Rock And Roll Confessional

This episode is with former Traffic guitarist and singer Dave Mason. Dave has re-recorded his first album, 50 years after it's original release - titled "Alone Together, Again" Dave talks with us about having Covid, joining Fleetwood Mac, Derek & The Dominoes, almost joining the Jimi Hendrix Experience and so much more good rock stories

WARNING - EXPLICIT LANGUAGE! Our latest episode is with guitarist/lead singer & song writer for the Goo Goo Dolls, Johnny Rzeznik! The Goo Goo Dolls have had such hits including Slide, Name and Iris! They have a new album titled "It's Christmas All Over" and features renditions of classic holiday tunes - familiar and unfamiliar, along with a few newly written songs! In the episode, Johnny talks about creating the new album, being in a punk band, their dedicated fans and lots more!

This is part two of a two part episode - featuring Mark Thompson & Brian Phelps, better known as Mark & Brian. They were on Los Angeles radio station, 95.5 KLOS for over 25 years and were one of the most legendary morning radio teams in the country. They were just inducted into the Radio Hall Of Fame and we caught up with them a week later. The boys talk about some of their favorite moments including best interviews, throwing rocks, what they have been doing since the quarantine, favorite characters, being on the air during 9-11 and their appreciation of the listeners.

Mark & Brian were known for their morning show on 95.5 KLOS radio in Los Angeles for more than 25 years! They just got inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame and they (as always) have plenty to talk about.

The boys talk about the beginning of their career, working together, and some of the funniest moments, characters and interviews during their time in the radio business!

This episode we talk with all 5 of the greatest studio and touring musicians: Waddy Watchel, Leeland Sklar, Russ Kunkel, Danny Kortchmar and Steve Postel - all of them form The Immediate Family! These guys have been working together since the 70s and just a few years ago they created the band, The Immediate Family. The Band just released a new EP titled: Slippin' and Slidin' (with a new album coming in 2021) which has two new songs plus 3 cover tunes which different band member originally contributed to. They talk about forming this band and playing on so many albums over their decades in the music industry.

Billy Bob Thornton (or "Bud" as he is called in the band) & JD Andrew also known as The Boxmasters, talk about their new album; Light Rays. They also speak of their love of music, the importance that radio and the DJs had in their lives and how they team up to write their music. Plus influences like Frank Zappa - Frank's music also helped Billy Bob write his screen play for Sling Blade. And Bud reminds of that he has a confession! This is a really fun show!

Jon Scott is for not only discovering Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers first album in the closet, but making the band one of the biggest in the rock world today! Jon has a fantastic book titled; Tom Petty & Me - My Rock 'n' Roll Adventures with Tom Petty. This is an amazing story told by our good friend Jon Scott who lived it all!

This episode we speak with The Tubes lead singer Fee Waybill. The Tubes started in San Francisco in the mid 70s. Some of their hits include: Don't Touch Me There, Sushi Girl, She's A Beauty, Mondo Bondage and the iconic White Punks On Dope! Fee has a new album: "Fee Waybill Rides Again" which was produced by Richard Marx. Fee talks with us about forming The Tubes, Quay Lewd, Rocky Horror Show, what he found in his mother's house, living in a ghost town and we find out what his worst on-stage experience was.

This episode we are speaking with Rand Foster who owns a local record store; Fingerprints in Long Beach, California. Rand opened his shop in the early 90s and has had some of the biggest names come in to play live. Including: Lou Reed, Prophets of Rage, Foo Fighters, Chrissie Hynde, Ryan Adams, Taj Mahal, The Alarm, Richard Sherman, Violent Femmes, Portugal The Man and many more. We talk with Rand about his love of music, the struggles during the pandemic, Record Store Day, and some of the great musical acts that have come into play live.