GARAGE TO STADIUMS Music History Podcast

Hop on the wild ride of Led Zeppelin that swings between euphoric triumphs and gut-wrenching tragedies. Delve deep into the Led Zeppelin story with Bob Spitz, the author of Led Zeppelin: The Biography, who sheds light on the band's journey from their humble beginnings in 1968 to their premature demise in 1980. In this episode, learn:How the founder of Zeppelin was a stellar studio musician seeking a new career challengeHow the lead singer had the same background as the Peaky Blinders How two famous members of the band were unknowns playing in bar bands How Led Zep tours reached levels of sexual debauchery not seen before or since How Zeppelin transformed music styles and concert economics for all artistsHow a 300-pound former wrestler created their innovative marketing strategyThat one of its members was studying to be an accountantHow several tragic events changed the band forever Led Zeppelin wasn't just a band but a powerhouse of talent. Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones weren't your average musicians—they were session legends, popping up on more records than you can shake a drumstick at. From The Who and The Kinks to classical orchestra songs to commercial jingles, these guys played on all of them, bringing a wealth of musical experience to Led Zep recordings. Jimmy Page even seemed destined for prodigy status when, as a 13-year-old guitar player, he appeared on the BBC. Guest Bio:Bob Spitz is a journalist and author of the best-selling book Led Zeppelin: The Biography. Early in his career, Bob worked as a manager for Bruce Springsteen and Elton John. He also authored a New York Times best-seller on the Beatles. Follow Garage To Stadiums (GTS) on social channels Share this episode with this linkFollow GTS on Apple or Spotify podcastsFollow GTS on Instagram Follow GTS on LinkedIn Sign up for the Garage to Stadiums e-newsletter to get more bonus contentBonus Content:Download the Official Garage to Stadiums Led Zeppelin playlist on Apple Music or SpotifyVisit GaragetoStadiums.com for bonus content on Led Zeppelin, including concert footage, transcripts and other interesting facts.Led Zeppelin's journey was a whirlwind of highs and lows, triumphs and tragedies. Their musical prowess, unmatched charisma, and savvy marketing propelled them to the pinnacle of rock 'n' roll success. Led Zeppelin left an indelible mark on music history, from sold-out stadiums to groundbreaking albums. Zep even teased everyone with a stellar performance in 2007 reunification in London featuring the three core members plus the son of their deceased drummer. Air date: May 2024Host: Dave Anthony

For easy summer listening, enjoy one of our most popular episodes. Step into the whirlwind journey of Fleetwood Mac, where relationships intertwine, songwriting flourishes, and musical evolution knows no bounds. We delve deep into the band's captivating narrative. In this rollicking episode, you'll learn:The origins of the band in England in the 1960s as a blues band featuring a very different lineup How the founder suffered a severe mental health decline that altered the course of the bandHow the aristocratic son of a Royal Air Force commander went from a window cleaner to Fleetwood Mac leaderHow one band member left the band to join a cultHow a trip to the grocery store led to the discovery of soon-to-be superstars Stevie Nicks and Lindsey BuckinghamThe revealing true meaning of 5 of their most famous songs based on Mark Blake's interviews with the band Join host Dave Anthony and Fleetwood Mac author Mark Blake for the fascinating story behind Fleetwood Mac's journey from the pubs of England to become a US and global phenomenon. Picture this: a plot straight out of a gripping soap opera, where band members forge romantic connections, battle with addiction, weather breakups, and witness a revolving door of musical talent. And at the heart of it all lies Fleetwood Mac, a band synonymous with drama and musical brilliance.Guest Bio:Mark Blake is the author of the soon-to-be-released Dreams: The Many Lives of Fleetwood Mac and has interviewed each member of Fleetwood Mac several times over the decades. He has also written books on Queen, Led Zeppelin, The Who, and Pink Floyd. Follow Garage To Stadiums (GTS) on social channels Share this episode with this linkFollow GTS on Apple or Spotify podcastsFollow GTS on Instagram Follow GTS on LinkedIn Sign up for the Garage to Stadiums e-newsletter to get more bonus contentBonus Content:Download the Official Garage to Stadiums Fleetwood Mac playlist on Apple Music or Spotify Visit GaragetoStadiums.com for bonus content on Fleetwood Mac, including concert footage, transcripts and other interesting facts.In this episode, you will experience the sights and sounds of the mid-1960s London scene version of Fleetwood Mac, typified by this performance on the BBC from the era. Blake reveals the incredibly random way Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham were discovered and went from a folk performing duo on their first album to becoming additional band members, contributing powerful songwriting, vocal harmonies, and Buckingham's blazing guitar. These two were directly responsible for massive hits like Rhiannon, which was seen in a scorching live performance in 1976 on NBC’s music show Midnight Special. Fleetwood Mac's journey had its share of challenges amid the musical triumphs. Mark Blake paints a vivid portrait of the band's dynamic personalities, fueled by passion, breakups, tension, drug use and the occasional thrown drink. Yet, from this cauldron of creativity emerged an album born from chaos yet etched into the annals of music history as one of the Top 10 albums of all time.Air Date: 2024Host: Dave Anthony

Learn the real story and the unfortunate tragedy behind AC/DC’s journey from Sydney, Australia, bar band to a global phenomenon. In this episode, you’ll learn:The fascinating origins of the band name AC/DC How The Rolling Stones played a role in developing AC/DC’s soundHow a boyband singer helped evolve AC/DC’s musicWhy guitarist Angus Young created his trademark schoolboy outfitHow tragedy has impacted and evolved the bandWho helped the band create one of the Top 5 selling albums of all time Guest Bio:Martin Popoff has written more record reviews than anybody in the history of music. That number, incredibly, currently stands at 7900 reviews. He has authored 120 books on hard rock, heavy metal, classic rock, and punk. Martin is a sought after researcher having contributed to the various rock documentaries broadcast on VH1. This interview is based on his recent book AC/DC at 50. Follow Garage To Stadiums (GTS) on social channels Share this episode with this linkTranscript for this episode Follow GTS on Apple or Spotify podcastsFollow GTS on Instagram Follow GTS on LinkedIn Sign up for the Garage to Stadiums e-newsletter to get more bonus contentBonus Content:Download the Official Garage to Stadiums AC/DC playlist on Apple Music or SpotifyVisit GaragetoStadiums.com for bonus content on AC/DC, including concert footage, transcripts and other interesting facts.Air Date: 2024Host: Dave Anthony

Transport yourself back to the late 1960s to hear firsthand how the peace and love generation was radically altered by the Alice Cooper Band's sound and stage show with our episode guest Reg Harkema, director of the documentary Super Duper Alice Cooper. In this episode, you’ll learn: How a shocking onstage event propelled Alice to fameThe strange secret behind the Alice Cooper nameThe innovations Alice created for rock show presentationsHow he and a high school friend turned a love of art into a band conceptAbout the unknown 19-year-old who created the sound for their radio hitsThat religion has incredibly always played a role in Alice’s lifeHow Alice directly influenced several genres of music, including Kiss, David Bowie, and even Taylor SwiftHarkema's tale about Alice’s journey on this Garage to Stadiums episode has so many bizarre twists and turns that it almost begs for a movie treatment. Incredibly, it starts with Alice being born to a devout Christian pastor and his wife.Guest Bio:Reg Harkema is an award-winning director of the documentary Super Duper Alice Cooper. His other music documentary work includes the episode Hail Britpop from the popular Netflix series This is Pop. Follow Garage To Stadiums (GTS) on social channels Share this episode with this linkTranscript for this episode Follow GTS on Apple or Spotify podcastsFollow GTS on Instagram Follow GTS on LinkedIn Sign up for the Garage to Stadiums e-newsletter to get more bonus contentBonus Content:Download the Official Garage to Stadiums Alice Cooper playlist on Apple Music or SpotifyVisit GaragetoStadiums.com for bonus content on Alice Cooper, including concert footage, transcripts and other interesting facts.Host: Dave AnthonyProduced by PodstarterAir Date: 2024

Learn the fascinating story of how Rush made its journey from Canadian bar band to global phenomenon from our guest Sam Dunn, director of the documentary Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage. In the episode you’ll hear:How an incredible event launched Rush from a bar band to an opening act for Kiss How did diabetes lead Rush to discover one of the best drummers in rock historyWhat major rock stars think of Rush’s place in music historyThe story behind Geddy Lee’s and guitarist Alex Lifeson's real namesThe incredible story of Geddy's parents as survivors of the HolocaustThe influences on Rush’s music evolution from early days to later albumsRush has sold the most consecutive gold/platinum albums behind only The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. Sam’s documentary features an array of rock luminaries praising Rush: Gene Simmons of Kiss, Kirk Hammett of Metallica, Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails, Billy Corgen of The Smashing Pumpkins and Taylor Hawkins of The Foo Fighters. Guest Bio:Sam Dunn owns Banger Films, the award-winning documentary producer of Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage, which debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival and earned the Audience Award. The film was also nominated for Best Long Form Music Video at the 53rd Grammy Award and features an array of rock luminaries commenting on the band Rush. Sam has also won the prestigious 2016 Peabody Award and International Emmy Award for his work on the Netflix original series Hip Hop Evolution. Follow Garage to Stadiums (GTS) on social channels Share this episode with this linkTranscript for this episode Follow GTS on Apple or Spotify podcastsFollow GTS on Instagram Follow GTS on LinkedIn Sign up for the Garage to Stadiums e-newsletter to get more bonus contentBonus Content:Download the Official Garage to Stadiums Rush playlist on Apple Music or SpotifyVisit GaragetoStadiums.com for bonus content on Rush, including concert footage, transcripts and other interesting facts. Alr Date: November 2023Host: Dave Anthony