This week we're revisiting a classic episode from earlier last year - guitar virtuoso, composer, songwriter & producer Steve Vai joins Jay Jay for a one of a kind conversation on this special episode of The Jay Jay French Connection. Listen to Steve tell the story of how he began his career - as a transcriptionist for Frank Zappa - at the insanely young age ... Show More
Jun 17
Exploring the Legacy of Jimi Hendrix: Legends Eddie Kramer and John Storyk Reflect on The Evolution of Electric Lady Studios
This week, tune in for a very special retrospective that not only celebrates the legendary status of Electric Lady Studios, but also serves as a window into the broader cultural shifts of the 1960s and 70s. Jay Jay is joined by legendary guests Eddie Kramer and John Storyk, who e ... Show More
1h 8m
May 27
Jay Jay & Sharon Stories: May 2025
Tune in this week's special episode to hear Sharon, Jay Jay's wife, join the podcast! Sharon returns in conversation to update on their lives, share stories about recent travels - & to discuss everything from the importance of healthy relationships to spirituality, and the intric ... Show More
52m 52s
Oct 2020
The Life and Music of Eddie Van Halen
We pay tribute to the late guitar god, with previously unheard interview audio, a discussion with biographer Greg Renoff, and tributes from Tom Morello, Steve Vai, and Gene Simmons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
45m 49s
Jun 2023
Great Stories For Southern Rock Lovers
This one is for the Southern Rock lovers out there. In this episode, we have Eddie Stone from Doc Holliday and Wet Willie, with stories of life on the road, playing for 350,000 people and sharing a stage with some of the biggest names in the business. Rob Walker from Stillwater ... Show More
34m 49s
Oct 2021
Stevie Van Zandt
Stevie Van Zandt, aka "Miami Steve," aka "Little Steven," aka "Silvio Dante," has written an autobiography, "Unrequited Infatuations." We dig into the process of writing the book, and we also cover the landscape from New Jersey...back to New Jersey! Growing up with the radio, the ... Show More
2h 9m
Dec 2021
John Waite & Wolfgang Van Halen/Marc Labelle
This week on The Eddie Trunk Podcast, Eddie brings you his interviews with John Waite where they discussed his solo career, The Babys, Bad English and much more and then Wolfgang Van Halen and Marc Labelle together as they prepare to go out on their Young Guns Tour in 2022. Catc ... Show More
1h 13m
Apr 2020
5-Time Grammy Winner Neil Giraldo Talks MTV, His Latest Passion--Whiskey--and the Future of Music
The great Neil Giraldo joins Fred for a chat about life, grappa, MTV, whiskey, vodka hate and more. Neil also gives advice to rising musicians and talks about his new venture--a spirits company--including a solid whiskey called Three Chord.
NEIL GIRALDO
Neil is a professional mus ... Show More
52m 28s
Jul 2019
ET - Steve Harris // Godsmack
Eddie brings you another double shot on this episode! First, Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris checks in to discuss the band's Legacy of the Beast Tour, who picked the setlist, what's new with British Lion, and so much more! Then, Godsmack's Sully Erna and Tony Rombola drop by to ... Show More
1h 9m
Jan 2024
Episode 24: Catching up with Jason Newsted
The week of January 10, 2024 on The Metallica Report…
We have a visit from an old friend as Steffan and Renée check in with bassist Jason Newsted.
Amid an unusually quiet time in his creative world, Jason talks about plans, projects, and how he’s allowing himself to enjoy the s ... Show More
22m 22s