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July 9, 2025

UAWIL #241: Live Aid at 40 Part 2 - The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

On Part 2 of 3 we give you the run down on the live acts as some became legends that day and some legends were tarnished. We wrap up the history and legacy before interviews in Part 2.

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July 2, 2025

UAWIL #240: Live Aid at 40 - Part 1

The cultural event of our generation, Live Aid, is turning 40! We are dedicating 3 episodes to breakdown the artists, performances, significance of the event and speak with people who were there! Part 1 is about how it came to be, discussing the lineups on both sides of the Atlantic and performance…

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June 25, 2025

UAWIL #239: Iron Maiden Live in Stockholm X2 - Run For Your Lives Tour

The Wolf & Action Jackson travelled to Stockholm for the chance to see their heavy metal heroes not once but 2x. As strangers in a strange land on the Run For Your Lives Tour, your friends tell the tale of seeing Iron Maiden live with a new drummer, an incredible setlist and an ecstatic Wolf Cub at…

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June 18, 2025

UAWIL #238: Help! - The Beatles

It's been 60 years since The Beatles released the film & album Help! to adoring fans. We break down the UK version, comment on the US version and show how the boys were maturing before the world's eyes in technicolor!

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June 11, 2025

UAWIL #237: The Session Man - Nicky Hopkins Documentary Review

NIcky Hopkins was one of the most talented musicians in the history of rock n roll and he has finally been chosen for the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame.. He played some of the most iconic bits of the biggest songs in rock history. The documentary The Session Man walks through his extraordinary life and …

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June 4, 2025

UAWIL #236: Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow

By 1974, Ritchie Blackmore had grown weary of Deep Purple when an American singer caught his eye opening for Purple. That singer was Ronnie James Dio and finding him led Ritchie to leave Deep Purple and start Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow. As it turns 50, we go track x track to review the world's tru…

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May 28, 2025

UAWIL #235: Fleetwood Mac (1975)

Though the veteran blues rock band had been around for years, the addition of Lindsey Buckingham & Stevie Nicks forever changed the fortunes of everyone in the band with this eponymous release in 1975. Fleetwood Mac and pop/rock music would never be the same again.

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May 21, 2025

UAWIL #234: REM - Fables of the Reconstruction

REM were trying to grow up out of their indie roots while maintaining a balance with their surroundings in Athens. Their 3rd album took them overseas and down some dark corners as they continued to make strides as writers and performers.

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May 15, 2025

UAWIL #233: Metallica Live Night 2 in Nashville - Owners Suite!

Night 2 with Metallica in Nashville was special for The Wolf & Action Jackson. Between the killer setlist, the lightning strike and their upgrade into the owners suite, Saturday night in Nashville was a true once-in-a-lifetime concert experience!

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May 8, 2025

UAWIL #232: Metallica Live in Nashville Night 1

Join The Wolf & Action Jackson for the first of 2 nights in Nashville with Metallica! Hear about Suicidal Tendencies, Pantera, the setlist and the crowd on a beautiful night in Music City!

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May 1, 2025

UAWIL #231: Motley Crue - Theater of Pain

Motley Crue in retrospect say Theater of Pain is too polished and doesn't represent their sound. But it went 4x platinum in the US and spawned the crossover power ballad Home Sweet Home which widened their appeal.

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April 24, 2025

UAWIL #230: Sting - Dream of the Blue Turtles

The Wolf & Action Jackson were bummed when Sting went solo and left The Police behind. But Dream of the Blue Turtles is fantastic debut solo album that went 3x platinum in the US and contains one of the best songs he's ever written.

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April 17, 2025

UAWIL #229: Robert Plant - Shaken N Stirred

Robert Plant's first 2 solo albums were well received, boasted radio and MTV hits and his live shows were a success. So with the same band intact, the 3rd album would be his best yet, right?

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April 10, 2025

UAWIL #228: Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms

Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits were perfect for MTV and in 1985 rode their videos to over 30 Million in sales with Brothers in Arms. As it turns 40, we go in-depth on how it's aged, the deep sound quality, and preview the 40th anniversary release.

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April 3, 2025

UAWIL #227: Pete Townshend - Empty Glass

Pete Townshend found his life and career at a crossroads in 1980. What came out of it was his best solo effort and better than most of his work with The Who

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March 27, 2025

UAWIL #226: Judas Priest - British Steel

Judas Priest's British Steel album made heavy metal available to the masses with greater pop sensibility and helped the band and genre reach a whole new level

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March 20, 2025

UAWIL #225: Becoming Led Zeppelin Review

The much awaited Led Zeppelin documentary which follows the members from school boys to rock gods is well worth a viewing

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March 13, 2025

UAWIL #224: Aerosmith - Toys In The Attic

Aerosmith really hit the big time with their 3rd album, Toys In The Attic. Selling over 9 million copies in the US and 5 million more singles, we celebrate this hard rock masterpiece as it turns 50!

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March 6, 2025

UAWIL #223: Bad Company - Straight Shooter

Bad Company's sophomore effort Straight Shooter had a lot to try to live up to after their debut but the boys showed they had plenty more in the tank

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Feb. 27, 2025

UAWIL #222: Jeff Beck - Blow By Blow

Jeff Beck created a jazzy album full of grooves with the help of George Martin, Stevie Wonder and some career defining guitar licks. Between the sweet sentiments of Cause We Ended As Lovers to the heavy Freeway Jam, the album went to #4 in the US and sold platinum despite no vocals on the record.

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Feb. 13, 2025

UAWIL #221: Eric Clapton - Behind The Sun

In order to attract listeners in synth pop 1985, Eric Clapton teamed up with Phil Collins to ride his wave of pop success along with outside songwriters and A level session players. . Behind The Sun went platinum in the US thanks to some radio hits but has it endured the test of time?

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Feb. 13, 2025

UAWIL #220: Phil Collins - No Jacket Required

No Jacket Required was a mid-80s sensation selling over 25 million copies worldwide. While you can't deny the pop sensibility of this album, can you say it's aged well as it turns 40?

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Feb. 6, 2025

UAWIL #219: Led Zeppelin - Physical Graffiti Part 2

The second LP/CD on Physical Graffiti may not pack the same punch as the first but there's plenty of jems and jams to make this not only Led Zeppelin's greatest achievement but maybe the best double album ever

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Jan. 30, 2025

UAWIL #218: Led Zeppelin - Physical Graffiti Part 1

Led Zeppelin's 1975 double album showcases the power and breadth of the band at the peak of their power. As it turns 50 we go track x track on the first LPCD which is epic on its own.

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