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The Ugly American Werewolf in London is a weekly podcast about classic rock, hard rock, progressive rock, heavy metal, early MTV, 80s music, UK vs. US chart success and all things rock! Hosted by The Wolf and Action Jackson, who interview rock legends, review classic albums and concerts of their favorite classic rock bands each week. Once a month, they welcome musicians, writers and fans to First Concert Memories to tell about one particular night where a live concert changed their life. Action & The Wolf have an unquenchable thirst for knowledge of rock music and its history - tune in to hear what they're passionate about! Proud part of Pantheon Podcasts!
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UAWIL #208: The Greatest Night In Pop Documentary
To gather dozens of stars to record the We Are The World charity single was an impossible task. This documentary shows how it all came together with an extraordinary amount of talent and the hard work of Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones & Lionel Richie
58 min
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UAWIL #207: Autumn Whitaker on the We Are One I...
What would you do if you were at the Lincoln Memorial, surrounded by rock stars & celebrities, you're playing Led Zeppelin's All Of My Love and Bruce Springsteen offers you a pick? That's what we want to know and Autumn Whitaker gives us the answer
53 min
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UAWIL #206: Jimmy Page & Robert Plant - No Quar...
The unlikely reunion of Jimmy Page & Robert Plant was a shock & delight for Led Zeppelin fans but the acoustic reworking of Zeppelin classics, though celebrated, was not embraced by all. While some saw it as two aging rockers taking advantage of the acoustic craze, others were just psyched to see their heroes back in action!
83 min
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First Concert Memories #16: The Black Crowes wi...
It took The Wolf awhile to warm up to The Black Crowes but they're great live and we brought in our Pantheon Podcasts brother Jason from All Things Blues & Southern Rock to talk about the first time he caught them in 1999
62 min
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UAWIL #205: Bryan Adams - Reckless
Reckless was unavoidable on US radio & MTV in 1984-86 but it was even bigger in Canada so we brought in our buddy Chris from My Rock N Roll Heaven to give us the Canadian perspective as it turns 40
86 min
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UAWIL #204: Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Beach...
49 min
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UAWIL #203: The Rolling Stones - It's Only Rock...
The Rolling Stones 1974 offereing would prove to be their last with Mick Taylor but despite only one original radio hit, this album has some great deep tracks, strong guest stars and some fan favorites
75 min
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UAWIL #202: King Crimson - In The Court Of The ...
King Crimson's debut is turning 55 and as we've been on a prog journey these last several years and had never heard it, we though it would be perfect for our On First Listen series. But will our blues based, guitar driven rock heads be able to comprehend it?
63 min
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UAWIL #201: Ace Frehley - Trouble Walkin'
Ace's 3rd record in as many years had riffs and fills that fit right in with the hard rock being played on the radio in 1989. And though The Wolf & Action Jackson love Ace, we reminisce about discovering KISS and this album together while we have to be honest about the vocals and lyrics
69 min
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First Concert Memories #15: Mick Wall on David ...
Legendary Rock Writer Mick Wall joins us to talk about going backstage with Diamond Dave at the height of his power for more fun than a barrel of monkeys!
53 min
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UAWIL #200: Steve Howe Interview
The legendary guitarist of Yes offers insights into his new solo album Guitarscape, some hints on the future of Yes on the road and in the studio and of course, we work in some talk about Asia
41 min
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UAWIL #199: The Replacements - Let It Be
The Replacements 3rd album featured more personal songs with more developed melodies along with the thrashing punk type songs they were known for on a record that tackles themes like growing up, sexual confusion, loneliness, and not fitting in - universal rock themes
69 min
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UAWIL #198: U2 - The Unforgettable Fire
U2 didn't want to just be another rock band with great riffs, they wanted to expand their sound and on their 4th album, The Unforgettable Fire, they took some big chances with Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois. While this album wasn't an enormous success, it set them up to become the biggest band in the world.
71 min
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UAWIL #197: Oasis Reunion Hot Take 1
Liam & Noel Gallagher announce that they'll put Oasis back together in 2025 in stadiums around the world. We had to do a hot take episode to discuss what this means for rock music, the fans, the Gallagher Brothers and what we can expect.
45 min
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First Concert Memories #14: Scott Holiday of Ri...
Mr. Fuzzlord tells the tale of a chance encounter with 3 California Girls that led him to the Hollywood Bowl to see Tom Petty with some hijinks along the way
36 min
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UAWIL #196: The Beatles - Abbey Road
It's The Wolf's old cross street but also The Beatles last real recording sessions together and it's the most iconic album cover in the world
64 min
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UAWIL #195: Green Day - American Idiot
American Idiot is Green Day's concept album of the American Dream slipping away from a generation during a time of fabricated news stories and political parties dividing the nation to get power. Good thing this was only relevant 20 years ago right? Oh wait a minute...
68 min
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UAWIL #194: Kiran Roy of October Drift
The boys chat with Kiran Roy, lead singer & lyricist of October Drift, about influences, the new album Blame The Young and upcoming European headline tour
50 min
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UAWIL #193: Iron Maiden - Powerslave
Iron Maiden's 5th album, Powerslave, is the one that set them up for global success with radio friendly hits prog-like epics and a grueling 11 month, 28 country world tour that would lead to the iconic live album & video Live After Death
62 min
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First Concert Memories #13: Rush with Gerry of ...
Our Pantheon Podcasts brother Gerry walks us through the first night he saw Rush who at the time he knew nothing about but by the end of the night was a devoted fan for life and now has 200+ podcasts episodes to prove it!
62 min
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UAWIL #192: Motley Crue - Dr. Feelgood
The Crue's 5th album would be their biggest - 6x platinum with 5 singles on the charts in the US. They did it sober with Bob Rock but it wouldn't last - however, the album endures as their biggest and best
71 min
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UAWIL #191: Oasis - Definitely Maybe
Definitely Maybe introduced the world to Oasis and they became the voice of a generation in the UK but never quite achieved the same success in the US. Not only do we examine the album that started an English phenomenon but we talk about the b-sides as Oasis were the best of all time at b-sides.
82 min
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UAWIL #190: Harry Whitley of Asia (and John Mit...
We tracked down the new lead singer/bassist of Asia on their Heat Of The Moment Tour and talk about singing the songs of John Wetton while receiving comic relief from guitarist John Mitchell as his room was readied
54 min
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UAWIL #189: Blind Faith - 1969
The Supergroup of 1969 that featured Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood and Ginger Baker released only one album but the legacy of the music continues to this day
64 min
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UAWIL #188: Metallica - Ride The LIghtning
Metallica's 2nd album is turning 40 and the boys go track x track and debate if Ride The Lightning is the band's best record
70 min