Styx' Tommy Shaw, Lawrence Gowan, and Terry Gowan join Eddie Trunk to discuss their Vegas residency at the Venetian where they're performing the Pieces of Eight album in its entirety. The conversation ranges from their health routines and supplements (with a focus on the mushroom 'lion's mane'), to the creation of their new album 'Circling From Above,' and their upcoming Rockin in Paradise event in Miramar Beach. They also share candid thoughts about AI's impact on music creation, memorable touring experiences with bands like Deep Purple, and how they maintain their vocal harmonies without using backing tracks.

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Derek Shulman joins Eddie Trunk to discuss his new memoir 'Giant Steps: My Improbable Journey From Stage Lights to Executive Heights.' The conversation explores Shulman's unique career path from performing with progressive rock band Gentle Giant to becoming a powerful music executive who signed and developed some of rock's biggest acts. Shulman shares fascinating behind-the-scenes stories about working with Bon Jovi, Pantera, AC/DC, Kingdom Come, and Dan Reed Network. He reveals how his experience as a musician gave him a unique perspective when working with artists and discusses the tension between artistic passion and business demands in the music industry. After that, Dizzy Reed joins Eddie to discuss his latest solo album 'Rock 'N' Roll Chose Me', his second release following 2018's 'Rock 'N Roll Ain't Easy'. Reed shares insights into his songwriting process, musical influences including Deep Purple's Jon Lord, and collaborations with various musicians on the record. He reflects on his journey from playing keyboards at age 10 to joining Guns N' Roses, recent GNR tours across South America, and memorable performances to massive crowds.

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Bassist Tom Petersson joins Eddie Trunk to discuss Cheap Trick's latest album 'All Washed Up' and their enduring passion for creating new music after more than four decades together. Tom reveals how the band develops song ideas, their unique approach to setlists, and why they continue recording when many of their contemporaries have stopped. He also shares details about their emotional return to Japan's Budokan, where they recorded their breakthrough live album in the 1970s. After that, legendary drummer Matt Sorum joins Eddie to share details about his March 2nd 'Sound and Vision' benefit concert in Palm Springs honoring rock icons Paul Rodgers and Geezer Butler. The star-studded lineup includes Corey Taylor, Lizzie Hale, Steve Stevens, and Glenn Hughes performing to support Adopt the Arts, Matt's charity providing music education in public schools. Matt also reflects on his storied career with Guns N' Roses, Velvet Revolver, and his current work with Steven Tyler's Janie's Fund, while discussing his role organizing all-star performances with Kings of Chaos and his thoughts on the future of rock music.

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