Rock And Roll Confessional

Rock and Roll Confessional is a podcast for Rock music fans. Those that love music, but are not in the industry, yet want to hear the stories that shaped the world of music. We interview not only musicians and song writers, but promoters, DJs, venue management, agents and more.

Paul Rappaport, new book: “Gliders Over Hollywood” is full of stories from his days at Columbia Records, featuring Pink Floyd, The Stones, Elvis Costello & many more. PART 2 08/01/2025

Former Columbia Records VP of Rock Promotion, Paul Rappaport has a new book that highlights his relationships with artists like, Pink Floyd, Rolling Stones, Springsteen and more. PART ONE 07/17/2025

Heavy Metal author Martin Popoff's new book: "Guns N' Roses at 40", which features 40 key pivotal points in GNR's Career. 06/19/2025

JR Richards, former Dishwalla singer, guitarist and songwriter talks about his new solo album: " My Darkest Hour" + performing in fans homes 06/03/2025

Dion DiMucci, know for hits like the Wanderer & Runaround Sue has a new book + plus giving up his seat on the Buddy Holly flight and Sam Cooke’s inspiration 05/01/2025

Kevin Cronin, former lead singer, vocalist & song writer of REO Speedwagon has a new tour, new music, new book and great stories! 04/03/2025

Blues singer/songwriter ZZ Ward talks new album: "Liberation", along with touring with her kids and being a new "Mother". 03/08/2025

Rick Springfield shares insight into his new Greatest Hits Vol 2 box set, along with a new tour and his rare collectibles. 02/13/2025

Kenny Wayne Shepherd is back to talk about playing the original Hendrix “Woodstock” guitar along with his new album: Dirt On My Diamonds Vol 2 12/21/2024

"Rush at 50" is the new book by Daniel Bukszpan, featuring 50 milestones in Rush’s career. Daniel talks with us all about the history of Rush! 11/06/2024

It's Grand Funk Railroad founding member Mark Farner with a new album: "Closer To My Home" and great stories from the Grand Funk days. 10/10/2024

Blues - rock guitarist Joanne Shaw Taylor, who was discovered by Dave Stewart, talks about her new album; "Heavy Soul" + her story opening up for B.B. King. 09/09/2024

Smokin' Joe Bonamassa, known for his blues / rock guitar work talks about his new album "Live at the Hollywood Bowl" + how he took the music industry into his own hands 06/28/2024

Robert Jon Burrison of Robert Jon & the Wreck talks about the new album: Red Moon Rising, touring in the U.K. and why he doesn't like Spinal Tap 06/05/2024

Original guitarist, lead singer Buck Dharma of Blue Oyster Cult talks new album: Ghost Stories and how it was made with A.I. + Buck tells us about some of the most iconic songs from BOC! 04/29/2024

George Thorogood celebrates his 50th year as a musician. He talks about his many musical influences, his upcoming tour with John Fogerty and his friend: Jim Ladd 04/10/2024

Venice, with their enriching harmony filled sound, has just release a new double album: Stained Glass - and they recorded it in their backyard. 03/13/2024

Executive Chairman of the world renowned C.F. Martin & Co. , Chris Martin discusses the history of Martin Guitars + Rock Star stories from those that play Martin Guitars 02/16/2024

Original founding member and drummer for Foghat, Roger Earl joins us to discuss the band's new album: Sonic Mojo, plus how "Americana" music became such an influence to the band's music 01/25/2024

Jim Peterik, founding member of Ides of March & Survivor talks about his new album + Jim samples a few of his favorite songs 12/29/2023

It's the holidays and the best person to hang with is Gary Ho Ho Hoey! We talk about his new single Sugar Plum Fairy + some of the Hoey holiday traditions! 12/01/2023

Founding Rascals member Felix Cavaliere chats new album "Then And Now" along with hanging with George Harrison 11/01/2023

Blues & Rock Guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd chats about his new album: Dirt On My Diamonds Vol 1 + why it's so hard to write blues songs 10/07/2023

Author Daniel Bukszpan new book Ozzy @ 75 - features 75 career accomplishments and life events from the "Prince of Darkness" 09/13/2023

Collective Soul's Will Turpin chats latest CS album, his solo album, Reel 2 Reel studios and whats up with the bands 30th anniversary 07/11/2023

Mark Volman, founding member of The Turtles and showman for the Happy Together Tour talks about Keith Moon, Frank Zappa & Bruce Springsteen. 06/06/2023

Sass Jordan new live album features Taylor Hawkins, plus she talks about "auditioning" for Van Halen and how grueling touring is. 05/04/2023

Bobby Colomby founding member and drummer talks about the new documentary film: What The Hell Happened to Blood Sweat & Tears 04/01/2023

Author & Journalist Chris Epting talks about writing books for rock stars including, Phil Collen, John Oates, The Doobie Brothers & Dave Mason's soon to be released book. + Selling Girl Scout Cookies to Keith Richards 03/02/2023

Author David Leaf discusses his update book: "God Only Knows - The Story of Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys and the California Myth" 01/26/2023