Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast

Welcome to Rock & Roll Flashback!   I'm Jumpin' John McDermott, and today we focus on rockabilly singer and guitarist Carl Perkins.  Along with Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, and Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins was one of the seminal rockabilly artists on Sam Phillips’ Sun label, but a series of bad breaks, followed by personal problems, undermined his solo career.  Despite that, Perkins...

Welcome to Rock & Roll Flashback.  I’m Bill Price, and today I’ll be focusing on the unique history of Gold Star Recording Studios. Mention Phil Spector, The Wall of Sound, and The Wrecking Crew…… What do they all have in common? The answer is Gold Star Recording Studios. With out Gold Star, rock and roll may not have developed in the way that it did.  Here is an abbreviated history of Gold St...

Welcome to Rock & Roll Flashback!   I'm Jumpin' John McDermott, and today we will focus on another British Invasion band to hit America's shores in 1964:  The Moody Blues, Part 2.  I will focus on the "Mark Two" version of the band from 1967 to 1977 and their core seven albums.  In 1967, joining Mike Pinder, Ray Thomas, and Graeme Edge were two new members:  John Lodge...

Welcome to Rock & Roll Flashback!   I'm Jumpin' John McDermott, and today we will focus on another British Invasion band that hit America's shores in 1964:  The Moody Blues.  This podcast is Part 1 of two podcasts about the Moody Blues.  Today I will be discussing the "Mark One" version of the band and their hit single, "Go Now."  The "Mark One" ver...

Welcome to Rock & Roll Flashback.  I’m Bill Price, and in this edition of Rock and Roll Flashback, I’ll focus on the early history of one of the most influential bands of the 1960s….the early Beatles and their years in Hamburg, Germany.   Also you may want to check out our companion Episode 7, The Early Beatles: The Road to Hamburg.  So sit back, have a listen, and Rock On! We welcome your fee...

Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback!  I'm Bill Price, and in this episode I will discuss The Early Beatles and The Road to Hamburg, Germany.  Please note that this Podcast is a companion episode to Episode 7, The Early Beatles: The Hamburg Years.  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 song "Twist and Shout" by The Beatles was released as a single in the USA on March 2, 1964, with " There's a Place " as its B-side.  It was released by Vee-Jay Records on the Tollie label and reached No. 2 on Billboard's chart on April 4, during the week that the top five places on the chart were all Beatles singles!  It was the only million-selling Beatles single...

Here is our 28+minute walk down memory lane.  Bill Price and Jumpin' John McDermott reminisce about the impact of Rock and Roll music had on their youth, growing up during the 1950's and 1960's in the USA.  Specifically we discuss the influences of the communities we grew up in (Bill in San Bernardino, California and John in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania).  We also talk about the styles...

Over an eight year time period this "British Invasion" band sold more than 100 million records, had 15 consecutive Top 20 U.S. hit singles, and appeared on "The Ed Sullivan Show" more times (18) than any other pop, rock or R&B group.  Were they the Beatles?  No!  Were they the Rolling Stones?  No!  Were they the Dave Clark Five?  Yes! This Podcast discusses the impact of th...

On February 7th, 1964 the Beatles landed at New York's John F. Kennedy Airport , greeted by an estimated crowd of 3,000. They gave their first live US television performance two days later on The Ed Sullivan Show .  That show was watched by approximately 73 million viewers in over 23 million households, or a 34 per cent share of the American population.   During the week of April 4th, the Bea...

Welcome to Rock & Roll Flashback!  I’m Bill Price, and in this edition of Rock And Roll Flashback we will focus on the beginnings of Rock and Roll, the influences that helped shape it’s sound, and some of the artists that made it all happen.  So I hope you enjoy listening to Rock and Roll:  The Beginning and Evolution! We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let...

 Welcome to Rock & Roll Flashback!  I'm Jumpin' John McDermott, and today's podcast, Brian Wilson Part 1, will focus on the early career highlights and influence of Brian Wilson!  Brian Douglas Wilson has become a talented musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer who co-founded the Beach Boys .   Stay tuned for a second podcast, Brian Wilson Part 2.  That podcast will r...

Welcome to the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast!  Your hosts, Bill Price and Jumpin' John McDermott, are two baby boomers who will be bringing you a series of podcasts highlighting the early history & evolution of Rock & Roll.  So sit back, have a listen, and Rock On! We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions vi...