Don McLean is known best for his iconic song, American Pie. He has sold over 50 million albums, has had other hits including Vincent (Starry, Starry Night), Castles In The Air, Cryin', And I Love You So and more. He has a new album out called American Boys and once again, he has used his keen powers of observation to set the climate of our country …

Mike Rowe is probably best known for his award winning series Dirty Jobs. He is also an opera singer, narrator, actor, podcaster, best selling author and founder of the Mike Rowe Works scholarship program which offers millions of dollars each year in scholarships to help and encourage people of all ages, to learn a trade. He is intelligent, engagin…

Michael Cartellone has been the drummer for Lynyrd Skynyrd for 26 years and he also founded The Damn Yankees. He is as prolific a painter as he is a drummer, working not only with various mediums in paint, but also drumming with artists in addition to Skynyrd & The Damn Yankees from Cher to Wolf Hoffman & Accept. His gifts and talents are immense. …

Mick Mars is the cofounder and former lead guitarist for Motley Crue with his debut solo album out, The Other Side Of Mars, available on all streaming platforms as well as signed and unsigned vinyl copies available at mickmarsofficial.com. Mick has overcome intense obstacles circumstantially, physically and mentally for years and he continues to ma…

Big Dad Ritch, front man and founding member of Texas Hippie Coalition cuts an imposing figure in every way, but behind the character is a man who is highly intelligent, professional in every way and who has a heart as big as the band's outlaw reputation. We talked about what the band's motto means to him, the new album, parking lot party in the Co…

Geezer Butler, bassist and one of the primary lyricists and founding members of Black Sabbath, has a new book out, Into The Void - From Birth to Black Sabbath and Beyond. We spoke about it, his bandmates, growing up in post World War II England, what it's like to play a gig after 4 hits of acid and more. The details were at times gritty, but he is …

Dee Snider is not only the front man and original founding member of Twisted Sister, he is also quite a Renaissance Man; narrating scores of documentaries, lending his experience and stories to music documentaries, a film maker, actor and author. We talked about his new book, Frats, toxic masculinity and if Twisted Sister will get together in 2024.…

Kirby Warnock is a music aficionado and film maker. His new film is Jimmie & Stevie Ray Vaughan - Brothers In Blues, streaming on all major platforms except Netflix. This film includes never before seen photographs and interviews with Eric Clapton, Billy Gibbons, Jackson Browne, Nile Rogers and more, talking about their friendship with the Vaughan …

I got to talk with guitar virtuoso Nita Strauss about her new album featuring @AliceCooper , touring, making history, sobriety, fitness. Enjoy!Di Jacqui Neal

Sheila E. is a world renowned, Grammy & Emmy nominated percussionist, drummer, singer, songwriter, artist and humanitarian. We talked about her new album, Hellafonk E and much more!Di Rock Talk With Jacqui Neal

Brian Johnson is just an amazing artist and person. We talked about his childhood, getting into music, joining @acdc at the age of 32, his show A Life On The Road and his new book, The Lives of Brian. He was delightful to talk with and I hope you enjoy it!Di Jacqui Neal

I got to talk with Jonathan Cain of Journey about the influence his Dad had on his life which led to the most downloaded song of the 20th century, his solo work and more!Di Rock Talk With Jacqui Neal

Elodie is an extremely intelligent and talented person. Becoming a black belt in karate while growing up in a rough part of Paris, she went on to get a law degree and acting degrees too. We know her best for her roles in The Hitman's Bodyguard, Elektra Natchios in the second season of the hit series Marvel's Daredevil, God's of Egypt, G.I. Joe: Ret…

I was so glad I got to talk David Crosby, just before he passed away. He completely fit the title of legend and icon. We got to visit about his first live album, out now with his Lighthouse Band, life on the road, family, selling his catalogue and what one guitar he misses most. Enjoy and feel free to share.…

One of the great bluesmen of our time and brother of the late Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimmie Vaughan. We talked about his 5 cd box set with the best of the best on it, new album, 2023 tour, growing up with one of my siblings and his favorite memory of Stevie Ray. Enjoy! Feel free to like, subscribe, share and leave me a review and/or comment.…

Richie joined Judas Priest in 2011 and is out on tour with them celebrating 50 years of Metal. From the days in his youth, selling sausages in Sweden to becoming a guitarist in one of the most famous rock bands in the world, he is a badass. So much so, he played through their show a few years ago, while having an aortic aneurysm on stage! He's pret…

From starting out on a soap opera in the 70's, acting and directing in the Star Trek franchise for years, Beyond Belief Fact or Fiction and so much more, Jonathan was delightful to talk with. He is also the ambassador for a cause that hits close to home for many of us. Enjoy!Di Rock Talk With Jacqui Neal

Ken Burns has been documenting the heart and soul of America for over 4 decades. We spoke about his latest projects, The U.S. & the Holocaust on PBS and his new book, Our America - A Photographic History, the tragedy that has driven him to a life of incredible accomplishments and his advice to others who have also had intense grief in their life an…

I got to talk with the legendary @edgarwinter3634 about his tribute album 'Brother Johnny' to his late brother Johnny Winter These men went from humble beginnings in Beaumont, Texas to being rock stars playing stadiums worldwide. With guests Joe Walsh, Ringo Starr and many more, this album is truly a treasure and it rocks! Enjoy!…

I got to talk with Jim Kerr of Simple Minds about the new album, their lives, inspiration, enduring over 45 years, fear of the unknown and continuing to grow. He is delightful. I hope you enjoy! Feel free to like, subscribe, share and leave me a review. Thank you!Di Rock Talk With Jacqui Neal

I got to talk with the widow of the iconic legend, the late Ronnie James Dio about their life together and the Holy Diver box set marking what would have been his 80th birthday. I also talked with Wendy and Don Argott, director of their feature length docu-film 'Dreamers Never Die' about Ronnie James' career from his days in a 50's band to playing …

The Fixx has always been a favorite band of mine and their new album, 'Every Five Seconds' is out and they are touring the U.S. Cy is very engaging and has a wonderful perspective on life. He gives positive insights into their music and how he and the band live their lives. If you have the opportunity to see them perform live, I highly recommend it…

Wolf Hoffmann is one of the pioneers of the Neoclassical & Speed metal genres. I got to talk with him about the band, their upcoming tour of the U.S., first in almost a decade, their music and so much more. What an intriguing and entertaining person he is. Enjoy!Di Rock Talk With Jacqui Neal

Bananarama is celebrating 40 years this year with their 12th studio album out July 22, Masquerade. Keren & Sara were very open about being a female band in the 80's, enduring and thriving through the years, staying best friends since childhood and the power of being in control of your own destiny. They were delightful. Enjoy!…

Blackie Lawless of W.A.S.P. is one of the most interesting and intelligent people I've ever talked with. He is also very open and honest about his life and what is most important to him. Thanks for tuning in and I hope you enjoy!Di Jacqui Neal

Academy Award and Golden Globe winner, known for her roles in Beetlejuice, Thelma & Louise, A League of Their Own and so many more. I got to talk with her briefly about a film festival she is chairing, her many talents and she schools me in cussing in Swedish. She is the amazing, Geena Davis! I apologize for the sound quality. I tweaked it as much …

Anjelah Johnson Reyes is truly a force of nature. Thousands know her best for her stand up comedy and her characters, but there is so much more. She is so funny, warm, intelligent, insightful and genuine. She's also got great advice regarding going for whatever you want to in life and how not to let the number one distraction hold you back. Enjoy!…

Jesse James Dupree has so much going on! A new single with @JackylVEVO , "Get All Up In It", a new series on the History Channel, "The Booze, Bets & Sex That Built America" debuting this Sunday night at 7p central, his own bourbon, a chance to win a trip to Sturgis and a funny, cool story about when Jackyl opened for ZZ Top. He is intelligent, genu…

We are talking to the one and only Blackie Lawless of W.A.S.P. about their upcoming tour for 2022 & 2023, their new album on the way and Blackie's autobiography. He is interesting, entertaining and thought provoking, to say the least.Di Jacqui Neal