
The Hook Rocks!
The Hooks Rocks Podcast is the place to be for talking rock music. In depth discussions on the state of rock music, new music spotlights featuring new up and coming artists, and much more. Get hooked on The Hooks Rocks…The Ultimate Rock Community podcast! Now Part of Pantheon Podcasts!
Latest episodes

Apr 28, 2024 • 1h 20min
Guitar Legends: George Lynch
Rock journalist Andrew Daly returns to The Hook Rocks and kicks off our Guitar Legends series. Our inaugural episode features a discussion about the iconic George Lynch. We reflect on the remarkable Lynch Mob debut album "Wicked Sensation", how he is defined as a guitar player, as well as the person he is. Please enjoy the episode!Andrew Dalyhttps://www.guitarworld.com/author/andrew-dalyhttps://www.facebook.com/andrew.daly.5203/https://www.instagram.com/ajdwriter88/https://twitter.com/AJDWriter88George Lynchhttps://georgelynch.com/https://www.instagram.com/georgelynchofficialhttps://www.facebook.com/georgelynchfanpage/The Hook Rockshttps://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/https://twitter.com/TheHookRocksPantheon Podcastshttp://pantheonpodcasts.com/https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcastshttps://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 27, 2024 • 60min
Don Jamieson Slays McSorsley's
Stand up Comedian and friend of the show Don Jamieson returns to The Hook Rocks for a discussion about his new comedy album "No Sleep Til McSorley's". Don speaks on how he develops his jokes, defining his perspective, and more. Please enjoy the episode!Don Jamiesonhttp://www.donjamieson.com/https://www.facebook.com/donjamiesonofficialhttps://www.instagram.com/donjamiesonofficialhttps://twitter.com/realdonjamiesonPre-order the light ale/dark ale vinyl here:https://experiencevinyl.com/collections/don-jamieson-no-sleep-til-mcsorleys-vinyl-lpThe Hook Rockshttps://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/https://twitter.com/TheHookRocksPantheon Podcastshttp://pantheonpodcasts.com/https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcastshttps://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 24, 2024 • 1h 8min
The Hook Rocks Celebrates Our 600th Episode With Paul Jackson of Blackberry Smoke
Blackberry Smoke guitarist Paul Jackson reflects on the life of drummer Brit Turner, who passed away last month. He speaks about his relationship with Brit, and what he meant o him and the band. We also discuss the bands current tour and more. Please enjoy the episode!Blackberry Smokehttps://www.blackberrysmoke.com/https://www.facebook.com/BlackberrySmokehttps://www.instagram.com/blackberrysmokehttps://twitter.com/blackberrysmokeThe Hook Rockshttps://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/https://twitter.com/TheHookRocksPantheon Podcastshttp://pantheonpodcasts.com/https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcastshttps://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 23, 2024 • 1h 4min
The Hook Rocks Quarterly Music Business Insider Report: Q2 2024
The Hook Rocks welcomes back our resident music business insider Kristi Enigl to discuss the latest on Live Nation & the anticipated TIKTOK ban. Please enjoy the episode!Part of The Pantheon Podcast NetworkKristi Eniglhttps://www.instagram.com/krisieng/https://twitter.com/KristiEniglhttps://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/justice-department-sue-ticketmaster-live-nation-alleged-monopoly-ticketing-industry-reporthttps://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/03/tiktok-bill-foreign-influence/677806/The Hook Rockshttps://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/https://twitter.com/TheHookRocksPantheon Podcastshttp://pantheonpodcasts.com/https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcastshttps://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 17, 2024 • 47min
The Legend Lita Ford
The legend Lita Ford visits The Hook Rocks to discuss her career in hard rock & heavy metal with her views on ACDC, Van Halen, & more. She also reflects on how the industry has changed as well as her thoughts on the emerging bands in the new rock scene. Please enjoy the conversation!Lita Fordhttp://www.litafordonline.com/https://www.facebook.com/litaofficialhttps://www.instagram.com/litafordofficialhttps://twitter.com/litafordThe Hook Rockshttps://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/https://twitter.com/TheHookRocksPantheon Podcastshttp://pantheonpodcasts.com/https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcastshttps://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 16, 2024 • 29min
Michael Starr of Steel Panther Is On The Prowl
Set to begin the continuation of their "On The Prowl" tour lead vocalist of Steel Panther Michael Starr sits down with The Hook Rocks to discuss the essence of the band & how it celebrates the music of an important era in rock music. Michael reflects on the bands history & when he knew the their audience was about to explode. Please enjoy the episode!Steel Pantherhttps://steelpanther.com/https://www.facebook.com/steelpantherhttps://www.instagram.com/steelpantherhttps://twitter.com/Steel_PantherThe Hook Rockshttps://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/https://twitter.com/TheHookRocksPantheon Podcastshttp://pantheonpodcasts.com/https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcastshttps://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 13, 2024 • 52min
Ray West Feels The Need For SupaFly
Ray West has never been able to shed the rock 'n' roll' life. From his days in Spread Eagle to his latest project SupaFly he has always felt the need to create. He speaks with The Hook Rocks about his latest project on an all new episode. Please enjoy the episode!Ray Westhttps://www.facebook.com/raywestfanpagehttps://www.instagram.com/raywestvocals/https://twitter.com/RayWest6The Hook Rockshttps://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/https://twitter.com/TheHookRocksPantheon Podcastshttp://pantheonpodcasts.com/https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcastshttps://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 11, 2024 • 1h 2min
Tyler Baker of Goodbye June & Joey Morrow of Badflower
The new Goodbye June album "Deep In The Trouble" will be out later this summer and The Hook Rocks shares a brief preview of the first single "The Hard Way" during this episode. We talk with both Tyler Baker of Goodbye June & Joey Morrow of Badflower about the bands new record as well as the upcoming Badflower release that is being recorded right now. They share stories about their friendship, what it took to get the new Goodbye June album made, the Nashville Community, & Joey playing bass on their upcoming tour. Please enjoy the episode!Goodbye Junehttps://www.goodbyejune.com/https://www.facebook.com/GoodbyeJune/https://www.instagram.com/goodbyejunehttps://twitter.com/goodbyejuneThe Hook Rockshttps://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/https://twitter.com/TheHookRocksPantheon Podcastshttp://pantheonpodcasts.com/https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcastshttps://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 10, 2024 • 1h 11min
The Exies Scott Stevens Finds The Worth In Reflection
After the success of last years song "Spirits High", The Exies frontman Scott Stevens found himself reflecting on his life which provided a path to the bands new song "For What It's Worth". He shares his journey that helped him move forward on the latest Hook Rocks. Please enjoy the conversation!The Exieshttps://theexies.nethttps://www.facebook.com/TheExiesOfficialhttps://www.instagram.com/exiesscott/https://twitter.com/ExiesofficialThe Hook Rockshttps://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/https://twitter.com/TheHookRocksPantheon Podcastshttp://pantheonpodcasts.com/https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcastshttps://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 7, 2024 • 1h 16min
Dee Snider Celebrates 40 Years of Stay Hungry!
The album gave a voice to every kid across the globe as it put the listener in the songs. It is legendary and iconic. Lead singer Dee Snider of Twisted Sister discusses the album "Stay Hungry" with The Hook Rocks and what lead up to its success on its 40th anniversary. Please enjoy the conversation!Dee Sniderhttps://deesnider.com/https://www.facebook.com/facedeesnider/https://www.instagram.com/deesniderhttps://twitter.com/deesniderhttp://www.twistedsister.com/The Hook Rockshttps://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/https://twitter.com/TheHookRocksPantheon Podcastshttp://pantheonpodcasts.com/https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcastshttps://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices