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Shinedown’s experience with Iron Maiden
When Shinedown opened up for Iron Maiden in 2017, it forever changed singer Brent Smith and guitarist Zach Myers. Read more about it here
Def Leppard to release live recording from 1980
Def Leppard are releasing a live recording they did on the 1980 tour, On through the night. Check out more here
Bill Ward honors Ginger Baker
A lot of musicians have made comments on Ginger Baker’s passing. Check out what Bill Ward of Black Sabbath had to say here
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Rod talks about when the Dregs ended in 1983 and hooking up with the Winger band.
Legendary Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Gary Rossington passes away.
After the breakup of Raven, Gary was on a quest to find Van Morrison in 1970. We discuss the making of the Moondance album.
An in-demand artist whose credits include Diana Ross, Billy Joel, Tower of Power, and the Billy Joel Musical-Movin Out.
EQUIPMENT/GEAR
What's That Sound?
Comparing these two fine instruments
The story of this famous console, now located at Audio Garden Studio
The MusicXplorer review of this Killer Tube Module Guitar Amp
(Actually, it's 150) A drummer's desire for Paiste Cymbals...
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Other People You Should Know
He got his start as a guitar road tech for Joe Jackson and owns Alello Guitars.
A guitarist, studio carpenter, and owner of CGS Guitars (Pictured with Kingfish, who he built a guitar for).
We talk more about Johnny Depp, Kurt Cobain, Mario Andretti, and Boak's Bash, which features Steve Miller, David Bromberg, John Mayer, and more.
Author of the book "Tom Petty and Me" Jon helped to launch Tom Petty and John Mellencamp's careers.
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