Night Ranger Music Videos Ranked: MTV Era to Japanese 90s and Frontiers Releases! We review and rank Night Ranger music videos across three main periods: • The MTV-era clips from the 1980s • The Japanese-market videos from the 1990s • The studio videos released with Frontiers Records from 2011 to the present The discussion includes well-known tracks such as “Sister Christian,” “Don’t Tell Me You Love Me,” and “When You Close Your Eyes,” along with later releases like “High Road” and “Breakout.” Leave your own ranking or favorite video in the comments.

In this episode we sit down with veteran rock merchandiser Ricky Lathrop! Ricky currently helps run the Night Ranger merchandise operation and has spent years working with huge acts including REO Speedwagon and Sammy Hagar. He just landed one of the most talked-about gigs in rock right now — official merchandiser for the upcoming Triumph tour! We dive into: • What it really takes to run merch on major rock tours • Behind-the-scenes stories from REO Speedwagon and Sammy Hagar • How he scored the Triumph tour • The current state of band merchandise in 2026 • Tips for fans and future merchandisers A must-watch for any Night Ranger, Triumph, REO Speedwagon, or Sammy Hagar fan! What’s your favorite classic rock band merch of all time? Let us know in the comments!

Dive into the groovy vibes of the 1970s with us on this episode of Fans In Motion! We’re shaking things up by trying something totally new: ranking our all-time favorite live albums from the 1970’s. From the raw energy of The Who’s “Live at Leeds” to the epic jams in The Allman Brothers Band’s “At Fillmore East,” and the stadium-shaking anthems of Peter Frampton’s “Frampton Comes Alive!” – which ones top our list? Spoiler: Expect heated debates, nostalgic stories, and maybe a few surprises (like why Kiss’ “Alive!” still slays). We also give you the picks from Jack, Kelly, Eric, and Keri of Night Ranger!! Whether you’re a vinyl collector or just love classic rock, this one’s for you!

Band vs Brand – The ultimate showdown in rock music! In this deep dive, we explore the timeless debate: When does a rock band stop being just a group of musicians and start becoming a full-blown brand? From legendary logos and endless merch empires to the fight for authenticity vs. commercialization, we break down how the music industry turned rock into big business.

As the clock strikes midnight on one hell of a year, join us for Fans In Motion & Night Ranger’s ultimate 2025 recap — the wins, the shocks, the unforgettable FIM moments — before we light up 2026! We cover all the happenings in the NR & FIM world in 2025, NR Tour Manager Ed Ripepi stops in to say hello, and we read and discuss our fellow FIM favorite 2025 memories!

PART TWO of our deep dive into the electrifying world of classic rock production in this must-listen episode, where I sit down with Grammy-nominated maestro Ron Nevison—the engineering & producing wizard behind some of the biggest albums in music history. Many of us know Ron as the producer the fantastic Damn Yankees records and the Night Ranger reunion record “Neverland”! These episodes cover it all! From his early days cutting his teeth on The Who’s explosive Quadrophenia (complete with wild tales of Keith Moon’s chaotic genius and Pete Townshend’s quadraphonic vision) to engineering Led Zeppelin’s monumental Physical Graffiti alongside Jimmy Page’s meticulous studio sorcery, Ron pulls back the curtain on the high-stakes sessions that defined an era. But that’s just the warmup: Hear how Ron resurrected Heart’s career with powerhouse hits like “Alone” and “These Dreams,” tamed the bombast of KISS’s Crazy Nights, and infused Ozzy Osbourne’s The Ultimate Sin with razor-sharp edge. With over 100 million albums sold and Billboard’s Top-5 Producer nods under his belt, Ron shares unfiltered stories of clashing egos, technical triumphs, and the raw magic of capturing lightning in a bottle—from Bad Company’s gritty debuts to Damn Yankees’ arena anthems. Whether you’re a die-hard Zeppelin fan or just love the untold stories of rock’s golden age, this episode is your backstage pass to the sounds that still shake the world. Tune in for laughs, legends, and lessons from a lifetime in the mix.

Join me this week as I dive into the electrifying world of classic rock production in this must-listen episode, where I sit down with Grammy-nominated maestro Ron Nevison—the engineering & producing wizard behind some of the biggest albums in music history. Many of us know Ron as the producer the fantastic Damn Yankees records and the Night Ranger reunion record “Neverland”! These episodes cover it all! From his early days cutting his teeth on The Who’s explosive Quadrophenia (complete with wild tales of Keith Moon’s chaotic genius and Pete Townshend’s quadraphonic vision) to engineering Led Zeppelin’s monumental Physical Graffiti alongside Jimmy Page’s meticulous studio sorcery, Ron pulls back the curtain on the high-stakes sessions that defined an era. But that’s just the warmup: Hear how Ron resurrected Heart’s career with powerhouse hits like “Alone” and “These Dreams,” tamed the bombast of KISS’s Crazy Nights, and infused Ozzy Osbourne’s The Ultimate Sin with razor-sharp edge. With over 100 million albums sold and Billboard’s Top-5 Producer nods under his belt, Ron shares unfiltered stories of clashing egos, technical triumphs, and the raw magic of capturing lightning in a bottle—from Bad Company’s gritty debuts to Damn Yankees’ arena anthems. Whether you’re a die-hard Zeppelin fan or just love the untold stories of rock’s golden age, this episode is your backstage pass to the sounds that still shake the world. Tune in for laughs, legends, and lessons from a lifetime in the mix.

Join us for a recap of the crazy antics that went down in Fort Wayne during the Night Ranger concert and FIM Fest! From Brad crashing our hotel lobby party the night before, to the band photobombing our preshow FIM pic, to them busting out some ridiculously deep tracks… to all the shenanigans we got up to Friday night at FIM Fest… the raffle, the unreleased tracks… we’re covering it all, folks!

On this awesome episode, Night Ranger Tour Manager Ed Ripepi swings by to spill the beans on the “Goodbye Japan” Farewell Tour! We dive headfirst into the wild process of getting these dates covered, from chaotic start to chaotic finish! We also dish about the extended setlist and song selection! We also gab some about FIM Fest!

On this awesome episode, we kick things off with all the juicy updates for the FANS IN MOTION FEST! Some super important hotel deets are shared, plus we announce the FIM Raffle, because who doesn’t love a good raffle? We also show off some of the fantastically cool items donated by the band and others. Who’s ready to hear some unreleased tracks by Jack, Brad, and Kelly? We’ve got the scoop on when they’ll be played at FIM Fest! We dish out the latest Night Ranger news and show announcements, and flaunt some of the newest Rubicon and Night Ranger memorabilia additions. Finally, we wrap things up with a rundown of life on the road with the band for their shows in Prestonsburg and Florence, Kentucky, and that private show with Ted Nugent, because, why not?