The KSHE Tapes

This week we go back to 1982 for an interview with Little Steven VanZandt. We've had him on the show before as the Sopranos were going into season number two. This time, we listen back to an interview that Jack Silver did where he talks about Bruce and you won't believe who performed his wedding ceremony! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The KSHE Tapes this week features a 1982 interview with Pat Travers. In it, Pat talks about his relationship with Aerosmith and you get a sense that Mr. Travers has a big ego. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the KSHE Tapes we feature for the second time, Kelly Hansen the lead vocalist of Foreigner. The big question of the interview comes at the beginning when Favazz asks him how much money did they throw at him to get him to go back out again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the KSHE Tapes we feature Tommy Shaw of Styx in an interview done just a few months ago. He talks alot about the Pig Roast (which will happen June 18, 2024) and how "Renegade" was recorded. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Hamilton, the bass player from Aerosmith is this week's guest on the KSHE Tapes. He talks about a lot of things but the most interesting is the band's they liked and they didn't like in the early days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the KSHE Tapes we feature a 1982 interview done by former KSHE jock, Jack Silver with Simon Kirke from Bad Company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the KSHE Tapes we feature a 1982 interview done by Jack Silver of KSHE with James Pankow, an original member of Chicago. James (who is from STL) talks about his hometown and mentions a bunch of band members that I never heard of... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Elefante, who took over for Steve Walsh (the first time he left) is the subject of this weeks KSHE Tapes. John talks about the state of the band back then and what it was like being 24, single and ready to mingle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan McCafferty, the late singer of Nazareth in this week's subject on the KSHE Tapes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mel Gibson is the subject of this week's edition of the KSHE Tapes. He called in back in early 90's to promote the film, Braveheart and is usually the case, U-Man has never seen it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The great, Paul Rodgers is the subject of the KSHE Tapes this week. In an interview conducted just a month ago, Paul discusses how he wrote All Right Now, great guitarists and his time with Queen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The KSHE Tapes this week features guitarist extraordinaire. Joe Bonmassa. He talks about his gig at the Fox, the help he provides other guitarists and playing in St. Louis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the KSHE Tapes we feature Stephen Pearcy of Ratt in an interview conducted just a few months ago. He talks about his upcoming gig in St. Louis as well as the Geico commercial that features the Ratt song, Round and Round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The KSHE Tapes this week features a 2010 interview with #39, Al Hrabosky formerly of the Cardinals. He talked about the Cardinals back then and he discusses his memories of the U-Man. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A special repeat episode of Alex Lifeson of Rush who just turned 70 last week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick Springfield is the guest on the KSHE Tapes, episode 221. He talks about the 80's concert that he's a part of, working in television and what it's like to be Sammy Hagar's business partner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian, Sebastian Maniscalco is the subject of this week's KSHE Tapes. He talks about his upcoming visit to St. Louis and the movie he's involved with starring Robert DeNiro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the KSHE Tapes we feature the bassist for Collective Soul, Will Turpin. Will talks about what it was like playing down in Cabo opening for Sammy Hagar and talks about the band's relationship with Van Halen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carl Palmer of Emerson, Lake and Palmer gives a very upbeat and informative interview conducted just last week with the U-Man. In it, he talks about his show in July of 2023 in STL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don Felder, formerly of the Eagles was a great interview. He's still getting paid for writing Hotel California and Victim of Love and he's opening for El Monstero. The KSHE Tapes is a good one this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard Williams of Kansas is this week's interview on the KSHE Tapes. He talks about playing various venues in St. Louis and what it was like when original singer, Steve Walsh retired. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard Fortus of GnR is this week's subject on the KSHE Tapes. He's from STL and still lives here and has much to talk about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The KSHE Tapes features Edgar Winter from a 2018 interview. Or is it Johnny? Whatever...you'll hear Edgar's (or Johnny) unabridged enthusiasm for his music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The KSHE Tapes features Kelly Hansen, the lead vocalist of Foreigner. In an interview conducted just a couple of weeks ago, he talks about how he got the gig and what its like to work with Mick Jones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The KSHE Tapes, episode 212 feature keyboardist, Rick Wakeman formerly of Yes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Cleese of Monty Python is this weeks interview on the KSHE Tapes. He talks about his upcoming appearance at Stifel Theatre and his longevity in the entertainment business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The KSHE Tapes this week features Jack Blades of Night Ranger. Jack talks about the relatives he has in STL and how the Damn Yankees came about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Lukather of Toto is featured this week on the KSHE Tapes. He talks about being in STL and having a KSHE shirt and he also talks about what it was like playing on Michael Jackson's, "Beat It." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The KSHE Tapes this week features George Thorogood from a 2021 interview. In it, he talks about what he's been doing during the pandemic, places he's played in STL and the benefit for all local concert workers he was taking part in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Longtime guitarist of Tesla, Frank Hannon is the subject of the KSHE Tapes this week. He talks about doing the Tesla tune, "Love Song" at various weddings among other things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This week the KSHE Tapes features a great guitarist, Derek Trucks. We'll see if he remembers playing in the studio at KSHE and we ask him what it's like to have the wife in the band. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bret Michaels is a damn good interview. In this episode of the KSHE Tapes he talks about his latest tour, song and how he's dealing with diabetes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the KSHE Tapes we feature a Beatle, Ringo Starr!! In a 2021 interview, Ringo tells us where he got his name, his new record and what it's like being a Beatle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The KSHE Tapes this week features one of the best vocalists ever, Ian Gillan of Deep Purple. In an interview conducted last year, we asked Ian what it's like to sing one of the most iconic songs ever, Smoke on the Water. We also asked him what it was like to play Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episdoe 201 of the KSHE Tapes features John Waite of the Baby's, Bad English and a great solo career. John talks a lot about KSHE and St. Louis including playing at the Wildey Theatre in Edwardsville in November of 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 200 of the KSHE Tapes features Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Noah Hunt. Recorded in November of 2000, the guys were playing the Pageant for the first time that night and they go into detail about the writing of the song, "Blue on Black." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 199 of the KSHE Tapes features former drummer of the Black Crowes, Steve Gorman. In a 1999 interview that was recorded in the basement of the American Theatre, Steve talks about St. Louis, record labels and what it's like being in the Black Crowes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 198 on the KSHE Tapes features drummer, Aynsley Dunbar. You might be saying, "Who is that?" Well, he drummed for Journey when Steve Perry joined the band, Jefferson Starship and David Bowie among others. In fact, at the time of this interview his lawyers told him not to talk about Journey and he explains why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week the KSHE Tapes features a 2006 interview with Def Leppard guitarist, Vivian Campbell. Did you know he played with Dio and Whitesnake?! He talks about Ronnie Jame Dio and David Coverdale and a lot more. Listen!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 196 of the KSHE Tapes features Bryan Adams from 1981. Listen as he records a promo for KSHE and talks about a new record that he will be working on. We think it's Cuts Like a Knife. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we finish off Favazz's interview with Zakk Wylde from 1997. Zakk stayed for 3 hours and this kind of stuff doesn't happen anymore with big rock stars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the KSHE Tapes we feature Zakk Wylde from 1997 in an interview that was done with Favazz in the evening at KSHE. Zakk stayed for about three hours!!! Needless to say, he was ultra cool. Part two will be the next episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a rarity to have had all three members of ZZ Top on an interview but that's the case this week on the KSHE Tapes. This interview was recorded in September of 1999 and they discuss the new record, tour, etc with Favazz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In an interview conducted just a few days ago, The U-Man talked to Richie Furay, founding member of Buffalo Springfield and Poco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we feature Billy Payne of Little Feat in a 2000 interview with Favazz and KSHE DJ, Gary Bennett. Little Feat were getting ready to play their first ever gig at the Pageant. It might surprise you to hear what Billy's favorite St. Louis venue was at that time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The KSHE Tapes this week features Jonny Van Zant of Lynyrd Skynyrd in a 1998 interview. He talks about playing the KSHE 31st birthday show, new music and his brother Ronnie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

KSHE Tapes this week features an interview with Gregg Allman. From 2000, he talks about how Dickie Betts was let go from the Allman Brothers and his son, Devon who's from St. Louis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we feature Robin Trower on the KSHE Tapes. Robin talks of his love for STL audiences and what it's like to sing after so many years of someone else doing it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a 1982 interview, the late Rusty Young of Poco talks about KSHE and St. Louis and the future of Poco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is part two, kind of from Jason Newsted formerly of Metallica on the KSHE Tapes. Last week we featured an interview from 1997 where he talked about how great it was being in Metallica. This time he tells us why he left. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Newsted, formerly of Metallica sure does talk a lot during episode 184 of the KSHE Tapes. Recorded backstage in February of 1997 before their show at Enterprise, Jason talks about what it's like being in Metallica four years before he would quit the band. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The KSHE Tapes this week features the late bassist of the Who, John Entwistle. He was promoting his show at the Hi Pointe Cafe at the time and listen as he talks about what his favorite Who song is of all-time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The late great, Evil Knievel is on episode 182 of the KSHE Tapes. In an interview done at Doc's Harley Davidson, Favazz asks Evil about how many bones he's broken and also if he has any memories of St. Louis. You'll love his answer to that one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedy legends John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd are on the KSHE Tapes this week. They were promoting the Blues Brothers music and happened to mention that a movie would be made about the brothers. Check out U-Man's interview with them on episode 181. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The KSHE Tapes this week features former Cardinal, Mark McGwire. Recorded in the year 2000, Mark discusses the Cardinals chances that year and the crazy fans that follow baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U-Man interviewed Justin Hayward of the Moody Blues in this 1980 interview where he talks about everything...literally everything!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The KSHE Tapes features Billy Squier on episode 178 from 1982. Billy talks about his success and what it was like to write solo songs back in the day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

KSHE Tapes episode 177 features David Freiberg of Jefferson Airplane/Starship. He talks to Jack Silver of KSHE in 1982 about everything from personnel changes to Grace Slick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we truly have a KSHE exclusive as former KSHE jock, Gary Kolander interviews the late Neil Peart of Rush. Neil would become famous for not giving interviews but he gave this in depth interview to KSHE in 1981. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The third installment of Joe Perry from Aerosmith is a 2006 interview in which he talks about the Grammy's and what guilty pleasure he now enjoys on the road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The KSHE Tapes this week features bass player, Mike Kroeger from Nickelback. From 2006, Nickelback was getting ready to do their first arena rock tour and Mike recalls that and his days playing at Pop's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we feature former Rams great and Hall of Fame quarterback, Kurt Warner. Kurt talks about his winter coat drive and reminisces about his days in St. Louis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 172 features Meatloaf in a 2006 interview from Busch Stadium. He has lots to say including reminiscing about his first time playing St. Louis and Mississippi Nights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 171 features Trevor Rabin, formerly of Yes. On the heels of Yes's most successful release, 90125 Trevor talks about the making of that album and why the tour was delayed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 170 features Donnie Van Zant, formerly of .38 Special. In this 1982 interview, he talks about his brother, Ronnie and playing at Busch Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we feature another interview with Sammy Hagar where he talks about the ill-fated Cabo Wabo in STL and the Van Halen reunion tour which was taking place. You want to hear what he says about the brothers in this interview back in 2004. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

And finally in part three, Grace Slick and Jefferson Airplane are inducted into the KSHE Real Rock Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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What a cool ole lady Grace Slick is as she is the focus of episode 166 of the KSHE Tapes. There isn't a subject matter she doesn't tackle including the very first song played on KSHE by the Airplane, White Rabbit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kirk Hammett of Metallica, in a 2017 interview from Busch Stadium recalls his first time in STL and the deaths of Gregg Allman and Chris Cornell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 163 features former Cardinal third baseman, Ken Oberkfell. This 1982 interview was conducted by the U-Man in the locker room following the Cards World Series victory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the KSHE Tapes we feature an early 90's interview with Steve Perry, the former lead singer of Journey. Here how outgoing he is and also hear why he left the band just a few years earlier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We go back to 1982 to hear the U-Man interview former Cardinal and Hall of Famer, Ozzie Smith. Ozzie said he hoped to be in STL for a long time (which he was of course) and makes a prediction for the World Series that year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 160 features former President, Bill Clinton in a 1992 interview. He had not won the election yet however, he does talk alot about politics and delves into his favorite artist and what other bands he likes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we feature a U-Man interview with legendary college basketball announcer, Dick Vitale. (Pr. Vi-Tal) Dick always has known his basketball and he proves it here in episode 159 of the KSHE Tapes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode features three members of the band Yes talking about their theatre tour and other fun Yes stuff. Wheee!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The KSHE Tapes has a 2017 interview with Rod Stewart and Cyndi Lauper who toured together. Cyndi drones on incessantly and the U-Man tries to set up a meet n greet with Rod. It's episode 157. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 156, it's easy to see why Don King was so successful. He promoted a fight that was in St. Louis and no one can remember who won the gosh darn thing! Enjoy carnival barker, boxing promoter Don King. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Funny and smart are some of the adjectives you could use about Chad Smith of the Chili Peppers. He's all that and more in episode 155 of the KSHE Tapes and he's a bandmate of Sammy Hagar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the second interview of Ann Wilson that we have featured on the KSHE Tapes and among other things she talks about the rift between her and her sister, Nancy Wilson of Heart in this 2017 interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 153, Gregg Rolie talks about what its like to be inducted into the Rock Hall and also his thoughts on Steve Perry joining the band back in the day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the U-Man being on vacation we decided to re-do Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin. Listen as Jimmy calls Favazz by the correct pronunciation and then minutes later says it the wrong way. John loves it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 151 features Pat Simmons of the Doobie Brothers. Pat talks about getting into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, the 50th anniversary tour (which had been postponed) and working with Michael McDonald again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 150 features Jack Russell and Michael Lardie of Great White. In this 1999 interview, they talk about their new record, Jack Blades producing and their longtime relationship with KSHE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Sklar brothers talk about growing up in St. Louis and their bit about KSHE radio is absolutely a must listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eddie Money is this weeks podcast in a 1999 interview. He talks about his new record and his long standing relationship with KSHE and St. Louis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we feature a John Ulett interview with the late Cardinals Hall of Famer, Red Schoendienst. He talks quite a bit about his late friend and the greatest Cardinal ever, Stan Musial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 146 features Richie Sambora, formerly of Bon Jovi. Richie talks about the tour, being in the band and being with one of the hottest girls at the time, Heather Locklear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What can you say about this episode!! Ozzy is Ozzy in one of the early epsisodes of the podcast and he starts off with giving Favazz crap about his name. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Kirke and Mick Ralphs of Bad Company are episode 144 of the KSHE Tapes. They talk about getting back together, the new album and tour in a 1999 interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 143 features John Mellencamp in a 1999 interview where he talks about his new record label, new album (at the time) and he had distant memories of the early days in St. Louis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 142 features the main lyricist behind many of Pink Floyd's biggest hits, Roger Waters. Roger discusses his latest project and attempts to make Favazz seem as intelligent as he is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 141 features the late Zsa Zsa Gabor, who by the way had nine husbands in her lifetime. She also happened to slap a police officer. All of that and more can be heard in this lastest edition of the KSHE Tapes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 140 of the KSHE Tapes features Alex Lifeson of Rush. He talks about the latest live Rush record but also speaks to the fact that Neil had just lost his daughter and wife and what that's been like to deal with as people and as a band. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 139 features Ric Ocasek of the Cars. In this 1997 interview, he talks about his solo record, how often he speaks to other members of the Cars and if there will ever be a reunion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 138 features the brains behind April Wine, Myles Goodwin. The band was preparing for a show in St. Louis and Myles even tells us that he still has a KSHE t-shirt with Sweetmeat on it from the 70's Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices