All Access Live with Kevin Rankin
by ALL ACCESS LIVE with KEVIN RANKIN
I started All Access Live because I believe every artist has a tale worth telling—and the richest, most revealing moments happen off-camera. As someone who has spent life touring and recording in the music industry, I know that the best stories aren’t in the press releases—they’re in the moments of spontaneity. That’s why my promise is simple: no filters, no fluff, just genuine in–depth conversations that bring you closer to the creative minds behind your favorite music, films, and other creative endeavours.
Episodes
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ALL ACCESS LIVE with STELLA PARTON
Originally recorded live April 2, 2021, Stella and I had a deep conversation about unconditional kindness and promoting support and belief in one another. Stella Parton was branded a Maverick in 1975 when she launched her very own record label – Soul, Country and Blues S.C.A.B Records before…
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ALL ACCESS LIVE WITH THE BACKSTAGE BUDDHA ASAD RAHMAN
Asad Rahman has dedicated his life to service, leadership, and making a meaningful impact across the worlds of philanthropy, firefighting, and music. Over a 36-year career in the fire service, including 25 years on elite wildland firefighting Hotshot crews, he rose to the rank of Battalion Chief...
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PAUL GILBERT JOINS ALL ACCESS LIVE with KEVIN RANKIN
This is a conversation guitar players are NOT going to want to miss! I had the incredible opportunity to sit down with legendary guitarist Paul Gilbert for ALL ACCESS LIVE, recorded at Five Star Guitars in Beaverton, Oregon, alongside my co-host and Five Star Guitars owner Geoff Metts. Paul…
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THE ESCAPE CLUB’S TREVOR STEEL JOINS ALL ACCESS LIVE WITH KEVIN RANKIN
What better place to talk to one of the voices of the MTV era than backstage at the Rose Music Center in Huber Heights, Ohio, during the Totally Tubular Festival! I caught up with Trevor Steel, lead singer, guitarist and founding member of The Escape Club, for a great conversation about the…
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ALL ACCESS LIVE WITH DRUMMER ADRIAN WHITE (MEN WITHOUT HATS, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD)
Get ready for a great conversation with one of the most versatile and accomplished drummers to come out of the Canadian music scene — Adrian White, the powerhouse behind the kit for Men Without Hats! Adrian’s musical journey is anything but ordinary. His resume spans some seriously influential...
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BOW WOW WOW’S ANNABELLA LWIN ROCKS ALL ACCESS LIVE
Get ready to relive the wild energy of the ‘80s with a music icon who defined a generation! All Access Live with Kevin Rankin is thrilled to welcome the legendary Annabella Lwin — the electrifying voice of Bow Wow Wow, the band that gave us “I Want Candy,” “Go Wild in the Country,” and a whole…
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DRUMEO’S JARED FALK JOINS ALL ACCESS LIVE WITH KEVIN RANKIN
Jared Falk grew up on a duck farm in Abbotsford, British Columbia — a long way from the global drumming empire he’d eventually build. He picked up his first pair of sticks at 15 and was already teaching his own student a year later. Before Drumeo existed, Jared was grinding it out the hard way:...
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ALL ACCESS LIVE WITH RAY AYOTTE (DRUMS ONLY, AYOTTE DRUMS)
What happens when one of Canada’s most influential drum innovators sits down to tell the stories behind a lifetime in music? Join All Access Live with Kevin Rankin as we welcome legendary drum builder, inventor, educator, and entrepreneur Ray Ayotte, founder of Drums Only and the visionary behind...
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TRIXTER'S STEVE BROWN JOINS ALL ACCESS LIVE WITH KEVIN RANKIN
Brown was born and raised in New Jersey destined to live a life submersed in music. The mostly self-taught artist picked up his first guitar at nine years old and never looked back. Brown began his lifelong love affair with live performing at the ripe old age of 12, when he became a regular on…
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EVANESCENCE'S WILL HUNT ROCKS ALL ACCESS LIVE
Few drummers in modern rock and metal bring the raw power, precision, and stage presence of Will Hunt. Best known as the longtime drummer for the Grammy-winning rock band Evanescence, Hunt has built a reputation as one of the most respected and versatile drummers in heavy music. With explosive…
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ALL ACCESS LIVE with DAVID ELLEFSON (MEGADETH, METAL CHURCH)
From humble farm roots in rural Minnesota, David Ellefson has come a long way, literally and figuratively, to conquering stages around the World as bassist of thrash metal titans MEGADETH. Revered for his unique, hard-hitting playing style, and unwavering dedication to his musical craft, Ellefson...
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ALL ACCESS LIVE with MICHAEL SADLER (SAGA)
After nearly three decades with Saga – including 18 albums with worldwide sales over 8 million – Michael Sadler has an impressive track record to fall back on. From his beginnings as the lead singer of the Canadian rock outfit in 1977, through his many guest appearances (Justin Hayward, Bobby...
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ALL ACCESS LIVE with GUITAR PHENOM JOEL HOEKSTRA
New York guitarist Joel Hoekstra currently plays for Whitesnake and Trans Siberian Orchestra. Joel is also well-known for his work with: Cher, Night Ranger, the Broadway show Rock of Ages, his fill in work with Foreigner, Accept, his annual sets on the Monsters of Rock Cruise, recording projects...
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ALL ACCESS LIVE with VINNY APPICE (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, JOHN LENNON)
Vinny's unique, powerful drumming is marked not by his performances with a single group, but by his flawless musical contributions to an extensive list of rock and roll icons like Black Sabbath, Ronnie James Dio, Heaven & Hell, Rick Derringer, John Lennon and more! A consummate performer and...
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MIKE MANGINI JOINS ALL ACCESS LIVE WITH KEVIN RANKIN
Mike Mangini is more than just a drummer—he’s a living legend behind the kit: For 13 years, Mike was the drummer for DREAM THEATER – Progressive metal giants and GRAMMY® winners Former Extreme and Steve Vai Drummer – A master of both groove and shred World Record Holder – Once held 5 WFD World’s...
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TOQUE'S TODD KERNS JOINS ALL ACCESS LIVE
TOQUE is a world-class Rock act, comprised of 4 incredible Rock musicians: Todd Kerns,(Slash’s Conspirators, Age of Electric) Brent Fitz, (Slash’s Conspirators, Phil X, The Dead Daisies) Shane Gaalaas (B’z - Japan) Cory Churko (Kelly Clarkson, Shania Twain) This summer TOQUE is playing across...
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ALL ACCESS LIVE WITH ADULT VIDEO LEGEND GINGER LYNN ALLEN
Ginger Lynn Allen went to California in 1982 to visit her ill grandfather. She decided to stay and found employment as a manager at a Musicland record store in Redlands. She had lived in a trailer in one of the worst parts of the city for almost a year when she answered an ad for figure models....
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ALL ACCESS LIVE WITH GUITAR LEGEND MIKE STERN
One of the great jazz guitarists of his generation, Mike Stern has the unique ability to play with the finesse and lyricism of Jim Hall, the driving swing of Wes Montgomery and the turbulent, overdriven attack of Jimi Hendrix. Growing up in the Washington, D.C. area, Stern revered all three of...
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LIFE WITH A BEATLE: ALL ACCESS LIVE with ANGIE AND RUTH MCCARTNEY
This was a rip-roaring good time! Mother and daughter had some spitfire, let me tell ya… As Paul McCartney’s stepmother and stepsister, we got all sorts of behind the scenes stories about early life with the Beatles, the McCartney household, and what things are like with that legacy these days....
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ROBERT ROMANUS TALKS FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH & HIS BAND "POPPA'S KITCHEN"
Sure, many folks know Bob from Fast Times at Ridgemont High as Mike Damone, but lucky music fans might also catch Bob gigging with his band “Poppa’s Kitchen”. This man has quite a lengthy list of film and TV credits, and we rapped about what was going on his life in the days of the COVID pandemic.
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FIND YOUR WAY BACK with STARSHIP'S MICKEY THOMAS
Mickey Thomas is the owner of the soaring voice that propelled Starship through the decade of the 80’s. With his soulful and compelling vocals, Mickey has established himself as one of rock music’s most recognizable stars. Mickey made his mark in 1976 as lead vocalist on the mega-hit “Fooled…
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DRUMMING LEGEND ROD MORGENSTEIN JOINS ALL ACCESS LIVE WITH KEVIN RANKIN
Rod’s professional music career began as a founding member of the groundbreaking group the Dixie Dregs when, as a student at the University of Miami in Florida, he met Steve Morse, Andy West and Allen Sloan. The university was a hotbed of musical activity during this period, playing host to...
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ALL ACCESS LIVE WELCOMES DALE BOZZIO OF MISSING PERSONS!
All Access Live with Kevin Rankin is BACK — and this time, we’re turning up the volume with an iconic guest straight out of the ’80s! Join us LIVE for an unforgettable conversation with Dale Bozzio, the fearless, fabulous frontwoman of Missing Persons — the voice behind hits like “Words,”...
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EDDIE VAN HALEN’S GUITAR TECH TOM WEBER SHARES AMAZING STORIES FROM THE ROAD
All Access Live was honored to share the air with the legendary right-hand man to guitar god Eddie Van Halen, Mr. Tom Weber. Geoff Metts will co-host this event, and will be discussing the forthcoming in-store appearance by Mr. Weber. Tom’s reflection upon Eddie’s passing: “Above all else, he was…
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ALL ACCESS LIVE with KIP WINGER
While Kip Winger has arrived at the highest level of achievement possible for an orchestral composer, his professional journey has been utterly unpredictable and remarkable for its diverse musical path. Early in his career, Kip toured as a bass player with rock legend Alice Cooper, moving on to...
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ALL ACCESS LIVE with DEEN CASTRONOVO
Deen’s been to the highest peaks of rock stardom and has experienced the lowest of lows. His humility and dedication keeps him coming back up for air. Deen pulls no punches and is open about the trials and tribulations of this business of music, and we shared an honest and heart-driven…
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About this show
I started All Access Live because I believe every artist has a tale worth telling—and the richest, most revealing moments happen off-camera. As someone who has spent life touring and recording in the music industry, I know that the best stories aren’t in the press releases—they’re in the moments of spontaneity. That’s why my promise is simple: no filters, no fluff, just genuine in–depth conversations that bring you closer to the creative minds behind your favorite music, films, and other creative endeavours.
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