The Echo Lab

What happens when three of the most talented musicians in rock form a supergroup… and the world barely notices?In this episode of The Echo Lab, we dig deep into the rise, fall, and lasting legacy of Blue Murder — the powerhouse trio formed by John Sykes after his legendary work with Whitesnake, featuring Carmine Appice (Vanilla Fudge, Ozzy) and Tony Franklin (The Firm).You’ll hear how the band came together, why their debut album stunned critics but stalled commercially, and how internal conflict,

🎙️ The Most Important Guitarist You Didn’t Know You Knew: The Steve Lukather StoryYou’ve heard his guitar on Michael Jackson’s Thriller, countless movie soundtracks, and more hit songs than you can name — but chances are, you’ve never realized it was Steve Lukather behind the magic. In this episode of The Echo Lab, we dive deep into the life, legacy, and legendary studio work of the most prolific and underrated guitarist in modern music.From his decades with Toto to his iconic solos on tracks by

Before Led Zeppelin, before Cream, before guitar gods were legends — there was The Yardbirds. In this episode of The Echo Lab, we explore the groundbreaking legacy of the band that launched Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Jimmy Page into rock history.From their early blues roots to their psychedelic experiments, The Yardbirds weren’t just a stepping stone — they were a creative force that helped shape the sound of classic rock, British blues, and the entire guitar hero era. Hear how Clapton’s blues

🎙️ The Hidden Legacy of King’s XLong before grunge exploded in the ‘90s, King’s X was quietly laying the foundation for what would become a seismic shift in rock music. In this episode of The Echo Lab, we dive into the legacy of King’s X — the band that fused heavy metal, gospel harmonies, progressive rock, and soul, influencing major acts like Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, and countless others.We’ll explore how Doug Pinnick’s soulful vocals and the band’s genre-blending sound helped