Blinded By The Light may be a Bruce Springsteen original, but it was Manfred Mann's Earth Band who had the worldwide hit with it that still sounds great today! On this episode I'm joined by Mick Rogers, guitarist and vocalist who joined Manfred in 1970! He talks openly about his time with the band, having huge hits with other peoples songs, why he lost his head and left the group and then re-joining them, future plans for the Earth Band and more.

Robert Berry is a Grammy nominated singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer and has worked with some of the biggest names in rock - Keith Emerson and Carl Palmer (ELP), Sammy Hagar, Steve Howe (YES) and more. In our interview he talks about being invited over from America to London, working with his musical heroes, the great work he does with the Decemberists and his new album featuring the last track worked on by the late great Keith Emerson. Robert is charming, funny and humble throughout as he tells his incredible stories!  

Another exclusive interview! Mick Box, the legendary guitarist from URIAH HEEP, spoke first to VRP Rocks about the band having to reschedule their 50th anniversary tour. Mick also opens up about his 50 years in rock, the camaraderie and competition with Deep Purple and Black Sabbath in the early 70s, his sadness about not being able to persuade David Byron to re-join the group and the incredible feeling of playing behind the iron curtain. He also let's us know about the new album on the horizon too! It's an interview not to miss!

Including one of the most fun interviews I've ever done, this episode is another double interview show with the great entertainer Greg Kihn telling his wonderful stories that include Bruce Springsteen, flying saucers, after hours events at a church and so much more! Also interviewed is Greg Gilmore, drummer with Mother Love Bone, to talk about previously unreleased music set to be heard from his time in The Living, a group he formed with Guns n Roses man Duff McKagan.It's another fantastic show with some incredible stories!

Steve Fossen formed the band that went on to become a multi-million selling phenomenon and Rock Hall of Fame Inductees, Heart! Hear him tell us some incredible stories about his time in the group and with the Wilson sisters plus much more including tours with Nazareth and Rod Stewart and the Faces. Also on this episode we hear from author Edwin Ammerlaan talking about his new Pink Floyd book, 'Lost Souls' and we get the latest rock news from journalist Tim Peacock. 

We have 2 more rock star interviews on this episode, both shooting to fame in the 70s! Thijs Van Leer yodelled his way to the world's attention when his group, prog rockers FOCUS, hit the big time with their single Hocus Pocus. Also on this show we hear from bass player Chris Hook from the band Voyager whose song, Halfway Hotel, became a hit in Europe and in Australia! We also find out the latest classic rock news from our friend, Tim Peacock from UDiscoverMusic.com and Record Collector magazine.

What a show! It doesn't come any more rock n roll than stories about The Beatles, Thin Lizzy, David Bowie, Alice Cooper and Elvis - and that's what you'll hear from our two guests on this episode! DAMON JOHNSON had number 1 singles in the US rock charts in the 90's and has played with some incredible bands; hear about his musical story and about his new band and fantastic new album. Plus we speak to David Bowies former manager, STEVE WELTMAN, who tells us stories from his award winning 50 year career in the music business including his work with the late Ken Hensley and his new release My Book of Answers. It's a packed episode you won't want to miss!

Geoff Downes has had an incredible life and career, effortlessly succeeding in pop, new wave, prog and rock as part of groups like The Buggles, Yes and Asia! Hear him talk about all the highlights in this wide ranging interview, including news on his new album and possible future releases featuring bandmate John Wetton who sadly passed away a few years ago. 

Lee Aaron was one of the few successful hard rock female vocalists of the 80s, going multi-platinum in Canada and having hit records across Europe. In this insightful interview hear her tell us openly about her early life and musical influences, gruelling tours, falling out of love with her hit songs, going bankrupt, bouncing back in the jazz world and then returning to rock with a new album on the horizon!Also on this episode you can test your knowledge in our Canadian Rock Quiz as Editor in Chief of Canadian Musician Magazine, Mike Raine, takes part!

His band has been rocking for over 50 years, inspired Axl Rose, released what is seen as the first rock ballad and had one of the biggest selling singles in Norway's history! In this episode you'll hear an interview with charismatic Scottish rocker, PETE AGNEW from NAZARETH! He tells wonderful stories which include Deep Purple and Guns n Roses plus plans for a new album and his thoughts on retirement! Also on this episode you'll hear from the very talented IAN DANTER! Best known for presenting across the UK on talkSPORT and Planet Rock, Ian has been involved in the rock music industry for years playing in many bands and releasing two solo albums too. Hear how he gets on when he takes part in the VRP Rocks Quiz!

He shot to number 1 around the world with his hit single "St Elmo's Fire" and his story is incredible! He's written hit songs for the likes of Meat Loaf, Roger Daltrey and Tom Jones and recorded songs for other massive movies like The Running Man, Quicksilver and 3 Men And A Baby... but in our interview he talks about much much more too! Like his 19 year court case that left him unable to work and £150,000 in debt, becoming a family man and seeing both his sons become World Champion martial artists and winning the worlds most famous dog show, Crufts! Also on the show we hear the latest rock news from Tim Peacock, Dietrich from 'That Song From That Movie' podcast takes on the Rock Music in movies quiz and much more!

He grew up during the height of the British Invasion of the United States, regularly watching Led Zeppelin, The Animals, The Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart and others performing live. His favourite group though was Deep Purple... fast forward a few years and he'd earned his place as the charismatic frontman of Rainbow, Ritchie Blackmore's incredible group, and then, with the full classic line-up of Blackmore, Lord, Glover and Paice, he fulfilled his dream and became the lead singer of the band he so admired when he was younger - Deep Purple! With incredible stories ranging from his childhood, his time in these monumental bands, other projects that should've received so much more attention, right through to the present day, this captivating chat with Joe Lynn Turner is not to be missed!

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"