On this episode of Westowood One's Rock talk With Mitch Lafon. New interviews with guitarists PETER FRAMPTON, STEVE HACKETT and MITCH RYDER. Alan Niven co-hosts.

 

Before our first interview, Alan Niven and Mitch discuss some of the greatest live albums and their importance. 

 

In our first interview (start at approx. 16 minutes), Peter Frampton discusses receiving the 2019 Les Paul Innovation Award, Les Paul, a new album for 2019, his approach to songwriting, going solo, Humble Pie, the difference in being a studio band and a live band, and more. 

 

Our second interview is with legendary guitarist Steve Hackett. We discuss his Selling England By The Pound album tour, expanding his sound, Genesis, the genesis of Selling England By The Pound, chasing singles, did the 'show' over-shadow the music, The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway, Peter Gabriel, touring, new album At The Edge Of Light, politics and much more. 

 

And our third interview is with Mitch Ryder. We discuss his latest album as well as John Cougar Mellencamp, the European market, his record label, core beliefs, his move to Colorado, his book, Alice Cooper and more. 

 

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