The Sailor Jerry Podcast

65 - Des Rocs

The Sailor Jerry Podcast

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Danny Rocco, AKA Des Rocs, is a New Yorker down to his marrow. In this episode, Des opens up about his self-made path in the rock and roll universe, highlighted by his latest electrifying album, "Dream Machine." It's a tale of passion, artistry, and unwavering determination to carve out his own legacy. Des also gives us the origin story of his latest single, "I Am the Lightning," and explains the deep-seated source of the band's transformative live energy. Des and Matt also go back and forth ...

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