GARAGE TO STADIUMS – Détails, épisodes et analyse

A top 5% of podcasts in the world, Garage to Stadiums is a podcast for true music fans — the ones who want more than just headlines and hype. This show is for listeners who care about the full story behind the artists:  their childhoods, musical influences, early gigs, personal battles, journey to stadium-level fame and the drama in between. 

Why are we different? In each episode host Dave Anthony features guests who know their stuff and bring real insights from their time with the performers — from respected rock journalists to documentary filmmakers.

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You will taken from the mid-1960s through the early ‘70s Los Angeles, when a band would emerge that changed all of the rules of music. Jim Cherry, author of The Doors Examined joins us to tell the mesmerizing story of a band fronted by an electrifying, handsome poet named Jim Morrison.  The Doors relentlessly challenged, confronted and inspired fans with their provocative songs and performances.  In this episode you'll learn:

-About a shocking highway incident that changed the lead singer forever
-The strange origins of how The Doors formed in Venice, California   
-The incredible secret that nobody knew about the Vietnam War and Jim Morrison
-Why The Doors were banned from radio and concert appearances in several US states 
-The reasons for the arrest of a key member of the band during various concert performances
-How the band played a key role in the punk music movement

Guest Bio
Jim Cherry is the author of The Doors Examined and was formally a columnist for the Rants, Raves and Rock and Roll Magazine radio show.  He is also a novelist, having written several novels, short stories and poems.

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While other 1960's bands warbled on about peace and love, The Doors explored the dark side of human nature with songs like People are Strange, The End, LA Woman, and Strange Days. They also possessed one of the most electrifying figures in rock history, Jim Morrison, their lead singer who was an incredibly well-read individual, and also a poet. Morrison possessed an intoxicating blend of charisma, good looks and a curiosity for the dark side of life that combined with the band's mesmerizing music, often forcing audiences to straddle that fine balance between jubilation and mayhem. Accordingly, Morrison became the very embodiment of 1960's rebellion. 

The Doors have sold over 100 million albums worldwide, and have been the inspiration for many bands that followed in various genres like alternative rock and punk.  

Take yourself back to Swinging London for the formation of The Who in 1964.  Guest Mark Wilkerson, author of Who are You: The Life of Pete Townshend discussed The Who's enormous influence on rock music sound, album structure and concert staging all while navigating through the offstage mayhem that become synonymous with this group.  In this episode you'll learn:

-How lead songwriter and guitarist Pete Townshend became rock's foremost innovator 
-How a mysterious religious figure’s theories were embedded in the band’s most famous songs
-The bizarre tale of The Who's manager accused of a violent crime in an uncharted part of the Amazon Rainforest
-How the band used an opera structure to create new formats for music 
-Why the band was banned from a major hotel chain for life
-How band members' distaste for one another was a cited key to their success 

Anchored by songwriter and guitarist Pete Townshend, an art school student, who as you will hear brought art concepts into the band's songs and stage performance. Townsend continued that innovation by creating incredible forms of rock music, modeled after operas and integrating computers into music before any other band. 

Guest Bio:
Mark Wilkerson wrote Who are You: The Life of Pete Townshend. Mark was born in England and lived there for 14 years and fell in love with The Who's music before moving to the US in 1984. A few years later, a fellow Townshend fan Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam, asked Mark to join the team that put together PJ:20 An official history of Pearl Jam to commemorate the band's 20th anniversary.  

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Known for their influential music, explosive live shows and rebellious sound, The Who's impact on rock music and cultural landscape continues to inspire and influence generations, with over 100 million records sold. This band is truly a global phenomenon and has influenced bands across punk, alternative, and rock. 

You will be astonished at the story of The Who's musical sophistication and innovation.  Yet, The Who live in concert still knew how to get down to business and rock you.  For years, they were considered the best live band in the world, and the loudest.  And as you will hear, there were several tragic downsides that threatened this band to create an incredible story like no other.

In this episode, you'll step into the early 1960s to see how a young Bob Dylan appeared out of nowhere to shape modern rock music. You'll follow him through the decades to hear Dylan's incredible influence on all music through his influence on superstars like The Beatles, Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young and more.  Join host Dave Anthony and our guest, Harold Lepidus, author of Friends and Other Strangers: Bob Dylan Examined, and learn:

• How Bob grew up in a Jewish family in Minnesota and changed his name
• The very strange obsession that brought him to New York in the early '60s
• How the women in his life greatly influenced his lyric writing 
• Why audiences booing him was the mark of a key turning point in modern rock n roll
• How a near-tragic motorcycle accident actually may have saved his life
• About his unknown backup band becoming a superstar band on their own without Bob 
• His legacy and influence on all music that has come along since his debut

Bob Dylan is widely considered to be the inspiration for how rock music transformed itself from joyful ditties like Twist and Shout to deep and meaningful lyrics that communicated the challenges and dichotomies of life.  To understand the evolution of music, it is key to understand Dylan's key role in its transformation.

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Go deep into the incredible rise of Bruce Springsteen, one of the legendary songwriters and performers of the 20th century, with our guest Peter Ames Carlin, author of the New York Times bestselling book Bruce.  In this episode, you'll hear:

• How Bruce grew up poor in a dysfunctional family with significant mental health issues
• The proto-metal music that he played in a previous band
• How the stress of a legal battle with his first manager resulted in one of the top albums of the 1970's
• How a Rolling Stone writer not only changed his destiny but became his manager
• How the characters in his town infused his many poignant songs
• How he played a vital role in both AIDs awareness and New York's 9/11 recovery 

Bruce became a touchstone with poignant songs that struck a chord with an audience looking for the meaning of life in the mid-to-late 1970s and early 80s. Ironically, before Bruce, the fans who attended rock concerts and bought albums rarely were the subjects of the day's music.  

Guest Bio:
Peter Ames Carlin is a journalist, critic and author of the New York Times best-seller called Bruce and is working on an upcoming book on the 50th anniversary of Bruce Springsteen's Born to Run album. His work has been published in the New York Times Magazine, the Los Angeles Times Magazine, and the Times in the UK. 

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Written from the everyday person's perspective, Springsteen songs like Born to Run, Thunder Road, Promised Land and Hungry Heart are mini-movies that put you squarely inside the main character's mind as they navigate life. As Bono of U2 said when he inducted Bruce into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999, "if John Steinbeck could sing…".

The themes are as familiar as the American fabric: racing cars, highways, run-down factories, failed relationships, hopeful dreams, desperation, and redemption. Bruce helped create the American songbook of the ordinary person facing life milestones and challenges. 

As you will hear, his songwriting was driven home with legendary concert performances that leave audiences in awe, lasting at least three hours and sometimes stretching to four. Bruce's philosophy seems to be: if hard-working people are going to spend hard-earned dollars to see me play, I'll make sure they get their money's worth. His work ethic on stage fits his working-class image. Or, as our guest, Peter Ames Carlin calls him, "a blue-collar troubadour". 

Peter also describes in detail the impact of Bruce's father's mental health challenges on the family, which affected the family's finances and reputation in the community. He also outlines Bruce's later mental health struggles, as Bruce describes in this interview. 

Hop on the wild ride of Led Zeppelin that swings between euphoric triumphs and gut-wrenching tragedies. Delve deep into the Led Zeppelin story with Bob Spitz, the author of Led Zeppelin: The Biography, who sheds light on the band's journey from their humble beginnings in 1968 to their premature demise in 1980.  In this episode, learn:

• How the founder of Zeppelin was a stellar studio musician seeking a new career challenge
• How the lead singer had the same background as the Peaky Blinders 
• How two famous members of the band were unknowns playing in bar bands  
• How Led Zep tours reached levels of sexual debauchery not seen before or since 
• How Zeppelin transformed music styles and concert economics for all artists
• How a 300-pound former wrestler created their innovative marketing strategy
• That one of its members was studying to be an accountant
• How several tragic events changed the band forever 

Led Zeppelin wasn't just a band but a powerhouse of talent. Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones weren't your average musicians—they were session legends, popping up on more records than you can shake a drumstick at. From The Who and The Kinks to classical orchestra songs to commercial jingles, these guys played on all of them, bringing a wealth of musical experience to Led Zep recordings. Jimmy Page even seemed destined for prodigy status when, as a 13-year-old guitar player, he appeared on the BBC. 

 
Guest Bio:
Bob Spitz is a journalist and author of the best-selling book Led Zeppelin: The Biography.  Early in his career,  Bob worked as a manager for Bruce Springsteen and Elton John. He also authored a New York Times best-seller on the Beatles.   

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Led Zeppelin's journey was a whirlwind of highs and lows, triumphs and tragedies. Their musical prowess, unmatched charisma, and savvy marketing propelled them to the pinnacle of rock 'n' roll success. Led Zeppelin left an indelible mark on music history, from sold-out stadiums to groundbreaking albums.  Zep even teased everyone with a stellar performance in 2007 reunification in London featuring the three core members plus the son of their deceased drummer. 

Air date: May 2024
Host: Dave Anthony

Step into the whirlwind journey of Fleetwood Mac, where relationships intertwine, songwriting flourishes, and musical evolution knows no bounds. We delve deep into the band's captivating narrative. In this rollicking episode, you'll learn:

• The origins of the band in England in the 1960s as a blues band featuring a very different lineup  
• How the founder suffered a severe mental health decline that altered the course of the band
• How the aristocratic son of a Royal Air Force commander went from a window cleaner to Fleetwood Mac leader
• How one band member left the band to join a cult
• How a trip to the grocery store led to the discovery of soon-to-be superstars Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham
• The revealing true meaning of 5 of their most famous songs based on Mark Blake's interviews with the band 

Join host Dave Anthony and Fleetwood Mac author Mark Blake for the fascinating story behind Fleetwood Mac's journey from the pubs of England to become a US and global phenomenon.   Picture this: a plot straight out of a gripping soap opera, where band members forge romantic connections, battle with addiction, weather breakups, and witness a revolving door of musical talent. And at the heart of it all lies Fleetwood Mac, a band synonymous with drama and musical brilliance.

Guest Bio:
Mark Blake is the author of the soon-to-be-released Dreams: The Many Lives of Fleetwood Mac and has interviewed each member of Fleetwood Mac several times over the decades. He has also written books on Queen, Led Zeppelin, The Who, and Pink Floyd. 

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In this episode, you will experience the sights and sounds of the mid-1960s London scene version of Fleetwood Mac, typified by this performance on the BBC from the era.   Blake reveals the incredibly random way Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham were discovered and went from a folk performing duo on their first album to becoming additional band members, contributing powerful songwriting, vocal harmonies, and Buckingham's blazing guitar.  These two were directly responsible for massive hits like Rhiannon, which was seen in a scorching live performance in 1976 on NBC’s music show Midnight Special. 

Fleetwood Mac's journey had its share of challenges amid the musical triumphs. Mark Blake paints a vivid portrait of the band's dynamic personalities, fueled by passion, breakups, tension, drug use and the occasional thrown drink. Yet, from this cauldron of creativity emerged an album born from chaos yet etched into the annals of music history as one of the Top 10 albums of all time.

Air Date: 2024

Host: Dave Anthony

Learn the real story and the unfortunate tragedy behind AC/DC’s journey from Sydney, Australia, bar band to a global phenomenon, complete with song samples from each phase of their career. In this episode, you’ll learn:

·    The fascinating origins of the band name AC/DC 

·    How The Rolling Stones played a role in developing AC/DC’s sound

·    How a boyband singer helped evolve AC/DC’s music

·    Why guitarist Angus Young created his trademark schoolboy outfit

·    How tragedy has impacted and evolved the band

·    Who helped the band create one of the Top 5 selling albums of all time

Guest Bio:
Martin Popoff has written more record reviews than anybody in the history of music. That number, incredibly, currently stands at 7900 reviews. He has authored 120 books on hard rock, heavy metal, classic rock, and punk. Martin is a sought after researcher having contributed to the various rock documentaries broadcast on VH1.  This interview is based on his recent book AC/DC at 50.

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Air Date: 2024

Host: Dave Anthony

Transport yourself back to the late 1960s to hear firsthand how the peace and love generation was radically altered by the Alice Cooper Band's sound and stage show with our episode guest Reg Harkema, director of the documentary Super Duper Alice Cooper.  In this episode, you’ll learn:

•  How a shocking onstage event propelled Alice to fame
• The strange secret behind the Alice Cooper name
• The innovations Alice created for rock show presentations
• How he and a high school friend turned a love of art into a band concept
• About the unknown 19-year-old who created the sound for their radio hits
• That religion has incredibly always played a role in Alice’s life
• How Alice directly influenced several genres of music, including Kiss, David Bowie, and even Taylor Swift

Harkema's tale about Alice’s journey on this Garage to Stadiums episode has so many bizarre twists and turns that it almost begs for a movie treatment. Incredibly, it starts with Alice being born to a devout Christian pastor and his wife.

Guest Bio:
Reg Harkema is an award-winning director of the documentary Super Duper Alice Cooper. His other music documentary work includes the episode Hail Britpop from the popular Netflix series This is Pop.

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Host: Dave Anthony
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Air Date: 2024

Learn the fascinating story of how Rush made its journey from Canadian bar band to global phenomenon from our guest Sam Dunn, director of the documentary Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage. In the episode you’ll hear:

• How an incredible event launched Rush from a bar band to an opening act for Kiss 
• How did diabetes lead Rush to discover one of the best drummers in rock history
• What major rock stars think of Rush’s place in music history
• The story behind Geddy Lee’s and guitarist Alex Lifeson's real names
• The incredible story of Geddy's parents as survivors of the Holocaust
• The influences on Rush’s music evolution from early days to later albums

Rush has sold the most consecutive gold/platinum albums behind only The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. Sam’s documentary features an array of rock luminaries praising Rush: Gene Simmons of Kiss, Kirk Hammett of Metallica, Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails, Billy Corgen of The Smashing Pumpkins and Taylor Hawkins of The Foo Fighters. 

Guest Bio:
Sam Dunn owns Banger Films, the award-winning documentary producer of Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage, which debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival and earned the Audience Award. The film was also nominated for Best Long Form Music Video at the 53rd Grammy Award and features an array of rock luminaries commenting on the band Rush. Sam has also won the prestigious 2016 Peabody Award and International Emmy Award for his work on the Netflix original series Hip Hop Evolution.   

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Alr Date: November 2023

Host: Dave Anthony