Dave Gleeson Pubcast

**This is the final episode in this series of the Dave Gleeson Pubcast, thanks to everyone who has listened and enjoyed the show. Stay tuned as we take some time out to get together the next exciting series** What are some of the great rebellious rock performances over the years, Dave picks some of his favourites including Iron Maiden and a crazy instrument swapping tv performance. Lost Interview, Tommy Lee from Motley Crue on how bands get together. Dave doesn’t hold back about what he thinks about the current Crue situation and the pulling of the pin. We take a look at the life and times and Rock’n’Roll of a Fallen Hero -  the legend George Harrison.

If you could be someone in Rock, who would it be?  Dave continues his quest to dream about what his life would be like in their shoes, this time Lenny Kravitz.   Albums you gotta hear before you die……Dave’s uncovered a Pantera box set you need to wrap your ears around. Forgotten instruments of rock, other shows may not give these instruments the air time, but Dave gives them all of his attention here, the Mandolin with Steve Earl.

If you could be someone in Rock, who would it be? Dave finds out what it might be like if he was in  David Bowie’s shoes.  Albums you gotta hear before you die……would you believe maybe The Pope and rock? Dave reveals and reviews all. Lost Interview: again we go deep into the archives to find some entertaining audio from Talking Heads and what made them tick and their style of rock!

Dave talks about the bands that he’d wished he’d been in…..Can you imagine him in the Doors and being Jim Morrison? Please allow Dave to indulge in this fantasy for a moment. Peter Garrett is back, out of Parliament and solo, so it’s time for Dave to have his say on it and tell you where you can see him live as we gear up for a Midnight Oil return maybe? Greatest Moments in Rock: remember that time that kid replaced The Who’s Keith Moon on stage after he couldn’t go on? Dave relives the story for us all, in all it’s graphic details.

When you wish upon a band……what other band would Dave want to be in?  I don’t know about you, but I could hear him in this one he chooses. Album you gotta hear before you die, Soundgarden, Badmotorfinger…….some of the songs “ripped the absolute face off me” - as described by Dave. A lost interview from the Beetles, yep we go deep into the archives to find this piece of gold from some of the greats.

A lost interview with Suze DeMarchi from the Baby Animals and we talk rock awards.  Remember when Chris the bass player from Nirvana, didn’t quite catch his Bass he threw in the air on MTV, Dave has a laugh about that fail (which he can relate to) and we get into talking about stage diving, what happened in Freo back in the day when Dave attempted this kind of feat himself? The greatest moments in rock continue, did he or didn’t he?….Alice Cooper and that Chicken - Dave discusses.

We check out the rock on the charts from 1975, albums and singles……how did it all fair or did pop win the year. Album you gotta here before you die: Alice in Chains - Facelift. Dave tells us all about it and why he loves it, with a bit of an update on what the band is up to. The greatest moments in rock continue, this time, it’s all about the things Ozzy Osbourne used to get up to #dovegate. Plus a bonus impersonation from Dave….any good? You decide.

A to Z of Rock Covers, we reach the end and celebrate the link between ZZ top and The Angels. A lost interview from BB King, we’ll find out how all of his guitars got the same name, from one hell of a gig.  The greatest moments in rock, Iron Maiden and their own plane…..with Bruce as the pilot, do we think Dave should get his license and fly the Jets around?

A to Z of Rock Covers, the letter Y as we near the end….Youth Group, Forever Young. We’ll also find out what kids sporting activity Dave is still doing at his age and yes it’s got something to do with this film clip. We remember a fallen hero: Janis Joplin, what an amazing rock chick and another member of the 27 club. The greatest moments in rock, what happens when The Jets get kicked off a plane……and why did it happen? Dave reveals all.

A to Z of Rock Covers, we’re up to the letter X….how did we make the link to Foo Fighters and Baker Street?  A lost interview from INXS about some of the negatives of the high profile rock n roll business. The greatest moments in rock, today we focus on Chisel and a moment on the Countdown Music Awards that made them famous or even infamous. And Dave also dishes the dirt on bands miming on tv, have the Jets ever been made to do it?

It’s the big one, Episode 50, Dave looks back at the first 49 eps and picks some of his favourite moments for you to enjoy. To hanging out on his honeymoon with the lead singer from the Spin Doctors to nudity on stage. Masterclasses from the greats in RocknRoll, Rock Chicks and why we love them, the RocknRoll Hall of Fame and so much more. Thanks so much for being with us along the journey and sharing a beer with Dave and some great rock at the Pub. m/ “Rock On”

“A to Z Rock Covers” - The Wallflowers - Heroes, combining two of the greatest names in rock as we talk about Rock Royalties and those big cheques that would still be coming in. Dave talks rock relationships, not band mates…..but the rockers who are actually hooking up together just like Gwen and Gavin and the dangers of having a nanny. Rock of the 80s, reminisce with Gleeso about a cracking decade for rock and find out what Dave got up in this period.

“A to Z Rock Covers” - Vic Reeves and The Wonder Stuff - Dizzy, when comedy and Rock’n’Roll collide and it works. Masterclass - The finger picking George Thorogood, think of this as a mini guitar lesson as Dave tells us what it’s like to be a grown up rock n roller now with children. Fallen Hero - Johnny Cash. One of Dave’s favourites, who is from an era of rock that will never happen again according to Dave. Have you heard the Jets cover one of Johnny’s classics?

“A to Z Rock Covers” - Ugly Kid Joe - Cats in the Cradle (Dave tells us the story about the time he got up with the band and what the band loved about Dave’s band…..it’s disgusting but a bit RocknRoll) So what are the greatest video clips?……Dave tells us his favourite - RIP Prince Dave gets a rock rant out of the system about the recent Eurovision, stand back and get ready for the big fella to blow - should Gleeso be the next Eurovision act?

“A to Z Rock Covers” - Eddie Vedder covering an Aussie classic as Gleeso spills the beans on covering another Aussie classic from Kevin Bloody Wilson (and performing on stage with him). A lost Interview from the in retirement/out of retirement Phil Collins and his influences.  Album you gotta here before you die - Battleship Chains - The Georgia Satellites. 

“A to Z Rock Covers” - Screaming Jets - Eve of Destruction and other covers the boys love. From the archives a lost interview from Daddy Cool along with a history lesson about the band from Dave and how the Angels were influenced. Songs Dave wished he’d written……what do you think he’s going to choose, if you’re thinking Dave Grohl you’d be on the right track.

“A to Z Rock Covers” - Red Hot Chilli Peppers - Higher Ground How well did rock fair in the ARIA end of year singles and albums chart in 1988….Dave investigates, is he shocked or pleased, we’ll find out! Stand back, Dave fires up and winds up for another “Rock Rant,” the topic, the Ukulele - cover your children ears*….especially if they play one, it may involve setting one on fire *not really, safe for children ears

“A to Z Rock Covers” - Quiet Riot Fan has ear bitten off at rock gig, so what else happens with crowds, Dave reveals all and what he’s personally seen including when to crowd surf and when not to - tips for young players. Album you gotta hear before you die - Thin Lizzy - Jailbreak…find out why Dave loves them so much

“A to Z Rock Covers” - The Party Boys Sporting fire up songs……which international sporting superstar used to use a Jets song to fire up….find here Lost Interview - Keith Moon…..what was he on about?…..what was he all about? Dave investigates and has a laugh.

“A to Z Rock Covers” - Everclear - Our Lips Are Sealed Jets back out on the road….so what’s been happening…Dave tells us what reactions they’ve been getting from some amazing crowds and when you might be able to see them again LIVE. Masterclass - Cheap Trick, some humble “guitar” bragging from one of Dave’s musical mates