Jay’s Rock and Roll Stories

One of the founding members of Fleetwood Mac was Jeremy Spencer. The short, feisty, traditionally blues and rock and roll  guitarist who decided to join a street cult once the band arrived in LA for a tour. The band itself, FLEETWOOD MAC goes on a search for their member. Will they find him and complete their tour? Listen and find out! Send a requestSupport the show

You are Mike Norpse. You front the band NORPS. You are invited to open for LOVE and The Doors at the Whiskey A Go Go, Sep 6, 1966. This is your story. Send a requestSupport the show

What would you do if your friend made you promise that if he died you would take his corpse out to the Joshua Tree Desert and cremate it? Well, Philip Kaufman knew what to do. Hear the story here! Hear here!contact the show! [email protected] a requestSupport the show

How much can Philip Kaufman handle between being the minder for the Rolling Stones and babysitter for Gram Parsons’ drug intake? Listen and find outcontact the show: [email protected] a requestSupport the show

In 1973 Phil Kaufman, Gram Parsons’ road manager, fulfilled his promise that if Gram were to die, Gram wanted his body taken to the Joshua Tree desert and cremated there. Phil did just that. But who was Phil Kaufman? Listen and find out about one of the craziest stories in rock and roll history.contact the show: [email protected] a requestSupport the show

Jay discusses how the rock band Cream finally come to a bitter end. Can a band reunion take place?Listen and find out the story of one of the greatest rock and roll band’s climb and fall in such a short time. contact the show: [email protected] a requestSupport the show

Loved by fans and embraced by other famous celebrity musicians, Cream is the most popular rock band in the music industry but then why is Eric Clapton brought to tears for the misery he endures in being in Cream? Listen and find out the fate of Cream.contact the show: [email protected] a requestSupport the show

1966, Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce form one of the earliest hard rocking bands of all time. Loved in the USA, in their home of England and eventually world wide. They inspired a multitude of bands to come and changed the sound of rock music forever. BUT these guys HATE EACH OTHER! Listen and find out how long this amazing band will last.contact the show: [email protected] a requestSupport the show

Kicking off their 1973 American tour, The Who begin at Cow Palace in Daly City, California for the opening night. Almost getting through the entire concert Keith Moon collapses and passes out twice but according to The Who: “The show must go on!” But who can possibly play drums in replacement of Keith Moon?? Listen and find out! contact the show: [email protected] a requestSupport the show

After his short career with The Yardbirds, Eric Clapton teamed up with blues purist and strict bandleader, John Mayall. The music was good but can Eric Clapton put up with the persnickety attitude of John Mayall who would fine his band members for drinking or smoking or even staying up too late? Listen and find out how much patience Clapton has for this new chapter in his musical career.contact the show: [email protected]: @jaysrockandrollstoriesSend a requestSupport the show

The man, the myth, the legend, the one who fronted The Grateful Dead. Ron “Pigpen” McKernan was a shy, friendly guy off stage but he was a show stopping blues performer on stage. His career with the Grateful Dead lasted from 1965 to 1972 which was cut short due to his debilitating alcoholism. Listen and find out what the early life of the Grateful Dead was like and the man who fronted one of the greatest bands of all time. contact the show: [email protected]: @jaysrockandrollstoriesSend a requestSupport the show

Wrapping up our series on Cosey Fanni Tutti, who has produced albums with Throbbing Gristle and Chris and Cosey. A lifetime of stage art and live musical projects. A person who dedicated their life to electronic music,  ironically is weakened by a an electrical heart issue causing tachycardia, but will it stop her in her tracks? Listen and find out whats in store for Cosey Fanni Tutti! Contact the show: jaysrockandrollstoriesInstagram: @jaysrockandrollstoriesSend a requestSupport the show

Cosey Fanni Tutti productivity is unstoppable. She also does nude modeling and porn to make some money to fund her music and art projects. Nothing can stop her, not even a 10 foot pole covered in nails and feathers with a dildo at each end! DISCLAIMER: STRONG SEXUAL CONTENTcontact the show: [email protected]: @jaysrockandrollstoriesSend a requestSupport the show

1972 Cosey Fanni Tutti’s art group COUM get invited to perform at the Fanfare for Europe Festival, which landmarked Great Britain joining the European Union. While constantly busy with art projects and musical shows in between she is threatened by skinheads and also manages time rescue and adopt stray animals. Nothing seems to deter Cosey from finding a sense of fulfillment and freedom through her artwork. Listen and find out more in this wild and crazy episode. contact the show: [email protected]: @jaysrockandrollstoriesSend a requestSupport the show

This multipart series Jay discusses the life and musical career of Christine Carol Newby aka Cosey Fanni Tutti. One of the founding members of industrial band Throbbing Gristle. Born in 1951, we follow her upbringing and exposure to the Swinging London music scene of the early to mid 1960’s. Then the height of Beatlemania, she also enjoys LSD and Pink Floyd. Eventually meeting other like minded artists and creates an art movement called COUM. Listen and find out more in this wild and chaotic ride where music and art is as important as life itself.Contact the show: [email protected]: @jaysrockandrollstoriesSend a requestSupport the show

Oasis has a tour of the USA in 1995. The band is winning awards and selling millions of records, even turning down tours with Bon Jovi and David Bowie! Unfortunately Liam’s drunken antics causes Noel to quit the band…will he return to Oasis?  Listen and find out!Contact the show: [email protected] a requestSupport the show

Oasis is getting bigger! The band are invited to the 1994 Sony Music Conference in Scotland where they drink and drink…and drink some more! Then they’re off to Amsterdam by ferry but arriving already intoxicated and stealing and pilfering from the duty-free shop gets them arrested and sent home! Can Oasis manage to get it straight and record some music without going over the edge? Listen and find out!Contact the show: [email protected] a requestSupport the show

Noel joins the band and they change the name from Rain to Oasis. The band becomes quite popular in Manchester and in October of 1993 they sign with Creation Records but will their wild antics knock them off the track? Listen and find out!contact the show: [email protected] a requestSupport the show

Jay dives into the story of Oasis, starting with the mother of Liam and Noel Gallagher, who was born into poverty, in Ireland. After moving to England, the boys were born in Manchester. Growing up with a loving mother but with an abusive father, the boys discovered music as an escape. As they got older, Noel became a roadie for The Inspiral Carpets and Liam started a Beatles influenced band called Rain. Listen and find out how the brothers come together to form one of the best rock bands ever. Contact the show: [email protected] a requestSupport the show

Jay reports from the live August 20, 2024 Santana concert at the Coors Ampitheater in Chula Vista, California. Concert review and set list, enjoy! Send a requestSupport the show

Let’s go back to 1979. Cheap Trick reigned supreme! Rick Neilson’s chaotic control of his band brings them in by the thousands. From selling out concert halls to selling millions of records worldwide. His mixture of chaos and structure seems to work but it does leave you scratching your head while rocking out. Listen and find out more about this successful rock band where rock and roll show meets one man circus. Contact the show: [email protected] a requestSupport the show

Originally uploaded September 21, 2024The Sex Pistols break up but later Steve Jones becomes quite popular in Los Angeles. He is having quite the productive musical career but will his drug and sex addictions throw him off balance? Listen and find out what happens to our buddy, Steve!contact the show: [email protected] a requestSupport the show

Jay discusses the early life of Steve Jones. From being molested by his step father to shoplifting anything he can. As a teenager he becomes the guitarist for the punk rock band THE SEX PISTOLS…using musical equipment he stole from David Bowie! Listen and find out more about a wild life Steve Jones had. Contact the show: [email protected] a requestSupport the show

Jay discusses the musical bond and friendship between two amazing musicians: Jerry Garcia, the lead guitarist of The Grateful Dead and Merl Saunders, a dependable organ player either live or in the studio. Listen to this episode and find out about the cherished friendship these two had.Send a requestSupport the show

After his tour with the Beatles and success with the Spotnicks, Jimmy Nichol finds success in Mexico doing soundtracks and tv work but then returns to London and disappears! Can Jimmy Nichol, The 5th Beatle ever be found? Listen and find out! Send a requestSupport the show

After completing 8 concerts on a 13 day tour of Europe, Jimmy Nichol, stand-in drummer for Ringo Star, sets out to conquer Sweden, Mexico and Japan with his new and successful band THE SPOTNICKS! Contact the show: [email protected] a requestSupport the show

Jay discusses the absence of Ringo star from the Beatles in 1964 due to tonsillitis and pharyngitis. With a tour to continue, The Beatles welcome Jimmy Nichol as their stand-in drummer. For 13 days Jimmy Nichol is a Beatle. But when Ringo heals up what is to happen with poor Jimmy? Listen and find out!Contact the show: [email protected] a requestSupport the show

Jay wraps up the torturous story about most sought after studio drummer, Jim Gordon. The fame and success were no match for his crippling schizophrenia. With no control over the voices in his head he is commanded to commit the most unthinkable crime you could possibly imagine. Find out in this episode of Jay’s Rock and Roll Stories. Contact the show: [email protected] a requestSupport the show

Renowned studio drummer, Jim Gordon, is now experiencing what is called “command hallucinations”. Voices ordering him to do a multitude of dangerous things and even to harm others. He is still the most sought out drummer in the music industry but will the voices permit him to continue drumming? Listen to this episode and find out! Contact the show: [email protected] a requestSupport the show

Renowned studio drummer Jim Gordon discovers drugs, his schizophrenia gets worse, the voices in his head get louder and his armor begins to crack while also making music with the best including: Delaney and Bonnie, Leon Russel, Joe Cocker, John Lennon, George Harrison, Ringo Star, Eric Clapton and Traffic.contact the show: [email protected] a requestSupport the show

Jim Gordon was a successful studio drummer who worked with all the big names in the industry. He played drums with Eric Clapton and Duane Allman on the masterpiece album Layla and Other Love Songs by Derek and The Dominoes. But a career was interrupted by mental illness and eventually murder. This is a multipart series about fame and tragedy. Listen to hear more of this wild ride of an episode on Jay’s Rock and Roll Stories. Contact the show: [email protected] a requestSupport the show

Let’s take a bite from the Death Metal dish! Rockin’ faster, harder, did I mention faster? From the UK to Massachusetts, to even Flint, Michigan. Finding out who is the fastest guitar player via tape trading. Let’s enter the world of Death Metal and Grindcore! Contact the show: [email protected] a requestSupport the show

Carlos Santana’s musical adventures include finding a love of jazz, his relationship with Miles Davis and touring Europe during the 70s. Find out more in this episode of Jay’s Rock and Roll Stories. Contact the show: [email protected] Send a requestSupport the show

Carlos juggles being a high school student in San Francisco during the day, flipping burgers at a place called Tick Tock at night and focuses on his music when he can. He impresses Bill Graham, the owner of the Fillmore, when he gets to jam on stage with Jerry Garcia, Mike Bloomfield and Jorma Kaukonen. Bill Graham gives him his business card and says “Call me, I want you to play live again.” But Carlos doesn’t have a band! Listen and find out what happens to Carlos Santana! contact the show: [email protected] a requestSupport the show

An adolescent in Tijuana, Carlos Santana experiences abuse from a visiting gringo he refers to as “The Cowboy”. Finding work playing guitar at a popular Tijuana strip bar called El Convoy is when he discovers the blues. These are a few of the many life experiences Carlos has. Listen to hear all about it! Contact the show: [email protected] a requestSupport the show

Jay tells the story of Carlos Santana’s humble beginnings in the small country town of Autlán, Mexico. The trials and tribulations of growing up in a poor family that eventually makes their way to a booming 1950s Tijuana where Carlos picks up music. Find out about young Carlos Santana and the adventures of life that come his way in this episode. Contact the show: [email protected] a requestSupport the show

Abused as a child, slept in squats, toured with The Sex Pistols, developed a cult-like following but then it all came crashing down with the murder of his girlfriend, Nancy Spungen. But did he really kill her? Find out in this crazy episode of Jay’s Rock and Roll Stories.Disclaimer: This episode is heavy on the sex, drugs, rock and roll…and POOP! You’ve been warned.contact the show: [email protected] a requestSupport the show

Meredith Hunter was murdered by crazed Hells Angels at the free Rolling Stones concert at Altamont Speedway on December 6th, 1969. The horrific act was caught on film by the Maysles brothers documenting the festival and concert in their unforgettable masterpiece  of a film, GIMME SHELTER. In this episode Jay tells the story of who was Meredith Hunter and what happened that dark day. contact the show: [email protected] a requestSupport the show

Horror stories, bad acid and rock and roll! Welcome to Alatamont Speedway, December 6, 1969. Jay tells some concert stories that were left out of the movie. The soundtrack is The Rolling Stones, Santana, Jefferson Airplane, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, and The Flying Burrito Brothers. Need a bathroom? Good luck finding one! It’s gonna be great! Watch out for the omnipresent Hells Angels…they want blood! Contact the show: [email protected] a requestSupport the show

Surviving Altamont speedway, doing acid with Jimi Hendrix, caring if people are paying too much for a hotdog at a concert hall. We finalize our story of good man Sam Cutler. Rock and Roll! Contact the show: [email protected] a requestSupport the show

We continue our Sam Cutler rollercoaster. Avoid the bad acid and watch out for the Hells Angel swinging a pool cue at your head! Par-tay!Contact the show: [email protected] a requestSupport the show

Sam Cutler was the tour manager for The Rolling Stones AND The Grateful Dead. Let’s take a peek into the wild life of working for two of the greatest rock and roll bands ever. Buckle up, it’s another roller coaster ride! Contact the show: [email protected] a requestSupport the show

Jay gives just a little chat about the ugly marriage between Eric Clapton and The Yardbirds.Send a requestSupport the show

We our episode comes to an end but we must say hello to Malcolm McLaren (again!) and it must end in Florida.Send a requestSupport the show

The band begins to crack, divisions are created and somebody needs to take Johnny’s meth away! Send a requestSupport the show

Continuing our adventures with the death of Billy, a new drummer comes into the picture and a hello to Iggy Pop! Send a requestSupport the show

We continue our adventures of The New York Dolls. A hello to David Bowie and Mick Jagger! Send a requestSupport the show

Originally uploaded January 3, 2024Jay discusses the birth, the flight and the crashes of thee most exciting live band that no label wanted to touch but everyone wanted to see: The New York DollsSend a requestSupport the show