Well Disguised

Last Tuesday (April 13, 2020), one of the great live performances in rock history got a proper release--Lynyrd Skynyrd / Live at Knebworth. This mesmerizing performance, punctuated by the closing anthem of "Free Bird," is essential listening for any fan of the genre. On this episode, I tell you why. I also tell you why Nickelback is now classic rock, but that's a relatively minor part of the show, so don't hold it against me.

Last Tuesday (April 13, 2020), one of the great live performances in rock history got a proper release--Lynyrd Skynyrd / Live at Knebworth. This mesmerizing performance, punctuated by the closing anthem of "Free Bird," is essential listening for any fan of the genre. On this episode, I tell you why. I also tell you why Nickelback is now classic rock, but that's a relatively minor part of the show, so don't hold it against me.

On this episode of Well Disguised you will hear my interview with Doug Brod, former editor-in-chief of SPIN magazine and author of the book "They Just Seem A Little Weird--How KISS, Cheap Trick, Aerosmith, and Starz Remade Rock and Roll." Are Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley nice guys? Is Steven Tyler the most talented member of these four bands? What effect did Tom Petersson leaving Cheap Trick have on the band? And...who are Starz?! You'll get it all in this thoroughly enjoyable conversation--I loved it and hope you will too. Buy Doug's book!

On this episode of Well Disguised you will hear my interview with Doug Brod, former editor-in-chief of SPIN magazine and author of the book "They Just Seem A Little Weird--How KISS, Cheap Trick, Aerosmith, and Starz Remade Rock and Roll." Are Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley nice guys? Is Steven Tyler the most talented member of these four bands? What effect did Tom Petersson leaving Cheap Trick have on the band? And...who are Starz?! You'll get it all in this thoroughly enjoyable conversation--I loved it and hope you will too. Buy Doug's book!

I don't like Greta Van Fleet, but I want to. On this episode I get into my feelings about the semi-controversial band.

I don't like Greta Van Fleet, but I want to. On this episode I get into my feelings about the semi-controversial band.

My buddy Dave returns for the third time, this time to discuss Alice Cooper's new record "Detroit Stories." Dave is a little more positive about it than I am but you can unpack our thoughts on Alice's tribute to all manner of Detroit music on this episode. Plus, I ambush Dave with a show idea on a certain Jethro Tull record, we discuss Avatar some more in the context of streaming concerts, and other silliness. Thanks so much for checking out Well Disguised!

My buddy Dave returns for the third time, this time to discuss Alice Cooper's new record "Detroit Stories." Dave is a little more positive about it than I am but you can unpack our thoughts on Alice's tribute to all manner of Detroit music on this episode. Plus, I ambush Dave with a show idea on a certain Jethro Tull record, we discuss Avatar some more in the context of streaming concerts, and other silliness. Thanks so much for checking out Well Disguised!

Buckcherry had such a fiery arc to their early career. The debut was reasonably big and "Time Bomb" was better sonically...and then it almost fell apart. On this episode I talk about how fantastic their early comeback "15" is as the high water mark of their career to date.