Rock Under Fire

ROCK UNDER FIRE / THE FINAL SEASON Writer & director, Mike Nirenberg returns to the Rock Under Fire podcast once again. Nirenberg's most celebrated recent works have been his 2014 documentary Back Issues: The Hustler Magazine Story, and his 2020 book Earth A.D. the Poisoning of the American Landscape and the Communities That Fought Back. This time we are joined by writer and fellow hater, Marisa Baldassaro who co-hosted several RUF episodes during Season 3. Discussion includes riffs on jazz, record collecting, the writing process, Marisa's upcoming Dory Previn project, cancel culture, and reflections back 20 years to Mike and Marisa's early films such as Customer Service and the Roach Detectives. Mike Derrico hosts. https://derricountitled.com/ https://twitter.com/Mike__Derrico Copyright free music provided by Lovers Squared by Letter Box 1973 by Bruno E Giorgio Di Campo for FreeSound Music

The final season of the Rock Under Fire podcast begins with a discussion of the first of two tribute concerts for Taylor Hawkins...the first of which happened in London's Wembley Stadium this past September 3. Mike Derrico and Patrick Ivanitski are your hosts.  Episode 78 derrico untitled Copyright free music provided by Lovers Squared by Letter Box 1973 by Bruno E Giorgio Di Campo for FreeSound Music

From November 2020 and re-cut from a deleted Rock Under Fire episode. In the one and only time he addresses it in detail, Mike talks to Patrick Ivanitski about his book AUTUMN AND EVERYTHING AFTER: The Murder of John Lennon, Evolution of Bruce Springsteen & the Birth of the Reagan Era. The politics in the book that ruffled some feathers is discussed along with a focus on Lennon and Springsteen...two generations of artists both vilified by the conservative right...and the long-term consequences of the 1980 election and the seeds that inevitably grew into the current Trumpian war on democracy.  AUTUMN is a story about rock and roll, murder, politics, war, and the cultural divide in America. Mike Derrico has hosted the Rock Under Fire podcast with Patrick Ivanitski since 2016, has written two books (THE LOCKER NOTES, AUTUMN & EVERYTHING AFTER: The Murder of John Lennon, Evolution of Bruce Springsteen & the Birth of the Reagan Era) and has contributed to publications such as Please Kill Me and NJArts.

In Rock Under Fire's Season 5 finale, Mike Derrico and Allison Rapp discuss Bob Dylan and various aspects of the artist's career, music and concert history. Allison Rapp is a New York City-based music and culture journalist whose work has appeared in Ultimate Class Rock, Brooklyn Magazine, City Limits, Insider and more. Go to her website to find out more about Allison and her work. https://www.allisonrapp22.com/ Mike Derrico has hosted the Rock Under Fire podcast with Patrick Ivanitski since 2016, has written two books (THE LOCKER NOTES, AUTUMN & EVERYTHING AFTER: The Murder of John Lennon, Evolution of Bruce Springsteen & the Birth of the Reagan Era) and has contributed to publications such as Please Kill Me and NJArts.net. Books and other cool things: Mike's new book, THE LOCKER NOTES: https://www.amazon.com/Locker-Notes-M...   THE LOCKER NOTES TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W274G...   Order DANCING WITH DEMONS by Riley Ivanitski (RUF Episode 73) https://www.amazon.com/Dancing-Demons...  

In Rock Under Fire's 75th episode, original cast member Stick Nixon returns to talk about the much-maligned 1981 KISS album, Music From the Elder in celebration of its 40th anniversary.  Hosted by Mike Derrico SOME COOL THINGS TO CHECK OUT: Books: Mike's new book, THE LOCKER NOTES: https://www.amazon.com/Locker-Notes-M...   THE LOCKER NOTES TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W274G...   Order DANCING WITH DEMONS by Riley Ivanitski (RUF Episode 73) https://www.amazon.com/Dancing-Demons...   Mike's other book... AUTUMN AND EVERYTHING AFTER: The Murder of John Lennon, Evolution of Bruce Springsteen & the Birth of the Reagan Era by Mike Derrico https://www.amazon.com/Autumn-Everyth...   NARCISSUS NOBODY by Gina Yates (RUF Episode 71) https://www.amazon.com/Narcissus-Nobo...   EARTH A.D. by Michael Lee Nirenberg (RUF Episode 58) https://www.amazon.com/Poisoning-Amer...   Our website: https://rockunderfire.com/   Mike's website: https://derricountitled.com/   Follow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mik

A test run of our new headsets becomes Episode 74. We discuss Ticketmaster's new policy of requiring vaccines or negative Covid results for concerts, Primus's tribute to Rush, Wolfgang Van Halen, Asbury Park's Sea.Hear.Now Festival and guitarist, Jimmy Sakurai of Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening.  Mike Derrico and Pat Ivanitski are your hosts.   SOME COOL THINGS TO CHECK OUT:   Books:   Order DANCING WITH DEMONS by Riley Ivanitski (RUF Episode 73) https://www.amazon.com/Dancing-Demons...   Mike's book... AUTUMN AND EVERYTHING AFTER: The Murder of John Lennon, Evolution of Bruce Springsteen & the Birth of the Reagan Era by Mike Derrico https://www.amazon.com/Autumn-Everyth...   NARCISSUS NOBODY by Gina Yates (RUF Episode 71) https://www.amazon.com/Narcissus-Nobo...   EARTH A.D. by Michael Lee Nirenberg (RUF Episode 58) https://www.amazon.com/Poisoning-Amer...   Our website: https://rockunderfire.com/   Mike's website: https://derricountitled.com/   Follow Mike on Twitter: https:/

In Episode 73 we’re joined by Pat’s daughter Riley to discuss her first book, Dancing with Demons, published by IngramSpark and available in soft cover and eBook editions.  Riley’s book can be ordered through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target, Waterstones and various indie book sellers worldwide. Order Dancing with Demons  https://www.amazon.com/Dancing-Demons... SOME COOL THINGS TO CHECK OUT Our website: https://rockunderfire.com/ RUF on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q... Some cool collectibles from Pat and James: https://www.facebook.com/njcardsharks/ Derrico Untitled https://derricountitled.com/ Follow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mike__Derrico Order Mike's book... AUTUMN AND EVERYTHING AFTER: The Murder of John Lennon, Evolution of Bruce Springsteen & the Birth of the Reagan Era https://www.amazon.com/Autumn-Everyth... Order NARCISSUS NOBODY by Gina Yates: https://www.amazon.com/Narcissus-Nobo... "Bad News" is written and performed by Live Animals of N.J.

Patria y Vida! In ROCK UNDER FIRE Episode 72, we talk about the hip hop song that’s fueling a revolution in Cuba, as well as discuss the disparities between the song’s influence in Cuba and the American right wing’s complete disdain for musical artists using their voices, as America struggles to preserve its own democracy that is under attack from within. We also weigh in on the Britney Spears conservatorship case and the closing of the iconic Vintage Vinyl record store. Mike Derrico and Patrick Ivanitski are your hosts. SOME COOL THINGS TO CHECK OUT Our website: https://rockunderfire.com/ RUF on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q... Some cool collectibles from Pat and James: https://www.facebook.com/njcardsharks/ Derrico Untitled https://derricountitled.com/ Follow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mike__Derrico Order Mike's book... AUTUMN AND EVERYTHING AFTER: The Murder of John Lennon, Evolution of Bruce Springsteen & the Birth of the Reagan Era https://www.amazon.com/Autumn-Everyth...

Author Gina Yates joins Mike Derrico for a slightly different kind of Rock Under Fire episode...an epic conversation about love, marriage, relationships, self-help books, rock & roll, and NARCISSUS NOBODY, the brilliant new book by Yates, published by Three Rooms Press. In addition to NARCISSUS NOBODY, Gina Yates is the author of several unpublished novels and short stories. After immigrating to Canada on a student visa in the 1990s, she honed her craft through an unconventional path of world travel and entrepreneurship. She is the youngest daughter of the late celebrated author Richard Yates. She lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where in addition to writing she is the sole proprietor of an eclectic vintage clothing store. Order Narcissus Nobody: https://www.amazon.com/Narcissus-Nobo... More on Gina Yates: https://www.ginayates.net/ Our website: https://rockunderfire.com/ RUF on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q... Some cool collectibles from Pat and James: https://www.facebook.com/njcardsh

Is this the shortest RUF episode ever or just the longest RUF rant? Mike and Pat talk about the return of live music, vaccines, Roger Waters and the ills of social media. WARNING: If you are easily offended by artists expressing their political views, you may want to skip this episode. Our website: https://rockunderfire.com/ RUF on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q... Some cool collectibles from Pat and James: https://www.facebook.com/njcardsharks/ Order Mike's book... AUTUMN AND EVERYTHING AFTER: The Murder of John Lennon, Evolution of Bruce Springsteen & the Birth of the Reagan Era https://www.amazon.com/Autumn-Everyth... "Bad News" is written and performed by Live Animals of N.J.

We discuss a topic that somehow never made it to the show until now...our personal favorite albums of all time. Let's clarify..."all time" meaning the modern rock era and the rock albums that we personally have loved the most over the years. What are yours? Leave us comments! Our website: https://rockunderfire.com/   RUF on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q...   Some cool collectibles from Pat and James: https://www.facebook.com/njcardsharks/   Follow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mike__Derrico   Order Mike's book... AUTUMN AND EVERYTHING AFTER: The Murder of John Lennon, Evolution of Bruce Springsteen & the Birth of the Reagan Era https://www.amazon.com/Autumn-Everyth... "Bad News" is written and performed by Live Animals of N.J.

Topics for this very aimless episode include the real problems with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Lollapalooza, the cancellation of Def Leppard's Stadium Tour, Led Zeppelin's 1988 reunion, Live Aid, a new album from Duran Duran and Bob Dylan turns 80. Our website: https://rockunderfire.com/ RUF on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q... Some cool collectibles from Pat and James: https://www.facebook.com/njcardsharks/ Follow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mike__Derrico   Order Mike's book... AUTUMN AND EVERYTHING AFTER: The Murder of John Lennon, Evolution of Bruce Springsteen & the Birth of the Reagan Era https://www.amazon.com/Autumn-Everyth...   "Bad News"is written and performed by Live Animals of N.J. 

We begin a fifth season of Rock Under Fire playing catch-up on the state of the music and concert industries in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. We also discuss Greta van Fleet, Hall and Oates, Bruno Mars, Wolfgang Van Halen, and Mike's Madonna story. Mike Derrico and Patrick Ivanitski are your hosts. Our website: https://rockunderfire.com/​ RUF on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q...​ Some cool collectibles from Pat and James: https://www.facebook.com/njcardsharks/​ Follow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mike__Derrico​ Order Mike's book... AUTUMN AND EVERYTHING AFTER: The Murder of John Lennon, Evolution of Bruce Springsteen & the Birth of the Reagan Era https://www.amazon.com/Autumn-Everyth​... "Bad News" is written and performed by Live Animals of N.J.

Ep: 66: On the 40th anniversary of the death of John Lennon, we talk about December 8, 1980 as well as the other rock and roll tragedies that have marked early December…the Rolling Stones Altamont Speedway concert, the stampede in Cincinnati before a concert by The Who, and the deaths of Dimebag Darrell and Darby Crash. We also discuss the $300 million transaction between Bob Dylan and Universal on the purchase of Dylan’s musical catalog and the artist selling away the rights to his own songs. Mike Derrico and Pat Ivanitski are your hosts. https://derricountitled.com/ http://rockunderfire.com/ https://www.facebook.com/njcardsharks/ https://twitter.com/Mike__Derrico Order Mike's book... AUTUMN AND EVERYTHING AFTER: The Murder of John Lennon, Evolution of Bruce Springsteen & the Birth of the Reagan Era https://www.amazon.com/Autumn-Everyth...   "Bad News" is written and performed by Live Animals of NJ

Episode 64 is a blank canvas episode filled in with discussions about Eddie Van Halen, H.E.R., music streaming, Sean Connery, James Bond movies, Bruce Springsteen and the political right’s growing vitriol against artists voicing their opinions and using their platforms for social justice causes. Politics folks...yes we go there.     As a rock and roll podcast, Rock Under Fire makes it a point not to focus on any one particular artist, band, or genre of music, but with that comes the reality that the show may not always appeal to everyone at the same time. The seven decades of rock and roll music along with its even longer history leaves an extremely broad canvas to create discussions on, drawing from different areas with each episode. So there is still always something for everyone.   In past episodes we've discussed The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Prince, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Kiss, Judas Priest, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, The Who, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, the Monterey Pop Festival, Wo

In Episode 63, Badfinger’s Joey Molland talks to Mike Derrico about his new solo album Be True to Yourself. Molland is the lead guitarist and vocalist in the classic lineup of Badfinger that rose to the top of the pop charts in the late 1960s and early 70s with hits like “Come and Get It,” “Baby Blue,” “No Matter What,” and “Day After Day.” Molland has stayed musically active over the decades and discusses various records and periods in his career as well as various projects he has been involved with, including recording with George Harrison, John Lennon, Leon Russell, and Badfinger’s role in the Concert for Bangladesh.   As a rock and roll podcast, Rock Under Fire makes it a point not to focus on any one particular artist, band, or genre of music, but with that comes the reality that the show may not always appeal to everyone at the same time. The seven decades of rock and roll music along with its even longer history leaves an extremely broad canvas to create discussions on, drawing from different areas wit

PJ FARLEY of Trixter talks to Mike Derrico about his brand new solo album ACCENT THE CHANGE. Aside from Trixter, PJ FARLEY is also a member of the band Ra, has played with Lita Ford, toured with Stained, Seether and Sevendust, and is currently active with Eric Martin of Mr. Big, Fozzy and Kuarantine, the new remote Kiss cover project with Chris Jericho, Luke Bryan drummer Kent Slucher, Joe McGinnes of Klassik ’78 and Bruce Kulick. Going into the recording of this episode, the sad news of Eddie Van Halen’s passing had just broken, which is discussed at the outset.   As a rock and roll podcast, Rock Under Fire makes it a point not to focus on any one particular artist, band, or genre of music, but with that comes the reality that the show may not always appeal to everyone at the same time. The seven decades of rock and roll music along with its even longer history leaves an extremely broad canvas to create discussions on, drawing from different areas with each episode. So there is still always something f

In the early days of independent record stores, if you grew up in New Jersey's Middlesex, Union or Essex counties during the 1970s, 80s or 90s, chances are you shopped at Little Joe Records, Dot Records or J&J Records where you could find all of those good things you couldn't get at your local boring and predictable Sam Goody. Childhood friend Joe Gerulski joins the show for Episode 61 to share some great music-related stories and talk about growing up in the family-run business selling records in an age when records were still the biggest-selling musical format and rock music was still at peak popularity. We also get into the inevitable discussion that never really goes away for too long on our show...80s metal. A fun blast through the past that moves along much too quickly. Mike Derrico and Pat Ivanitski are your hosts.   As a rock and roll podcast, Rock Under Fire makes it a point not to focus on any one particular artist, band, or genre of music, but with that comes the reality that the show may not a

n Episode 60, the always-interesting Aaron Novak finally joins the conversation. Aaron is one of the hosts of MEMPHIS, EGYPT w/AARON & TODD, a long-running weekly indie/new music radio show on WDCE 90.1 FM in Richmond, Virginia. A gathering that has been long-planned and talked about for years gets slightly marred by some annoying sound problems throughout, but that does not take away from the one of the best discussions that Rock Under Fire has ever seen.   https://memphisegypt.podbean.com/   As a rock and roll podcast, Rock Under Fire makes it a point not to focus on any one particular artist, band, or genre of music, but with that comes the reality that the show may not always appeal to everyone at the same time. The seven decades of rock and roll music along with its even longer history leaves an extremely broad canvas to create discussions on, drawing from different areas with each episode. So there is still always something for everyone.   In past episodes we've discussed The Beatles, The Rolling St

In Episode 59, random discussions touch on the Black Crowes, Allman Betts Band, Grateful Dead, Frank Zappa, stage show technology of the 1970s, a review of the Rolling Stones Deluxe Edition of Goats Head Soup, and our very own Pat Ivanitski talks about his new project N.J. CARD SHARKS. https://www.facebook.com/njcardsharks/   As a rock and roll podcast, Rock Under Fire makes it a point not to focus on any one particular artist, band, or genre of music, but with that comes the reality that the show may not always appeal to everyone at the same time. The seven decades of rock and roll music along with its even longer history leaves an extremely broad canvas to create discussions on, drawing from different areas with each episode. So there is still always something for everyone.   In past episodes we've discussed The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Prince, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Kiss, Judas Priest, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, The Who, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, the Monterey Pop Festival, Woodstock