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Meltdown’s June Music Challenge – Favorite Live album

I was thinking about this the other day, they don’t really make live albums anymore. It was a staple throughout the 70’s and 80’s Bob Seger, Ted Nugent and on…

I was thinking about this the other day, they don't really make live albums anymore. It was a staple throughout the 70's and 80's Bob Seger, Ted Nugent and on and on.

One of my faves it Ozzy'd "Speak Of the Devil". Ozzy was coming off the death of Randy Rhoads. If I'm not mistaken, I recall hearing about how Ozzy donned a wing for the cover shot because he'd shaved his head after the death and pretty much went down a rabbit hole of drugs and booze.

This record is so good on many levels. First off, it's all Black Sabbath classics. Secondly, it just sounds so good.

I met guitarist Brag Gillis last fall. It was only a very brief meeting but I told him how much I loved this album. His face lit up like he's never been told that before.

What's your favorite live album? Post on your socials with the hashtag #MeltdownsJMC

-Meltdown-

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Meltdown started on the mighty WRIF on the evening of Halloween, 1995. Technically, his first on-air shift was the morning of November 1st. Moving to the Motor City from Buffalo, N.Y., he has built a career and family. Over his almost three-decade stint at RIFF, he's had the privilege to work with some of the biggest personalities in Detroit radio history. He boasts of being just the second-afternoon drive jock in the station's illustrious 53-year history. Along with his love for rock music and attending concerts, he's also an avid Harley-Davidson enthusiast and hockey player. He plays year-round and manages to squeeze in a few charity games throughout the year. Meltdown writes about the Detroit Red Wings, rock music, and Detroit concert venues.