
Classic Christian Rock Radio Podcast
By William Schaaff

Classic Christian Rock Radio PodcastFeb 22, 2023

Dana Angle from The Way - June 2011
Mr. Bill from Classic Christian Rock Radio interviews Dana Angle from the pioneering Jesus music band The Way. This interview was recorded in June 2011.

Bloodgood
Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper interviews Michael Bloodgood, Les Carlsen, Paul Jackson, and David Zaffiro from the Christian metal band Bloodgood. The interview was recorded on November 11, 2021.

Fear Not
Geoff Cooper (the G-Man) from Classic Christian Rock Radio interviews Larry Worley, Gary Hanson, and Rod Romero from the band Fear Not. The interview was recorded on October 9th, 2021.

Greg X. Volz
Greg X. Volz interview with Mr. Bill, recorded live during Mr. Bill's show on November 9th, 2021.

The Brave
Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper interviews Stayce Roberts, Malcolm Paris, and John Spittle from The Brave. The interview was recorded on October 2, 2021.

Michael Drive
Michael Drive, the lead singer for Barren Cross and Gale Force, is interviewed by Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper. This interview was recorded on August 17, 2021.

Anthem The Rock Band
Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper interviews Kent Vander Weide, Christel Vander Weide, and Mike Manthei from the Christian rock band Anthem. They share their personal stories and the history behind the band and it's recordings. The interview was recorded on April 10, 2021.

Mark Farner
Mark Farner talks with Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper, recorded January 28, 2021. He talks about growing up in Flint, Michigan, his days with Grand Funk Railroad, his post Grand Funk life, his rediscovering his faith in Christ, and his current projects including supporting veterans.

Carolyn Arends - album Recognition
Carolyn Arends interview with Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper recorded on January 28, 2021. Carolyn talks about the making of her 2021 album Recognition and shares the stories behind the songs on the album.

Randy Thomas (Sweet Comfort Band & Allies) - Part 2
Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper interviews Randy Thomas, best know for his work with the Sweet Comfort Band and Allies. Randy was also with the group Identical Strangers, was with the touring band for Shania Twain, and wrote hit songs for Dolly Parton and Bob Carlisle (Butterfly Kisses). This is the second of two parts, recorded on November 28, 2020.

Randy Thomas (Sweet Comfort Band & Allies) - Part 1
Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper interviews Randy Thomas, best know for his work with the Sweet Comfort Band and Allies. The interview was recorded on November 28, 2020. This is part one of two parts.

Perry Springman
Interview with Perry Springman from Perry & The Poorboys and The Springmans by Geoff Cooper from Classic Christian Rock Radio, recorded September 2, 2020.

Dale Dirksen
Geoff Cooper from Classic Christian Rock Radio interviews Dale Dirksen from the 1980's Canadian band Quickflight. Dale also played in Steve Taylor's band. The interview was recorded on May 14, 2020.

Carolyn Arends
Canadian singer/songwriter Carolyn Arends is interviewed by Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper. Carolyn discusses her career and her music. This interview was recorded on February 6, 2020.

Bryn Haworth
Bryn Haworth is considered one of the world's premier slide guitarists. He was a member of the London based band Fleur de Lys before moving to California and playing with the Jackie Lomax Band and with Wolfgang. Returning to England he played on projects by Joan Armatrading, Gerry Rafferty and Cliff Richard. Bryn Haworth became a Christian in 1974 and has released many albums over the years. Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper interviewed Bryn on August 1, 2019.

Bryan Duncan
Bryan Duncan interview with Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper from July 24, 2019. Bryan talks about his time with Sweet Comfort Band and his solo career.

Ken Tamplin
Ken Tamplin talks with Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper. From Joshua to Shout and Magdallan, as well as his solo career, Ken has one of the best voices ever heard in classic Christian rock. He also operates the Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy. This interview was recorded on July 16, 2019.

David Zaffiro
Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper interviews David Zaffiro. This interview was recorded on May 20, 2019. From his early days in Crystal City Rockers, to lead guitarist with Bloodgood, to his solo career, to engineering and producing, David has done it all. Listen to David tell his story in this fascinating interview.

Leon Patillo (July 2019)
Interview with Leon Patillo, former lead singer of Santana. Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper talks with Leon about his long career in Christian music and ministry. He will have a lot of stories from his new book Hidden Treasures and updates on his music and ministry. This is Geoff's second interview with Leon, recorded in July 2019.

Michael Bloodgood
Michael Bloodgood, founder of the Christian hard rock band Bloodgood, is interviewed by Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper. The interview was recorded on May 16, 2019.

Alex MacDougall
Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper interviews Alex MacDougall, percussionist for various artists including Daniel Amos, Terry Talbot, the Larry Norman Band, and Bob Bennett. The interview was recorded May 9, 2019.

Aaron Smith (the "A Train")
Aaron Smith, drummer extraordinaire known as the "A Train", was interviewed by Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper on April 19, 2019. Aaron is best known as the drummer for the Seventy Sevens for many years. He also played drums for the Temptations, Romeo Void and Vector.

Mitch Ross

Rob Cassels (March 2019)

Eric Turner

Tina Paulson and Darrell Mansfield

David Huff (David & The Giants, 2019)

Amy Wolter (Fighter)

Greg Eckler

Nancy Jo Mann of Barnabas

Rick Fields from Prodigal

Terry Scott Taylor

Darrell Mansfield

Chuck Girard

Randy Matthews

Mike Stand

Ashley Cleveland

Mark Pogue

Leon Patillo

Rob Cassels

Keith Thibodeaux

David Huff
