Don’t Scratch The Vinyl Podcast

Don’t Scratch The Vinyl Podcast A music history podcast hosted by Chad Jones. Full episodes are available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.

Don’t Scratch The Vinyl analyzes iconic albums, describes the record's historical significance, shows why the material matters today.

08/24/2026

The Van Halen brothers had a powerful musical kinship. Eddie’s guitar licks and Alex’s drum fills combined to form one of the most powerful connections in rock ‘n’ roll history.

08/23/2026

Before David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar went on a combined 2002 tour to play Van Halen songs, the 2 frontman went back and forth on The Howard Stern Show.

08/23/2026

With their 1978 debut album only a few months old, Van Halen needed some promotion to help get their word out. Bassist, Michael Anthony, kindly explained to 2 older women who the guys were while shooting a promo.

08/23/2026

During a 1978 interview in London, a reporter asks a young Van Halen if it’s difficulf for a band to make it big. Eddie responded in kind with, “Not if you’re good.”

08/22/2026

During a 1978 interview in London, a reporter asks a young Van Halen if it’s difficulf for a band to make it big. Eddie responded in kind with, “Not if you’re good.”

08/21/2026

Before Van Halen became a famous rock and roll band, David Lee Roth and the Van Halen brothers had more attainable goals.

08/20/2026

Alex & Eddie Van Halen and David Lee Roth break down the ruthless aspects of the music business in a 2012 interview.

08/20/2026

Before Van Halen gifted the world their stupendous 1978 debut record, the foursome scoured through Southern California on the hunt for gigs. The band’s frontman, David Lee Roth, broke down the demanding schedule on The Joe Rogan Experience in a 2019 interview.

08/19/2026

Frank Beard, the longtime drummer of ZZ Top, has passed away at the age of 77. He was a part of the 3 piece for nearly 60 years and helped the trio cultivate iconic tracks, such as “Sharped Dress Man” and “Tush.”

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