My Rock Moment

In this episode of My Rock Moment, I’m joined by legendary album cover artist Larry Vigon, whose work has helped define the visual identity of some of the most iconic albums in rock history. With more than 200 album covers to his name, Larry has worked with Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and Bonnie Raitt, Eric Clapton, Chicago and Counting Crows. He's also in the Album Cover Hall of Fame.

We dive deep into Larry’s connection to Fleetwood Mac and explore the making of the Rumours cover and the bold creative shift that came with Tusk. Larry also opens up about designing early work for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, the distinct identity behind 'August and Everything After,' and how he approached creating visuals that could stand the test of time. 

Larry shares stories from attending both days of the T.A.M.I. Show in 1964 and near collaborations with Madonna and Tori Amos.

We also talk about his latest exhibition, Aquean, on view at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum through July 26th. This multimedia exhibition explores the ocean as a metaphor for time, change, and the balance between permanence and loss along the California coast.

This is a fascinating conversation about creativity, collaboration, and being behind the scenes of some of the most important moments in music history.

Find out more about Larry Vigon:

https://www.larryvigon.com

https://www.instagram.com/larryvigon

Find out more about Aquean: https://sbmm.org/santa-barbara-event/aquean/

Songs from the Episode:

Fleetwood Mac "I Don't Want to Know"

Fleetwood Mac "Tusk"

Counting Crows "American Girl"

Rolling Stones " It's All Over Now"

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers "American Girl"

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Steve Binder is one of the most influential figures in music television, even if you don’t know his name. From The T.A.M.I. Show to Elvis Presley’s ’68 Comeback Special, his work created moments that changed music history.

In this episode, Steve shares how he went from the mailroom at KABC to directing icons like Frank Sinatra, The Allman Brothers, and The Rolling Stones, and what it was like to be thrown into some of the most pivotal TV moments of the 1960s and 70s.

We talk about the making of The T.A.M.I. Show and the night James Brown delivered a performance so explosive it shook The Rolling Stones. The raw, behind-the-scenes story of Elvis’ comeback, including the now-legendary sit-down sessions that redefined his career. And the cultural firestorm that followed when Petula Clark took Harry Belafonte’s arm on live television.

These were unforgettable music moments on TV, and Steve Binder was right in the middle of them.

More on Steve Binder:

Elvis '68 Comeback Book

Films By Steve Binder

Songs from the Episode:

Elvis "Jailhouse Rock"

Lesley Gore "You Don't Own Me"

James Brown "Please, Please, Please"

Elvis "All Shook Up"

The Allman Brothers Band "Midnight Rider"

The Rolling Stones - "Time Is On My Side"

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In this episode of My Rock Moment, I’m joined by Jenny Boyd, author of Jennifer Juniper: A Journey Beyond the Muse, whose life placed her at the center of some of the most defining cultural and musical moments of the 1960s and 70s.

We talk about her childhood between England and Kenya, and how those early experiences shaped her independence, identity, and the relationships she would later be drawn to. From the pivotal year of 1964 and her connection to The Beatles through her sister Pattie Boyd, to the fashion and music scenes of London’s swinging 60s, Jenny shares what it was like to come of age in the middle of it all.

She opens up about her relationship and marriage to Mick Fleetwood, offering an unfiltered look at life inside Fleetwood Mac before and during their rise, including the realities of drugs, infidelity, and the emotional toll behind the making of Rumours.

We also explore her time in San Francisco at the height of the counterculture movement, her experiences at the Monterey Pop Festival, and her journey to India with The Beatles, including her perspective on the Maharishi and the deeper spiritual search that shaped her path.

Finally, Jenny reflects on life after the chaos, earning her PhD, working in the field of addiction and recovery, reconnecting with her father, and finding her voice after years of living on the periphery of fame.

It’s an honest, deeply personal conversation about identity, resilience, and what it means to step out of the background and reclaim your life.

More on Jenny Boyd:

https://thejennyboyd.com

https://www.amazon.com/Jennifer-Juniper-journey-beyond-muse/dp/1912666618

https://www.amazon.com/Icons-Rock-Their-Behind-Famous/dp/1684815444

Songs from this episode:

Jefferson Airplane “Somebody to Love”

Jefferson Airplane “White Rabbit”

The Beatles “Dear Prudence”

Fleetwood Mac “You Make Loving Fun”

Fleetwood Mac “Landslide”

Fleetwood Mac “Go Your Own Way”

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Before rock history hardens into legend, someone has to sit across from the people who lived it and ask the right questions.

In this episode of My Rock Moment, Amanda Morck sits down with Andy Greene, senior writer at Rolling Stone. He's been with the magazine since 2004 and is one of the most trusted long-form interviewers. For two decades, Andy has documented the voices behind the music — from global superstars to the musicians who quietly shaped the sound of entire eras.

Andy is the creator of Rolling Stone’s acclaimed interview series Unknown Legends, spotlighting veteran artists who helped build iconic careers without becoming household names, and King for a Day, which explores the high-stakes experience of singers stepping into major bands after the departure of a legendary frontman.

In this wide-ranging conversation, Andy reflects on what Rolling Stone meant to him before he ever walked through its doors, and how his perspective changed once he was inside. He shares stories from interviewing Phil Collins of Genesis (his favorite band growing up), recounts a deeply human moment connecting with Bill Withers, and explains how he builds trust with artists who’ve answered the same questions for decades.

The discussion also turns to California rock — the mythology, the session players, the excess, and the musicians history may not have fully caught up with. Along the way, Andy opens up about interviewing Stephen King, including King’s famously strong feelings about The Shining and Jack Nicholson’s performance.

Andy brings significant perspective to the art of music interviews and has some incredible stories to share from his journey from the Rock Hall to Rolling Stone.

Find out more about Andy Greene:

https://www.rollingstone.com/author/andy-greene

Andy on X

Books by Andy HERE

Songs from this episode:

"That's All" Genesis

"Lucky Man" Emerson, Lake & Palmer

"Bluebird" Buffalo Springfield

"Absolutely Sweet Marie” Bob Dylan

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Freddie Mercury is one of the most written-about figures in rock history — and one of the most misunderstood.

In this episode of My Rock Moment, Amanda Morck speaks with acclaimed rock journalist Lesley-Ann Jones about her most intimate book yet, Love, Freddie: Freddie Mercury’s Secret Life and Love. Built around private journals Freddie Mercury entrusted to someone very close to him — his daughter — the book offers rare insight into a hidden part of his life, far from the stage, the myth, and the spectacle.

This episode explores claims presented in Lesley-Ann Jones’s book and reflects her reporting and perspective.

Lesley-Ann shares how a mysterious email led her to this extraordinary material, why Freddie insisted some notebooks not be read for decades, and what they reveal about love, secrecy, sexuality, fatherhood, and the emotional cost of fame. The conversation also reexamines Mary Austin’s role in Freddie’s life, the profound secrecy surrounding his child, and the weight of honoring a truth Freddie never intended to be public.

This is not an episode about dismantling a legacy. It’s about adding dimension, and about seeing Freddie Mercury not just as an icon, but as a deeply human man shaped by fear, devotion, contradiction, and love.

Follow Lesley-Ann Jones with the following links:

Instagram

Twitter

Find all of Lesley-Ann Jones' books on Amazon HERE.

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