From Deep Purple to Van Halen

Welcome back to the "Rock Vault" and today Joe Lynn Turner remmebers his audition with Ritchie Blackmores Rainbow , Chuck Wright talks about being part of Quiet Riot as they scored what was the first ever heavy metal number one album in the US, talking about auditions Richie Kotzen remembers his nightmare audition with Poison.Deborah Bonham talks about the advice Robert Plant gave her as she set off on a career in music, Steve "Boltz" Bolton recalls the day he nearly missed the gig as Atomic Rooster were on the bill supporting headliners The Who and Rod Stewart at "The Oval" we have a few tales of the times with Dave Brock of Hawkwind he remembered a time on the road when their equipment was imounded there were Police raids, they were accused of tax evasion and a special guest who was coming live from a state pen and Dave Ellefson looks back at what it was like to be part of Ozzy Osbournes final show with Black Sabbath just a few months ago.

Welcome back to the show and coming up on this edition we have an exclusive feature with Steve Hackett talking about his favourite Genesis album plus also releasing a new album this month Atomic Rooster and Steve "Boltz' Bolton recalls wild days on tour in the 70's as indeed does Roger Earl of Foghat who looks back at touring with the legendary Steve Marriot and Humble Pie.What would you do if you hit the big time and landed a gig with one of the most iconinc bands in heavy metal history well thats what happened to Blaze Bayley when he got a call on Xmas eve to tell him that he had got the gig with Iron Maiden , so what was his furst purchase ?? and from a big break to a first ever live gig in the UK , Doug Aldrich looks back at his first trip to the UK when he arrived as part of Dio's band he looks back at the whole culture shock of life in England

A great collection on this show that begins with Clem Clempson from Humble Pie on his audition for Deep Purple after Richie Blackmore left, then seeing The Beatles on their first ever North American tour, how seeing Thin Lizzy Live changed Damon Johnsons life, and his epic audition for Alice Coopers band and in a year that will see Megadeth say goodbye what chance of a re-union with Dave Ellefson , Dave and Jeff Scott Soto share their views, bassist Chuck Wright tells us what it was like to see Van Halen on stage for the first time this was at the Starwood in LA before they had signed and what were his first impressions of seeing David Lee Roth for the first time and to finish Glenn Hughes remembers his first meeting with Stevie Wonder and what David Coverdale thought when Glenn bought him in to the studio where Deep Purple were recording at the time

Clip Video .Dave Ellefson ex Megadeth talks about what it felt like to perform live at Ozzy Osbourne's final show just weeks ago he shares his feelings and emotions .The full version of this interview is available to listen now on the website or here.

On this edition of the show I am joined by Dave Ellefson and Jeff Scott Soto to talk about the new album Unbreakable which has kust been released and as well as this project we also talk about Dave's appearance at Ozzy's final show just a few weeks ago and what of the potential re-union with Dave Mustaine and Megadeth could it happed as they prepare for a farewell tour and album.The Rock'n'Blues Experience with Tim capleInterviews and features with musicians who have impacted the music industry over the last 60 years.The Rock'n'Blues Experience features interviews and conversation with legends of the genre and the very best of today's upcoming talent

Welcome back to the new video show. and coming up we welcome along Damon Johnson currently with Lynyrd Skynyrd but whose career has taken in Brother Cane, Alice Cooper, Thin Lizzy and Black Star Riders as well as an accomplished guitar player he is also a prolific writer whose songs have been recorded by artists including Stevie Nicks. Damon has been a fixture in the industry for 40 plus over the next hour we cover every aspect of his life in music from those humble beginnings to taking the stae with one of rock musics most iconic bands Lynyrd Skynyrd.

A preview of the upcoming show out next week From the upcoming show with Lynyrd Skynyrd' Alice Cooper, Thin Lizzy, Black Star Riders and Brother Cane Guitar Icon Damon Johnson reveals that Brother Cane will release a brand new album produced by award winning producer Marti Fredriksen , Aerosmith, Motley Crue, Faith Hill called "Magnolia Medicine" which will feature contributuons from Johnny Van Zant and Rickey Medlocke. First single will arrive early November .The full feature with Damon will be out early next week.The Rock'n'Blues Experience with Tim CapleInterviews and features with musicians who have impacted the music industry over the last 60 years.The Rock'n'Blues Experience features interviews and conversation with legends of the genre and the very best of today's upcoming talent

What was your forst gig, well in a clip from the upcoming show with Greg T Walker from southern rock legends Blackfoot he remembers the day back in 64 when he saw The Beatles on their very first North American tour . Watch more from this feature on the website www.therocknbluesexperience.com or youtube channel .

Video Preview from the upcoming show with Doug Aldrich of The Dead Daisies in the show we look at the brand new blues album "Lookin for Trouble" and here in this video clip Doug talks about how they put together their version of "Black Betty" and we you can see a lie clip from the road on the UK tour this week

Luke Morley is on the next edition of the show and we talk all things solo with the excellent new album "Walking on Water" and what the future holds for him as a solo artist and the future of Thunder and answer the question could he envisage playing as Thunder without their iconic front man Danny Bowes The Rock'n'Blues Experience with Tim CapleInterviews and features with musicians who have impacted the music industry over the last 60 years.The Rock'n'Blues Experience features interviews and conversation with legends of the genre and the very best of today's upcoming talent