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All About the 1974 Kiss Boogie Video! Oh, and Archie Gamble too! EXCLUSIVE!

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ATTENTION BLABBERMOUTH/SLEEZEROXX/EVERYONE!  In this video Glen “Archie” Gamble of Helix fame tells us all about the 1974 Canadian Kiss TV appearance on a show called Boogie that he knows for a fact exists and could be released soon.  Interview and possible lipsynched performance video.

Also, we talked to Archie about Helix and the Joys quite a bit.  In summation, here are some show highlights:

  1. Archie educates us on primate communication (question from Dr. K.)
  2. He explains why we likely won’t see a CD release of the Helix 30th Anniversary concert.
  3. He enjoyed stories from two special video stories from Dan Chartrand and Uncle Meat, who opened for Archie when he was in the Joys.
  4. Kiss Alive, or Alive II?
  5. Stories about Eric Singer, Gene Simmons and lap dancers.
  6. Feelings on Bun E. Carlos and Joey Kramer being sidelined in their bands.
  7. Playing the drums with dynamics.
  8. Why are The Warning the hot rising band these days.

Grant Arthur from Grant’s Rock Warehaus was co-host for this special episode.  Thanks for coming on Grant!  Grant riffed along with us and asked some pertinent questions.  Archie answered everything with grace.

Thanks for watching everyone, it was a lively comments section with some great questions (and jokes at Grant’s expense).  For Archie’s previous episode, click here!

 

NEXT WEEK:  Top Five Marillion Christmas Songs with Todd Evans and Bicyclelegs!

Archie’s Back on Grab A Stack of Rock! Round 2 with Archie Gamble

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Episode 80:  Archie Gamble returns!

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Happy Friday!  Not only is Archie Gamble (Helix, the Joys, Buffalo Brothers) back for this episode, but we plan to have some fun.  We’ll be asking him the questions that we never got to ask last time, and of course, we’ll let Archie ramble!

Our special co-host tonight will be Grant Arthur from Grant’s Rock Warehaus.  Thanks for filling in, Grant!

Considering our first chat with Archie went almost two hours, this time we’ll be focused on fun.  Tales from the road, tales from the studio, and beyond!  Who’s been rocking Archie’s speakers lately besides The Warning?  Find out tonight…

 

Friday November 29 at 7:00 P.M. E.S.T. / 8:00 P.M. Atlantic.   Enjoy on YouTube or on Facebook!

The Contrarians Live: Toys & Games on Album Covers – Tonight at 7:00 PM EST!

This week’s topic is my pick!

Doing the live Contrarian chats on Wednesday nights has been great fun.  I will keep going with these as long as I’m welcome and as long as I don’t burn out.  For those keeping track, this is my seventh week in a row on the Contrarians.  The subjects thus far have been:

For this week, Toys and Games, I’m not taking the easy way out.  My list will have unexpected picks (because I let Tim have the good ones). Check out the show tonight, live at 7:00 PM.

THE CONTRARIANS – Album covers featuring Toys and Games  – Wed. November 27 – 7:00 PM EST

Red On Black: A Chat with Tim Durling about his new Sammy Hagar book on Grab A Stack of Rock – Friday Nov 22 7:00 PM EST

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Episode 79:  Red On Black: A Chat with Tim Durling on Sammy Hagar

Viewers are by now very familiar with Tim Durling and his body of work.  He needs no introduction.  But, he has a new book out, and every time that happens, we have to get Tim back on the show to talk about it.  The subject this time is Sammy Hagar.  We’ll run through Montrose, his solo career, HSAS, Van Halen, Chickenfoot and all the rest.

Co-hosting tonight is Jex Russell.  Just because we’re all pals, don’t expect a softball interview.  We’ll be testing Tim tonight.  There’s Only One Way To Rock, but tonight we’ll be showing you some new ways of doing an interview.

This will be live, so don’t hesitate to join the chat and ask a question!  You’ve got to give to live, so give us your questions!

Friday November 22 at 7:00 P.M. E.S.T. / 8:00 P.M. Atlantic.   Enjoy on YouTube or on Facebook!

The Contrarians Live: This album cover is HELL! – Tonight at 7:00 PM EST!

Doing the live Contrarian chats on Wednesday nights has been great fun.  I will keep going with these as long as I’m welcome and as long as I don’t burn out.  For those keeping track, this is my sixth week in a row on the Contrarians.  The subjects thus far have been:

For this week, Hell and the Underworld, I am going straight metal.  No deviations.  We’ll see what the other guys bring.  Check out the show tonight, live at 7:00 PM.

THE CONTRARIANS – Album covers featuring Hell and the Underworld  – Wed. Novermber 20 – 7:00 PM EST

Glen “Archie” Gamble from Helix, the Joys, Buffalo Brothers and the Gamble Ramble on Grab A Stack of Rock LIVE

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Episode 78:  Ramblin’ with Glen “Archie” Gamble

Glen “Archie” Gamble is a professional drummer and now YouTuber, with the excellent channel the Gamble Ramble!  He has been a member of the Buffalo Brothers, Helix, and the Joys.  Tonight, we talk to Archie about his musical career and his years as a core member of the 90s-2000s era of Helix.  He appeared two Helix DVDs and several CDs, including the outstanding 30th Aniversary Concert.

Tonight, please join Tim Durling, Dr. Kathryn, Archie and myself for this special episode of Grab A Stack of Rock!  We will quiz Archie on his Helix memories, his thoughts on Van Halen, and much more.  This will be a live episode so if you tune in, maybe your question will be answered too!

All this and more on Grab A Stack of Rock, tonight!

Friday November 15 at 7:00 P.M. E.S.T. / 8:00 P.M. Atlantic.   Enjoy on YouTube or on Facebook!

 

The Contrarians Live: Spaceships! Aliens! Robots! Tonight at 7:00 PM EST!

For those keeping track, this is my fifth week in a row on the Contrarians.  The subjects thus far have been:

This time I’m not going too far off the beaten track.  Nothing Canadian, nothing too far outside the rock genre, and all artists who have been featured on the Contrarians before.  Sometimes you have to play it straight.  Check out the show tonight, live at 7:00 PM.

THE CONTRARIANS – Album Covers with Robots, Aliens and Spaceships – Wed. Novermber 13 – 7:00 PM EST

Bicyclelegs: Marillion – Favourite Song From Each Album – Pt. 1: 1983-1995

I am so excited to appear on Bicyclelegs’ excellent YouTube channel for the first time!  To talk about Marillion is just an extra treat for me.

Bicyclelegs approached me a few weeks ago and asked if I’d be interested in picking my favourite song from each (studio) album.  Immediately I agreed.  Considering the depth of the discography, he decided to split this into two episodes.  This is part one:  the EMI years.  Four albums with Fish, and four albums with Steve Hogarth:

  • Script for a Jester’s Tear
  • Fugazi
  • Misplaced Childhood
  • Clutching at Straws
  • Seasons End
  • Holidays in Eden
  • Brave
  • Afraid of Sunlight

I found myself changing my lists up to the last day, but I think I’m happy with how this turned out.  What you will find in this show is a lot of love for some great songs, a little bit of history, and a lot of great music.

Here is what Bicyclelegs had to say:

Welcome to another episode of Favourite Song From Each Album. In this series we look at the catalogue of an artist and pick our favourite song from each studio album chronologically. Today Mike Ladano from Grab A Stack Of Rock joins me to talk Marillion and pick our favourite songs from the first 8 studio albums (the EMI years). We will come back in a month or two’s time to cover the rest of the catalogue. Enjoy!

 

All Five MAD MAX Films Ranked on Grab A Stack of Rock with Two Australians and One Canadian (Harrison Kopp, Peter Kerr & Mike Ladano)

Harrison promised us rarities, and so he gave us rarities!  From some cool Steelbook DVD, Blu-rays and 3D issues of films, to replica cars and comic books, Harrison brought the goods.  The coolest of his collection is his high-end replica Mad Max interceptor, in limited edition dirty deco, to duplicate its appearance in Mad Max 2 (#221 in a limited edition of 2000).  Harrison is clearly a passionate fan, and his Mad Max collection is quite impressive indeed.  He even had his own custom Lego version of the interceptor to show.

As for the lists:  they were not as controversial as I expected, but there were some surprises.  Peter and I had lists most in common, but what did not come as a surprise was that all three of us had the same #1 film in the Mad Max franchise.

We offered a fair share of critique, but mostly praise for George Miller’s post-apocalyptic saga.  Certain moments in films were singled out for observation and analysis.  We discussed the soundtracks, the visual effects, some controversial CG elements, and of course, the performances of the cast.

If anyone knows the deal about that weird mannequin head strapped to Angry Anderson’s backup, let me know.  I had my own theory which I shared in the show.

Thanks for watching, and if you didn’t, you can catch the show below.

Next week:  interview with ex-Helix drummer Archie Gamble!

Ranking all five MAD MAX Films on Grab A Stack of Rock with Two Australians and One Canadian (Harrison Kopp, Peter Kerr & Mike Ladano)

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Episode 77:  Ranking the Mad Max Films

“Witness!  I am your redeemer. It is by my hand you will rise from the ashes of this world!”

Please welcome back to the show, Peter Kerr and Harrison Kopp from Rock Daydream Nation!  With two Australians and one Canadian, we hope this will be the most comprehensive (or, “Kopp-rehensive”) Mad Max list show on YouTube.

For the physical media crowd, Harrison promises RARITIES!

Tonight, we rank all five films in the Mad Max universe:  Mad Max, Mad Max 2 (“The Road Warrior“), Beyond Thunderdome, Fury Road, and Furiosa.  I have immersed myself in the Mad Max films, watching the first three twice each in preparation.  Expect a deep analysis and hearty appreciation with a fair share of critique.  If you think you know what will happen tonight…you don’t!

Will Peter Kerr escape the Wasteland intact?  Will Mike Ladano emerge from the Thunderdome as victor?  Will Harrison Kopp go rogue like Furiosa?  Find out tonight for an awesome show that will defy your assumptions.

 

Friday November 8 at 8:00 P.M. E.S.T. / 9:00 P.M. Atlantic.   Enjoy on YouTube or on Facebook!