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The Fortress Of Rock

Kevin Crane · en · 247 episodes

Rock is not dead. Deal with it. Every week, The Maestro reviews new album and song releases from classic rock acts, discusses current concert tours and looks back at pivotal moments in rock history. In the end, 'The Fortress of Rock' is simply a celebration of the music that we all love. New episodes now drop every Saturday afternoon!

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The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 91 (5/12/23)
This week, The Maestro says 'hello again' to Queens of the Stone Age & The Hives as they return with new music after long, long layoffs; Kev also says goodbye…
May 13, 2023·1h 22m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 90 (5/5/23)
This week, The Maestro goes nuclear on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and their latest insulting inductee class (Sheryl Crow & Missy Elliott...really?); Kev also…
May 6, 2023·1h
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 89 (4/28/23)
This week, The Maestro discusses the Van Halen 'vault' finally opening up, the creation of the 'junk fee' TICKET Act...and "Peace Out" for Aerosmith? Kev also…
Apr 28, 2023·1h
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 88 (4/21/23)
This week, The Maestro drops big rock & roll news involving Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam, John Mellencamp and Extreme with Living Colour; Kev also reviews…
Apr 22, 2023·1h 8m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 87 (4/14/23)
This week, The Maestro discusses the latest in touring news, including the return of Peter Frampton to the road, health complications and show cancellations…
Apr 14, 2023·1h 10m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 86 (4/7/23)
This week, The Maestro updates you on the latest rock & roll feuds involving Motley Crue & KISS and pays tribute to underrated rock icons Andy Johns and John…
Apr 7, 2023·1h 23m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 85 (3/31/23)
This week, The Maestro breaks down the incredible lineup for the Power Trip Festival (including the live return of AC/DC!) and the rekindled animosity between…
Mar 31, 2023·1h 8m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 84 (3/24/23)
This week, The Maestro discusses health scares for Night Ranger's Jack Blades & Def Leppard's Rick Allen; Kev also looks back at the Milli Vanilli lip sync…
Mar 24, 2023·1h 21m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 83 (3/17/23)
This week, The Maestro looks forward to Def Leppard with a symphony orchestra, "Stop Making Sense" in 4K and the first album of original material from Matchbox…
Mar 17, 2023·1h 16m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 82 (3/10/23)
This week, The Maestro discusses the long-awaited return of Billy Squier & Winger and the overlooked influence of Rick Rubin & Boston; Kev also takes a disco…
Mar 11, 2023·1h 25m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 81 (3/3/23)
This week, The Maestro looks back at "Funky Cold Medina", "Master of Puppets" & "Rocket Man"; Kev also discusses the overlooked influence of Montrose, the…
Mar 4, 2023·1h 32m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 80 (2/24/23)
This week, The Maestro discusses breaking news on collaborations involving the Rolling Stones & the Beatles, Ozzy Osbourne & Steve Vai and Gregg Rolie &…
Feb 24, 2023·1h 22m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 79 (2/17/23)
This week, The Maestro reviews Alter Bridge & Mammoth WVH live in Indianapolis; Kev also discusses U2's "Achtung Baby" Las Vegas residency, Metallica's…
Feb 17, 2023·1h 33m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 78 (2/10/23)
This week, The Maestro discusses the latest drama in the Pink Floyd camp as well as Ozzy Osbourne's Grammy wins & Bruce Springsteen's epic fail with his…
Feb 11, 2023·1h 28m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 77 (2/3/23)
This week, The Maestro looks back at 'The Day The Music Died' and looks ahead to the next class of inductees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; Kev also…
Feb 4, 2023·1h 7m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 76 (1/27/23)
This week, The Maestro sifts through the latest 2023 tour news involving Nickelback, Dave Matthews Band, Kansas, REO Speedwagon, Billy Idol & Stevie Nicks; Kev…
Jan 27, 2023·1h 17m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 75 (1/20/23)
This week, The Maestro veers all over the rock & roll map with stories about Def Leppard, Dolly Parton, Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, Kenny Loggins & Pantera!!!…
Jan 20, 2023·1h 6m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 74 (1/13/23)
This week, The Maestro discusses the passing of guitar virtuoso Jeff Beck; Kev also counts down the five best albums of 2022 and looks back in time at vital…
Jan 14, 2023·1h 16m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 73 (1/6/23)
This week, The Maestro discusses the (literal) end of the road for April Wine's Myles Goodwin & REO Speedwagon's Neal Doughty; Kev also lists his top five…
Jan 7, 2023·1h 23m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 72 (12/30/22)
This week, The Maestro counts down his top five concerts of 2022 while celebrating the birthday of the great Jeff Lynne!!! Kev also looks back at a bittersweet…
Dec 30, 2022·1h 13m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 71 (12/23/22)
This week, The Maestro passes along positive holiday stories featuring Metallica & Dave Grohl and reviews new Christmas music from Chris Isaak; unfortunately…
Dec 23, 2022·1h 29m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 70 (12/16/22)
This week, The Maestro discusses the latest news about ZZ Top (past & present), Quiet Riot, Rage Against The Machine and the Eagles; Kev also reviews new music…
Dec 16, 2022·1h 12m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 69 (12/9/22)
This week, The Maestro discusses the end of Axl Rose's microphone toss, the unfortunate conclusion to Aerosmith's 2022 Las Vegas residency and a possible new…
Dec 10, 2022·1h 6m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 68 (12/2/22)
This week, The Maestro sifts through all the details surrounding Metallica's 'No Repeat Weekends' 2023-24 world tour as well as their upcoming "72 Seasons"…
Dec 3, 2022·1h 17m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 67 (11/25/22)
This week, The Maestro analyzes the impending implosion of Journey & discusses Trent Reznor & Jack White whining about Twitter & Elon Musk; Kev also reviews…
Nov 25, 2022·1h 1m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 66 (11/18/22)
This week, The Maestro discusses Ticketmaster's latest embarrassing disaster (along with Taylor Swift's mature response & Bruce Springsteen's immature…
Nov 19, 2022·1h 23m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 65 (11/11/22)
This week, The Maestro looks back at the 'old school' rock & roll influence of Donna Summer, Bill Haley & The Moody Blues; Kev also reviews new music from Bush…
Nov 12, 2022·1h 7m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 64 (11/4/22)
This week, The Maestro discusses more Van Halen dysfunction (thanks, Sammy Hagar) in addition to tour news involving Billy Joel, Stevie Nicks and Cheap Trick…
Nov 4, 2022·56m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 63 (10/28/22)
This week, The Maestro discusses the retirement of Mick Mars from Motley Crue, the death of Jerry Lee Lewis & the questionable impact of songwriter Desmond…
Oct 29, 2022·1h 16m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 62 (10/21/22)
This week, The Maestro discusses The Runaways vs. The Go-Go's, Van Halen at McDonald's and "My Ding-A-Ling"!!! Kev also reviews the latest albums from The Cult…
Oct 21, 2022·55m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 61 (10/14/22)
This week, The Maestro discusses 'Van Halen Universe' news involving Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Mammoth WVH, David Lee Roth & Sammy Hagar!!! Kev also reviews the…
Oct 15, 2022·1h 29m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 60 (10/7/22)
This week, The Maestro champions Styx, Foreigner, REO Speedwagon & Boston for the Rock Hall of Fame...despite what the evil Jann Wenner says about their…
Oct 7, 2022·1h 41m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 59 (9/30/22)
This week, The Maestro looks back at three phenomenal albums tied into the grunge era of rock..."Core", "Dirt" and "Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace"!!! Kev…
Sep 30, 2022·1h 30m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 58 (9/23/22)
This week, The Maestro discusses new box sets & re-issues from Tom Petty, Guns 'N' Roses and Mammoth WVH as well as the second Taylor Hawkins tribute concert…
Sep 23, 2022·1h 21m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 57 (9/16/22)
This week, The Maestro discusses the legend of Marc Bolan & T Rex, the last unreleased song from The Doors and the guilty pleasures of The Bellamy Brothers…
Sep 16, 2022·1h 6m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 56 (9/9/22)
This week, The Maestro talks about Elvis, "Eruption" and ten seconds of fame for Ozzy Osbourne!!! Kev also looks back at "Wings Over America" and looks forward…
Sep 9, 2022·1h 12m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 55 (9/2/22)
This week, The Maestro talks about...the government?!?! A member of Congress goes after Ticketmaster while Micky Dolenz of the Monkees sues the FBI!!! Kev also…
Sep 3, 2022·1h
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 54 (8/26/22)
This week, The Maestro looks back at "Heavy Metal" & Glen Campbell's "Rhinestone Cowboy" and reviews new music from Jackyl, Billy Idol and Tesla!!! Kev also…
Aug 26, 2022·1h 14m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 53 (8/19/22)
"The Fortress" celebrates one year of podcasting with The Maestro looking back at the beginning of "The Midnight Special" & the end of "The Monkees"; Kev also…
Aug 19, 2022·1h 21m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 52 (8/12/22)
This week, The Maestro discusses the return of Creem Magazine, Weezer's short-lived residency on Broadway and the continuing melodrama surrounding Roger…
Aug 13, 2022·1h 20m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 51 (8/5/22)
This week, The Maestro looks back at the debut of "American Bandstand", the release of "Hysteria" and the signing of Aerosmith; Kev also reviews new music from…
Aug 5, 2022·1h 4m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 50 (7/29/22)
This week, The Maestro discusses rock & roll's best (Rush, REO Speedwagon, Sammy Hagar), worst (Body Count) and overrated (Pink Floyd); Kev also reviews Kansas…
Jul 29, 2022·1h 16m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 49 (7/22/22)
This week, The Maestro rips into Ticketmaster & Bruce Springsteen for the latest example of monopolistic ticket price gouging; Kev also calls out Pat Benatar…
Jul 22, 2022·1h 31m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 48 (7/14/22)
This week, The Maestro discusses Bruce Springsteen's 2023 US tour and looks back at the beginnings of MTV; Kev also reviews the Doobie Brothers live in concert…
Jul 14, 2022·1h 14m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 47 (7/8/22)
This week, The Maestro looks back at the death of Jim Morrison and the first gold album award ever presented; Kev also reviews new music from Megadeth, Ozzy…
Jul 8, 2022·1h 16m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 46 (7/1/22)
This week, The Maestro reviews Billy Joel in concert and looks forward to new music from King's X; Kev also discusses politics in rock and the (overrated?)…
Jul 1, 2022·1h 18m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 45 (6/24/22)
This week, The Maestro discusses Jeff Beck, Dire Straits, Tears For Fears and The Fixx; Kev also looks forward to new music from Megadeth and Ozzy Osbourne and…
Jun 24, 2022·1h 22m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 44 (6/17/22)
This week, The Maestro reviews Sammy Hagar & George Thorogood live in Noblesville, Indiana; Kev also looks back at the legacy of the Traveling Wilburys and…
Jun 17, 2022·1h 29m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 43 (6/10/22)
This week, The Maestro discusses the history of rock music in movie soundtracks vs movie musicals and questions whether a full-on tribute tour for Taylor…
Jun 10, 2022·1h 16m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 42 (6/3/22)
This week, The Maestro discusses the possible end of David Lee Roth's 'first retirement' and reviews "Studio 666" featuring Foo Fighters; Kev also analyzes…
Jun 4, 2022·1h 11m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 41 (5/27/22)
This week, The Maestro discusses the return of Brother Cane and the fall of Steven Tyler; Kev also looks back at the death of Gregg Allman and reviews new…
May 27, 2022·38m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 40 (5/20/22)
This week, The Maestro looks back at the final Soundgarden concert as well as the 25th anniversary of the release of Foo Fighters' "The Colour & The Shape"…
May 20, 2022·1h 4m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 39 (5/13/22)
This week, The Maestro looks back at the release of Duran Duran's "Rio" and the NYC premiere showing of "Let It Be"; Kev also discusses "Spinal Tap II", a new…
May 13, 2022·1h 4m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 38 (5/6/22)
This week, The Maestro breaks down the war of words between Joan Jett & Ted Nugent and reviews Ann Wilson's "Fierce Bliss"; Kev also presents his obligatory…
May 6, 2022·1h 19m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 37 (4/29/22)
This week, The Maestro focuses on the positive (Def Leppard's "Take What You Want" and the legacy of Tommy James & The Shondells) while sifting through the…
Apr 29, 2022·1h 10m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 36 (4/22/22)
This week, The Maestro reviews Jack White's "Fear of the Dawn" as well as an all-time stinker of a live show from Bon Jovi in Indianapolis; Kev also…
Apr 22, 2022·1h 24m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 35 (4/15/22)
This week, The Maestro does a deep dive on Van Halen's "Diver Down" & John Cougar's "American Fool" on the 40th anniversary of their release; Kev also praises…
Apr 15, 2022·1h 32m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 34 (4/8/22)
This week, The Maestro looks back at the release of the underrated "Toto IV" as well as the classic "Saturday Night Live" Blue Oyster Cult 'more cowbell'…
Apr 9, 2022·1h 38m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 33 (4/1/22)
This week, The Maestro mourns the loss of Taylor Hawkins and the end of Genesis; Kev also looks back at the passing of Marvin Gaye & Cynthia Lennon and reviews…
Apr 1, 2022·1h 29m
The Fortress Of Rock
Episode 32 (3/25/22)
This week, The Maestro reviews the 'Young Guns' tour featuring Mammoth WVH & Dirty Honey; Kev also discusses Aerosmith in Las Vegas, Skid Row's latest attempt…
Mar 25, 2022·1h 31m