Harvey Kubernik has been a noted author, popular music journalist, and record producer for more than forty years. He is the author of several books, including Canyon of Dreams: The Magic and the Music of Laurel Canyon, A Perfect Haze: The Illustrated History of the Monterey International Pop Festival, It Was 50 Years Ago Today: The Beatles Invade America and Hollywood, and Turn Up the Radio! Rock, Pop, and Roll in Los Angeles 1956–1972. In today's episode Harvey and I discuss what it was like to...
Aug 31, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 18
Val Garay is a Grammy winning producer and engineer with a legendary career. He’s garnered 5 Grammy wins, over 100 gold and platinum records, an Emmy nomination, and over 125 million worldwide record sales. He’s worked with legendary artists such as Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, The Motels, Kim Carnes, Mr. Big, Eric Burdon, Queensryche, Santana, Jackson Browne, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Dolly Parton, Bonnie Raitt and the list goes on! On today’s episode Val talks about his early days...
Aug 10, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Today we’ll be hopping across the pond to discuss The Rolling Stones with journalist, broadcaster and best-selling biographer, Lesley Ann Jones. Jones is the author of The Search for John Lennon; Bohemian Rhapsody: The Definitive Biography of Freddie Mercury; and Hero: David Bowie. A childhood friend of David Bowie, Lesley-Ann has interviewed many of the world's most-loved artists, including Mick Jagger, Paul McCartney, Madonna, and Prince, often forming lifelong friendships with her subjects. J...
Jul 20, 2022•48 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Jon Scott is the man credited with making Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers one of the biggest bands in the world. One serendipitous day, as a promo man for ABC Records, a little known album by a little known band landed in his lap…and the rest is rock ‘n’ roll history. In today’s episode we discuss Jon’s book, “Tom Petty and Me,” where Jon recounts his journey with the band and his friendship with Tom Petty. And as we approach the 5 year anniversary of Tom’s passing, the book is a beautiful tribu...
Jun 29, 2022•49 min•Season 3Ep. 15
My Rock Moment sits down with the legendary Danny "Kootch" Kortchmar. Originally from New York, Danny moved to LA in the 60s, settled in Laurel Canyon and made his mark in the LA music scene. Even if you aren't familiar with his name, chances are his work has had a prominent place in your rock playlists. Danny Kortchmar’s credits as guitarist, producer, songwriter, and session musician include work with James Taylor, Don Henley, Carole King, Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Browne and Billy Joel, among m...
Jun 08, 2022•55 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Richie Furay is one of the most well known musicians of our time. As a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, he is the co-founder of notable bands such as Buffalo Springfield, Poco and Souther-Hillman-Furay Band, and has penned classics like "Kind Woman" and "Pickin' Up the Pieces." He's had quite a successful solo career as well and will be coming out with a new album July 8th called In The Country. The new album pays homage to some of the greatest country and country rock songs of our time. In this e...
May 19, 2022•49 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Alison Ellwood is an Oscar nominated Director and Producer and her list of documentaries include "American Jihad, Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room" and "Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson." But in this episode we focus on her well known music docs including "History of the Eagles, Laurel Canyon - A place In time, Magic Trip: Ken Kesey’ Search for a Kool Place" (which was a 5 year undertaking) and most recently "The Go-Go's." Alison will share some behind the scenes stories an...
Apr 28, 2022•58 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Peter M. Bernstein has composed, orchestrated and conducted some of the most well known movies of our time (Ghostbusters & Trading Places among them), including other incredible pieces of work like 21 Jump Street and Michael Jackson’s Thriller. He’s also the son of Elmer Bernstein, the Academy Award winning film composer whose credits include The Man With the Golden Arm, The Ten Commandments, The Magnificent Seven, To Kill a Mockingbird and Ghostbusters, among others! But in 1964, when Peter...
Apr 07, 2022•50 min•Season 3Ep. 11
My Rock Moment chats with rock journalist Jude Warne. Jude wrote the authorized biography on the band America. We'll discuss their meteoric rise, the move from England to LA in the 70s and how they stay one of the most relevant classic rock bands today. If you're a fan of the mellow, California classic rock sound, you'll want to give this one a listen. Information on Jude Warne and where to buy the book can be found here: https://judewarne.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
Feb 24, 2022•52 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Pamela Des Barres is nothing short of a rock legend. As a native Angeleno, she found herself in the center of the fabled LA rock 'n' roll scene in the 60s and 70s...and she's got the stories to prove it! We discuss memorable moments with Jimmy Page, Mick Jagger, Gram Parsons and Frank Zappa, but we also discuss the term "groupie" within the context of the 60s and how she's reclaiming it today. For those classic rock lovers out there, it's a captivating discussion! Pamela is a best selling author...
Feb 03, 2022•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 9
Today’s episode is for those rockers out there who geek out on rock history facts. Rock 'n' roll "archaeologist" Christian Swain is our guest today on My Rock Moment. Christian is the founder and CEO of Pantheon Podcasts - an exclusive network of music podcasts. The cornerstone of Pantheon Podcasts is the 'Rock N Roll Archaeology Project' of which Christian is the creator, producer and host. This podcast meticulously deep dives into the history of rock, telling the story of the artists' lives, t...
Jan 13, 2022•45 min•Season 3Ep. 8
In Part Two of my talk with rock photographer Henry Diltz we'll discuss the self-titled Crosby, Stills and Nash album cover, hanging with Neil Young at Broken Arrow Ranch and of course, Woodstock. Henry had an all access pass to the festival that praised peace, love, God's Herb and rock and roll, so he'll be recounting his favorite memories and performances from those mythological 3 days. To check out some of Henry's work - sold exclusively though The Morrison Hotel Gallery in Los Angeles - visi...
Dec 16, 2021•28 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Today My Rock Moment catches up with legendary rock photographer Henry Diltz. His iconic photos have graced hundreds of album covers and have been featured in books, magazines and newspapers. He's best known for his work with The Doors, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Neil Young and his photo photographic essays of Woodstock and the Monterey Pop Festival.In Part One of our discussion we'll talk about his own musical journey in LA with the Modern Folk Quartet, the move to photography, his work with th...
Dec 09, 2021•42 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Ryan Suffern is the Executive Producer of well known rock documentaries "Laurel Canyon: A Moment in Time" and "McCartney 3,2,1", and many others. On this episode we’ll get his behind the scenes perspective and hear about what went into the making of both documentaries. We'll also get a sneak into his upcoming documentary on "Jazzfest" and discuss the bands and songs that inspired his love for classic rock! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 21, 2021•41 min•Season 3Ep. 5
My Rock Moment talks with Anuj Rajkumar, rock aficionado and creator of The Legends of Music on instagram. We deep dive into the California sound of the 60s – everything from surf Rock to folk rock to sunshine pop to the psychedelic San Francisco scene. We talk about the history, the music that moved us and our two very different perspectives and backgrounds – growing up on the beaches of LA versus growing up across the world in Dubai. This is another episode for those who love rock history...an...
Oct 07, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Jeff Jampol is a Grammy® winning and Emmy® nominated producer and the CEO of Jam Inc, which manages legendary rock artists and bands such as The Doors, Jim Morrison, Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson Starship, Grace Slick, The Mamas and the Papas, and a host of others...and many of his clients are responsible for crafting that California sound - an epoch in rock history. We’ll discuss his road to managing rock legends and his take on the California rock scene in the 60s - The Northern California and...
Sep 23, 2021•59 min•Season 3Ep. 3
If you're a native Angeleno and love rock, you know Rita Wilde. She's been a Southern California DJ for the past 4 decades, and her notable voice has graced KLOS, The Sound and KEZY airwaves. In this episode we'll talk about growing up in Southern California, her love of The Doors and Bruce Springsteen, her radio to radio, the rock moments she'll never forget and her current podcast with co-host CW West, Rock and Roll Confessional. Check out the Rock and Roll Confessional website for more info a...
Sep 09, 2021•47 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Neal Preston is one of the most well respected photographers in the music business. Neal was the official tour photographer for Led Zeppelin, Queen and Bruce Springsteen, photographer for the film "Almost Famous," and has shot for a multitude of world-class magazines including Newsweek, Time, and Rolling Stone. He was also the official American concert photographer for Live Aid in 1985, cementing his status in pop culture. In this episode we’ll discuss why he picked up a camera, surviving LA in ...
Aug 26, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Jon Wurster is the drummer for Superchunk, The Mountain Goats and the Bob Mould band...and he's also a comedian. In part two of our My Rock Moment interview, he'll share stories about working with rock 'n' roll greats like Charlie Daniels and Chrissie Hynde. He'll talk about a memorable night at the historic Dan Tana's in LA and early rock concerts by The Osmonds and The Carpenters that left a lasting impression. Listen now and don't forget to check out Jon's playlist below: Apple; https://music...
Mar 11, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Jon Wurster is the drummer for Superchunk, The Mountain Goats and the Bob Mould band...and he's also a comedian. In part one of my interview with Jon, we talk about picking up the drums as a kid, getting an album deal at 19...and almost getting arrested at London's legendary Wessex Studios (The Sex Pistol's "Never Mind the Bollocks" and The Clash's "London Calling"). It's a hilarious interview with some cringe-worthy rock stories. Listen to the playlist below: Apple; https://music.apple.com/us/p...
Mar 04, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In this edition of Rock Moments to Remember, we will talk about the infamous Rolling Stones muse Anita Pallenberg and how her relationship with Keith Richards and the explicit and controversial indie film "Performance" let to one of the greatest rock songs of all time! We'll also discuss the iconic Fleetwood Mac album "Rumours", but instead of telling the well known tales of Stevie Nicks, Lindsay Buckingham and Mick Fleetwood, we'll highlight Christine McVie's contributions to the album and the ...
Feb 25, 2021•13 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Kylie Olsson has interviewed the biggest names in rock - from Aerosmith to Sabbath. In Part Two of our interview she tells us about an unforgettable night with Brian May of Queen, Joe Elliott of Def Leppard and Stevie Nicks at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony afterparty. We also talk about the history of rock in Los Angeles - including Laurel Canyon and the Sunset Strip. Listen now and don't forget to check out Kylie's YouTube show "Life in Six Strings" and the episode playlis...
Feb 18, 2021•23 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Kylie Olsson has interviewed the biggest names in rock - from Aerosmith to Sabbath. In Part One of our interview she talks about her love of Jeff Beck and what it felt like to interview Jimmy Page and all of Led Zeppelin for the first time (a religious moment for sure!). She'll also tell us a bit about her new YouTube show "Life in Six Strings" and who she would love to have on as a guest...(Jeff Beck, I hope you're listening!). Listen now and don't forget to check out Kylie's YouTube show "Life...
Feb 11, 2021•21 min•Season 2Ep. 2
This is the first edition of Rock Moments to Remember - part of the My Rock Moment podcast - where we highlight some little known stories from the rock 'n' roll vault. In this episode we talk The Monkees, Mama Cass and Keith Moon! If you are a fan of The Monkees, then you know that that quirky quartet was perfectly cast. But did you know that hundreds of actors and musicians, some we know very well today, auditioned for one of those 4 sacred slots? We'll tell the story of Peter Tork and how he b...
Feb 03, 2021•11 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Iconic photographer Chris Cuffaro has shot the biggest bands and artists from the late 80s, 90s and more. If you’re a fan of George Michael, INXS, Nirvana, Chris Cornell, Red Hot Chili Peppers, No Doubt or Pearl Jam (the list goes on and on), you’ve definitely seen his work. Chris loves to talk as much as he loves taking photos, so it's a candid and entertaining retrospective of his rock photography career and the unforgettable experiences he's had along the way. We’ll talk about the George Mich...
Dec 16, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 8
My Rock Moment talks with Todd "Dammit" Kerns, bassist for Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators and several other successful bands. In this episode Todd and I discuss his early influences growing up in Canada such as The Who and KISS, meeting Slash for the first time on the Sunset Strip, the changing music landscape from metal to alternative in the 90s...and he’ll also reveal the only rock icon he ever asked for an autograph. Check out the episode playlist with the links below! A...
Dec 03, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 7
We’ve got Eric Blair from “The Blairing Out Show,” and his stories from the Sunset Strip in the 80s include a who’s who of hard rock and metal. He’ll talk about hanging with Motely Crue, Poison, touring with Stryper, hearing Van Halen for the first time and getting to see Guns N' Roses at the Whisky A Go Go before they hit it big. And if you are a fan of Black Sabbath and Dio, this episode is definitely one to check out. For those of you with a taste for lighter rock, hang around till the end yo...
Nov 19, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Saying "I love you" to Ringo, hanging at the Rainbow Bar & Grill with Lita Ford, singing Tom Petty songs with Sebastian Bach...journalist, producer and on-air correspondent Sari Cohen shares all those stories and more! www.thesaricohen.com This playlist has something for everyone - check it out on Apple and Spotify with the links below! Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/sari-cohen-my-rock-moment-ep-5/pl.u-76oNlD7TWMRle4 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0oBcWVUT387uyBA1Ojdw...
Nov 05, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Legendary television host Tom Bergeron discusses his favorite music moments over the years - from being an honorary pip with Gladys Knight and the Pips, to attending Garth Brooks’ private listening party in the iconic Capitol Records to seeing a Hard Days’ Night when it was released in 1964. He’ll also recall some of his favorite musical guests while hosting “Hollywood Squares” and “Dancing with the Stars.” Check out the episode playlist with the links below: Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/pl...
Oct 22, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 4
We’ll talk with celebrity vegan chef Leslie Durso as she tells some hilarious stories about her time with Prince, Bill Withers…and we’ll take a nostalgic trip down the Sunset Strip. For a playlist of the songs and artists discussed during this episode, curated by Leslie Durso, click the Apple or Spotify Links below: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7m3UdWFWziExUql02V683v?si=XXrsHSupSSSUY3XVl3-_UA Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/leslie-durso-episode-3/pl.u-38oWZlgFPEA2M3 ...
Oct 14, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 3
