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Album Battle: Whitesnake Vs. Blue Murder Jun 14, 2026

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In this album battle we are putting up Whitesnake "Slip Of The Tongue" against the John Sykes driven Blue Murder debut. May the best album win supreme.

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Music in this Episode Provided by the Following:

John Sykes, Whitesnake, and Blue Murder

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John Sykes - “My Guitar”

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Friday Quick Fix: Hollywood's Private Vinyl Collection (Volume 2) Jun 12, 2026

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For this “Hollywood’s Private Vinyl Collection” (Vol. 2) episode, Sonny is sharing some of his treasured 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.

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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In This Episode You Heard:

Panther, Hall & Oates, Great White, Kiss

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When Rock Ruled The Charts: It's 5150 Time! (April 26th 1986) Jun 07, 2026

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In this episode of When Rock Ruled The Charts, we take a close look at the Hot 200 album charts for April 26th 1986. The day Van Halen 5150 hits number 1.

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Van Halen, The Gems, WASP, Metallica, Dokken, Loverboy, Jean Beauvoir

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The Gems - “Live And Let Go”

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Friday Quick Fix: Concert Review (Triumph 5/26/26) Jun 05, 2026

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For This Friday Quick Fix we had the opportunity to go see Triumph And April Wine (5/26/26 Atlanta) in concert and we are going to share a quick review covering the entire evening's activities.

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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Triumph and April Wine

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2026 Album Review Series: Queensryche "Rage For Order" Jun 01, 2026

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This week we invited Tony Musallam from Restrayned to go track by track through the 2nd studio album “Rage For Order” from Seattle Rockers Queensryche.

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

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Queensryche

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Friday Quick Fix: Hollywood's Private Vinyl Collection (Volume 1) May 29, 2026

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For this “Hollywood’s Private Vinyl Collection” (Vol. 1) episode, Sonny is sharing some of his treasured 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.

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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House of Lords, Daryl Hall, Giuffria, Sammy Hagar

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The 250 List: Volume 12 May 24, 2026

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This week, we once again visit The 250 List. In volume 12 we each take a look at 5 more bands that did not quite make a household name for themselves in the 80s and early 90s.

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Hurricane, Catalano, Death Angel, Wolfsbane, Hellion, Madame X, Rage of Angels, Rock Goddess, The Scream, Circus of Power, Freight Train Jane

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Crank It Up Spotlight - Catalano - “Perfect Storm”

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Friday Quick Fix: Try This 3 Pack (Volume 1) May 22, 2026

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For this “Try This 3 Pack” (Volume 1) episode, 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.

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Black Label Society, Foreigner, Talisman, Restrayned

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Standing At The Crossroads Of Blues & Rock: ZZ Top May 17, 2026

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Meet us at the crossroads of blues & rock in this new series. We discuss a blues legend, John Lee Hooker and his influence on ZZ Top.

Brian Davis (Damn Good Movie Memories Podcast), will be our Co-Host, Guide, And Blues Expert for this recurring series.

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Damn Good Movie Memories

Music in this Episode Provided by the Following:

ZZ Top, John Lee Hooker, Jared James Nichols, Kiss

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“Ghost” by JJN (Jared James Nichols)

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Friday Quick Fix: No Number One's For You (Vol3) May 15, 2026

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Sonny sets his sights on successful artists with long careers that have never had a number one hit.

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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Led Zeppelin, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Journey

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