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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 #50 Pt 1: Highlander - Movie & Soundtrack...
Highlander was released in 1986 to an underwhelming box office. Though the film lost money it gained a huge cult following thanks to cable tv & rental stores. A classic clash of good vs. evil with Sean Connery playing mentor to Christopher Lambert as they battle Clancy Brown's Kurgan character. It spawned several sequels & tv shows but none of them compare to Russel Mulcahey's original featuring the music of Queen. Part 1 of our 50th show on this fantasy classic!
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UAWIL #49: The Doors - LA Woman
1971 was a tumultuous time for The Doors as Jim Morrison faced legal troubles, battled substance abuse, and their longtime producer walked out. But out of that they created what might be their best album showing their ability to play blues, pop, psychedelic and classic Doors music. It would prove to be their last record and we go in depth while also measuring the impact of the 1991 Oliver Stone movie and Action's visit to Jim's grave.
58 min
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UAWIL #48: Bruce Dickinson Live/The Who - Who's...
Bruce Dickinson is a true polymath & renaissance man. After his one man show was delayed due to his contracting COVID, he returned to the stage in London & The Wolf was fortunate enough to see him. We continue our reviews of classic records turning 50 with the extraordinary Who's Next. Pieced together from Pete Townshends attempt at the concept album Lifehouse, Who's Next stands as one of the true triumphs of rock history with Baba O'Reilly, Won't Get Fooled Again, Bargain, Going Mobile and more from a truly talented band who had come into their own.
74 min
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UAWIL #47: Marvin Gaye - What's Going On
In 1971 Marvin Gaye found himself in a time and place that he didn't recognize. Political unrest, social injustice, an unpopular war and his own personal hardships weighed heavily on him. But out of that came an album that would not only reflect the times in which he was living but one that holds stark similarities to the times we find ourselves in now. Call it rock, soul, R&B - it's extraordinary music with a timely & timeless message.
61 min
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UAWIL #46: Led Zeppelin IV 50th Anniversary
November 2021 will mark the 50th anniversary of the release of Led Zeppelin's untitled 4th album which has sold nearly 40 million copies around the world. Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones & John Bonham took all that they'd learned from the first 3 records to create a true rock masterpiece at Headley Grange. We discuss what we love, what we think is overplayed, how it's stood the test of time & reminisce about growing up in American & discovering Led Zeppelin.
69 min
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UAWIL #45: Rolling Stones photog Curt Angeledes...
Curt Angeledes has been a Rolling Stones fan since 1963 and has seen the band over 100 times. But in the mid-70s, he started to bring his camera into shows capturing the band over the years, evading security and selling prints to get to the next show. His book Go For Broke, Vol. 1 chronicles more than 40 years of Stones tours through his lens & captures some incredible moments. Mac B & Action Jackson interview him on his extraordinary life.
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UAWIL #44: Steve Hackett Live at the London Pal...
Live music has returned to London! The Wolf had the honor of seeing Steve and his extraordinary band live at the London Palladium after almost 2 years without live music. Along with some new & classic solo material, the band played the live Genesis classic Seconds Out start to finish including the epic Supper's Ready. Action interviews the Wolf on a special night out in London.
64 min
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UAWIL #43: Hysteria - Def Leppard with Neil fro...
The Wolf & Action Jackson are joined this week by Neil from Def Lep Pod to discuss the diamond selling 1987 juggernaut from Def Leppard, Hysteria. With 6 Top 20 Billboard hits, Hysteria dominated the US charts for 2 years. However, this album almost never came to be due to Rick Allen's horrific car accident, losing their producer, accumulating debt and changing musical landscape. We discuss with Neil the difference between Def Lep's success in the States vs. the UK and dive deep into the album, b-sides and the band's history.
100 min
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UAWIL #42: Rush - Cinema Strangiato & Roll the ...
On September 9, 2021 the directors cut of Cinema Strangiato from the R40 tour enjoyed a one night theatrical release. Though on opposite sides of the pond, The Wolf & Action Jackson both made it out for this opportunity to see and hear Rush on the big screen. As part 2 of the Rush double header, the boys reminisce about 30 years since the debut of Roll the Bones when they met in college, camped out for tickets and saw Rush for the first time.
103 min
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UAWIL #41: Rolling Stones 2-for-1 - Charlie Wat...
The passing of Charlie Watts marks the end of an era lasting nearly 60 years for rock music and the Rolling Stones. We honor the dapper, gentlemanly, quiet rock of the Stones and offer a review of the band's last album of the 1960's, Let it Bleed. Powered by Gimme Shelter, Can't Always Get What You Want & Midnight Rambler it was album that changed the direction of the Stones and marked the end of the 60s.
70 min
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UAWIL #40: The Cult - Sonic Temple
The Cult had been marketed as a gothic or post punk band in the mid-80s & made a statement with the albums Love and Electric. But 1989's Sonic Temple raised their game and sales to whole new level thanks to producer Bob Rock and some killer riffs from Billy Duffy. Ian Astbury's spiritual lyrics mixed with raucous guitars made Fire Woman a huge hit. More than 30 years later, it's still their biggest & an alltime favorite of Action Jackson.
66 min
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UAWIL #39: Iron Maiden - Seventh Son of a Seven...
On the eve of the release of their 17th record, Iron Maiden sit atop of the world of heavy metal legends. But their 7th album, Seventh Son of a Seventh Son, offered a proggier sound than previous efforts. With an extraordinary stage set & beloved live VHS, Maiden England, the band showed the world their range & power which are still on display decades later.
57 min
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UAWIL #38: Somewhere in Time - Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden came off the World Slavery Tour in need of a rest & used their time off to experiment with the latest guitar synth technology. Somewhere in Time incorporated those new sounds with the classic Maiden gallup as Adrian Smith took a step forward in his writing. The new video The Writing on the Wall harkens back to the epic cover & cyborg Eddie on this mid 80s classic.
59 min
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UAWIL #37: Oasis - Don't Believe The Truth
The Wolf & Action Jackson may not have caught onto Oasis when they broke out in the 90s but thankfully it happened later. 2005's Don't Believe the Truth is the best of their albums in this century with the best lineup the band ever had. From the sing-alongs like Lyla & Let There Be Love, rockers Mucky Fingers & Turn Up the Sun & the eclectic The Importance of Being Idle, this record isn't given the credit it is due.
70 min
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UAWIL #36: KISS - KISStory Documentary Part 2
Anytime to you get The Wolf & Action Jackson talking about KISS, it's hard to get them to stop. On Part 2 of our take on the recent A&E documentary KISStory, we go more in-depth on the show and the past, present & future of the band. Plus we share some personal experiences from seeing them live and one fateful night in college when The Wolf spoke to their Ace Frehley poster.
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UAWIL #35: KISS - KISStory Documentary Part 1
KISS changed the world in the 70s with their makeup & bombastic live show. Over the decades there have been lineup changes, drama & some great music. A&E's KISStory documentary is now the official tale of the band throughout the years and it revealed many little details that KISS fans have always wanted to know. This is Part 1 of our review of the show and we include a brief review of the new Iron Maiden song/video Writing on the Wall.
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UAWIL #34: Eric Clapton - Crossroads Part 2
We pick up where we left off discussing Eric Clapton's career defining box set Crossroads. We're in the Derek & the Dominoes era, talking about Layla, Eric's 70s output, some of his struggles and his resurrection in the 80s. The Wolf remembers his first Clapton show from 1990 in the 3rd row which forever changed his life and from which he keeps a souvenir.
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Trailer: Ugly American Werewolf In London Rock ...
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UAWIL #33: Eric Clapton - Crossroads Part 1
Eric Clapton's career is unparalleled in rock history. He's played with so many amazing musicians and put out an extraordinary catalog of music. In 1988, he released his career encompassing Crossroads 4CD box set which was a huge seller and made an irreversible imprint on a young Ugly American Werewolf. After a review of EURO 2020, we dive into this treasure trove and explore Clapton's first decade of music on Part 1 of 2 on Crossroads.
47 min
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UAWIL #32: Blizzard of Ozz - Ozzy Osbourne & Ra...
At the end of the 70s, no one imagined Ozzy Osbourne who was ousted from Black Sabbath would emerge as huge solo artist. The collaboration with Randy Rhoads & stewardship by Sharon Arden (Osbourne) led to a ground-breaking heavy metal record that blended UK heaviness with LA bravado. Randy Rhoads broke new ground & Ozzy came back to life with Blizzard of Ozz.
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UAWIL #31: The Reunion Episode
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock Podcast was born out of COVID lockdown. Two old friends would connect every week to discuss records they loved or had just discovered, reflect on shows they'd seen together & research the music they loved. Now The Wolf has left the UK for a brief tour of the USA where he and Action Jackson had the chance to record the show together in person and reflect on the last 16 months.
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UAWIL #30: The Church - Starfish
The Church got big exposure in America thanks to Under the Milky Way off of Starfish, their first record with Arista. Most in the US don't know the band beyond that song but Starfish is bookended by two great records - Heyday and Gold Afternoon Fix. We dive deep into Starfish and the deluxe edition for b-sides while looking at their entire catalog. Starfish introduced us to a band that has made great records for more than 40 years.
52 min
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UAWIL #29: Paul Rodgers
Canadian/English singer Paul Rodgers is an incredible, bluesy rock vocalist who has sold over 125 million records around the world. And yet, he is not well known by the general public nor has he been up for the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. Starting with Free in the 60s, Bad Company, The Firm, Queen and solo, Paul Rodgers has an extraordinary body of work which we celebrate on this episode.
54 min
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UAWIL #28: Genesis - Selling England By The Pound
Genesis may have ruled the 80s as pop rock gurus but their roots are very progressive. With Peter Gabriel as their frontman and Steve Hackett providing extraordinary yet understated guitar work, Genesis forged some extremely creative music in the early- to mid-70s. Selling England By The Pound may be the high water mark for that incarnation of the band and is highlighted by masterful musicianship and the examination of what it means to be English in a fast changing world.
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UAWIL #27: AC/DC Live
In 1992, AC/DC released a live album that showcased all the bands material from the previous 20 years. With no greatest hits package, this was the only way to have a collection of songs from both the Bon Scott and Brian Johnson eras. Fresh off the success of Thunderstruck & the Razor's Edge, this captures AC/DC at the height of their powers after the death of Bon Scott.
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