Toto's front man Joseph Williams and Lead Guitarist Steve Lukather join us on our latest episode. They have each released new albums: Luke's "I Found The Sun" and Joseph's "Denizen Tenant". The two joined us for fun conversation. They talk about making/working on each other's albums, what's up with Toto, their friendship since high school, what bored band members do during Covid, and plenty of rock stories! 

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Toto's Steve Lukather & Joseph Williams talk about their new albums, touring fun, making music, and farting on the tour bus!

The episode is with studio and touring bassist, Leland Sklar. Leland has worked with over 2,600 bands and played on over 30,000 songs. In 2004, Phil Collins hired him for the farewell tour. Lee brought his camera and started taking pictures of birds, and we don't mean the ones from the Audubon Society! Now 16 years later and with over 12,000 photos from everyone he has run into, he has a new book titled: "Everyone Loves Me". The book will make you smile and laugh as will this episode. Lee talks not only about making the book, but touring with Phil Collins & Toto and his YouTube channel that he has been posting on everyday since March of 2020.

Bassist Leland Sklar talks his new book "Everybody Loves Me" + touring w/ Phil Collins, recording sessions. Frankenstein & more.

This episode is with bassist Rudy Sarzo. Rudy started playing with  Quiet Riot in the late 70s and then joined Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake, Dio and currently The Guess Who. Rudy chats with us about his musical upbringing, growing up in Cuba, playing bass for such phenomenal bands, plus a few stories of the craziest events that ever happened on stage!

Rudy Sarzo - bassist for Quiet Riot, Ozzy, Dio, Whitesnake joins us for great touring stories!

This episode Brian Wheat, founder, bassist and vocalist for Tesla talks about his new book: Son Of A Milkman - My Crazy Life With Tesla. Brian tells us stories about the bands "break-ups", reunions, how drugs and therapy played a key part in the band member's lives, how he has always wanted to be Paul McCartney, his great friend Jimmy Page, his other great friend Joe Elliot, and so much more!

Brian Wheat, Tesla's co-founder & bassist

This episode is with former Traffic guitarist and singer Dave Mason. Dave has re-recorded his first album, 50 years after it's original release - titled "Alone Together, Again" Dave talks with us about having Covid, joining Fleetwood Mac, Derek & The Dominoes, almost joining the Jimi Hendrix Experience and so much more good rock stories

Former Traffic guitarist and singer Dave Mason talks about getting Covid, playing with Hendrix Clapton, Fleetwood Mac & more

WARNING - EXPLICIT LANGUAGE! Our latest episode is with guitarist/lead singer & song writer for the Goo Goo Dolls, Johnny Rzeznik! The Goo Goo Dolls have had such hits including Slide, Name and Iris! They have a new album titled "It's Christmas All Over" and features renditions of classic holiday tunes - familiar and unfamiliar, along with a few newly written songs! In the episode, Johnny talks about creating the new album, being in a punk band, their dedicated fans and lots more! 

Goo Goo Dolls frontman Johnny Rzeznik says "f*ck you" if you don't like our new Christmas album!

This is part two of a two part episode - featuring Mark Thompson & Brian Phelps, better known as Mark & Brian. They were on Los Angeles radio station, 95.5 KLOS for over 25 years and were one of the most legendary morning radio teams in the country. They were just inducted into the Radio Hall Of Fame and we caught up with them a week later. The boys talk about some of their favorite moments including best interviews, throwing rocks, what they have been doing since the quarantine, favorite characters, being on the air during 9-11 and their appreciation of the listeners.

Mark & Brian Part 2 - L.A.s most successful radio team talk about their favorite times, interviews, characters & more!

Mark & Brian were known for their morning show on 95.5 KLOS radio in Los Angeles for more than 25 years! They just got inducted into the  Radio Hall of Fame and they (as always) have plenty to talk about.  The boys talk about the beginning of their career, working together, and some of the funniest moments, characters and interviews during their time in the radio business! 

Mark & Brian, known for their Los Angeles morning radio show just got inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame

This episode we talk with all 5 of the greatest studio and touring musicians: Waddy Watchel, Leeland Sklar, Russ Kunkel, Danny Kortchmar and Steve Postel - all of them form The Immediate Family! These guys have been working together since the 70s and just a few years ago they created the band, The Immediate Family. The Band just released a new EP titled: Slippin' and Slidin' (with a new album coming in 2021) which has two new songs plus 3 cover tunes which different band member originally contributed to. They talk about forming this band and playing on so many albums over their decades in the music industry.  

The Immediate Family - 5 of the greatest studio & touring musicians talk about their new EP and great music stories!

Billy Bob Thornton (or "Bud" as he is called in the band) & JD Andrew also known as The Boxmasters, talk about their new album; Light Rays. They also speak of their love of music, the importance that radio and the DJs had in their lives and how they team up to write their music. Plus influences like Frank Zappa - Frank's music also helped Billy Bob write his screen play for Sling Blade. And  Bud reminds of that he has a confession! This is a really fun show! 

The Boxmasters - Billy Bob Thornton & JD Andrew talk about their new album Light Rays

Jon Scott is for not only discovering Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers first album in the closet, but making the band one of the biggest in the rock world today! Jon has a fantastic book titled; Tom Petty & Me - My Rock 'n' Roll Adventures with Tom Petty. This is an amazing story told by our good friend Jon Scott who lived it all! 

Jon Scott is credited to putting Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers on the map!

Jon Scott is credited for now only discovering Tom Petty's first album in the closet, but making the band one of the biggest in the rock world today. Jon has a fantastic book titled: Tom Petty & Me - My Rock 'n' Roll Adventures with Tom Petty. This is an amazing story told by our good friend Jon Scott who lived it all!

This episode we speak with The Tubes lead singer Fee Waybill. The Tubes started in San Francisco in the mid 70s. Some of their hits include: Don't Touch Me There, Sushi Girl, She's A Beauty, Mondo Bondage and the iconic White Punks On Dope! Fee has a new album: "Fee Waybill Rides Again" which was produced by Richard Marx. Fee talks with us about forming The Tubes, Quay Lewd, Rocky Horror Show, what he found in his mother's house, living in a ghost town and we find out what his worst on-stage experience was. 

The Tubes lead singer Fee Waybill joins us for stories about his new album, Quay Lewd, his worst stage show and more!

This episode we are speaking with Rand Foster who owns a local record store; Fingerprints in Long Beach, California. Rand opened his shop in the early 90s and has had some of the biggest names come in to play live. Including: Lou Reed, Prophets of Rage, Foo Fighters, Chrissie Hynde, Ryan Adams, Taj Mahal, The Alarm, Richard Sherman, Violent Femmes, Portugal The Man and many more. We talk with Rand about his love of music, the struggles during the pandemic, Record Store Day, and some of the great musical acts that have come into play live. 

Rand Foster music store owner has great stories working with Foo Fighters, Chrissie Hynde, Al Jardine, Taylor Swift and more!

This episode we speak with Talking Heads drummer, Chris Frantz. Chris has a new memoir book titled: "Remain In Love; Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club, Tina" Chris talks a about forming the band with friend David Byrne & girlfriend Tina Weymouth, hanging with Andy Warhol, opening for the Ramones on their first tour, and what happened during the last live performance together as the Talking Heads. Plus Tom Tom Club and his love for his wife and band mate, Tina Weymouth. Great rock stories you won't want to miss! 

Chris Frantz drummer for Talking Heads talks new book, David Byrne, Ramones, Andy Warhol, Lou Reed and lots more

Rock and Roll Confessional is a podcast for Rock music fans. Those that love music, but are not in the industry, yet want to hear the stories that shaped the world of music. We interview not only musicians and song writers, but promoters, DJs, venue management, agents and more.

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