03-15 Jerry Pompili worked at Fillmore East/West, Winterland and many others under "Bill Graham Presents". He talks about his times with the Stones, Who, ELP, Hendrix and more rock icons.

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This episode is with Jerry Pompili. Jerry worked at the Fillmore East, Fillmore West, Winterland and many other venues under famous concert promoter Bill Graham in San Francisco. For years Jerry hosted shows with The Who, Jimi Hendrix, The Band, Emerson Lake & Palmer and many more. He also went on tour with the Stones in 1970. He talks about the concert business in San Francisco during his career along with many antidotes about the business and his experiences and stories with the bands.

SHOW NOTES

Anderson Theatre in New York:

Opened in 1926 as the Public Theatre and designed for stage plays, this theatre was the brainchild of two candy vendors from the former People’s Theatre on the Bowery. Over the years it focused on Jewish acts including Yiddish Vaudeville as well as the showing of Yiddish films.

 By 1953 it was full-time Spanish language cinema called the Antillas Theatre, and booked by Harris Theatrical Enterprises. That policy continued until 1957.

 In late-1957 it reopened as the Anderson Theatre, named after the recently deceased play agent Phyllis Anderson who was also the wife of author Robert Anderson ("Tea and Sympathy"). The Anderson Theatre continued to run Yiddish programs until at least the mid-1960’s.

 In 1977 it was taken over by CBGB and renamed the CBGB Second Avenue Theatre, booking punk rock acts such as the Talking Heads and Patti Smith but by 1979 it was no longer being used. In 1990 the theatre was partially demolished and in 1997 the remaining portions were turned into apartments.

Fillmore East:

 The Fillmore East was rock promoter Bill Graham's rock venue on Second Avenue near East 6th Street in the (at the time) Lower East Side neighborhood, now called the East Village neighborhood of the borough of Manhattan of New York City. It was open from March 8, 1968, to June 27, 1971, and featured some of the biggest acts in rock music at the time. The Fillmore East was a companion to Graham's Fillmore Auditorium, and its successor, the Fillmore West, in San Francisco, Graham's home base.

Sandy Pearlman: Samuel Clarke "Sandy" Pearlman (August 5, 1943 – July 26, 2016) was an American music producer, artist manager, music journalist and critic, professor, poet, songwriter, and record company executive. He was best known for founding, writing for, producing, or co-producing many LPs by Blue Öyster Cult, as well as producing notable albums by The Clash, The Dictators, Pavlov's Dog, and Dream Syndicate; he was also the founding Vice President of eMusic.com. He was the Schulich Distinguished Professor Chair at the Schulich School of Music at McGill University in Montreal, and from August 2014 held a Marshall McLuhan Centenary Fellowship at the Coach House Institute (CHI) of the University of Toronto Faculty of Information as part of the CHI's McLuhan Program in Culture and Technology.

Bill Graham Book:

Jimi Hendrix Live At Berkeley trailer:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kU2R5PUiWQk

Jerry talks a lot about Chip Monck – check out his Wikipedia page here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chip_Monck

Wolfgangs Vault – This is basically the Bill Graham Presents achieves that were sold after Bill Graham passed away. Most of it is now for sale. Check out some of the great merchandise here: https://www.wolfgangs.com/

 Jerry’s video version of The Last Waltz featuring The Band and so many other great bands: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbEL--AMBUk

Eddie Money and guitarist Jimmy Lyons perform Two Tickets to Paradise on the Midnight Special 1978: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCacbNlrqYk

Eddie Money live at Winterland in 1977 – Wanna Be A Rock n Roll Star: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EMGcmMFgbM

The Paul Collins Beat – Rock N Roll Girl from 1980: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cEvEUKN4Fw

Paul Collins Beat live in `1984: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exGzMKqwMkQ

Day on the Green concerts used to take place over the summer months in the Bay Area. Take a look at some of the incredible shows: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Day_on_the_Green

(Jerry’s Mug shot photo)

03-14 The Kinks lead guitarist and founding member Dave Davies talks about the bands new box set, and how much country music was a influence for the band.

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This episode is with one of the original founding members of the Kinks, Dave Davies. Dave was the guitarist since it’s inception in 1963. The band released over 24 studio albums along with Dave’s solo career of 7 studio albums. The Kinks have recently released a new box set:  Muswell Hillbillies / Everybody’s In Show Biz. Its for the 50th anniversary and features 11 discs, hard cover book, DVD featuring film footage that brother Ray took during the recording time period and much more. In our interview, Dave talks about how important country music was to the band and why the original recording of these albums were so meaningful to them. We also talk to Dave about being banned in the US for many years, his two releases on Record Store Day in November, and his thoughts on saving the planet.

Show Notes:

The new box set (& 50th anniversary of the ), Muswell Hillbillies / Everybody’s In Show Biz, is available NOW – order through your local vinyl retailer or at the big boys…

https://www.amazon.com/Muswell-Hillbillies-Everybodys-Show-Biz-Box/dp/B0B69FH8W6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1IHUCQ9APCJL6&keywords=kinks+muswell+hillbillies+50th+anniversary+box+set&qid=1664224254&sprefix=the+kinks+box+set%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-1

Dave’s “Fractured Minds” & “21st Century” vinyl comes out on Record Store Day – Black Friday, 11/25/2022 – find at your local retailer! Get them quick! https://recordstoreday.com/

 Dave’s book, “Living On A Thin Line” and companion CD will be released in January 2023 in the U.S. Check out Dave’s website where you can preorder his hardcover book: https://www.davedavies.com/

The new video for Traveling With My Band (Ray Davies 2022 Mix): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNs_RUFDt6A

Dave and Ray reunited after 20 years for You Really Got Me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6mL7s_FIA4

Solo audio for Nothing More To Loose: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jd0X7oQ8plc

Death of a Clown – Live from 2002: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETy5j5NoDUw

Death of a Clown official video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsHjvJ1aw40

Dave singing “Money” live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8aiKO6VAs4

The Kinks – Acute Schizophrenia Paranoia Blues (Ray Davies 2022 Mix): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opb0BqdYV4U

Lola from Top of the Pops, 1970: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GP0X0CRMZLU

The Kinks Living On A Thin Line (unofficial video):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWc5fuX-kEw

 Celluloid Heroes (2022 Remaster) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Zz0s7yJefY

The Kinks – Acute Schizophrenia Paranoia Blues (Ray Davies 2022 Mix): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opb0BqdYV4U

03-13 Spencer Proffer, producer of the new documentary: “The Day The Music Died - The Story of Don McLean's American Pie”

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Spencer Proffer is out latest guest. Spencer has over 120 film and TV credits including; Producer, music consultant, music supervisor, music director, composer and more. His passion for music put Quiet Riot on the map, along with many other artists like: Cheap Trick, Heart, Eddie Money, Beach Boys and more! Meteor 17 is Spencer’s production company and they have just released the new Documentary – The Day The Music Died – The Story of Don McLean’s American Pie, which is now streaming on Paramount Plus. The documentary focuses on the highly successful song and with Don McLean’s help, the meaning behind the lyrics of this iconic song. We also talk with Spencer about his upcoming documentary: “Elvis and Steve” and how he put Quiet Riot on the map of rock!

Show Notes:

Check out The Day the Music Died – The Story of Don McLean’s American Pie on Paramount +

 Movie Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5TvCEgTOJA&t=2s

Don’s website: https://donmclean.com/home/

 To learn more about Spencer and his company, check out his website at: https://www.meteor17.com/

McLean performs American Pie for its 50th anniversary at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa. This is where Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper performed on Feb. 3, 1959. The deaths of the three men partially inspired American Pie.

McLean, right, meets Connie Valens, sister of singer Ritchie Valens, backstage at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa. (Morling Manor Music Corp)

 American Pie Lyrics:

A long, long time ago

I can still remember how that music used to make me smile

And I knew if I had my chance

That I could make those people dance

And maybe they’d be happy for a while

But February made me shiver

With every paper I’d deliver

Bad news on the doorstep

I couldn’t take one more step

 

I can’t remember if I cried

When I read about his widowed bride

But something touched me deep inside

The day the music died

 

[Chorus:]

So bye, bye, Miss American Pie

Drove my Chevy to the levee but the levee was dry

Them good ole boys were drinking whiskey ‘n rye

Singin’ this’ll be the day that I die

This’ll be the day that I die

 

Did you write the book of love

And do you have faith in God above

If the Bible tells you so?

Now do you believe in rock and roll?

Can music save your mortal soul?

And can you teach me how to dance real slow?

 

Well, I know that you’re in love with him

‘Cause I saw you dancin’ in the gym

You both kicked off your shoes

Man, I dig those rhythm and blues

 

I was a lonely teenage broncin’ buck

With a pink carnation and a pickup truck

But I knew I was out of luck

The day the music died

 

[Chorus:]

 

Now for ten years we’ve been on our own

And moss grows fat on a rollin’ stone

But that’s not how it used to be

When the jester sang for the king and queen

In a coat he borrowed from James Dean

And a voice that came from you and me

 

Oh, and while the king was looking down

The jester stole his thorny crown

The courtroom was adjourned

No verdict was returned

 

And while Lennon read a book on Marx

The quartet practiced in the park

And we sang dirges in the dark

The day the music died

 

[Chorus:]

 

Helter skelter in a summer swelter

The birds flew off with a fallout shelter

Eight miles high and falling fast

It landed foul on the grass

The players tried for a forward pass

With the jester on the sidelines in a cast

 

Now the halftime air was sweet perfume

While the sergeants played a marching tune

We all got up to dance

Oh, but we never got the chance

 

‘Cause the players tried to take the field

The marching band refused to yield

Do you recall what was revealed

The day the music died?

 

[Chorus:]

 

Oh, and there we were all in one place

A generation lost in space

With no time left to start again

So come on, Jack be nimble, Jack be quick

Jack Flash sat on a candlestick

‘Cause fire is the devil’s only friend

 

Oh, and as I watched him on the stage

My hands were clenched in fists of rage

No angel born in Hell

Could break that Satan’s spell

 

And as the flames climbed high into the night

To light the sacrificial rite

I saw Satan laughing with delight

The day the music died

 

[Chorus:]

 

I met a girl who sang the blues

And I asked her for some happy news

But she just smiled and turned away

I went down to the sacred store

Where I’d heard the music years before

But the man there said the music wouldn’t play

 

And in the streets, the children screamed

The lovers cried and the poets dreamed

But not a word was spoken

The church bells all were broken

 

And the three men I admire most

The Father, Son and the Holy Ghost

They caught the last train for the coast

The day the music died

Inspired by childhood memories of the singer/songwriter of the iconic anthem, “American Pie,” Don McLean’s American Pie: A Fable was brought to life as a children’s book by the creative team at Meteor 17, a full-service media organization that actively conceives and participates through all phases of deal-making, production, marketing, and distribution.

American Pie the Fable can be found here:

Order a autographed copy from Don McLean’s website: https://donmclean.com/product/childrens-book-american-pie-a-fable-autographed/

Or

https://www.amazon.com/Don-McLeans-American-Pie-Fable/dp/1957317019/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2GKASM88MKPIW&keywords=american+pie+a+fable&qid=1664655683&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQwIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wOCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&s=books&sprefix=american+pie%2Cstripbooks%2C167&sr=1-1

Legendary Tips and Guitar Tricks with Don McLean: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4d1lo8oEsk

 Different artists versions of American Pie:

Home Free - American Pie ft. Don McLean (Official Music Video) shown in the documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RlTZdYXcKg

Jade Bird - American Pie (Official Video) shown in the documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDbQMVHMW5Q

John Mayer sings American Pie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqOKdRwRytI

The Brady Bunch (audio only): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7peFHjFoblk

Harry Belafonte with Petula Clark - On The Path Of Glory : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQXVjY1oqRo

Quiet Riot – Come On Feel The Noise – Live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFOxffZSdfc

Spencer talks about working with Brian May on this film: THE ADVENTURES OF PINOCCHIO (1996) – see the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdSZWvO7DU4

 Spencer’s Sons:

            Sterling Proffer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sterlingproffer

            Morgan Proffer: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5168073/

03-12 Bill German started with a Rolling Stones Fanzine which soon became the bands official newletter. He soon was on tour with the Stones. His book tells all!

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Bill German for many years wrote, researched and published his “fanzine” for the Rolling Stones; Beggars Banquet. And it led him to hanging out with members of the band for over 17 years. He was invited to parties with Keith and Woody, went on tour, with the band and so much more. He wrote a book a few years ago, which has just been update for the 60th anniversary of the Rolling Stones this year. The new version includes update information including an interview that Bill did with one of the original band member: Ian Stewart. The book is titled: Under Their Thumb – How A Nice Boy From Brooklyn Got Mixed Up With The Rolling Stones. The new edition is available on Amazon.

Show Notes:

 Follow Bill on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/bill.german.7/

Or you can check out his website at www.billgerman.com Where you can order the updated version of his book: Under Their Thumb – How a nice boy from Brooklyn got mixed up with the Rolling Stones (and lived to tell about it). You can also purchase past issues of Beggar’s Banquet and find out about other Bill German appearances.

 Upcoming appearances for 2022 include:

* September 24th, at Tattooed Mom in Philadelphia: https://www.tattooedmomphilly.com/.../thumb-author-talk.../

* October 8th, at Rattleback Records in Chicago: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../author-talk-book-signing...

* October 15th, at Musichead Gallery in Los Angeles: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../book-launch-author-talk...

October 22nd, at Pulp in Asbury Park (New Jersey): https://www.eventbrite.com/.../under-their-thumb-book...

Check out a video on Bill: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d01SxfYtlys&t=268s

 

Bill talks about the guy with the Worlds largest Rolling Stones Collection in the world. Take a look here: https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/95953-largest-collection-of-rolling-stones-memorabilia

Snippet from the 1990’s: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z90Q25iItqI

 Portion of his story telling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-XCZmVSnps

The Rolling Stones at T.A.M.I. Show 29th of October 1964: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHjlnn8lKqk

The Rolling Stones "Midnight Rambler" Marquee Club 1971: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-bBhgMtPsc

Full length concert from 07.23.2022 from Paris, France: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyumzkPEm3g

 

03-11 Walter Trout, one of the greatest blues guitarists of today talks about his near death experience, meeting BB King, Springsteen & working w/ John Mayall & the Blues Breakers.

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Walter Trout, guitarist, singer/songwriter, has been playing the blues his entire life. With tips from BB King. Walter became one of the best blues guitarists today. He has had his ups and downs, with drugs, alcohol and even coming within hours of loosing his life. Walter has just released his 30th album titled: Ride. And this album honestly gives you a ride. Walter starts off the interview with one of the greatest confessional we have ever had. It is an exclusive story that he has never told to the general public. Followed by many wonderful stories about his love of his family to some of the great artists and bands he has played with. If you aren’t yet a Walter Trout fan, listen to the interview, check out his new album and we promise you won’t walk away disappointed.

Show Notes:

Follow Walter on Instagram at Walter_Trout

Or go to his website: www.waltertrout.com

 You can order his new album Ride – autographed vinyl and autographed CD versions at his website: www.waltertrout.com

“Ride” -one of the new songs from the Ride album: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLzmOugNc2I

Also from the new album: Ghosts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYPJy8BBJ_Y

Also from the Ride album: Waiting For The Dawn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6-Ln_LS06A

 "Me, My Guitar and the Blues" Jimmy Dawkins cover- Burghausen Jazz Festival 2019: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2935ckkxiJg

Walter Trout with Joe Bonamassa, Kenny Wayne Shepherd - How Many More Years - 2019 Cruise https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMQthovIaI8

 Walter Trout & Band with Jon Trout- 1.Rock Me Baby 2 Red House/Hamburg Fabrik Germany 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qekA2urRBGA

Walter Trout - Ordinary Madness (Official Music Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGCItezxZkU

 Walter Trout - Going Down (2012) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meFag0HtrFw

 Walter Trout - Live 4.14.17 at Daryl's House Club: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuCFknX9dlQ

 WALTER TROUT full Live Concert in the Paradiso Club Amsterdam (Holland) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AS6AA6Pe2lo

Walter Trout with Canned Heat (1983) – Australia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAAFSmIUxgo

 John Mayall with Walter Trout: Rolling with the Blues (Live at Iowa State University 1987) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZZWfth4PZg

DIRECT NOTE FROM WALTER: After my illness when I had to spend a year re learning how to play the guitar. Then it was time to try a gig. I had not been on a stage in over 2 years. Most guys would try playing down at the local bar and see what happens. Not me. I went to Royal Albert Hall. Marie introduced me and it was a very, very emotional moment. Here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptPfyW4AduE

 

Walter talks about his wife, Marie’s book: “The Blues – Why It Still Hurts So Good”, you can check it out here: https://www.marietrout.com/book

Walter talks about a documentary that was produced about him. Check here for more information: https://www.amazon.com/Blues-Callin-bonus-documentary-Walter/dp/B01JT6IIIG

 

03-10 Former Polydor & MCA Executive Gina Iorillo-Corrales talks about her career in the music business!

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This latest episode of Rock And Roll Confessional is with our good friend Gina Iorillo - Corrales. We met Gina at the radio station back in the 90s. Gina grew up with in the music business with her family owning and running the Agoura Ballroom in Cleveland. She worked for Mercury / Polydor music & MCA Records, and was the first female vice-president of rock promotion of a record company.

Gina Iorillo - Corrales show Notes:

 The Agoura Ballroom in Cleveland Ohio:

 

The Pop Shop: Defunct punk club. Was located in the basement of the old Agora at 1730 E 24th St near the corner of Payne Ave, on the urban campus of Cleveland State University. This incarnation of the Agora was actually the second of three. The club was founded in 1966 by Henry LoConti Sr, on Cornell Rd, near Case Western Reserve University, but quickly outgrew the space and moved to the E. 24th site in 1967. The downstairs club was originally called the Mistake, then renamed the Pop Shop (dates uncertain), which hosted punk bands and lesser known acts (the upstairs Agora featured more mainstream bands, including some big names like AC/DC). The Pop Shop closed Sep 1984, and a month later the building was damaged by fire. The Agora relocated to 5000 Euclid Ave, where it remains in operation as of 2018. The old Agora/Pop Shop building was razed and is now a CSU parking lot. Henry LoConti Sr. died in 2014.

Springsteen bootleg album cover

WMMS in Cleveland – one of the biggest Rock radio stations at it’s peak. WMMS (100.7 FM) – branded 100.7 WMMS: The Buzzard – is a commercial radio station licensed to Cleveland, Ohio, serving Greater Cleveland and much of surrounding Northeast Ohio. Widely regarded as one of the most influential rock stations in America throughout its history,[a][b][26][27] the station has also drawn controversy for unusually aggressive tactics both on and off the air.[28][29][30] Owned by iHeartMedia, and broadcasting a mix of active rock and hot talk, WMMS is currently the flagship station for Rover's Morning Glory, the FM flagship for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Cleveland Guardians radio networks, the Cleveland affiliate for The House of Hair with Dee Snider and the home of radio personality Alan Cox.

Signing on in 1946 as the FM adjunct to WHK, the WMMS call letters were affixed in 1968 under Metromedia ownership, having stood for "MetroMedia Stereo" and meant as a compliment to the newly established progressive rock format, but have since taken on a variety of other meanings. Created in April 1974 as "an ironic twist on Cleveland's down-and-out reputation as a decaying Rust Belt city," the station's longtime promotional mascot has been "The Buzzard".[31] In 1981, Radio & Records identified "the malevolent feathered figure" as "the best-known station symbol in the country."[32] "De-emphasized" in the fall of 2007, the scavenger was revived the following spring to coincide with the station's 40th anniversary and with the arrival of morning personality Rover.[33][34]

Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, WMMS had a stable of personalities that remained fundamentally unchanged,[26][27] attained a dominant market share in the local ratings[27][35][36][37] and posted market record-high figures "never duplicated by any other station."[27][36] WMMS played a key role in breaking several major acts in the U.S., including David Bowie, Rush, and Bruce Springsteen.[26] Station employees went on to take director and executive-level positions in the recording industry, namely with labels RCA, Mercury, and Columbia.[38][39] Considered "a true radio legend," WMMS DJ Kid Leo was chosen for Rolling Stone's "Heavy Hundred: The High and Mighty of the Music Industry" (1980) and named "The Best Disc Jockey in the Country" in a special 1987 issue of Playboy.[39][40] Noted filmmakers, including Cameron Crowe (Almost Famous) and Paul Schrader (Light of Day), have called on both The Buzzard and its personnel while preparing for various rock-themed productions.[41][42] WMMS was also a major driving force behind the successful campaign to bring the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to Cleveland.

Rolling Stone named WMMS "Best Radio Station" (Large Market) nine straight years (1979–87) as part of the magazine's annual Readers' Poll,[26] but the station admitted to stuffing the 1987 ballot following a February 1988 front-page story in The Plain Dealer exposing manipulation.[44][45][46] Seven years later, members of the station's staff and management pleaded guilty to disrupting a national broadcast of The Howard Stern Show that originated via the local Stern affiliate, cross-town rival WNCX. A federal offense, the act nearly cost WMMS its broadcasting license.[47] Owned by Malrite Communications from 1972 to 1993, subsequent consolidation in the radio industry saw WMMS change ownership five times in seven years, and has been in iHeartMedia's portfolio (originally under the Clear Channel name) since 1999.

The WMMS studios are located at the former Centerior Energy building in the Cleveland suburb of Independence, while the station transmitter resides in neighboring Seven Hills. Besides a standard analog transmission, WMMS broadcasts over three HD Radio channels, and is available online via iHeartRadio. The WMMS-HD2 digital subchannel – which relays its signal over low-power FM translator W256BT (99.1) – airs an all-news format as Cleveland's affiliate of iHeart's Black Information Network, while WMMS-HD3 airs an alternative rock format.

Read more about it here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WMMS

Learn more about Kid Leo here: Lawrence James Travagliante—better known by his on-air moniker Kid Leo—serves as both General Manager and afternoon disc jockey on Little Steven's Underground Garage on Sirius XM Radio (channel 21). He first began in radio in 1973 at noted Cleveland rock station WMMS (100.7 FM, "The Buzzard"). During his 16-year tenure, WMMS was consistently one of the highest-rated radio stations in the country. In 1988 he left to work as an executive at Columbia Records, where he served until 2002. Since 2004, Travagliante has been involved with Underground Garage. He also currently operates his own consultancy, LJT Entertainment. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kid_Leo

Meatloaf singing the National Anthem at the All-Star game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDSZxUlGZnA

One of Gina’s favorite artists to work with was Sass Jordan – Check out some of her videos here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KL7Z4RIosrI

Sass Jordan with Taylor Hawkins and the Foo Fighters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pw-v36yrisQ

Sass Jordan - High Road Easy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myXZSAQ_unY

Do you want to go camping, there are plenty of great spots in Mid – Southern California and you can check out Gina’s website to make a reservation- heck, why not! : https://campone.com/

 

03-09 Lit's Ajay & Jeremy Popoff talk about the new album: "Tastes Like Gold" - they go back to their roots for this fantastic fun party album

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We’ve got a great new episode with founding members, and brothers Ajay & Jeremy Popoff of Lit. Lit had one of the biggest mega hits in the 90s: My Own Worst Enemy, along with many others. The bands last album was a shift to country, but their latest album: Tastes Like Gold is back to the bands original roots – great party music. Including songs like Yeah Yeah Yeah and Kicked Off The Plane! 

Show Notes:

 Follow Lit here:

Official Website: https://www.litband.com/

Yeah Yeah Yeah LIVE video: https://youtu.be/FB2JTFKxLlI

Mouth Shut video: https://youtu.be/vVhluFoKWSw

 Kicked Off The Plane video: https://youtu.be/tvX5pZpjPVI

Yeah Yeah Yeah official video: https://youtu.be/5gAwRAJ_APg

 Older classic videos:

My Own Worst Enemy: https://youtu.be/sc5iTNVEOAg

Miserable (featuring Pamela Anderson): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMOeTLLeaDU

Zip-Lock (featuring Dee Snider): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SqTTwVQwgc

Good Problem to Have (Official Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eK3SlWgK3s

 WOODSTOCK 99 1999 FULL CONCERT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEzCXhlApJ8

Lit's Jeremy Popoff on MTV Cribs, Fall 2000: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5s6o4Na_Es

03-08 Grammy Award Winners Mark Linett and Alan Boyd chat about the making of the new Beach Boys "Sounds of Summer" compilation.

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This episode is with Grammy award winners, Mark Linett and Alan Boyd, who are part of the team that are releasing the new Beach Boys remastered compilation: The Sounds Of Summer: The Very Best of the Beach Boys! It features 80 remastered tracks, and available on either a 3 CD package or a 6 vinyl album package. Mark & Alan have been working with the Beach Boys archives for over 30 years and they come to us with many great stories about the new box set and working with the band.

SHOW NOTES:

The Beach Boys – Sound of Summer – The Very Best of The Beach Boys – Unboxing Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JCeL9vCiXY

Pre-order the box set + many versions and other Beach Boys goodies- here: https://thebeachboys.lnk.to/SoundsOfSummer

The Beach Boys on the Ed Sullivan show – I Get Around - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruKCw797JM4

Good Vibrations at Live Aid- 1985: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAT6UD8x-y0

Good Vibrations the Lost Studio Footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVlSVkzbJDA

The Beach Boys - Wouldn't It Be Nice (Original Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lD4sxxoJGkA

The Beach Boys - Fun Fun Fun (Live!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brZfudD4vKA

The Beach Boys - Help Me Rhonda: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUxMupNEno4

Brian Wilson & Al Jardine - Sloop John B (Official Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gx5PVjsRamk

The Beach Boys "Good Vibrations" on The Ed Sullivan Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL3HO0gf0Co

Mark & Alan talk a lot about the Brian Wilson Album: Smile. If you don’t know the back story, here is a brief explanation with a link to more: Brian Wilson Presents Smile (also referred to as Smile or the abbreviation BWPS) is the fifth studio album by American musician Brian Wilson, released September 28, 2004 on Nonesuch. It features all-new recordings of music that he had originally created for Smile, an unfinished album by the Beach Boys that he abandoned in 1967. Revisiting Smile was an intense emotional undertaking for Wilson, as he had been deeply traumatized by the circumstances that had originally surrounded the project. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Wilson_Presents_Smile

03-07 Matt Sorum drummer for Guns N Roses & The Cult, has a new book titled; Double Talkin’ Jive. Matt talks about the CRAZY times while in the Cult, Guns N Roses & Velvet Revolver.

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Show Notes:

 Matt’s website where you can purchase the signed vinyl audio version of his book: https://mattsorum.com/

Order a Matt’s signed book directly from the publisher:  https://rarebirdlit.com/double-talkin-jive-hardcover

 You can find out more or follow Matt at the following links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattwsorum/

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

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/mattsorum

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattsorum

These are some of the charities and sponsors he is working with:

 Www.mattsorum.com

Www.adoptthearts.org -Founder

Www.Theos.fi

Www.globalpandemicshield.com

Www.Sthorm.io -founder 

Www.kingsofchaosband.com

Www.dolphinproject.net -Board member 

Www.animalsasia.org -US Ambassador Artbit.com

 Videos:

Matt in the new Billy Gibbons video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kE_VupU_8NQ

 Matt with Billy Gibbons: “My Lucky Card”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miPo8hyR8g4&t=18s

One of the first times Matt produced was with artist named: POE. Check out the music video of Angry Johnny, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrygAv93Ick

 Another video from  POE that Matt worked on: Hello: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAVgJQVo2oE

GNR – Matt doing a drum solo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMSQ3tLSiuU

Matt playing with Motorhead: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRCZuPriS9A

From one of Matt’s solo albums: The Sea: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjnoOuJgLrw&t=41s

 Kings of Chaos – Featuring Fire Woman by the Cult: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDuBqE9n7Vg&t=28s

 Hollywood Vampires in Concert in Rio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2Rbvoq-iys&t=62s

 Velvet Revolver – Falling To Pieces: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JhsUFuqbCM&t=5s

 GNR – Live & Let Die – Live; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6D9vAItORgE&t=47s

 Kings of Chaos: Highway Star: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMvYRMl1DzA&t=19s

 Matt demonstrating the Texas Shuffle on drums: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCxZX0pe-Y0

photo my Mark Maryanovich

Photo by Michael Segal

photo by Enzo Mazzeo

03-06 Elliot Kendall, Music Promoter, talks about his years at Universal Music plus working with some of the biggest bands of all time.

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Elliot Kendall is our latest guest. Rita and I met Elliot when he was the Director Of Radio and Tour Promotion, Sales & Marketing for Universal Music. Elliot has worked with many big names including: The Who, KISS, Nirvana, Iron Maiden, The Kinks, Brian Wilson, Peter Frampton, Styx and many more. Elliot now runs his own business Film & Music Promotion. He tells us the story of his career along with some very cool rock and roll stories with Ringo Starr, Smokey Robinson, Joe Satriani and more.

Elliot Kendall & Rick Springfield

Show Notes:

You can follow Elliot and see what else he has been up to at:

 LinkedIN:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliot-kendall-a3476563

 Facebook:

https://m.facebook.com/elliot.kendall.5

 Twitter:

https://twitter.com/ekmediagroove

 Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/powerjive77/?hl=en

 Joe Satriani – The Squares “Give It Up” video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMelzKFMGZ4

 You can watch Elliot’s movie he scored: The Effects of Magic on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Effects-Magic-Kathy-Bates/dp/B000OCZFQS

Stevie Wonder, Elliot Kendall & Smokey Robinson

Elliot worked on The Beach Boys - American Family film. See it here for free: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53GGjMbWH2w

 See the entire movie: All Things Must Pass – the story of Tower Records right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hxyon6mBXfU

Elliot interviewing Peter Frampton

Bang – The Bert Burns Story: find viewing platforms here: https://www.bangthebertbernsstory.com/

Surf Guitar 101 website: https://surfguitar101.com/

Elliot with KISS

 

03-05 Dorothy’s new album “Gifts From The Holy Ghost” has a very spiritual meaning to the band. Dorothy Martin talks the bands 3rd album and her struggles to get where she is today.

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This episode is with Dorothy Martin of the band Dorothy. Dorothy began her career at the Musician’s Institute in Los Angeles.  She started her band in 2014 and was signed in 2016 to Jay Z’s Roc Nation label. The band is now about to release their 3rd album: titled “Gifts from the Holy Ghost” which releases on April 22nd. The band has opened for acts like Heart, Joan Jett, The Struts, Lita Ford, Halestorm, and co-headlined with Greta Van Fleet, and was part of the Lollapalooza tour in 2018.

Show Notes

Dorothy website: https://dorothyonfire.com/

 VIDEOS:

Rest in Peace official video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cg2P3MH5WYs

 Rest in Peace Unplugged Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbf_mF7_KmI

 I Just Want To Make Love To You (Cover with Halestorm): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_vLlb0o8nw

 I Put A Spell On You – Live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2SefEkAiaU

 After Midnight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7DYCvCDeU8

 The book Dorothy talks about: Proof of Heaven by Eden Alexander can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Proof-Heaven-Neurosurgeons-Journey-Afterlife-ebook/dp/B008AK8FHM

03-04 Blues / Rock vocalist Beth Hart tells us how she got coerced into making her new album: A Tribute to Led Zeppelin.

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Singer / Songwriter Beth Hart joins us in our latest interview. Beth rose to fame in the 90s with her blues/rock vocals and her amazing piano playing. She suffered many years with addiction, but has now overcome it. Beth has released 10 solo album and 4 with Joe Bonomassa. She is now releasing her 15th album titled; A Tribute to Led Zeppelin, where she belts out 9 of her favorite Zeppelin tracks with her vocal style emphasized on each song. Beth’s raw vocals put her into the category of one of the best female vocalists of all time.

 Vinyl & CD copies of her new album can be purchased here: https://usa-store.mascotlabelgroup.com/collections/beth-hart

 Sample Beth’s version of Black Dog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNgQtP4zk5E

 Sample Beth’s version of Good Times, Bad Times: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXMzEGb0dqU

Beth with Jeff Beck at the Kennedy Center Honors performing Buddy Guy’s “Id Rather Go Blind” : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fALdOkf_eCM

Beth with Jeff Beck performing “Going Down” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVc4RSjnb00

Beth with Steven Tyler &  Jeff Beck, performing Prince’s “Purple Rain”:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZJNbVRmI80

“Get Your Shit Together” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_gVxYOiJu8

“Your Heart Is As Black As Night”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXE0H8TgKvE

 “I’ll Take Care Of You” with Joe Bonamassa:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Vtt--3j33g

Beth performed “Janis Joplin” in the play: “Love Janis” - here is a sample of her performing on a radio station.

“Ugliest House On The Block” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJ7OCWPw8cs

 Bang Bang Boom Boom official video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNj_JpWJqEg

 Entire concert from 2020: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQ-xwlbT7DA

 Star Search (3) 1993: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMWtHwREDNw

Beth covered a Billie Holiday song: Strange Fruit. She talks about the film: The United States Vs. Billie Holiday. Check out the trailer here:

PHoto by: Roxanne de Roode

PHoto by: Roxanne de Roode

PHoto by: Roxanne de Roode

PHoto by: Roxanne de Roode