The Truth About Being A Rockstar.

Today's guest on Justin Hawkins Rides Again is lead singer of Steel Panther...Michael Starr!
Let's gooooo! Also, make sure to listen to and grab yourself a copy of Steel Panther's new album "On The Prowl"!
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[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

JHRA Merch, baby! thejawsofvictory.com/collections/jhra

[@independenceltd.]

we need the hawk logo. maybe like the gator on an Izod for a polo shirt?

[@robinwallace1399]

Awaiting black T-shirt 😉

[@likepaintedkites]

Yellow Medium is on the plane!👍

[@youreadyfreddie]

@@independenceltd. That would be cool!

[@barrymiller2272]

​@@independenceltd. YES! Totally agree with you 100%....

[@jeanproctor3663]

This chat has been such a total joy to watch. Michael comes across as a really nice, genuine bloke.

[@morganghetti]

He is

[@DDubyah17]

Yeah! Thoroughly nice bloke

[@jyejye1077]

I always say hes like Good vince neil that can sing, Hell Steel Panther is just friendly happy better guitar playing modern Motley lol

[@silverkitty2503]

he does

[@PastorOfMuppets74]

Damn...I wish I could remember what documentary I was watching but it was something musically significant (about 30+ yrs ago) and when they showed the crowd he was right in the front row. Damn it! I need to find out what it was...almost like a Forrest Gump moment

[@kerrymdare]

The 'technical difficulties' are just freaking brilliant!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@PeacefulPiranha]

Steel Panther is a magical band. They are one of the greatest bands of all time and they make me so happy every time I see them live.

[@peanutbutterisfu]

I just made a comment saying how everyone is in a great mood when leaving their show. Really I’m in a good mood before getting to the show because I know that I’m going to see a hilarious band that are also great musicians. When you listen to their music you instantly can get into a happy mood even just in ur car but live they really make you have an escape from the real world for their show ur just mentally isolated from reality.

[@virtuallydeadrich]

See you in Bristol next week 😅

[@MedalionDS9]

Michael Skype... losing my connection

[@ScottyC_guitarist]

😂😂

[@dave-jk6en]

That’s my router in the corner

[@KylieIsOverIt]

Well. Done.

[@chrisburk9424]

NICE!

[@justken1900]

Now you've said............ Too much

[@vab_rock_girl3907]

I've seen Steel Panther live several times. They're a great live show and don't let the kitsch fool you - they have GREAT songs👌

[@CrueLoaf]

Would be better without the kitsch though. They are good musicians but the humour lasted one song for me.

[@RitmoPinheiro]

That had me in stitches when the background changed and you are both sat on a plane like lonely old rock stars on their own private jet 😂😂😂😂

[@jsan2548]

“Community Property” is the greatest hard rock ballad of all time.

[@Xarinova]

When I come home, my dinner's made And the front lawn is mowed...

[@LeadGRuaidri]

That violin crescendo 🤌

[@emirepresa9500]

Ran into this legend in Birmingham, just before covid hit, with my best high school friend in a very Wayne’s World fashion. Completely down to earth and easy going real honest dude.

[@purpleryder]

I went to that gig. I saw them going through the side entrance of the academy, totally star struck 😂

[@mirzasalkic2617]

was he less sarcastic then, than in this video?

[@heu245]

Steel Panther and The Darkness would make for a great co-headlining tour!

[@JesusAllinChrist]

Like they just did with black stone cherry 😝

[@ants.446]

Around the gay bars

[@liamatkinson675]

Been saying this for years!

[@mr.logicpants2835]

The Steel Darkness tour!!!

[@BOLLOCKS1968]

Love Steel Panther! One of the best concerts ever. Love when Michael imitates Ozzy on stage 😂

[@scou1597]

The scene switching was fuuuuuucking hilarious

[@bryanjames2426]

All of the Steel Panther guys come across as genuinely down to earth dudes. Brilliant musicians as well. Love em! FEEL THE STEEL!

[@MikeAllenGuitar]

This was a fantastic interview. I hung out with Michael at the GVR Casino in Henderson about a decade ago when they had a residency there. He's the most down to earth kind soul in rock and I've been so happy watching Steel Panther get famous. These guys are really great musicians and I love their originals. They joke in songs in the same language that our band mates and friends joke all the time. I know so many fellow musicians that are so full of themselves who are just Dicks to everyone and they'll never go nowhere (I know because I'm getting into my 50s with them and going nowhere along side them). It's so awesome to see these good guys kick ass on the world stage. When I first saw the Darkness, I thought they were similar... thought it was a 70s Rock Spoof that was incredibly virtuous in their own right as musicians. Justin is a born legend. A cross between Freddie Mercury, Bowie, and Sister Rosetta Tharpe. 😂

[@witch_haunts_ghost]

This was a great interview. I would not consider myself a Steel Panther fan, however, I found Michael Starr to be interesting, engaging and he seems like a nice person. He has a great outlook on life and that really resonated with me. Great podcast, Justin! Thank you as always!

[@azthu1]

First saw Michael in 2003 when he he was fronting the Atomic Punks at the Cajun House in Scottsdale AZ and I was blown away by his brilliant channelling of DLR era VH. In fact saw the real DLR on tour singing same songs not even a month later and it wasn’t even close. YES-Michael blew the modern version of the original VH singer off the stage. D. O. A.!!

[@michaelwade379]

Saw them at Cajun House several time, always a great show, they kicked ass back then!

[@spookylealoo25]

This was absolutely brilliant 😅 man, I love Michael Star. When he changed the background to a forest I was crying with laughter 😂 seriously what a great interview, I really enjoyed it. Steel Panther don’t get enough credit for just how talented they all are and their shows are a blast. Mike’s vocals are killer. Thank you for recording this

[@ulfgarthebard8953]

I like how Michael has managed to describe that he has an onstage persona that's separate from his actual life while also staying in character/persona.

[@Rocksarum]

🎶Whoooooaaa hey, hey, hey...Sleep all night and podcast all day!!!🎶 Let's go!!!🫶😁

[@paulxfish]

As an ex-major label hack, so much of this conversation is relatable. Both of these guys seem like they would be easy to hang out with and seem genuinely good natured. Well worth the time investment.

[@sweetpandora2685]

This was fun! I liked it. Michael Starr has such a great attitude. Justin is a naturally talented host, so kind, patient, calm, smart, and funny. Anyone should be happy to be a guest on JHRA/TJOV. 😊

[@pattimann1541]

The accidental teleportation into a forest and an airplane gave me such a much-needed guffaw today.

[@Johnny-re9kg]

i wanted them to keep that going!

[@pattimann1541]

@@Johnny-re9kg Me too, I was ready for another 10 minutes of that at least!

[@laurengriffin5713]

It was like the Fuck Everybody video all over again. I still love that one sooo much!

[@sugasosweet5546]

The jungle and the aeroplane are taking me OUT HAHAHAHA this was so fun and joyful to watch!! Please have Mike back soon!

[@HerrPapa]

The Plane Background.... hilarious! :D great interview man! so honest! Thanks guys!

[@pattimann1541]

I really enjoyed this. I've never listened to Steel Panthers or knew anything about Michael Starr prior to this podcast, but he seems like a really good human being, and it's so cool to hear two rockstar veterans just chat about random stuff and perspectives that we sweaty masses generally aren't privy to. And I fully agree with him that the healthiest bolstering of self-esteem can be found in service to others, to environment, to the vulnerable, etc. Great podcast, thank you!

[@user-mx7wy7uz4o]

Mega interview!! These guys single handedly introduced me to heavy metal back in the 20’s, and subsequently befriended me. Hearing “Panama” for the first time at the key club but thinking they were singing “rock n roll” then trying to find it the next day before the internet we have now. That entire interview had me smiling throughout! Thank you gentlemen! See you on the next tour 🤘🏼

[@JAF729]

James Hetfield is such a reference point on so many of your topics that he would be the perfect guest. Plus, we can all finally find out if he does actually take his own bins out. Great podcast as always.

[@mrbig1022]

This

[@lovenailpolish3]

Oh great question now I need to know if James hauls out his own bins.

[@Sopel429]

Especially with the 72 seasons album release!

[@davehoward22]

Takes his rubbish to the tip

[@mrbig1022]

@@lovenailpolish3 the question came up in a previous episode

[@thedudeabides6786]

Love Steel Panther, they’re amazing musicians and seem like really down to earth guys. Great interview Justin 👍 thank you

[@richardgoddard37]

The new Steel Panther album is surprisingly brilliant. They have actually made some very interesting musical choices on this one, and it's all the better for it.

[@user-wf4fv4oc1h]

I GIVE IT FOUR SKULLS!

[@BDHO73]

Yep their best in a while. Very cool, very funny.

[@musicalchairs777]

These guys are the Freddie and Diamond Dave of the 21st century.

[@switchbladeromance1466]

Love SP..watched them last week in Bristol 🤘🤘🎸🤘🎸🤘🥰❤️🥰❤️🥰❤️🥰❤️🥰❤️🥰

[@paulchilds393]

F...k! that was a crack up...that forest and plane scene was pure Gold...lolol🤣.. great interview

[@mintoxace5571]

I have to say this was one of the best interviews I’d seen about what it’s like to be a musician and what it takes to make it in any way. I’m a big Steel Panther fan because these guys are just such amazing musicians and they’re super funny too. I often wish they’d do something serious because they’re so talented as musos, but they have to do what makes them happy coz that’s what gives them the spark for life. Thanks for this interview Justin & Micheal, I’m gonna share it with all the guys in my hair metal tribute band now. 😊🤘

[@glinteastwood]

What an absolute sweetheart! Incredibly entertaining interview. Made me really appreciate a man/band I formerly had no connection to. So genuine. Well done, lads.

[@napesdrk1174]

1987 is beautifully written and performed. Thanks Panther!

[@shawndrewes2780]

Ralph’s a nice guy!! Hard working values

[@erik.liebenberg]

Had me in stitches when the forest background hit

[@summerbranam1446]

Great chat, Justin! Love the long form format with guests. And Michael Starr is as genuine and excited to talk with fans as he was with Jussy. We spent about 30 minutes after a show just shooting’ the shit and discussing a lot of the same things he shared here. Good dude. Great band. Thanks for bringing him on the show!

[@russrh]

love the chemistry between you two, and a great interview as always. I've been a big fan of these guys right from the start, great to see them finally getting the recognition they deserve. They're all great musicians in their own right.

[@sherynp9340]

I wasn’t familiar with Michael or Steel Panther, but I loved the brutal honesty in this conversation. So many hilarious moments. What a character!

[@mcolville]

oh my god I'm choking at the backgrounds. "Do you know what you've done?!"

[@Johnny-re9kg]

then Justin realizes he's the one that did it. Too much :)

[@Mr.Tabs.Guitar.Lessons]

Awesome interview with a man who's an absolute party every single time! I seen Steel Panther in Halifax and I felt like we were all there with them on stage because like he said, they connected with everybody on a human level and joked around. And there's not many, if any, out there that can do it like that. They banged out all their hits. They were just so comfortable to watch and I hope I get to see them play again.

[@kimsteele2601]

Had the pleasure of meeting Steel Panther in Detroit last month. Excellent band, live show was awesome.

[@gracefulness5]

I loved this, it was so much fun! 🎉 I love Michael Starr and Steel Panther!!! What a great vocalist, and so super talented. ❤❤❤ AND bonus, he's freaking hilarious. 🥳 Love listening to you guys together! ❤

[@aovermont]

Michael Starr is a leggggend. Love him

[@karencruddace4697]

I’ve really enjoyed this, Michael is a true Star, love his sense of humour. ❤

[@dreamtheaterstryper]

Love, love, looooooooveee this long format! All of em yet have been awesome! Thank you Justin. Your other content is cool too and I get it... all the trouble with copyright... but it's not as fun to watch as it was in the uncensored versions (like perhaps the moves like jagger one). This showing of 2 seconds and then saying some things... not as cool as it was - I know you are NOT to blame! But these long format ones - very, very, very cool!

[@oliverhaywood9224]

Really enjoyed the interview and can't wait to see steel panther again this year

[@ioeee7563]

Thank you for this interview, Mr. Hawkins, it was a real pleasure to watch/listen!

[@mbwahaha]

I was waiting for the 2 singers tackling tech moment, and it happened just the way i imagined. hahaha nice one.

[@deanellicock1165]

Watching this with the biggest smile on my face. As a gigging musician myself. I totally get it. Awesome. ❤️

[@thebigredone6284]

Thank you so much for doing this interview. Totally Awesome! So much fun! Thank you.

[@robfive2555]

An excellent chat crammed full of chunky rock goodness... Many thanks!

[@biffphuddle6581]

Great commentary on the music industry and life as human beings in general. Thanks guys !!!!

[@Rachel-hf4fd]

Thank you for doing this interview with Michael! I hope you guys can collaborate on music and tour again soon. All the best!

[@ollieahokas9179]

The two bands that keeps the rock alive and kicking today... Darkness and Steel Panther!

[@seanm6311]

Really top musos! Excellent band is Steel Panther!

[@pianokylemac]

You guys rock. What an entertaining interview! 🤘🤘🤘

[@leehall8830]

Fantastic interview! I saw the band several times in the UK for the first couple of albums…absolutely brilliant live!! Rock on 🤙

[@paulelverstone8677]

What a great interview. Love the honesty between these two - just telling it as it is. Steel Panther have such a great back-catalogue...

[@kevo8174]

Awesome interview!! Loved hearing you guys talk shop and giving me some insight into your lives. Keep them coming ❤

[@KevinJonesRocks]

Michael Starr is a Great Singer, Great Friend and a super kind person. He’s also an amazing Guitarist 🎶

[@prs149]

He has a signature guitar with Chapman guitars

[@ellenhenderson6865]

That was fun! Thanks for the interview!

[@diim9867]

Such a candid interview, so cool!

[@nikolakojic]

Michael Star is my spirit animal 🙏🎸

[@pot1tone]

Michael is a legend!! Heavy Metal rules \m/ Justin, would love an interview like this one with Satchel!! As a guitar player, i love to hear him talking about his experiences and ways of playing.

[@Cruzy1892]

Satchel?? I just love the man himself. Had a few amazing interaction’s with him and I can honestly say that he’s a great advocate for mental health and although he’s about 5ft smaller than I am he’s someone I look up to. 😂😂

[@johnrichardson1796]

I met Micheal backstage in UK a few years ago and he was such a great genuine friendly guy . They are all great musicians.

[@troymodin1682]

Such a great interview mate. Love when you do these.👍👍👍

[@riffism]

This was actually one of the best interviews Ralph has ever given. He allowed himself to NOT be in character…which is a nice change of pace.

[@blakkat4126]

Wow. Michael Starr seems to be a really cool, funny guy. Great episode.

[@nickx1754]

This was very insightful. One of the more insightful from Michael. There's some good wisdom and humility in here. Long live Steel Panther!

[@sah-win]

Another absolutely brilliant video! Reminds me of the one he did with Luke from The Struts.

[@sierrasample8632]

This was amazing!! So fun to watch, and I hope Michael returns for another video someday soon! He seems cool as hell and hilarious!

[@scou1597]

Thanks for the long form stuff. I know sometimes the views don't always reflect the effort on the longer stuff but I personally bloody love it. Thank you

[@michaelespinosa9168]

Huh huh you said “longer stuff”

[@scou1597]

@@michaelespinosa9168 😂

[@QuiveringNow]

You really minimized the Skype delay issues. Great interview in spite of the frequent disruptions.

[@FlashbackHeartAttack]

Awesome! He (and Darren) were very helpful on us getting our start!!

[@SzonSer]

Great interview, enjoyed every minute of it.

[@allentate3760]

Great interview!

[@Matt-ru5rw]

Thanks Justin and Michael for sharing this. This makes me want to support your work even more. Keep up the great job of being good humans.

[@christineobrien3565]

Need a regular pod with these too. So enjoyable❤

[@tobe2854]

These 2 are 2 of the trinity of amazing singers post 2000... the other being Myles Kennedy.

[@misternobody4786]

What a vulnerable soul…

[@dannystory1916]

Great interview with a great guy! Really enjoyed this! Thanks!

[@spongebobaxlpants]

Of all bands I've ever seen live, Steel Panther by far make the best connection with the fans, feeding off their energy. Plenty of people I the crowd got plectrums and high fives, including me. At one point Michael Starr put one foot on the edge of the stage, stretched put his other leg to reach the barrier, and stretched his hand out to high five someone in the FOURTH row !!

[@raquelsnt]

❤ Great interview! I enjoyed it very much.

[@michaelpate6700]

Keeping the flame of Rock alive these two are. LOVE YAS!

[@moirashanks5860]

Michael is a STAR 🌟

[@steadfastanddomino]

What a beautiful person! Really enjoyed that. Thank you, Justin for another great interview!

[@racmonbrown]

Great conversation. Michael (Ralph) is a stellar performer. I love me a Steel Panther show

[@STORMWELSH]

Aw yay! 2 of the most down to Earth people I've ever met. Lots of love to you both x

[@grogu1986]

This is amazing. Two of my favourites ever! Much love fellas 🤘

[@112131415191213]

I hope one day we can see Richie Kotzen on one of these. He has so much interesting stuff to say that regular interviewers never really touch on.

[@worldofwendyart9072]

Loved this ❤ great interview and 2 really genuine blokes. Hilarious when the background changed to the plane 🤣 😘

[@anderaparicio9748]

Great interview! My favourite so far. Michael was funny and seemed really open and honest.

[@afterforever2765]

Outstanding interview!

[@biffphuddle6581]

Love Steel Panther !!!! Great honest interview about the music industry. Thank Michael Star and Justin.

[@chodaboy2005]

The Darkness and Steel Panther should do a UK tour together. Would be epic!

[@cbr8206]

What I loved most about this segment was the genuineness of the discussion. Yes, Starr was funny, but he was also genuine and engaging. It was great. More like this please!

[@InfectiousGroovePodcast]

I've had a few friends in some well known legacy acts and the whole lifestyle is so much different than most people think.

[@fatthor2476]

haha... the Jungle and Airplane background was like straight out of Spinal Tap