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! 

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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

This episode we are talking with the one and only guitarist for The Doors, Robby Krieger. Robby talks about his new album: The Ritual Begins at Sundown, along with working with his fellow band members, writing the bands first hit: Light My Fire, and what happens when Jim Morrison trashes the studio after they had recorded "The End" . Lots of great stories one from one of the Legendary Rock guitarists! 

Doors Guitarist Robby Krieger talks new album, Jim Ray & John, Light My Fire & more rock stories!

This is a great show with one of the hardest working drummers in the music industry, Kenny Aronoff. Kenny has been the drummer for many bands including; John Mellencamp, Bob Seger & John Fogerty. We talk with Kenny about his book; "Sex, Drums & Rock 'n' Roll". Along with his many accomplishments, stories and experiences in the music world! Kenny has worked with thousands of musicians including; Brian Setzer, Jefferson Airplane, Bob Dylan, Iggy Pop, Jon Bon Jovi, Elton John, Glenn Frey, Neil Diamond, The Rolling Stones, Meatloaf, Stevie Nicks, Joe Jackson and many more.

Kenny Aronoff talks drumming for Mellencamp Seger Fogerty & his book Sex Drums & Rock n Roll

This episode we welcome the front man for the band, "Yes", Jon Anderson. Jon will be releasing a new album called 1000 Hands at the end of July (2020), It is an fantastic album! Jon gives us the low down on the 50 plus artists who joined him on this album which he began 30 years ago. We also hear about Jon going to his first Beatles concert, meeting Ringo & Paul , writing Yes music and then we'll dive in the deep subjects of the 4th dimension with the fairies! This is a really fun hour long interview and very spiritual on top of it all! 

Yes' front man Jon Anderson tells us about his new album, seeing the Beatles, Yes music + more rock talk!

This mini episode we are talking with Jesse Colin Young. Jess began the Youngbloods in the mid 60s and had hits like Get Together & Darkness Darkness along with an extensive solo career that is still going today. Jess just re-recorded his famous Youngblood's song; Get Together with his friend Steve Miller, with 100% of the proceeds going to the WhyHunger charity started by Harry Chapin in the early 80s. Jesse also talks about opening for Led Zeppelin, the day his home burned down in a devastating fire and how he was one of the original founders of the No Nukes Concerts.

Jesse Colin Young talks Youngbloods, Steve Miller & rerecording Get Together + plus starting the No Nukes concerts

Paul Williams is known for writing music for such groups as The Carpenters, Three Dog Night, Helen Reddy, David Bowie, Barbara Streisand and many others. Paul is also president of ASCAP, which is a membership association comprised of over 750,000 songwriters, composers & music publishers.  In this episode, we get into a very in depth interview about the Covid 19 pandemic, Black Lives Matters, Mother Earth, Gratitude & Trust, how becoming sober changed his life, Phantom of the Paradise and much more! 

Singer song writer Paul Williams talks his insight on Covid19, BLM, music writing + more.

Director Alsion Ellwood talks with us about the making of the documentary film just released on EPIX. Features music and rare film footage by CSN&Y, Joni MItchell, The Byrds, Love, the Mamas & The Papas, Alice Cooper, Frank Zappa, Jackson Browne, Eagles & many more!

Laurel Canyon Documentary Director, Alison Ellwood chats with us about the making of the film

This show we are talking with one of the original band members, lead singers & guitarist of the band The Alarm. Mike has carried on the bands name since the original break-up in 1991. He is releasing 3 new albums including "Stream - Hurricane of Change". Mike tells us about the new albums along with his battle with cancer, the bands first U.S. tour with U2, his first Springsteen show and how his life has changed since he departed from the original band back in 1991. 

Mike Peters of The Alarm

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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