Imaginary Music

Latest Episodes:

Andy Robbins (Holy Soldier) May 03, 2022

Show notes

Andy discusses who his God-father is and this same person also baptized him. His first show, he attended and why he got into playing the bass. The creation of Holy Soldier. The recording of the 3 albums and the reason for singer changes. He also discusses why a member of the band, left the band and this is news that is new to Holy Soldier fans. Of course we also discuss Pink Floyd. Will Holy Soldier ever be again? Listen to this fantastic chat!

John Elefante (Kansas, Mastedon, Producer, solo artist) May 02, 2022

Show notes

John Elefante has accomplished so much in the music world. He was the lead singer for the group, Kansas. He discusses that time of his life and his brother Dino joins the show for a bit too. Dino talks about being in the control room of the studio, as John was auditioning for Kansas and his perspective of the tryout. John talks about why he left and which popular band asked him to join their group. We discuss his life as a solo artist and producer. He has produced some of the best Christian rock bands of all time. Check out his new album The Amazing Grace.

Closing song, Stronger Now, is from the new album.

Bill Bafford (Roxx Records) Apr 25, 2022

Show notes

I chat with Bill about his involvement with music, starting up Roxx Records and working with a lot of great bands. He's been able to re-issue older music and bring back bands that never had much of a shot. He's also put out music that has been out of stock and put out new albums. He also discusses his involvement with his production company and putting together the west coast Stryper convention, back in the day.

Roxxrecords.com

Chris White (Writer and Director of Electric Jesus) Apr 18, 2022

Show notes

Chris White joins the show to discuss a bit about his early life. We then discuss what brought the movie Electric Jesus about. We discuss the story, characters and actors. It's a great and fun conversation, with a talented writer, who brought a great movie to viewers. The movie is based on a fictional youth group band, that plays heavy metal for God and goes on a summer tour, during 1986..

Pastor Ken Blount (Nicodemus, from The Gospel Bill Show) Apr 14, 2022

Show notes

I like to go out of the normal interview and chat with someone who I grew up watching on tv and singing along with, I chat with Pastor Ken Blount. Better known as Nicodemus, from The Gospel Bill Show, which ran from the early 80's, into the 90's and was very successful and unique. We discuss his beginning in music and ministry. We talk about The Gospel Bill Show and the music he wrote and performed. He said that even as low key and innocent as his children's songs were, he still had Christians oppose it. I got his thoughts on bands like Stryper, during that time period. Please listen to this chat and maybe show your kids an old episode of The Gospel Bill Show. This was a true honor to have this conversation. The Gospel Bill Show was very important to me, growing up. KenBlountMinistries.com

Janice Sweet (Former Stryper Manager and mother of Robert and Michael Sweet) Apr 04, 2022

Show notes

Janice talks about her start and history, with music. She discusses her two son's, Robert and Michael Sweet, growing up. How she eventually became the manager for Stryper and which member encouraged it and told the office personal, the news. What was the challenges of managing her son's band and her relationships with Tim and Oz. She's writing a book and the details on that. Is Robert toying with the idea of writing a book too? This is a really great conversation any Stryper fan should listen too and you'll hear some great stories and I promise you will learn something new. This episode is dedicated to my friend Lex Roberson, who passed away at the age of 41. He leaves behind a wife and three kids. He was also a great musician and a Stryper fan. Love you Lex!

Louis St. August from MASS Mar 28, 2022

Show notes

Louis joins the show and discusses his career with MASS. What happened with the band's first deal with A&M Records, then going to RCA Records and having their first video on MTV. The band then goes to Enigma Records, where Michael Sweet (Stryper) produces the album 'Voices In The Night'. Enigma folds and they are left without a label, what follows after. Lots of interesting stories about the history of MASS.

massrocks.com

Luis Cardenas (solo artist/Renegade/Latter Reign) Mar 21, 2022

Show notes

Luis has lived a life, full of wonderful and interesting stories. He had a successful solo career, at an early age. A couple of videos on MTV, that starred celebrities and his pet tiger. He tells the story of being in the middle of a tour and how things came crumbling down, because of his record label. Setting a drumming world record. He talks about being friends with Boston's Brad Delp. Becoming a Christian, while on a hiatus from music and coming back to music, with his material and playing with the band, Latter Reign. This is a journey that you don't want to miss.

Troy Thompson (Bride) Mar 14, 2022

Show notes

I'm joined by Troy Thompson, from the amazing band, Bride. We talk about his history with Bride. We cover a lot of the history of Bride. We discuss the time Dale was auditioning and offered the lead singer role, for Stryper. Make sure you check out Troy and Dale on Facebook. Be on the lookout for a new Bride album, later this year.

Jimmy Brown Mar 07, 2022

Show notes

Jimmy is very open about his life, which includes history of alcoholism, cocaine usage and the fear of death. He talks about his friendship with Roger Martinez and was Roger really ever a Christian. This is a must listen. Please help the show by leaving a review on Apple and tell others about the show. Thanks Side note-lots of tech issues with this episode. Files gone missing, but fortunately I had an edited version saved, just no closing music. Check out JPBII.com

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected