The Keep Calm and Rock On Experience

Prince Tribute

On this week's special edition of the Keep Calm and Rock On Experience, Jamie and Michael look back and the life, career, and legacy of Prince, who passed away earlier this week at the age of 57. They share some of their favorite Prince moments and stories, and discuss where he fits into the history of pop culture and rock and roll.

Norm Harris

On this week's episode, the KCRO crew is joined by Norm Harris of Norman's Rare Guitars. Norm has spent his life collecting, selling and playing vintage and rare instruments in southern California. Norm has the key's to the highway of rare and vintage instruments so jump in the passenger seat and cruise along as Norm shares stories of the artists, actors and projects he has sold and lent his collection out to over the years. You will also take a trip to Koehler's Corner where Michael joins up with Jamie and Angelo to share the story of one very special 1957 Gibson Les Paul that ended up in the hands of some of rock's greatest guitarists, only to be snatched away during a break in. Will the story have a happy ending? Stayed to find out the answer plus much much more on this week's Keep Calm and Rock On Podcast!

All In The Family

On this week's show, Jamie and Angelo help to celebrate the newest addition to the KCRO family, welcoming The Killer Koehler's first born child, with an episode all about family dynamics in bands. While Michael is our on paternity leave, the guys also discuss some famous families in rock and roll. And what will be their choices for some of the best sibling rivalries in rock music in their newest Mt. Rushmore? Tune in to find out! All this and much much more on this week's Keep Calm and Rock On Experience!

Episode 30 - The First Cut Is The Deepest - The 1980s

On this week's episode, Jamie, Angelo and Michael are back once again to continue their on going debate over the greatest debut albums of all time. They continue on from where they left off, having already discussed the 60s and 70s. This week is all about the 1980s! With so many different artists and genres to choose from in one of the most eclectic decades of rock and roll, how will the Power Trio of Podcasting agree on which artists put out the best debut albums of the decade? The gang will also be joined once again, by Rolling Stone contributing editor Anthony DeCurtis to get his take on the topic. This week also brings the return of everyone's favorite segment, Das Boot where the KCRO team gives the boot to someone or something in rock and roll. All this and much much more on this week's Keep Calm and Rock On Experience!

KCRO Lite - Deep Blue Sea

On this week's KCRO Lite, Michael takes the helm and steers the USS KCRO through dangerous waters as Angelo and Jamie travel the world in search of rock and roll greatness. Jamie will check in from the road to share his thoughts on party cover bands and what they've done to some of rock and roll beloved anthems. Michael digs deep in the murky waters of the Chesapeake Bay to uncover one of the lesser known rock stories from KCRO's hometown of Baltimore MD, telling the story of Blue Seas Recording Studio. This week's artist of the week King of Birds, travels across the Atlantic Ocean from Scotland to share their music. And as always, KCRO corespondent Rockin' Bobby Gee returns for another installment of his "Beneath the Roots" saga, this time discussing the player piano. All this and much much on the Keep Calm and Rock On Experience!

Episode 29 - Reelin' In The Years: 1991

On this week's episode, Michael, Angelo and Jamie return for the second installment of their series "Reelin' in the Years" where they highlight what they believe are some of the most important years in rock music. This week, they take a step back to their childhoods to feature none other than 1991! A year that saw the debut of a new music style and scene in the Pacific Northwest, the emergence of a heavy metal band who would bring their music to the masses, as well as other prominent rock bands who hit the peak of their success, 1991 would turn out to be the most impactful year in music of the 90s. What were those impacts and how have these artists continued to help mold the landscape of music as we know it today? Tune in to KCRO to find out! On this week's second segment of the show, Michael brings back his highly requested "Ride the Lightning Round" where fast paced questions, lead to long winded answers. All this and much much more on this week's Keep Calm and Rock On Experience!

KCRO Lite - George Martin Tribute

On this week's KCRO Lite, Michael, Jamie and Angelo each share their thoughts on one of the most important producers in the history of rock and roll, George Martin. Martin passed away this past week at the age of 90, but leaving behind a legacy that will be remembered and cherished for years to come. Join the power trio of podcasting as they celebrate the life, career, and legacy of George Martin, on this week's Keep Calm and Rock On Experience.

Episode 28 - Dave Cobb

On this week's episode of the Keep Calm and Rock On Experience, Michael, Jamie and Angelo are joined by one of the hottest producers in country and rock, Dave Cobb. Fresh off wins for Best Country and Best Americana albums at this year's Grammy Awards, as well as a nomination for Producer of the Year, Dave has been working with some of the the most talented artist in Nashville including Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell, Rival Sons, and Sturgill Simpson. Dave joins the power trio of podcasting to discuss his brand new concept album "Southern Family" which comes out March 18th. He also discusses his upbringing in Georgia, his love of both rock and country, as well as his philosophies in the recording studio. All this and much much more on this week's KCRO Experience!

KCRO Lite - $ee You In Court

On this week's KCRO Lite, the Power Trio of Podcasting return from their trip to E Street to bring their listeners up to speed on all of the news happening in rock and roll in the segment "Second Hand News." This week, they discuss the legal battle between pop star Kesha and producer Dr. Luke. They also comment on listener feedback in the segment titled "The Mail Never Stops!". This week's artist of the week, SuperEtte, hailing from Austin Texas, drops in to deliver their brand of punk rock. And no KCRO Lite would be complete without a visit from corespondent Rockin' Bobby Gee for another installment of his "Beneath the Roots" segment, titled "You never give me your money." Join Michael, Angelo, and Jamie for this and much much more on this week' Keep Calm and Rock On Experience.

Episode 27 - Garry W. Tallent

On this week's episode of The Keep Calm and Rock On Experience, the power trio of podcast are joined by none other than Garry W. Tallent, bassist and one of the original members of Bruce Springsteen's legendary E. Street Band! Garry joins Michael, Jamie and Angelo from the road while on tour with Bruce and the band during their current tour backing the release of The River box set "The Ties That Bind."  They discuss the current tour as well as Garry's upcoming debut solo record "Break Time" which will be available on March 4th. Garry shares a wealth of knowledge and stories about his time growing up playing music as a kid along the east coast eventually leading him to the E Street Band on the Jersey Shore. The group also discuss his bass technique, work as a session artist and producer in Nashville, and his over 45 year career as the foundation of the E Street Nation! All this and much much more on this week's interview with Garry W. Tallent on the Keep Calm and Rock On Podcast!

KCRO Lite - The Vinyl Countdown

On this week's KCRO Lite, Jamie, Michael and Angelo return to discuss all of the trending news and topics in the rock and roll work this week including last week's halftime show, the up-coming Grammy awards, and the debut of the new HBO series Vinyl. The Power Trio of Podcast also review some listener feedback in the segment titled 'The Mail Never Stops'. You will also find out what happens when emo kids group up and get jazz degrees, as this week's artist of the week, Stop. Drop. Rewind. pay a visit to the KCRO Universe. And finally, no KCRO Lite would be complete with out another enthralling segment of "Beneath the Roots", where KCRO corespondent Rockin' Bobby Gee returns toe expand on the recent full length episode detailing the music of 1968, with "Lessons from Greasy Lake." All this and much much more on this week's Keep Calm and Rock On Experience.

Episode 26 - Rock 'n Jock

On this week's "Super" edition of the Keep Calm and Rock On Experience, Jamie, Angelo and Michael sit down during half time of the big game for a lighthearted discussion about the connections between rock music and sports. How did the the two worlds of sports and rock music become intertwined and what makes music and sporting events so important to the fans, the teams, and the audiences watching at home? The guys will also be joined by KCRO corespondent Rockin' Bobby Gee for a very special "Beneath the Roots" all about sport's biggest song, The Star Spangled Banner. In today's second segment, the power trio of podcasting will once again climb to the top of Mt. Rushmore to determine the 4 most important sports related songs in music. All this and much much more on this week's Keep Calm and Rock On Experience!

KCRO Lite - The Heat Is On

On this week's KCRO Lite, Jamie and Michael get together to reflect back on another week of rock roll news in the segment title "Second Hand News". They share their thoughts and stories about the career and legacy of Glenn Frey of The Eagles who passed away two weeks ago. In the listener feedback segment "The Mail Never Stops", they review some thoughts and comments from their most recent sit down interview with guitar entrepreneur Paul Reed Smith. This week's artist of the week is Nethan, who comes to the KCRO airwaves all the way from Minneapolis, Minnesota with their song "Red Godzilla". And finally, no KCRO lite would be complete with a visit from KCRO corespondent Rockin' Bobby Gee, who returns for another installment of "Beneath the Roots", this time entitled "Obsession." All this and much much more on this week's Keep Calm and Rock On Experience.

Episode 25 - Paul Reed Smith

On this week's show, Jamie, Angelo and Michael travel across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge to Stevensville, Maryland to sit down with guitar maker and entrepreneur, Paul Reed Smith. His company, PRS guitars has become the 3rd largest manufacturer of electric guitars in the United States and his instruments can be seen on stages all over the world, played by some of the greatest guitarists in the business. Paul sits down with the KCRO gang at his offices to chat about the 30 year history of PRS, the history of electric guitars, and his love of all things rock and roll. All this and much much more as the Keep Calm and Rock On Experience take a look into the mind of one of the greatest electric guitar makers over last 30 years!

KCRO Lite - David Bowie Tribute

"I don't know where I'm going from here, but I promise it won't be boring."

-David Bowie

On this week's special episode of KCRO Lite, Jamie, Michael and Angelo pay tribute to one of the greatest artist in the history or rock and pop music, David Bowie. After hearing of David Bowie's passing earlier this week, Michael, Angelo, and Jamie dedicated this week's episode to his memory. Join them as they reflect on the life and career of one of rock and roll's true originals, while also discussing his legacy now that he is gone.

Episode 24 - Reelin' In The Years: 1968

In this week's full length episode of KCRO, Michael, Angelo and Jamie debut a brand new series entitled "Reelin' In The Years" highlighting what they believe are some of the classic years in the history of rock and roll. In this first installment, they will feature 1968, an historically significant year featuring some of the greatest music ever made. What made 1968 so important to the continued development of rock music and how did the landscape of the late 60s culture and politics impact the music? They will also debut a brand second segment called "Exile On Wall Street" where each member of the Power Trio of Podcasting will decide who's stocks will be on the rise in 2016, and which artist's stocks you should sell! All this and much much more on this week's Keep Calm and Rock On Experience!

KCRO Lite - An Unforgettable Ace

On this first KCRO Lite of 2016, Jamie, Angelo and Michael try and recover from the inaugural KCRO New Year Rockin' Eve party the night before. While Jamie has a little trouble getting into gear, Angelo and Michael settle in to review some of the rock and roll news that is already hitting the wire in 2016 in the segment "Second Hand News". They also review some listener feed back in "The Mail Never Stops." The first new artist of the week in 2016 comes all the way from Orange County, California, Alta Sky. And as always, KCRO Lite would not be complete with out another "Beneath The Roots" with KCRO corespondent Rockin' Bobby Gee, this week, discussing the music we love and hate. All this and much much more on the Keep Calm and Rock On Experience!

2015 KCRO New Years Rockin' Eve

You are cordially invited to the first annual KCRO New Year's Rockin' Eve party at the KCRO Compound in downtown Baltimore, MD. Join Michael, Angelo, and Jamie as their guest while they ring in 2016 and take a look back at some of the best moments in rock and roll, and the first year of The Keep Calm and Rock On podcast. You will hear highlights from some of their best interviews over the past 9 months including Al Kooper, Nils Lofgren, G.E. Smith, Jimmy Vivino and many more. The gang will hand out their 2016 Sammy Award winners and also chat with a very special guest who calls in to discuss the business side of rock music in 2015 and beyond. And what year end party would be complete without a blooper reel of some of the funniest moments of this year's shows. All this and much much more on the first annual KCRO New Year's Rockin' Eve special!

Episode 23 - The First Cut Is The Deepest - The 1970s

Jamie, Angelo, and Michael are back for another full length edition of the Keep Calm and Rock On Experience. The Power Trio of Podcasting returns to the topic of greatest debut albums of all time. After starting the debate back in Episode 11 where they discussed the best debut albums of the 1960s, they move on today to the swinging 70s! They will discuss the climate of new music in the 1970s as well as the criteria for what does make a great debut album. There is no chance that all three will agree on the top spot is there? In the second half of the episode, Michael "The Killer" Koehler returns with another installment of is segment entitled "Ride The Lighting" where face paced questions are met with slow paced answers. All this and much much on The Keep Calm and Rock On Experience!

KCRO Lite - ExPeart Opinions and Centennial Celebrations

On today's KCRO Lite, Jamie, Angelo and Michael bring you all of this week's top rock and roll news in the segment "Second Hand News", where they hear it first, and you hear it second! Today's topics include discussions about the end of one of Angelo's all time favorite bands, as well as found memories about a talented singer, gone too soon. They answer listener questions and feedback in "The Mail Never Stops" and are joined by this week's Artist of the Week, J. Rushwell from Boston. As always, KCRO Lite concludes with another rousing edition of "Beneath The Roots" with KCRO corespondent Rockin' Bobby Gee, who rings in the holiday season with his segment entitled "Tough Guys Don't Sing Christmas Songs... Or Do They?" All this and much much more in the final KCRO Lite of 2015!

Episode 22 - Jimmy Vivino

On this week's show, Michael, Angelo, and Jamie are joined by guitarist, band leader, and musical director Jimmy Vivino for a tour de force interview that touches on all aspects of rock. Best known as the guitarist and musical director for The Basic Cable Band on CONAN, Vivino joins the gang to discuss his career in music over the past 40 years as well as his love of rock and roll. Jimmy shares stories and anecdotes from his 23 years with Conan O'Brien, his experiences playing with artists like Al Kooper and Levon Helm, and that's just the tip of the iceberg! You won't want to miss a second of KCRO's extended interview with Jimmy Vivino, not only one of their most knowledgeable guests to date, but one of the biggest fans of rock and roll too! All this and much much more on this week's Keep Calm and Rock On Experience!

KCRO Lite - Easy Love and Marriage

On this week's KCRO Lite, Angelo, Jamie and Michael return to the Christino Compound to bring you all of the up to the minute rock and roll headlines in another edition of "Second Hand News". They gang will also address some listener feedback in the segment titled "The Mail Never Stops!" where one of their listeners has a few bones to pick with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This week's artist of the week is Hustle Dunn and the Die Tryin' all the way from the great state of Illinois. And of course, no KCRO Lite would be complete with out a visit from KCRO corespondent Rockin' Bobby Gee, who returns for part II on his "Beneath The Roots" segment celebrating the centenial of Frank Sinatra. All this and much much more on the Keep Calm and Rock On Experience!

Episode 21 - Innovations: The Home Studio

On this week's episode, Angelo, Jamie and Michael are back with their second part in a series of discussions, focusing on some of the most important and influential innovations in rock music history. This second installment features the innovation of the home studio. The gang discusses the history of home recording, when it started, how it's grown and how it has affected the recording industry With this advent of home recording, it has given all musical artists, both famous and beginners alike, the ability to be able to record music in the comfort of their own homes with out having to go into a recording studio. Will all three members agree that the home studio has in fact been influential? In today's second segment, it is the return of "Das Boot", the segment where each member of KCRO gives the boot to something or someone in rock and roll. Who gets the boot this week!? All this and much much more on this week's Keep Calm and Rock On Experience.

KCRO Lite - Audible Arrangements

On today's KCRO Lite, Michael, Jamie, and Angelo are back for another show to highlight the best of what's happening this week in rock and roll news with "Second Hand News". The guys will discuss the legacy of the amazingly talented Allen Toussaint. Listener comments and feedback will be reviewed in the segment titled "The Mail Never Stops" and they will showcase a brand new artist of the week from Baltimore, MD, Fake Flowers Real Dirt. Finally, KCRO Correspondent Rockin' Bobby Gee returns with the first of a two part series celebrating the life and career of Frank Sinatra on the eve of his 100th birthday celebration. All this and much much more on this week's KCRO Lite!

Episode 20 - Denny Tedesco, Director of "The Wrecking Crew"

On today's episode, Jamie, Angelo, and Michael are joined by director and producer Denny Tedesco to talk about his recently released film "The Wrecking Crew" which takes a in-depth look at the lives and careers of the studio musicians who made up the legendary group of session artists in Los Angeles during the late 50s' through the early 1970's know as The Wrecking Crew. Denny and the gang discuss the legacy of these musicians and their incredible impact during the infancy of rock and roll music. Playing on songs by artists like The Beach Boys, The Righteous Brothers, Sonny and Cher, Simon & Garfunkel, The Ronettes, The Mamas and the Papas, and countless others, the musicians that became known as The Wrecking Crew unknowingly influenced every artist that came after them. Musicians like Tommy Tedesco, Carol Kaye, Hal Blaine, and dozens more paved the way for the rock musicians who followed. Join the KCRO team for this trip through rock and roll history with their special guest, Denny Tedesco. All this and much much more on this week's Keep Calm and Rock On Experience.

KCRO Lite - Hangin' with Mr. Kooper Part 2

On today's very special KCRO Lite, Angelo, Jamie, and Michael finally get to share the second half of their interview with rock and roll legend Al Kooper. After Part 1 in which Al and the guys discuss his amazing career as a keyboardist, songwriter, band leader, and producer, Part 2 focuses on what Al has been up to over the past 15 years as he discusses a technological advance from the early 2000s that changed his life forever! What is it exactly that Al does every Thursday night at 11:59pm and how did he translate that into a blog called "New Music for Old People" that he ran for over four years? You'll also hear from this week's Artist of the Week, Tennessee Stiffs from Austin, Texas, and as always, Rockin' Bobby Gee is back with another installment of his  "Beneath the Roots", saga, this time with part 2 of the history of folk music. Al this and much much more on this week's KCRO Lite.

Episode 19 - Live Overdubbing: Out of Bounds?

On this week's show, Jamie, Michael & Angelo are back for another full length discussion, this time about the art of overdubbing when it comes to some of rock and roll's most famous live albums. Does overdubbing take away from the album or does is help make the live tracks even more memorable and impressionable? The gang with share their thoughts on the subject as well as talk about some of the biggest live rock albums of all time and whether or not they were actually "live" after all! In this week's second act, the group will tackle one of the biggest questions they get asked all the time. Who are the greatest fictional rock bands in history? The guys will try and agree on four acts to place on top of the KCRO Mount Rushmore of Fictional Bands. Who will make the cut? All this and much, much more on today's Keep Calm and Rock On!

KCRO Lite - Hall Me, Maybe

On this week's edition of the show, it's the best of what's happening right now in rock and roll when Michael joins Angelo and Jamie all the way from California to help deliver this week's "Second Hand News" segment where they guys talk about this year's nominations for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Another edition of "The Mail Never Stops" brings some the best listener comments and thoughts over the past few weeks. And as always, Rockin' Bobby Gee is back for another installment of his famed "Beneath the Roots" saga, this time discussing America's oldest form of music. All this and much much more including this week's artist of week, on The Keep Calm and Rock On Podcast!

Episode 18 - G.E. Smith

On this week's episode, Jamie, Angelo, and Michael take the KCRO Podcast on the road for the first time to East Hampton, New York, to sit down with world renowned guitarist and band leader, G.E. Smith. G.E. is most known for his time as the leader of the Saturday Night Live Band during the show's most popular time period in the 80s and 90s. He has spent time as a member of Hall and Oates, Bob Dylan's touring band, and most recently, one of the guitarists and bassist on Roger Water's The Wall tour. G.E. joins the group to discuss his life long love affair with rock music and the guitar, including his upbringing in Pennsylvania, his love of vintage guitars, and his work with some of the greatest musicians in the world including Dylan, Bowie and Jagger. All this and much much more on this week's edition of The Keep Calm and Rock On Podcast!

KCRO Lite - An Influential Podcast

On today's episode, The KCRO crew is back and ready to roll with another KCRO lite. Jamie, Angelo and Michael return after their monumental interview on last weeks' show with Al Kooper to recap some listener feedback and thoughts in "The Mail Never Stops". Michael heads into the newsroom to deliver the most up to date rock and roll news in the segment "Second Hand News". One controversial news story brings up a whole new topic for the hosts to discuss. You'll also hear from New York artist Lylak Munk who shares his song "Stomp Yo Feet" in the artist of the week segment. Finally, no KCRO Lite would be complete with out another installment of "Beneath The Roots" with KCRO Corespondent Rockin' Bobby Gee. This week, Bobby Gee looks back to the final days of Big Bands in his essay "A Disaster: The Musician's Strike of 1942". All this and much much more on the Keep Calm and Rock On Podcast!

Episode 17 - Al Kooper

On today's episode, Michael, Jamie, and Angelo are joined by the legendary Al Kooper. Al's career has spanned over 50 years and he has been a part of the making of hundreds of recordings, not only as a guitarist and organ player, but as a songwriter, singer, producer, and musical director. Al share's stories with the KCRO crew about his time with Bob Dylan, recording albums like "Highway 61 Revisited" and "Blonde on Blonde" as well as the now infamous Newport Folk Festival performance where Dylan first plugged in! Al discusses his relationship with Mike Bloomfield and his time in groups like The Blues Project and the formation of Blood Sweat and Tears. Al also dives into his time producing the first three Lynyrd Skynrd albums, and shares a great little secret with the guys about "Sweet Home Alabama"! These are just a small sampling of the amazing stories and conversations had in this weeks' interview. Tune in for all this, and much much more on this week's Keep Calm and Rock On Podcast!

KCRO Lite - Tearjerkers and Canadian Cans

On today's edition of the show, it's the best of what's happening when Michael brings you the latest trending topics in rock and roll in the segment "Second Hand News". The guys also address listener feedback in the segment "The Mail Never Stops!". You'll hear from a new group from Austin, Texas called Acustyka, who bring a Latin feel to rock and roll. Finally, the guys are joined as always by KCRO's very own correspondent, Rockin' Bobby Gee who will present another edition of his "Beneath The Roots" Saga, this time paying tribute to the recently deceased producer, Bob Johnston. All this, and much much more on this week's Keep Calm and Rock On Podcast!

Episode 16 - Bob Margolin

On today's episode, Mike, Jamie. and Angelo are joined by blues guitarist Steady Rollin' Bob Margolin! Over the course of 45 year career, Bob has played with the legendary Muddy Waters, embarked on a solo career and put out a multitude of albums on his own. Bob has also written a book entitled "Steady Rollin" where he covers his career, the history of blues and even some blues fiction writing as well. He talks to the guys about his years on the road, his career with Muddy Waters, some great stories that he has lived through as a blues musician. Bob chats about his new album, due out in January called "My Road" and what the future of blues music looks like. All this and much much more on today's Keep Calm and Rock On Podcast!

KCRO Lite - When It's Done (It Will Come Out)

On this holiday weekend edition of the Keep Calm and Rock On Podcast, Angelo, Jamie and Michael return for another KCRO Lite. The gang will feature trending topics and whats happening now in the segment titled "Second Hand News" where we hear it first, and you hear it second! Also, they will answer listener feedback in "The Mail Never Stops!". We hear from Nashville rockers Zombie Garden Club who bring their fire to the KCRO Podcast with the song "Call It Love". KCRO Lite will wrap up as it does every week, with KCRO Corespondent Rockin' Bobby Gee for another installment of his "Beneath The Roots" saga, this time, about the mothers of folk and country music. All this and a whole lot more, on the Keep Calm and Rock On Podcast!

Episode 15 - Snowy White

On this week's edition of the show, Jamie, Angelo and Michael welcome guitarist Snowy White joining them all the way from England. A blues guitarist and session musician in the last 60s and early 70s, Snowy would latch on as a touring member of Pink Floyd, a permanent member of Thin Lizzy, and spend 14 years on the road with Roger Waters over the course of his 40 year career. Snowy discusses his time on the road as as a touring musicians and the differences between that and fronting his own group. They discuss his love of the blues and his long term relationship with his 1957 Gibson Gold top Les Paul. Snowy also shares his secret to a long lasting career in rock and roll: a good night's sleep! All this, and much much more on this week's edition of the Keep Calm and Rock On Podcast!

KCRO Lite - One Word, Rubbish

On today's episode, Michael, Jamie, and Angelo are back to answer listener emails in a segment titled "The Mail Never Stops" including one about a certain rock star who has been wearing shorts for the past 40 years! They hear from another new artist of the week and dive into the current rock and roll music trending topics in 'Second Hand News". The highlight of every KCRO Lite returns with another of Rockin' Bobby Gee's award winning segments from his "Beneath The Roots" saga, all about opening lines. All this and much more on this week's Keep Calm and Rock On!

Episode 14 - Fred Goodman on Allen Klein and the Business of Music

On this week's episode, Angelo, Jamie and Michael are joined by author and music business journalist Fred Goodman to discuss his recently released book "Allen Klein: The Man Who Bailed Out The Beatles, Made The Stones, and Transformed Rock & Roll". Fred discusses Allen Klein's life and his rise to fame as the world's most famous, and notorious music manager to artists like Sam Cooke, The Rolling Stones and the Beatles. Fred helps to shed some light on the man behind the myths and legends. The group also talks about the business side of music including the state of music in 2015 and it's future. Fred's vast knowledge and passion for the business side of music makes for one of the best interviews on The Keep Calm and Rock On Podcast yet!

KCRO Lite - Money For Suffrin' 'Cause The Hits Ain't Free

On this week's episode, Michael, Angelo and Jamie are joined by a very special guest in studio. They also refer back to their Dick Dale interview and play a clip that did not air during the initial episode where Dick discusses his health and his need to tour to keep himself alive. The KCRO team felt it was a very important topic that should be given it's on segment. The episode wraps up with another installment of "Beneath the Roots" with Rockin' Bobby Gee called "A.A. Meets at 10:00pm Sharp". All this and much much more on this week's episode of The Keep Calm and Rock On Podcast.

Episode 13 - Innovations: The Electric Bass

On this week's episode, Angelo, Michael and Jamie introduce their newest series on innovations in rock and roll music, where they will discuss some of the lesser known and talked about innovations that have had a lasting impact on rock and roll music. The first installment deals with the invention of the electric bass guitar and how that one instrument made rock and roll music possible for so many artists in the 5os and 60s. With out the electric bass, there may not have been rock music as we know it! Later in the episode, they bring back one of their most talked about and beloved segments, "Das Boot" where each member of the group give the boot to someone or some aspect of rock music that needs to hit the road jack! All this and much much more on this week's episode of The Keep Calm and Rock On Podcast.

KCRO Lite - Whistling Singers and Entertaining Surgeons

On this week's KCRO Lite, Jamie, Angelo and Michael are back to discuss some of the feedback they received from last week's Dick Dale interview in the segment "The Mail Never Stops". They discuss trending topics in rock and roll in the segment "Second Hand News" including Dave Grohl's impact on rock and roll. This week's artist of the week is Lyndsey Smith and Soul Distribution from Pittsburgh PA. And of course, they'll fire up our lighters and cell phones and welcome to the stage, Rockin' Bobby Gee to close the show with another installment of his "Beneath the Roots" segment titled "The Most Important Name You've Never Heard". All this and much more on the Keep Calm and Rock On Podcast!

Episode 12 - Dick Dale

On this week's episode of The Keep Calm and Rock On Podcast, the guys are joined by one of the most influential and important people in the history of rock and roll, The King of the Surf Guitar, Dick Dale. Pioneering an entire sub genre of music known as "Surf Rock", Dick Dale has served to influence Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eddie Van Halen, Jimi Hendrix, and countless others in his over 60 years in music. With classics like "Miserlou", "Let's Go Tripping" and "Pipeline", he will forever be recognized as a legendary player and technician. With his innovations with Leo Fender in developing variations of the Fender amp, the JBL 15 inch speaker, and the Echoplex echo machine, Dick has had an influence both on and off the stage. Celebrate the career of the King of the Surf Guitar on The Keep Calm and Rock On Podcast!

KCRO Lite - Yoko Oh No!

On tonight's KCRO Lite, the whole gang is back together to answer listener mail in another edition of "The Mail Never Stops!". Michael, Jamie, and Angelo discuss some of their listeners favorite debut albums and they dive into the debate about Yoko Ono's impact on John Lennon and the Beatles. Angelo returns to the news desk to discuss the latest in rock news. This week's artist of the week, Signal-to-Noise from Chicago. KCRO corespondent Rockin' Bobby Gee is also back with another installment of his "Beneath the Roots" segment where he talks about American's 1st Century of music. All this and much more on Keep Calm and Rock On!

Episode 11 - The First Cut is the Deepest - The 1960s

Jamie, Angelo, and Michael are back in another full length edition of The Keep Calm and Rock On Podcast. The power trio of podcasting dive into their thoughts on what makes a great debut album. Is it total record sales, the amount of hit songs, or is it a much deeper impact those albums have? They explore debut albums from the decade that got it all started, the 1960s. Which groups or artists made the cut? You'll have to listen to find out. We also hear from an expert on the topic, Rolling Stone contributing editor, Anthony DeCurtis to get his take on the best debut albums of the 60s. The KCRO crew also reviews a recent Nils Lofgren concert they attended in Northern Virginia and they answers more questions in another edition of "Ride the Lightning". Join KCRO for all this and much more!

KCRO Lite - Lonely Boy

On this week's KCRO Lite, co-host Jamie Green is flying solo as Angelo and Michael are both on special assignment! Jamie debuts a new segment entitled "The Mail Never Stops". You will also hear a report from the news desk as The Killer takes a look at the newest developments in streaming music. We hear from this week's unsigned band, Fist Funk Fury from Chicago, and as always, the episode ends with another edition of "Beneath the Roots" with Rockin' Bobby Gee entitled "Emo to My Ears". All this and much more on this week's KCRO Lite!

Episode 10 - Anthony DeCurtis

On this week's episode of the Keep Calm and Rock On Podcast, Michael, Angelo and Jamie are joined by Rolling Stone contributing editor Anthony DeCurtis. They discuss Anthony's long career as a music journalist and author including his upcoming biography on Lou Reed. Anthony also discusses his role on the Nomination Committee of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, his time growing up in New York City, and the KCRO crew picks his brain on all things Rock and Roll!

KCRO Lite - Neil's Negligence

On this weeks' episode of KCRO Lite, Jamie, Angelo, and Michael discuss Rush's current tour, The Grateful Dead's new 80 disc live box set and a new study claiming Americans don't listen to new music after the age of 33. We hear from Americana band Letitia VanSant & The Bonafides as well as another stirring entry of "Beneath the Roots" from KCRO corespondent, Rockin' Bobby Gee. This and much more on The Keep Calm and Rock On Podcast!

Episode 9 - Jim Weider

This week on The Keep Calm and Rock On Podcast, the KCRO crew is joined by guitar great, Jim Weider. Born in famed Woodstock, New York, Jim Weider is a true master of the Fender Telecaster. A session player for many years, Jim would join The Band in 1985 when the group reformed several years after "The Last Waltz". With Jim, The Band would release their outstanding comeback album in 1993 entitled "Jericho". Check out the opening track "Remedy" for an example of Jim's song writing abilities. He's enjoyed such career highlights as performing at the Berlin Wall concert produced by Roger Waters of Pink Floyd, the Bob Dylan 30th Anniversary Concert, and producing 6 internationally distributed guitar instructional videos for Homespun Video. The list of artists Jim has worked with reads long and proud. In addition to Levon Helm, Garth Hudson, and Rick Danko of The Band, Jim has also performed and recorded with Keith Richards, Bob Dylan, Scotty Moore, Graham Park, Los Lobos, Dr. John, Taj Mahal, Mavis Staples, Paul Butterfield, Bob Weir and countless others. Jim also performs as one fourth of Project Percolator, releasing the album "Pulse" in 2009. Currently, Jim is helping uphold the legacy of The Band by performing with The Weight, performing the songs of The Band.

Episode 8 - What Is & What Could Have Been

The music business it filled with many types of stories. Drama, romance, comedy, and tragedy. Success, failure, and everything in between that has derailed careers. Who could have been more than they turned out to be? Who, through circumstances like poor timing, bad decision making, & the politics of the music business, failed to achieve the stardom that others could attain? What is & what could have been on today's episode of The Keep Calm and Rock On Podcast.

KCRO Lite - Rivals & Kings

In this week's episode of KCRO Lite, Jamie, Angelo and Mike talk about the passing of blues legend B.B. King and discuss rock bands Rival Sons and The Killers. KCRO Corespondent Rockin' Bobby Gee returns for a fascinating look at Johnny Cash's place in pop culture and music in another installment of "Beneath the Roots." All this, and a whole lot more on The Keep Calm and Rock On Podcast!

Episode 7 - Nils Lofgren

On this week's episode of The Keep Calm and Rock On Podcast, Michael, Angelo & Jamie are joined by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Nils Lofgren. Over a 46 year career, Nils Lofgren has not only spent time playing with Neil Young and as a member of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, but he has also had a storied solo career that has spanned decades. Nils discusses his career with the KCRO crew as well as his song writing process, his new 10 disc retrospective "Face The Music" and his current duo tour. All this, and much more on this week's Keep Calm and Rock On.

KCRO Lite - May 10, 2015

Episode 6 - Lawyers, Guns, and Money

Corruption, lies, and disputes have been synonymous with Rock and Roll music since it's inception in the 1950s. As long as there has been Rock music, there have been those in the music industry that have looked to take advantage of the artists, fans, and everyone in between. On this week's episode of the Keep Calm and Rock On Podcast, Jamie, Angelo and Michael take a look at some of the most bizarre, controversial, and impactful lawsuits in rock music history. Send lawyers, guns, and money. The shit has hit the fan!

KCRO Lite - April 26, 2015

Join the KCRO crew as they dive into listener comments in the Dear Mr. Fantasy segment. The boys also discuss last week's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in the new segment Second Hand News. They are joined once again by KCRO corespondent Rockin' Bobby Gee who discusses his favorite fictional characters in rock music.

Episode 5 - Emma White

In this week's episode, Jamie, Angelo and Michael sit down with singer songwriter Emma White to discuss her music and influences, as well as her experiences in Nashville and at the prestigious Berklee College of Music. The group also dives into the history of country music and it's influence on rock and roll since it's inception. The worlds of country, pop, and rock collide in this edition of The Keep Calm and Rock On Podcast.

KCRO Lite - April 12, 2015

Join the KCRO crew as they dive into the mailbag in the Dear Mr. Fantasy segment and KCRO contributor Rockin' Bobby Gee goes beneath the roots of rock and roll with his unique and thought provoking analysis of all things music. 

KCRO Lite - March 29, 2015

Join the KCRO crew as they dive into the mailbag in the Dear Mr. Fantasy segment and KCRO contributor Rockin' Bobby Gee goes beneath the roots of rock and roll with his unique and thought provoking analysis of all things music.

KCRO Lite-

Join the KCRO crew as they dive into the mailbag in the Dear Mr. Fantasy segment and KCRO contributor Rockin' Bobby Gee goes beneath the roots of rock and roll with his unique and thought provoking analysis of all things music.

Episode 2 - The Thrill is Gone

The most famous song by a famous artist...we've all heard it thousands of times!  Some musicians cherish the tune that brought them world-wide stardom, while others run from that success.  Tune in for the return of Keep Calm & Rock On as the guys discuss how that success has altered these artists.  Do they become rock and roll immortals, or is the thrill gone?

Episode 1 - Myths and Mysteries

Rumored death, the occult, and subliminal messages. Sometimes the fake world of Rock & Roll is more interesting than reality! Join Mike, Angelo, and Jamie as they discuss famous legends of popular music the debut episode of the Keep Calm and Rock On Podcast!