The Rock Podcast with Denny Somach

Join Denny and Lou Gramm in their exclusive conversation that covers Lou’s career from the very beginning (they go waaay back) through his time as Foreigner’s vocalist, and his successful solo career, including his new album, Released, a collection of unreleased songs recorded in the 1980s during the production of his previous solo albums. Lou reveals details of his stellar career including his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2024.

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The versatile frontman of progressive rock pioneers Gentle Giant, who went on to pivot into the record business, taking on senior roles at labels like Polygram, ATCO, and Roadrunner Records is Denny’s guest. They catch up on life and music, especially Derek’s new memoir, Giant Steps.

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If you love rock, you collect it: vinyl, CDs, autographs – and maybe concert tee shirts, posters, guitars, and more. Denny swaps inside stories with Heritage Auctions’ Rock Memorabilia expert. Led Zeppelin is a favorite, so you’ll hear about that rare John Bonham drumhead and learn how auctions work, including how items are authenticated.

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The tables flip as Denny becomes the guest to reveal details and share stories about his new book, Get The Led Out: How Led Zeppelin Became the Biggest Band in the World. He’s interviewed by Neal Mirsky, well-known broadcaster, DJ, programmer and producer with MTV and Howard Stern in his credits, three-time honoree (by his peers) ‘Rock Program Director of the Year’, and former child star. 

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This candid conversation with Sir Mick Jagger was recorded in 1982 in Munich, Germany. At the time, Rolling Stones members weren’t speaking with each other, and they weren’t happy that Mick was planning his first solo album, so this is unique and it’s never been broadcast in its entirety. Join Denny Somach, who did that interview with Mick 43 years ago!

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Don Felder from the Eagles is on the "Brotherhood of Rock" tour, with Styx and Kevin Cronin (REO.) He learned slide guitar from Duane Allman, gave Tom Petty lessons on piano and guitar, and wrote Hotel California. He talks about all this and more on The Rock Podcast.

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Jeff ‘Skunk’ Baxter: you know him from Steely Dan, the Doobie Brothers and a lot of session work. He now has a solo album out, Speed of Heat. This conversation also touches on his parallel career as a consultant for the US intelligence community. Must listen from the popular classic rock podcast!

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The band that has played more live shows than any other, More Cowbell, where Jon Anderson found the Band of Geeks, and more from Eric Bloom of Blue Oyster Cult. Check out this exclusive conversation!

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Denny has a deep-diving conversation with Michael Shrieve, a founding member of Santana, best known for his amazing live performance on Soul Sacrifice at Woodstock. He had just turned 20 years old when he played Woodstock, making him the youngest musician to perform at the festival. That drum solo during Soul Sacrifice has been described as electrifying, as is his new album, Drums of Compassion, which features performances by great drummers including Olatunji (Drums of Passion), who inspired Michael. He also discusses some of the other groups he’s been a part of: Automatic Man, Novo Combo, Go with Steve Winwood, and the short-lived Hagar Schon Aaronson Shrieve Band.

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Carl Palmer, English drummer best known for being a founding member of Emerson, Lake & Palmer, and Asia, in a rare interview by Denny, back in 1982 when Asia was rehearsing in Lititz, PA for their debut tour. He’s currently on tour with Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy – 42 years after this historic encounter.

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