James Young is the longest tenured member of Styx. That's why they call him 'The Godfather of Styx' (he gets 10% of EVERYTHING! LOL)! We talk about NOT being in the Rock & Roll HOF, growing up in Chicago, Cubs v White Sox and hanging out with the Super Bowl XX Champion Bears. Grab a slice of deep dish and enjoy!

REO Speedwagon is back on the road with Styx and Loverboy! Kevin Cronin Talks about his musical hero, Stephen Stills, REO's 'lost' album 'Building the Bridge' and his love of the Midwest.

Some guys have all the luck (and skill!). Enter Matt Sorum! Rock & Roll HOF drummer for Guns n Roses. Member of Velvet Revolver, The Hollywood Vampires and Honorary member of Motorhead (drummed on the 2009 tour). Plus, founding member of the Kings of Chaos (John Waite, Sebastian Bach, John Waite, Lita Ford, Jack Blades and more!) Unbelievable stories about Alice Cooper's 1970s drinking club, Johnny Depp and Matt's relationship with Lemmy from Motorhead. Oh, and Marlon Brando's conga drums. Plus, performing with the Kings at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway! Great listen.

Sir Rod Stewart will be touring North America this summer! Great conversation including 'Handcuff Talk', Rod's early days seeing the Rolling Stones in a crowd of FIFTEEN(!) people on Eel Pie Island in London and Rod reveals (for the FIRST time anywhere) his plans for a wildly unique 2024 Tour! You're gonna want to be there!

The 2022 Rock & Roll HOF Induction Class: Pat Benatar, Duran Duran, Eminem, Eurythmics, Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie, Carly Simon & Judas Priest! Gunner grills Greg on Dolly Parton. Plus, why is Judas Priest in the Musical Excellence and NOT in the Performer category? Greg used to work at the Baseball HOF, so, should Pete Rose be in? Finally, Greg invites us to broadcast LIVE from the Hall!

REO's Kevin Cronin is the BEST! Kevin recalls his first concert experience w/ a HUGE band that went on to play Woodstock. Then Gunner gets nosy and asks how big those REO royalty checks are---Kevin's response is great! Finally, the boys grill Kevin about early-week shows (Mon, Tues, etc) and the difference between weekend & weekday audiences.

Legendary Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson is a king in the world of progressive rock. Mourning the death of Neal Peart, Alex evolved and created a new band called Envy of None. With singer-songwriter Maiah Wynne, bassist Andy Curran and Afio Annibalini, their self-titled album will exceed expectations--GUARANTEED! Plus, Gunner asks 'Officer Lifeson' to help him with a Canadian speeding ticket and RUSH BEER is here!

John Oates is one-half of the top-selling duo in music history, Hall & Oates. Look for him this year on his 'An Evening of Songs & Stories w/ John Oates' tour. John talks about guitarists that awe him, his wrestling career (?) and who got all the girls? John or Daryl??
You can find John at JohnOates.com.

Ted Nugent is 73, but acts like a 20-year old!
Fun talk about Eddie Van Halen, hunting, gathering, Democrats (!) and Ted's latest album, 'Detroit Muscle'. The single 'Come and Get It' celebrates the 2nd Amendment rights of Americans and features vintage Nuge on guitar. Uncle Ted welcomes you to the campfire!

11.17.21
Jackyl's Jesse James Dupree talks up his upcoming gig at the 8 Second Saloon. Plus, great stories about having AC/DC's Brian Johnson crash at his place AND staying with Ted Nugent in a French castle!