Episode 45 Part 2 ‘Tonechaser’ Chronicles: Music Journalist Steve Rosen Talks About His Friendship With Eddie Van Halen
In Part 2 of Episode 45, Music Journalist Steve Rosen Talks About His 26-Year Friendship With Eddie Van Halen, Which He Chronicles in His Book ‘Tonechaser’.
Episode 45 Part 1 ‘Tonechaser’ Chronicles: Music Journalist Steve Rosen Talks About His Friendship With Eddie Van Halen
In Part 1 of Episode 45, Music Journalist Steve Rosen Talks About His 26-Year Friendship With Eddie Van Halen, Which He Chronicles in His Book ‘Tonechaser’.
Bonus Episode Stairway to 80: Rock is Lit Celebrates Led Zeppelin Guitar Wizard Jimmy Page on His 80th Birthday
Rock is Lit is turning up the volume for a very special episode celebrating the 80th birthday of one of the greatest guitarists in rock ‘n roll history, Jimmy Page!
Episode 42 Capturing the Legends: Photographer Neal Preston’s Rock Odyssey
Prepare for an epic journey into the heart of rock history with a living legend behind the lens—Neal Preston. In this exclusive Rock is Lit episode, we step into Neal’s unparalleled career spanning five decades. We talk about his background in NY and how he developed a love of music and photography, his unique style and philosophy as a photojournalist, his experiences working with Led Zeppelin in the hedonistic 1970s, his 50-year friendship with Cameron Crowe, the stories-behind-the-story of ‘Almost Famous’, and more.
Episode 35: Franz Nicolay
The Hold Steady’s and World Inferno Friendship Society’s Franz Nicolay joins me to talk about his rock novel ‘Someone Should Pay For Your Pain’, a story that follows singer-songwriter Rudy, his conflicted relationship with a successful former protégé named Ryan, and Rudy’s young niece, Lily, who wants to travel with him and whose surprise appearance forces a reckoning with himself and his past.
Episode 34: Rex Weiner
In this episode, Rex Weiner joins me to talk about his book ‘The (Original) Adventures of Ford Fairlane’. The 1990 movie starring Andrew Dice Clay is loosely based on the character Rex created.
Episode 33: Jason Warburg
Ever wondered if politics and rock ‘n roll had a baby what it would look like? In this episode of Rock is Lit, Jason Warburg is here to tell you. He’s the author of the rock novel ‘Believe in Me’ from Wampus Multimedia, a story in which young political operative Tim Green finds himself in the orbit of a super famous rock ‘n roll band.
Episode 29: Brett Marie (AKA Mat Treiber)
Brett Marie (AKA Musician Mat Treiber) is my guest in this episode. Brett and I talk about his novel, 'The Upsetter Blog'; working with his wife, singer-songwriter musician and writer, Roxanne Fontana; how Anton Newcombe inspired his main character; Gram Parsons’ room at the Joshua Tree Inn; and so much more.
Episode 28: Garth Risk Hallberg On ‘City on Fire’, the New Apple TV+ Series Based On His 2015 Novel
Garth Risk Hallberg joins me to talk about the new Apple TV+ series ‘City on Fire’, which is based on his 2015 international bestselling novel of the same title. The first three episodes of this eight-episode music-driven mystery thriller premiere Friday, May 12, 2023. You can catch one new episode weekly through June 16, 2023.
Episode 27: The Yardbirds Drummer, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Member, & Author Jim McCarty
In this special episode of Rock is Lit, one of the original members of The Yardbirds joins me: Drummer and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jim McCarty is here to talk about his music career and experience with The Yardbirds; his interest in and exploration of the paranormal and spirituality; his endearing and enduring relationship with his late wife, Lizzie; and his book ‘She Walks In Beauty’, the fascinating story of their relationship and Jim’s quest to connect with her after her passing.
Episode 20: Celebration of the Audiobook Release of ‘Searching for Jimmy Page’, with Melissa Connell and Dave Lewis
I’m so excited about this episode celebrating the release of the audiobook of my novel ‘Searching for Jimmy Page’. Melissa Connell, who narrated the audiobook produced by The Talking Book, is here, and later, the amazing Dave Lewis, who is a Led Zeppelin expert, super fan, founder and editor of the Led Zeppelin fan magazine ‘Tight But Loose’, and guru to all us diehard Zep heads, shares his memories of the band and the magazine that has chronicled their music and honored their legacy since 1978.
Episode 17: Sarah Priscus with Pamela Des Barres
In this episode of Rock is Lit, it’s all about rock ‘n roll groupies, ala 1970s Los Angeles. Sarah Priscus, author of the new rock novel ‘Groupies’, is here to give us the lowdown on the inspiration for the book and her interest in the period. Then, Super Groupie Pamela Des Barres, author of the seminal groupie memoir ‘I’m With the Band’, drops by to give us some real-world context on that topic. You don’t want to miss this Rock is Lit Season One Finale.
Episode 16: Robert Duncan
In this episode of Rock is Lit, Robert Duncan joins me to talk about his rock novel ‘Loudmouth’, what it was like working as an editor for ‘CREEM’ magazine in the ‘70s, and his wild days with Lester Bangs, Patti Smith, Ron Wood and Keith Richards, Iggy Pop, KISS, Bruce Springsteen, and so many other rock icons!
Episode 15: Peter McDade
In this episode of Rock is Lit, Peter McDade joins me to talk about his rock novel from Wampus Multimedia ‘The Weight of Sound’, what it was like to be a drummer in an up-and-coming indie band (Uncle Green) in the 1990s, the precarious nature of the music biz, and lovin’ Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham and The Beatles’ Ringo Starr.
Episode 7: Celebration of the First Book Birthday of Christy Alexander Hallberg’s Rock Novel ‘Searching for Jimmy Page’
In this special episode of Rock is Lit, some special guests and I celebrate the first book birthday of my rock novel, ‘Searching for Jimmy Page’. First, my close friends and colleagues Margaret Bauer, Randall Martoccia, and Liza Wieland interview me about my novel. Later, former President of Atlantic Records, manager of Nirvana, PR man for Led Zeppelin then Vice President of Swan Song records, Danny Goldberg, joins the podcast to talk about his experiences working with Led Zeppelin in the 1970s.