Greg Chaisson (Badlands) returns (as well as guitarist Ryan McKay) to update us on the last decade since our last conversation. From joining Jake E Lee’s Red Dragon Cartel in 2014 and his cancer battle/recovery, to his next projects Kings of Dust, Atomic Kings and Rob Lamothe’s Cross Country Driver.
Ep. 112: Greg Chaisson (Badlands, Kings of Dust, Atomic Kings)
Ep. 109: Jeff Pilson (Dokken, The End Machine, Foreigner, Black Swan)
Jeff Pilson returns to The Double Stop Podcast to update us on the last decade of his career. He discusses his recent projects, including Last in Line, Lynch Mob, The End Machine, Black Swan, Revolution Saints and Foreigner. He explains the differences in writing records with George Lynch and Reb beach, why The End Machine made a singer switch, Work progressing on a new Black Swan record and updates us on Foreigner, including the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame, and a new Live album in the works.
Ep 101: Patrick Francis (Tora Tora)
This episode we learn about the life and career of Patrick Francis from Tora Tora. He discusses his early days, formation of Tora Tora, success with “Surprise Attack”, recording of “Wild America” onset of grunge, recording and shelving of “Revolution Day”, the band breakup, reunion and eventual release of the “lost album”. We finish on the news of new recordings.
This episode was recorded live at the Nashville Rock N Pod Expo. Big thanks to Chris Czynszak from The Decibel Geek Podcast for putting together the event!
Ep. 86: Billy Sheehan ( The Winery Dogs, Mr. Big, Talas)
Billy Sheehan ( The Winery Dogs, Mr. Big, David Lee Roth Band, Talas ) discusses his life and career. From his early days in Buffalo and Talas to the near reunion with David Lee Roth Band, the recent fundraiser for Tony MacAlpine, and the new Winery Dogs cd – Hot Streak.
Ep. 82: Anthony Esposito (Lynch Mob, Ace Frehley, Red Dragon Cartel)
Anthony Esposito discusses his career, from his early start in music, to his time in Lynch Mob and Ace Frehley’s band. He also discusses his new gig in Red Dragon Cartel, and gives us an update on the recording of the new album (a return to Jake E Lee’s Badlands style).
Ep. 76: Barry Sparks (MSG, Dokken, Malmsteen, B’z, Nugent, Solo)
Barry Sparks discusses his life and career. From early bands to such major acts such as Michael Schenker Group (MSG), Yngwie Malmsteen Ted Nugent and B’z. He also discusses his solo albums Glimmer of Hope, Can’t Look Back and his new project Riot On Mars. He also covers his prolific session career and touches upon his brush with Richie Blackmore.
Ep. 73: Chris McLernon (Saigon Kick) Part 2
In the second half of the interview with Chris McLernon, he discusses his time in Saigon Kick, including the recent reunion and why he walked away. He also covers his history with Eddie Van Halen, and their bonding over bowling, and finishes with what he’s up to now.
Ep. 72: Chris McLernon (Cold Sweat, Cold Gin, Saigon Kick)
Chris McLernon (Saigon Kick, Cold Sweat, Cold Gin) discusses his life and career. From his early days/bands to the formation of Cold Sweat (originally called Ferrari) with Marc Ferrari and Oni Logan – and having Oni leave the band to join Lynch Mob, finding a replacement singer in Roy Cathey, the unexpected success of his KISS tribute band Cold Gin (with future Kiss guitarist Tommy Thayer), and how he got the gig in Saigon Kick following the recording of The Lizard.
The interview will continue with part 2 next week.
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Ep. 71: Gabe Rosales (Solo, Lynch Mob, Jennifer Lopez, Shadow Train)
Gabe Rosales walks us through his career, from his early days, to joining the infamous “Smoke This” era of Lynch Mob (the recording process and the backlash), working for pop stars such as Jennifer Lopez (and playing Saturday Night Live) his troubles and recovery with addiction, his solo record (Vital Nonsense), activism and working with George Lynch again on the ShadowTrain movie and soundtrack.
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Ep. 67: PJ Farley (Trixter, Lita Ford)
P.J. Farley discusses his early days, and the formation of Trixter. He covers their early success (when he was still a teenager), their decline with grunge, his other bands with Steve Brown, his work with Lita Ford, the Trixter reunion and their new album Human Era.
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