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June 2024

Episode 202 – Dio vs Elf

2024-06-12T04:23:30+00:00

A listener letter leads the guys to nerd out on the unlikely career and success of Ronnie James Dio and that band he led before another rock legend came calling.   SHOW NOTES https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronnie_James_Dio Ronnie Dio and the Prophets https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHgcFXcY_yo First Time Reaction to Rainbow’s “Stargazer” #1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiD9dzIa4J #2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVP25CPi934   Remembering when Black Sabbath [...]

Episode 202 – Dio vs Elf2024-06-12T04:23:30+00:00

May 2024

January 2024

Episode 183 – Frank Zappa vs Captain Beefheart

2024-01-31T05:28:59+00:00

The guys get a listener inquiry asking for the history of rock n rollers getting entangled in "gross out contests." Support the show on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/rocknrollbedtimestories SHOW NOTES: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2019/03/the-dirt-movie-ozzy-osbourne https://loudwire.com/ozzy-osbourne-snorting-ants-story-fake/ https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/tommy-lee-challenged-ozzy-osbourne-gross-out/ Motley Crue on Howard Stern clip: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=629778755450180 https://ultimateclassicrock.com/frank-zappa-wins-gross-out-contest-gruesome-rock-legends/ https://consequence.net/2021/11/gross-concert-moments-shocking-list/2/ https://consequence.net/2021/11/brass-against-urination-incident-police-report-more-details/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Zappa https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edgard_Var%C3%A8se Letter to Varese: https://orchestra2001.org/inner.php?pageid=1468 Zappa writing about Varese in Stereo Review in [...]

Episode 183 – Frank Zappa vs Captain Beefheart2024-01-31T05:28:59+00:00

October 2023

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

March 2023

Episode 137 – Ozzy vs Sharon

2023-03-15T10:09:50+00:00

Brian and Murdock examine the relationship between the metal god and the manager's daughter - and the violence, dysfunction, and business savvy that has come to define them and their family over the last 40 years. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rocknrollbedtimestories SHOW NOTES: https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/the-day-i-tried-to-kill-sharon-6584234.html https://washingtonindependent.com/thelma-riley/ https://www.nickiswift.com/1196467/who-is-thelma-riley-ozzy-osbournes-first-wife-wasnt-sharon/ https://www.theguardian.com/media/2006/dec/09/rock.music https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Arden https://www.radiox.co.uk/news/music/when-ozzy-osbourne-tried-kill-sharon-blackout/ https://tonedeaf.thebrag.com/ozzy-osbourne-recalls-the-time-he-attempted-to-kill-sharon/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moscow_Music_Peace_Festival https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ozzfest https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/features/the-osbournes-show-sharon-kelly-b2028417.html https://www.vice.com/en/article/jmkpyp/the-osbournes-britains-kardashians-reality-tv [...]

Episode 137 – Ozzy vs Sharon2023-03-15T10:09:50+00:00

Episode 135 – Vince Neil vs Hanoi Rocks

2023-03-01T03:30:11+00:00

A listener letter sends Brian and Murdock back to Christmas season 1984 and the wild week and bad decisions that put an end to the rise of a certain Finnish rock band.    Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rocknrollbedtimestories   SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Motley Crue “Kickstart My Heart”; The Rasmus “In [...]

Episode 135 – Vince Neil vs Hanoi Rocks2023-03-01T03:30:11+00:00

January 2023

BONUS – Mailbag: Zombie Beatles and Real Motley Housewives

2023-01-20T03:23:37+00:00

Brian and Murdock pour some cocktails and dig into the listener letters that have been pilling up around the studio. THANK YOU for being a big part of the show! Send your own letter: [email protected] SHOW NOTES: Ken's book: https://www.amazon.com/May-Old-Seen-Cool-Bands/dp/1955123233/ref=sr_1_1 The Zombie Beatles book: https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Undead-British-Zombie-Invasion/dp/B003TLSLXU/ref=sr_1_1  

BONUS – Mailbag: Zombie Beatles and Real Motley Housewives2023-01-20T03:23:37+00:00

November 2022

BONUS – More on Jerry Lee Lewis

2022-11-04T04:12:59+00:00

Brian gives in and discusses Jerry Lee Lewis' dead wives - and a listener letter about Motley Crue! SHOW NOTES: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/the-strange-and-mysterious-death-of-mrs-jerry-lee-lewis-179980/6/ https://www.grunge.com/1074511/the-strange-death-of-jerry-lee-lewis-5th-wife/  

BONUS – More on Jerry Lee Lewis2022-11-04T04:12:59+00:00

September 2022

BONUS – More GNR and Mailbag

2022-09-09T04:04:06+00:00

Executive Producer Lafe joins Brian to shore up some more Axl Rose drama and answer listener letters. SHOW NOTES: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/duff-mckagan-feud-with-kurt-cobain/ https://societyofrock.com/explore-the-influence-of-bat-out-of-hell-and-its-bruce-springsteen-comparison/ https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/bitter-feud-between-axl-rose-vince-neil/ https://www.vulture.com/article/van-halen-lost-weekend-mtv-history.html

BONUS – More GNR and Mailbag2022-09-09T04:04:06+00:00

July 2022

RETOLD – Motley Crue vs Fake Nikki Sixx

2022-07-01T17:54:35+00:00

The guys got a recent correspondence asking for more Crue content.... So it seemed like a good time to revisit Episode 12 of the show when Murdock got to geek out about that time Crue might have replaced the bass player and never told anyone...   SHOW NOTES:  Loudersound article: https://www.loudersound.com/features/matthew-trippe-nikki-sixx-the-imitation-game The interview tapes with [...]

RETOLD – Motley Crue vs Fake Nikki Sixx2022-07-01T17:54:35+00:00

January 2022

Episode 77 – Boy George vs Jon Moss

2022-01-19T13:37:43+00:00

Brian and Murdock talk the New Romantic movement, high drama, fan fiction and the self-proclaimed "great unresolved romance of the century" between Boy George and his drummer. This episode is brought to you by Pair.com; Get your first month of website hosting for free by using the code QUICKSTART SHOW NOTES: https://www.smoothradio.com/artists/boy-george/culture-club-feud-jon-moss/ London – Animal [...]

Episode 77 – Boy George vs Jon Moss2022-01-19T13:37:43+00:00

September 2021

Episode 61 – Rock n Roll vs the National Anthem

2021-09-28T21:30:57+00:00

Brian busts the belief that Jimi Hendrix started it all when it comes to repurposing "The Star Spangled Banner." He reveals the backstory to the baseball game performance that first put musical protest on the map. This episode is brought to you in part by HelloFresh. Get $80 off with code: HFAFF80 - including Free [...]

Episode 61 – Rock n Roll vs the National Anthem2021-09-28T21:30:57+00:00

February 2021

BONUS – Mailbag and RIP Mary Wilson

2021-02-19T15:16:40+00:00

The guys read mail and remember Mary Wilson; PLUS - Murdock talks about that one time he had a conversation with a punk legend about Motely Crue. SHOW NOTES: Roy Head's amazing dancing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnOr-FeoXw0&t=62s Roy Head Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_Head Variety Obit: https://variety.com/2020/music/news/roy-head-dead-treat-her-right-rocker-once-upon-time-hollywood-1234779102/ That scene in The Commitments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noJDCWOvzFQ That scene in Once Upon a Time in [...]

BONUS – Mailbag and RIP Mary Wilson2021-02-19T15:16:40+00:00

January 2021

Episode 29 – Warrant vs Bon Jovi

2021-02-16T04:00:26+00:00

The guys research the rise and fall of Jani Lane and his dysfunctional relationship with his bandmates in Warrant while diving into the rumor of "I Saw Red." Did it really cause a mental breakdown? And who was Jani's girlfriend caught with in bed?     SHOW NOTES: https://www.grunge.com/243058/the-tragic-real-life-story-of-warrants-jani-lane/ Warrant - Cherry Pie video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjyZKfdwlng [...]

Episode 29 – Warrant vs Bon Jovi2021-02-16T04:00:26+00:00

Episode 28 – W.A.S.P. vs the PMRC

2021-01-25T14:42:19+00:00

Murdock unwinds the weird and complicated legacy of Blackie Lawless and his band W.A.S.P. - a group that never quite got its due from anyone but Tipper Gore and angry parents. SHOW NOTES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackie_Lawless https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parents_Music_Resource_Center W.A.S.P. - Wild Child https://youtu.be/uCt9t9CllhE?t=59 Blackie Lawless riding the mic stand https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDW8nAtu3LY

Episode 28 – W.A.S.P. vs the PMRC2021-01-25T14:42:19+00:00

August 2020

Episode 12 – Motley Crue vs Fake Nikki Sixx

2020-08-01T16:09:08+00:00

Murdock geeks out about one of his formative favorites - Motley Crue - and that time they might have replaced the bass player and never told anyone...   SHOW NOTES:  Loudersound article: https://www.loudersound.com/features/matthew-trippe-nikki-sixx-the-imitation-game The interview tapes with Matthew Trippe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlBFJ2UXBsE From CarWreckdebangs.Wordpress.com (with photos of original Kerrang! article) https://carwreckdebangs.wordpress.com/2019/01/23/motley-crue-had-a-fake-nikki-sixx-and-nobody-noticed-the-strange-tale-of-matthew-trippe/ 1983 Japanese TV interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4SS8ptJgm4 Motley [...]

Episode 12 – Motley Crue vs Fake Nikki Sixx2020-08-01T16:09:08+00:00
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