Episodes

The passing of Charlie Watts marks the end of an era lasting nearly 60 years for rock music and the Rolling Stones. We honor the dapper, gentlemanly, quiet rock of the Stones and offer a review of the band's last album of the 1960's, Let it Bleed.  Powered by Gimme Shelter, Can't Always Get What Yo…

The Cult had been marketed as a gothic or post punk band in the mid-80s & made a statement with the albums Love and Electric.  But 1989's Sonic Temple raised their game and sales to whole new level thanks to producer Bob Rock and some killer riffs from Billy Duffy.  Ian Astbury's spiritual lyrics m…

On the eve of the release of their 17th record, Iron Maiden sit atop of the world of heavy metal legends. But their 7th album, Seventh Son of a Seventh Son, offered a proggier sound than previous efforts. With an extraordinary stage set & beloved live VHS, Maiden England, the band showed the world …

Iron Maiden came off the World Slavery Tour in need of a rest & used their time off to experiment with the latest guitar synth technology.  Somewhere in Time incorporated those new sounds with the classic Maiden gallup as Adrian Smith took a step forward in his writing. The new video The Writing on…

The Wolf & Action Jackson may not have caught onto Oasis when they broke out in the 90s but thankfully it happened later. 2005's Don't Believe the Truth is the best of their albums in this century with the best lineup the band ever had.  From the sing-alongs like Lyla & Let There Be Love, rockers M…

Anytime to you get The Wolf & Action Jackson talking about KISS, it's hard to get them to stop.  On Part 2 of our take on the recent A&E documentary KISStory, we go more in-depth on the show and the past, present & future of the band.  Plus we share some personal experiences from seeing them live a…

KISS changed the world in the 70s with their makeup & bombastic live show.  Over the decades there have been lineup changes, drama & some great music.  A&E's KISStory documentary is now the official tale of the band throughout the years and it revealed many little details that KISS fans have always…

We pick up where we left off discussing Eric Clapton's career defining box set Crossroads. We're in the Derek & the Dominoes era, talking about Layla, Eric's 70s output, some of his struggles and his resurrection in the 80s.  The Wolf remembers his first Clapton show from 1990 in the 3rd row which …

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Eric Clapton's career is unparalleled in rock history. He's played with so many amazing musicians and put out an extraordinary catalog of music.  In 1988, he released his career encompassing Crossroads 4CD box set which was a huge seller and made an irreversible imprint on a young Ugly American Wer…

At the end of the 70s, no one imagined Ozzy Osbourne who was ousted from Black Sabbath would emerge as huge solo artist. The collaboration with Randy Rhoads & stewardship by Sharon Arden (Osbourne) led to a ground-breaking heavy metal record that blended UK heaviness with LA bravado. Randy Rhoads b…

The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock Podcast was born out of COVID lockdown.  Two old friends would connect every week to discuss records they loved or had just discovered, reflect on shows they'd seen together & research the music they loved. Now The Wolf has left the UK for a brief tour of t…

The Church got big exposure in America thanks to Under the Milky Way off of Starfish, their first record with Arista.  Most in the US don't know the band beyond that song but Starfish is bookended by two great records - Heyday and Gold Afternoon Fix.  We dive deep into Starfish and the deluxe editi…

Canadian/English singer Paul Rodgers is an incredible, bluesy rock vocalist who has sold over 125 million records around the world.  And yet, he is not well known by the general public nor has he been up for the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame.  Starting with Free in the 60s, Bad Company, The Firm, Queen …

Genesis may have ruled the 80s as pop rock gurus but their roots are very progressive. With Peter Gabriel as their frontman and Steve Hackett providing extraordinary yet understated guitar work, Genesis forged some extremely creative music in the early- to mid-70s. Selling England By The Pound may …

In 1992, AC/DC released a live album that showcased all the bands material from the previous 20 years. With no greatest hits package, this was the only way to have a collection of songs from both the Bon Scott and Brian Johnson eras.  Fresh off the success of Thunderstruck & the Razor's Edge, this …

After the smash success of Asia in 1982, the supergroup quickly followed up with Alpha in 1983. Despite the success of Don't Cry, tensions started to pull the band apart. While the group continued on with different lineups over the next couple of decades, the excitement never reached its original p…

in 1982, Asia formed as the 80s first super group with Carl Palmer from Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Steve Howe of Yes, Geoff Downes of The Buggles and John Wetton of King Crimson, Uriah Heep and Roxy Music.  Though maligned as corporate rock, these four progressive maestros created an incredible mix of…

By the early 90s, Aerosmith were back on top of the world after a crossover collaboration with Run DMC and two hit records in the late 80s.  But in the 70s, Aerosmith hit the scene with an amazing hard, bluesy sound that was all over the radio and concert venues.  Excess led to their demise but Pan…

Here's a 5 minute preview of UAWIL #24 on Aerosmith's box set Pandora's box.  We preview the 1991 set and how it helped us appreciate Aerosmith in the 70s and early 80s.  And we explain why we were gone for a week due to a ring of the door bell, an overexcited dog, a full glass of water and a lapto…

MTV played a significant role in the lives of American youths in the early 1980s. It was no different for the Wolf or Action Jackson as this new format opened up a world of culture we wouldn't have otherwise been exposed to.  Duran Duran, with their new wave fashion, pin-up looks and funky pop song…

Keith Richards is one of the legendary icons of rock n roll. Everyone knows him as a guitar god, for having written so many great Stones songs and as a raconteur. But his solo albums, though few and under appreciated, offer some of his best work as a singer and writer. We dissect 1988's Talk is Che…

The Cult may have been catapulted into the spotlight and on MTV with Fire Woman from Sonic Temple.  But they shaped their sound best on their 2nd album, Love.  Released in 1985, it contained solid radio hits like She Sells Sanctuary and Rain but it was a cohesive record that established their hard …

YES came out of the 60s and forged their own identity through extraordinary musicianship, intricate songs and fantastic artwork.  While some hits have kept them on classic rock for decades, the different eras and lineups over the last 50 years have created a catalog like none other.  So whether you…