Episodes

  • 050: Brian Wheat of TESLA - "Son of a Milkman"
    May 6 2021

    Brian Wheat makes his Rocker Life debut, to discuss the release of his autobiography "Son of a Milkman"!

    Listen in as we discuss the dynamics of discussing private personal matters in a book, the influence of Ronnie Montrose, how "Shock" was misunderstood, and what it was like to be the first band to perform on the Def Leppard in the round stage on the Hysteria tour.

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    25 mins
  • 049: BONUS - BON: Highways of a Legend
    Apr 26 2021

    A CAN'T MISS episode that was a special Livestream Roundtable presentation for the Bon Scott Forum on Facebook! Listen in as we discuss the biggest misconceptions about Bon Scott's death, how Bon Scott Back in Black were far more related than many fans may think, and much much more.

    The panel consists of Jesse Fink (BON: The Last Highway), Fil Olivieri (Founder of SoloDallas), B.J. Lisko (Author), and Michael Fazzolare (Musician, Friend of Bon Scott's), and Aaron K. (Host - The Rocker Life Podcast).

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    1 hr and 40 mins
  • 048: EVH Guitar Tech, Tom Weber - Roadiecare and the State of Live Music
    Apr 22 2021

    In an episode that could only be described as a reality check for the happenings in the live music and entertainment industry over the last year, former Eddie Van Halen (Van Halen) and C.C. DeVille (Poison) Guitar Tech and Master Luthier TOM WEBER tells his personal story related to COVID, right here on The Rocker Life.

    Please be sure to visit Roadiecare.com and read about the current challenges facing many individuals who've helped facilitate live shows for all of us, and the very real struggles they're facing. Let's ALL get in the game and help where we can!

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    52 mins
  • 047: Caesar of Zero Theorem
    Apr 1 2021

    In this edition of the Future of Rock series, Caesar of Los Angeles based band ZERO THEOREM discusses working with Producer Kane Churko (Five Finger Death Punch, In This Moment, Ozzy Osbourne, Papa Roach), the success of previous single releases in regards to playlists, and an upcoming tour with FOZZY.

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    23 mins
  • 046: ACCEPT "Too Mean to Die" with Philip Shouse
    Mar 31 2021

    Released in early 2021, ACCEPT "Too Mean to Die" has appeared to take on instant classic status amongst many hard rock and metal fans. Join in as Philip Shouse (Guitar) discusses the recording process, the albums quick and far-reaching chart success and much more on this episode of The Rocker Life!

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    30 mins
  • 045: Amber Eye
    Jan 29 2021

    Jump in to another great Rock n' Roll conversation in the Future of Rock series, with Rocker Life Alumni - Amber Eye! Clint & Amber Shay, along with Manager Steve Susman fill Rocker Nation in on the progress on their upcoming project.

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    47 mins
  • 044: AC/DC PWR/UP Review with RONNIE ELVIS JAMES!
    Jan 28 2021

    A fun episode as special guest RONNIE ELVIS JAMES and myself wax poetic on an observational review of AC/DC's newest release: PWR/UP !!

    What are our favorite standout tracks? What's the overall assessment? What effect did the release have on 2020? Fire up Ep. 044 and find out, baby! Rocker Nation - LET's GOOOOO!!

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    49 mins
  • 043 - "Instant Angus!" - Fil Olivieri, Founder of SoloDallas
    Jan 5 2021

    Fil Olivieri, founder of SoloDallas, had been obsessed with AC/DC’s guitar tones since the release of Back in Black. To replicate them, he began purchasing the same equipment used by lead guitarist Angus Young, but as close as he got, it was obvious there was still a key ingredient missing. Until he discovered the Schaffer-Vega Diversity System!

    Ep. 043 is a CAN'T MISS step into 2021! Including a fantastic discussion with Fil Olivieri, and the latest singles from MOON FEVER, CLOVERHILL, and LUTHER!

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    1 hr and 17 mins