What happened after Eric Clapton quit the Yardbirds? Well, he met blues purist John Mayall and joined his group, the Blues Breakers! Was Eric Clapton satisfied with the musical direction of said group? Of course not! Find out why in this episode of JAY’S ROCK AND ROLL STORIES contact the show: jaysrockandrollstories@proton.me Send a request
You know the Grateful Dead but do you know the man who started the band? Ron “Pigpen” Mckernan was a shy, friendly guy off the stage but a show stopping blues performer on stage. Let’s take a little look see at our friend “Pig”. Friends to everyone, a sweetheart of a man but with a life cut short from the drink. RIP PIG September 8, 1945 – March 8, 1973 email the show: jaysrockandrollstories@proton.me Send a request
Our Cosey Fanni Tutti saga comes to an end. Love, a bad heart, a dog eating my notes and Genesis P. Orridge’s mini skirts! We have it all! Contact the show: jaysrockandrollstories@proton.me Send a request
Welcome back! We see Cosey Fanni Tutti’s productivity doing modeling, porn, and art with and without Genesis P. Orridge. Nothing can stop her, not even a 10 foot pole covered with nails and feathers and a dildo at each end! Contact the show: jaysrockandrollstories@proton.me Send a request
It is a wild life if you’re Cosey Fanni Tutti in 1972/1973: COUM is invited to perform at the Fanfare for Europe Festival which landmarked Great Britain joining the European Union. Getting chased and threatened for her life by skinheads. Joining the underground world of nude modeling. Even rescuing small animals that Genesis P. Orridge abused. Yet nothing deters Cosey of finding fulfillment and a sense of freedom through her art. She is a true artist. Send a request
Have you ever heard of the band Throbbing Gristle? Neither have I! Just kidding, they're my favorite band. Crissy Fanni Tutti was a member of that band. Here’s her story. Born in 1951, growing up with an asshole father but living in a world where LSD and Pink Floyd are just too cool. Living in a commune with Genesis P. Orridge and starting the art collective COUM. “Crissy is Cool”Is my new saying. Part 1 of course, gonna take a while to dish this one out. Comments or cusswords: jaysroc...
Drunken fighting, platinum records, world wide tours and a stray dog named Buttons! Oasis stories from ‘94/‘95 Contact the show: jaysrockandrollstories@proton.me Send a request
Punches, booze, fighting your dad. All in the name of rock and roll. Oasis, 1993-1994 Contact the show: jaysrockandrollstories@proton.me Send a request
Jay continues the saga of Oasis. What do you get when you mix arrogance, attitude, confidence and a commitment to rock and roll? Yes! You are correct! Oasis! Contact the show: jaysrockandrollstories@proton.me Send a request
Jay dives into the birth of Oasis, the Gallagher Brothers, their family and their fucked up childhood. We’ve only just begun. Contact the show: jaysrockandrollstories@proton.me Send a request
CARLOS SANTANA LIVE NORTH ISLAND CREDIT UNION AMPHITHEATER, CHULA VISTA CA AUGUST 20, 2024 Send a request
Let’s go back to 1979 and experience the world where Cheap Trick reigned supreme! Rick Nielson’s chaotic control of his band brings them in by the thousands. From selling out concert halls to selling millions of records. His mixture of buffoonery and structure seems to work. Leaving you scratching your head for more while rockin out! Contact the show: jaysrockandrollstories@proton.me Send a request
Our buddy Steve goes up and down on the old rollercoaster of sex, drugs and rock-n-roll! At least he cut out the shoplifting and thieving! Let’s see what his post Sex Pistols career is all about. Email the show: jaysrockandrollstories@proton.me Send a request
Jay discusses the early life of Steve Jones. A horrible mixture of molestation and thievery but young Steve finds solace in music. Later in his teenage years with Malcolm McLaren he creates the Sex Pistols. Sex, drugs, Rock and Roll AND THIEVERY spells STEVE JONES! Questions, comments, suggestions, requests, contact the show: jaysrockandrollstories@proton.me Send a request
Jay discusses the musical bond and friendship between two amazing musicians: Jerry Garcia and Merl Saunders. Contact the show: jaysrockandrollstories@proton.me Send a request
Wrapping up our story on Jimmie Nicol. After the 12 days with the Beatles Jimmie finds all kinds of work; from forming new bands in Mexico to soundtrack work, even a television public access gig! Leaving Mexico, he then heads back to London but then he disappears again! Find out what’s in store for Jimmie Nicol, the “5th Beatle”! Contact the show: jaysrockandrollstories@proton.me Send a request
1964 After touring 12 days as the Beatles’ temporary drummer, Jimmie Nicol sets out to conquer Sweden, Japan and Mexico with his new outfit THE SPOTNICKS. Contact the show: jaysrockandrollstories@proton.me Send a request
Jay dives into Jim Berkenstadt’s book THE BEATLE WHO VANISHED. 1964 sees The Beatles about to begin a world tour but Ringo Starr gets sick and is hospitalized. Unable to cancel the tour a new drummer is appointed Ringo’s seat: meet JIMMIE NICOL! Send a request
Wrapping up our torturous story about Jim Gordon. His auditory hallucinations control his every move and prevent him from continuing his decorated musical career. With no control over the voices in his head Jim will commit the most horrific act imaginable. Questions, comments, suggestions, requests: jaysrockandrollstories@proton.me Send a request
Sex, drugs, rock-and-roll and “Command Hallucinations”! What more do you need? Let’s follow Jim as he continues as the most sought after studio drummer but will the voices in his head distract him from reality? Questions, comments. Email the show: jaysrockandrollstories@proton.me Send a request