Today I sit down with my new friend Christian James Hand host of the popular show The Session. Christian takes your favorite song and breaks it down track by track like you have never heard before. You wanna hear an isolated track of Phil Rudd of AC/DC laying down the drums for Let There Be Rock no problem. How about an isolated track of Prince singing Purple Rain you got it. With 1000's of songs in his collection the possibilities are endless. You can hear this daily on his show on Instagram at @thesessioniglive Monday thru Friday 11am Pacific time. Sit back and get a taste of this mans Music Brain. &nbsp;

#587:Christian James Hand/Host of The Session

Today it's another legendary Drummer on the show, Mr Matt Chamberlain.&nbsp; Let me give you just a small run down of who this man has recorded with. David Bowie, Elton John, The Wallflowers, Bruce Springsteen, The Who, Fiona Apple and now he his Bob Dylan's drummer. He played drums on Bobs recent record with the #1 song Murder Most Foul and has been Bobs live drummer for the last few years. He also filled in for 50 dates as Soundgarden's drummer on the NIN tour. You can hear Matt with his new band Painted Shield that also features Stone Gossard. Tune in and enjoy this amazing mans story. Candles Lit my friends&nbsp; DDR

#594:Matt Chamberlain/Drummer

After 10 years it has finally happened. The legend himself Mr Zakk Wylde stops by Let There Be Talk for an in-depth conversation on all things Zakk. We dive into his years with Ozzy, His Pride and Glory days and of course Black Label Society who have a new record coming out on Black Friday. Zakk and I also talk about his guitar company Wylde Audio. Do yourself a favor hit subscribe and sit back and enjoy this episode. Have a great week and thanks for supporting my podcast network &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

#610: Zakk Wylde

Today my good friend Nikki Sixx stops by to talk about his brand new book "The First 21" which comes out Oct 19th 2021. Nikki has been rocking with Mötley for 40 years and now you can hear about what he did before Mötley. For the first 21 years of Nikki's life he was grinding it out on the streets as Frank Feranna. Broken family life, Bouncing from town to town couch to couch chasing a dream that only a handful of people ever achieve. When you read these stories in his new book you realize you are reading the recipe on how to write a classic like Too Fast For Love and Shout At the Devil. These stories are raw just like the music. Riding a Greyhound to LA with no money and no place to live &nbsp;hoping to start a Band that will change the world is not for the weak. Dig in and enjoy this episode of Let There Be Talk. All episodes can be found at &nbsp;

#614: Nikki Sixx / Mötley Crüe

On this Epsiode of LET THERE BE TALK Cedric Bixler-Zavala returns 2 talk about his brand new band ANTEMASQUE and how he and Omar Rodriguez Lopez started working together again.
This is a must listen for all fans of good music and art.


Let There Be Talk EP114:Cedric Bixler-Zavala /ANTEMASQUE/The Mars Volta/At The Drive In

On this Episode of LET THERE BE TALK drummer Steve Gorman stops by and
talks about how he got started playing drums,his life in and out of The Black Crowes and his brand new band Trigger Hippy.
Do Not Miss This Epsiode
#Delraisers

Let There Be Talk EP117:Steve Gorman/The Black Crowes/Trigger Hippy

Today my good friend Jay Jay French, guitarist for Twisted Sister returns to the show to talk about the 40th anniversary of Stay Hungry. We also dive into Hearing Aids, Stand Up Comedy and even some Conspiracy Theories. Thanks for tuning in. Catch me out on the road this week all over California - &nbsp;&nbsp; Join my Patreon for all your bonus episode needs - &nbsp; DDR

Ep 777 : Jay Jay French / Twisted Sister, 40th anniversary of Stay Hungry

Today I dive into -&nbsp; AC/DC North American tour dates announced , My favorite concerts I saw in 2024, The new Bob Dylan film and&nbsp; My 15 year Stand Up Comedy Anniversary. Thanks for tuning in and please leave a review on iTunes. Patreon bonus episodes can be found here - &nbsp; Tour dates - &nbsp;

Ep 779 : Dean talks AC/DC North American tour dates, His top concert of 2024 and his 15 year anniversary of Stand Up Comedy

Today I sit down with Singer Songwriter, Gavin Rossdale from the band Bush. Gavin and I sit down and talk about the 30th Anniversary of their massively successful debut album Sixteen Stone. Bush has been absolutely killing it since 1994 selling over 24 million records and over a billion streams. Sixteen Stone is being rereleased on Colored Vinyl and you can order that now on their website bushofficial.com&nbsp; &nbsp; I hope you guys dig this episode. Please leave a review on Itunes and subscribe to my YouTube&nbsp; channel. &nbsp; Dean Delray tour dates &nbsp; Patreon &nbsp; &nbsp;

Ep 780 : Gavin Rossdale, Singer Songwriter for the band Bush

Today I sit down with one of my favorite singers of all time Mr Marc Storace of Krokus. In the 80's Krokus had the reputation of being one of the best live Rock n Roll bands to see live. Krokus had that no nonsense rock sound that was very much in the vein of AC/DC. Marc and I sit down and talk all about his long incredible career including the writing and recording of the Krokus masterpiece Headhunter. Marc recently rereleased his solo record Live and Let Live that original came out during the pandemic and it is available on all the streaming platforms. &nbsp; Don't forget to subscribe to my podcast on YouTube and Leave a review on iTunes. &nbsp; My up coming tour dates are available here - &nbsp; Join my Patreon for all your bonus episode needs - &nbsp; &nbsp; Enjoy my friends DDR &nbsp; &nbsp;

Ep 781 : Marc Storace / Krokus

Welcome to the show my friends. Today I dive into, Mall Santa's and the Christmas Wish List, Bob Dylan music and The passing of Casey Chaos of Amen. Hope everyone is hanging in there during these often stressful times. Remember to call a friend you haven’t talked to in awhile and tell them you love them. Hanukkah Candles Lit and Merry Christmas Happy Holidays. DDR Tour Dates &nbsp; Patreon Bonus Episodes &nbsp;

Ep 782 : Dean dives into, Christmas Toys, Bob Dylan Music and the Passing of Casey Chaos of Amen

Welcome to the show my friends. Today I dive into Timmothée Chalamet's unbelievably performance as Bob Dylan, Driving a dream car the Porsche 911 Dakar and What it's like to perform on NYE. Thanks for tuning in today and I wanna wish all of you a&nbsp; HAPPY NEW YEAR&nbsp; DDR &nbsp; Tour dates -&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Join my Patreon for over 160 Bonus Episodes &nbsp;

Ep 783 : Dean talks about Timothée Chalamet, the Porsche Dakar and Performing on NYE

Today I dive into -&nbsp; Almost killed by Licorice Root, The Harley Davidson Used Market and&nbsp; My top 10 records for 2024. Happy New Year and see you out on the road. Tour Dates including San Francisco Feb 26th - Mar 1st &nbsp; Patreon for all your Bonus Episodes &nbsp; Love you guys DDR

Ep 784 : My Top 10 records of 2024

Today I sit down with Noah Kohll and Corey Madden from the Los Angeles band Color Green. These guys are absolutely fantastic and their record Fools Parade made it into my&nbsp; top 10 for 2024. The sound definitely has that classic California 60's feel mixed with some small flavors of Jam. Songs like 5:08 , Kick The Bucket and Ball and Key are just incredible. Dig in and give them a follow and buy some tickets to see them out on tour with my friend Neal Francis in May. Help Spread The Word and enjoy my friends. Also please donate what ever you can for the LA FIRE victims. Reach out to the Red Cross. My new tour dates are up at &nbsp; Join my Patreon for over 170 bonus episodes &nbsp; Stay Safe DDR

Ep 785 : Noah Kohll and Corey Madden from the band Color Green

Today I dive into the loss of David Lynch, John Sykes and Garth Hudson all in one week. Also my thoughts on the film The Brutalist and&nbsp; some new music that I’m digging by the band American Analog Set. Thank you for the support my friends. Come see me on the road in February &nbsp; Join my Patreon for all the bonus episodes &nbsp;

Ep 786 : My Tribute to David Lynch, John Sykes and Garth Hudson

Today I dive into -&nbsp; My new favorite record called Manning Fireworks by the great MJ Lenderman, The insane quality of GORUCK Boots and&nbsp; Eddie Van Halen's 70th Birthday. Thanks for tuning in. DDR Join my Patreon for over 171 bonus episodes &nbsp; Tour Dates for 2025 &nbsp;

Ep 787 : New Music Alert with MJ Lenderman, Goruck Boots 4 years later and Eddie Van Halen's 70th

Today I dive into&nbsp; Buddy Holly, Big Bopper and Richie Valens last gig ever in Clear Lake Iowa at the Surf Ballroom, The Grammys and the complainers that come with it, and A new band to me called Thee Sacred Souls that are absolutely incredible. &nbsp; Have a great week my friends and I hope to see you out on the road. Tour dates San Francisco - &nbsp; Las Vegas&nbsp; Comedy Cellar - &nbsp; Patreon Bonus Episodes &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Ep 788 : I am 59 years old today

On this episode of LET THERE BE TALK Comedian/Actor Joey "CoCo" Diaz stops by and talks 100% Rock N Roll with Dean.
This is a must listen for all music fans.
LIGHT THE CANDLES OF ROCK!

EP176:Joey "CoCo" Diaz

On todays episode of LET THERE BE TALK a Dream Guest of mine Josh Homme stops by

and talks about everything from Kyuss,QOTSA,Iggy Pop and our love for the Mad Max films. 

i can't thank Josh enough for doing the show. It was a great day.

Look for some new QOTSA music soon.

#260:Josh Homme/Queens of the Stone Age

On todays episode of LET THERE BE TALK my friend comedian Matt Braunger stops by and we talk about what its like out on the road as a Stand Up Comedian.

Matt  has performed his stand-up act on television programs such as the Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien, John Oliver's New York Stand Up Show and Live at Gotham on Comedy Central. He had a Comedy Central Presents special that aired on April 9, 2010. He also was a frequent panel guest on Chelsea Lately.

Matt co-founded the popular Bridgetown Comedy Festival which is considered one of the best Comedy Festivals in America.



Tune in my friends.

Candles Lit!  

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#294:Matt Braunger/Comedian

On today's episode of LET THERE BE TALK my Rock n Roll brother Joey CoCo Diaz stops by and talks about his 25 years in the Stand Up Comedy game.

2 weeks ago Joey had his first 1 Hour comedy special come out on Seeso and today he tells the stories of what it took over the years to get to that magic day.

you can watch Joeys special on Seeso right now.

Use the code word Joey when signing up for 2 months free 

LIGHT THE CANDLES OF ROCK!

#315: Joey CoCo Diaz

On today's episode of LET THERE BE TALK the guitarist for the amazing Baltimore band KIX Brian "Damage" Forsythe stops by and talks about how he got starting on his life long career in Rock n Roll.

Brian has played in the band Kix since 1977 and to this day he is still rocking stages all over the world.

If you have never heard of the band Kix do yourself a favor and hit iTunes asap.

This episode is brought to you by http://www.elcajonharley.com

#347:Brian "Damage" Forsythe/KIX

On today's episode of LET THERE BE TALK my guest is 1 of my Favorite new bands GRETA VAN FLEET. These guys are absolutely tearing up the ROCK N ROLL world with there brand new EP Black Smoke Rising. Ever since i heard this band i have been telling everyone i can about them and you should do the same. Lets spread the world old school grass roots style. Tune in and hear this bands incredible story and then purchase their EP  https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/black-smoke-rising-ep/id1226696489&nbsp; &nbsp;

#371:Greta Van Fleet

On today's episode of LET THERE BE TALK my guest is Wes Borland Guitarist/Songwriter for Limp Bizkit,Big Dumb Face and Black Light Burns. Wes has been working on all kinds of amazing music projects over the last year from his new home in Detroit. This conversation is a honest look into Wes's life in music for the last 20 something years. We also talk about his brand new solo record Crystal Machete and the track you here on the intro is a cut from that very record called End Credits. Wes has also been oil painting on Canvas for years and we get into that topic also. Do not miss this amazing episode. Also on the intro i talk about my month in NYC and also my thoughts on the new 2018 Harley Davidson's&nbsp; brought to you by&nbsp; https://www.elcajonharley.com&nbsp; and&nbsp;http://cadatonic.com&nbsp;

#375:Wes Borland/Guitarist-Songwriter-Painter

On today's episode of LET THERE BE TALK my guest is the very funny comedian Tim Dillon. Tim is a NYC comedian that has only been doing Stand Up for under 8 years but has all kinds of great things happening with his career. Rolling Stone Magazine recently listed Tim in their 10 comedians you should know article and he is also about to shoot his first Comedy Central 30min special. Tune in and enjoy. This episode is brought to you by&nbsp;https://www.elcajonharley.com&nbsp;

#392:Tim Dillon/Comedian

On today's episode of Let There Be Talk my good friend Tony Hajjar stops by and talks all things Drums. Tony is the fantastic drummer for the band AT THE DRIVE IN. We sit down today and talk about his life and what its like playing Drums for one of the most powerful bands in the business. Tony also has a new project out called Gone is Gone. Follow him on Instagram at @tonyhajjar1&nbsp; This episode is brought to you by TGL AUTO&nbsp;http://www.tlgauto.com and El Cajon Harley &nbsp;https://www.elcajonharley.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

#396:Tony Hajjar/Drummer for "AT THE DRIVE IN" and Gone is Gone

On today's episode of Let There Be Talk my guest is the great Country Music Legend Wheeler Walker Jr. Wheeler and I sit down and dig deep into some Country Music talk. Wheeler is tearing it up in the Music world and doing it all on his own no Major Label no Radio Play nothing but Hard Work and a Killer Grass Roots Following.&nbsp; Catch Wheeler Walker Jr this summer on Tour with Kid Rock. Keep The Candles Lit. &nbsp; &nbsp;

#420:Wheeler Walker Jr.

On today's episode of LET THERE BE ROCK my guest is the incredible Marcus King. If you have not heard the Marcus King Band yet do not sleep. These guys are absolute Fire. His 2016 record THE MARCUS KING BAND is hands down one of the best records i've heard in years. Marcus and I sit down and talk about how he got started in the music biz and his love of guitar and singing. Marcus and his band just finished a brand new record that will be coming out this year and you can catch them on the road all this summer.&nbsp; &nbsp;

#424:Marcus King/Singer,Songwriter,Guitarist

On today's episode of LET THERE BE TALK my guest is the great Brent Hinds of Mastodon. Brent and I Sat down for a talk backstage at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles recently and talked Motorcycles,Guitars,Songwriting and of course the new EP Cold Dark Place which is absolutely amazing. Brent is one of the most original guitar players out there and also an incredible songwriter. I wanna thank Mastodon over this last year for being so good to me and Let There Be Talk. It's an Honor to talk to these guys and I hope I can sit down with Troy next. As I have said before over the last few years Mastodon has&nbsp;become one of my favorite Bands and I think they are only gonna keep&nbsp;getting bigger and bigger. Keep The Candles Lit. DDR

#432:Brent Hinds/Mastodon

Today on Let There Be Talk #492 the great Joey Diaz stops by to dive deep into some Grateful Dead talk. Joey and I both grew up not digging The Dead but over the years we finally figure them out. I think you guys are really gonna dig this episode. Today's Sponsor for the podcast is CBD LION. Use the link for a 20% discount on all their amazing products. Use the Code DEAN at check out.&nbsp;https://cbdlion.com&nbsp;

#492:Joey Diaz talking Grateful Dead

Today I continue my Thrash January here on Let There Be Talk with&nbsp;the King of Thrash Metal himself Mr. Kirk Hammett of Metallica. Anyone who listens to this podcast knows how much this means to me. For the last 8 years I have wanted to sit down and talk to this man and I cannot think of a better Time than Thrash January. I will never forget this and I really hope all of you enjoy this as much and I did. Keep The Candles Lit. Love Live Ray and Cliff Burton. This episode is brought to you by my fantastic sponsors&nbsp; CBD LION &nbsp;use the code DEAN for amazing discounts. Also &nbsp;protect your house with a Free 60 day trial of Simplisafe. Don't let the Burglars win. &nbsp;

#513:Kirk Hammett/Metallica

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