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Booked On Rock with Eric Senich
Conversations with authors, musicians, and insiders revealing the stories behind classic rock's greatest songs, albums and artists.
Episodes
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichThe 80s Most Essential Albums [Episode 277]
This episode, we go back to the 1980s with Gary Graff, editor of 501 Essential Albums of the '80s: The Music Fan's Definitive Guide. We dive into the greatest…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichChasing Rock & Roll Dreams: The Ups, Downs & Hard Lessons Learned [Episode 276]
This is the first-hand account of what it's like chasing rock and roll dreams. New Jersey rocker Wayne Olivieri shares the ups, the downs, and the hard lessons…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichHits & Horror: Inside Stories with Producer/Film Composer Fred Mollin [Episode 275]
In the latest episode, Grammy-nominated, Juno Award-winning producer Fred Mollin shares stories of working with legends like Michael McDonald, and Billy Joel…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichThe British Rock Invasion Of 1964 [Episode 274]
Author Gene Popa explores the British Invasion of 1964. Discover how it started, the legendary bands that rose to fame, and its lasting impact on rock music…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichThe Art Of Rock Promotion with Columbia Records Veteran Paul Rappaport [Episode 273]
Legendary music industry veteran and former Columbia Records VP Paul Rappaport shares behind-the-scenes moments with icons like Springsteen, Dylan, Pink Floyd…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichThe Innovation of Gene Krupa and His Impact on Rock Drumming [Episode 272]
Step into the story of Gene Krupa, the drumming legend who shaped the sound of classic rock and inspired icons like John Bonham, Keith Moon, Ringo Starr, and…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichRebellion & Revolution: Bob Dylan In The '60s [Episode 271]
Explore Bob Dylan's groundbreaking 1960s music that shaped rock and culture. From iconic albums like Highway 61 Revisited and Blonde on Blonde to timeless…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichMike Campbell's "Heartbreaker: A Memoir" - A Deep Dive Review [Episode 270]
It's a deep dive into Mike Campbell’s new memoir, Heartbreaker with Tom Petty Project host Kevin Brown. Hear about his nearly 50-year bond with Tom Petty, plus…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichThe Price of Music Stardom: Is it Worth What You Risk Losing? [Episode 269]
The story of a young musician chasing his dreams during turbulent times. After losing his girlfriend, his band, and his best friend, he has to decide whether…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichBoz Scaggs: Exploring His Musical Journey [Episode 268]
A look at the legendary career of Boz Scaggs — his rise to fame, the stories behind his iconic hits “Lido Shuffle” and “Lowdown”, his friendship and working…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichThe Making Of A Classic: Queen's 'A Night At the Opera' [Episode 267]
Queen's groundbreaking album 'A Night at the Opera' turns 50. How it would change the course of the band’s future, the tape disaster that almost was with the…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichAgeless Wonders: The Evolution Of Legacy Artists [Episode 266]
How enduring icons like Dylan, Springsteen, The Stones, The Beatles, and Pink Floyd remain on top in the ever-changing music game. Why do rock stars never…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichThe Zombies: Rise, Fall & Resurrection [Episode 265]
Author Robin Platts tells the story of The Zombies—how they got their name, their fortuitous record deal, their iconic Odyssey and Oracle album (and why it was…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichThe Beginning of The Beatles Sound: Exploring the Early Influences [Episode 264]
Best-selling and award-winning authors Robert Rodriguez and Jerry Hammack are on the podcast to talk about Ribbons Of Rust: The Beatles' Recording History In…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichThe Musical Maverick: Paul McCartney in the 90s [Episode 263]
We’re talking Paul McCartney in this episode. Specifically his music during the decade of the 90s. Author JR Moores has a new book out now titled Off The…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichThe Evolution Of Expression: Exploring the Creative Process with Triumph's Rik Emmett [Episode 262]
Rik Emmett of Triumph returns to the podcast. The singer/songwriter/guitarist behind the hit Triumph songs “Hold On”, “Lay It On The Line”, “Fight The Good…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichFountains of Wayne: Pop Success, Tragedy, and Beyond [Episode 261]
Author Fiona McQuarrie's new book titled Fountains of Wayne is the first full-length biography of the band Fountains of Wayne. The book goes beyond their huge…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichDavid Bowie's Journey From Pop Stardom to Artistic Reinvention: 1983-2016 [Episode 260]
Author Don Klees is on the podcast to talk about his new book David Bowie: 1983-2016 Every Album, Every Song. It's part of Sonicbond Publishing’s On Track…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichJohn Lennon's Final Interview: A Rock Journalist's Journey [Episode 259]
Laurie Kaye is the last-ever reporter to interview John Lennon before his assassination. In fact, she was with John and Yoko just hours before his death. She’s…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichQuiet Riot: Rise, Fall, and Resurrection [Episode 258]
Greg Prato makes his return to the Booked On Rock podcast. His latest book is Bang Your Head, Feel The Noize: The Quiet Riot Story. Comprised of quotes from…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichThe Lost Legends of Canadian Glam Rock [Episode 257]
This episode’s guest is Robert Dayton, the author of Cold Glitter: The Untold Story of Canadian Glam. Dayton taps his Canadian roots to reveal mind-blowing…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichA Walk On The Wild Side: Adventures With Andy Warhol Superstar Holly Woodlawn [Episode 256]
Jeff Copeland is the author of the new book Love You Madly, Holly Woodlawn: A Walk On The Wild Side With Andy Warhol's Most Fabulous Superstar. By the…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichExploring the Legendary Tour History of the Mahavishnu Orchestra: 1971-1973 [Episode 255]
Author Walter Kolosky is this episode's guest to tell us about his new book Mahavishnu Memories: The Remarkable Tour History of the Legendary Mahavishnu…
Booked On Rock with Eric Senich1991: The Rise of Grunge Rock and Its Impact on Music and Culture [Episode 254]
Rob Janicke is the author of Slacker: 1991, Teen Spirit Angst, and the Generation It Created. Rob explores the role of music and culture, from the early 90s…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichJohn Lee Hooker Jr's Journey: Music, Addiction, and Redemption [Episode 253]
Our guest is John Lee Hooker Jr. who has a new book out titled From The Shadow Of The Blues: My Story of Music, Addiction, and Redemption. The son of blues…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichShooting Stars: Rock & Roll Tales with Photographer John Rowlands [Episode 252]
This episode’s guests are rock n roll photographer John Rowlands and author Bob Klanac. They have a new book called Shooting Stars, Telling Tales: Behind the…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichPhil Lynott: The Journey of Thin Lizzy's Iconic Frontman [Episode 251]
Author Alan Byrne is a first-time guest. He has a new book on the late great Phil Lynott called Philip Lynott: Renegade. This is a brand new edition of the…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichVan Halen, Iconic Guitarists & Must-Read Rock Books with Final Resonance TV's Jeff Goebel [Episode 250]
It’s another chapter in The Dialogue Series - A chill ‘n chat with authors, fellow podcasters, musicians, and more. My guest is Jeff Goebel. Jeff is an…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichJourneys of a Street Musician: Adventures in Busking [Episode 249]
This episode’s guest is Cary Baker. He is the author of the new book Down On The Corner: Adventures In Busking & Street Music. This is the story of music…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichKinks Chronicles: Fans Share 60 Years of Stories [Episode 248]
A first-time guest on the podcast, Chris Kocher is here to talk about his new book Thank You For The Days: Fans Of The Kinks Share 60 Years Of Stories. In…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichCheap Trick's Journey to Stardom: From Rockford Roots to Budokan and Beyond [Episode 247]
Ross Warner is making his first appearance on the podcast. Ross is the author of the brand new book American Standard: Cheap Trick from the Bars to the Budokan…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichGood Times & Big Fun with Guitarist/Music Journalist Tom Guerra [Episode 246]
Back with another chapter in The Dialogue Series - A chill ‘n chat with authors, fellow podcasters, musicians, and more. Our guest is musician and music…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichR.E.M.: From Beginnings to Farewell – A Journey Through Their History [Episode 245]
Author Peter Ames Carlin is a first-time guest. Peter’s latest book is The Name of This Band Is R.E.M.: A Biography. In the spring of 1980, a unique group of…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichNirvana's Rise From Independent Artists To Global Icons [Episode 244]
Author Robert Boyd is this episode’s guest. He is the author of Before the Storm: The Formative Years of America's Last Great Band. Late in the last century…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichPaul McCartney's Music Journey: 1974-1980 [Episode 243]
My guest is Allan Kozinn. He and Adrian Sinclair are the authors of The McCartney Legacy Volume 2: 1974-80. This is the follow-up to the first volume covering…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichAC/DC: Rocking On After 50 Years [Episode 242]
Fifty years ago, in the fall of 1974, Bon Scott and AC/DC joined forces. They began building the foundation for what would go on to become one of the world’s…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichWhy Don't We Care About New Music Anymore? [Episode 241]
Don't care all that much for new music these days? You're not alone and our guest is going to explain why. On the podcast is author David Rowell. His book is…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichSammy Hagar: A Discography Discussion [Episode 240]
Author Tim Durling is back, this time to talk about his new book Red On Black: A Listener’s Guide to Sammy Hagar. Tim tackles the discography of the Red Rocker…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichLed Zeppelin's Impact: Shaping Classic Rock and Inspiring Imitators [Episode 239]
Returning to the podcast is Greg Prato. He’s just released his latest book titled Led Clones: The Led Zeppelin Imitator Craze of the '80s...and Beyond. Few…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichThe Story of the Original Rockabilly Cat — Carl Perkins [Episode 238]
Author Jeff Apter is back for his third appearance on the podcast. He’s just released the book Carl Perkins: The King of Rockabilly. The definitive and…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichCan A Musician Survive In The 21st Century? [Episode 237]
This episode’s guest is Eric Drooker, the author of the new graphic novel titled Naked City. On the edge of the city, three bohemians struggle to answer the…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichJudas Priest: Album by Album [Episode 236]
Martin Popoff returns! His latest book is Judas Priest: Album By Album. Martin pays tribute to Judas Priest’s discography through a series of in-depth and…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichRock's Most Essential Albums of the '90s [Episode 235]
Gary Graff is a returning guest. He’s the author of the new book 501 Essential Albums of the '90s: The Music Fan's Definitive Guide. Graff leads a cast of…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichCharting the Career of Sparks 1969–1979 [Episode 234]
Author Chris Sutton returns to the podcast. He’s here to talk about his latest book Sparks 1969 to 1979: Every Album, Every Song. It’s part of Sonicbond’s On…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichComing of Age in the New Wave Rock Mid '80s: A Woman's Journey [Episode 233]
Author Suzanne Mattaboni is this episode’s guest. She recently released the second edition of her novel, Once In a Lifetime, a coming-of-age story set in the…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichExploring The Greatest Blues Guitarists of All Time [Episode 232]
Pete Prown is the author of The Ultimate Book of Blues Guitar Legends: The Players and Guitars That Shaped the Music. It features over 150 of the genre’s…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichRock and Soul: The Career Of Stevie Van Zandt [Episode 231]
Robert Lawson is the author of the brand-new book Solidarity Forever: The Art and Soul of Stevie Van Zandt. As soon as he heard Van Zandt's debut solo album…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichOctober Dead: Grateful Dead's Legendary October Concerts [Episode 230]
Back in June, I had author David Cain on to tell us about his book Infinite Dead: A Daily Guide to Grateful Dead Concert Performances Volume 2: July. I wanted…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichThe J. Geils Band: A Discography Deep Dive [Episode 229]
James Romag is the author of J. Geils Band: Every Album, Every Song. Part of Sonicbond’s On Track... series of books, it's a comprehensive overview of every…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichA Leatherface Fan Journey: An Adventure of Friendship and Self-Discovery [Episode 228]
Chris MacDonald is a first-time guest to the podcast. He’s the author of the new book Days and Days: A Story about Sunderland's Leatherface and the Ties That…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichRock & Roll Dreams and Iconic Collaborations with Musician/Author Elliott Murphy [Episode 227]
This episode's guest is veteran musician and author Elliott Murphy, who has released a new book titled Elliott Murphy’s Rock Dreams. I ask Elliott about his…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichUnraveling The Mystery: Bon Scott's Life and Untimely Death [Episode 226]
Returning to the podcast is Jesse Fink, the author of the 2013 bestseller The Youngs: The Brothers Who Built AC/DC, and the highly acclaimed 2017 book Bon: The…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichUnmasking KISS: A Deep Dive Into Every Album [Episode 225]
This episode’s guests are Tom & Zeus, hosts of the Shout It Out Loudcast, and authors of the book Raise Your Glasses: A Celebration of 50 Years of KISS Songs…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichMC5: Rock's Most Revolutionary Band [Episode 224]
Brad Tolinski and Jaan Uhelszki are the authors of MC5 An Oral Biography of Rock’s Most Revolutionary Band. It’s an oral biography of the proto-punk Detroit…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichUnder The Stars with Singer/Songwriter Arwen Lewis [Episode 223]
It’s another chapter in The Dialogue Series - A chill ‘n chat with authors, fellow podcasters, musicians, and more. This episode's guest is…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichBehind The Songs: Music Trivia & Backstories with Carl Wiser of Songfacts [Episode 222]
It’s another chapter in The Dialogue Series - A chill ‘n chat with authors, fellow podcasters, musicians, and more. Our guest is Songfacts founder and owner…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichExploring The Boss: Bruce Springsteen Album-by-Album [Episode 221]
Kenneth Womack and Kenneth L. Campbell are the authors of the new book Bruce Songs: The Music of Bruce Springsteen, Album-by-Album, Song-by-Song. It’s an…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichRush at 50: A Rock Legacy Revisited [Episode 220]
Daniel Bukszpan is making his second appearance on the podcast. He’s here to talk about his brand new book Rush at 50. A beautifully produced, photo-packed…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichSaving The King: A Fan's Quest to Rescue Elvis Presley [Episode 219]
This episode’s guest is author Janet Bostic-Williams. She, along with Selwynn Milborrow, have just released a new novel titled Operation Gratitude: Kill…
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichIron Maiden's Legacy, Album by Album [Episode 218]
Martin Popoff returns! He’s got an updated version of his book Iron Maiden: Album By Album. Martin pays tribute to Iron Maiden’s discography through a series…