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The Fortress Of Rock

Rock is not dead. Deal with it. Every week, The Maestro reviews new album and song releases from classic rock acts, discusses current concert tours and looks back at pivotal moments in rock history. In the end, "The Fortress of Rock" is simply a celebration of the music that we all love. New episodes drop every Friday night!

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01:21:14

Episode 84 (3/24/23)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2023/03/24

This week, The Maestro discusses health scares for Night Ranger's Jack Blades & Def Leppard's Rick Allen; Kev also looks back at the Milli Vanilli lip sync scandal, "99 Luftballoons" and the start of Elvis Presley's military career!!!

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01:16:44

Episode 83 (3/17/23)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2023/03/17

This week, The Maestro looks forward to Def Leppard with a symphony orchestra, "Stop Making Sense" in 4K and the first album of original material from Matchbox Twenty in a decade; Kev also praises Robert Smith of The Cure for standing up to Ticketmaster (take that, Bruce Springsteen!) and debates the significance of Van Halen's "Jump" in rock & roll history!!!

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01:25:53

Episode 82 (3/10/23)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2023/03/11

This week, The Maestro discusses the long-awaited return of Billy Squier & Winger and the overlooked influence of Rick Rubin & Boston; Kev also takes a disco detour as he dances the night away with Sister Sledge, Andy Gibb & Gloria Gaynor!!!

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01:32:07

Episode 81 (3/3/23)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2023/03/04

This week, The Maestro looks back at "Funky Cold Medina", "Master of Puppets" & "Rocket Man"; Kev also discusses the overlooked influence of Montrose, the giddy anticipation for new music from Extreme & the final ten months of KISS in concert!!!

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01:22:17

Episode 80 (2/24/23)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2023/02/24

This week, The Maestro discusses breaking news on collaborations involving the Rolling Stones & the Beatles, Ozzy Osbourne & Steve Vai and Gregg Rolie & Journey; looking back in time, Kev also praises George Thorogood, questions the motives behind Courtney Love's marriage to Kurt Cobain and delves into the insidious nature of "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)"!!!

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01:33:32

Episode 79 (2/17/23)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2023/02/17

This week, The Maestro reviews Alter Bridge & Mammoth WVH live in Indianapolis; Kev also discusses U2's "Achtung Baby" Las Vegas residency, Metallica's continued benevolence and the first crippling blow to concertgoers in our battle against Live Nation & Ticketmaster!!!

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01:28:25

Episode 78 (2/10/23)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2023/02/11

This week, The Maestro discusses the latest drama in the Pink Floyd camp as well as Ozzy Osbourne's Grammy wins & Bruce Springsteen's epic fail with his hardcore fan base; Kev also looks back at the 45th anniversary of the release of "Van Halen" & questions the lasting influence of Rod Stewart's "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy" & Carole King's "Tapestry"!!!

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01:07:07

Episode 77 (2/3/23)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2023/02/04

This week, The Maestro looks back at 'The Day The Music Died' and looks ahead to the next class of inductees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; Kev also discusses the end of the (touring) road for Elton John & Ozzy Osbourne and reviews new music from Metallica & Dave Matthews Band!!!

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01:17:46

Episode 76 (1/27/23)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2023/01/27

This week, The Maestro sifts through the latest 2023 tour news involving Nickelback, Dave Matthews Band, Kansas, REO Speedwagon, Billy Idol & Stevie Nicks; Kev also looks back at important moments in rock history featuring John Lennon, Stevie Wonder...and Alvin & The Chipmunks?!?!

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01:06:09

Episode 75 (1/20/23)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2023/01/20

This week, The Maestro veers all over the rock & roll map with stories about Def Leppard, Dolly Parton, Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, Kenny Loggins & Pantera!!! Kev also (barely) acknowledges the passing of David Crosby. Meh.

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01:16:22

Episode 74 (1/13/23)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2023/01/14

This week, The Maestro discusses the passing of guitar virtuoso Jeff Beck; Kev also counts down the five best albums of 2022 and looks back in time at vital moments in rock history involving The Police, Elvis Presley, & Johnny Cash!!!

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01:23:33

Episode 73 (1/6/23)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2023/01/07

This week, The Maestro discusses the (literal) end of the road for April Wine's Myles Goodwin & REO Speedwagon's Neal Doughty; Kev also lists his top five songs of 2022 and talks about the return of Peter Gabriel and Mr. Big!!!

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01:13:58

Episode 72 (12/30/22)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2022/12/30

This week, The Maestro counts down his top five concerts of 2022 while celebrating the birthday of the great Jeff Lynne!!! Kev also looks back at a bittersweet day in rock history for The Monkees and discusses the ugly lawsuit that brings a fitting end to a bad year for Aerosmith's Steven Tyler...

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01:29:00

Episode 71 (12/23/22)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2022/12/23

This week, The Maestro passes along positive holiday stories featuring Metallica & Dave Grohl and reviews new Christmas music from Chris Isaak; unfortunately, Kev also looks back at some dark times in rock history involving Judas Priest, The Beach Boys and Billy Joel...

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01:12:54

Episode 70 (12/16/22)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2022/12/16

This week, The Maestro discusses the latest news about ZZ Top (past & present), Quiet Riot, Rage Against The Machine and the Eagles; Kev also reviews new music from Metallica and Ugly Kid Joe!!!

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01:06:36

Episode 69 (12/9/22)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2022/12/10

This week, The Maestro discusses the end of Axl Rose's microphone toss, the unfortunate conclusion to Aerosmith's 2022 Las Vegas residency and a possible new beginning (and manager) for Journey; Kev also looks back at "Hot August Night", "We Didn't Start The Fire" & "Le Freak"!!!

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01:17:29

Episode 68 (12/2/22)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2022/12/03

This week, The Maestro sifts through all the details surrounding Metallica's 'No Repeat Weekends' 2023-24 world tour as well as their upcoming "72 Seasons" album; Kev also reviews Jackyl live in Indianapolis & breaks down the superb new Triumph documentary "Rock & Roll Machine"!!!

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01:01:06

Episode 67 (11/25/22)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2022/11/25

This week, The Maestro analyzes the impending implosion of Journey & discusses Trent Reznor & Jack White whining about Twitter & Elon Musk; Kev also reviews Nickelback's "Get Rollin'" and looks back at the death of Quiet Riot's Kevin Dubrow...

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01:23:59

Episode 66 (11/18/22)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2022/11/19

This week, The Maestro discusses Ticketmaster's latest embarrassing disaster (along with Taylor Swift's mature response & Bruce Springsteen's immature declaration); Kev also looks back at the death of AC/DC's Malcolm Young, the 20th anniversary of the release of "Audioslave" and the '70s chart success of "Led Zeppelin III" & "52nd Street"!!!

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01:07:22

Episode 65 (11/11/22)

The Fortress Of Rock ·

2022/11/12

This week, The Maestro looks back at the 'old school' rock & roll influence of Donna Summer, Bill Haley & The Moody Blues; Kev also reviews new music from Bush & Kings of Chaos and marvels at ZZ Top's seventeen string bass guitar?!?!

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