Rock and Roll Heaven

Every career has highs and lows; Stephen Sondheim was no exception. Anyone Can Whistle proved to be a flop, while A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum was a smash. Sondheim successfully navigated the Broadway trends to take his career to the next level. This week, we end with one of his most notable works, Company. Check out the next episode on the great Stephen Sondheim, available now o...

This episode is a big one...it's our 4th Podaversary!!!! This week we are joined by our CEO Christian Swain, FB admin Thea, The yeah uh huh podcast, and our friend Christine! Check out all of the other amazing shows at http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ THEY YEAH UH HUH PODCAST CAN BE FOUND AT - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yeah-uh-huh/id1565097611 Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheave...

Stephen Sondheim has arrived... With award-winning lyrics for both Westside Story and Gypsy, Sondheim was on his way to building a historic career on the Great White Way. Join LD and Will the Thrill for Episode II on the great Stephen Sondheim, available now on the Rock and Roll Heaven Podcast! Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt F...

Challenged convention, bucked the system, and gained notoriety for his shocking lyrics... Sounds like a rock star? In the world of American theatre, he was! Join us for a new venture as veer into the world of musical theatre. LD takes the helm on broadway legend Stephen Joshua Sondheim. The first episode is available now on the Rock and Roll Heaven Podcast!   Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandr...

And we thought 2016 was bad... It's that time of year.  Time to look back at the year and celebrate those we lost in the music community.  Join us for this, the last Rock and Roll Heaven episode with our In Memoriam.  Available now wherever you find great music Podcasts! For a complete list on those artists we lost in 2022, please see our Facebook listed below.   988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline We c...

It's time for a festive round of SLAP THOSE NUTS!   Our favorite music trivia show is back with our new host, Holly Hapenstance!  Can Will the Thrill Redeem himself?  Do you know your Canadian musicians?  Find out this week on the Rock and Roll Heaven Podcast!   Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook:  Rock and Roll Heaven Po...

Layne left this earth on April 5th, 2002, but his legacy lives on. After his tragic passing, the men of Alice in Chains worked to rebuild their lives and careers. Unfortunately, one of them would lose the battle to addiction. Where are they now? Answer this question in this final chapter on the great Layne Staley, and the music he created that lasts to this day. Available now on the Rock and Roll...

A meteoric rise, and absolutely tragic end.  Layne was, and is, one of the greatest singers of his time.  This week, we cover the final years of his life and remember the legacy he left behind. Join us for the penultimate chapter on a stunning vocalist, amazing lyricist, and gentle soul with a kind heart.  This is Layne Staley. SAMHSA National Helpline: Confidential free help, from public health a...

It's time for a Slap Nuts!  But where's TJ II?  He is replaced by a mysterious guest/host..... Tune in to find out this week on the Rock and Roll Heaven Podcast! Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook:  Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite Tick Tok: rockandrollheavenpod Email us!...

Rise before the fall... By the mid '90s, Alice in Chains reached a creative peak.  Layne was a prominent lyricist, and the music was sublime.  Through it all, there were struggles.  One member would leave mid-tour, while Layne battled the horrible demon known as addiction.   Learn about the incredible heights of Layne's career, and the shocking depths this week on the Rock and Roll Heaven Podcast....

THIS ONE IS NOT FOR THE KIDS!! We will cover songs that creep us out, murder, and true crime. Have a safe and happy Halloween!!  Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook:  Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite Tick Tok: rockandrollheavenpod Email us! rockandrollheavenlt@gmail.com Ch...

Singles, Sap, Dirt.   This week, it's about Alice in Chains in their prime.  Layne's vocals are at their best, and the songs are considered the pinnacle of Grunge music. These achievements were fueled by self-doubt, band tension, and addiction. It starts with a tour alongside Extreme and wraps up with world-worldwide  nonotoriety.  Join us for Layne Staley Part V on the Rock and Roll Heaven Podcas...

Join us for LD's birthday slapnuts!! This week's topics cover Hidden tracks, show us your state, and songs about homes!   Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook:  Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite Tick Tok: rockandrollheavenpod Email us! rockandrollheavenlt@gmail.com Check out...

The road was long, but Alice in Chains landed their first record deal.  Facelift, released in 1990  catapulted Layne Staley from local Seattle celebrity to Rock Star.  And through it all, the band battled self-doubt, substance abuse, and the loss of close friends.  Learn about the victories and defeats that came with Alice in Chains' first album this week on the Rock and Roll Heaven Podcast!   Our...

Times were tough at the Music Bank...   The late 80s marked the transition from local bar bands to leaders in the field.  Layne, Jerry, Mike, and Sean were about to pull it together despite all odds and pull together one of the greatest grunge albums of all time. And through it all, Layne met the love of his life. The story is almost too strange to be true.  Check it out on the Rock and Roll  Heav...

 We're getting the band together...  That band was Alice in Chains.  When you think about the chance meetings, rejections, and life-altering circumstances, it's a miracle that AIC formed.  In this episode, we meet the players and how they came into Layne's life.  Learn about the formation of the greatest grunge band this week on the Rock and Roll Heaven Podcast! Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rocka...

Ladies and Gentlemen, our ULTIMATE Manfred Mann's Reference of the Podcast is here! That's right, we are thrilled to host the great Tom McGuiness this week on Rock and Roll Heaven!  Join us for an unbelievable walk through over 60 YEARS of music history, as seen by one of the key members of the Manfreds.  The stories are a blast and Tom made our day when...  well, I guess you'll have to listen to...

Layne Stayley had one of the most recognizable voices in 90s grunge.  Layne was like a comet in many ways: impactful, stunning, and sadly short-lived. Join us for our next Heavy Hitters Series focusing on Alice in Chains and their enigmatic front man, the one and only Layne Thomas Staley.  Episode I is available now on the Rock and Roll Heaven Podcast!   Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollhe...

This week is literally one for the books as we welcome acclaimed author Lesley-Ann Jones! She has just released a new book: The Stone Age: Sixty Years of the Rolling Stones. Buy it now where you find books these days!!  Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook:  Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl.w...

Tammy Wynette's life was a country song  and all songs must- this week we wrap up of series of the First Lady of Country - from her bonkers collabs with KLF and Dolly, to her rocky marriage and final the day we had to say goodbye. Hope you enjoy the episode from Tj 2!   Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook:  Rock and Roll H...

Time for another slapnuts!  After the epic series on Michael Jackson and two heartbreaking episodes on Tammy Wynette, we needed to kick back.  Join us for artists who never quite made it, the Mix Tape From Hell, and a surprise you won't want to miss... Listen this weekend on the Rock and Roll Heaven Podcast!   Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rocka...

From the cotton fields to stardom, Tammy Wynette was on her way to becoming one of the biggest country stars of all time. Tammy became the first woman to sell 1 million records. She even had a whirlwind marriage to George Jones. Learn the whole story this week on the Rock and Roll Heaven podcast!   Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheaven...

Tammy Wynette had a rough start to life and it only got harder. Join want us this week as TJ II  tells us the story of Virginia Wynette Pugh. From her humble beginnings out in the field to Country Superstar. We are very excited to begin the Deep dive on Tammy Wynette. As always we are proud members of the pantheon family! Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Inst...

All things must come to an end...In 2009, the world lost an icon. After four decades in the music industry, Michael Jackson passed away. His death was shocking and untimely. This week, we cover that final year and a half that was marred by controversy, addiction, and financial issues. Listen in this week on Rock and Roll Heaven! Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandroll...

Just like that, Michael Jackson was back in the courtroom... With no recent album release, Michael Jackson was now known more for the allegations against him than for his musical career. It was a media circus, and we cover the details this week on the Rock and Roll Heaven Podcast! Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock...