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Episode 485: The Sopranos’ Vincent Pastore

In Episode 485 of the Iron City Rocks Podcast we welcome from the Sopranos Vincent Pastore (Salvatore ‘Big Pussy’ Bonpensiero). Vincent will be appear on stage with fellow Sopranos stars Michael Imperioli (Christopher Moltisanti) and Steve Schirripa (Bobby ‘Bacala’ Baccalieri) for a “In Conversation with The Sopranos” at the Carnegie Music Hall of Homestead on October 8th. Vincent talks to us about the impact the Sopranos had on how viewers consume television, some memories of the show, working with Ray Liota on Goodfellas and so much more.

We are also joined by former Quiet Riot, House of Lords and Giuffria bassist Chuck Wright. Chuck has just released his debut solo album Sheltering Sky on Cleopatra Records. Chuck talks about why at this point in his career he embarked on this project, the wide array of musical styles and textures represented on the album, his Ultimate Jam Night he does at the Whiskey A GoGo and so much more.

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