Published articles written by Ryan Witting of The Rockin' You All Night Radio Network
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Book Review for The Greatest Rock and Roll Band You Never Heard Of: Hit The Ground Runnin'
The Greatest Rock and Roll Band You Never Heard Of: Hit The Ground Runnin' is a book about a band that should have...could have...would have...and still might...make it big. Author and band manager Marcus Mason has spent years compiling all the facts, details and urban myths surrounding Hit The Ground Runnin'. Mason's efforts do not disappoint. This book is a must-have for fans of music biographies and is highly recommended. The story is all here; from humble beginnings in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, to recording their first EP ("Wam! Bam! Body Slam!"/"Rock and Roll and Wrestling Connection") under the name Free Delivery, to appearing on television's Dance Party USA, to not securing a major record label contract via losing a coin flip, to having a song considered for inclusion in the Rocky V soundtrack, etc. Readers will see that Hit The Ground Runnin' was always on the cusp of mainstream social consciousness. The band's story is intriguing, entertaining and heart-breaking, all at once. Marcus Mason's attention to detail in The Greatest Rock and Roll Band You Never Heard Of: Hit The Ground Runnin' has given readers an exemplary historical document of a band that has continued to try to make it to the top of the dog-eat-dog world of popular music. After reading Mason's book, you too, will realize that, with a little luck, Hit The Ground Runnin' might just achieve their ultimate goal. (Published Febraury 5, 2024) Ryan Witting Owner/Station Manager/Program Director The Rockin' You All Night Radio Network www.rockinyouallnight.com |
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Ryan Witting's biography of James Cuffe: Copper Country Boxer has been published in:
Michigan History Magazine (January/February 2006) |
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Ryan Witting's article from his interview with Andrew Freeman has been published in:
Sleazeroxx.com Andrew Freeman Comments on How Jimmy Bain Should be Remembered (11/27/2018) Lies, Deceit & Treachery Members Have Spoken About Doing an Album (12/17/2018) The Metal Mag Issue 26 (November/December 2018) |
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Ryan Witting's article from his interview with Don Dokken has been published in: Sleazeroxx.com
Don Dokken Reveals How He Helped Glenn Hughes Overcome Drug Addiction (12/03/2018) Don Dokken Reveals Why He Declined to Produce XYZ's Third Album (12/03/2018) Scorpions' Songs for Blackout with Don Dokken on Lead Vocals Will Never Be Released (12/03/2018) The Metal Mag Issue 27 (January/February 2019) |
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Ryan Witting's article from interview with Gus G. has been published in:
Sleazeroxx.com Gus G. States That It Was His Wife’s Idea for Him to Cover “Money For Nothing” (12/05/2018) The Metal Mag Issue 27 (January/February 2019) |
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Ryan Witting's article from his interview with Richie Kotzen has been published in:
Sleazeroxx.com Richie Kotzen States that The Winery Dogs Helped His Solo Career (12/14/2018) Blabbermouth.net Richie Kotzen says The Winery Dogs Helped His Solo Career (12/22/2018) The Metal Mag Issue 27 (January/February 2019) |
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Ryan Witting's article from his interview with Vinnie Moore in 2018 has been published in:
Sleazeroxx.com UFO Guitarist Vinnie Moore is Working on a Solo Album (12/20/2018) The Metal Mag Issue 27 (January/February 2019) |
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Ryan Witting's article from his interview with Colt Toombs has been published in:
Wrestlezone on Mandatory.com Colt Toombs Talks Following In Roddy Piper’s Footsteps (January 18, 2019) |
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Ryan Witting's article from his interview with Gary Mullen and Billy Moffat has been published in:
The Metal Mag Issue 27 (January/February 2019) |
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Ryan Witting's article from his interview with Dale Torborg has been published in:
The Metal Mag Issue 28 (March/April 2019) |
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Ryan Witting’s article on the DIO Returns Tour has been published in:
Sleazeroxx.com The Man On The Silver Mountain Has Indeed Returned (06/04/2019) The Metal Mag Issue 29 (May/June 2019) |
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Ryan Witting’s article on Rob Halford’s Appearance at Alice Cooper’s The Rock Teen Center has been published in:
Sleazeroxx.com Rob Halford Performs at Alice Cooper’s The Rock Teen Center in Phoenix, Arizona (08/25/2019) Rob Halford on the Chance of Another Fight Album (08/25/2019) Rob Halford on K.K. Downing’s Return to Judas Priest — “What will happen will happen.” (08/25/2019) Blabbermouth.net Rob Halford on K.K. Downing’s Return to Judas Priest — “What will happen will happen.” (08/25/2019) Ultimate-Guitar.com Rob Halford on K.K. Downing’s return to Judas Priest — “What will happen will happen.” (08/25/2019) Sound.fi Rob Halford on K.K. Downing’s return to Judas Priest — “What will happen will happen.” (08/25/2019) The Metal Mag Issue 32 (November/December 2019) |
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Ryan Witting's article on Vinnie Moore's Soul Shifter album has been published in:
Sleazeroxx.com Vinnie Moore: Soul Shifter (10/06/2019) The Metal Mag Issue 32 (November/December 2019) |
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Ryan Witting's article from his interview with Vinnie Moore in 2019 has been published in:
BraveWords.com Vinnie Moore Talks Making of Soul Shifter (12/12/2019) Sleazeroxx.com Vinnie Moore Recalls How He Got the Guitarist Gig in UFO (12/11/2019) The Metal Mag Issue 32 (November/December 2019) |
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Ryan Witting's article from his interview with Rob De Luca has been published in:
Sleazeroxx.com Bassist Rob De Luca would like UFO to Continue (12/14/19) The Metal Mag Issue 32 (November/December 2019 |
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Ryan Witting's article: "Bringing You Up to Speed with Spread Eagle's Subway to the Stars" has been published in:
Sleazeroxx.com Spread Eagle: Subway To The Stars (12/23/2019) The Metal Mag Issue 32 (November/December 2019) |
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