03-03 The Boxmasters Billy Bob Thornton and JD Andrew return to talk about their new album: Christmas In California +more rock 'n ' roll stories!

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The Boxmasters, Billy Bob Thornton and JD Andrew return for our Holiday Special show. They talk about their new album Christmas in California featuring 10 songs, 8 of them newly written originals. The guys also talk about all the recording they have been doing while the pandemic has been going on along with teasing us with their next album. Plus a special holiday guest chimes in to talk with us!

You can listen to the new Christmas album everywhere you get your music, or pick up an autographed copy at the bands website: https://www.theboxmasters.com/s/shop

 

Full concert record in 2021: The Boxmasters live at Shoals Theater in Florence, AL 8/17/21: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGQZQh78-pM

More live music from 2021: Billy Bob Thornton and The Boxmasters Lampe Mo 2021: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgUgsALko9A

2009 Kickoff Event | The Boxmasters - That Mountain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7iHaCfQEn8

The Boxmasters I'm Watchin' The Game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdaD0WyzA-k

Christmas in California:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvY85cqLvmM

The Boxmasters - The Poor House: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyjykJitnbs

"She Looks Like Betty Page" by Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hewpxRCxaBE

Boxmasters SHES LOOKING BETTER BY THE MINUTE borders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7cDcQjYDyE

Billy Bob Thornton & the Boxmasters - Piece of the Sky: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wsx7LMzBM_A

 

03-02 World Famous DJ Richard Blade talks about his new book; "The Lockdown Interviews" featuring Duran Duran, Devo, Sparks, Stray Cats, Go-Gos, Gary Numan, Boy George & more!

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World Famous DJ Richard Blade joins us for this episode. Richard started in radio in Bakersfield, then KNAC in Long Beach and finally at KROQ in Los Angeles. He was one of the top rated jocks during his career. Richard has a new book titled The Lockdown Interviews featuring interviews with some of hottest bands from the 80s including members of Duran Duran, Sparks, Spandau Ballet, English Beat, The Alarm, Dramarama and more. The interviews were recorded from Richards SiriusXM Radio show during the Pandemic. The book was just released last month and is now available at Amazon.

Show Notes:

Follow Richard via:

Instagram: Richard blade

Twitter: @richardblade

Facebook: Richard blade page

 Listen to Richard on Sirius XM – 1st Wave - https://www.siriusxm.com/channels/1st-wave

 Richards site of all of his upcoming events and appearances is : https://www.richardblade.com/

Morrissey Interview from KROQ – 1990: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdofWMZrHY0

Martin Gore interview in 2021 on Richards SiriusXM Radio Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DE-yKDZWvdg

1986 Duran Duran interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWECmFKaSB8

Richard hosting the 2013 Wally George KDOC Special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmpCyvVWKFE

Richard zoom interview with former members of Oingo Boingo from 2020: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RyhYOLaiAA

Richard on Extra, talking about his autobiography: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m58nUsqBBck

Depeche Mode / 1990 Wherehouse Records news reports https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKPtQojA8ws

 24 Hour Party People can be found on Amazon Prime and Youtube!

Hollywood Walk of Fame website: https://walkoffame.com/press_releases/classof2022/

Sparks Brothers Movie available on Prime!

Richard’s first album

03-01 Eddie Van Halen Book; "Eruption - Conversations With Eddie Van Halen" authors Brad Tolinski & Chris Gill talk about the 50+ hours of interviews with Eddie

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Brad Tolinski was the Editor-in-Chief of Guitar World magazine for over 25 years, Chris Gill was the Editor-in-Chief of Guitar Aficionado magazine. The two of them have joined forces to put out the new book: Eruption, Conversations With Eddie Van Halen. They have a combined total of over 50 hours of unreleased interviews with Eddie that are now being shared in this great book. It is a major biography by two music journalists who knew him best. The heart of ERUPTION is drawn from these intimate and wide-ranging talks, as well as conversations with family, friends, and colleagues, including other major guitarists including Tony Iommi, Steve Vai, Steve Lukather and bassist Michael Anthony!

Show Notes:

Follow Brad via:

Instagram: at Brad Tolinski

Purchase the book, “Eruption – Conversations With Eddie Van Halen,” via Hachette Books: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/brad-tolinski/eruption/9780306826658/

Eddie & Alex sound check for the Jimmy Kimmel show in 2015: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtPwC1L4pi0

Taking a look at the band in Eddie’s 5150 studio performing “Dreams” and “Won’t Get Fooled Again”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqpF9kUj8w8

Eddie gives a tour of his studio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpzyxHnN7HM

Spanish Fly live performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=602_yqQQoRM

1974 recording of Van Halen at Gazarri’s on the Sunset Strip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03nF4qzbe_k

 

Poundcake video:

 

02-26 - Rock photographer Henry Diltz talks about his history with The Doors, CSN, James Taylor, Woodstock and more!

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Henry Diltz is one of the most iconic rock and roll photographers today. He has shot over 200 album covers and countless photographs that you would recognize. Morrison Hotel for the Doors is one of his most famous works of art. So famous that he has opened 3 Morrison Hotel photograph galleries that feature over 125 music photographers with great works for sale. Henry tells us some of the stories behind his photography, hanging on the set with the Monkees, Jackson Browne and many more!

Show Notes:

 Check out Henry’s Work at the Morrison Hotel Gallery. Here you can purchases limited edition photographs of Henry’s work: https://www.morrisonhotelgallery.com/photographers/HZF6ag/Henry-Diltz

 Follow Henry via:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/henrydiltz/?hl=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/henrydiltzphoto

©Henry Diltz – courtesy of the Morrison Hotel Gallery

©Henry Diltz – courtesy of the Morrison Hotel Gallery

 

You can find some of Henry’s band’s music (The Modern Folk Quartet) at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=modern+folk+quartet&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

©Henry Diltz – courtesy of the Morrison Hotel Gallery

 

Henry’s work has been featured in many books, some out of print. So you may have to search for some of the books, but Amazon will give you an idea of what is or was available: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=henry+diltz&i=stripbooks&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

©Henry Diltz – courtesy of the Morrison Hotel Gallery

 

Henry speaks a lot about his business partner, Gary Burden. Here is a brief description of Gary from Wikipedia: Gary Burden (May 23, 1933 – March 7, 2018) was an American artist specializing in the field of album covers. He is considered one of the pioneers of the concept of album cover art.

 

Gary Burden was born on May 23, 1933, in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Lowell and Agatha Burden, and grew up mainly in south Florida. At the age of 16, he joined the Marine Corps. He studied architectural design at UC Berkeley.

In the 1960s and 1970s, he designed covers for many rock stars, such as Mama Cass, Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young, Joni Mitchell, The Doors, The Eagles and Jackson Browne. He created album covers for Neil Young for 35 years.

His works were nominated for four Grammy Awards, and, at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards in 2010, he won the award for Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Packaging for the Neil Young The Archives Vol. 1 1963–1972.

Burden collaborated with photographer Henry Diltz. In 2000 they made a documentary California Rock: Under the Covers, depicting their album cover works and participation in the Los Angeles rock scene.

 

You can also catch Henry on the Laurel Canyon Documentary (By the way Rita and CW interviewed director Alison Ellwood on a previous interview which you can find where ever you found the current episode); which can be found on the EPIX channel.

©Henry Diltz – courtesy of the Morrison Hotel Gallery

Videos:

Henry talks about the cover of Helplessly Hoping by CS&N - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtX1r0SzxlI

One of Henry’s lecturers with photo slide show: California Dreamin' - A Talk with Music Photographer Henry Diltz - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrG2rv6YLfQ

Take a look at Henry’s archives in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6OXzsUQWpg

©Henry Diltz – courtesy of the Morrison Hotel Gallery

©Henry Diltz – courtesy of the Morrison Hotel Gallery

©Henry Diltz – courtesy of the Morrison Hotel Gallery

©Henry Diltz – courtesy of the Morrison Hotel Gallery

©Henry Diltz – courtesy of the Morrison Hotel Gallery

©Henry Diltz – courtesy of the Morrison Hotel Gallery

©Henry Diltz – courtesy of the Morrison Hotel Gallery

©Henry Diltz – courtesy of the Morrison Hotel Gallery

©Henry Diltz – courtesy of the Morrison Hotel Gallery

©Henry Diltz – courtesy of the Morrison Hotel Gallery

Eagles Desperado Back Cover - ©Henry Diltz

Crosby, Stills & Nash first album with gatefold open - ©Henry Diltz

©Henry Diltz – courtesy of the Morrison Hotel Gallery

©Henry Diltz – courtesy of the Morrison Hotel Gallery

02-25 John Waite - founding member of The Babys and Bad English talks about his latest album and the upcoming tour! Plus how Hendrix influenced him and his new documentary

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John Waite, founding member of The Babys and Bad English, joins us for an interview to talk about his new album: Wooden Heart – Acoustic Anthology along with his upcoming tour. John also talks about the music that influenced his writing, his love for Jimi Hendrix, his upcoming documentary, and a new musical which he is writing with long time friend Neil Giraldo.

John Waite, founding member of The Babys and Bad English, joins us for an interview to talk about his new album: Wooden Heart – Acoustic Anthology along with his upcoming tour. John also talks about the music that influenced his writing, his love for Jimi Hendrix, his upcoming documentary, and a new musical which he is writing with long time friend Neil Giraldo.

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Purchase an autographed copy of John’s latest album here: http://www.johnwaiteworldwide.com/online-store/

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Want a rare piece of original artwork by John Waite? Click here: http://www.johnwaiteworldwide.com/official-john-waite-art/ 

New videos:

Midnight Rendezvous (Live): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5o40620l0U

When I See You Smile (Live): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AklYqCsWOUc

Back On My Feet Again (Live): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SecxK0f0bSc

Change (Live): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkIO5dc6ocY

 Older videos:

The Babys:

Missing You with Alison Krauss:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQEynF9bO0o

Live full concert from 1985: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OQKwE6MO40

 

Band English:

02-24 Rita and CW talk about some of their experiences backstage plus some autographs they got over the years!

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For all the years they worked in Radio, Rita and CW had the opportunity to go backstage during certain events. May times it was to escort winners to meet a band, or it might be during remotes. In this episode, they talk about some of the good times and not as good times while in the backstage world. Plus they dig out some of their favorite items they got autographed and tell the stories.

For all the years they worked in Radio, Rita and CW had the opportunity to go backstage during certain events. May times it was to escort winners to meet a band, or it might be during remotes. In this episode, they talk about some of the good times and not as good times while in the backstage world. Plus they dig out some of their favorite items they got autographed and tell the stories.

Fan art of Rita Wilde by Loretta McNair

Fan art of Rita Wilde by Loretta McNair

Rita’s guitar signed by The Doors

Rita’s guitar signed by The Doors

Rita’s Happy 20th Anniversary at KLOS radio, signed Bruce Springsteen booklet - that a very nice listener got for her!

Rita’s Happy 20th Anniversary at KLOS radio, signed Bruce Springsteen booklet - that a very nice listener got for her!

Rita’s George Harrison CD signed. She received this as a gift from Rockline Host; Bob Coburn. Listen to the “Mark Felsot” interview for the whole George Harrison story that night.

Rita’s George Harrison CD signed. She received this as a gift from Rockline Host; Bob Coburn. Listen to the “Mark Felsot” interview for the whole George Harrison story that night.

Rita’s drum head signed by Pink Floyd drummer: Nick Mason.

Rita’s drum head signed by Pink Floyd drummer: Nick Mason.

Neal Peart Drum Head.

Neal Peart Drum Head.

CW’s Stephen King signed vinyl interview disc.

CW’s Stephen King signed vinyl interview disc.

CW’s Fleetwood Mac signed album.

CW’s Fleetwood Mac signed album.

CW’s Pink Floyd - The Wall album signed by Nick Mason, Roger Waters and David Gilmour (David crossed out Rogers signature).

Close up of the Pink Floyd Album.

Close up of the Pink Floyd Album.

CW’s George Harrison album.

CW’s George Harrison album.

Read about the Richard Lewis performance right here: https://boards.straightdope.com/t/richard-lewis-and-the-livestock-concert/122733

02-23 James "JY" Young joins us for another great interview to talk about the new Styx album: Crash Of The Crown!

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James JY Young is back with us. Known for his fantastic guitar playing and his deep voice (like in “Snowblind” and “ Miss America”), he is returning to talk with us about the new Styx album: Crash of the Crown. The album was release in July of this year, and this is one of the first interviews the band has done with it. Although the songs were written in 2019, the album explores the life and times that we the people have been experiencing over the past few years. The album highlights the key elements that give Styx their signature sound. JY was kind enough to speak with us during one of his touring breaks from his home in Chicago. 

James JY Young is back with us. Known for his fantastic guitar playing and his deep voice (like in “Snowblind” and “ Miss America”), he is returning to talk with us about the new Styx album: Crash of the Crown. The album was release in July of this year, and this is one of the first interviews the band has done with it. Although the songs were written in 2019, the album explores the life and times that we the people have been experiencing over the past few years. The album highlights the key elements that give Styx their signature sound. JY was kind enough to speak with us during one of his touring breaks from his home in Chicago. 

Show Notes:

More info on the band and to order a vinyl copy of their album go to their website: https://styxworld.com/

Follow Styx via:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/styxtheband

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/styxtheband/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/STYXtheband

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/styxtheband

 Look for Styx on tour, now scheduled through 2/2022 – including the Rock Legends Cruise: https://rocklegendscruise.com/rlc9/

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Styx “Oh Mama” Beer information: https://www.voodoobrewery.com/beer-list/2021/7/15/oh-mama

New videos:

The Fight Of Our Lives (Todd Sucherman Drum Performance): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHCi_Am1IJM

Sound the Alarm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkHECJjbCSQ

 

Other fun videos:

Sound The Alarm – Crystal Ball Live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jn_G6XaoYEs

How about a classic live show from 1978 – Winterland: 1/28/1978: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYeYqhlVNQU

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02-22 Jack Blades - founding member of Night Ranger talks about the new album ATBPO along with fun road trip stories.

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Night Ranger has been around since the early 80s. They have had monumental hits such as: “Don’t Tell Me You Love Me”, “Sister Christian”, “You Can Still Rock In America” and so many more. The band has a new album that was just released titled: “ATBPO” which stands for “And The Band Played On”! It features all new music by Night Ranger and it kicks butt! Our latest guest is one of the founding members, lead vocalist and bass player Jack Blades. Jack was also part of the Shaw Blades band and the Damn Yankees.

The New album: ATBPO (And The Band Played On) is available where ever you get great music. Special colored vinyl versions are available at https://www.nightranger.com/store/product/atbpo-yellow-vinyl?ffm=FFM_9bc433fbffbfd7d47200ffa0f96d6d1d

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 and another special colored version at Newbury Comics: https://www.newburycomics.com/products/night_ranger-atbpo_exclusive_lp?variant=39843676848308

New Videos:

“Breakout” from the new album: ATBPO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Szs1Yi6gKb8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZU3bOb9yvIk

“Bring It All Home To Me:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZU3bOb9yvIk

Classic Videos:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z92bmlcmyq0

You Can Still Rock in America: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RMA-1oWISQ

Don’t Tell Me You Love Me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSWPTU_krTY

We didn’t do the Trivia Question for this episode, but we thought we would post it here.

Rita trivia question…Ann Hubbard who later changed her name to Macha Bennet-Shephard, was the main girl in Night Ranger’s Sister Christian video! What other Night Ranger video did she appear in?

 

Answer: When You Close Your Eyes.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSWPTU_krTYRead the article about Masha – the girl in the Sister Christian Video: https://www.noblemania.com/2014/07/the-girl-in-video-sister-christian-1984.html

02-21 John Notto guitarist for Dirty Honey speaks about putting the debut album together along with opening for the Black Crowes tour!

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John Notto, guitarist for Dirty Honey joins us on our latest episode. Dirty Honey’s debut album captures the sound of what would be described today as classic rock. They originally released an EP which went to number 1 on the billboard rock charts being the first independent record to go to number one. Then last April, the band released their full length album. They have opened for The Who, Guns n Roses and are now on tour opening for the Black Crowes.

Show Notes:

Find out more Dirty Honey at:

Official website: https://www.dirtyhoney.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DirtyHoneyMusic/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dirtyhoneyband/

Debut full length album: “Dirty Honey”:

Videos:

California Dreamin’:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiD_Dycn7Ck

Aerosmith’s cover: Last Child: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7nhfjWM790

02-20 Nina Blackwood, original VJ from MTV talks about her career as the network turns 40 in August!

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NEW EPISODE! Hard to believe that 40 years ago MTV went on the air, and for the first half, they were actually playing Music Videos! Join us as we speak to one of the original MTV VJs, Nina Blackwood . In 1981, Nina was chosen as one the cable networks VJs. For 5 plus years, she hosted the beginning of the Music Television network. Nina tells us how she auditioned for the job, her favorite and not so favorite interviews, and how MTV began.

Show Notes:

Find out more about Nina at:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NinaBlackwoodVJ

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I Want My 80s Podcast can be found on can be found here: https://www.siriusxm.com/podcasts

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Nina’s other show is “The Big 80s on 8” can be found on Serius.

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Another show is “Nina Blackwood’s Absolutely 80s” which can be found here: http://www.unitedstations.com/Show/Index/1148

The book written by the 4 surviving VJs can be found here: VJ: The Unplugged Adventures of MTV's First Wave https://www.amazon.com/VJ-Unplugged-Adventures-MTVs-First/dp/1451678134/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=nina+blackwood&qid=1626717518&sr=8-2

There is a video of Nina interviewing Frank Zappa from 1981 on Youtube. With respect to Nina, we did not post it.

 

Nina video check reel from MTV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oy3vZEf3LLQ

Nina doing some “Music News” from 1982: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_rRnsVtYEA

Nina doing her rock report from Entertainment tonight, 1986: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMEx2s3W0kc

MTV Ultrasound - I Was An MTV VJ (1998): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDtFbjNPjn0

02-19 Steve Berlin of Los Lobos talks about the bands new album: Native Sons along with how they emerged with many other Los Angeles Punk Bands in the 70s & 80s!

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This episode is with Steve Berlin who plays saxophone, flute, percussion & keyboards, and is one of the members of the band Los Lobos. Los Lobos is an iconic East Los Angeles band that has been together for almost 50 years. With hits like “Will The Wolf Survive” and “Come On Let’s Go”, “Don’t Worry Baby” and “LaBamba” they have followed their roots all the way to their new album: “Native Sons”. This new album is a collection of the most influential Los Angeles based bands that have impacted Los Lobos throughout their career. Including: Jackson Browne, WAR, Buffalo Springfield and many more. Steve talks not only about the new album, but some of the bands highlights over the years!

This episode is with Steve Berlin who plays saxophone, flute, percussion & keyboards, and is one of the members of the band Los Lobos. Los Lobos is an iconic East Los Angeles band that has been together for almost 50 years. With hits like “Will The Wolf Survive” and “Come On Let’s Go”, “Don’t Worry Baby” and “LaBamba” they have followed their roots all the way to their new album: “Native Sons”. This new album is a collection of the most influential Los Angeles based bands that have impacted Los Lobos throughout their career. Including: Jackson Browne, WAR, Buffalo Springfield and many more. Steve talks not only about the new album, but some of the bands highlights over the years!

Show Notes:

Find out more about Los Lobos at their website: http://www.loslobos.org/site/

Follow the band on     Instagram, Facebook & Twitter at Los Lobos

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Los Lobos’ new album Native Sons is released on July 30, 2021. Purchase at your local retailer or get the special vinyl version at: https://store.newwestrecords.com/collections/los-lobos-native-sons

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Sample some of Los Lobos’ new songs from Native Sons

Classic Videos and other goodies…

La Bamba – original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLAWPrCUQQ0

 Los Lobos | Austin City Limits Hall of Fame 2018 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODbRd3kReVw

 Come On Let’s Go music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJWBRybjs9Q

 Los Lobos - La Bamba - 11/26/1989 - Watsonville High School Football Field https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6T85X1ClmI

Will the Wolf Survive music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJVsUMKftMo

Don’t Worry Baby music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tao8rbrnfbc

 Steve Mentions a band called Making Movies: take a look at their website and videos: https://makingmovies.world/

 National Endowment for the Arts honoring Los Lobos: https://www.arts.gov/honors/heritage/los-lobos

U2 as the Dalton Brothers in 1987: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piqPgMUB23Y

 If you want to read the entire article regarding what happened when Los Lobos opened for Public Image, click here: https://buzzbands.la/2015/09/10/exclusive-the-night-los-lobos-opened-for-johnny-rotten-an-excerpt-from-the-new-book-los-lobos-dream-in-blue/

02-18 ENCORE with X's John Doe! Celebrate the 4th of July with one of America's iconic bands!

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This is an ENCORE episode with one of the founding members of the band X, John Doe. X’s latest album is titled; Alphabetland. He tells us the stories about some of the songs from the new album, working with The Doors founder Ray Manzerek, and being in one of the most famous punk bands of all time. John tells us about growing up in Baltimore, his story of being pulled over by the Los Angeles Police Department and what he’s been doing during the quarantine.

This is an ENCORE episode with one of the founding members of the band X, John Doe. X’s latest album is titled; Alphabetland. He tells us the stories about some of the songs from the new album, working with The Doors founder Ray Manzerek, and being in one of the most famous punk bands of all time. John tells us about growing up in Baltimore, his story of being pulled over by the Los Angeles Police Department and what he’s been doing during the quarantine.

SHOW NOTES:

 Follow John and the Band on:

Twitter @johndoefromX

Or @xthebandofficial

Instagram: Xthebandofficial

or thee John Doe

 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/XLosAngeles

 Order the new digital or vinyl album on bandcamp: https://xtheband.bandcamp.com/

Tickets to see X, Los Lobos & The Blasters at the Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa, CA on Sunday, August 1, 2021: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0B005AB8DC312775

 X – 4th of July: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_tyWt_9Bfs

 John talks about the organization to help small independent venues: https://www.saveourstages.com/

 Water & Wine from Alphabetland official video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOVakrdlSjw

 John’s wife, Krissy Teegerstrom’s podcast: Beyond and Back: https://www.beyondandbackpodcast.com/

Urgh! A Music War – See X’s performance of Beyond & Back: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-hs4PeVR9k

Ray Manzarek joining X on stage for Soul Kitchen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i19TYrxTS2A

 Wayne Wright – artist that designed the Alphatbetland album cover, check out his cool website: https://www.wayneorama.com/

Burning House of Love video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm6Z05bYj2Y