Rock Talk With Mitch Lafon

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"Rock Talk With Mitch Lafon" is hosted by well respected music journalist Mitch Lafon. He's been covering the world of rock and music for over two decades now. In fact, his first interview was with KISS' Gene Simmons in June 1980 at age eleven. His vast knowledge of music combined with personal friendships with many of rock's greatest artists meld for very unique interviews that are part informative, part 'two friends talking', and part music savant. His interviews are widely sourced and referenced by leading rock publications. So, join Mitch every Monday to hear the interviews today that everyone will be talking about tomorrow.

Episodios

  • Uli Jon Roth hates the term "Shredding", Beatles vs Stones and Scorpions early albums

    02/05/2024 Duración: 41min

    The Jeremy White Show welcomes original Scorpions guitarist Uli Jon Roth! We discuss his disdain for the term "Shredder", his love of George Harrison and why he think's he is a better player than Keith Richards and why he sang a bunch of songs on the early Scorpions albums! Guitar virtuoso Uli Jon Roth is about to embark on a tour across North America, and will be performing on May 8th at Montreal, CAN at Fairmount Theatre. Full Tour Dates below: F   5/3   Syracuse, NY Sharkey’sS   5/4  Canadaigua, NY Fort Hills TheaterT    5/7      Quebec, CAN at Imperial BellW   5/8      Montreal, CAN at Fairmount TheatreTh  5/9      Ottawa, CAN at Overflow BreweryF    5/10    Toronto, CAN at Lee’s PalaceTh  5/16    Lubbock, TX at Cactus Theater F    5/17    Arlington, TX at Arlington Music HallS    5/18    Houston, TX at Dosey Doe For BOOKINGS and ENQUIRIES: Show Producer: Joe Cristiano - joe@jeremywhiteshow.com Management: GARBER IMC. - angela@garberimc.com Follow on Twitter: http://twitter.com/jeremywhitemtl Follow on

  • Rickey Medlocke from Lynyrd Skynyrd talks Native Issues and Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

    01/05/2024 Duración: 23min

    The Jeremy White Show welcomes fellow native Rickey Medlocke from Lynyrd Skynyrd and Blackfoot! Rickey Medlocke, an original and current member of Lynyrd Skynyrd, and frontman for southern indigenous rock band Blackfoot, released a new single on 1/19/2024 entitled, “Never Run Out Of Road” on storied record label Rock the Cause Records, to help provide funding, awareness, and resources for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) movement.   Per the artist's wishes a portion of proceeds from downloads and streams of “Never Run Out Of Road”, will be directed to the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC), an organization that works to end end gender based violence against Native American women, proceeds will also benefit other “Seeing Red” based causes, and the International Wolf Center,  TBA by Rickey Medlocke. “I want to give back to my native community through “Never Run Out Of Road”, and I want to educate others on the MMIW crisis and empower people to get involved”, says Rickey Medlocke

  • Mother Mother frontman Ryan Guldemond talks Guitar Heros and 2025 Tour

    30/04/2024 Duración: 29min

    The Jeremy White Show welcomes Mother Mother frontman Ryan Guldemond! Mother Mother are about to announce a true coast to coast Canadian tour that will bring the band from Victoria, BC all the way to Halifax and Moncton, with stops in Kelowna, Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Winnipeg, London, St. Catharines, Montreal in between.  The band have been on a whirlwind tour of the world, from Europe to the United States, and will be heading to Latin America, and Australia soon as well. Their shows have been massively successful, as you can see from the photos here, here and here.  It’s easy to see in those photos just how passionate the fans around the world are for Mother Mother .  What’s harder to see in photos, but is undeniably true is how young, and diverse the fan base is - it’s even called out in the first comment on that third link.  In particular, the LGBTQ community has flocked to the band’s shows around the world.  In part, this is because they identify with the band's lyrics and ethos, but also because the b

  • Joe Elliott from Def Leppard talks recording Pyromania

    29/04/2024 Duración: 10min

    The Jeremy White Show welcomes Joe Elliott from Def Leppard From my radio show on 640Toronto, Joe talks about how they recorded their iconic backing vocals for the Pyromania sessions and how important music videos were for the band in the 80's as promotion tools. DEF LEPPARD "PYROMANIA 40th ANNIVERSARY" boxsets available now wherever you get music! For BOOKINGS and ENQUIRIES: Show Producer: Joe Cristiano - joe@jeremywhiteshow.com Management: GARBER IMC. - angela@garberimc.com Follow on Twitter: http://twitter.com/jeremywhitemtl Follow on Instagram: http://instagram.com/jeremywhitemtl Subscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/JeremyWhiteShow Subscribe to The Jeremy White Show for exclusive content and interviews. © 2024. Jeremy White. All Rights Reserved.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Billy Morrison from Billy Idol talks new song w/ Ozzy Osbourne and solo album

    26/04/2024 Duración: 27min

    The Jeremy White Show welcomes Billy Morrison! For THE MORRISON PROJECT—his third solo album and first since 2015—he has assembled an electrifying 12 songs including guest performances by Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Idol, DMC, Al Jourgensen, Steve Vai, Steve Stevens, Linda Perry, Tommy Clufetos, John5, and more. See the track listing below. THE MORRISON PROJECT was produced by Billy Morrison, mixed by Barry Pointer, and mastered by Dave Donnelly. All the songs on the album—recorded in Los Angeles at various studios—were written by Billy Morrison in collaboration with his guests. PLEASE LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! The Jeremy White Show is FREE and ON DEMAND, stream now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts and tell your Smart Speaker "Play The Jeremy White Show". For BOOKINGS and ENQUIRIES: Show Producer: Joe Cristiano - joe@jeremywhiteshow.com Management: GARBER IMC. - angela@garberimc.com Follow on Twitter: http://twitter.com/jeremywhitemtl Follow on Instagram: http://instagram.com/jeremywhitemtl Su

  • IL DIVO member David Miller gives a Voice Masterclass

    26/04/2024 Duración: 57min

    The Jeremy White Show welcomes David MIller from IL DIVO! Multi-platinum group IL DIVO, who just released their new “XX:  20TH ANNIVERSARY ALBUM,” which just hit the Billboard charts at #1 in Classical Crossover Albums, #1 in Classical Albums and Top 40 of Current Album Sales.  The album is also available as the first-ever vinyl edition of their career, with commemorative and collectable packages of “XX:  20TH ANNIVERSARY ALBUM,” available at www.ildivo.com.    The iconic quartet—Urs Bühler (tenor) of Switzerland, Sébastien Izambard (tenor) of France, David Miller (tenor) of America, and new member Steven LaBrie (baritone) of America—uphold the spirit of their signature sound while expanding its scope on their 10th full-length and very first independent album on Il Divo Music/Thirty Tigers. Produced by Grammy® and Latin Grammy® Award-winning artist Carlos Fernando Lopez (Ricky Martin, Laura Pausini, Marc Anthony), “XX:  20TH ANNIVERSARY ALBUM,” includes songs sung by IL DIVO in English, Spanish and Italian; a

  • Haven Madison talks American Idol, New EP and Song Writing

    26/04/2024 Duración: 24min

    The Jeremy White Show welcomes American Idol finalist Haven Madison! Haven joins the show to discuss her rise to stardom on American Idol, auditioning and what the show is really like behind the scenes. We also discuss her song writing process and growing up in the music industry!  Hailed “the next big pop star” by Katy Perry, 19 Recordings/BMG rising pop vocalist, performer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter Haven Madison's emerging journey through the music industry has been nothing short of remarkable. Her upcoming debut EP “TURN OFF ALL THE LIGHTS” displays her immense talent as a singer/songwriter and powerful vocalist and follows on the heels of her successful run as a Top 8 Season 21 finalist on ABC’s “American Idol” where she captured the hearts of millions performing her own originals like the wistful “Fifteen” and heartfelt “Still Need You.” Earning instant praise from judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan, as well as guest judge Ed Sheeran, Madison’s viral duet performance of “Still

  • SHINEDOWN guitarist Zach Myers talks Touring Economics, "Tracks", Eddie Van Halen and much more!

    05/03/2024 Duración: 42min

    The Jeremy White Show welcomes SHINEDOWN guitarist Zach Myers! We talk about their song "A Sympton Of Being Human" blowing up again on top 40 radio, getting airplay on stations like Z100 and Hits1! We also chat about his love of fashion and Virgil Abloh designing his Off White guitar. The econimocs of touring and how expensive it's gotten to bring big production out on the road but trying to keep ticket prices down. We then talk about how the band has not been scared to use tracks and playback during their live show! Eddie Van Halen being one of the greats. All of that and more! SHINEDOWN "A Sympton Of Being Human" MUSIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmMOMK5c4EY   PLEASE LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! The Jeremy White Show is FREE and ON DEMAND, stream now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts and tell your Smart Speaker "Play The Jeremy White Show". For BOOKINGS and ENQUIRIES: Show Producer: Joe Cristiano - joe@jeremywhiteshow.com Management: GARBER IMC. - angela@garberimc.com Follow on Twi

  • BLUE ÖYSTER CULT original Eric Bloom talks GHOST STORIES and more!

    05/03/2024 Duración: 32min

    The Jeremy White Show welcomes Eric Bloom from Blue Oyster Cult! We talk about some famous concert bills they've been apart of, how Tony Iomi is holding up the release of the infamous concert they did together, losing all their vintage gear during Hurricane Sandy, how GHOST STORIES was recorded and made from vintage analog tapes and so much more! He also tells stories of some bands that weren't neccerasily that nice to them over the years... all of that and more! After the resounding success of their 50th Anniversary celebration, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT is eagerly gearing up for an exciting new chapter in their storied career with the upcoming release of 'Ghost Stories.' This highly anticipated album marks a fitting finale to the recording legacy of one of rock’s most iconic fixtures from the past 50 years. In a thrilling partnership with Frontiers Music, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT is set to captivate fans with a collection of reimagined and newly completed songs that span from 1978-2016. These musical treasures, long conside

  • TRAFFIC Dave Mason talks Joe Bonamassa collaboration, Tour, New album and book

    29/02/2024 Duración: 21min

    The Jeremy White Show welcomes Rock N Roll Hall of Fame inductee from TRAFFIC, the one and only Dave Mason!  Legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame musician and songwriter Dave Mason announces his spring 2024 tour plans; the Traffic Jam tour will begin February 29 in Florida and run through April 13th in San Antonio, TX. Along the way Mason will also share the stage with Pat Travers, The Outlaws as well as Jefferson Starship.  The new version of "Dear Mr. Fantasy" featuring Dave Mason with Joe Bonamassa is available on all major streaming platforms. It serves as a poignant reminder of Traffic's musical genius and as a bridge connecting generations of rock enthusiasts. Stream “Dear Mr. Fantasy” on all digital platforms HERE: https://ffm.to/dearmrfantasy2023 PLEASE LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! The Jeremy White Show is FREE and ON DEMAND, stream now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts and tell your Smart Speaker "Play The Jeremy White Show". For BOOKINGS and ENQUIRIES: Show Producer: Joe Cristiano -

  • FOREIGNER bassist Rick Wills talks Rock Hall Nomination, writing credits, Mutt Lange and more

    28/02/2024 Duración: 41min

    The Jeremy White Show welcomes longtime Foreigner bassist Rick Wills! Rick Wills, who replaced Foreigner’s original bassist Ed Gagliardi starting with the band’s ‘Head Games’ album, joins me to discuss their Rock N Roll Hall of Famed nomination. We also talk about how he joined the band, working with Mutt Lange on Foreigner "4", how the song writing credits were divided up and so much more! VOTE for FOREIGNER for The Rock N Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2024 by visiting https://vote.rockhall.com/    PLEASE LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! The Jeremy White Show is FREE and ON DEMAND, stream now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts and tell your Smart Speaker "Play The Jeremy White Show". For BOOKINGS and ENQUIRIES: Show Producer: Joe Cristiano - joe@jeremywhiteshow.com Management: GARBER IMC. - angela@garberimc.com Follow on Twitter:   / jeremywhitemtl   Follow on Instagram:   / jeremywhitemtl   Subscribe on YouTube:    / jeremywhiteshow   Subscribe to The Jeremy White Show for exclusive content and int

  • JOURNEY Drummer Deen Castronovo talks Revolution Saints, Drum Triggers and More

    27/02/2024 Duración: 25min

    The Jeremy White Show welcomes Journey drummer Deen Castronovo! We catch up with Deen to discuss the latest Revolution Saints album, which is available now, how he'll eventually take the project live and the advice Paul Stanley from KISS gave him! We also talk about his touring drum kit with Journey and why his drums are all triggered and electronic instead of micing up the real live drums for the sound. All of that and much more!  WATCH the interview on YouTube! youtube.com/jeremywhiteshow   PLEASE LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! The Jeremy White Show is FREE and ON DEMAND, stream now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts and tell your Smart Speaker "Play The Jeremy White Show". For BOOKINGS and ENQUIRIES: Show Producer: Joe Cristiano - joe@jeremywhiteshow.com Management: GARBER IMC. - angela@garberimc.com Follow on Twitter: http://twitter.com/jeremywhitemtl Follow on Instagram: http://instagram.com/jeremywhitemtl Subscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/JeremyWhiteShow Subscribe to The Jeremy W

  • KISS Ace Frehley talks 10,000 Volts, Rock Hall and Guitars

    24/02/2024 Duración: 41min

    The Jeremy White Show welcomes back Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame inductee and legendary guitarist from #KISS, Ace Frehley NEW ALBUM "10,000 VOLTS" available NOW at acefrehley.com PLEASE LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! The Jeremy White Show is FREE and ON DEMAND, stream now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts and tell your Smart Speaker "Play The Jeremy White Show". For BOOKINGS and ENQUIRIES: Show Producer: Joe Cristiano - joe@jeremywhiteshow.com Management: GARBER IMC. - angela@garberimc.com Follow on Twitter:   / jeremywhitemtl   Follow on Instagram:   / jeremywhitemtl   Subscribe on YouTube:    / jeremywhiteshow   Subscribe to The Jeremy White Show for exclusive content and interviews. © 2023. Jeremy White. All Rights Reserved.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Christmas Episode w/ Dee Snider and Mickey Thomas from Starship!

    20/12/2023 Duración: 40min

    The Jeremy White Show welcomes Dee Snider and Mickey Thomas from Starship for our CHRISTMAS EPISODE! We talk with Dee about writing a HUGE Christmas song for Celine Dion, Mickey's thoughts on legacy rock acts retiring and who will be playing stadiums in 10 years, what Dee thinks of KISS retiring! We also chat about what it was like being in music in the 80's and the importance of radio and the competition between Starship and Twisted Sister, Pop/Metal. Mickey talks about what it was like working with Mutt Lange in the studio and why it was so diffucult to get a vocal take for the legendary producer! And so much more! MERRY CHRISTMAS! Dee Snider: He’s Not Gonna Take It will be available at retailers everywhere on November 21, 2023. The following journey would forever forge the name Dee Snider alongside the battle for freedom of expression—in the arts and beyond. This new graphic novel charts that one-man war throughout Dee’s life. From a childhood where he was frequently silenced, through the early

  • Trans-Siberian Orchestra violinist Roddy Chong talks Christmas shows, Touring with Shania Twain and much more!

    24/11/2023 Duración: 32min

    The Jeremy White Show welcomes Roddy Chong from Trans-Siberian Orchestra! We discuss their upcoming run of shows through the holidays and what fans can expect from these amazing shows! PLUS we also talk about what it was like touring and playing with Shania Twain during the height of her career! All of that and much more now. The 2023 TSO tour, “The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve - The Best of TSO & More”, promises a new and larger presentation of the beloved holiday tradition, The Ghosts of Christmas Eve, which has captured the hearts of multiple generations. As they have in the past, TSO will donate at leaSt $1 from every ticket sold to local charities. To date, they have distributed MORE THAN 18 MILLION DOLLARS to worthy charities throughout North America. For tickets and more visit trans-siberian.com PLEASE LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! The Jeremy White Show is FREE and ON DEMAND, stream now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts and tell your Smart Speaker "Play The Jeremy White Show

  • Nuno Bettencourt from EXTREME talks Rise "solo", Satriani playing "Mean Streets" and Recording vs Live

    21/11/2023 Duración: 36min

    The Jeremy White Show welcomes Nuno Bettencourt from EXTREME! We discuss their latest album "SIX" and how his solo in "RISE" went viral and the accolades he's received for it. We also talk all about the recent Joe Satriani incident on The Howard Stern Show where he attempted to play "Mean Streets", what made Eddie so special and was Nuno asked to be apart of the Sammy Hagar "Van Halen Tribute" tour? All of that and much more avaiable now! Visit EXTREME-BAND.COM for tickets and tour dates! PLEASE LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! The Jeremy White Show is FREE and ON DEMAND, stream now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts and tell your Smart Speaker "Play The Jeremy White Show". For BOOKINGS and ENQUIRIES: Show Producer: Joe Cristiano - joe@jeremywhiteshow.com Management: GARBER IMC. - angela@garberimc.com Follow on Twitter:   / jeremywhitemtl   Follow on Instagram:   / jeremywhitemtl   Subscribe on YouTube:    / jeremywhitesho

  • Texas King is one of my favourite Canadian bands right now!

    14/11/2023 Duración: 18min

    The Jeremy White Show welcomes Phil Spina from TEXAS KING! Canadian rock band Texas King are excited to be bringing their blistering live show back to stages across North America on tour with Big Wreck this November. The band will be making stops around Canada including show dates in Hamilton, ON on November 9th, London, ON on November 10th, Charlottetown, PEI on November 14th, Halifax, NS on November 15th, Moncton, NB on November 17th, Montreal, QC on November 18th and Parry Sound, ON on November 20th, among many others. The tour follows the band’s most recent EP, Capsize. The EP encompasses stories of reckoning, redemption, nostalgia, and hope that sees Texas King’s Jordan Macdonald (Vocals & Guitar), Melvin Murray (Drums), and Phil Spina (Bass) follow up from where their 2021 EP, Changes, left off. It includes Texas King’s hit single “Whatever You Break,” a driving power ballad, which peaked at #4 on the Active Rock chart and was #1 on the recurrent chart, making it the band’s highest charting singl

  • Rick Allen from Def Leppard talks Drum Auction, Pyromania 40th Anniversary and More

    10/11/2023 Duración: 35min

    The Jeremy White Show welcomes back Rick Allen from Def Leppard ! Rock n Roll Hall of Fame drummer talks about the Raven Drum Foundations "12 Drummers Drumming" auction happeing thru Veterans Day (November 11th 2023) with proceeds benefiting veterans and first responders. Visit drummers.givesmart.com to bid and donate! We talk about the 40th anniversary of Pyromania and what it was like recording and programming the drums with Mutt Lange, how much input he had on the drum arrangements and if there will be a 40th anniversary boxset of #Pyromania! We also talk SLANG, drum kits, jetlag and he also shows us the view from his hotel in Sydney! 1:45 - how he’s doing after the attack 3:18 - items up for auction from Taylor Swift, Tommy Lee, Sheryl Crow… 5:21 - being a fan of MUSIC and accidentally becoming a rock drummer 9:56 - being on the road and Def Leppard ending? 14:02 - Motley Crüe tour and controversy 16:00 - recording Pyromania and programming drums 20:36 - losing the ORIGINAL Union Jack sho

  • Aysanabee is an Indigenous Artist from Canada

    03/11/2023 Duración: 45min

    The Jeremy White Show welcomes Aysanabee! In less than a year, Aysanabee has gone from releasing his debut album, the powerful interweaving of generations, memory and storytelling of Watin, to arriving centre stage in his career with prestigious nominations, non-stop touring, and a team committed to raising the new artist’s singular voice and perspective into the mainstream. From making history as the first Indigenous artist to reach the #1 spot at Canadian Alternative Rock Radio, to performing a deeply moving tribute, standing in front of the portrait of his grandfather and album namesake, at the Polaris Music Prize Gala, Aysanabee has traveled an impressive distance from unsigned artist to internationally touring, award-winning breakout. And so, what comes next? Here and Now, Aysanabee’s new EP out NOW, gives an emphatic answer as the artist embarks on a different path. Stream HERE AND NOW, here: https://aysanabee.lnk.to/HereandNowEM He joins me for the first time to discuss his rise in the music busines

  • Gowan talks STYX, being "Sandboxed" in the 80's and THE EXORCIST

    31/10/2023 Duración: 36min

    The Jeremy White Show welcomes Canadian music icon Lawrence Gowan from STYX! We talk about how important radio was to his career back in the 80's vs social media and being an artist today. How he never really broke out of Canada by being "sandboxed" by his record label and being labeled "Cancon", STYX Las Vegas Residency, In Ear Monitors, Retirement and BECAUSE IT'S HALLOWEN, we talk The Exorcist!!! Legendary and multi-Platinum rockers Styx will be taking the Las Vegas stage once again for an unforgettable five-night engagement at The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian® Resort Las Vegas. The shows will be held on January 26, 27 and 31 and February 2 and 3, 2024. All shows are scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m. Tickets start at $45, plus applicable fees, and will go on sale to the general public Friday, Oct. 6, at 10 a.m. PT. Tickets will be available for purchase at Ticketmaster.com, VenetianLasVegas.com, any box office at The Venetian Resort, or by calling 702.414.9000 or 866.641.

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