Known for his impressive work with bands like Dokken, Warlock and Doro, Jon Levin takes us on a journey through... more

Todays very special guest, is Mike Derosier, the renowned drummer of the iconic band Heart. Mike Derosier, a Rock and Roll... more

Rudy Sarzo—an iconic figure in the world of rock music—opens up about his fascinating journey, from his early days playing... more

Legendary drummer Vinny Appice, known for his iconic work with Black Sabbath and Dio, has had an incredible career that... more

Today's special interview is with Dutch guitarist Adrian Vandenberg! In this episode, Adrian, renowned for his work with bands like... more

In this special Side 2 episode of VRP Rocks, host Paul Stephenson sits down with blues rock guitar legend, Joe... more

VRP Rocks takes listeners on a musical journey through the fascinating career of guitar player Doug Aldrich. From his early... more

Join us for as we dive into the world of one of the most influential bands in rock history, The... more

VRP sits down with the legendary guitarist Martin Barre, former member of Jethro Tull, to discuss his remarkable journey and... more

Welcome to the milestone 100th episode of VRP Rocks, where we bring you exclusive interviews with the biggest names in... more

We have a special treat for guitar enthusiasts as we sit down with the legendary Uli Jon Roth! Known for... more

Paul sits down again with John Illsley, renowned member of the legendary band Dire Straits. As part of the new... more

Dee Snider needs no introduction. With huge success in the 80s, his career seemed unstoppable. Dee takes us through his... more

This man has played with the best of the best! Voted Number 1 session drummer in the world by Modern... more

Paul sits down with the legendary lead singer and guitarist of Status Quo, Francis Rossi! Join us as we delve... more

Welcome to VRP Rocks, where today we dive deep into a legendary moment of rock history! In this episode, titled... more

We have an exclusive interview with the legendary guitarist and composer, STEVE VAI! Join us as we dive deep into... more

Welcome to a special bonus episode of the VRP Rocks, where we take look at the life and legend of... more

On Episode 94, we have a treat in store for you as we sit down with the incredible Tony Carey,... more

Join us as we delve into the remarkable career of Guy Pratt, a true virtuoso of the bass guitar. From... more

On this week's big interview show we are delving back into the past to play you some more brilliant clips... more

On today's episode we uncover the remarkable stories behind legendary rock vocalist, Graham Bonnet's career! We kick off by revisiting... more

On this day in 2007 The Police began their HUGE reunion tour! On todays show we hear Stewart Copeland talk... more

Such sad news has broken this evening about the sad passing of the legend that is Tina Turner! Her music... more

Today Paul speaks with the incredibly talented guitarist, Joel Hoekstra, known for his work with bands like Whitesnake and Night... more

Todays guest is the former guitarist and principal songwriter for Hanoi Rocks, Andy McCoy! In this interview we talk about... more

In this captivating episode, we dive deep into the world of rock with an exclusive interview featuring the legendary drummer,... more

Today Paul speaks with one of the greatest guitarists of the rock and metal scene, Mr Scary himself, GEORGE LYNCH!... more

Rockers Alcatrazz are back with their 3rd new album in 3 years. I'm joined by their lead singer, former Rainbow... more

In this episode, Great Rock Stories Vol5, we've compiled some of the best short stories and insights from interviews with... more

On this day in 1975 Ritchie Blackmore left Deep Purple. With me to talk more about this period is Nate... more

Welcome to this episode of the VRP Rocks, with a fantastic interview with Francis Dunnery, the founding member and former... more

On this day in 1979, Supertramp released their multi-million selling, award winning album, "Breakfast in America". On today's episode you'll... more

Today’s interview is with another Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, the 4th in the last 2 months! Todays... more

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Mark Farner was the lead singer of brilliant hard rocking, fun loving, classic American heavy band, Grand Funk Railroad! In... more

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With the 30th anniversary of Big Country's The Buffalo Skinners approaching, I put YOUR QUESTIONS to Big Country guitarist Bruce... more

Sad Cafe broke big in the 70s with the number 3 hit in the UK 'Every Day Hurts'. Their album... more

Long Cool Memories! Legendary singer, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Allan Clarke of The Hollies, reflects on his life... more

Kansas are a legendary group with a total of 9 gold albums, 1 platinum album, 3 multi-platinum albums and a... more

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On this day in 1964 The Beatles performed live on the Ed Sullivan Show... and the world changed forever! Joining... more

This weeks guest is another Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, a member of two huge bands, whose career... more

On this day in 1972, Neil Young released his seminal album, Harvest! It became the biggest selling album of the... more

The Sex Pistols were one of the most controversial music acts of all time. They spat at, swore at and... more

We heard the sad news yesterday that one of the greatest guitarists of all time, Jeff Beck, had sadly passed... more

Today we hear from a musician whose band has released 70+ albums, holds 3 Guinness World Records and their last... more

Where were you when...? Many moments in history evoke this famous phrase and one on this day in 1980 is... more

Todays show is John 'The Ox' Entwistle themed. The Ox was of course the bass player with the Who through... more

On this day in 1971, a fire at a casino in Switzerland inspired one of classic rocks greats greatest songs... more

On this day in 1979 Pink Floyd released the mega selling double concept album The Wall! Containing legendary songs like... more

Jim Cregan has over 50 Gold and Platinum discs to his name, 3 ASCAP awards for outstanding song writing, was... more

On this day in 1991 we said goodbye to one of the most iconic figures in rock, Freddie Mercury! The... more

Give a Little Bit, Breakfast in America, The Logical Song, Take The Long Way Home, Dreamer - the list of... more

Today's episode of Side 2 features an interview with the lead singer of 80s favourites T'Pau, Carol Decker!  Learn more about... more

Today, November 12th, we pay tribute to a 2-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee (should be 3-time argues... more

Sad news has just reached me about the passing of Nazareth legend Dan McCafferty. I wanted to record a quick... more

This is Volume 4 of Great Rock Stories from VRP Rocks and you'll hear some great stories told by some... more

They were labelled the 'bad boys of rock' after a stint in jail, they broke through the LA blues scene... more

On this day in 1973, The Who released Quadrophenia in the UK! This resounding rock opera remains the groups joint... more

"I am the God of Hellfire and I bring you... Arthur Brown!!!"  Ok, I'm not the God of Hellfire, but he... more

"I Live Too Fast To Die Young" may be the name of his new album but it's also a line... more

This weeks episode is another Side 2 – because it features the return of a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame... more

2 years ago today the world lost one of rocks greatest guitarists - EDDIE VAN HALEN! On today's episode of... more

Today is the second anniversary of the launch of Vintage Rock Pod! Episode 1, featuring an interview with Rock n... more

Barry Goudreau is a founding member of the rock band BOSTON, playing with them on their first two iconic multi-platinum... more

This week's big interview show see's the return of one of my favourite guests, legendary Vanilla Fudge drummer, CARMINE APPICE!... more

Today's guest is the incredible KEVIN GODLEY!! Kevin's career spans such a wide course, as part of Hotlegs he had a... more

On this day in 1983 we got to see the actual faces of the band KISS! Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons,... more

STEWART COPELAND, rightly regarded as one of the greatest rock drummers of all time, joins me on this episode to... more

Todays guest is PAT TRAVERS, a Canadian guitar legend whose career has spanned almost half a century! From travelling to... more

One of the biggest selling songs of 1982 hit the number 1 spot in the UK 40 years ago today!... more

My guest today has worked with some real legends over the years and has stories to tell about Rod Stewart,... more

Released in the US on this day in 1988, LOVE BITES became the groups first and so far, only number... more

Legendary Cream musician JACK BRUCE is the main subject of discussion today with my guest JEFF BERLIN! Jack famously said that... more

Today's guest is a guitarist thought of so highly that Pete Townshend personally asked him to join The Who, an... more

On this day in 1968, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones and John Bonham played together as a band... more

Great Rock Stories Vol.3 is a mix of some fascinating tales told by legendary rock stars themselves!  You'll hear about the... more

Def Leppard's 'HYSTERIA' was released on this day in 1987! It topped charts around the world and shifted 25 million... more

Squeeze enjoyed huge success in the UK from the end of the 70's and in North America from the 80s... more

Alan Clark joined Dire Straits as their first - and only full-time - keyboard player, playing with Mark Knopfler and... more

Rory Gallagher is remembered as one of the greatest guitarists of all time with Eric Clapton, Johnny Marr, The Edge... more

Today we remember one of rocks greatest icons, a legendary drummer with one of the biggest bands of all time... more

Today's guest is ANOTHER Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, inducted alongside his bandmates Bruce Palmer, Dewey Martin, Stephen Stills... more

On today's THIS DAY ROCKS we are talking about one of the most controversial single releases of all time! The... more

Todays guest is a drummer with a band that started way back in 1984, they rode at the forefront of... more

John Steel is a founding member of the brilliant 60s group, THE ANIMALS! The group were one of the leading bands... more

Andrew Farriss was the main songwriter in INXS. Michael Hutchence added the flair and the lyrics but without Andrew there... more

On this day in rock history, Aerosmith's biggest selling studio album worldwide, GET A GRIP, hit the number 1 spot... more

The Tubes were wild to say the least! Today's guest, Fee Waybill, and the band came through the musical theatre... more

On this weeks episode we get a long-overdue update for our Artists Choice playlist! We'll hear Jackie Fox from the... more

The Runaways are one of the earliest and most influential all-female rock acts of all time, a band that proved... more

Great Rock Stories Volume 2 is a mix of some of amazing tales told by some legendary stars, including 2... more

The STRAWBS have been in action since the 60's and the bands bass player, CHAS CRONK, joins me to tell... more

MIKE RENO is the lead singer and front man of Canada's, LOVERBOY! The band have more than 20 million record sales... more

THE TROGGS, became superstars all around the world, topping charts globally with 'WILD THING'. They've been cited as influences for so... more

American Pie has become a part of the fabric of America. Don McLean joins me this week to talk about... more

'MY SHARONA' was the biggest selling song in American in 1979 and was a number 1 hit all over the world.... more

Tony Martin is the former lead singer of the legendary, Black Sabbath. Sabbath's 'lead singer roll of honour' includes Ronnie... more

With 3 top 10 albums - including the biggest selling UK album of 1972 - and 4 top 10 singles,... more

Mark Stein is the lead singer and keyboard player with influential band Vanilla Fudge and in this episode he tells stories... more

I get into the nitty gritty of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with American comedian JOE KWACZALA. He... more

Dire Straits legend JOHN ILLSLEY returns to Vintage Rock Pod to tell me about the busy year he's had following... more

Ellen Foley is famously known as the female singer on Meat Loaf's 'Bat Out of Hell' album, significantly duetting on... more

Ian Anderson has been the driving force behind JETHRO TULL for over half a century! With more than 60 million... more

This special tribute show to Marvin Lee Aday, known to the world as MEAT LOAF, features contributions I've recorded with... more

We pay tribute to the stars of the classic rock world that sadly passed away in 2021. With contributions from... more

Great Rock Stories Volume 1 is a mix of some of amazing tales told by some legendary stars, including 3... more

Jim McCarty is a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, inducted with his band, the legendary, ground breaking and iconic... more

Donnie Vie is the former frontman, lead singer, songwriter and guitar player with the band Enuff Z Nuff. Best known for... more

Dave Brock has been the driving force behind legendary space rockers Hawkwind for over half a century! Although he's now... more

John Lodge is a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer as part of the legendary British group, The Moody Blues.... more

Something a little different this week, I've been asked a few times to include some new wave or synth -... more

(Don't Fear) The Reaper is a masterpiece Blue Oyster Cult created in the mid-70's and almost half a century on... more

This weeks show features one of my favourite interviews to date! My guest is an absolute legend, Carmine Appice! He's known... more

Dave Mason is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee with his band Traffic, but there's so much more... more

With 9 'Top 10' albums and 23 'Top 40' singles in the UK, Marillion are one of the most successful and enduring bands of... more

The legendary, Rock n Roll Hall of Fame drummer who's worked with some of the biggest names in the business, shares... more

STYX garnered a huge following in the 70s and 80s with a fusion of hard rock, prog and acoustic styles... more

Slow Ride is a rock classic and Roger Earl from the band Foghat talks all about the hit and more... more

On this weeks show I’ve got a Scottish singer who’s worked with some real legends of rock! He was part... more

Paul Carrack has had an incredible career with so many hits on both sides of the Atlantic for a huge... more

Jorma Kaukonen is not only a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee but with his band Jefferson Airplane he... more

This weeks Side 2 features an interview with Cutting Crew frontman NICK VAN EEDE! (I Just) Died In Your Arms... more

Steve Lukather is the legendary ever-present guitarist in Toto. In this fun interview we talk all about Toto's big records,... more

Jeff Pilson rose to fame as an integral member of DOKKEN in the heady days of 80s. 3 platinum albums... more

He rocked the Sunset Strip during the decade of decadence as frontman of one of the leading metal bands of... more

As founder and ever present member of FREE and BAD COMPANY, Simon Kirke has had an incredible career! In this... more

Rat Scabies, a name synonymous with the 70's punk scene was an integral part of punk pioneers, The Damned! Hear... more

Ten Years After shot to worldwide fame with their blistering set at the legendary Woodstock Festival in 1969. Platinum albums,... more

On this episode you will find out directly from some legendary musical stars, what their own favourite songs are from... more

Doug 'Cosmo' Clifford has just turned 76 and is battling the effects of Parkinsons disease - but that's not stopping him... more

Live music is slowly returning! On this weeks 'VRP Side 2' we speak to Chris Sumby, an organiser of the... more

Having a hit song at 15, partying with Led Zeppelin at 19, a brush with death, the call from Sylvester... more

Thunder's latest album crashed into the UK Album Chart at number 3 on its first week of release and the... more

Blinded By The Light may be a Bruce Springsteen original, but it was Manfred Mann's Earth Band who had the... more

Robert Berry is a Grammy nominated singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer and has worked with some of the biggest names... more

Another exclusive interview! Mick Box, the legendary guitarist from URIAH HEEP, spoke first to VRP Rocks about the band having... more

Including one of the most fun interviews I've ever done, this episode is another double interview show with the great... more

Steve Fossen formed the band that went on to become a multi-million selling phenomenon and Rock Hall of Fame Inductees,... more

We have 2 more rock star interviews on this episode, both shooting to fame in the 70s! Thijs Van Leer... more

What a show! It doesn't come any more rock n roll than stories about The Beatles, Thin Lizzy, David Bowie,... more

Geoff Downes has had an incredible life and career, effortlessly succeeding in pop, new wave, prog and rock as part... more

Lee Aaron was one of the few successful hard rock female vocalists of the 80s, going multi-platinum in Canada and... more

His band has been rocking for over 50 years, inspired Axl Rose, released what is seen as the first rock... more

He shot to number 1 around the world with his hit single "St Elmo's Fire" and his story is incredible!... more

He grew up during the height of the British Invasion of the United States, regularly watching Led Zeppelin, The Animals,... more

In this special episode we speak to rock fans around the world to get their stories. Velina from Bulgaria, Joseph... more

Legendary guitar player STEVE HACKETT from GENESIS talks about a wide range of subjects in this brilliant interview with Vintage... more