Hidden History of Rock & Roll

Episode 22 - Jack Ashton - Bee Gees, Robin Trower, The Babys

My next guest is another Music Industry legend, he was originally from Detroit, MI. When his family moved to a more affluent area of Birmingham, MI, his life changed for

Episode 21 - Mike Bone - Metallica

The long awaited Hidden History episode number 21!! We are finally legal! We celebrate this milestone with another Music Industry Veteran of 50 plus years! He worked at M

Episode 20 - Jody Stephens - Big Star

Today on my 20th Episode of Hidden History of Rock & Roll. I welcome an American musician and producer. He played the drums in the band Big Star from 1971, formed in Memp

Episode 19 - Richard Fernandez - Tom Petty, The Eagles & Faces

Today I welcome a legend behind the scenes. He is a 50 plus year veteran in the Music Industry. What started out as helping friends with his station wagon early on, turne

Episode 18- Music Industry Reunion Podcast

Welcome to the 10th Annual Music Industry Reunion Podcast!  Happy New Year! It's 2026 and on today's podcast, we are doing things a little differently. Music industry i

Episode 17 - Creed Bratton - The Grass Roots & The Office

My next guest was born in Los Angeles, Ca, but grew up in a small town called "Coarsegold" near Yosemite, Ca. He was a drama major in college and began playing guitar pro

Episode 16 - Ron Blair - Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers

Happy 75th Birthday to Tom Petty! 10/20/25 My next guest was born in San Diego, California. He is an American musician notable for being the founding bassist for Tom Pe

Episode 15- Warren Entner - The Grass Roots

Today I welcome an American singer, songwriter, organist and guitarist for a band originally called "13th Floor", soon after they became the well known band, "The Grass R

Episode 14 - Jerry Jaffe - Bon Jovi

Today we welcome a former chemist from The Bronx, NY, he studied at Columbia University, and left his career one day and decided to work in the music industry. He was an

Episode 13 - Gary Ballen - NWA!

Today I am interviewing someone who has had a multi-faceted career in the music industry! From an early age he had a desire to be a musician and follow in his cousin Jerr

Episode 12 - Stan Lynch - Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers & The Speaker Wars

Today I welcome another rock music legend, he is widely know as one of rock's most tasteful timekeepers, and a found member of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers.  He is a Roc

Episode 11 - Terry Manning - Led Zeppelin & Stax Records

My 11th podcast is a profoundly inspiring episode for me, I was truly humbled to interview an extraordinary, beloved, one-of-a-kind human being, songwriter, musician, pho

Episode 10 - Mike Campbell - Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers & The Dirty Knobs

Please welcome my next guest, he is an iconic guitarist, vocalist and songwriter. He was a member of Mudcrutch in the early 70's with Tom Petty, Benmont Tench, Randall Ma

Episode 9 - Steve Meyer - The Beatles

Today I am bringing back the former National Promotion Director at Capitol Records from March 1976 to May 1983, Steve Meyer. Steve has had a long history in the music ind

Episode 8 - Ryan Ulyate - Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Producer

Happy 2025!  Welcome to my first episode of 2025! My next guest has been in recording, mixing and producing since 1978! He has credits on over 120 Albums.  He is most k

Episode 7 Bob Catania U2

HHRR is finishing up 2024 with an incredible guest who is a 50 year music industry veteran working with so many incredible artists. Today we are talking to Bob Catania an

Episode 6 - Marc Mann - ELO, The Concert for George, Prince

HHRR is returning from a brief hiatus with my sixth episode, and it is an explosive one! I am doing the show a little differently, today I am showcasing an exceptional mu

Episode 5 - Jon Scott & Lynyrd Skynrd

In this fifth episode, I am thrilled to welcome back Jon Scott, who shares his inspiring journey as a promoman at MCA Records, where he championed Mudcrutch's single 'Dep

Episode 4 - Tommy Nast - Van Halen & Motley Crue

Join us for our fourth episode, as we bring another iconic guest with an impressive history in the music industry.  Tommy has collaborated with some of the biggest names

Episode 3- Paul Rappaport - Pink Floyd

In this third episode, we are honored to have music industry legend Paul Rappaport share his stories of working with some of the biggest names in music, including Tony Be