We're launching Season 3 of Vinyl Analysis with the most compelling episode yet! Archie talks to Who super fan Ross "One Cast" Wagner who was in attendance at the infamous 1979 Who concert in Cincinnati where 11 fans were trampled to death. Hear Ross' first hand experience from this moment in history while they share their love for The Who.
The self titled debut Van Halen record changed the face of rock as we know it. In this episode of Vinyl Analysis Archie and guitarist Soga unleash on this classic album. How did Van Halen rip off the Eagles? Who really played bass on most of Van Halen's records? What role did this record play in the rock culture?
It's the album that solidified Aerosmith into the rock landscape, "Get Your Wings." Archie and music journalist, Rick Gethin, jump in to this iconic Aerosmith record during this week's episode of Vinyl Analysis. How toxic were the toxic twins? How did Steven Tyler's libido influence this album? How did this record cement the Aerosmith sound that we know today? All this and more on Vinyl Analysis.
The Boss takes center stage in this week's Vinyl Analysis as Archie and radio host George Wolf dissect "Born to Run." What made Archie beg another man to to take off his shirt? What's it like to see Springsteen perform live 28 times? Why you might not want your wife to meet The Boss backstage. All this and more in this week's episode of Vinyl Analysis.
Paul McCartney's second solo album "Ram" is an album that many gloss right over, but it is a golden nugget to Archie and Dan Orr.
Archie digs deep into his power pop roots with musician Colin Gawel as they talk all things Cheap Trick. How did the band improve with the addition of a new drummer? Which little known Cheap Trick records have some amazing hidden gems? A little something for every Trick fan in this episode of Vinyl Analysis.
Comedian and radio host Jerry Elliott joins Archie as he kicks off Season 2 of Vinyl Analysis dissecting the classic Queen record "The Game." Was seeing Queen live as epic as it sounds? What happens when you add a night in New Orleans with circus performers and drugs? All this and more on this episode of Vinyl Analysis.
Original lead singer for Ted Nugent, Derek St. Holmes, shares some amazing rock stories with Archie in this week's Vinyl Analysis podcast. Which iconic songs did St. Holmes actually write? Is Nugent really the Alpha Dog that everyone thinks? How close did Meat Loaf come to joining Nugent's band? Hold on for a hell of a ride with Archie and Derek St. Holmes.
Styx "Paradise Theatre" was the first record Archie ever bought with his own money and in this Artist Edition of Vinyl Analysis he picks Dennis DeYoung's brain about the iconic album. Which band member suffered writer's block during the making of the record? Which track from Paradise Theatre does DeYoung think is the most underrated Styx song? All this and more in this week's Vinyl Analysis.
Legendary Jethro Tull rock guitarist, Martin Barre, joins Archie for this "Artist Edition" of Vinyl Analysis. Barre talks about the highs and lows of recording one of the most iconic rock albums of all time, "Aqualung". Plus, you won't believe your ears when he shares one of the most amazing rock n roll stories you'll ever hear.
Archie is back for part two of the special crossover podcast with comedian and host of Whiskey Business, Dino Tripodis. They dive deeper into their conversation about music while they polish off the bottle of Tin Cup whiskey. What was the poop joke that landed Archie in the principle's office? What Barry Manilow song brings Archie to tears? What makes Dino's vinyl collection one of the most amazing of all time? All this and more in the final installment of the Vinyl Analysis/Whiskey Business cro...
It's the first ever Vinyl Analysis crossover podcast! Archie takes the show on the road and records this episode at the bachelor pad of Dino Tripodis, comedian and host of Whiskey Business. Why does Archie want to climb a mountain and get drunk on whiskey? Which celebrity death shocked him the most? Which comedians have made a lasting impression on the hosts? All this and more debauchery on this week's episode of Vinyl Analysis.
It's the record that made it cool to like Duran Duran...The Power Station. What made this super group so special? Why did Archie lie to his friends about his record collection for years? What in the hell is Archie doing with a Chippendale calendar!? Answers to these questions and more in this episode of Vinyl Analysis.
In this special Artist Edition of Vinyl Analysis the one and only Alice Cooper joins Archie to dish details about his iconic record, Billion Dollar Babies. Alice also talks about guitar shredding babes, the original Hollywood Vampires, and which rock legend looked great in drag.
In this episode Archie and guitar hero, Soga, dig into Dokken's "Back For The Attack". Soga talks about what it was like opening for Dokken, he also tells an incredible story of how he met three of the greatest guitar players of all time...in the same day! Not to be outdone, Archie shares the story of his own brush with rock 'n roll royalty.
Archie and musician/radio personality Dan Orr geek out over Van Halen's "Diver Down". Is Diver Down the best party album of all time? Which Van Halen member gives the world's greatest high fives? What is the state of the band today? All this and more in this episode of Vinyl Analysis.
Thin Lizzy. Guitars. Beer. This week's Vinyl Analysis couldn't get any cooler when Archie invites guitarist Steve Theado in to talk about Thin Lizzy's "Jailbreak".
Archie and drummer Brad Heston discuss what makes AC/DC's "High Voltage" so electric. Which AC/DC singer reigns supreme? Where does Axel Rose fit into the legacy of AC/DC? What position should drummers play if they were in the NFL? All this and more in this week's episode of Vinyl Analysis.
Archie and radio host/comedian, Jerry Elliott, breakdown the classic Elton John record, "Tumbleweed Connection". How has this record been able to stand the test of time? What is Jerry doing with a bottle of Boone's Farm in junior high? Why is Jerry's dog eating his own shit? All this and more in this week's episode of Vinyl Analysis.
From Ace tattoos to stealing Paul Stanley's Heineken, Archie and musician Chuck Oney cover it all while discussing Kiss' "Love Gun".
Damn Yankees captured lightening in a bottle with their 1990 self titled release. Archie and his guests, radio host Kristie Kemper and rock singer Jimmy Roseberry, talk about what made this super group so special.
Archie and veteran rocker, Michael Hannon, explain why Paul Stanley's solo record is way more influential than most people realize.
In the latest episode of Vinyl Analysis Archie and radio personality Mike Austin discuss Mötley Crüe's "Shout at the Devil". This album was so important during their youth, but what happened to make them turn against the band?
Archie talks with Pete Way, former, and best-known, bassist of UFO, Waysted in addition to Fastway and Ozzy.
Archie speaks with Chip Znuff, bassist for American Rock Band Enuff Z'nuff.
Archie looks back at Honeymoon Suite's "The Big Prize" with founding member and guitarist, Derry Grehan.
