George With No Voice: Deep Cuts & Dead Classics in The Lyon’s Den

November 23, 2025·3 hr 52 min·20 clips

Uli John Roth's Sky Guitar has 32 frets and mesmerized Robbie Krieger—discover why it's called a machine, not an instrument.

Host George Lyons presents a music-focused episode of his radio show while managing a significant case of laryngitis. The show originates from the campus of UNLV in Las Vegas on listener-supported station 91.5 KUNV. Lyons curates a diverse set of tracks, emphasizing deep cuts and classic albums from his personal collection. He opens with a downtempo set featuring James Taylor Quartet, Kruder & Dorfmeister's *K&D Sessions*, and two tracks from Lamb. The episode includes Van Morrison's "Hungry For Your Love" from the 1978 album *Wavelength* and "Don't Worry About Tomorrow" from the 1998 compilation *The Philosopher's Stone*. Other played artists include Morcheeba, Depeche Mode, Saint-Germain, and Bob Dylan's "This Dream" from *Together Through Life*. Lyons dedicates a segment to guitarist Uli Jon Roth, playing "Tales of the Summer Wind" from the *Metamorphosis* album. He shares a personal anecdote about touring in Japan with Roth in 2001 and describes holding Roth's unique "Sky Guitar," an instrument with approximately 32 frets. The host argues that both Frank Zappa and Uli Jon Roth belong in the conversation for the title of greatest electric guitar player. Later, he plays "The Chamber of 32 Doors" from Genesis's 1974 rock opera *The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway*, which he praises alongside The Who's *Quadrophenia*. The set continues with Gentle Giant, Moksha, and The Rolling Stones' "Heaven" from *Tattoo You*. Lyons frames the show as an effort to maintain "old-school FM radio" with long, deep musical explorations. He repeatedly promotes the station's 24/7 online stream at KUNV.org and encourages listeners to vote for KUNV in a "Smooth Jazz Local Radio Station of the Year" contest. The host's strained voice adds a casual, intimate, and slightly humorous tone to the otherwise music-driven broadcast. Listeners who enjoy eclectic, album-oriented radio mixes spanning jazz, electronica, classic rock, and progressive genres will appreciate this curated journey. Those seeking interviews, news, or topical discussion should skip this purely musical episode.

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