Our latest guest is John Waite. Founding member of The Babys & Bad English. John joins us for an interview to talk about his new album: Wooden Heart - Acoustic Anthology (Volumes 1, 2 & 3) along with his upcoming tour. He also talks about the music that influenced his writing, his love for Jimi Hendrix, his upcoming documentary and a new musical he is writing with long time friend Neil Giraldo. 

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The Babys & Bad English lead singer John Waite talks about his new album & tour

For all the years they worked in radio, Rita & CW had the opportunity to go backstage at concerts and events. Now they tell some of the stories of the good times and the not so good times while in the backstage world. Plus they dig up some of their old items and tell how they got autographed. 

Rita and CW talk about some of their experiences backstage plus some autographs they got over the years!

James JY Young is back with us. Known for his fantastic guitar playing and his deep voice, he is returning to talk about the new Styx album: "Crash of The Crown". The album was released in July of this year, and this is one of the first interviews the band has done with it. Although the songs were written in 2019, the album explores the life and times that we the people have been experiencing over the past few years. The album highlights they key element that give Styx their signature sound. JY was kind enough to speak with us during a short break in the bands touring schedule.

James "JY" Young of Styx talks with us about the band's new album: "Crash of the Crown"

Night Ranger has been around since the early 80s. They have had monumental hits such as; "Don't Tell Me You Love Me", "Sister Christian", "You Can Still Rock In America" and many more. The band has a new album that was just released, titled" "ATBPO" - "And The Band Played On". And it features all new music by Night Ranger that kicks butt! This interview is with one of the founding members, vocalist and bassist, Jack Blades. Jack was also part of the Shaw Blades band and the Damn Yankees.

Night Ranger's founding member, vocalist and bassist, Jack Blades joins us.

John Notto, guitarist for Dirty Honey joins us on this episode. Dirty Honey's debut album (titled: Dirty Honey) captures the sound of what described today as classic rock. They originally released an independent EP which went to number 1 on the Billboard Rock charts - being the first independent rock record to every hit #1! This past April, the band released their full length album. They have opened for The Who Guns N' Roses and are now on tour, opening for the Black Crowes! 

John Notto guitarist for Dirty Honey speaks about recording the bands debut album and touring with the Black Crowes

Happy birthday to MTV. 40 years ago this August 1st MTV changed the way we listened and watch music. It all started with 5 VJ including our latest guest, Nina Blackwood. Nina was on the network for over 5 years before moving over to Entertainment Tonight. Nina tells us how she auditioned for the job, some of her favorite and not so favorite interviews and how MTV all began.

MTV is celebrating 40 years next month and we are speaking to original VJ Nina Blackwood

This episode is with Steve Berlin who plays saxophone, flute, percussion & keyboard, and is one of the members of the band, Los Lobos. Los Lobos is an iconic East Los Angeles band that has been together for almost 50 years. With hits like "Will the Wolf Survive", "Come On Let's Go", "Don't Worry Baby" and "LaBamba" they have followed their roots all the way to their new album; "Native Sons". This new album is a collection of the most influential Los Angeles based bands that have impacted Los Lobos throughout their career. Including Jackson Browne, War, Buffalo Springfield and many more. Steve talks not only about the new album, but some of the bands highlight over the years.

Steve Berlin of Los Lobos talks new album: Native Sons & life as a East Los Angeles band adapting to the Punk scene

This show was originally recorded in May of 2020. We thought due to X's patriotic song "4th of July" and the bands being such an iconic American group, we would run the show again! We have a great interview with one of the founding members, John Doe. John talks about the bands latest album: Alphabetland along with classic punk-rock stories including the time he got pulled over by the Los Angeles Police Department. 

ENCORE SHOW with X's John Doe! John talks latest album along with fun times being in a punk band.

This episode is with James Raymond. James has been in the music and film business for over 25 years. He has scored many commercials, television shows and films. He has also worked as writer and producer of music. His latest project is David Crosby's new release: "For Free", which will be released on July 23, 2021. James not only co-wrote music for the album with David but also with Michael McDonald and Donald Fagen. James has a special bond with David Crosby. If you don't know the store, you'll be amazed by what James has to say. 

James Raymond talks about his latest music project, producing and co-writing for David Crosby's new album: For Free

This episode is with the Knights of Rock - including our returning guest; Leo Rossi along with his friends, Jerry Levin & Bill Darlington. The three of them all worked as roadies / tech crew for bands in the 70s, 80's & 90's. They worked with Fleetwood Mac, The Who, The Rolling Stones, Spinal Tap, Neil Young, Alice Cooper, Bette Midler, Al Jarreau and many more. They tell their stories of being on the road while working for some of the biggest bands in the world! 

Knights of Rock - Roadies; Leo Rossi, Jerry Levin & Bill Darlington tell stories of their touring days

The episode is with Live Nation Concert's - Rich Best. Rich is the President of Live Nation Booking, California. Rich chats with us about the concert business, how Live Nation is moving forward to create live shows. Plus "Crew Nation" the charity developed to help those affected by Covid 19 during the shot down of concerts, plus the Vax Live show, The Ohana Festival, Classic East West show and more!

Rich Best from Live Nation Concerts talks with us about bringing back live music to the world!

This episode is with one of our idols; Grammy Award winner - Peter Frampton. Peter talks about his new album: "Frampton Forgets the Words", along with touring with his dear friend David Bowie, his passion for playing the guitar, coping with his degenerative muscle disease, spending time recording with George Harrison and Peter tells us the story of his missing Phenix guitar. 

Peter Frampton talks new album, his great friend David Bowie, recording with George Harrison

Rita & CW  answer listener questions; Why Bruce? Favorite Disney Movie, Craziest moment in your career, person who helped you in your career, along with fun radio days events and stories! 

Co-Hosts Rita Wilde & CW West take listener questions and talk about radio days

This episode is with Joel Selvin, Joel was one of the writers of the Pop Music section of the San Francisco Chronicle newspaper for over 30 years. His latest book is titled: Hollywood Eden - Electric Guitars, Fast Cars and the Myth of the  California Paradise. It's all about the rock/surf music world in the late 50s to the early 60s and features the stories and connections with Jan & Dean, Nancy Sinatra, The Beach Boys, The Mamas & the Papas, Phil Spector, Lou Adler and many more that were all just immerging at this time. 

Author Joel Selvin talks about his new book Hollywood Eden - all about the surf/rock music in the late 50s - 60s

This episode we talk with Jeff Jampol of J.A.M. - Jampol Aritst Management. Part of what Jeff does is manages bands or artists that are no longer producing music. Some of his clients are: The Doors, Jim Morrison, Janice Joplin, John Lee Hooker, Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson Starship, Grace Slick, The Mamas & The Papas, Charlie Parker, Henry Mancini and more. Jeff talks about how is company represents these legacies, plus he gives us the lowdown on the new Jim Morrison book (The Collected Works of Jim Morrison; Poetry, Journals, Transcripts, and  Lyrics) coming out on June 8th and a taste of the new Janice Joplin scrapbook coming out (hopefully) later this year. Plus details of what he does representing all of his clients. 

Jeff Jampol manages the legacy of artists - He talks about the new Jim Morrison book along with what it takes to manage non-performing artists

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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