Episode 269 - You, Me & The Movies

We talk to Klaus Eichstadt - Guitarist and Co-Founder of Ugly Kid Joe. Klaus recalls his very first adventures in the UK and Europe as his band exploded onto the rock scene during the early 90s and the whirlwind of chart success and endless touring that followed. Along the way he dives into his memories of early introductions to Hard Rock, and sneaking into rock clubs and we also learn about struggles with album art censorship, touring with Def Leppard, Bon Jovi and his heroes Van Halen.

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Intro Music by Johnny Monaco
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Incidental Music by Night Fires

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We talk to Marc Valentine - Power Pop Singer Songwriter. Marc takes us on his full circle journey from the East Coast of the UK, moving to London to chase his rock n roll dreams with The Last Great Dreamers, relocating to the USA and then eventually back home to Norfolk to reignite his music with an incredible solo career. We chat all about his new album, memories of the 80s and early 90s London Rock Scene and we set the seed for a special UFO Inspired album with another of this countries great songwriters!

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Intro Music by Johnny Monaco
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Incidental Music by Night Fires

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We talk to Keith Atack - Guitarist and Songwriter. With a professional music career spanning six decades, Keith Atack is one of those musicians who has truly seen and done it all. From early chart success in the 70s with his band Child which saw him and his twin brother Tim as Pop Rock Pin-Ups through to touring as guitarist for the likes of Bonnie Tyler and David Cassidy. We trace some of the experiences that have led Keith to once again cranking up the Marshall Amplifiers with his new band Atack who are set to bring their brand of Classic British Hard Rock to the masses.

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We talk to Rich Jones - Guitarist, Songwriter & Graphic Designer. Rich takes us on his ever changing and evolving rock and roll journey from moving from the UK to Canada as a young kid, picking up the guitar and heading out on a punk rock touring career with the likes of The Black Halos, Amen, The Loyalties, Ginger Wildheart and Michael Monroe. Our chat takes in early concert memories, the Canadian Music Scene, how London has changed and the infamous and now legendary Dollars for Deadbeats concert back in 2009.

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We talk to Mike Tramp - Singer Songwriter. Mike talks to us from his home in Denmark all about his brand new solo album 'Mand Af En Tid (Man of a Time)' and the memories attached to the songs about growing up and aspiring to be like his heroes on TV. He recalls his first visits to the USA and specifically New York and the early days and success of White Lion throughout the 80s and 90s. Along the way he shares memories of performing for the first time in the UK and his loyalty to venues and fans all these years later.

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We talk to Bright Light Bright Light - Welsh musician Rod Thomas who now lives in New York whose music is inspired heavily by 80s/90s pop culture incorporating elements of disco whilst also branching into synthpop, dance and house music. We chat about the struggles and rewards of being an Independent musician in todays industry as well as the experience of touring with Elton John, living and touring in the US as well as a deep dive into Rod's love of 80s Movies and Video Nasties.

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Intro Music by Johnny Monaco
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Incidental Music by Night Fires

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We talk to Andras Jones - Actor, Musician, Writer and the Host / Creator of Radio8Ball. As Andras gets set to release his brand new studio album 'Recognise, De-Escalate & De-Code' - a series of songs that have been created over a decade of experiences, he takes us on a journey through all his different creative, entrepreneurial adventures from moving to Hollywood in the late 80s and balancing both music and movie careers. Along the way he would see huge pop culture horror success as Rick in A Nightmare on Elm Street 4 as well as creating several successful and highly original radio and podcast formats. 

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Intro Music by Johnny Monaco
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Incidental Music by Night Fires

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We talk to Todd Kerns - Bassist for Slash (featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators). On the eve of the band's next world tour Todd checks in to update us on all his recent recording projects as well as a dive back into the early 90s when his band Age of Electric first visited Hollywood's Sunset Strip. We hear tales of his first meeting with his future band boss and how Guns N Roses encapsulated everything Todd wanted from a rock and roll band.

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Intro Music by Johnny Monaco
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Incidental Music by Night Fires

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We talk to Tommy Henriksen - Multi Instrumentalist and Guitarist for Alice Cooper, Hollywood Vampires and creator of the epic multi media band Crossbone Skully. Tommy charts his journey through Rock and Roll from early Punk and Hard Rock influences to landing in Los Angeles auditioning for some of the biggest names in Rock and Metal. It's a journey that has brought him to today channelling all his passion into Crossbone Skully, the type of band the young Tommy would have devoured if discovered whilst looking for records in his childhood home of New York. 

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Intro Music by Johnny Monaco
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Incidental Music by Night Fires

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We talk to  You, Me & The Movies - Uber popular Movie Reaction YouTube Channel. As the last show of 2023 what better way to end the year than to check in with two of our favourite YouTubers to chat all things 80s and 90s Christmas Nostalgia. From Films and Toys to Mall Santas and Christmas traditions, it's all here to accompany you over the Christmas Holidays.

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Intro Music by Johnny Monaco
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Incidental Music by Night Fires

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