On the Road to Rock With Clint Switzer

Twisted Sister founding member and guitarist Jay Jay French is talking all things TS as Sebastian Bach as taken over on vocals for Dee Snider who had to pull out of the band's tour due to health issues.

It's another 3-pack of Rocklahoma interviews from the media tent including Mark Wilson from Jet, Joe and Jake from Autumn Kings as well as singer/songwriter Tim Montana!

Iconic Jefferson Starship vocalist David Freiberg talks about the legacy of Jefferson STarship/Airplane and their show at the Uptown Theater in Kansas City on 9-12.

Releasing a couple of our media tent interviews from Rocklahoma as Klaus Eichstadt from UKJ and Josh Todd from Buckcherry sit down with us for a couple awesome interviews!

Paul Laine returns to the show for the first time since 2023 to discuss his new solo album "The Long Road Back" out via Frontiers September 25th.

My good pal Ryan Roxie returns for the first time in nearly a decade! He's talking all things Alice Cooper, new music and...the NFL? That's right...WE are solving all the world's problems right here on this very podcast.

Amazing musician Dennis Atlas is on the show talking Toto's current tour with Christopher Cross which is zig zagging across the country in large venues everywhere! Dennis talks about joining the band, the term "yacht rock" as relates to Toto and his current solo album "Principal.

Black N' Blue frontman Jaime St. James is back on On the Road to Rock for a conversation packed with rock 'n' roll history, stories, and plenty of surprises! Jaime joins us to talk about Thayer/St. James , the duo he formed with guitarist Tommy Thayer, and their brand-new double-sided LP featuring Bombshell and The Lost Tapes , available now at ThayerStJames.com . We also dig into Jaime's brief stint fronting Warrant , the story of the band he almost joined in the 1980s , the wild twists and turns of his career, and plenty of behind-the-scenes stories from the golden era of hard rock. From Black N' Blue to Warrant, unreleased music to rock 'n' roll history, this is another can't-miss conversation with one of the voices who helped define the '80s hard rock era.

Joyous Wolf are on the verge of releasing their fist full-length album "In Between" on August 21st. Blake Allard joins the show to talk about the band's trials and tribulations over the last decade, playing live relentlessly while harnessing their sound.

While it would be easy to categorize the work of OTIS as Southern Rock, being from Kentucky, their musical background is much broader. In addition to being guided by the classic rock giants of the 1960s and 70s era, the members of OTIS draw inspiration from true greats—people like Muddy Waters, Leadbelly, and the artists of Motown—to create their own unique rock and roll sound. With Boone Froggett on guitar and vocals, John Seeley on bass, Alex Wells on guitar, and Dale Myers on drums, the members of The Otis Band are staying connected to their Kentucky roots. Growing up around traditional instruments like piano, fiddle, and guitar instilled in them an appreciation for country-rock, bluegrass, gospel, and folk music. Kentucky's rich musical heritage led them to discover the Rock and Blues heroes that continue to influence the bands original material today.

The Duke of Spook is back! Wednesday 13 returns to On the Road to Rock for another unforgettable conversation, and this one goes far beyond the music.We dive into his crushing new live album, Un-Alive, and what it was like capturing the raw energy and chaos of a Wednesday 13 show. But that's just the beginning. We head deep down the rabbit hole of our shared obsession with vintage toy collecting, reminiscing about the action figures, monsters, and collectibles that helped shape our childhoods.We also celebrate the enduring greatness of Alice Cooper, discuss the influence he's had on generations of shock rockers, reflect on the milestone of turning 50, and talk about staying inspired after decades in rock 'n' roll.From horror, heavy metal, and nostalgia to life lessons and laughs, this is one of the most personal and entertaining conversations we've ever had with Wednesday 13.Turn it up... and hit play.

Patrick Stone has lived the kind of rock 'n' roll journey most fans only dream about. On this episode of On the Road to Rock , Patrick joins Clint Switzer to talk about going from working on the road with legendary acts like Dio and Motörhead to stepping into the spotlight with Adler's Appetite, hard rock outfit Budderside, and now one of the most electrifying live shows in America—Hairball. Patrick shares stories from behind the scenes of classic rock tours, life on the road, the evolution of his career, and what it takes to recreate the larger-than-life spectacle of arena rock night after night. Plus, we preview Hairball's upcoming performance in Jefferson City, Missouri, on July 17 , where fans can expect an explosive tribute to rock icons including KISS, Van Halen, Mötley Crüe, Queen, AC/DC, and more. If you love big riffs, bigger stage shows, and incredible stories from decades in rock 'n' roll, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Rock is alive—and Hairball is carrying the torch with pyrotechnics, powerhouse performances, and pure arena-rock energy.

Night Ranger's keyboardist Eric Levy joins the show to talk about how he got the gig back in 2011 and how the band manage to still play 80 dates a year. Levy is also discussing Night Ranger's new "Best Of" album which is due out August 28th.

We are joined this week by the legendary Tommy James, known for such classic hits as "Crimson and Clover," "Hanky Panky," and "Mony, Mony." James talks about his iconic career which leads back to 1965 and discusses what it's like to still be touring at the age of 79.

Billy Bob Thornton and J.D. Andrew from the Boxmasters are BACK as the band are embarking on yet another large-scale U.S. tour in support of their new album "The Bay" which is available now!

It's a show too big for just one guest as 80's Fest goes down this Saturday, June 13th in West Salem, WI and we are talking to two participants from this upcoming epic show as Stephen Pearcy returns to the show for the first time since 2023 to talk about his upcoming solo album, playing shows with Warren DeMartini and the possibility of more Ratt shows... Rudy Sarzo is back talking about waving the flag for Quiet Riot and never being fully satisfied with his career. From being a Cuban refugee to one of the great rock bassists of all time, Rudy is also one of the good guys in rock and we discuss the early does of the Sunset Strip, being in Ozzy with Randy Rhodes and much more! 80's Fest- Saturday, June 13th in West Salem, WI featuring Vince Neil, Stephen Pearcy, Sebastian Bach and Quiet Riot. Tickets: https://tickets.aroundrivercity.com/events/80s-fest-6-13-2026-214593

Famed guitarist Steve Brown (Trixter, sometimes Def Leppard, Always Jovi) stops by to talk about being a part of a brand new Bon Jovi tribute called Always Jovi. Brown also discusses the 36th anniversary of Trixter's self-titled debut and how the band continues to play in front of audiences in 2026.

Swedish sleeze heroes Crashdiet are back with their first new album since 2022 with "Art of Chaos" which is available now! Guitarist Martin Sweet joins the show for the first time to talk about the band's humble beginning's in Sweden and carrying the mantle for hard rock music 20-plus years later.

Bobby Amaru stops by this week to talk about the band's latest single "Cope" as well as overcoming adversity to preserve the legacy of Saliva. Amaru also discusses the band's recent show in Russia and how the experience was completely unexpected.

Geoff Tate is back in America and is about to unleash Operation:Mindcrime in its entirety for the final time in his career. He is also set to release a brand new chapter, Operation: Mindcrime 3 which comes out May 3rd.