VRP Rocks - Classic Rock Interviews

Oct 27 2024 208 ep. 36 mins 132
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The ultimate classic rock podcast with big name interviews on every episode including 30+ Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees! If you love classic rock and want to hear stories of the glory days from the guys who were at the heart of the action then you'll LOVE this comprehensive classic rock podcast, hosted by UK radio veteran, Paul Stephenson!

Check out the VRP Rocks YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@VRPRocks

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Britt Lightning - My 5 Favourite...

Oct 27 2024 28 mins  
In this special My 5 Favourite episode of VRP Rocks, host Paul Stephenson welcomes back Britt Lightning, the powerhouse guitarist of the legendary all-female rock band Vixen. Following last week’s in-depth interview about her career, Britt returns to reveal her five favourite guitarists, the legends who’ve inspired her the most! Find out who they are in this fun chat with one o

128. Britt Lightning - Vixen

Oct 20 2024 35 mins  
In this episode of VRP Rocks, Paul interviews Britt Lightning, the lead guitarist of the legendary all-female rock band Vixen. Britt shares her incredible journey, from her early days of touring at just 17 years old to playing with Vince Neil (Mötley Crüe) and Steven Pearcy (Ratt). She also opens up about her work as musical director at Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp, where she mento

Mark Farner - Closer To My Home: New Album, Near-Death Experience & Rock Hall Controversy

Oct 13 2024 51 mins  
In this episode of VRP Rocks, Paul welcomes back legendary Grand Funk Railroad frontman Mark Farner for another incredible conversation. Mark shares the inspiration behind his first new album in almost 20 years, "Closer to My Home", and the fascinating story of re-recording his iconic hit "I’m Your Captain (Closer to Home)" in 432 Hz. Mark also reflects on his near-death experien

127. Bruce Kulick - Kiss / Grand Funk Railroad

Oct 06 2024 81 mins  
In this exciting episode of VRP Rocks, Paul sits down with legendary guitarist Bruce Kulick for an in-depth conversation spanning his entire career. From shredding with Kiss during their iconic non-makeup era where he helped shape the band’s sound on iconic albums like Asylum and Revenge. He also takes us back to his early days on the road with Meat Loaf during the Bat Out of Hel

Legends & Showdowns: Jeff Beck’s Genius & Ultimate Beatles vs Stones Battle

Sep 01 2024 26 mins  
In this episode of VRP Rocks, we dive deep into rock history with two legendary segments. First, we pay tribute to the genius of Jeff Beck, as six rock icons share their personal stories and insights on why Beck was the greatest guitarist of all time. Then, we crank up the volume for the ultimate showdown between The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. We analyze their streaming number

Danny Kortchmar - My 5 Favourite...

Aug 25 2024 27 mins  
In this episode of VRP Rocks, host Paul Stephenson sits down with legendary session musician, guitarist and producer Danny Kortchmar. Known for his work with iconic artists like James Taylor, Carole King, Don Henley and Jackson Browne, Danny shares his top 5 favourite songs that he’s worked on throughout his incredible career. From behind-the-scenes stories to insights into the c

Dan Shinder - CEO Drum Talk TV - My 5 Favourite...

Aug 20 2024 57 mins  
Today I speak with the founder and CEO of Drum Talk TV, Dan Shinder! Dan is here to talk about his personal 5 Favourite Drummers of all time - and he shares some fascinating stories along the way! Dan's life in drumming started at a really young age and he was in bands supporting the likes of Heart and Blue Oyster Cult when he was just 15 years old! His knowledge and love of music

Greg Kihn Reaction - Celebrating Greg With Some of His Funny Stories

Aug 15 2024 10 mins  
As sad news reached me about an hour ago of the sad passing of Greg Kihn, I thought I'd put out a short episode paying tribute and including some of the funniest stories Greg told me during our interview back in 2021. To hear the full interview check out episode 21 of VRP Rocks Hear behind-the-scenes tales, including a humorous encounter with Bruce Springsteen, and his collaboratio

Simon Phillips - My 5 Favourite...

Aug 11 2024 54 mins  
In this captivating episode, legendary drummer Simon Phillips takes us on a journey through his illustrious career, sharing insights into his favourite albums he's played on. Simon gives a behind-the-scenes look at recording tracks with musical luminaries like David Gilmour, Pete Townsend, and Jack Bruce. He delves into the intricacies of creating music, the significance of certain

126. Buck Dharma - Blue Oyster Cult

Aug 04 2024 33 mins  
Buck Dharma, founding member of iconic rock band Blue Öyster Cult, takes centre stage on todays episode. Buck discusses his latest single "The End of Every Song," and delves into the band's reimagined record "Ghost Stories," using AI to revitalize previously unreleased tracks. Buck also reminisces about the band's early years, sharing insights about their massive hits like "Don't