Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast

Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback!  Fasten your seatbelts and prepare to flash back with me to the year 1956.  I'm Jumpin' John, and together we will reminisce about the year 1956 and the launch of the career of the man known as the King of Rock and Roll:  Elvis Presley!  There is not much that I can add to what has already been said and written about the legendary entertainer Elvis Pre...

Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts!  Greetings to all you time travelers and music aficionados!  I'm Jumpin' John, and in this episode of Rock and Roll Flashback podcast I will review the extensive musical career of trumpeter and producer Herb Alpert! Herb Alpert recorded 28 albums that charted on the U.S. Billboard 200 .  Five of those LP's became #1 albums.  His album sal...

Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts!  I'm Bill Price, and in this episode of One Hit Wonders, I will feature solo artists Bob Lind and Kyu Sakamoto. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "...

Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback!  I’m Jumpin’ John, and in this podcast episode I will transport you listeners back to the year 1969!  The 1969-1970 time period is often referred to as an important transitional period in music that witnessed Album-Oriented Rock formats overshadowing Top 40 singles on the airwaves.   Back in 1969 the music buying industry was becoming dominated by purchases of r...

Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback!  I'm Bill Price, and in this episode of One Hit Wonders, I will focus on the brief careers of The Hollywood Argyles and The Checkmates. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill P...

Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback!  I'm Jumpin' John, and in this episode I will take you back to the year 1956, and the one hit wonder artist that briefly knocked none other than the King, Elvis Presley, off the top of the charts.  That performer's name was Jim Lowe, and this is his story! We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your tho...

Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback!  During the 1950's there were numerous Rock and Roll artists, which included bands, vocal groups, solo and duo artists. I'm Bill Price, and in this edition of the Rock Duos of the 1950's series, I will feature vocalists Skip and Flip and the instrumental duo Santo and Johnny. Both of these artists achieved brief success, but only one duo moved on...

Greetings, fellow time travelers, and welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback !   I'm Jumpin' John, and in this episode I will discuss the career of the woman who, I would argue, was perhaps the finest white soul singer of her era!  I'm referring to the great British singing icon, Dusty Springfield!  So sit back and have a listen as we flash back in time in this edition of Rock and Roll...

Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback!  Throughout the '50's and '60's, there were numerous Rock and Roll bands, vocal groups and solo artists. Many went on to have successful music careers, but unfortunately for others, lasting popularity did not always materialize. Some groups managed to achieve brief recognition, sometimes with just one hit, only to vanish from the music scene....

Welcome to Rock & Roll Flashback!  I'm Jumpin' John, and in this episode I will review the highlights of two related bands:  The Classics IV and the Atlanta Rhythm Section! We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-...

Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback!  I'm Bill Price, and this edition of Rock and Roll Flashback features the story of singer, guitarist and actor Trini Lopez. During his active years from 1959 to 2020, he transitioned from a pop artist to acting. The history behind Trini’s rise to fame had several interesting events, which will be revealed in this edition of Rock and Roll Flashback. We welco...

Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback!  I'm Jumpin' John, and the story of my life revolves around the wonderful relationship that I had with the love of my life:  Sally Lehman McDermott.  This particular podcast is going to be highly personal.  Honestly, it is primarily intended for Sally's family and friends and not really for the general listening audience.   Music has the mysteriou...

Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts!  I'm Bill Price, and this edition of Rock and Roll Flashback features the story of Sam the Sham & the Pharaohs. Surprisingly, during the mid 1960's at the height of Beatlemania, the band managed to have two top 10 hits and four releases that made it into the top 40, despite several personnel changes in the band. They were best known for th...

Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts!  I'm Jumpin' John, and in this episode I will review the life and career of one of America’s greatest musical performers:  the pianist, singer, composer, bandleader, and entertainer who was often referred to as “the Genius” – Ray Charles!  We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or...

Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback!  I'm Bill Price.  During the 1960's and early 1970's, several artists that got their start in Australia, went on to enjoy successful international careers.  In this episode of the series “From Down Under”, I’ll feature the The Easybeats, the Australian band that went on to achieve success in the United Kingdom and the United States as well as Aust...

Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback!  I'm Bill Price, and this episode will be a look back at Australia’s first group to achieve success in the U.K., in the U.S., and in Europe:  The Seekers …. From Down Under! We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast...

Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback!  I'm Bill Price, and in this edition of Rock and Roll Flashback, I will focus the early history of one of the most influential bands of the 1960's.  After performing and developing their unique sound in Hamburg, Germany, the Beatles returned to Liverpool, England in December 1962 after 12 performances at the Star Club in Hamburg.  Even though they had...

Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback!  I'm Bill Price…and I'm Jumpin' John!  Music has the mysterious power to trigger deep emotions  and re-awaken memories.  In the My Musical Memories series here on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast I will explore the various ways that music was an integral part of my life with my best friend and soul mate, Sally.  I'm calling today's po...

Welcome to Rock & Roll Flashback!   I'm Jumpin' John, and in this podcast I will discuss another in our One Hit Wonders series:  Nino Tempo & April Stevens and their 1963 version of the classic tune, "Deep Purple." We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the Rock...

Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback!   I'm Bill Price...and I'm Jumpin' John McDermott, and we'll be looking back at some of Rock and Roll's greatest artists, songs, and stories.  Music has the mysterious power to trigger deep emotions  and re-awaken memories.  In the My Musical Memories series here on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast I will explore the various ways that...

Welcome to Rock & Roll Flashback!   I'm Jumpin' John, and this episode of Rock and Roll Flashback podcasts is called Herman's Hermits, Part 2, where I interview "The Frog Lady", a long-time Herman's Hermits fan! We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text! All podcasts on the R...

Welcome to Rock & Roll Flashback!   I'm Jumpin' John, and today I will focus on one of the more successful British Invasion bands that began to hit America's musical shores in 1964.  This podcast is called Herman’s Hermits, Part 1, where I will briefly review the history and successful recordings behind the band called Herman's Hermits!  Be sure check out our companion podc...

Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts!  I'm Bill Price, and in this podcast I will discuss one of the truly great pioneers of Rock and Roll.  Buddy Holly was very instrumental in Rock and Roll's early history.  This is the story of Buddy Holly and the Crickets on Rock and Roll Flashback. Charles Hardin Holley was born in Lubbock, Texas during the Great Depression on September 7, 19...

Welcome to Rock & Roll Flashback!   I'm Jumpin' John, and in this episode I will review the career of the Fifth Beatle!  No, I am not referring to Beatles friend and New York City disc jockey, Murray "the K" Kaufman.  Nor am not referring to Stuart Sutcliffe, who briefly played bass for the band.  Nor am I referring to Pete Best, who played drums for three years with the ba...

Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback!  I'm Bill Price, and throughout the '50's and '60's, there were numerous Rock and Roll bands, vocal groups, and solo artists. Many went on to have successful music careers, but unfortunately for others, lasting popularity did not always materialize. Some groups managed to achieve brief recognition, sometimes with just one hit, only to va...