Inside The Guess Who Controversy & Rock’s Future | Joe’s Happy Hour Ep. 16

Join Joe Fahmy for a legendary episode of Joe’s Happy Hour featuring an all-star cast from the world of rock and radio.

Joe sits down with Canadian rock veteran Derek Sharp (lead singer of The Guess Who), multi-instrumentalist and barista extraordinaire; Dean Baldwin, SiriusXM host and internet music commentator; and drummer Brent Fitz, who has rocked with legends like Slash and Aerosmith.

This episode dives deep into the evolution and preservation of rock music, the cultural shifts in how we consume music, hilarious behind-the-scenes tour stories, and how younger generations are rediscovering vinyl and classic rock. The guests also unpack the recent legal drama surrounding The Guess Who band name and reflect on the changing economics of the music industry—including a passionate side discussion on coffee culture.

Highlights Include:

• Is rock and roll really dead—or just evolving?

• The story behind the new era of The Guess Who.

• Tour tales: stage fights, power outages, and melted vinyl.

• Derek Sharp’s unlikely second life as a latte art master.

• Why live music still matters in a streaming-driven world.

Whether you're a music nerd, classic rock devotee, or just love great storytelling, you don’t want to miss this conversation.

Follow Our Guests:

Derek Sharp (D#)
Facebook - https://facebook.com/thedereksharpInstagram - @thedereksharpTwitter - @thedereksharpTikTok: - @thedereksharpYouTube - @thedereksharpSpotify - @thedereksharpApple Music - Derek Sharp and the Champagne Jam (https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/derek-sharp-and-the-champagne-jam/1786433980)

Dean Baldwin
Website: deanbaldwinmusic.comTikTok: @deanbaldwinofficialFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/DeanBaldwinOfficialInstagram: @deanbaldwinofficial

Brent Fitz
Instagram: @brentfitz
Twitter: @brentfitz