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The Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond the Music

Jay Jay French
Twisted Sister
JFK Assassination
Music Industry
Punk Music
CIA
New York Dolls
Bay Of Pigs
Prostate Cancer
Dee Snider's Book 'frats'
Lyndon Baines Johnson
Mafia
The Dictators
The Ramones
70s Rock Music
Rock Music
Fraternities
John F. Kennedy Assassination
The Kinks
The Who
Robert F. Kennedy

Join record producer / manager / legendary guitarist & founding member of Twisted Sister Jay Jay French as he shares stories from five decades in the industry and takes you on a tour through the music business and beyond!

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Mark Pinkus
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Episode: Bob Weir Tribute Episode: Justin Kreutzmann & Mark Pinkus
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Son of Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kreutzmann and filmmaker
Episode: Bob Weir Tribute Episode: Justin Kreutzmann & Mark Pinkus
Rickey Medlocke
Legendary guitarist, founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and Blackfoot
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Episode: Rickey Medlocke Revisted
Adrian Low
Owner of Audio Excellence
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Episode: Adrian Low Part 1
Steve Guttenberg
Audio influencer, host of the YouTube channel Audiophiliac
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Episode: Steve Guttenberg Part I
Rudy Sarzo
Legendary musician and bassist known for his work with Ozzy Osbourne, Quiet Riot, and other notable bands.
Episode: Rudy Sarzo Returns Part I
John Carter Cash
Son of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, successful producer and songwriter
Cash Productions
Episode: John Carter Cash Revisited
Jay Jay French
Host of The Jay Jay French Connection
The Jay Jay French Connection
Episode: Rickey Medlocke Revisited
Chad Kassem
Head of Acoustic Sounds, known for his commitment to high-quality vinyl production and audio fidelity.
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Episode: Chad Kassem on the Art of Vinyl Production

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Jay Jay French
Host of The Jay Jay French Connection, a legendary guitarist and producer with extensive experience in the music industry, renowned for storytelling and engaging discussions about rock music and its history.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 141 ratings
  • French Fried.

    It’s whatever. Fine.

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    2
    DP’67
    United States2 months ago
  • French Fried.

    It’s OK. Fine.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    DP’67
    United States3 months ago
  • I love the stories 🤘🏻

    Good stories and awesome guests specialliy Eddie Kramer, big fan all the way from Iran 🫡🤘🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ozznake
    United States4 months ago
  • Great story telling

    Jay Jay French is not just a great musician and rockstar but also a great orator and story teller. Thank you for the content this is great stuff. Forever a SMF!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bobbyb196508
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Listen!!

    I thought this would be a fix for the guitar nerd in me. Imagine my surprise to find out how well read & knowledgeable JJ is! Love his interviews & stories. I’m locked in & thanks for this JJ!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andylicious57
    United States2 years ago

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Q: Is there an anthropological connection, racial component, a geographical component to prostate cancer risk?
Yes, men of African descent and Northern European descent are at a higher risk due to genetic and environmental factors.
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Q: What accounts for a prostate number going up that's not cancerous?
There are several reasons such as aging and inflammation, which can cause transient PSA elevations.
Rudy Sarzo Returns Part I
Q: What's the situation with Rat these days?
There have been a few shows with Rat, and while they played together recently, the future schedule is still uncertain.
Rudy Sarzo Returns Part I
Q: What was it like being back for that Ozzy concert?
It was a powerful experience filled with gratitude and appreciation, reflecting on what Ozzy and Sharon did for him and others in the music industry.
Glenn Hughes
Q: What do you think about the current music scene?
Glenn expressed concerns about the market for albums and emphasized the importance of live performances.

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3. Rickey Medlocke
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7. John Carter Cash
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