Don McLean talks about this new album, "American Boys", plus Elvis and the story behind the album cover of "American Pie"

Don McLean talks about this new album, "American Boys", plus Elvis and the story behind the album cover of "American Pie"

Interviews with rock stars, bands, and comedians hosted by international radio host, Forrest.

Interviews with rock stars, bands, and comedians hosted by international radio host, Forrest.

Forrest is a radio DJ on 96.9 The Eagle in Boise, Idaho weekdays from 2pm-7pm.  You can listen live on kkgl.com or on the free 96.9 The Eagle KKGL app.

Radio Forrest

Interviews with rock stars, bands, and comedians hosted by radio host, Forrest.

Interviews with rock stars, bands, and comedians hosted by radio host, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radioforrest/">Forrest</a>.

255. Don McLean

Interview from the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa, Idaho with Monster Jam drivers Armando Castro with El Toro Loco and Blake Granger with Monster Mutt Dalmation.  We talk about how they got into monster trucks, saftey advances, EV's and what's in their garages. See Armando's vehicles here.

Interview from the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa, Idaho with Monster Jam drivers <a href="https://www.instagram.com/armando_castro/">Armando Castro</a> with <a href="https://www.monsterjam.com/en-us/truck/el-toro-loco/">El Toro Loco</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bgranger2/">Blake Granger</a> with <a href="https://www.monsterjam.com/en-us/truck/monster-mutt-dalmatian/">Monster Mutt Dalmation</a>.&nbsp; We talk about how they got into monster trucks, saftey advances, EV's and what's in their garages. See Armando's vehicles <a href="https://www.instagram.com/1badgarage/">here</a>.

319. Monster Jam drivers for El Toro Loco & Monster Mutt

In this episode, we sit down with acclaimed rock historian and veteran music journalist Daniel Bukszpan, a devoted Rush fan and one of the most respected voices in modern rock writing. With more than 25 years of freelance experience, Daniel joins us to explore his latest work, Rush & 2112: Fifty Years—a deep‑dive celebration of the landmark album that solidified Rush’s place in rock history.

Marking the 50th anniversary of the band’s groundbreaking 1976 masterpiece, Daniel’s book traces the complete story behind 2112: its creation, its cultural impact, and the lasting legacy that continues to shape generations of fans as Rush prepares to return to touring in 2026.

Daniel is also the author of several notable music and pop‑culture titles, including:
The Art of Brutal Legend
Woodstock: 50 Years of Peace and Music
Ozzy at 75
Rush at 50
Iron Maiden at 50

In this episode, we sit down with acclaimed rock historian and veteran music journalist Daniel Bukszpan, a devoted Rush fan and one of the most respected voices in modern rock writing. With more than 25 years of freelance experience, Daniel joins us to explore his latest work, Rush &amp; 2112: Fifty Years&mdash;a deep‑dive celebration of the landmark album that solidified Rush&rsquo;s place in rock history.
Marking the 50th anniversary of the band&rsquo;s groundbreaking 1976 masterpiece, Daniel&rsquo;s book traces the complete story behind 2112: its creation, its cultural impact, and the lasting legacy that continues to shape generations of fans as Rush prepares to return to touring in 2026.
Daniel is also the author of several notable music and pop‑culture titles, including:
<ul>
<li>The Art of Brutal Legend</li>
<li>Woodstock: 50 Years of Peace and Music</li>
<li>Ozzy at 75</li>
<li>Rush at 50</li>
<li>Iron Maiden at 50</li>
</ul>

318. Daniel Bukszpan

Comedian Bruce Bruce on his connection to Outkast, Lil Jon, and Snoop, Dre & Eminem. "I Ain't Playin'" is on Netflix now.

Comedian <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mybrucebruce/?hl=en">Bruce Bruce</a> on his connection to Outkast, Lil Jon, and Snoop, Dre &amp; Eminem. "I Ain't Playin'" is on Netflix now.

255. Don McLean

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