Rock And Roll Confessional

Original air date: May 4, 2023

This episode is with rock and blues artist Sass Jordan. Sass started here solo career in 1988. Her second album which was the first release in the U.S., featuered the hit: "Make You A Believer". She has just released her 12th album titled "Live In New York - Ninety Four, and features Taylor Hawkins on drums. This tour was the first big break for Taylor as he joined Sass for the '94 tour. Sass talks about Taylor playing drums and what she felt Taylor was going through leading up to his death. Also we get the story of how she "audtioned" for Van Halen, how how grueling touring is. Plus much more.

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Original release date: April 1, 2023

This epsisode is with Bobby Colomby, founding member and drummer for the band: Blood Sweat & Tears. The band has just released a new film in theateres titled: What The Hell Happened to Blood Sweat & Tears. The film features interviews and archival footage from the controversial tour, which resulted in the band suffering backlash from fans. Although the decision of the tour may not have been the best, Bobby says they really had no other choice. Bobby talks about the film, where the archival footage was found after 50 years, plus other great rock 'n' roll stories including the band playing at Woodstock and his letter from Tina Turner. Plus much more!

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Original air date: March 3, 2023

Our latest episode is with Chris Epting. Chirs has been a music journalist for decades, writing for Ultimate Class Rock dot come, Loudwire and many others. He has also written many books including subjects on Baseball, Travel Landmarks and Rock 'n' Roll. HIs music repertoire includes books on Phil Collen (Def Leppard), John Oates (Hall & Oates), Brian Wheat (Tesla), Leif Garrett, The Doobie Brothers and his soone to be released book (5/10/23) Dave Mason: "Only You Know and I Know". Chris talks about what it's like working with an artist and writing about their history and actually working with earch to cature their essence in the writings. He also tells many rock stories including trying to sell Girl Scout cookies to Keith Richards.

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Original air date: January 25, 2023

This episode is with David Leaf. David has had an extensive career producing films like: "The Night James BRoan Saved Boston", "The U.S. vs. John Lennon" and "Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile". David has also written many books including: "KISS-Behind The Mask", "The BeeGees - The Authorized Biography" and his latest book, which he is discuiing in this episode: "God Only Knows - The Story of Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys and the California Myth". David originally released this book back in the 70's, but has since updated it with over double the content. Plus David talks about some of his favorite concerts that he did and didn't get into.

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Original air date: December 27, 2022

This episode is with Jerry Pompili. Jerry worked at the Fillmore East, Fillmore West, Winterland and many other venues under the direction of famous concert promoter, Bill Graham in San Francisco. For years Jerry hosted shows with The Who, Jimi Hendrix, The Band, The Rolling Stones and many more. He went on tour with the Stones in 1971. He talks about the concert business in San Francisco during his career along with many antidotes about the business and his experiences with the bands. Plus what happened when he hung with Emerson Lake & Palmer in Salt Lake City.

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Original air date: October 19, 2022

This episode is with one of the original founding members of The Kinks, Dave Davies. Dave has been the lead guitarist since the bands inception in 1963. The band has released over 24 studio albums along with Dave releasing 7 solo albums. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the albums; "Muswell Hillbillies" and "Everybody's In Show Biz"- The Kinks have recently released a new box set featuring 11 discs, a hard cover book, a dvd featuring film footage that brother Ray shot during the recording period and much more. In our interview, Dave talks about how important country music was to the band and why the original recording of the box set albums were so meaningful to the band. We also talk to Dave about being banned in the U.S. for many years, his two releases coming on Record Store Day in November and his thoughts on saving the planet.

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Original air date: October 5, 2022

Spencer Proffer is our latest guest. Spencer has over 120 film and TV credits including: Producer, Music Consultant, Music Supervisor, Music Director, Composure and more. His passion for music put Quiet Riot on the map along with many other artist he worked with including: Cheap Trick, Heart, Eddie Money, The Beach Boys and more! Meteor 17 is Spencer's production company and they have just released the new documentary - "The Day The Music Died - The Story of Don McLean's American Pie", which is now streaming on Pramount Plus. The documentary focuses on the highly successful song and with Don McLean's help, the meaning behing the lyrics of this iconic song. We also talk with Specner about his upcoming documentary; "Elvis and Steve" and how he put Quiet Riot on the rock 'n' roll map!

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Original air date: September 20, 2022

Bill German, for many years wrote, researched and published his "fanzine" Beggars Banquet about the Rolling Stones. It led him to hang out with members of the band for over 17 years. He was invited to parties with Keith and Woody, went on tour with the band and so much more. He wrote a book a few years ago which has just been updated for the 60th anniversary of the Rolling Stones. The new version incluides updated information including an interview that Bill did with original band member: Ian Stewart. The book is titled: "Under Their Thumb - How A Nice Boy From Brooklyn Got Mixed Up With The Rolling Stones.

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Original air date: August 17, 2022

Walter Trout, guitarist, singer/songwriter, has been playing the blues his entire life. With tips from B.B. King, Walter became one of the best blues guitarists today. He has had his ups and downs, with drugs & alcohol and even coming within hours of loosing his life. Walter has just released his 30th album titled: "Ride" - and this album honestly gives you a ride. Walter starts off the interview with one of the greatest cofessions we have ever had. It's an exclusive story that he has never told to the general public. Followed by many wonderful stories about his love of his family to some of the great artists and bands he has pllayed with. If you aren't yet a Walter Trout fan, listen to the interivew and check out his new album and we promise you won't walk away disapointed!

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Original air date: July 6, 2022

This episode of Rock And Roll Confessional is with our good friend Gina Iorillo - Corrales. We met Gina at the radio station back in the 90s. Gina grew up in the music business with her family owning and managing the famous Agoura Ballroom in Cleveland, Ohio. She worked for Mercury/Polydor music and MCA Records, and was the first female vice-president of Rock Promotions of a record company.

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