This week on Backstage with Ron Onesti, Ron talks with singer/songwriter and folk rock musician, Al Stewart, about the usage of language in music and how important it is to be original.  We also hear from Darren Dowler, lead singer for Paul Revere and The Raiders, as we remember the late great Paul Revere.  Kansas just brought on board a new lead singer, Ronnie Platt, and Ron talks to him about his dream coming true in the blink of an […]

Today on Backstage with Ron Onesti, we are in Nashville and Ron gives us a music history lesson on the beautiful Ryman Auditorium.  We then hear from Carmine Appice, a drummer best known for his work with Vanilla Fudge, who tells us all about where the name “Vanilla Fudge” came from, what it’s like getting to tour with some of your best friends, and his new project, The Rod Experience.      

This week on Backstage with Ron Onesti, we hear from Vince Gill known for both his work as frontman of Pure Prairie League and his solo work share some touching wisdom on companionship and the power of music. Former member of Boston, Fran Cosmo, talks about how his son Anton got involved in Boston and their current group, Cosmo.  Ron sits down and talks with Scott Gorham best known for his role in Thin Lizzy and he explains why he decided to […]

  This week on Backstage with Ron Onesti, Ron calls up Felix Cavaliere of The Rascals.  We get to hear a bit about what it was like to be playing such unique music in the wake of the British Invasion, his opinion on what were the major influences and driving forces behind the incredible era(s) of music from the mid 50s to the late 70s, and even a new line of wine that Felix is putting out.  We also get […]

This week on Backstage with Ron Onesti, Ron chats with Pat DiNizio, the lead singer of The Smithereens. Pat gives us insight into the modern music industry and its changing scenery. Ron calls up Lance Hoppen, bassist for The Orleans and talks about carrying on the legacy of his late, great, brother Larry, co-founder of the group. Finally we hear from Tommy Heath of the band Tommy Tutone as he explains the story behind his top of the charts hit, “867-5309/Jenny.”     […]

This week on Backstage with Ron Onesti, Ron pays tribute to the late great Jimmi Jamison from Survivor who just passed away from a heart attack.  He calls up Jimmi’s buddies, Jim Peterik of Survivor and Kevin Chalfant of Journey as they celebrate the life of such wonderful man.  Ron also stops by the WGN-TV studios and talks with Harry Wayne Casey of KC and the Sunshine Band about his soon to be released new album and his musical career. […]

This week on Backstage with Ron Onesti, we replay a collection of some of Ron’s favorite interviews thus far including Michael Bolton, Fred Turner and Randy Bachman, Scott Gorham of Black  Star Riders, Artimus Pyle, drummer for Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Dana Carvey.    

This week on Backstage with Ron Onesti, Ron brings you an incredible show with incredible talent.  He talks with Michael Bolton about his collection of duets, and his book, Rich Little about his career and friendship with Judy Garland, Mickey Dolenz from the Monkees and The Cowsills (the Original Partridge Family), and Dana Carvey about how he developed one of his most well known characters on SNL.    

This week on Backstage with Ron Onesti, Ron talks with Lynard Skynard drummer, Artimus Pyle, about the legacy of Ronnie VanZant, Henry Paul and Monte Yoho of  The Outlaws, David Gray from The Marshall Tucker Band, and Gretchen Wilson and her new musical project she’s got going on.  

This week on Backstage with Ron Onesti, Ron heads to Berwyn born rock star from The Ides of March and Survivor, Jim Peterik’s studio to chat with him about his beginnings in music covering Beatles songs and being commissioned by Sylvester Stallone.  We get to hear an awesome interview with Fred Turner and Randy Bachman of Bachman Turner Overdrive live on stage at the Arcada Theater and Ron decides to turn the tables on WGN’s Pete McMurray and interview him […]