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The Rock Podcast with Denny Somach

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Rock with industry notable Denny Somach, his audio archives, new interviews with the stars who are still performing, and vintage visuals. The stories and behind-the-scenes content will remind you why you love rock - the only genre to cross generations. Bring the family and share the love! Proud part of Pantheon Podcasts.

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If you love rock, you collect it: vinyl, CDs, autographs – and maybe concert tee shirts, posters, guitars, and more. Denny swaps inside stories with Heritage Auctions’ Rock Memorabilia expert. Led Zeppelin is a favorite, so you’ll hear about that rar... more

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The tables flip as Denny becomes the guest to reveal details and share stories about his new book, Get The Led Out: How Led Zeppelin Became the Biggest Band in the World. He’s interviewed by Neal Mirsky, well-known broadcaster, DJ, programmer and pro... more

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This candid conversation with Sir Mick Jagger was recorded in 1982 in Munich, Germany. At the time, Rolling Stones members weren’t speaking with each other, and they weren’t happy that Mick was planning his first solo album, so this is unique and it’... more

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Don Felder from the Eagles is on the "Brotherhood of Rock" tour, with Styx and Kevin Cronin (REO.) He learned slide guitar from Duane Allman, gave Tom Petty lessons on piano and guitar, and wrote Hotel California. He talks about all this and more on ... more

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Recent Guests

Garry Shrum
Director of Entertainment and Music Memorabilia at Heritage Auctions
Heritage Auctions
Episode: Heritage Auctions' Garry Shrum
Don Felder
Former guitarist of the Eagles and solo artist
Episode: Don Felder, Eagles & more!
Jeff Skunk Baxter
Rock musician known for his work with Steely Dan and The Doobie Brothers.
Episode: Jeff ‘Skunk’ Baxter, RRHOFer!
Eric Bloom
Musician, co-lead vocalist, guitarist, and keyboard player for Blue Oyster Cult
Blue Oyster Cult
Episode: More Cowbell, More Eric Bloom
Iain Matthews
Major figure in the British folk rock scene and founding member of Fairport Convention
Episode: Iain Matthews
Carmine Appice
Legendary drummer, known for his work with Vanilla Fudge and Cactus
Episode: Carmine Appice Rocks!
Jeff Beck
One of the greatest and most influential guitar players of all time who passed away in January 2023.
Episode: Classic Jeff Beck
Steve Hackett
English guitarist, songwriter, and producer, known for being a member of Genesis and for his extensive solo career.
Episode: Steve Hackett
Joel Selvin
Author of 'Drums and Demons, The Jim Gordon Story', and former San Francisco Chronicle pop music critic for 36 years
Episode: From Layla to Murder

Host

Denny Somach
Host and notable figure in the rock music industry, Denny Somach brings extensive experience and engaging stories to the audience, sharing insights from interviews with music legends and his career in music broadcasting.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 96 ratings
  • Where did you go?

    This is an awesome podcast! Where have you gone Denny?

    Scott

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    New England Fan!
    United States4 years ago
  • A great podcast!! The hosts are music business veterans!

    Denny Somach and Anita Gevinson!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bornarebel45
    United States4 years ago
  • Great interview with Freddie Mercury. But my goodness, how many cigarettes did the guy smoke during that 1 interview?? Seemed like half a dozen ... The recreational kind. :)

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Enthusiast
    4 years ago
  • Digging this podcast

    The two hosts know their stuff and I love the stories of interviews and encounters with rock royalty.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    John from Worcester Mass.
    United States5 years ago
  • Choppy

    Meh, It's Ok. The editing stinks. It's just too choppy and jumps from one cut to another too quickly.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    jack logan
    United States5 years ago

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Some listeners express a desire for smoother editing in certain episodes, although the overall sentiment is positive regarding content quality.
Many reviews highlight the engaging nature of the interviews with industry veterans, noting the valuable perspectives on classic rock.
Listeners appreciate the deep insights and nostalgic stories shared by the hosts, reflecting a strong connection to rock music history.

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Get The Led Out!
Q: Can you tell us about the new edition of your book?
I added 200 and some pages, keeping the best of the original while introducing new material and interviews.
Heritage Auctions' Garry Shrum
Q: What happens to the value of items when a band member passes away?
The value can increase significantly immediately after their passing, particularly for autographed items.
Heritage Auctions' Garry Shrum
Q: How does an auction work?
Items are photographed, described, researched, and listed online before the auction begins.
Mick Jagger in Munich
Q: Let's talk about Still Life. That's the new album, the live album, that's out basically from the tour.
Mick shares thoughts on the album and his experience reviewing recordings from the tour, indicating he finds it a good encapsulation of the American tour.
Mick Jagger in Munich
Q: Why has it been six years since you did Europe?
Mick explained they didn't enjoy their last tour in Europe and opted to take a break from touring, which extended for several years.

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1. Garry Shrum
2. Don Felder
3. Jeff Skunk Baxter
4. Eric Bloom
5. Iain Matthews
6. Carmine Appice
7. Jeff Beck
8. Steve Hackett

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