Ep. 36 - JOHN DENSMORE (The Doors)

On today's episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, famed drummer for the iconic band The Doors, JOHN DENSMORE tells of his tenure with the legendary act that pushed the artistic limits, and in the process created some of rock's most enduring music. We also discuss several of the individuals who influenced him personally, professionally and spiritually, detailing anecdotes from his latest memoir “The Seekers: Meetings With Remarkable Musicians (and Other Artists)”.

------------------------------------------------

It's Only Rock And Roll · Ep. 36 - John Densmore (The Doors)

֎ The Official John Densmore Homepage – https://www.johndensmore.com/

֎ To Order “The Seekers” - https://amzn.to/3FxmS2e/

֎ To Pre-Order “L.A. WOMAN 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition” - https://bit.ly/3Cz41BI/

Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at:

● Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com

● Facebook – facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/

● YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCFB7uJ3dg4IKSxsNny9Jiw/videos

● Audea.io - https://audea.io/

● Instagram - @itsonlyrockandrollpodcast

Be sure to check out our all-new OFFICIAL IORR PODCAST STORE!

https://www.cafepress.com/iorrpodcast

© 2021 Howlaround Productions. All rights reserved.

---

---

Ep. 35 - RUDY SARZO (Quiet Riot, Ozzy Osbourne)

On today's episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, we have a multi-topic, jam-packed conversation with heavy-metal's most prolific bass player, RUDY SARZO. The former Cuban refugee turned metal-master details his embrace of the LA heavy rock scene of the late-70's - including how working with his friend the late Randy Rhoads in Quiet Riot landed him the bass player spot in Ozzy Osbourne's touring band, and why a plan to sabotage the song that would put Quiet Riot on the map, didn't quite work out the way they thought it would.

------------------------------------------------

֎  To order “Off The Rails” by Rudy Sarzo (both hardcopy and e-Book) visit: https://amzn.to/2XCpOKp

Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at:

● Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com

● Facebook – facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/

● YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCFB7uJ3dg4IKSxsNny9Jiw/videos

● Audea.io - https://audea.io/

● Instagram - @itsonlyrockandrollpodcast

Be sure to check out our all-new OFFICIAL IORR PODCAST STORE!

https://www.cafepress.com/iorrpodcast

© 2021 Howlaround Productions. All rights reserved.

---

---

Ep. 34 - PAUL SHAFFER

On today's episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, the World's Most Dangerous keyboardist, PAUL SHAFFER talks highlights from his 50 years in show business, including dropping the “F-bomb” on network television, his "conversation" with Mick Jagger backstage at Saturday Night Live, how backing up his hero James Brown left The Godfather of Soul wanting more, and the time a spontaneous on-mic moment triggered a 33-year career as comedic sidekick for David Letterman.

------------------------------------------------

֎ Visit Paul Shaffer online at: www.theworldsmostdangerousband.com/

֎  For official Paul Shaffer Merch: https://theshaffershop.bigcartel.com/

Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at:

● Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com

● Facebook – facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/

● YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCFB7uJ3dg4IKSxsNny9Jiw/videos

● Audea.io - https://audea.io/

● Instagram - @itsonlyrockandrollpodcast

Be sure to check out our all-new OFFICIAL IORR PODCAST STORE!

https://www.cafepress.com/iorrpodcast

© 2021 Howlaround Productions. All rights reserved.

---

---

Ep. 33 - CARMINE APPICE

On today's episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, heavy rock drumming pioneer and innovator CARMINE APPICE recounts his illustrious and musically-varied career, starting with his days in the 1960s hard psychedelic band Vanilla Fudge, to his years on the road with Rod Stewart (including co-writing two of his classics “Do You Think I'm Sexy” and “Young Turks”). He additionally sets the record straight on why he parted ways with Ozzy Osbourne, what really happened with that infamous mudshark in Led Zeppelin's room at The Edgewater Inn, and how he started a cottage industry with drum clinics and writing rock instructional books.

------------------------------------------------

֎ For a list of Carmine's upcoming drum clinics and available merchandise for sale (including instructional books, videos, autographed items, and new music releases) visit his Official Website: https://carmineappice.net/

֎ Order Carmine's autobiography “Stick It!: My Life of Sex, Drums, and Rock 'n' Roll https://www.amazon.com/Stick-Life-Drums-Rock-Roll/dp/0912777664 

֎ Pre-order Vanilla Fudge's new single “Stop In The Name of Love”: https://smarturl.it/VanillaFudge-SITNOL

Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at:

● Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com

● Facebook – facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/

● YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCFB7uJ3dg4IKSxsNny9Jiw/videos

● Audea.io - https://audea.io/

● Instagram - @itsonlyrockandrollpodcast

Be sure to check out our all-new OFFICIAL IORR PODCAST STORE!

https://www.cafepress.com/iorrpodcast

© 2021 Howlaround Productions. All rights reserved.

---

---

Ep. 32 - SUZI QUATRO

On this episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, rock's first celebrated female bass-playing frontwoman, SUZI QUATRO talks about leaving behind her native Detroit (including an honest assessment of the ensuing resentment from her former band-mate sisters), to achieve super-stardom across the pond with mega-hits like “Can The Can”, “The Wild One”, and “Devil Gate Drive”. And after a handful of cameo appearances on Happy Days as fictional rocker 'Leather Tuscadero', found belated success at home with her 1978 Billboard Top 5 hit “Stumblin' In”.

------------------------------------------------

֎ Visit the Official Suzi Quatro Website: www.suziquatro.com

֎ Click to order Suzi's new album “The Devil In Me”

Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at:

● Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com

● Facebook – facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/

● YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCFB7uJ3dg4IKSxsNny9Jiw/videos

● Audea.io - https://audea.io/

● Instagram - @itsonlyrockandrollpodcast

Be sure to check out our all-new OFFICIAL IORR PODCAST STORE!

© 2021 Howlaround Productions. All rights reserved.

---

---

Ep. 31 - DENNIS DEYOUNG (formerly of Styx)

On today's episode of The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, founding member and former frontman/keyboardist for Styx, DENNIS DEYOUNG sits down for a wide-ranging, no-holds barred interview talking everything from lazy rock journalism, to his new and final studio album, to the true reasons behind why Styx are no longer the multi-platinum-selling band a generation of loyal fans remember from the 1970's and early 80s.

------------------------------------------------

● For more on Dennis DeYoung visit http://www.dennisdeyoung.com

● To check out his new album “26 EAST – Vol. 2”  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZBHDZYV

Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at:

° Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com

° Facebook – facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/

° YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCFB7uJ3dg4IKSxsNny9Jiw/videos

° Instagram - @itsonlyrockandrollpodcast

Be sure to check out our all-new OFFICIAL IORR PODCAST STORE!

© 2021 Howlaround Productions. All rights reserved.

---

---

Ep. 30 – BEV BEVAN (ELO, The Move)

 

On today's show, powerhouse drummer BEV BEVAN gives us a bird's eye view of what it was like to be a founding member of two of rock's biggest acts - notorious 1960's British band The Move, and 1970's world-dominating rock juggernaut, Electric Light Orchestra (ELO). Additionally, he covers his early days working with Denny Laine, touring in the mid-1980s with Black Sabbath, and future plans with his latest band Quill.

------------------------------------------------

● For more on Quill visit www.quilluk.com

● To see Bev Bevan & Joy Strachan-Brain's webcast QUILL CONNECT visit youtu.be/WqkDyIj8w4Y

Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at:

° Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com

° Facebook – facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/

° Instagram - @itsonlyrockandrollpodcast

Be sure to check out our all-new OFFICIAL IORR PODCAST STORE!

© 2021 Howlaround Productions. All rights reserved.

---

---

Ep. 29 - RUSS BALLARD (Argent)

 

Frontman/guitarist for 70's supergroup Argent and prolific songwriter, RUSS BALLARD joins The It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, covering a career which began as a teen and included writing rock classics like “Liar” (Three Dog Night), “New York Groove” (Hello / Ace Frehley), “Since You've Been Gone” (Rainbow), “Winning” (Santana), “God Gave Rock & Roll To You” (Argent / Kiss), and his 1984 solo hit “Voices”. Russ opens up about a range of topics including working with Roger Daltrey, and how a bout with depression inevitably led him to write a rock masterpiece.

---------------------------------------------

● For more on Russ Ballard – www.russballardmusic.com

● Keep up to date on all things Russ by subscribing to the Official Russ Ballard Newsletter - https://www.russballardmusic.com/newsletter_sign_up.html

Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at:

° Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com

° Facebook – facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/

° Instagram - @itsonlyrockandrollpodcast

© 2021 Howlaround Productions. All rights reserved.

---

---

Ep. 28 - GARY BROOKER (Procol Harum)

We kick-off year two of the It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast with founding member and frontman / pianist for Procol Harum, GARY BROOKER. He discusses a wide array of topics, from co-writing the band's classic singles like “A Whiter Shade of Pale” and “Conquistador”, to working with George Harrison on “My Sweet Lord”, and how he once pissed off the mob by walking out of a gig over an out-of-tune piano!

-------------------------------------------------------------------

• For more on Procol Harum - www.procolharum.com

• To order Procol Harum's new E.P. “Missing Persons” - amazon.com/dp/B08ZQ3NCD5

Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at:

° Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com

° Facebook – facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/

° Instagram - @itsonlyrockandrollpodcast

© 2021 Howlaround Productions. All rights reserved.

---

---

Ep. 27 – J.M. VAN EATON (Session drummer for Sun Studio)

On this episode of the It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, in-house session drummer for Memphis's legendary Sun Studio, J.M. VAN EATON tells of his time recording and touring in the 1950s with a slew of early rockabilly pioneers like Roy Orbison, Billy Lee Riley, Johnny Cash, and Jerry Lee Lewis, drumming on classics like “Whole Lot Of Shakin' Going On”, “Crazy Arms”, and “Great Balls Of Fire”. He also shares rare, personal insight into his friends Elvis Presley and Sam Phillips.

---------------------------------------------------------

For more on 'the birthplace of Rock 'N' Roll' - Sun Studio: www.sunstudio.com 

Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at:

° Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com

° Facebook – facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/

° Instagram - @itsonlyrockandrollpodcast

© 2021 Howlaround Productions. All rights reserved.

---

---

Ep. 26 – CHUCK LEAVELL (Rolling Stones, Allman Brothers Band)

 

On this episode of the It's Only Rock And Roll Podcast, we talk with famed keyboard / piano player CHUCK LEAVELL about his enviable career, which includes being a member of The Allman Brothers Band, to recording and touring with the likes of Eric Clapton, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, David Gilmour, George Harrison, and since 1982 The Rolling Stones. He also highlights his other passion, tree farming and forestry, which has earned him great acclaim and accolades for his work in nature conservation.

---------------------------------------------------------

• For more on Chuck Leavell visit https://www.chuckleavell.com/

• To see his PBS Series “America's Forests With Chuck Leavell” visit https://www.americasforestswithchuckleavell.com/

• Instagram - @chuck_leavell

Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at:

° Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com

° Facebook – facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/

° Instagram - @itsonlyrockandrollpodcast

© 2021 Howlaround Productions. All rights reserved.

---

---

Ep. 25 - MELANIE SAFKA

On this episode of the It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST, we talk with legendary singer-songwriter MELANIE. With worldwide hits to her credit such as “Brand New Key”, “What Have They Done To My Song, Ma”, and “Lay Down (Candles In The Rain)", this natural-born storyteller shares insight into her career with anecdotes of performing at Woodstock, surviving music industry backstabbing, being the first female artist to form her own record label, the day Clive Davis made her cry.... and we finally discover what's behind the whole “I've got a brand new pair of roller-skates, you've got a brand new key”.

---------------------------------------------------------

• For more on Melanie visit https://www.melaniesafka.com/

• Instagram - @melanieannsafka

Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at:

° Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com

° Facebook – facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/

° Instagram - @itsonlyrockandrollpodcast

© 2021 Howlaround Productions. All rights reserved.

---

---

Ep. 24 - SIMON KIRKE, Pt. 2 (Free, Bad Company)

On this episode of the “It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST”, we bring you Part 2 of our discussion with drummer SIMON KIRKE. In it, he details his near half-century tenure with the legendary British supergroup Bad Company - from being managed by the notorious Peter Grant, to being signed to Led Zeppelin's Swan Song record label, as well as recounting all of the multi-platinum success accomplished by one of rock's all-time greatest bands!

----------------------------------------------------------------------------

° For more on Simon Kirke visit his site at: www.officialsimonkirke.com

Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at:

° Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com

° Facebook – facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/

° Instagram - @itsonlyrockandrollpodcast

© 2021 Howlaround Productions. All rights reserved.

---

---

Ep. 23 - SIMON KIRKE, Pt. 1 (Free, Bad Company)

On this episode of the “It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST”, we ring in the New Year with a special two-part series, featuring drummer and founding member of Free and Bad Company, SIMON KIRKE.

In Part 1, Simon discusses his experiences leading up to forming Free with singer Paul Rogers and late legendary guitarist Paul Kossoff, as well as their relatively short but highly influential career, which laid the groundwork for the entire heavy blues-rock scene of the late 1960s.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------

° For more on Simon Kirke visit his site at: www.officialsimonkirke.com

Visit the 'It's Only Rock And Roll PODCAST' online at:

° Homepage – www.ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast.com

° Facebook – facebook.com/ItsOnlyRockAndRollPodcast/

° Instagram - @itsonlyrockandrollpodcast

© 2021 Howlaround Productions. All rights reserved.

---

---