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My Rock MomentMy Rock MomentLarry Dvoskin: From the Beach Boys to Bowie & "This New Age"He’s jammed with Freddie Mercury after Live Aid, written songs with Beach Boys royalty, and once found himself shooting guns in a backyard with KISS guitarist Ace Frehley…while on Quaaludes. I’m talking about musician, songwriter, and producer Larry Dvoskin. Over the years, Larry has collaborated with legends like Robert Plant, Sammy Hagar, Sean Lennon, Robin Zander, Bad Company, Al Jardine, and MGMT. In this episode, we cover it all—from co-writing “Wish” with Al Jardine, to talking quantum physics with Paul McCartney, to the unreleased David Bowie–Brandy track he’s holding onto. He shares...2025-07-311h 04Pantheon - Podcasts for Music LoversPantheon - Podcasts for Music LoversMy Rock Moment: Larry Dvoskin: From the Beach Boys to Bowie & "This New Age"He’s jammed with Freddie Mercury after Live Aid, written songs with Beach Boys royalty, and once found himself shooting guns in a backyard with KISS guitarist Ace Frehley…while on Quaaludes. I’m talking about musician, songwriter, and producer Larry Dvoskin. Over the years, Larry has collaborated with legends like Robert Plant, Sammy Hagar, Sean Lennon, Robin Zander, Bad Company, Al Jardine, and MGMT. In this episode, we cover it all—from co-writing “Wish” with Al Jardine, to talking quantum physics with Paul McCartney, to the unreleased David Bowie–Brandy track he’s holding onto. He shares...2025-07-311h 04My Rock MomentMy Rock MomentUnplugged: Fred Mollin on Producing Hits, Scoring TV & Film, and the Moments that Shaped HimFred Mollin has done it all—from scoring film & cult TV classics to producing chart-topping ballads and lullabies for Disney. But behind his long list of credits is a winding, wild journey through the music industry that’s anything but ordinary. In this episode, Fred joins My Rock Moment to talk about his new memoir Unplugged and the moments that defined his career. He shares stories of leaving school at 16 to chase music, auditioning for John Hammond, producing Dan Hill’s “Sometimes When We Touch” (and seeing none of the royalties), and the time that Clive Davis dropped th...2025-07-101h 08My Rock MomentMy Rock MomentStill Harmonizing: Al Jardine on Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys, and His Latest EP and TourIn this very special episode of My Rock Moment, host Amanda Morck welcomes Beach Boys founding member Al Jardine for an intimate and heartfelt conversation—just a week after the passing of his lifelong friend and bandmate, Brian Wilson. As fans around the world reflect on the legacy of the Beach Boys, Al shares personal memories of his journey with Brian, the creative magic they built together, and the emotional weight of continuing on without him. He also gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the inspiration and heart behind his new solo EP, Islands in the Sun....2025-06-2644 minPantheon - Podcasts for Music LoversPantheon - Podcasts for Music LoversMy Rock Moment: Al Jardine on Brian, the Beach Boys, and His Latest EP and TourIn this very special episode of My Rock Moment, host Amanda Morck welcomes Beach Boys founding member Al Jardine for an intimate and heartfelt conversation—just a week after the passing of his lifelong friend and bandmate, Brian Wilson. As fans around the world reflect on the legacy of the Beach Boys, Al shares personal memories of his journey with Brian, the creative magic they built together, and the emotional weight of continuing on without him. He also gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the inspiration and heart behind his new solo EP, Islands in the Sun....2025-06-2644 minMy Rock MomentMy Rock MomentCrime, Chaos and Rock 'n' Roll: Disgraceland’s Jake Brennan on Music’s Dark SideWhat happens when rock gods go off the rails—and the music still slaps? In this episode of My Rock Moment, we sit down with Jake Brennan, the creator and voice behind the wildly popular podcast Disgraceland. Known for blending true crime and music history, Jake explores the wild, dark, and often unbelievable stories behind some of rock’s most iconic figures. We dive into the legends—and the controversies—surrounding John Lennon, Jim Morrison, Mama Cass, Jerry Lee Lewis, and more. We also tackle the bigger question: Can we really separate the art from...2025-06-1256 minMy Rock MomentMy Rock Moment"SMiLE: The Rise, Fall & Resurrection of Brian Wilson" with Writer and Director David LeafIn this episode of My Rock Moment, we’re diving deep into one of rock and roll’s most legendary what-could-have-beens… and what-finally-was. Back in 1966, fresh off the groundbreaking success of Pet Sounds, Brian Wilson set out to create his magnum opus: Smile. With poet and lyricist Van Dyke Parks at his side, the project promised to be a revolutionary leap forward—a kaleidoscopic, avant-garde album that would redefine what pop music could be. But as recording progressed, the pressure from within the band, the label, and Brian’s own mental health struggles led to the album’s unraveling...2025-05-231h 15My Rock MomentMy Rock MomentThe Music of Boz Scaggs with Rock Biographer Jude WarneJude Warne is a rock biographer and music columnist. Jude joined the show a few years back to discuss her book America the Band - An Authorized Biography - an episode I highly recommend. Now she’s back with a new book, Lowdown: The Music of Boz Scaggs. ​If you're a Boz Scaggs fan—or just someone who appreciates a deep dive into music history—Jude Warne's book is a must-read. It's a comprehensive exploration of Scaggs's six-decade career, offering insights into his musical evolution from blues roots to pop stardom. Warne delves into Scaggs's collabor...2025-05-0257 minMy Rock MomentMy Rock MomentHow Shep Gordon Made Rock Stars, Broke the Rules & Stayed a Mensch​Shep Gordon, the legendary talent manager, producer, and author, joins My Rock Moment from his home in Maui. He shares captivating stories from his 50-plus-year career in the music industry—a journey that began unexpectedly when he took a wrong turn in Los Angeles traffic. We delve into how he masterminded the rise of Shock Rock, the ingenious marketing strategies that propelled Alice Cooper to fame, Alice’s memorable cameo in Wayne’s World that had audiences nationwide exclaiming “we’re not worthy!”, and the challenges that accompany stardom. Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Raquel Welch, and Derek Taylor also make appearanc...2025-04-031h 01My Rock MomentMy Rock MomentPhotographer and Filmmaker Lisa LawLisa Law’s still, movie and video images have chronicled decades of social and cultural changes in America. And her film, ‘Flashing On The Sixties,’ was described by actor-director Dennis Hopper as “the most compelling, moving documentary of the Sixties”. In 1966, Lisa and her husband resided in the renowned "Castle" in Los Feliz, Los Angeles, a hub that welcomed numerous prominent musicians, including Bob Dylan. She shares stories from Dylan's stay and offers her perspective on the recent film, A Complete Unknown.Lisa was also part of the Hog Farm commune, and they were tasked with keeping...2025-03-131h 12My Rock MomentMy Rock MomentDavid Wild - Grammy Writer & Former Rolling Stone Contributing EditorRingo Starr once said, “He's David Wild - he knows everyone.” David is a writer, producer and journalist. He had a decades-long career at Rolling Stone Magazine as a contributing editor, he writes for the Grammys, and maybe you’ve heard his podcast Naked Lunch with co-host Phil Rosenthal of Everybody Loves Raymond and Somebody Feed Phil. In this episode, David will share memorable moments with Paul and Linda McCartney and a life-changing piece of advice Linda offered him, which profoundly impacted his personal life. He'll talk about moving to LA in the early 90s while working for Rolling Stone...2025-02-201h 02My Rock MomentMy Rock MomentTopanga Canyon Playlist with Emmeline Summerton of Instagram's Lost Canyons LAThe Canyons have long called to the bohemians and artists of Los Angeles. While Laurel Canyon is renowned for its role as a hub of rock history in the 1960s and '70s, Topanga Canyon has its own rich tapestry of stories. In this episode of My Rock Moment, we welcome Emmeline Summerton from the Instagram account Lost Canyons LA, a historian of the LA Canyons and former writer for the New Topanga Times. Together, we explore Topanga's iconic rock legends and the songs inspired by this enchanting area.Was there truly a roadhouse that sparked Jim Morr...2025-01-231h 06My Rock MomentMy Rock MomentChris O'Dell, Author and Tour ManagerChris O'Dell might very well hold the title of the world's first female rock 'n' roll tour manager. O'Dell has led a fascinating life; one that planted her firmly in rock royalty's inner circle in the 60s and 70s. Befriending Derek Taylor in LA, she soon found herself working for the Beatles' Apple Corps in London. While there she was present for the recording of The White Album, Abbey Road, Let it Be, and sang in the Hey Jude chorus. She sat on the rooftop while the Beatles played their last live performance in January of 1969 and...2025-01-021h 16My Rock MomentMy Rock MomentJenny Boyd, '60s Muse and Author of 'Icons of Rock: In Their Own Words'Jenny Boyd, though not a musician, is well-known in the music industry. Formerly married to Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac, she's also Pattie Boyd's sister and sister-in-law to George Harrison and Eric Clapton. Jenny was surrounded by rock royalty from a young age and experienced many legendary moments in rock history as a result.Drawing on her deep connections in the rock world, Jenny wrote 'Icons of Rock: In Their Own Words' - a compilation of candid interviews with some of the greatest musicians of the '60s, 70s, 80s and today. Joni Mitchell, George Harrison, Don...2024-12-1157 minMy Rock MomentMy Rock MomentThe Wrecking Crew & Immediate Family Docs with Director Denny TedescoThe Wrecking Crew in the 60s and The Immediate Family in the 70s were the faces behind most of the hits of that time. They were proficient, able to improvise and highly sought after. However, their experiences as session musicians and their relationships with the bands and artists they supported were very different. While the members of the Wrecking Crew were the anonymous, unsung heroes of their time, the members of the Immediate Family were credited on the albums on which they played and forged strong relationships with the bands and artists they supported on the road....2024-11-061h 00My Rock MomentMy Rock MomentAlison Martino of Vintage Los Angeles on the Sunset Strip, preserving LA's history and her dad, singer Al MartinoAlison Martino has been dubbed “The Godmother of Los Angeles,” and with good reason. As a writer, producer, on-air host for the Emmy-nominated SoCal Scene on Spectrum News 1, and creator of Vintage Los Angeles, she has been celebrating (and in some cases saving!) the history of this great city for years. In this episode we discuss the history of the Sunset Strip - the places and spaces that used to be, the venues and hotspots that continue to represent its legendary past and the fate of its iconic staple, The Viper Room. She’ll also share memories of grow...2024-10-161h 07My Rock MomentMy Rock MomentThe Mamas & The Papas Historian and Author Richard CampbellWhile The Mamas & The Papas were only together a few years, the iconic music that was made and the drama that ensued between this foursome in that short time is legendary. But what happened before John Phillips, Michelle Phillips, Cass Elliot, and Denny Doherty all came together? Each had their own unique journey before ultimately heading west and making California Dreamin’ a reality. My guest, author Richard Campbell, wrote a compelling book, ‘Gettin’ Kinda Itchie: The Groups That Made The Mamas and The Papas.’ It’s a prequel to this fabulous foursome's success as a group. As a close friend to...2024-09-251h 10My Rock MomentMy Rock MomentSkip Taylor - Music Producer & Manager of Canned HeatSkip Taylor's life and times are part of rock legend. He cut his teeth in the LA music scene in the 60s working with the who's who of rock at the time. However, Skip is best known as Canned Heat's manager and has been managing the band since the mid-60s, shortly after discovering them playing at a UCLA frat party. Also playing at that fateful frat party were The Doors, and he shares how he got both bands a record deal. Skip was in the center of it all at Woodstock and Monterey Pop, and recounts his adventures...2024-09-041h 08Rock & Roll NightmaresRock & Roll NightmaresAmanda Morck: My Rock Moment, Classic California Bands, and Women in Rock“My Rock Moment” podcaster and adjunct instructor of California rock history, Amanda Morck, joins Staci on this episode of "Rock & Roll Nightmares" to talk about some of her most intriguing episodes as well as California-based bands like Eagles, Love, and The Flying Burrito Brothers. She has fun stories about interviewing women in rock such as Pamela Des Barres and Rita Wild, and also discusses the loss of Sunset Strip landmarks and how that affects music culture.2023-12-0437 minMy Rock MomentMy Rock MomentThe California Myth and Classic Rock with Dave Gebroe of DiscograffitiToday’s guest on My Rock Moment is Dave Gebroe, founder and host of the well-known podcast, Discograffiti. Discograffiti is a weekly music podcast that delivers the objective truth about the entire discography of every single artist and band that ever existed. The show does a deep-dive inspection of all EPs, singles, compilations, relevant solo work and bootlegs, and notable appearances on other artists’ records. Every release is assigned an objectively accurate star rating between zero and five, and Dave shares best and worse picks in their discography.In this episode, Dave and I explore the California Myth...2023-08-031h 03My Rock MomentMy Rock MomentAuthor, Radio Host and Reggae Historian Roger Steffens on His Radio Show "Reggae Beat," Alan Freed and LSD: Part TwoIn this episode of My Rock Moment, we sit down for Part Two of our discussion with Roger Steffens. Roger is a writer, actor, radio host, legendary reggae historian, and author of "So Much Things to Say: The Oral History of Bob Marley" (which Rolling Stone headlined in its review “…[arguably] the Best Bob Marley Book Ever.”). Roger was co-host of the "Reggae Beat" on KCRW from 1979 to 1987 and "Reggae Beat International" from 1983 to 1987, which was syndicated internationally to 130 stations. Seven rooms of his home in Los Angeles house reggae archives, which include the world's largest collection of Bob Marley...2023-07-0649 minMy Rock MomentMy Rock MomentAuthor, Radio Host and Reggae Historian Roger Steffens on Bob Marley, Jim Morrison and Vietnam in the 60s: Part OneIn this episode of My Rock Moment, we sit down with Roger Steffens. Roger is a writer, actor, radio host, legendary reggae historian, and author of "So Much Things to Say: The Oral History of Bob Marley" (which Rolling Stone headlined in its review “…[arguably] the Best Bob Marley Book Ever.”). Roger was co-host of the Reggae Beat on KCRW from 1979 to 1987 and Reggae Beat International from 1983 to 1987, which was syndicated internationally to 130 stations. Seven rooms of his home in Los Angeles house reggae archives, which include the world's largest collection of Bob Marley material.While most of his...2023-06-291h 02My Rock MomentMy Rock MomentIconic Album Covers with Grammy Winning Art Director John Kosh - Part 2Kosh is a Grammy Award Winning art director and former design director for Apple Records. His first project was John Lennon and Yoko's “War Is Over (if you want it)” Christmas card, which led to the worldwide WAR IS OVER billboard campaign that continues to this day. He designed The Beatles’ Let It Be book and album package and the Abbey Road album cover, as well as John & Yoko’s Wedding Album boxed set.He worked extensively with Linda Ronstadt, garnering three Grammys for her albums, Simple Dreams, Get Closer and Lush Life. He designed and art directed...2023-06-0849 minMy Rock MomentMy Rock MomentAmericana Music in the 60s and 70s and Rock's Backpages with Music Journalist Barney HoskynsBarney Hoskyns is a celebrated author and rock journalist. He started his career in the early 80s at Melody Maker and then New Musical Express, eventually leaving NME to write his first book, "Say It One Time For The Brokenhearted," about the collision of soul and country music in the South. He went on to write more than fifteen books on musicians and music history including, "Waiting for the Sun: A Rock ‘N’ Roll History of Los Angeles "and "Hotel California," chronicling the Laurel Canyon music scene. He’s also the co-founder and editorial director of the online music journa...2023-05-1859 minMy Rock MomentMy Rock MomentDocumentary Filmmaker Stuart Samuels on The Lost Weekend: A Love Story, The Beatles: Eight Days A Week: The Touring Years and Night FlightStuart Samuels is an acclaimed academic and a film and television producer, writer, and award-winning documentary filmmaker. Some of his works include Visions of Light: The Art of Cinematography, Midnight Movies: From The Margin to the Mainstream, The Beatles: Eight Days a Week: The Touring Years and The Lost Weekend: A Love Story. His works explore the relationship of popular culture to the broader historical context of their times.Today we’ll dive into his early work - from the groundbreaking late-night music video series Night Flight in the early 80s, to the making of the first HD...2023-04-2755 minMy Rock MomentMy Rock MomentMay Pang and The Lost Weekend: A Love StoryMay Pang joins My Rock Moment for a candid interview ahead of the premiere of her documentary, THE LOST WEEKEND: A LOVE STORY, in theaters April 13th.THE LOST WEEKEND: A LOVE STORY, is May Pang’s story, which is aptly described as “a weekend that lasted 18 months and a love story that took 50 years to tell.”During their relationship, Lennon reunited with his son Julian and enjoyed his most artistically and commercially productive period post-Beatles—with the albums "Mind Games”, "Walls and Bridges" which included his only #1 Hit Single "Whatever Gets You Through the Night", "R...2023-04-061h 04My Rock MomentMy Rock MomentIconic Album Covers with Grammy Winning Art Director John KoshKosh is a Grammy Award Winning art director and former design director for Apple Records. His first project was John Lennon and Yoko's “War Is Over (if you want it)” Christmas card, which led to the worldwide WAR IS OVER billboard campaign that continues to this day. He designed The Beatles’ Let It Be book and album package and the Abbey Road album cover, as well as John & Yoko’s Wedding Album boxed set.He worked extensively with Linda Ronstadt, garnering three Grammys for her albums, Simple Dreams, Get Closer and Lush Life. He designed...2023-03-3048 minMy Rock MomentMy Rock MomentPunk, Post Punk & New Wave with Award Winning Photographer Michael GreccoMichael Grecco is an award-winning and internationally renowned celebrity photographer and director, noted for his iconic celebrity portraits, magazine covers and editorial images.Early in his photography career, he worked for the Associated Press by day and hung at the Boston clubs at night. Documenting the punk, post-punk and new wave scene that thrived there, he was able to create a retrospective of that iconic time in his book, “Punk, Post Punk, New Wave: Onstage, Backstage, In Your Face: 1978-1991.”In our discussion, Michael talks about the venues that were so central to the scene, such...2023-03-0956 minMy Rock MomentMy Rock MomentLaurel Canyon Playlist with Emmeline Summerton of Lost Canyons LATo close out Season Three, which celebrates the California Sound in the 60s and 70s, My Rock Moment teamed up with Emmeline Summerton of Lost Canyons LA to create our very own Laurel Canyon playlist.Emmeline writes for the Topanga New Times, an LA publication that circulates to all residents of the canyons. She’s also the writer and creator of the Instagram account Lost Canyons LA which celebrates the history, music, art, and fashion of LA’s iconic Canyon communities. We're sharing some of our favorite Laurel Canyon tracks and delving into the inspiration and l...2023-02-161h 18My Rock MomentMy Rock MomentMysteries in the Music: Case Closed with Jim BerkenstadtJim Berkendstadt is an international authority on rock and roll and founder of the firm, Rock And Roll Detective®. The firm offers a number of specialized and confidential services to music artists, record labels, music download sites, TV and Film productions, auction houses, and museums.Jim has served as historical consultant to The Beatles’ Company Apple Corps and the Estate of George Harrison. He’s also an award-winning, best-selling author of "The Beatle Who Vanished," "Black Market Beatles" and "Classic Rock Albums: Nirvana - Nevermind.” All three books have been inducted into The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame...2023-01-041h 21My Rock MomentMy Rock MomentLove Founder & Guitarist Johnny Echols on Forever Changes, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors and Sunset Strip in the 60sLove was a groundbreaking interracial band that came out of LA in the mid-60s. They dominated the Sunset Strip with their psychedelic sound and rock 'n' roll style. And it's well documented that The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin and of course, The Doors, all found inspiration in Love's music. In this episode of My Rock Moment we sit down with Johnny Echols, co-founder and guitarist of the band. We discuss his early life as a musician, drawing inspiration from Little Richard, The Coasters and eventually, The Beatles. Johnny tells us about an encounter with Lou Adler a...2022-12-141h 11My Rock MomentMy Rock MomentLegendary Session Guitarist Waddy Wachtel on Stevie Nicks, Warren Zevon & The Immediate FamilyWaddy Wachtel is one of the most well-known and respected performers in the music industry. His career as a guitarist, producer and composer has spanned many decades. From his early beginnings in the L.A. music scene in the 1970's playing with such artists as the Everly Brothers, Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, Warren Zevon, Bonnie Raitt, Randy Newman, Don Henley and Jackson Browne - to playing and writing with Keith Richards in the X-Pensive Winos - to his recent work as musical director, lead guitarist and vocalist for Stevie Nicks - he's ventured into such creative fields as composing...2022-11-221h 07My Rock MomentMy Rock MomentLegendary Photographer Henry Diltz on the Eagles, Mama Cass Elliot, Monterey Pop and Woodstock '99Iconic photographer Henry Diltz has shot more than 250 album covers and thousands of publicity shots in the ‘60s and ‘70s, for bands and artists such as The Doors, the Eagles, Neil Young, Crosby Stills & Nash, Jackson Browne, America, Steppenwolf, James Taylor, Jimi Hendrix, The Monkees and David Cassidy. He was the official photographer at the Woodstock festival in August 1969. His work has appeared in The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, LIFE, People, Rolling Stone, High Times and Billboard.My Rock Moment has been lucky enough to have Henry on twice, and in this episode we delve into...2022-11-0259 minMy Rock MomentMy Rock MomentGuy Pratt & Gary Kemp of Nick Mason's Saucerful of SecretsGuy Pratt and Gary Kemp of 'Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets' join My Rock Moment in today’s episode. Guy Pratt is a seasoned session musician who’s worked with Madonna, Michael Jackson, and has toured with David Gilmour’s Pink Floyd since the 1980s. And Gary Kemp was principal songwriter, lead guitarist and backup vocalist for all 23 of Spandau Ballet's hit singles.Aside from their own stellar podcast, ‘The Rockonteurs,’ where they sit down with the who’s who of the rock world, they now play with Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets. Nick formed Saucerful of Sec...2022-10-1334 minMy Rock MomentMy Rock MomentBrian Wilson, The Beach Boys & the California Myth with Author David LeafDavid Leaf is an award winning writer, producer and director and the creative visionary behind such critically acclaimed films as The U.S. vs. John Lennon, The Bee Gees: This Is Where I Came In and Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of SMiLE. But he’s also a dear friend of Brian Wilson’s. This was a friendship crafted through David's work on the 1978 book "The Beach Boys and the California Myth." David moved to LA in the mid-70s with the intention of writing a book that told the real story of Brian Wilson at a time...2022-09-221h 11My Rock MomentMy Rock MomentRock Journalist & Author Harvey Kubernik on The Monkees, The Beach Boys, Charlie Watts & the Shifting Cultural Scene in LAHarvey Kubernik has been a noted author, popular music journalist, and record producer for more than forty years. He is the author of several books, including Canyon of Dreams: The Magic and the Music of Laurel Canyon, A Perfect Haze: The Illustrated History of the Monterey International Pop Festival, It Was 50 Years Ago Today: The Beatles Invade America and Hollywood, and Turn Up the Radio! Rock, Pop, and Roll in Los Angeles 1956–1972.In today's episode Harvey and I discuss what it was like to grow up as an LA kid in the 60s & 70s, experiencing the west co...2022-08-311h 01My Rock MomentMy Rock MomentGrammy Award Winning Producer and Engineer Val Garay and the LA Sound in the 70s & 80sVal Garay is a Grammy winning producer and engineer with a legendary career. He’s garnered 5 Grammy wins, over 100 gold and platinum records, an Emmy nomination, and over 125 million worldwide record sales.He’s worked with legendary artists such as Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, The Motels, Kim Carnes, Mr. Big, Eric Burdon, Queensryche, Santana, Jackson Browne, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Dolly Parton, Bonnie Raitt and the list goes on!On today’s episode Val talks about his early days as a musician in LA, getting signed by Lou Adler, becoming an engineer at the well k...2022-08-111h 02My Rock MomentMy Rock MomentThe Stone Age: Sixty Years of the Rolling Stones with best-selling biographer Lesley-Ann JonesToday we’ll be hopping across the pond to discuss The Rolling Stones with journalist, broadcaster and best-selling biographer, Lesley Ann Jones. Jones is the author of The Search for John Lennon; Bohemian Rhapsody: The Definitive Biography of Freddie Mercury; and Hero: David Bowie. A childhood friend of David Bowie, Lesley-Ann has interviewed many of the world's most-loved artists, including Mick Jagger, Paul McCartney, Madonna, and Prince, often forming lifelong friendships with her subjects.Jones has written a new book: The Stone Age: Sixty Years of The Rolling Stones, and we discuss the book’s fresh perspective on t...2022-07-2047 minA (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?A (Mostly) 80s Music Podcast: What Difference Does It Make?BottleRock FestivalOur summer got off to a great start with an invitation from the good folks at Podopolo to hang out at the Feast It Forward house in Napa, California. As it happens, it was also the week of BottleRock, so we had the opportunity to talk to Ron Artis II, Mama Said, Kosha Dillz, and Chef Roy Choi. Special thanks goes out to Amanda Morck of My Rock Moment podcastand Al Mancini of the Food and Loathing in Las Vegas podcast.We are a proud member of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...2022-07-0845 minRock N Roll ArchaeologyRock N Roll ArchaeologyEpisode 22: The Second Wave - On the Morning After the SixtiesWe start with a tragedy, then a cautionary tale of the world not ready for a band. We then find more positive inspiration from an artist who delivers a huge seller. We end with a legend.  Janis Joplin dies just before releasing her magnum opus, “Pearl.” A band called Fanny is ready to rock, but a culture poisoned by the patriarchy isn’t yet ready to accept them. Carole King makes Tapestry, a sincere, modest, and deeply personal album that hits huge and becomes a milestone for women. We complete the story with a profile of one of the g...2022-07-051h 09Rock N Roll ArchaeologyRock N Roll ArchaeologyThe Second Wave - On the Morning After the SixtiesWe start with a tragedy, then a cautionary tale of the world not ready for a band. We then find more positive inspiration from an artist who delivers a huge seller. We end with a legend.  Janis Joplin dies just before releasing her magnum opus, “Pearl.” A band called Fanny is ready to rock, but a culture poisoned by the patriarchy isn’t yet ready to accept them. Carole King makes Tapestry, a sincere, modest, and deeply personal album that hits huge and becomes a milestone for women. We complete the story with a profile of one of the g...2022-07-051h 11My Rock MomentMy Rock MomentTom Petty and Me - The story of how Jon Scott put Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers on the map!Jon Scott is the man credited with making Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers one of the biggest bands in the world. One serendipitous day, as a promo man for ABC Records, a little known album by a little known band landed in his lap…and the rest is rock ‘n’ roll history.In today’s episode we discuss Jon’s book, “Tom Petty and Me,” where Jon recounts his journey with the band and his friendship with Tom Petty. And as we approach the 5 year anniversary of Tom’s passing, the book is a beautiful tribute to who Tom Petty wa...2022-06-2949 minMy Rock MomentMy Rock MomentDanny Kortchmar on his work with Carole King, Jackson Browne, Don Henley, The Immediate Family and moreMy Rock Moment sits down with the legendary Danny "Kootch" Kortchmar. Originally from New York, Danny moved to LA in the 60s, settled in Laurel Canyon and made his mark in the LA music scene. Even if you aren't familiar with his name, chances are his work has had a prominent place in your rock playlists.Danny Kortchmar’s credits as guitarist, producer, songwriter, and session musician include work with James Taylor, Don Henley, Carole King, Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Browne and Billy Joel, among many others. As a songwriter, Kortchmar has both written alone or collaborated with nu...2022-06-0954 minMy Rock MomentMy Rock MomentRichie Furay on Buffalo Springfield, Poco and His New Album In The CountryRichie Furay is one of the most well known musicians of our time. As a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, he is the co-founder of notable bands such as Buffalo Springfield, Poco and Souther-Hillman-Furay Band, and has penned classics like "Kind Woman" and "Pickin' Up the Pieces." He's had quite a successful solo career as well and will be coming out with a new album July 8th called In The Country. The new album pays homage to some of the greatest country and country rock songs of our time.In this episode we'll discuss...2022-05-1948 minMy Rock MomentMy Rock MomentDirector Alison Ellwood on Laurel Canyon, the Eagles and The Go-Go'sAlison Ellwood is an Oscar nominated Director and Producer and her list of documentaries include "American Jihad, Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room" and "Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson." But in this episode we focus on her well known music docs including "History of the Eagles, Laurel Canyon - A place In time, Magic Trip: Ken Kesey’ Search for a Kool Place" (which was a 5 year undertaking) and most recently "The Go-Go's." Alison will share some behind the scenes stories and memorable moments including how the Eagles and Go-Go's documentaries mended some broken rel...2022-04-2857 minMy Rock MomentMy Rock MomentThe 60s & 70s LA Music Scene with Bassist, Composer, Conductor & Orchestrator Peter M. BernsteinPeter M. Bernstein has composed, orchestrated and conducted some of the most well known movies of our time (Ghostbusters & Trading Places among them), including other incredible pieces of work like 21 Jump Street and Michael Jackson’s Thriller. He’s also the son of Elmer Bernstein, the Academy Award winning film composer whose credits include The Man With the Golden Arm, The Ten Commandments, The Magnificent Seven, To Kill a Mockingbird and Ghostbusters, among others!But in 1964, when Peter was a young teen, The Beatles and Bob Dylan entered the scene and for Peter his “whole world c...2022-04-0749 minMy Rock MomentMy Rock MomentThe Band America with Rock Journalist Jude WarneMy Rock Moment chats with rock journalist Jude Warne. Jude wrote the authorized biography on the band America. We'll discuss their meteoric rise, the move from England to LA in the 70s and how they stay one of the most relevant classic rock bands today. If you're a fan of the mellow, California classic rock sound, you'll want to give this one a listen. Information on Jude Warne and where to buy the book can be found here: https://judewarne.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-02-2453 minMy Rock MomentMy Rock MomentThe Band America with Rock Journalist Jude WarneMy Rock Moment chats with rock journalist Jude Warne. Jude wrote the authorized biography on the band America. We'll discuss their meteoric rise, the move from England to LA in the 70s and how they stay one of the most relevant classic rock bands today. If you're a fan of the mellow, California classic rock sound, you'll want to give this one a listen.Information on Jude Warne and where to buy the book can be found here: https://judewarne.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...2022-02-2452 minMy Rock MomentMy Rock MomentPamela Des Barres on Sex, Love and Rock 'n' Roll in the 60s and 70sPamela Des Barres is nothing short of a rock legend. As a native Angeleno, she found herself in the center of the fabled LA rock 'n' roll scene in the 60s and 70s...and she's got the stories to prove it! We discuss memorable moments with Jimmy Page, Mick Jagger, Gram Parsons and Frank Zappa, but we also discuss the term "groupie" within the context of the 60s and how she's reclaiming it today. For those classic rock lovers out there, it's a captivating discussion!Pamela is a best selling author, writing several books, including “I’m with t...2022-02-031h 00My Rock MomentMy Rock MomentPamela Des Barres on Sex, Love and Rock 'n' Roll in the 60s and 70sPamela Des Barres is nothing short of a rock legend. As a native Angeleno, she found herself in the center of the fabled LA rock 'n' roll scene in the 60s and 70s...and she's got the stories to prove it! We discuss memorable moments with Jimmy Page, Mick Jagger, Gram Parsons and Frank Zappa, but we also discuss the term "groupie" within the context of the 60s and how she's reclaiming it today. For those classic rock lovers out there, it's a captivating discussion! Pamela is a best selling author, writing several books, including “I’m with the Band." Her po...2022-02-0358 minMy Rock MomentMy Rock MomentThe Beatles, Dylan, The Byrds, The Doors and the history of the Sunset Strip with rock "archaeologist" Christian SwainToday’s episode is for those rockers out there who geek out on rock history facts. Rock 'n' roll "archaeologist" Christian Swain is our guest today on My Rock Moment. Christian is the founder and CEO of Pantheon Podcasts - an exclusive network of music podcasts. The cornerstone of Pantheon Podcasts is the 'Rock N Roll Archaeology Project' of which Christian is the creator, producer and host. This podcast meticulously deep dives into the history of rock, telling the story of the artists' lives, the historic moments that happened along the way and how the two shaped the culture of...2022-01-1345 minMy Rock MomentMy Rock MomentLegendary Photographer Henry Diltz on Crosby, Stills & Nash, Neil Young and Capturing Woodstock: Part TwoIn Part Two of my talk with rock photographer Henry Diltz we'll discuss the self-titled Crosby, Stills and Nash album cover, hanging with Neil Young at Broken Arrow Ranch and of course, Woodstock. Henry had an all access pass to the festival that praised peace, love, God's Herb and rock and roll, so he'll be recounting his favorite memories and performances from those mythological 3 days.To check out some of Henry's work - sold exclusively though The Morrison Hotel Gallery in Los Angeles - visit: https://www.morrisonhotelgallery.com Learn...2021-12-1628 minMy Rock MomentMy Rock MomentLegendary Photographer Henry Diltz on The Doors, Laurel Canyon and The Modern Folk Quartet: Part OneToday My Rock Moment catches up with legendary rock photographer Henry Diltz. His iconic photos have graced hundreds of album covers and have been featured in books, magazines and newspapers. He's best known for his work with The Doors, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Neil Young and his photo photographic essays of Woodstock and the Monterey Pop Festival.In Part One of our discussion we'll talk about his own musical journey in LA with the Modern Folk Quartet, the move to photography, his work with the Laurel Canyon folk rock scene, and his time working on the Morrison Hotel...2021-12-0941 minMy Rock MomentMy Rock MomentExecutive Producer Ryan Suffern on the "Laurel Canyon" and "McCartney 3,2,1" documentariesRyan Suffern is the Executive Producer of  well known rock documentaries "Laurel Canyon: A Moment in Time" and "McCartney 3,2,1", and many others. On this episode we’ll get his behind the scenes perspective and hear about what went into the making of both documentaries. We'll also get a sneak into his upcoming documentary on "Jazzfest" and discuss the bands and songs that inspired his love for classic rock! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-10-2140 minMy Rock MomentMy Rock MomentThe California sound of the 60s: Surf rock, folk rock and the psychedelic scene of San FranciscoMy Rock Moment talks with Anuj Rajkumar, rock aficionado and creator of The Legends of Music on instagram. We deep dive into the California sound of the 60s – everything from surf Rock to folk rock to sunshine pop to the psychedelic San Francisco scene. We talk about the history, the music that moved us and our two very different perspectives and backgrounds – growing up on the beaches of LA versus growing up across the world in Dubai. This is another episode for those who love rock history...and that magic that took place in Northern and Southern California in the...2021-10-071h 03My Rock MomentMy Rock MomentMusic manager & producer Jeff Jampol discusses the California rock scene in the 1960s - from Haight-Ashbury to the Sunset StripJeff Jampol is a Grammy® winning and Emmy® nominated producer and the CEO of Jam Inc, which manages legendary rock artists and bands such as The Doors, Jim Morrison, Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson Starship, Grace Slick, The Mamas and the Papas, and a host of others...and many of his clients are responsible for crafting that California sound - an epoch in rock history. We’ll discuss his road to managing rock legends and his take on the California rock scene in the 60s - The Northern California and Southern California scenes were different in ethos and zeitgeist but they gave...2021-09-2358 minMy Rock MomentMy Rock MomentDJ Rita Wilde on her years in LA radio, The Doors, Springsteen and her current podcast, Rock and Roll ConfessionalIf you're a native Angeleno and love rock, you know Rita Wilde. She's been a Southern California DJ for the past 4 decades, and her notable voice has graced KLOS, The Sound and KEZY airwaves. In this episode we'll talk about growing up in Southern California, her love of The Doors and Bruce Springsteen, her radio to radio, the rock moments she'll never forget and her current podcast with co-host CW West, Rock and Roll Confessional.Check out the Rock and Roll Confessional website for more info and episodes here: htt...2021-09-0947 minMy Rock MomentMy Rock MomentIconic rock photographer Neal Preston talks Led Zeppelin, the movie "Almost Famous," and LA in the 70sNeal Preston is one of the most well respected photographers in the music business. Neal was the official tour photographer for Led Zeppelin, Queen and Bruce Springsteen, photographer for the film "Almost Famous," and has shot for a multitude of world-class magazines including Newsweek, Time, and Rolling Stone. He was also the official American concert photographer for Live Aid in 1985, cementing his status in pop culture.In this episode we’ll discuss why he picked up a camera, surviving LA in the 70s, moments with Cameron Crowe, touring with Zeppelin, shooting Stevie Nicks and the Traveling Wilburys an...2021-08-261h 14Impossible Way Of LifeImpossible Way Of LifeThe Doors L.P (With Special Guest Amanda Morck)On the 50th Anniversary of Jim's ascent into Rock and Roll Heaven, we discuss The Doors Eponymous L.P.  We are joined by our IWOL Hollywood Insider and Sunset Strip Field Reporter Amanda Morck, to talk all things Jim, as well as getting the Low Down on current events on the Strip and The Hollywood Vampires. 2021-07-061h 08Onze BoekencastOnze BoekencastAFL036 De vrouw in de kooi - Jussi Adler-OlsenOp een prachtige winterdag verdwijnt de jonge politica Merete Lynggaard zonder een spoor achter te laten. De media duiken op het verhaal en suggereren van alles: van moord en zelfmoord tot een geplande vrijwillige verdwijning. Brigadier Carl Mørck, hoofd van de afdeling ‘onopgeloste zaken’ Q, forceert na enkele jaren een grote doorbraak in het onderzoek. De voortdurende spanning en de raadselachtige aanwijzingen worden afgewisseld met komische passages over de samenwerking tussen Carl en zijn nieuwe toegewijde assistent. In deze aflevering vertellen Amanda en Sophie waarom zij niet meer konden stoppen met lezen en wat deze Deense misdaadthriller zo uniek...2021-07-0248 minMy Rock MomentMy Rock MomentDrummer & Comedian Jon Wurster on working with Charlie Daniels, early concerts and Instagram: Part TwoJon Wurster is the drummer for Superchunk, The Mountain Goats and the Bob Mould band...and he's also a comedian. In part two of our My Rock Moment interview, he'll share stories about working with rock 'n' roll greats like Charlie Daniels and Chrissie Hynde. He'll talk about a memorable night at the historic Dan Tana's in LA and early rock concerts by The Osmonds and The Carpenters that left a lasting impression. Listen now and don't forget to check out Jon's playlist below:Apple;https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/jon-wurster-my-rock-moment-season-2...2021-03-1123 minMy Rock MomentMy Rock MomentDrummer & Comedian Jon Wurster talks early influences, getting a record deal in the 80s and some memorable stories from the road!Jon Wurster is the drummer for Superchunk, The Mountain Goats and the Bob Mould band...and he's also a comedian. In part one of my interview with Jon, we talk about picking up the drums as a kid, getting an album deal at 19...and almost getting arrested at London's legendary Wessex Studios (The Sex Pistol's "Never Mind the Bollocks" and The Clash's "London Calling"). It's a hilarious interview with some cringe-worthy rock stories.Listen to the playlist below:Apple;https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/jon-wurster-my-rock-moment-season-2-ep-5/pl...2021-03-0423 minMy Rock MomentMy Rock MomentHow Anita Pallenberg inspired The Rolling Stones & the stories behind Christine McVie's songs on Rumours: Rock Moments to RememberIn this edition of Rock Moments to Remember, we will talk about the infamous Rolling Stones muse Anita Pallenberg and how her relationship with Keith Richards and the explicit and controversial indie film "Performance" let to one of the greatest rock songs of all time!We'll also discuss the iconic Fleetwood Mac album "Rumours", but instead of telling the well known tales of Stevie Nicks, Lindsay Buckingham and Mick Fleetwood, we'll highlight Christine McVie's contributions to the album and the stories ( we mean drama!) behind the songs. Listen now a...2021-02-2513 minMy Rock MomentMy Rock MomentStevie Nicks, Laurel Canyon and the Sunset Strip with Rock Journalist & Presenter Kylie Olsson: Part TwoKylie Olsson has interviewed the biggest names in rock - from Aerosmith to Sabbath. In Part Two of our interview she tells us about an unforgettable night with Brian May of Queen, Joe Elliott of Def Leppard and Stevie Nicks at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony afterparty. We also talk about the history of rock in Los Angeles - including Laurel Canyon and the Sunset Strip.Listen now and don't forget to check out Kylie's YouTube show "Life in Six Strings" and the episode playlist, curated by Kylie, with the links...2021-02-1823 minMy Rock MomentMy Rock MomentJimmy Page, Jeff Beck and "Life in Six Strings" with Rock Journalist & Presenter Kylie OlssonKylie Olsson has interviewed the biggest names in rock - from Aerosmith to Sabbath. In Part One of our interview she talks about her love of Jeff Beck and what it felt like to interview Jimmy Page and all of Led Zeppelin for the first time (a religious moment for sure!). She'll also tell us a bit about her new YouTube show "Life in Six Strings" and who she would love to have on as a guest...(Jeff Beck, I hope you're listening!).Listen now and don't forget to check out Kylie's YouTube show "...2021-02-1121 minMy Rock MomentMy Rock MomentHow Peter Tork became a Monkee & the eerie coincidence between Mama Cass and Keith Moon of The Who: Rock Moments to RememberThis is the first edition of Rock Moments to Remember - part of the My Rock Moment podcast - where we highlight some little known stories from the rock 'n' roll vault. In this episode we talk The Monkees, Mama Cass and Keith Moon!If you are a fan of The Monkees, then you know that that quirky quartet was perfectly cast. But did you know that hundreds of actors and musicians, some we know very well today, auditioned for one of those 4 sacred slots? We'll tell the story of Peter Tork and how...2021-02-0411 minMy Rock MomentMy Rock MomentIconic Photographer Chris Cuffaro on Michael Hutchence, George Michael and Carlos SantanaIconic photographer Chris Cuffaro has shot the biggest bands and artists from the late 80s, 90s and more. If you’re a fan of George Michael, INXS, Nirvana, Chris Cornell, Red Hot Chili Peppers, No Doubt or Pearl Jam (the list goes on and on), you’ve definitely seen his work.Chris loves to talk as much as he loves taking photos, so it's a candid and entertaining retrospective of his rock photography career and the unforgettable experiences he's had along the way.We’ll talk about the George Michael fan he’ll never forget, swapping...2020-12-1646 minMy Rock MomentMy Rock MomentTodd Kerns Talks Early Music Influences, Slash, Lemmy & Some Unforgettable Rock MomentsMy Rock Moment talks with Todd "Dammit" Kerns, bassist for Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators and several other successful bands. In this episode Todd and I discuss his early influences growing up in Canada such as The Who and KISS, meeting Slash for the first time on the Sunset Strip, the changing music landscape from metal to alternative in the 90s...and he’ll also reveal the only rock icon he ever asked for an autograph. Check out the episode playlist with the links below! Apple Musichttps://music.apple.com/us/play...2020-12-031h 00My Rock MomentMy Rock MomentThe Sunset Strip in the 80s, Heavy Metal...and Stevie Nicks with Eric Blair of "The Blairing Out Show"We’ve got Eric Blair from “The Blairing Out Show,” and his stories from the Sunset Strip in the 80s include a who’s who of hard rock and metal. He’ll talk about hanging with Motely Crue, Poison, touring with Stryper, hearing Van Halen for the first time and getting to see Guns N' Roses at the Whisky A Go Go before they hit it big. And if you are a fan of Black Sabbath and Dio, this episode is definitely one to check out. For those of you with a taste for lighter rock, hang around till the end you...2020-11-1945 minMy Rock MomentMy Rock MomentRingo Starr, Graham Nash, Lita Ford, Sebastian Bach and more with Sari CohenSaying "I love you" to Ringo, hanging at the Rainbow Bar & Grill with Lita Ford, singing Tom Petty songs with Sebastian Bach...journalist, producer and on-air correspondent Sari Cohen shares all those stories and more! www.thesaricohen.comThis playlist has something for everyone - check it out on Apple and Spotify with the links below!Apple:https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/sari-cohen-my-rock-moment-ep-5/pl.u-76oNlD7TWMRle4Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0oBcWVUT387uyBA1Ojdw6K?si=9On3...2020-11-0542 minMy Rock MomentMy Rock MomentTV Host Tom Bergeron talks Gladys Knight and the Pips, The Beatles, Garth Brooks and other musical encounters!Legendary television host Tom Bergeron discusses his favorite music moments over the years - from being an honorary pip with Gladys Knight and the Pips, to attending Garth Brooks’ private listening party in the iconic Capitol Records to seeing a Hard Days’ Night when it was released in 1964. He’ll also recall some of his favorite musical guests while hosting “Hollywood Squares” and “Dancing with the Stars.”Check out the episode playlist with the links below:Apple:https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/tom-bergeron-my-rock-moment-ep-4/pl.u-mJy816Ptz...2020-10-2235 minMy Rock MomentMy Rock MomentCelebrity Chef Leslie Durso Talks Prince, Bill Withers and the Sunset StripWe’ll talk with celebrity vegan chef Leslie Durso as she tells some hilarious stories about her time with Prince, Bill Withers…and we’ll take a nostalgic trip down the Sunset Strip.For a playlist of the songs and artists discussed during this episode, curated by Leslie Durso, click the Apple or Spotify Links below:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7m3UdWFWziExUql02V683v?si=XXrsHSupSSSUY3XVl3-_UAApple Musichttps://music.apple.com/us/playlist/leslie-durso-episode-3/pl.u-38...2020-10-1442 minMy Rock MomentMy Rock MomentSo what's 'My Rock Moment' all about anyway?This is a podcast for musicians and rock lovers alike! We'll chat with guests who have amazing rock moments and stories to share...and you as the listener will come along for the journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-10-0204 minMy Rock MomentMy Rock MomentDavid Crosby, Laurel Canyon and the Making of "Remember My Name" with Director A.J. EatonA.J. Eaton, Director of the David Crosby biopic "Remember My Name" talks about how it felt to immerse himself in the Laurel Canyon scene of the 60s, the feeling he got seeing Joni Mitchell's home that prompted the song "Our House," and meeting Cameron Crowe, who produced the film, for the first time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-10-0235 minTeaterprogrammetTeaterprogrammetMöt Marie Richardson, skådespelare!Marie Richardson är en folkkär och mycket hårt arbetande skådespelare, känd för många både för sina roller på Dramaten, hos Ingmar Bergman och på film och i tv senast i SVT:s serie Innan vi dör. Marie Richardson är född 1959 i Ljusdal. Hon är utbildad först på Skara skolscen, sedan på Teaterhögskolan i Stockholm eller Scenskolan, som den hette då - 1982-85. Hon kom sedan direkt till Dramaten och där har hon blivit kvar, även om hon också har också jobbat på Stockholms Stadsteater och även gjort lite privatteate...2018-04-2000 min