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The Art Of Rock Promotion with Columbia Records Veteran Paul Rappaport [Episode 273] Apr 30, 2025

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Legendary music industry veteran and former Columbia Records VP Paul Rappaport shares behind-the-scenes moments with icons like Springsteen, Dylan, Pink Floyd, and more!
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The Innovation of Gene Krupa and His Impact on Rock Drumming [Episode 272] Apr 25, 2025

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Step into the story of Gene Krupa, the drumming legend who shaped the sound of classic rock and inspired icons like John Bonham, Keith Moon, Ringo Starr, and more. Let’s celebrate the man behind the beat with author Elizabeth Rosenthal!
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Rebellion & Revolution: Bob Dylan In The '60s [Episode 271] Apr 22, 2025

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Explore Bob Dylan's groundbreaking 1960s music that shaped rock and culture. From iconic albums like Highway 61 Revisited and Blonde on Blonde to timeless songs like "Blowin' in the Wind" and "Like a Rolling Stone" — we cover it all with author Sean Egan!
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Mike Campbell's "Heartbreaker: A Memoir" - A Deep Dive Review [Episode 270] Apr 19, 2025

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It's a deep dive into Mike Campbell’s new memoir, Heartbreaker with Tom Petty Project host Kevin Brown. Hear about his nearly 50-year bond with Tom Petty, plus get the stories behind several iconic Petty hits, including 'American Girl,' 'Refugee,' 'You Got Lucky', 'Free Fallin',' and the Don Henley classic 'Boys of Summer.'
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The Price of Music Stardom: Is it Worth What You Risk Losing? [Episode 269] Apr 11, 2025

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The story of a young musician chasing his dreams during turbulent times. After losing his girlfriend, his band, and his best friend, he has to decide whether success is worth the cost.
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Boz Scaggs: Exploring His Musical Journey [Episode 268] Apr 05, 2025

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A look at the legendary career of Boz Scaggs — his rise to fame, the stories behind his iconic hits “Lido Shuffle” and “Lowdown”, his friendship and working relationship with Steve Miller, why he stepped away from the music business in the 80s, his eventual return, and more with author Jude Warne!
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The Making Of A Classic: Queen's 'A Night At the Opera' [Episode 267] Apr 02, 2025

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Queen's groundbreaking album 'A Night at the Opera' turns 50. How it would change the course of the band’s future, the tape disaster that almost was with the song 'Bohemian Rhapsody', the album track that almost led to a lawsuit, and much more with author Gillian Gaar!
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Ageless Wonders: The Evolution Of Legacy Artists [Episode 266] Mar 30, 2025

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How enduring icons like Dylan, Springsteen, The Stones, The Beatles, and Pink Floyd remain on top in the ever-changing music game. Why do rock stars never retire? Find out in this episode with author David Hepworth!
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The Zombies: Rise, Fall & Resurrection [Episode 265] Mar 26, 2025

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Author Robin Platts tells the story of The Zombies—how they got their name, their fortuitous record deal, their iconic Odyssey and Oracle album (and why it was misspelled), the creation of their timeless classic 'Time of the Season,' their breakup, imposter bands, and their 2004 reunion.
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The Beginning of The Beatles Sound: Exploring the Early Influences [Episode 264] Mar 22, 2025

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Best-selling and award-winning authors Robert Rodriguez and Jerry Hammack are on the podcast to talk about Ribbons Of Rust: The Beatles' Recording History In Context: Volume 1 - July 1954 Through January 1963.
The Beatles' story has been told many times, but often with little focus on their personal experiences during their era. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and producer George Martin were influenced by the sounds around them. Ribbons of Rust presents their journey by immersing readers in the music and times they lived in. The first volume, richly illustrated with period artifacts, takes you with The Beatles from their early inspirations to their initial compositions and covers. Rodriguez and Hammack explore how The Beatles developed their sound in Liverpool and Hamburg, drawing on American rock 'n' roll and deeper cultural traditions, ultimately securing a recording contract with EMI. Spanning July 1954 to January 1963, the book details the post-war British music scene and the influences that shaped The Beatles, bringing readers into the studio with them, from early Liverpool recordings to Hamburg sessions.
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