My Rock Moment celebrates the golden era of rock music - the 60s, 70s and 80s. Hosted by Amanda Morck—a native Angeleno, longtime Sunset Strip resident, and adjunct instructor of California rock history—the show delves into the personal stories and pivotal experiences that have shaped the world of rock 'n' roll.
Each episode features in-depth interviews with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, Grammy-winning producers, renowned music journalists, photographers, DJs, managers, authors, and award-winning directors. They share unforgettable stories about the moments that sparked their love for music, launched lifelong careers, and helped shape rock history.
The podcast offers a nostalgic journey through rock's most influential decades, providing both historical context and personal anecdotes that bring the music to life.
My Rock Moment is a proud member of Pantheon Podcasts, the first of its kind, all music-based podcast network.
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Elvis Before the Legend: Scotty Moore & the Rock And Roll Detective®
jeudi 24 septembre 2026 • Durée 59:33
What was Elvis Presley really like before he became Elvis?
On this episode of My Rock Moment, we're joined by Jim Berkenstadt, the Rock And Roll Detective®, to talk about his new book, Elvis Presley: Conversations with Scotty Moore. Scotty Moore was there from the very beginning, standing beside Elvis at Sun Records as they recorded “That’s All Right” and helped create a sound that changed popular music.
Through Scotty’s firsthand recollections, Jim takes us inside those early days with the Blue Moon Boys, from their first rehearsals and the Louisiana Hayride to the frenzy that followed Elvis as his fame exploded. We talk about the musicians behind the sound, the early recording sessions, Elvis’s relationship with Colonel Tom Parker, the band’s decision to walk away, and what happened when Scotty returned after Elvis’s time in the Army.
We also get into Elvis’s Hollywood years, his complicated relationship with the music he was recording for films, and the question Scotty kept asking him: did he really want to be a singer or an actor?
The book offers a rare perspective on Elvis through someone who knew him before the legend took over. I was honored to contribute an endorsement to the back of the book, and Jim and I talk about some of the stories and discoveries that make it such a fascinating read.
And there’s a Spotify playlist to go along with the book, featuring the music behind the story.
If you love Elvis, Sun Records and the early days of rock ’n’ roll, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
Links to Jim Berkenstadt, Rock And Roll Detective® :
https://rockandrolldetective.com
Buy the Book: Elvis Presley: Conversations with Scotty Moore
Spotify Playlist: Elvis Presley: Conversations with Scotty Moore
Find other books by the Rock And Roll Detective® HERE
Songs in this episode:
Elvis - Blue Suede Shoes
Elvis - That's All Right
Elvis - G.I. Blues
Elvis - Jailhouse Rock
Elvis - I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone
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Director Alison Ellwood: Behind the Scenes of Culture Club, the Eagles and More
jeudi 3 septembre 2026 • Durée 56:36
Acclaimed documentary filmmaker Alison Ellwood has spent years uncovering the stories behind some of music’s most fascinating artists and scenes, from the Eagles and the Go-Go’s to Laurel Canyon and San Francisco. Her latest film, Boy George & Culture Club, takes us behind the colorful image of one of the most iconic bands of the 1980s and into the complicated stories that unfolded behind the scenes.
We talk about the love affair between Boy George and Jon Moss that inspired the music, George’s struggles with drug abuse, the secrets within the band, and the fallout surrounding their missed opportunity to perform at Live Aid.
Alison also revisits the Eagles, including the tensions that were still very much alive when she made her documentary, and the idealism, creativity and community that defined San Francisco’s music scene in the ’60s. She shares what she’s really looking for when she sits down with an artist and how she gets beyond the answers they’ve given a hundred times before.
It’s a fascinating conversation about music, fame, relationships and the stories hiding beneath the surface.
Boy George & Culture Club is available on Amazon and Apple TV.
Songs in this episode:
Culture Club - Karma Chameleon
Culture Club - Miss Me Blind
Moby Grape - Omaha
Cyndi Lauper - She Bop
Culture Club - Church of the Poison Mind
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If These Walls Could Rock: The Story of LA's Famed Sunset Marquis Hotel
jeudi 13 août 2026 • Durée 01:06:24
For more than 60 years, the Sunset Marquis has been far more than just a hotel. Hidden behind its unassuming gates just off the Sunset Strip, it became a sanctuary for some of the biggest names in music—a place where artists could escape the spotlight, create, recover, celebrate, and occasionally indulge in a little rock 'n' roll debauchery.
In this episode of My Rock Moment, Amanda sits down with Craig Williams and Tyler Measom, the directors of the new documentary If These Walls Could Rock, opening in theaters and on streaming August 14.
Craig's connection to the story began more than a decade ago when he co-authored If These Walls Could Rock with hotel owner Mark Rosenthal. Together with Tyler, he has now brought the extraordinary history of the Sunset Marquis to the screen.
Amanda and the directors discuss how a hotel inspired by the Garden of Allah became one of the music industry's best-kept secrets, why generations of artists—from Bruce Springsteen, Ringo Starr, Slash, Dave Grohl, Roger Daltrey, Cyndi Lauper and many more—considered it a home away from home, and why privacy, discretion, and trust became the hotel's greatest currency.
They also dive into some of the documentary's most memorable stories, including Bruce Springsteen's chance encounter with Ron Kovic that would ultimately influence Born in the U.S.A., the remarkable father-son story of George and Mark Rosenthal that forms the emotional heart of the film, the challenge of separating rock mythology from reality, and some of the incredible stories that never made the final cut.
Links for more info on the film:
www.ifthesewallscouldrock.com
Find the book:
If These Walls Could Rock Book
Songs in this episode:
Ozzy Osbourne - No More Tears
Guns N' Roses - Paradise City
The Black Crowes - Remedy
Bruce Springsteen - Born in the U.S.A.
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Blues Guitarist Will Johns: Born Into Rock, Saved by the Blues
jeudi 30 juillet 2026 • Durée 01:13:38
British blues guitarist, singer-songwriter and Blues Hall of Fame inductee Will Johns has just released his sixth studio album, On Top of the World, and this September he'll publish his deeply personal memoir, Bluesdaddy: Born into Noise, Raised on Chaos and Saved by the Blues.
The title says it all.
Will was born into one of rock music's most legendary families. He's the son of famed producer and engineer Andy Johns, whose work can be heard on classic albums by Led Zeppelin and The Rolling Stones. His uncle is legendary producer and engineer Glyn Johns. His mother is Paula Boyd, making him the nephew of Pattie Boyd and Jenny Boyd. That also meant that George Harrison, Eric Clapton and even Mick Fleetwood were family. In fact, Eric wasn't just one of the greatest guitarists in history—he was Uncle Eric, and the man who inspired Will to play guitar.
But Bluesdaddy isn't a story about celebrity. It's a story about growing up surrounded by brilliance and addiction, fame and dysfunction, and ultimately finding salvation through the blues.
Today, Will has built an impressive legacy of his own. He's been nominated for Best Original Blues Song at the British Blues Awards three years in a row, was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in Chicago in 2025, is currently touring with The Cream of Clapton Band, and this September he'll also perform at Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival in Texas.
In our conversation, we talk about what it was really like growing up inside one of rock's most famous families and finding his own voice as an artist.
More in Will Johns:
https://willjohns.com
On Top Of The World on Spotify
https://thecreamofclaptonband.com
Songs from the episode:
Eric Clapton "Crossroads"
Will Johns "Sitting On Top Of The World" Acoustic
Eric Clapton "Pretending"
Will Johns "Move It"
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Protest Songs with Emmeline Summerton of Lost Canyons LA
jeudi 9 juillet 2026 • Durée 01:24:19
Some songs become classics because of a great melody. Others become classics because they capture a moment in time. The songs we're talking about in this episode managed to do both.
In this episode of My Rock Moment, I’m joined by LA historian and creator of Instagram's Lost Canyons LA, Emmeline Summerton, as we explore six of the most influential protest songs of the 1960s and '70s. Together, we uncover the fascinating stories behind:
Barry McGuire – "Eve of Destruction"
Joni Mitchell – "Big Yellow Taxi"
The Doors – "The Unknown Soldier"
The Byrds – "Deportee (Plane Wreck at Los Gatos)"
Black Sabbath – "War Pigs"
Marvin Gaye – "What's Going On"
From the Vietnam War and environmentalism to civil rights and the plight of migrant workers, these songs became timeless expressions of protest, compassion, and hope that continue to resonate decades later.
Whether you've loved these songs for years or are hearing their stories for the first time, this episode dives deep into music that helped define a generation.
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Legendary Bassist Leland Sklar: James Taylor, Phil Collins & The Immediate Family
jeudi 18 juin 2026 • Durée 01:17:34
Legendary bassist Leland Sklar has played on more than 2,000 albums, performed with some of the biggest names in music, and helped create the soundtrack of the last five decades. But behind the credits is a fascinating story of talent, timing, friendship, and an unwavering love of music.
In this episode of My Rock Moment, Leland reflects on his remarkable journey…from growing up in Los Angeles, to the moment James Taylor walked into a rehearsal for Leland's band Wolfgang and reportedly told Peter Asher, "I just found the bass player of my dreams."
We dive into the magic of the Troubadour era, where Leland found himself surrounded by future legends including Carole King, Russ Kunkel, and Danny Kortchmar, and discuss the uniquely collaborative spirit of Laurel Canyon.
Along the way, we talk about the tremendous impact Peter Asher had on his career, the importance of giving session musicians proper credit, and how a chance opportunity turned into decades of performing and recording with James Taylor, Phil Collins, Jackson Browne, and countless others.
Leland also recounts surviving two frightening airplane incidents, including a near-disaster en route to a Kent State performance, his deep admiration for Phil Collins, why "In the Air Tonight" remains his favorite song to play live, and the origins of The Immediate Family and the acclaimed documentary that tells the story of the musicians behind some of rock's most iconic recordings.
And of course, we couldn't resist talking about his YouTube channel, his viral Everybody Loves Me photo project, and the humor that has endeared him to generations of fans.
The conversation is funny, insightful, and filled with incredible stories from one of music's most respected players.
Find out more about Leland Sklar:
Website: https://lelandsklarsbeard.com
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Songs from the episode:
Jackson Browne "Doctor My Eyes"
James Taylor "Country Road"
Phil Collins "Sussudio"
Immediate Family "Werewolves of London"
Phil Collins "In the Air Tonight"
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SiriusXM’s Bobby Watman: Polly Esther’s, Radio & the Soundtrack of the ’70s
jeudi 28 mai 2026 • Durée 01:17:42
Bobby Watman is the creator of the iconic ’70s-themed nightclub chain Polly Esther’s and the voice behind Polyester Fiesta and 70s on 7 on SiriusXM.
Long before stepping behind the microphone, Bobby helped turn '70s nostalgia into a national phenomenon, expanding Polly Esther’s into 35 locations across the country. In our conversation, he shares incredible stories from the worlds of nightlife, music, radio, and pop culture — including the unforgettable night KISS walked into Polly Esther’s, memories of David Cassidy, and his lifelong love affair with Los Angeles.
Bobby opens up about the music that shaped him, the artists he still loves today — from Elvis Presley to Doja Cat — and why the sound, soul, and spirit of the 1970s still resonate so deeply decades later.
Find out more about Bobby Watman:
Facebook: Bobby Watman
Instagram: @bobbywatman
Website: www.bobbywatman.com
Songs from the episode:
The Doors "LA Woman"
David Cassidy / The Partridge Family "I Think I Love You"
KISS "Rock and Roll All Nite"
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers "Don't Do Me Like That"
Elvis "Burning Love"
The Bee Gees "Night Fever"
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The Art Behind the Albums: Larry Vigon on Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty, and More
jeudi 7 mai 2026 • Durée 48:31
In this episode of My Rock Moment, I’m joined by legendary album cover artist Larry Vigon, whose work has helped define the visual identity of some of the most iconic albums in rock history. With more than 200 album covers to his name, Larry has worked with Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and Bonnie Raitt, Eric Clapton, Chicago and Counting Crows. He's also in the Album Cover Hall of Fame.
We dive deep into Larry’s connection to Fleetwood Mac and explore the making of the Rumours cover and the bold creative shift that came with Tusk. Larry also opens up about designing early work for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, the distinct identity behind 'August and Everything After,' and how he approached creating visuals that could stand the test of time.
Larry shares stories from attending both days of the T.A.M.I. Show in 1964 and near collaborations with Madonna and Tori Amos.
We also talk about his latest exhibition, Aquean, on view at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum through July 26th. This multimedia exhibition explores the ocean as a metaphor for time, change, and the balance between permanence and loss along the California coast.
This is a fascinating conversation about creativity, collaboration, and being behind the scenes of some of the most important moments in music history.
Find out more about Larry Vigon:
https://www.larryvigon.com
https://www.instagram.com/larryvigon
Find out more about Aquean: https://sbmm.org/santa-barbara-event/aquean/
Songs from the Episode:
Fleetwood Mac "I Don't Want to Know"
Fleetwood Mac "Tusk"
Counting Crows "American Girl"
Rolling Stones " It's All Over Now"
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers "American Girl"
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Director Steve Binder: Elvis Presley’s ’68 Comeback, The T.A.M.I. Show, and Music History on TV
jeudi 16 avril 2026 • Durée 01:14:38
Steve Binder is one of the most influential figures in music television, even if you don’t know his name. From The T.A.M.I. Show to Elvis Presley’s ’68 Comeback Special, his work created moments that changed music history.
In this episode, Steve shares how he went from the mailroom at KABC to directing icons like Frank Sinatra, The Allman Brothers, and The Rolling Stones, and what it was like to be thrown into some of the most pivotal TV moments of the 1960s and 70s.
We talk about the making of The T.A.M.I. Show and the night James Brown delivered a performance so explosive it shook The Rolling Stones. The raw, behind-the-scenes story of Elvis’ comeback, including the now-legendary sit-down sessions that redefined his career. And the cultural firestorm that followed when Petula Clark took Harry Belafonte’s arm on live television.
These were unforgettable music moments on TV, and Steve Binder was right in the middle of them.
More on Steve Binder:
Elvis '68 Comeback Book
Films By Steve Binder
Songs from the Episode:
Elvis "Jailhouse Rock"
Lesley Gore "You Don't Own Me"
James Brown "Please, Please, Please"
Elvis "All Shook Up"
The Allman Brothers Band "Midnight Rider"
The Rolling Stones - "Time Is On My Side"
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The Beatles, Fleetwood Mac and Finding Her Voice: Jenny Boyd on Jennifer Juniper
jeudi 26 mars 2026 • Durée 01:28:47
In this episode of My Rock Moment, I’m joined by Jenny Boyd, author of Jennifer Juniper: A Journey Beyond the Muse, whose life placed her at the center of some of the most defining cultural and musical moments of the 1960s and 70s.
We talk about her childhood between England and Kenya, and how those early experiences shaped her independence, identity, and the relationships she would later be drawn to. From the pivotal year of 1964 and her connection to The Beatles through her sister Pattie Boyd, to the fashion and music scenes of London’s swinging 60s, Jenny shares what it was like to come of age in the middle of it all.
She opens up about her relationship and marriage to Mick Fleetwood, offering an unfiltered look at life inside Fleetwood Mac before and during their rise, including the realities of drugs, infidelity, and the emotional toll behind the making of Rumours.
We also explore her time in San Francisco at the height of the counterculture movement, her experiences at the Monterey Pop Festival, and her journey to India with The Beatles, including her perspective on the Maharishi and the deeper spiritual search that shaped her path.
Finally, Jenny reflects on life after the chaos, earning her PhD, working in the field of addiction and recovery, reconnecting with her father, and finding her voice after years of living on the periphery of fame.
It’s an honest, deeply personal conversation about identity, resilience, and what it means to step out of the background and reclaim your life.
More on Jenny Boyd:
https://thejennyboyd.com
https://www.amazon.com/Jennifer-Juniper-journey-beyond-muse/dp/1912666618
https://www.amazon.com/Icons-Rock-Their-Behind-Famous/dp/1684815444
Songs from this episode:
Jefferson Airplane “Somebody to Love”
Jefferson Airplane “White Rabbit”
The Beatles “Dear Prudence”
Fleetwood Mac “You Make Loving Fun”
Fleetwood Mac “Landslide”
Fleetwood Mac “Go Your Own Way”
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