The Ron Keel Podcast

One year ago, Pretty Maids vocalist Ronnie Atkins was diagnosed with incurable Stage 4 cancer. Instead of backing down, he accepted the challenge of writing and recording what I feel is the best work of his life. In this compelling and inspiring interview, he tell the story behind it - as always, unedited and uncensored on the Ron Keel Podcast, Thanks for listening.

Uncensored interviews with label mates Rick Ruhl (EMN/Every Mother's Nightmare) and PJ Farley. Catch EMN with Ron Keel Band May 28th at the Smokin' Country Saloon Bike Rally in Bloomville, Ohio - and support these artists at http://highvolmusic.com.

On February 3rd 2021, the anniversary of the tragic plane crash that claimed the lives of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper, I speak to Don McLean, the man behind "American Pie," the song that immortalized "the day the music died" for generations of music fans.

This week's #RonKeelPodcast is brought to you by Retro Active in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina! http://shopretroactive.com My "Modern Day Guitar Heroes" series of interviews continues this week with two of the very best - both of these guys are good friends, super nice guys, talented and hard working, and they both have GREAT new albums to talk about. Doug Aldrich & The Dead Daisies have just released "Holy Ground," and Joel Hoekstra's 13 delivered "Running Games," sure to be two of the most talked-about melodic rock albums of 2021. We discuss all that and more on this week's epic edition of the Ron Keel Podcast.

Recent interviews with Reb Beach (Whitesnake/Winger) and Damon Johnson (solo artist + Thin Lizzy, Black Star Riders, Alice Cooper)

A sample of 2020 interview highlights featuring Vivian Campbell, Chip from Enuff Znuff, Don Dokken, David Reece, Freddie Salem (Outlaws), bestselling author Robert Duncan, Jeff Carlson from Jeff Carlson Band, and my take on the impact of Covid-19 on the entertainment industry. Not all doom & gloom - there is some very positive discussion about music and history that fans of all styles will enjoy.