The Rock Junkie Podcast

You thought your family had issues, check out the latest drama in the music world. By latest, I mean two stories in the headlines today. Right before we all gobble til we wobble. Plus, the annual Turkey Drop tradition here at the RJP and at WKRP. “As God as my witness…” Well, you know the rest.
Happy Turkey Day, Everyone!

Links:
Intro Track: Energetic Rock [Vlog Music] by MokkaMusic / Get Drunk
Music provided by "MokkaMusic" channel and https://inaudio.org


Hall & Oates article: https://variety.com/2023/music/news/hall-and-oates-lawsuit-restraining-order-1235805425/?fbclid=IwAR1onG6BRdXHYok7jpIbRSbhSGrdZxpNr3CzKsAiIqzjolU3iHxUh4OvrBI

Daryl Hall | Club Random with Bill Maher: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_VtqkQ5MTw

Howard Stern interview: Sammy Hagar Invites David Lee Roth and Alex Van Halen to Perform on New Tour With Him

SF Chronical misleading article: David Lee Roth agrees to tour with longtime rival Sammy Hagar: ‘Let’s do this’

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The M is back! And by M, I mean Mel. 😉 Enjoy this very special and personal episode.

Links:

IntroTrack: Nevermind the Name - CloudsMusic provided by Nevermind the Name

Nevermind the Name - Clouds

Grief Quotes

• “So it’s true, when all is said and done, grief is the price we pay for love.” E.A. Bucchianeri, Brushstrokes of a Gadfly
• “The song is ended but the melody lingers on.” Irving Berlin

Helplines·

• Pet Loss Support https://www.lapoflove.com/
• findahelpline.com
• Griefspeaks.com

Kelly Clarkson Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6vSqm8n2Ek

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Welcome 2023! Ok, it’s been 2023 for a few months now, but we are back!

This micropod episode includes nuggets from:

• GnR
• Richie Sambora
• Y&T
• Foo Fighters

Enjoy!

Links:

IntroTrack: Final Destiny by Sinyells
Music provided by Smokinkat Records
https://www.smokinkat.net

There Are Only Four Songs Guns N' Roses Haven't Played Live https://loudwire.com/songs-guns-n-roses-havent-played-live/

RICHIE SAMBORA CONFIRMS PLANS TO REUNITE WITH BON JOVI - "I DON'T THINK THERE'S ANY REASON NOT TO AT THIS POINT" https://bravewords.com/news/richie-sambora-confirms-plans-to-reunite-with-bon-jovi-i-don-t-think-there-s-any-reason-not-to-at-this-point

Y&T Frontman DAVE MENIKETTI Is In 'Total Remission' After Fighting Prostate Cancer https://blabbermouth.net/news/yt-frontman-dave-meniketti-is-in-total-remission-after-fightning-prostate-cancer

Foo Fighters, The Smile, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss Lead RBC Bluesfest’s 2023 Lineup https://consequence.net/2023/02/rbc-bluesfest-ottawa-2023-lineup/


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It's Thanksgiving Day in the US and Mel is dropping another #micropod. 
In this quick episode, Mel takes you back in time when Ticketmaster was a monopoly. Oh wait... And unfortunately, turkeys still cannot fly. 

Things to be thankful for in 2022.

• Stretchy pants
• Taco Bell’s $1 cravings menu
• Beano

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! 🦃

Links:

Revisiting the Pearl Jam Ticketmaster Battlehttps://rock929rocks.com/listicle/revisiting-the-pearl-jam-ticketmaster-battle/ Mad at Ticketmaster? Pearl Jam Has You Beat by 28 Years.https://www.savingcountrymusic.com/mad-at-ticketmaster-pearl-jam-has-you-beat-by-28-years/  Are You The Guy with the Van Halen Tickets?  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtAPlGEsECQ&t=20sIntro Song: Rock music no copyright - Energetic Rock Backgroundhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WmPprpwzko&list=PLa5PAmINIfkUss6KzfvcNHyj1-kmp35nN&index=13 
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Hope you enjoy this micro episode. #micrpod  😉

IntroTrack: Final Destiny by Sinyells
Music provided by Smokinkat Records

Van Halen US FESTIVAL '83 Early Appearance at Venue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqnt_YWl6rY

Foo Fighters & Shane Hawkins - My Hero - Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert (09/03/22)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDThIwNU2-4

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For more interviews, especially if you like 80’s rock stars, check out Mel’s Spreaker page: https://www.spreaker.com/show/mel-komps-tracks

It’s hard to say goodbye without a proper tribute. In this episode, Mel does just that for some legendary bay area DJs and 1 epic rock star.  And just like that, after a 4 month break, we’re back! Links:
National Drug and Alcohol Treatment Hotline 1-800-662-HELP (4357)Better Help Online Counseling  www.betterhelp.com     Intro[Royalty-Free Music] Epic Rock Intro - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmbnmIbBM0g Billy SteelBilly Steel of 107.7 The Bone, KSJO, KRQR and more on Zetro's Toxic Vault - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YHzmBgzfUE107.7 The Bone, KRQR, KSJO ... Billy Steel on Zetro's Toxic Vault ~ part 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkcITwPE4fwBilly Steel and The Metal Zone on Zetro's Toxic Vault - part 3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeUl7QXQviI Dayna Keyes S3E8, Part 1: Dayna Keyes's Circuitous Route to the Bay Area - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhw30AuYOzQ S3E8, Part 2: Dayna Keyes on Addiction, Rehab, DJing, and Podcasting - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACmKNFS6jdY Daughter of Keith Knudsen congratulates The Doobie Brothers on Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Shq3t3yWU8 Taylor Hawkins
Foo Fighters announce Taylor Hawkins tribute showhttps://www.radiotimes.com/going-out/tickets/foo-fighters-taylor-hawkins-tribute-tickets/ dave grohl and taylor hawkins moments that prove they’re soulmates - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4dMbRVUqGg 
 Show Contact:·          Instagram: @melroxlv·          Facebook: @Melrox; @rockjunkiepodcast·          Email: [email protected] For more interviews, especially if you like 80’s rock stars, check out Mel’s Spreaker page: https://www.spreaker.com/show/mel-komps-tracks

In this episode Mel sits down with multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, producer and Canadian transplant, Todd Kerns, who’s been known as a member of the Las Vegas band, Sin City Sinners, since 2007 and has been making music with Slash for over a decade. With new album, 4, dropping on February 11via Gibson Records, Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators is about to embark on a US tour and this Conspirator was nice enough to hang with us, share stories and wisdom.  Musicians and up and comers, listen up!  Plus, music news featuring this year’s list of nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  So tune in and turn it up! (turn it up, turn it up, now!) 🤘😎🤘Todd Kerns Social Media:·         Instagram: @toddkerns·         Official Facebook Page: @ToddDammitKerns ·         Twitter: @todddammitkerns·         Website:  https://www.toddkerns.com/·         Merch: https://www.toddkerns.com/shop/ ·         YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ToddKernsOfficialYouTube ·         Tour dates with Slash: https://www.slashonline.com/tour/ Links:

Judas Priest + Rage Against the Machine Among 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nomineeshttps://loudwire.com/2022-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-nominees/ SLASH FT. MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM 4 TO BE RELEASED FEBRUARY 11https://www.gibson.com/en-US/News/slash-ft-myles-kennedy-and-the-conspirators-announce-new-album-4-to-be 
 
Intro Song: RocknStock - Pumping Muscles (No Copyright Music)Music provided by RocknStock. Show Contact:·          Instagram: @melroxlv·          Facebook: @Melrox; @rockjunkiepodcast·          Email: [email protected]  

Stories? He’s got a few.  In this episode, Tour Manager, Production Manager and longtime industry vet, Keith Marks, sits down with Mel to share stories, insight and offer advice to up and comers who want a career in the music tour industry.  If that’s you, this is a must listen!  Plus, music news featuring Ozzy and David Bowie. That and more in this episode of The Rock Junkie Podcast!Links:

RIP Magazine FB: https://www.facebook.com/RIPMagazine
Ozzy post: https://www.facebook.com/RIPMagazine/photos/a.342546552486224/6848450038562477/ David Bowie’s Estate Sells His Publishing Catalog to Warner Chappell (EXCLUSIVE)https://variety.com/2022/music/news/david-bowie-publishing-catalog-acquired-warner-chappell-1235145941/ Peloton Launches David Bowie Collection, With Full Catalog, Remixes
https://variety.com/2022/music/news/david-bowie-peloton-1235156167/
Link to Bowie interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5xI4EyWfUI

Intro music: Infraction - No Copyright Music
Rock Sport Exercise by Infraction [No Copyright Music] / My Bike

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It's that weird week between Christmas and NYE. Resolutions? No way. New year, new Mel? Ha! None of that BS.  Just your normal end of times...I mean, end of year pod. No final countdown or anything.  😉Cheers! 🥂

Links:
Music intro - NO COPYRIGHT MUSIC: TNT Company - Black in White
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0ZgvW8zHHs&list=PLmurGgZIgor66BEzIwwMYqTjYNcVbFD32&index=56

Dave Grohl Launches Instagram Page For His Short Stories
Source: https://liveforlivemusic.com/news/dave-grohl-instagram-short-stories/

Dave Grohl | The Storyteller Out October 5th
Watch promo video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aCJ3mKEH3Y

Foo Fighters " Everlong " Live 12/2/2021 Dolby Live Las Vegas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxAovb0-yPM

David Lee Roth’s First Two Farewell Shows Canceled
Source: https://ultimateclassicrock.com/david-lee-roth-vegas-farewell-shows-canceled/

Mel Robbins
https://www.melrobbins.com

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Happy Thanksgiving! Hope you've got your leggings on, because it's time to feast! 🦃🥧

Another quickie this week featuring the world famous WKRP Turkeys Away episode where Mr. Carlson comes up with a Thanksgiving promotional gimmick that involves a helicopter and live turkeys.   It's becoming a Thanksgiving Day tradition! 

Intro music provided by RocknStock.Show Contact:·         Instagram: @melroxlv·         Facebook: Mel Rox; @rockjunkiepodcast·         Email: [email protected]