Show Notes
UFO - "Let It Roll"
The original studio version of UFO's "Let It Roll" was released on the album Force It on July 1, 1975. The popular live version from the album Strangers in the Night was released on January 16, 1979
Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel talks about UFO's "Let It Roll" with renowned producer and founder of Shrapnel Records, Mike Varney. Jay Ruston discusses the production with Brian and, as always, we check in with author Martin Popoff for some historical and musical context.
You can watch the entire unedited version of the interview HERE:
https://youtu.be/13IN-VjANhc?si=X1okGlY1BZ3gZpTJ
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