Episode 666 is here and what better guest to have than the legend himself King Diamond of Mercyful Fate. King and I sat down today for a long In-Depth conversation on all things King Diamond including, Influences, Songwriting, Lyrics, Mercyful Fate and even some Car Talk. Mercyful Fate and King Diamond have been a massive influence to the metal world and it was an Honor to sit down with the King. I hope you all enjoy this episode. Brought to you by Better Help. If you want online therapy Better ...
Sep 26, 2022•2 hr 24 min
Today my good friend comedian Jim Florentine returns to the show to talk about his new comedy record Terrorizing Telemarketers 7 which is currently #1 on iTunes. Jim and I also dive into what its like opening for bands as a comedian, Baseball in San Francisco and of course Metal Music. Thanks for tuning in. If you want to support the podcast join my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DeanDelray Have a great week and don't forget to subscribe on iTunes and Youtube. DDR...
Sep 18, 2022•1 hr
Today I dive into The start of the Marcus King Rock and Comedy Youngblood Tour. Big bands side bands Incredible films I forgot about and the iPhone 14 that no one cares about. brought to you by Skillshare Skillshare - https://skillshare.com/DELRAY Use the link to get a fantastic offer. Start learning now.
Sep 12, 2022•36 min
Today my friend Greg Dulli of The Afghan Whigs returns to the show to talk all about their new masterpiece record "How Do You Burn" which comes out this Friday. This record is absolutely next level and I have not stopped spinning it all week. It was so good to catch up with Greg on all things Whigs. We dive into all kinds of topics including his early days in LA working at Tower Records, Peter Falk aka Columbo teaching him about Jazz, recording in the desert and Touring in Europe during a heat w...
Sep 05, 2022•1 hr 55 min
Kaya Stewart has been writing and recording songs since she was 13 years old. Sure Dave Stewart of Eurythmics is her Dad but that doesn't guarantee talent or success and she knows that. After a song she wrote and recorded blew up on Soundcloud, records labels started knocking on her door. Soon she found herself on Warner Brothers Records and out on the Vans Warped Tour but it wasn't all dreamy. Kaya decided to start over and do things her way. During the Pandemic she was diagnosed with OCD which...
Aug 29, 2022•1 hr
Today on Let There Be Talk I go solo and dive into all kinds of stuff like - The unveiling of the beautiful Brody Stevens Mural Metallica's Garage Days Re-Revisited turning 35 years old Touring in the 70's with no WiFi and staying motivated in Life. Thanks for tuning in and make sure you have a fantastic week out there. DDR
Aug 22, 2022•49 min
Today we go to another level on the show with my ultimate dream guest Mr Gene Simmons of KISS. 11 years ago when I started this show I made a list of Dream Guest and Gene was at the top. This man completely changed my life in 1977 and is 100 percent the reason I pursued a life in the Arts. Over 660 episodes of Let There Be Talk and 80 percent of them all said Kiss is the reason they started playing music. To quote my good friend Cedric Bixler-Zavala of The Mars Volta KISS is The Gateway into Roc...
Aug 14, 2022•1 hr 52 min
Today my friend Marcus King stops by the show to talk all about his new album Young Blood coming out Aug 26th on American Recordings. I have loved this mans music from the first day I heard him and can not stop telling people about him. Marcus and I dive into whats been going on with him over the last couple of years including working with Dan Auerbach again in the studio, co-writing with Desmond Child and our Rock and Comedy tour that is about to start in Sept. King has been an outlier from the...
Aug 08, 2022•1 hr
Today my friend Robby Staebler of All Them Witches returns to the show to fill me in on what ATW is up to. The band has been dropping a new song a month for their new project called The Bakers Dozen and they are also about to start a European tour next month. All Them Witches has been one of my favorite new bands over the last 5 years and I can't recommend them enough. Do yourself a favor and dive into their incredible records and definitely see this band live. Let There Be Talk is brought to yo...
Aug 01, 2022•1 hr 11 min
Today I sit down with my friend Dave Elitch and talk about his life behind the Drum Kit playing with legends. Dave has played Drums for The Mars Volta, Antemasque, Weezer, Killer Be Killed and so many more. When Dave isn't in the recording studio or out on tour with a band he's teaching drums to some of the biggest in the biz. This is a fantastic episode on Drums, Watches, Cars and Life. Brought to you by my sponsor Better Help. Get professional therapy online https://www.betterhelp.com/get-star...
Jul 25, 2022•1 hr 28 min
Today is new music day with Kenny Becker of the Los Angeles band Goon. Kenny stops by and talks all about Goon's new record Hour Of Green that came out last Friday, July 15th 2022. Goon is a fantastic indie band that is drawing love from everyone all over town including Reggie Watts. Make sure you also check out their other record Heaven is Humming. Kenny not only writes the songs but he also does all the artwork for the band. Help spread the word of new music. DDR...
Jul 18, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Today on Let There Be Talk we have the legend himself drummer Thommy Price. Thommy is best know as the groove behind Joan Jett and The Blackhearts but early on he played with Scandal recording the hit song The Warrior. From Scandal Thommy joined Billy Idol and recorded the Hit record Rebel Yell which exploded all over radio and MTV. Thommy spent a few years with Billy Idol touring all over the world before settling into The Blackhearts for 28 years. This mans stories are amazing. Hope to see you...
Jul 11, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Today I go solo for a special 4th of July episode. I dive into some old 4th of July stories, The Soundgarden catolog Wimbledon Tennis Champions and Lowrider cars Have a great 4th my friends. See you in Austin Tx this Saturday July 9th Tickets at https://www.deandelray.com
Jul 04, 2022•58 min
Today we have another drummer/songwriter on the show Mr Hunt Sales. You may have heard Hunt laying down the groove on your favorite Iggy Pop records or early Todd Rundgren records and of course who could forget the great Tin Machine with David Bowie. Hear how Hunt and his brother Tony got started back in the day, What it was like having Soupy Sales as his father and what he's working on these days. Thanks for tuning in and please leave a review and subscribe to my Youtube and ITunes channels. Th...
Jun 28, 2022•59 min
Today we have a Rock n Roll lifer on the show Mr Anton Newcombe of The Brian Jonestown Massacre. I have been listening to this mans music since the 90's and I have to say he is a huge influence on me with his outlook on art and work ethic. With over 19 records out and more to come this man is the real deal. Anton has never been afraid to speak his mind and also explore all kinds of sounds and feelings in his music. The Brian Jonestown are currently out on tour and also have 2 new records coming ...
Jun 20, 2022•1 hr 32 min
My guest today is the punk rock legend John Doe of the Los Angeles band X. John has been making incredible music most of his life including his new solo record Fables in a Foreign land which is out right now. John and I dive into the early days of X and working with Ray Manzarek of the Doors, Playing the David Letterman show in the 80's, writing and recording during Covid and living in different parts of the country. Catch John out on tour with his solo band and also with X all this summer. This...
Jun 13, 2022•45 min
Today I sit down with Ahmet Zappa and talk all things Comedy and Rock. Ahmet and I dive deep into all things Zappa including the Zappa Doc, The Zappa Band touring right now and Life growing up as a Zappa. Make sure you check out his Sirius XM show Rocktails and follow him on Instagram @ahmetzappa Have a great weekend keep the candles Lit. All my tour dates are at https://www.deandelray.com/ My Patreon is https://www.patreon.com/DeanDelray...
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr 54 min
Today I am dropping a special Solo episode so I can ramble about a bunch of stuff on my mind. Wilco has a fantastic new record. Def Leppard at the Whisky a Go Go The George Carlin Documentary and Haunted Houses. Next week I will return with a very special guest.
May 30, 2022•57 min
Today I am dropping a rare Friday episode in honor of my good friend Fahim Anwar releasing his new Stand Up Comedy special Hat Trick today. Hat Trick was filmed in all 3 rooms at the world famous Comedy Store and you can find it on Youtube absolutely free. Click on the link and please share the special with all you friends. Fahim and I sit down and talk all about how he shot and directed this special and we also dig into our love of the Comedy Store and Stand Up. Have a great weekend and don't f...
May 27, 2022•51 min
Today is New Music Monday with my guest Hannah Merrick and Craig Whittle of King Hannah. King Hannah are a band out of Liverpool and they make Beautiful Music. They have a brand new record out right now called I'm Not Sorry, I was Just Being Me and you can find it wherever you stream music. King Hannah is currently on a U.S. tour so hit their website and find out where you can go see them. Support new music and help spread the word. Candles Lit DDR
May 23, 2022•55 min
Today my friend Ler returns to Let There Be Talk to dive into how the new Primus EP Conspiranoid came about. We also talk all about how the Tribute to Rush tour is going and what it's like to play A Farewell To Kings every night in its entirety. Catch Primus out on the road right now all over the US and also get their new EP right now. Thank you so much for tuning in. DDR
May 16, 2022•55 min
Today I sit down with the great Graham Bonnet singer songwriter for legends like Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow , MSG and Alcatrazz. Graham and I dive way into his career going all the way back to the beginning when he worked with the Bee Gees. Graham has a new solo record out May 13th 2022 called DAY OUT IN NOWHERE and you can see his new video right now on Youtube for the song Imposter. Leave a review and subscribe to my podcast on iTunes and Youtube.
May 09, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Today we have an absolute legend on the show Dave Stewart of Eurythmics. This man has sold over 100 Million records, He's won every award there is, He's been Inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame and also the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. Dave has worked with some of the biggest in the music biz including, Mick Jagger, Tom Petty, Stevie Nicks, Ringo Starr the list goes on and on. Dave has a 3 record Box Set of all new material coming out May 20th called Ebony McQueen and it is fantastic. Tune in a...
May 02, 2022•52 min
Today is new music day on Let There Be Talk with my guest Patrick Ferris of The Americans. The Americans play some incredible Rock n Roll and if you like Tom Petty, The Band, Wilco or any thing in that wheelhouse you are gonna love this band. They have a new record coming out May 6th 2022 called Stand True so do yourself a favor and dig in asap. Patrick and I dive deep into how this Los Angeles band started and all kinds of other great stories including, backing Nick Cave at a concert, Songwriti...
Apr 25, 2022•54 min
Today my guest is Michael Urbano one of the most sought after drummers in the music biz. From his early days growing up in Sacramento playing 5 sets a night of Funk and Disco covers in the 70's to a record deal with Indie rockers Bourgeois Tagg. This man has recorded with some of the biggest bands of the 80's and 90's including Cracker, Third Eye Blind, Smash Mouth, John Hiatt, Paul Westerberg and Sheryl Crow. These days you can see Michael live on tour with the Fleetwood Mac legend Lindsey Buck...
Apr 18, 2022•1 hr 56 min
Today my guest is Ben Thatcher drummer of the band Royal Blood. At the age of 10 years old this man was playing drums in a church band every week in front of 300 people. Soon after he discovered the Red Hot Chili Peppers record Blood Sugar Sex Magic and more specifically Chad Smiths funky grooves and it changed his life. Ben started the 2 piece band Royal Blood with Mike Kerr and quickly went in and did some demos that found there way onto Soundcloud where Warner Brothers records discovered them...
Apr 11, 2022•46 min
Today my guest is the great Vivian Campbell of Def Leppard on Let There Be Talk. We dive into Vivian's musical history including his early days in Sweet Savage, His audition for Dio, His love of Gory Gallagher and Gary Moore and of course Def Leppard's upcoming Summer Stadium Tour with Mötley Crüe. So much good stuff on this episode so tune in now and don't forget to Subscribe on iTunes and Youtube.
Apr 04, 2022•1 hr 30 min
Today my old friend Chuck Billy returns to the show to talk all about the new US tour The Bay Strikes Back with Testament, Exodus and Death Angel. It was so great to catch up with Chuck on everything going on with his life including, The return of Dave Lombardo on the Drums, House Flipping, a potential Solo Record and what you can expect from the up coming tour. Catch The Bay Strikes Back Tour starting April 9th in San Luis Obispo. Keep The Candles Lit DDR
Mar 27, 2022•51 min
Today we have a Rock n Roll Hall Of Fame legend on the show Singer Songwriter Ann Wilson of Heart. Ann is hands down one of the greatest Rock n Roll singers of all time. Heart has been on FM radio since the late 70's with classic songs like Magic Man, Crazy On You, Straight On, Even It Up and so much more. In the 80's Heart absolutely exploded again with MTV monster hit songs like What About Love, These Dreams, and If Looks Could Kill Ann and I dive into her entire history including her brand ne...
Mar 21, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Today comedian Rich Vos stops by and talks about his 38 years in Stand Up Comedy. Rich has done all kinds of cool things in the business like hosting Woodstock 99, writing for the Academy Awards 2 times, being on Colin Quinn's Tough Crowd 35 times and he was also the first white comedian to ever perform on Def Comedy Jam. Rich and I also talk about him hitting rock bottom before becoming sober and how sobriety has changes his life. Tune in and enjoy episode 637 and don't forget to subscribe on Y...
Mar 14, 2022•1 hr 35 min
