Episodes

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!

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 career and we loved it!

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 true introduction to Ronnie James Dio

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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?

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.

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

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

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

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!

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

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.

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?

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?

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

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.

The Vision Quest soundtrack went platinum and provided the tone-setting score to the coming of age movie. Most of the songs were hits but some were very forgettable. We talk the role the soundtrack plays in the film, how it stands on its own and why it matters 40 years later.

1985 saw the reemergence of Jimmy Page in The Firm with Paul Rodgers and an incredible rhythm section. But even with the help of an AOR hit in Radioactive, most fans were left wanting by this supergroup debut.

Van Halen's final album with Sammy Hagar hit #1 & went 3x platinum in the US. Buoyed by a couple of big radio hits, you might have thought all was well with the band. But it wasn't...