Bernie Grundman is credited on over 3000 records including Carole King's "Tapestry", Michael Jackson's "Thriller", Prince's "Purple Rain" and the Blue Note vinyl reissues to name a few. Today Bernie will share his story and give us insight on what makes a good record sound good. He's an absolute master craftsman at the top of his field, let's listen and learn.

Billy Sheehan has legendary bass skills and has been at the centre of many great bands, Mr Big, Talas, The Winery Dogs, David Lee Roth's first solo band and very nearly Van Halen. Today Billy joins us to talk about the vinyl records that inspired his rise from Buffalo clubs to worldwide stages, playing with greats like Steve Vai, Paul Gilbert, Eddie Van Halen and how to keep from punching Eric Martin in the face. Plus a track from the upcoming Mr Big LP 'Defying Gravity', out in August!

DISCLAIMER: This week Vernon Reid talked about whatever the hell he wanted to talk about and I sat along helplessly and learned something about interviewing; sometimes you just need to enjoy the ride. This week we tried to discuss the new Living Colour LP "Shade" available for preorder on vinyl now, plus the track "Who Shot Ya'". Enjoy the ride!

Jim 'Big Bear' Simpson is a Birmingham legend, living a life in service of music; from his Jazz & Blues roots to his record label to becoming the 1st manager of Black Sabbath, taking them from the gritty pubs of Birmingham to having a #1 record album 'Paranoid', Jim always gives it his all. Now he's putting on the 33rd Annual Birmingham & Solihull Jazz & Blues Festival; The man never stops and aren't we lucky!

Will Sergeant has had an incredible life and career, not only founding and being visionary for the brilliant band Echo & The Bunnymen, but also enjoying his time as a solo artist, painter and record collector. Today Will has an in-depth interview on his life, the origin story of Echo & the Bunnymen, tales from his travels and times w the likes of David Bowie, Joy Division, Led Zeppelin and of course his vinyl record hobby. 

Jonathan Coulton is scary talented. He wouldn't admit that, he's too much of a nice guy. So nice that he never corrected me on mispronouncing his name for a full hour. This week we talk to Jonathan about his incredible career, creativity, his methods and his new LP 'Solid State' which is (hurray!) on vinyl! Plus we play a track from the new LP.

Greg Brooks has a dream job; managing the Queen archive and helping guide the legacy of one of the world's most beloved rock bands. Today we interview him on The Vinyl Guide and hear about the items from the band's personal collections, the most valuable and memorable items in the archive, the future plans for the archive and more. This is part 2 of a 2 part series.

Greg Brooks has a dream job; managing the Queen archive and helping guide the legacy of one of the world's most beloved rock bands. Today we interview him on The Vinyl Guide and hear how he landed the role, items in the archive, handwritten memos and personal items he's unexpectedly found and more. This is part 1 of a 2 part series.

Death from Detroit cut just one record in 1976 and was forgotten about until their rediscovery in 2009 and the tornado of success and opportunities afterward. We caught up with the band just before their set at the Coachella Festival to talk past, present and future, and share a new song "Cease Fire" available on 45 at DeathFromDetroit.com. Plus we receive a "Record Mystery Pack" from Creme Tangerine Records in Costa Mesa, California.

Brant Bjork was a teenager playing desert parties in Southern California when his band Kyuss exploded onto the scene. After several landmark LPs, they disbanded and Brant wandered the desert to find his unique space. Today he joins us to share that journey, his scars, his wisdom and a track from his new LP "Tao of the Devil", available from BrantBjork.net. Plus we talk RSD2017 and the new Robert Johnson Centennial Edition improvements.

Steve Hackett placed an ad in a local paper and was hired into Genesis, who then went on to make music history. This progressive rock legend joins us on The Vinyl Guide to tell tales of the day, share perspective on the world of now and play a track from his new album "The Night Siren", available at HackettSongs.com.

Robert Johnson's death is surrounded with speculation and mystery however blues historian Gayle Dean Wardlow shares the facts around this part of music history. Plus we play a track from the Hayes McMullan album "Everyday Seem Like Murder Here" from Light In The Attic Records.

Gayle Dean Wardlow started a record collection in the 1960s by knocking on doors in the deep south but soon he was also collecting stories and facts about the blues musicians he loved, including Charlie Patton, Son House, Robert Johnson, Willie Brown & more. Today we talk to Mr Wardlow about these musicians and their wild stories plus we discuss a rarely known bluesman Hayes McMullan who's material has just only just been released.

CJ Ramone grew up tough, joined the Ramones and got a a whole lot tougher. CJ shares memories of the band, his time with Joey and Johnny and brings us up to speed with his new album 'American Beauty', complete with a new track for The Vinyl Guide audience.

Mega Vinyl Collector Mark Satlof talks about the history of the Velvet Underground & Nico LP and what inspired him to own over 800 copies. Plus we talk to the man who saved and restored a dozen of Bob Marley's multi-track convert tapes from rotting in a London demolition site.

Kasper Collin has created a beautiful documentary on the life and tragedy of Blue Note Records recording sensation Lee Morgan. We discuss this film as well as a record nerd segment on some of the variations of the Blue Note record label.

Okay, I'm a bit stunned today; my musical hero is on the show. Dave Wyndorf of Monster Magnet has a long chat with us on his youth, the records that inspired him, the records he made, thoughts on the record industry and the future is for Monster Magnet. It's a deep one folks, Dave is a guy with a considered opinion on everything, so enjoy this discussion with the Space Lord himself!

Vinyl enthusiasts, music fans and Zappaphiles rejoice! Today we talk with drumming legend and all-around good guy Ralph Humphrey, a man who kept the beat and set the pace for Frank Zappa's brilliant "Apostrophe (')", "Over-Nite Sensation" and "Roxy & Elsewhere" albums.