In Season 2 - Episode 4 it guest is Don Mancuso an American rock music guitarist and songwriter best known for his role as guitarist and co-writer for the rock band Black Sheep as well as The Lou Gramm Band and The Voice of Foreigner. He also has a successful solo career and founded the band DDrive. Don is getting ready to release a biography about his life on the road and friendship with Lou Gramm and gives us a sneak peak about his musical journey in today's episode.

Season 2, Episode 3 we welcome "Mild" Steve Brown drummer for iconic rockers Tesla the Band. With a career defined by captivating live performances and an unwavering commitment to excellence, Brown has left an indelible mark not only with Tesla but with Oleander, a band that rose to fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s with their distinctive post-grunge sound. For fans of hard rock and rock music in general, Steve Brown seems to bring energy to everything he does and you will be able to tell in this energized interview as he discusses Tesla's upcoming tour with Extreme and Mötley Crüe and much more.

Season 2: Episode 2 - An exclusive interview with Steve Blaze of Lillian Axe as he discusses the band's forthcoming record, a daring conceptual project titled 'The Ten Commandments' set for release in the coming months. We pray you don't miss this episode.

Gen X Marks The Spot Podcast kicks off season 2 with Marc Ferrari and Roy Cathey of Cold Sweat, discussing their latest album Unburied Alive, comprising of four previously unreleased studio tracks from the early 1990s, showcasing what made the band have a cult following for over 30 plus years. The CD features live recordings from their 2020 Monsters Of Rock Cruise pre-party, while the vinyl edition includes a brand new song 'Loud And Forever' set for digital release in 2026. Additionally, in this episode Ferrari, who founded Cold Sweat, reflects on the band's history after he departed the legendary Keel, which was fronted by Ron Keel, their classic debut album 'Break Out' which was released by MCA Records in 1990 and how George Lynch caused the album to be delayed for almost one year.

In this seasons final episode, we feature an interview with Brandon Miller, vocalist and guitarist from Mississippi who has toured with renowned rock 'n' roll Hall of Fame drummer Artimus Pyle's band. However, Brandon's most proud of being the founder of A Foreigners Journey to Boston, a band that's gained rapid recognition for its distinctive renditions of iconic hits from three of the most iconic stadium rock bands in history: Journey, Boston, and Foreigner. With his Southern roots and dedication to delivering powerful performances, Brandon embodies the spirit of Southern rock while bringing stadium rock anthems and power ballads to life in a fresh and exciting way. Today, he discusses how having a dream in the middle of the night turned into reality at a time when when he was just ready to give up his musical journey. Brandon's story is a true rock and roll fantasy.

In S1:E19, guest Steve Rosen discusses his book, 'Tonechaser: Understanding Edward, My 26 Year Journey With Edward Van Halen.' Much like the 2022 memoir itself, Steve, a veteran music journalist offers personal stories and unique insights about EVH. This is a must for listen interview for all Van Halen fans.

In S1:E18, host Joe Augustine interviews one of the most powerful and versatile voices in hard rock history. A man who started his career topping the UK charts with The Marbles back in 1968, then went on to front some of the biggest names in heavy metal. From Rainbow to the Michael Schenker Group, from Alcatrazz to Impellitteri—if there was a legendary hard rock band in the '80s, chances are Graham Bonnet lent his unmistakable voice to it.

Now, well into his seventies, Bonnet proves he's still a force with "Lost In Hollywood Again"—a brand new live album that dropped just last week on Frontiers Music.

Recorded on August 29th, 2024, at the iconic Whisky a Go Go on the Sunset Strip, this isn't just another career retrospective. This is raw, unfiltered rock and roll captured in one of the most legendary venues in music history—the same stage where The Doors, Led Zeppelin, and countless rock gods made their mark.

And Graham? He tears through sixteen tracks spanning his entire career: Rainbow classics like "Since You've Been Gone" and "All Night Long," MSG bruisers like "Assault Attack," Alcatrazz anthems like "Night Games," plus cuts from his recent Graham Bonnet Band albums.

Backed by guitarist Conrado Pesinato, bassist Beth-Ami Heavenstone, keyboardist Alessandro Bertoni, and drummer Francis Cassol, Bonnet delivers a performance that's been described as ferocious, powerful, and a reminder that this isn't a comeback —it's reminder of who he still is

So turn the boom box up, your hearing aid down as we get "Lost In Hollywood Again."

In S1:E17, we have Spread Eagle front man Ray West. He discusses being featured on Steve Gordon MIA debut album. Steve is well known in the music industry. He has powered hits from Bon Jovi, Rod Stewart, Frank Sinatra, Phil Collins, Celine Dion, Inner Circle, Betty Wright, and even Hip Hop’s Wu-Tang Clan, spanning over 50 Gold and Platinum albums.

Now he is starting a solo career bringing his craft to the world with his name. He has released two singles 'Broken' and 'We Go To War' with the amazing singer Ray West, who has a voice that seems to tackle the many different styles of rock music.

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