So grateful to have Dennis Dunaway and film director, Steve Gaddis, stop by the station today. They are doing the rounds promoting the doc "Live From The Astroturf, Alice Cooper". Of course that's one of the many topics we talk about.....

* How the movie came about

* The original group playing together

* The current Alice Cooper band

* Bass playing heroes

* Being injured on stage

* How they made Alice into Alice

* A hysterical failed stage prop

* How the band started

* How they got their first record deal while waking up Frank Zappa

* How fame changed them

* Their time in Detroit

* His favorite Alice album he plays on

I really have to thanks Dennis and Steve (as well as Dennis' wife, Cindy) for coming to the station. This was a very fun conversation. 

If you like this and think it deserves it, write a review, give it a 5 star rating and please feel free to share it. Thank You for listening!

A big thank you to Chris Penn and Ron Nelson for making this interview happen. 

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So grateful to have Dennis Dunaway and film director, Steve Gaddis, stop by the station today. They are doing the rounds promoting the doc "Live From The Astroturf, Alice Cooper". Of course that's one of the many topics we talk about.....
* How the movie came about
* The original group playing together
* The current Alice Cooper band
* Bass playing heroes
* Being injured on stage
* How they made Alice into Alice
* A hysterical failed stage prop
* How the band started
* How they got their first record deal while waking up Frank Zappa
* How fame changed them
* Their time in Detroit
* His favorite Alice album he plays on
I really have to thanks Dennis and Steve (as well as Dennis' wife, Cindy) for coming to the station. This was a very fun conversation.&nbsp;
If you like this and think it deserves it, write a review, give it a 5 star rating and please feel free to share it. Thank You for listening!
A big thank you to Chris Penn and Ron Nelson for making this interview happen.&nbsp;
-Meltdown-
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The biggest names in rock music are Talkin’ Rock with Meltdown. From Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame members to bands just starting out, Meltdown takes rock music fans behind the scenes to find out what these talented musicians are really about. Come along for the ride as Talkin’ Rock with Meltdown invites you to find out more than you ever thought you knew about all genres of Rock from Classic to Prog to Grunge and everything in between.

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Original Alice Cooper group bassist, Dennis Dunaway, joins Meltdown to discuss the new movie "Live From The Astroturf" and share  some classic Cooper stories.

Talkin' Rock with original Alice Cooper bassist Dennis Dunaway

Taylor Roberts from Taproot/Riding With Killers joins me on Talkin' Rock with Meltdown. 

We started off talking about RWK. He explained how the band formed, talked about their debut record "Full Circle" and more. He said they've done some pretty big shows, but it's time to get that band out to the forefront. "We're really getting ready to launch this band in the right way," he told me. 

He talked to me about being a fan of Taproot, and finally becoming a member of the band. He spoke about how he ended up in Detroit through a member of the band, coming from Mississippi.

When I asked Taproot frontman Stephen Richards and drummer Jarrod Montague to give me some questions for Taylor, they did not disappoint. They told me to ask him about meeting the Kittie in Las Vegas. Apparently, he was a huge fan growing up as a teenager. 

They also told me to ask him about looking like Slipknot frontman, Corey Taylor. That was hysterical! I guess he's been confused for him several times. 

In Taproot, he plays guitar, but in Riding With Killers he's more upfront. "The challenge of putting myself in the lead singer spot, and then finally getting to write about things that have been on my mind and in my head and heart for years, is very cathartic and it's been honestly a great release".

It was great to have Taylor on Tallkin' Rock!

Taylor Roberts from Taproot/Riding With Killers joins me on Talkin' Rock with Meltdown. 
We started off talking about RWK. He explained how the band formed, talked about their debut record "Full Circle" and more. He said they've done some pretty big shows, but it's time to get that band out to the forefront. "We're really getting ready to launch this band in the right way," he told me. 
He talked to me about being a fan of Taproot, and finally becoming a member of the band. He spoke about how he ended up in Detroit through a member of the band, coming from Mississippi.
When I asked Taproot frontman Stephen Richards and drummer Jarrod Montague to give me some questions for Taylor, they did not disappoint. They told me to ask him about meeting the Kittie in Las Vegas. Apparently, he was a huge fan growing up as a teenager. 
They also told me to ask him about looking like Slipknot frontman, Corey Taylor. That was hysterical! I guess he's been confused for him several times. 
In Taproot, he plays guitar, but in Riding With Killers he's more upfront. "The challenge of putting myself in the lead singer spot, and then finally getting to write about things that have been on my mind and in my head and heart for years, is very cathartic and it's been honestly a great release".
It was great to have Taylor on Tallkin' Rock!

Taylor Roberts From Taproot On His Bands And Being Confused For Corey Taylor

Kenny Wayne Shepherd has a lot going on. between concerts, family, and getting high-powered muscle cars delivered to his house, his plate is full!



I ran into Kenny a few weeks back in Nashville. I posted about that trip and a little about running into Kenny, here.



Onto what Kenny has going on. He'll be playing at the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts in Detroit on May 17th. For tickets, click here.



Kenny doesn't always hang out in Nashville, his home, but he did a few weeks back. I ran into him two nights in a row, at two comedy shows, so we talked about going to those shows.



As far as his shows go, he's always playing somewhere. I asked him the longest he'd gone without playing, and the answer was pretty easy, during the pandemic.



Kenny Wayne Shepherd Has Lots Of Music In The Can



He told me he already has four albums in the can! He says he's ready for the record label to ask him for new music. "Thankfully because I have all this material kind of stocked up, I haven't been under the gun to write lately, and that's kind of the point." He went on to say that he felt like he was constantly under pressure to write, and now he's relieved of that with these albums ready to go.



We talked about his monster hit "Blue On Black" and the latest cover of it from Five Finger Death Punch, Brian May, and Brantley Gilbert. He says he thinks a country artist could make a hit out of that song as well.



Kenny Wayne On Jimi Hendrix



He'll be heading out on the Hendrix Experience this fall with some great guitarists. He said the family of Jimi loves it. He's been a part of this since it became a thing in Seattle. "I've done a lot of Hendrix songs over the years and I feel that I do them justice."



Now, onto cars. He's a huge car guy, as am I. When I saw him a few weeks back, he was waiting for the arrival of his latest muscle car. Well, it came, and it sounds insane!



He got a Dodge Demon 170 1170HP. He did the "Jailbreak" program, with a one-of-kind paint job. He said there's a little more to it which we'll find out about soon.



Always great to talk with Kenny Wayne Shepherd.

Kenny Wayne Shepherd has a lot going on. between concerts, family, and getting high-powered muscle cars delivered to his house, his plate is full!
 
I ran into Kenny a few weeks back in Nashville. I posted about that trip and a little about running into Kenny, <a href="https://wrif.com/galleries/kid-rock-sings-at-the-grand-ole-opry/">here</a>.
 
Onto what Kenny has going on. He'll be playing at the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts in Detroit on May 17th. For tickets, click <a href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/the-kenny-wayne-shepherd-band-detroit-michigan-05-17-2024/event/08006025AAD01C31">here</a>.
 
Kenny doesn't always hang out in Nashville, his home, but he did a few weeks back. I ran into him two nights in a row, at two comedy shows, so we talked about going to those shows.
 
As far as his shows go, he's always playing somewhere. I asked him the longest he'd gone without playing, and the answer was pretty easy, during the pandemic.
 
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Has Lots Of Music In The Can
 
He told me he already has four albums in the can! He says he's ready for the record label to ask him for new music. "Thankfully because I have all this material kind of stocked up, I haven't been under the gun to write lately, and that's kind of the point." He went on to say that he felt like he was constantly under pressure to write, and now he's relieved of that with these albums ready to go.
 
We talked about his monster hit "Blue On Black" and the latest cover of it from Five Finger Death Punch, Brian May, and Brantley Gilbert. He says he thinks a country artist could make a hit out of that song as well.
 
Kenny Wayne On Jimi Hendrix
 
He'll be heading out on the Hendrix Experience this fall with some great guitarists. He said the family of Jimi loves it. He's been a part of this since it became a thing in Seattle. "I've done a lot of Hendrix songs over the years and I feel that I do them justice."
 
Now, onto cars. He's a huge car guy, as am I. When I saw him a few weeks back, he was waiting for the arrival of his latest muscle car. Well, it came, and it sounds insane!
 
He got a Dodge Demon 170 1170HP. He did the "Jailbreak" program, with a one-of-kind paint job. He said there's a little more to it which we'll find out about soon.
 
Always great to talk with Kenny Wayne Shepherd.

Kenny Wayne Shepherd - His Upcoming Tour, The Stockpile Of Music He Has, A New Dodge And More

Don Jamieson's latest comedy album is No Sleep 'Til McSorley's. Once again, he's modeled his latest album after a famous rock record. This time around it's Motorhead's, No Sleep "til Hammersmith. He explains why he chose that pub, and how he got permission to use the famous album cover.

On the album, Don takes on many social and rock topics. It's a skill that he has where he can meld both worlds without sounding preaching or like he's taking sides. "Is there an underlying message to it? Of course there is" Don said. As far as who he takes shots at on the record, he said "Everybody gets it on the album". He said he gets a lot off his chest. 

We talked about how surreal it is that we have the good fortune of getting to know our childhood rock star heroes. Don flashed back to seeing the mighty Judas Priest as a kid, with the "Metal God" Rob Halford right in front of him. He said that he'll never forget that feeling, but he's never lost that fandom.

The record opens with Lemmy from Motorhead introducing it.....or is it him? He explains. You can order the album on vinyl here.

Don Jamieson On Meeting Lemmy From Motorhead

Don talks about meeting his idol, Lemmy several times. He said he tread lightly around the rock icon until he had his first drink with him. That was the time when he knew that he'd taken a liking to him.

Has Don ever been star-struck? He had a couple of experiences that he talked about, but it wasn't with anyone in the rock world. He also talked about a few of the classic musicians he's had the chance to meet. One from the Monkees and one from Led Zeppelin. 

Great to have my friend, Don Jamieson on Talkin' Rock with Meltdown. 

Don Jamieson's latest comedy album is No Sleep 'Til McSorley's. Once again, he's modeled his latest album after a famous rock record. This time around it's <a href="/tag/motorhead">Motorhead</a>'s, No Sleep "til Hammersmith. He explains why he chose that pub, and how he got permission to use the famous album cover.
On the album, Don takes on many social and rock topics. It's a skill that he has where he can meld both worlds without sounding preaching or like he's taking sides. "Is there an underlying message to it? Of course there is" Don said. As far as who he takes shots at on the record, he said "Everybody gets it on the album". He said he gets a lot off his chest. 
We talked about how surreal it is that we have the good fortune of getting to know our childhood rock star heroes. Don flashed back to seeing the mighty <a href="/tag/judas-priest">Judas Priest</a> as a kid, with the "Metal God" Rob Halford right in front of him. He said that he'll never forget that feeling, but he's never lost that fandom.
The record opens with Lemmy from Motorhead introducing it.....or is it him? He explains. You can order the album on <a href="https://experiencevinyl.com/collections/don-jamieson-no-sleep-til-mcsorleys-vinyl-lp">vinyl here</a>.
Don Jamieson On Meeting Lemmy From Motorhead
Don talks about meeting his idol, Lemmy several times. He said he tread lightly around the rock icon until he had his first drink with him. That was the time when he knew that he'd taken a liking to him.
Has Don ever been star-struck? He had a couple of experiences that he talked about, but it wasn't with anyone in the rock world. He also talked about a few of the classic musicians he's had the chance to meet. One from the Monkees and one from Led Zeppelin. 
Great to have my friend, <a href="https://www.donjamieson.com/">Don Jamieson</a> on <a href="https://wrif.com/podcasts/talkin-rock-with-meltdown-2/">Talkin' Rock with Meltdown</a>.

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