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We're joined by journalists and authors, Tom  Beaujour and Richard Bienstock, to discuss their New York Times Bestselling book, Nothin' But a Good Time: The Uncensored History of the '80’s Hard Rock Explosion. Crucial matters discussed include: the master template for '80s hard rock bands that is the mighty Van Halen; the death blow struck to hair metal's dominance by Nirvana's Nevermind; the sneaky importance and massive success of Poison; the influence of punk and glam rock on '80s hard rock; how Quiet Riot kicked the whole thing off with the unexpected success of their Metal Health album and singles; the culture of L.A.'s Sunset Strip music scene in the '80s; the underrated talent and business savvy of Motley Crue mastermind, Nikki Sixx; and much more. 

We're joined by journalists and authors, Tom  Beaujour and Richard Bienstock, to discuss their New York Times Bestselling book, Nothin' But a Good Time: The Uncensored History of the '80’s Hard Rock Explosion. Crucial matters discussed include: the master template for '80s hard rock bands that is the mighty Van Halen; the death blow struck to hair metal's dominance by Nirvana's Nevermind; the sneaky importance and massive success of Poison; the influence of punk and glam rock on '80s hard rock; how Quiet Riot kicked the whole thing off with the unexpected success of their Metal Health album and singles; the culture of L.A.'s Sunset Strip music scene in the '80s; the underrated talent and business savvy of Motley Crue mastermind, Nikki Sixx; and much more. 

We're joined by Delaware homeboy, Jim Wilson, to discuss his life and career as guitarist and frontman of L.A. rock band, Mother Superior, as well his career as an in-demand sideman playing with such artists as Rollins Band, Daniel Lanois, Sparks, Motor Sister, and Emmylou Harris. Crucial matters discussed include: trying to sneak into fabled Newark, Delaware music venue, Stone Balloon, as a teen; watching his father play bluegrass at the legendary Sunset Park; what it's like playing with Henry Rollins; his path to becoming a successful sideman in L.A.; his heavy band, Motor Sister, with his friend, Scott Ian, from Anthrax; and so much more.  

We're joined by Delaware homeboy, Jim Wilson, to discuss his life and career as guitarist and frontman of L.A. rock band, Mother Superior, as well his career as an in-demand sideman playing with such artists as Rollins Band, Daniel Lanois, Sparks, Motor Sister, and Emmylou Harris. Crucial matters discussed include: trying to sneak into fabled Newark, Delaware music venue, Stone Balloon, as a teen; watching his father play bluegrass at the legendary Sunset Park; what it's like playing with Henry Rollins; his path to becoming a successful sideman in L.A.; his heavy band, Motor Sister, with his friend, Scott Ian, from Anthrax; and so much more.  

We're joined by the uber-charming journalist and author, Jude Warne, for a fun and informative conversation about her new book, America: The Band. Crucial matters discussed include: how on earth her book came to have a forward by actor, Billy Bob Thornton; her love of Bruce Springsteen's album, Darkness on the Edge of Town; the fact that America is not a yacht rock band; America working with legendary producer of The Beatles, George Martin; what amazing singers and songwriters all three members of America are; and much more. 

We're joined by the uber-charming journalist and author, Jude Warne, for a fun and informative conversation about her new book, America: The Band. Crucial matters discussed include: how on earth her book came to have a forward by actor, Billy Bob Thornton; her love of Bruce Springsteen's album, Darkness on the Edge of Town; the fact that America is not a yacht rock band; America working with legendary producer of The Beatles, George Martin; what amazing singers and songwriters all three members of America are; and much more. 

We're joined by the founder of Harp magazine and director, Scott Crawford (Salad Days,  Creem: America's Only Rock & Roll Magazine). Crucial matters discussed: the brilliance of the Bad Brains; growing up in the Washington, D.C. punk and hardcore scene; talking or not talking to Ted Nugent about Creem magazine; his time in the publishing big leagues at Harp magazine; an alternate universe where Fugazi signs with a major label; and much more. 

We're joined by the founder of Harp magazine and director, Scott Crawford (Salad Days,  Creem: America's Only Rock & Roll Magazine). Crucial matters discussed: the brilliance of the Bad Brains; growing up in the Washington, D.C. punk and hardcore scene; talking or not talking to Ted Nugent about Creem magazine; his time in the publishing big leagues at Harp magazine; an alternate universe where Fugazi signs with a major label; and much more. 

We're joined by educator and author, Nancy Barile, for a fun and informative discussion of her new book, I'm Not Holding Your Coat: My Bruises-And-All Memoir of Punk Rock Rebellion. Crucial matters covered include: her husband, Al Barile (frontman of legendary Boston hardcore band, SSD Control); the Philly and Boston punk and hardcore scenes; Minor Threat and Fugazi's Ian MacKaye; the Three Mile Island nuclear accident; her life as a teacher; and much more. 

We're joined by educator and author, Nancy Barile, for a fun and informative discussion of her new book, I'm Not Holding Your Coat: My Bruises-And-All Memoir of Punk Rock Rebellion. Crucial matters covered include: her husband, Al Barile (frontman of legendary Boston hardcore band, SSD Control); the Philly and Boston punk and hardcore scenes; Minor Threat and Fugazi's Ian MacKaye; the Three Mile Island nuclear accident; her life as a teacher; and much more.