Duff McKagan on G N’ R & The Clash

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Guns 'N' Roses bassist Duff McKagan joined host Steve Baltin for the premiere edition of the new podcast My Turning Point. In the fascinating and revealing conversation, McKagan opened up about life on the road with GNR, the highly anticipated and successful reunion tour, his new solo album, “Tenderness," civil rights, the America that he believes in, and much more.

The title of the show comes from the opening of each episode, where artists talk about the moment that changed their life. For McKagan, it was a combination of two moments: seeing the legendary Clash in 1979 and establishing a punk rock ethos he still carries today. And even more so, discovering martial arts after nearly dying from excessive substance abuse during the infamous GNR party days. He talks about how martial arts and meeting his Sensei saved his life and made him the family man and successful author he is today.

Check out the inaugural episode of LiveXLive’s new podcast, My Turning Point, right here.

Stapleton Goes P!nk

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You know who’s a fan of Chris Stapleton? I mean, besides you. And me. And like, everyone (except my friend Colleen’s dad, but he’s wrong). Pink. Pink is a fan of Chris Stapleton. She’s such a fan that she invited Chris to duet with her on a song called “Love Me Anyway” on her latest album Hurts 2B Human. The song is FIRE. So good. Two incredible voices combined to give you goosebumps.

But it gets better.

When Pink played a sold out show at Madison Square Garden in New York, she started the song, and then Chris joined her onstage for their first public performance of it together. Obviously, the crowd went nuts.

She posted a pic on Instagram from the performance, raving about his voice, his songwriting, and his general awesomeness as a person, and what an honor it was to share the stage with him.

I’d just like to go on record saying I need them to come to Nashville and perform this song together. Pink? Chris? What do you say?

Rick Rock In the Studio

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Legendary Rick Rock Beats steps into the Chopshop with Raymond T.  Many have called him the pioneer of the "Hyphy Movement" out of the Bay Area, as the founder of The Federation.  Since the '90s through today, Rock is well respected from the West to the East Coast, having produced a ton of Hip Hop heavyweights, including the late, great 2pac, E-40, Snoop Dogg, Jay Z, and Busta Rhymes.

As a man devoted to his craft, Rick Rock even pulled up on us with his keyboard and MPC just in case he caught inspiration.  In this episode of the Chop Shop, he opens up about working with the legends, as well as the good, bad and ugly of Hip Hop today, his latest project, and what's in store for the rest of 2019.  After almost thirty years in the game, there's no slowing down for Rick Rock Beats! Check out the entire session here.