The Vinyl Guide - Artist Interviews for Record Collectors and Music Nerds

Dave Meniketti and Y&T are Bay Area legends. They've shaped the sound of heavy rock while inspiring some of music's biggest names and today, Dave Meniketti shares the story of one of rock's most belo…

Steven Shane McDonald has been in punk rock bands since age 10, opening for Black Flag before he was old enough to drive. Today he shares those early stories, the formation and evolution of Redd Kros…

For over 50 years Jethro Tull have honed a unique, instantly recognizable style of music. Ian Anderson has led Jethro Tull from day one and, 5 decades and 60 million albums later, he shares his thoug…

Bill Stevenson is punk rock royalty, playing in Descendents, ALL, Black Flag and more. Today we talk about his history, the records he recorded, the rare items in the catalogue, living hard on punk r…

From skate ramps to drum kits, Mario Rubalcaba shares his journey, his records, his bands as well as a killer new track from the recent Earthless LP 'Black Heaven'.

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Drummer Mike Portnoy is one of the masters of his craft. Today he shares with us his history with music, the records that inspired him, the making of his career, his discipline and the new LP of the …

Jimi Hendrix was extraordinarily prolific right up until the end of his life. Hear the story of what happened afterward from John McDermott, archivist and co-producer for the Experience Hendrix organ…

This week BLS and Ozzy guitarist Zakk Wylde joins us to talk music, touring, his new LP, answers listener questions and shares his alternative uses for sharpie markers.

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Running Discogs is no easy task; the prime audience of record and music collectors are among the pickiest people on the planet. Today Discogs CEO Chad Dahlstrom bravely sits in the hot seat, discusse…

Jakko M Jakszyk is living his dream, playing with his musical heroes King Crimson. Today Jakko discusses his studio work and current remixing projects for Emerson Lake & Palmer, Jethro Tull & more, p…

Jakko M Jakszyk is living his dream, playing with his musical heroes King Crimson. Today Jakko shares the journey and gives us a peek into working with Robert Fripp and team and continuing the King C…

The Ramones defined the sound of popular music for decades, influencing countless bands in their wake. Yet, at the time, their success was limited. Ed Stasium was in the studio for most of their clas…

This week we speak to Moon Unit Zappa about her musical moments with her father Frank, what it was like growing up in the Zappa home, the music they shared, the music they didn't, the unexpected hit …

Prog Rock legends Gentle Giant have an extensive history and catalogue of rare records. Founder Derek Shulman discusses the band, Simon Dupree & The Big Sound, the missing multitrack tapes, the lates…

Formed in Belfast during the Northern Ireland conflict known as 'The Troubles', Stiff Little Fingers rose to not only write and record some very important punk rock songs but also inspire hundreds (t…

Fretboard wizard Joe Satriani joins us to talk about vinyl records, music, guitar discipline, taking risks, his new LP and much more.

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Don Was has had an amazing career, making hits as a musician / producer, winning Grammys and industry accolades, and now leading Blue Note Records, the most legendary record label in music history. D…

Greg Hetson has been front & center for punk rock history, forming Redd Kross, Circle Jerks and helping pull together an ailing Bad Religion and propel them into one of the most important bands of th…

Betty Davis wrote 3 of the most influential albums of the 1970s and then disappeared. Today we learn about her life, music and records while attempting to glimpse into her decision to walk away from …

Joey Santiago may be the most important guitarist of his generation. His unique guitar work has contributed greatly not just to the sound of the Pixies, but his influence is the butterfly effect to p…