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When rock fans speak about great debut albums and the impact their music had on rock 'n' roll no two albums create a more passionate debate than these monster records. Van Halen's self titled debut which is full of big harmonies, shredding guitar, and infectious energy versus the sleaze and back alley grit of Guns 'N' Roses' Appetite For Destruction. Which album had more influence? Which one changed the game? I welcome Chris Preston from My Rock 'n' Roll Heaven to discuss! Please enjoy!Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the small town of Red Dear, Alberta in Canada the band King Bull fuses elements of rock and punk into a beautiful chaotic sound. I sit down with lead vocalist/guitar player Tucker McMurray and discuss the bands history, their latest EP, and where the future lies for King Bull. It was a fun conversation I enjoyed and I know you will too!Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joel Hoekstra returns to the Hook Rocks Podcast to discuss his latest album "Running Games" by Joel Hoekstra's 13. The album features Joel's definitive sound as musicians Vinny Appice, Tony Franklin, Derek Sherinian, Russell Allen, and others contribute on each track. We then move to the timely topic of Covid19 and how its impact continues to put live music in a state of unknown. Please enjoy the episode!Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Music can be a time machine connecting us with the memories of the past while we stay in the present. It has a way of binding us together no matter the journey we choose. We connect through lyrics, melodies, and the moments we experience while our favorite song plays in the background. A great song never leaves us. Why is it so personal? Why does music help define our lives? Jaide Alicia returns to The Hook Rocks to discuss this and more...please enjoy!Part of The Pantheon Music Podcast Network! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The new year has begun but the same worries and unknowns remains for music fans across the globe. Live music and going to concerts remains a "who knows" as far as when and if tours will be able to go on. However, new music from our favorite artists and new bands will continue to be released in 2021. With high hopes and expectations the band Bourbon House is currently working on a new album with a target for release this spring. Lead Vocalist Lacey Crowe joins the Hook Rocks to talk about the new album, her influences, and where the band is headed. Please enjoy the episode!Part of Pantheon Music Podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rock 'n' roll veteran Todd "Damnit" Kerns talks with the Hook Rocks Podcast in a wide-ranging conversation about his influences, the upcoming Minefield album, the evolution of song writing, and much more. We dive into the changes in songwriting styles from the sixties to the '70s and how those changes changed the face of rock music. Todd also discusses the upcoming Minefield project and the album due out this February. Enjoy this great conversation!Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New Music Spotlight kicks off 2021 with a bang as we feature lead vocalist Melody Cristea from Liliac, the band made up 5 siblings from the Cristea family. The band is capturing the attention of rock fans young and old across the globe. I chat with Melody on her musical influences, the dynamic of the band, and the impact the legend Ronnie James Dio has had on her musical journey. We anticipate more great new music from Liliac in 2021. Please enjoy the episode!Part of Pantheon Music Podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The journey in ones life is often complicated. At any given moment the road you are on can change without notice. Author, actress, model, and entrepreneur Carrie Stevens writes in her book Unrated: Revelations of A Rock 'n' Roll Centerfold about her life in unparalleled honesty. The grief, the heartbreak, the high and the lows are all on the table during her conversation on this episode of The Hook Rocks. Please enjoy!Part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The final installment of the top album's & EP's of 2020 is finally here! Once again Chris Corradetti and Jay Scott discuss their favorites with picks 1-10. From rock 'n' roll veterans to new artists...bands from all over the globe are talked about in the most complete year end celebration of rock music you will find. Please share your thoughts and your picks on our social media posts! Please enjoy the episode!Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2020 is over and it's time to look back and talk about the top albums of the year. Once again Chris Corradetti and I discuss our favorites and why we selected them in part 1 of our back and forth.. Bands from all over the globe and a few surprises along the way! Enjoy our conversation and check out these great albums!Now Part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices