The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll

Two men who are born on the same day who also end up being key players in the same band. One is there at the start. One at "the end." They are bonded like sides of a fated coin. This episode looks at both men and their paths through Lynyrd Skynyrd. Birthday Twins #4...Ed King and Steve Gaines... Thanks to our sponsors, Crooked Eye Brewery AND One CBD for their support of the podcast!! This show is...

This week, we talk about two sets of Birthday Twins who have been massively influential in the shape of Rock and Roll in their respective decades. Find out what ties each set of Birthday Twins has, if any at all. Mitch Mitchell and Bon Scott share the same date of birth and made their marks in the 60s and 70s respectively. Billie Joe Armstrong and Taylor Hawkins, are friends who also share the sam...

It's time to talk drummers. The band member who drives the bus and keeps the sound together. The 1970s had an excessive amount of musicianship and because of that we had a blast sharing our Five Favorite Drummers from that decade. The list of potential favorites is huge. Two different perspectives on one incredible decade. Who are your Five Favorite Drummers from the 1970s? Please share! Thanks to...

Harold Sherrick "came up" in the L.A. scene, developing his skills and contacts as a photographer, while documenting music in The City Of Angels. As he developed, his contacts provided opportunity for many of the moments in his book! In this episode, Markus And Ray pick their Five Favorites from Sherrick's book, Stolen Moments! Harold gives the guys his picks, too! Hit the link to check it out......

The years 1978 & 1979 are significant in the Rock And Roll Timeline. The first wave of Punk Rock and Alternative were evolving and growing into so much more. Bands like The Talking Heads and Blondie were the Next Wave before The Next Wave was recognized, and alongside Joe Jackson, Elvis Costello and The Police, these bands brought the Next Wave to the mainstream without compromising their sound. W...

For this episode, we interviewed three people who are part of the film, "Rolling Stone: Life And Death Of Brian Jones." We spoke with director Danny Garcia, Jones' friend Prince Stash, and one of Brian's children, Barbara Anna Marion, regarding the revelations and underlying stories of Danny's latest documentary film. Death, Conspiracy and Cover-up are part of this sad story. Our investigation und...

The roots of Rock & Roll stretch back beyond the 1950s, but Chuck Berry drew water from various musical wells to create the definitive crossover Rock & Roll sound that inspired generations of musicians to come! Hail! Hail Rock & Roll!!! To celebrate the hardest workin' man in the business, Chuck Berry, we are re-releasing our original episode about the Father Of Rock N' Roll for Labor Day 2020! Th...

Stevie Wonder surely has been a wondrous artist to love and follow in his life and career. In this episode, the idea is to dig into his vast and varied musical output, and his progression from child prodigy to one of the greatest artists who evolved during musically fruitful times, and became a social game-changer! All of it "tainted" by Love! Thanks to our sponsors, Crooked Eye Brewery AND One CB...

Right from the beginning U2 knew where it wanted to be; at the top of the Rock And Roll world! Starting with the youthful beginnings of Boy thru Songs of Experience, we take a look at U2 and how they reshaped music, with live shows that move us to the core, and a healthy dose of activism mixed into the picture. U2 is one of only a handful of bands that can boast about still having all original mem...

There's no denying So's place among the best and biggest albums of the 1980's. In this episode, Markus and Ray explore multiple sides of the creation of what would become Peter Gabriel's biggest seller. More importantly, it achieved massively in both a creative and commercial sense. The stories inside the story inside this episode make for a fun listen, and as always, some learning! Thanks to our...

No single episode could contain the majesty of Queen! So this week's release is just one part of our story, darlings! Let's go back to Smile, and school days, and learn about Freddie, Brian, Roger, and John, as they collect musical ideas and rise to take The Throne of Rock! It's gonna be a fun ride with some tasty musical surprises! Thanks to our sponsors, Crooked Eye Brewery AND One CBD for their...

This week it's "The Frankenstein" where the Imbalanced Brothers stitch up an episode of Sibling Rivalries with a pair of Birthday Twins! First, it's all about the long-term divisions between the Davies brothers, Ray and Dave, and how it has impacted their band, The Kinks! That Sibling Rivalry provides one half of this episode's Birthday Twins, where we meld Dave Davies and '70s Folk icon, Melanie...

Buddy Holly made his mark on the world in a very short period of time, dying at age 22. The Day The Music Died is part of the discussion in this episode, but there's a lot more to the man than his untimely death. His influence, his innovations, his lack of concern regarding conventions of the time, and his marriage are all up for discussion. Mostly, it's about Buddy's music, which has drawn genera...

With a great new book from Chris Frantz, Co-Founder/Drummer of Talking Heads and The Tom Tom Club, called Remain In Love: Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club, Tina, being released 7/20/20 by St. Martin's Press. We were able to read the book and speak with Chris about his book, life, love and more. Chris shares moments, stories and gratitude for his Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame life. One of the many beautifu...

So many bands and artists have made amazing debut albums. Not nearly as many have started their career with a killer 1-2 punch! In this episode of Five Favorites, that's what we look at, Imbalanced-style! Feel free to comment, or make your own list of Five Fave 1st 2 Albums! It's a fun (mental) exercise! Thanks to our sponsors, Crooked Eye Brewery AND One CBD for their support of the podcast!! Thi...

This episode could be a ground breaker! The new book, "Brother Robert: Growing Up With Robert Johnson" is the family's story about the Blues legend, written by his half-sister, Annye C. Anderson and author Preston Lauterbach. It's a side of his story that we have never heard: his family, his travels, his real path to guitar god status, all revealed! The basis for this episode is an interview with...

The re-release of our double episode about Robert Johnson And The Progenitors Of The Blues, which originally debuted in November 2019, is sparked by our interview with Preston Lauterbach, which will post on 7/6/20. He and Robert Johnson's half-sister, Annye C. Anderson have written the family's story about Mr. J., "Brother Robert: Growing Up With Robert Johnson." Here's Part 2, our addendum, if yo...

The re-release of our double episode about Robert Johnson And The Progenitors Of The Blues, which originally debuted in November 2019, is sparked by our interview with Preston Lauterbach, which will post on 7/6/20. He and Robert Johnson's half-sister, Annye C. Anderson have written the family's story about Mr. J., "Brother Robert: Growing Up With Robert Johnson." Part One is re-released now, and l...

The first line of a song can have some serious power to pull us in, as lovers of music. Warren Zevon is one of those exceptionally brilliant songwriters that is underrated and one of the hardest to understand. His songs are exceptional. We look at the first lines of two of his most famous songs, Werewolves of London and Lawyers, Guns and Money. The opening lines are BRILLIANT. These songs are exce...

The Foundation of Women In Rock (And, yes, Roll!) was explored in a previous episode. This week, The Imbalanced Brothers move forward for the next phase, or Phase 2, if you will. Through the 1960's and into the '70s, women made a bigger noise in music across the board. Even in the boys club of Rock And Roll. There's more to the story, and undoubtedly more about this slice of life, than is covered...

After reading Laurence's book, we were compelled to interview him. Here's a man who made his own mark while living among the industry titans of his time, both famous and infamous! Follow our story from his early accountancy days to his becoming a publisher, as well as a music and film producer. Find out what he knew, and didn't. Listen and you'll understand the significance of the phrase, "Who Kne...

The Clash changed the world of Rock And Roll. They did it in 9 years and really had an impact on the direction of Punk Rock. With a "Be cool to each other" attitude, they were a different kind of Punk Rock. We give an overview of The Clash and the chaos underneath this Punk Band who changed music. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whatever the 3-day Memorial Day Weekend means to you, it also means down time with friends and family. That includes us. Make yours as close to your tradition as you can this year, but stay safe and enjoy a replay of our first episode about The Magic Of Motown! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's buckle in for a cosmic joy ride in this celebration of The Moody Blues! There's so much more to their story, but this band built a psychedelically-charged form of Progressive Rock, and inspired others to explore their own muse. They also inspired their famous fans, self-named as The Moodies! Let's explore the story, but more importantly, the music of this magnificent band! This show is part...

When we dug into major bands who combined longevity and the same lineup, few even came close to ZZ Top! Formed in 1969, and still active, their brand of Texas Boogie has its own legacy, while celebrating their Lone Star influences! It's a fun story, so let's ride! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices