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The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 90: Don Wolf of White WolfDon Wolf is best known as the lead singer of Canadian hard rock band White Wolf and has released seven national and international albums in total. Based in South Surrey, British Columbia, Don is a seasoned vocalist, songwriter, keyboardist, and MIDI composer with a deep commitment to music.Over the years, he has collaborated with top producers such as Bruce Fairbairn, Jack Richardson, Mike Fraser, and Adam H., and shared the stage and studio with artists such as Bon Jovi, Nazareth, Loverboy, and Motley Crue.In addition to his performance career, Don is a respected...2025-07-131h 17
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 89: The Jersey Guys Mid-year 2025 Album ReviewTom and Mark discuss some of their favorite albums released so far in 2025 as they review albums hitting the shelves in the first half of this year.Here are the releases we discussed, so you can track them down if you're interested in what we had to say!WET "Apex" Dream Theater "Parasomnia" Brother Firetribe "Number One EP" Don Airey "Pushed To The Edge" Tokyo Blade "Time Is The Fire" Harem Scarem "Chasing Euphoria" Alien "When Yesterday Comes Around" ...2025-07-0635 min
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 88: Tim Feehan (solo AOR/Westcoast artist)Tim Feehan is a Juno Award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter and producer known for his standout solo albums Tim Feehan, Full Contact, and Pray for Rain. His music has appeared in major films like Licence to Kill, Arthur 2, and The Wraith (featuring his hit “Where’s the Fire”). A longtime collaborator with music legends like Steve Lukather, Richard Marx, and Randy Jackson (Journey, American Idol), Tim also wrote “Memories Will Last Forever,” the tribute song played when the Edmonton Oilers unveiled Wayne Gretzky’s statue and again at his jersey retirement. Now based in L.A., he runs ParkDriveProductions.com, spotlighting his music an...2025-06-251h 14
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 87: Carl Dixon of Coney HatchCarl Dixon remains one of Canada's stellar rock voices. He's a musician and keynote speaker. Carl joined Coney Hatch in the 80s, opening for Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Peter Frampton, Ted Nugent, Accept, and Rush. Four decades later, Coney Hatch is still rocking. They performed at Sweden Rock Festival in June 2023 to rave reviews, they have a new vinyl double album out & and played a slate of 2024 shows in Ontario, NY, UK, and France. Carl's written music for film and television, was the lead singer of The Guess Who for eight years, and played in April Wine...2025-06-221h 35
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 86: Steve Lynch of AutographSteve Lynch is a rock guitarist best known as the co-founder and lead guitarist of the band Autograph. Renowned for his pioneering two-handed (eight-finger) tapping technique, Lynch's innovative style significantly influenced 1980s rock guitar playing.Lynch began his musical journey as a bassist in 1968 but switched to guitar in 1970, inspired by the death of his hero, Jimi Hendrix. He graduated from the Guitar Institute of Technology in 1979, earning the "Most Likely to Succeed" award. That same year, he published his first instructional book, The Right Touch, focusing on his unique tapping method.In 1983, Lynch co-founded...2025-06-211h 11
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 85: Bob Daisley of Ozzy Osbourne/Blizzard of Ozz, Rainbow, Uriah Heep, etc.Bob Daisley (born February 13, 1950, in Sydney, Australia) is a renowned bassist, songwriter, and lyricist whose career spans over five decades. He is best known for his extensive work with Ozzy Osbourne, which contributed significantly to Osbourne's early solo success.Daisley began his musical journey in the 1960s, initially playing guitar before switching to bass at age 14. He gained early recognition with bands like Kahvas Jute and Chicken Shack. In the mid-1970s, he co-founded Widowmaker and later joined Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow, contributing to their 1978 album Long Live Rock 'n' Roll.His most notable collaboration was...2025-06-211h 42
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 84: Mike Walsh of DepartureMike Walsh is a NJ guitarist, songwriter, and producer best known as the creative force behind the melodic rock band Departure. With Departure, Walsh established a reputation for crafting polished, emotionally resonant rock music that blends soaring melodies with intricate musicianship. The band has released four albums, including Open Your Mind and Corporate Wheel, solidifying their place in the AOR and melodic rock scene.Beyond Departure, Walsh has contributed to other projects such as the band Message with dear friend Dean Fasano (RIP). In 2023, he launched a new project, Mike Walsh & Five to Life, releasing the album...2025-06-071h 08
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 83: Pete Sandberg of Mad Invasion, Alien, etc. Pete Sandberg, born in Oslo, Norway, in 1967 and raised in Sweden, is a renowned Swedish rock vocalist best known for his work in melodic hard rock and AOR. He began his musical journey at age 14 with the band Rubbish Bin and signed his first record deal in 1986 as part of the duo Von Rosen, along with Magnus Rosen of HammerFall fame.He rose to prominence as the lead singer of Alien, contributing to the U.S. release of their debut album and later co-creating the follow-up Shiftin’ Gear. Pete also fronted Madison, toured with Helix, and worked wi...2025-05-2735 min
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 82: Jim Jidhed of AlienAlien – The Comeback of a Swedish Rock LegacyFormed in Gothenburg in 1986, Alien quickly rose to fame with their self-titled debut album Alien in 1988, featuring the unforgettable hit singles “Tears Don’t Put Out The Fire” and “Only One Woman.” The band became a staple of the melodic rock scene, capturing hearts across Europe and beyond.Over the decades, Alien has weathered the changes of time and lineup, delivering acclaimed albums like Shiftin’ Gear(1990), Crash (1995), and Dark Eyes (2005), each marking a chapter in the band’s storied evolution.In 2014, the original lineup reunited for the celebrat...2025-05-2655 min
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 81: Graham Bonnet of Rainbow, M.S.G. & Alcatrazz (w/ Beth-Ami Heavenstone too)Graham Bonnet (born December 23, 1947) is an English rock singer renowned for his powerful vocal range and dynamic stage presence. He began his career in the late 1960s with the duo The Marbles, achieving a UK Top 5 hit with "Only One Woman" in 1968, penned by the Bee Gees. In 1979, Bonnet joined the hard rock band Rainbow, replacing Ronnie James Dio as lead vocalist. His tenure with Rainbow produced the successful album Down to Earth, featuring hits like "Since You Been Gone" and "All Night Long".Following his departure from Rainbow, Bonnet released the solo album Line-Up...2025-05-261h 28
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 80: Tommy La Verdi of 21 Guns, L.R.S. & A=440Tommy La Verdi is an American lyricist/songwriter originally from Los Angeles, CA (now residing in Norway) with a recent history of hit singles throughout Europe and Asia. Numerous top 10 hits with K-Pop Legends DBSK, CSJH, Super Junior, and Boa.After moving to Norway he has dominated the Scandic music scene with five number-one singles in Norway and Top 10’s in Denmark, Finland, and Sweden all with different artists in a wide variety of musical genres. Newer projects include multi-platinum Norwegian Dj Tungevaag , Swedish Dj John De Sohn, and Scandinavian Boy Band sensation, Marcus and Martinus. La Ve...2025-04-121h 05
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 79: Stefan Berggren of Snakes in Paradise, The Company of Snakes & moreStefan Berggren is a Swedish singer who has worked with well-known bands and artists such as Uriah Heep, Snakes In Paradise, M3-Classic Whitesnake, The Company of Snakes, Manfred Mann, and Bernie Marsden to name a few. He has had bands together with the recently deceased Lee Kerslake in the Berggren Kerslake Band (“The Sun Has Gone Hazy” 2014), and the Don Airey Band. Berggren released his first solo album “Stranger In A Strangeland” in 2016 and the aforementioned Don Airey, the current keyboard legend from Deep Purple, guest stars on the song “Wild Flowers” from his latest solo album “These Are The Time”...2025-04-101h 08
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 78: David Rosenthal of Rainbow, Billy Joel, Red Dawn & moreFew musicians have achieved the broad-based success that David Rosenthal has earned as a Musical Director, Keyboardist, Synthesizer Programmer, Producer, Composer, Orchestrator and touring professional. With a musical career spanning four decades, David's talents have been continually in demand for his skilled musical precision, technical expertise, and vast experience.David's multi-faceted career has taken him to studios and stages across the globe with many of the most prominent artists in the world. Besides his long tenure as Musical Director and Keyboardist for Billy Joel, he has also worked with Ritchie Blackmore and Rainbow, Bruce Springsteen, Elton John...2025-03-291h 07
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 77: Robbie LaBlanc of Blanc Faces, Find Me, Cannonballz & more!Robbie LaBlanc has been singing and playing instruments since age 3. Robbie’s first influences (besides his dad, who was always singing and playing the guitar) were Trini Lopez and the Beatles. Shortly after, bands like Creedence Clearwater Revival and Grand Funk Railroad were further influences.Robbie’s first break in the music business came when he met Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Felix Cavaliere of The Rascals in CT. Felix produced Robbie & Brian’s (Robbie’s brother) band Fury with a slew of great musicians in a CT studio. After the album disappeared from the charts, Robbie s...2025-03-261h 06
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 76: Guy Allison of Unruly Child, World Trade, The Doobie Bros., The Moody Blues & Air SupplyGuy Allison’s first record deal was signed with a band called Lodgic on A&M Records in 1985. This band included Michael Sherwood, Billy Sherwood, Jimmy Haun & Gary Starnes. The band was discovered by the 80's group Toto and was subsequently produced by Toto members David Paich and Steve Porcaro..In 1987, Allison was selected by Patrick Moraz to fill the second keyboardist chair for the Moody Blues, a position he held until 1990. While touring with the Moodies he was a member of World Trade signed to Polygram Records. Recording their progressive self-titled debut album in 1988, this group in...2025-03-141h 14
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 75: Bert Heerink of Vandenberg, Picture & Royal FlushDutch singer Bert Heerink was the voice of Vandenberg's first three albums (1982-1985) and also sang on two albums by Dutch band Picture (1986-1987). Beyond that, Heerink has had a glorious career releasing many TV commercial songs and solo albums along with some other projects such as Undercover (with ex-Vandenberg bandmate Dick Kemper) & 2019's Royal Flush.Having guested on many projects, tours, and albums throughout the years with names like guitarist Jan Akkerman (ex-Focus) and progressive rock band Kayak, 2025 will see a brand new Royal Flush album as well as involvement with original XYZ guitarist Bob Pieper's...2025-02-2240 min
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 74: Emmo Acar & Lucien Egloff of Fighter VFighter V thrills with catchy stadium rock anthems driven by powerful guitar riffs and vibrant keyboard sounds. The melodic rock band from Hergiswil, Switzerland is known for energetic and passionate live shows that take the audience back to the rock concerts of the 80s. As headliners in Central Europe and support for major acts like The Dead Daisies, Fozzy and Bonfire, Fighter V brings plenty of entertainment experience to the stage. Their debut album “Fighter” was released on October 2019 on Rock Attack Records. The release was followed by an extended tour, including opening for The New...2025-02-1753 min
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 73: Todd Plant of Eyewitness, Millenium & Cryptic VisionRecording artist, wedding singer, guitarist, metal frontman, crooner, tribute band specialist…Todd Plant has worn many hats in his 40-something years in music, and there’s still much more in store! After graduating from Tampa’s Plant High School, Todd joined the US Navy Seabees, working in construction and entertaining servicemen and women on bases around the world. After his honorable discharge, he played in many Tampa Bay bands, honing his craft and paying his dues. Heard by millions as the singer of the Hulk Hogan theme song “American Made” that was played on TBS/TNT...2025-02-1547 min
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 72: Michael Shotton of Von GrooveVon Groove is a Toronto-based hard rock outfit created in 1990 as a trio of lead vocalist/drummer Michael Shotten, Croatian-born guitarist Mladen, and bassist Matthew Gerrard. Shotten and Gerard had previously scored writing credits with the Canadian rock band Triumph. Cutting a series of demo sessions in the band's studio, Von Groove soon attained a deal with major label EMI Records. Session drums on Von Groove's eponymous Richie Zito-produced 1992 debut would come courtesy of Deen Castronovo, known for his work with acts such as Hardline, Bad English & Journey. Although the inaugural Von Groove record would be hailed as a...2025-02-131h 00
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 71: Steve Rodford of Rio & The Zombies Steve Rodford was one half of the British AOR act Rio, who released their classic 1985 debut, “Borderland” on the Music For Nations label. It was followed up with “Sex Crimes” (later renamed “Danger Zone” for a 2024 reissue) in 1986. After some further playing and songwriting, Rodford joined the classic 60s-era band The Zombies (who had massive AM radio hits such as “She’s Not There” and “Time of the Season”) with his father, Jim Rodford, in 2001 and played with the band until their retirement in 2024. Steve Rodford continues to play with The Zombies member Colin Blunstone in his solo band and is also...2025-02-0138 min
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 70: Roy Cathey of Cold Sweat & The Fifth Roy Cathey started his music career in the late 1980s with Gibraltar, which gained local airplay in NC with the ballad "Real". In the early 1990s, he joined Cold Sweat with former Keel guitarist Marc Ferrari. He co-wrote "Long Way Down" and "Killing Floor" for Cold Sweat's debut album “Break Out”. The band released the "Let’s Make Love Tonight" video on MTV but was dropped by MCA Records the same day. In 2001, Cathey formed The Fifth, undergoing several lineup changes until guitarist Justin Womble, bassist Jake Tripp, and drummer Gary "Zeus" Smith joined. They releas...2025-01-3153 min
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 69: Jeff Paris (solo AOR artist)Jeff Paris is an American vocalist, keyboardist, and guitarist who began his career as a session musician in the 1970s, appearing on albums by such acts as Jay Gruska (Gruska on Gruska) and Bill Withers (Naked & Warm, 'Bout Love). His initial band was the jazz/soul/disco quartet Pieces, who released an album in 1979. He continued writing songs and performing on sessions for other high-profile artists such as Jeffrey Osborne (self-titled debut, Stay with Me Tonight, and Don't Stop) and Leon Ware (self-titled album), the latter a famed Motown songwriter in his own right, throughout the early/mid-1980s.2025-01-111h 15
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 68: Harry Whitley of AsiaBorn in 1995 near Wrexham in North Wales, Harry Whitley is a singer and multi-instrumentalist. Whitley’s love affair with music began at the tender age of five when he started piano lessons. His talent soon became clear, and he went on to pass all grades of classical and jazz piano with flying colors. As his love of music grew, he began to master a variety of other instruments, including guitar, bass, and drums. His teenage years saw Whitley gig with a variety of semi-professional bands around his local area and further afield in Wales, culminating in him playing keyboards fo...2024-12-281h 03
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 67: James-Paul Luna of IntrancedIntranced are an L.A.-based metal/hard rock band featuring singer James-Paul Luna (Holy Grail), guitarist Fili Bibiano (Fortress) and drummer Ben Richardson (Wild Eyes) (along with bassist Nico Staub). Building on their celebrated musical pasts, the core trio was united by the goal of mining the deep, rich seams of classic heavy metal, with a premium on songwriting and a focus on the epic themes of real life: triumph, tragedy, and heartbreak. Their latest album, “Muerte y Metal” is a tour de force of the N.W.O.T.H.M. sound and wort...2024-12-211h 06
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 66: Stan Bush of Stan Bush & Barrage & solo artistWorldwide icon of melodic rock, Stan Bush is best known for his song “The Touch,” made famous by Transformers: The Movie (1986). An anthem for Transformers fans around the world, it has also been featured on ABC’s The Goldbergs, NBC’s Chuck, Fox’s American Dad, in RBN’s Guitar Hero, Deep Silver’s Saints Row IV, and the motion picture Boogie Nights. In 2014, Stan was inducted into the Transformers Hall of Fame.As a vocalist with a career that spans decades, Stan has sung on albums by renowned artists such as Alice Cooper and Jefferson Starship, and has worked...2024-12-1450 min
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 65: Jon Fiore of Preview, solo artist & international actorJon Fiore is a singer/songwriter and international actor. Jon started in the early 80s as the lead singer for Geffen Records recording artist Preview and toured with acts like Asia, Pat Benatar, The Tubes, and others. After his time in Preview, Jon got into the commercial jingle business, and you may have heard his voice on thousands of commercials worldwide for brands like Diet Coke, Slice, Atari, and Folgers. He then signed with Atlantic Records in 1996 as a solo artist and has written many songs for other artists such as George Benson and sang...2024-12-071h 16
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 64: Derek Davis of Babylon A.D.Babylon A.D. is an American hard rock band formed in 1987 hailing from the SF Bay Area in CA, In 1989, Babylon A.D. caught the attention of Arista Records president and industry mogul Clive Davis, who signed them at a live showcase in Los Angeles.The debut album was released in 1989 and included the singles "Bang Go the Bells", "Hammer Swings Down" and "The Kid Goes Wild", the latter used for the soundtrack and video for the movie RoboCop 2.Their sophomore effort, Nothing Sacred, was released in 1992. It produced two singles, "Bad Blood" and "So...2024-11-3053 min
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 63: Brent Doerner of Helix & My Wicked TwinHelix is a Canadian hard rock/heavy metal band based out of Kitchener, Ontario. The group formed in 1974 as the Helix Field Band to compete in a Battle of the Bands contest in their hometown. By 1976, they operated under the streamlined Helix moniker. They had solidified into a core lineup comprising singer Brian Vollmer, guitarists Brent Doerner and Paul Hackman, bassist Keith Zurbrigg, and drummer Brian Doerner. They issued a pair of albums independently (1979's Breaking Loose and 1981's White Lace & Black Leather).Helix inked a major-label deal with Capitol in 1983 and released No Rest for the...2024-11-241h 03
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 62: Jesse Damon of Silent RageSilent Rage formed in 1985 with founding members EJ Curse, Jesse Damon and Mark Hawkins. The band is known for their signature songwriting style of blending melody with hard-driving rock. Silent Rage remains unique from other 80’s bands by having Jesse Damon share the lead vocal duties with Hawkins and Curse. In 1987 they teamed up with producer/artist Paul Sabu for their first critically acclaimed CD, “Shattered Hearts” and were signed to Chameleon / Capitol Records by industry veteran Steve Brownlee. In 1988, Gene Simmons signed them to Simmons Records/RCA and drummer Brian James Fox (White Tiger) joined the band...2024-11-161h 07
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 61: David Polemeni of BoystownBoystown was and is a five piece rock/AOR band from New Jersey formed in 1987 and began playing the same Jersey bars that bred Bruce Springsteen and Bon Jovi. They played clubs across the USA and opened for Jon Entwistle (The Who), The Hooters, New Kids On the Block and The Romantics. The single "Way Of The World" was released on the indie UK label AIR RECORDS in 1989 followed by a UK tour. The album was well received by critics with articles in Kerrang Magazine comparing the band’s energy to The Who and lead singer David Polemeni's vocals to...2024-11-0947 min
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 60: Dustin Lyon & Jake Melius of Jupiter Cyclops Jupiter Cyclops was formed in 2019 when scene veteran and singer Aaron Peltz relocated from Southern California to the Phoenix, Arizona desert. What started as a two-piece doom project quickly metamorphosized into a 4-piece high octane hard rock assault courtesy of guitarist Dustin Lyon’s face-melting riffs and solos and Jake Melius bringing the low-end thunder on bass. The lineup was finally complete with the addition of Kyle Eades on the drums. Jupiter Cyclops has been tearing up stages in the Southwest and is ready to bring their brand of rock n’ roll to the masses. In this debu...2024-11-0335 min
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 59: Jorgen Bergersen (vocals) & Jorgen Abrahamsen (guitars) of InvasionInvasion is a Norwegian hard rock and heavy metal band founded in 2022. With a fresh and modern approach to the heavy music genre, Invasion creates music that perfectly balances melody and heaviness. The band comprises experienced musicians who have shared stages with notable artists such as JORN and Åge Steen Nilsen from Wig Wam. The lineup includes singer Jorgen Bergersen, guitarists Jorgen Abrahamsen and Adrian Sunde Bjerketvedt, drummer Eiliv Sagrusten, and bassist Thomas Gjerlaugsen. This group is making waves in the European hard rock and metal scene while maintaining their indie band status. If you h...2024-10-2741 min
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 58: Tony Moore formerly of RiotTony Moore was the lead singer of the heavy metal band Riot from 1986 to 1992, recording Thundersteel (1988) and The Privilege of Power (1990) and rejoining in 2010 along with the other members from the Thundersteel line-up to release Immortal Soul (2011). He also sang with Faith and Fire, a project with Mike Flyntz of Riot. They released their first and only album Accelerator in 2006.In 2025, Tony will debut his brand new band named The Knights of Silverado. So be on the lookout for a new album in the not-too-distant future. The band also has plans to tour.2024-10-0549 min
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 57: Kevin Chalfant of The Storm, 707, Steel Breeze, The Vu, Two Fires and Shooting StarWith an impressive career spanning several decades, Kevin Chalfant's contributions to the music industry are noteworthy. From his early successes with AOR groups 707 and Steel Breeze, to his time with The Storm where that band had two Billboard-charting singles in the early 90s, and even his brief stints as lead vocalist for Shooting Star (2006) and the Alan Parsons Project (2003), Chalfant's journey in music has been both diverse and influential. His experiences, including briefly sitting in for Steve Perry in Journey in the mid-90s present a captivating narrative that would undoubtedly resonate with music enthusiasts...2024-09-291h 53
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 56: Rick Pierce of Q5, TKO, Nightshade & Rick Pierce GroupRick Pierce is a founding member of the legendary Seattle hard rock, band TKO, whose debut release “Let It Roll” continues to cement the band’s cult-like status. Rick’s unique arsenal of guitar pyrotechnics provided the backbone of the unmistakable TKO sound. Following his successful stint with TKO, Rick remained true to his metal roots and teamed up as lead guitarist for power metal band Q5 with Floyd Rose, acclaimed inventor of the Floyd Rose tremolo system. In this episode, we talk with Rick about TKO and Q5 as well as his b...2024-09-2250 min
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 55: Rob Lamothe of Riverdogs & Cross Country DriverRob Lamothe was born in La Jolla, CA in 1958 and his house was full of music and he was singing in Latin as a soloist in church choirs by the time he was 12-years-old. And he’s never stopped singing since.He’s always liked this quote from The Toronto Star: “Rob Lamothe is a mercurial artist who slides effortlessly from rustic roots music to full-blown rock". He grew up listening to Mahalia Jackson, James Taylor, Joni Mitchell and The Beatles and saw Led Zeppelin in concert three times by his mid-teens. So, yeah, he’s mercurial. Rob r...2024-09-151h 25
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 54: The Return of the Podcast!In this brand new episode we make our big comeback after an extended break! Tom & Mark talk about a pile of new hard rock & heavy metal releases to hopefully turn some onto something new or that they missed. Plus, we talk about some recent concerts we both attended and some music news from the recent past. It's good to be back so sit back and crank it up! 2024-09-081h 11
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 53: Josh Ramos of The Storm & Hardline Chicago-born guitarist Josh Ramos got an early musical start in life by playing in the church band before he ever hit double digits. Later in high school he formed and played in bands around the Chicago area. A year out of high school Josh formed LE MANS in 1983. This band recorded two albums, one on the Shrapnel Label and one with Columbia Records. It was during this time that Josh moved to the Bay Area of California and became associated with Neal Schon and his line of "Schon guitars". Josh joined THE STORM in 1991. The Storm recorded an album...2024-08-271h 14
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 52: Our Top 20 Ronnie James Dio songsWe all know who Ronnie James Dio is! This legendary metal singer had a stellar career with his time in Rainbow, Black Sabbath (and Heaven & Hell) as well as a solo artist. In this episode, Tom & Mark along with guest host TJ Coyne dive deep into our Top 20 songs of Ronnie's career! We talk about Ronnie's long career as well as each run down our Top 20 for all to enjoy... and debate! We'll post our choices on our Facebbok page and we encourage you join in and let us know your top Dio songs too! Enjoy!2023-04-1647 min
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 51: Danny Vaughn of TykettoDanny Vaughn is an American singer that has performed with Waysted, Tyketto and Vaughn and now performs and releases under his own name as well.Danny Vaughn is a product of Steiner education. At lower school, he was placed into a choir. “My first public performance was singing Pie Jesu in soprano. I remember the audience craning their necks to see who the little kid who sang the solo was. My best-loved experience, during those days, was singing in harmony. It stayed with me ever since.” His schooling taught Vaughn to read and enjoy classical music, though his teenage years were...2023-04-161h 24
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 50: Neil Carter of UFO, Gary Moore and Wild HorsesNeil Carter is an English musician who has worked in diverse genres throughout his career. Classically trained, he became a professional rock musician at the age of 17 and initially had his first "mainstream" experience with singer-songwriter Gilbert O'Sullivan. He subsequently played guitar and keyboard for the hard rock bands Wild Horses, UFO, and guitarist Gary Moore. He is credited for co-writing a number of Gary Moore's songs including the worldwide hit "Empty Rooms". At the age of 30 he left the rock world behind and developed a different career as both teacher of woodwind instruments (saxophone and clarinet) and as an...2023-04-021h 05
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 49: Rick Hughes of SwordSword is a Canadian heavy metal band from Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Quebec, that was formed in 1981 and is still active to this day. To date, they have released three studio albums, one compilation and one live albumIn 1981, Rick (vocals) and Dan Hughes (drums) formed the band and they were joined by guitarist Mike Plant and bassist Mike Larocque in the first lineup of the band. They signed their first recording contract in 1984 with Aquarius Records and released two albums for the label in the late 1980s; the debut album Metalized in 1986 and its follow-up Sweet Dreams in 1988.They toured in the support...2023-03-1942 min
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 48: Steve Mann of MSG, Lionheart & Ousey/MannSteve Mann was born and raised in London, England. After college he took up classical guitar, studying at the John Williams School in London he joined his first professional band Liar in 1977. They released two albums.He then formed Lionheart with Dennis Stratton (Iron Maiden) and Rocky Newton (MSG, etc.). Hailed by Sounds magazine as "the first NWOBHM Supergroup", Lionheart toured extensively before securing a record deal with CBS in 1984. At various times Lionheart counted amongst its ranks luminaries such as Frank Noon (Def Leppard), Nicko McBrain (Iron Maiden), Les Binks (Judas Priest), Clive Edwards (UFO) and...2023-03-0652 min
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 47: When NWOBHM bands went melodic rock & AOR!We all know of New Wave of British Heavy Metal bands like Saxon, Tygers of Pan Tang, Def Leppard and Heavy Pettin' but these bands all put out some seriously melodic arena rock & AOR-styled albums in the '80s. It was a sign of the times and even though some early hardcore fans of these bands may discount those albums that those bands released there is no denying there were some great, albeit slightly "fluffy", moments from these normally rough and tough NWOBHM bands. Tom & Mark dive into a number of these bands and those...2023-02-1940 min
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 46: Rob Math of Leatherwolf, Peter Beckett's Player & Soul SignGuitarist ROB MATH has been playing since he’s six years old and today he has a storied career that goes from his hometown Long Island NY beginnings to 80s US metal band LEATHERWOLF to 70s soft-rocker Peter Beckett and his band Player! Rob also handles guitar duties in the band SOUL SIGN along with bassist Bjorn Englen (Yngwie Malmsteen, Dio Disciples, etc.), Mark Boals (Yngwie Malmsteen, Ring of Fire, etc.) and drummer Mike Cancino (Lynch Mob). That band has their eye on releasing its debut album sometime in 2023 so be sure to keep an eye out for that on...2023-02-121h 08
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 45: Robert Berry of SiX By SiX, Alliance & 3 (Keith Emerson, Carl Palmer & Robert Berry)Robert Berry is an American singer, bassist and all-around multi-instrumentalist and record producer, best known for his work with Hush, 3 with Keith Emerson and Carl Palmer, Ambrosia, and Alliance. He was previously with The Greg Kihn Band, and as of 2022, he is with progressive band Six By Six, a super group composed of musicians Ian Crichton from Saga and Nigel Glockler of Saxon.Berry came into the spotlight in 1988, when he teamed with Keith Emerson and Carl Palmer (of Emerson, Lake & Palmer fame) and formed the band 3. Their only album, To the Power of Three saw the...2023-02-051h 14
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 44: TJG's Top Albums of 2022In this episode Tom & Mark go over some of their favorite albums released in 2022. We had fun with this one and hope we can turn you onto something you may not have been aware of in the world of hard rock, heavy metal & AOR in this past year!2023-02-0458 min
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 43: Discography review of TOTOToto is an American rock band formed in 1977 in Los Angeles, CA and are known for a musical style that combines elements of pop, rock, soul, funk, progressive rock, hard rock, R&B, blues, and jazz. Having released 14 studio albums and sold over 40 million records worldwide, the group has received several Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in 2009.David Paich and Jeff Porcaro had played together as session musicians on several albums and decided to form a band; David Hungate, Steve Lukather, Steve Porcaro, and Bobby Kimball were recruited before...2023-01-281h 11
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 43: Discography review of TOTOToto is an American rock band formed in 1977 in Los Angeles, CA and are known for a musical style that combines elements of pop, rock, soul, funk, progressive rock, hard rock, R&B, blues, and jazz. Having released 14 studio albums and sold over 40 million records worldwide, the group has received several Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in 2009.David Paich and Jeff Porcaro had played together as session musicians on several albums and decided to form a band; David Hungate, Steve Lukather, Steve Porcaro, and Bobby Kimball were recruited before...2023-01-281h 10
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 42: Rob Rock of ImpellitteriRob Rock (born June 29, 1959) is an American heavy metal singer who is best known as the longtime frontman of Impellitteri, a position he has held from 1987 to 1988, 1992 to 2000, and from 2008 to the present day. Rock has also released four studio albums as a solo artist, and performed with a number of other notable artists, including M.A.R.S., Joshua, Angelica, Axel Rudi Pell and Warrior to name a few. Rob Rock's early music career consisted of stints with several local cover bands as a drummer and vocalist including Tangram, The Robert Allen Band and...2023-01-0159 min
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 41: Darrell Millar of Killer DwarfsKiller Dwarfs is a Canadian hard rock band that formed in late 1981 in Oshawa, Ontario, and enjoyed success in their native Canada in the 1980s. The band is known for its offbeat sense of humour and was nominated for two Juno Awards during its career. Killer Dwarfs were sometimes compared to NWOBHM acts such as Iron Maiden and Saxon.Before The Killer Dwarfs formed, the band consisted of Darrell Millar, Bryce Trewin, and Ange Fodero in a group called Sphinx. After Sphinx, Russ Graham entered the picture and they became the Killer Dwarfs. The original line-up consisted...2022-12-251h 08
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 40: Frank White & Alan Tecchio - co-authors of Jersey Metal bookIn this episode The Jersey Guys talk with professional rock photographer Frank White and veteran metal singer Alan Tecchio, who have just co-authored a brand new book titled JERSEY METAL – A History of the Garden State’s Heavy Metal Scene – Volume One (1969-1986). In Jersey Metal, Frank and Alan team up to offer a unique, autobiographical perspective on NJ’s Heavy Metal music history through photos, ads, interviews and band bios. Jersey Metal Volume One 1969 to 1986 covers the early years to the mid 1980's of the formation of Heavy Metal here in New J...2022-12-1150 min
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 39: Joshua Perahia of JoshuaJoshua is a Christian hard rock/AOR band that formed in 1980 and is centered on guitarist Joshua Perahia. Despite being based in Los Angeles, CA they are probably best known outside of the United States.The band's first release was entitled The Hand Is Quicker Than the Eye, which referred to Perahia's guitar skills and songwriting ability, was released by Enigma Records in 1983. The single "November Is Going Away" was the band's biggest hit, achieving No. 1 status in Japan. Perahia had a religious experience at a Hal Lindsey–lead Bible study in 1983, and converted to Protestant Christianity fr...2022-12-041h 23
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 38: Jeff Martin of Badlands, Racer X & Surgical SteelJeff Martin is an American musician, singer and drummer who has sung for the bands Racer X, Bad Dog, Surgical Steel and St. Michael and has played drums for the bands Badlands, the Michael Schenker Group, Blindside Blues Band, Red Sea, St. Michael and The Electric Fence, a side project with Paul Gilbert and Russ Parrish (aka Satchel from Steel Panther). Jeff played drums om albums and tours for UFO, Paul Gilbert, George Lynch, and Dokken. He played drums in Surgical Steel before switching to lead vocals and was the drummer/lead vocalist for St...2022-11-131h 08
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 37: Ashley Mitchell of VainVain started out as a glam metal band from the San Francisco, CA area. After recording a demo, Davy Vain founded the band in 1986, adding Dylana Nova Scott (aka Jamie Scott), Danny West, Ashley Mitchell and drummer Tom Rickard to the lineup. They signed with Island Records in 1988, before releasing their debut album the following year, titled No Respect, which peaked at number 154 on the Billboard 200.Though they recorded a second album, Vain were released by Island in 1991, with West and Rickard departing the same year. Following the addition of both Shawn Rorie and former Guns N...2022-10-221h 09
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 36: Louis St. August of MassLouis St. August of MASS was born in Medford, MA and his love for music all started at the very early age of four while watching The Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show. From there on, the love for all music began from Motown to Heavy Metal! At the age of ten, his family moved to Revere, Massachusetts. Already playing the drums and singing, Louis recruited his new neighbor Gene D'Itria. Gene wanted to play the drums too but Louis said, “No, you’re going to play guitar.” Heck, he needed a guitarist, right? So Gene t...2022-10-0249 min
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 35: Jamie Cramer of Holy SoldierHoly Soldier was a Christian hard rock/metal band from Los Angeles, CA.The band was originally formed in early 1985 by bassist Andy Robbins and guitarist Jamie Cramer. They gained a strong local following before signing to A&M Records in 1989. Holy Soldier was initially noted for their strong evangelical focus, although they regularly played to secular audiences. For a time they held one of the largest attendance records at Gazzarri's, a notable nightclub on the Hollywood circuit. In 1989 they signed to Myrrh Records, an imprint of Word/A&M, as that label's first hard rock act...2022-09-251h 00
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 34: The Jersey Guys Top 25 albumsIn this episode of The Jersey Guys Podcast we welcome back special co-host TJ Coyne as we each share our Top 25 albums of all time! Tom, Mark & TJ let everyone in on the albums that mean the most to them so take a listen and see what you think. Maybe some of ours will also be some of yours! In addition to each listing our Top 25, we also throw in some honorable mentions and then have a general discussion on some choices that may have surprised the hosts. It was a fun episode so be...2022-09-181h 27
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 33: Ronnie Mancuso of Beggars & ThievesRonnie Mancuso is not only a guitarist and songwriter for the band Beggars & Thieves but is also COO of the Bootlegger Italian Bistro, a staple on the Las Vegas scene for many years, the owner of a recording studio, a live concert venue and a writer of jingles and music for the Fox TV network amongst others. He’s a man of many talents and endeavors without a doubt. Having wrote and recorded a total of four Beggars & Thieves albums (and one EP) to date with longtime bandmate and singer Louie Merlino, Ronnie has also toured with Jake E. Le...2022-08-201h 02
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 32: Dirk Kennedy of HittmanHittman are an American power & progressive metal band active from 1984 to 1994, and then from 2017 to the present. It was in 1985 that Dirk Kennedy answered an ad in "The Music Paper" and became the lead vocalist for the band. They went on to release two albums through SPV/Steamhammer and Roadracer Records, "Hittman" (1988) and "Vivas Machina" (1993). Both albums were critically acclaimed and the band was featured on the cover British magazine of Kerrang! (getting a near perfect KKKK 1/2) and other international rock magazines heralded them as the next great force in hard rock music. After the 1993/94 tour for "Vivas Machina"...2022-08-141h 51
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 31: Danny Martinez of C.I.T.A./Guild of Ages The Jersey Guys Podcast is back with a brand new episode and this time we talk with guest Danny Martinez of C.I.T.A./Guild of Ages. Caught in the Act (aka C.I.T.A) and later Guild of Ages, is an interesting band to say the least. Born in the late 1980’s on the Denver, CO music scene they finally released their debut album in 1995 to the delight of melodic rock fans worldwide. After a quickly following up with their second record they were forced to change their name for legal reasons an...2022-08-0652 min
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 30: Mark Boals of Shining Black, Ring of Fire, ex-Yngwie Malmsteen, etc. The Jersey Guys Podcast is back with its latest episode and this time we talk with vocalist extraordinaire Mark Boals! Mark Boals has performed on more than 40 albums during his career as a lead vocalist, along with doing various tours worldwide with such notable acts as Dokken, Ted Nugent, Yngwie J. Malmsteen, Uli Jon Roth, Royal Hunt and many more. He joined Savoy Brown in 1982-83, then in 1984 joined Ted Nugent's band and toured with Nuge throughout the U.S. and Europe. In 1985 he joined Yngwie Malmsteen's 'Rising Force' as lead singer and in early 1986...2022-07-161h 05
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 29: Jerome Mazza of Pinnacle Point, Angelica, etc.The Jersey Guys Podcast is back with episode # 29 and this time we are joined by special guest Jerome Mazza (Angelica, Pinnacle Point, Steve Walsh and solo work).Jerome Mazza is a singer/songwriter born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. At the age of 8, Jerome taught himself how to play the guitar and sing after being influenced by guitarist and singer/songwriter, Mark Farner of the band Grand Funk Railroad. Playing guitar and singing through his teenage years, he joined his first band at age 19 and toured the east coast in various pop and rock bands...2022-07-0343 min
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 28: Alex Salzman of Tour De ForceWe are back with a brand new episode and today our special guest is Alex Salzman formerly of the great Westchester County New York band Tour De Force. This band once had a development deal with Geffen Records and a publishing deal with Warner Chappell Publishing, but in our view remains one of the greatest hard rock bands to never have that elusive major label release. Tour De Force wrote over 40 songs during their time and in this episode Tom & Mark take a trip down memory lane with Alex and talk about everything from the band’s early days, th...2022-06-1240 min
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 27: Discography review of TreatHere is the latest episode of The Jersey Guys Podcast! Today Tom & Mark discus the discography of the great Swedish band Treat. Starting with their debut in 1985 and continuing all the way up to their brand new album released earlier in 2022, we talk about all 10 studio records this great melodic rock band has produced. Much like their fellow countrymen in Europe, Treat went on an extended hiatus at one point but have been back releasing solid studio records since 2010’s comeback “Coup de Grace”. This was a good discussion on a great band that may fly under the radar for so...2022-06-0542 min
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 26: The career of singer Tony MillsThe Jersey Guys are back with a brand-new podcast for you and this time we tried something a bit different. If you have been following along with the podcast since we started, we have done episodes where we have had special guest interviews and we have had episodes where we’ve had discography discussions on bands, sometimes full discographies, and sometimes certain eras of a band. This time around we thought we would take a more “free-form” approach and pick a musician and discuss their career, the bands they were in and albums they played on and just have a gene...2022-05-291h 01
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 25: Rick Ventura of Riot Act (& formerly of Riot)We are back with a brand new episode of The Jersey Guys Podcast for you all and this time around we have special guest Rick Ventura formerly of Riot and currently of the new band Riot Act. Rick appeared on the classic Riot studio albums “Narita”, “Fire Down Under”, “Restless Breed”, “Born In America” as well as 1980’s “Riot Live”.Joining us in the studio for this episode is special co-host Phil DiBenedetto, who was our very first guest on The Jersey Guys Podcast! Phil was of course the long-time owner of Zig Zag Records in Brooklyn, NY and he...2022-04-301h 04
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 24: Larry "L.A." Greene from FortuneOn this episode of The Jersey Guys Podcast Mark & Tom talk with guest Larry “L.A.” Greene from the cult classic band Fortune (and also Harlan Cage where he teamed up with ex-Fortune keyboard player Roger Scott Craig). Fortune has just released their new album “Level Ground” earlier this year to rave reviews and let’s not forget their two other albums starting with the 1985 self-titled all-time AOR classic as well as 2019’s comeback “II”. Larry talks about all the Fortune and Harlan Cage albums as well as his career as a soundtrack musician for film and TV wher...2022-04-1746 min
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 23: Anthony Corder from Tora ToraA brand new episode is up and this week Tom and Mark talk with Anthony Corder of Tora Tora. The band debuted in 1989 with “Surprise Attack” and their MTV hit “Walkin’ Shoes”. Their sophomore release “Wild America” was released in 1992 and, as with so many hard rock bands of the ‘80s, grunge took over and even though the band completed work on its 3rd album it would not see the light of day until 2011 when “Revolution Day” (FNA Records) would hit the shelves. The band would eventually regroup and ultimately release it’s newest album titled “Bastards of Beale” in 2019. Cur...2022-04-101h 08
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 22: Mark Mangold from Drive, She Said & TouchIn this episode of The Jersey Guys Podcast we talk with Mark Mangold, the man behind bands like Touch and Drive, She Said as well as projects like The Sign, Mystic Healer and others. Mark has a long history as a song-writer, keyboard player and more and Tom and Mark touch on all that and more. Did you know Mark played in Michael Bolton’s band early on and co-wrote “I Found Someone” which was a huge hit for Cher? Mark talks about that as well as what is currently going on with the re-grouped Touch...2022-04-021h 05
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 21: Discussing the early Iron Maiden discography (1980-1992)In this episode we are joined again by Tom's son Tj in the studio and we discuss the first 9 albums in Iron Maiden’s illustrious career. We star with 1980's debut and go up to 1992's "Fear of the Dark"!We will be covering the rest of the band's discography in the near future when Tj can join us again but for now enjoy this episode!2022-03-2040 min
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 20 w/ guest Dave Bickler formerly of SurvivorWe’re back with a brand new episode and this time we have very special guest Dave Bickler formerly of Survivor! Dave was of course the voice on the classic song “Eye of the Tiger” but he recorded on the first four Survivor albums and finally released his first solo album back in 2019 titled “Darklight” and it’s a good one!Listen to The Jersey Guys talk with Dave about his early years before Survivor and then take us through his times with the band before finishing with some conversation about his solo album. It was a great...2022-03-1243 min
The Jersey Guys PodcastEdpisode 19 w/ guest Tim Brown of StrikerWe are back with a brand new episode of The Jersey Guys Podcast and this time we take you to the Great White North where we talk with guitarist Tim Brown of the Edmonton, Alberta New Wave of Traditional Heavy Metal band Striker. The band has been making a name for themselves on metal scene since 2009 and now have seven albums under their belts with a new one on the way later in 2022. The band is headed out on a North American tour soon and Tim speaks with Tom and Mark about the new tour, new music...2022-03-0653 min
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 18 w/ guest Randy Jackson of ZebraWe are back with episode # 18 and today The Jersey Guys talk with Randy Jackson from the band Zebra!We start with the early Zebra days and work through the band’s four studio albums and also touch on Randy’s solo China Rain record from the early ‘90s and also talk about the The Sign project he was involved in with Mark Mangold and others. It was great trip through the history of the one and only Randy Jackson and Zebra!*just a small disclaimer as we did have a couple of sma...2022-02-2748 min
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 17 w/ special guest: Dennis Churchill-Dries of White Sister & Tattoo RodeoWe are back with another new episode of The Jersey Guys Podcast and this time Tom & Mark talk with Dennis Churchill-Dries of the bands White Sister & Tattoo Rodeo. We talk to Dennis about his long career starting as singer & bassist in White Sister (EMI-Enigma Records) and get all the background on that great band from the '80s. Then we talk about his days with Tattoo Rodeo (Atlantic Records) and and their two albums and tour with Bad Company & Damn Yankees in the '90s. Finally we talk about his 2015 solo album and what he is currently up to...2022-02-191h 10
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 16 w/ special guest: Michael Olivieri formerly of LeatherwolfIn this latest episode of The Jersey Guys Podcast we talk with former lead singer of Leatherwolf, Michael Olivieri. We cover the beginnings of the band and go all the way through to current and also learn about Michael’s solo career with the Michael Olivieri Band (M.O.B.) and what they are currently up to.We hope you enjoy this new episode so sit back and get ready for the story of Leatherwolf and the “Triple Axe Attack”!2022-02-1251 min
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 15: Discussing the discography of StyxThe Jersey Guys are back with a brand new episode and this time we welcome back special in-studio guest Tj Coyne for a discussion of the Dennis DeYoung Styx era albums. Tj joins his father and co-host Tom as well as Mark for a round table discussion of this great band. We discuss the band’s 13 studio albums with Dennis DeYoung starting with 1972’s self-titled debut and work our way up to the 1999 release Brave New World.We hope you enjoy this episode so be sure to check it out on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, Goog...2022-02-0645 min
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 14 (part 2): Discussing the discographies of Player, Peter Beckett solo and Think Out LoudAs a bonus episode, The Jersey Guys also do a discussion on the discography of Player and include Peter Beckett’s 1991 solo album as well as the Think Out Loud albums with Steve Kipner, so be sure to check it out and don't forget to listen to our interview with Peter Beckett!And don’t forget to check out the latest activity on Peter Beckett’s Player and also the line of Yacht Rock Wines at the links below.https://player-theband.com/original-playerhttps://www.facebook.com/peterbeckett.playerh...2022-01-3041 min
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 14 (part 1) w/ special guest: Peter Beckett of PlayerHey everyone, we are back with a brand new episode (well, actually two!) of The Jersey Guys Podcast and this time around we get a little yachty with the legendary Peter Beckett from the band Player. The Jersey Guys go all the way back with Peter to his early days before Player and talk about his long career as a singer, songwriter, guitar (and even bass) player with groups such as The Thoughts, Paladin, Skyband and of course Player, with their Billboard #1 hit “Baby Come Back”!We also talk about the whole yacht rock movement that...2022-01-3059 min
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 13 w/ special guest: Dave Starr (bassist) of Vicious RumorsIn this episode of The Jersey Guys Podcast we speak with VR & WildeStarr musician Dave Starr! Dave Starr is an original member of US power metal band Vicious Rumors. His 10 years in the band spawned their best albums and he was instrumental in getting singer Carl Albert and guitarist Mark McGee into VR. Dave talks to The Jersey Guys about his time in this legendary band and gives us some insight into his latest project WildeStarr, where he plays guitar and bass along with his wife and vocalist London Wilde and also opens up about his personal...2022-01-231h 10
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 13 w/ special guest: Dave Starr (bassist) of Vicious RumorsIn this episode of The Jersey Guys Podcast we speak with bassist Dave Starr.Dave is an original member of US power metal band Vicious Rumors. His 10 years in the band spawned their best albums and he was instrumental in getting singer Carl Albert and guitarist Mark McGee into VR. Dave talks to The Jersey Guys about his time in this legendary band and gives us some insight into his latest project WildeStarr, where he plays guitar and bass along with his wife and vocalist London Wilde and also opens up about his personal battle with Parkinson’s...2022-01-2300 min
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 12: Discussing the discography of Black Sabbath - the classic Ozzy Osbourne years and the Ronnie James Dio erasOn this episode, the first of 2022, we talk about the classic Black Sabbath Ozzy era and the Dio years with special guest (and Tom's son) Tj Coyne in the studio.We hope you enjoy this great breakdown of albums from a legendary heavy metal band!2022-01-1652 min
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 11 w/ special guest: John Macko (bassist) of Fifth AngelIn this episode of The Jersey Guys Podcast we speak with bassist John Macko of Fifth Angel. John joined the band in 1986 and is an integral part of the band. Fifth Angel released their latest album "The Third Secret" in 2018 and are working on a new album for release in 2022.John fills us in on all things Fifth Angel in this great episode! Check it out and be sure to visit the new website at www.thejerseyguyspodcast.com!2021-12-191h 10
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 11 w/ special guest: John Macko (bassist) of Fifth AngelIn this episode of The Jersey Guys Podcast we speak with bassis John Macko of Fifth Angel. John joined the band in 1986 and is an integral part of the band. Fifth Angel released their latest album "The Third Secret" in 2018 and are working on a new album for release in 2022. John fills us in on all things Ffith Angel in this great episode! Check it out!2021-12-1900 min
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 10: Discussing the discography of Y & THey everybody! It's been a little but but The Jersey Guys are back with a new episode. This time around we talk about the discography of the band Y & T. Yesterday & Today as they were known on their first two albums started out in Oakland, CA in 1974 and are still at it today. Legendary guitarist and singer Dave Meniketti is still waving the Y & T flag and doing it with all he's got and this band and their music are still kicking butt.Listen as Tom & Mark disect the 12 studio albums that the band has released and...2021-12-1158 min
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 9 w/ special guest: Adam Holland (guitarist) of ValentineIn this episode of The Jersey Guys podcast we talk with special guest Adam Holland, the guitarist of the band Valentine. We talk about the band's early days on the Long Island (NY) scene as well as the band's whole career, which actually saw them signed to three major label deals along the way!We of course also talk about the brand new Valentine release "Demos from the Attic", an archival release on 20th Century Music and we discuss Adam's current gig as guitarist of the Steve Augeri Band and even touch on Adam's very own podcast...2021-11-2848 min
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 8 w/ special guest: Kenny Dubman (guitarist) of ProphetOn this episode of The Jersey Guys podcast Tom & Mark talk with special guest Kenny Dubman of the legandary New Jersey band Prophet. Not only has Kenny released three classic albums with Prophet but he's also an accomplished solo artists with two solo records under his belt and a brand new one on the way in early 2022! Kenny talks about all things solo and Prophet with Tom & Mark so check it out!2021-11-2146 min
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 7: Discussing the discography of TriumphIn this episode of The Jersey Guys podcast, Tom & Mark discuss the studio discography of the Canadian rock trio Triumph! We break down all 10 studio albums and share our thoughts as well as give our own personal rankings at the conclusion!2021-11-1435 min
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 6 w/ special guest: Ben Jackson (guitarist) of Crimson GloryIn this episode Tom & Mark talk with Ben Jackson, the original guitarist of the Florida band Crimson Glory. We talk about the bands albums including the first two legendary releases (the debut from 1986 and Transcendence from 1988) as well as talk about the time the band spent with Todd LaTorre before he joined Queensrcyhe. We also touch on Ben's solo bands/projects in the extensive and wide-ranging interview!2021-11-071h 00
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 5 w/ special guest: Charlie Calv (keyboardist) of AngelIn this episode Mark & Tom talk with Charlie Calv the keyboardist of '70s rockers Angel. Charlie fills us in on the latest happenings with the band and we talk about the bands latest album "Risen" (2019) and also get the news on the new Angel album set for early 2022 release. We also go way to Charlie's early career and talk about his band Shotgun Symphony as well as a host of other projects that he has worked on over the years and we even get the lowdown on Charlie's venture into the record label industry with his label Deko...2021-11-031h 09
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 4: Discussing the discography of the early Michael Schenker Group & McAuley Schenker GroupIn this epsiode Tom & Mark discuss the albums of the original Michael Schenker Group up to and including the McAuley Schenker Group. 7 legendary and awesome albums each with their own style and flair. At the end we both rank those albums too!2021-11-0337 minThe Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 3 w/ special guest: Roger Romeo (guitarist) of Legs DiamondIn this episode Tom & Mark talk with Roger Romeo, one of the original guitarists of Legs Diamond. Roger talks about the history of these legendary '70s hard rockers and it makes for a great episode. Roger gave us the lowdown on all things Legs Diamond including the news of the band working on a new album!2021-11-0358 min
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 2: Discussing the discography of the band EuropeIn episode 2 Tom & Mark go deep in discussing the 11 studio albums of the Swedish band Europe. We analyze each album from their 1983 debut right up to 2017's Walk The Earth and then we both give our personal ranking of all 11 albums! 2021-11-0344 min
The Jersey Guys PodcastEpisode 1 (The Debut!) w/ special guest: Phil DiBenedetto/owner of Zig Zag Record stores (NY)Welcome to the debut episode of The Jersey Guys podcast. We kick things off with special guest Phil DiBenedetto who was the owner of Zig Zag Record stores in Brooklyn & Staten Island, NY. Zig Zag was a legendary independent record store and Phil shares stories of how he went from employee to owner and the legendary in-stores appearances they had. We talk about Zig Zag and a whole lot more.2021-11-021h 02