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Aaron Williams is a professional bull rider with the PBR.

Dave Mustaine from Megadeth talks about the final album, “Megadeth,” and the movie about the band’s 40‑year history, “Behind the Mask.” Dave discusses riding to practice with Cliff Burton in the early days of Metallica, what he’ll do with riffs after the band, and he picks his favorite Punisher movie. Spoiler alert: it’s none of them.

Alan Light has released a new book, "Don't Stop: Why We (Still) Love Fleetwood Mac's Rumours". Alan co-wrote "My Cross To Bear" with Gregg Allman plus books on the Beastie Boys, Prince, Peter Frampton and Johnny Cash. Alan was a lead writer for Rolling Stone magazine and a consutlant for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Writer and journalist Greg Prato discussing his new book, "Alternative for the Masses: The '90s Alt-Rock Revolution - An Oral History". He discusses everything from Lollapalooza to drugs and even talks about some of his other books on Faith No More, The Meat Puppets, Ace Frehley and more. Greg's writing has appeared in Rolling Stone, Classic Rock, and Vintage Guitar magazines.

Steve Cropper from Brooker T. & the M.G.'s and The Blues Brothers has passed away at the age of 84. Here's an interview with Steve from 2021. Steve talks about the new release, co-writing "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay" with Otis Redding and "Soul Man" by Sam & Dave plus working with Albert Johnson, playing guitar with Steven Segal and being in the movie "The Blues Brothers".

Comedian and NY Times best-selling author, Charlie Berens, has his 2nd special out now on YouTube, "Neighborly". He talks about growing up in a family with 12 kids, his own "Berens Old Fashioned Brandy", fishing, podcasts and more.

Re-release of an interview with the late Jimmy Cliff from 2021. He talks about working with Tim Armstrong from Rancid, if tourism is good for Jamacia and what a young Bob Marley was like. He was promoting his song, "Human Touch". Jimmy Cliff passed away at the age of 81 due to a seizure followed by pneumonia on Monday, November 24th, 2025.

Guitarist Gary Hoey on what trying out for Ozzy Osbourne was like plus more stories. He also breaks out his guitar to play some holiday tunes and Black Sabbath over the phone. Gary is on tour with Lou Gramm from Foreigner in 2026 and on an upcoming new album from Lita Ford. His album, "Ho Ho Hoey: Christmas Time Is Here", is out now.

Author Dennis McNally talks about his book, "The Last Great Dream: How Bohemians Became Hippies and Created the Sixties".

President of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Greg Harris, promotes the 2025 induction ceremony live on Disney+ from L.A. on Saturday, November 8th. Greg talks about Soundgarden and if Jim Carrey will induct them, why Chubby Checker won't attend, if the Rock Hall could buy Jim Irsay's guitar collection and he comments on the passing of rock radio legend Pierre Robert.

Guitarist and vocalist James "J.Y." Young from Styx on seeing Hendrix live 5x, why he plays a Stratocaster, opening for KISS in 1977 and more. The album, "Circling from Above" is out now and they are touring with Loverboy in 2025.

The Black Jacket Symphony recreate classic albums live in their entirety—note for note, sound for sound—plus a full set of greatest hits from the evening's featured artist. Director and producer Jason and lead singer David talk about AC/DC's "Back In Black".

KISS guitarist Ace Frehley from 2016 promoting his solo album, "Origins Vol. 1". Ace talks about designing the KISS logo, working with Slash, rumors about Axl singing with AC/DC, and would he rejoin KISS?

Gavin Pring has been performing as George Harrison in Beatle tribute acts now for over 15 years, hailing from the same town as John, Paul, George and Ringo. He calls in to discuss the upcoming show "The Fab Four: Tribute to the Beatles' "Help!" and the Hits" He talks about everything The Beatles, seeing Oasis and being a few hundred feet from Paul McCartney, Eagles not "The" Eagles, how his uncle is Joe Walsh's guitar tech, Prince paying triubute to Harrison, John Fogerty on the guitar and more. Thefabfour.com

Don Barnes from 38 Special on the Lynyrd Skynyrd plane crash in 1977, being the 13th video on MTV and the new album, Milestone, out now featuring guest appearances and co-writes from Pat Monahan (Train), Randy Bachman (Bachman-Turner Overdrive / The Guess Who) and Jim Peterik (Survivor).

Glenn Hughes is a bassist and singer known for this time in Deep Purple and Black Sabbath. Glenn talks about the passing of Ozzy, his friendship with Tony Iommi, working with Mötley Crüe, David Draiman from Disturbed and new music on the way from Black Country Communion which features Joe Bonamassa and Jason Bonham. His new solo album, "Chosen", is out now.

Al Pitrelli from the Trans-Siberian Orchestra on being on the list to play guitar for Ozzy Osbourne, could he go into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with Megadeth, Asia or Alice Cooper and who are the nicest rock stars he's met? "The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO & More," runs from November 13 to December 30, 2025.

Dennis Dunaway is the original bassist for Alice Cooper and is back with the original lineup for the newest album, "The Revenge of Alice Cooper". Dennis talks about sharing the stage with Black Sabbath, the impact of Ozzy Osbourne, performing at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, being friends with The Doors and how late guitarist Glen Buxton ended up on the album.

Tom Keifer from Cinderella talking about the impact of Ozzy Osbourne, how he picked up slide guitar and does he know how many guitars he owns? He does not. On tour with L.A. Guns.

Lee Loughnane is a founding member of the rock band Chicago and plays trumpet, flugelhorn plus sings and writes lyrics for the band. He discusses how the band has toured every year for over 50 years and how they almost ended up on a Jimi Hendrix album.

Don Felder (The Eagles) talks about the Rock & Roll Retreat Sweepstakes to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Don also talks about going to high school with Tom Petty, Bernie Leadon and Stephen Stills plus which rock star taught him slide guitar. His newest album, "The Vault - Fifty Years of Music", is out now.

Randy Bachman (Bachman-Turner Overdrive / The Guess Who) tells amazing stories about Les Paul, Chet Atkins and Eddie Van Halen. BTO is on tour in 2025 and The Guess Who will tour in 2026 according to Randy.

Selena Fragassi is a writer and music journalist from Chicago with a new book. "Alanis: Thirty Years of Jagged Little Pill". She talks about everything Alanis plus the album and how it came together and changed Alanis. Selena also talks about her favorite concerts she's seen and some of her interviews plus tattoos.

Interview with Chad Pojar from Boise, Idaho who went to the final Black Sabbath / Ozzy show, "Black To The Beginning". Chad talks about how he got tickets, who stood out and how everyone sounded in Birmingham on July 5th, 2025.

Talking to Joshua James, Senior Vice President of Social House Entertainment, about the Tacotopia Festival feauturing Lil Jon, Ginuwine, Chingy and more along with tacos and tequila.

Guitarist Chan Kinchla from Blues Traveler on touring with The Allman Brothers, getting yelled at by Bill Graham and how long he's known Gin Blossoms.

Lead singer Robin Wilson from Gin Blossoms on The Meat Puppets, his Rolling Stones tattoo, singing with Kiss and touring with Blues Traveler and Spin Doctors this summer.

Bassist Garry Gary Beers from INXS calls in to talk about the expanded 40th anniversay release of the album, "Listen Like Theives". Garry talks about seeing AC/DC in high school, opening for Queen and building his own basses.

Guitarist Gary Hoey on playing guitar with Lou Gramm (Foreigner), shredding wtih Lita Ford and his new album, "Avalanche", as he breaks out his guitar and plays some of his favorite riffs.

Yächtley Crëw is a Yacht Rock band from L.A.. Guitarist Tommy Bouy checks in to talk about the tour, haning with 311, tattoos and more.

Paul Rappaport is the author of "Gliders Over Hollywood: Airships, Airplay, And The Art Of Rock Promotion" and shares stories about classic guitars from Blue Öyster Cult, shopping with Elvis Costello and if he thinks Pink Floyd could ever get back together. (Nope)

Comedian Felipe Esparza on sobriety, his special on Netflix, "Raging Fool", his podcast "What's Up Fool?" which has over 500 episodes plus he talks about John Goblicon, Eric Andre and more.

Dave Moody is one of the singers with Hairball. He talks about bands still touring like AC/DC, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Kiss. Hairball brings the glory of the 80’s with a 2+ hour drop-dead accurate homage to the biggest arena acts in the world. From Van Halen, KISS, Mötley Crüe, Queen, Journey, Aerosmith, and more

Comedian Ahern Belisle from America's Got Talent and Kill Tony returns. Ahren has cerebral palsy and uses a text-to-speech program to communicate but you can hear him laughing occasionally. The questions were sent to him in advance to make it easier for the interview.

Talking to former Queensrÿche singer Geoff Tate about seeing Led Zeppelin in '77, meeting David Bowie and his open-heart surgery. "Geoff Tate's Operation: mindcrime. The Final Chapter" tour runs through September with Mindcrime performed in its entirety for the last time.

Dan Durkin is the lead singer of Petty Theft - the San Francisco tribute to Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers.

Poison drummer Rikki Rockett on his new band, The Rockett Mafia, when Poison will get back together, electric motorcycles and why he made fun of my shirt in 2000.

Ian Anderson from Jethro Tull on his friendship with Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath) and how much of Spinal Tap is inspired by Jethro Tull. "Curious Ruminant" by Jethro Tull is out now.

Nancy Wilson from Heart about who she voted for with the 2025 Rock And Roll Hall of Fame, performing at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert and the guitar she gave Eddie Van Halen.

The Black Jacket Symphony recreates classic albums live in their entirety—note for note, sound for sound—plus a full set of greatest hits from the evening's featured artist. Members J. and Jason call in to discuss the album "Abbey Road" plus other albums they've covered and the music business in general.

Disturbed guitarist Dan Donegan on his relationship with co-founding member Fuzz, the tour with the Stone Temple Pilots in 2000, the 1st band he met plus the new single out now, "I Will Not Break".

Singer, songwriter and guitarist Chris Daughtry talks about his new EP, "Shock To The System (Part One)", getting blackout tattoos on his arms and why he loves the Gibson Explorer.

Comedian Dusty Slay is on "The Night Shift" tour. He picks between The Eagles and CCR and which was harder to quit; drinking, smoking or chewing, and talks about some of his favorite "poor" meals.

Comedian Craig Gass is at The Egyptian Theatre in Boise this Saturday, January 11th. He's known for his voice work on Family Guy and American Dad, The Howard Stern Show, plus the TV Shows King of Queens and Sex In The City. He tells an amazing Pearl Jam story, pulls out his new impression of Sebastian Bach from Skid Row and talks about what it was like opening for Pantera.  

Warren Haynes (The Allman Brothers Band / Gov't Mule) discusses the difference between an Allman Brothers, A Grateful Dead and a Dave Matthews crowd as a performer. "Million Voices Whisper" is his newest album out now.

Guitarist Gary Hoey on his now Christmas song, the new album "Avalanche" due in March, the new album with Lita Ford, playing with Lou Gramm and thoughts on Ozzy going into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame as Gary auditioned for Ozzy in 1987.

Blues musician Joe Bonamassa calls in to talk about being nominated for a Grammy for "Blues Deluxe Vol. 2", why he declined buying the famous "Greeny" Les Paul owned by Peter Green (Fleetwood Mac), Gary Moore and now Kirk Hammett (Metallica), and the impact of Jeff Beck.

Brianna Mahon is the driver of Scooby-Doo with Monster Jam. She talks about tattoos, fly fishing and competing against men in Monster Jam and Motocross.

Jon Fickes is the John Lennon of The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute. Jon ranks harmonica players, picks a favorite episode of Seinfeld and goes over guitars he loves plus talks about the time he played with the 5th Beatle, Pete Best.

Comedian Christopher Titus talks about his love for Prince, cars he wish he still had, the 2 new episodes of his TV Show "Titus" that ran on Fox in 2000, his special coming out called "Carrying Monsters" and his new one tentatively named "Death Wish". He hosts the "Titus Podcast" with his wife, comedian Rachel Bradley.