
How much can Philip Kaufman handle between being the minder for the Rolling Stones and babysitter for Gram Parsons’ drug intake? Listen and find out contact the show: [email protected] Send a request Support the show
Aug 25
17 min

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] Send a request Support the show
Aug 22
12 min

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] Send a request Support the show
Aug 18
17 min

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] Send a request Support the show
Aug 14
16 min

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] Send a request Support the show
Aug 11
21 min

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] Send a request Support the show
Aug 10
14 min

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] instagram: @jaysrockandrollstories Send a request Sup...
Aug 4
27 min

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] Instagram: ...
Aug 2
20 min

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 ...
Aug 2
36 min

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: jaysr...
Aug 2
26 min
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