A bunch of us got together on this year's MORC (Monsters Of Rock Cruise) to play a fun and ball busting rendition of Rock Years Trivia. As always our host Sonny figured out a way to make us all feel stupid. Enjoy. Go and Support The Many Great Artist We Feature In This and Every Episode: Eclipse, Tyketto, Tesla, Twisted Sister, Stryper, Krokus, Loaded Dice, and Kiss Reach Out To Us: Email: growinuprock@gmail.com Follow Us@: Facebook Loud Minority Group Twitter Instagram Website: https://growinup...
Jul 09, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 314
In the debut episode of Friday Quick Fix, we bring you “Underrated Albums” and start with Hurricane’s “Slave To The Thrill” Welcome to the first ever Friday Quick Fix. The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The Friday Quick Fix is your single dose of Rock n Roll in 15 minutes or less to get your weekend off to a rockin’ start. Every Friday, we will deliver a different segment that focuses on albums, songs, movies, Playlist, and generally just about anything we find entertaining and want to share with you...
Jul 07, 2023•19 min
This week in the Thanking The Greats Series, we want to thank one of the greatest music producers in rock music Bob Rock. In the “Thanking The Greats Series” we will explore and discuss an individual Artist, Producer, Song Writer, Manager, or just about anyone involved in the music business we think has had a long career and contributed to the music we grew up loving. Oh and while we are at it, we will also select and play a few tunes we dig that are related to that individual. Go and Support Th...
Jul 02, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 313
This week we are celebrating 40 years of Metallica’s debut album Kill ‘Em All. To help us celebrate this landmark album, we invite David Hudson from State Of Amorica Podcast to go track by track through the 1st Studio Album release Kill 'Em All by Metallica. Go and Support The Many Great Artist We Feature In This and Every Episode: Metallica and Molly Hatchet Reach Out To Us: Email: growinuprock@gmail.com Follow Us@: Facebook Loud Minority Group Twitter Instagram Website: https://growinuprock.co...
Jun 25, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 312
We love Halestorm, and over the years Halestorm has shared many great covers with their ReAniMate Eps. In this episode we share what we think could make the next great Halestorm ReAniMate covers EP for the band. So Lzzy,Joe, Arejay, and Josh listen up and check it out. We have done your homework for you. Go and Support The Many Great Artist We Feature In This and Every Episode: Halestorm, Chris Daughtry, Lzzy Hale, Jefferson Airplane, Badlands, Prince, Led Zeppelin, Queensryche, Pink, And Kiss R...
Jun 18, 2023•59 min•Ep. 311
We interviewed Buckcherry Guitarist Stevie D. about the new Buckcherry album Vol. 10. We get into some of Stevie's influences and how he and singer Josh Todd go about the writing process. Sonny and I go track by track through the new record and share some of our thoughts. Go and Support The Many Great Artist We Feature In This and Every Episode: Buckcherry Reach Out To Us: Email: growinuprock@gmail.com Follow Us@: Facebook Loud Minority Group Twitter Instagram Website: https://growinuprock.com L...
Jun 11, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 310
This week, we once again visit the The 250 List. In volume 3 we each take a look at 5 more bands that did not quite make a household name for themselves in the 80s and early 90s. The 250 List is an article written and published in November 2021 by Bobby Caughron from XS-Rock Website containing 250 hard rock and metal bands from the 80s and early 90s that fell short of setting the world on fire, but still had albums worth checking out. With each episode volume we do, Sonny and I will each cover 5...
Jun 04, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 309
This week we invite Tony Musallam from the Sacramento rock band Restrayned, to go track by track through the 3rd Studio Album release by Canadian rockers Loverboy. Keep It Up Keep it Up is the third studio album released by the Canadian rock band Loverboy in late June 1983. With new hit tracks like "Hot Girls in Love", the album became an instant hit, and reached #7 on the US Billboard 200 charts, as did the previous album released by the band. Each month in 2023 we will cover a studio album rel...
May 28, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 308
This week in the “Alphabet Soup Series”, we hit the letter "B". Let's find out what bands, albums, and songs we end up sharing. A new series from the mind of "Hollywood" Pooni. We are calling this one Alphabet Soup. Here's the idea - 1 Band, 1 Album, 2 Songs, and 1 Movie all starting with a single letter in the alphabet. We're gonna try and focus on lesser known bands, albums, and songs, and then try to learn and share a little about them. We promise it will rock! WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick,...
May 21, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 307
We finish up our RECAP of the 2023 Monsters Of Rock Cruise with the Day 5 adventures. We also share a cost breakdown of the cruise to anyone who is interested in the value of a rock cruise and how it’s gonna hit your wallet. Support the Artist You Heard In This Episode: Tyketto, Ace Frehley, Hardcore Superstar, Stryper, Dirty Looks, TNT, And Danny Vaughn Special Guest: The Guys From The Podder Than Hell Podcast Reach Out To Us: Email: growinuprock@gmail.com Follow Us@: Facebook Loud Minority Gro...
May 14, 2023•1 hr 9 min
We are giving you all the inside scoop to all our adventures on the 2023 Monsters Of Rock Cruise in this RECAP. You will find the part 1 recap to the Monsters Of Rock Cruise over on the Podder Than Hell Podcast, as we joined them to talk about the Pre-Party and Days 1 and 2. In Part 2 the guys from Podder Than Hell join us to talk about what we saw in days 3, 4, and 5. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following to help grow our audience: Le...
May 13, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 306
We talk with KnuckleBonz CEO and Founder Tony Simerman about the amazing collectable artwork his company produces and all things Rock n Roll. Support the Artist You Heard In This Episode: KnuckleBonz.Com PROMO CODE FOR KnuckleBonz - PC2KBZ0423 David Lee Roth, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Kiss, Led Zeppelin Special Guest: Tony Simerman Reach Out To Us: Email: growinuprock@gmail.com Follow Us: Facebook Loud Minority Group Twitter Instagram Website: https://growinuprock.com Learn more about your ad ...
May 07, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 305
This week we invite Alex Alt from Slydog Music Cast to go track by track through “Body Wishes” the 12th Studio Album release by Rod Stewart. Each month in 2023 we will cover a studio album release celebrating its 40th anniversary. We will go outside the hard rock and metal box at times during this series and visit albums we just think are great. As always we will invite a special guest to tag along and break up the disagreements that Sonny and I will no doubt have. We will also get you the liste...
Apr 30, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 304
Veteran rock journalist Gary Graff talks to us about his book Alice Cooper @ 75 and how he shows you this rock icon through the lens of 75 career accomplishments, events, and partnerships. ALICE COOPER @ 75 is a lavish illustrated biography of the original “shock rocker", examining an extraordinary career through the lens of 75 key events, releases, and collaborations. Published January 31, 2023 (just ahead of Alice’s 75th birthday, February 4), Alice Cooper at 75 is a unique book unlike any oth...
Apr 23, 2023•49 min•Ep. 303
As we prepare for the 2023 Monsters Of Rock Cruise, We run down all the bands in this years lineup and discuss the bands we are most excited to see, along with some tips for the first time MORC cruisers. We even invite our friend Tony Musallam from the band Restrayned to share his thoughts on the 2023 Monsters Of Rock Cruise. This is Part 2 of the 2 part series - Make sure you go check out part 1. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following ...
Apr 16, 2023•1 hr
As we prepare for the 2023 Monsters Of Rock Cruise, We run down all the bands in this years lineup and discuss the bands we are most excited to see, along with some tips for the first time MORC cruisers. We even invite our friend Tony Musallam from the band Restrayned to share his thoughts on the 2023 Monsters Of Rock Cruise. This part one and part 2 will be released a couple of days later so make sure you check them both out. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doin...
Apr 14, 2023•56 min•Ep. 302
Rock and Roll and sinners go together like beer and hot wings. It's for this very reason we need to share some Christian Rock that goes beyond just a great band like Stryper. There are all kinds of varying degrees of Christian Rock and we plan on sharing some great music that not only rocks but just might save your souls in the process! LOL. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following to help grow our audience: Leave Us A Five Star Review in...
Apr 09, 2023•53 min
Can you believe it? 300 episodes! Looks like we made it. To 300 that is. Wow, that's a lot of recordings and a lot of editing. The best thing is, that's a lot of music and laughs and talking about rock n roll. Come with us as we celebrate our 300th episode and take a look at what was happening in music when we launched 6 years ago. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following to help grow our audience: Leave Us A Five Star Review in one of th...
Apr 02, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 300
This week we invited Kevin Williams from The Inobscuria Podcast to go track by track through “Holy Diver”, the debut studio album released by Dio. Each month in 2023 we will cover a studio album release celebrating its 40th anniversary. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following to help grow our audience: Leave Us A Five Star Review in one of the following places: Apple Podcast Podchaser Connect with us Email us growinuprock@gmail.com Conta...
Mar 26, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 299
This week it’s time for another edition of Game Show Trivia Growin’ Up Rock Style. We invite returning guest Kevin Williams from The InObscuria Podcast to join us in our version of Rock n Roll Match Game Trivia. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following to help grow our audience: Leave Us A Five Star Review in one of the following places: Apple Podcast Podchaser Connect with us Email us growinuprock@gmail.com Contact Form Like and Follow U...
Mar 19, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 298
This week we invite up and coming artist Abby K on to the podcast and asked her to share 5 songs that helped influence her as an artist and rock fan. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following to help grow our audience: Leave Us A Five Star Review in one of the following places: Apple Podcast Podchaser Connect with us Email us growinuprock@gmail.com Contact Form Like and Follow Us on FaceBook Follow Us on Twitter Leave Us A Review On Podcha...
Mar 12, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 297
This week in the “Thanking The Greats” series, we want to pay tribute to one of the greatest songwriters in rock music today - Holly Knight. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following to help grow our audience: Leave Us A Five Star Review in one of the following places: Apple Podcast Podchaser Connect with us Email us growinuprock@gmail.com Contact Form Like and Follow Us on FaceBook Follow Us on Twitter Leave Us A Review On Podchaser Join ...
Mar 05, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 296
This week we invite Brad Rusthoven from The Slamfest Podcast to go track by track through the 7th Studio Album release by Rick Springfield. Each month in 2023 we will cover a studio album release celebrating its 40th anniversary. We will go outside the hard rock and metal box at times during this series and visit albums we just think are great. As always we will invite a special guest to tag along and break up the disagreements that Sonny and I will no doubt have. We will also get you the listen...
Feb 26, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 295
This week in a new series we call Alphabet Soup, we are starting with the letter "A". Lets find out what bands, albums, and songs we end up sharing. About The Series: A new series from the mind of "Hollywood" Pooni. We are calling this one Alphabet Soup. Here's the idea - 1 Band, 1 Album, 2 Songs, and 1 Movie all starting with a single letter in the alphabet. We will try and focus on lesser know bands, albums, and songs, and then try to learn and share a little about them. Enjoy, its gonna rock....
Feb 19, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 294
We get the listeners involved in this discussion to find out which debut rock albums they think should be considered the greatest of all time. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following to help grow our audience: Leave Us A Five Star Review in one of the following places: Apple Podcast Podchaser Connect with us Email us growinuprock@gmail.com Contact Form Like and Follow Us on FaceBook Follow Us on Twitter Leave Us A Review On Podchaser Joi...
Feb 12, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 293
This week we share our conversation with frontman Åge Sten Nilsen from Wig Wam. We get into some of the bands history, the Monsters Of Rock Cruise, the new album Out Of The Dark, and some of the side projects Åge has taken part in. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following to help grow our audience: Leave Us A Five Star Review in one of the following places: Apple Podcast Podchaser Connect with us Email us growinuprock@gmail.com Contact Fo...
Feb 05, 2023•55 min•Ep. 292
This week we invited Steve Wright from Podder Than Hell Podcast to kick off our 2023 album series and go track by track through Headhunter, the 7th Studio Album release by Swiss rockers Krokus. Each month in 2023 we will cover a studio album release celebrating its 40th anniversary. We will go outside the hard rock and metal box at times during this series and visit albums we just think are great (or at least some of us think that they are great). As always we will invite a special guest to tag ...
Jan 29, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 291
In this weeks "When Rock Ruled The Charts" series, we take a look at February 28th 1996, the day Kiss visits the Grammys and shocks the world by putting the makeup back on. As we do with all "When Rock Ruled The Charts" episodes, we will look at a specific time in music history, and look closely at the music charts to see how rock music played a part during that period of time. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following to help grow our aud...
Jan 22, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 290
This week, we once again visit the The 250 List. In volume 2 we each take a look at 5 more band that did not quite make a household name for themselves in the 80s and early 90s. The 250 List is a article written and published in November 2021 by Bobby Caughron from XS-Rock Website containing 250 hard rock and metal bands from the 80s and early 90s that fell short of setting the world on fire, but still had albums worth checking out. With each episode volume we do, Sonny and I will each cover 5 b...
Jan 15, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 289
It's one of our favorite episodes of the year. We are sharing what we consider to be the best albums of 2022. Every year we discover new music we missed and get into debates about which albums we think should be consider amongst the best rock albums for the year. Anyone who thinks rock is dead, need only listen to this episode. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following to help grow our audience: Leave Us A Five Star Review in one of the fo...
Jan 08, 2023•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 288
