Did you know... that Hendrix HATED Led Zeppelin & Pink Floyd?  Aldo Nova plays FAKE Gibsons? Huey Lewis was not very hip about ”Hip To Be Square” being used in American Psycho? Yes.. we reveal all of this and more on this week’s Loudini Rock & Roll Circus Podcast!

Bill Joel trashes his piano in Russia. David Bowie’s swimming pool was possessed and cursed by Jimmy Page. Chino Moreno from The Deftones gets tough with autograph ebayers. Plus we review a couple of classic Clint Eastwood films, The Gauntlet, and True Crime. All this and A LOT MORE on this week’s Loudini Rock & Roll Circus Podcast!

Alex Van Halen wants Robert Plant to sing and Steve Lukather to produce Van Halen basement tapes remixes. David Hartley uploads an excellent retrospective on the making of ”Money for Nothing” by Dire Straits. Phil Collins throws Jimmy Page under the bus for Live Aid...and MUCH MORE!

Eddie Van Halen had a falling out with his hero Eric Clapton and ignored Joe Satriana’s invites to tour. Black Sabbath is going to do one last show. We review Pat Benetar on Austin City Limits... and MORE!

Mohini Dey writes a Jamiroquai bass line on the spot. Marshall Amplifiers seems to have lost their way. Plus I break down the main riff from Rush’s ”Limelight”

Making Hotel California Was Hell and the Swifty Phenomena is a Psy-Op... more stuff too!

Why Erin Grey went from hating her spandex costumes from Buck Rogers to wishing she still had them!

What we got up to this week: Loudini: guitar lessons in exchange for reviews, Corgan & Burr Brothers?(rock feed), British AI Wants All of your info(wings of pegasus), Bourne without exposition(CinemaStix), The most controversial Comic(Leonarda Jonie), Damian Leone’s “unreasonable” opinion on the Terrifier franchise(Midnight’s Edge), The Grammys(rick beato) , all you need is blood,    Mr Pittsburgh: Bon Jobi, beatle-esque bands, Your Week In Rock:   RUSH 50; https://www.rush.com/rush-50-coming-march-21/   Album Releases: David Bowie's Live Album: new live album, Ready, Set Go! (Live, Riverside Studios '03), is set for release on April 12, 2025, for Record Store Day.his album features a recording of Bowie's September 8, 2003, interactive music satellite event, including his first-ever live performance of his album Reality.citeturn0search3 Lily Hiatt's 'Forever': ily Hiatt's sixth album, Forever, marks a significant shift from her Americana roots, embracing a joyous, intimate alternative rock sound influenced by grunge.he album is a departure from her 2017 critical breakthrough Trinity Lane and her 2020's vibrant Walking Proof.citeturn0news12 Concert Tour Announcements: Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms, and Spin Doctors Tour: lues Traveler has announced a 2025 nationwide tour in collaboration with Gin Blossoms and Spin Doctors.he tour will take place from July through September, showcasing their performances across various U.S. venues.ighlights include a performance at Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City on July 19 and a final appearance at the Bourbon and Beyond Festival in Lexington, KY.ickets for the co-headlining tour go on sale on February 7.citeturn0news10 Tom Jones' 'Defy Expectations Tour': om Jones has announced his 'Defy Expectations Tour' for 2025, covering venues across North America.he tour includes 17 concerts, with one in Red Bank, NJ on April 21.ickets for the tour are available through platforms like Vivid Seats.citeturn0news18 Pearl Jam's 2025 Tour: earl Jam has announced a short tour in 2025, playing ten concerts in five U.S. cities, including Pittsburgh, PA, on May 16 and 18.ickets are available through platforms like Vivid Seats.citeturn0news21 Band Member Updates: Steven Tyler's Return to the Stage: ix months after Aerosmith announced their retirement due to Steven Tyler's larynx fracture, the 76-year-old rock icon returned to the stage during his Jam for Janie Grammy Awards Viewing Party in Los Angeles.e performed with Mick Fleetwood, Nuno Bettencourt, Lainey Wilson, and Aerosmith's Tom Hamilton, covering songs like Extreme's "More Than Words" and Aerosmith's classics.citeturn0news11 St. Vincent's Personal Revelation at the Grammys: ock star St. Vincent, whose real name is Anne Clark, surprised fans during her acceptance speech at the 67th Grammy Awards by revealing that she has a wife and daughter.lark won awards for best alternative music album, best alternative music performance, and best rock song for 'Broken Man'.citeturn0news13 Special Performances: Take That's Performance at the 2025 Baftas: he 2025 EE Bafta Film Awards, set for February 16 at London’s Royal Festival Hall, will feature Take That performing their hit "Greatest Day," featured in the seven-nominated film "Anora."ther performances include Hollywood icon Jeff Goldblum during the In Memoriam section, previewing his album "Still Blooming."citeturn0news14 Kelly Clarkson's 'Kellyoke' Performance: n February 3, Kelly Clarkson performed a rendition of Harvey Danger's 1997 hit "Flagpole Sitta" during the Kellyoke segment on The Kelly Clarkson Show.larkson delivered an energetic performance backed by her band.citeturn0news15 Benefit Concerts: FireAid Concert in Los Angeles: os Angeles hosted the FireAid concert to benefit relief efforts for the Californian wildfires, featuring the reunion of Nirvana members Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic, and Pat Smear with special guests.he event also included performances by Billie E

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On this week’s podcast we tell you about 10 rock stars who put down one instrument and picked up another... and still rocked!

Whether improvised or composed, the best guitar solos are those that leave a lasting impression. They tell a story, evoke emotions, and showcase the guitarist’s artistry. From the fiery licks of Eddie Van Halen to the soulful bends of David Gilmour, the art of the guitar solo continues to inspire musicians and captivate audiences worldwide.

10 lesser-known facts about Jimi Hendrix

In the 70’s & 80’s the album was the artist’s statement about who they were and where they were at that time in history. In order for an album to serve as a complete statement, many things needed to be considered and many decisions needed to be made in order to “get it right.” . One of the most important decisions was what track would open the album.

Ozzy Osbourne’s solo career has featured several notable guitarists, each contributing uniquely to his music. Here’s a comprehensive list detailing their tenures, associated tours, albums, and preferred equipment:

On this week’s podcast we tell you the stories behind ten of rock’s more important power couples.

There has been a lot of shade thrown at 80’s rockers lately. Many are being told that it’s time to “retire”... AS IF!  While many rockers of this vintage seem like they have seen better days, there are some that are definitely still kicking hard; with live shows or albums… sometimes both! On this week’s Loudini Rock & Roll Circus podcast we will tell you about 10 who are still worth checking out

Before YouTube…even before MTV there were very few places to see your favorite artists perform. However, there was once show that you could count on to bring you the latest musical acts in all their (sometimes) ragged glory and that was NBC’s Saturday Night LIVE. On this week’s Podcast we will discuss some of the best and some of the worst musical performances from the shows 40+ years

It’s time to face facts… a lot of the bands that we love have often given less than stellar live performances. On today’s Loudini Rock & Roll Circus podcast we will discuss bands who disappointed fans at live shows.

Here at The Loudini Rock & Roll Circus podcast we love horror films and we love great rock and metal. Put the two together and it you  have two great tastes that taste great together. For this years Halloween ”Spook-tacular” we will take you on a haunted tour of some of our favorite horror sound tracks that feature great rock and metal bands