Rock And Roll Confessional Podcast

04/07/2025

Happy 4th everyone!

02/07/2025

On this day in 1980 - and from the were arrested on suspicion of starting a riot at the San Diego Sports Arena after they tried to interfere in a drugs bust.

20/06/2025

On this day in 1965 - began a 14-day European tour with two performances at the Palais Des Sports in Paris, France. The Beatles’ set list for this tour: ‘Twist and Shout’, ‘She’s a Woman’, ‘I’m a Loser’, ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’, ‘Baby’s In Black’, ‘I Wanna Be Your Man’, ‘A Hard Day’s Night’, ‘Everybody’s Trying to Be My Baby’, ‘Rock and Roll Music’, ‘I Feel Fine’, ‘Ticket to Ride’, and ‘Long Tall Sally’.

19/06/2025

Hello Rock Music Fans, We have another fine episode of our podcast! And if you are a Guns N' Roses fan, you won't want to miss it! Check out the info below. Thank for reading this! 🎸🤘😀

NEW EPIOSDE IS UP!!!!!
Formed on Los Angeles’ legendary Sunset Strip in 1985, Guns N’ Roses quickly rose from the gritty club scene to become one of the biggest acts in rock music—achieving massive commercial success and becoming a top live draw in under three years. Along the way, their meteoric rise was matched by no shortage of controversy, internal conflict, and headline-making moments.

In Guns N’ Roses at 40, acclaimed rock historian and author Martin Popoff explores 40 pivotal moments that shaped the band’s legacy—from their formation and breakout success to major tours, iconic releases, creative partnerships, internal struggles, and everything in between.

Today, we’re thrilled to be speaking with Martin Popoff about his new book. With over 100 titles to his name on topics ranging from hard rock and heavy metal to classic rock and vinyl collecting, Martin’s work includes Rush: The Illustrated History, Led Zeppelin: Song by Song, Pink Floyd: Album by Album, Bowie at 75, AC/DC at 50, Kiss at 50 and more. He also contributed to the award-winning documentaries Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage and ZZ Top: That Little Ol’ Band from Texas.

This episode of our podcast can be found on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcast or just click here: www.rockandrollconfessional.rocks Host by the one and only Rita Wilde & CW West
Rita Wilde

19/06/2025

NEW EPIOSDE IS UP!!!!!
Formed on Los Angeles’ legendary Sunset Strip in 1985, Guns N’ Roses quickly rose from the gritty club scene to become one of the biggest acts in rock music—achieving massive commercial success and becoming a top live draw in under three years. Along the way, their meteoric rise was matched by no shortage of controversy, internal conflict, and headline-making moments.

In Guns N’ Roses at 40, acclaimed rock historian and author Martin Popoff explores 40 pivotal moments that shaped the band’s legacy—from their formation and breakout success to major tours, iconic releases, creative partnerships, internal struggles, and everything in between.

Today, we’re thrilled to be speaking with Martin Popoff about his new book. With over 100 titles to his name on topics ranging from hard rock and heavy metal to classic rock and vinyl collecting, Martin’s work includes Rush: The Illustrated History, Led Zeppelin: Song by Song, Pink Floyd: Album by Album, Bowie at 75, AC/DC at 50, Kiss at 50 and more. He also contributed to the award-winning documentaries Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage and ZZ Top: That Little Ol’ Band from Texas.

This episode of our podcast can be found on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcast or just click here: www.rockandrollconfessional.rocks Host by the one and only Rita Wilde & CW West
Rita Wilde

19/06/2025

On this day in 1987 - made their UK live debut at a sold out Marquee Club in London. For the first few songs the band were pelted with plastic beer cups thrown from the audience, and a few people close to the stage were spitting at the band.

18/06/2025

Happy birthday!!! Born on this day in 1963 - American musician Dizzy Reed, best known as the keyboardist for . with whom he has played, toured, and recorded since 1990.

Aside from lead singer Axl Rose, Reed is the longest-standing member of Guns N’ Roses, and was the only member of the band to remain from their Use Your Illusion era until the 2016 return of guitarist and bass guitarist .

18/06/2025

On this day in 1977 - Johnny Rotten and Paul Cook of the were stabbed and beaten when they were attacked in a car park outside a London pub. They objected to the Pistols’ anti-monarchist song ‘God Save the Queen’. The next day, members of the Pistols were beaten by a gang armed with iron pipes.

16/06/2025

On this day in 1988 - During ’s stay in Rome during a world tour a photographer took a shot of Bruce in his underpants sharing an intimate moment with his backing singer Patti Scialfa. The picture confirmed the rumours that Bruce and Patti were having an affair.

11/06/2025

On this day in 1966 - European radio stations mistakenly reported that The Who’s lead singer was dead. Actually, it was guitarist Pete Townshend who had been injured in a car accident a few days earlier.

11/06/2025

😢😢😢 , the Beach Boys musician, songwriter and producer who created some of history’s most purely beautiful pop music, has died aged 82.

In a post shared on Instagram on Wednesday, Wilson’s family wrote: “We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away. We are at a loss for words right now. Please respect our privacy at this time as our family is grieving. We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world. Love & Mercy.”

09/06/2025

Wow! So sad to report… Sly Stone, the influential, eccentric and preternaturally rhythmic singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer whose run of hits in the late 1960s and early ’70s with his band the Family Stone could be dance anthems, political documents or both, died on Monday in Los Angeles. He was 82.

The cause was “a prolonged battle with C.O.P.D.,” or lung disease, “and other underlying health issues,” according to a statement from his representatives.

“Sly was a monumental figure, a groundbreaking innovator, and a true pioneer who redefined the landscape of pop, funk, and rock music,” the statement said.

As the colorful maestro and mastermind of a multiracial, mixed-gender band, Mr. Stone experimented with the R&B, soul and gospel music he was raised on in the San Francisco area, mixing classic ingredients of Black music with progressive funk and the burgeoning freedoms of psychedelic rock ’n’ roll.