Back in October 1990, I entered a contest offered on a Milwaukee radio station called, "Lazer103 Rock-Jock." The contest was simple, really; write them a letter & tell them why they should pick my entry. So, I wrote the letter and I WON, and the rest is history! Ten days later I would have my first radio gig. Since then I have worked in radio part-time (around my full-time jobs) in Beaver Dam and Appleton, WI, Tuscon, AZ, and for the past 14 years, right here in Rochester, MN. I enjoy going to concerts and supporting live music, My absolute favorite band live is ZZ - TOP, who I've seen LIVE 30 times, uncle Ted Nugent 26 times, and many more artists/bands multiple times. Some of my other 'favs' are Stone Temple Pilots & Black Sabbath. And yes, I have met both Scott Weiland & Ozzy. Add Metallica, Smashing Pumpkins, Pink Floyd, along with Neil Young & Foo Fighters, to new acts like Royal Blood and Greta Van Fleet. Basically, I like anything that ROCKS with a hard guitar edge. I have been to over 500 concerts, and I don't plan on stopping anytime soon. I enjoy my gas grill, growing heirloom Hungarian peppers on my deck, playing acoustic guitar & harmonica, along with my full-time job working outdoors at a local, well-known garden center on 2nd St. in Rochester. Working here at Z-Rock is a true passion, and it is still as thrilling and fun as it was on my first day in radio. Oh yeah, I am a proud papa, grand dad, and five-year Navy aviation veteran, too! LONG LIVE THE MUSIC...........LONG LIVE ROCK! \m/\m/
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Tasty Nugget – Kirk Hammett Solo – US Bank Stadium
Just a few moments and a lil nugget from last night at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame – Put It On Your Bucket List
Recently I was able to check off an item on my bucket list, The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame on the Cleveland, OH lakefront.
The AxL Whistle Conquest – Secrets of a Concert Fanatic
Months ago, when I realized I would be seeing Guns N Roses from the 5th row at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, during their 'Not In This Lifetime' tour, I developed a strange notion and hair-brained scheme to nab a very special souvenir from the show.
AxL – The Bitch Is Back, But The Diva Stays Home
I find it interesting that all the 'haters' of AxL Rose on twitter seem to have disappeared as of late, coming off the heels of the opening leg of the Guns N Roses Reunion Tour, aptly titled, Not In This Lifetime.
Alice In Chains -The Cargo Net Show – Watch The Video
If you're a true Alice In Chains fan you need to watch this video; all 1hr 5min of it. Truly a GEM! OK, if you can't watch the whole video right now, at least watch the 1st 2 songs!
A Crash Survivor Needs Our Help
On Thursday, June 16, 2016, Mark Clement was involved in a motorcycle accident and critically injured. We are all VERY thankful he is still with us; however, the road to recovery is going to be long.
Armed Forces Day 2016 – Keep Our Warriors Top-Of-Mind
President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country.
Shinedown Pays Tribute To Prince At Northern Invasion [WATCH]
The temperature may have only risen to a toasty 50 degree's (maybe 49) on this day on the hillside at Somerset, Wisconsin's Float-Rite Park Amphitheater for Day 1 of Northern Invasion.
AC/DC’s Thunderstruck Hillbilly Style
Thunderstruck by Steve'n'Seagulls (LIVE) Say "Yee Haw" ! Some say this is as good as AxL fronting AC/DC, while others do not!
Angus Young Guests With Guns n Roses At Coachella [WATCH]
I can't believe my eyes (& ears).... AxL 'crushes' it!!!