Listen Now>> As promised, here is the full interview Steve Jones did with the legendary rock n roller Jerry Lee Lewis, who passed away last week at the age of 87. The episode is from an appearance Lewis made September 6, 2006, at Indie 103.1, in support of his album Last Man Standing. Record promotion executive Michael Plen had arranged to deliver a piano to the studio, and Lewis was set to perform live on the show. Things went downhill from the moment he entered the radio studio. As soon as he saw the piano, Lewis snarled, “What’s that thing doing here? I ain’t playing no goddamn piano!” Despite the tension, the rapport between the two musical rebels was going great until Jonesy brought up the problems Lewis had on his trip to London in 1958. The Killer’s demeanor shifted dramatically because Jonesy was referring to the notorious UK tour that began with a career-crushing press conference at London’s Heathrow airport. Myra Gale Brown, the 13-year-old girl accompanying Lewis, told a reporter she was Lewis’s new wife. It was later revealed that Myra was also Lewis’ cousin. After that, the tension in the radio studio was as thick as pea soup. In a rare moment, Jonesy was lost for words. Not to waste a good piano, you’ll hear Jonesy doing some great Jerry Lee-style boogie on the keys at the beginning and end of the show. Enjoy this memorable episode, and if you haven't yet, subscribe to Jonesy's Jukebox. It's free!.
The infamous radio program, Jonesy’s Jukebox is now a weekly podcast hosted by Sex Pistol Steve Jones. The only rule is doing whatever Jonesy wants. This podcast is available everywhere you get your podcasts! A new episode drops every Monday. Subscribe on your preferred platform.
Jonesy’s Jukebox is known for everything from music from his own personal collection to current topic discussions and celebrity interviews with a living room conversation vibe. Jonesy has interviewed talent like Johnny Depp, Lenny Kravitz, Johnny Ramone, Common, Gary Oldman, Retta, Danny Trejo, Jack White, Ozzy Osbourne, Eddie Vedder, Brian Wilson, Pete Townsend, Iggy Pop, Tracey Ullman, Robert Plant, Courtney Love, Darryl McDaniels, John Waters, and more.
Steve is also the author of the autobiography "Lonely Boy," which has been adapted for television by filmmaker Danny Boyle (Trainspotting) in a 6-part limited series "Pistol" that releases worldwide on May 31, 2022.
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November 1st, 2022
Jerry Lee Lewis "I said I didn't want to get into that!"August 15th, 2022
Jesse Jo StarkListen Now>> Steve Jones has known musical artist Jesse Jo Stark since before she was even born! Now Jesse visits Jonesy for a hang upon the release of her new album, "Doomed." Having developed her talents in fashion design as a member of the Chrome Hearts founding family, Jesse Jo has also launched her own successful line of merchandise under the Deadly Doll moniker. The conversation runs the gamut from Lana Del Rey and Bella Hadid, to Roger Daltry and artist Greg Hilderbrant. We even get a surprise phone call with her beau, Yungblud. Steve and Jesse Jo know each other well, and the podcast captures their friendship with warmth, familiarity and humor.
August 1st, 2022
Brian Wilson "One of the Prime Movers"Listen Now>> Brian Wilson visited Jonesy's Jukebox a few days before the release of his album "Smile" on September 24, 2004. This was an important time for Wilson, who re-emerged onto the world stage after completing the project that he had shelved in 1967. In the newly recorded introduction of this podcast, Jonesy recommends the recent documentary "Long Promised Road" which gives great insight into the genius of the Beach Boys' primary songwriter. Enjoy Steve Jones' candid conversation with one of the most revered musicians of modern times.
July 25th, 2022
Buzzcocks-Pete Shelley and Steve DiggleListen Now>> There’s a lot of shared history between the Sex Pistols and Buzzcocks, and this episode captures the day Pete Shelley and Steve Diggle dropped by for a colorful visit with Steve Jones on November 15, 2004. You’ll catch their stories of Manchester, Joy Division, the Clash and some shocking never before told road stories. You may even hear Keith Morris of the Circle Jerks and Black Flag in the background, chiming in. By request, here’s another one for the ages, enjoy this episode of Jonesy’s Jukebox. Hit the subscribe button on your favorite platform to get updates on each new episode. Fanx for listening!
July 18th, 2022
Sir Cliff Richard!Listen Now>> On recent podcasts, you've heard Jonesy going on about the long-lost show with Sir Cliff Richard. Due to your urging, we have dug through the vaults and it has been found! From the Jonesy's Jukebox archive, we present to you another of the Queen's Knights. Steve Jones and Sir Cliff perform a few of his most famous hit songs, with help on guitar by esteemed actor Naveen Andrews (Lost, The Dropout). Jonesy has called this one of his favorite Jukebox shows ever. Enjoy.
July 11th, 2022
Siouxsie Sioux & The New York Dolls - "We can't say copulate?"Listen Now>> A lot of folks are asking to hear some original Jonesy's Jukebox shows from Indie 103.1 days, and here is a special one for you. This is the day Siouxsie Sioux and Budgie (from the Banshees) came in for the first part of the show, and overlapped with The New York Dolls in the second part! It happened on January 10, 2004, at a time when both artists were passing through town on tours. You know they covered some juicy tidbits from the early days. Enjoy this previously unreleased episode capturing the convergence of these dynamic performers: Siouxsie Sioux, Budgie, David Johansen, Sylvain Sylvain, and of course Steve Jones.
July 4th, 2022
Sir Richard Branson - "It was certainly an exciting ride"Listen Now>> Before becoming a Knight, an airline billionaire, or a galactic spaceman, Richard Branson founded Virgin Records. He made a boatload of money off Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells record and sank some of the profits into signing the Sex Pistols after they got tossed from EMI and A&M. Hear the story directly from the mouth of Sir Richard Branson (not Branston, like the pickle) originally broadcast October 17, 2005. He even credits the Sex Pistols for everything he did after! "I suspect we wouldn't have things like Virgin Atlantic, I mean, the Sex Pistols really propelled Virgin into, putting us on the map." So, where's the money?
June 27th, 2022
Glen Matlock pt. 2 "I Didn't Have Any Pubes"Listen Now>> In this second part of Jonesy's chinwag with Glen Matlock, they get into some very intimate and personal details. Glen even spills the beans on some new Faces intrigue. This one is a must-listen. If you haven't already, subscribe to Jonesy's Jukebox on your favorite podcast platform to get an episode each Monday. And fanx for listening!
June 20th, 2022
Glen Matlock pt. 1 "Just Two Old Sex Pistols 'avin a Laf"Listen Now>> Part 1: Glen Matlock stops by Jonesy's gaff for what turns out to be a very candid and honest conversation about life before, during and after the Sex Pistols. It's the first time the two have seen each other since their last tour in 2008. What we get is a fresh perspective and new details never before made public. Enjoy this first of a two-part series.
June 13th, 2022
Director Danny Boyle, and Writer / Creator Craig PearceListen Now>> Steve Jones talks with Pistol director and executive producer Danny Boyle, the Academy Award-winning director of Slumdog Millionaire, and mastermind of the groundbreaking film Trainspotting. Also joining Steve is Pistol screenwriter and creator Craig Pearce, screenwriter of the films Moulin Rouge, The Great Gatsby, Strictly Ballroom, and the soon-to-be-released film Elvis. Get a behind the scenes look at how the Pistol series came together.
June 6th, 2022
Pistol Cast.Listen Now>> Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Talulah Riley Syndey Chandler and Craig Pearce. On this episode, Steve Jones welcomes "Pistol" cast members Thomas Brodie-Sangster (Malcolm McLaren), Talulah Riley (Vivienne Westwood), and Sydney Chandler (Chrissie Hynde), each of whom put in award-worthy performances. They are joined by the show's creator and writer Craig Pearce, who is also the writer of the soon-to-be-released film "Elvis." The podcast was recorded at Chrome Hearts Greenwich Village flagship location in New York City.
May 30th, 2022
Pistol Cast & Paul Cook!Listen Now>> This is the first of the new Jonesy's Jukebox podcast episodes captured in New York City while the Pistol cast members gathered to help launch the 6-part series. This week Steve Jones sits with "bandmates" Anson Boon (Johnny Rotten), Louis Partridge (Sid Vicious), Jacob Slater (Paul Cook), and the real Sex Pistols drummer Paul Cook! Enjoy this inside view of the story, from the actors who inhabited the characters and from the guys who lived it.
May 23rd, 2022
Johnny Rotten - "One Sex Pistol to Another"Listen Now>> Here's one for the history books. John Lydon aka Johnny Rotten on Jonesy's Jukebox. He's in happy spirits and the two have a good laugh and share great memories. As Jonesy explains in the introduction, this appearance took place days before the Sex Pistols were to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and Rotten infamously faxed a hand-written letter to Rolling Stone Magazine saying the Sex Pistols were not coming. Listen and enjoy this special get-together between Steve and John.
May 16th, 2022
Chrissie Hynde - "All the Old Slappers"Listen Now>> Chrissie Hynde and Steve Jones have a history, and you'll hear about it in sordid detail right from the start. Nothing is held back in this conversation between the two music legends who became acquainted as teens...
May 9th, 2022
Tony Wilson interviews Jonesy - "So It Goes"Listen Now>> Jonesy is back with another special episode in advance of the May 31 release of the limited series Pistol. Jonesy talks about the time Tony Wilson interviewed him on Jonesy’s Jukebox.
May 2nd, 2022
Malcolm McLaren - "Where's the Money?"Listen Now>> Here's the first episode of the new Jonesy’s Jukebox podcast. To start off and to get geared up for the premiere of the tv show "Pistol,” based on Steve Jones’ autobiography “Lonely Boy”.
April 26th, 2022
The Swindle ContinuesListen Now>> I'm coming!