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Top 10 Songs of 1992: From Nirvana’s Revolution to Metallica’s Surprising Ballad
Coming up, it’s the story of 10 classic songs from a tsunami year in music. Tsunami as in a year where 1 song wiped out the status quo on radio and M…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
How Cake’s “The Distance” Became the Coolest Song of the ’90s
Coming up next, I have to admit, I was pretty intimidated to interview today’s guest, John McCrea of Cake. This witty singer is wicked smart. Cake's …
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Weird Al Yankovic’s Greatest Parodies: From “White & Nerdy” to “Amish Paradise”
What does a comedy legend do after he’s conquered the 80s with some of the funniest take downs of classic songs with food and hospitals, and then ske…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Jimi Hendrix’s Final Days, Wild Legends, and the Truth About “Purple Haze”
Today, we have one of those rare classic songs, Purple Haze, that has a multitude of stories and legends behind it. First of all, it’s the mother of …
7 months, 3 weeks ago
How Walter Egan Turned a Crush on Stevie Nicks Into a 1978 Classic
Coming up, I had a blast with my guest today, Walter Egan… a man who many call a one-hit wonder, but that’s too easy... Sure, he created a huge hit i…
8 months ago
Remembering Ozzy Osbourne – Ozzy’s Post–Sabbath Comeback Begins with “Crazy Train” and Randy Rhoads
As we continue our tribute to the late, great Ozzy Osbourne, we revisit one of the most electrifying chapters of his legendary career with the creati…
8 months ago
Remembering Ozzy Osbourne – The Redemption Behind “Mama, I’m Coming Home”
Today, we honor the Prince of Darkness: Ozzy Osbourne, who has passed away, leaving behind one of the most legendary and unfiltered legacies in the h…
8 months ago
The Lost Rebel Anthem: How Rock’s Boldest Hit Disappeared from Culture
So this was probably the most difficult episode I’ve ever made. But it’s one that I hope will provoke a real discussion… So one of the main reasons …
8 months ago
The Power of the Rock Community: Why We Won’t Back Down in the Music Rights Fight
It’s been such a crazy week as I’ve been fighting this music rights scam. At one point, I was about ready to give up hope. But I can’t believe how mu…
8 months ago
FROM THE VAULT: Motley Crue’s 'Home Sweet Home': The Epic Music Video MTV Had to Stop Playing
Don’t go anywhere. Next up: the most-watched episode in Professor of Rock history!
FROM THE VAULT: Today, it’s an epic track from a throwaway album… O…
8 months ago