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March 2024

RETOLD – More on Pearl Jam

2024-03-01T03:37:24+00:00

After discussing the birth of grunge and the Seattle scene, the guys dug up Episode 63 to revisit the story of that time Pearl Jam tried to take on Ticketmaster.   SHOW NOTES: Songs played in this episode: Mr Blue Sky by ELO, Dissident by Pearl Jam, Alive by Pearl Jam https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ticketmaster https://www.ticketmaster.com/about/our-history.html https://www.argusleader.com/story/scotthudson/2015/03/08/how-ticket-sales-worked-before-the-internet/24619097/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ticketron [...]

RETOLD – More on Pearl Jam2024-03-01T03:37:24+00:00

December 2023

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

November 2023

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

May 2023

Episode 146 – Steven Tyler vs Todd Rundgren

2023-05-17T04:38:00+00:00

Brian leads a search to uncover the true origin story of his childhood crush - Liv Rundgren Tyler - and gets to crash into an inspirational muse, a legendary producer, and one of the greatest and notorious front men of all time along the way. This episode brought to you in part by Louder Than [...]

Episode 146 – Steven Tyler vs Todd Rundgren2023-05-17T04:38:00+00:00

Episode 144 – YES vs The Buggles

2023-05-03T04:47:33+00:00

The guys get into another "rock n roll manager did me wrong" story - but this one feels a little different. Learn about Brian Lane, his rise from record promoter to prog rock puppeteer, and the move that did him in - even though he says it wasn't him who did it at all... This [...]

Episode 144 – YES vs The Buggles2023-05-03T04:47:33+00:00

February 2023

Episode 134 – Billy Squire vs the music video

2023-02-22T05:08:03+00:00

The guys get a listener letter asking for some clarity around the rumor that Billy Squire's career got squashed by one bad video (and one very silky blouse).   Support the show on Patreon! http://www.Patreon.com/RocknRollBedtimeStories SHOW NOTES Songs used in this episode: Billy Squire “Christmas is the Time to Say I Love You”; Piper “Out [...]

Episode 134 – Billy Squire vs the music video2023-02-22T05:08:03+00:00

Episode 133 – Rock N Roll vs pro wrestling

2023-02-15T03:58:58+00:00

The guys get giddy and examine the roots of the unlikely partnership that forms in the early-1980’s between professional wrestling buffoons and rock n roll misfits - and changes a corner of pop culture forever. Support the show on Patreon and get up to two spin-off episodes a month!! https://www.patreon.com/rocknrollbedtimestories   SHOW NOTES Songs used [...]

Episode 133 – Rock N Roll vs pro wrestling2023-02-15T03:58:58+00:00

December 2021

BONUS – The O’Jays murder and Robin Lane

2021-12-22T06:06:52+00:00

Brian answers a listener letter about the first hours of MTV and gets up to speed on the startling DNA discovery made in Ohio this week. SHOW NOTES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Lane Robin Lane & The Chartbusters - "When Things Go Wrong" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pTHbZKhjXY http://www.reddyteddy.com/band https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ph.D._(band) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_O%27Jays PhD - "Little Suzi's on Top" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKgzYLBV_cc https://spinditty.com/industry/List-of-first-25-videos-played-on-MTV The O'Jays [...]

BONUS – The O’Jays murder and Robin Lane2021-12-22T06:06:52+00:00

June 2021

Episode 48 – Andrew W.K. vs Steev Mike

2021-06-30T13:32:55+00:00

Brian takes the bait and falls down the Andrew W.K. conspiracy theory wormhole. Is the "Party Hard" maven an actual person or an industry plant from one of rock n roll's legendary drummers?   This episode is brought to you by OMIO. Get 5% off your next booking when you use the code LISTENR5 at [...]

Episode 48 – Andrew W.K. vs Steev Mike2021-06-30T13:32:55+00:00

Episode 45 – Poison vs Guns N Roses (with Tom Beaujour and Rich Bienstock)

2021-06-09T04:26:12+00:00

Brian and Murdock get the lowdown on the music and lifestyle of the 1980's Sunset Strip (and find out if Slash REALLY DID audition for Poison) by welcoming rock journalists Tom Beaujour and Richard Bienstock to the show. Check out Tom and Rich's amazing oral history NÖTHIN' BUT A GOOD TIME: The Uncensored History of [...]

Episode 45 – Poison vs Guns N Roses (with Tom Beaujour and Rich Bienstock)2021-06-09T04:26:12+00:00

November 2020

Episode 20 – Rock n Roll vs the Christmas Season

2020-11-22T16:19:32+00:00

Brian and Murdock explore the historical intersection of rock music and the Yuletide through entries from the Boss, the Beatles, Beach Boys and ACDC and then count down their personal Top Five Rock n Roll Christmas Lists. SHOW NOTES: The Top 5 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/66176IN7O7zw3qqCEFimOm ASCAP list of most-performed Xmas songs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_music#Early_secular_Christmas_songs Classic Rock Xmas Memories [...]

Episode 20 – Rock n Roll vs the Christmas Season2020-11-22T16:19:32+00:00

July 2020

Episode 11 – Billy Idol vs the Thai Military

2020-07-02T02:14:00+00:00

Brian breaks down the drug-fueled meltdown that left Billy Idol's friends referring to him as "Bilvis." PLUS - the guys check their mailbox and user reviews. Get your own email in at [email protected].   SHOW NOTES: Story recounted from the book Dancing With Myself, written by Billy Idol (2014): https://www.amazon.com/Dancing-Myself-Billy-Idol/dp/0857205609/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=billy+idol+book&qid=1593655017&sr=8-3 Billy Idol Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Idol Billy [...]

Episode 11 – Billy Idol vs the Thai Military2020-07-02T02:14:00+00:00
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