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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…
Episodes
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #114: U2 - War
It's hard to believe it's been 40 years since U2 released War in early 1983. Though U2 had been gaining ground on their first two albums Boy and October, it…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #113: Gerry Rafferty - City to City
In 1978, Gerry Rafferty was finally freed from his old record contract with his old band Stealers Wheel, which spawned the big hit Stuck In The Middle With You…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #112: Jeff Beck Tribute
Jeff Beck was one of the world's true originals. An innovator of guitar that couldn't be defined by one genre. To pay tribute to him, we examine his career…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #111: Journey - Frontiers
By 1983 Journey had achieved huge success and had finally settled on a stable lineup with Steve Perry on vocals, Neal Schon on guitar, Jonathan Cain on the…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #110: 2022 in Review Part 2 - The Rockers, Legends & Artists
2022 was a great year for our show as we became a part of Pantheon Podcasts, gained an amazing sponsor in RareVinyl.com and welcomed artists and musicians who…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #109: 2022 in Review Part 1 - The Writers, Podcasters & Concerts
The Wolf & Action Jackson took some time to reflect at the end of 2022 on all the great episodes, guests, concerts and artists we featured on the show this…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #108: Rod Stewart collaborator Jim Cregan interview
Jim Cregan may not be a household name in the US but he has recorded over 50 gold and platinum records in his career. Best known for his days as a guitarist…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #107: Van Halen - Diver Down
In early 1982, Van Halen was finishing up a tour of the US that included opening for The Rolling Stones for some stadium shows. After 5 straight years of…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #106: Aerosmith - Permanent Vacation
By 1987 Aerosmith had gone from 70s rock gods to broken up & broke to reunited while clean & sober. The band and Geffen records desperately wanted a hit after…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #105: Robert Plant - Pictures at Eleven
The world had changed for Robert Plant in 1982. Led Zeppelin had broken up following the death of John Bonham in 1980. Big riff, classic rock had been replaced…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #104: The Who - It's Hard
The Who were ready to call it a day in 1982 which makes It's Hard their swan song. Of course they eventually came back but they were facing MTV, middle age…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #103: Blue Oyster Cult with Martin Popoff
If you grew up in the 70s & 80s like we did, you knew Blue Oyster Cult for their radio hits Don't Fear (The Reaper), Burnin for You and Godzilla. Or you might…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #102: The Cult - Under The Midnight Sun
For The Wolf & Action Jackson, The Cult were a band that entered their lives in 1989 with Sonic Temple which delivered with hard rock anthem Fire Woman. But…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #101: Gentle Giant - Octopus with Autumn Hawk Percival
As The Wolf has moved to London & around Europe he finds progressive rock to be a very English sub genre of rock music. Growing up an Anglophile when it came…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #100: Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets Live in Indy
Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets had to wait 2 years to tour due to COVID. But The Wolf & Action Jackson waited 27 years to see a live show together again…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #99: Pantheon Podcasts Founder & CEO Christian Swain Interview
Christian Swain is the Founder & CEO of Pantheon Podcasts - a network of music podcasts preserving the legacy of rock n roll and all its many sub-genres. We…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #98: Ronnie James Dio - Dreamers Never Die Movie Review
Ronnie James Dio was legend of hard rock and heavy metal. From middle class beginnings in upstate New York to arenas around the world, Ronnie brought joy to…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #97: Keith Richards - Main Offender 30th Anniversary
Keith Richards made Talk is Cheap in 1988 as a response to Mick Jagger's efforts as a solo artist and the sniping the two had engaged in via the press in the…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #96: Gary Kemp & Guy Pratt of Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets Interview
We are proud to welcome 2 legends of music - Guy Pratt & Gary Kemp. Gary may be best known from his days as the guitarist & lead songwriter of Spandau Ballet…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #95: The Police - Ghost in the Machine
By 1981, The Police had 3 hit records and the respect of their peers and the music industry. But meddling from the record company caused Sting, Stewart…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #94: Alice in Chains - Dirt
In 1992 Grunge was the only genre of music on the radio and in college dorms around the US. Alice in Chains were riding high (literally) on the success of…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #93: Rush - Signals
Signals was Rush's follow up to their biggest selling album Moving Pictures but it was not Moving Pictures II. Off the success of Moving Pictures and the tour…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #92: Genesis - Foxtrot at 50
In 1972, Genesis were gaining momentum and confidence. Thanks to the addition of Phil Collins on drums and Steve Hackett on guitar the year before, the band…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #91: Def Leppard Stadium Tour with Chris of My Rock n Roll Heaven
It's great to welcome back our friend & HUGE Def Leppard fan Chris from My Rock n Roll Heaven & @rockthesetweets to our show to discuss seeing his favorite…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #90: Jeff Beck & Johnny Depp Live Review & 18 Review
Jeff Beck is a true legend and genius of rock guitar. From his early days in The Yardbirds, through his hard rocking 70s incarnations to today, he's an…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #89: RareVinyl.com Record Buyer Mike Wenban
We're proud to have a sponsor like RareVinyl.com to not only support our show but to offer our listeners the high quality records, CDs, singles, programs, etc…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #88: Whitesnake 1987 with Sonny "Hollywood" Pooni of Growin Up Rock
1987 in lined up perfectly for Whitesnake in North America. MTV was pushing bands like Bon Jovi, Motley Crue and Def Leppard and hard rock was all over the…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #87: Steve Hackett Interview - Foxtrot at 50 & Seconds Out Live
This week we welcome our first guest who is a member of the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame Steve Hackett. Though a bit weary after wrapping a tour of Australia, New…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #86: Duran Duran Live in Hyde Park
Growing up in the 80s in the US meant being awestruck and beholden to MTV. Seeing artists from all over the world bring their music, color and performances to…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #85: Judas Priest - Screaming for Vengeance at 40
Prior to Screaming for Vengeance, Judas Priest had solidified their stature as a heavy metal act around the world but not so much in the US. Though 1980's…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #84: Stones in Hyde Park 2 + Def Leppard & Motley Crue Live
The pandemic caused the cancellation and postponement of rock shows all over the world for 2 years. Thankfully live music is returning and this week we review…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #83: Rolling Stones Live in Hyde Park Review
The Rolling Stones made a huge impression on The Wolf & Action Jackson as teenagers and their music has been the backbone of their rock n roll journey for…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #82: YES - Close To The Edge 50 Live in London Review
YES marks the 50th anniversary of their legendary Close To The Edge album by performing it live in its entirety. After waiting more than 2 and a half years, I…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #81: Chris Slade of AC/DC Interview
Chris Slade has had an extraordinary career behind the drum kit. While most US rock fans remember him as the bald madman from Thunderstruck with AC/DC, he…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #80: Carl Palmer of ELP & Asia Interview
Carl Palmer achieved status as a legend with the progressive rock trio Emerson, Lake & Palmer in the 1970s. But the 1980s were a time of change for rock music…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #79: Geoff Downes Interview & YES Close to the Edge Review
Geoff Downes was a key part of two monumental moments on MTV. As a member of The Buggles, he was in the first video ever played on MTV in August 1981 with…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #78: Oasis - UK vs USA with Paul from Vintage Rock Pod
In the 90s, Oasis took over popular culture and rock music in the UK. As the country moved out of Thatcherism and into a new era of Cool Britainnia, the…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #77: The Cars - Heartbeat City
In 1984, MTV was the key to any bands success in the US. The Cars had a stellar debut in 1978 but while they continued to have hit singles, they hadn't been…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #76: KISS Revenge with Tom & Zeus of Shout It Out Loudcast
Tom & Zeus have the #1 KISS podcast on the planet in Shout It Out Loudcast. Not only do they have deep knowledge and undeniable passion for KISS but they're…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #75: Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets Live at Royal Albert Hall
Pink Floyd helped create progressive rock music in the 1960s and started out playing clubs in London with elaborate light shows. In the 1970s they became one…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #74: Sting Live in London & The Cult Live in Orlando
Over the last 2 years live music has been absent from our lives and it's been hard. With COVID restrictions lifting, bands are getting back out on the road and…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #73: Simple Minds Concert Review & History - 31 March 2022
Most Americans only know Simple Minds by one song from one movie - Don't Your Forget About Me from The Breakfast Club. But in the UK, Europe and most of the…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #72: Deborah Bonham & Peter Bullick Interview
Deborah Bonham & Peter Bullick have been making music together for decades. Whether live with Paul Rodgers, in the studio or out on the road these two have…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #71: Genesis Live Review & London Rock Tour Reunion
After 3 years of The Wolf living in London, Action Jackson finally got to make it over for a visit. We took the opportunity to take a guided tour of some of…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #70: Amanda Lehmann & Anne Estella Interviews
To wrap up Women's History Month we interview two different women who are making their mark in rock music. First up we welcome back Amanda Lehmann - a talented…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #69: Pink Floyd - A Momentary Lapse of Reason
When Roger Waters left Pink Floyd, he assumed that would be the end of the band. However, David Gilmour had other ideas. Teaming up with Nick Mason, The Wall…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #68: Deep Purple - Machine Head at 50
In 1972, Deep Purple wanted to come off the road and settle into an atmosphere that would allow them to stretch out creatively and better capture their live…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #67: Searching for Jimmy Page author Christy Alexander Hallberg Interview
The Wolf & Action Jackson grew up worshipping Jimmy Page. So did Christy Alexander Hallberg and that love of Jimmy and his music, especially during his days in…
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UAWIL #66: Iron Maiden - Fear of the Dark
Iron Maiden are the greatest heavy metal band on the planet. But in 1992 the wheels were coming off a bit. 1990's No Prayer for the Dying missed the mark as…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #65: Number of the Beast at 40 - Iron Maiden
In 1982, Iron Maiden introduced the world to their new singer Bruce Dickinson and that propelled them to superstardom. His powerful and operatic vocals, spot…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #64: Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers - Long After Dark
In the late 80s & early 90s, Tom Petty was huge thanks to a stint with The Traveling Wilburys, solo success with Full Moon Fever, reuniting with the…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #63: Guns n Roses - Appetite for Destruction with Chris from My Rock n Roll Heaven
Guns N Roses became the biggest, most dangerous band in the world thanks to raw guitar power & raunchy lyrics. Their debut, Appetite for Destruction, set them…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #62: Neil Young - Harvest & Harvest Moon
Neil Young is a man of conviction who isn't afraid to take on governments & corporations. But he has that platform because of all the amazing music he's made…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #61: Amanda Lehmann Interview - Innocence & Illusion
As a show on classic rock we don't often encounter or review new music. We've been turned onto Steve Hackett in recent years & through discovering his music…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #60: The Beatles Get Back with Neil from DefLepPod
By 1969 The Beatles hadn't toured in 2+ years & had recorded separately using multi-tracks to create their legendary sound. Always ambitious, they decided to…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #59: Exile on Main Street - The Rolling Stones
1972 was a tough time for the Rolling Stones. They'd broken with their management, were forced to leave the UK as tax exiles & Keith was in the middle of his…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #58: Van Halen - The Debut Album
Van Halen released their debut album in 1978 & rock guitar playing hasn't been the same since. With the virtuoso tapping of Eddie Van Halen, super charisma of…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #57: Best of 2021 - Albums, Episodes, Concerts & More
2021 was an odd and difficult year for so many around the world. Live music returned a bit in the UK but not to the extent we all wished. The Wolf & Action…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #56: The Smiths - The Queen is Dead
The Smiths may not have made it big the US but they were a huge influence on the next generation of rock bands to come out of the UK. Led by Morrissey's…
The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock PodcastUAWIL #55: Asia - Official Bootlegs Vol 1 Review
Fans of our show know that love to work Asia into our conversations consistently. The band have released a box set of 5 shows from different tours to show how…