In this special episode we speak to rock fans around the world to get their stories. Velina from Bulgaria, Joseph and Leah in America and Tim from England all talk about how they first got into rock music, their favourite bands, concerts, albums and more. Plus we update our special Spotify playlist, compiled of songs as chosen by the rock stars themselves. In this update we hear from Klaus Meine from the Scorpions, Suzi Quatro, Steve Harley, Steve Hackett of Genesis and Steve Diggle from Buzzcocks as they each add a track from their back catalogue to our unique playlist. You can find the playlist here https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2hM7XYDDefdizOgEuILFm7?si=FEvQ82bpSEuB4MBxI3qutQ Hit follow so you can see all the other songs that get added as we go! 

Legendary guitar player STEVE HACKETT from GENESIS talks about a wide range of subjects in this brilliant interview with Vintage Rock Pod. Having written and played on some of the best known prog rock albums, he tells about his time in the band, why he left, his brand new album, his spirituality and much more. Plus get all the latest news about our classic rock favourites with Tim Peacock from Record Collector magazine.

He learnt his trade drumming in bands across Europe before finding fame as a founder member of Dire Straits! Hear the incredible story of PICK WITHER's career which includes working with the legend that is Bob Dylan! You'll also get the latest rock news, some interesting facts behind how famous bands got their names and a rundown of the top 5 alternative Christmas rock songs too! 

Despite having hit singles and albums behind them, STEVE HARLEY's band walked out on him. He decided to write a song about it which went on to become a worldwide smash hit! Hear all about the number 1 single and Steve's new special album plus get the latest rock news and some special rock facts on this excellent episode of VRP Rocks.

A bumper episode with 2 huuuge interviews! The Queen of Rock n Roll, SUZI QUATRO and illustrious Hall of Fame songwriter, JACK TEMPCHIN talk all about their careers and new singles. Fascinating insights from fascinating stars!

Punk pioneers who came through with The Sex Pistols and The Clash, BUZZCOCKS found fame with their energetic, catchy, melodic and intelligent music that enthralled fans around the world. Hear all the stories from guitarist STEVE DIGGLE as he chats all things old and new with VRP Rocks!

Listen to the fun interview with legendary rock frontman KLAUS MEINE from THE SCORPIONS! Hear all about their new album and stories from the bands glittering 50 year career which has seen them sell over 100 million records worldwide!

It's another bumper episode! You'll hear from a Swedish rocker who had a number 1 hit around the world, find out about a specially curated playlist, hear facts about one of rock's wild men and get a run down of this weeks rock stories!

Late night lock-ins with Black Sabbath and being VIP guests at Queens Wembley after show party - rock stories as big they come from MAGNUM frontman BOB CATLEY! Plus a small tribute to Uriah Heep's Ken Hensley and we look at one of the most distinctive female rock singers ever with Mauri from History of Rock. 

A Jam packed episode including an interview with MITCH MURRAY CBE, a songwriter/producer whose records have sold HALF A BILLION copies worldwide - RUSSELL HASTINGS, singer and guitarist alongside Bruce Foxton from THE JAM - and a specially curated list from Mauri from the History of Rock by Ranker.

From St Albans to America! Hear stories from Rock n Roll Hall of Famer and lead singer with one of the first British bands to crack the United States, COLIN BLUNSTONE from THE ZOMBIES! We also speak to author Stephen Tow all about his book chronicling the rise of the London rock scene in the swinging 60's. 

Hear from the charismatic Scottish guitarist whose group topped the charts and went big Stateside earning two Grammy nominations - BRUCE WATSON from BIG COUNTRY! As well as this there's the VRP Rocks Quiz and we hear from History of Rock's, Mauri!

He's done it all with his band; sold more than 100 million records, played Live Aid, won Grammy's and Brits Awards, and is a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer. Hear founding member and ever present bassist JOHN ILLSLEY, talk all about the life and times of DIRE STRAITS. We'll also quiz Stuck in the 80s' host Steve Spears on rock music videos from that decade and find out more fascinating rock tales from History of Rock's Muari.Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Youtube - just search for "VRP Rocks"

We speak with Planet Rocks Darren Redick, author Kevin Dodds, podcast host Steve Spears and Mauri from Ranker to pay tribute to one of the greatest guitar heroes of all time, Eddie Van Halen.

Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood, Steve Marriott, Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend and Paul Rodgers... hear all the rock n roll stories straight from one of the founders of the mod movement who was an instrumental member in bands containing legends like these. KENNEY JONES from the SMALL FACES / FACES / THE WHO / THE LAW and more joins us in episode 1!

Vintage Rock Pod is the ultimate classic rock podcast with big name guests on every episode! Hear Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, Grammy Award winners and multi-platinum selling rock stars tell me their stories every single week. Members of bands such as Genesis, Dire Straits, Rainbow, The Who, Black Sabbath, ASIA, Jethro Tull, The Yardbirds, Jefferson Airplane, Bad Company, ELO, Heart, The Scorpions, Toto and many more, have all told me stories from their incredible careers! Subscribe today - and don't forget to check us out on all the social media platforms, just search for Vintage Rock Pod! A proud part of the Pantheon Podcast network.