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The Bogus Otis Show: 9 Degrees of Sammy HagarS5 Episode 008: The 5 Decade ALLIANCE of David "Bro" Lauser & Gary Pihl!Drummer David “Bro” Lauser and guitarist Gary Pihl go way back—to the early ’80s, when they laid down the thunderous drums and scorching guitar riffs on Sammy Hagar’s iconic Geffen albums. Fast forward five decades, and their ALLIANCE is still going strong!When Sammy joined Van Halen in ’85, Gary jumped over to the legendary BOSTON, where he’s held it down on guitar for 40 years. And when Sammy launched his post-VH solo career, guess who was his first Wabo? His "Bro," of course!Out of that tight-kni...2025-05-021h 19
Chris Akin PresentsGary Pihl Riffs on Alliance’s New Album & Boston Secrets (Free)BUY ALLIANCE’S BEFORE OUR EYES RELEASE: https://amzn.to/4c42xCOHell yeah, metalheads! On this CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS... episode, Chris slams down with Boston and ex-Sammy Hagar axe-master Gary Pihl. They crank it up about Gary’s killer side project Alliance, featuring Robert Berry and David Lauser, and their badass new album BEFORE OUR EYES. We’re talking 30 years of rocking hard, keeping the creativity blazing, and if Tom Scholz is the damn roadblock to new Boston tunes. This is raw, unfiltered, and heavy as hell—tune in now, headbangers! NOTE: Everything said here, and on every...2025-04-1827 min
The Tony Pruitt ShowGary Pihl Full Interview | Boston & Sammy Hagar GuitaristThis week on The Tony Pruitt Show, we are joined by the legendary Gary Pihl, guitarist for iconic bands like Boston, Sammy Hagar, Alliance, and The Roads. Gary has also collaborated with the founding members of Night Ranger in his home studio, making him a central figure in rock music history.In this exciting interview, Gary shares fascinating stories from his incredible career, including taking guitar lessons from The Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia, how he landed a spot with Sammy Hagar and later Boston, and behind-the-scenes moments with Boston’s singer Brad Delp. Gary also talks abou...2024-09-2453 minThe Tony Pruitt ShowTrailer: Who Are You?A special thanks to our guests. Some friends who have joined us include Gary Pihl from the rock band Boston, Dave Innis from Restless Heart, country singer Sylvia, singer/songwriter Fred Sampson, professional bull rider (PBR) Lynn Uptmor, country artist Pam Tillis, Texas Rangers (baseball) player David Clyde, Gordon Collier, Oli Pettigrew (That Englishman in Texas), legend Pat Boone, and football icon Vince Papale.You can watch all of these interviews and more on The Tony Pruitt Show's YouTube channel.Send us a textSupport the showFollow us on social...2024-09-2000 min
David Uosikkinen's In the PocketDavid Uosikkinen's In The Pocket Podcast with guest Mike VanderhuleSince 2006, Mike has been touring the world as a member of the classic/hard-rock band Y&T playing major international festivals, concerts and clubs. Since his joining, Mike has recorded their DVD "One Hot Night," three albums, "Facemelter," "Live at the Mystic" and "Acoustic Classix Vol.1," as well as appearing in the band's documentary "On With The Show."website- www.YandTRocks.com As a side man, Mike has performed and/or recorded with Montrose, Vince Neil (Motley Crue), John Denver, Neal Schon (Journey), Greg Kihn, Steve Lukather (Toto), Eric Martin (Mr.Big), Mickey Thomas (Sta...2023-11-2959 min
PLANETMULLINS PODCAST-hosted by Rob MullinsColorado's "Captain Christmas" Ric Cabot Podmore is Rob's guest on todays show.Ric Cabot Podmore is a songwriter, recording artist and record producer. He is best known as the creative force behind the 80’s AOR band ARRIVAL. Podmore’s credits include work with multi-Grammy Award winning drummer John ‘JR’ Robinson, multi-Grammy Award winning engineer Jeff Woodruff, Grammy Award winning engineer Kevin Clock, multi-platinum producer Beau Hill, multi-platinum producer/engineer Steve Sykes, artists Rosemary Butler (Jackson Browne, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt), Mark Free (King Kobra, Unruly Child), Kimberley Dahme (Boston, Tom Hambrick Band) Robbie Wyckoff (Celine Dion, Michael McDonald, Barbra Streisand, Roger Waters), Terry Ilous (XYZ, Great White), Kelly Moneymaker (Expose), Gary Pihl (Sa...2022-02-1644 min
StarTalk RadioBorn to Run with Chris McDougall and Herman PontzerEver seen a chimpanzee go for a jog? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Gary O’Reilly, and Chuck Nice discover how humans came to run with journalist and author of Born to Run, Chris McDougall, and evolutionary anthropologist, Herman Pontzer.
NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://www.startalkradio.net/show/born-to-run-with-chris-mcdougall-and-herman-pontzer/
Thanks to our Patrons Alex Ornelas, Albert Holk, Andrew, Vic Chohda, Nina Barton, Jeff Crain, BigYay Theory (Yancey), eric pihl, Roman Prekop for supporting us this week.
Photo Credit: Gregory Wilson, CC BY 3.0, vi...2021-05-0758 min
PHD PodcastPHD Podcast 5.4It's the PHD Podcast!
This week Mitch gets in-depth on the RMU Women's hockey squad (as well as the postseason), as well as bringing in Gary Heeman to talk RMU Men's and Atlantic Hockey Tournament.
The PIHL is highlighted as two of the more renowned coaches join the show, Thomas-Jefferson bench boss Bill Crousey and North Allegheny HC Mike Bagnato.
Give it a listen!2021-02-011h 06
Dean Delray's LET THERE BE TALK#537:Gary Pihl / Guitarist for Boston and Sammy HagarToday I sit down with one of my favorite guitar players from the Bay Area Mr Gary Pihl. Gary has been playing professionally for almost his entire life. I first saw Gary back around late 1979 when he was playing guitar in Sammy Hagar's band. Gary immediately became one of my favorite players back then with his Gibson SG Special. I must have seen Gary play in Sammy's band 10 times in and around the Bay Area. I never missed Hagar live all the way up until he joined Van Halen. After Sammy...2020-07-061h 48
Everyone Loves GuitarGary Pihl - Boston, Alliance, Sammy HagarMoving to San Francisco & taking guitar lessons from Jerry Garcia, getting connected with Sammy Hagar and Tom Scholz, playing in front of 80,000 people, seeing Hendrix, The Doors, Cream… not getting involved in the drug scene, photography & becoming more flexible Gary Pihl played w/ Sammy Hagar for 8 years, has been in Boston for close to 40 years, and Alliance for over 30 years. In fact, he’s one of the most steady guys around - he’s even been with his wife for 53 years! Support this Show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/sub...2020-02-1200 min
PHD PodcastPHD Podcast 4.10It's the PHD Podcast!
This week Mitch debuts the broadcast teams for the first four games of #BurghHockey live, updates the happenings in the PIHL, welcomes Matt Mamros to the show for his weekly RMUW/NAHL/OHL/ECHL/USHL updates, talks RMUM with Gary Heeman, and Kas Moncheck joins us to talk Headwaters.
ALSO: Around the region Midget-Major updates!
Give it a listen!2019-12-0200 minPHD PodcastPHD Podcast 4.9It's the PHD Podcast!
This week Mitch welcomes Gary Heeman home to talk RMU Men's Hockey, Mamros takes a break to talk RMU Women's Hockey, Ed Major gives us our weekly ACHA update and the week that was in the PIHL.
Give it a listen!2019-11-2500 min
Above The Basement - Boston Music and ConversationEpisode 143 - Matt YorkChuck Clough 0:00 Hello, this is Chuck from Above the Basement Boston music and conversation. Hey, we have missed you all so much and hope to get back on a regular schedule. We are still working out some new projects and we will tell you about those very soon. But one thing we can tell you about something we are honored and excited to announce we have been nominated for a Boston Music Award for the 2019 Podcast of the Year and since I have personally never won a thing in my life, never mind a cool trophy. We wo...2019-10-1741 min
The Nothing Shocking Music Discussion PodcastGary Pihl of BostonWelcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast Episode 168. On this weeks episode our guest is Gary Pihl guitarist for Boston and formerly of Sammy Hagar’s band. He’s played on some of the greatest records/tracks of all time from “Heavy Metal” and “I Can’t Drive 55” to “Amanda” by Boston. Check Gary out here: http://garypihl.com Pick up […]2019-08-1747 min
Everyone Loves GuitarGary Pihl - Boston, Alliance, Sammy HagarGary played w/ Sammy Hagar for 8 years, has been in Boston for close to 40 years, and Alliance for over 30 years. In fact, he’s one of the most steady guys around - he’s even been with his wife for 53 years! Gary talks about taking guitar lessons from Jerry Garcia, moving to San Francisco, getting connected with Sammy Hagar and Tom Scholz, playing in front of 80,000 people, seeing Hendrix, The Doors, Cream… not getting involved in the drug scene, photography & becoming more flexible: Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Eve...2019-08-1200 min
CooperTalkGary Pihl - Episode 733Steve Cooper talks with musician Gary Pihl. Gary is a guitarist best known for his work with Sammy Hagar and Boston. He played with Hagar from 1977-1984 and has been with Boston since 1986. He also worked with the founding members of a band that would eventually be called Night Ranger. They recorded demos for their first and second albums at his home studio. He currently is playing with a band called Alliance who just released their fourth album.
2019-06-3056 min
Better Each Day Podcast Radio Show with Bruce HilliardDavid Lauser, From Sammy Hagar to Alliance with Bruce HilliardDrummer David Lauser grew up in California, where he first learned how to play the drums after watching the Beatles on Ed Sullivan. During his teens, Sammy Hagar sat in with his band and they performed together until a move to San Francisco matched Sammy with Ronnie Montrose. He separated from David to perform in Montrose, but our drummer guest continued to perform as a solo artist and in several bands. Hagar produced a demo for one of these bands when he noticed how strong his former drummer still played, so he picked him to drum in his band during his f...2019-06-2855 min
On the Road to Rock With Clint SwitzerNeil Ratner (The Rock Doc) & Gary Pihl (Boston, Alliance)The Rock Doc, Neil Ratner is talking about his book that is captivating America, sharing stories about being Michael Jackson's personal physician and working as a tour manager for Pink Floyd. Gary Pihl's side project Alliance has released a new album "Fire and Grace" and he talks about his days with Sammy Hagar and being in Boston for 33 years.2019-06-2851 min
The Radio Ralph NetworkGary Pihl full interviewRadio Ralph talks with Gary Pihl of the band Alliance2019-06-2722 minBetter Each Day Podcast Radio Show with Bruce HilliardGary Pihl "Fire and Grace" and band Alliance with Bruce HilliardGary Pihl is the lead guitarist for rock trio Alliance consisting of former guest Robert Berry on lead vocals, keyboards and bass, and drummer David Lauser.Raised in the suburbs of Chicago for the first 12 years of his life, Gary Pihl relocated to the San Francisco Bay area. At 19, Gary had his recording debut with Day Blindness in 1969. He says, “After my time in Day Blindness, I was in a band called Fox with Roy Garcia and Johnny V (Vernazza), who went on to play in Elvin Bishop’s band. We were on shows with Free (with Paul Rogers), Janis Joplin...2019-06-2146 min
Concert PipelineEp. 227 - Boston/Alliance (Gary Pihl)Concert Pipeline's 227th episode featuring Gary Pihl from Boston/Alliance.2019-06-111h 24Better Each Day Podcast Radio Show with Bruce HilliardRobert Berry "The Rules Have Changed" with Bruce HilliardRobert Berry has managed to survive in the treacherous minefield that is the music business and flourished as a performer, songwriter and producer. It seems he's done it all. While he may be best known as the vocalist/bass player in the ELP spinoff, 3, with Keith Emerson and Carl Palmer, Berry impressive list of credits include a stint fronting Ambrosia, and long running affiliations with Alliance, December People, and the Greg Kihn Band.
Berry has released 5 solo albums, contributed to a number of high-profile tribute albums and has an impressive track record in the studio.
He grew up in a m...2019-01-1931 minPHD PodcastPHD Podcast No. 15It's the PHD Podcast!
This week we bring the Podcast to the Island, where Mitch welcomed Gary Heeman, Matt Mamros, Montour Spartans coach Clay Shell and captain Richie Froelich.
Also, former Pens Elite F Maddie Mills phones it in from Cornell, Mitch heads to Wheeling to talk to former Colonials Zac Lynch and Daniel Leavens, and the PIHL Scoreboard features an interview with our October Bardownski player of the month, Nicholas Frantz!
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GIVE IT A LISTEN!2018-11-2800 minPHD PodcastPHD Podcast No. 14It's the PHD Podcast!
This week Mitch welcomes Gary Heeman to talk about that weekend that Robert Morris had against Penn State, discusses the issues with the women's team, and Matt Mamros drops by to try and help a cause that is very near and dear to the Robert Morris goaltenders.
ALSO: Andrew Wisneski interviews Niagara Purple Eagles forwards and Pens Elite alums Luke Edgerton and Eric Cooley, Mitch discusses mental health and sports with the host of Never Give Up radio Liam Cavanagh, and the PIHL Scoreboard!
GIVE IT A LISTEN (Because it will be the last one for...2018-11-1500 min
PLAY THE HEAVY METAL. mp3.Sammy Hagar Heavy Metal.Various ?– Heavy Metal - Music From The Motion PictureSammy Hagar Heavy Metal
Bass – Bill Church
Drums – David Lauser
Engineer – Ian Taylor
Lead Guitar – Gary Pihl
Lead Vocals, Guitar – Sammy Hagar
Producer – Roy Thomas Baker
Written By – Sammy Hagar, Jim Peterik
Written-By – Jim Peterik, Sammy Hagar
The title Heavy Metal is somewhat misleading. Sure, this terrific soundtrack from the 1981 animated cult favorite features heavy metal and hard rock numbers. But the title refers to National Lampoon's sci-fi/fantasy magazine on which the film is based. Musically, Heavy Metal offers more than the title suggests, and the songs fit perfectly with their respective film segments. Heavy Metal was originally a double album, bu...2018-11-0203 minPHD PodcastPHD Podcast No. 12It's the PHD Podcast!
This week Mitch announces the inaugural Bardownski "Player of the Month" and Brozone "Goaltender of the Month" award winners, while finding out more about the PIHL than he ever thought possible. A trip to UPMC 66 gives possible life to North Catholic, a junior-varsity squad vying to be in Mitch's Challenge, and learns that Blackhawk has been holding on to the PIHL's best kept secret- Captain Abby Schaefer, the PIHL's only female captain.
Also, Mitch recaps the week that was with the Robert Morris men with Gary Heeman, Matt Mamros has a Halloween-themed...2018-11-0100 minPHD PodcastPHD Podcast No. 11It's the PHD Podcast!
This week Mitch made a home on I-79, heading to the Island, Mercyhurst, and Printscape Arena. He welcomes Gary Heeman onto the show to discuss the Robert Morris-Army series that was and the RIT series that will be, and Matt Mamros to discuss the players that are moving on with their careers and ones that are still up and coming.
Andrew Wisneski talks to Erie Otters Forward and Cranberry Township native Alex Gritz, and Mitch brings you a recap from Mercyhurst as the Robert Morris women split with Mercyhurst and all of the headlines from the...2018-10-2500 min
106.9TheFoxGary Pihl of Boston InterviewDave Taylor with 106.9 The Fox interviews Gary Pihl of Boston. They're on tour this summer with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts.2017-07-2008 min
Rock Stars & Hot TopicBoston - Gary PihlBoston - Gary Pihl2017-05-1102 min
Lisa Berigan On DemandGary Pihl from BostonGary Pihl from Boston2017-04-2612 min
Above The Basement - Boston Music and ConversationEpisode 031 - Gary PihlGary is the talented lead guitarist for the classic band BOSTON for over 30 years and has played with Sammy Hagar and Norman Greenbaum (Spirit in the Sky) among others. In addition to his massive technical undertaking of managing the stage equipment on a BOSTON tour, including all of the back line and audio equipment, he plays with the band December People that play familiar holiday songs in the styles of the top bands of our time like Santana, The Who, BOSTON, ZZ Top, ELP, Journey, AC/DC, and Rush just to name a few.
2017-03-3047 min
Mancow Morning ShowGary Pihl of Boston joins Mancow!2017-03-292h 26
KUCI: KUCI Music InterviewsBostonJaneane Bernstein interviews guitarist Gary Pihl of Boston.2016-07-1300 min
The StoryBoston: March 2, 2016Boston singer Brad Delp on how guitarist Gary Pihl ended up in Boston.2016-03-0201 min
Entertainment Drive-Thru238 Gary Pihl Rocks BOSTONHow did Gary Pihl get in the band BOSTON? Gary talks BOSTON, Classic Rock Christmas and gives an EXCLUSIVE MYTHBUSTERhttp://entertainmentdrivethru.com/gary-pihl/2015-07-1544 min
The Mulberry Lane ShowDecember People (Part 2) | The Mulberry Lane ShowGary Pihl (of the band BOSTON) and Robert Berry (of Ambrosia, Sammy Hagar band, & founder of this new venture) join us to talk about their new supergroup, December People! All the members of DP are from famous rock bands and the they're about to kick off a new tour and a new album "Unauthorized Holiday Classics"." Hear all about the growing phenomenon of mashing up classic rock and Christmas songs that benefits local food banks! www.decemberpeople.com
Get an inside look into the lives of artists & creatives. The Mulberry Lane Show is a music, arts, & lifestyle talk show by 3...2014-11-1007 min
The Mulberry Lane ShowDecember People (Part 1) | The Mulberry Lane ShowGary Pihl (of the band BOSTON) and Robert Berry (of Ambrosia, Sammy Hagar band, & founder of this new venture) join us to talk about their new supergroup, December People! All the members of DP are from famous rock bands and the they're about to kick off a new tour and a new album "Unauthorized Holiday Classics"." Hear all about the growing phenomenon of mashing up classic rock and Christmas songs that benefits local food banks! www.decemberpeople.com
Get an inside look into the lives of artists & creatives. The Mulberry Lane Show is a music, arts, & lifestyle talk show by 3...2014-11-1009 min
Iron City RocksEpisode 240: Boston's Gary PihlComing to you from the Iron City of Pittsburgh, in the 240th episode of the Iron City Rocks Podcast
we talk to Boston's Gary Pihl
Iron City Rocks brings you the best in Rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal and Blues
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pittsburgh | music | heavy metal | blues | rock2014-07-0720 min
COLOR THREE: A MUSICAL TRIOLOGY TRIUMPHColor Three are Gary Pihl (pronounced peel), Kimberley Dahme (pronounced dom) and Jeff Neal. They met as members of the rock band BOSTON and have toured together since 2003. Gary's been with BOSTON since 1985 when his former gig in the Sammy Hagar Band ended when Sammy went on to sing in Van Halen. Gary and Tom Scholz (founder and chief songwriter/producer of BOSTON) found Kimberley as a singer/songwriter and recruited her as a bass player for the band. Her poignant song, "With You", with her singing lead vocal, is a featured track on the BOSTON CD, Corporate America. Tom...2013-08-2233 min
What's The Buzz NYCOLOR THREE: A MUSICAL TRIOLOGY TRIUMPHColor Three are Gary Pihl (pronounced peel), Kimberley Dahme (pronounced dom) and Jeff Neal. They met as members of the rock band BOSTON and have toured together since 2003. Gary's been with BOSTON since 1985 when his former gig in the Sammy Hagar Band ended when Sammy went on to sing in Van Halen. Gary and Tom Scholz (founder and chief songwriter/producer of BOSTON) found Kimberley as a singer/songwriter and recruited her as a bass player for the band. Her poignant song, "With You", with her singing lead vocal, is a featured track on the BOSTON CD, Corporate America. Tom...2013-08-2232 minWhat's The Buzz NYCOLOR THREE: A MUSICAL TRIOLOGY TRIUMPHColor Three are Gary Pihl (pronounced peel), Kimberley Dahme (pronounced dom) and Jeff Neal. They met as members of the rock band BOSTON and have toured together since 2003. Gary's been with BOSTON since 1985 when his former gig in the Sammy Hagar Band ended when Sammy went on to sing in Van Halen. Gary and Tom Scholz (founder and chief songwriter/producer of BOSTON) found Kimberley as a singer/songwriter and recruited her as a bass player for the band. Her poignant song, "With You", with her singing lead vocal, is a featured track on the BOSTON CD, Corporate America. Tom...2013-08-2232 min
The Neil Haley ShowTrisha Mckinney, Gary Pihl, Robert Berry, Lane TwinsTheTotal Tutor will interview Trisha McKinney. The topic will be her story. In addition, I will interview December People Gary Pihl and Robert Barry. Also, I will interview Mariko Ballentine. The topic will be what Mariko does as a casting agent. Last, I will interview Lane Twins. They are Hollywood celebrities. They will discuss Dolly, Obama, and equality.2012-11-101h 03