Co-authors of the New York Times Bestseller: "Nothin' But a Good Time: the Uncensored History of the '80s Hard Rock Explosion" Tom Beaujour & Richard Bienstock are this week's guests on the Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond the Music! Tom Beaujour is a journalist, producer & and co-founder/former editor-in-chief of Revolver magazine. Richard Bientock is a journalist & author whose writing has appeared in the likes of New York Times, Rolling Stone, Billboard, & Spin. They share a lifelong passion for '80s rock, and decided that they're the perfect duo to write a book about it.

Their recent book is a definitive oral history of 1980s hard rock & hair metal, told by the musicians & insiders who lived it. Tom & Richard discuss their journeys in the worlds of music & writing, and go in depth about the story and remarkable efforts behind their hit book release. Tune in to this one of a kind conversation with these amazing rock authors, only on The Jay Jay French Connection!

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Renowned recording producer & engineer Eddie Kramer joins Jay Jay on this week's episode! Eddie has had an incomparable impact on the world of Rock n Roll, working with everyone from Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin & The Cure, to Anthrax, David Bowie & Buddy Guy. Hear Eddie share stories of his remarkable journey, & discuss a the unbelievable lineup of artists whose careers he has helped immensely - only on The Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond the Music!

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Legendary writer & film producer Jonathan Taplin is this week's guest on The Jay Jay French Connection! Hear Jonathan tell inside stories from Woodstock & The Newport Folk festival, and talk about what it was like working with artists such as The Band, Dylan, Peter Paul & Mary & Janis Joplin. Taplin's extensive career in production also includes working on films such as Martin Scorsese's Mean Streets & The Last Waltz, which he discusses with Jay Jay. Be sure to check out Jonathan's new rock memoir book, "The Magic Years: Scenes from a Rock-and-Roll Life" all about his extraordinary journey in the worlds of rock n roll & pop culture.

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This week on The Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond the Music, is the one & only Doc McGhee! Doc is one of the most well known American music managers in the history of rock - working with the likes of Kiss, Bon Jovi, Motley Crue & Scorpions, just to name a few. Tune in to hear Doc & Jay Jay discuss the ins & outs of music management, share their best advice, and swap some of their most memorable stories.

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This week on The Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond the Music is "Supermensch" Shep Gordon! Shep is one of the most legendary talent managers in the music indisustry - and he has the stories to back it. Shep has run the gamut of artists he's worked with - from Alice Cooper to Teddy Pendergrass, and Blondie to Frankie Valli. Hear these two talk all things music management, and share stories from their long runs in the music industry. Be sure to check out the documentary "Supermensch", produced & directed by Mike Myers, to learn even more about Shep's story.

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This week on The Jay Jay French Connection is Blues guitar legend Joe Bonamassa! Joe began his career at the age of 12, opening up for the one and only B.B. King. He has had a remarkable solo career since - releasing upwards of 13 studio albums, 17 live albums & 3 collaborative albums. Don't miss Jay Jay and Joe discuss their extensive guitar collections, the influence of blues guitar legends - then & now, recording techniques, and being lifelong students of the blues. Don't miss this one!

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Michael Imperioli has been a part of more modern classic films than most. Hear all about his remarkable career as an actor, writer, director and musician on this week's episode of The Jay Jay French Connection - Beyond the Music! Jay Jay & Michael discuss all things New York, method acting, guitars, musicianship, life as a multi-faceted artist and much more. Don't miss this episode, and be sure to check out the record "La Dolce Vita" by Zopa, Michael's current musical project!

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This week's guest is Jay Jay's Twisted Sister brother - guitarist Eddie Ojeda! Eddie and Jay Jay became friends in 1969 while still in high school, and began playing in Twisted Sister in 1975. Hear the story of their first meeting, their first band together called "Powder," and what first made Eddie pick up the guitar. Don't miss this intimate conversation between these two lifelong friends!

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If there's any one radio personality that knows all things Heavy Metal & Hard Rock - it's Eddie Trunk. Tune in to hear all about Eddie's journey into how he became the music historian, talk show host, author & heavy metal radio legend that he is today. Hear stories from how Eddie would collect records & discover new music as a kid, to how he convinced Twisted Sister to get back together & play for the first time after 14 years of being broken up, for the benefit concert New York Steel in 2001. Learn all about why Jay Jay can't separate the history of Twisted Sister with Eddie Trunk, as we approach the 20th anniversary of New York Steel.

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Guitar virtuoso, composer, songwriter & producer Steve Vai joins Jay Jay for a one of a kind conversation on this week's episode of The Jay Jay French Connection. Listen to Steve tell the story of how he began his career - as a transcriptionist for Frank Zappa - at the insanely young age of 18! Steve shares this and many other stories about his remarkable journey in music, and how he became the musical polymath that he is today. Jay Jay & Steve talk discuss their guitar collections, Steve going to see Twisted Sister play in Long Island NY as a kid, notable influences, and much more. Don't miss this week's episode of The Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond the Music!

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