Tampa Earl - On Air Personality with Real Rock Radio

01/10/2025

Who will it be in 2025? And the latest and greatest in new rock...it's all for you on Sunday with and !

Sunday at 1PM (EST)/6PM (GMT), "Rockin' in the USA" examines the potential choices for the in 2025. is in their first year of eligibility...are they a shoo-in for induction? And what about grunge acts like ? Check out our best bets for nomination!

At 2PM (EST)/7PM (GMT), "Crackin' the Seal" features new rock from , , and , while the New Artist Spotlight brings you , , , , , The Ferrymen (), , and !

Two hours of jams and, if you miss it, you can catch up on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 8PM (GMT)! Just hit the link in the bio or cut and paste here:

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01/04/2025

HAPPY NEW YEAR! "Rockin' in the USA" and "Crackin' the Seal" are BACK! Join and for the first show of 2025 this Sunday!

At 1PM (EST)/6PM (GMT), "Rockin' in the USA" will remember the life and music of with an hour of music. Everyone knows Steinman's connection to Meat Loaf, but what other musicians did Steinman work with? And what was Steinman's connection to Batman? Find out about that and much more!

At 2PM (EST)/7PM (GMT), "Crackin' the Seal" drops the first new music for 2025. Tunes from , , and Angel Olsen will be joined by New Artist Spotlight bands like Machine Man, .official, Movieland, , , , , and !

Kick off the New Year blues with hot rock from "Tampa" Earl and Real Rock Radio! The link in the bio will get you there, or you can copy and paste here:

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12/28/2024

I know you've been waiting for it...and HERE IT IS! The best of 2024, featuring some of the best in rock (with some drift over to the country side) over the past twelve months. Such bands as April Art, LILIAC, and Tamar Berk made the list...who else would you put on the roster?

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By “Tampa” Earl Burton We’ve come to the close of another year, a year replete with great moments (anyone else still buzzing over Ozzy Osborne’s induction at the Rock Hall this year) and moments of [...]

12/28/2024

If you missed it last week, here's your chance to catch the encore performance of the "In Memoriam" on "Rockin' in the USA" and the countdown of the best in rock with the "Terrible Thirteen" on "Crackin' the Seal." It all kicks off at 1PM (EST)/6PM (GMT), so BTA!

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12/20/2024

We've come to the end of another year, and we will remember AND celebrate it...come join and for a look at 2024 this Sunday!

At 1PM (EST)/6PM (GMT), "Rockin' in the USA" pays homage to those who have left us in our In Memoriam for 2024. We lost several legends in the last year, including Dickey Betts, Brit Turner of , Duane Eddy, and many others. We remember their contributions to the world of music over the course of the hour.

At 2PM (EST)/7PM (GMT), we'll answer the question of the best in rock with "Crackin' the Seal's" Terrible Thirteen for 2024. 334 songs were tracked in the past twelve months, but what thirteen songs vied for Song of the Year? Was it ? What about ? ? Maybe ? Tune in to find out what made its way to the top of the Crackin' the Seal year-end chart!

What a way to close out 2024! Join "Tampa" Earl and Real Rock Radio on Sunday and end the year right! All you have to do is hit the link in the bio or cut and paste the link below:

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12/14/2024

Come help and continue our celebration of 2024 on Sunday!

Tomorrow at 1PM (EST)/6PM (GMT), "Rockin' in the USA" looks back at the 2024 Induction Ceremonies for the ...who can forget the iconic being feted? We'll also look at who has the best shot for induction in 2025...is this the year for ?

At 2PM (EST)/7PM (GMT), "Crackin' the Seal" looks at the bands that came up JUUUUST short on the CTS Chart in 2024...would you believe that 334 songs made the Crackin' the Seal Song of the Year list, and had TWO Number One songs in 2024, but neither went to the "Terrible Thirteen?" See who else had a great year, just not QUITE making it to the top!

Only a couple of weeks left in 2024...get caught up on the last twelve months with "Tampa" Earl and Real Rock Radio! Find the link in the bio or just copy the link here:

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12/07/2024

Getting ready for 2025 by reviewing 2024...that's what's going on with and on Sunday!

At 1PM (EST)/6PM (GMT), "Rockin' in the USA" looks toward 2025 and what is in store for rock fans! Unfortunately, won't be a part of the fare, but will be, and there's a plethora of new albums coming...are you ready for new music from and others? 2025 is looking GOOD!

At 2PM (EST)/7PM (GMT), "Crackin' the Seal" counts down the biggest songs from the world of alternative rock. Did hit the top? What about or ? The Number One song for 2024 might surprise you!

Come on in as we celebrate the best of 2024 and start to cast our eyes to 2025 with "Tampa" Earl and Real Rock Radio! The link is in the bio or you can cut and paste this link here:

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11/30/2024

Kicking off the month of December by looking back at 2024! That's up on Sunday with and for your enjoyment!

Sunday at 1PM (EST)/6PM (GMT), "Rockin' in the USA" begins our remembrance of some of the great - and not so great - moments in rock over the past 12 months. Who can forget and their performance at the Summer Olympics? Or what about Perry Farrell and Dave Navarro ending in stunning fashion? We'll remember those and other flashpoints of 2024...and the music too!

At 2PM/7PM, "Crackin' the Seal" gleans just a few of the artists from the New Artist Spotlight's 2024 repertoire. We played well over 250 artists and bands, so we couldn't play EVERYONE, but , , , , , , , , , , , , and will give you a peek at the year in review!

We're just getting started with our review of 2024! Why don't you join us? Hit the link in the bio or cut and paste the link here to listen in!

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11/23/2024

Looking back to 1991 and the Alternative Rock charts on "Rockin' in the USA" and the last new music for 2024 on "Crackin' the Seal" - that's what's coming at you Sunday with and !

Sunday at 1PM (EST)/6PM (GMT), "Rockin' in the USA" entertains you with the best of the AltRock world in 1991. You'll hear , , and hear the beginnings of what would be a new sound in rock...bur what was the Song of the Year? You'll have to tune in to find out!

At 2PM/7PM, "Crackin' the Seal" has the latest tracks from , , and , while the New Artist Spotlight revs up with .rush_, Sunstorm, , .project, , , , and !

We start the Year in Rock 2024 review next Sunday, so here's your last shot at new rock for the year with "Tampa" Earl and Real Rock Radio! Head to the link in the bio or copy and paste this link to listen in:

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11/19/2024

For those who might have missed the tour in 2024, Sammy Hagar's "Best of All Worlds" Tour will be coming back in 2025...and heading to Las Vegas! Details here:

One of the biggest tours of 2024, Sammy Hagar’s “Best of All Worlds” will be stretching into 2025 with a residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM this spring.

11/16/2024

Revisiting the history of Southern rock and welcoming back an old friend...that's what's in store for you this Sunday with and as we hit you with "Rockin' in the USA" and "Crackin' the Seal!"

Sunday at 1PM (EST)/6PM (GMT), "Rockin' in the USA" opens the history books to enjoy the career of . People may know the connection between the bands, but what major rock hitmaker turned out to be a major player with .38 Special? Tune in tomorrow to find out!

Sunday at 2PM (EST)/7PM (GMT), "Crackin' the Seal" welcomes back after a sixteen-year absence! We will hear music from their new CD, "Songs from a Lost World," while the New Artist Spotlight brings us new tunes from , , , , , , and for your enjoyment.

Two hours of power rock...what else could you want on a Sunday? Tune in to "Tampa" Earl and Real Rock Radio by hitting the link in the bio or by cutting and pasting the link below:

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11/09/2024

Time to ask one of the biggest conundrums in rock and just who is " America's Band?" We'll ask those questions this Sunday with and on "Rockin' in the USA" and "Crackin' the Seal!"

Sunday at 1PM (EST)/6PM (GMT), " Rockin' in the USA" presents one of the most difficult questions in music...is rap rock? If you listen to with , , or , you'd be hard pressed to say that it isn't! We've got that and more on the show as we try to answer the question.

Sunday at 2PM (EDT)/7PM (GMT), "Crackin' the Seal" looks at the new Apple+ show "Bad Monkey," which features prominently musicians paying tribute to . In the New Artist Spotlight, new rock from , .band, , The Discarded, , and Orion will be featured!

The days are growing shorter...how about spending time with "Tampa" Earl and Real Rock Radio this Sunday? The link is in the bio or you can cut and paste here:

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10/25/2024

You KNOW it is always fun to talk about the , and when you have a new countdown, does it get better? That's coming your way this Sunday with and on "Rockin' in the USA" and "Crackin' the Seal!"

At 2PM (EDT)/6PM (GMT) on Sunday (NOTE TIME DIFFERENCE FOR ONE WEEK AS THE UK GOES BACK ON THEIR STANDARD TIME), "Rockin' in the USA" examines the newly eligible candidates for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. After inducting the Class of 2024 earlier this month, the Hall now has to look to 2025. Who's eligible? How about , , or ? There's plenty of others, too, and we will listen and discuss!

At 3PM (EDT)/7PM (GMT), "Rockin' in the USA" delivers the October countdown of the Real Rock Radio Warriors. Can ascend to the #1 slot? Or will it be another contender? On the New Artist Spotlight, bands such as , , and his eponymous band, , and as Casandra's Crossing, , and all bring new rock to the fore!

Bring your favorite libations and get ready to rock this Sunday with "Tampa" Earl and Real Rock Radio! The link is in the bio or you can copy and paste the link here:

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10/19/2024

It's the best final albums from some of rock's greatest bands AND the best in new rock on tap for you Sunday with and !

Sunday at 1PM (EDT)/6PM (BST), "Rockin' in the USA" looks back at the best final albums in rock history. In many cases - such as and - the end was due to tragedy. For others - such as - it was just time to move on. Check out the other stories behind the final albums from rock's legends!

Sunday at 2PM (EDT)/7PM (BST), "Crackin' the Seal" brings you new music from , , and for your entertainment. In the New Artist Spotlight, we'll feature the best in independent rock from , , , , , .metal, , and Numb Surprise!

Come in and rock out on your Sunday with "Tampa" Earl and Real Rock Radio! The link is in the bio or you can cut and paste here:

www.realrockradio.co.uk