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Rock N Roll Bedtime Stories exists to discuss and (maybe set straight) the rumor, innuendo and hidden details that surround some of your favorite bands and songs. Created and hosted by Brian and Murdock of The Story Guys.
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October 2023

Episode 166 – Zildjian vs Sabian

2023-10-04T03:12:40+00:00

The guys take on something new when a listener letter points them not to a song or a band - but to the rumor and innuendo surrounding a BRAND. Hear the tale of an ancient accident and the family who turned it into a centuries-lasting business endeavor that would help define jazz and lead to [...]

Episode 166 – Zildjian vs Sabian2023-10-04T03:12:40+00:00

September 2023

Episode 165 – Rush vs their reputation

2023-09-27T03:29:15+00:00

Brian and Murdock get into a listener request asking them to figure out if the guys in Rush - Geddy, Alex and Neil - were always as nice to everyone as their reputation would imply.   Support the show via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rocknrollbedtimestories   SHOW NOTES: Rush’s South Park Tom Sawyer Intro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eh_9NY56Sxw https://www.talkbass.com/threads/is-geddy-lee-the-most-likeable-guy-in-rock.1388179/ https://www.quora.com/What-do-you-think-of-Geddy-Lee https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geddy_Lee [...]

Episode 165 – Rush vs their reputation2023-09-27T03:29:15+00:00

Episode 164 – Foreigner vs Jann Wenner

2023-09-20T03:42:54+00:00

Brian and Murdock tackle a listener letter that leads to the long running rumor that a certain magazine owner might be responsible for keeping a certain American/British band out of the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame. SHOW NOTES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mick_Jones_(Foreigner_guitarist) https://rockcellarmagazine.com/lou-gramm-foreigner-live-at-the-rainbow-78-interview-legacy/ https://billboardchartrewind.wordpress.com/2020/05/09/the-ultimate-2-hits-on-the-billboard-hot-100/ https://blabbermouth.net/news/why-has-foreigner-not-been-inducted-into-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-the-reason-is-very-very-simple-says-jeff-pilson https://loudwire.com/ex-foreigner-lou-gramm-claims-personal-vendetta-kept-band-being-nominated-rock-hall/ https://ultimateclassicrock.com/rock-hall-of-fame-foreigner-styx/ https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/sep/17/rolling-stone-founder-jann-wenner-removed-from-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-board https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/sep/17/rolling-stone-founder-jann-wenner-removed-from-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-board https://www.loudersound.com/features/foreigner-first-time-around https://blabbermouth.net/news/lou-gramm-says-mick-joness-greed-was-reason-he-didnt-get-songwriting-credit-on-foreigners-i-want-to-know-what-love-is https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Want_to_Know_What_Love_Is https://web.archive.org/web/20140101012022/http://www.classicrockmagazine.com/features/the-story-of-foreigners-i-want-to-know-what-love-is https://www.njarts.net/lou-gramm-discusses-successes-and-struggles-of-a-remarkable-career/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agent_Provocateur_(album) https://blabbermouth.net/news/lou-gramm-i-dont-understand-how-they-can-be-touring-with-no-original-members-and-still-calling-themselves-foreigner https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1990-08-02-vl-1707-story.html [...]

Episode 164 – Foreigner vs Jann Wenner2023-09-20T03:42:54+00:00

RETOLD – More Elvis

2023-09-15T03:32:22+00:00

Revisit this June 2022 conversation about the man behind The King - Colonel Tom Parker - including his (mis)management style, and what he might have been running from all along.    SHOW NOTES The Colonel by Alanna Nash: https://www.amazon.com/Colonel-Extraordinary-Story-Tom-Parker/dp/1451613571/ref=asc_df_1451613571/ Austin Powers “Carnies!” clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXRfnIfFYFI https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carny https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Rose_Circus https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alanna_Nash https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colonel_Tom_Parker https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smith_Act https://www.britannica.com/event/Smith-Act  

RETOLD – More Elvis2023-09-15T03:32:22+00:00

Episode 163 – Elvis vs Nixon

2023-09-13T11:46:31+00:00

The guys learn a little about American history (and how it is literally managed) and breakdown the bizarre details of that time Elvis decided he needed to meet the President.    Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rocknrollbedtimestories   SHOW NOTES: Songs in this episode: Elvis - “Are You Lonesome Tonight (1969, Laughing Version)” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Archives_and_Records_Administration https://www.washingtonian.com/2020/12/21/elvis-met-nixon-50-years-ago-today-in-one-of-the-weirdest-white-house-meetings-in-history/ [...]

Episode 163 – Elvis vs Nixon2023-09-13T11:46:31+00:00

BONUS – RIP Gary Wright

2023-09-08T03:31:19+00:00

Brian pays tribute to the 1970's blues-rocker-turned-world-music journeyman that gave the world "Dreamweaver" - and... Freddy Krueger. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode include compositions performed by Gary Wright, Spooky Tooth, Judas Priest, and Ronnie Spector https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/06/arts/music/gary-wright-dead.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Wright https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dream_Weaver https://screenrant.com/nightmare-elm-street-dream-weaver-song-inspiration/

BONUS – RIP Gary Wright2023-09-08T03:31:19+00:00

Episode 162 – Jimmy Buffett vs the drug police

2023-09-06T04:13:15+00:00

In honor of the late, great Jimmy Buffett, the boys breakdown the story of the afternoon excursion that went wrong on the island of Jamaica for Jimmy and his famous friends in 1996. Support the show on Patreon and get bonus content! https://www.patreon.com/rocknrollbedtimestories   SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode "Jamaica Mistaica" and "Come [...]

Episode 162 – Jimmy Buffett vs the drug police2023-09-06T04:13:15+00:00

Forgotten Bands – Budgie

2023-09-01T04:26:49+00:00

The guys introduce a new style of bonus episode - diving into the details of a band that most of the world may have forgotten. Up on the docket this time: Welsh sludge rockers/heavy metal godfathers, BUDGIE. Get your forgotten bands in for consideration by emailing [email protected]. SHOW NOTES: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/jan/11/burke-shelley-frontman-with-welsh-rock-band-budgie-dies-aged-71 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burke_Shelley https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodger_Bain https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Budgie_(band) https://www.wikiwand.com/en/J-Men_Forever

Forgotten Bands – Budgie2023-09-01T04:26:49+00:00

August 2023

Episode 161 – Sublime vs Willie Nelson

2023-08-30T03:55:12+00:00

Brian and Murdock open a letter from a listener hungry to hear about the extreme excess and undeniable influence of Brad, Bud and Eric -  Long Beach, California’s Sublime.    Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rocknrollbedtimestories   This episode brought to you in part by: Bourbon & Beyond Festival | A Perfect Blend of Bourbon, [...]

Episode 161 – Sublime vs Willie Nelson2023-08-30T03:55:12+00:00

BONUS – Our Nerdiest Thing talks Madonna

2023-08-25T03:42:25+00:00

In the first BONUS crossover episode, listen in as Whitney, Mindy and Deb from the Story Guys Network's podcast Our Nerdiest Thing talk about early 90's Madonna. Check out all things Our Nerdiest Thing. Check out The Story Guys Network: https://wearethestoryguys.com/podcasts/  

BONUS – Our Nerdiest Thing talks Madonna2023-08-25T03:42:25+00:00

Episode 160 – Songs vs muses

2023-08-23T10:40:43+00:00

Brian and Murdock examine a handful of famous tunes centering around specific women and uncover the true - and not-so-true stories behind the songs. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rocknrollbedtimestories   This episode brought to you in part by: Bourbon & Beyond Festival | A Perfect Blend of Bourbon, Food & Music In Louisville September [...]

Episode 160 – Songs vs muses2023-08-23T10:40:43+00:00

BONUS – RIP Rodriguez and Jerry Moss

2023-08-18T04:25:07+00:00

The guys talk about the lesser known names with BIG TIME influence who have passed on in the last few weeks - Detroit's "Sugar Man" and the "M" in A&M Records. SHOW NOTES: Songs played in this episode: "Crucify Your Mind" by Rodriguez and "The Lonely Bull" by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass https://variety.com/2023/music/news/jerry-moss-dead-a-and-m-records-1235698242/ [...]

BONUS – RIP Rodriguez and Jerry Moss2023-08-18T04:25:07+00:00

Episode 159 – Robbie Robertson vs The Band

2023-08-16T02:53:07+00:00

In honor of Robbie Robertson's passing, the guys finally get to their long-awaited deep dive on The Band. They talk influence, bad behavior, and the group's nearly unmatchable legacy. This episode brought to you in part by: Bourbon & Beyond Festival | A Perfect Blend of Bourbon, Food & Music In Louisville September 14-17, 2023 [...]

Episode 159 – Robbie Robertson vs The Band2023-08-16T02:53:07+00:00

Episode 158 – Goo Goo Dolls vs heavy metal

2023-08-09T12:28:52+00:00

Brian and Murdock make a meandering case for laying the success of the Goo Goo Dolls at the feet of a bad deal with a legendary heavy metal music champion.   This episode brought to you in part by: Bourbon & Beyond Festival | A Perfect Blend of Bourbon, Food & Music In Louisville September [...]

Episode 158 – Goo Goo Dolls vs heavy metal2023-08-09T12:28:52+00:00

BONUS – Mailbag: My ex-girlfriend’s dad and more Bobbie Gentry rumors

2023-08-04T04:12:41+00:00

Brian digs into a couple of letters and tries to figure out if a listener's ex-flame actually had a (almost) famous dad.   This episode brought to you in part by: Bourbon & Beyond Festival | A Perfect Blend of Bourbon, Food & Music In Louisville September 14-17, 2023 WIN TICKETS HERE! At Highland Festival [...]

BONUS – Mailbag: My ex-girlfriend’s dad and more Bobbie Gentry rumors2023-08-04T04:12:41+00:00

Episode 157 – Sinead O’Connor vs the Catholic church

2023-08-02T03:06:18+00:00

Brian and Murdock celebrate the life out of time of the Irish protest singer Sinead O'Connor and explore the culturally defining moment that was her 1992 SNL performance. Trigger warning: This episode is distinctly about abuse to children and includes graphic descriptions.  This episode brought to you in part by: Bourbon & Beyond Festival | [...]

Episode 157 – Sinead O’Connor vs the Catholic church2023-08-02T03:06:18+00:00

July 2023

RETOLD – Tawny Kitaen

2023-07-28T02:23:00+00:00

As a companion piece to the recent deep dive on Whitesnake and David Coverdale, the guys brush off this classic episode from May 2021 examining the career of video vixen Tawny Kitaen. This episode brought to you in part by: Bourbon & Beyond Festival | A Perfect Blend of Bourbon, Food & Music In Louisville [...]

RETOLD – Tawny Kitaen2023-07-28T02:23:00+00:00

Episode 156 – David Coverdale vs Whitesnake

2023-07-26T05:40:29+00:00

The guys explore the big voice and bigger ego that gave the world Whitesnake - and the people he pissed off to get there. This episode brought to you in part by: Bourbon & Beyond Festival | A Perfect Blend of Bourbon, Food & Music In Louisville September 14-17, 2023 WIN TICKETS HERE! At Highland [...]

Episode 156 – David Coverdale vs Whitesnake2023-07-26T05:40:29+00:00
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