Stone Gossard Gives Pearl Jam Update, Talks About Loosegroove Records, The Rock Hall, Duff McKagen & More
Grunge legend Stone Gossard joins me today to talk many topics. We discuss his record label, Loosegroove Records and the band Tigercub, which he’s promoting. He signed them to his label by pretty much just asking them to come aboard. He tells me about starting the label and some of the many bands that he’s signed over the years.
Of course we talk about Pearl Jam. He tells me where they are as far as new music is concerned, and a loose timetable of when to expect it. He said they’re taking some time off now after finishing up some makeup dates from the pandemic. “Ya know, the plan is that we’re going to do some more recording. We’re going to try to finish up a record, so. There’s songs that are getting close to being done, there’s a bunch that aren’t. We’re gonna do something here pretty soon” How soon? Not that soon….
We talk some Rock Hall, Chris Cornell, Duff McKagen and more.
You can watch it below….
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Nirvana and 5 Other Classic 'MTV Unplugged' Performances
MTV Unplugged yielded many incredible performances, including Nirvana’s now-iconic set.
Recorded in November 1993 and released November 1, 1994, Nirvana: MTV Unplugged in New York came out seven months after the shocking death of Kurt Cobain. It would debut at number one on the Billboard 200 album chart and go on to win a Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album.
In honor of the album’s release, here’s a look at that set as well as five other classic MTV Unplugged performances.
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.
