[EP 425] Howard Stern: Rock Star Friendships, Feuds, and Fallout with Greg Prato

Howard Stern’s relationships with rock stars produced unforgettable interviews, unlikely friendships, and plenty of fallout. Author Greg Prato returns to Booked On Rock to discuss his book, The Great American Nightmare: An Oral History of the Howard Stern Show, and Stern’s influence on rock music.

We explore Howard’s falling-out with Bon Jovi, his championing of Enuff Z’Nuff, revealing visits from the Ramones and Leslie West, and Dave Grohl’s celebrated acoustic performance of “Everlong.” Greg also recounts Howard’s claim that Van Halen wanted $1 million for a new David Lee Roth song for the Private Parts soundtrack, Ozzy Osbourne’s emotional meeting with Paul McCartney, and KISS’s 2023 appearance.

Plus, we discuss why musicians opened up to Howard, how his show changed over the years, and why some of its most famous moments look different today.

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