<p>Episode 16, AJ talks to Willie Alexander. Singer, guitarist, Boston Rock legend sits with AJ for a truly historic conversation about his career. The son of a Baptist Minister speaks of playing coffee houses, Barry Tashian helping him get signed to a label, joining Velvet Underground, how he got the nickname “Loco”, previous bands: the Lost, the Bagatelle, the Grass Menagerie, writing the classics: “Mass Ave.”, “Kerouac” & “At The Rat” and of course the Boom Boom Band. Willie lives and breathes the true spirit and essence of what Boston Rock is all about.</p>

S2, Episode 1: Harvey Brooks: Who's Bob Dylan?

In 1974, A.J. Wachtel left Springfield, New Jersey for Boston to attend BU, and well frankly he never left. Maintaining the "aggressive, in your face" charm of someone from New Jersey, he has used that tone to cover the Boston Entertainment scene as a music journalist for over 40 years. He is the expert of the Boston scene during the 80s and 90s and if you doubt it, just ask him. AJ has now put down the pen and picked up a mic for his podcast: Wachtelligence. Join AJ and his guests as they talk about the past, present and future of the local & national music industry.