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The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock Podcast
The Ugly American Werewolf in London is a weekly podcast about classic rock, hard rock, progressive rock, heavy metal, early MTV, 80s music, UK vs. US chart success and all things rock! Hosted by The Wolf and Action Jackson, who interview rock legends, review classic albums and concerts of their favorite classic rock bands each week. Once a month, they welcome musicians, writers and fans to First Concert Memories to tell about one particular night where a live concert changed their life. Action…
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The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #167: Eric Clapton - 461 Ocean Blvd
The early 1970s were full of triumph and tragedy for Eric Clapton. The Guitar God who had bounced from band to band - The Yardbirds, John Mayall's…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #166: Eric Clapton Guitar Tech Lee Dickson Interview
We at The Wolf love the all-time classic British rock stars that helped found the movement of and continue to carry the torch of classic blues based rock n…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastFirst Concert Memories #7: Meat Loaf with Stephanie Myers of Songfacts Podcast
We conjured up First Concert Memories, our monthly sidecast to talk about the first time our guests saw a particular band, to share some passion about the rock…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #165: KISS - KISS (The Debut Album)
KISS is one of the most legendary bands in the history of rock n roll. From their iconic makeup to their bombastic stage shows to the marketing and licensing…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #164: Simple Minds - Sparkle in the Rain
On UAWIL, we regularly talk about albums and bands that are big on one side of the Atlantic but for some reason never have great success on the other side of…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #163: The Pretenders - Learning to Crawl
The Pretenders broke out of London in 1979 and enjoyed success on both sides of the pond with hits like Brass in Pocket, Talk of the Town and Message of Love…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #162: Van Halen - 1984
After rushing through their 5th album Diver Down, Van Halen wanted to return with an original album that would establish them as the preeminent hard rock band…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastFirst Concert Memories #6: U2 Live from Red Rocks with Markus The Darkus Goldman
On our 6th edition of our monthly sidecast, First Concert Memories, we welcome our friend Markus "The Darkus" Goldman from 93.3 WMMR in Philadelphia and The…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #161: 2023 in Review Part 2 - Concerts, Artists & Legends
Following up on last week's 2023 in Review Part 1: Albums, Authors & Podcasters, now we're focused on the concerts that we covered on the show (and the ones we…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #160: 2023 in Review Part 1 - Albums, Authors & Podcasters
2023 was quite a year for The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock Podcast! We offered 52 episodes of the show, celebrated our 3 year anniversary, launched a…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #159: Top 10 Rock n Roll Christmas Songs
Every year around the holidays, sometimes even before Thanksgiving these days, you start to hear them. The age old songs to ring in the season at the end of…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #158: Toby Amies Director of In The Court of the Crimson King - King Crimson at 50
King Crimson emerged from the UK in the late 60's with their debut album In The Court of the Crimson King, viewed by many as a prog rock masterpiece. However…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastFirst Concert Memories #5: Jimmy Page & Robert Plant with Christy Alexander Hallberg of Rock is Lit
We first met Christy Alexander Hallberg a couple of years ago while she was promoting her rock novel Searching for Jimmy Page. Since then we've become friends…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #157: Band on the Run at 50
Growing up in the 1970s and 80s, one assumed that Paul McCartney was always universally loved because of his work in The Beatles, his 70s solo work and that…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #156: Oliver Wakeman Interview on John Wetton: An Extraordinary Life
Fans of our show know that The Wolf and Action Jackson have a special place in their hearts for 80s prog/pop rock band Asia. While we've spoken with…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #155: Ozzy Osbourne - Bark at the Moon
As Ozzy Osbourne's 3rd solo album Bark at the Moon turns 40, we look back on what was a very pivotal time in the life of Ozzy and his wife/manager Sharon…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #154: Billy Idol - Rebel Yell
Billy Idol sold his hedonistic act & lifestyle to MTV in the 80s and it was a match made in heaven. Thanks to Billy's snarling sexuality and his mix of hard…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #153: KISS - Live For The Last Time
When you become a father, you do things for your kids - even things you once said you'd never do again. That's exactly what The Wolf did when he took the…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastFirst Concert Memories #4: Ace Frehley with Sonny Pooni of Growin Up Rock
KISS was so important to your hosts, The Wolf & Action Jackson, as part of the foundation of their love of rock n roll, live music and their friendship. That's…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #152: Thriller - Michael Jackson
If you were alive in 1983, you knew who Michael Jackson was. Not because of his fame growing up as the lead singer of the Jackson 5, not because you loved his…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #151: Rush - A Show of Hands
In thinking about what we wanted to do for our 151st episode, we wanted to talk about an album which we knew very well. In realizing that we rarely do live…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #150: Steve Kilbey of The Church
For our 150th episode (and thanks to all of our loyal listeners in the UK, the Netherlands, the US and around the world for helping us get this far) we are…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #149: On First Listen - Brain Salad Surgery by Emerson, Lake & Palmer
The Wolf and Action Jackson thirst for knowledge about rock n roll. The bands, the musicians, the albums, the songs, the studios, the history - we want to know…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastFirst Concert Memories #3: Def Leppard with Neil from Def Lep Pod
On the third edition of our monthly sidecast, First Concert Memories, we welcome back good friend to the show Neil Poole from the glorious Def Lep Pod. Neil's…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #148: Traveling Wilburys - Volume 1
October 25, 1988 saw the release of Traveling Wilburys Volume 1, the debut of a supergroup that no one saw coming. Born out of an idea that George Harrison and…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #147: Yes - 90125
To hardcore fans of Yes, 1983's 90125 was a big departure from their progressive rock sound of the 1970s. But for the MTV generation, it was our first…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #146: Genesis - Genesis 1983
As 10 years olds in 1983, Genesis self-titled album was our introduction to the band with singles & MTV videos like Mama, That's All & Illegal Alien. We had no…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #145: The Yardbirds Jim McCarty Interview
The Yardbirds have an unparalleled legacy in the hallowed halls of rock n roll as they were one of the original British Invasion groups that brought the blues…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastFirst Concert Memories #2: Van Halen with Author Greg Renoff
On the 2nd episode of our monthly sidecast, First Concert Memories, we welcome Van Halen superfan Greg Renoff to talk about the night he saw Van Halen on the…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #144: Top 10 Rock Band Free Agent Pickups
Now this debate could stir some controversy... Just like sports teams, bands pickup new members to replace folks who don't fit in musically, quit, develop…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #143: The Police - Outlandos D'Amour
1978 was an interesting time for music. Bigger 70s acts like Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath & Deep Purple were breaking up or having issues. Punk was…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #142: The Metallica Report Hosts Steffan Chirazi & Renee Richardson
Titans of Metal and true global road warriors Metallica have greenlighted a new podcast from their camp that will provide weekly updates on the band - The…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #141: The Rolling Stones - Goats Head Soup at 50 with Marc of Performance Anxiety
The Rolling Stones were on the run in 1973. Still tax exiles from England, the Stones went from Europe to the Caribbean to the United States to record and mix…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #140: Motley Crue - Shout At The Devil
Motley Crue followed the platinum success of their debut record Too Fast For Love with 1983's Shout At The Devil. With a provocative title and a cover…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastFirst Concert Memories #1: KISS with Tom & Zeus of Shout It Out Loudcast
From the producers of The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock Podcast, we bring you a new sidecast featuring special guests answering 20 questions about the…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #139: Iron Maiden Live in Amsterdam & Antwerp with Uncle Steve's Iron Maiden Zone
The Wolf was living in Amsterdam and received news that Iron Maiden were coming to town. Immediately I bought tickets and invited Action Jackson to come in for…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #138: Metallica - Kill Em All with Jay from The Hook Rocks Podcast
Kill Em All, the debut album from heavy metal heroes Metallica, was released July 25, 1983 but not to much fanfare. They didn't have the budget (or desire) to…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #137: AC/DC at 50 with rock author Martin Popoff
Martin Popoff may be the most prolific rock writer in the world with over 115 books to his name. Unlike other writers who prefer to delve into the gossip and…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #136: Lynyrd Skynyrd - Pronounced Leh-nerd Skin-nerd
Lynyrd Skynyrd emerged from Jacksonville, Florida and became titans of the Southern Rock scene. Battling their way up from adversity, the rowdy &…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #135: Robert Plant - The Principle of Moments
After the demise of Led Zeppelin, Robert Plant almost called it quits as a performer. It was actually Phil Collins, who knew something about going solo after…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #134: Rock Author Mick Wall Interview on Life In The Fast Lane
Mick Wall is one of rock music's greatest writers. From Kerrang! to Classic Rock and publications all around the world, Mick has been telling stories about the…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #133: Asia - Alpha
1982 saw the birth of the 80s first supergroup with Asia made of prog legends John Wetton (King Crimson, Uriah Heep, UK), Steve Howe (Yes), Geoff Downes…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #132: Yes - The Tormato Story Book/Album Review with Author Kevin Mulryne
Tormato is an album that only hardcore Yes fans seem to know about. Without huge hit singles and a non-Roger Dean cover that many people do not like (including…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #131: Terry Reid & George K of Cosmic American Derelicts Interview
Terry Reid began performing and touring as a professional at 15 in the UK. As a teenager he opened for The Rolling Stones, Cream and Jethro Tull. He was…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #130: Rival Sons Scott Holiday Interview & Darkfighter Preview
When we heard an advance copy of Rival Sons new album Darkfighter, we were instant fans of the band and desperately wanted to speak to someone about this…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #129: Dio - Holy Diver at 40
Ronnie James Dio was a legend in the heavy metal community. He first hit the road in the 50s but evolved into a metal god in the 70s with Elf and Ritchie…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #128: Metallica Live in Amsterdam - Night 2 of M72 World Tour Review
April 29, 2023 in Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam saw the first 2nd night (if that makes sense) of Metallica's M72 World Tour - No Repeat Weekend where you…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #127: Metallica Live in Amsterdam - Night 1 of M72 World Tour Review
Metallica have always been trailblazers in the world of heavy metal and performance. Over the last 4+decades they have entertained audiences around the world…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #126: Men at Work - Cargo
Men at Work hit the big time in 1983 thanks to some great tunes and quirky videos which were all over MTV. Their first album, 1981's Business As Usual, sold…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #125: Dire Straits - 1978 Debut Album Dire Straits
In 1978, the US saw the debut of one of the greatest guitar heroes of all time, Eddie Van Halen, However, across the pond another guitar god was releasing his…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #124: Van Halen - OU812
Van Halen were about the biggest hard rock band in the world around 1988. The headlined the Monsters of Rock Tour over Scorpions, Metallica, Dokken & Kingdom…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #123: Marillion - Script For A Jester's Tear with Jimmy Maddon
Marillion never got the memo that by 1983 you weren't supposed to do progressive rock the way Genesis, Yes, Camel and others did in the 1970s. Despite their…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #122: Bono & The Edge - A Sort of Homecoming with David Letterman Review
U2 released Songs of Surrender, a new compilation of some of their best songs stripped down and reworked, on St. Patrick's Day 2023. We knew that was coming…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #121: Iron Maiden - Piece of Mind
Iron Maiden are one of the biggest bands in the world, touring the planet in their own customized 747 flown by lead singer Bruce Dickinson. But in 1983, Maiden…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #120: David Bowie - Let's Dance
David Bowie achieved a cult following and critical acclaim in the 1970s for his glam-rock, gender bending image and style. He was a huge influence to artists…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #119: Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon at 50
Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon turns 50 in March and we want to celebrate this groundbreaking progressive rock album the way we always do - relating our…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #118: Coverdale Page at 30
In March of 1993, Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin, The Yardbirds) and David Coverdale (Whitesnake, Deep Purple) were brought together by A&R legend John Kalodner to…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #117: Cheap Trick - At Budokan
In 1978, Cheap Trick were much like their friends from KISS - they were working hard on the road, putting on great live shows but their studio albums weren't…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #116: Led Zeppelin - Houses of the Holy with Ryan Condal of House of the Dragon
Houses of the Holy saw Led Zeppelin grow as a band more than any of their previous 4 albums. After the enormous success of Led Zeppelin IV, the boys used some…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #115: Quiet Riot - Metal Health
On our show, we often examine bands who make it big on one side of the pond, but for some reason don't hit it big on the other. This week we examine a band…