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It’s My Life: Mark Hollis, Talk Talk, and the Pursuit of Artistic Integrity
Coming up, the story of a brilliant reclusive artist who didn’t want any attention…. He just wanted to make music. Mark Hollis played the game for a …
2 years, 3 months ago
Livin’ on a Prayer, Wanted Dead or Alive, and the Journey Behind Slippery When Wet
Coming up, the story of a rock record that we all owned. Slippery When Wet by Bon Jovi was the pinnacle of glam metal and hard rock... in the 80s you…
2 years, 3 months ago
Did the Beatles Invent Heavy Metal with Helter Skelter? The Story Behind the Song
Two legends, Paul McCartney from the Beatles and Pete Townshend from The Who were talking shop back in the late 60s. Pete showed Paul his band’s new …
2 years, 3 months ago
How Three Dog Night Turned Harry Nilsson’s "One" into a Timeless Classic
In early 70s they were one of the biggest rock bands in the world. Some call them the first stadium rock band…they sold more records than anyone for…
2 years, 3 months ago
Why Rush’s "Limelight" Is One of Rock’s Greatest Compositions
Up next, the greatest band in the history of the planet… who NEVER had a top-20 hit. In fact, they only had one hit but to call them a one-hit wonder…
2 years, 3 months ago
David Gates’ Journey from Soft Rock Icon to a Life Out of the Spotlight
His voice was the soundtrack for the groovy 70s. He wrote songs with a band that mesmerized the Me Generation, and ushered in the genre of ‘soft rock…
2 years, 3 months ago
From Rock Bottom to Radio Dominance: Aerosmith’s Iconic Comeback
In the mid-80s one of the greatest bands ever couldn’t get arrested… They were down and out until, they had a hit with a rap group… Walk This Way was…
2 years, 3 months ago
The Story Behind Billy Joel’s We Didn’t Start the Fire: A History Lesson in a Song
One day Billy Joel was working on material for a new album he would later call Storm Front, when a famous friend came by with a guest, grumbling abou…
2 years, 3 months ago
When Paul Rodgers Teamed Up with Jimmy Page for The Firm’s Radioactive
Coming up an interview with one of the greatest rock singers in the history of our planet… Paul Rodgers who fronted Free, Bad Company, and Queen at d…
2 years, 3 months ago
How Creedence Clearwater Revival Outsold The Beatles with Fortunate Son in 1969
The incredible story of the Creedence Clearwater Revival “CCR” 1969 classic rock hit Fortunate Son. Written and performed by lead singer John Fogert…
2 years, 3 months ago