Rock And Roll Confessional

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!

This episode, we are taking a mini dive into NAMM - the National Association of Music Merchants. There big convention was last weekend and this is a taste of what was going on. We will be playing quick interviews from many different rock and roll merchants and a few rock stars that were brought in to endorse products. Check out our interviews featuring the new Slash guitar at Gibson, Tom Morello guitar at Fender, Bob Weir guitar at D'Angelico plus we talk with Johnny Rzeznik (Goo Goo Dolls), Gregg Bissonette (Ringo Starr, David Lee Roth), Dave Amato (REO Speedwagon), Derek St. Holmes (Ted Nugent), photographer Neil Preston and members of a new band: Pushing Veronica. This show is fast & furious so tune in quickly!

This show we are talking with a great friend: Scott Page, who is know for playing saxophone with bands like: Toto, Supertramp & Pink Floyd. But there is so much more to Scott...

Scotty starts off with his confession on what happened on his first tour with Toto, his father being in the Lawrence Welk Band and also working at the famous Sound City recording studio in Los Angeles. Plus what he learned from touring with Diana Ross and what it was like touring and working with Pink Floyd & David Gilmour.

And if you are a new start up band or business, Scott has some great tips for you to help make your business successful.

This show we are talking to Mark Felsot who was the associate producer for the syndicated radio talk show; Rockline. Rockline featured bands each week, where listeners could call-in and ask their questions. Mark also works as the morning DJ on the Tom Petty Channel on Sirius XM along with producing the entire channel.

Mark talks with us regarding some of his highlights on Rockline including what happens when your host has a heart attack live on the air, the George Harrison special and the infamous Guns N' Roses/Slash story. Plus what it is like putting together the Tom Petty Channel and working directly with Tom up until Tom's passing in 2017.