Mr. Media Interviews By Bob Andelman

Today's Guest: Johnny G. Lyon, rock 'n' roll guitarist, singer, "Comb My Hair" Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience – HEY! WAIT A MINUTE! THIS IS NOT MY BEAUTIFUL LIVING ROOM! Holy cow, we’re LIVE at the extraordinary Globe Coffee Lounge in the new new media capitol of the world… St. Petersburg, Florida! Tampa Bay rock legend Johnny G. Lyon plays the Globe Coffee Lounge. (Photo: Charlie Andelman) Johnny G. Lyon has a voice that was built to sing rock ‘n’ roll. And the rumors are true: I once spent a night with Johnny G. Oh, it was innocent enough – I was there early one evening in April 2008 when the band loaded in its equipment at the old Big Apple Bistro on Central Avenue in St. Petersburg. And I stayed all night with Johnny and his drummer and buddy Ray Blade. My fiancee – and days away from being my bride – was there, too, and we listened to every song and talked in a booth between every set until the wee hours. JOHNNY G. LYON audio excerpt: "I get a little tired sometimes, but if you stra