Howard Stern’s Rock Star Relationships: Friendships, Feuds and Fallout with Greg Prato
Howard Stern’s rock star relationships produced unforgettable interviews, unlikely friendships, and some memorable falling-outs. In this episode of Booked On Rock, author Greg Prato joins host Eric Senich to discuss The Great American Nightmare: An Oral History of the Howard Stern Show. From Jon Bon Jovi and Enuff Z’Nuff to the Ramones and Leslie West, Prato explores how Stern earned musicians’ trust, championed their music, and sometimes tested the friendships he built behind the microphone.
The conversation revisits Dave Grohl’s acoustic performance of “Everlong,” Ozzy Osbourne meeting Paul McCartney, and Stern’s claim that Van Halen wanted $1 million for a new song with David Lee Roth for the Private Parts soundtrack. Prato also shares his thoughts on KISS and how Stern’s approach changed over the years. Watch the full video or listen to the audio episode below for a revealing look at Howard Stern’s rock star relationships and his influence on rock radio.
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