Percussion Discussion Podcast

Joining me this time is a drummer who has played for some of the biggest names in the history of Rock!! Join Simon Wright and myself as we chat about his time with AC/DC including how he got the audition! His time Playing for Ronnie James Dio, Geoff Tates Queensryche, Operation Mindcrime, Dio Disciples and much more! 

Joining me today is one of the nicest guys in the music business - John Tempesta. Join John and myself as we chat about his incredible journey as one of the finest drummers on the Hard Rock / Metal scene - from starting off his proffessional as Drum Tech for Anthrax' Charlie Benante from where his skills as a drummer were noticed by Exodus who welcomed him as there Drummer, onto Testamant, White Zombie, Rob Zombie. 

Then in 2006 he landed the gig with British Hard Rock band The Cult where John has been playing ever since. Many thanks to John for giving up his valuable time (he is a very busy guy) Hope you enjoy our chat, please dont forget to Subscribe to our youtube channel so that you dont miss any of our future episodes.

Percussion Discussion - Episode 12 features Dire Straits founder member and drummer Pick Withers, Join Pick and myself as we chat about his incredible career, from gigging in Germany in the 60's through to being the house drummer at the legendary Rockfield studios in Wales, playing for many artist including Ralph Mctell and Andy Fairweather Low, through to meeting Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits being formed!

 This one of the first interviews Pick had done for many years, i was very grateful for the opportunity.

 keep a look out for part two

Join us for the eagerly awaited part 2 of Don Powell of Slade's incredible story, Join  myself Don and guest host and British Drumming Institution Steve White as we talk about Dons Life in Slade.

Here is Legendary Slade drummer Don Powell interviewed by another legendary UK Drummer, Steve White. We chat about Don's first venture into music and the early days of Slade!

 Hope you enjoy Part 1, keep your eyes peeled for part 2 coming soon.

Join me as i chat with Erik Eldenius about his amazing story so far, from leaving Sweden to start an new life in L.A. as an unknown musician to carving out his impressive career as a producer and drummer - playing for the likes of Cher, Donna Summer, Vanessa Carlton, Jackson Browne and is currently playing for Billy Idol. Hope you enjoy the interview, please give it a thumbs up and a share. thanks to Erik for giving up his time.

Joining me for episode 36 is one of the titans of the Hard Rock Scene - Tommy Clufetos. 

Join Tommy and i as we chat about his incredible career so far including playing for Ted Nugent, Rob Zombie, Alice Cooper, Ozzy Ozbourne and of course Black Sabbath as well as his current side project Tommy's Rock project. Tommy shares some incredible insights into his life as a musician and shares some incredible advice to anybody looking to make a life out of playing music - DO NOT miss this interview! Thanks to Tommy for giving up his time so generously. 
Please be Warned there is strong language from the outset in this interview! 

Firmly back in the Legends Lounge Today!

 Joining me today is a drummer from one of the biggest Heavy Metal bands in the world - Iron Maiden. Nicko McBrain is one of the biggest and nicest characters in show business and is a British institution! Join Nicko and myself as we chat about his amazing career so far, we talk about what he has been upto in Lockdown, where it all began, the first time he met the guys from Maiden, Drum one, the Drum shop in Manchester which he part owns, we had to talk about British Drum Co for whom Nicko is an Endorser and International Ambassador.

 Thanks to Nicko for giving up his time so generously! it was only supposed to be 30 minutes!

Joining me today is a gentleman provides the groove for Chic / Nile Rodgers, Ralph Rolle. Join Ralph and myself as we chat about his career as a drummer, from his early days when he first picked up sticks, through to working with D'Angelo, John Legend, 12 seasons of the TV Show "Its showtime at the Apollo" where Ralph was the house drummer backing some of the biggest stars in the world, and of course we chat about his current gig with one of the funkiest bands on the planet, Ralph not only plays drums but also handles some of the vocals and the roll of M.C. Aside from drums we talk about his roll as CEO of the Soul Snacks Cookie Company. 

Today we are joined by a real legend and pioneer of the UK music scene - Kenney Jones - Join Kenney and myself as we chart about his incredible career from being a founder member of The Small Faces, through to The Faces and then the huge task of taking over the drum chair for The Who after Keith Moon sadly passed away. Huge thanks to kenney for giving his time so generously.