The Well Of Sound

Broken up with Capitol Records and fraught with personal problems, The Beach Boys must begin again in 1970 -- not as boys but as men. And it's a rocky mountain to climb. Lex and Dave navigate all the musical experimentation, the drug use, the in-fighting, the celebrity tangents, and the absurdity that define one of the biggest names in pop history during their toughest decade.  Don't forget to hit...

1970 marked the arrival of the true future of rock. Bryan Ferry, Brian Eno, Andy Mackay, Paul Thompson, and Graham Simpson didn't just turn the sound of the '70s on its head, future lineups would cut a path for the most influential bands of the '80s to follow. Lex and Dave talk Ferry's bottomless sadness, Eno's raging libido, and Mackay's love of kittens in this sprawling ep on the totally origina...

Nobody knows the road better than the one and only Bob Seger. From his lesser known '60s garage rock roots to the days of '80s arena rock, Lex and Dave talk about how Bob just wouldn't quit. And as usual, the guys find a way to talk about KISS.   Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE for more deep dives into the greatest and underappreciated acts in rock, pop, country, and soul. Upcoming episodes include...

R&B. Funk. Blues. Country. Rock. TV. Movies. Tina Turner did it all. Refusing to settle. Refusing to be forgotten. She's a survivor, an innovator, and influenced the biggest frontmen in music. Lex and Dave dig in on the life and times of Tina.  Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE for more deep dives into the greatest and underappreciated acts in rock, pop, country, and soul. Upcoming episodes include Bo...

Thin Lizzy's sound was one of a kind, and Phil Lynott was a frontman like no other. Buckle up for heartache, bar brawls, space motorcycles, and medieval massacres as Lex and Dave explore the discography of these Irish rock heroes. Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE for more deep dives into the greatest and underappreciated acts in rock, pop, country, and soul. Upcoming episodes include Tina Turner, Bob...

It’s 1970, and the Beatles are no more. In fact, they hate each other. Correction... they hate Paul. And all anyone wants to know is, “What’s next?” Lex and Dave follow Paul’s path through the ‘70s and ‘80s as he tries to sort who he is after being the most famous bass slappin’ heartthrob in the world. Buckle up for life on the road with Linda, Wings, weed, and a whole lotta koala-cuddles. We’re g...

He's been cheated on, lied to, swindled, beat down, and stood up, but none of it gets Swamp Dogg down. Lex and Dave discuss Swamp's uncompromising album covers, his earnest and hilarious lyrics, and his alter ego: Little Jerry Williams. Put on a pair of shorts, make a homemade hat, and get ready to meet soul's weirdest weirdo.  Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE for more deep dives into the greatest an...

Is there a better rock soap opera than the story of Fleetwood Mac? Lex and Dave explore the saga by way of musical mastermind Lindsey Buckingham's career. And like his hair, things get weird (especially in the '80s). So, let's hit the Holiday Road! Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE for more deep dives into the greatest and underappreciated acts in rock, pop, country, and soul. Upcoming episodes includ...

Get ready to rock with the hottest band in the land... KISS! Dave and Lex puzzle over Gene Simmons' charisma, Paul Stanley's voice, Peter Criss' drumming, and Ace Frehley's need for love. There's a reason KISS has endured for over 45 years... but what the hell is it? Let's get into it... Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE for more deep dives into the greatest and underappreciated acts in rock, pop, cou...

What does Black Sabbath have to do with ELO? Find out when Lex and Dave discuss The Move, ELO, Roy Wood, Wizzard, and all aspects of the Jeff Lynneverse. From Birmingham beginnings to the Travelling Wilburys, Jeff shaped rock history but always stayed true to his roots... and his hair. Bonus points to whoever counts all the times Lex and Dave say "heavy" and tweets the total to them at  @thewellof...

SURRENDER to episode 5 of The Well Of Sound. Lex and Dave get entirely too carried away talking about the hardest working band in show bizness... Cheap Trick! From their Rockford, IL roots to working with John Lennon and George Martin to their Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame induction, we dig into the highs, lows, and lowests of their 40-year career. Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE for more deep dives into...

Who likes to BOOGIE? Dave and Lex talk Little Feat and the genius of Lowell George. If you only know Dixie Chicken, tune in for a classic rock story that takes you from freaking out with Frank Zappa in Laurel Canyon to tripping with the Dead on Shakedown Street. Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE for more deep dives into the greatest and underappreciated acts in rock, pop, country, and soul. Upcoming e...

While the US had a British Invasion, the UK had... The Walker Brothers. Scott Walker influenced the likes of Bowie, Blur, Suede, Pulp, Radiohead, and more. Dave and Lex dig into the career of the one and only Camus-obsessive, peacoat-wearin', former boy band frontman. Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE for more deep dives into the greatest and underappreciated acts in rock, pop, country, and soul. Upco...

The Well Of Sound is back, and Dave and Lex talk country. Tune in for your appreciation starter kit on the Rhinestone Cowboy himself... Glen Campbell. And if you don't know Jimmy Webb, this is a great way to find out more. Subscribe for bi-monthly deep dives into the greatest and underappreciated acts in rock, pop, and soul. Upcoming episodes include Little Feat, Cheap Trick, ELO, and more... Foll...