The Rock'n'Blues Experience

On this edition of the show we begin a look back at the greatest ever debut albums in rock history and the album that held the title of the greatest selling debut album of all time from its release in fall of 1977 up until the end of 2008 was Boston's self titled debut album.On the show we go back to the very beginnings when Barry Goudreau was putting a band together at college and they needed a keyboard player and strolling in came Tom Scholz and the rest as they say well that's history , join us as Barry recounts how they went from playing bars and small clubs to MSG in a year .

Taken from the upcoming show with Jay Jay French we look back at the day The Beatles finally broke America this was a few months before the infamous appearance on Ed Sullivan show it was New Years Eve 1963 the man on the mic was legendary DJ Cousin Brucie from New York and here is the story of how it happened.Jay Jay French went on to become one of the original members of Twisted Sister in the early 70's and we look at their rise to stardom and what is happening now on the run up to the new tour this September that is all on the new edition of "The Rock'n'Blues Experience" that you can find on the website this week and youtube and Facebook

From the upcoming show Jay Jay French of Twisted Sister talking about New York life in67 when he met The Who in central park and what John Entwhistle did when he saw Roger Daltry credit on a song he had written

From the upcoming show with Jay Jay French from Twisted Sister here is a clip with Jay Jay recounting the funniest review of the band he ever saw in print and the alternative view on what his career high point was and yes it is very funny.Look out for the full edition of the show coming soon www.therocknbluesexperience.com

The Rock'n'Blues Experience with Tim Caple and on this edition of the show Colin Blunstone on of the most recognisable voices in music and the voice of rock hall of fame band The Zombies joins me to look back over his 7 decade career in music we go back to how it all started back in the late 50's how The Zombies became one of the biggest bands out of England at the time and how Rod Argent came up with "She's Not There" and why the break up happened coming full circle back to today and how Colin still remains in significant demand around the World and is still recording .

This is the Audio edition of the new show with Jon Davison from "Yes" ahead of the release of Aurora we look at the new album and a musical journey that began in Laguna Beach and those early days of bands with best friend Taylor Hawkins and how he became part of prog rocks longest running and most successful bands.

Welcome to the Video edition of "The Rock'n'Blues Experience Jon Davison of "YES" joins us on the show today as we look ahead to the release of the bands 24th studio album "Aurora" and we look back on Jon's musical life journey from the day when hearing "Rush" Exit Stage Left for the first time was a life changing moment and those early days of musical discovery alongside his best friend Taylor Hawkins.

Part one of a 2 part edition with legendary Rainbow, MSG,Alcatrazz front man Graham Bonnet and today we start right at the beginning when Graham first found out he had a voice and a booming one at that, his career was stop start before a Bee Gee saw him singing live and his career then began to take firm shape , huge hits with "The Marbles" followed before a fallow period and then a call to ask if he would like to audition for Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow "Who ? came the reply never heard of them " was his reply before he boarded a plane to head off for an audition.Also on tis show George Lynch and Leo Lyons from Ten Years After

On the new edition of the show , we feature "Boston with Barry Goudreau, From Montrose Denny Carmassi, Lips from Anvil, April Wine's Brian Greenway Deborah Bonham telling us what the greatest Led Zeppelin album is and Dave Ellefson and Jeff Young recount their first headline tour of Europe.

Anew video edition of the show and today Suzi Quatro joins me to look back over a remarkable career and the release of a brand new album "Freedom"

The Rock Vault returns with highlights from the "The Rock'n'Blues Experience" and in this show we will hear from Yes, Atomic Rooster, Richie Kotzen, Foghat's Roger Earl and the voice of Foreigner himself Mr Lou Gramm

On the new edition of the show Graham Bonnet looks back at the time of the very first Donnington Monsters of Rock Festival and the global Rainbow tour in support of "Down To Earth" which spawned two of the most played rock 45's ever in "Since Youv'e Been Gone" and "All Night Long" and why after all that successs he chose to step back only to re-appear with MSG and then on the creating Alcatrazz.

Onslaught were pioneers of a new sound back in the early 80's born from Punk and the NWOBHM they fused together a sound that would put them at the forefront of the thrash scene just as Metallica and Anthrax were emerging in the US.44 years later they are still performing across the globe and recording this month see's them head out on an extensive US tour .Nige Rockett one of the founder members of the band who has been there since day 1 joins us on the show today as we look back at their emergence in teh 80's and come full circle to 2026 and what the future holds.

Sad news today as it was reported that Tommy DeCarlo of Boston had passed away after a battle with brain cancer, Tommy guested on the show a while back when we looked back at his extraordinary story of how he came to front one of the most iconic bands of the last 60 years, we also talked about his solo work. So here is the feature we recorded with Tommy .

Chris Slade's career has spanned 7 decades during which time he has played with nd alongside some of the music industries legends from Jimmy Page, Paul Rodgers, Manfred Mann and perhaps most famously of all he was the man on the drum stool when AC/DC created perhaps their most famous track "Thunderstruck"

Preview of the show with Billy Sherwood from "YES" talking here about the last weeks with Chris Squire .The full show is available on the website and youtube channel

On this edition of the show Jay Schellen of Yes joins us to look ahead to Fragile Live 2026 and back at some of his career highlights before taking over in Yes full time after the passing of Alan White.The Rock'n'Blues Experience with Tim CapleInterviews and features with musicians who have impacted the music industry over the last 60 years.

On this video edition of the show Lou Gramm one of the greatest voices in rock music joins us to talk about his 56 years in the music businees and we loo forward to the release of his new studio solo album "Released" coming in March

Here is a clip from the show with Dave Ellefson talking Megadeth and Dave Mustaine as the band celebrate the release of the new album . The full edition of the show with Dave is out now on the youtube channel and website

Here is a clip from the new edition of the show available in video format on youtube and the website .Thunders Danny Bowes talking here about how the band got a prestigious slot on tour with Aerosmith i=on the "Pump" Tour .Catch up with Danny on this episode in full on the website or youtube channel www.therocknbluesexperience.com

A Video preview of the show which is available to watch on the website and you tube channels now, Joel here looking back at joining WhitesnakE, touring and recording with David Coverdale.To watch in full head to @therocknbluesexperience on YouTube or www.therocknbluesexperience.com

Welcome into 2026 and to begin the new year here is the audio edition of the latest show and joining us is Joel Hoekstra from Whitesnake, Night Ranger and TSO, Joel has a 4th album coming out from his band "Joel Hoekstra's 13" called "From The Fade" it arrives on Feb 27 we look ahead to this and back at a career which has seen him playing with and alongside some of the greatest bands and musicians of the generation.If you prefer to watch this in video form you can over on You Tube and the website www.therocknbluesexperience.com

In the new "Video Edition" "Welcome back to The Rock’n’Blues Experience with Tim Caple On this episode, we’ve got a real treat — a conversation with the incredibly talented Steve Postell, singer, songwriter, and guitar player with over five decades in the music industry.""We’ll be diving into his brand new album Walking Through These Blues — the stories behind the songs, the inspirations, and how it all came together. Plus, we’ll be catching up on what’s new with his band The Immediate Family, who are putting the finishing touches on their upcoming album… and yes, we’ve got some exclusive tour news too!""From his early days on Broadway to working with legends like David Crosby, Steve’s journey is packed with incredible moments, and we’re covering it all. So don’t forget to like, subscribe, and let’s get into this unforgettable conversation."​Steve Postell is a seasoned American singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer, and composer whose multifaceted career spans over five decades. Trained at The Mannes College of Music in New York City, Postell's journey has taken him from Broadway stages to recording studios, film scores, and collaborations with some of the most iconic names in music.​Musical Journey & CollaborationsPostell's early career included performances in Broadway productions such as Evita and The Man of La Mancha. He also co-wrote the score for the off-Broadway rock musical Fallen Angel, starring Corey Glover of Living Colour. His versatility as a musician led him to work with a diverse array of artists, including David Crosby, John Oates, Jennifer Warnes, Kenny Loggins, Eric Andersen, and Iain Matthews .​In addition to his performance credentials, Postell has composed scores for film and television, notably for ESPN's Sportsweek and the documentary Dying to Know, about Timothy Leary and Ram Dass, narrated by Robert Redford .​ Solo Work & Recent ProjectsPostell's solo work showcases his depth as a songwriter and musician. His album Time Still Knocking features collaborations with renowned artists like David Crosby, Jennifer Warnes, John Oates, and Robben Ford . His latest release, Walking Through These Blues, offers a rich blend of Americana, rock, and blues, featuring contributions from Glen Phillips, Leland Sklar, Danny Kortchmar, Steve Ferrone, Bekka Bramlett, Russ Kunkel, and the late David Crosby .​The Immediate FamilyPostell is a member of The Immediate Family, a supergroup comprising legendary session musicians Danny Kortchmar, Leland Sklar, Waddy Wachtel, and Russ Kunkel. The band has released several EPs and a full-length album, with their single "Cruel Twist" reaching the top 10 on the blues charts. They are also the subject of an upcoming documentary by Wrecking Crew director Denny Tedesco .​ Legacy & InfluenceThroughout his extensive career, Steve Postell has demonstrated a remarkable ability to blend genres and collaborate with a wide range of artists. His contributions to music, both as a performer and behind the scenes, have solidified his reputation as a versatile and influential figure in the industry.​

Welcome back and on this video edition of the show we welcome one of the gutar greats of the last 5 decades as George Lynch joins us to look back at his extraordinary life in music the extreme highs in the 80's with multi platinum band DOKKEN and we come roght up to date with the new album from Lynch Mob out this week "Dancing with the Devil" so plenty of stories and annecdoted from a life spent in music .

On the new video edition of the show we are joined by icons from different eras, firstly our main guest is one of the founder members of platinum selling stadium blues rock band "Ten Years After" Leo Lyons joins me to look back at their extraordinary career and his time as producer turning bands like UFO from run of the mill rockers to a hugely successful international band, also on the show we have George Lynch and Dave Ellefson and Jeff Scott Soto

Welcome back to the "Rock Vault" from The Rock'n'Blues Experience with Tim Caple and in this show we will hear from George Lynch about the peak year of Dokken with "Back For The Attack" , Don talks Judas Priest , how good an album was "Slaves and Masters " by Deep Purple Joe Lynn Turner recalls, Ronnie Roomero looks back on joining Ritchie Blackm ores Rainbow and what he used to look forward most to singing on the road with the band and we will hear from founder member of Barclay James Harvest John Lees about the day he and the band played in front of over 200,000 peaople live in Berlin, and there are contributions from Quo' Original John Coghlan and Lips from Anvil

Welcome back here is a short preview clip from the new show out on the website from today with special guests George Lynch and Jaron Gulino from Lynch Mob. here George is looking back to the impact that the arrival of The Beatles had on him and his first guitars.

Preview of the upcoming show out on Monday on you tube and the website with George Lynch and in this clip he looks back at the influence of Jeff Beck in his early career. Check out "The Rock'n'Blues Experience" Channel on You Tube ,Facebook and the website the rocknbluesexperience.com

Preview of the new show out on You Tube Facebook and the Website next week, George Lynch is widely recognised as one of the greatest players of his generation he joins us on the show to look back at life in the early days the days of Dokken and in this clip we talk about the new album and the current status of the band and who is in it .

Welcome along to the latest edition of tales from "The Rock Vault" and on this edition you will hear from Richie Faulkner of Judas Priest, Don Dokken, Steve Hackett, John Coghlan of Status Quo , Ronnie Romero and Dave Ellefson Steve Young Megadeth all who have stories and tales to tell...

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

Welcome back to the new season of "The Rock'n'Blues Experience and coming up our guest on this edition is Toyah Willcox, as we look ahead to the release of a brand new greatest hits collection "Chameleon" which brings together the best moments of her career from the last 45 years.

On this video edition of the show we are joined by special guest Joanne Shaw Taylor from her home in Nashville, Eric Johnson remembers jamming with the legendary Johnny Winter and Candice Night looks back 30 years to her recording debut with Rainbow on their final studio album "Stranger in us all"

Welcome to the new edition of the "Rock'n'Blues Experience and coming up brand new music from Inglorious from the new album out this week "V" plus guitar icon Eric Johnson remembers jamming with Johnny Winter, Candice night looks back to where it all began on the recording of Rainbow's last studio album "Stranger in us all" 30 years ago this year and out special guest is Joanne Shaw Taylor who joins us from Nashville to talk about "Black and Gold" plus we look ahead to even more new music to come and a return to the stage in the UK.

"Welcome back to The Rock and Blues Experience! video editionOn this edition, I’ll be talking with the incredibly talented Candice Night, who’s celebrating the release of her third solo album, Sea of Glass.It also marks an incredible 30 years since her debut with Rainbow back in 1995 — where she not only sang on the album Stranger in Us All, but also co-wrote several tracks.Since then, she and legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore have formed Blackmore’s Night, a band that’s been captivating fans for decades with their unique blend of Renaissance and folk rock.Candice will be joining us from her home in Long Island, where we’ll talk all about the new album and what the future holds.David Crosby's final days as recalled by Steve Postell, who reveals the details about the band they had put together the album and touring plans that were in place all ready to go and after an evening phone call where they had their usual discussion and conversations Steve awoke the following morning to a text saying simply that David "had gone" . Steve like everyone else was left shocked by the sudden nature of his passing. Steve has been back in the studio "Walking Through These Blues" has just been released and new material from the "Immediate Family" is on the way.

The Rock'n'Blues Experience with Tim Caple welcomes a legendary guest – Gil Moore, founding member of the iconic Canadian power trio Triumph!In this exclusive episode, we dive deep into the rise of one of rock's most successful and electrifying bands. From their multi-award-winning albums to legendary live shows featuring groundbreaking light displays and pyro effects, Triumph set a new standard in concert performance.🎤 Highlights of the interview include:Gil’s reflections on Triumph’s journey to stardomBehind-the-scenes stories from the band’s golden eraA look ahead to the all-star tribute album "Magic Power", featuring:Ann WilsonDee SniderDean CastronovoSebastian BachLawrence Gowan...and many more!🔥 Plus, Gil shares exciting new details about The Triumph Experience – an immersive show currently in development that promises to bring the spirit of Triumph to life like never before.👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more rock and blues legends every week!

Welcome to a powerful new "VIDEO" episode of The Rock’n’Blues Experience with Tim Caple!In this special feature, we sit down with Megan Kane and Dylan Turner, the dynamic husband-and-wife duo behind the blues-infused Southern rock band Parker Barrow. Joined by Alex Bender (guitar), Will Tipton (guitar), Bo Howard (bass), and Eric Safka (keys), Parker Barrow delivers explosive live shows and emotionally resonant music that draws inspiration from legendary acts like The Black Crowes, The Allman Brothers Band, and Tedeschi Trucks Band. We explore:The creation of their acclaimed debut album Jukebox GypsiesTheir inspiring journey from a chance meeting to touring in an RVThe stories behind hit singles “Count Your Dollars” and “Desire”What’s next in 2025 – including their new single “Don’t Tell Mama (What Mama Don’t Know)” (coming October 17, 2024)Rooted in Southern grit, heartfelt storytelling, and raw blues-rock energy, Parker Barrow is a band on the rise. With a name inspired by the infamous Bonnie and Clyde, they’re chasing music, not mischief – and blazing their own trail. Don't miss this intimate and inspiring conversation about music, life on the road, and what it takes to make it as an independent rock band today.Subscribe for more interviews with rising and legendary names in rock, blues, and beyond.👉 Listen to Parker Barrow on all streaming platforms👉 Follow us on social for updates and live show announcementsFMDXAUZC1IY0ECGI82GFCKLRFCRVCTKZ

Welcome back and on this edition of the show we are joined by virtually the whole Hawkwind crew ! to talk about the new album and legendary gis from the last 6 decades, also we have Steve Postell talking about his friendship with David Crosby and what it was like working together and we introduce you, California Irish.

Welcome to the new edition of the show and today we feature one of the cult classic bands of the 1970's Gentle Giant who are back with a new live album "Playing The Fool" founder member Derek Shulman joins us to look back at the history of the band who still carry heavy influence to this day, we also talk about Dereks time as an industry head and his talent for spotting bands that went on to sell millions of albums, he signed Bon Jovi, Nickleback, Pantera and Dream Theatre to name just a few and was also responsible for taking a flagging AC/DC who were about to be dropped by Atlantic and re-established them as a global act when they re-appeared with The Razors Edge.Also on the show Deborah Bonham talking about Robert Plants influence and The Damn truth describing what it was like from day one working with grammy winning producer Bob Rock.

Deborah Bonham: A Life in Music – From Shadows to SpotlightFew artists can claim a journey as rich and dynamic as Deborah Bonham. Growing up in the shadow of one of rock’s greatest legacies, she forged her own path, showing early promise as an opera singer before stepping into the world of blues, rock, and soul. From the success of her 1980s debut For You and The Moon to the latest Bonham Bullick album, Deborah’s career has been one of passion, evolution, and authenticity.In this special feature, we take a deep dive into her life in music—exploring the highs, the challenges, and what the future holds. A captivating and all-encompassing conversation with an artist whose voice and spirit continue to shine.

Preview from the upcoming show with Deborah Bonham and here she talks about the new Led Zeppelin biopic "Becoming Led Zeppelin" Full show coming soon ...