It was a KRAY-ZEE week! On this week's podcast we touch on lot of topics from current world events to what's new in music. All this and Debbie Gibson too!
Loudini: current event recap, we’re back, your amp might get you “cancelled” Rob Chapman, sneaky trick musician’s can do to actually leverage spotify(that’s nice), why the Ozzy revolving door for guitarists?(john hanson guitar), you favorite singers loosing there voices(JPearlTV), , zeppelin slaps John Paul Jones in the face (vinyl secrets), the end of TV(snarky j and critical drinker), remember Debbie Gibson? She has a new song!(debbie gibson),
Kevin: pittsburgh kevin origin story, 9 days a week, working with Alex Lifeson neighbor, david lee roth punking the world, spinal tap retrospective podcast, kirstie alley
Film Corner: The God Father I & II, Lords of Salem
Classic Rock & Modern Rock Highlights: Sept 7–13, 2025
September 7
Live debut of Led Zeppelin (as “The New Yardbirds”) at the Gladsaxe Teen Club near Copenhagen (1968), playing “Dazed and Confused,” “Communication Breakdown” (This Day In Music).
Death of Keith Moon (The Who drummer) at age 32 (1978) (This Day In Music).
Death of Warren Zevon (singer-songwriter, “Werewolves of London”) at age 56 (2003) (This Day In Music).
Fleetwood Mac hit No. 1 on Billboard with their reunion live album The Dance, featuring “Landslide,” “The Chain,” “Silver Springs” (1997) (This Day In Music).
Michael Jackson reunites with Jackson Five at Madison Square Garden, featuring Eminem, Whitney Houston, Britney Spears, and more (2001) (This Day In Music).
Bowie & Jagger score UK No. 1 with “Dancing in the Street” duet (1985) (This Day In Music).
Birthdays: Buddy Holly (1936), Chrissie Hynde of Pretenders (1951), LeRoi Moore (Dave Matthews Band) (1961), Eazy-E (N.W.A.) (1964) (This Day In Music).
September 8
The Who perform at the Locarno Ballroom, Stevenage, adding “I’m a Boy” to their repertoire (1966) (InternetFM).
Pink Floyd cancels a Belgian festival appearance due to work permit issues; fans reacted violently, but other bands (incl. The Kinks) performed (1968) (InternetFM).
September 10
Elvis Presley returns to The Ed Sullivan Show (1956, second appearance) (Noise11.com).
Led Zeppelin’s name debut, performing under it for the first time (1968) (Noise11.com).
The Who release Who’s Next in the U.S. (1971) (Noise11.com).
David Bowie releases “Heroes” single (1977) (Noise11.com).
Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” hits major U.S. radio (1991) (Noise11.com).
Album releases on this date:
Hey Jude (US compilation) by The Beatles (1968)
Let’s Get It On by Marvin Gaye (1973)
The Unforgettable Fire by U2 (1984) (Noise11.com).
Birthdays: Joe Perry (Aerosmith) (1950), José Feliciano (1945), Don Powell (Slade drummer) (1950), Gerry Beckley (America) (1952) (Noise11.com).
Deaths: Claude Thornhill (pianist) (1965), Benjamin Orr (Cars bassist/vocalist) (2000) (Noise11.com).
September 12
New album – The End Continues by Spinal Tap (fictional comedy-rock band), releasing Sept 12, with re-recordings (like “Stonehenge” feat. Elton John), plus new tracks featuring Paul McCartney, Garth Brooks & Trisha Yearwood (Wikipedia).
Compilation – From the Beginning by Mötley Crüe launching Sept 12: includes their hits plus a Dolly Parton duet on “Home Sweet Home” remix (Wikipedia).
Liquid Mike releases Hell Is an Airport (studio album) on Sept 12 (Wikipedia).
September 5–8 (Releases slightly before but relevant)
Suede’s Antidepressants released on Sept 5: gothic/post-punk rock, their 10th album, second in a trilogy (Wikipedia).
Dark Angel’s Extinction Level Event came out Sept 5: first studio album since 1991, tribute to late guitarist Jim Durkin (Wikipedia).
Upcoming near-week (beyond 13th) but worth previewing
Biffy Clyro’s Futique slated Sept 19 (Wikipedia).
Stevie Nicks & Lindsey Buckingham reissuing Buckingham Nicks (first time on CD & digital) set for release Sept 19 (AP News).
Psychic Salamander Festival (Modest Mouse, Flaming Lips, Built to Spill, Sleater-Kinney) scheduled Sept 13–14 in Carnation, Washington – Flaming Lips play The Soft Bulletin in full (Pitchfork).
Other Notable News This Week
Bruce Springsteen announces electric version of Nebraska in a five-disc expanded edition releasing Oct 17 (The Guardian).
Ozzy Osbourne tribute at the MTV VMAs on Sept 7: Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Yungblud, and Nuno Bettencourt performed hits like “Crazy Train” and “Mama, I’m Coming Home” (Pitchfork).
Rick Davies (Supertramp) passed away at 81; keyboardist and vocalist behind “Logical Song,” Breakfast in America; a major loss for prog-rock fans (People.com).
Sigur Rós reissue – Takk… (20th Anniversary Remaster) released now digitally, physical out Sept 26, with unreleased rarities (Pitchfork).
Summary Table for Easy Reference
Led Zeppelin debut; deaths; retention of hits, etc.
The Who UK gig; Pink Floyd cancellation
Albums/singles by Bowie, Beatles, U2; birthdays & deaths; chart news
Spinal Tap, Mötley Crüe, Liquid Mike
Suede, Dark Angel (Antidepressants, Extinction Level Event)
Psychic Salamander Festival details
Springsteen, Ozzy tribute, Rick Davies death, Sigur Rós edition
Suggestions for Podcast Segments
Historical Nostalgia:
Led Zeppelin’s first live show and debut under their new name.
The Who’s milestone shows on these dates — a UK gem, and the U.S. iconic album release (“Who’s Next”).
Bowie’s “Heroes,” Elvis on Sullivan, Nirvana’s radio breakthrough — unpack their cultural moments.
Album Deep Dives:
Suede’s Antidepressants, thematically dark and modern gothic.
Spinal Tap’s humor-laden new release (great comedic interlude).
Mötley Crüe’s career-spanning compilation with Dolly Parton twist.
Liquid Mike’s new album and creative process.
Legacy & Tributes:
Rick Davies' passing — a reflection on Supertramp’s influence.
Ozzy Osbourne tribute at the VMAs — performative resonance across generations.
Sigur Rós reissue—what makes Takk… evergreen?
Events & Festivals:
Psychic Salamander Festival line-up—modern indie/rock vs. classic roots (Flaming Lips’ full album performance).
Upcoming to Watch (brief teasers):
Stevie Nicks & Lindsey Buckingham reissue.
Biffy Clyro’s upcoming release.
