:: OFF THE RECORD with Joe Benson ::

This weekend, OFF THE RECORD with Joe Benson will feature the music of Cheap Trick and more of Joe's extensive conversations with guitarist Rick Nielsen. Check out the promo!

2013
Off The Record
Schedule

#22 - June 2
Eric Clapton

#21 - May 26
Fleetwood Mac

#20 - May 19
Cheap Trick

#19 - May 12
Deep Purple

#18 - May 5
Def Leppard

#17 - Apr. 28
Justin Hayward/
Moody Blues

#16 - Apr. 21
Michael McDonald/
Doobie Bros./
Steely Dan

#15 - Apr. 14
Rush

#14 - Apr. 7
David Bowie

#13 - Mar. 31
Don Felder/
Eagles

#12 - Mar. 24
Pink Floyd

#11 - Mar. 17
Steve Lukather/
Toto

#10 - Mar. 10
Jimi Hendrix

#9 - Mar. 3
Tom Petty

#8 - Feb. 24
Led Zeppelin

#7 - Feb. 17
Neal Schon/
Journey

#6 - Feb. 10
Queen

#5 - Feb. 3
The Who

#4 - Jan. 27
The Police

#3 - Jan. 20
Deep Purple

#2 - Jan. 13
Pat Benatar

#1 - Jan. 6
Bad Company

2012
Off The Record
Schedule

#52 - Dec. 30
Best Of '12

#51 - Dec. 23
Holiday Show

#50 - Dec. 16
Guess Who/BTO

#49 - Dec. 9
John Lennon

#48 - Dec. 2
Doobie Bros.

#47 - Nov. 25
Pretenders

#46 - Nov. 18
Paul Stanley/
KISS

#45 - Nov. 11
Yes

#44 - Nov. 4
Don Felder/
Eagles

#43 - Oct. 29
John Mellencamp

#42 - Oct. 21
U2

#41 - Oct. 14
Bob Seger

#40 - Oct. 7
CSNY

#39 - Sept. 30
Ann Wilson/
Heart

#38 - Sept. 23
Peter Frampton

#37 - Sept. 16
CCR

#36 - Sept. 9
Brad Delp/
Boston

#35 - Sept. 2
Steve Miller

#34 - Aug. 26
Eric Clapton

#34 - Aug. 19
. Lynyrd Skynyrd

#33 - Aug. 12
Alice Cooper

#32 - Aug. 5
Journey

#31 - July 29
The Kinks

#30 - July 22
Ken Caillat/
Fleetwood Mac

#29 - July 15
George Thorogood

#28 - July 8
Rush

#27 - July 1
The Doors

#26 - June 24
Def Leppard

#25 - June 17
Ken Scott/
David Bowie

#24 - June 10
Styx

#23 - June 3
Joe Walsh/
Eagles

#22 - May 27
Scorpions

#21 - May 20
Bill Wyman/
Rolling Stones

#20 - May 13
Sammy Hagar

#19 - May 6
Glenn Frey/
Eagles

#18 - April 29
Bad Co.

#17 - Apr. 22
Queen

#16 - Apr. 15
The Who

#15 - Apr. 8
Jethro Tull

#14 - Apr. 1
Tom Petty

#13 - Mar. 25
Led Zeppelin

#12 - Mar. 18
Fleetwood Mac

#11 - Mar. 11
Doobie Bros.

#10 - Mar. 4
Pink Floyd

#9 - Feb. 26
Roger Hodgson/
Supertramp

#8 - Feb. 19
Jimi Hendrix

#7 - Feb. 12
ELO

#6 - Feb. 5
Deep Purple

#5 - Jan. 29
Gregg Rolie/
Santana/
Journey

#4 - Jan. 22
Lynyrd Skynyrd

#3 - Jan. 15
The Police

#2 - Jan. 8
Aerosmith

#1 - Jan. 1
Best Of '11

2011
Off The Record
Schedule

#52 - Dec. 25
Holiday Show

#51 - Dec. 18
CCR

#50 - Dec. 11
Bob Seger

#49 - Dec. 4
Journey

#48 - Nov. 29
Guess Who/BTO

#47 - Nov. 20
Jethro Tull

#46 - Nov. 13
Bad Company

#45 - Nov. 6
Styx

#44 - Oct. 30
Carmine & Vinny Appice

#43 - Oct. 23
Eric Clapton

#42 - Oct. 16
Grateful Dead

#41 - Oct. 9
Alice Cooper

#40 - Oct. 2
Pink Floyd

#39 - Sept. 25
Chickenfoot

#38 - Sept. 18
Tom Petty

#37 - Sept. 11
The Beatles

#36 - Sept. 4
Fleetwood Mac

#35 - Aug. 28
Peter Frampton

#34 - Aug. 21
Jimi Hendrix

#33 - Aug. 14
Steve Miller

#32 - Aug. 7
Kansas

#31 - July 31
The Who

#30 - July 24
Yes

#29 - July 17
Queen

#28 - July 10
George Thorogood

#27 - July 3
Doobie Bros.

#26 - June 26
INXS

#25 - June 19
Led Zeppelin

#24 - June 12
Heart

#23 - June 5
Def Leppard

#22 - May 29
Styx

#21 - May 22
Boston

#20 - May 15
Ray Davies
The Kinks

#19 - May 8
ZZ Top

#18 - May 1
John Mellencamp

#17 - Apr. 24
The Doors

#16 - Apr. 17
Sammy Hagar

#15 - Apr. 10
Eagles

#14 - Apr. 3
Neil Peart
Rush

#13 - Mar. 27
Rolling Stones

#12 - Mar. 20
Roger Hodgson
Supertramp

#11 - Mar. 13
Bob Seger

#10 - Mar. 6
Pink Floyd

#9 - Feb. 27
Deep Purple

#8 - Feb. 20
Steve Lukather

#7 - Feb. 13
The Kinks

#6 - Feb. 6
CCR

#5 - Jan. 30
Aerosmith

#4 - Jan. 23
CSNY

#3 - Jan. 16
Paul Rodgers

#2 - Jan. 9
The Police

#1 - Jan. 2
Best Of '10

2010
Off The Record
Schedule

#52 - Dec. 26
Holiday Show

#51 - Dec. 19
The Beatles

#50 - Dec. 12
Alan Parsons

#49 - Dec. 5
The Who

#48 - Nov. 30
ELO

#47 - Nov. 21
Eric Clapton

#46 - Nov. 14
Jimi Hendrix

#45 - Nov. 7
Tom Petty

#44 - Oct. 31
Jethro Tull

#43 - Oct. 24
Eagles

#42 - Oct. 17
Doobie Brothers

#41 - Oct. 10
The Doors

#40 - Oct. 3
David Bowie

#39 - Sept. 26
Rush

#38 - Sept. 19
Foreigner

#37 - Sept. 12
Bachman Turner

#36 - Sept. 5
Led Zeppelin

#35 - Aug. 29
Heart

#34 - Aug. 22
Stevie Nicks

#33 - Aug. 15
The Cars

#32 - Aug. 8
Def Leppard

#31 - Aug. 1
Steve Miller

#30 - July 25
Van Halen

#29 - July 18
George Thorogood

#28 - July 11
Boston

#27 - July 4
Deep Purple

#26 - June 27
Rolling Stones

#25 - June 20
Queen

#24 - June 13
John Mellencamp

#23 - June 6
Pink Floyd

#22 - May 30
Styx

#21 - May 23
ZZ Top

#20 - May 16
Peter Frampton

#19 - May 9
Judas Priest/Ozzy

#18 - May 2
Bon Jovi

#17 - Apr. 25
INXS

#16 - Apr. 18
Scorpions

#15 - Apr. 11
Jethro Tull

#14 - Apr. 4
Journey

#13 - Mar. 28
Grateful Dead

#12 - Mar. 21
Led Zeppelin

#11 - Mar. 14
David Bowie

#10 - Mar. 7
The Kinks

#9 - Feb. 28
Eric Clapton

#8 - Feb. 21
CCR

#7 - Feb. 14
U2

#6 - Feb. 7
Bob Seger

#5 - Jan. 31
Rush

#4 - Jan. 24
The Police

#3 - Jan. 17
Aerosmith

#2 - Jan. 10
Fleetwood Mac

#1 - Jan. 3
Best Of '09, pt.2

2009
Off The Record
Schedule

#52 - Dec. 27
Best Of '09, pt.1

#51 - Dec. 20
Holiday Show

#50 - Dec. 13
The Beatles

#49 - Dec. 6
Van Halen

#48 - Nov. 29
The Doors

#47 - Nov. 22
Bad Co.

#46 - Nov. 15
Tom Petty

#45 - Nov. 8
John Mellencamp

#44 - Nov. 1
Kansas

#43 - Oct. 25
Pink FLoyd

#42 - Oct. 18
Greg Ladanyi

#41 - Oct. 11
Genesis

#40 - Oct. 4
KISS

#39 - Sept. 27
Foreigner

#38 - Sept. 20
The Who

#37 - Sept. 13
Steve Miller

#36 - Sept. 6
Les Paul

#35 - Aug. 30
Rolling Stones

#34 - Aug. 23
Rush

#33 - Aug. 16
Bob Seger

#32 - Aug. 9
Peter Frampton

#31 - Aug. 2
ZZ Top

#30 - July 26
Cheap Trick

#29 - July 19
Styx

#28 - July 12
George Thorogood

#27 - July 5
The Doors

#26 - June 27
Don Henley

#25 - June 20
Def Leppard

#24 - June 13
Supertramp

#23 - June 6
Jimi Hendrix

#22 - May 31
Doobie Brothers

#21 - May 24
Nils Lofgren

#20 - May 17
Rolling Stones

#19 - May 10
Moody Blues

#18 - May 3
Queen

#17 - Apr. 26
Heart

#16 - Apr. 19
U2

#15 - Apr. 12
Deep Purple

#14 - Apr. 5
Pat Benatar

#13 - Mar. 29
Led Zeppelin

#12 - Mar. 22
Journey

#11 - Mar. 15
CSNY

#10 - Mar. 8
Boston

#9 - Mar. 1
Aerosmith

#8 - Feb. 22
Kenny Aronoff

#7 - Feb. 15
Def Leppard

#6 - Feb. 8
Scorpions

#5 - Feb. 1
Pink Floyd

#4 - Jan. 25
The Police

#3 - Jan. 18
Eric Clapton

#2 - Jan. 11
Eagles

#1 - Jan. 4
Allman Bros.

Joe Benson has hosted the nationally syndicated OFF THE RECORD program since 1998. Not only does Uncle Joe share his vast knowledge of classic rock artists and play their their best music, through his in-depth conversations with the artists, you'll hear many of their behind the scenes stories. Off The Record airs weekly on over 80 stations nationwide.

For more information, drop Joe a line!

The weekend of May 12th, OFF THE RECORD with Joe Benson featured the music of Deep Purple as well as more of Joe's conversation with singer Ian Gillan. Check out the promo!

The weekend of May 5th, OFF THE RECORD with Joe Benson featured the music of Def Leppard and Joe's conversation with singer Joe Elliott, bassist Rick Savage and guitarists Phil Collen and Vivian Campbell. Check out the promo!

The weekend of April 28th, OFF THE RECORD with Joe Benson featured the music of Moody Blues, as well as more of Joe's brand new conversation with Justin Hayward. Check out the promo!

The weekend of April 21st, OFF THE RECORD with Joe Benson featured the music of The Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan as well as more of Joe's conversation with Michael McDonald. Check out the promo!

The weekend of April 14th, OFF THE RECORD with Joe Benson featured the music of Rush as well as more of Joe's conversation with Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee & Neil Peart. Check out the promo!

The weekend of April 7th, OFF THE RECORD with Joe Benson featured the music of David Bowie as well as Joe's extensive conversation with producer Ken Scott, drummer Aynsley Dunbar, David Bowie and Brian Eno. Check out the promo!

The weekend of March 31st, OFF THE RECORD with Joe Benson featured the music of Don Felder and the Eagles along with Joe's brand new conversation with the singer/guitarist about his new solo album, "Road To Forever" as well as "The History Of The Eagles" documentary. Check out the promo!

The weekend of March 24th, OFF THE RECORD with Joe Benson featured the music of Pink Floyd and more of Joe's conversation with producer Alan Parsons and drummer Nick Mason as well as guitarist David Gilmour and bassist Roger Waters. Check out the promo!

The weekend of March 17th, OFF THE RECORD with Joe Benson featured the music of Toto, Jackson Browne, Don Henley, Eric Clapton and as well as more of Joe's brand new conversation with guitarist Steve Lukather. Check out the promo!

The weekend of March 10th, over 80 stations aired OFF THE RECORD with Joe Benson featured the music of Jimi Hendrix as well as more of Joe's extensive conversation with Janie Hendrix and engineer/producer Eddie Kramer. Check out the promo!

The weekend of March 3rd, OFF THE RECORD with Joe Benson featured the music of and conversation with Tom Petty. Check out the promo!

The weekend of February 24th, OFF THE RECORD with Joe Benson featured the music of Led Zeppelin as well as conversation with guitarist Jimmy Page, singer Robert Plant and bassist/keyboardist John Paul Jones. Check out the promo!

The weekend of February 17th, OFF THE RECORD with Joe Benson featured the music of Journey and Neal Schon as well as Joe's brand conversation with the legendary guitarist. Check out the promo!

Frequently Asked Questions

#1: How/where do I hear the show?
J.B.: If you can't find an affiliate within your listening range listed on this page, then check out a couple of stations that stream on the Internet — but check them out before OFF THE RECORD is supposed to air! If you can't get one station to stream through your computer, then go to another. But do it before the program is supposed to air!

#2: Are the listed air times for the show accurate?
J.B.: To the best of our knowledge, the listed times are when OFF THE RECORD airs on our affiliates. But to be 100% sure, you personally need to verify the information by calling the station (check with directory assistance or look under "Contacts" on their website for the phone number). Unfortunately, most 21st century radio stations are extremely short-staffed, so don't count on a timely reply to your last minute e-mail inquiry.

#3: Can I get/buy a copy of the show?
J.B.: No, copies of OFF THE RECORD are not available legally. Since its very beginning, the program has been produced solely for broadcast. And be assured that Westwood One's legal team aggressively pursues protection of its copyrights.

#4: Can you please forward/give/ask/tell...
J.B.: I have been dealing with artists on the air since 1968 and have been doing OFF THE RECORD since 1998. No matter what my personal relationships with individual artists entail, my professional relationship with each one does not include passing along personal messages/phone numbers/e-mail addresses/photos/items of clothing or food.

J.B.: I do want to thank my many guests for allowing us insight into their lives, and thank you for your support over the years! After all, it is all about the music!

Def Leps Rick Savage & Joe Elliott w/J.B.

Having fun with Def Leppard bassist Rick Savage and frontman Joe Elliott.

Hanging with Beatles/Bowie/Supertramp producer Ken Scott on a sunny day.

It's Joe Walsh!

Unc and Eagles mastermind Glenn Frey — the stories they could tell!

Steve Perry and J.B. in the studio.

w/drumming bros. Carmine & Vinny Appice.

Getting choked up with legendary drumming gods Carmine & Vinny Appice.

Talking rock & hot rods with Alice Cooper!

After catching up on Pink Floyd and fast cars, Nick Mason and J.B. shared a moment in the sun.

w/Chickenfoot's Michael Anthony & Joe Satriani.

Chickenfoot hand signs — yeow! Michael Anthony and Joe Satriani signing with their Unc.

Talking with Maria Elena Holly about Buddy Holly's legacy.

Striking a manly man pose with old friend George Thorogood.

One of these is not like the others: Unc with Andrew, Jon and Tim Farriss of INXS.

Sharing reading material and a laugh with Sammy Hagar.

Good times with Roger Hodgson and Supertramp producer Ken Scott. (Photo by TourBus Live)

Birthday boys Paul Rodgers & Joe Benson.

Hanging with one of the greatest voices in all of Rock & Roll: Paul Rodgers of Free/Bad Company/Queen fame.

Catching a few rays with Geddy Lee of Rush.

Doobie Brothers John McFee, J.B. & Tom Johnston.

More amazing stories were revealed! John McFee, J.B. & Tom Johnston of The Doobie Brothers.

Ann Wilson, J.B. & Nancy Wilson of Heart.

Ann Wilson, Joe & Nancy Wilson of Heart.

J.B. interviewing Steve Miller before his Greek Theatre show.

J.B. and the legendary Metal God,
Rob Halford of Judas Priest.

Ladies and gentlemen, Peter Frampton and Joe Benson!

Gene Simmons & Paul Stanley show Unc how it's done.

Foreigner's Kelly Hanson & Mick Jones with J.B..

Hanging with the incredible Graham Nash.

Don Felder showing Joe how to play guitar.

Former Eagles guitarist Don Felder teaches Joe his personal guitar fingering technique.

Producer/engineer/photographer Eddie Kramer shares some signs with Unc.

Roger Daltrey of The Who
with one of his band's biggest fans.

Joe and producer Andy Johns momentarily interrupt the stories.

J.B. and John Fogerty had a blast talking about everything from the earliest days to John's great new album "Revival."

Rudolf Schenker, Matthias Jabs, Klaus Meine, James Kottak and Pawel Maciwoda of the Scorpions getting rowdy after a lengthy chat with Uncle Joe.

Ann Wilson of Heart and Joe had a blast talking about her new album.

Def Leppard guitarists Vivian Campbell and Phil Collen hanging out in J.B.'s garage.

Stevie Nicks and Joe's prom photo.

One of these is not like the rest: Jack Blades and
Tommy Shaw with their Unc.

After a lengthy chat with Paul Stanley about KISS and his new solo album, Unc considers going out on tour with him.

Unc and Police drummer/film maker Stewart Copeland celebrate the skills of Death Metal drummers.

Steve Miller and J.B. share the credit (or blame).

Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott and guitarist Vivian Campbell sandwich Unc after discussing Irish pubs and sea shanties.

Put famed Deep Purple singer Ian Gillan in a studio with famed Deep Purple fan Joe Benson and get ready for the stories to fly!

Just imagine two of the world's biggest Beatle fans hanging with the Fab Four's main recording engineer. As you can see, famed author Howard Massey, Uncle Joe and the legendary Geoff Emerick were ready to go for more!

Singer David Coverdale and J.B. had a blast digging into Deep Purple and Whitesnake stories.

After a couple of sessions with J.B., super drummer Kenny Aronoff finally demonstrated his signature bald & beautiful technique to keeping the groove!

ZZ Top's Billy F. Gibbons and Uncle Joe talking hot rods and music — those boys were in heaven!

Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason joined J.B. for an exclusive, in-depth interview for OFF THE RECORD and a discussion of sports car racing adventures. Judging from the photo, it looks like they also practiced their kung fu moves!!

During Joe's extensive conversation with J.Y., Tommy Shaw and Lawrence Gowan of Styx about their new album "Big Bang Theory," Tommy snapped a photograph of three squirrels.