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Bon Jovi’s Anthem That Almost Got Away: The True Story of “Livin’ on a Prayer”
Coming up next, the story of one of the three most played rock songs in history: Bon Jovi's Livin' On A Prayer. It was a #1 smash in the 80s, and Jon…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Countdown: The 10 Most Iconic Rock Albums from Rock’s Greatest Year
Coming up… we’re taking a trip back to the year rock hit overdrive, and counting down 10 albums that made it a gold standard year in music history. M…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
FROM THE VAULT: How Creedence Clearwater Revival Dominated Then Disappeared: The Story of "Have You Ever Seen the Rain"
Sibling rivalry, band-member infighting, and an ongoing wrestle for creative control all led to the break up of today’s featured band. Creedence Clea…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Songs You Know, Stories You Don’t: The Wild Truth Behind 4 Classic Hits
Coming up…Some massive hits with unbelievable stories, including the story of Elvis, who had to record a cheesy middle section in “Are You Lonesome T…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Hold Me Now: How a Breakup Sparked the Thompson Twins’ Most Iconic Song
The Thompson Twins, an up-and-coming band, were trying to finish their second album and needed one more song to fill it out. They had a tight deadlin…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
How an ’80s Candy Jingle Accidentally Became a Cultural Phenomenon
Get ready for a good one. Today, we’re telling the wildest stories behind the television tunes that ruled the 80s. The ones that played in between yo…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Revisiting the Top 10 of 1983: Def Leppard, The Police, Bonnie Tyler & More
Coming up, it’s the latest edition of our Series, The Hit Song Redux. We haven’t done one of these in a while! It’s the show where we go behind the T…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
How the Grateful Dead Became Rock's Biggest Live Act with Only One Hit
Coming up they may have the most passionate and famous following in rock and roll history along with one of the greatest frontmen whose guitar playin…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
From Wedding Singer to Metal Icon: The Rise of Sebastian Bach
Coming up, an interview with a legendary 5 octave range singer who blew up radio in the 80s with his band, with songs that have become rock classics,…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Top Albums of 1984 – The Smiths, Prince, The Cars, and More Rock Legends
Coming up, we're counting down the greatest albums of music’s greatest year, 1984... fueled by a barrage of powder kegs, including a full-on brawl be…
6 months, 3 weeks ago