Explore every episode of the podcast Rock and Roll History
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Episode 20: Keep Searchin' - Del Shannon/Max Crook/Runaway | 31 Jul 2023 | 00:25:15 | |
Our story today follows the tale of an American Rock & Roller and Songwriter named Del Shannon. Now hopefully you already know who this man is and assuming you do, im sure you already know his song Runaway. One of the greatest songs of all time! But - Do you know anything else about Del Shannon? Show Notes and More at: www.rockandrollhistory.com | |||
| Episode 19: Hanging On The Telephone - Jack Lee/The Nerves | 01 Jul 2023 | 00:26:19 | |
Earlier this month, it was announced that at the end of last month, another rock and roll legend left us and ascended to the rock and roll heavens. While this legend may fall into the often overlooked category we like to focus so much on here, it doesnāt make him any less of a legend. In fact, I think it makes him even more of a legend because he has that cool air of mystery floating about him. Jack Lee penned many great songs over his musical career, and while not all of them were big commercial successes, his songwriting and music styling have been hugely influential on many who have come after him. Show Notes and More at: www.rockandrollhistory.com | |||
| Episode 10: The Building Blocks | 24 Dec 2021 | 00:25:11 | |
It's the 10th episode!! ....Is that a milestone? I donāt know, I feel like it is, so today Iām going to shake things up a bit. I have a very special episode planned for you! ....āBrill Building Popā...What the hell is that!?!? Show Notes and Goodies at www.rockandrollhistory.com | |||
| Episode 9: Tycoon of Teen | 14 Dec 2021 | 00:36:21 | |
Guuesss whos baaaack!? Yep! If you thought i was gone, well then you thought wrong! (and for those of you who thought i was gone for good...well nanny nanny boo boo stick your head in doo doo) Today's episode focuses on a controversial person who has somewhat recently passed away.. Phil Spector. BUT no worries, the Ramones are here to save the day! Show Notes and Goodies at: www.rockandrollhistory.com | |||
| Episode 8: The Cherry On Top | 02 Apr 2020 | 00:33:05 | |
Our story today follows a fairly well know man by the name of Sir Richard Starkey, better know as none other than one and only Ringo Starr... Ringo, of course, is best known for being the drummer of The Beatles. He often gets a bad wrap for being a bad drummer, but that could not be further from the Truth! Show Notes and Extras available at: www.rockandrollhistory.com | |||
| Episode 7: Sultans Of Songwriting | 24 Mar 2020 | 00:28:00 | |
Have you ever heard of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller? If you have or you haven't, either way, I guarantee these guys wrote one of your favorite songs! Today we stage dive headfirst into the story of the songwriting duo known as Leiber and Stoller. Two Hit Making Demigods that changed the History of Rock and Roll! Show Notes and Extras available at: www.rockandrollhistory.com | |||
| Episode 6: Never To Be Forgotten | 16 Mar 2020 | 00:24:24 | |
Eddie Cochran is our subject today.. Eddie Cochran is a paramount figure of rock and roll...He was basically Chuck Berry and Elvis rolled into one person. He was the original "rocker" .. like mods vs rockers? yeah Eddie was who all those rocker kids aspired to be.. He could sing, he could play guitar, he was good looking. this kid really had it all going on. He was experimental with recording techniques, being one of the first to mess with multi-track recording and overdubbing..He even was one of the first to mix distortion into his sounds. Legend. | |||
| Episode 5: Anarchy Tour | 10 Mar 2020 | 00:16:51 | |
ROCK AND ROLL HISTORY: The notorious and ill-fated Anarchy Tour is our subject today. This tour was planned as the very first "Punk Rock" touring show which featured an all star line up. Sex Pistols, Johnny Thunders and the Heartbreakers, The Damned, and The Clash. The story gets pretty messy.. How messy?? Filthy and Furiously Messy. Show Notes can be found at www.rockandrollhistory.com | |||
| Episode 4: Sister Not Mister | 08 Mar 2020 | 00:19:03 | |
Todays episodes focus is on Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Known as the God Mother of Rock N Roll. If you havent heard of her, dont feel bad! she was practically written out of History Books. Here on Rock and Roll History, our intent is to set the record straight. I hope today's episode helps shine a light on this important figure of Rock and Roll. | |||
| Episode 3: Payola Party | 01 Mar 2020 | 00:19:27 | |
Mr. Alan Freed is a man who I dont think needs any introduction. If you need an introduction to Alan Freed then this episode is the place to start! | |||
| Episode 2: NIGHTMARE in Punk Alley | 01 Mar 2020 | 00:17:40 | |
This episode is about a man name Brendan Mullen and a little club called The Masque and the influence they had on the early Los Angeles punk scene circa 1977 and how they changed rock and roll forever. Chariots of Fire - Which one is Len !?!? | |||
| Episode 1: Welcome to Rock and Roll History! | 01 Mar 2020 | 00:00:27 | |
Welcome to Rock and Roll History! The podcast where we stage dive head first into all the hits, misses, and often overlooked songs and stories throughout the history of rock and roll. Come on everybody. Lets go Rock and Roll! | |||
| Episode 18: Rock Island Line - Lead Belly/Lonnie Donegan/The Beatles | 30 May 2023 | 00:17:37 | |
Our story today will highlight a song that is ingrained in the DNA of rock and roll. It may even fall into the often overlooked category because, these days, it seems people have forgotten this song. ThatāsĀ strange to someone like me or you, but when you look around, it's easy to see that this style has sadly fallen by the wayside. But I guess the times they areĀ a changing... Anyway, this song played a massive role in shaping rock and roll as we know it today, and so it should be celebrated. This little diddy is known as theĀ "Rock Island Line." Show Notes and more @ www.rockandrollhistory.com | |||
| Episode 17: Hitsville USA - Motown/Berry Gordy | 14 Apr 2023 | 00:26:56 | |
Today's episode is about the tale of how one of the most important record labels in not only rock and roll history, but all history came to be. This label produced hit after hit and launched the careers of some of the most iconic artists of all time this label also transformed the music industry and left an indelible mark on popular culture. The label Iām talking about, of course, is MOTOWN Show Notes and More at: www.rockandrollhistory.com | |||
| Episode 16: Rumble - Link Wray | 22 Mar 2023 | 00:32:33 | |
Today's story follows the tale a Native American Man, who by wielding an electric guitar managed to roughen up the course of rock and roll history by making the genre dangerous, sexy and even more notorious than ever before.. And he did it by only strumming 3 simple little guitar chords. Amazing right? Garage Rock, Punk Rock, Heavy Metal all the rocks all the metals all owe this man their respect and beer..a man named Link Wray and the big little song he came up with calledĀ ((RUMBLE)) Show Notes and More available at: www.rockandrollhistory.com | |||
| Episode 15: Shattered - King Louie Bankston | 06 Feb 2023 | 00:37:29 | |
Todays episode will be slightly different than our regularly scheduled programming.Yes Todays show is A different flavorā¦.maybe even Tony Cacheres flavored as Today we are Honoring the life of King Louie Bankston! 1 Year since his passing..I am aware that many of you might not be familiar with who King Louie is, or why heās Cajun flavored, but that is precisely why I decided to do this episode today. If you love or care about ..or even just enjoy rock and roll, then you should certainly know about this dude. Royal Pendletons, Persuaders, Bad, Times, Jay Reatard, Exploding Hearts..Its All in here!Ā RIP King Louie!Show notes and more at www.rockandrollhistory.com | |||
| Episode 14: Podcast B. Goode REDUX | 01 Jan 2023 | 00:37:16 | |
Happy New Year! This being the First episode of the New and Improved Series, I canāt think of a better place to start than with this standard classic. This song is the Epitome of Rock and Roll. The sound and style of this number, would go on to shape rock and roll music and change the way people not only play guitar, but even the way they LOOK at a guitar! Itās an absolute game changer.. This song Iām talking about.. is of course.. none other than...JOHNNY B. GOODE by the one and only.. Chuck Berry. THE TRUE KING OF ROCK AND ROLL Show Notes and More and www.rockandrollhistory.com | |||
| Episode 13: Episode 13: The Crossroads (Halloween Special) | 31 Oct 2022 | 00:29:31 | |
Our tale follows a young man by the name of Robert Johnson. He is a legendary guitar player known as one of the originators or the Delta Blues sound. According to legend one day the young Mr. Johnson took himself on down to one of these crossroads and As Legend Has It, he met The Devil Himself and made a deal to sell his soul in exchange for some Ripping Guitar Skills that could Melt the Faces off everyone down on the river delta. Happy Halloween! Show Notes, References and Extras available at www.rockandrollhistory.com | |||
| Episode 12: Shel Shocked | 31 Jan 2022 | 00:27:00 | |
Our story Today follows a man named Shel Talmy. He is another ābehind the scenesā type of figure in rock and roll history. He played a key role in some of rock musicās most iconic hits.. and while his name might ring a bell for a few of you rock and roll die hards, do you Really know who he is??Ā Show Notes and Goodies at: www.rockandrollhistory.com | |||
| Episode 11: Get Wrecked! | 10 Jan 2022 | 00:29:54 | |
Episode Notes
Today's Episode follows the story of another Often Overlooked Woman in Rock and Roll History. A Musician. A Legend. Carol Kaye! We Also Talk about The Clique known as The Wrecking Crew!Ā Show Notes and Goodies At: www.rockandrollhistory.com | |||