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.

This week Buzz Osborne aka King Buzzo, most notably from The Melvins, talks about his early days, the records that inspired him, the collectible Melvins vinyl, how to make it in the music business and his new project Crystal Fairy, featuring Teri Gender Bender from Le Butcherettes on vocals and Omar Rodriguez-Lopez from The Mars Volta and At The Drive In, alongside himself and Dale Crover. It's an interview as only Buzz will give, full of sardonicism and entertaining as can be. Plus we share a track from Crystal Fairy, which can be picked up at Ipecac.com. Do it up!

Rudy Sarzo is living the American and Rock & Roll dream; he fled Communist Cuba, resettled into the United States and got his big break playing with Ozzy Osbourne, a referral from his friend and guitar legend Randy Rhoads. Rudy talks about this time of his life, his friendship with Ozzy and Randy, the good times, the tragic times and how he moved forward. Plus we talk with record collector Mike Vague on a recent Beatles discovery from their early years!

Steve Poltz grew up in Southern California, met Elvis, Sinatra & Liberace, learned guitar, wrote a #1 hit and continues to put in the work to hone his craft and grow as an artist. It hasn't always been easy but it sure looks like a lot of fun and today Steve tells his story, shares his songwriting process and plays a song just for the Vinyl Guide audience. Plus a record nerd news update, all in today's episode!

Yes! Angelo Moore of Fishbone joins us to discuss his career, his records, their live show, his industry peers, his positive outlook, optimism and side projects including Brand New Step, Project N-fidelikah and more. It's a very honest interview from a guy who's seen it all and influenced many of the greats in your record collection. Listen in and enjoy!

In 1963 The Beatles were unknown in the USA and couldn't secure a record deal until Vee-Jay Records, a nearly broke Chicago-based rhythm & blues label, agreed to take them on. The next two years was an adventure in legal backflips from various record labels who were clamouring to hold onto the world's most popular band.

Guess who's on the show today? It's Vinny Appice, the heavy metal drumming legend who's played with everyone from Black Sabbath to to Rick Derringer to Dio to John Lennon. Today he shares his history, how he got his start, how he came to share the stage with John Lennon while still in high school, the call to join Black Sabbath, the evolution to Dio, Heaven & Hell, The Last in Line and all things in between. Plus we review some of his vinyl record history and call out some collectibles you may want to keep an eye out for.

George Clinton, architect of the P-Funk sound and the most sampled man on planet Earth, joins us today to discuss his career, his music, his legal battles, his recognition from the Smithsonian Institution, his vinyl records and yes....even his diapers. It's an episode filled with funk, plus a tutorial on some rare George Clinton records you want to keep an eye out for.

Ben Blackwell is a chief at Third Man Records, Cass Records, Official Archivist of The White Stripes, drummer of the awesome band 'The Dirtbombs' and still finds time to be obsessive about his record collection. Today he shares the details on his approach to vinyl and some behind the scenes info from the most interesting record company in the world, including how the Jack White 'Lazaretto' Ultra LP came to be. Plus we recap 2016 and I have a special interview with someone who is a big fan of mine, and me of them.