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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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November 2023

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

Episode 168 – TLC vs the hostage situation

2023-10-18T04:16:49+00:00

Brian and Murdock regale with the tale of Tionne, Lisa and Chili - including their popstar turned manager, the bathtub full of shoes, and the time they (maybe) took their record label president hostage to try and find the money they were owed.   SHOW NOTES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Con_Funk_Shun https://sisterperri.com/contact/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pebbles_(musician) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes_Boy https://www.songfacts.com/facts/pebbles/mercedes-boy https://www.iloveoldschoolmusic.com/l-a-reid-claims-then-wife-pebbles-did-the-most-after-walking-in-on-him-paula-abdul-2/ https://www.essence.com/celebrity/exclusive-la-reid-perri-pebbles-reid-essence-rb-star/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ep9apkOVKYI https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Girlfriend_(Pebbles_song) [...]

Episode 168 – TLC vs the hostage situation2023-10-18T04:16:49+00:00

RETOLD – More Def Leppard

2023-10-13T13:09:03+00:00

Return to Episode 44 for the quintessential rock n roll bedtime tale - Def Lep vs the car wreck.     SHOW NOTES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Def_Leppard Behind the Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8zYR-Ah9RM Artists as tax exiles: https://bravewords.com/news/def-leppard-among-other-artists-deal-with-tax-issue https://www.artbusinessinfo.com/vat-for-artists.html https://ultimateclassicrock.com/rock-bands-taxes/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_Allen_(drummer) https://ultimateclassicrock.com/def-leppards-hysteria-turns-25/ https://parade.com/635868/nancyberk/def-leppards-rick-allen-talks-music-art-and-discovering-the-power-of-the-human-spirt/?fbclid=IwAR1LNtiETeK8CPuX9SW2fVfCXFPiyglrkYWnWRVSmm12OqC6YuAnSc4SuaQ https://www.weberlifedesign.com/post/def-leppard-rick-allen-speaks-drumming-and-his-fine-art-interview

RETOLD – More Def Leppard2023-10-13T13:09:03+00:00

Episode 167 – Def Leppard vs Sheffield

2023-10-11T04:42:41+00:00

The guys get the details behind the Def Leppard fan classic acoustic set that was shot in a bar that was way too small for a band that big. Take another rock n roll field trip - this time to Sheffield, England.   Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rocknrollbedtimestories   SHOW NOTES: Motley Crue in [...]

Episode 167 – Def Leppard vs Sheffield2023-10-11T04:42:41+00:00

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
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