Hidden History of Rock & Roll

<p>My next guest was born in Los Angeles, Ca, but grew up in a small town called "Coarsegold" near Yosemite, Ca. He was a drama major in college and began playing guitar professionally as a teenager, followed by a...

<p>Happy 75th Birthday to Tom Petty! 10/20/25</p> <p>My next guest was born in San Diego, California. He is an American musician notable for being the founding bassist for Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers from 1976 to...

<p>Today I welcome an American singer, songwriter, organist and guitarist for a band originally called "13th Floor", soon after they became the well known band, "The Grass Roots". The band had three top 10 singles on...

<p>Today we welcome a former chemist from The Bronx, NY, he studied at Columbia University, and left his career one day and decided to work in the music industry. He was an Artist Manager, Label Executive with Creation...

<p>Today I am interviewing someone who has had a multi-faceted career in the music industry! From an early age he had a desire to be a musician and follow in his cousin Jerry Heller's path in the music business, both of...

<p>Today I welcome another rock music legend, he is widely know as one of rock's most tasteful timekeepers, and a found member of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers. He is a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame drummer. He is a singer...

<p>My 11th podcast is a profoundly inspiring episode for me, I was truly humbled to interview an extraordinary, beloved, one-of-a-kind human being, songwriter, musician, photographer, recording engineer and producer. I...

<p>Please welcome my next guest, he is an iconic guitarist, vocalist and songwriter. He was a member of Mudcrutch in the early 70's with Tom Petty, Benmont Tench, Randall Marsh and Tom Leadon. The band moved to Los...

<p>Today I am bringing back the former National Promotion Director at Capitol Records from March 1976 to May 1983, Steve Meyer. Steve has had a long history in the music industry and today we are talking about his time...

<p>Happy 2025! </p> <p>Welcome to my first episode of 2025! My next guest has been in recording, mixing and producing since 1978! He has credits on over 120 Albums. He is most known for his work with Jeff Lynne of ELO...

<p>HHRR is finishing up 2024 with an incredible guest who is a 50 year music industry veteran working with so many incredible artists. Today we are talking to Bob Catania and his time working with the iconic band U2...

<p>HHRR is returning from a brief hiatus with my sixth episode, and it is an explosive one! I am doing the show a little differently, today I am showcasing an exceptional musician who has performed with iconic rock n'...

<p>In this fifth episode, I am thrilled to welcome back Jon Scott, who shares his inspiring journey as a promoman at MCA Records, where he championed Mudcrutch's single 'Depot Street' and paved the way for iconic...

<p>Join us for our fourth episode, as we bring another iconic guest with an impressive history in the music industry. Tommy has collaborated with some of the biggest names in music, including Van Halen, Bryan Adams, The...

<p>In this third episode, we are honored to have music industry legend Paul Rappaport share his stories of working with some of the biggest names in music, including Tony Bennett, Bob Dylan, and Pink Floyd, as well as...