The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll

This week we explore and discuss our Five Favorite Metal Screamers. Looking back at the early days of Metal and some modern Metal vocalists who can scream you to your knees or stop you in their tracks. The art of the Metal Scream is something to be treasured. Many can do well, but, a few shine above the rest. Put on your thinking caps and share your Five Favorite Metal Screamers. This show is part...

Birthday twins exist in many of our lives. Knowing two people who share the same birthday and year is fairly common, even surprisingly, in Rock And Roll! Most knowledgeable Rockers know that Keef and Bobby were born on the same day, December 18, 1943. As we delved into it, we found a surprising number of Birthday Twins with interesting musical and daily life connections. So, pop in your Jack Danie...

420 is celebrated by millions daily, but it's never been on 4/20/2020. That's right, 4/20 in 4/20...WHAT?!?!? The Imbalanced Brothers get "bong-a-sophical" and count down their Five Favorite: 420 Songs!!! So, raise the chalice, toast the blunt, and check out the "kind" of episode you'll love on this stoner's holiday! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

Marc Bolan's life was glamorous and far too short. But, he changed the world of Rock And Roll by "Glam"-orizing his Dandy side in song. Bolan influences music, even today, decades after his tragic death. We take a look at his life and the incredible music he and T. Rex made. Join us for a journey into the life of The Original Glam Dandy. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your...

The Doors were a groundbreaking band that changed the rules in so many ways. They made their mark, burned brightly, then faded after Jim Morrison's death. This week The Imbalanced Brothers talk about the spark, their era, and the ways their legacy continues in the 21st century! Ladies and gentlemen, from Venice Beach, California... THE DOORS!!! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts Visit our spon...

In the first two months of the podcast, Markus and Ray dug into the roots of Punk Rock with an episode called, Proto Punk: America Shot First. Presented again, for those of you who may have missed it in our pre-Pantheon daze, enjoy the sounds and the stories about the foundations of Punk! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johnny Cash was a complex man who struggled with demons while always trying to do what was right! Along the way he created amazing music, crossing artificial barriers to become a beloved American Icon! Visit our sponsor Adam & Eve for 50% off almost any item, get tons of free gifts AND receive free shipping. Just go to adamandeve.com and type “RNRHIST” at checkout. This show is part of Pantheon Po...

With Folk going Electric thanks to Roger McGuinn and the Byrds, the Beach Boys, Joni Mitchell, Frank Zappa, Buffalo Springfield and all of the other musicians and artists that lived in Laurel Canyon, there was a lot of magic being created. This time period gave birth to so much music and was such a great response to The British Invasion. Dig in and enjoy the lifestyle, the inspirations, the sounds...

The Imbalanced Brothers take a close look into Led Zeppelin's fourth album. Call it IV, or Runes, or ZoSo, it's amazing, and this episode takes you through it, track by track. Markus and Ray get into the locale for recording, Headley Grange, and the "Stairway" court case! Time to flip on the headphones (earbuds will suffice) and dig into Led Zeppelin IV! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts Lear...

The Imbalanced History of Rock And Roll looks at the chaotic, turbulent and troubled life of Sweet Marvin Gaye. One of the most beautiful voices to sing Rock and Roll. He was a voice of a generation of Americans. Marvin was passionate, conflicted and believed we could conquer hate with love, although his life choices didn't always reflect that strong belief within him. His duets with Kim Weston an...

To paraphrase Robert Plant, "It's been a long year since we dropped this pod!" As they prepare the debut episode of Year Two, landing 3/2/20, Markus and Ray take a look back at where they've been, and what they've learned in the first 12 months of "doing this" Imbalanced History project!  Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blue Oyster Cult's long history extends back beyond their debut album in 1972. As the 50th anniversary of that debut approaches, Eric Bloom fills in a couple blind spots in band history and gets us up-to-speed on their release plans for 2020, including a new album! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it comes to who Mom liked best, which kid got the better stuff, who's older, etc., Rock And Rollers aren't much different than the average family. Since the 1950's there have been many examples of creative siblings fighting their way to the top. Arguably, this quirk began with Don & Phil, The Everly Brothers! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll is joined by Paul "Neanderpaul" Marshall of the Mark & Neanderpaul show at KSLX 100.7 FM in Phoenix to discuss the flaws in the RRHOF nomination/induction process. We also pay mad love and respect to all of the musicians who've made it in. We love and respect their talent and art. Keep the discussion alive. Let's talk Rock Hall with Neanderpaul! Part of The...

Here we are, in between the Grammys and The Oscars. A soundtrack can make or break a movie. The power of music. Ray and Markus share their five favorite Rock and Roll movie soundtracks and why they are our individual faves. What are your five favorite Rock and Roll movie soundtracks? This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The unexpected passing of Rush drummer/lyricist Neil Peart hit us hard, as it has the entire Rush universe! Markus and Ray discuss their shock and pain over the news, and show appreciation of Peart's unique nature as a Rock Star. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Markus and Ray discuss the epic Rock Opera, Quadrophenia, contrasting the album and the Franc Roddam film, released six years later. Quadrophenia was Townshend's rebound from the brilliant but failed Lifehouse concept album. It also gave The Who a proper Rock Op follow-up to Tommy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ray and Markus conclude their conversation with RuffHouse Records, RuffNation founder and CEO, Music Visionary Chris Schwartz about his book. He also shares news about Ms. Lauryn Hill and others. The book is a wild, trippy ride through the record and music industries with some hard smatterings of reality and personal realization mixed into the story. We both recommend the book. Listen to all the g...

After reading "Ruffhouse: From The Streets of Philadelphia To The Top Of The 90's Hip Hop Charts," Ray and Markus had an over-the-top conversation with the author, Ruffhouse Records Co-Founder, Chris Schwartz. Chris goes beyond the pages to get us up to date, in Part One of this two-part episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Markus and Ray launch into 2020 recorded live at the Crooked Eye Brewery, inviting listeners to give their Five Favorite Party Tunes, before giving their own on the way to a countdown to Midnight! Happy New Year from The Imbalanced History Of Rock And Roll! Check out all the great Podcasts over on Pantheon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ray and Markus add a few notes missed and correct some mistakes in previous podcasts like The Many Faces of Alice Cooper and Robert Johnson and the Progenitors of The Blues. We also thank listeners who have reached out. Thank you for listening to The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll. May the Holiday Season bring you lots of joy as we Roar into The 20s. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Le...

Since joining The Pantheon Podcast Network, we have noticed a large number of people downloading The Case For The Beatles, which was our second episode, after our trailer (Questions And Answers). New subscribers, and Beatles fans alike will enjoy our holiday gift to our audience, a reimagining, and reimagining, of this episode. Embellished by the music and words of "the lads," we hope you like it....

Ray and Markus jump in and discuss their Five Favorite Rock and Roll Christmas Songs. Two people from two different worlds. Markus only really began celebrating Christmas fully with Rock and Roll Christmas music in the last 15 years. But, there is so much really good stuff for the holidays! We hope that you share yours with us. We wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday Season! Part of t...

Ray And Markus take a quick look at 2019 in Rock And Roll and what we can look forward to in 2020. We were fortunate there was a plethora of great albums in 2019. Tool, Cage The Elephant, Rival Sons, Gary Clarke Jr., Marcus King Band, Raconteurs, Papa Roach, Foals as well as many others we weren't able to name. We also spoke about some music to look forward to in 2020 including Dirty Honey, AC/DC,...

Among the greatest live albums of all-time, few have had the career transforming effect of Frampton Comes Alive! Peter Frampton's collective solo work found new life in the landmark 1976 release! Markus and Ray discuss the music and the atmosphere that created the perfect opportunity for one of Rock's greats to rise to new heights! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad c...