Professor of Rock

Following the break-up of the greatest band ever assembled, the group's legendary co-leader faced his demons, and extricated them by creating songs that he claimed to be the best he had ever written We explore & celebrate the beginning of John Lennon's solo era, and Unbox the incredible John Lennon/ Plastic Ono Band - The Ultimate Collection (Super Deluxe Box Set) NEXT on Professor of Rock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the early 70s 'the bad boys of Boston” know as Aerosmith were a maelstrom of chaos, and chemically induced tension. The leaders Steven Tyler and Joe Perry battled through their toxic relationship between themselves, and an interloper to produce a rockin’ rampage that started with bassist Tom Hamilton’s vibe, Sweet Emotion would be the band’s breakout hit. We relive the 'bitter sweetness' of a classic rock standard NEXT on Professor of Rock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we break down side 2 of the hard rock masterpiece 1984 by Van Halen including the story behind the blazing scorcher Hot For Teacher and the Michael McDonald co penned I’ll Wait, including another cool story about Eddie Van Halen from a recent interview. How David Lee Roth Eddie Van Halen, Michael Anthony and Alex Van Halen set the blue print for the blockbuster 1984 next on Professor of Rock… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With exclusive commentary from Foreigner’s Mick Jones. To paraphrase a lyric from Foreigner’s song “Urgent”, Lou Gramm has “fire in his veins”. The timbre of Lou’s voice is unmistakable. That beautiful flowing tenor with a perfect measure of gravel that when he was with Foreigner in the 70s, 80s and 90s set the band apart from every other. When Lou wailed it was like the roar of a lion. With songs like “Jukebox Hero”, “Feels Like the First Time” “Cold as Ice”, “I to Know What Love Is” “Waiting For a Girl Like You”, “Hot Blooded” and so many more, Mick Jones, Lou Gramm, and Foreigner were the top of the heap. Here we celebrate the genius of Lou’s instrument, his voice and recognize him as one of the most underrated vocalists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Up next we recalibrate the top 5 songs from a week in the summer of 1984 based on how the songs have done in the decades since. Ranked by all time performance What is the new number one song? Is it Prince? Duran Duran? Huey Lewis? Michael Jackson? or someone else, with commentary from the artists Find out who’s #1 next on Professor of Rock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Professor of Rock unboxes The Who Sell Out Super Deluxe Edition and tells the history behind this incredible concept album with the stories behind key songs including their top 10 US hit “I Can See For Miles”. Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle and Keith Moon were at their most creative. The compelling tale next on Professor of Rock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this edition of 70s Hidden Gems, we dangerously hover over some gory pulp fiction with Bloodrock’s freaky D.O.A, We drift down the sea of heartbreak with Ian Gomm’s Hold On….and come together for a union of humanity with Livingston Taylor “I Will Be In Love With You" (James Taylor’s brother) and Lindisfarne with Run For Home and Robert Palmer’s Every Kind of People. This is A showcase of 5 diverse 70s Hidden Gems that you’re going to love to re discover , including commentary from artists up, NEXT on Professor of Rock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It was a pivotal crossroads for America’s favorite party band to make the jump to becoming the world’s biggest rock band… Up next we break down Van Halen 1984 song by song including a great story about Eddie Van Halen from his friend and fellow Guitarist Steve Stevens: We go back to the exciting & turbulent year of 1984 song by song including the stories behind the songs including the title track, Jump, Panama, Top Jimmy and Drop Dead Legs NEXT on Professor of Rock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Up next we celebrate a true trailblazer of rock and pop music The king of the American top 40 Casey Kasem. This is a tribute to my hero, the man who gave life to all of the classic songs of the 70s and 80s. A legend that brought all of us together every week to honor the biggest songs of the times counting them down one by one from 40 all the way to #1. including an exclusive interview with his daughter Kerri Kasem. For any of you that came of age in the 70s or 80s, this one will bring a smile to your face. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Up next the maestro of music Alan Parsons who engineered the Beatles Abbey Road, Let It Be and Dark Side of the Moon for Pink Floyd takes us through the stories behind crafting his own albums with the Alan Parson’s Project. It’s a can’t miss exploration through his work with Pilot, Ambrosia as well as Tales of Mystery and Imagination, I Robot, Pyramid, Eve, and the Turn of a Friendly Card on Professor of ROCK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Up Next on Professor of Rock, we explore in-depth the story of one of the 80s BEST Kiss-Off songs ever recorded. This song's impact spans more generations than many of the songs being written today. In our interview with the Artist Patty Smyth, the Professor learns the story of how this powerful song, Goodbye To You by Scandal, came to be and the meaning of it's lyrics. Turns out, it's not what we all thought... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Up next the story behind one of the bonafide classic songs of the 1970s Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl) straight from the singer and songwriter of Looking Glass, Elliot Lurie, including an acoustic performance. This song has attracted every generation since it’s release and conquered pop culture through it’s use in Guardians of the Galaxy. You won’t want to miss this one... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

No Jacket Required by the great Phil Collins is one of the all time Top 50 selling albums ever got its title from a real life incident where the Phil was denied access into a restaurant because he was “improperly dressed.” A breakdown of the inspired tracks, inducing Inside Out, One More Might , Don’t Lose My Number, Take Me Home and the angry episode that led to the making of a masterpiece NEXT on Professor of Rock." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Up next the story of true lost art. Before the days of Spotify, Remember the good ol' day when you heard a song from an artist that you didn’t know and you wanted to hear more but you couldn’t stream their music, you had to buy it. We revisit our take on the Greatest hits album that was the gateway to the great records including a top fiver including Billy Joel, The Beatles, Fleetwood Macs, Prince and Journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From 1967 to 1972, Creedence Clearwater Revival was a juggernaut. Pumping out 6 multi-platinum albums, and one gold record- yielding ten Top-20 pop hits. During their 5 year dominance, CCR, or simply “Creedence” as their most ardent fans call them, set a record for having the most #2 singles by a group on the Billboard Hot 100. CCR reached the #2 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 FIVE times, and each one of those near-chart toppers are mainstays on the list of the most venerable of the Rock Era. On our series celebrating the greatest #2 songs of all time we are going to breakdown all FIVE of those classic #2 hits from CCR, including three epic double-A side singles including Proud Mary and Born on the Bayou, Travelin' Band and Who’ll Stop the Rain, Looking out my Backdoor and As Log As I Can See the Light, plus Green River and Bad Moon Rising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From the NCAA championship fencing team to rock legend, Neil Diamond, often imitated, never duplicated. There are two kinds of people in this world, those who love Neil Diamond and those who are lying through their teeth. The master of that amazing, incomparable voice, and the brilliant writer of some of the most endearing songs of all time. This video celebrates his majesty with his top 5 songs including America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Despite its eventual historic significance, there was a moment when the band’s iconic lead singer contemplated scrapping one of the greatest albums ever recorded, because he had second thoughts about the quality of the record. The story of what led to the creation of U2’s astonishing achievement The Joshua Tree NEXT on Professor of Rock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the calendar turned from 1989 to 1990 the Black Crowes came out of nowhere to keep rock and roll alive with a throwback sound that was fresh and lively with the voice of Chris Robinson and Guitar of Rich Robinson brothers in arms. The album Shake your Moneymaker was a revival of good old time rock and roll. Up next lead singer Chris Robinson relates the story behind their hit She Talk To Angels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It was a track intended to be part of the second rock opera after one of rock’s greatest bands, the Who hit with Tommy. It was going to be called LIFEHOUSE. Pete Townshends’s project almost broke up the group, and nearly took his life. With a fiery vocal by Roger Daltrey and the usual magic of John Entwistle and Keith Moon. The story of Baba O’Riley by The Who NEXT Professor of Rock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Led Zeppelin conquered the world in the 70s. they also inspired two sisters who by the mid 70s proved they could rock as hard as any band in music. Up Next Ann Wilson of Heart shares a few personal stories about Led Zeppelin and her experiences meeting her heroes through her career including their performance of Stairway to Heaven at the Kenned Center Honors. Next on Professor of Rock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The story of how the poet Laurette of the rock era Morrissey and the jangle pop practitioner Johnny Marr co-created the saddest 80s Vinyl Song with Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want and Why the Smiths were the greatest band of their time on professor of rock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

One of music’s most mercurial heroes, Roger Waters wrote lyrics for a progressive rock masterpiece with music by David Gilmour inspired by a tranquilizer shot back stage- big enough for an elephant to provide relief from painful stomach cramps brought on by a serious virus the artist DIDN’T EVEN KNOW HE HAD. The compelling story of the all time Pink Floyd classic Comfortably Numb NEXT on Professor of Rock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Up next the story of one of the biggest songs of 1989 from the queen of pop Madonna that would breed controversy and complete the transition from star to serious artist. An interview with co-writer Patrick Leonard on the incredible pop symphony, Like A Prayer with Prince on guitar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When you listen to the modern day standard "Dreams” by Fleetwood Mac, you may not immediately hear the sadness. You may not recognize that it is song about a failing relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s time for a new segment that we’ll be bringing to you called 80s Mixtape, featuring multiple artist on some of the memorable stories of their songs. We’ve released hundreds of hours of content over the last year on this channel and we picked out 5 of our greatest hits if you will, with some new commentary to make a little POR mixtape, funny stories from the likes of Toto on working on Michael Jackson Thriller, Rick Springfield on Affair of the Heart , Men At Work on creating the #1 hit Down Under , the Church on their dark song, Reptile, and Ray Parker Jr. on Ghostbusters This a great video mixtape to start off the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The 70s were the golden decade of classic rock. If you turn on any classic rock radio station you’ll likely hear a lot of the great bands and songs over and over, but up next we are going to countdown 5 songs from legendary rock artists that don’t get the airplay they deserve. Yep it’s our first edition of 70s hidden gems with commentary from key members of the 70s biggest bands including Burton Cummings formerly of The Guess Who, Blue Oyster Cult, Don McLean and Suzi Quatro as well as Boston’s first drummer and more. next on Professor of Rock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The collaborative genius of Lennon & McCartney created many of the most celebrated compositions ever recorded- including two heartfelt & evocative pieces of musical theater that demonstrated why The Beatles were the most impactful group of the Rock Era. The story of the powerful double-A side masterpiece- “Penny Lane” and “Strawberry Fields Forever” NEXT on Professor of Rock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Up next the story of a song that resonated strongly with soldiers who were sent to fight in the Vietnam war. Let’s Live For Today Written by a classic songwriting team PF. Sloan and Steve Barri for the Grass Roots who were put together by the legendary music man Lou Adler comforted many who were drafted to go to war. Let’s Live for Today went to the top 10 in 1967.The story of this poignant composition from key band member Warren Entner who would go onto manage many bands including Rage Against the Machine and Faith No More next on Professor of Rock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s a song that virtually everyone can sing a long to, but it’s also one of the most controversial and misunderstood tracks of the Rock Era. The colorful & traumatic story of Lynyrd Skynyrd & their eternal American rock classic “Sweet Home Alabama” and why Ronnie Van Zant was one of the greatest frontmen of his time NEXT on Professor of Rock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's very rare that a song peaks on the charts where it bookends one decade and a few weeks later starts another where it seems like the feeling of the song itself is both look back and looking forward. Escape (the Pina Colada song) by Rupert Holmes has become a pop culture phenomenon. The story is up next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Up next, one of the most haunting songs of the 1980s Under the Milky Way by The Church. Lead singer and writer of this classic song Steve Kilbey tells us what influenced the song and if you guessed a million times, you would never come close to what the answer is. The story of this mysterious 1988 hit from their gold album Starfish next on professor of rock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

All of us at Professor of Rock were deeply saddened by the recent passing of Mary Wilson- one of the founding members of the legendary & ground-breaking act The Supremes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the 80s Glam metal ruled radio and MTV, we’re all aware of the biggest songs of the genre and decade but up next we count down 5 of the best 80s hidden gems, glam metal including interviews with key members of some of the groups including Warrant and Great White. As well as songs by Mötley Crüe, Dokken and Cinderella. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The aftermath of the original Van Halen lineup is compelling Eddie, Sammy and co hit #1 with 5150 and Diamond Dave recruited young virtuoso Steve Vai for the multiplatinum Eat and Smile. Next up the story continues with the history of their next releases in 87 and 88 from OU812 to Skyscraper with exclusive commentary by Sammy Hagar and Steve Vai on professor of rock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

An unlikely superstar partnership turned 3 simple chords into the biggest solo hit of a rock icon’s career. The story of the making, and the major label snubbing of the Tom Petty smash Free Fallin that he co-wrote with Electric Light Orchestra principal Jeff Lynne and Mike Cambell from the album Full Moon Fever. We discuss why this petty classic should’ve been #1 next on Professor of Rock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Up next the story of I’ve Had the Time of My Life from one of the biggest selling movie soundtrack ever, Dirty Dancing partly sung by a rock hall of famer Bill Medley from the Righteous Brothers who had been out of the limelight for years and the elegant Jennifer Warnes. The two co-writers of the song, Franke Previte and John DeNicola tell the story behind writing this hit in our interview, along with Bill Medley’s memories of the song. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After dominating rock radio in the mid 70s and emerging with a big comeback in the 80s on MTV, Ann Wilson and the band Heart entered the 90s with the multiplatinum album Brigade which contained a song that became Hearts biggest hit in years. A song that Ann Wilson hated. Up next the story of Heart in the 90s including their other band the Love mongers and Ann’s experiences with the grunge movement on Professor of Rock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Since the beginning of time, wearing glasses may have been due to seeing better but since the Rock Era began in ’55, eyewear has become a fashion statement, and in some cases as iconic as the artist themselves. In this feature we spotlight 5 more iconic eyewear of the rock era: starring Bono, Slash and Stevie Nicks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dave Gahan and Martin Gore's Electronic supergroup Depeche Mode has built one of the most loyal fan bases in music history. The LP that truly solidified eternal veneration was Black Celebration. With some of the most satisfying songs of DM’s career including Stripped, Question of Lust, Here is the House, But Not Tonight, the dark title track and A Question of Time, Black Celebration is a new wave synth pop masterpiece of 1986. An expose of this messianic album is NEXT on Professor of Rock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The story of a song by one of the most influential bands of the rock era, The Byrds who combined Folk Rock, Psychedelia, Country and Raga Rock in the 60s and 70s. The story of Eight Miles Hight a song that defined the Psychedelic movement. Roger McGuinn and David Crosby tell the story of this definitive classic next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Presenting another edition of 80s Hidden Gems, this is Volume 8. Top 5 seemingly passed over songs from the 80s that should be in more regular rotation in our lives. To clarify, these are songs that while hits in their time they haven’t been as prevalent on radio, in playlists on streaming apps and in pop culture. It seems like we hear the same 50 songs from the 80s in these situations I like to spotlight songs that don’t get their due presently. These are songs that deserve rediscovery. These include songs from new wave band Berlin, New Jack Swing man Bobby Brown, Glam rockers White Lion, new york rocker Eddie Money, and bar band John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 1986 Van Halen released their first album with new lead singer Sammy Hagar. 5150 became the band’s first number one album in the US and included three top 25 hits. It also contained a mind blowing rocker, Best of Both Worlds was a perfect pairing of Eddie’s guitar and Sammy’s voice that should’ve been a massive hit. Next up the story of this Van Halen classic with commentary by Sammy Hagar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Every once in a while a band can come out of nowhere and release a song that speaks to an entire generation. The deepest reaches of the soul. In 2006 a band from Texas put out a deeply personal song that went to #2 on the the charts. Hate Me by the rock band Blue October from their multiplatinum album Foiled. Justin Furstenfeld, the lead singer of the band tells the story with a cameo appearance from songwriting team Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Since the beginning of time, wearing glasses may have been due to seeing better but since the Rock Era began in ’55, eyewear has become a fashion statement, and in some cases as iconic as the artist themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The great Charley Pride passed away recently - leaving one of most incredible legacies for us to cherish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the mid 80s, Guns n' Roses crawled out of the hotbed of decadence to release a landmark album while facing the constant threat of implosion, a ban at retail, a ban at MTV, and slow record sales.The transfixing evolution of the biggest selling debut album of all time.. Appetite for Destruction starring Axl Rose, Slash, Izzy Stradlin, Duff McKagan, Steven Adler, Tom Zutaut and a host of others. The stories behind the big song lncluding Welcome to the Jungle, Sweet Child ‘O’ Mine and Paradise City. A can’t miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The amazing story of the redemption of “Yusuf / Cat Stevens” who came back from near death to record two of the greatest albums of the 70s Mona Bone Jakon and Tea For The Tillerman and we unbox the 50th Anniversary Super Deluxe box sets featuring both of these amazing albums, which you can get here: https://catstevens.lnk.to/TFTT-MB-Boxsets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It was a glam-rock throwback with a piercing falsetto that captivated listeners around the world, and re-awakened the spirit of rock n’ roll for a new century.The story of “I Believe in a Thing Called Love” From brothers Justin and Dan Hawkins, otherwise known as the Darkness NEXT on Professor of Rock.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A colossal rock anthem that earned notoriety from an urban legend was actually inspired by a finger-picking exercise learned from the brother of one of rock’s greatest players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The 1990s were full of experimentation and global domination for U2. From Achtung Baby to Zooropa to Pop, U2 ran the gauntlet. Enclosed are their top 5 songs from the era including Stay Faraway (So Close) and Mysterious Ways. The stories behind the songs and the evolution of Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.