The Fortress Of Rock

By Kevin Crane

Rock is not dead. Deal with it. Every week, The Maestro reviews new album and song releases from classic rock acts, discusses current concert tours and looks back at pivotal moments in rock history. I... more

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How many episodes does The Fortress Of Rock have?

The podcast currently has 241 episodes available.

The Fortress Of Rock episodes:

September 12, 2026 Episode 263 (9/11/26) - "The Immortal Angus Young"
This week, The Maestro reviews AC/DC live in concert at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana; Kev also discusses The Pretty Reckless, Stevie Wonder, Alex Van Halen vs Sammy Hagar and Canada's brave & mighty rock and roll warrior standing up against America...Bryan Adams?!?!
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1h 49min
September 04, 2026 Episode 262 (9/4/26) - "End of Summer Concert Extravaganza!!!"
This week, The Maestro reviews FIVE bands/performers live in concert (Toto, Winger, Christopher Cross, The Romantics & Firehouse)!!! Kev also discusses a welcome return (Van Halen's "A Different Kind of Truth" on CD/vinyl), an iffy return (Molly Hatchet's first new LP in 16 years) and a return as predictable as the sun rising in the morning (The Who?!?! AGAIN?!?!)...
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1h 37min
August 28, 2026 Episode 261 (8/28/26) - "Goodbye Dolly"
This week, The Maestro mourns the passing of Dolly Parton; Kev also discusses Triumph, Bachman-Turner Overdrive, Queen and Peter Wolf!!!
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1h 1min
August 22, 2026 Episode 260 (8/21/26) - "RIP Frank Beard & Columbia House"
This week, The Maestro reviews Paul McCartney's "The Boys of Dungeon Lane"; Kev also discusses Rikki Rockett's upcoming memoir, the end of Columbia House (10 CDs for a penny!!!) and Billy Sheehan's journey back to the "Eat 'Em & Smile" sessions!!!
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1h 27min
August 14, 2026 Episode 259 (8/14/26) - "Badlands & Bad Album Covers"
This week, The Maestro discusses Ritchie Blackmore's reunion with Deep Purple; Kev also looks back at "Badlands" (featuring Jake E. Lee & Ray Gillen), Pete Best's final days with The Beatles and Steve Martin's "King Tut"!!!
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1h 32min
August 08, 2026 Episode 258 (8/7/26) - "The Legacy of 80s New Wave Music"
This week, The Maestro reviews "Touch & Go", the new album from Collective Soul; Kev also looks back at The Police's final concert, highs & lows in the 80s for Fleetwood Mac, "Heavy Metal" and Extreme's "Pornograffitti"!!!
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1h 32min
August 01, 2026 Episode 257 (7/31/26) - "Getting Old Sucks"
This week, The Maestro passes along an honest (a.k.a. negative) review of "Foreign Tongues" by the Rolling Stones; Kev also discusses Alex Van Halen & David Lee Roth on stage together for the first time since 2015 and health issues (unfortunately leading to show cancellations) for Adrian Vandenberg, Bret Michaels & Tom Keifer...
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1h 32min
July 24, 2026 Episode 256 (7/24/26) - "Dirty Knobs & Olive Branches"
This week, The Maestro reviews Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs live in concert in New Buffalo, Michigan; Kev also discusses Sammy Hagar's peace offering to David Lee Roth, Roland Orzabal's upcoming memoir and Jon Bon Jovi's ongoing vocal issues...
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1h 36min
July 17, 2026 Episode 255 (7/17/26) - "Frozen Smoke"
This week, The Maestro reviews Jack White's new album, "Frozen Charlotte"; Kev also discusses the overwhelming worldwide box office success of "Michael" and wildfire smoke from Canada impacting outdoor concerts in the United States!!!
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51min
July 11, 2026 Episode 254 (7/10/26) - "AI Music Labels, Showola & Splat!"
This week, The Maestro reviews Deep Purple's new album "Splat!"; Kev also pays tribute to Bonnie Tyler and discusses the return of music labeling (thanks to AI), Bon Jovi's 'triumphant' comeback & the never-ending battle against payola...
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1h 39min

FAQs about The Fortress Of Rock:

How many episodes does The Fortress Of Rock have?

The podcast currently has 241 episodes available.