history of rock, telling the story of the artists' lives, the historic moments that happened along the way and how the two shaped the culture of the time. Christian brings his rock history knowledge to the table in today's episode where we'll cover the evolution of the Sunset Strip, the musical earthquake that was the Beatles, Dylan, the Byrds, folk rock, the wrecking Crew...and because Christian and I are both LA natives, we'll discuss The Doors and what the band's music meant to us. Check out the Rock N Roll Archaeology: http://pantheonpodcasts.com/rock-n-roll-archaeologyYou can also listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

In Part Two of my talk with rock photographer Henry Diltz we'll discuss the self-titled Crosby, Stills and Nash album cover, hanging with Neil Young at Broken Arrow Ranch and of course, Woodstock. Henry had an all access pass to the festival that praised peace, love, God's Herb and rock and roll, so he'll be recounting his favorite memories and performances from those mythological 3 days. To check out some of Henry's work - sold exclusively though The Morrison Hotel Gallery in Los Angeles - visit: https://www.morrisonhotelgallery.com

Today My Rock Moment catches up with legendary rock photographer Henry Diltz. His iconic photos have graced hundreds of album covers and have been featured in books, magazines and newspapers. He's best known for his work with The Doors, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Neil Young and his photo photographic essays of Woodstock and the Monterey Pop Festival.In Part One of our discussion we'll talk about his own musical journey in LA with the Modern Folk Quartet, the move to photography, his work with the Laurel Canyon folk rock scene, and his time working on the Morrison Hotel and Crosby, Stills & Nash album covers. To check out some of Henry's work - sold exclusively though The Morrison Hotel gallery in Los Angeles - visit: https://www.morrisonhotelgallery.com

Ryan Suffern is the Executive Producer of  well known rock documentaries "Laurel Canyon: A Moment in Time" and "McCartney 3,2,1", and many others. On this episode we’ll get his behind the scenes perspective and hear about what went into the making of both documentaries. We'll also get a sneak into his upcoming documentary on "Jazzfest" and discuss the bands and songs that inspired his love for classic rock!

My Rock Moment talks with Anuj Rajkumar, rock aficionado and creator of The Legends of Music on instagram. We deep dive into the California sound of the 60s – everything from surf Rock to folk rock to sunshine pop to the psychedelic San Francisco scene. We talk about the history, the music that moved us and our two very different perspectives and backgrounds – growing up on the beaches of LA versus growing up across the world in Dubai. This is another episode for those who love rock history...and that magic that took place in Northern and Southern California in the 1960s!

Jeff Jampol is a Grammy® winning and Emmy® nominated producer and the CEO of Jam Inc, which manages legendary rock artists and bands such as The Doors, Jim Morrison, Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson Starship, Grace Slick, The Mamas and the Papas, and a host of others...and many of his clients are responsible for crafting that California sound - an epoch in rock history. We’ll discuss his road to managing rock legends and his take on the California rock scene in the 60s - The Northern California and Southern California scenes were different in ethos and zeitgeist but they gave birth to bands that changed the face of rock and roll. To find out more about Jeff Jampol and Jam, Inc. check out their website at: https://wemanagelegends.com/

If you're a native Angeleno and love rock, you know Rita Wilde. She's been a Southern California DJ for the past 4 decades, and her notable voice has graced KLOS, The Sound and KEZY airwaves.  In this episode we'll talk about growing up in Southern California, her love of The Doors and Bruce Springsteen, her radio to radio, the rock moments she'll never forget and her current podcast with co-host CW West, Rock and Roll Confessional. Check out the Rock and Roll Confessional website for more info and episodes here: https://www.rockandrollconfessional.rocks/

Neal Preston is one of the most well respected photographers in the music business. Neal was the official tour photographer for Led Zeppelin, Queen and Bruce Springsteen, photographer for the film "Almost Famous," and has shot for a multitude of world-class magazines including Newsweek, Time, and Rolling Stone. He was also the official American concert photographer for Live Aid in 1985, cementing his status in pop culture. In this episode we’ll discuss why he picked up a camera, surviving LA in the 70s, moments with Cameron Crowe, touring with Zeppelin, shooting Stevie Nicks and the Traveling Wilburys and his book “Exhilarated and Exhausted.”  And if you love rock photography you definitely want to grab this book. Get it here:  https://www.amazon.com/Neal-Preston-Exhilarated-Exhausted/dp/1909526452

Jon Wurster is the drummer for Superchunk, The Mountain Goats and the Bob Mould band...and he's also a comedian. In part two of our My Rock Moment interview, he'll share stories about working with rock 'n' roll greats like Charlie Daniels and Chrissie Hynde. He'll talk about a memorable night at the historic Dan Tana's in LA and early rock concerts by The Osmonds and The Carpenters that left a lasting impression. Listen now and don't forget to check out Jon's playlist below: Apple; https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/jon-wurster-my-rock-moment-season-2-ep-5/pl.u-76oNl2mTWMRle4 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3nUhyASiFzwFMfo1nHT10Y?si=BSlgNjC9RU-l6u4cxqFokQ 

Jon Wurster is the drummer for Superchunk, The Mountain Goats and the Bob Mould band...and he's also a comedian. In part one of my interview with Jon, we talk about picking up the drums as a kid, getting an album deal at 19...and almost getting arrested at London's legendary Wessex Studios (The Sex Pistol's "Never Mind the Bollocks" and The Clash's "London Calling"). It's a hilarious interview with some cringe-worthy rock stories. Listen to the playlist below: Apple; https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/jon-wurster-my-rock-moment-season-2-ep-5/pl.u-76oNl2mTWMRle4 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3nUhyASiFzwFMfo1nHT10Y?si=BSlgNjC9RU-l6u4cxqFokQ 

In this edition of Rock Moments to Remember, we will talk about the infamous Rolling Stones muse Anita Pallenberg and how her relationship with Keith Richards and the explicit and controversial indie film "Performance" let to one of the greatest rock songs of all time! We'll also discuss the iconic Fleetwood Mac album "Rumours", but instead of telling the well known tales of Stevie Nicks, Lindsay Buckingham and Mick Fleetwood, we'll highlight Christine McVie's contributions to the album and the stories ( we mean drama!) behind the songs.  Listen now and we'd love it if you would follow, rate or review My Rock Moment! Episode References: “Life,” published by Weidenfeld & Nicholson (UK) and Little, Brown and Company (US) , written by Keith Richards and James Fox https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/music/1248591/Rolling-Stones-Keith-Richards-girlfriend-Anita-pallenberg-Brian-jones-mick-jagger  https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/rolling-stones-gimme-shelter-merry-clayton-story-miscarriage/ https://www.rollingstone.com/feature/fleetwood-macs-rumours-10-things-you-didnt-know-121876/ https://fleetwoodmac.fandom.com/wiki/You_Make_Loving_Fun https://www.uncut.co.uk/features/fleetwood-mac-everybody-was-pretty-weirded-out-the-story-of-rumours-26395/ https://www.ranker.com/list/true-stories-behind-fleetwood-mac-rumours-album/melissa-sartore https://www.thesound.co.nz/home/music/2018/08/10-interesting-facts-you-may-not-know-about-fleetwood-mac.html https://crockpics.com/the-story-behind-fleetwood-macs-you-make-loving-fun/

Kylie Olsson has interviewed the biggest names in rock - from Aerosmith to Sabbath. In Part Two of our interview she tells us about an unforgettable night with Brian May of Queen, Joe Elliott of Def Leppard and Stevie Nicks at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony afterparty. We also talk about the history of rock in Los Angeles - including Laurel Canyon and the Sunset Strip. Listen now and don't forget to check out Kylie's YouTube show "Life in Six Strings" and the episode playlist, curated by Kylie, with the links below! Life in Six Strings: https://www.youtube.com/user/kylieolsson Playlist: Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/kylie-olsson-my-rock-moment-season-2-ep-2/pl.u-V9D7mqacBA8rMq Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37majAiSvoCRI2aINsLZvo?si=zw5aoMAbSjKCttHMr5PTEw 

Kylie Olsson has interviewed the biggest names in rock - from Aerosmith to Sabbath. In Part One of our interview she talks about her love of Jeff Beck and what it felt like to interview Jimmy Page and all of Led Zeppelin for the first time (a religious moment for sure!). She'll also tell us a bit about her new YouTube show "Life in Six Strings" and who she would love to have on as a guest...(Jeff Beck, I hope you're listening!). Listen now and don't forget to check out Kylie's YouTube show "Life in Six Strings" and the episode playlist, curated by Kylie, with the links below! Life in Six Strings: https://www.youtube.com/user/kylieolsson Playlist: Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/kylie-olsson-my-rock-moment-season-2-ep-2/pl.u-V9D7mqacBA8rMq Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37majAiSvoCRI2aINsLZvo?si=zw5aoMAbSjKCttHMr5PTEw 

This is the first edition of Rock Moments to Remember - part of the My Rock Moment podcast - where we highlight some little known stories from the rock 'n' roll vault. In this episode we talk The Monkees, Mama Cass and Keith Moon! If you are a fan of The Monkees, then you know that that quirky quartet was perfectly cast. But did you know that hundreds of actors and musicians, some we know very well today, auditioned for one of those 4 sacred slots? We'll tell the story of Peter Tork and how he became a Monkee, thanks in part to one famous musician and former roommate! Rock has a list of famous faces that left us too soon. And Mama Cass of The Mamas & the Papas and Keith Moon of The Who are at the top of that list. However, the are a number of eerie similarities between their early demise... Listen now to find out more! Episode References: “Hey Hey We’re the Monkees," published by General Publishing Group, written by Harold Bronson  "Is Tiny Dancer Really Elton’s Little John?: Music’s Most Enduring Mysteries, Myths, and Rumors Revealed," published by Three Rivers Press, written by Gavin Edwards. https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/time-neil-young-cut-loose-monkees#:~:text=Although%20Stephen%20Stills%20never%20became,a%20handful%20of%20Monkees%20sessions https://www.forbes.com/sites/jimclash/2020/08/06/did-stephen-stills-audition-for-the-monkees/?sh=1b0199faef0f https://www.monkeeslivealmanac.com/blog/stephen-stills-on-auditioning-for-the-monkees https://www.metv.com/lists/10-things-you-might-not-know-about-the-monkees https://consequenceofsound.net/2010/09/alternate-history-x-what-if-stephen-stills-had-joined-the-monkees/ http://rockandrollgarage.com/keith-moon-and-cass-elliot-died-in-the-same-bad-vibrations-apartment/ https://flashbak.com/the-death-of-cass-elliot-and-keith-moon-at-harry-nilssons-macabre-mayfair-flat-422551/ https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/mama-cass-keith-moon-death-the-who-mayfair/ https://www.idolator.com/7675185/these-insane-rock-star-rumors-are-actually-true?view-all&chrome=1

Iconic photographer Chris Cuffaro has shot the biggest bands and artists from the late 80s, 90s and more. If you’re a fan of George Michael, INXS, Nirvana, Chris Cornell, Red Hot Chili Peppers, No Doubt or Pearl Jam (the list goes on and on), you’ve definitely seen his work. Chris loves to talk as much as he loves taking photos, so it's a candid and entertaining retrospective of his rock photography career and the unforgettable experiences he's had along the way. We’ll talk about the George Michael fan he’ll never forget, swapping shoes with Michael Hutchence, shooting his hero, Carlos Santana…and the only artist that ever made him cry. Chris is certainly an interesting study…and as he likes to say, LA’s best kept secret! Check out the playlist with the links below! Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/chris-cuffaro-my-rock-moment-ep-8/pl.u-mJy8150Czrk3VG Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1yMRbuR3jm0mFrd9GYhp7y?si=8NH_x9_7SNWVJJ4C4k3YRQ

My Rock Moment talks with Todd "Dammit" Kerns, bassist for Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators and several other successful bands. In this episode Todd and I discuss his early influences growing up in Canada such as The Who and KISS, meeting Slash for the first time on the Sunset Strip, the changing music landscape from metal to alternative in the 90s...and he’ll also reveal the only rock icon he ever asked for an autograph.  Check out the episode playlist with the links below!  Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/todd-kerns-my-rock-moment-ep-7/pl.u-aZb0ky0FP7Gex9  Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/58YL9Jo1T0wyijCOZWRmyL?si=i98qsfHlTUWsYwn4-_rTiA

We’ve got Eric Blair from “The Blairing Out Show,” and his stories from the Sunset Strip in the 80s include a who’s who of hard rock and metal. He’ll talk about hanging with Motely Crue, Poison, touring with Stryper, hearing Van Halen for the first time and getting to see Guns N' Roses at the Whisky A Go Go before they hit it big. And if you are a fan of Black Sabbath and Dio, this episode is definitely one to check out. For those of you with a taste for lighter rock, hang around till the end you’ll hear about his hilarious encounter involving Stevie Nicks, a few angry security guards and a tambourine… Check out the playlist with the links below: Apple https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/eric-blair-my-rock-moment-ep-6/pl.u-JPAZERGIDz642X Spotify https://open.spotify.com/playlist/476UJUYXKPx6UGQ1WMrtdI?si=MH3g99U0QcaB3j9actg4uw 

Saying "I love you" to Ringo, hanging at the Rainbow Bar & Grill with Lita Ford, singing Tom Petty songs with Sebastian Bach...journalist, producer and on-air correspondent Sari Cohen shares all those stories and more! www.thesaricohen.com This playlist has something for everyone - check it out on Apple and Spotify with the links below! Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/sari-cohen-my-rock-moment-ep-5/pl.u-76oNlD7TWMRle4 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0oBcWVUT387uyBA1Ojdw6K?si=9On3iWnHTXKTMFJQ14acgQ  

Legendary television host Tom Bergeron discusses his favorite music moments over the years - from being an honorary pip with Gladys Knight and the Pips, to attending Garth Brooks’ private listening party in the iconic Capitol Records to seeing a Hard Days’ Night when it was released in 1964. He’ll also recall some of his favorite musical guests while hosting “Hollywood Squares” and “Dancing with the Stars.” Check out the episode playlist with the links below: Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/tom-bergeron-my-rock-moment-ep-4/pl.u-mJy816Ptzrk3VG Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/316Zhy3xzxk0JtsWWgaoOt?si=xWVtlTIpS7mmaF0Hcy-3-g

We’ll talk with celebrity vegan chef Leslie Durso as she tells some hilarious stories about her time with Prince, Bill Withers…and we’ll take a nostalgic trip down the Sunset Strip. For a playlist of the songs and artists discussed during this episode, curated by Leslie Durso, click the Apple or Spotify Links below: Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7m3UdWFWziExUql02V683v?si=XXrsHSupSSSUY3XVl3-_UA Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/leslie-durso-episode-3/pl.u-38oWZlgFPEA2M3

A.J. Eaton, Director of the David Crosby biopic "Remember My Name" talks about how it felt to immerse himself in the Laurel Canyon scene of the 60s, the feeling he got seeing Joni Mitchell's home that prompted the song "Our House," and meeting Cameron Crowe, who produced the film, for the first time.

This is a podcast for musicians and rock lovers alike! We'll chat with guests who have amazing rock moments and stories to share...and you as the listener will come along for the journey.