Baxie talks to bass player John Illsley from Dire Straits! John talks about his career, his family, his friendship with Mark and David Knopfler, and about the relentless grind of being in one of the most successful bands of all time. John's just written a new memoir entitled, "My Life in Dire Straits". Really interesting stuff! Also available on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website.

John Illsley From Dire Straits

Baxie talks to Steve Kilbey of The Church! Steve not only talks about the band's new album "Eros Zeta and the Perfumed Guitars", he also talks about the band's other records as well.  With more than 27 album (and dozens of solo release), Steve Kilbey is an insanely prolific songwriter who has written more that 1,000 songs over the course of his career. Steve talks openly about playing live, leaving Australia, and fighting more than his share of demons.  We also talk about the band's biggest hit, Under the Milky Way (1988). Listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website.

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Steve Kilbey from The Church

Baxie talks to guitar legend Uli Jon Roth! In 1973, Uli Jon Roth replaced Michael Schenker as the lead guitarist for the Scorpions. For the next five years, Uli would cement his place as one of the most gifted guitar wizards of his (or any generation). Just listen to his performance "Sails of Charon" from the 1977 album "Taken By Force"! Uli talks about his years with the band, his continued friendship with his former bandmates, and about leaving the band to form the band Electric Sun! Uli talks in depth about the difference between European guitarist and the rest of the world. We even talk about the development of Sky Guitars---his own line of incredibly inventive high-end guitars! Absolutely fascinating stuff! Listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website!

NOTE: Uli will be appearing at The Narrows in Fall River on April 25th and at the Music Room in West Yarmouth on May 1st!

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Guitar Legend Uli Jon Roth, The Scorpions, Electric Sun

After 37 years, Baxie finally gets to set the record straight with Jack Hues of Wang Chung! After being forcibly ejected from a Wang Chung show in 1987 speaks with Jack about that night and how he was unfairly implicated by The Beastie Boys!  Jack then talks about the band, the hits, UFO's, new music, and about the "Abducted by the 80's Tour" (with Naked Eyes, The Motels, Animotion, and Men Without Hats).  It's an amazingly stirring redemption tale that you should not miss!  Available on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website!

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Jack Hues from Wang Chung

Baxie talks with 80’s Pop/New Wave/MTV sensation Belouis Some! In this interview Belouis (ne: Neville Keighly) talks about his fascinating journey from being a virtually ignored solo artist to recording his first album in 1985 with the likes of Carlos Alomar and Earl Slick (both from David Bowie’s band) as well as Bernard Edwards and Tony Thompson from Chic. That first album would yield two international hits (“Imagination” and the title track “Some People). Belouis talks about the release of his controversial music videos and about being handpicked to support Queen on tour the following year. He also talks openly about walking away from music in 1995 and why he made an incredible comeback after 24 years! Belouis Some was to begin touring the US with The Alarm and Jay Ashton’s Gene Loved Jezebel later this month! That tour which as to include stops in Northampton and New Haven has been postponed. But the Belouis Some story is so amazing that it needs to be told! Listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website

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Belouis Some

Baxie talks to two-time Grammy Award nominee Tracy Bonham! In this episode Tracy talks about her upcoming album "Damn the Sky (For Being so Wide)" which is due to be released this Fall. Tracy also talks about her years in Boston as well as the success of her single "Mother, Mother" from her 1993 debut album "The Burdens of Being Upright". We even talk about the unbelievable story behind what came next! Amazing! Listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website!

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Tracy Bonham

Baxie talks with Mark Burgess from The Chameleons! While The Chameleons were, perhaps, one of the most overlooked bands of the 80's, many believe that their greatness should have put them in the same conversation as The Cure, The Smiths, and New Order. I happen to be one of those people. Mark talks about that and a whole lot more. This includes an in-depth discussion about the upcoming release of their first set of new music in 20 years! Their upcoming album is slated to come out later this year! As a fan of The Chameleons for nearly 40 years--it was a real treat to speak with the leader of one of my all-time favorite bands! Available on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website.

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Mark Burgess from The Chameleons

Baxie talks to singer/songwriter/film maker Logan Lynn. Logan not only talks about the upcoming release of his eleventh album, "Softcore", he also shares his incredible story in which he overcomes some incredible obstacles. This is an amazing story of addiction, recovery, abuse, acceptance, and about battling through years of mental illness. It's a powerful interview in which Logan shows his passion for advocacy for mental health issues and much more. He even talks about how he broke the internet!
Listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website!

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Singer, Songwriter, Film Maker Logan Lynn

Baxie welcomes back record executive John Rubeli! John is currently featured on the new documentary series "Lollo: The Story of Lollapalooza" on Paramount+. From 1992 through 1995 John was responsible for booking acts Lollapalooza's second stage. He literally gave some of the most important band over the last 40 years some of their first national exposure! John also spent twelve years as the VP of A&R at Atlantic Records. On top of that, Bax and John were students together at Marquette University and have known each other for more nearly 40 years! Listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website!

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Record Executive John Rubeli, Lollapalooza

Baxie talks to Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Chris Stein of Blondie. Chris is about to release his amazing new memoir, "Under a Rock" (available on 6-11-24). It's an incredible story of not only how the band went on to sell more than 40 million records with songs like "Heart of Glass", "The Tide is High", and "Rapture". It's also a story of a man who was literally in the center of New York City music and culture during the 1970's. Chris also talks very openly about both his struggles with addiction and some of the health issues that disrupted his career. He also talks his family and about his 50-year friendship with Debbie Harry. Just incredible! Available on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website.

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Chris Stein from Blondie

Baxie talks to biographer Simon Heaviside the author of "Destiny Stopped Screaming: The Life and Times of Adrian Borland". Adrian Borland and his band The Sound were one of the most criminally overlooked bands of all time. And Simon's new book looks into not only his rich musical history but also his tragic struggle with mental illness. It's a profoundly sad story of a man who was considered by many to have been a true musical genius. And the book captures all of it. Simply amazing! Listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on the Rock102 website.

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Simon Heavisides, Rock Biographer

Baxie talks to music legends, up and coming artists, producers, authors, record executives, and more! Listen on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, and on Rock102.com!

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