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The Rock'n'Blues Experience

Hosted by Tim Caple, every month the Classic Rock Podcast show is a magazine show with a mix of exclusive and archive interviews with some of the legends of the genre blended with the greatest Classic Rock from the last 60 years as well as the best of the months new music. There are also features with authors of rock related books and and media. What we don’t do is play the same old songs from the same old albums or ask the same old questions to the same old names it’s all just a bit different to the norm and certainly not the “Same Old Song and Dance “
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My First Gig Was The Beatles September 11 1964 The Gatorbowl in Jacksonville

What was your forst gig, well in a clip from the upcoming show with Greg T Walker from southern rock legends Blackfoot he remembers the day back in 64 when he saw The Beatles on their very first North American tour . Watch more from this feature on the website www.therocknbluesexperience.com or youtube channel .

Aug 25, 20252 min

Doug Aldrich +The Dead Daisies LIVE "Black Betty"

Video Preview from the upcoming show with Doug Aldrich of The Dead Daisies in the show we look at the brand new blues album "Lookin for Trouble" and here in this video clip Doug talks about how they put together their version of "Black Betty" and we you can see a lie clip from the road on the UK tour this week

Aug 22, 20257 min

Thunder's Luke Morley

Luke Morley is on the next edition of the show and we talk all things solo with the excellent new album "Walking on Water" and what the future holds for him as a solo artist and the future of Thunder and answer the question could he envisage playing as Thunder without their iconic front man Danny Bowes The Rock'n'Blues Experience with Tim CapleInterviews and features with musicians who have impacted the music industry over the last 60 years.The Rock'n'Blues Experience features interviews and con...

Aug 22, 20254 min

Toyah Willcox

Welcome back to the new season of "The Rock'n'Blues Experience and coming up our guest on this edition is Toyah Willcox, as we look ahead to the release of a brand new greatest hits collection "Chameleon" which brings together the best moments of her career from the last 45 years.

Aug 22, 202529 min

The Rock'n'Blues Show

On this video edition of the show we are joined by special guest Joanne Shaw Taylor from her home in Nashville, Eric Johnson remembers jamming with the legendary Johnny Winter and Candice Night looks back 30 years to her recording debut with Rainbow on their final studio album "Stranger in us all"

Jun 11, 202549 min

Inglorious, Eric Johnson,Candice Night and Joanne Shaw Taylor

Welcome to the new edition of the "Rock'n'Blues Experience and coming up brand new music from Inglorious from the new album out this week "V" plus guitar icon Eric Johnson remembers jamming with Johnny Winter, Candice night looks back to where it all began on the recording of Rainbow's last studio album "Stranger in us all" 30 years ago this year and out special guest is Joanne Shaw Taylor who joins us from Nashville to talk about "Black and Gold" plus we look ahead to even more new music to com...

Jun 10, 20251 hr 4 min

Candice Night "Blackmores Night"

"Welcome back to The Rock and Blues Experience ! video edition On this edition, I’ll be talking with the incredibly talented Candice Night , who’s celebrating the release of her third solo album, Sea of Glass . It also marks an incredible 30 years since her debut with Rainbow back in 1995 — where she not only sang on the album Stranger in Us All , but also co-wrote several tracks. Since then, she and legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore have formed Blackmore’s Night , a band that’s been captiva...

May 24, 202553 min

Gil Moore of 80'S legends "Triumph"

The Rock'n'Blues Experience with Tim Caple welcomes a legendary guest – Gil Moore , founding member of the iconic Canadian power trio Triumph ! In this exclusive episode, we dive deep into the rise of one of rock's most successful and electrifying bands. From their multi-award-winning albums to legendary live shows featuring groundbreaking light displays and pyro effects, Triumph set a new standard in concert performance. 🎤 Highlights of the interview include: Gil’s reflections on Triumph’s jou...

May 15, 202555 min

Parker Barrow"The Bonnie and Clyde of Blues Rock"

Welcome to a powerful new "VIDEO" episode of The Rock’n’Blues Experience with Tim Caple!In this special feature, we sit down with Megan Kane and Dylan Turner, the dynamic husband-and-wife duo behind the blues-infused Southern rock band Parker Barrow. Joined by Alex Bender (guitar), Will Tipton (guitar), Bo Howard (bass), and Eric Safka (keys), Parker Barrow delivers explosive live shows and emotionally resonant music that draws inspiration from legendary acts like The Black Crowes, The Allman Br...

May 07, 20251 hr 7 min

Hawkwind Join the show + Parker Barrow, Steve Postell and California Irish

Welcome back and on this edition of the show we are joined by virtually the whole Hawkwind crew ! to talk about the new album and legendary gis from the last 6 decades, also we have Steve Postell talking about his friendship with David Crosby and what it was like working together and we introduce you, California Irish.

Apr 14, 20251 hr 3 min

Rock Legends "Gentle Giant" Are back with New album plus THe Damn Truth and Deborah Bonham

Welcome to the new edition of the show and today we feature one of the cult classic bands of the 1970's Gentle Giant who are back with a new live album "Playing The Fool" founder member Derek Shulman joins us to look back at the history of the band who still carry heavy influence to this day, we also talk about Dereks time as an industry head and his talent for spotting bands that went on to sell millions of albums, he signed Bon Jovi, Nickleback, Pantera and Dream Theatre to name just a few and...

Apr 04, 20251 hr 4 min

"Bonham on Bonham' with Deborah Bonham

Deborah Bonham: A Life in Music – From Shadows to Spotlight Few artists can claim a journey as rich and dynamic as Deborah Bonham. Growing up in the shadow of one of rock’s greatest legacies, she forged her own path, showing early promise as an opera singer before stepping into the world of blues, rock, and soul. From the success of her 1980s debut For You and The Moon to the latest Bonham Bullick album, Deborah’s career has been one of passion, evolution, and authenticity. In this special featu...

Mar 24, 202558 min

The Damn Truth with Lee-la Baum PY Letellier and Dave Traina

Video Edition. Welcome back and coming up on this edition of the show we welcome back "Canada's Rock'n'Roll Band" The Damn Truth" who release a brand new self titled albun this wek produced by grammy award winning producer Bob Rock. Joining us today to talk about the new album the band and all the stories behind the making of what will be one of the year's best albums are Lee-la Baum, PY Letellier and Dave Traina . Accept no substitute, The Damn Truth are probably the finest rock ‘n’ roll band o...

Mar 10, 202550 min

Thunder's Danny Bowes is Back !

Welcome along to this video extra edition and special guest is the voice of Thunder Danny Bowes who joins us to talk about bhis return to a live stage this June on the "Maximum Chat" 2025 Tour it is Danny's first live appearance since suffering serious illness over 2 years ago and whilst a full stage return with Thunder is a way off just yet Danny is fighting his way back to full fitness. Here then we look back on this journey over the last 2 years and ahead to the future.

Mar 03, 202539 min

Andy Fairweather Low "The Invisible Bluesman" and 6 decades of Rock 'n' Roll VIDEO EDITION

Joining me on this video edition of the show the legendary Andy Fairweather Low. New Album Out "The Invisible Bluesman" Buy here https://amzn.to/40QsAbwJoining us on the latest edition of The Classic Rock and Blues Show with Tim Caple is none other than rhythm guitar legend Andy Fairweather Low. A true icon, Andy has played alongside some of the greatest names in music history—Eric Clapton, BB King, George Harrison, Roger Waters, Stevie Nicks, The Who, and many more. From his early days fronting...

Feb 17, 202549 min

Coming Soon ZZ Ward "Liberation" Video Preview

Video Preview of the upcoming show with Blues sensation ZZ Ward. ZZ was compared by the New York Times to Aretha Franklin, and Tina Turner and for good reason ZZ has one of the most powerfil and distinctive voices in music today and does the seemingly impossible of blending a multitude of sounds from classic blues, rock,pop,country,soul and hip hop into a totally unique sound. ZZ is on the next show in the meantime here is a short preview of the conversation we has this week talking about "Liber...

Feb 13, 20254 min

Video Edition, G3, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and Eric Johnson, Eric joins us on the show to talk "Reunion Live" the new album out now

https://amzn.to/3Ekteqp Join us for an exclusive interview with guitar virtuoso Eric Johnson , one of the original members of G3 , the legendary guitar supergroup formed by Joe Satriani . With the release of the highly anticipated G3 Reunion album—bringing together the original trio of Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson, and Steve Vai —Eric takes us on a journey through his six-decade career in music . From his early days in the 1960s to his breakthrough success in the 1980s with classics like Cliffs of...

Feb 03, 202537 min

Backstage Meeting DeWolff The Best Band You Have Never Hear Of

A video extra and here you can meet the guys who make up DeWolff, and if you are a lover of the 70's sounds of everything from Deep Purple to Sly and the Family Stone and James Brown then you will love these guys check out the catalogue including the just released new album "Muscle Shoals" https://www.amazon.co.uk/music/unlimited?tag=timcaple0e-21 DeWolff just released a great new abum "Muscle Shoals" which should hopefully elevate the standing and status of the boys from the Netherlands when th...

Jan 20, 202513 min

Santana's Michael Shrieve with Stephen Dees and Meghan Parnell of Bywater Call join us on the show

Welcome back to the show and kicking off 2025 we are joined by a drumming legend who shot to fame at Woodstock as the teenage drummer of Santana Michael Shrieve has long been associated with Santana playing on all the early albums up to 75 but since then he has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the music industry back in the late 70's he teamed up with Stephen Dees and they formed Novo Combo who looked primed for superstardom as the 80's turned .After lying dormant for over 4 decade...

Jan 13, 20251 hr 23 min

Blues Rock Phenomenon Steve Hill "The Meanest Guitar in Player Canada " and "The Most Spectacular One Man Band on the Planet"

Welcome back to the new video edition of the show Where ever you look whoever you talk to when the name Steve Hill crops up superlatives follow..and conversation is flowing following on from the release of "Hanging on a String" the album recorded in Foo Fighters Studio 606 in LA raw power and energy seep from every track, so its a good time to talk to Steve who is resting up at home ahead of a hectic 2025 . So grab a brew sit back and enjoy our converation that covered pretty much everything fro...

Dec 11, 20241 hr 3 min

The Rock'n'Blues Experience with Steve Hill Video Edition

Welcome back to this video edition New to Steve Hill ? then this is a real treat he is a one man rock'n'blues phenomenon, he has played alongsiide and with some of the legends of the genre over the last 30 plus years sharing the bill with everyone from BB King, The Stones ZZ Top these days his one man show fills venues wherever he goes around the globe. This is a clip from the recent video we recorded with him and at the end watch as he rips through his latest track from the new album...

Dec 06, 20249 min

"Mandoki Soulmates" Leslie Mandoki joins the Classic Rock Show

On this edition of the show I am joined by Leslie Mandoki of Mandoki Soulmates a band who the late Greg Lake described as "the best band you will ever hear" over the years this "Supergroup" has boasted Jack Bruce, Clapton, Jon Lord, Manfed Mann, Peter Frampton, Eric Burdon,Roger Hodgson and Lou Gramm to name only a few of those who have contributed the the output and helped build the legacy. Leslie's story is not a traditional one of rags to riches rock star as you will hear the story begins wit...

Nov 19, 202457 min

"Cats in Space "Time Machine" Special and Caitlin Krisko backstage

Welcome to the audio edition of the show and coming up we celebrate the return of "Cats in Space" with the new album "Time Machine " and we talk backstage with the artist Rolling Stone called one of "best kept secrets" of the time Caitlin Krisko fro Caitlin Krisko and the Broadcast plus there is a return as well for the original G3 yes Satriani Vai Johnson announce a brand new live album for Jan 2025 we hear some classic blues from G3 .

Oct 23, 20241 hr 35 min

"On The Road" With Samantha Fish on the "Bulletproof Tour"

Welcome to the new video show "On The Road" where we ehad out to talk live to artists at the venues either pre or post show Welcome back to "On The Road" from "The Classic Rock Podcast" and today we caught up with the fabulous Samantha Fish who is currently out on the "Bulletproof Tour" and during the conversation, we looked back at this extraordinary last 10 years the return to performing as "Samantha Fish" after the hugely successful collaboration with Jesse Deyton on "Death Wish Blues" We loo...

Oct 11, 202422 min

Prog Rock Special With Nektar's Derek Moore

Welcome back to the new video edition of the show and joining me is the last remaining original member of the classic prog rock / rock band Nektar.Formed in Germany in 1969, Nektar favored extended compositions and concept albums over the constraints of pop. They were among the progenitors of the progressive rock movement of the 1970s as well as the jam-band scene that arose in the late 1990s. Their sound traveled well to the States, where they enjoyed Top 40 success with “A Tab in the Ocean” (1...

Oct 04, 202452 min

Richie Kotzen on The Classic Rock Show

In this video edition one of the great singer songwriter, guitarist and performers out there today Richie Kotzen returns with his best new album to date "Nomad" is released this week. Richie joins us on the show to talk about his career from the early days breaking through in the late 80's his move to LA where he experienced first hand life on the strip mixing with legends and playing with others . From the first breakthrough record deal to joining Poison and onward with a successful solo career...

Sep 24, 202457 min

Video Richie Kotzen on meeting Eddie Van Halen + Keanu Reeves and Bill + Ted

Here is a preview of the next show with singer songwriter and genius of the guitar Richie Kotzen in this he remembers meeting Eddie Van Halen for the first time in his early days in LA and playing with Edgar Winter and meeting the legendary "Bill and Ted" at the premier of "Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey" . The full show will be out next week

Sep 06, 20244 min

Doug Aldrich and John Corabi from The Dead Daisies Join us plus special guests The Sweet

Great new show featuring from The Dead Daisies , Doug Aldrich and John Corabi ahead of the release of the new album "Light Em Up" and tour starting in early September,we talk about the new album and the tour and cover tales of great past visits to the UK , involving nights on Newcastle Brown with Whisky chasers and an unforgettable night at the marquee club, Doug's love of Soccer and a new blues album to come next year. Plus special guests from the US version of The Sweet that was put together b...

Aug 21, 20241 hr 49 min

AC/DC Drummer Chris Slade "From Tom Jones to AC/DC My life in Music

Welcome to the new video edition of the show. Mention the name Chris Slade and people automatically think of AC/DC "The Razors Edge" and Thunderstruck" those incredible performances at Monsters of Rock Donnington and the biggest outdoor festival ever held in Moscow. There is though so much more to Chris's life in music from Manfred Mann's Earth Band , Frankie Miller, Uriah Heep, Gary Numan, Dave Gilmour , The Firm Gary Moore and that was all before we get to AC/DC. Chris joined me to look back a...

Jul 24, 20241 hr 18 min
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