On this episode of Westwood One's Rock Talk With Mitch Lafon, we go in depth with storied record producer, Tom Werman, and we discuss the recent re-release of Peter Criss' Criss Cat #1 with label owner, Tony Lombardi Jr.. Alan Niven co-hosts.

 

In our first segment, we are introduced to producer Tom Werman who discusses his upcoming book and asks for fans' contributions. 

 

In our second segment, we take a short break from Tom to welcome Tony Lombardi Jr. who tells us the story behind Peter Criss' Criss Cat #1, the recent re-release and the upcoming vinyl edition.

 

And we end the episode, with the return of producer Tom Werman who discusses the arch of his career as well as goes in-depth on the bands he's worked with including Mötley Crüe, Molly Hatchet, Twisted Sister, Stryper, Ted Nugent, Cheap Trick, LOVE/HATE, Steelheart, Poison, L.A. Guns and more. We also discuss his relationships with Nikki Sixx and Dee Snider, what sunk Love/Hate,  where he 'stole' the similar synthesizer pattern for both Surrender and Dream Police, ghost musicians and Mr. Mister's Richard page (on Mötley Crüe's album), the 'Turkey slot' on every album and more.