Imaginary Music

Tambri talks about a lot of interesting things. Forming the band, with her then boyfriend, Daryl. A relationship that would eventually have them engaged. But what was said about this, while the band was out in the public eye, from their management. The band getting signed and already recording the first album. Going on tour with Michael Sweet and how things from the outside might've not been what was really going on within the mind of Tambri. Listen to her musical story and coming from the perspective of a women, surrounded by men. She then leaves music and something else. See where she is today and enjoy this fascinating story.

I have a great conversation with actor, James Wilcox. We discuss his youth years and how he went to 5 Cornerstones and was fan of Christian metal music. He attended a lot of concerts. He discusses how his view on religion has changed during his adult years. We of course discuss his acting career. He's worked with Denzel Washington and Robin Wright. He discusses a lot of interesting behind the scene stuff, that no one realizes goes into filming. This was a fascinating conversation, you will enjoy.

Freddy joins me to discuss his time with The Brave. He was so young when the band singed with the Elefante's that his mom had to sign his part of the contract. His upbringing, moving to California and meeting future bandmate Stayce Roberts, who also joins for bits and pieces of the podcast. The Brave will be playing the upcoming Immortal Fest and is working on another album.

Something new and different for the show. Simon grew up in a Christian family and also a fan of Christian metal. He later became an atheist and we discuss his thoughts on where he stands now in life. This show is one that was done for this podcast platform and his Youtube channel. This was a very interesting conversation.

Glen has been the drummer for Luxury, for years. The band has been featured in an amazing documentary, you can watch for free on Tubi, called Parallel Love: The Story of a Band Called Luxury. This is a must watch. I learned a lot and even shed some tears. Glen has dealt with a tough child hood. Then he deals with a near fatal vehicle accident, after leaving a great show in 1995, at Cornerstone. Listen to his story and his musical history and enjoy what a life he's lead.

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We talk drums for a few, to open the show.  Gary discusses how he didn't want to join Undercover, but why he changed his mind.  The difference of playing overseas, compared to having shows shut down in America, before they even could play.  He talks about the late Gene Eugene.  The band going through it's struggles, breaking up and getting back together.  He talks about his newer band, Moral DK.  It sounds like you can expect new albums from both his bands, sometime.  

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KC talks about being a part of Nouveaux, from it's start and when he left the band after the second album.  He mentions who helped lend gear to the band as they recorded for the first album and guest artists that are on the album. He talks about why there was a change in music, from first to second album and about working with the Elefante brothers on that album.  After leaving the band, he starts playing live shows with Whitecross, but it's not exactly how you'd think.  He is probably the only person to do what he did as a musician, with Whitecross.  Catch up with what else has been going on with him.

Scott has a vast history with music.  From singing for Ultimatum, Vengeance and providing artwork for album covers, he has some great stories.  This was a great chat and I learned a lot of interesting stories. He even discusses working with Steve Rowe and gives an update on his situation. What happened at the Stryper Expo, where Ultimatum played. 

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Pat and Klank, from Klank, join the show.  They discuss their history in music and how they joined up in Klank.  We discuss a lot of interesting topics during this conversation.  

Amy discusses her early years of music, which includes writing jingles.  Meeting her husband and forming the band Fighter.  The band gets signed and working with their producer.  Recording two albums and how her solo album came to be.  What she does now, working with musical artists.

We discuss the passings of Michael Bloodgood and Ted Kirkpatrick. We discuss the new album, He's Coming, which is on of the best album's from 2022.  They also share some of their marriage wisdom.  Great conversation, with two amazing people.

Troy has played drums for some incredible bands and artist.  He talks about his musical journey and getting connected with these bands.  I ask him more about the White Lion gig. How he goes into an audition and how he plays someone else's parts. He also has a cool radio show, This That and The Other Radio Show.  He also talks about his endorsements.  This is a fun, laid back chat.  

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This is a very open and honest conversation.  Eric discusses going through a drug addiction, at an early age and later coming out of it and forming Saviour Machine.  We discuss the band and what happened with the legend Trilogy, involving the FBI. Being addicted to prescription medication and how he finally was able to overcome that and something that has really helped him.  We discuss the future of his music and his upcoming plans for his website.  This episode is not for younger listeners, or those easily offended by real topics. 

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Steve joins the show and discusses his musical career.  It started with working on an album with Jim Dandy, but his passion was with Lillian Axe. Getting signed to MCA Records, by himself and finding the other members.  Having Robin Crosby, from RATT, make his debut role as a producer, on the self titled Lillian Axe album.  What wasn't happening for the band, that should've. We also discuss the member changes in the band and how it impacts him. We discuss something different for him and that is his faith and Christianity.  It's a good chat to hear about and how it impacts his music.  We also discuss the new band line up and new album, From Womb To Tomb.  Lot's to hear on the is episode with Steve.  

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Get to know radio dj, podcast host and lead singer, Anne Erickson.  I recently discovered her podcast, Audio Ink Radio.  She chats with some popular musical artists and is a great host.  She is also a wonderful lead singer, with a great, powerful voice, for the band Upon Wings.  

Learn more about Anne, with this episode and make sure to check her out on social media.

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Tim discusses his musical career. Larry moves to California, from North Dakota and Tim joins him later.  Forming the band Liaison with his brother, Larry.  Getting signed by Frontline records.  The first album is recorded by producer, Bill Baumgart and his connections for the musicians that played on this album.  I was blown away when I found out who played drums on this album and also the later album.  He discusses his Christianity and the importance that played in his life.  The band's 4th album will finally be available to stream on platforms, in January. He also mentions an exciting update about a new Liaison album.  

Don discusses his days as the lead vocalist for the Chicago based band, Guardian Angel. Meeting Pastor Bob and how they lead him to Sanctuary California.  His time there, which includes originally living with a popular band and what he got to hear something I'd love to hear.  He  discusses having Guardian Angel's material put out by Roxx Records and the future for the band. 

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I have a great conversation with the only original member of Saint, Richard Lynch.  We discuss the band's history, member changes.  From their first half, to the second half. We discuss the line up changes, having Josh Kramer in and out of the band on a couple occasions. The current lineup and how it's the strongest.  Future plans with the band and we discuss so much more.  Any Saint fan should love the is episode.  

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I first catch up with Rey and he tells me about his recent health issue, he's currently overcoming and the delay it's caused with life and music.  We then get into his history musically, discussing each of his bands.  He tells a funny story about messing with some fans, before and during a Sacred Warrior show.  His current and future plans with music.  

I'm joined by the 4 members from the band, Telestai. The band recently had a release of their old demos, from Roxx Records.  The guys discuss their beginnings, forming the band and some of the interesting shows they played. Working with some of the other major Christian rock artists during that time and what's currently going on with them.  Disclaimer, Eric's comforter isn't that bad. 

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Ken joins the show again and talks about the new Absolon album A Portrait Of Madness.  Here the introduction and learn about the concept of this story/album.  

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Get to know Syke and learn about the band Slamcat.  Syke discusses how he became a Christian, after a terrible car accident.  Forming Slamcat and some of the shows, bad and good, they were apart of.  How his lifestyle went away from Christ and then coming back to his faith and relationship.  He talks about his friendship with Fear Not and taking over lead vocals for a recent show. 

Lori discusses how she became a drummer and her early influences were.  We talk about her life leading up to Skillet, joining Skillet and the big decision to leave the band.  She went through breast cancer around 4 years ago and she discusses that.  She is also part of a cool group that are combining drums and raising money for the fight against breast cancer. Another great chat with my guest. 

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It's fun to get a different perspective of someone involved in the music industry.  She was up on the stage with her husband, but took a step back, to support her husband and the band Bloodgood.  

She discusses her early life, theater and meeting Les.  How things evolved from being in an all female group, joining Les , to running lights for Bloodgood and singing from the side stage.

What she did for a career and recently retired from.  

She discusses the loss of many of their close friends and it gets emotional.  

Mike Lee goes to Michael Drive, discussing his name and name change.  He tells a story about his name and the original pronunciation and the problems it caused him during school.  His funny talent show moment.  The formation of Barren Cross.  Working with the Elefante brothers for their albums.  Being on Enigma Records and being able to have a better production.  He also discusses traveling around Europe and randomly recording with different people.  Working on the project, Human Code and what to expect from that.  Could there be more from Barren Cross?

Closing song is Socially Incorrect, by HumanCode

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Go to FnArecords.net and get your pre orders in.  This is really cool.  I chat with Steven Patrick about a lot of fun, entertaining things, that are happening.  Catch up with Steven and enjoy the conversation.  Lot's of good chat.  

Michael talks about his upbringing with music and his faith.  What brought him to the L.A. area and how would eventually join Holy Soldier.  The difficult journey of losing their singer and finally getting Steven in the band.  Recording their demo and getting signed.  How they had a choice of Michael Sweet and David Zaffiro, to produce their debut album.  He goes in detail of the creation of the first album and I ask a question I've always wanted to know about the song See No Evil.  The tour where Steven briefly left and Eric took over.  Leaving the band after the first album and then coming back for Promise Man.  He also discusses what he's been up to and his solo album.

Andy discusses his musical journey and how he became the singer for the group Ruscha and working with the Pankratz brothers.  Leaving the group and forming the group Legend and how they became Legend Seven. Working with Randy Thomas, who co-wrote the hit song Butterfly Kisses and was in the group Allies. Leaving the music scene after his solo album, over 20 years ago and any future plans musically 

Nick has a fantastic new album, with a supergroup of fellow musicians.  We discuss the new Reign Of Glory album and he also discusses the unique way he hooked up with Roger Dale Martin.  They also previously worked on the Roxology project and we discuss that.  We discuss his musical history and life.  Check out his really cool guitar learning packages and his Youtube channel.

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Legendary drummer, Robert Sweet, joins the show.  He discusses some fun drum talk, about his sets.  What does he want to bring back and what happened to some of the old sets.  The treatment Stryper has received for simply being a group of Christians.  The pain that comes along of being an aggressive drummer and the nerves before every show.  He tells a story about saving his son from death.  He also discusses his time on the show Pawn Stars, that was very interesting.  Check out the upcoming Stryper shows, the live feed show coming up and the new album.

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Paul discusses the passing of Michael Bloodgood.  He also discusses his past musical history, before Bloodgood and his time with the band. We also discuss the Trenches Of Rock documentary.

We had a very fun conversation. We talked a bit about his youth. He tells me an interesting fact about his lifestyle, that he was able to get away from.  Lot's to hear on this one. 

This is a special episode, to honor the late Michael Bloodgood.  I am joined by guests, to pay tribute to the legacy of Michael's special life. Please donate and help his family out during this time. 

Guest list for this episode include, Doug Van Pelt, Paul Roraback and Michael Feighan, Tim Gaines, Luke Easter, Andy Robbins, Jamie Rowe, Steven Patrick, Greg Minier and David Priest.

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George discusses his musical history.  This includes playing in the band, Prophet, with Roger Martinez.  Then the history of Recon and how he then joined up with Jimmy Brown and Deliverance. He also discusses his new project Human Code, with Michael Drive (Barren Cross) and you'll hear a couple short clips for this upcoming album.  He discusses the passing of Michael Bloodgood.

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Catching up with Robyn, who is making a somewhat comeback with Reign of Glory.  He discusses his musical journey and his former bands. 

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Blessed By A Broke Heart, guitarist, Sean Maier, joins the show. He discusses the glorious Myspace days and how it got him into Blessed.  Joining the band and having a well known producer, who was more of a name and the impact he had on the album.  Sean discuses some of the conflict that can come with being in a band.  The Christian aspect of the band is also discussed and how some of the Christian expectations, lead to the dismissal of band members.  Sean also shares where he stood on the Christian side of the band.  Recording the second album, with Tooth and Nail Records and once the album comes out, their lead singer leaves the band. He also discusses his solo album, Ultra Power.  Could there be a possible reunion of the band, listen and see what Sean says.

Glenn discusses his early family life and childhood. From using and dealing drugs, to changing his lifestyle.  We talk about his relationship with Keith Green and some of the conversations they had and also when he found out about his death. We discuss the Cornerstone Festival. Playing in a popular band with his wife and having his children on the road.  He discusses a certain issue that parents can face and that he's been facing.  Will the Rez band ever reunite, listen as he answers this question. 

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Jamie let's us know what he's been up to, with a new project in the works.  He also discusses his time in Guardian and of course we discuss some Stryper. Keep an eye and ear out for the band Kalamity Kills. Closing music is from the band Adriangale, which Jamie sang vocals for.  

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Jim has an interesting story.  He grew up with a younger sister that was a Hollywood celebrity, during the 80's.  His sister, Amanda Peterson, starred in movies such as You Can't Buy Me Love.  We discuss what his experience was like, being in this unique situation and his perspective.  His sister dealt with addiction and it would eventually take her life.  Jim has been a Pastor, for quite a while now.  He discusses his sister and her salvation.  He also is a talented musician, who is creating new music. He's a very talented guitarist too.  We talk about some of the current issues that he faces, as a Pastor.

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A great conversation with guitar legend, Rex Carroll. We discuss how Fierce Heart was formed and what happens to the band after one album.  The creation of Whitecross and plenty of discussion, of the bands history.  Rex plays plenty of his songs and solos, during the episode and even gives a super exclusive, sneak peak, for an upcoming Whitecross song.  We also discuss his jazz group and King James.  He tells me how Robert Sweet and Tim Gaines became part of the first King James album.  This is a very detailed  discussion and any fan of Rex, or of music, doesn't want to miss this one.  Make sure you go to Cameo.com and search for Rex and give a Rex fan, the gift of a cameo video, straight from Rex.  It's also only $20!

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Les gives an update on Michael Bloodgood.  He mentions the weekend the band played their most recent show and how he found out about Michael, after Les had went back home.  We discuss the early years of his life and getting the part in Hair.  Meeting his wife and getting saved.  We discuss the band getting back together and recent happenings.  I encourage everyone to check out the Bloodgood documentary, Trenches Of Rock.   Trenchesofrockfilm.com https://givesendgo.com/MichaelPBloodgood?fbclid=IwAR3LI1KALEzhUjtqNfbetoALmRx-o-z8Hvsh2rkWmJZtvJAfrJDYW4lhlJk

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John Elefante has accomplished so much in the music world.  He was the lead singer for the group, Kansas. He discusses that time of his life and his brother Dino joins the show for a bit too.  Dino talks about being in the control room of the studio, as John was auditioning for Kansas and his perspective of the tryout.  John talks about why he left and which popular band asked him to join their group.  We discuss his life as a solo artist and producer.  He has produced some of the best Christian rock bands of all time.  Check out his new album The Amazing Grace.

Closing song, Stronger Now, is from the new album.

I chat with Bill about his involvement with music, starting up Roxx Records and working with a lot of great bands.  He's been able to re-issue older music and bring back bands that never had much of a shot.  He's also put out music that has been out of stock and put out new albums. He also discusses his involvement with his production company and putting together the west coast Stryper convention, back in the day. 

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Chris White joins the show to discuss a bit about his early life.  We then discuss what brought the movie Electric Jesus about.  We discuss the story, characters and actors.  It's a great and fun conversation, with a talented writer, who brought a great movie to viewers.  The movie is based on a fictional youth group band, that plays heavy metal for God and goes on a summer tour, during 1986..

Louis joins the show and discusses his career with MASS.  What happened with the band's first deal with A&M Records, then going to RCA Records and having their first video on MTV. The band then goes to Enigma Records, where Michael Sweet (Stryper) produces the album 'Voices In The Night'. Enigma folds and they are left without a label, what follows after.  Lots of interesting stories about the history of MASS.

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Luis has lived a life, full of wonderful and interesting stories.  He had a successful solo career, at an early age.  A couple of videos on MTV, that starred celebrities and his pet tiger.  He tells the story of being in the middle of a tour and how things came crumbling down, because of his record label. Setting a drumming world record. He talks about being friends with Boston's Brad Delp.  Becoming a Christian, while on a hiatus from music and coming back to music, with his material and playing with the band, Latter Reign. This is a journey that you don't want to miss. 

Greg discuses his life and journey though his musical career.  He discusses so many great stories and trust me, you will learn something from this chat.  Why he didn't join REO Speedwagon, in 1976.  Who he introduced Petra to and how that later opened a door, for that person.  Make sure you stay tuned for upcoming concerts.

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Listen as Roger Dale Martin talks about getting into music.  What lead him to California.  Playing with Emerald, then how Vengeance Rising was formed and their awkward first show and playing a show along a satanic band.  Leaving Vengeance and playing with Die Happy.  He catches us up on his life and his new material.

Such a fun converstation about the Lust Control Days  Starting up HM magazine and some details behind it.  Helping with Micheal Sweet's book, plus much more fun chat.

Before I recorded the awesome episode with The Brave, I had a conversation, with their bassist, Malcolm Paris.  I learned about his battle with hearing loss and it's effect on his playing and life.  It's quite an interesting story and he was fine with me sharing this.  He also mentions that original The Brave singer, James Salters, visited him a couple years ago and why he left the band after the first album.  Make sure you leave a review on Apple, Thanks.

I talk to former Tourniquet singer and now solo artist, Luke Easter. We have a great chat about several topics.  We do discuss his former band and some cool stories from that time period, you have to hear.  Luke has some great stories and this is a must listen to episode.  

I'm your host, Joel Walker and I'm excited to introduce this new podcast. I introduce myself and discuss the idea and plans for this podcast.  I can't wait to start chatting with some of your favorite artists and hear their stories.  Stay tuned and subscribe, because episodes will becoming soon.