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My Talk with the Legendary Martin Popoff

By Kenny Larson
Martin Popoff, perhaps the most prolific rock and metal author and journalist of all time has written over 60 books. I was privileged to spend 40 minutes with him on the phone. Click Here anywhere to listen

Below is my conversation with Martin Popoff, which had its genesis when I was in search of a book he had written about RIOT, a band that really thrived from about 77-87 although continuing to release records for many years after. A friend at Heaven and Hell Records had told me of the existence of this book. I went to the site and found it was sold out. I sent an email to Martin offering to do anything to get my hands on it and within 24 hours there was a ebook in my inbox: “Swords and Tequila, RIOT’s Classic First Decade.”

I read it in one sitting. Thanks Martin!