The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll

From their early days as a band, through a 45-year solo career for the singer, Alice Cooper has evoked a certain response! From the fans? Hell yes! But also from parents and some critics who just never got it. Markus and Ray go digging in Alice's closet with some surprising results! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rock and Roll music lovers did not like 2016 very much as it thumped us with a long run of particularly painful Rock and Roll deaths. Wrapping up 2015 with Scott Weiland and Lemmy Kilmister's passing felt foreboding as to what may lie ahead. So, Ray and Markus take a look at the wave of loss in 2015, 2016 and early 2017 with the realization that over the next 10-15 years we will lose most of the r...

Markus and Ray had an overflow situation in Episode 30, Robert Johnson And The Progenitors Of The Blues! There was too much info on too many artists! This Addendum completes the full picture intended when they set out on their journey to that infamous Crossroads. Check out all the podcasts over on Pantheon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Johnson is a central figure of The Blues! In this episode, Markus and Ray discuss Johnson and those Blues artists who preceded him. Not only do we go over Johnson's life and the lives of some of his contemporaries, but we also dig back on Leadbelly, Bessie Smith, Big Bill Broonzy, Charlie Patton, "The Mississippis" (John and Fred), Blind Blake, Blind Willie McTell, and Blind Lemon Jefferson...

Ray and Markus look at the history of Punk Rock from the brimming of the 60's to the explosion in the 70's. The bands and musicians tied to the early days of Punk Rock are mind blowing. The Explosion of Punk also shows how it branched into different genres of music including Post-punk, Hardcore, Alternative, New Wave, Goth, Techno and more. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about...

Markus and Ray give you updates and new information from recent episodes about Jimi Hendrix (eps21 and 22), Motown (ep23), Jamaica (ep24), Bruce Springsteen (ep25), our 5 Favorite Albums From High School (ep20), and our pocket podcast about Woodstock! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ray & Markus go deep into the history of Megaforce Records, with Co-founder, Jon Zazula. Jon's new book Heavy Tales: The Metal. The Music. The Madness will be released on Halloween. We had the pleasure discussing, Metallica, Anthrax, Overkill, Testament, Ministry, The Disco Biscuits, Warren Haynes and so much more. Jon Zazula is also extremely candid about his depression and mental health througho...

Markus and Ray dig into "The Wall" in their third Pocket Podcast! The music from Pink Floyd's epic has been released as an album four different times with varying degrees of success! Let's build, go behind, and tear down "The Wall!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are fortunate to be living in a time where we have some fantastic Rock & Roll Bands that have been doing their thing at a high level for at least 25 years with no major breaks. In this episode Ray & Markus share their Five Favorite Rock & Roll bands that have been doing it for longer than 25 years.  Who are your Five Favorites? Let us know! The Imbalanced History of Rock And Roll Is part of The...

That Kid From Freehold Is an overview of the childhood that made Bruce who he is and why he has made the amazing music we hear. Bruce's youth, life and family have had a profound impact on the music and songs he has shared with us for almost 50 years. Bruce is a beautiful song writer. Because this conversation could go on for days we are giving you an introductory overview of “The Boss,” Bruce Spr...

This episode is the debut of our latest podcast innovation, The Pocket Podcast Update (patent pending). At the start of our Imbalanced History we included all of our Podcast Updates inside the episode we were recording that week. Since then, we debuted what we call, The Pocket Podcast (patent pending – LOL). This time, we combine the Pocket Podcast and the Podcast Update to create The Pocket Podca...

This week we visit a small island in the Caribbean with a huge impact on the evolution of Rock & Roll, Jamaica!!! Let’s travel and explore the Land of Wood and Water and take a look at their rich, illustrious musical history having given the world Ska, Rocksteady and Reggae. Irie ites!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Motown Records changed the face of Rock and Roll forever. The impact of the label, the songwriters, the musicians like The Funk Brothers, and the Godfather of Motown, Berry Gordy. Berry’s business acumen and understanding of great music helped propel this label from obscurity to greatness in a short period of time pumping out hit record after hit record after hit record. We are lucky that the worl...

The Story of Jimi continues with more on his first trip to England, and his conquering of America. Hendrix’s story is as rich and deep as it is heartbreaking and sad. His time here was a gift to the music world, and we also discuss where we think his musical journey would’ve taken him, and us, were he still here. In just five years, Jimi Hendrix, with the Experience and Band Of Gypsys, flipped the...

Jimi Hendrix’s story is about an amazing journey where the traveler shines brighter than any other, genius and madness intertwined, with an Icarus-like ending. That can happen when the traveler is created of Love among the gods. This is Part 1 of that journey… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s been 50 years since Woodstock Nation, half a million strong, assembled on Yasgur’s Farm. In this pocket podcast, we trip back through the years: 1969, 1994, and 1999, and discuss the failed attempts to stage Woodstock 50! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 20 Ray and Markus flash back to their high school years to share their five favorite albums from those carefree, life changing times. To trip back to a time when we were finding ourselves in the game of life, one continual certainty was music. So, find out what Markus and Ray were really listening to at that time. Thank you for being a part of the journey.  Learn more about your ad choi...

Due to an unfortunate technical snafu we weren’t able to get episode 20 finished in time for today’s launch date. So, we put together the first of many pocket podcasts that will appear randomly along the way. They may be subjects/topics that can be discussed/introduced in 15 minutes or less. Many thanks again to Rick DiFonzo who’s provided us with intro/outro and segment music. Get more informatio...

John Lennon was a complicated guy, this episode delves into his infamous Lost Weekend, which leads him back home to Yoko…eventually! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A little Rock & Roll archaeology in this episode as we dig for the roots of the term and the music that became, Heavy Metal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We discuss our Five favorite British guitarists of the 1970’s in an era so rich with Rock And Roll guitar and so many virtuosos and masters of the craft, there are so many to choose between. We hope you share yours with us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you thought Ep 14/Part 1 of our interview with Kenny Aaronson was a fun Rock & Roll adventure, then you’re going to love Ep 15. It is after all, A Rock & Roll Life that he lives! #ThanksKenny Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We knew that we'd learn a lot, and probably hear some great stories when Kenny came to see us, but there was so much amazing information that we decided to make it our first two-part episode. Here's Part One with 1988's Bass Player Of The Year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The largest branch in The Yardbirds’ Family Tree is more like a split in the trunk of the thing. Breaking out “The Hammer” this time as we explore a band made for and played for the fans: Led Zeppelin! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices