Life In The Stocks

Another mini-milestone and this week Def Leppard frontman Joe Elliott joins Matt for Episode 040 of Life In The Stocks to discuss 30 years of Hysteria - the album that cemented them as one of the all-time great British bands. Joe also talks about growing up in Sheffield and the early days of Def Leppard, his friendship with Brian May of Queen, touring with AC/DC on the 'Highway To Hell' tour and his thoughts on the way Brian Johnson was kicked out the band. Let's get rocked!Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows.www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMatt's first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones & Rare Bird Publishing.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Z. Kruspe from Rammstein is this week's guest for Life In The Stocks Episode 038. And what a great guest he turned out to be!Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows.www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMatt's first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones & Rare Bird Publishing.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The General himself, Mr Robb Flynn from the mighty Machine Head, joins us this week on Life In The Stocks. What else is there to say, except let freedom ring with the shotgun blast!!!Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows.www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMatt's first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones & Rare Bird Publishing.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CJ Ramone joined rock 'n' roll's most famous band of brothers in 1989, replacing original bassist Dee Dee Ramone for their final three studio albums: Mondo Bizarro, Acid Eaters & Adios Amigos! In this week's episode of Life In The Stocks, CJ gives us an insight into the eye of the storm of what really went down during the band's final years. If you're fan of the Ramones (who isn't?), this objective oral history of the band is essential listening. Hey! Ho! Let's go!Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows.www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMatt's first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones & Rare Bird Publishing.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 035 of Life In The Stocks. It's a powerful and inspiring conversation with a truly unique individual: Mina Caputo from Life Of Agony. Forget everything you think you know...about anything. Just clear your mind, open your heart, and buckle up for this rollercoaster ride with one of music's true outlaws. We love you, Mina!Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows.www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMatt's first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones & Rare Bird Publishing.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Therapy? frontman Andy Cairns is a walking encyclopedia of music, as proven by the many different guises of Therapy? over the course of their 28 year career. Here, Andy talks about growing up in Northern Ireland during the troubles, discovering punk music as a teenager, Therapy's breakthrough album Troublegum, singing with Ozzy Osbourne, an acid trip encounter with a lion and so much more. And yes, you did read that last part correctly...AN ACID TRIP ENCOUNTER WITH A LION.Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows.www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMatt's first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones & Rare Bird Publishing.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

British singer-songwriter & Feeder frontman Grant Nicholas joins Matt for this week's episode of Life In The Stocks. The conversation was recorded at Grant's home studio in Crouch End where he wrote many of Feeder's best known hits, and covers everything from the writing of Buck Rogers to Jon Lee's tragic suicide, plus topics like the music industry, social media, family and fame. Thanks to Grant for being such a nice bloke!Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows.www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMatt's first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones & Rare Bird Publishing.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

QOTSA guitarist Troy Van Leeuwen is this week's guest on Life In The Stocks. The silver haired guitar god reveals the inspiration behind the band's latest album 'Villains' and talks about touring alongside Josh Homme with one of their mutual heroes, Iggy Pop. Troy also recalls some personal highlights from his previous bands (A Perfect Circle & Failure) and his years as a producer & recording engineer. He's had quite the career, and anyone with an interest in alternative rock should dive into this episode immediately.Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows.www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMatt's first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones & Rare Bird Publishing.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ex-Reuben frontman, the inimitable Jamie Lenman, joins Matt for Episode 031 of Life In The Stocks. Topics covered include everything from ancient Egyptian history to sociolinguistics in 80s cinema and Jamie gives us the lowdown on his sophomore solo album 'Devolver'. It's an enlightening and engaging conversation with one of the most unique figures in UK music - and that's a money back guarantee.Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows.www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMatt's first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones & Rare Bird Publishing.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Life In The Stocks celebrates another mini-milestone this week. We're thirty episodes deep, and to mark the occasion Matt sits down for an-depth and honest discussion with his friend Frank Turner. Over the course of an hour, the pair discuss Frank's personal life and professional career, all the ups and downs that life has thrown at him along the way, and the struggle of growing old gracefully in the business of rock 'n' roll.Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page, support this podcast, and get all kinds of extras in return, from bonus podcasts & DJ mixes to archive print interviews & radio shows.www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocksMatt's first book, 'Life In The Stocks: Veracious Conversations with Musicians & Creatives (Vol. 01)' is also out NOW and is available via Amazon, Waterstones & Rare Bird Publishing.https://rarebirdlit.com/life-in-the-stocks-veracious-conversations-with-musicians-creatives/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.