Live Aid – Women Who Rocked
One of the most unique parts of the Hard Rock Cafe story is Live Aid. Hard Rock was there in 1985, operating the catering tents on both sides of the Atlantic and we unearthed some photos of the day!
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The Good, The Bad, & the Laundry With Brenda Kahn
Poet. Guitarist. Songwriter. Publisher. Activist. Mother. Brenda Kahn’s music career stretches from the anti-folk scene of the East Village in the early 1990s to a recently published book of poetry about parenting aptly titled The Good, The Bad, And The Laundry. Along the way, Kahn recorded with her friend Jeff Buckley, played Lilith Fair multiple…
Artist Interview – CLEM BURKE of Blondie
Artist Interview – CLEM BURKE of Blondie RPM’s Jason Lent chats with legendary drummer Clem Burke of Blondie and supergroup The Empty Hearts.
Coolest Conversations – ALICE COOPER
The one and only ALICE COOPER chats with the Mighty Manfred about his latest album Paranormal and looks back on 50 years of a life in rock ‘n’ roll. This one is a must-listen!
15 AMAZING COVER VERSIONS
15 AMAZING COVER VERSIONS In this episode of the Revolutions per Minute podcast, Jeff Nolan runs down 15 of his favorite cover versions from the long history of rock ‘n’ roll. Some of the usual suspects are here, but there are quite a few surprises as well. You’re gonna dig it! Here’s a handy-dandy Spotify…
Coolest Conversations – The Shadows of Knight
Coolest Conversations – The Shadows of Knight In this episode of Coolest Conversations, The Mighty Manfred chats with garage rock icon Jim Sohns of The Shadows of Knight and digs deep into his 50+ year career. Jim Sohns This is the unedited version of the interview that originally aired on SiriusXM’s Underground Garage Channel 21.…
Coolest Conversations – THE SONICS
Coolest Conversations – THE SONICS In this episode of Coolest Conversations, The Mighty Manfred has an in-depth, insightful conversation with sax man Rob Lind of protopunk legends The Sonics. It’s a great interview with a great player from a great band. Enjoy! The Sonics 2017 This is the unedited version of the interview that originally…
Coolest Conversations – The Dollyrots
Coolest Conversations – The Dollyrots In this episode of Coolest Conversations, The Mighty Manfred talks music with Luis Cabeza of pop/punk stalwarts THE DOLLYROTS. The Dollyrots This is the unedited version of the interview that originally aired on SiriusXM’s Underground Garage Channel 21. Look for more unedited versions of Mighty Manfred’s Coolest Conversations exclusively here…
Coolest Conversations – RICK NIELSEN OF CHEAP TRICK
Legendary Cheap Trick guitarist Rick Nielsen chats with the Mighty Manfred about the group’s kickass new album We’re All Alright! and looks back on 45+ years of a life in rock ‘n’ roll. This one is a must-listen!
LITTLE STEVEN VAN ZANDT
The first thing you notice when you meet Little Steven Van Zandt is his eyes. He has an intense gaze that invites engagement on all things rock ‘n’ roll, but doesn’t suffer fools gladly. This isn’t an aloof rock star – this is a True Believer.
ROCK FIGHT! U.S. vs U.K.
ROCK FIGHT! U.S. vs U.K. Which country has produced better rock bands – the United States or the United Kingdom? In this episode, RPM’s Jeff Nolan is joined by English gadfly Josh Weller of London-based punk band the Kenneths. Jeff presents the case for U.S. bands; Josh rebuts his arguments. For the sake of the…
INTERVIEW – Ted Dwane of Mumford & Sons
INTERVIEW – Ted Dwane of Mumford & Sons In this episode of the Revolutions per Minute podcast, our man in the U.K. – Josh Weller – sits down with Mumford & Sons bassist Ted Dwane for an insightful, irreverent and enlightening interview about his influences, his process and why his mother had to explain to…
The Weird World of Novelty Songs
The Weird World of Novelty Songs In this episode, RPM editor Jeff Nolan and wild-eyed Englishman Josh Weller dive deep into the exceedingly bizarre world of novelty songs. From Eddie Cantor to Steve Martin, from Dr. Demento to the inscrutable PikoTaro; Jeff and Josh endure the unendurable and emerge enlightened – and more than a…
COOLEST CONVERSATIONS – The Regrettes
COOLEST CONVERSATIONS – The Regrettes The Mighty Manfred chats with singer/songwriter Lydia Night of indie pop upstarts THE REGRETTES. Fun stuff from a fun band. This is the unedited version of the interview that originally aired on SiriusXM’s Underground Garage Channel 21. Look for more unedited versions of Mighty Manfred’s Coolest Conversations exclusively here at…
COOLEST CONVERSATIONS – Ryan Hamilton
COOLEST CONVERSATIONS – Ryan Hamilton The Mighty Manfred digs into the mind of Ryan Hamilton of Ryan Hamilton and the Traitors. This is the unedited version of the interview that originally aired on SiriusXM’s Underground Garage Channel 21. Look for more unedited versions of Mighty Manfred’s Coolest Conversations exclusively here at Revolutions per Minute. Thanks…
COOLEST CONVERSATIONS – DEBBIE HARRY of BLONDIE
COOLEST CONVERSATIONS – DEBBIE HARRY of BLONDIE Legendary Blondie frontwoman Debbie Harry joins the Mighty Manfred in a fun, informative and very cool conversation about Blondie’s killer new album, Pollinator, and the nature of being a rock ‘n’ roll icon. BLONDIE (photo by Alexander Thompson) This is the unedited version of the interview that originally…
COOLEST CONVERSATIONS – Rikki Styxx
COOLEST CONVERSATIONS – Rikki Styxx The Mighty Manfred has a fun, freewheeling conversation with California garage rock mainstay Rikki Styxx. Rikki is an in-demand drummer for a variety of great acts – including The Dollyrots, The Two Tens and the Darts. TMChrisBarber2016 This is the unedited version of the interview that originally aired on SiriusXM’s…
AHHHHH!!! 15 Amazing Rock ‘n’ Roll Screams
RPM’s Jeff Nolan runs down 15 of his favorite rock ‘n’ roll screams and dives into the urban legend behind the bloodcurdler on the Ohio Players’ classic “Love Rollercoaster”.
RIFFER MADNESS! – the top 15 most important riffs of all time
RPM’s Jeff Nolan dives into the art of the riff in popular music and runs down his top 15 most important and impactful riffs of all time. He claims his list is definitive. That’s a pretty bold claim.
INTERVIEW – Robbie Krieger of the Doors
INTERVIEW – Robbie Krieger of the Doors RPM editor Jeff Nolan sat down with legendary Doors guitarist Robbie Krieger before his performance at the Hard Rock Hotel in Orlando, Florida for an informative, wide-ranging discussion. A truly singular artist, in this interview Robbie reflects on six decades as a working musician.
This Band Doesn’t Suck – PLAGUE VENDOR
Revolutions Per Minute presents “THIS BAND DOESN’T SUCK” – a look at a contemporary artist who is helping dispel the notion that music in the 21st century is a desolate wasteland of suckitude.
Greatest Song Ever – The Train Kept a-Rollin’
If there’s one thing music nerds love to do, it’s make lists and pontificate about the best and worst of the art form called rock ‘n’ roll. Whether it’s a music magazine compiling a ludicrous list of
This Band Doesn’t Suck – RIVAL SONS
Every month, Revolutions Per Minute presents “THIS BAND DOESN’T SUCK” – a look at a contemporary artist who is helping dispel the notion that music in the 21st century is a desolate wasteland of suckitude.