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 The Blend w/ Steve Benz, WSDI Radio, Chicago, IL, USA  USA.

Friday, 11th October 2013  | 




Show Notes

A lengthy 45 minute interview with Phil Collen hosted by Steve Benz. The live phone interview took place at 3pm local time and was later replayed at 8pm.

Phil talked about the weather in California, his recent surgery, the VIVA! Hysteria concert film, the CMT Crossroads show with Taylor Swift, how he joined the band and recording the Pyromania album, the studio vs playing live, Rick Allen's car accident, the failed live concert film in 2012 and filming the residency, future plans, the Slang reissue, new recordings, the history of Manraze, the new I Surrender EP, his Delta Deep project with Debbi Blackwell-Cook, favourite venues to play/guitars, how Def Leppard/Manraze write songs and Vivian Campbell's illness. Listen to/Download the full 45 minute interview via the Audio/Listen Again link.





  • Fan Recorded - Yes (Audio)
  • Show Website - Here
  • Audio/Listen Again - talkshoe.com
  • Show Type - Afternoon/Evening Show
  • Last Appearance - n/a