VRP Rocks - Classic Rock Interviews

The ultimate classic rock podcast with big name interviews on every episode including 30+ Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees ! If you love classic rock and want to hear stories of the glory days from the guys who were at the heart of the action then you'll LOVE this comprehensive classic rock podcast, hosted by UK radio veteran, Paul Stephenson! Check out the VRP Rocks YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@VRPRocks Proudly part of Pantheon Podcasts Network.

VRP Rocks - Classic Rock Interviews is a music podcast hosted by VRP Rocks, with 243 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

VRP Rocks hosts VRP Rocks - Classic Rock Interviews, a music show with 243 episodes published.

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  147. Chris Poland - Megadeth/Nuclear Messiah

  Apr 6, 202640 minS0

  <p>In this episode of VRP Rocks, Paul Stephenson is joined by guitarist Chris Poland, best known for his time in Megadeth.</p> <p>Chris is back with a major new project, Nuclear Messiah, and the album Black Flame — a star-studded release featuring an incredible lineup including Arthur Brown, William Shatner, Rick Wakeman, Joe Lynn Turner, Sebastian Bach, Bumblefoot, Marty Friedman, Pat Travers and many more.</p> <p>In the interview, Chris talks about how this ambitious record came together, the unusual and inspired cover song choices, and what it was like hearing so many iconic musicians bring their own st...

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  146. Carmine Appice - Star Studded Return!

  Mar 30, 202631 minS0

  <p>In this episode of VRP Rocks, Paul Stephenson welcomes back legendary drummer Carmine Appice — one of rock’s most enduring and well-connected musicians.</p> <p>Carmine returns to talk about the brand new Cactus album, Temple of the Blues 2, a powerful blues-rock release packed with an incredible all-star lineup. Featuring contributions from Dee Snider, Joe Lynn Turner, Billy Sheehan, Rudy Sarzo, Tracii Guns, Bumblefoot, Pat Travers, Ted Nugent and many more, this is a record built on collaboration, creativity and serious musical firepower.</p> <p>In the interview, Carmine reveals how the album came together, from hand picking the song...

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  145. Matt Backer - Elton John, Joe Cocker, Marcella Detroit

  Mar 16, 202628 minS0

  <p>In this episode of VRP Rocks, Paul Stephenson is joined by acclaimed guitarist Matt Backer, a musician whose playing has appeared alongside some remarkable artists including Alice Cooper, Marcella Detroit, ABC, and many more.</p> <p>Matt stops by to talk about his brand new album Red Guitars, a record packed with expressive blues-rock guitar playing and great songwriting. Along the way he shares stories from his career working with some of the biggest names in music, what it’s like stepping into different artists’ worlds as a session guitarist, and how those experiences shaped the sound of his new...

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  Suzi Quatro - My 5 Favourite...

  Mar 9, 202637 minS0

  <p>In this episode of VRP Rocks, Paul Stephenson is joined by the original Queen of Rock and Roll, Suzi Quatro. In the first half of the episode, Suzi talks about her brand new album Freedom, due for release on March 27th, and reflects on why she’s still driven to create new music after more than five decades in the business. Then in part two, she takes on the My 5 Favourite challenge, revealing the five songs from her incredible career that mean the most to her — and the stories behind them.</p> <p>A fascinating conversation with one of rock...

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  144. Brian Vollmer - Helix

  Dec 22, 202524 minS0

  <p>In this episode of VRP Rocks, Paul chats with the voice of Canadian hard rock legends Helix – frontman Brian Vollmer.</p> <p>With a career spanning over 50 years, Helix have lived through the highs and lows of the rock world — and Brian’s been there for every single step. From the band's humble beginnings in 1974, through their breakthrough success with Heavy Metal Love, to tours alongside Motörhead, Kiss, Aerosmith and Mötley Crüe — Brian shares it all.</p> <p>You'll hear stories about:</p> <p>The truth behind the story of Michael J. Fox trying out for Helix</p> ...

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