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This Ain't No Disco 1981 - EP109 Sep 20, 2019

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The year is 1981 and it’s time for another episode of "This Ain’t No Disco". We are covering hard rock and metal albums released in 1981 and we brought along a special guest. Ed Spangenberg from Klick Tee Shop joins us to talk about his new Kiss inspired T-Shirts and tell us what he was listening to in 1981.

What’s The Story:

1981 was a killer year for hard rock and metal music. We saw a ton of soon to be great bands form, and a host of already established bands put out some of their greatest albums. I was a freshman in high school and well on my way to establishing my taste for guitar driven rock. Take a trip down memory lane with us, as we discuss and play some of the music released, movies and TV, and some of the historic milestones of 1981. While you are at it make sure you head over to Klick Tee Shop and enter your contact information in for a chance to win a free T-Shirt. Make sure to tell them Growin' Up Rock sent you.

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Falling Short Of Number One – EP115 Sep 15, 2019

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No one likes falling short of number one. “If you ain’t first, you’re last” is a Ricky Bobby quote that will live forever. We aren’t sure that this quote is accurate for the music business. The Billboard 100 has a 99 other places you can be and you’re just fine. On this episode, we celebrate the 80s and look at some of the guitar driven rock hits during the decade. Being #1 is important in life. It defines you as a winner. Although, there were rock/hard rock bands that reached #1 on the Billboard 100 in the 80s, many were ballads. On this episode, we explore all the 80s songs (that we consider guitar driven rock, which at times is not easy to disseminate), that charted on the Hot 100 but failed to reach #1…..and as you probably guessed, our opinions vary on several of the choices. So, bring on your inner “Poindexter” and enjoy this stat ridden episode. We even made a Spotify playlist for you called Falling Short of #1 Buy and Support Music From The Artist We Discuss On This Episode Growin’ Up Rock Amazon Store Music in this Episode Provided by the Following: Journey, Poison, Foreigner, Loverboy, Heart, Kiss To Contact us just click this link: @growinuprock.com WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following: Follow and Like Us on Facebook @growinuprock or Podchaser Follow us on Twitter - @growinuprock because let’s face it we need all the friends we can get!! Subscribe to our Podcast at the platform of your choice and leave us a review Do You Spotify? Then Follow us and Give Our Playlist a listen. We update it regularly with kick ass rock n roll Spotify Playlist A Special THANK YOU to Restrayned for the Killer Show Intro and transition music!! Restrayned Website KISS

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Crank It Up – Have You Heard ? Volume 2 – EP114 Sep 08, 2019

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In this edition of "Have You Heard", we try and turn up the volume on some killer rock that you may or may not have heard of yet. I also catch up with Canadian rockers Striker. I met up with Striker vocalist Dan Cleary as the band rolled into town on their current US tour. Dan and I talk about everything from the benefits of being a Canadian band to the current struggles of breaking a band and the latest album release "Play To Win". Striker is a Canadian heavy metal band from Edmonton formed in 2007. The band's early material had a sound influenced more by old school thrash metal, but their more recent material has a more melodic sound influenced by traditional heavy metal. Chris Segger- guitar (2007-2014, 2017–present) Dan Cleary- vocals (2007–present) Adam Brown- drums (2010–present) Tim Brown- guitar (2013–present) Pete Klassen- bass (2019–present) Buy and Support Music From The Artist We Discuss On This Episode Growin’ Up Rock Amazon Store Striker Website Music in this Episode Provided by the Following: Kobra & The Lotus, Lowrider, Wraith, & Striker To Contact us just click this link: @growinuprock.com WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following: Follow and Like Us on Facebook @growinuprock or leave us a review on Podchaser Follow us on Twitter - @growinuprock because let’s face it we need all the friends we can get!! Subscribe to our Podcast at the platform of your choice and leave us a review Do You Spotify? Then Follow us and Give Our Playlist a listen. We update it regularly with kick ass rock n roll Spotify Playlist A Special THANK YOU to Restrayned for the Killer Show Intro and transition music!! Restrayned Website

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ROCKNPOD 3 RE-Cap – EP113 Sep 01, 2019

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ROCKNPOD 3 is now in the books and we are here to recap and give our nickels worth of commentary, because we all know podcasters got opinions. We also want to share our quick conversation with Jason Bieler from Saigon Kick, and Brian Forsyth from Kix with everyone.The Expo took a huge leap forward and Chris Czynszak along with his team have done a bang up job in putting this whole event together. Buy and Support Music From The Artist We Discuss On This Episode Music in this Episode Provided by the Following: Kix, Roxy Blue, Saigon Kick, Megadeth , Wildside Do You Spotify? Then Follow us and Give Our Playlist a listen. We update it regularly with kick ass rock n roll Spotify Playlist We work hard to make sure we are putting out a quality show each and every week. You can really help us out by doing one or more of the following: Share us - You can share our episodes on Facebook, or Retweet us on Twitter. Follow us and like us on the following: Facebook @growinuprock Twitter @growinuprock

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We Are Two – EP112 Aug 25, 2019

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We are two this year and to help us celebrate our 2nd Anniversary we are cranking music from Europe, Kiss, Scorpions, Dokken, Dio, Vicious Rumors, Autograph, and the Crank It Up Spotlight is Page 38. We discuss some of our top 10 bands important to us in high school and explore the 2nd album release of that band's career. Contact Us We work hard to provide you this music podcast each and every week for free. You can do us a favor by Friending Us, Following Us, Liking Us, and just plain listening to us. We just want to be heard Dammit! You can do all of those things below: Facebook @growinuprock Twitter @growinuprock Podchaser Spotify Playlist Email Us @ growinuprock.com@gmail.com A Special THANK YOU to Restrayned for the Killer Show Intro and transition music!! Restrayned Website

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Hollywood’s Wild Hair Volume 3 – EP111 Aug 18, 2019

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Episode Description: Hollywood's Wild Hair has become a staple of the podcast. It gives Sonny the opportunity to play a bunch of music, and tell a few stories while flying solo or entertaining a special guest. It basically lets Hollywood be a radio DJ and feel free to play and do whatever he wants. In this volume 3 installment of Hollywood's Wild Hair, Sonny plays killers tracks from Viana, Y & T, Mr. Big, Dokken, Slik Toxik, Ozzy, Steve Stevens, Iron Maiden, Tangier, and Klassik, '78 What’s The Story: Our man Sonny "Hollywooooooooooooooood" Pooni is a free spirit. He likes to share some of his crazy adventures and play some ballads, along with other great rocking tracks in his Wild Hair episodes. It gives him a great platform to put together an hour and a half of great car cruising music. Everyone’s got a Rock N Roll story to tell, so tell us yours @growinuprock.comLike us and leave us a Recommendation on our FaceBook page - @growinuprock or Podchaser Follow us on Twitter - @growinuprock because let’s face it I need all the friends I can get!! Subscribe to our Podcast at the platform of your choice and leave us a review Do You Spotify? Then Follow us and Give Our Playlist a listen. We update it regularly with kick ass rock n roll Spotify Playlist Buy and Support Music From The Artist We Discuss On This Episode Music in this Episode Provided by the Following: Viana, Y & T, Mr. Big, Dokken, Slik Toxik, Ozzy, Steve Stevens, Iron Maiden, Tangier, Klassik, '78 Growin’ Up Rock Amazon Store A Special THANK YOU to Restrayned for the Killer Show Intro and transition music!! Restrayned Website

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Ron Young Of Little Caesar – EP110 Aug 11, 2019

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Episode Description: Ron Young and Little Caesar were in a "can't miss" situation in the late 80s. With a major record deal on Geffen, a mammoth manager, and A&R guy,along with the biggest producer in rock, all in the bands corner. No way this will miss..... right? The following interview with lead singer Ron Young from Little Caesar is nothing short of crazy. It should stand as a cautionary tale of "There's no such thing as a sure thing in the record business." Even if your not a fan of Little Caesar or not that familiar with Ron Young, you will enjoy this candid conversation about touring with Kiss, making music, and the music business in general. What’s The Story: Nobody quite knew what to think of these long haired, tattooed bikers singing such soulful, yet ballsy, rock music when they arrived on the scene in Los Angeles in 1987. They stood out amongst the "Hair Bands" that populated the music scene at the time…..a distinction the band wore as a badge of honor. Much hype surrounded the band as they were managed by music legend Jimmy Iovine, guided by legendary A&R man John Kalodner and produced by Bob Rock. It seemed like a formula for success, yet the band met an unfortunate set of circumstances that left many scratching their heads shortly after the release of their self-titled debut album. The bands lead singer Ron Young shares all the trials and tribulations of their interrupted trip to super-stardom. Everyone’s got a Rock N Roll story to tell, so tell us yours @growinuprock.comLike us and leave us a Recommendation on our FaceBook page - @growinuprock or Podchaser Follow us on Twitter - @growinuprock because let’s face it I need all the friends I can get!! Subscribe to our Podcast at the platform of your choice and leave us a reviewDo You Spotify? Then Follow us and Give Our Playlist a listen. We update it regularly with kick ass rock n roll Spotify Playlist Buy and Support Music From The Artist We Discuss On This EpisodeMusic in this Episode Provided by the Following: Little Caesar Website Growin’ Up Rock Amazon Store

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Jetboy Guitarist Billy Rowe – EP108 Jul 28, 2019

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Episode Description: Steven Interviews JETBOY guitarist Billy Rowe. We discuss the bands history, Rock and Roll Relic Guitars, and the newest album “Born To Fly”. What’s The Story: Founded in 1983 by guitarists Billy Rowe and Fernie Rod, JETBOY continues to carry their style of Rock N’ Roll into the 21st century with the same fury that existed 34 years ago. Long recognized as one of the perfecter of the glam genre, JETBOY was one of a handful of acts that got the attention of music fans and record executives alike. While Hollywood was loaded with musical talent, San Francisco had but one true leader at the time, and that leader was JETBOY. Now a cross-generational powerhouse, JETBOY is experiencing a resurgence in popularity that can only be attributed to their musical relevance. Rock N’ Roll fans the world over are beginning to revisit the music that helped to shape a generation, and is now becoming the soundtrack for their offspring. Songs like Feel the Shake, Heavy Chevy, Stomp it (Down to the Bricks), and their up rocked up version of Folsom Prison Blues have struck a chord with an increasingly more discerning audience. Celebrating their 25th anniversary In 2008, the founding members of JETBOY (Billy Rowe, Fernie Rod and Mickey Finn) are dedicated to bringing the party atmosphere back to Rock N’ Roll. In June 2017 the band signed a deal with Italian based label Frontiers Records. The band will record a full length album for the first time in over 20 years, Release date scheduled for 2018. - Bio From Jetboy Rocks Website Everyone’s got a Rock N Roll story to tell, so tell us yours @growinuprock.comLike us and leave us a Review on our Face Book page - @growinuprock or Podchaser Follow us on Twitter - @growinuprock because let’s face it I need all the friends I can get!! Subscribe to our Podcast at the platform of your choice and leave us a review Buy and Support Music From The Artist We Discuss On This Episode Music in this Episode Provided by Jetboy and Kiss Growin’ Up Rock Amazon Store

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15 Songs We Can’t Live Without – EP107 Jul 21, 2019

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Episode Description: We cover 15 songs we just can’t live without. If all music was wiped out forever, what 15 songs would you save? Sonny and I like a lot of different music. If we only had 15 songs to save, we think it should be a variety. What’s The Story: Often times a listener will come to us with feedback on past episodes and even an idea for a future episode. This episode is a perfect example of that. Listener Tony Smith came to us with an idea, we thought we could even turn into a series. This episode is a little off the beaten path from our normal episodes, but we think our listeners have broad rock n roll taste. Let us know if you dig it or hate it. Everyone’s got a Rock N Roll story to tell, so tell us yours @growinuprock.com Like us and leave us a Recommendation on our FaceBook page - @growinuprock or Podchaser Follow us on Twitter - @growinuprock because let’s face it I need all the friends I can get!! Subscribe to our Podcast at the platform of your choice and leave us a review Buy and Support Music From The Artist We Discuss On This EpisodeMusic in this Episode Provided by the Following: Badfinger, Timemaker, Brother Cane, Styx, Prince, Sixx A.M. , Crank It Up Spotlight Checkpoint Charley Growin’ Up Rock Amazon Store A Special THANK YOU to Restrayned for the Killer Show Intro and transition music!! Restrayned Website KISS

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Freedom Fest Weekend – BONUS Jul 19, 2019

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Episode Description:In this episode fellow podcaster Loose Cannon from the Cobras & Fire Podcast and I discuss the Freedom Fest Weekend getaway to Denver. Loose was considerably late to both events and inappropriately offers to grease my wife’s wrist up in order to obtain free admission into the fairgrounds for Freedom Fest. All of this plus Gary Cherone from Extreme, giving the crowd “The Cherone” wave leads to some pretty funny and interesting discussions. What’s The Story:I ran off to Denver with my wife for the week to hike and take in two concerts over the weekend. On Friday night we went to the Gothic Theater to see The Struts and opener The Glorious Sons. Then on Saturday, we finished off the weekend of concerts with an all day festival at a fairground in Golden, Colorado that featured Vixen, Steelheart, Great White, Extreme, and Queensryche. I phoned up friend and fellow Podcaster Loose Cannon from the Cobras and Fire Podcast to hang out and catch all the rock in roll. We did just that and had a great time. Everyone’s got a Rock N Roll story to tell, so tell us yours @growinuprock.com Like us and leave us a Recommendation on our FaceBook page - @growinuprock or Podchaser Follow us on Twitter - @growinuprock because let’s face it I need all the friends I can get!! Subscribe to our Podcast at the platform of your choice and leave us a review Buy and Support Music From The Artist We Discuss On This Episode Music in this Episode Provided by the Following:Steelheart, Extreme, Queensryche, The Struts, The Glorious Sons Growin’ Up Rock Amazon Store

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