Explore every episode of the podcast What You Didn’t Know: Rock ’n’ Roll History
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| WYDK: The British Invasion | 04 Jan 2025 | 00:46:19 | |
This episode we give a general overview of the musical and cultural phenomenon commonly known as The British Invasion! We also give some updates regarding the future of this show! WYDK Playlist On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/73Pt67yqhbq0hmtuIbybJm?si=89d38580479c4955 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIZNeBtuZSDJQln4SyyGEgcTMV72pXoSv Cover Art: https://hotpot.ai/art-generator Gone Sour by Sidereal Day: | |||
| WYDK: The Surfin’ 60’s | 04 Oct 2024 | 00:39:54 | |
This episode we gather our swim gear and don our sunscreen as we prepare to take a dive and swim through Dick Dale and His Deltones, The Beach Boys, and Jan & Dean. Come with us while we surf into the 60's!
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Episode Sources: Dick Dale and his Del-Tones: https://www.last.fm/music/Dick+Dale+&+The+Del-Tones/+wiki https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dick_Dale https://teachrock.org/people/dale-dick/ https://www.britannica.com/biography/Dick-Dale
The Beach Boys: https://www.britannica.com/topic/the-Beach-Boys https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beach_Boys
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| WYDK: Late 1950’s | 06 Sep 2024 | 00:33:38 | |
This episode we will delve into some of the high points of the late 50's! We'll discuss Bill Haley, Jerry Lee and The Million Dollar Quartet! WYDK Playlist On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/73Pt67yqhbq0hmtuIbybJm?si=89d38580479c4955 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIZNeBtuZSDJQln4SyyGEgcTMV72pXoSv Cover Art: https://hotpot.ai/art-generator | |||
| WYDK: Elvis Presley | 02 Aug 2024 | 00:18:20 | |
This episode we take a little dive into the deep ocean that is Elvis Presley! What did he sounded like before he got started? Why does he have writers credit on so many different songs? Take a listen and find out!
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| WYDK: Early 1950’s Rock N’ Roll | 05 Jul 2024 | 00:30:07 | |
This episode we cover the big points of two of the most influential artists in the rock music scene of the early 1950's, Little Richard and Ray Charles! Cover Art: https://hotpot.ai/art-generator WYDK Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/73Pt67yqhbq0hmtuIbybJm?si=89d38580479c4955 | |||
| WYDK: Chuck Berry Pt. 2 | 05 Jun 2024 | 00:17:04 | |
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This episode we discuss the career of the great Chuck Berry! We also disclose our plans for the show going forward!
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| WYDK: Chuck Berry Pt. 1 | 04 May 2024 | 00:19:40 | |
In this episode we reveal some things that you may not have known about the father of rock n' roll himself, Mr. Chuck Berry!
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| WYDK: Sister Rosetta Tharpe | 06 Apr 2024 | 00:28:47 | |
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This episode we dive into the career of Sister Rosetta Tharpe and discover the impact that her gospel influences had on early Rock 'n' Roll!
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| WYDK: T-Bone Walker | 01 Mar 2024 | 00:24:09 | |
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This episode we talk about T-Bone Walker and his contributions to the beginnings of Rock 'n' Roll!
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| WYDK: the Beatles Pt. 2 | 09 Sep 2025 | 00:59:59 | |
This episode we finish up our dive into the Beatles and the impact that they've had on the development of music today! WYDK Playlist On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/73Pt67yqhbq0hmtuIbybJm?si=89d38580479c4955 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIZNeBtuZSDJQln4SyyGEgcTMV72pXoSv Cover Art: https://hotpot.ai/art-generator | |||
| WYDK: The Beatles Pt. 1 | 01 Aug 2025 | 00:41:51 | |
This episode we delve into the early days of that ever so popular 4 piece known as the Beatles! WYDK Playlist On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/73Pt67yqhbq0hmtuIbybJm?si=89d38580479c4955 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIZNeBtuZSDJQln4SyyGEgcTMV72pXoSv Cover Art: https://hotpot.ai/art-generator | |||