Rock Of Nations With Dave Kinchen

#BlackSabbath’s Heaven And Hell turns 29 this week. We talk about its legacy and how the band knew they had something special. Also, how did #Kansas put things back together in the 1980s? They actually did it not once but twice. We look at their early and late efforts in a decade when almost everything changed in the music world. Plus, #Aerosmith drummer #JoeyKramer is sidelined due to a shoulder injury and #PeterFrampton goes all blues.

It’s a full show! Two shows in one as a matter of fact! #DaveKinchen looks at how #DeepPurple regrouped in the 80s pop friendly scene, and what happened when #Megadeth made a departure from their usual thrash sound with #Risk. Oh! And what happened when the great #DaveMustaine invited DK to a show? It’s a true fan story that will leave you on the edge of your seat!

It may have been a short time apart, but 70s progressive rock titans #Yes regrouped in the early 80s and got even bigger, with major commercial success. However, it wasn’t easy and there was much uncertainty with changing music trends everywhere. We look back on the Yes transformation that brought us Owner Of A Lonely Heart and Love Will Find A Way. Also, #KISS chief #PaulStanley sits down with #DanRather. Our host Dave Kinchen talks about his encounters with both Stanley and Rather over the years. Check it out!

What happened when bands changed shape somewhere between the gritty raw rock of the 70s and the new, lofty sounds and changed music market of the 80s? We kick off our look at such a shift with #PinkFloyd, A Momentary Lapse of Reason, and the moment #RogerWaters says he felt eclipsed by his former band that his lawsuit could not stop.

Did you ever hear of this? #BlackSabbath singer #RonnieJamesDio sang two songs on #Kansas member #KerryLivgren’s solo album in 1980. Livgren had just converted to Christianity and Dio was the guy with the devil’s horns. How did it work out? We talk about it here. Also, #NikkiSixx hits back at #JakeELee and an awesome photo of #TonyIommi and #BrianMay. Best buds for life, these two!

Happy Easter Weekend! Tonight, we look at #JakeELee’s comments about #MotleyCrue once wanting him in the band-replacing #MickMars. Also, #NickMason and #RogerWaters play a surprise jam together in New York. Enjoy the show and have a great weekend!

It’s a loaded show friends! We are looking back at #IanGillan’s only album with #BlackSabbath. How has #BornAgain held up for you over the years? Also, #GlennTipton is back writing with #JudasPriest per #RobHalford, and #JasonBonham retracts a statement regarding #JimmyPage allegedly introducing Jason to cocaine as a kid. Lastly, a brief chat Dave Kinchen recently had with #KKDowning of the the #Priest!

Remember Van Halen’s mysterious 1998 project #VanHalenIII? Why didn’t it live up to critics’ expectations? Some of the reasons are obvious, but there’s great stuff on it that often gets overlooked. We talk about that, plus new music from #Whitesnake and #SammyHagar’s #TheCircle. Also, have #RichieFaulkner and #JoeBonamassa made up?

Our host Dave Kinchen is back with the second half of our list of the world’s greatest rock venues. This time he looks as some of the smaller clubs famous bands have played, in addition to some historic festivals. Also, lesson learned!! #GretaVanFleet fans don’t like the #LedZeppelin comparison apparently!

A new series kicks off with a look at those albums by classic bands that raised questions (or even fury) by many diehard fans. On this episode we talk about #JudasPriest’s 1986 effort #Turbo, which happens to be one of Dave Kinchen’s favorite Priest records. Also, the shocking and sudden death of #UFO guitarist and keyboardist #PaulRaymond and #Whitesnake kicks off its latest tour.

Here our host, Dave Kinchen, takes a look at some of the world’s historic and most famous concert venues in part one of our series. Also, will the newly discovered black hole be named after #ChrisCornell of #Soundgarden? And what exactly is #AC/DC up to these days?

We continue our list of great live rock albums with additions from #LedZeppelin, and #IronMaiden. Also, #JeffBeck and #RodStewart will play a lengthy show for the first time in 35 years! There’s also the kick off of #Aerosmith’s #LasVegas residency happening too.

Hop aboard Rock Air DK as we fly through time and the greatest live albums of the last 40 years! From #Queen, to #ThinLizzy and #U2, we look at what makes a live album great and dare to ask the question...which ones are really live in the first place?!

The #RollingStones cancels its US tour as #MickJagger prepares for sudden heart surgery. Also, the #Eagles will play #HotelCalifornia live in its entirety for the first time! And...what makes a great, epic guitar solo anyway? Our host Dave Kinchen outlines some of his key ingredients; from great guitar tone to melody and emotion. We’ve got some good examples too!

“Rock of Nations with Dave Kinchen” recaps the 2019 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, and counts down our list of great session musicians who have played with or for #EricClapton, #JacksonBrowne, #Aerosmith, #NineInchNails and more.

“Rock of Nations with Dave Kinchen” looks at the 35th anniversaries of #LoveAtFirstSting by #Scorpions and #VanHalen’s #1984. Also, Dave Kinchen counts down our Top Ten collaborations in classic rock, which include members of the #RollingStones, #Genesis, and #LedZeppelin among others. Of course, you can’t miss the honorable mentions as well!

On this podcast, we look at some of the most iconic rock producers and analyze their styles and works. Some names include #MartinBirch, #BobEzrin and #KevinShirley.

“Rock of Nations with Dave Kinchen” looks at an interview with a key #FleetwoodMac member on what they say led to #LindseyBuckingham’s departure. Plus, the Motor City Madman will hit the road this summer, and former #JudasPriest guitarist #KKDowning talks about who would have probably welcomed him back in the band.

THIS WEEK IN ROCK! A look ahead.

“Rock of Nations with Dave Kinchen” charges onward with thoughts on John Sykes’ covers of #Whitesnake tunes, plus famous artists who join already established bands like #DeepPurple, #Rainbow, #BlackSabbath and #VanHalen.