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We talk to Matt Scannell - Singer & Guitarist of chart topping Hard Rock Band Vertical Horizon. It's been twenty five years since the song 'Everything You Want' from the album of the same name hit the very top of the US Billboard Charts and became the most played song of the year. Matt looks back on his journey, from the songs creation, it's rise to the top of the charts and it's ongoing legacy. We also hear tales of meeting his Hard Rock heroes whilst guitar shopping and his hopes of returning to the UK in the very near future. 

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Intro Music by Johnny Monaco
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Incidental Music by Night Fires

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We talk to Billy Sheehan - Bassist with Mr Big & The Winery Dogs. Without doubt one of the most incredible bass players of all time, Billy Sheehan has had a career like no other. From his early Talas days breaking out of Buffalo, New York to head out as support to Van Halen right through to taking on the world with Mr Big and a series of chart smashes. Billy reflects back on some of his career from Bass Tuition Videos, late night phone messages from Eddie Van Halen and what his future looks like now Mr Big have finished touring. 

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Intro Music by Johnny Monaco
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Incidental Music by Night Fires

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We talk to Ronnie Riddle - Singer and Frontman for North Carolina Rock Band Preacher Stone. Ronnie guides us through his journey discovering Rock & Roll in various fun and unique ways which all had a lasting impact on his outlook and appreciation for what he continues to get to do everytime he and his bandmates take to the stage. We chat about meeting his heroes decades after seeing them on his TV screen, the thrill of performing in other countries and how Preacher Stone continues to honor the legacy of their fallen bandmates. 

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Intro Music by Johnny Monaco
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Incidental Music by Night Fires

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We talk to Marco Mendoza - Bassist and Rock n Roll Journeyman returns to the Podcast to discuss his latest album 'New Direction'. On this great follow up episode, Marco shares stories of his early journey into Los Angeles and Hollywood to make his name as a much in demand bass player and touring musician. We learn of his struggles with addiction, the road to recovery and a second chance with his career thanks to an unlikely rock and roll ally.

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Intro Music by Johnny Monaco
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Incidental Music by Night Fires

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We talk to Jay Butler - Frontman for Grand Theft Audio. It's been over two decades since the release of the debut album 'Blame Everyone' from British Rock Band Grand Theft Audio. Something of a supergroup at the time featuring members of The Wildhearts, 3 Colours Red and Real TV, the band would be signed before they'd even entered a rehearsal room and would set their sights directly at the USA with their heady mix of Rock, Punk, Alternative and Electronic Anthems which were perfect for the new millennium. As bright as they initially shone they would implode just as quickly due to record company disputes but two decades later, frontman Jay and drummer Ritch Battersby return with a brand new album 'Pass Me The Conch'. Jay joins the show to chat all about his childhood, growing up, introductions to music and the whirlwind experience of GTA.

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Intro Music by Johnny Monaco
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Incidental Music by Night Fires

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We talk to Gary Smart - Producer for Dead Mouse Productions and Cult Screenings UK who specialise in feature length retrospective documentaries of Cult Classic movies from Return of the Living Dead, Fright Night, Hellraiser and the upcoming releases Pennywise : The Story of IT, RoboDoc and Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares : The Robert Englund Story. Gary shares with us his early introductions into horror from a very young age and how his connection and eventual friendship with legendary actor, the late Don Calfa would forever shape the career path he took.

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Intro Music by Johnny Monaco
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Incidental Music by Night Fires

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We talk to Slyder Smith - Guitarist & Singer Songwriter. On the eve of release for the brand new album 'Charm Offensive', released as Slyder Smith & The Oblivion Kids, we trace Slyder's journey from early gigs and music introductions through to moving to London and the legacy of the much loved and respected Power Pop Glam Rockers The Last Great Dreamers. It's a journey that sees the impact London had on his career from shows at the legendary Marquee club, band name changes, relentlessly following your dreams but still finding himself as passionate about music today as he ever was.

Special thanks to Affinity Photo - The hottest photo editing software on iPad, Mac & PC
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Intro Music by Johnny Monaco
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Incidental Music by Night Fires

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We talk to Marq Torien - Singer Songwriter & Frontman for Hollywood Hard Rock band BulletBoys. Marq's journey is much more than that of many who came to the Sunset Strip to live out their rock and roll dreams. Growing up in Montebello, Los Angeles to a music rich family, Marq's talents would be spotted early on and it would set him on a path not just in hard rock but also with Motown, R&B and Pop. We chat about his time working with El Debarge, meeting Van Halen, auditioning for Ozzy Osbourne, performing with RATT and even singing for Sylvestor Stallone on the Rocky IV Soundtrack. There is way too much for just one episode but we try our best to give you a taste of one of the Hollywood Rock Scene's most colourful characters to this very day.  

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Intro Music by Johnny Monaco
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Incidental Music by Night Fires

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We talk to Chris Ballew - Singer Songwriter for the bands The Presidents of the United States of America and Casper Babypants. We trace a journey that spills nothing but creativity since discovering The Beatles as a child to developing and sharing his musical creativity in any way he sees fit. From moving to the East Coast and touring with Beck before bringing back fun (or FUNge) to the Seattle scene with The Presidents then later enchatting thousands of kids and their parents with 19 albums worth of Casper Babypants material, Chris Ballew is a musical force for all the right reasons. 

Special thanks to Affinity Photo - The hottest photo editing software on iPad, Mac & PC
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Intro Music by Johnny Monaco
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Incidental Music by Night Fires

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We talk to Robert Tepper - Singer Songwriter responsible for the classic 80s Movie Soundtrack hits 'No Easy Way Out' from Rocky IV and 'Angel of the City' from Cobra. Robert takes us from his early adventures in the music industry writing hits for Benny Mardones in New York before heading for Los Angeles to forge his own career in the 1980s writing and recording some of the decades most recognisable movie anthems. We discuss the legacy of his songwriting and his excitement for his new music which he continues to write, record and perform with as much passion as ever.

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Special thanks to Affinity Photo - The hottest photo editing software on iPad, Mac & PC
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Intro Music by Johnny Monaco
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Incidental Music by Night Fires

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