Joe Bouchard, Blue Öyster Cult: More Cowbell | Ep. 504
We're joined by Joe Bouchard, co-founder of the legendary Blue Öyster Cult. We highlight the Raven Drum Foundation, "Godzilla" with Matt Sorum, thoughts on Appetite, embracing cowbell "fever" and more!
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Performance info:
The Second Annual Raven Drum Foundation Benefit
Raising funds for First Responders.
The Cutting Room
44 East 32nd St, New York, NY, 10016
Friday, April 25th
This special night will include the Second Annual Benefit Concert & Legacy Award Commemoration honoring humanitarian, artist, Co-Founder of KISS, Peter Criss.
Performers include co-founders of Raven Drum foundation, Def Leppard’s Rick Allen and wife Lauren Monroe, Peter Criss, former Blue Oyster Cult members Joe and Albert Bouchard (with Mickey Curry on drums), Mountain’s Corky Laing, and more.
Contact info:
https://ravendrumfoundation.org/
https://www.joebouchard.com/
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Our website: afdpod.com
Theme music via Mike Squires of Loaded
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Bumblefoot Returns! | Ep. 503
Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal makes his long-awaited debut on the podcast. We chat all about his new album "Bumblefoot Returns!" Plus...our mutual love of cats, the space-time continuum, Baby Brownstone says "Bumblefoot," and much more!
More info:
https://bumblefoot.com/
https://bumblefoot.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/bumblefoot
OUR WEBSITE:
www.afdpod.com
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Doug Aldrich: Talkin' The Dead Daisies, Whitesnake, and GN'R | Ep. 502
The Dead Daisies are back with "Lookin’ For Trouble," an "unexpected" blues album. Guitarist extraordinaire Doug Aldrich joins to discuss creating the blues with John Corabi, friendship with Richard Fortus, and what David Coverdale told him after an invite to audition for Guns N' Roses.
"Lookin’ For Trouble" available May 30th. More info:
https://thedeaddaisies.com/
https://www.instagram.com/douglasaldrichguitar
Our website: afdpod.com
Theme music: Mike Squires of Loaded
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Nils Goldschmidt, Velvet Chains: Music w/Fortus, Opening for Slash, and Confused for Duff | Ep. 501
Our friend Nils Goldschmidt of Velvet Chains joins. You may have seen them open for Slash with Myles, heard their song "Tattooed" with Richard Fortus, and now they're about to kickoff for Stone Temple Pilots in Brazil. And yes, Nils has been mistaken for Duff...even by Slash's crew! We catch up talking all things VC and GN'R.
More info:
https://velvetchains.com/
Our website: afdpod.com
Intro music by Mike Squires of Loaded
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Alan Niven: Sound N' Fury | Ep. 500
Alan Niven makes his triumphant return for this special 2-hour episode. His long-awaited book, "Sound N' Fury: Rock N' Roll Stories," is available June 24th. Before we get there, Alan and have a passionate discussion over my own attempt at a book with another ex-Guns N' Roses manager.
Pure rock n' roll stories, I provide the sound n' Alan brings the fury.
Pre-order Alan's book here:
https://www.amazon.com/Sound-Fury-Rock-Roll-Stories/dp/1770419942
https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Sound-N-Fury/Alan-Niven/9781770419940
Our website: afdpod.com
Appetite for Distortion is a Guns N' Roses-themed podcast hosted by a radio veteran. 500+ episodes.
Past guests include Alice Cooper, Matt Sorum, Gilby Clarke, Frank Ferrer, Richard Fortus, Dave Kushner, Henry Rollins, Dave Mustaine, David Coverdale, Dee Snider, Dizzy Reed, Myles Kennedy, Brain, Tommy Stinson, London Hudson, Geezer Butler, Blackie Lawless n' much more!
Not affiliated with the band Guns N' Roses. Current theme song created by Mike Squires.
“I always enjoy connecting to those who avoid the obvious pedestrian cliche rockisms and who will converse with intelligence...kudos. That makes for a worthwhile broadcast. “- Alan Niven, former GN'R manager.
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