Def Leppard’s story has it all—massive albums, unforgettable songs, tragedy and resilience. 🤘 Author Scott Robinson joins me to explore Pyromania, Hysteria & the stories behind the hits. Watch/listen: www.bookedonrock.com/post/def-lep... #DefLeppard #BookedOnRock

Def Leppard: The Stories Behind Every Album & Song with Scott Robinson

Author Scott Robinson joins Booked On Rock to explore Def Leppard’s remarkable career, from their early Sheffield days and landmark albums Pyromania and Hysteria to the stories behind their biggest so...

bookedonrock.com

Jerry Garcia had just survived a diabetic coma. When he returned to the stage, “I will survive” in “Touch of Grey” suddenly meant something entirely different. 🎙️ Full story: www.bookedonrock.com/post/touch-o... #GratefulDead #JerryGarcia #TouchOfGrey

Terry Kilgore escaped the Eaton Fire—covered in soot and struggling to breathe. Before leaving, he helped an elderly neighbor evacuate. “You saved my life.” Hear Terry’s incredible story on Booked On Rock. 🔥🎸 www.bookedonrock.com/post/terry-k... #TerryKilgore #EatonFire #BookedOnRock

Guitarist Terry Kilgore came up alongside Eddie Van Halen and later played and wrote with David Lee Roth. 🎸 He talks Eddie, DLR, finger tapping, surviving the Eaton Fire & his return to music. Watch/listen: www.bookedonrock.com/post/terry-k... #TerryKilgore #VanHalen #BookedOnRock

Terry Kilgore on Eddie Van Halen, David Lee Roth and His Incredible Rock ’n’ Roll Comeback

Guitarist Terry Kilgore shares incredible stories about Eddie Van Halen and David Lee Roth, surviving the devastating Eaton Fire, and making his remarkable return to music with The Devil’s in the Deta...

bookedonrock.com

Happy National Book Lovers Day! #bookloversday #NationalBookLoversDay

Neil Young and Charles Manson? 🎸 Before the murders, Manson was trying to break into the L.A. music scene—and Neil Young believed he had talent. Sylvie Simmons tells the story. Full episode: www.bookedonrock.com/post/neil-yo... #NeilYoung #BookedOnRock

Who really wrote “Morning Dew”? John Einarson joins Booked On Rock to tell Bonnie Dobson’s remarkable story—from writing the classic to the Tim Rose controversy, the Grateful Dead & Robert Plant. Watch or listen: www.bookedonrock.com/post/who-rea... #MorningDew #BonnieDobson

Who Really Wrote “Morning Dew”? The Bonnie Dobson Story with John Einarson

Author John Einarson joins Booked On Rock to reveal the fascinating story of Bonnie Dobson, the creation of the folk classic “Morning Dew,” and her decades-long fight to reclaim recognition for the so...

bookedonrock.com

Neil Young has never played by the rules. 🎸 Author Sylvie Simmons joins me to discuss the updated Neil Young: Reflections in Broken Glass, featuring new Neil Young: Unfiltered interviews. Watch & listen: www.bookedonrock.com/post/neil-yo... #NeilYoung #ClassicRock #BookedOnRock

Neil Young Reflections in Broken Glass: Sylvie Simmons Explores the Updated Biography of a Rock Legend

Rock journalist and bestselling author Sylvie Simmons joins Booked On Rock to discuss the updated and revised edition of Neil Young: Reflections in Broken Glass. Discover the stories behind Neil Young...

bookedonrock.com

Is "Blister in the Sun" really about masturbation? 🤔 One of rock's longest-running rumors. Violent Femmes biographer Nic Brown explains how the theory took on a life of its own. Full interview: www.bookedonrock.com/post/violent... 🎸 #ViolentFemmes #BlisterInTheSun #BookedOnRock

Always thankful to Greg Prato and Ultimate-Guitar for giving BOR some "cred"! www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/th...

The Greatest Pointy Guitar Ever Made According to Author: 'That Bridges Everything'

'That guitar to this day continues to end up in the hands of young players – as much or more than any other pointy guitar I can think of.'

ultimate-guitar.com

The truth about Lou Reed's electroshock treatments isn't as simple as many fans have heard. Music historian Richie Unterberger explores one of the most misunderstood chapters of Lou Reed's life. Full interview: www.bookedonrock.com/post/the-sto... #LouReed #VelvetUnderground #RockHistory

"Just a moment... I'm talking with my young friend." Sean Kelly shares an unforgettable story about meeting Billy Gibbons at an airport—and why he still treasures the keepsake Billy gave him. 🎸 Full interview: www.bookedonrock.com/post/the-sto... #BillyGibbons #ZZTop #ClassicRock #BookedOnRock

🎸 The Flying V. Jackson. Dean. B.C. Rich. These guitars helped define hard rock and heavy metal. Sean Kelly joins Booked On Rock to tell the story behind rock's wildest axes. 🎧 Watch & listen: www.bookedonrock.com/post/the-sto... #ClassicRock #HardRock #HeavyMetal #PointyGuitars #BookedOnRock

The Story of Pointy Guitars: Sean Kelly Explores the History of Rock's Wildest Axes

Discover the story behind rock's most iconic pointy guitars as Sean Kelly explores the Flying V, Jackson, Dean, B.C. Rich, and more, revealing how these bold designs helped shape hard rock and heavy m...

bookedonrock.com

It's been four years since my Dad passed on. Those who know me know how much he meant to me. My little tribute to him at the start of each episode - Catch the shooting star soaring over a photo of Dad. He's always watching over! 🙏

Sad to hear that Alan Walden has passed away. He helped put Macon, Georgia on the music map and managed artists including Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Outlaws, and Otis Redding. Alan joined me on Booked on Rock in 2021. A true gentleman with incredible stories. RIP. open.spotify.com/episode/2Dbn...

"Southern Man: Music and Mayhem in the American South"/Alan Walden [Episode 29]

Booked On Rock · Episode

open.spotify.com

What song put April Wine on the map in America? 🎸🇨🇦 Tim Durling explains how "Roller" became the band's U.S. breakthrough—and the radio station that made it happen. Full interview: www.bookedonrock.com/post/april-w... #AprilWine #ClassicRock #CanadianRock #BookedOnRock

Did Jeff Beck help inspire Jimi Hendrix? 🎸 Brad Tolinski and Chris Gill explain why Jeff Beck's groundbreaking work may have influenced Hendrix. Full interview: www.bookedonrock.com/post/the-jef... #JeffBeck #JimiHendrix #ClassicRock #TheYardbirds #BookedOnRock

Jeff Beck changed guitar forever. 🎸 In this clip, Brad Tolinski shares a remarkable story from Blow By Blow: The Jeff Beck Story. 🎧 Full interview with Brad Tolinski & Chris Gill: www.bookedonrock.com/post/the-jef... #JeffBeck #ClassicRock #BookedOnRock

🎶 The iconic flute intro to "Down Under" almost never happened. Author Greg Prato explains how one suggestion changed rock history. Full interview: www.bookedonrock.com/post/the-ris... #MenAtWork #ClassicRock #BookedOnRock

What if Kurt Cobain had lived? Author Robert Boyd shares where he believes Nirvana would've gone after In Utero. Watch this clip, then catch the full interview: www.bookedonrock.com/post/the-sto... #Nirvana #InUtero #KurtCobain #BookedOnRock

What made Elvis Presley different? Author Joseph Coulson explains why Elvis changed music forever in this clip from our conversation about The Prince of Memphis. Full interview: www.bookedonrock.com/post/joseph-... #Elvis #ClassicRock #RockHistory #BookedOnRock

Did a legendary Buffalo band inspire the house band in Animal House? 🎸 Discover the story of Wilmer & The Dukes with author Susan Fenster—and explore Buffalo's hidden rock history. www.bookedonrock.com/post/harry-a... #ClassicRock #RockHistory #AnimalHouse #BookedOnRock

"I partied with Keith Richards..." Author Richard Lefkowitz shares one of the funniest Stones stories I've ever heard—featuring Keith, Ronnie Wood, Mick Jagger... and a bottle of talcum powder. 🎙️ Full interview: www.bookedonrock.com/post/richard... #RollingStones #KeithRichards #MickJagger

I joined Music Media Review to talk about Keith Urban's yacht-rock-inspired album Flow State. Jess and I discuss the songs, performances, surprises, and whether this unexpected project actually works. 🎵⬇️ www.spreaker.com/episode/keit... #KeithUrban #FlowState #YachtRock

🎬 Why does A Hard Day's Night still feel modern? Author Samira Ahmed joins me to discuss the Beatles' groundbreaking first film. 📖 Read, watch & listen: www.bookedonrock.com/post/a-hard-... #TheBeatles #AHardDaysNight #Beatlemania #SamiraAhmed #ClassicRock

A Hard Day's Night: The Story Behind The Beatles' Groundbreaking Film with Samira Ahmed

More than 60 years after its release, A Hard Day's Night remains one of the most influential music films ever made. In this episode of Booked On Rock, author and broadcaster Samira Ahmed discusses her...

bookedonrock.com

Was Skylarking XTC's masterpiece? Author Alfredo Marziano joins me to discuss the making of the album, the Andy Partridge–Todd Rundgren conflict, "Dear God," and more. 👉 www.bookedonrock.com/post/xtc-sky... #XTC #Skylarking #ToddRundgren #AndyPartridge #ClassicRock #BookedOnRock

Did critics get Press to Play wrong? Author Luca Perasi joins me to discuss Paul McCartney's most divisive album and why it deserves another listen. 🎧 Full interview: BookedOnRock.com #PaulMcCartney #PressToPlay #TheBeatles #BookedOnRock

They called Stevie Nicks frivolous. Today she's one of the most respected artists in rock history. Author Rachel Brodsky explains how Stevie proved her critics wrong. Watch or listen to the full interview at BookedOnRock.com/blog #StevieNicks #FleetwoodMac #ClassicRock #RockHistory

Was The Clash a triumph, a tragedy, or both? I talk with Pat Gilbert, author of Passion Is a Fashion, about Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, London Calling, and the rise and fall of The Clash. Watch & listen: www.BookedOnRock.com/blog #TheClash #JoeStrummer #ClassicRock

Before punk, there was pub rock. In this clip, author Mark Wilkerson explains what made the pub rock scene so special—and why its influence is still felt today. Watch the full interview on Booked On Rock. www.bookedonrock.com 🎸📚 #PubRock #PunkRock #RockHistory #MusicHistory #ClassicRock