This show we are talking with one of the original band members, lead singers & guitarist of the band The Alarm. Mike has carried on the bands name since the original break-up in 1991. He is releasing 3 new albums including "Stream - Hurricane of Change". Mike tells us about the new albums along with his battle with cancer, the bands first U.S. tour with U2, his first Springsteen show and how his life has changed since he departed from the original band back in 1991.

You know John Doe as the original member of the punk band X which was created in 1977. 40 plus years later, the band is still releasing new music. Alphabetland is an amazing piece of work that John talks with us about. He also tells us stories about working with Ray Manzerek of the Doors, preforming for the Los Angeles police department and what its like playing live on stage in a punk band! Plus he really gets into our bonus round!

This is a very special episode, first female, first during quarantine! We are speaking with the original lead singer of the Runaways, Cherie Currie! Cherie has a new album titled: Blvds of Splendor. She tells us the stories of writing the songs, and guest artists including Slash, Duff, Billy Corgan along with producer/drummer Matt Sorum. Cherie dives into the past and talks about her Runaways days and her chainsaw wood carving. Plus Cherie has a very interesting answer to our bonus round question: Tell us about your worst "Spinal Tap" experience.

This episode is part two with iconic rock photographer, Neal Preston. Neal talks with us about his relationship with the members of Queen, his friend and muse; Stevie Nicks. He tells the story of being with Nancy Kerrigan when she got whacked in the knees by Tonya Harding. Being confronted on an airplane by a very drunk John Bonham and his set up for shooting one of the most well known Bruce Springsteen photos!

Plus Neal has been kind enough to allow us to post the photos we talk about on our website. So go to www.rockandrollconfessional.rocks click on the appropriate show, and follow along!

Neal Perston tells us many of the stories behind the photos in his latest book: Exhilarated and Exhausted. Neal talks about going on tour with Led Zeppelin and watching the notorious Peter Grant, Zep's manager. Neal also talks about working with his best friend Cameron Crowe on the film "Almost Famous". Both Neal and Cameron went through some of the same experiences portrayed in the film. Plus many other incredible stories!

Gregg Bissonette is one of the most incredible drummers of today. He has played with Ringo Starr, David Lee Roth, ELO, Spinal Tap, Derek Small, Don Henley, Duran Duran, Ozzy Osbourne and so many more. Gregg talks with us about his many influences, his solo albums and seeing the Beatles with his family at the age of 8.

The Association's guitarist and singer, Russ Giguere tells us about the band recording hits like Along Comes Mary, Windy & Cherish. Russ' new book; "Along Comes the Association" tells us about his time meeting Jimi Hendrix at the Monterey Pop Festival, Frank Zappa inviting him to play with the Mothers of Invention and the mysteries of The Who. Plus so much more.

This episode, Kipp Lennon from the band Venice dives deep into the whole story of how they auditioned for the 2010 Roger Waters' The Wall tour and got the gig. There are so many amazing stories including the night that David Gilmour and Nick Mason joined the band on stage at the O2 Arena in London and how Kipp saved David when he began singing the wrong lyrics during Comfortably Numb. Oh but there is so much more in this episode including talking about the bands latest album Jacaranda Street and their time working with Bruce Springsteen! If you haven't listened to part 1 yet, we suggest you do!

Our latest episode features Kipp Lennon. Kipp talks about not only the size of his family but how important it is to him. He explains the story of his famous sisters and the band that he, his brother and his cousins started in the 80s called Venice (which is still performing today). Plus how he and the band worked with Jackson Browne to create an ongoing fundraiser. And if that's not enough, Kipp tells us about his experience working with Michael Jackson on the Simpson TV show.

This episode we are speaking with an amazing philanthropist - Leo Rossi. Leo started his career as a lighting designer for concert in Long Beach, California, with Led Zeppelin being one of his first shows. He later went on to be a roadie (or road crew or tech) for bands such as The Who, Fleetwood Mac, The Beach Boys and so many more.

After all the years in the music business, Leo has now shifted to become a philanthropist and give back to the world by donating his time and any profits to the charity: 20Kwatts. A charity that his late son began years ago, and Leo is now carrying the torch for.

Check out this AMAZING interview with Leo Rossi!