Hair Metal Rules Podcast

On this episode of the podcast, I had the great pleasure of talking with Mike Corcione, the author of "Tales from The Gutter". Not only is Mike and author, but he was also the frontman for the N.Y. based glam band Sweet Pain! In the late 80's Mike was also the road manager for L.A. Guns. Mike has lived a very eventful life and has so many cool stories to tell about the Music Industry in the 80's and the Sunset Strip.

Tom Tracey is such a great friend; he created the Hair Metal Rules podcast theme for me! He's a busy man and we finally found the time to sit down and do the podcast! It was so much fun talking about Hair metal, our childhood memories about Star Wars and the inspirations for the music Tom's career. We even get into some of our favorite 80's pop! Tom is such a great guy, and it was a pleasure having him on the show!

Just who is Tommy London? He's a vocalizer and socializer from the streets of the Lower East Side of New York City. As a frontman he’s supported many of rock's biggest heavyweights. But when he's not singing or putting together killer downtown parties, Tommy enjoys telling stories of his life, love and passion for rock 'n' roll. I really enjoyed talking to Tommy! What a laid back and kind man. Tommy is such a great addition to the Sirius/XM Hosts!

Chuck Oney formed ONEY in 1987. ONEY was a glam metal band that were known for live energetic shows as well as their rocking sound that was compared to Cheap Trick, KISS, Bon Jovi, Poison & Lillian Axe. ONEY & 4Play Records release the EP “Good Guys Wear Black” in 1989 that would later be re-released in 2005 by 80’s imprint label Retrospect Records. Retrospect also released in 2006 a long overdue album by ONEY that was recorded in 1991-1992 called “Bust Em Down”.

I was so thrilled to have Joel Ellis on my Podcast! I remember seeing "Shotgun Sally" on the Headbanger's Ball back in High School and I was an instant fan! Later on, Joel would form the band Heavy Bones with Frankie Banali and Gary Hoey. That band was incredible as well! To be a fan for so many years and have the chance to speak with him was pretty special to me. What a great man and musician!

It was a pleasure having Rob Wylde on show! Rob is the frontman for band Midnite City. If you appreciate 80's Sunset Strip era music, then is the band for you. Midnite City effortlessly slip into a machine and land right 1988! Rob is a very busy individual and has a great passion the bands the 80's. It an honor him on the show.

Justin Sayne from Cruella D'Vil comes back on the show to discuss the band's new album, the recording process and the meaning and inspiration behind the album. Having lived in Hollywood for much of his life, the wildfires in California hit home in a big way. Justin gives his thoughts on the situation. He is such a great and hardworking man; it was a pleasure having him back!

My interview with Tony, the front man for the band Foxy Roxx was incredible! Tony and the band have been around for decades and roamed the Sunset Strip during the glory days of Glam. Tony and the band are keeping the sound and passion of the music alive today. Tony is such great person with some amazing stories to tell!

In the past year, I have gotten to know Mark Strigl quite well. He is one the best hosts on SiriusXM satellite radio! He hosts on Turbo and Ozzy's Boneyard, but I prefer when he hosts Hair Nation on Saturday mornings. If it weren't for Mark, you wouldn't hear snippets of voice on Hair Nation. Such a nice guy and I'm glad to call him friend!

I have a special guest with me tonight, my wife Erica Mae (my trusty sidekick). We take a look back at the year 2024 and the guests and memories made on the Podcast!