On this week's Loudini Rock & Roll Circus we dive in the the life and times of KISS guitarist Ace Frehley. Ace had an amazing career and life both in and out of KISS. We had a lot of fun telling some of his wacky rock and roll stories! Plus, what's us with the Mesa-Boogie Mark IIC reissue? Did Cliff Williams play the wrong bass line on Back 'n Blac…

What happens when your fans know about your knew album when you haven't even released on yet??? Is A.I. crossing the line with regards to music? Also, Nuno Bettencourt leaves Washburn and there's a really AWESOME Documentary about RUSH's Farewell To Kings on Youtube fans love her new album but she doesn’t have a new album! (wings of pegasus) (origi…

On this week's Podcast week break down the exciting news about the RUSH tribute to Neil Peart tour. We also break down what Geddy and Alex have been up to since RUSH's last tour. Also... who is Anika Nilles and why we care! Geddy Lee (since 2020) Year / Period Activities / Projects Notes / Significance 2020 After Neil Peart's death (Jan 2020), Gedd…

On This week's show we discuss 10 bassists who are terribly underrated and highlight some of their best work. Plus... Steve Terryberry (Stevie T) launches a new channel. All this and Mike Campbell too! Loudini: Stevie T launches a new channel (steve terryberry), mono Culture (paul platt), don douche bag henley, the cobra effect, 70’s reissue LP cus…

On this week's Show we tackle the question: Is Analog better that digital? The answer is NOT what you think! Also, Did Van Halen kill rock??? And is the new Paul Reed Smith Herman Li signature model really worth the $7000 price tag? Loudini: let’s clear up some confusion, the spectrum show Did Van Halen KILL Rock? (studio number six), The New $7000…

On This week's show we do a deep dive on the issues plaguing modern music. We talk objective facts that are actually hurting the industry as well as the listener. We also tell you about the crazy recording session of "Baby Please Don't Go" and a really touching story about GE Smith's beloved 1952 Telecaster. All this and much more! Loudini: the rea…

It was a KRAY-ZEE week! On this week's podcast we touch on lot of topics from current world events to what's new in music. All this and Debbie Gibson too! Loudini: current event recap, we’re back, your amp might get you “cancelled” Rob Chapman, sneaky trick musician’s can do to actually leverage spotify(that’s nice), why the Ozzy revolving door for…

Loudini: Sammy & Dave can relate without feuding(rock feed), Dweezil and the Family Business, correcting smoke on the water, turning up the bass on your amp, amps vs modelers, Meeting Eddie and more (Andertons Music Co.), UMG trying to silence Rick Beato(Rick Beato and Jared Dines), The Brains of Guitarists(pyschology of rock), Gyn Johns(capturing …

Loudini: remember that time that David Lee Roth had his own radio show?(rock and roll true stories), Jimmy Pages’ favorite guitar solo(Mark Zabel), What happened to the 8 track tape? + William Powell Lear(tech review guy), The Science of guitar practice (Andre Fludd Music), Riff of The Week: Loudini’s Magic Man Journey Pittsburgh Kevin: mustang, So…

Loudini: The Jesus Music,10 70’s Guitar Solos that deserve more love(Rock n rewind) Steve Hunter Sweet Jane (lou reed) live, Terry Kath, 25 or 6 to 4 (chicago), Buck Dharma (BOC) Astronomy, Martin Barre , No Lullaby and Aqua Lung)(jethro tull. Ricky Medlock(the outlaws) Highway Song, Steve Hackett(Genesis) Firth of Fifth, Steve Howe(Yes) Starship T…

Loudini: lefty guitarists, Burning Butthole(andy rehfelt’s variety show), How & Why Dice got banned from MTV(PowerJRE), Liz Phair Story about “selling out”(the moth), Cory Wong, fantastic 4 tanks, naked gun looks good, shane gillis lazer tag story Riff of the Week: magic man Pittsburgh Kevin: ruprecht, michael j, fox, 50’s songs, david lee roth So …

Loudini: Most used songs in movies and TV, Banned Rock Anthems(Professor of Rock), Tony Carey on his time with Rainbow(VRP Rocks), The Story Behind Rumplestiltskin(the resurrectionists), Bill Marr interviews Billy Joel, from the mind of Loudini, Jeff Beck didn’t know what he was doing, Riff of the Week: NO MORE SCALES! Pittsburgh Kevin: the story o…

A Salute to Special Needs Rockers: 1. Stevie Wonder Condition: Blind (congenital) Bio: Born Stevland Hardaway Judkins in 1950, Stevie Wonder was blind shortly after birth due to a condition called retinopathy of prematurity. He signed with Motown at age 11 and became a multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and producer. Known For: "Superstitio…

Loudini: being shamed on Facebook over Back to the Beginning and Capos LOL!, 40th anniversary of LIVE AID, 10 Iconic LIVE AID performances, Contemporary Art is a Cult(Remant777) + story from book I am reading, Oasis vs REM Slane Castle Gig(james hargreaves guitar) lad culture vs new man culture, Simon Phillips reacts to some of his most iconic perf…

Loudini: second rehearsal with Spectrum and gigs! The Verve vindicated- andrew oldam, the last time(david hartley), Top Stolen Guitars(five watt world), are christian metal bands fake?(pastor brad rocks), what books got burned?(zoomer historian), Back To The Beginning thoughts …tool, ozzy, sabbath, lizzy, draiman, nuno, slash, jake, zakk, gojira, a…

Loudini: I was today years old (dan hartman), what you need to know before buying a deluxe reverb(jeff starrs not bad films), Behind the recording of Led Zeppelin II(mixing mastering online), Ramble On; Songs That Change World(produce like A pro), Elton John; Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me w/ Davey Johnston(JJ Blair), new gig, gospel night at the …

Loudini: The OTHER great marshall sound(phillip mcknight), How Well Can YOu hear audio quality (NPR) (in the mix YouTube Channel), Johnny ROtten hates a bunch of musicians and current trends (studio number six)(Pink F. Stones. Billy Idol w/ Sex Pistol Members, “Pistol” docuseries, Greenday, Joe Strummer and more!), Mick Ralphs R.I.P. WHT Terrence T…

Ben Harper’s Dumble Story; Best Booty Call Basslines(pdbass), Cornerstone Deja Drive(JayLeonardJ), https://www.cornerstonemoomusicgear.com/product/imperium2/ The Minor Pentatonic two note “trick”(guitarluminary), playing in “flat” keys(kyle orla stringworks), what you (and I) misunderstand about active pick ups(Phillip McKnight2) So Bad it’s Good: …

Loudini: Randy Rhoads; Reflections of a Guitar Icon (YouTubeMovies& TV), Younger Players Aren’t Playing Gibsons(DenDenBMX), Gibson isn’t Selling Guitars! (Jayce Allen Guitar), Tone Master Series vs Tube Amp (Mike Cole), YouTube Guitarists who have improved before our eyes. Are you too old for the music industry?(Jemma Heigis) Riff of the Week: Man …

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Loudini: springsteen preaches to the UK about the US, the song that broke up Berlin, the Marshall 1959 MODIFIED plexi (andy dove), Tim Pierce’s adventures back stage at Live Aid and NYE 1999, Muddy Waters dies this week, happy birthday Pete Townsend, kanye Riff of the Week: Say What You Will Pittsburgh Kevin: eddie on SNL, Laurie Norris, why gen x …

Loudini: 10 Underrated Rock Albums from the 1980s(Rock ‘N Rewind), Creating Your Best Art(not what you think)(world of creatives); who is it for? Set limitations. Obsession not inspiration. Perfectionism is b.s.(quantity creates quality), feedback during the process, Riff of the week: Fly Me Courageous Pittsburgh Kevin: AC/DC, no musical talent, th…

Loudini: Women are confused about why Ale from the Warning is more popular that her sisters (Psychology of Rock), The Giacomo Turre debacle and what is Gretsch going to do about his signature model, Sammy calls out Alex(Rock Feed), Rockers who walked away i.e. Linda Ronstadt, Sid Barrett, Dan Peak, John Deacon Tom Fogarty Randy Meisner (Rock Histor…

What We Rocked This Week: Loudini: John Sykes Rack Recreated (Michael Nielson), Marcus King plays a 59 Les Paul (carter vintage), Sting’s Favorite Guitarists ( studio number six), selling on reverb, Peter Criss new band, Prince gives to kids, Trevor Rabin’s biggest hit was rejected, The Faces releasing a new album Riff of the week: Rebel Rebel by D…

On this week's show... Loudini: The Who kiss and make up with Zach (entertainment world), Aaron Sterling Over complicating AC/DC(rick beato), PRS DGT the Les Paul for Tele Players(Ask Zach), Why Jeff Beck and John Paul Jones stopped speaking(studio number 6)(hi ho silver lining), Brief History of Peavey Amplifiers(Jamie Holroyd Guitar), Loudini ask…

What’s New With The Circus This Week? Loudini: Cher Speaks on Leon Russell(Golden Prime), Guitar Platitudes That Are Wrong(Jack Fossett), Level Up Your Tone for FREE(Robert Jackson), Can AC/DC Pull Off Another Tour?(Michael Noland) Riff of the Week: A Passage To Bangkok Pittsburgh Kevin: so bad it’s good; she farted so hard she died, Keith Moon Mov…

On this week's Show Loudini gets into Joe Elliot on Def Leppard using Tracks(rock feed), Morris Day & Prince Feud (Golden Roots), Joe Bonamassa, Charlie Starr, Phil X share their guitar secrets(Gibson Gear Guide), Guitar Stores vs. Buying Online/ Stores Closing, GAK & Bachs (Rob Chapman), Tim May talks about his work on the Back to the Future sound…

Did you know... that Hendrix HATED Led Zeppelin & Pink Floyd? Aldo Nova plays FAKE Gibsons? Huey Lewis was not very hip about "Hip To Be Square" being used in American Psycho? Yes.. we reveal all of this and more on this week's Loudini Rock & Roll Circus Podcast! Our Week: Loudini: Hendrix Hated Led Zeppelin (Rock Rewind), Chris Hayes (Huey Lewis) …

Loudini: Has Diversity Hurt Music?(Richard The Fourth), Chino Moreno is done with autograph seekers(rock feed), David Bowie’s Swimming Pool Was Possessed(poetic wax), Billy Joel loses his shit in the USSR(david hartley), Imaginary Bass(distort the preamp) Movie Corner: The Gauntlet, True Crime, Red Letter Media on Bill & Ted, Star Wars Facts, Riff …

This Week In The World Of Loudini: Loudini: The Greatest American Hero almost didn’t happen(Rawteur),, Disturbed burns Chicago Bulls(rock feed), Phil Collins vs Jimmy Page(MusicGuru), Trump’s Chibsons(Guitar Max), Robert Plant Singing with Van Halen?(rockfeed), Billy vs Tommy(CineRanter), The Story of Money for Nothing(David Hartley), Loudini’s Aud…

What we got up to this week: Loudini: Mississippi Burning, The Curse of the Necklace, Wolfgang is his own man (alternativenation), EVH blows off Joe Satriani(altnertaivenation), Eric Clapton and Eddie Van Halen Fallout(studio number six), Pat Bentar austin city limits, My audition, Riff of the week: 8675309/Jenny Pittsburgh Kevin: So bad it’s good:…

Our Week: Loudini: Elon on Rogan, You people are full of shit, Spacelift(trek cadet), Mohini Dey(Scotts bass lessons), Instagram Casting(WDW pro), SADE’s Perfect Bass Line(PDBass), Not Looking Good for Marshall (big jake music), is Revolution#9 actually good?(polyphonic), The Brutalist, LouLombardiGuitar on YouTube, Harvey Weinstein & Candice Owens…

Loudini: Princess Bride Story, Pearl Jam actually plays LIVE(wings of pegesus), New Star Wars Trilogy(star wars meg), 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Baywatch, switching them songs, pam anderson rejected by the hoff, spooky spin off, most watched show in the world,(minty), The Story of Hotel California, real hotel, wrong key, wrong tempo, forgotten…

Loudini: Stephen Tobolowsky SRV Story(Lone Star Plate), Dissecting “Happy Days”(Dave Sundstrom) it was never meant for that, Carl’s Jr is bringing Sexy Back, Animals Asking Humans for Help(mad lab), Loudini learns Johnny B. Goode FINALLY!, Erin Grey’s Spandex (Golden Throwback), 16 Films Jame Cameron wants you to see(QTR), The Driver, swatters arre…

What we got up to this week: Loudini: guitar lessons in exchange for reviews, Corgan & Burr Brothers?(rock feed), British AI Wants All of your info(wings of pegasus), Bourne without exposition(CinemaStix), The most controversial Comic(Leonarda Jonie), Damian Leone’s “unreasonable” opinion on the Terrifier franchise(Midnight’s Edge), The Grammys(ric…

Your Week In Rock: 1-28-25 AC/DC Announces 2025 'Power Up Tour' AC/DC has announced a North American stadium tour in 2025, named the 'Power Up Tour'. It's their first tour in the region since 2016, with 13 shows supporting their 2020 album "Power Up". The Pretty Reckless will join them as special guests. Notable stops include Foxborough, MA, on May…

1. John Sykes, Former Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake Guitarist, Dies at 65 John Sykes, renowned for his work with Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, passed away after a battle with cancer. Read more on Ultimate Classic Rock 2. Def Leppard Performs First 2025 Show Without Vivian Campbell Guitarist Vivian Campbell missed the band's inaugural 2025 performance due …

On this week's podcast we tell you about 10 rock stars who put down one instrument and picked up another... and still rocked! From the desk of Pittsburgh Kevin: The Osmonds; Crazy Horses 45AT33, goodbye tik tok, two artist who had ghost writers, johnny winter doc, the aged great Crocodile Dundee, From the porta-john of Loudini: Star Trek 2009, yout…

Pregame: Loudini: Short HIstory of C.O.C. (Rock and Roll True Stories), Famous Guitari(t Turns Down David Lee Roth (Alternative Nation.net), Can They Make Jurassic Park Real? *wild world), What Oliver Anthony has learned during his career so far (Oliver Anthony), What is “Groove”? (Ted Talks Bass), Outsider Music (Alfo Music), Movie Scenes that we …

Here are 10 lesser-known facts about Jimi Hendrix: Left-Handed Strings: Though Hendrix was left-handed, he famously played a right-handed guitar flipped upside down. What’s less known is that he would restring the guitar to suit his playing, a practice that influenced his unique tone and technique. Military Service: Before his music career took off…

In the 70’s & 80’s the album was the artist’s statement about who they were and where they were at that time in history. In order for an album to serve as a complete statement, many things needed to be considered and many decisions needed to be made in order to “get it right.” . One of the most important decisions was what track would open the albu…

Ozzy Osbourne's solo career has featured several notable guitarists, each contributing uniquely to his music. Here's a comprehensive list detailing their tenures, associated tours, albums, and preferred equipment: Randy Rhoads (1980–1982) Tours: Blizzard of Ozz Tour, Diary of a Madman Tour Albums: Blizzard of Ozz (1980), Diary of a Madman (1981) Eq…

On this week's podcast we tell you the stories behind ten of rock's more important power couples. Our Week In Review: Pittsburgh Kevin: The Dream Eaters; Satan Is Lord, Loudini: Musician Identity Crisis (Terrence Fisher), “Secrets” behind Blizzard of Oz(Desert Rock United), Sammy Hagar Heist (Rock Feed), What today’s artists could learn from The Be…

There has been a lot of shade thrown at 80’s rockers lately. Many are being told that it’s time to “retire”... AS IF! While many rockers of this vintage seem like they have seen better days, there are some that are definitely still kicking hard; with live shows or albums… sometimes both! On this week’s Loudini Rock & Roll Circus podcast we will tel…

Before YouTube…even before MTV there were very few places to see your favorite artists perform. However, there was once show that you could count on to bring you the latest musical acts in all their (sometimes) ragged glory and that was NBC’s Saturday Night LIVE. On this week’s Podcast we will discuss some of the best and some of the worst musical …

It’s time to face facts… a lot of the bands that we love have often given less than stellar live performances. On today’s Loudini Rock & Roll Circus podcast we will discuss bands who disappointed fans at live shows. Topics Discussed: What we did this week: Loudini: do old musician’s lose their creativity at 30 Rick Beato vs Andy Edwards? Taylor Swi…

Here at The Loudini Rock & Roll Circus podcast we love horror films and we love great rock and metal. Put the two together and it you have two great tastes that taste great together. For this years Halloween "Spook-tacular" we will take you on a haunted tour of some of our favorite horror sound tracks that feature great rock and metal bands What we…

It seems rare these days, but the rock era is filled with bands like AC/DC, Van Halen, The Black Crows and several other that produced iconic albums back to back. On this week's Loudini Rock & Roll Circus we will revisit these amazing albums and take you behind the scenes to learn what makes these album so dang good. Topics Discussed: What we did t…

On this week’s Loudini Rock & Roll Circus podcast we discuss an article from the website 80s Kids . com. In the article Amber Ward lists several bands who she says had one “huge weak link”. Is she right? Loudini and Mr. Pittsburgh are going to break it all down and give you our thoughts. Topics Discussed: What we did this week: Loudini: Daddy’s Hea…

The rise and fall of the double album in popular music is a fascinating journey that reflects changes in artistic ambition, technology, and the music industry itself. Here’s an outline of key developments: Billy Joel Killed the Double Album??? History of the Double Album (wiki) I. Introduction Definition of a double album: Typically a collection of…