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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December 2023

Episode 178 – Buddy Holly vs his glasses

2023-12-27T03:37:16+00:00

A listener letter sends Brian and Murdock into a discussion of rock n roll fashion, tragedy and technology. Hear the tale of the man who helped launch rock n roll and the song featuring his name that launched rock n roll into cyberspace. Learn more about and try MAGIC MIND for yourself. MagicMind.com/bedtimestories Use discount [...]

Episode 178 – Buddy Holly vs his glasses2023-12-27T03:37:16+00:00

Episode 177 – The Flying Burrito Brothers vs the Nudie suit

2023-12-20T05:41:57+00:00

Brian and Murdock talk Gram Parsons, drugs, fashion and that time a stolen suit showed up in a legendary performer's closet - and no one noticed for 50 years... Learn more about and try MAGIC MIND for yourself. MagicMind.com/bedtimestories Use discount code: BEDTIME20 ****** Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rocknrollbedtimestories   SHOW NOTES: https://artillerymag.com/the-white-album-the-view-from-los-angeles-in-1969-and-how-the-1960s-gave-way-to-the-long-hangover-of-the-1970s/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_White_Album_(book) [...]

Episode 177 – The Flying Burrito Brothers vs the Nudie suit2023-12-20T05:41:57+00:00

Episode 176 – David Bowie vs Bing Crosby

2023-12-13T15:23:20+00:00

Brian is joined by Lafe the producer for a discussion of what led David Bowie to be on a Bing Crosby Christmas special, the TV death curse Bowie thought he might have unleashed, and a few other choice Christmas collaborations that color the season. Support the show by shopping for new speakers and audio equipment [...]

Episode 176 – David Bowie vs Bing Crosby2023-12-13T15:23:20+00:00

Episode 175 – The Devil vs Stull

2023-12-06T05:08:15+00:00

The guys get spooky with a letter asking for some clarity around the rumors enveloping a small town in Kansas - and they connect the conversation to topics as varied as a Gen Z starlet, Kurt Cobain, that one scene in Pulp Fiction and the ultimate rock n roll rumor concerning Robert Johnson and the [...]

Episode 175 – The Devil vs Stull2023-12-06T05:08:15+00:00

November 2023

Episode 174 – The Allman Brothers vs The Dixie Mafia

2023-11-29T05:15:11+00:00

The guys get into the drug-fueled decisions and bad associations that put a price on Gregg Allman's head and ended the biggest iteration of the Allman Brothers Band. Support the show by shopping for new speakers and audio equipment with audioengine! Get bonus episode, newsletters and more when you join the show on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/rocknrollbedtimestories [...]

Episode 174 – The Allman Brothers vs The Dixie Mafia2023-11-29T05:15:11+00:00

RETOLD – More Janis Joplin

2023-11-24T05:40:55+00:00

After a recent discussion on the show about Janis Joplin and her distaste for Jim Morrison, the guys thought it was worth revisiting another tale of how Janis refused to put up with bad behavior - this one involving Jerry Lee Lewis. Enjoy this clip from all the way back in Episode 118.

RETOLD – More Janis Joplin2023-11-24T05:40:55+00:00

Episode 173 – Jim Morrison vs Jimi Hendrix

2023-11-22T04:36:20+00:00

The guys get into the lore around Steve Paul's The Scene, 60's NYC, and that time The Lizard King tried to stick his face into Jimi Hendrix's pants (and got Janis Joplin all riled up.) Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rocknrollbedtimestories   SHOW NOTES: https://theburr.com/2505/blogs/grace-marie-burton/the-conflicted-legacy-of-the-doors/ https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2020-03-18/coronavirus-self-quarantine-learning-to-like-the-doors-jim-morrison https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/disastrous-two-occasions-jimi-hendrix-jim-morrison-met/ https://www.loudersound.com/features/what-happened-when-jimi-hendrix-jammed-with-jim-morrison http://www.historyoffilm.net/film-making/film-schools/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joel_Brodsky http://weareclassicrockers.com/article/december-1967-night-jim-morrison-was-arrested-stage https://www.amazon.com/Live-At-Scene-Club-York/dp/B000UBF1M6 https://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/jimi-hendrix-jam-sessions-with-famous-players.575240/ https://msmokemusic.com/blogs/mind-smoke-blog/posts/6562587/steve-paul-s-the-scene https://www.janisjoplin.net/life/friends/jim-morrison/#:~:text='%20Jim%20would%20get%20drunk%20most,the%20more%20Jim%20loved%20it. [...]

Episode 173 – Jim Morrison vs Jimi Hendrix2023-11-22T04:36:20+00:00

BONUS – Mailbag: More Our Lady Peace, Warren Zevon covers, Stravinsky

2023-11-17T05:04:48+00:00

The guys leaf through listener letters from the past few weeks and reflect more on modern composers, Canadian perceptions and wacky SNL performances. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rocknrollbedtimestories SHOW NOTES: The David Lindley SNL appearance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQpBhjm4zL8

BONUS – Mailbag: More Our Lady Peace, Warren Zevon covers, Stravinsky2023-11-17T05:04:48+00:00

Episode 172 – Rock n Roll vs the mosh pit

2023-11-15T04:22:19+00:00

Executive producer Lafe joins Brian and Murdock for a historical breakdown and spiritual reflection on the art and evolution of "slamdancing." Support the show on Patreon, you heathen. https://www.patreon.com/rocknrollbedtimestories Songs used in this episode: Danzig "When Death Had No Name" Lafe's suggested listening: Anthrax “Caught In a Mosh” Frank Turner “Four Simple Words” Ben Folds [...]

Episode 172 – Rock n Roll vs the mosh pit2023-11-15T04:22:19+00:00

BS Conversations – The Maguas

2023-11-10T05:16:57+00:00

On this edition of the RNRBS spin-off interview pod, all 5 members of Scranton, PA rock band The Maguas hang with Brian to talk about being in a band with your best friends, the family members that unlocked rock n roll for them, and the rock rumors and shenanigans that keep them obsessed. Check out [...]

BS Conversations – The Maguas2023-11-10T05:16:57+00:00

Episode 171 – Richey Edwards vs the world

2023-11-08T05:24:12+00:00

A listen letter gets the guys searching for Manic Street Preachers guitarist/inspiration Richey Edwards and trying to understand what might have happened to the troubled rocker who helped craft the first ten years of the legendary British rock band.   SHOW NOTES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manic_Street_Preachers https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everything_Must_Go_(Manic_Street_Preachers_album) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoegaze https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/richey-edwards-manic-street-preachers-disappearance-missing-25-year-anniversary-a9308046.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/You_Love_Us https://www.foreverdelayed.org.uk/msppedia/index.php?title=Richey_Manic_And_The_%274_Real%27_Incident_-_NME,_9th_October_1999 https://timnapalmstegall.substack.com/p/from-the-archives-manic-street-preachers https://exploringselfharm.com/2022/11/14/richey-edwards/ Excerpt from Steve Lamacqu book: [...]

Episode 171 – Richey Edwards vs the world2023-11-08T05:24:12+00:00

RETOLD – More on the history of hip hop

2023-11-03T03:24:57+00:00

After hearing about "the golden age of hip hop" and KRS-One on Episode 170, travel ALL the way back to Episode 34 for a discussion about the art of sampling and what made it go away in the early 90s. SHOW NOTES: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/59FdNgdN0lHFNdr3ZsTTPa?si=6573cc96d800429b https://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00152816.html https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.55725/title.russell-simmons-addresses-beastie-boys-def-jam-fallout-i-just-wasnt-mature-enough# https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dust_Brothers https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul%27s_Boutique https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilbert_O%27Sullivan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Upright_Music,_Ltd._v._Warner_Bros._Records_Inc. I Hate Myself and Want to [...]

RETOLD – More on the history of hip hop2023-11-03T03:24:57+00:00

Episode 170 – KRS One vs PM Dawn

2023-11-01T04:25:28+00:00

The guys get a listener letter about an infamous incident in NYC hip hop that has one rapper knocking another rapper offstage (literally!!) History! Politics! Authenticity! Oh My! Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rocknrollbedtimestories SHOW NOTES: https://www.hiphopnostalgia.com/2022/01/krs-one-vs-pm-dawn-january-13-1992.html https://theboombox.com/krs-one-tossed-pm-dawn-off-stage/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miner%27s_Bowery_Theatre https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/12/28/how-morgan-wallen-became-the-most-wanted-man-in-country https://www.iconcollective.edu/hip-hop-history https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hip_hop_music https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New-school_hip_hop https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_age_hip_hop DJ Kenny Parker YouTube episode about the incident: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbqtMTTDN9c Kool Kim [...]

Episode 170 – KRS One vs PM Dawn2023-11-01T04:25:28+00:00

October 2023

RETOLD – Ghost vs As I Lay Dying

2023-10-27T04:09:55+00:00

In an attempt to be a little spooky on Halloween weekend, we have re-uploaded 2022's spookiest episode about one band that pretends to be scary and isn't - and one who claims they aren't but very much ARE!

RETOLD – Ghost vs As I Lay Dying2023-10-27T04:09:55+00:00

Episode 169 – Warren vs Werewolves

2023-10-25T03:19:36+00:00

Brian and Murdock reach into the history of the 1970's novelty song "Werewolves of London" and discover how it got the entire California scene singing along. Plus - they learn which crooner's late-night movie viewing inspired it and the troubadour whose career would be defined by it.   SHOW NOTES: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2534400/Why-DID-Everly-Brothers-hate-RAY-CONNOLLY-reflects-little-concord-singing-duos-relationship.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Everly_Brothers https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warren_Zevon https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/how-the-everly-brothers-inspired-warren-zevon-on-werewolves-of-london/ Steven [...]

Episode 169 – Warren vs Werewolves2023-10-25T03:19:36+00:00

BS Conversations – Chris Carter from Breakfast with the Beatles

2023-10-19T20:27:06+00:00

BS Conversations are a Rock N Roll Bedtime Stories spin-off pod featuring long-form conversations with the people making the magic happen in the music industry. Listen into thi BS Conversation with Breakfast with the Beatles host (and bass player for Dramarama!!) Chris Carter. Hear Brian and Chris completely nerd out on Beatles, liner notes, rumors [...]

BS Conversations – Chris Carter from Breakfast with the Beatles2023-10-19T20:27:06+00:00
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