Original air date: December 8, 2021

World Famous DJ Richard Blade joins us for this episode. Richard started in radio in England followed by Bakersfield, Long Beach (CA), and finally KROQ in Los Angeles. He was one of the top rated jocks during his career. Richard has a new book titled: "The Lockdown Interviews" featuring interviews with some of the hottest band from the 80s including members of Duran Duran, Sparks, Spandau Ballet, The English Beat, The Alarm, Dramarama and more. The interviews were recorded from Richard's SiriusXM Radio show during the pandemic. The book was just released in November of 2021 and is available in paperback and Kindle version at Amazon.

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Originally released: November 17, 2021

Brad Tolinski was the Editor-in-Chief of Guitar World magazine for over 25 years. Chris Gill was the Editor-in-Chief of Guitar Aficionado magazine. The two have joined forces to put out the new book: Eruption, Conversations with Eddie Van Halen. They have a combined total of over 50 hours of unreleased interviews with Eddie that are now being shared in this great book. It is a major biography by two music journalists who knew him best. The heart of ERUPTION is drawn from these intimate and wide-ranging talks, as well as conversations with family, friends, and colleagues, including other major guitarists including Tony Iommi, Steve Vai, Steve Lukather and bassist Michael Anthony.

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Henry Diltz is one of the most iconic rock and roll photographers of today. He has shot over 200 album covers and countless photographs. The Doors, Morrison Hotel is one of the most famous works of art, which he named is gallery after (Morrison Hotel Gallery). The gallery features the works of over 125 famous music photographers with their photographs for sale. Henry tells us some of the stories behind his photography, like hanging on the set with the Monkees, touring with David Cassisdy, shooting James Taylor and so many more.

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Our latest guest is John Waite. Founding member of The Babys & Bad English. John joins us for an interview to talk about his new album: Wooden Heart - Acoustic Anthology (Volumes 1, 2 & 3) along with his upcoming tour. He also talks about the music that influenced his writing, his love for Jimi Hendrix, his upcoming documentary and a new musical he is writing with long time friend Neil Giraldo.

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For all the years they worked in radio, Rita & CW had the opportunity to go backstage at concerts and events. Now they tell some of the stories of the good times and the not so good times while in the backstage world. Plus they dig up some of their old items and tell how they got autographed.

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James JY Young is back with us. Known for his fantastic guitar playing and his deep voice, he is returning to talk about the new Styx album: "Crash of The Crown". The album was released in July of this year, and this is one of the first interviews the band has done with it. Although the songs were written in 2019, the album explores the life and times that we the people have been experiencing over the past few years. The album highlights they key element that give Styx their signature sound. JY was kind enough to speak with us during a short break in the bands touring schedule.

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Night Ranger has been around since the early 80s. They have had monumental hits such as; "Don't Tell Me You Love Me", "Sister Christian", "You Can Still Rock In America" and many more. The band has a new album that was just released, titled" "ATBPO" - "And The Band Played On". And it features all new music by Night Ranger that kicks butt! This interview is with one of the founding members, vocalist and bassist, Jack Blades. Jack was also part of the Shaw Blades band and the Damn Yankees.

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John Notto, guitarist for Dirty Honey joins us on this episode. Dirty Honey's debut album (titled: Dirty Honey) captures the sound of what described today as classic rock. They originally released an independent EP which went to number 1 on the Billboard Rock charts - being the first independent rock record to every hit #1! This past April, the band released their full length album. They have opened for The Who Guns N' Roses and are now on tour, opening for the Black Crowes!

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Happy birthday to MTV. 40 years ago this August 1st MTV changed the way we listened and watch music. It all started with 5 VJ including our latest guest, Nina Blackwood. Nina was on the network for over 5 years before moving over to Entertainment Tonight. Nina tells us how she auditioned for the job, some of her favorite and not so favorite interviews and how MTV all began.

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This episode is with Steve Berlin who plays saxophone, flute, percussion & keyboard, and is one of the members of the band, Los Lobos. Los Lobos is an iconic East Los Angeles band that has been together for almost 50 years. With hits like "Will the Wolf Survive", "Come On Let's Go", "Don't Worry Baby" and "LaBamba" they have followed their roots all the way to their new album; "Native Sons". This new album is a collection of the most influential Los Angeles based bands that have impacted Los Lobos throughout their career. Including Jackson Browne, War, Buffalo Springfield and many more. Steve talks not only about the new album, but some of the bands highlight over the years.

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