Episode 31

31 - Persevere

Published on: 25th September, 2025

David “Rock” Feinstein of The Rods, and formerly of Elf.

Lyrics reference: The Rods


Topics and quotes: 

  • I had to call Ronnie back and say, “Ronnie, as much as it breaks my heart. . .” 
  • Lots of amazing stories about his cousin Ronnie James Dio, their time together in Elf, the tragic 1968 car accident, Ronnie’s departure to join Rainbow, Ronnie’s talent. . . 
  • The Rods legendary career, plus the new album: “Wild Dogs Unchained” 
  • How he got the “Rock” nickname 
  • In the 80s, you wrote songs about partying, and girls, and, you know, the whole sex, drugs, and rock and roll type of thing. 
  • The actual 40 minutes, 45 minutes, hour, however long you're on stage playing is the actual drug that we are hooked on. 
  • 99.9% of all the shows that we've done in the last 15 years have been break-even shows. 
  • All it takes is one song. 

https://therods.com/





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