Podcasts by The Double Stop

Ep. 105: Ian Little (Producer: Duran Duran) Part 2 from 2018-08-22T16:38:22

We continue our interview with Ian Little, and learn about the writing and recording process for "Seven and the Ragged Tiger", his life and career post Duran as well as his new Music Outreach Pr...

Ep. 104: Ian Little (Producer: Duran Duran) from 2018-07-25T23:03:12

Producer Ian Little joins us to discuss his life and career. In part one of a two part interview, Ian discusses his early days, how he got started in music and takes us up to (and including) the...

Ep. 103: Kelly Hansen (Foreigner, Hurricane) from 2018-02-22T21:49:26

Kelly Hansen joins us to discuss his career. From his early days, to forming Hurricane (and their four albums), working with Stuart Smith in Heaven & Earth, Unruly Child, Into The Light (with pa...

Ep. 102: Chris Tsangarides (Producer: The Tragically Hip, Judas Priest, Gary Moore) from 2017-10-31T18:48:54

Producer Chris Tsangarides joins us to discuss his life and career. From how he got started in the industry, to working on legendary albums by Judas Priest, Gary Moore, Thin Lizzy and The Tragic...

Ep. 101: Patrick Francis (Tora Tora) from 2017-09-26T19:58:10

This episode we learn about the life and career of Patrick Francis from Tora Tora. He discusses his early days, formation of Tora Tora, success with "Surprise Attack", recording of "Wild America...

Ep. 100: Steve Thompson (Metallica, Guns 'n Roses, Cinderella) from 2017-08-21T17:59:24

Steve Thompson joins us for episode 100! Steve discusses his early days, how he got into production, working with Guns n' Roses, Metallica, Dokken, Cinderella and many more. He also plays us som...

Bonus Episode: Frank Hannon (Tesla) from 2017-07-26T21:04:38

Short bonus episode featuring Frank Hannon from Tesla discussing his early days and the current Tesla tour.

Special thanks to Music Recall Magazine for setting up the interview -  Listen

Ep. 99: Eric Martin (Mr. Big, Solo) from 2017-07-25T20:47

Eric Martin returns to discuss the new Mr Big album "Defying Gravity", as well as his past solo records, Triumph's cover of "Just One Night" and dealing with online trolls.

Ep. 98: Tony Platt (AC/DC, Foreigner, Cheap Trick, Buddy Guy) from 2017-03-16T01:50:30

This week Tony Platt discusses his life and career. From his early days in the studio to engineering such albums as AC/DC's Back in Black and Flick of the Switch. He shares the story of being wi...

Ep. 97: Jay Messina (Aerosmith, KISS, Slash) from 2017-02-27T16:32:06

Jay Messina (and guest co-host BJ Kramp from the Rock and/or Roll Podcast) join us to discuss his life and career. From how he got started, to working with such acts as KISS, Aerosmith, Slash an...

Ep. 96: Micajah Ryan (Engineer: Guns 'N Roses, Megadeth, Bob Dylan) from 2017-02-12T22:23:22

After a long hiatus, we return with an extended interview with Micajah Ryan. We discuss how he got into the business, and he shares his experiences working on Guns 'N Roses "Appetite For Destruc...

Tom Size Remembered from 2016-10-30T21:06:24

Tom Size passed away on October 30, 2016. This interview took place on January 16th, 2016, and is re-aired in tribute to Tom.

Ep. 95: Paul Gilbert (Mr. Big, Racer X) from 2016-04-25T05:30:28

Paul Gilbert discusses his career, from his early days, to his time at GIT, Racer X, Mr. Big, and his solo albums - including his new release, "I Can Destroy".

Ep. 94: Mick Brown (Dokken, Lynch Mob, Ted Nugent) from 2016-03-28T08:07:21

'Wild' Mick Brown joins us to discuss his life and career. From his early days with The Boyz and Exciter, to success with Dokken and Lynch Mob, Mick shares his story (and all the mistakes ...

Ep. 93: Tim Donahue (Solo, Madmen&Sinners) from 2016-03-14T02:57:46

Guitarist Tim Donahue calls in from Japan to discuss his life and career. From building his first fretless guitar as a teenager to his first big break from Mike Varney, to his solo releases Fift...

Ep. 92: Mike Slamer (City Boy, Streets, Steelhouse Lane, Seventh Key, Ozone) from 2016-02-29T07:07:34

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Ep. 91: Michael Thompson Part 2 (Michael Jackson, Shania Twain, Madonna) from 2016-02-22T02:54:35

In part 2 of the conversation with Michael Thompson, we cover specific sessions such as Animal Logic, Michael Jackson, Madonna, and Shania Twain (including over a month working closely with Mutt...

Ep. 90: Michael Thompson (Animal Logic, Michael Jackson, Madonna) from 2016-02-14T21:12:37

Michael Thompson discusses his life and career, and explains how he became one of the most sought-after session guitarists of the last twenty-five years. A small sample of his sessions includes ...

Ep. 89: Tom Size (Engineer: Aerosmith, Mr. Big, David Lee Roth, Sammy Hagar) from 2016-01-31T19:14:47

Recording Engineer/Mixer Tom Size joins us this week to talk about his life and career. He discusses his path into production and covers some of his key projects such as Aerosmith's Done With Mi...

Ep. 88: Darren Housholder (Solo, Love/Hate) from 2016-01-24T23:58:04

As a part of the later wave of Shrapnel shredders, Darren Housholder missed out on the exposure of some of his counterparts that came out in the 80's, but his 3 records for Shrapnel in the 90's ...

Ep. 87: Marc Ford (Solo, The Black Crowes, Ben Harper, Burning Tree) from 2016-01-18T00:28:56

Marc Ford discusses his life and career. From his early days, to his first band (Burning Tree), how he got the gig in The Black Crowes, and why he eventually left the band, his struggles with su...

Ep. 86: Billy Sheehan ( The Winery Dogs, Mr. Big, Talas) from 2016-01-04T01:43:34

Billy Sheehan ( The Winery Dogs, Mr. Big, David Lee Roth Band, Talas ) discusses his life and career. From his early days in Buffalo and Talas to the near reunion with David Lee Roth Band, the r...

Ep. 85: Jon Levin (Dokken, Doro) from 2015-12-12T08:55:58

Jon Levin (Dokken, Doro (Warlock)) discusses his life and career. From his early days and bands, to his first big break with Doro (Warlock) with the Force Majeure album and tour. We also discuss...

Ep. 84 Stevie Rachelle Pt 2 (Metal Sludge, Tuff) from 2015-11-28T21:44:11

In Part 2 of a 2 part interview, Stevie Rachelle (TUFF, Metal Sludge) discusses TUFF and the effects of Grunge in the 90's, the rise of Metal Sludge, and his current projects.

Ep. 83: Stevie Rachelle Pt 1 (TUFF, Metal Sludge) from 2015-11-22T02:28:53

In Part 1 of a 2 part interview, Stevie Rachelle (TUFF, Metal Sludge) discusses his life and career. From a punk-rock loving skater kid, to the frontman of a glam-rock 80's band, Stevie Rachelle...

Ep. 82: Anthony Esposito (Lynch Mob, Ace Frehley, Red Dragon Cartel) from 2015-11-16T05:51:09

Anthony Esposito discusses his career, from his early start in music, to his time in Lynch Mob and Ace Frehley's band. He also discusses his new gig in Red Dragon Cartel, and gives us an update ...

Ep. 81: Howard Benson (Producer: Bang Tango, Motörhead, Adam Lambert, P.O.D.) from 2015-11-08T23:04:06

Howard Benson discusses how he turned a Materials Engineering degree into a career as a record producer. Starting in the tail end of the hair metal era where he worked with bands such as Bang Ta...

Ep. 80: Dave Wittman (Engineer: KISS, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, BIlly Idol, TSO) from 2015-11-01T22:48:08

Dave Wittman discusses his career as a Recording Engineer. From meeting  Jimi Hendrix as a teenager, and his first job with Eddie Kramer, to working in the studio with KISS (and the Van Halen de...

Ep. 79: Chris Moore (George Lynch, Craig Goldy, Cry Wolf) from 2015-10-26T01:30:50

Chris Moore (George Lynch, Graig Goldy, Cry Wolf, 208 Talks of Angels) discusses his life and career. From His early days and bands, to quitting the music business in his 20's, only to have the ...

Ep. 78: Phil Varone (Saigon Kick, Skid Row) from 2015-10-18T20:24

Phil Varone discusses his life and career, from his early days and the history or Saigon Kick, the side effects of their hit "Love Is On The Way", his issues with Saigon Kick's management, and t...

Ep. 77: Al Pitrelli (Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Megadeth, Savatage, Alice Cooper) from 2015-10-13T02:12:10

Al Pitrelli (Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Megadeth, Savatage, Alice Cooper, Randy Coven) discusses his life and career. He touches upon his early days with guitar and early bands, as well as early ...

Ep. 76: Barry Sparks (MSG, Dokken, Malmsteen, B'z, Nugent, Solo) from 2015-10-04T20:37:19

Barry Sparks discusses his life and career. From early bands to such major acts such as Michael Schenker Group (MSG), Yngwie Malmsteen Ted Nugent and B'z. He also discusses his solo albums Glimm...

Ep. 75: Frank Gambale (Solo, Chick Corea Elektric Band, Vital Information) from 2015-09-28T01:29:11

Frank Gambale discusses his life and career. From learning the guitar and early bands to his amazing solo career and time in bands such as Chick Corea Elektric Band and Vital Information. He als...

Ep.74: Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake, Joel Hoekstra's 13, Night Ranger) from 2015-09-07T03:36:49

Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake, Night Ranger) discusses his new project - Joel Hoekstra's 13. He discusses how the new album (Dying to Live) came to be, and the process of recording it. He also provi...

Ep. 73: Chris McLernon Part 2 (Saigon Kick) from 2015-08-30T19:04:30

In the second half of the interview with Chris McLernon, he discusses his time in Saigon Kick, including the recent reunion and why he walked away. He also covers his history with Eddie Van Hale...

Ep. 72: Chris McLernon (Cold Sweat, Cold Gin, Saigon Kick) from 2015-08-23T19:41:47

Ep. 71: Gabe Rosales (Solo, Lynch Mob, Jennifer Lopez, Shadow Train) from 2015-08-17T04:12:43

Gabe Rosales walks us through his career, from his early days, to joining the infamous "Smoke This" era of Lynch Mob (the recording process and the backlash), working for pop stars such as Jenni...

Ep. 70: Bernard Fowler (Solo, Nickelbag, The Rolling Stones) from 2015-08-02T19:54:49

Bernard Fowler discusses his life and career. From singing on the street corner at 16 to his 27 years working with Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones (as well as solo albums by Ronnie Wood and C...

Ep. 69: Dave Jerden (Frank Zappa, Mick Jagger, Alice In Chains, Violets Demise) from 2015-07-26T17:20:22

Dave Jerden discusses his life and career. From his early days to working with Frank Zappa, Herbie Hancock, Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones. He also discusses the creation of the Alice In Cha...

Ep. 68: Jennifer Batten (Solo, Michael Jackson, Jeff Beck) from 2015-07-19T18:52:33

Jennifer Batten discusses her early days and learning guitar, her audition for Michael Jackson, her work on the Bad, Dangerous and HIStory tours, her account of Greg Howe filling in for her for ...

Ep. 67: PJ Farley (Trixter, Lita Ford) from 2015-07-12T19:21:17

P.J. Farley discusses his early days, and the formation of Trixter. He covers their early success (when he was still a teenager), their decline with grunge, his other bands with Steve Brown, his...

Ep. 66: Joey Tafolla (Solo, Jag Panzer) from 2015-07-06T06:21:47

Joey Tafolla discusses his life and career. From his early days learning guitar (and his highly musical family), to the record label he co-founded at 19, on again/off again (and now currently on...

Ep: 65: Wyn Davis (Dio, Dokken, Foreigner) from 2015-06-27T14:36:39

Wyn Davis walks us through his career, from his early days in production, to working with Dokken, Dio and Foreigner. We learn how he became Ronnie James Dio's favorite recording engineer, and sh...

Ep. 64: Jonathan Mover (GTR, Joe Satriani, Fuel, Saigon Kick) from 2015-06-22T01:16:51

Jonathan Mover (GTR, Joe Satriani, Fuel, Saigon Kick) discusses his life and career. From his training a first bands to his work with GTR, Joe Satriani, Aretha Franklin, Fuel and Matt Kramer. He...

Ep. 63: Mike Fraser (Aerosmith, AC/DC, Coverdale•Page, Joe Satriani) from 2015-06-07T16:10:48

Mike Fraser discusses his career, from how he got his start with Bob Rock and Bruce Fairbairn, to his first big break with Aerosmith, working with Jimmy Page on the Coverdale - Page cd, AC/DC on...

Ep. 62: Eric Martin - Part 2 (Mr. Big, Solo) from 2015-05-31T15:20:42

In Part 2 with Eric Martin (Mr Big) he discusses the first Mr. Big tour with Rush, the success of Lean Into It, the refomation in the 90's with Richie Kotzen, the reunion with all original membe...

Ep. 61: Eric Martin (Solo, Mr. Big) from 2015-05-24T19:22:58

In Part 1 of my 2 part interview with Eric Martin (Mr. Big), he shares how he got his start in music, and discusses his early solo albums "Sucker For A Pretty Face", "Eric Martin" and "I'm Only ...

Ep. 60: Sean McNabb (Quiet Riot, House of Lords, Great White, Dokken, Burning Rain, Lynch Mob, Solo) from 2015-05-17T17:42:23

Sean McNabb walks us through his entire career - from his early days to his first big break in Quiet Riot, he explains it all. He covers his time in House of Lords, Great White, Dokken, Burning ...

Ep. 59: Andrew McNeice (MelodicRock) from 2015-05-10T04:33:04

Andrew McNeice discusses the history of MelodicRock.com - one of the first hard rock/melodic rock news sites on the net. He discusses how and why he started the site, its growth, his music festi...

Ep. 58: Ken Mary (House of Lords, Alice Cooper, Kip Winger) from 2015-05-03T19:49:48

Ken Mary (House of Lords, Alice Cooper, Impellitteri, Kip Winger) walks us through his career, starting with his early days, his first band (Fifth Angel), his time with Alice Cooper in the 80's,...

Ep. 57: Tom Werman (Producer: Cheap Trick, Twisted Sister, Motley Crue, Dokken, Rock Star) from 2015-04-26T21:17:05

Tom Werman walks us through his legendary producing career, from Cheap Trick to Motley Crue, and Twisted Sister to Dokken. He talks about his early days in music, and his rise to famed music Pro...

Ep. 56: Spencer Proffer (Producer: Quiet Riot, WASP, Tina Turner) from 2015-04-19T23:30:01

Spencer Proffer discusses his early days, and how he went from law school to record producer. From his early works with Billy Thorpe and Tina Turner to his number one smash "Metal Health" with Q...

Ep. 55: Mark Slaughter (Slaughter, Vinnie Vincent Invasion, Solo) from 2015-04-12T23:56:51

Mark Slaughter (Slaughter, Vinnie Vincent Invasion) discusses his career - from starting in Xcursion, to joining Vinnie Vincent Invasion - to striking out (and finding huge success) with Slaught...

Ep. 54: Carmine Appice (King Cobra, Blue Murder, Vanilla Fudge, Cactus, Rated X) from 2015-04-06T01:07:03

Carmine Appice walks us through his entire career - from early days learning drums (and helping his brother Vinnie) to early success with Vanilla Fudge and Cactus. He also covers working with Je...

Ep.53: Rowan Robertson (Dio, Logan Robertson Revisited, DC4, Bang Tango) from 2015-03-29T20:28:37

Rowan Robertson (Dio, DC4, Bang Tango) walks us through his career – from joining Dio at only 17 years old, to having his album with Oni Logan (Violets Demise) shelved – all the way up to curren...

Ep. 52: Jeff LaBar (Cinderella, Solo) from 2015-03-22T21:30:06

Jeff LaBar (Cinderella) tells us about his early days and early bands. He explains how he got the gig in Cinderella, and the recording of Night Songs, Long Cold Winter, Heartbreak Station – and ...

Ep. 51: Joey Allen (Warrant) from 2015-03-15T23:03:50

Ep. 50: Jeff Watson (Solo, Night Ranger, Mother's Army) from 2015-03-02T03:45:08

Jeff Watson (Night Ranger, Mother's Army, Solo) comes out of hiding (he's a self-proclaimed hermit!) and discusses his life and career in this special 50th episode of The Double Stop. He explain...

Ep. 49: Richie Kotzen (Solo, The Winery Dogs) from 2015-02-22T21:48:03

Richie Kotzen returns for another episode of The Double Stop. He discusses his new cd "Cannibals", along with everything that went into making it. He also discusses his creative process, the rec...

Ep. 48: Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (Solo, Art Of Anarchy, Guns N' Roses) from 2015-02-16T00:29:55

Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal joins us to discuss his history, and how he went from dropout to professor. He discusses his early records on Shrapnel (at the height of grunge), learning to play fretless ...

Ep. 47: Dave Rude (Tesla, Dave Rude Band) from 2015-02-09T03:01:12

Ep. 46: NAMM 2015 Wrap-Up (Jordan Rudess, Tobias, Marleaux, Italia, Sterling by Music Man) from 2015-02-02T03:12:28

In this final episode from NAMM 2015, Jordan Rudess (Dream Theatre) demos his Jordantron iPad app through an Xkey mini keyboard, Michael Tobias explains what's new at Michael Tobias Design for 2...

Ep. 45: Rudy Sarzo, David Ellefson, Phil X, Jason Hook, Nita Strauss from 2015-01-25T09:09:21

David Ellefson ( Megadeth ), Rudy Sarzo ( Quiet Riot, Whitesnake ), Jason Hook ( Five Finger Death Punch, Mandy Moore ), Phil X ( Triumph, Bon Jovi, The Drills ), Nita Strauss ( Alice Cooper ) a...

Ep. 44: NAMM - Day 1 (Carvin, Peavey, Vigier, Tascam, Kurzweil, Yorkville Sound, EarthQuaker Devices) from 2015-01-23T10:52:08

Day 1 of my NAMM report with interviews with:

- Carvin Guitars
- Vigier
- EarthQuaker Devices
- Tascam
- Yorkville Sound
- Kurzweil
- Artizan Bass Works<...

Ep. 43: Robert Sarzo (Hurricane, Geoff Tate's Queensrÿche) from 2015-01-18T20:33:13

Robert Sarzo (Hurricane, Geoff Tate's Queensrÿche, Solo) talks about his life and career. He discusses his early days in Cuba, and coming to America when he was 6, his early bands with his broth...

Ep. 42: Chris Coiller (Engineer: Lynch Mob, KXM, Prong) from 2015-01-12T03:38:42

Chris Collier (Engineer, Mixer, Mastering Engineer - KXM, Lynch Mob, Prong) joins us to discuss his career to date. He covers how he got into the business, how he ended up drumming on a Lita For...

Ep. 41: Jeff Pilson (Dokken, War&Peace, Dio, T&N, Underground Moon, Foreigner) from 2014-12-21T23:28:57

Jeff Pilson (Dokken, War & Peace, Dio, Foreigner, Lynch/Pilson, Underground Moon, T&N) discusses his entire career, including how he got his start on bass and his early bands/studies, how he joi...

Ep. 40: Paul Taylor (Winger, Steve Perry, Alice Cooper, Tom Keifer) from 2014-12-15T03:42:45

Paul Taylor (Winger, Alice Cooper, Tom Keifer, Steve Perry) discusses his life and career. He talks about his early life, leading to joining the Alice Cooper band. He covers his time in Winger (...

Ep. 39: Derry Grehan (Honeymoon Suite) from 2014-12-01T05:26:24

Derry Grehan from Honeymoon Suite discusses the history of the band. From the huge success of their first album, to working with Bruce Fairbairn and Bob Rock on the follow-up "Big Prize, and Ted...

Ep. 38: Kenny Aronoff (John Mellencamp, John Fogerty) from 2014-11-24T02:47:56

Kenny Aronoff (John Mellencamp, John Fogerty, pretty much everyone else...) talks about his path as a drummer, and how he learned to play. He talks about the 17 years (and 10 albums) he spent pl...

Ep. 37: Vinnie Moore (Solo, UFO, Red Zone Rider) from 2014-11-17T03:21:45

Vinnie Moore (Solo, UFO, Alice Cooper, Red Zone Rider) discusses how he picked up the guitar, his first gig (a Pepsi Commercial), working with Vicious Rumors, his early instrumental albums, work...

Ep. 36: Greg Howe (Solo, Maragold, *NSYNC, Michael Jackson) from 2014-11-09T23:12:06

Greg Howe explains how he got his start, and how he learned to play the guitar. He also covers getting his record deal and his solo career, plus how he gives full detail on how he got the gig as...

Ep. 35: Steve Stevens (Billy Idol, Vince Neil, Top Gun Anthem) from 2014-10-19T23:48:41

Steve Stevens discusses his childhood and his path learning guitar (it was NOT rock), and the effects of his early influences. He covers his first recordings, how he met Billy Idol, and their ri...

Ep 34: Joel Hoekstra (Night Ranger, Whitesnake, Rock of Ages, Trans-Siberian Orchestra) from 2014-10-12T23:57:03

Joel Hoekstra shares his story - from early instruments and teenage bands to joining Night Ranger and now nabbing one of the most sought after gigs for a guitar player - the mighty Whitesnake. H...

Ep. 32: Brandon Gibbs (Devil City Angels) from 2014-10-05T22:43:44

Brandon Gibbs from Devil City Angels discusses his early years, and how it led to him being asked to front a band that features Tracii Guns (LA Guns), Rikki Rocket (Poison) and Eric Brittingham ...

Ep. 32: Bruce Bouillet (Racer X, The Scream, Solo) from 2014-09-28T21:40:13

Bruce Bouillet discusses his early days in Indiana, and his trek to LA for GIT (and meeting Paul Gilbert on his first day). We covers his time in Racer X (with Paul Gilbert) and The Scream (with...

Ep. 31: Oni Logan (Lynch Mob, Dio Disciples, Violets Demise) from 2014-09-22T02:20:54

This week Oni Logan (Lynch Mob, Dio Disciples, Violets Demise) discuss his career. And his girlfriend - Playboy model Ivy Ferguson. He covers his first stint with Lynch Mob with George Lynch, Vi...

Ep. 29: John Corabi (Mötley Crüe, Union, The Scream, Solo) from 2014-09-08T04:13:14

John Corabi (Motley Crue, Union, The Scream) explains the power of not having a backup plan, the history of Angora and The Scream, how the writing sessions were in Mötley Crüe, the formation of ...

Ep. 28: Jeff Martin (Racer X, Badlands, Solo) from 2014-08-31T22:50:03

This week, Jeff Martin (Racer X, Badlands, Solo) talks about his life and career. He discusses his early days, the formation of Racer X, his times in Badlands (and how things w...

Ep. 26: Greg Chaisson Part 2 (Badlands, Red Dragon Cartel, Solo) from 2014-08-18T03:37:16

We continue our conversation with Greg Chaisson, who discusses Badlands in-depth. He discusses the transition from Eric Singer to Jeff Martin on drums, the recording of Voodoo Highway and goes i...

Ep. 25: Greg Chaisson (Badlands, Solo) from 2014-08-11T02:13:07

In Part 1 of our conversation, Greg Chaisson (Badlands) discusses how he went from a jock to a bassist, why he wanted to fight future Badlands drummer Jeff Martin when he met him in highschool, ...

Ep. 24: Tony MacAlpine (Solo, CAB, Devil's Slingshot, Planet X) from 2014-07-26T03:50:42

Tony MacAlpine walks us through his entire career. From a young classically trained pianist, to one of the leaders of the first wave of shred guitarists in the 80's, Tony MacAlpine has a career ...

Ep. 23: Marco Mendoza (Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy, Black Star Riders, Lynch Mob) from 2014-07-20T22:12:43

Marco Mendoza shares his story of addiction and recovery. Now sober 26 years, he reflects on his life journey. From getting married at 16, and a father by twenty, to being homeless and addicted ...

Ep. 22: Ray Luzier (KoRn, KXM, Army of Anyone, David Lee Roth) from 2014-07-14T06:04:53

Ray Luzier takes us through his career and tells us about how landed the drum gig in KoRn, goes in detail about how it was being in the David Lee Roth band for 8 years (clue - he quit 4 times), ...

Ep. 22: Ray Luzier (KoRn, KXM, Army of Anyone, David Lee Roth) from 2014-07-14T06:04:53

Ray Luzier takes us through his career and tells us about how landed the drum gig in KoRn, goes in detail about how it was being in the David Lee Roth band for 8 years (clue - he quit 4 times), ...

Ep. 21: Stevie Salas (Solo, Sass Jordan, Nickelbag) from 2014-07-07T04:00:21

Stevie Salas talks about his life and career. He shares how he got started on the guitar, and covers most of his solo albums, working with Rod Stewart, George Clinton, Sass Jordan, why many of h...

Ep. 20: Michael Wagener (Ozzy, Skid Row, Extreme, Tesla, Dokken) from 2014-06-30T00:11:16

Michael Wagener tells us all about his early days as an original member of Accept, joining the army, early work as a producer with Dokken, Great White, Accept and Mötley Crüe, plus later work wi...

Ep. 19: Richie Kotzen (Solo, The Winery Dogs, Mr. Big, Poison, Vertu) from 2014-06-23T01:07:03

Richie Kotzen explains how he got his start in music, the huge impact Steve Smith had on his first cd, how he ended up with titles he hated on some of his solo albums, he covers his time in pois...

Ep. 18: Richie Zito (Elton John, Mr. Big, Richie Kotzen) from 2014-06-08T01:25:56

Richie Zito was signed to Atlantic Records at the age of 15, played with Elton John, Rick James, Beach Boys, and Ringo, and Produced Heart, The Cult, Poison and Richie Kotzen. And that's just sc...

Ep. 17: Aldo Nova (Solo, Jon Bon Jovi, Celine Dion) from 2014-05-31T06:37:20

Aldo Novo tells us about his early days, learning guitar and early bands in Montreal, his success with "Fantasy", working with Jon Bon Jovi, writing for Celine Dion, and what he's working on tod...

Ep. 16: John Cuniberti Part 2 (Producer: Sammy Hagar, Kevin Gilbert) from 2014-05-26T03:17:42

John Cuniberti returns to give us his top 20 tips for all recording engineers, the history of Reamp, and why he created it, and a look at his roles on cd's by Kevin Gilbert and Sammy Hagar.

Ep. 15: Bob Daisley (Ozzy, Gary Moore, Uriah Heep, Rainbow, Black Sabbath) from 2014-05-17T22:23:43

Bob Daisley takes us through his career, and gives us a taste of what's in his new autobiography "For Facts S...

Ep. 14: Jason Bieler (Saigon Kick, Super TransAtlantic, Owl Stretching) from 2014-05-10T04:29:40

Jason Bieler explaines how he got started as a guitar player, and his first big break playing in Jeff Scott Soto's Talisman. He covers how Saigon Kick got their start, their early success with "...

Ep. 13: John Cuniberti (Producer: Joe Satriani, George Lynch, The Dead Kennedys) from 2014-05-04T21:13

John Cuniberti explains how he got his start, what it's like to produce Joe Satriani and The Dead Kennedys at the same time, the recording of "Surfing With The Alien", "Flying In A BLue Dream" a...

Ep. 12: Keith Olsen (Producer: Fleetwood Mac, Grateful Dead, Whitesnake, Ozzy Osbourne, Lynch Mob) from 2014-04-27T23:53:05

Grammy-winning record producer and sound engineer, Keith Olsen takes us through his career. He covers his early days at Sound City, his role in the creation of Fleetwood Mac, what it's like to b...

Ep. 11: Ronny Jones (Mac Meda, Black Bambi, Cocoa Blue) from 2014-04-20T22:09:01

Guitarist Ronny Jones shares his story. Ronny was in the band Mac Meda with Robin Crosby (RATT) and Rob Lamothe (Riverdogs) and two of thier songs (I'm Insane and Scene of the Crime) appeared on...

Ep. 9: Bob St. John (Producer: Extreme, Duran Duran, Collective Soul) from 2014-04-07T05:49:14

Bob St. John discusses his entire career as a Grammy winning record producer. He covers the recording of all 5 Extreme albums, what it's like to work with Nuno Bettencourt, as well as Duran Dura...

Ep. 9: Bob St. John (Producer: Extreme, Duran Duran, Collective Soul) from 2014-04-07T05:49:14

Bob St. John discusses his entire career as a Grammy winning record producer. He covers the recording of all 5 Extreme albums, what it's like to work with Nuno Bettencourt, as well as Duran Dura...

Ep. 9: Bob St. John (Producer: Extreme, Duran Duran, Collective Soul) from 2014-04-07T05:49:14

Bob St. John discusses his entire career as a Grammy winning record producer. He covers the recording of all 5 Extreme albums, what it's like to work with Nuno Bettencourt, as well as Duran Dura...

Ep. 8: Brian Tichy (S.U.N, Foreigner, Whitesnake, Billy Idol, Stevie Salas) from 2014-03-24T07:01:04

Brian Tichy (S.U.N, Foreigner, Pride & Glory) discusses his life and career. He talks about his early bands, joining Zakk Wylde's Pride & Glory, working with Stevie Salas, Ball (his first band a...