Rock Under Fire

In Episode 36, it's all Grateful Dead. We're joined by three Deadhead friends, Mark, Rob, and Tom, to discuss all things Dead, past, present, and future. Enough said. We thank all of you who continue to support Rock Under Fire, and we welcome any new listeners to the show. As a rock and roll podcast, we make it a point not to focus on any one particular artist, band, or genre of music, but with that comes the reality that our 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 gives us 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, Doo Wop, The Beach Boys, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Steel

In Episode 35, we’re joined by legendary guitarist Richie Ranno of Starz, one of the most influential but overlooked bands of the 1970s. We discuss Ranno’s career before, during, and after the first incarnation of Starz as well as bands that followed such as Hellcats, the Richie Ranno Group, and his current projects, one of which is the ongoing existence of Starz. Our "What’s Going On" segment features some brief discussion of recent Dee Snider headlines and the announcement of Ozzy Osbourne’s farewell tour. Mike Derrico and Stick Nixon are your hosts. We thank all of you who continue to support Rock Under Fire, and we welcome any new listeners to the show. As a rock and roll podcast, we make it a point not to focus on any one particular artist, band, or genre of music, but with that comes the reality that our 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 gives us an extremely broad canvas to create discussions on, drawing

MYKILL ZIGGY of TURN ME ON DEAD MAN joins us for Episode 34 to discuss the band's latest psychedelic metal masterpiece, HEAVYMETAL MOTHERSHIP. Ziggy discusses the history and evolution of the San Fransisco-based band, the Austin music scene, Funk music, turntables, vinyl-cutting, Marilyn Manson, and a whole lotta insight and personal perspective on the current state of rock. Mike Derrico, Pat Ivanitski, and Stick Nixon are your hosts. We thank all of you who continue to support Rock Under Fire, and we welcome any new listeners to the show. As a rock and roll podcast, we make it a point not to focus on any one particular artist, band, or genre of music, but with that comes the reality that our 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 gives us an extremely broad canvas to create discussions on, drawing from different areas with each episode. So there is still always something for everyone. In the previous 33 episodes we'

In our shortest episode so far, we discuss the tragic loss of Tom Petty. Originally planned as the "What's Goin' On" segment of another forthcoming episode, we decided to release the conversation on its own. We thank all of you who continue to support Rock Under Fire, and we welcome any new listeners to the show. As a rock and roll podcast, we make it a point not to focus on any one particular artist, band, or genre of music, but with that comes the reality that our 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 gives us an extremely broad canvas to create discussions on, drawing from different areas with each episode. So there is still always something for everyone. In the previous 32 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, Doo Wop, The B

In Episode 32, we go after Ticketmaster, spell out the problems of the ticket industry, and call out those in positions of power, influence, and the media itself for continuing to blame the artists instead of drawing attention to the culprit for years of blatant thievery right in front of our faces. We also discuss Walter Becker, Charles Bradley, Bob Dylan's Bootleg Series Volume 13 (1979-1981), Adrian Vandenberg, Whitesnake, Doro Pesch, Warlock, and the 1987 metal classic Triumph and Agony. We thank all of you who continue to support Rock Under Fire, and we welcome any new listeners to the show. As a rock and roll podcast, we make it a point not to focus on any one particular artist, band, or genre of music, but with that comes the reality that our 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 gives us an extremely broad canvas to create discussions on, drawing from different areas with each episode. So there is still alwa

In Episode 31, we dig through Stick Nixon's Vintage Vinyl shopping bag and explore his recent purchases. Discussions include Walter Becker, Steely Dan, Parliament, Primal Scream, Hawkwind, and Berlin. Stick also reviews the Deep Purple/Alice Cooper show at PNC Bank Arts Center on August 28, as well as recounts his trip to Bruce Springsteen's childhood home. In the absence of Pat and Tracy, and an ailing Mike on the sidelines, Stick is in the pilot seat on this one. We thank all of you who continue to support Rock Under Fire, and we welcome any new listeners to the show. As a rock and roll podcast, we make it a point not to focus on any one particular artist, band, or genre of music, but with that comes the reality that our 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 gives us an extremely broad canvas to create discussions on, drawing from different areas with each episode. So there is still always something for everyone.

In a very contentious episode, an overly talkative and aggravated Mike takes on Pat and Stick in a battle of opinions on Creatures of the Night-era Kiss in the middle of an otherwise celebratory conversation commemorating the rock legends. It’s Rock Under Fire’s Kiss episode..a show that challenges the consensus and commonly-accepted beliefs regarding certain eras of the band. We talk all eras, share our personal stories, likes, dislikes, as well as address the ongoing division and war among Kiss fans that persists to this day. Enjoy this fresh and brutally honest perspective from OUTSIDE the world of Kiss. We thank all of you who continue to support Rock Under Fire, and we welcome any new listeners to the show. As a rock and roll podcast, we make it a point not to focus on any one particular artist, band, or genre of music, but with that comes the reality that our 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 gives us an e

Episode 29 brings more insanity as Mike, Pat, and Stick are joined by two more childhood friends (Eric and Jim) to recount growing up in a world where every kid listened to rock music, played an electric guitar, and started a band. The subjects of conversation are many, including Van Halen, Steve Vai, Led Zeppelin, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley, Kiss, Sammy Hagar, 5150, Eat em and Smile, Talas, Yngwie Malmsteen, Jeff Scott Soto, Winery Dogs, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Tom Morello, Defiant Ones, Tom Petty, The Gunslinger, Batman, comic books, Dr. Dre, Bruno Mars, Culture Club, and a whole bunch of true stories from the suburban 1970s. We thank all of you who continue to support Rock Under Fire, and we welcome any new listeners to the show. As a rock and roll podcast, we make it a point not to focus on any one particular artist, band, or genre of music, but with that comes the reality that our show may not always appeal to everyone at the same time. The seven decades of rock and roll music

After two months of guests at the table and different cast variations, the trio return to talk "rock vs. disco" in the conclusion of the two-part series, The Disco Years. It's Pat, Mike, and Stick this time for Episode 28 of Rock Under Fire, where Barry White, James Brown, George Clinton, Donna Summer, the Village People, Casablanca Records, Philly soul, Giorgio Moroder, the Rolling Stones, NIle Rodgers, Kiss, Rod Stewart, Saturday Night Fever, the Bee Gees, Sister Sledge and many other names are all discussed, as well as the underlying social, racial, gender, and sexual implications during the era. We even get into the 1979 Pittsburgh Pirates! We thank all of you who continue to support Rock Under Fire, and we welcome any new listeners to the show. As a rock and roll podcast, we make it a point not to focus on any one particular artist, band, or genre of music, but with that comes the reality that our show may not always appeal to everyone at the same time. The seven decades of rock and roll music along wit

In Episode 27, we begin our two-part special THE DISCO YEARS where we explore the impact that disco music had on rock, pop, and American culture during the 1970s and beyond. In Part One, Mike Derrico is joined by Alice Echols, author of HOT STUFF: DISCO AND THE REMAKING OF AMERICAN CULTURE. Echols is professor of history and the Barbara Streisand Chair of Contemporary Gender Studies at USC, as well as the author of four other books, including DARING TO BE BAD: RADICAL FEMINISM IN AMERICA 1967-1975, SHAKY GROUND: THE SIXTIES AND IT'S AFTERSHOCKS, SCARS OF SWEET PARADISE: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF JANIS JOPLIN, and her upcoming new book SHORTFALL: FAMILY SECRETS, FINANCIAL COLLAPSE, AND A HIDDEN HISTORY OF AMERICAN BANKING, due out in October 2017. In one of the best discussions on disco that you will ever hear on a rock podcast, Echols and Derrico talk Barry White, James Brown, George Clinton, Donna Summer, the Village People, Casablanca Records, Philly soul, Giorgio Moroder, Stevie Wonder, the Rolling Stones, Jef

In our most bizarre episode yet, we’re joined by two childhood friends to discuss the music of 1977, but end up recounting some personally traumatizing events. Shocking, hilarious, and directionless, Episode 26 follows its own unique road through the 1970s as seen through the eyes of four kids from the suburbs of Central Jersey. We thank all of our supporters who stepped up to get behind this brand new podcast during our first year. We make it a point not to focus on any one particular artist, band, or genre of music, but with that comes the reality that our 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 gives us an extremely broad canvas to create discussions on, drawing from different areas with each episode. So there is still always something for everyone. In the previous 25 episodes we've discussed The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Prince, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Kiss, Judas Priest, Led Zeppelin, The

On the 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love, we're joined by a very special anonymous guest to discuss the counterculture of the 1960s, the influence of LSD on an entire generation, and its profound impact on the music. We also discuss the death of Anita Pallenberg, and Pat reviews Dead and Company in Camden. We thank all of our supporters who stepped up to get behind this brand new podcast during our first year. We make it a point not to focus on any one particular artist, band, or genre of music, but with that comes the reality that our 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 gives us an extremely broad canvas to create discussions on, drawing from different areas with each episode. So there is still always something for everyone. In the previous 24 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, Fl

In ROCK UNDER FIRE Episode 24 we talk THE BEATLES and the 50th anniversary of the landmark SGT. PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND. Pat and Tracy review IRON MAIDEN at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey as well as their opening act GHOST. We also remember Gregg Allman who we lost on May 27, 2017. Mike Derrico, Pat Ivanitski, Stick Nixon, and Tracy O. are your hosts. We thank all of our supporters who stepped up to get behind this brand new podcast during our first year. We make it a point not to focus on any one particular artist, band, or genre of music, but with that comes the reality that our 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 gives us an extremely broad canvas to create discussions on, drawing from different areas with each episode. So there is still always something for everyone. In the previous 23 episodes we've discussed The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Prince, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springs

In Episode 23 we discuss the tragic loss of Chris Cornell before going through our audience poll for favorite vocalist picks as well as our own personal favorite vocalists.  Stick also reviews the 2017 WFMU Record Fair along with the recent Billy Miller Forever Memorial Celebration at the Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn, which featured Lenny Kaye,  Mick Collins (Dirtbombs/Gories), the Great Gaylord, Roy Loney of the Flaming Groovies, Andy Shernoff of the Dictators, and Peter Zaremba of the Fleshtones.  Mike Derrico, Pat Ivanitski, and Stick Nixon are your hosts.    We thank all of our supporters who stepped up to get behind this brand new podcast during our first year.   We make it a point not to focus on any one particular artist, band, or genre of music, but with that comes the reality that our 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 gives us an extremely broad canvas to create discussions on, drawing from

Legendary rock and roll photographer and author, Bob Gruen joins us for our one-year anniversary episode. We discuss Bob's career producing iconic images that have very often provided the narrative for rock and roll for the past 50 years. Bob is synonymous with John Lennon, Yoko Ono, The Rolling Stones, Ike and Tina Turner, Kiss, The New York Dolls, Led Zeppelin, Ramones, Sex Pistols, The Clash, and a mind-numbing host of other rock and roll legends. It is also difficult to think of Bob Gruen without thinking of his home, stomping ground, and workplace, New York City. He is, without a doubt, New York's premier photographer, and one of the most important that rock and roll music has ever seen. In this little tribute episode to the power of the image in rock music, we're honored to be joined by Bob. Mike also gives his review of the Fyre Festival. Mike Derrico and Pat Ivanitski are your hosts in the absence of co-host Stick Nixon. Go to Bob Gruen's website at http://www.bobgruen.com/. We thank all of our s

In Episode 21, we read your picks for show topics and discuss each one. We threw this one to our audience, but couldn't decide on just one topic, so we cover them all. Mike Derrico, Pat Ivanitski, and Stick Nixon are your hosts. We thank all of our supporters who stepped up to get behind this brand new podcast this past year. We make it a point not to focus on any one particular artist, band, or genre of music, but with that comes the reality that our 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 gives us an extremely broad canvas to create discussions on, drawing from different areas with each episode. So there is still always something for everyone. In the previous 20 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, Doo Wop, The Beach Boys,

In Episode 20, we discuss the R&RHOF 2017 induction ceremony along the artists. Then comes the obvious and expected...we vent our issues with the Hall. It's an old and tired box of complaints, but it nonetheless comes up once a year. Here is our take on the subject. We thank all of our supporters who stepped up to get behind this brand new podcast this past year. We make it a point not to focus on any one particular artist, band, or genre of music, but with that comes the reality that our 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 gives us an extremely broad canvas to create discussions on, drawing from different areas with each episode. So there is still always something for everyone. In the previous 19 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 Festiv

As our search for all that has gone wrong with rock music continues, Episode 19 puts rock's most powerful symbol, the guitar itself, under fire. How did the guitar go from the coolest object on Earth to an instrument for wimps? We also discuss the death of rock's founding father Chuck Berry, the possible retirement of Eric Clapton, and a host of guitar-related names such as Eddie Van Halen, Yngwie Malmsteen, Steve Vai, Tony Macalpine, Al Di Meola, and Vinnie Moore. Pat also reviews Panic! At the Disco's recent Madison Square Garden gig. We thank all of our supporters who stepped up to get behind this brand new podcast this past year. We make it a point not to focus on any one particular artist, band, or genre of music, but with that comes the reality that our 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 gives us an extremely broad canvas to create discussions on, drawing from different areas with each episode. So there is

In Episode 18, we address Ed Sheeran's recent "record-breaking" chart dominance, the likes of which has not been since The Beatles. We challenge its validity by comparing the model of the pop charts in 1964 with the current model of 2017. We also discuss 1980s Kiss, and Stick reviews the Flaming Lips show at Terminal 5. Mike Derrico and Stick Nixon at the mics in the absence of co-host Pat Ivanitski.   We thank all of our supporters who stepped up to get behind this brand new podcast this past year. We make it a point not to focus on any one particular artist, band, or genre of music, but with that comes the reality that our 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 gives us an extremely broad canvas to create discussions on, drawing from different areas with each episode. So there is still always something for everyone. In the previous 17 episodes we've discussed The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Prince, B

By listener request, Supergroups is our topic for Episode 17. We talk about the biggest supergroups of the rock era such as Cream, Blind Faith, The Firm, Traveling Wilburys, Highwaymen, Temple of the Dog, Oysterhead, Asia, etc... Audience comments and contributions are read and discussed as well, along with some isolated conversations about Eric Clapton, Robbin Crosby, and the never-ending criticism of our mission statement that rock as we once knew it, is dead.  Episode 17 also contains well-served rants from Pat and Mike regarding the Metallica/Lady Gaga Grammy Award debacle. We thank all of our supporters who stepped up to get behind this brand new podcast this past year. We make it a point not to focus on any one particular artist, band, or genre of music, but with that comes the reality that our 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 gives us an extremely broad canvas to create discussions on, drawing from d