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FROM THE VAULT: When The Beatles Took on The Who with “Helter Skelter”
On this day in 1962, Ringo Starr played his first show with The Beatles, marking the start of the classic Fab Four lineup. To celebrate, we revisit t…
1 year, 2 months ago
Countdown: The Greatest Songs of 1961 Including Roy Orbison’s Vocal Masterpiece
Coming up… I said I was done, but then I got overwhelming feedback to keep going, so let’s take it one by one. Today, we unravel the story of a class…
1 year, 2 months ago
When Ego Ruined Everything: Rock’s Most Infamous Self-Destruct Moments
They had the fame. They had the fans. They had it all… until one decision brought it all crashing down. You loved the first one, so here’s part 2, co…
1 year, 2 months ago
The Story Behind Supertramp’s “The Logical Song” – A Classic Rock Masterpiece
Coming up next, Supertramp, a rock band that may be the most under-appreciated of the classic rock era… We just talked about them in a countdown, and…
1 year, 2 months ago
How “Love Is a Battlefield” Was Rewritten and Became an ’80s Anthem
Coming up, an interview with Neil Giraldo, one of the best guitarists and producers of the 80s, on a true classic from the decade. Here's how it went…
1 year, 2 months ago
FROM THE VAULT: Randy Bachman on How “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet” Became an Accidental #1 Hit
On this day in 1977, Bachman-Turner Overdrive announced their breakup, marking the end of a remarkable run by one of the most powerful rock acts of t…
1 year, 2 months ago
7 Hilarious Non-Parody Rock Songs You Won’t Believe Aren’t Jokes
In a world that is way too serious, we all need a lot more humor in our lives. In this episode, we’re going to spotlight 7 of the funniest non-parody…
1 year, 2 months ago
FROM THE VAULT: How George Harrison Inspired Led Zeppelin to Write The Rain Song
Known to many as hard and heavy rockers, Led Zeppelin has written some of the greatest pulse-pounding classics of the past half-century. But at one p…
1 year, 2 months ago
1993’s Top Songs: R.E.M., Billy Joel, Duran Duran, Whitney Houston & Blind Melon
Coming up…What may be the last good year for mainstream music…There were about 10 crappy songs for every great one. But don’t worry, the 11 good ones…
1 year, 2 months ago
5 Unsolved Rock Mysteries: The Strangest Lost Songs Ever Found
Coming up, we’re counting down 5 of the most compelling cold cases in rock… songs that were recorded back in the day, but then fell into obscurity… o…
1 year, 2 months ago