At the Summer 2025 Orlando CD and Record Show, I sat down with several record collectors at the event to find out what their favorite record is and some of their best concert memories.

Rob grew up in New York City in the 60-70s so he's got some great concert stories, and an amazing vinyl collection that he as kept all these years. If you want to know what Woodstock was like, hear what it was like for an 18-year-old to attend that historic music festival in 1969!

Hello- I'm Mark Patrick, a self-professed Classic Rock addict… I grew up in the 70s, when some of the greatest rock music ever recorded, was on the radio… and at your local record store! I’ve built an extensive vinyl collection over the past few years of all the classic albums I remember…and I’ve discovered even more during my hundreds of hours digging through rock history. If you’re into record collecting, I’ll guide you to the must-haves for your collection, because, you know, you can’t buy them all. Or, if you're just into classic rock … I’ll share some of the very interesting stories behind the music. Are you ready to rock?!
Check out my Classic Rock record and memorabilia store at www.classicrockaddict.com

What does it take to put on a record show? How do you get started? I sat down with Record Show Promoter Jeff Pearson at a recent show in Orlando to talk about that, and why records have gained in popularity over the last decade. His answer may surprise you!

Hello- I'm Mark Patrick, a self-professed Classic Rock addict… I grew up in the 70s, when some of the greatest rock music ever recorded, was on the radio… and at your local record store! I’ve built an extensive vinyl collection over the past few years of all the classic albums I remember…and I’ve discovered even more during my hundreds of hours digging through rock history. If you’re into record collecting, I’ll guide you to the must-haves for your collection, because, you know, you can’t buy them all. Or, if you're just into classic rock … I’ll share some of the very interesting stories behind the music. Are you ready to rock?!
Check out my Classic Rock record and memorabilia store at www.classicrockaddict.com

New to record collecting? Wanting to get started? Got an old collection and don't know what you have?

Here's some secrets I've learned during my 10 years of collecting that can help you get the best deals on the best records. Where's the best place to buy them? Should you buy a first press? Get the answers in this podcast!

Hello- I'm Mark Patrick, a self-professed Classic Rock addict… I grew up in the 70s, when some of the greatest rock music ever recorded, was on the radio… and at your local record store! I’ve built an extensive vinyl collection over the past few years of all the classic albums I remember…and I’ve discovered even more during my hundreds of hours digging through rock history. If you’re into record collecting, I’ll guide you to the must-haves for your collection, because, you know, you can’t buy them all. Or, if you're just into classic rock … I’ll share some of the very interesting stories behind the music. Are you ready to rock?!
Check out my Classic Rock record and memorabilia store at www.classicrockaddict.com

"Tres Hombres" is the third record by ZZ Top and a huge breakthrough album for them. Discover the background on this amazing recording, and hear a track-by-track review by Mark Patrick, The Classic Rock Addict.

Hey- I'm Mark Patrick, a self-professed Classic Rock addict… I grew up in the 70s, when some of the greatest rock music ever recorded, was on the radio… and at your local record store! I’ve built an extensive vinyl collection over the past few years of all the classic albums I remember…and I’ve discovered even more during my hundreds of hours digging through rock history. If you’re into record collecting, I’ll guide you to the must-haves for your collection, because, you know, you can’t buy them all. Or, if you're just into classic rock … I’ll share some of the very interesting stories behind the music. Are you ready to rock?!
Check out my Classic Rock record and memorabilia store at www.classicrockaddict.com

#1 on my list of top 10 records you should start or add to your Classic Rock record collection! Look back on my episode to see #10-2. Sunscribe for more record reviews and rock history.

I'm Mark Patrick, a self-professed Classic Rock addict… I grew up in the 70s, when some of the greatest rock music ever recorded, was on the radio… and at your local record store! I’ve built an extensive vinyl collection over the past few years of all the classic albums I remember…and I’ve discovered even more during my hundreds of hours digging through rock history. If you’re into record collecting, I’ll guide you to the must-haves for your collection, because, you know, you can’t buy them all. Or, if you're just into classic rock … I’ll share some of the very interesting stories behind the music. Are you ready to rock?!
Check out my Classic Rock record and memorabilia store at www.classicrockaddict.com

#2 on my list of top 10 records you should start or add to your Classic Rock record collection! Look back on my episodes for past posts to see #10-5, and check back daily as I reveal the entire countdown!

I'm Mark Patrick, a self-professed Classic Rock addict… I grew up in the 70s, when some of the greatest rock music ever recorded, was on the radio… and at your local record store! I’ve built an extensive vinyl collection over the past few years of all the classic albums I remember…and I’ve discovered even more during my hundreds of hours digging through rock history. If you’re into record collecting, I’ll guide you to the must-haves for your collection, because, you know, you can’t buy them all. Or, if you're just into classic rock … I’ll share some of the very interesting stories behind the music. Are you ready to rock?!
Check out my Classic Rock record and memorabilia store at www.classicrockaddict.com

#3 on my list of top 10 records you should start or add to your Classic Rock record collection! Look back on my episodes for past posts to see #10-5, and check back daily as I reveal the entire countdown!

I'm Mark Patrick, a self-professed Classic Rock addict… I grew up in the 70s, when some of the greatest rock music ever recorded, was on the radio… and at your local record store! I’ve built an extensive vinyl collection over the past few years of all the classic albums I remember…and I’ve discovered even more during my hundreds of hours digging through rock history. If you’re into record collecting, I’ll guide you to the must-haves for your collection, because, you know, you can’t buy them all. Or, if you're just into classic rock … I’ll share some of the very interesting stories behind the music. Are you ready to rock?!
Check out my Classic Rock record and memorabilia store at www.classicrockaddict.com

#4 on my list of top 10 records you should start or add to your Classic Rock record collection! Look back on my episodes for past posts to see #10-5, and check back daily as I reveal the entire countdown!

I'm Mark Patrick, a self-professed Classic Rock addict… I grew up in the 70s, when some of the greatest rock music ever recorded, was on the radio… and at your local record store! I’ve built an extensive vinyl collection over the past few years of all the classic albums I remember…and I’ve discovered even more during my hundreds of hours digging through rock history. If you’re into record collecting, I’ll guide you to the must-haves for your collection, because, you know, you can’t buy them all. Or, if you're just into classic rock … I’ll share some of the very interesting stories behind the music. Are you ready to rock?!
Check out my Classic Rock record and memorabilia store at www.classicrockaddict.com