Rock and Roll Heaven

What do you know about guitar legend, Jimi Hendrix? Maybe you know about his troubled upbringing, that he smashed one of Keith Richards' prize Stratocaster, or that his death is still a mystery. When it comes to Jimi Hendrix, Are You Experienced? After this episode, you will be... Learn about one of the greatest American guitar players of all time. This is one you don't want to miss. Our social st...

You know the voice, you know the name, now hear the full story... Take a trip with LD along our path of the 27 club. Amy Winehouse seemed like she belonged in a different era, and that's what made her so unique. Sadly, like so many of the stars she admired, Amy was gone too soon. LD leads the way, TJ lends a hand, and Will the Thrill tries the signature Winehouse cocktail. This one is not to be mi...

Starting the month with a legend shrouded in mystery... The name Robert Johnson is synonomous with the Blues. And yet, what do we know? Who was he? Did he sell his soul for unmatched talent? Meet the man who guitar legend Eric Clapton claimed was impossible to emulate. TJ 2 takes point on the mysterious life of Robert Johnson. Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt...

The picture says it all... The of Frannk Sinatra is one of the most celebrated and questioned in all of American Music. His career spanned over 50 years, and his legacy grows every day. One thing is certain; he did it his way. Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollhea...

"You're nobody til Somebody Loves You..." If that was true, there are few entertainers more beloved than the great Dean Martin. Follow Martin's rise from a poor immigrant family to worldwide stardom. TJ II maps Martin's course to fame, including his initiation to the Rat Pack and joining Jerry Lewis to form one of the greatest comedy duos in history. What starts as a kick in the head ends as a bit...

The life, the voice, the journey continues.. Sammy Davis Jr. lead a life full of incredible ups and unparalleled downs. And yet, the song and message rang clear; I gotta be Me. LD takes us further into the personal life of one of the versatile members of the Rat Pack. Learn about the recovery from his life threatening accident, to his passionate involvement in the American Civil Rights movement. S...

Meet the man who lived in Two Different Worlds... Most everyone knows the Rat Pack. What they may not know are the human stories behind the glitz and glam. This week, Rock N Roll heaven unwraps one of the pack's most remarkable and unique voices.. LD takes the helm on the life, times, and struggles from the Vaudeville stage to Hollywood stardom. See the fourth dimension behind the triple threat th...

The lights on Broadway aren't just along the marquis. They glow in the hearts and souls of people who love the theatre. Nick Cordero was one of those bright lights. This week, Rock N Roll Heaven takes a turn down the Great White Way. LD guides us along Nick's path to stardom, including his start in the theatre, move to New York, the moment when he almost gave up, and tragic end to a budding career...

A Life in Music is an understatement... You know Adam Schlesinger. Maybe not by name, but it is nearly impossible to elude the catalogue of this prolific artist. From rock, to Broadway, to Netflix, and just a hair's breath from an EGOT (Emmy Grammy Oscar Tony), the life of Adam Schlesinger is nothing less than a "one-der." Join us in a review of someone who departed all too soon, but left an endur...

From the oil fields of Oklahoma to the tops of charts, we celebrate the life of this blue-collar paragon a country music. The best part is we do it the way Joe would prefer it; unfiltered. From John Deere Green to Prop Me Up Beside the jukebox, come along for this humorous and heartfelt trip. RIP Joe. Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollhea...

One man, one guitar, and the hundreds of stories he left behind... Join LD, Will the Thrill and TJ II as we celebrate the inspirational life and music of John Prine. This unedited live simulcast reminds us of a this pioneer in songwriting. Prine went on to influence artists in all genres including Bob Dylan, Kacey Musgraves, Better Midler, REM and The Black Keys. Despite his tragic passing related...

This week is not easy. William tries to muddle through the years of the Jim Crow eara and how it effected the music landscape. Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite Email us! rockandrollheavenlt@gmail.com Check out the other awesome Pantheon...

This week LD dives into the world of songs "Based On A True Story." From D.B Cooper to the Stonewall Riots we take a look at not only the song, but the events that inspired them. Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite Email us! rockandrollhea...

Concerts with a cause... Join us on a trip starting in the 16th century and still continuing to this day. From festivals to live broadcasts, we explore the history and most prominent benefit concerts in history. Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.co...

From the Great Depression to Veitnam, R&R Heaven explores the history of protest songs and the artists behind them. Join our musical journey from Billie Holiday to Bruce Springsteen. Look at those tunes that sprung from strife and brought the world together. Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our...

We close out our series on Kurt Cobain with a walk through his final 6 months. If you or someone you know needs help, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1 800-273-TALK (8255) or through chat available 24/7 Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl...

Part two of our three-part series on the life of Kurt Cobain. We take you from Bleach to MTV Unplugged. Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite Email us! rockandrollheavenlt@gmail.com Check out the other awesome Pantheon Podcast at http://pant...

This week we start our series on Kurt Cobain from his early years to the beginnings of Nirvana. Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite Email us! rockandrollheavenlt@gmail.com Check out the other awesome Pantheon Podcasts at http://www.pantheo...

This week we give a brief history of Grunge. We cover the bands, the lyrics, the ideology and the fashion. * We offer apologies in advance for the sound quality, we had to put our safety and the safety of others ahead of good audio. Please stay safe and take care of each other. Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and...

This week LD and William cover the life of Tupac Shakur, popularly known by his stage name 2Pac. He was a rapper, actor and poet and pivotal in the East Coast/West Coast Hip-Hip Rivalry. Sources: Tupac Shakur by Elwood Watson/ thefamouspeople.com/ www.britannica.com/ msn.com We Tupac married? Meet the woman who stole his heart 24 years ago by Monica Sisavat/ An article in the Washington post “Rapp...

TJ "Hypnotizes" with the first half of our own East Coast/West Coast battle, cover the life, career, and tragic death of The Notorious B.I.G. *Parental Warning is in effect* Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite Email us! rockandrollheavenlt...

This month in our opening act LD & TJ dive into well known (and some not so well known) rumors in rock history. *Parental warning is in effect! Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite Email us! Rockandrollheavenlt@gmail.com Check out the other...

LD rounds out our series with the story of Buddy Holly. We explore the short but amazing life of this Rock and Roll, R&B and Rockabilly Legend. Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite Email us! Rockandrollheavenlt@gmail.com Check out the other...

TJ takes the lead to tell the story of J.P. Richardson, a.k.a "The Big Bopper" and his untimely death in the tragic plane crash that became known as "The Day the Music Died." Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite Email us! Rockandrollheavenl...

"The Day The Music Died" is one of the watershed moments in rock history. This week we focus on the short life of Ritchie Valens, the youngest member of the Winter Dance Party. Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite Email us! Rockandrollheave...