One of the most accomplished guitarists on the planet Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal joins Mike to share his love of Yes and their 1977 album 'Going For The One'.

From the moment Ron first heard the title track as a child growing up in Staten Island, he was transported into a world created by the sheer beauty he heard across the five tracks on 'Going For The One'. Together with Mike, Ron shares why his love for this album still runs deep and strong to this day.

What led Rick Wakeman to return to Yes after leaving in 1973?
Which band delayed production of 'Going For The One' due to their own time at Mountain Studios in Montreux?
Has Ron ever had the pleasure of playing a vachalia; the Portugese guitar of choice used on 'Wondrous Stories'?

PLUS: Mike samples Ron's infamous 'Bumblef**ked' Hot Sauce live on the show with some moral support from Evanescence's Jen Majura!

AND: Hear Bumblefoot's fantastic 2020 single 'Planetary Lockdown'.

An unforgettable episode of 'My Classic Album'.

Music Credits: 'This Is Rock' by Silvia Marchese
'Planetary Lockdown' by Bumblefoot Released on and played with permission from Bumblefoot Music
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Emlee Johansson, drummer of Swedish rockers Thundermother joins Mike to discuss Iron Maiden's iconic 5th album 'Powerslave'.

Amongst an unparalleled run of albums from Maiden in the 1980s, for many (including Emlee), 'Powerslave' sits as the pinnacle of the legendary metal band's career. Emlee recalls hearing opening track 'Aces High' for the first time and how this directly impacted her own journey into music.

Which song on 'Powerslave' harkens back to themes from 'The Number of The Beast'?
How has Nicko McBrain influenced Emlee's own drumming style?
Over 30 years since the release of '2 Minutes To Midnight', how much closer has the world come to doomsday?

PLUS: Hear 'Driving In Style', an awesome cut from Thundermother's latest album 'Heat Wave'
Horns in the air for another episode of 'My Classic Album'.

Music Credits: 'This Is Rock' by Silvia Marchese
'Driving In Style' by Thundermother (taken from their 2020 album 'Heat Wave'. Released on and played with permission from AFM Records)
All music rights reserved to their respective owners.