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[EP 384] Black Sabbath’s Dio Era: The Albums, Songs & Legacy - With Chris Sutton
What happened when Ronnie James Dio joined Black Sabbath?
In this episode of Booked On Rock, author Chris Sutton returns to the show to dive deep into…
6 hours ago
[EP 383] Don Pyle on Life, Loss & Shadowy Men On A Shadowy Planet
This episode of Booked On Rock features an interview with Don Pyle, drummer and co-founder of cult instrumental legends Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Plan…
2 days, 6 hours ago
[HIGHLIGHT] The Truth Behind John Lennon’s Famous Ringo Quote - From EP 382
Did John Lennon really say that Ringo Starr “wasn’t even the best drummer in The Beatles”?
In this episode highlight, author Tom Doyle uncovers the tr…
3 days, 11 hours ago
[HIGHLIGHT] The Wild Story Behind Focus’ “Hocus Pocus” - From EP 381
What inspired one of the most unusual and unforgettable hit songs in classic rock history? In this episode highlight, Stephen Lambe joins us to discu…
4 days, 9 hours ago
[EP 382] Ringo Starr: A Fab Life - With Tom Doyle
Ringo Starr’s story is far deeper than most people realize. Before becoming one of the most famous musicians in history with The Beatles, he survived…
6 days, 4 hours ago
[EP 381] Focus Beyond “Hocus Pocus”: The Albums & Songs (1969–1985) - With Stephen Lambe
What happens when you look beyond "Hocus Pocus" and dive deep into the music of Focus?
In this episode of Booked On Rock, we explore the groundbreakin…
1 week, 2 days ago
[HIGHLIGHT] Why Neil Peart’s Lyrics Still Hit So Hard - From EP 380
Why do Neil Peart’s lyrics continue to resonate so deeply with listeners?
In this episode highlight, Richard James joins me to discuss the emotional p…
1 week, 6 days ago
[HIGHLIGHT] Was “The Garden” Rush’s Perfect Final Song? - From EP 380
Was Rush’s “The Garden” the perfect final song? In this episode highlight, Richard James, author of Rush 1984 to 2015: Every Album, Every Song (On Tr…
1 week, 6 days ago
[HIGHLIGHT] Rush’s 80s Synth Era: Genius or Sellout? - From EP 380
Did Rush’s 80s synth era go too far—or was it a bold evolution?
In this episode highlight, I ask Richard James, author of Rush 1984 to 2015: Every Alb…
2 weeks, 1 day ago
[EP 380] Rush 1984–2015: The Synth Era, Reinvention & Final Chapter With Richard James
We take a deep dive into Rush’s evolution from 1984 through 2015—an era defined by bold reinvention, synth-driven experimentation, and a powerful lat…
2 weeks, 2 days ago