Rock and Roll History

Our story today follows the tale of an American Rock & Roller and Songwriter named Del Shannon . Now hopefully you already know who this man is and assuming you do, im sure you already know his song Runaway. One of the greatest songs of all time! But - Do you know anything else about Del Shannon? Show Notes and More at: www.rockandrollhistory.com

Earlier this month, it was announced that at the end of last month, another rock and roll legend left us and ascended to the rock and roll heavens. While this legend may fall into the often overlooked category we like to focus so much on here, it doesn’t make him any less of a legend. In fact, I think it makes him even more of a legend because he has that cool air of mystery floating about him. Ja...

Our story today will highlight a song that is ingrained in the DNA of rock and roll. It may even fall into the often overlooked category because, these days, it seems people have forgotten this song. That’s  strange to someone like me or you, but when you look around, it's easy to see that this style has sadly fallen by the wayside. But I guess the times they are  a changing... Anyway, this song p...

Today's episode is about the tale of how one of the most important record labels in not only rock and roll history, but all history came to be. This label produced hit after hit and launched the careers of some of the most iconic artists of all time this label also transformed the music industry and left an indelible mark on popular culture. The label I’m talking about, of course, is MOTOWN Show N...

Today's story follows the tale a Native American Man, who by wielding an electric guitar managed to roughen up the course of rock and roll history by making the genre dangerous, sexy and even more notorious than ever before.. And he did it by only strumming 3 simple little guitar chords. Amazing right? Garage Rock, Punk Rock, Heavy Metal all the rocks all the metals all owe this man their respect...

Todays episode will be slightly different than our regularly scheduled programming. Yes Todays show is A different flavor….maybe even Tony Cacheres flavored as Today we are Honoring the life of King Louie Bankston! 1 Year since his passing..I am aware that many of you might not be familiar with who King Louie is, or why he’s Cajun flavored, but that is precisely why I decided to do this episode to...

Happy New Year! This being the First episode of the New and Improved Series, I can’t think of a better place to start than with this standard classic. This song is the Epitome of Rock and Roll. The sound and style of this number, would go on to shape rock and roll music and change the way people not only play guitar, but even the way they LOOK at a guitar! It’s an absolute game changer.. This song...

Our tale follows a young man by the name of Robert Johnson. He is a legendary guitar player known as one of the originators or the Delta Blues sound. According to legend one day the young Mr. Johnson took himself on down to one of these crossroads and As Legend Has It, he met The Devil Himself and made a deal to sell his soul in exchange for some Ripping Guitar Skills that could Melt the Faces off...

Our story Today follows a man named Shel Talmy. He is another “behind the scenes” type of figure in rock and roll history. He played a key role in some of rock music’s most iconic hits.. and while his name might ring a bell for a few of you rock and roll die hards, do you Really know who he is??  Show Notes and Goodies at: www.rockandrollhistory.com

Episode Notes Today's Episode follows the story of another Often Overlooked Woman in Rock and Roll History. A Musician. A Legend. Carol Kaye! We Also Talk about The Clique known as The Wrecking Crew!  Show Notes and Goodies At: www.rockandrollhistory.com

It's the 10th episode!! ....Is that a milestone? I don’t know, I feel like it is, so today I’m going to shake things up a bit. I have a very special episode planned for you! ....“Brill Building Pop”...What the hell is that!?!? Show Notes and Goodies at www.rockandrollhistory.com

Guuesss whos baaaack!? Yep! If you thought i was gone, well then you thought wrong! (and for those of you who thought i was gone for good...well nanny nanny boo boo stick your head in doo doo) Today's episode focuses on a controversial person who has somewhat recently passed away.. Phil Spector. BUT no worries, the Ramones are here to save the day! Show Notes and Goodies at: www.rockandrollhistory...

Our story today follows a fairly well know man by the name of Sir Richard Starkey, better know as none other than one and only Ringo Starr... Ringo, of course, is best known for being the drummer of The Beatles. He often gets a bad wrap for being a bad drummer, but that could not be further from the Truth! Show Notes and Extras available at: www.rockandrollhistory.com

Have you ever heard of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller? If you have or you haven't, either way, I guarantee these guys wrote one of your favorite songs! Today we stage dive headfirst into the story of the songwriting duo known as Leiber and Stoller. Two Hit Making Demigods that changed the History of Rock and Roll! Show Notes and Extras available at: www.rockandrollhistory.com

Eddie Cochran is our subject today.. Eddie Cochran is a paramount figure of rock and roll...He was basically Chuck Berry and Elvis rolled into one person. He was the original "rocker" .. like mods vs rockers? yeah Eddie was who all those rocker kids aspired to be.. He could sing, he could play guitar, he was good looking. this kid really had it all going on. He was experimental with recording tech...

ROCK AND ROLL HISTORY: The notorious and ill-fated Anarchy Tour is our subject today. This tour was planned as the very first "Punk Rock" touring show which featured an all star line up. Sex Pistols, Johnny Thunders and the Heartbreakers, The Damned, and The Clash. The story gets pretty messy.. How messy?? Filthy and Furiously Messy. Show Notes can be found at www.rockandrollhistory.com

www.rockandrollhistory.com Todays episodes focus is on Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Known as the God Mother of Rock N Roll. If you havent heard of her, dont feel bad! she was practically written out of History Books. Here on Rock and Roll History, our intent is to set the record straight. I hope today's episode helps shine a light on this important figure of Rock and Roll.

www.rockandrollhistory.com Mr. Alan Freed is a man who I dont think needs any introduction. If you need an introduction to Alan Freed then this episode is the place to start! Some info with cool pictures Alan Freeds "Moondog" show complete with beer commercials!

www.rockandrollhistory.com This episode is about a man name Brendan Mullen and a little club called The Masque and the influence they had on the early Los Angeles punk scene circa 1977 and how they changed rock and roll forever. The Wow! Signal Chariots of Fire - Which one is Len !?!? Waitakere Walks Blog - Note Cheetah Chrome in the comments! Alice Bags Website - Interviews w/ Women of LA Punk

Welcome to Rock and Roll History! The podcast where we stage dive head first into all the hits, misses, and often overlooked songs and stories throughout the history of rock and roll. Come on everybody. Lets go Rock and Roll! www.rockandrollhistory.com