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When Rock Ruled The Charts (9/27/86 - The Death Of Cliff Burton) Sep 27, 2026

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In this episode of “When Rock Ruled The Charts” we take a close look at 9/27/86, the day that Cliff Burton was killed in a bus accident. This week we will be looking at the singles chart for the BB 200 album chart.

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Music in this Episode Provided by the Following:

Metallica, Gunshine, Stryper, Dokken, Heart, Cinderella, Huey Lewis & The News, Vinnie Vincent Invasion

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Gunshine

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Friday Quick Fix: Trivia For The Masses (Volume 4) Sep 25, 2026

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Sonny is giving you a chance to test your knowledge in a quick round of trivia Growin’ Up Rock style. Have fun and play along.

The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The Friday Quick Fix is your single dose of Rock n Roll in 15 minutes or less to get your weekend off to a rockin’ start.

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Quiet Riot, Firehouse

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2026 Album Review Series: "GTR" Sep 20, 2026

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This week we invited Mac from The Ugly American Werewolf In London Podcast to go track by track through the 1st and only studio album “GTR” from supergroup GTR featuring Steve Howe And Steve Hackett.

Each month in 2026 we will cover a single studio album released in 1986 celebrating its 40th Anniversary.

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GTR And Asia

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Friday Quick Fix: “Hollywood’s Private Vinyl Collection” (Vol. 5) Sep 18, 2026

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Sonny shares some of his private treasured Vinyl collection.

The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The Friday Quick Fix is your single dose of Rock n Roll in 15 minutes or less to get your weekend off to a rockin’ start.

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Rick Springfield, Black N Blue, King Kobra, Whitesnake

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Needed That! Ranking 10 Power Pop Songs Sep 13, 2026

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We invited our fellow podcaster and book author friend BJ Kramp from the Rock And Or Roll Podcast to discuss and help us rank 10 lesser known Power Pop songs.

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Needed That! Boxset

Music in this Episode Provided by the Following:

New Wave Hookers, Internal Affairs, The Heats, Tuk Smith And The Restless Hearts, Joey Wilson, Rubber City Rebels, The Restless, The Features, The Intentions, Swinging Richards, The Numbers, And Kid America

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Romeo - “Soul Staller”

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Friday Quick Fix: Trivia For The Masses (Volume 3) Sep 11, 2026

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Sonny is giving you a chance to test your knowledge in a quick round of trivia Growin’ Up Rock style. Have fun and play along.

The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The Friday Quick Fix is your single dose of Rock n Roll in 15 minutes or less to get your weekend off to a rockin’ start.

Every Friday, we will deliver a different segment that focuses on albums, songs, movies, Playlist, and generally just about anything we find entertaining and want to share with you.

You will still get a regular full length episode every Sunday as usual

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Baton Rouge, Bulletboys

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Mountain Music Festival Recap Sep 06, 2026

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In this episode I recap all of my adventures in Gatlinburg for the Mountain Music Festival. 3 days of Rock n Roll bliss in the beautiful Smoky Mountains. We also rank 10 songs from some of the musical artist appearing at this year's festival.

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Rebels Opera, Tora Tora, Stone Whiskey, Tuk Smith And The Restless Hearts, No Love Lost, Jackyl, Lita Ford, Bad Marriage, And The Cruel Intentions

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Rebels Opera - “Smile Now, Cry Later”

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Friday Quick Fix: “Try This 3 Pack” (Volume 4) Sep 04, 2026

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Sonny is sharing a quick history and the music of 3 bands or artists he wants you to hear about.

The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The Friday Quick Fix is your single dose of Rock n Roll in 15 minutes or less to get your weekend off to a rockin’ start.

Every Friday, we will deliver a different segment that focuses on albums, songs, movies, Playlist, and generally just about anything we find entertaining and want to share with you.

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Buckcherry, Prince, Richie Kotzen, Restrayned

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2026 Album Review Series: WASP "Inside The Electric Circus" Aug 30, 2026

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This week we invited Brad Rusthoven from Slamfest Podcast to go track by track through the 3rd studio album “Inside The Electric Circus” from WASP.

Each month in 2026 we will cover a single studio album released in 1986 celebrating its 40th Anniversary.

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Slamfest Podcast

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WASP, and Keel

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Friday Quick Fix: “Hollywood’s Private Vinyl Collection” (Vol. 4) Aug 28, 2026

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Sonny shares some of his private Vinyl collection gems.

The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The Friday Quick Fix is your single dose of Rock n Roll in 15 minutes or less to get your weekend off to a rockin’ start.

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Talisman, Paul McCartney, Michael Jackson, HSAS, Y&T

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