LRRC EP839: Randy Rhoads, Gibsons are for old farts, Fender Tone Masters vs Tube Amps, Too Old for Music?

Loudini: Randy Rhoads; Reflections of a Guitar Icon (YouTubeMovies& TV), Younger Players Aren’t Playing Gibsons(DenDenBMX), Gibson isn’t Selling Guitars! (Jayce Allen Guitar), Tone Master Series vs Tube Amp (Mike Cole), YouTube Guitarists who have improved before our eyes. Are you too old for the music industry?(Jemma Heigis)

 

Riff of the Week: 

Man In The Box + Loudini’s “Secret” method

 

Pittsburgh Kevin: Triumph, Frank Torres, Tik Tok LIVES, 

So bad it’s good:

 

Film Corner:

The Accountant, The Accountant 2, The Keep, Riding The Bus With My Sister,

This Week In Rock History:

🎤 Live Concerts & Special Appearances

• June 8 – Bruce Springsteen & Paul McCartney performed together in Liverpool during Springsteen’s Land of Hope and Dreams Tour, delivering classics like “Can’t Buy Me Love” and “Kansas City” in a surprise guest appearance that made headlines (92kqrs.com, los40.com).
  
  
• June 13 – The Tipsy Roosters bring classic rock hits (Talking Heads, Peter Gabriel, Steely Dan) to Manistee’s historic Ramsdell Theatre, MI—tickets $25 (manisteenews.com).
  
  
• June 7–ongoing – Jimmy Barnes kicked off his “Defiant Tour” in Adelaide, Australia, performing solo classics and a set from his new album Defiant, backed by a 7-piece band (adelaidenow.com.au).
  
  
• June 14 – Metallica headlines in Houston as part of the city's busy June concert calendar (Shakira and others also featured) (houstonchronicle.com).
  
  

📀 Album & Single Releases & Chart Flair

• June 8 – Band on the Run (Paul McCartney & Wings) topped the U.S. charts in 1974; Velvet Revolver’s Contraband also released and hit Platinum that day (92kqrs.com).
  
  
• June 9 – The Rolling Stones released Some Girls in 1978 (jbonamassa.com).
  
  
• June 11 – David Bowie’s iconic “Space Oddity” released in 1969; also “Paint It Black” hit #1 on U.S. charts in 1966 (jbonamassa.com).
  
  
• June 12 – Rush’s final studio album Clockwork Angels hit North American shelves in 2012 (92kqrs.com).
  
  
• June 13 – Let It Be by The Beatles and the single “The Long and Winding Road” both reached #1 in 1970 (jbonamassa.com).
  
  
• June 14 – Glass Houses by Billy Joel began a six-week stint at #1 in 1980 (92kqrs.com). Also, Derek & the Dominos played their debut show in London in 1970 (classicsdujour.com).
  
  

🎂 Birthdays

From DrRock.com & AP News:

• June 8 – Nancy Sinatra turns 85; Bonnie Tyler is 74 (apnews.com).
  
  
• June 14 – Boy George celebrates his 64th birthday (apnews.com).
  
  

Other notable birthdays (June 8–14):

• Boz Scaggs (June 8, 1944); Chuck Negron (3 Dog Night, June 8); Derek Trucks (Allman Brothers, June 8) (classicsdujour.com).
  
  

🕯️ Deaths & In-Memoriam

• June 8, 2011 – Alan “Mr. Fabulous” Rubin of the Blues Brothers passed away (jbonamassa.com).

 

• June 9, 2025- R.I.P. Sly Stone
  
  
• June 10, 2004 – Legendary soul-rock pianist and vocalist Ray Charles died .
  
  
• June 13, 1972 – Clyde McPhatter, former lead of The Drifters, passed (jbonamassa.com).
  
  
• June 14, 1995 – Irish blues-rock guitarist Rory Gallagher died (jbonamassa.com).
  
  
• June 14, 1986 – One fan tragically died at an Ozzy Osbourne/Metallica show in Long Beach (classicsdujour.com).
  
  

🎙️ Historic Moments (& Fun Facts)

• June 8, 1969 – Brian Jones was officially asked to leave The Rolling Stones (jbonamassa.com).
  
  
• June 9, 1964 – Bob Dylan recorded “Mr. Tambourine Man” in NYC (jbonamassa.com).
  
  
• June 10, 1967 – Thousands attended Pink Floyd's two gigs in Hull & London—the band's best day ever (jbonamassa.com).
  
  
• June 11, 1965 – The Beatles received their MBEs; some returned them (jbonamassa.com).
  
  
• June 12, 1982 – Springsteen, James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt & Gary U.S. Bonds united at a Central Park rally for nuclear disarmament (450K+ in attendance) (jbonamassa.com).
  
  
• June 14, 1968 – Rod Stewart got his first major U.S. spotlight, opening with the Jeff Beck Group at Fillmore East (classicbands.com).
  
  
• June 14, 1970 – Derek & the Dominos made their live debut at London’s Lyceum (classicsdujour.com).
  
  
• June 14, 1966 – The Beatles began recording “All You Need Is Love” in London (classicbands.com).
  
  

🏟️ Festivals & Tours

• June 13–15 – Download Festival returns to Donington Park featuring rock & metal acts like Green Day, Korn, Shinedown, The Darkness, Eagles of Death Metal, Static Dress & more (en.wikipedia.org).
  
  

✅ Suggested Podcast Outline Flow

1. Start with the legendary Springsteen/McCartney set and tie-in modern classic energy.
   
   
2. Feature Jimmy Barnes’ triumphant tour return.
   
   
3. Throwback Spotlight: classic releases & chart milestones (Some Girls, Paint It Black, Space Oddity, Glass Houses).
   
   
4. Historic Nuggets (Brian Jones exit, “MBE controversy,” Dylan session, Stewart’s U.S. debut).
   
   
5. Remembrances: share stories and tracks linked to Alan Rubin, Ray Charles, Rory Gallagher.
   
   
6. Current Scene: Live shows like Tip Roosters and Metallica; festival preview (Download Festival).
   
   
7. Birthdays & Surprises: Nancy Sinatra, Bonnie Tyler, Boy George.
   
   

Below are direct links for each source—feel free to include them in your show notes:

• Springsteen & McCartney surprise: [news article]
  
  
• Tipsy Roosters concert: [news release]
  
  
• Jimmy Barnes review: [concert review]
  
  
• Houston/Metallica concert: [local concert calendar]
  
  
• Download Festival lineup: [Download festival wiki]
  
  
• Album & chart histories: immersive rock-history pages (DrRock, Classics Du Jour, Rolling history lists)