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PODCAST

Rock & Roll Nightmares

Staci Layne Wilson

Hosted by Staci Layne Wilson and based on the Rock & Roll Nightmares horror and true crime book series, this irreverent podcast on rock, punk, grunge, etc., features interviews with musicians, writers, photographers, artists, and filmmakers. It"s only rock & roll, but we like it!

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All Episodes

37:45

Amanda Morck: My Rock Moment, Classic California...

Rock & Roll Nightmares ·

2023/12/04

“My Rock Moment” podcaster and adjunct instructor of California rock history, Amanda Morck, joins Staci on this episode of "Rock & Roll Nightmares" to talk about some of her most intriguing episodes as well as California-based bands like Eagles, Love, and The Flying Burrito Brothers. She has fun stories about interviewing women in rock such as Pamela Des Barres and Rita Wild, and also discusses the loss of Sunset Strip landmarks and how that affects music culture.

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25:27

Christy Alexander Hallberg: Author of “Searching for...

Rock & Roll Nightmares ·

2023/11/17

Christy Alexander Hallberg, the author of a rock music-inspired novel called “Searching for Jimmy Page,” joins Staci to chat about her book, as well as her podcast, “Rock is Lit.” Christy gives fascinating details on traveling to the UK to research her book—she visited all the sacred grounds, from Headley Grange to Boleskine House—and how the Led Zeppelin song “Four Sticks” inspired her. She also talks about interviewing John Fogerty and recommends some of her favorite rock music novels (that are

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18:19

Nick Broomfield: Director of the Rock Documentary...

Rock & Roll Nightmares ·

2023/11/16

Staci’s guest is Nick Broomfield, the director of The Stones & Brian Jones, a new documentary that chronicles the ill-fated guitarist’s short life and brilliant career. Nick has also directed films about Leonard Cohen and Kurt Cobain, plus true crime documentaries, such as The Grim Sleeper and one on the serial killer, Aileen Wournos. Nick gives a glimpse into his process for making The Stones & Brian Jones, as well as working with Bill Wyman to help bring the visuals to life.

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26:57

Keith Rosson: Author of “Fever House” aka, a Punk...

Rock & Roll Nightmares ·

2023/11/14

Keith Rosson, the author of the much-talked-about new punk-rock-tinged thriller novel “Fever House” joins Staci to talk about his inspiration, writing process, and how he went from indie author to joining the ranks of the greats published by Random House. Keith also talks about his past professions as a graphic designer for icons like Green Day and being a member of a touring punk band, among other things. He also reveals his thoughts on an unusual comparison between one of his “Fever House” main

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37:14

Steve Rosen, Author: talks “Tonechaser: Edward Van...

Rock & Roll Nightmares ·

2023/11/12

Steve Rosen, a music journalist whose career spans 50 years, returns to talk more with Staci about music and writing. Steve was the West Coast correspondent for Guitar World magazine and he wrote for Guitar Player, among others. He’s also the author of books on Randy Rhoads, Prince, and Black Sabbath -- plus the massive tome “Tonechaser.” Steve talks about his friendship (and falling out) with Edward Van Halen, Van Halen’s last hurrah, current guitar trends, his love of The Ventures, and gives us a

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49:19

Steve Rosen, Author: talks “Tonechaser: Edward Van...

Rock & Roll Nightmares ·

2023/11/12

Staci’s guest is Steve Rosen, a music journalist whose career spans 50 years. Steve was the West Coast correspondent for Guitar World magazine and he wrote for Guitar Player, among others. He’s also the author of books on Randy Rhoads, Prince, Black Sabbath, among others -- and the massive tome “Tonechaser.” It’s an incredible, intimate story by Steve about Ed Van Halen’s life as seen through the prism of their 26-year professional relationship and personal friendship. He talks about his approach to

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32:28

Mark Farner: on Grand Funk Railroad, New Music, and...

Rock & Roll Nightmares ·

2023/11/10

Staci's guest is the incredibly talented and legendary musician and vocalist, Mark Farner. He is a founding member of the original Grand Funk Railroad and a platinum recording artist. You know and love him from classic rock staples like “I’m Your Captain” (Closer to Home)” “We’re An American Band” and “Heartbreaker.” He’s also in Staci's documentary, “The Ventures: Stars on Guitars.” As 2023 closes out, Mark has three big projects that he’s working on and releasing—a re-discovered concert from 1989,

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28:54

Robert J. Stava: Cemetery & Western, Blondie, and...

Rock & Roll Nightmares ·

2023/10/23

Staci’s guest is Robert J. Stava, an author and musician whose latest book, “Dead Set: A Rock & Roll Trilogy of Horror,” is comprised of three novellas that take place in a haunted town called Wyvern Falls. Robert performed for nearly a decade on the New York music scene with his band, The Jag, and on a previous episode of this podcast, he talked about drinking with Michael Stipe of REM, smashing his guitar onstage at the famous CBGB nightclub, and some close calls with death. This time, Robert

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33:33

Jarret Keene: “Hammer of the Dogs” and The Killers...

Rock & Roll Nightmares ·

2023/10/16

Staci’s guest is author Jarret Keene, who has a new book out called “Hammer of the Dogs.” Led Zeppelin fans are sure to pick up on the play on words but there are also quite a few shout-outs to rock and metal music throughout the prose. Jarret is an assistant professor in the Department of English at the University of Nevada, and he’s also the author of a biography on The Killers, one of the most famous rock bands to come out of the region—they talk about all that as well as a memorable interview

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21:18

May Pang: “The Lost Weekend” John Lennon Documentary

Rock & Roll Nightmares ·

2023/10/09

Staci’s guest is May Pang, an author, former music executive, and now the subject of a documentary, “The Lost Weekend: A Love Story,” which is about her romantic and creative time with John Lennon in the 1970s. She worked for Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, as a personal assistant and production coordinator; when the couple separated in 1973, May and the former Beatle began a relationship that lasted more than 18 months. Lennon later referred to this time as his “Lost Weekend”—hence, the title of the

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22:39

Joan Baez, "I Am A Noise Documentary": Interview with...

Rock & Roll Nightmares ·

2023/10/02

Joan Baez: I Am A Noise is a new documentary biopic directed by Miri Navasky, Maeve O’Boyle, and Karen O’Connor. The three filmmakers join Staci on this episode of Rock & Roll Nightmares to talk about how they put together this non-traditional look at the famous folk singer, songwriter, and musician. I Am A Noise follows Joan Baez on her farewell tour and delves into her personal archives, including never-before-seen home movies, diaries, artwork, and even her therapy tapes, recorded in the

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27:21

Rudy Valdez: Director of the SANTANA Documentary,...

Rock & Roll Nightmares ·

2023/09/25

Rudy Valdez, director of the comprehensive new documentary “Carlos” joins Staci to talk about coming on to the daunting project that would cover the legendary Carlos Santana’s full career from the very beginning to the present. Rudy talks about his introduction to Santana’s music, why he thinks the guitarist has managed to weather all kinds of changes in the music world, and shares what he learned in the making of this authorized biographical film. Lastly, Staci reads from “Rock & Roll

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34:51

Jerome Reuter: Author of Electric Funeral, Black...

Rock & Roll Nightmares ·

2023/09/18

Staci welcomes Jerome Reuter, a film critic and historian whose work can be found in Diabolique magazine and various online publications. He is also the author of a new book, Electric Funeral: Black Sabbath and the Cultural Landscape 1970-1975, which is a scholarly work that drills down on the importance of the band’s first albums. Discussion covers the cultural zeitgeist of the time, which includes the Boris Karloff film “Black Sabbath,” Aleister Crowley, the Vietnam War, and much more.

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24:23

Tony Simerman: CEO of KnuckleBonz Rock & Roll...

Rock & Roll Nightmares ·

2023/09/11

Staci’s guest is Tony Simerman, the owner of KnuckleBonz, a successful company that creates officially licensed, high-end collectibles for rock music fans—this includes apparel and action figures but it goes way beyond that; there’s also 3D vinyl, handcrafted beers, and more. KnuckleBonz creates licensed memorabilia for Pink Floyd, Alice Cooper, Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, AC/DC, Iron Maiden, KISS, Scorpions, Black Sabbath, and Guns N’ Roses to name a few. He also has stories about Randy Rhoads,

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27:56

Julia Lage: Bassist of Vixen & RockTail Mixologist

Rock & Roll Nightmares ·

2023/09/04

Julia Lage, bassist for the bands Vixen, and Smith/Kotzen, joins Staci on the Rock & Roll Nightmares podcast to talk about how she got her start playing on a homemade instrument, the music business in Brazil, getting a dentist’s eye view of Steven Tyler’s mouth, scary happenings at concerts, and her own personal “rock & roll nightmare.”

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44:03

Holly Knight: "I Am the Warrior" Memoir, Tina Turner,...

Rock & Roll Nightmares ·

2023/08/28

Staci converses with Holly Knight, the songwriter behind hits like The Best (Tina Turner), Love is a Battlefield (Pat Benatar), I Am the Warrior (Scandal), and Ragdoll (Aerosmith) to name just a few. Holly talks about her new memoir, “I Am the Warrior: My Crazy Life Writing the Hits and Rocking the MTV 80s,” discusses the pros and cons of her profession then and now, working with Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, and as a fellow horror film fan, Holly tells Staci about some of her favorite flicks… and

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40:12

Peter Summit: Vocalist of Crashing Wayward Talks New...

Rock & Roll Nightmares ·

2023/08/21

Staci interviews Peter Summit, the lead vocalist for Crashing Wayward, a Las Vegas-based hard rock band that features well-known names on guitar, bass, and drums. Peter talks about the band’s lauded debut album, Listen, and plays their new single, “Stranger Days.” He talks about working with Ron Keel and Mike Gillies to bring the album to life, but also the life behind the music and how some of the darkest subjects can make for upbeat songs. He also offers insights into the relationship between

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47:08

Shaun Soho: Crash Midnight's Frontman on the Music Biz

Rock & Roll Nightmares ·

2023/08/14

Rockin’ frontman Shaun Soho joins Staci on this episode to talk about how his band Crash Midnight became the highest-drawing indie rock act in Las Vegas over the last few years. The five-piece has gained quite a following due to their old-school, straight-head, hard rock music that’s in the tradition of bands like Led Zeppelin and Aerosmith but with a touch of late 70s punk. Shaun outlines the evolution of the band, sharing the stage with acts like Sevendust, Gilby Clarke, and Puddle of Mudd—and, of

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44:35

Mick Garris: Talks Stephen King, '70s Prog-Rock, &...

Rock & Roll Nightmares ·

2023/08/07

Writer-director Mick Garris joins Staci on this episode to fill us in on his appearance in the new comprehensive Stephen King documentary, King Onscreen, but he also gives a glimpse into his background in music—he started as a teenage journalist, who interviewed Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, and The Moody Blues, to name a few. Mick also reveals how he first started working with Stephen King in the capacity of film director, and delves into how integral rock music has been to his many collaborations

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48:25

Tim Polecat: Musician, Music Historian, & Production...

Rock & Roll Nightmares ·

2023/07/31

Staci’s guest is singer and guitarist Tim Polecat, who’s best known to music fans for his British-born neo-rockabilly band, The Polecats, who had a hit in the U.S. in the ‘80s, “Make a Circuit with Me.” Tim is a fan of The Ventures and an incredibly knowledgeable music historian, so naturally, he is in the documentary “Stars on Guitars.” The pair also talk about David Bowie, how punk rock broke in the U.K., Tim’s foray into production design for music videos by Ozzy Osbourne, Sir Mix-A-Lot, Alice

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