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The Story Behind Queen’s Biggest U.S. Hit: Another One Bites the Dust
In 1980, the quiet, reserved, bassist for one of the most popular rock bands, created a track that LIT up disco balls in the clubs and blasted over t…
2 years, 2 months ago
The Turtles’ Happy Together: From the Worst Demo Ever to an Iconic Classic
Apparently, it was the world’s worst demo. Ever. No one wanted this song. Tons of artists passed over it. The sound quality was nearly unlistenable. …
2 years, 2 months ago
The Making of Slow Ride: Sex, Scrabble, and Classic Rock Magic
It starts out with a drum beat that is so abrupt, you feel as though your head might explode, and then one of the most recognizable guitar riffs in c…
2 years, 2 months ago
Tommy James and Tiffany Discuss the Journey of I Think We’re Alone Now
Coming up, a couple of great interviews about a song that barely missed #1 with its original artist, and then decades later it hit the top of the cha…
2 years, 2 months ago
Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around: Stevie Nicks’ Solo Breakthrough with Tom Petty
Breaking free from an established band is never easy. Especially when it's one of the most iconic, commercially successful bands of all time. But tod…
2 years, 2 months ago
Stewart Copeland Talks Early Police Hits and Controversy Around Roxanne and Can’t Stand Losing You
Coming up an interview with one of rock’s greatest drummers Stewart Copeland of the Police. Stewart tells the story of two radio-unfriendly tracks. R…
2 years, 2 months ago
A Flock of Seagulls’ Mike Score on Creating MTV’s Most Viral Video in a Day
Sometimes it’s all about timing. Well today’s iconic guest Mike Score the singer and writer behind A Flock Of Seagulls and their new wave classic hi…
2 years, 2 months ago
Queen’s Double Trouble: The Stories Behind Fat Bottomed Girls and Bicycle Race
Today, we’re getting into a little bit of trouble. Or at least our featured band is. As some of the most iconic rockers in history, Queen including F…
2 years, 2 months ago
How Toni Basil’s Mickey Became an MTV Classic and Weird Al Parody
Coming up… Toni Basil was headed for stardom in her early 20s with her first single for A&M Records, but it FLOPPED. so she started working in the in…
2 years, 2 months ago
The Mysteries Behind Steely Dan’s Do It Again: A 70s Rock Classic
It was a classic song with multiple storylines of danger, deceit, and despair- so cryptic, and even now decades later fans are still trying to figure…
2 years, 2 months ago