Discovery With Eric Senich

Keith Richards celebrated his 77th birthday yesterday. In a time when we’re losing so many classic rock artists Keith continues to defy the odds. In this episode we celebrate the man known as "The Human Riff" by rolling out his ten greatest riffs. DISCovery on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheDISCoverypodcasthome DISCovery on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DISCoverySenichThe DISCovery theme song "Woo Hoo" by Reebosound (https://reebosound.bandcamp.com)Please give the show a five-star rating and review wherever you listen to DISCovery!

Rudy Childs is a photographer, documentarian and soon to be author. He’s written a book called Riff Raff and Rock And Roll. It is an absolute killer book, one that deserves to be published and turned into a movie. Rudy talks about all the great concerts he saw from a long list of amazing bands, some as they were just starting like Van Halen, Cheap Trick, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers just to name a few. He’s got stories of hitchhiking across country to see shows with some wild characters. He talks about the parking lot fights, the drinking, the drugs, the women, the outdoor parties, getting into a screaming match with Sharon Osbourne, pissing off Joe Walsh in the middle of a concert, witnessing AC/DC’s Bon Scott getting pissed off at concert security which, by the way, he recorded and shared that audio with us. He shared some more rare audio clips of Rudy at shows, of his hilarious uncle Phil getting into with an angry neighbor. You gotta hear the interview to get the story on that one. Plus a wild story

On December 8th, 1976 the Eagles released their fifth studio album 'Hotel California'. It sold a million copies in its first week and went on to top the charts for a total of eight weeks. Eventually it would reach sales of 26 million in the US, 32 worldwide. It’s arguably the band at the peak of their success commercially, creatively and critically. That’s saying a lot considering the legendary body of work this band put out. In this episode we’ll get to the stories behind the nine tracks, the album artwork, the myths and urban legends surrounding the supposed satanic theme of the title track and album art and a whole lot more.TRACKLISTING:SIDE ONE1. "Hotel California"2. "New Kid in Town"3. "Life in the Fast Lane"4. "Wasted Time"SIDE TWO1. "Wasted Time" (Reprise)2. "Victim of Love"3. "Pretty Maids All in a Row"4. "Try and Love Again"5. "The Last Resort"DISCovery on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheDISCoverypodcasthome DISCovery on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DISCoverySenichThe DISCovery theme song "Woo Hoo" by

On December 3rd, 1984 the song "Do They Know It’s Christmas?" was released. Recorded by the cream of the British pop world under the name Band Aid it went on to sell over three million copies in the UK, becoming the best selling record ever, and raised over 28 million dollars worldwide for famine relief in Ethiopia. The song was also a major success around the world, reaching number one in thirteen other countries outside the UK. In the US, the single fell short of the top ten in the Billboard Hot 100 but sold an estimated 2.5 million copies by January 1985.We’ll get to the story behind the song from its inception right through to its completion, the b-side and 1985 "One Year On" version of the song. Along the way we’ll hear clips from a 1984 video titled "Do They Know It’s Christmas? - The Story of the Official Band Aid". DISCovery on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheDISCoverypodcasthome DISCovery on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DISCoverySenichThe DISCovery theme song "Woo Hoo" by Reebosound (https://reebosound

On this week in 1975 Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" started a nine-week run at number one on the UK singles chart. In the US it eventually hit number nine. Freddie Mercury's rock operatic classic became a worldwide hit topping the charts in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and the Netherlands. Quite a feat for a song the band’s record label had little to no interest in releasing as a single. As if the initial success of the single in 1975 and '76 wasn’t enough to prove their doubters wrong, "Bohemian Rhapsody" would become an even bigger hit decades later. After Freddie's death in 1991, the song topped the UK charts for another five weeks. The following year it went back up the US charts reaching a new peak of number two on the Billboard Hot 100 after being used in the film "Wayne's World" in 1992. In 2018, the success of the Queen film 'Bohemian Rhapsody', the song re-entered the Billboard Hot 100, marking three separate decades the song has now charted.That same year, it became the most streamed song f

It's a Thanksgiving edition of DISCovery with songs all about giving, giving thanks, turkeys and sharing this great land of ours. Songs and the stories behind them from Adam Sandler, Sammy Hagar, Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, KISS, ZZ Top, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bob Dylan and more. It's an episode of DISCovery you can feast on!DISCovery on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheDISCoverypodcasthome DISCovery on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DISCoverySenichThe original DISCovery theme song "A Billion Years Ago" by The Special Pillow (www.specialpillow.com)Please give the show a five-star rating and review wherever you listen to DISCovery!

Martin Popoff has just released a brand new book called "Van Halen: A Visual Biography". This is a hard cover 224-page book with around 400 images including live shots, rare memorabilia, magazine ads, 45 sleeves, promo items, ticket stubs, passes and more. It covers all phases of Van Halen starting in 1974 right through to the band's very last tour in 2015. Martin also covers the David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar solo years along with a few other surprises along the way.In this episode Martin discusses the book, Van Halen history, his favorite DLR era album, his favorite Sammy era album, what he thinks of the new Wolfgang Van Halen song "Distance" and if we'll ever get to hear what's inside the 5150 vaults. Purchase Martin's book here: http://www.martinpopoff.com/html/van-halen-a-visual-biography.htmlDISCovery on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheDISCoverypodcasthome DISCovery on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DISCoverySenichThe DISCovery theme song "Woo Hoo" by Reebosound (https://reebosound.bandcamp.com)Please give

On this month in 1982 Phil Collins continued his meteoric rise that decade with his second studio album 'Hello, I Must Be Going!' It was another commercial success going top ten in the US and number two in the UK. We’ll get to the stories behind all 10 tracks from the album, how Phil accidentally came up with his classic 80s drum sound, the story behind the album title plus hear some of the tracks included on the 2016 deluxe edition re-issue of the album.TRACKLISTING:SIDE ONE:1. "I Don't Care Anymore"2. "I Cannot Believe It's True"3. "Like China"4. "Do You Know, Do You Care?"5. "You Can't Hurry Love"SIDE TWO:1. "It Don't Matter to Me"2. "Thru These Walls"3. "Don't Let Him Steal Your Heart Away"9. "The West Side"10. "Why Can't It Wait 'Til Morning"Find DISCovery on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheDISCoverypodcasthomeThe DISCovery theme song "Woo Hoo" by Reebosound (https://reebosound.bandcamp.com)Please give the show a five-star rating and review wherever you listen to DISCovery!

We’re going back to the fall of 1982 for the Rush album 'Signals'. Released towards the end of that summer (September 9th, 1982) it climbed the charts and continued to sell through the months of September and October before reaching sales of one million copies on this month in '82. 'Signals' was Rush’s ninth studio album overall and third of the new decade. Before that came the decade opening 'Permanent Waves' from 1980 which hit #4 in the US and sold a million copies. 'Moving Pictures' followed in 1981. It sold three million copies and reached #3 on Billboard. 'Signals' would continue Rush’s run of early 80s commercial success. It peaked at No. 1 in Canada, No. 3 in the United Kingdom, and No. 10 in the United States backed by the band’s highest charting single "Subdivisions" which we’ll get to in this episode along with stories behind the seven other tracks, the album cover art and more. We'll also hear comments from one of the man who is an expert on all things Rush - author Martin Popoff. Martin just rec

A rundown of the 2020 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony held Saturday night, November 7th. It was a pre-recorded virtual event aired on HBO. This episode includes audio of the induction speeches and more. 2020 Inductees:T. RexDepeche ModeThe Doobie BrothersNine Inch NailsWhitney HoustonThe Notorious B.I.G.Ahmet Ertegun Award Honorees: Jon Landau and Irving AzoffSpecial In Memoriam Tribute To Eddie Van HalenFind DISCovery on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheDISCoverypodcasthomeThe DISCovery theme song "Woo Hoo" by Reebosound (https://reebosound.bandcamp.com)Please give the show a five-star rating and review wherever you listen to DISCovery!

On November 7th, 1975 Elton John started a three week run at number one on the US album chart with his tenth studio album 'Rock Of The Westies'. With 'Captain Fantastic, and the Brown Dirty Cowboy' released just five months earlier, Elton became the first artist ever to debut at number one on the Billboard album chart. Elton was back on top again in the first week of November after replacing Jefferson Starship’s 'Red Octopus' atop the chart. In this episode we’ll get into the nine tracks that made up the original album including the song Elton thought would be a big hit but was never released as a single. We’ll also hear some of the tracks that never made the initial record but later surfaced in reissues along with a listen to some stripped down piano & vocal only versions of a few of the tracks. Those coming from a bootleg that made the rounds among fans in the years following the album’s release. TRACKLISTING:SIDE ONE:1. "Medley (Yell Help, Wednesday Night, Ugly)"2. "Dan Dare (Pilot of the Future)" 3. "

It's the ultimate Halloween classic rock playlist with plenty of horror film clips along the way. Grab some popcorn, grab your mask (COVID masks will be accepted), grab that creepy stranger standing behind you right now and enjoy these horrifying Halloween classics!Find DISCovery on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheDISCoverypodcasthomeThe original DISCovery theme song "A Billion Years Ago" by The Special Pillow (www.specialpillow.com)Please give the show a five-star rating and review wherever you listen to DISCovery!

Matt Swayne is on the podcast to talk about his books "Haunted Rock & Roll: Ghostly Tales of Music Legends" and "More Haunted Rock & Roll: More Tales of Guitar Hero Ghosts, Rock Star Curses, and Musical Mysteries". Matt shares ghostly stories of Jim Morrison, Jimmy Page, John Lennon, Janis Joplin and more rockers who’ve been seen haunting their favorite bars, clubs, and homes. He also talks about rock stars who have had alien encounters including Sammy Hagar, Jimi Hendrix, Ronnie Wood and Jerry Garcia.Find DISCovery on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheDISCoverypodcasthomeThe DISCovery theme song "Woo Hoo" by Reebosound (https://reebosound.bandcamp.com)Please give the show a five-star rating and review wherever you listen to DISCovery!

On this month in 1987 Sting released his second solo studio album '...Nothing Like The Sun'. Released on October 13th of that year, it peaked at number nine in the US and on October 24th hit number one on the UK charts. The album would include one top ten and one top twenty single. It received three Grammy nods including Album of the Year. It sold two million copies in the US, over 9 million worldwide. In this episode find out what the inspiration behind the album title was, what the overall theme of the album was along with its twelve tracks.TRACKLISTING:SIDE ONE;1. "The Lazarus Heart"2. "Be Still My Beating Heart"3. "Englishman in New York"SIDE TWO:1. "History Will Teach Us Nothing"2. "They Dance Alone (Gueca Solo)"3. "Fragile"SIDE THREE:1. "We'll Be Together"2. "Straight to My Heart"3. "Rock Steady"SIDE FOUR:1. "Sister Moon" 2. "Little Wing"3. "The Secret Marriage"Find DISCovery on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheDISCoverypodcasthomeThe DISCovery theme song "Woo Hoo" by Reebosound (https://reebosound.bandc

It’s part two of my discussion with author Martin Popoff. Last time (Episode 94) we talked about Thin Lizzy and Martin's new book out called "Thin Lizzy: A Visual Biography". This episode we discuss his other new book "Limelight: Rush in the 80s". It’s the second in a career spanning Rush Across The Decades trilogy. In the follow-up to "Anthem: Rush in the ’70s", Martin brings together canon analysis, cultural context, and extensive firsthand interviews to celebrate Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart at the peak of their persuasive power. Rush was one of the most celebrated hard rock acts of the ’80s, and the second book of Popoff’s staggeringly comprehensive three-part series takes readers from "Permanent Waves" to "Presto", while bringing new insight to "Moving Pictures", their crowning glory. "Limelight: Rush in the ’80s" is a celebration of fame, of the pushback against that fame, of fortunes made ― and spent.Find out which Rush albums from the 80s Martin loves and which ones he hates. I also asked h

Author Martin Popoff returns to the DISCovery podcast to talk about two new books out now. Thin Lizzy: A Visual Biography" and "Limelight: Rush In The 80s". This is a two-parter. This episoe we talk Thin Lizzy. If any band deserves to have homage paid to them with a massive photo book its Thin Lizzy. No one has published a visual biography of the band…until now. Drawing on several thousand images and items of memorabilia the 240-page book is full of live and off stage photos that span over decades. Tons of super cool memorabilia including backstage passes, concert posters, media advertisements and more. Martin tops it off with a 20,000 word bio on the band.Martin’s here to talk to us all about the book and the great Thin Lizzy!Head to Martin Popoff's website to pick up a copy of "Thin Lizzy: A Visual Biography" - http://www.martinpopoff.com/Find DISCovery on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheDISCoverypodcasthomeThe DISCovery theme song "Woo Hoo" by Reebosound (https://reebosound.bandcamp.com)Please give the sh

On October 15th, 1988 Bon Jovi started a four-week run at number one on the US Album chart with their fourth studio album 'New Jersey'. Bon Jovi was coming off of the multi-million selling 1986 album 'Slippery When Wet' so expectations were high when 'New Jersey' was released on September 19th, 1988. The band lived up to those expectations with another chart topper, another multi-million seller (seven million sold) and an album that still holds the record for having the most top ten hits for any hard rock album with five. But 'New Jersey' is more than just the hits. The album tracks are among the best of the band's career thanks to Jon Bon Jovi and guitarist Richie Sambora who were at the peak of their musical powers by this time. Hear the stories behind all of the songs along with some of the original demos (including an acoustic version of "Born To Be My Baby"). Also find out what the other possible album titles the band had in mind, the story behind the album cover art and how the album and grueling tour

A special Van Halen News Desk/DISCovery tribute special in honor of Eddie Van Halen who died at the age of 65 on October 6th, 2020. This episode includes tributes from authors Kevin Dodds (Contributing writer for the Van Halen News Desk & Author of "Edward Van Halen: A Definitive Biography"), Greg Renoff (Author of "Van Halen Rising" & " Ted Templeman: A Platinum Producer’s Life in Music"), Ian Christie (Author of "Everybody Wants Some: The Van Halen Saga"), Greg Prato ("Shredders! The Oral History Of Speed Guitar (And More)"), Martin Popoff ("Unchained: A Van Halen User Manuel") along with photographer/author Mark Weiss ("The Decade That Rocked") and Carl Wiser (owner of Songfacts.com) are included. Eric also reads and plays audio of several tributes from the past week on social media, radio and television from David Lee Roth, Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony and Gary Cherone along with Ted Templeman, Gene Simmons, Angus Young, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Nuno Bettencourt, Mick Jones, Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Io

Pull up a stool, have a seat in the DISCovery Saloon. These are the 20 greatest songs all about cowboys, outlaws and life in the good 'ole Wild West. Along the way you'll hear clips from the greatest Western films and TV shows of all time (see if you can figure out which ones!). Find DISCovery on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheDISCoverypodcasthomeThe DISCovery theme song "Woo Hoo" by Reebosound (https://reebosound.bandcamp.com)Please give the show a five-star rating and review wherever you listen to DISCovery!

Eddie Van Halen passed away today (10/6/20) at the age of 65. Share your thoughts on Eddie through our email thediscoverypodcast@gmail.com. If you have the ability to record your message and send as an mp3 definitely do so. I plan to share your thoughts and feelings with fellow fans soon. R.I.P. Eddie...