DISCovery with Eric Senich

INTRODUCING: Booked On Rock with Eric Senich May 08, 2021

Hello DISCovery listeners! I've got a brand new podcast called Booked On Rock. If you enjoyed listening to my podcast DISCovery, I think you’re gonna enjoy this one too.
Join me for deep dive discussions of the greatest artists, albums and songs in rock history with the authors who've written all about them. There are so many great books that have been written about rock music and so many that continue to come out every week. This will be the place for both those who’ve written books about rock and those who love to read ‘em.
To everyone who listened to DISCovery over the last two years I can’t thank you enough for your support and feedback and I hope you support the new podcast!
Subscribe to the Booked on Rock podcast now and get ready for the debut episode to go up soon!
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Episode 126 - Bob Seger 'Against The Wind' Album May 01, 2021

On May 3rd, 1980 Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band started a six week run at number one on the US album chart with 'Against The Wind'.
By the time he entered the studio to record 'Against The Wind' in 1979, Bob's decade long run of constant recording and touring had finally paid off. In the spring of 1976 he released 'Live Bullet', his first release with The Silver Bullet Band. It reached the top 40 and went five times platinum in the US. He followed with his ninth studio album, his first with The Silver Bullet Band - 'Night Moves', in October of' '76. Thanks to the hit singles "Main Street", "Rock and Roll Never Forgets" and "Night Moves" the album reached #8 on Billboard and sold six million copies in the US. 1978's 'Stranger In Town' was another huge hit, six times platinum, a #4 placing on Billboard and four more hit singles - "Still The Same", "Hollywood Nights", "We've Got Tonight" and "Old Time Rock & Roll".
But 'Against The Wind'’s commercial success topped that of all Bob Seger’s previous records and it remains the bestselling album of his career.
In this episode we'll explore the ten tracks that made the album, one that was almost used for a Tom Cruise film, two songs that didn't end up on the album, the famous Seger friends who contributed and a whole lot more.
TRACKLISTING:
SIDE ONE:
1. "The Horizontal Bop"
2. "You'll Accomp'ny Me"
3. "Her Strut"
4. "No Man's Land"
5. "Long Twin Silver Line"
SIDE TWO:
1. "Against the Wind"
2. "Good for Me"
3. "Betty Lou's Gettin' Out Tonight"
4. "Fire Lake"
5. "Shinin' Brightly"
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Episode 125 | Deep Purple 'Machine Head' Apr 24, 2021

On April 22nd, 1972 Deep Purple scored their second UK No.1 album with 'Machine Head'. In the US it reached #7. It's often cited as a major influence in the early development of the heavy metal music genre. Commercially, it remains Deep Purple's most successful album thanks to some iconic tracks like "Highway Star", "Space Truckin'" and the song that features the mother of all guitar riffs - "Smoke On The Water".
This album is much more than its hit radio singles, however. This is a band at its creative peek. What's most impressive is the songs were written and recorded at a lightning fast pace and in extremely unconventional surroundings.
In this episode we'll take you through the band's early history and what led up to the 'Machine Head' album. We'll also get into the creation of the seven songs from the album along with one that was ultimately left off called "When A Blind Man Cries". Plus, hear some of the tracks broken down in the studio and comments from the band members from the excellent 2002 "Classic Albums" documentary on the album.
TRACKLISTING:
SIDE ONE:
1. "Highway Star"
2. "Maybe I'm a Leo"
3. "Pictures of Home"
4. "Never Before"
SIDE TWO:
1. "Smoke on the Water"
2. "Lazy"
3. "Space Truckin'"
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Episode 124 | The Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) Apr 17, 2021

On Sunday April 16th, 1972 the Electric Light Orchestra made their debut at a small pub in Croydon London called The Fox Hounds. Formed in the autumn of 1970 in Birmingham, England their mission was to pick up where the Beatles song "I Am The Walrus" left off. They wanted to create modern rock and pop songs with classical overtones, combine rock and roll instruments like the electric guitar, bass, guitar and keyboards with classical instruments like the French horn, the the cello and the violin. They also wanted to accomplish what the Fab Four hadn't - take that same music created in the studio and effectively present it in a live setting as well.
Lofty dreams that proved to be much more difficult than anticipated. But with a lot of hard work, a bit of trial and error and a determination to make it work the Electric Light Orchestra, later to be known by most as simply ELO would go on to sell over 50 million records worldwide. From 1972 to 1986, the band accumulated 27 top 40 songs on the UK Singles Chart and 15 top 20 songs on the US Billboard Hot 100. They became Rock and Roll Hall of Famers in 2017.
In this episode you'll hear the story of how the band formed, their slow rise to success first in the US, eventually around the world, what led to the band's decline and disbanding in the mid 80s to their eventual return in the 2000s. Along the way the stories behind several of the band's biggest hits.
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Episode 123 | The Clash 'The Clash' Apr 10, 2021

On this week in 1977 The Clash released their self titled debut album. It would finally get a US release in July of 1979. It's considered one of the greatest punk rock albums of all time.
In a 2017 Billboard article marking the album's 40th anniversary Kennith Partridge wrote, "The self-titled debut album by The Clash is about as punk as it gets. Released April 8th, 1977 in the U.K. and later in America, where CBS execs deemed it too raw for polite consumers, 'The Clash' is a thin and scratchy rapid-fire cataloging of problems big and small. It's about race relations, unemployment, and American cultural imperialism. Also: zit-faced burglars and loners pleasuring themselves with condoms on."
AllMusic's Stephen Thomas Erlewine wrote, "The Sex Pistols 'Never Mind The Bollocks' may have appeared revolutionary, but the Clash's eponymous debut album was pure, unadulterated rage and fury, fueled by passion for both rock & roll and revolution."
In this episode we'll take you back to the making of the album that was written and recorded in less than a month, the stories behind the songs, the album cover and a whole lot more.
TRACKLISTING (UK RELEASE):
SIDE ONE:
1. "Janie Jones"
2. "Remote Control"
3. "I'm So Bored with the USA"
4. "White Riot"
5. "Hate and War"
6. "What's My Name"
7. "Deny"
8. "London's Burning"
SIDE TWO:
1. "Career Opportunities"
2. "Cheat"
3. "Protex Blue"
4. "Police & Thieves"
5. "48 Hours"
6. "Garageland"
TRACKLISTING (US RELEASE):
SIDE ONE:
1. "Clash City Rockers"
2. "I'm So Bored with the USA"
3. "Remote Contro
4. "Complete Control"
5. "White Riot"
6. "(White Man) In Hammersmith Palais"
7. "London's Burning"
8. "I Fought the Law"
SIDE TWO:
1. "Janie Jones"
2. "Career Opportunities"
3. "What's My Name"
4. "Hate & War"
5. "Police & Thieves"
6. "Jail Guitar Doors"
7. "Garageland"
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Episode 122 | AC/DC's Angus Young Biography Apr 03, 2021

We’re celebrating the life and career of AC/DC’s Angus Young, who celebrated a birthday this week. Angus turned 66 years young on Wednesday (March 31st, 1955). His story is not just about the endless classic guitar riffs, his classic school boy outfit or his boundless energy on stage. It’s also an inspiring story of a man who has dealt with personal tragedy not once but twice only to get back on his feet with his trusty Gibson SG guitar strapped over his shoulder, ready to do what he does best - play rock and roll music.
Angus and his band AC/DC have just released yet another explosive comeback album, their 17th studio album 'Power Up', a record dedicated to Angus’s older brother and long-time bandmate Malcolm Young, who sadly passed away in 2017.
In this episode we’ll hear the story of Angus from childhood right up until today. What inspired him to pick up the guitar, how he and his brother Malcolm formed AC/DC, their rise to prominence with frontman Bon Scott, coming back from the death of Bon in 1980 to eventually becoming one of the biggest selling artists and biggest live acts in music history.
This is the story of AC/DC’s Angus Young….
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Episode 121 | ZZ Top "Eliminator" Mar 27, 2021

On March 23rd, 1983 ZZ Top released their eighth studio album "Eliminator". It remains the band’s most commercially successful album thanks to several singles with an undeniable beat and hook along with three videos that are among the most popular in MTV history.
While MTV would launch the careers of new artists, it would revive the careers of veteran bands like ZZ Top. And while MTV helped ZZ Top, the trio of guitarist Billy Gibbons, bassist Dusty Hill and drummer Frank Beard would return the favor. They were exactly what the network was looking for. They had "a look". The long beards, the sunglasses, the tricked out Eliminator 1933 Ford Coupe, the spinning guitars. They weren’t just a rock band…they were as Classic Rock Magazine’s Paul Rees wrote - otherworldly beings.
But as cool as those videos were, they wouldn’t have been much without songs that were just as good…and they were. Inspired by the new wave music heard while on a European tour in the early '80s, ZZ Top infused synthesizers and danceable beats into their already recognizable boogie blues sound. The results speak for themselves. Selling over 10 million copies since its release, "Eliminator" is among the first albums to be certified diamond. A full year after its release it was still selling 100 thousand copies a week.
In this episode we’ll get to the story of what led to the creation of the '80s ZZ Top sound, hear early demos of the tracks, the stories behind all 11 tracks, the videos, the album cover and more.
TRACKLISTING:
SIDE ONE:
1. "Gimme All Your Lovin'"
2. "Got Me Under Pressure"
3. "Sharp Dressed Man"
4. "I Need You Tonight"
5. "I Got the Six"
SIDE TWO:
1. "Legs"
2. "Thug"
3. "TV Dinners"
4. "Dirty Dog"
5. "If I Could Only Flag Her Down"
6. "Bad Girl"
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Episode 120 | Nancy Wilson Bio/Heart's Top Ten Mar 20, 2021

Legendary Heart guitarist/vocalist Nancy Wilson celebrated a birthday this week. She is a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer over four decades into her career and still going strong. In fact, she’s got a brand new solo album 'You & Me' due out next month.
In this episode we’ll take a look at the life and career of Nancy, from being raised in a military family, to discovering rock and roll, falling in love with the guitar and proving those who felt women can't rock wrong. We’ll follow that up by getting to the ten greatest Heart songs of all time!
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Episode 119 | Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young 'Deja Vu' Mar 13, 2021

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young released their album 'Deja Vu' on this week back in 1970. It's the first album from David Crosby, Stephen Stills, Graham Nash & Neil Young and the second from the trio of Crosby, Stills & Nash. It topped the pop album chart for one week and spawned three top forty singles. With over eight million copies sold it’s the highest selling album of each member’s career to date.
We’ll get to how and why Neil Young ended up joining the CSN lineup, the other big named artists who were considered before Neil, the stories behind the ten tracks, the album cover art and more.
TRACKLISTING:
SIDE ONE:
1. "Carry On"
2. "Teach Your Children"
3. "Almost Cut My Hair"
4. "Helpless"
5. "Woodstock"
SIDE TWO:
1. "Déjà Vu"
2. "Our House"
3. "4 + 20"
4. "Country Girl (Whiskey Boot Hill, Down Down Down, Country Girl (I Think You're Pretty))"
5. "Everybody I Love You"

Episode 118 | Simon & Garfunkel 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' Album Mar 06, 2021

On March 7th, 1970 Simon and Garfunkel’s fifth studio album 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' started a ten week run at number one on the US chart. The title track was in the middle of a six week run at the top of the US singles chart. It would also reach #1 in the UK in March of ’70. It topped the charts in ten countries total.
By the time the album had been released, the duo of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel had split up; making this the last Simon & Garfunkel studio album to be released. What a way to go out. Two Grammy awards went to the album with another four for the title track. The album went on to sell in the ballpark of 25 million copies and has since been considered one of the greatest albums of all time.
In this episode we’ll get into the story of the making of the album thanks to clips from an amazing documentary from 2011 called "The Harmony Game". Interview clips from both Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel included along with some of the various collaborators who played an important role in the success of the album. Also, hear the three songs that could have made the album but were ultimately left off.
TRACKLISTING:
SIDE ONE:
1. "Bridge over Troubled Water"
2. "El Cóndor Pasa (If I Could)"
3. "Cecilia"
4. "Keep the Customer Satisfied"
5. "So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright"
SIDE TWO:
1. "The Boxer"
2. "Baby Driver"
3. "The Only Living Boy in New York"
4. "Why Don't You Write Me"
5. "Bye Bye Love" (Live recording from Ames, Iowa)
6. "Song for the Asking"
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Episode 117 | Van Halen "Jump" Feb 27, 2021

Thirty seven years ago this week (February 25th 1984) Van Halen’s "Jump" knocked Culture Club’s "Karma Chameleon" off the top of the charts and started a five week run at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. It helped the album ‘1984’ reach #2 and sell over 10 million copies. "Jump" is also the only Van Halen song to hit #1.
In this episode you’ll hear the story of how Eddie Van Halen ultimately won his battle with Van Halen singer David Lee Roth and producer Ted Templeman to finally record the track. We'll break down the recording of the song and go behind the making of the groundbreaking video.
Along with a breakdown of the song "Jump" you'll hear the many different cover versions of the song dating back to 1984 right up to this day. Plus, what would "Jump" sound like alongside John Lennon’s "Imagine"? It’s one of over a handful of really cool mashups that have been created over the years using the song "Jump" and you'll hear all of them in this episode.
So...What are you waiting for? Might as well "Jump"!
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Episode 115 | Pink Floyd 'Animals' Feb 13, 2021

On February 12th, 1977 Pink Floyd released their tenth studio album 'Animals' in the US. It had been released on January 21st in the UK. Just five tracks on the record, none released as singles which partly explains why it’s an often overlooked album by the mainstream rock audience.
While it may have been overlooked at the time it was released, the appreciation for 'Animals' slowly built in the years following its release and it’s now placed rightfully where it belongs, among the band’s most brilliant works.
Only five tracks yet so much to talk about with this album and we’re going to do all of it in this episode. The album concept, the recording process, the album cover artwork, which includes a floating pig that actually broke free causing panic among the local citizens of London. And finally, we’ll get to the album’s ensuing tour and how it would the groundwork for the band’s groundbreaking double album to follow 'The Wall'.
TRACKLISTING:
SIDE ONE
1. "Pigs on the Wing (Part 1)"
2. "Dogs"
SIDE TWO
1. "Pigs (Three Different Ones)"
2. "Sheep"
3. "Pigs on the Wing (Part 2)"
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Episode 114 | Fleetwood Mac 'Rumours' Feb 06, 2021

On this week in 1977 Fleetwood Mac released their eleventh studio album 'Rumours'. The band wanted to expand on the commercial success of their previous album, the self-titled record featuring the debut of new members Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham. The result was not only Fleetwood Mac’s most successful album but one of the biggest in music history.
'Rumours' became the band's first number one album on the UK albums chart and also topped the US Billboard 200 thanks to four top ten singles. It sold over 10 million copies worldwide within just a month of its release and would go on to win a Grammy for album of the year. It’s old over 45 million copies worldwide, making it the eight best-selling album of all time.
We’ll cover the 11 tracks from 'Rumours' along with the song that was left off of the album, eventually to become another Fleetwood Mac classic. We’ll get into the recording process which was famously difficult due to the relationship turmoil between band members, hear a studio breakdown of some of the tracks, talk about the album cover art, photos and more.
TRACKLISTING:
SIDE ONE:
1. "Second Hand News"
2. "Dreams"
3. "Never Going Back Again"
4. "Don't Stop"
5. "Go Your Own Way"
6. "Songbird"
SIDE TWO:
1. "The Chain"
2. "You Make Loving Fun"
3. "I Don't Want to Know"
4. "Oh Daddy
5. "Gold Dust Woman"
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Episode 113 | KISStory 101/The Ten Greatest KISS Songs Jan 30, 2021

On January 30th, 1973 Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss made their very first live appearance as KISS. It was at the Popcorn Club in Queen’s, New York in front of an audience of fewer than ten people. The band was paid 50 dollars for performing two sets that night. The club was renamed Coventry soon after. "Our first show ever was at Coventry," said Paul Stanley. "Coventry was a study in contrasts. The first time we played, there was nobody there. The last time we played there, you could barely get in the door."
And was Paul ever right. The crowds only got bigger and bigger. By the end of the 70s KISS was the biggest band in rock or as they’re more affectionately known by fans - The Hottest Band In The World!
In this episode, we’ll take a look back at the colorful history of the band followed by the ten greatest KISS songs of all time.
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Episode 112 | Journey 'Infinity' Jan 23, 2021

On this week in 1978 Journey released their breakthrough studio album 'Infinity'. After their first three studio albums failed to go gold and barely make the top 100, Journey was about to be dropped from their label. Up against the ropes the band’s manager Herbie Herbert decided it was time to make a change - a big change. That big change came with the addition of a struggling unknown singer Steve Perry who had, himself, given up on his chance of ever making it in music.
Bruce Lundvall, who was the President of Journey’s record label, told Herbie that in order for the band to make another record with Perry singing, 'Infinity' would have to sell one million units. The pressure was on. But the songwriting chemistry of Steve Perry and guitarist Neal Schon would not only breathe life back into the band, it would be the start of one of the most amazing runs in rock history that would stretch all the way into the mid 80s - and it all started with this album.
In this episode we’ll get into the story of how Steve Perry joined the band just weeks before he was ready to quit the music business entirely, the singer who almost wound up Journey’s singer before Steve Perry joined, the stories behind the band’s breakthrough singles "Lights" and "Wheel in the Sky", the album cover art and much, much more.
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Episode 111 | Jimi Hendrix "Purple Haze" Jan 16, 2021

On this week in 1967 The Jimi Hendrix Experience recorded “Purple Haze”. One of Jimi’s best known songs it’s also ranked among the greatest songs in rock history. Rolling Stone magazine called it the song that launched not one but two revolutions; late sixties psychedelia and the unprecedented genius of Jimi Hendrix.
In this episode we’ll get into the history of the song’s creation, the recording of the track, the lyrics and how they’ve been interpreted over the years, the song’s long lasting success and legacy plus we’ll hear some of the interesting cover versions of Purple Haze from the late 60s till now.
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Episode 110 | Black Sabbath 'Paranoid' Jan 09, 2021

On this week in 1971 the album regarded as one of the, if not THE most important album in heavy metal history was released in the United States - Black Sabbath’s second studio album 'Paranoid'.
We’ll get into the stories behind all eight tracks including the last-minute addition to the album which became not only Black Sabbath’s most popular song but one considered to be among the greatest in rock and metal history. Also we’ll get to the controversial album title that was ultimately rejected, plus just what is that on the cover of the album and why was it chosen?
TRACKLISTING:
SIDE ONE
1. "War Pigs"
2. "Paranoid"
3. "Planet Caravan"
4. "Iron Man"
SIDE TWO
1. "Electric Funeral"
2. "Hand of Doom"
3. "Rat Salad" (instrumental)
4. "Fairies Wear Boots"
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Episode 109 | Led Zeppelin 'Led Zeppelin II' Jan 02, 2021

On this week in 1969 Led Zeppelin II was at number one on the US album charts. It was the band’s first album to reach number one in both the US and UK.
While Led Zeppelin’s 1969 debut album showed the world the band had arrived….Led Zeppelin II was proof that they were no fluke, they were here to stay. In fact, with the top ten single Whole Lotta Love, Zeppelin 2 was an even BIGGER success than the last. Robert Plant later said, quote, Our whole lives changed. It was such a sudden change we weren’t sure how to handle it. End quote.
We’ll get into the stories behind the nine classic tracks from the album, plus hear early rough mixes of songs that made the album along with one track that didn’t. Well also get to the story behind the album cover art and how the album went from being critically panned to becoming considered one of the most important albums in rock history.
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Episode 108 | Mick Jones/Foreigner's Top Ten Songs Dec 26, 2020

We’re celebrating the career of Foreigner’s Mick Jones who celebrates his 76th birthday tomorrow (12/2744). Along with a bio on the life and career of Mick we get to the ten greatest Foreigner songs of all time.
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REPLAY: Christmas Songs [Original Run Date 12/21/19] Dec 21, 2020

Santa's made his list, checked it twice and rocked it thrice! Unwrap the greatest classic rock Christmas songs of all time and DISCover the stories behind each.
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Episode 107 | Keith Richards' Ten Greatest Riffs Dec 19, 2020

Keith Richards celebrated his 77th birthday yesterday. In a time when we’re losing so many classic rock artists Keith continues to defy the odds. In this episode we celebrate the man known as "The Human Riff" by rolling out his ten greatest riffs.
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Episode 106 | "Riff-Raff and Rock ‘n’ Roll" w/ Author/Photographer Rudy Childs Dec 18, 2020

Rudy Childs is a photographer, documentarian and soon to be author. He’s written a book called Riff Raff and Rock And Roll. It is an absolute killer book, one that deserves to be published and turned into a movie. Rudy talks about all the great concerts he saw from a long list of amazing bands, some as they were just starting like Van Halen, Cheap Trick, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers just to name a few.
He’s got stories of hitchhiking across country to see shows with some wild characters. He talks about the parking lot fights, the drinking, the drugs, the women, the outdoor parties, getting into a screaming match with Sharon Osbourne, pissing off Joe Walsh in the middle of a concert, witnessing AC/DC’s Bon Scott getting pissed off at concert security which, by the way, he recorded and shared that audio with us. He shared some more rare audio clips of Rudy at shows, of his hilarious uncle Phil getting into with an angry neighbor. You gotta hear the interview to get the story on that one. Plus a wild story that left a bloodied Rudy getting thrown out of an Ace Frehley show. Trust me, you will love this interview. Rudy is a great guy, a great story teller and so I’m not gonna waste any more time. Here is Rudy Childs.
RUDY CHILDS WEBSITES AND SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES:
WEBSITE: http://rrrrbook.com/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rudolph.childs
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RudyChilds
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rudolphchilds/
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgwXTz86xFRp1gMZD9dBp3w
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Episode 105 | Eagles 'Hotel California' Album Dec 12, 2020

On December 8th, 1976 the Eagles released their fifth studio album 'Hotel California'. It sold a million copies in its first week and went on to top the charts for a total of eight weeks. Eventually it would reach sales of 26 million in the US, 32 worldwide. It’s arguably the band at the peak of their success commercially, creatively and critically. That’s saying a lot considering the legendary body of work this band put out.
In this episode we’ll get to the stories behind the nine tracks, the album artwork, the myths and urban legends surrounding the supposed satanic theme of the title track and album art and a whole lot more.
TRACKLISTING:
SIDE ONE
1. "Hotel California"
2. "New Kid in Town"
3. "Life in the Fast Lane"
4. "Wasted Time"
SIDE TWO
1. "Wasted Time" (Reprise)
2. "Victim of Love"
3. "Pretty Maids All in a Row"
4. "Try and Love Again"
5. "The Last Resort"
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Episode 104 | Band-Aid "Do They Know It's Christmas?" Dec 05, 2020

On December 3rd, 1984 the song "Do They Know It’s Christmas?" was released. Recorded by the cream of the British pop world under the name Band Aid it went on to sell over three million copies in the UK, becoming the best selling record ever, and raised over 28 million dollars worldwide for famine relief in Ethiopia. The song was also a major success around the world, reaching number one in thirteen other countries outside the UK. In the US, the single fell short of the top ten in the Billboard Hot 100 but sold an estimated 2.5 million copies by January 1985.
We’ll get to the story behind the song from its inception right through to its completion, the b-side and 1985 "One Year On" version of the song. Along the way we’ll hear clips from a 1984 video titled "Do They Know It’s Christmas? - The Story of the Official Band Aid".
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Episode 103 | Queen "Bohemian Rhapsody" Nov 28, 2020

On this week in 1975 Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" started a nine-week run at number one on the UK singles chart. In the US it eventually hit number nine. Freddie Mercury's rock operatic classic became a worldwide hit topping the charts in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and the Netherlands. Quite a feat for a song the band’s record label had little to no interest in releasing as a single.
As if the initial success of the single in 1975 and '76 wasn’t enough to prove their doubters wrong, "Bohemian Rhapsody" would become an even bigger hit decades later. After Freddie's death in 1991, the song topped the UK charts for another five weeks. The following year it went back up the US charts reaching a new peak of number two on the Billboard Hot 100 after being used in the film "Wayne's World" in 1992. In 2018, the success of the Queen film 'Bohemian Rhapsody', the song re-entered the Billboard Hot 100, marking three separate decades the song has now charted.
That same year, it became the most streamed song from the 20th century, and it’s been downloaded or streamed over 1.6 billion times. With six million copies sold worldwide, it’s become one of the best-selling singles of all time.
Not only has "Bohemian Rhapsody" become Queen's most popular song and considered one of the greatest rock songs of all time, the groundbreaking promotional video for the song would be cited by critics as having a major influence on the eventual emergence of MTV.
All this from a song Queen’s record label said was too long. They told Freddie and the ban it will never be a hit.
In this episode we’ll get into the creation of the song including a section by section breakdown of the track, the groundbreaking video plus, how the song made a comeback thanks to Mike Myers insisting the song be included in the film 'Wayne’s World' and more.
DISCover the song Freddie believed more than anyone would send shivers down our spines. A song that was way ahead of its time. A song whose time had finally come. This is the story of "Bohemian Rhapsody".
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REPLAY: Thanksgiving Songs [Original Run Date 11/23/2019] Nov 25, 2020

It's a Thanksgiving edition of DISCovery with songs all about giving, giving thanks, turkeys and sharing this great land of ours. Songs and the stories behind them from Adam Sandler, Sammy Hagar, Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, KISS, ZZ Top, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bob Dylan and more. It's an episode of DISCovery you can feast on!
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Episode 102 | "Van Halen: A Visual Biography" w/ Author Martin Popoff Nov 24, 2020

Martin Popoff has just released a brand new book called "Van Halen: A Visual Biography". This is a hard cover 224-page book with around 400 images including live shots, rare memorabilia, magazine ads, 45 sleeves, promo items, ticket stubs, passes and more. It covers all phases of Van Halen starting in 1974 right through to the band's very last tour in 2015. Martin also covers the David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar solo years along with a few other surprises along the way.
In this episode Martin discusses the book, Van Halen history, his favorite DLR era album, his favorite Sammy era album, what he thinks of the new Wolfgang Van Halen song "Distance" and if we'll ever get to hear what's inside the 5150 vaults.
Purchase Martin's book here: http://www.martinpopoff.com/html/van-halen-a-visual-biography.html
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Episode 101 | Phil Collins 'Hello, I Must Be Going!' Nov 21, 2020

On this month in 1982 Phil Collins continued his meteoric rise that decade with his second studio album 'Hello, I Must Be Going!' It was another commercial success going top ten in the US and number two in the UK.
We’ll get to the stories behind all 10 tracks from the album, how Phil accidentally came up with his classic 80s drum sound, the story behind the album title plus hear some of the tracks included on the 2016 deluxe edition re-issue of the album.
TRACKLISTING:
SIDE ONE:
1. "I Don't Care Anymore"
2. "I Cannot Believe It's True"
3. "Like China"
4. "Do You Know, Do You Care?"
5. "You Can't Hurry Love"
SIDE TWO:
1. "It Don't Matter to Me"
2. "Thru These Walls"
3. "Don't Let Him Steal Your Heart Away"
9. "The West Side"
10. "Why Can't It Wait 'Til Morning"
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Episode 100 | Rush 'Signals' Nov 14, 2020

We’re going back to the fall of 1982 for the Rush album 'Signals'. Released towards the end of that summer (September 9th, 1982) it climbed the charts and continued to sell through the months of September and October before reaching sales of one million copies on this month in '82.
'Signals' was Rush’s ninth studio album overall and third of the new decade. Before that came the decade opening 'Permanent Waves' from 1980 which hit #4 in the US and sold a million copies. 'Moving Pictures' followed in 1981. It sold three million copies and reached #3 on Billboard. 'Signals' would continue Rush’s run of early 80s commercial success. It peaked at No. 1 in Canada, No. 3 in the United Kingdom, and No. 10 in the United States backed by the band’s highest charting single "Subdivisions" which we’ll get to in this episode along with stories behind the seven other tracks, the album cover art and more. We'll also hear comments from one of the man who is an expert on all things Rush - author Martin Popoff. Martin just recently released the book "Limelight: Rush in the 80s". It’s the second in a 3-part Rush Across the Decades series.
TRACKLISTING:
SIDE ONE:
1. "Subdivisions"
2. "The Analog Kid"
3. "Chemistry"
4. "Digital Man"
SIDE TWO:
5. "The Weapon" (Part II of "Fear")
6. "New World Man"
7. "Losing It"
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Episode 99 | 2020 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony In Review Nov 08, 2020

A rundown of the 2020 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony held Saturday night, November 7th. It was a pre-recorded virtual event aired on HBO. This episode includes audio of the induction speeches and more.
2020 Inductees:
T. Rex
Depeche Mode
The Doobie Brothers
Nine Inch Nails
Whitney Houston
The Notorious B.I.G.
Ahmet Ertegun Award Honorees: Jon Landau and Irving Azoff
Special In Memoriam Tribute To Eddie Van Halen
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Episode 98 | Elton John 'Rock Of The Westies' Nov 07, 2020

On November 7th, 1975 Elton John started a three week run at number one on the US album chart with his tenth studio album 'Rock Of The Westies'. With 'Captain Fantastic, and the Brown Dirty Cowboy' released just five months earlier, Elton became the first artist ever to debut at number one on the Billboard album chart. Elton was back on top again in the first week of November after replacing Jefferson Starship’s 'Red Octopus' atop the chart.
In this episode we’ll get into the nine tracks that made up the original album including the song Elton thought would be a big hit but was never released as a single. We’ll also hear some of the tracks that never made the initial record but later surfaced in reissues along with a listen to some stripped down piano & vocal only versions of a few of the tracks. Those coming from a bootleg that made the rounds among fans in the years following the album’s release.
TRACKLISTING:
SIDE ONE:
1. "Medley (Yell Help, Wednesday Night, Ugly)"
2. "Dan Dare (Pilot of the Future)"
3. "Island Girl"
4. "Grow Some Funk of Your Own"
5. "I Feel Like a Bullet (In the Gun of Robert Ford)"
SIDE TWO:
1. "Street Kids"
2. "Hard Luck Story"
3. "Feed Me"
4. "Billy Bones and the White Bird"
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REPLAY: Halloween Songs [Original Run Date 10/26/2019] Oct 31, 2020

It's the ultimate Halloween classic rock playlist with plenty of horror film clips along the way. Grab some popcorn, grab your mask (COVID masks will be accepted), grab that creepy stranger standing behind you right now and enjoy these horrifying Halloween classics!
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Episode 97 | Haunted Rock & Roll Stories with Author Matt Swayne Oct 26, 2020

Matt Swayne is on the podcast to talk about his books "Haunted Rock & Roll: Ghostly Tales of Music Legends" and "More Haunted Rock & Roll: More Tales of Guitar Hero Ghosts, Rock Star Curses, and Musical Mysteries".
Matt shares ghostly stories of Jim Morrison, Jimmy Page, John Lennon, Janis Joplin and more rockers who’ve been seen haunting their favorite bars, clubs, and homes. He also talks about rock stars who have had alien encounters including Sammy Hagar, Jimi Hendrix, Ronnie Wood and Jerry Garcia.
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Episode 96 | Sting '...Nothing Like The Sun' Oct 24, 2020

On this month in 1987 Sting released his second solo studio album '...Nothing Like The Sun'. Released on October 13th of that year, it peaked at number nine in the US and on October 24th hit number one on the UK charts. The album would include one top ten and one top twenty single. It received three Grammy nods including Album of the Year. It sold two million copies in the US, over 9 million worldwide.
In this episode find out what the inspiration behind the album title was, what the overall theme of the album was along with its twelve tracks.
TRACKLISTING:
SIDE ONE;
1. "The Lazarus Heart"
2. "Be Still My Beating Heart"
3. "Englishman in New York"
SIDE TWO:
1. "History Will Teach Us Nothing"
2. "They Dance Alone (Gueca Solo)"
3. "Fragile"
SIDE THREE:
1. "We'll Be Together"
2. "Straight to My Heart"
3. "Rock Steady"
SIDE FOUR:
1. "Sister Moon"
2. "Little Wing"
3. "The Secret Marriage"
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Episode 95 | "Limelight: Rush In The 80s" with Author Martin Popoff Oct 20, 2020

It’s part two of my discussion with author Martin Popoff. Last time (Episode 94) we talked about Thin Lizzy and Martin's new book out called "Thin Lizzy: A Visual Biography". This episode we discuss his other new book "Limelight: Rush in the 80s". It’s the second in a career spanning Rush Across The Decades trilogy.
In the follow-up to "Anthem: Rush in the ’70s", Martin brings together canon analysis, cultural context, and extensive firsthand interviews to celebrate Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart at the peak of their persuasive power. Rush was one of the most celebrated hard rock acts of the ’80s, and the second book of Popoff’s staggeringly comprehensive three-part series takes readers from "Permanent Waves" to "Presto", while bringing new insight to "Moving Pictures", their crowning glory. "Limelight: Rush in the ’80s" is a celebration of fame, of the pushback against that fame, of fortunes made ― and spent.
Find out which Rush albums from the 80s Martin loves and which ones he hates. I also asked him what he thinks of a scathing review one Rush album received from Rolling Stone and what grade he'd give Rush's complete catalogue from that decade.
Head to Martin Popoff's website to pick up a copy of "Thin Lizzy: A Visual Biography" - http://www.martinpopoff.com/
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Episode 94 | "Thin Lizzy: A Visual Biography" with Author Martin Popoff Oct 19, 2020

Author Martin Popoff returns to the DISCovery podcast to talk about two new books out now. Thin Lizzy: A Visual Biography" and "Limelight: Rush In The 80s". This is a two-parter. This episoe we talk Thin Lizzy. If any band deserves to have homage paid to them with a massive photo book its Thin Lizzy. No one has published a visual biography of the band…until now.
Drawing on several thousand images and items of memorabilia the 240-page book is full of live and off stage photos that span over decades. Tons of super cool memorabilia including backstage passes, concert posters, media advertisements and more. Martin tops it off with a 20,000 word bio on the band.
Martin’s here to talk to us all about the book and the great Thin Lizzy!
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Episode 93 | Bon Jovi 'New Jersey' Oct 17, 2020

On October 15th, 1988 Bon Jovi started a four-week run at number one on the US Album chart with their fourth studio album 'New Jersey'. Bon Jovi was coming off of the multi-million selling 1986 album 'Slippery When Wet' so expectations were high when 'New Jersey' was released on September 19th, 1988. The band lived up to those expectations with another chart topper, another multi-million seller (seven million sold) and an album that still holds the record for having the most top ten hits for any hard rock album with five.
But 'New Jersey' is more than just the hits. The album tracks are among the best of the band's career thanks to Jon Bon Jovi and guitarist Richie Sambora who were at the peak of their musical powers by this time.
Hear the stories behind all of the songs along with some of the original demos (including an acoustic version of "Born To Be My Baby"). Also find out what the other possible album titles the band had in mind, the story behind the album cover art and how the album and grueling tour that followed nearly ended a burned out Bon Jovi at the end of the 80s.
TRACKLISTING:
1. "Lay Your Hands on Me"
2. "Bad Medicine"
3. "Born To Be My Baby"
4. "Living In Sin"
5. "Blood On Blood"
6. "Homebound Train"
7. "Wild Is The Wind"
8. "Ride Cowboy Ride"
9. "Stick To Your Guns"
10. "I'll Be There For You"
11. "99 In The Shade"
12. "Love For Sale"
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Episode 92 | A VHND/DISCovery Tribute To Eddie Van Halen Oct 12, 2020

A special Van Halen News Desk/DISCovery tribute special in honor of Eddie Van Halen who died at the age of 65 on October 6th, 2020.
This episode includes tributes from authors Kevin Dodds (Contributing writer for the Van Halen News Desk & Author of "Edward Van Halen: A Definitive Biography"), Greg Renoff (Author of "Van Halen Rising" & " Ted Templeman: A Platinum Producer’s Life in Music"), Ian Christie (Author of "Everybody Wants Some: The Van Halen Saga"), Greg Prato ("Shredders! The Oral History Of Speed Guitar (And More)"), Martin Popoff ("Unchained: A Van Halen User Manuel") along with photographer/author Mark Weiss ("The Decade That Rocked") and Carl Wiser (owner of Songfacts.com) are included.
Eric also reads and plays audio of several tributes from the past week on social media, radio and television from David Lee Roth, Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony and Gary Cherone along with Ted Templeman, Gene Simmons, Angus Young, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Nuno Bettencourt, Mick Jones, Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Jimmy Page, Slash, Jon Bon Jovi, Howard Stern and many more.
A special thanks to artist Bayliner Bob for contributing his artwork. See more of his work on Flickr here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/146209361@N02
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Episode 91 | Cowboy Songs Oct 10, 2020

Pull up a stool, have a seat in the DISCovery Saloon. These are the 20 greatest songs all about cowboys, outlaws and life in the good 'ole Wild West. Along the way you'll hear clips from the greatest Western films and TV shows of all time (see if you can figure out which ones!).
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Episode 90 | Eddie Van Halen Has Died Oct 06, 2020

Eddie Van Halen passed away today (10/6/20) at the age of 65. Share your thoughts on Eddie through our email thediscoverypodcast@gmail.com. If you have the ability to record your message and send as an mp3 definitely do so. I plan to share your thoughts and feelings with fellow fans soon.
R.I.P. Eddie...

Episode 89 | Creedence Clearwater Revival 'Green River' Album Oct 03, 2020

On September 19th, 1969 Creedence Clearwater Revival started a four-week run at number one on the US album chart with 'Green River.' It was one of three albums the band released in just that year alone. The number seven album 'Bayou Country' before it with the number three album 'Willie and the Poorboys' coming after. By the end of 1969, Creedence had three top-10 albums on the Billboard 200, and four top-five singles on the Billboard Hot 100.
CCR was everywhere by the summer of 1969 and the bulk of the credit has to go to the band's main songwriter John Fogerty. There’s no arguing that John was a songwriting machine at that point and you'll hear why he was intentionally writing as much as he could with the goal of writing as many hits as he could in this episode.
There is also, of course, the well documented battles John had with his bandmates including his brother Tom Fogerty and it all came down to the songs; more specifically who gets credit for the songs and who gets paid for them. We’ll explore that topic as well but, above all, this episode will celebrate the songs singer/guitarist John Fogerty, guitarist Tom Fogerty, bassist Stu Cook and drummer Doug Clifford recorded on 'Green River' while giving you the stories behind each.
SIDE ONE:
1. "Green River"
2. "Commotion"
3. "Tombstone Shadow"
4. "Wrote A Song For Everyone"
SIDE TWO:
1. "Bad Moon Rising"
2. "Lodi"
3. "Cross-Tie Walker"
4. "Sinister Purpose"
5. "The Night Time Is The Right Time"
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Episode 88 | Nirvana 'Nevermind' Sep 26, 2020

Released on September 24th, 1991 Nirvana's 'Nevermind' was expected to sell 500 thousand copies at best. It’s gone to sell over 30 million copies. By January of 1992 it surpassed Michael Jackson’s 'Dangerous' to go to number one on Billboard. As Rolling Stone later put it, "No album in recent history had such an overpowering impact on a generation. A nation of teens suddenly turned punk."
In this episode we’ll get into the stories behind the songs, the album cover and, well, whatever, nevermind...
TRACKLIST:
1. "Smells Like Teen Spirit"
2. "In Bloom"
3. "Come as You Are"
4. "Breed"
5. "Lithium"
6. "Polly"
7. "Territorial Pissings"
8. "Drain You"
9. "Lounge Act"
10. "Stay Away"
11. "On a Plain"
12. "Something in the Way"
13. "Endless, Nameless"
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Episode 87 | The Who 'Who's Next' Sep 19, 2020

This episode all about the classic 1971 Who album 'Who’s Next'. On September 18th of '71 it became the band's first and only UK number one album. It would reach number four in the US.
'Who's Next' started out as a rock opera Pete Townshend was working on called "The Lifehouse Project". Although the project never came to fruition many songs from it would be used for 'Who's Next'.
You'll hear what was Townshend's original concept of the aborted "Lifehouse Project", the stories behind the nine songs from 'Who's Next', the songs left out of 'Who's Next' along with the story behind the iconic album cover. You'll also hear some of the early versions of songs recorded in New York featuring guitarist Leslie West, along with keyboardists Al Kooper and Ken Ascher.
SIDE ONE:
1. "Baba O'Riley"
2. "Bargain"
3. "Love Ain't for Keeping"
4. "My Wife"
5. "The Song Is Over"
SIDE TWO:
1. "Getting in Tune"
2. "Going Mobile"
3. "Behind Blue Eyes"
4. "Won't Get Fooled Again"
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Episode 86 | "House of the Rising Sun" Sep 12, 2020

On September 5th, 1964 The Animal’s cover of "House of the Rising Sun" started a three week run at number one on the US singles chart. This came centuries after the song was originally conceived which leads us to its mythical and legendary status. Was it about a prostitute? A prisoner? Or was it about a gambler? Just where was this house located? New Orleans? England? Was it even a house?
We’ll explore the many theories behind the song and also get into the story of The Animals iconic version. We’ll also get to the artists who recorded their own renditions both before and after the Animals version including ones in French, German and Spanish.
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Episode 85 | Christopher Thorn of Blind Melon Sep 11, 2020

Musician/Producer Christopher Thorn is the guest on this episode of DISCovery. Christopher is the guitarist and one of the founding members of Blind Melon along with the late great Shannon Hoon, guitarist Rogers Stevens, drummer Glen Graham and bassist Brad Smith.
After Shannon’s passing in 1995 Christopher continued to establish a career as a producer, played with the band Live, produced and performed with AWOL Nation who had a huge hit single with "Sail" in 2011 and formed a couple of other great bands along the way - Unified Theory and Sonny Boy Thorn.
Christopher talks about where he grew up, his career highlights, including what it was like when Blind Melon’s "No Rain" became a huge hit in 1993, playing on Saturday Night Live, hangin' with Richard Simmons, getting on the cover of Rolling Stone, opening for The Rolling Stones, Axl Rose and more. Christopher also shares some Shannon Hoon stories and talks about the new Shannon Hoon documentary out now called "All I Can Say".
- LINKS –
CHRISTOPHER THORN INSTAGRAM PAGE: https://www.instagram.com/firesidesound/?hl=en
CHRISTOPHER THORN WEBSITE: www.firesidesound.com
“ALL I CAN SAY” DOCUMENTARY WEBSITE: https://allicansay.oscilloscope.net/
“A DEVIL ON ONE SHOULDER AND AN ANGEL ON THE OTHER: THE STORY OF SHANNON HOON AND BLIND MELON” BOOK BY GREG PRATO: https://www.amazon.com/Devil-One-Shoulder-Angel-Other/dp/0615252397
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REPLAY: Back To School Songs [Original Run Date 9/14/2019] Sep 08, 2020

Class is in session! It's time for some classic rock schoolin' with the greatest songs all about school. Scenes from the greatest school comedy movies ever and a whole lot more so grab your seat the course is about to begin!
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Episode 84 | The "Hot For Teacher" Waldo Myth Revealed Sep 05, 2020

Every rock fan remembers the classic Van Halen video "Hot For Teacher" right? But there's one question that has persisted ever since the video debuted back in 1984: Just what ever became of Waldo after graduation?
Actually, in all seriousness (or as serious as we can get when talking about one of the funniest videos ever), many Van Halen fans have wondered who played the character of Waldo in that video. About ten years ago there was a rumor that began circulating on the internet that it was played by a man by the name of Keith Kessinger. All of this started when Keith posted a video on YouTube for a song he created called "Hot For Waldo". In it, Keith plays a 39-year-old Waldo still living at home with his mom cranking out his own version of the song "Hot For Teacher".
Because Keith looked so much like the actual actor who played Waldo in the original video people were sure that they had finally found the real Waldo. Whenever someone asked Keith to confirm it, he neither confirmed nor denied, thus fueling the story. Eventually the websites Wikipedia and IMDB had Keith Kessinger listed as the actor who played Waldo.
Well I decided to contact Keith to talk to him about his experience filming the video, what he went on to do afterwards and what he's up to these days. What started out as an interview with the real Waldo quickly turned into something very different. In fact, Keith's appearance on the DISCovery podcast turned into an "official" announcement. He is NOT the real Waldo and his near ten-year silence was his way of fueling what has become somewhat of a rock and roll urban legend.
It turns out that Keith is a super nice guy, a super talented musician and a guy who gives a great interview. Hear him talk about how the Waldo rumor all began, his reaction to finding out he was on Wikipedia and IMDB as the real Waldo and how his faux 2007 Guns 'N' Roses reunion song caused yet another online urban legend.
Also, it turns out Keith has worked with a bunch of well-known artists including Seal, Ray Luzier of Korn and The David Lee Roth Band, Ralph Saenz of Steel Panther and The Atomic Punks (Van Halen tribute band) and more. Keith also shared the story of the day he hung out with guitar legend Steve Vai at his home. Steve's wife even offered Keith some of her homemade cookies! No kidding folks!
-LINKS-
Keith Kessinger's YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdwHbYppbm5qNAKpzG_hV1Q
Keith Kessinger's "Hot For Waldo" Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MKU5ZCEQZk
Keith Kessinger's "The Guns 'N' Roses Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYH6f1WF5Cs
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Episode 83 | Pearl Jam 'Ten' Aug 29, 2020

This week we revisit Pearl Jam's 'Ten' album which was released on August 27th, 1991. By the end of the summer of 1992 it had gone gold and reached number 2 on Billboard. It would eventually sell 11 million copies and, along with Nirvana’s 'Nevermind', take alternative rock from out of the underground and headfirst into the mainstream
In this episode you'll hear the story of what led up to the band's formation, the story behind the band's name and album title of 'Ten' and, of course, the stories behind the 11 classic tracks including "Alive", "Even Flow", "Black" and "Jeremy".
TRACKLIST:
1. "Once"
2. "Even Flow"
3. "Alive"
4. "Why Go"
5. "Black"
6. "Jeremy"
7. "Oceans"
8. "Porch"
9. "Garden"
10. "Deep"
11. "Release"
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Episode 82 | Bruce Springsteen 'Born to Run' Album Aug 22, 2020

It was on August 25th of 1975 that a Jersey boy named Bruce Springsteen released his third studio album called 'Born To Run'.
Prior to that summer Bruce was relatively unknown by the mainstream and about to be dropped by his record label. By the end of the summer of 1975, however, all that would change with 'Born To Run' and by the fall he would find himself on the cover of both Time and Newsweek.
The success of 'Born To Run' didn’t come easy, however. With pressure from his record label to come up with a hit album, Bruce drove both himself and his E Street Band to the brink of a near mental breakdown over several torturous months. As Bruce put it to Rolling Stone, "It felt like there were gonna be no more records after this record. We were all going off a cliff the next day, as far as my approach to it."
This is the story of the album that pulled Bruce from the edge of that cliff and eventually secured him a permanent place in rock history - 'Born To Run'.
SIDE ONE:
1. "Thunder Road"
2. "Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out"
3. "Night"
4. "Backstreets"
SIDE TWO:
1. "Born To Run"
2. "She's The One"
3. "Meeting Across The River"
4. "Jungleland"
Recommended Viewing - "Bruce Springsteen: Wings for Wheels: The Making of Born to Run" (https://www.amazon.com/Bruce-Springsteen-Wings-Wheels-Making/dp/B01CNOWQZM)
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Episode 81 | Grateful Dead 'In The Dark' Aug 15, 2020

By the summer of 1987 The Grateful Dead had been together for over two decades. They had experienced everything a band could by that point. Well, almost. By the end of that summer they had a platinum selling, top ten album 'In The Dark' along with a top ten single "Touch of Grey".
‘In The Dark’ (released on July 6th 1987) reached number 6 on the Billboard 200 on the second week of August. It was their only top ten album and top 40 single.
In this episode we’ll get into the eight tracks that make up the album, the story behind the title, the dark surroundings in which it was recorded and the secret pair of eyes on its cover.
SIDE ONE:
1. "Touch of Grey"
2. "Hell in a Bucket"
3. "When Push Comes to Shove"
4. "West L.A. Fadeaway"
SIDE TWO:
1. "Tons of Steel"
2. "Throwing Stones"
3. "Black Muddy River"
4. "My Brother Esau" [Included on the cassette version only]
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Episode 80 | Discussing the Shannon Hoon Documentary "All I Can Say" with Author Greg Prato Aug 13, 2020

There’s a brand new documentary out now on the late great singer of Blind Melon Shannon Hoon called "All I Can Say". Author Greg Prato is back on the podcast to give his thoughts on the documentary.
Greg has written the must-read book on Shannon and Blind Melon called "A Devil on One Shoulder and an Angel on the Other: The Story of Shannon Hoon and Blind Melon". He's also interviewed the director of the documentary Danny Clinch along with members of the band Christopher Thorn and Brad Smith.
In this episode Greg and I talk all about the documentary and go deep into the music of Shannon and Blind Melon.
-LINKS-
“All I Can Say” Documentary Website: https://allicansay.oscilloscope.net/
Greg Prato on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Greg-Prato/e/B002MJ4CXI%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
Greg Prato on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregpratowriter?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
Greg Prato/Danny Clinch Interview: https://www.songfacts.com/blog/writing/danny-clinch-the-art-of-rock-photography
Greg Prato/Christopher Thorn Interview: https://www.songfacts.com/blog/interviews/christopher-thorn-of-blind-melon-and-sonny-boy-thorn
Greg Prato/Brad Smith Interview: https://www.songfacts.com/blog/interviews/brad-smith-of-blind-melon
Greg Prato Book “A Devil on One Shoulder and an Angel on the Other: The Story of Shannon Hoon and Blind Melon”: https://www.amazon.com/Devil-One-Shoulder-Angel-Other/dp/0615252397
Greg Prato’s Review of “All I Can Say”: http://www.alternativenation.net/review-shannon-hoon-lives-can-say-film/
Blind Melon Catalogue on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=blind+melon&i=digital-music&ref=nb_sb_noss_2

Episode 79 | Charles Manson's Helter Skelter Aug 08, 2020

On August 9th, 1969 twenty six year old actress Sharon Tate, the pregnant wife of acclaimed movie director Roman Polanski, is found murdered along with four other people at her Los Angeles home. Many view it as the moment that marked the end of the late 60s peace and love era.
The following night grocery store owner Leno LaBianca and his wife Rosemary were the next victims of murders. Months later it would be revealed the crimes were committed by members of a cult led by a man named Charles Manson.
In the days, weeks and months that would follow it would be revealed that Manson’s motivation was a desire to kick start an apocalyptic race war. It was a race war he called Helter Skelter. And with that, rock and roll music would forever play a part in the story of Charles Manson.
In this episode you’ll hear the entire story of Charles Manson’s connection to music, the famous musicians of the late 60s and how they all played a role, in Manson’s mind, in his crimes.
Music featured in this episode came from Unheard Music Concepts courtesy of the Free Music Archive website. Hear more of Unheard Music Concepts at https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Unheard_Music_Concepts.
Recommended Viewing - Music From An Unsound Mind (2019): https://www.amazon.com/Manson-Music-Unsound-Mind-Charles/dp/B07W96JVSS
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Episode 78 | The Allman Brothers Band 'Brothers & Sisters' Aug 01, 2020

Following the sudden and tragic death of guitarist and band leader Duane Allman in 1971, the Allman Brothers Band released 1972’s 'Eat A Peach'. The album was a huge commercial success, peaking at number four on Billboard. Soon after, the band regrouped to begin working on what would be their first album without Duane in the studio. It was a huge void but the band was determined to continue. But, once again, tragedy struck. Bassist Berry Oakley’s life was cut short just as they’d begun recording.
The odds of overcoming Duane’s death already seemed insurmountable. Losing both Duane and Berry? This was something that could end a band altogether. But, as history has proven, this wasn’t your average band.
This is the story of The Allman Brothers Band fourth studio album released in August of 1973 - 'Brothers and Sisters'.
SIDE ONE:
1. "Wasted Words"
2. "Ramblin' Man"
3. "Come and Go Blues"
4. "Jelly Jelly"
SIDE TWO:
1. "Southbound"
2. "Jessica"
3. "Pony Boy"
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Episode 77 | Author Corbin Reiff ["Total F*cking Godhead: The Biography of Chris Cornell"] Jul 31, 2020

Author Corbin Reiff is on the podcast to talk about his new book "Total F*cking Godhead: The Biography of Chris Cornell".
With input from those who knew and worked with him—together with his own words— the book recounts the rise of Cornell and his immortal band Soundgarden as they emerged from the 1980s post-punk underground to dominate popular culture in the ’90s alongside Pearl Jam, Alice In Chains, and Nirvana.
Reiff also examines Cornell’s dynamic solo career as well as his time in Audioslave. He delves into his hard-fought battle with addiction, and the supercharged reunion with the band that made him famous before everything came to a shocking end.
Reiff is also the author of "Lighters in The Sky: The All-Time Greatest Concerts 1960-2016". His writing has appeared in Rolling Stone, Billboard, Pitchfork, Complex, SPIN, Uproxx, The Washington Post, The Seattle Weekly and The Seattle Times. He lives in Seattle with his wife, Jenna.
-LINKS-
To purchase the book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Total-cking-Godhead-Biography-Cornell/dp/1642932159/ref
Book Publisher Post Hill Press Website: https://posthillpress.com/book/total-fcking-godhead-the-biography-of-chris-cornell
Corbin Reiff Website: https://corbinreiff.com
Corbin Reiff Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/CorbinReiff?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
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Episode 76 | AC/DC 'Back In Black' Album Jul 25, 2020

By 1979 AC/DC had released a handful of studio albums, toured endlessly and had gained a solid following, especially in Australia, where brothers Malcolm and Angus Young started the band back in 1973. But they still hadn’t achieved the commercial breakthrough they were looking for. That would finally happen with the release of their album 'Highway to Hell'. It was their first LP to break the US Top 100, eventually hitting #17. The album’s title track was a big reason for the album’s success as it went to #47 on Billboard’s Pop Singles Chart.
With the Young brothers in their song-writing prime and rock radio thirsting for more AC/DC, the band was primed for even bigger success with their follow-up album. But on February 19th, 1980 just days ahead of their return to the studio, the band’s lead singer Bon Scott was found dead.
Soon after a fairly unknown 33-year old singer named Brian Johnson came in to audition for the job and the band released 'Back in Black' on July 25th, 1980. It was an immediate commercial success, debuting at number one on the British albums chart and reaching number four on the American chart. It topped the British chart for two weeks and stayed in the top 10 of the American chart for more than five months.
In December of 2019 'Back in Black' reached the 25 million mark in US Sales. The album has also sold one million or more copies in Canada, Germany and France. Worldwide, it went on to sell 50 million copies and is second only to Michael Jackson’s 'Thriller' in total copies sold around the world.
Find out the stories behind all ten tracks to what many consider to be the greatest comeback album of all time - "Back in Black".
SIDE ONE:
1. "Hells Bells"
2. "Shoot to Thrill"
3. "What Do You Do for Money Honey"
4. "Given the Dog a Bone"
5. "Let Me Put My Love into You"
SIDE TWO:
1. "Back in Black"
2. "You Shook Me All Night Long"
3. "Have a Drink on Me"
4. "Shake a Leg"
5. "Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution"
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Episode 75 | Tom Petty 'Full Moon Fever' Jul 18, 2020

Before the April 24th, 1989 release of ‘Full Moon Fever’, Tom Petty was coming off of a pretty rough period in his life both professionally and personally. His last album with the Heartbreakers ‘Let Me Up (I’ve Had Enough)’ didn’t live up to its expectations and his record label wasn’t happy.
But that paled in comparison to what Tom had to deal with in the spring of 1987. On May 17th of that year Tom and his family were sitting down to breakfast that morning when they began to smell smoke. Within moments, Petty's Encino, Calif., home was engulfed in flames. He got his wife and 5-year-old daughter out safely, but the fire burned through the house quickly. The only room that survived was his basement studio.
The Pettys had lost nearly everything. He lost an estimated $1 million dollars damages. It was devastating but not the last of the bad news. This was no accident. According to a report, an arsonist had drenched the house's back staircase in lighter fluid.
But Tom wasn’t ready to give up yet and he had some very loyal and talented friends who would be right by his side, in the studio the whole way.
By July of 1989, Tom Petty was not only back on top, he was bigger than he’d ever been and it all came thanks to the album we’re about to discover – ‘Full Moon Fever’.
SIDE ONE:
1. "Free Fallin'"
2. "I Won't Back Down"
3. "Love Is a Long Road"
4. "A Face in the Crowd"
5. "Runnin' Down a Dream"
SIDE TWO:
1. "Feel a Whole Lot Better"
2. "Yer So Bad"
3. "Depending on You"
4. "The Apartment Song"
5. "Alright for Now"
6. "A Mind with a Heart of Its Own"
7. "Zombie Zoo"
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Episode 74 | Author Sandra B. Tooze ["Levon: From Down in the Delta to the Birth of The Band and Beyond"] Jul 17, 2020

Author Sandra B. Tooze is the guest on this episode of DISCovery. She has a brand new book out now on Levon Helm called "Levon: From Down in the Delta to the Birth of The Band and Beyond".
The book covers Levon’s life starting with his younger days in the Arkansas Delta where he discovered the blues, country and gospel music, his teenage years as a musician and member of Ronnie Hawkins and the Hawks, playing with Bob Dylan, his rise to fame with The Band along with his successful acting career.
The book also gets into Levon’s days following The Band's breakup, including his struggles with his finances and health along with what Levon saw as a devastating betrayal by his closest friend, Band guitarist Robbie Robertson.
To order a copy of “Levon: From Down in the Delta to the Birth of The Band and Beyond” go to the Diversion Books website page here: https://www.diversionbooks.com/books/levon-helm/
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Episode 73 | The Police 'Synchronicity' Jul 11, 2020

We’re taking a trip back in time to the summer of 1983 to revisit the massively successful album 'Synchronicity' by The Police, which was released on June 17th, 1983.
By that summer The Police were bigger than ever. Sold out stadium shows, their songs in heavy rotation on every top 40 and rock station. There was no stopping them. Or so it seemed. Little did we know that Sting, Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers were about to go their separate ways and 'Synchronicity' would be the last album they’d ever record together.
In this episode you’ll get the stories behind the tension-filled recording process of the album, the origin of its concept and title, the iconic tracks including the massively successful singles ("Every Breath You Take", "King Of Pain", "Wrapped Around Your Finger" and "Synchronicity II") , the album cover art and much more.
SIDE ONE:
1. "Synchronicity I"
2. "Walking in Your Footsteps"
3. "O My God"
4. "Mother"
5. "Miss Gradenko"
6. "Synchronicity II"
SIDE TWO:
1. "Every Breath You Take"
2. "King of Pain"
3. "Wrapped Around Your Finger"
4. "Tea in the Sahara"
Bonus Track: "Murder by Numbers" (Track 5 on cassette, Track 11 on CD, not on vinyl)
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REPLAY: 4th Of July Songs [Original Run Date 7/2/2019] Jul 04, 2020

Celebrate America's independence with the greatest 4th of July songs in classic rock and the stories behind each. Let the fireworks begin!
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Episode 72 | Huey Lewis & The News Top 10 Jul 03, 2020

In this episode we’ll celebrate the music of Huey Lewis. Learn about the life and career of Huey (born 7/5/50) and DISCover the stories behind the ten biggest Huey Lewis & The News singles according to Billboard. Also hear a single off of the band’s new album called 'Weather'.
So strap yourself into the DISCovery Delorean, we're goin' "back in time" to revisit Huey's ten biggest hits!
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Episode 71 | Stevie Ray Vaughan 'In Step' Jun 27, 2020

We're coming up on the 30th anniversary of the day Stevie Ray Vaughan passed away tragically in a helicopter crash. At the time he was clean and sober for three years; looking and sounding better than ever. He was just beginning a whole new phase of his life both personally and professionally. Sadly that phase would be cut short.
In this episode we'll celebrate the amazing music he created by revisiting his album 'In Step' which was released on June 6th, 1989. We’ll get into where Stevie Ray was at and what led up to his recording of In Step, the stories behind the songs, the album cover and more.
CD TRACKLISTING:
1. "The House Is Rockin'"
2. "Crossfire"
3. "Tightrope"
4. "Let Me Love You Baby"
5. "Leave My Girl Alone"
6. "Travis Walk"
7. "Wall Of Denial"
8. "Scratch-N-Sniff"
9. "Love Me Darlin'"
10. "Riviera Paradise"
Link to Classic Rock Magazine's 2018 article by Max Bell "Stevie Ray Vaughan: The triumph and tragedy of In Step and Family Style": https://www.loudersound.com/features/stevie-ray-vaughan-i-was-recording-without-drugs-and-nervous-as-hell
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Episode 70 | The Beach Boys Top Ten Jun 20, 2020

There’s only one thing better than the summertime at the beach. That’s the summertime at the beach….with the music of The Beach Boys. In honor of Brian Wilson’s birthday (6/20/42) this episode of DISCovery will celebrate the music of The Beach Boys.
In this episode we’ll dive into the ten greatest Beach Boys songs according to the fans. This list comes from a 2012 Rolling Stone readers’ poll when Brian and The Beach Boys reunited for their 50th anniversary.
From the pop gems about girls, cars and surfing to the brilliant masterpieces of the late 60s. These are the ten greatest fan picked Beach Boys songs.

Episode 68 | The Rolling Stones "I Can't Get No Satisfaction" Jun 07, 2020

The Rolling Stones "(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction" was released on June 6th, 1965 in the US, August 20th in the UK. That summer it was the #1 single in both countries along with several more including Austria, Ireland, West Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and South Africa. It was The Stones first #1 in the US and it stayed at the top for a full month that summer. It would go on to be ranked by Rolling Stone as the second greatest song of all time behind Bob Dylan's "Like A Rolling Stone".
In this episode we’ll get to the story behind the formation of the song, how its iconic guitar riff wasn’t even intended to be on the track, the controversial lyrics, the many cover versions of the track and more.
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Episode 67 | Photographer Mark Weiss ["The Decade That Rocked": The Photography Of Mark "Weissguy" Weiss”] Jun 06, 2020

Photographer Mark Weiss is on the DISCovery podcast to talk about his brand new book out now called "The Decade That Rocked: The Photography Of Mark "Weissguy" Weiss". Mark's credits include Mötley Crüe's first appearance in a national publication, Oui Magazine in 1982, countless magazine covers and spreads worldwide, and the iconic imagery for many multi-platinum albums including Bon Jovi's 'Slippery When Wet' and Twisted Sister's 'Stay Hungry'.
His career-spanning book features never-before or rarely seen photos of legends like Van Halen, Ozzy Osbourne, Aerosmith, and Mötley Crüe, Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Bon Jovi, and KISS and more. It also includes exclusive interviews with Ozzy Osbourne, Dee Snider, Nikki Sixx, Joe Perry, Rob Halford, and many more who recall their memories of this era-defining decade.
You'll also get to relive Mark’s unbelievable journey through rock history, from getting arrested for selling photos outside of Kiss concert to touring with legends like Van Halen, to photographing Bon Jovi’s infamous “Slippery When Wet” shoot, shooting backstage at Live Aid with Black Sabbath, and so many more.
Captured from the unique vantage point of a photographer who lived and breathed the ’80s in all its grit and glory, "The Decade That Rocked" brings to life the no-holds-barred sounds and sights that changed the world of hard rock and metal forever.
In this episode Mark takes us back to the 80s and behind the scenes to share some amazing stories including: The iconic Twisted Sister 'Stay Hungry' album photo shoot that almost broke the band, the last-minute plastic bag decision that saved Bon Jovi's 'Slippery When Wet' album cover, David Lee Roth up in a tree with his kite, how neck biting with Mötley Crüe led to his nickname "Weissguy", his stolen Poison photos and more.
TO PURCHASE THE BOOK AND FIND OUT MORE ABOUTMARK WEISS GO TO THE DECADE THAT ROCKED WEBSITE: https://thedecadethatrocked.com/
YOU CAN ALSO PURCHASE THE BOOK THROUGH AMAZON HERE: https://www.amazon.com/Decade-That-Rocked-Photography-Weissguy/dp/1608871444
CHECK OUT THE DECADE THAT ROCKS YOUTUBE PAGE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW52LbCKFghax4OFmDCLGGw
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Episode 66 | Guinness World Records: Classic Rock Entries May 30, 2020

We’re talking about records in this episode but not the vinyl kind, the Guinness Book kind. This one is all about classic rock artists who have earned a place in The Guinness World Records.
Artists in this episode include The Beatles (including Paul McCartney solo), Santana, Elton John, Metallica, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, KISS, AC/DC, The Who, Deep Purple, Queen, Fleetwood Mac, Dire Straits & David Bowie.
You'll hear some artists and bands that aren’t necessarily classic rock but either they were just too interesting to leave out or they come from a category where like me you figured it would have been a classic rock band or artist who would have held the record but surprisingly didn’t.
Here's a rundown of the categories covered:
Albums
Awards
Bands
Concerts
Fans
Instruments
Singles
Videos
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Episode 65 | The Rolling Stones 'Sticky Fingers' May 23, 2020

Pretty much every Rolling Stones fan will tell you that their greatest period came between the years 1968 and 1972. In fact, many music journalists will say it’s one of the greatest runs in rock and roll period. Four legendary albums came during that time – 1968’s ‘Beggars Banquet’, 1969’s ‘Let It Bleed’, 1971’s ‘Sticky Fingers’ and 1972’s double album ‘Exile on Main Street’.
This episode of DISCovery will center on ‘Sticky Fingers’ which was released on April 23rd, 1971. On May 8th of ‘71, it hit number one in the UK. Two weeks later, the album topped Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young’s live album ‘4 Way Street’ to hit the number one position on the Billboard album chart where it stayed for a full month. As Rolling Stone magazine said of ‘Sticky Fingers’ at the time, “It’s the latest beautiful chapter in the continuing story of the greatest rock group in the world.”
SIDE ONE:
1. "Brown Sugar"
2. "Sway"
3. "Wild Horses"
4. "Can't You Hear Me Knocking"
5. "You Gotta Move"
SIDE TWO:
1. "Bitch"
2. "I Got the Blues"
3. "Sister Morphine"
4. "Dead Flowers"
5. "Moonlight Mile"
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Episode 64 | Bob Dylan 'Blonde on Blonde' May 16, 2020

This episode of DISCovery is all about rock’s first great double album – Bob Dylan’s ‘Blonde on Blonde’ from 1966. In fact, it’s the first double album ever released.
This album came at what was Bob Dylan’s creative peak. As he told Rolling Stone in 1969, “I was going at a tremendous speed at the time of my ‘Blonde on Blonde’ album. The closest I ever got to the sound I hear in my mind.” He described it as having “that thin, wild, mercury sound.”
Rolling Stone described 'Blonde on Blonde' as a chain-lightning mix of rock & roll, novelty music, surrealist ballads, Chicago blues and psychedelic country with peels of lyrical invention and epic song lengths.
We’ll get into the 14 classic tracks (listed below), the meaning behind the album title and the story behind the iconic cover photo. Plus, hear clips from Dylan’s legendary press conference held in December of 1965 in San Francisco.
SIDE ONE:
1. "Rainy Day Women #12 & 35"
2. "Pledging My Time"
3. "Visions of Johanna"
4. "One of Us Must Know (Sooner or Later)"
SIDE TWO:
1. "I Want You"
2. "Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again"
3. "Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat"
4. "Just Like a Woman"
SIDE THREE:
1. "Most Likely You Go Your Way and I'll Go Mine"
2. "Temporary Like Achilles"
3. "Absolutely Sweet Marie"
4. "4th Time Around"
5. "Obviously 5 Believers"
SIDE FOUR:
1. "Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands"
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Episode 63 | Rock & Roll Signatures: What Do They Mean? May 10, 2020

In this special Mother's Day episode we’re going to DISCover what’s behind the handwriting of the greatest artists of the classic era. To help us with that is a Graphoanalyst who also happens to be my mom - Pat Senich.
The word "Graphonanalyst" is a term trademarked by the International Graphoanalysis Society. They evaluate someone's personality based on observations made from their handwriting. I compiled a list of signatures by classic rock artists to find out what she had to say about each.
Here's the entire list of classic rockers included in this episode:
Bon Scott
Steven Tyler
John Lennon
Paul McCartney
Ozzy Osbourne
Eric Clapton
Jim Morrison
Don Henley
Stevie Nicks
Phil Collins
Jerry Garcia
Jimi Hendrix
Steve Perry
Gene Simmons
Paul Stanley
Peter Criss
Ace Frehley
Robert Plant
Jimmy Page
Ronnie Van Zant
Neil Young
Michael Hutchence
Roger Waters
David Gilmour
Sting
Freddie Mercury
Mick Jagger
Keith Richards
David Lee Roth
Sammy Hagar
Edward Van Halen
Pete Townsend
Bruce Springsteen
I think you'll be blown away by what you find out about your favorite artists, I know I was. My personal highlight has to be her comments regarding David Gilmour of Pink Floyd.
To submit your writing sample or to find out how you can learn more about Graphoanalysis and IGAS (International Graphoanalysis Society) send an e-mail to Pat Senich at TRISHSENICH@GMAIL.COM.
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Episode 62 | Billy Joel's 10 Biggest Hits May 09, 2020

This week's of DISCovery ranks the ten biggest Billy Joel singles and the stories behind each. The rankings are based on chart number and total weeks spent on Billboard's Hot 100.
So what do you think is Billy's biggest single? Does your favorite Billy song make the list? Find out!
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Episode 61 | Led Zeppelin 'Presence' May 02, 2020

Goin' back to the spring of 1975 for an often overlooked Led Zeppelin album - 'Presence'. The album started a two-week run at #1 on May 1st, 1975. The album was recorded in short time while Robert Plant was in a wheelchair recovering from a car accident. It's also an album that led to some questions regarding exactly what was the mysterious object on the album cover and inner sleeves called "The Obelisk".
SIDE ONE:
1. "Achilles Last Stand"
2. "For Your Life"
3. "Royal Orleans"
SIDE TWO:
1. "Nobody's Fault But Mine"
2. "Candy Store Rock"
3. "Hots On for Nowhere"
4. "Tea for One"
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Episode 60 | Lynyrd Skynyrd 'Second Helping' Apr 25, 2020

In this episode of DISCovery we’re going back to the spring of 1974 and the time when Lynyrd Skynyrd was about to surpass The Allman Brothers Band in popularity with the release of their second studio album 'Second Helping'.
Get the stories behind the eight classic tracks along with the album art and more.
SIDE ONE:
1. "Sweet Home Alabama"
2. "I Need You"
3. "Don't Ask Me No Questions"
4. "Workin' for MCA"
SIDE TWO:
1. "The Ballad of Curtis Loew"
2. "Swamp Music"
3. "The Needle and the Spoon"
4. "Call Me the Breeze"
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Episode 59 | Songfacts Owner Carl Wiser Apr 18, 2020

This week's guest is the founder and owner of Songfacts.com, the website devoted to song information, including the history and meanings of the songs we all know and love.
Originally launched in 1999 as a resource for DJs, the site gained widespread recognition when Yahoo chose it as a pick in 2002. Songfacts also includes exclusive interviews with songwriters and musicians, a message board, music quizzes and a whole lot more.
What was planned as a discussion of all-things Songfacts, the interview transitioned into a couple of former Connecticut rock DJs hangin' out sharing radio stories and talking about our favorite classic rock artists and songs.
NOTE: In this episode you will hear Carl talk about his Songfacts interview with Bill Withers. Sadly, Withers passed shortly after this interview was recorded.
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Episode 58 | Aerosmith ' Toys In The Attic' Apr 11, 2020

This week we're goin' old school Aerosmith and getting into the album released on April 8th, 1974 - 'Toys In The Attic'.
In this episode we’ll get into the nine tracks that make up the album including songs that that are not only among the band’s biggest but among the most recognizable in rock history. We’ll also talk about the dangerous surroundings the album was recorded in, the track inspired by a classic 1974 Gene Wilder film, the backwards message on another track and much, much more.
Walk this way folks, it's the album that'll bring back some sweet emotions. It's Aerosmith's 'Toys In The Attic'!
SIDE ONE:
1."Toys in the Attic"
2."Uncle Salty"
3."Adam's Apple"
4."Walk This Way"
5."Big Ten Inch Record"
SIDE TWO:
1."Sweet Emotion"
2."No More No More"
3."Round and Round"
4."You See Me Crying"
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Episode 57 | The Muddy Waters Effect Apr 04, 2020

There’s no underestimating the influence blues music has had on many of the classic rock artists we love to listen to and Muddy Waters is at the top of the list.
In this episode we’ll get into Muddy’s incredible journey that started out as a Mississippi plantation worker and ended with him becoming one of the most influential musicians of all time. We’ll also talk about the effect his music had on rock and roll, particularly the artists and bands that emerged in the 1960s.
Additional music in this episode: "Brain" by Lobo Loco (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lobo_Loco)
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Episode 56 | U2 'The Joshua Tree' Mar 28, 2020

This week we DISCover the album that, as Rolling Stone put it, elevated U2 from heroes to superstars. It's 1987's 'The Joshua Tree'. Released on March 9th, 1987 it reached #1 on April 4th and stayed at the top of the charts for a total of nine weeks.
From the hit singles ("Where The Streets Have No Name", "With Or Without You, "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For", "In God's Country" & "One Tree Hill") to the classic deep cuts ("Bullet The Blue Sky", "Running To Stand Still", "Red Hill Mining Town", "Trip Through You Wires", "Exit" & "Mothers of the Disappeared") we'll get into the stories behind every iconic track.
Along with the stories behind the music are those behind the album title and album art plus hear clips from the band members and more.
SIDE ONE:
1. "Where the Streets Have No Name"
2. "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For"
3. "With or Without You"
4. "Bullet the Blue Sky"
5. "Running to Stand Still"
SIDE TWO:
1. "Red Hill Mining Town"
2. "In God's Country"
3. "Trip Through Your Wires"
4. "One Tree Hill"
5. "Exit"
6. "Mothers of the Disappeared"
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Episode 55 | Author Greg Prato ["A Rockin' Rollin' Man: Bon Scott Remembered"] Mar 21, 2020

Author Greg Prato is back on the DISCovery podcast, this time to talk about his latest book out now called "A Rockin' Rollin' Man: Bon Scott Remembered".
Greg and I cover a whole bunch of topics related to Bon and AC/DC including his pre-AC/DC days, his larger than life personality, the greatest songs and albums throughout his career with AC/DC, his untimely death and the mystery behind it, the question as to whether he contributed to his post-death AC/DC album 'Back In Black' and more.
To purchase Greg's book go here: https://www.amazon.com/Rockin-Rollin-Man-Scott-Remembered/dp/1651980632
To stay up to date on the latest book releases from Greg follow him on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/gregpratowriter?lang=en
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Episode 54 | Neil Young 'Harvest' Mar 14, 2020

This week’s episode of DISCovery all about Neil Young's 'Harvest'. The album hit the top of Billboard’s Hot 100 48 years ago this week - March 11th of 1972. It went on to become the best-selling album of the year.
In this episode you'll get the stories behind every track including the hit singles "Heart of Gold" and "Old Man" along with the classic deep tracks "Out on the Weekend", the title track, "Alabama" and "Needle and the Damage Done". Also included are clips from Neil at his Broken Arrow Ranch around the time the album was recorded.
SIDE ONE:
1. "Out on the Weekend"
2. "Harvest"
3. "A Man Needs a Maid"
4. "Heart of Gold"
5. "Are You Ready for the Country?"
SIDE TWO:
1. "Old Man"
2. "There's a World"
3. "Alabama"
4. "The Needle and the Damage Done"
5. "Words (Between the Lines of Age)"
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Episode 53 | Pink Floyd "Dark Side Of The Moon" Mar 07, 2020

Forty seven years ago this week (3/1/73) Pink Floyd released their legendary album 'Dark Side Of The Moon'. In this episode we’ll explore the stories behind the songs, the mysterious voices heard throughout and the famous voice that was left off, the secret song heard at the end of the record and the eerie connection the album has with the 1939 film Wizard of Oz.
Grab your ticket and get ready for another wild ride headed straight for 'The Dark Side of the Moon'!
SIDE ONE:
1. "Speak to Me"
2. "Breathe"
3. "On the Run"
4. "Time"
5. "The Great Gig in the Sky"
SIDE TWO:
1. "Money"
2. "Us and Them"
3. "Any Colour You Like"
4. "Brain Damage"
5. "Eclipse"
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Episode 52 | Janis Joplin 'Pearl' Feb 29, 2020

Janis Joplin was at the top of the charts on this week back in 1971 with her album 'Pearl'. It remained at number one for nine weeks. Sadly, Janis wasn't around to experience her biggest album as she died shortly before the album's release at the age of 27 but her legacy lives on in her music all these years later.
Get the stories behind the number one single "Me & Bobby McGee" along with other classic tracks including "Mercedes Benz", "Move Over", "Cry Baby" and "Get It While You Can".
SIDE ONE:
1. "Move Over"
2. "Cry Baby"
3. "A Woman Left Lonely"
4. "Half Moon"
5. "Buried Alive in the Blues"
SIDE TWO:
1. "My Baby"
2. "Me and Bobby McGee"
3. "Mercedes Benz"
4. "Trust Me"
5. "Get It While You Can"
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Episode 51 | Author Greg Prato ["Take It Off: KISS Truly Unmasked"] Feb 22, 2020

Author Greg Prato stops by the DISCovery podcast to talk about his recent book "Take It Off: Kiss Truly Unmasked". There are several books on KISS out there but none cover the non-makeup era of the band between 1986-1996 like this must-read book.
Greg talks all things KISS from the 80s and mid 90s while sharing some stories only told in his book. It was a Crazy, Crazy time for the band who had to scrap and claw their way back from near extinction by the end of the 70s and Greg takes us along for the ride.
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Episode 50 | Author Martin Popoff ["Satisfaction: 10 Albums That Changed My Life", "Anthem: Rush In The 70s"] Feb 15, 2020

Author Martin Popoff is on the DISCovery podcast to talk about his latest book out now called "Satisfaction: 10 Albums That Changed My Life". Martin interviewed over a hundred musicians for the book (including Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson, Rod Argent, Cheap Trick drummer Bun E. Carlos, Stewart Copeland of The Police, Whitesnake’s David Coverdale, Dennis DeYoung and James “JY” Young of Styx, Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing, Lita Ford, former Ozzy guitarist Jake E. Lee, Nancy Wilson of Heart and many more) revealing in their own words the 10 albums that influenced them.
That's followed by Martin's thoughts on the recent passing of drummer Neil Peart along with with an in-depth discussion of 70s Rush. Plus we go through each of Rush's 70s albums to get Martin's opinions on each and the songs within. Rush fans you don't wanna miss this interview!
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Episode 49 | Van Halen's 1978 Self-Titled Debut Album Feb 10, 2020

It's the episode devoted to the album released on this month in 1978 - Van Halen's self-titled debut.
In this episode we’ll get into the stories behind the 11 tracks that make up this iconic album including songs that have gone on to hold a permanent place in rock history - "Runnin’ With The Devil", "You Really Got Me", "Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love", "Jamie’s Cryin’" and "Ice Cream Man".
Hear exclusive comments along the way from writers Martin Popoff and Greg Renoff. Renoff the author of the 2015 book "Van Halen Rising: How A Southern California Backyard Party Band Saved Heavy Metal" and the upcoming book based on legendary Van Halen producer Ted Templeman due out April 21st called "Ted Templeman: A Platinum Producer’s Life in Music". Popoff the author of over 90 books on hard rock, heavy metal and more including the 2018 book "Unchained: A Van Halen User Manual".
SIDE ONE:
1. "Runnin' with the Devil"
2. "Eruption"
3. "You Really Got Me"
4. "Ain't Talkin' 'bout Love"
5. "I'm the One"
SIDE TWO:
1. "Jamie's Cryin'"
2. "Atomic Punk"
3. "Feel Your Love Tonight"
4. "Little Dreamer"
5. "Ice Cream Man"
6. "On Fire"
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Episode 48 | Winter of 1978's Biggest Rock Songs Feb 08, 2020

We're taking you back to the winter of 1978. Disco may have ruled the charts but there was plenty of room for the biggest rock bands and artists of the time to state their case that rock and roll was alive and well.
This episode features the rock singles that made it to Billboard's Hot 100 chart during January, February and March of '78 from artists including Bob Welch, Rod Stewart, Kansas, Paul Simon, Styx, Queen, ELO, Billy Joel, Foreigner, Tom Petty, Steely Dan, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Eric Clapton and Van Halen.
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Episode 47 | The Top Ten Super Bowl Halftime Performances Feb 01, 2020

Super Bowl weekend is here! It's time to revisit the best of the best halftime performances from classic rock artists and, no, even though Janet Jackson is in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame neither she nor her exposed breast will make an appearance on this list.
Ten performances in all between 1997 and 2014 and only one takes home the coveted DISCovery trophy which, unfortunately, is made of tinfoil. We ave a small budget folks. An honor nonetheless.
Stream or download now to catch episode 47 of DISCovery in the end zone!
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Episode 46 | David Bowie 'Station to Station' Jan 25, 2020

This week’s episode of DISCovery all about the David Bowie album released on January 23rd 1976 - 'Station to Station'.
David’s 10th studio album is regarded as one of his best. It was a vehicle for his latest persona known as "The Thin White Duke".
Musically, Station to Station marked a transition not just in David’s persona but in his music as well. Of the six tracks on the album, five of them were released as singles with one landing in the top ten - "Golden Years".
SIDE ONE:
1. "Station to Station"
2. "Golden Years"
3. "Word on a Wing"
SIDE TWO:
1. "TVC 15"
2. "Stay"
3. "Wild Is the Wind"
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Episode 45 | The Top Ten Mötley Crüe Songs Jan 18, 2020

Shout at the devil, Mötley Crüe has come back home sweet home!
In celebration of the band's recent announcement they're going out on a massive stadium tour with Def Leppard, Poison and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts this episode centers around the band's ten greatest songs and the stories behind each. It's an episode of DISCovery that guarantees to kickstart your heart!
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Episode 44 | Remembering Neil Peart of Rush Jan 12, 2020

Another big loss for the world of classic rock. On Friday news hit that legendary Rush drummer/lyricist Neil Peart passed away Tuesday at the age of 67.
For this special episode of DISCovery I'm joined by a long-time friend from my days in terrestrial radio Chuck Johnson. Chuck is the biggest Rush fan I know and went to 25 Rush shows dating back to his first in 1985. Chuck gives his thoughts on the sad news of Neil's death, his favorite Rush songs and albums and more. Just two Rush fans talkin' all things Rush and Neil Peart in his memory.
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Episode 43 | Van Halen '1984' Jan 11, 2020

It's the album that catapulted Van Halen to the top of the rock world. Talkin' about '1984' which was released on January 9th, 1984 (that's 1-9-8-4 if you're keeping numerical score at home).
In this episode you'll hear the stories behind the legendary hit singles "Jump", "I'll Wait", "Panama" and "Hot For Teacher" along with the deep tracks "Top Jimmy", "Drop Dead Legs", "Girl Gone Bad" and "House Of Pain". Also, find out which songs were left off of the album (one is a cover of a 1965 song you definitely know).
Get the inside scoop on the iconic videos from the album that remain among the greatest MTV ever aired and find out the real story behind the real kid who graces the iconic cover of the album.
This episode also includes comments from author Greg Renoff, the author of the 2015 book "Van Halen Rising: How A Southern California Backyard Party Band Saved Heavy Metal" and the upcoming book "Ted Templeman: A Platinum Producer's Life In Music" due out 4/21/20.
SIDE ONE:
1. "1984"
2. "Jump"
3. "Panama"
4. "Top Jimmy"
5. "Drop Dead Legs"
SIDE TWO:
1. "Hot for Teacher"
2. "I'll Wait"
3. "Girl Gone Bad"
4. "House of Pain"
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Episode 42 | The Doors 1967 Self-Titled Debut Album Jan 04, 2020

It's an episode devoted entirely to The Doors self-titled debut album released on January 4th, 1967. Hear the stories behind the 11 legendary tracks from this album including "Break On Through (To The Other Side)", "Soul Kitchen", "The Crystal Ship", "Light My Fire" and "The End". Discover how artists like The Rolling Stones, John Coltrane, Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra and even classical composer Johann Sebastian Bach helped to form The Doors sound while classic novelists and poets inspired the mythical and mysterious lyrics of Jim Morrison.
SIDE ONE:
1. "Break On Through (To the Other Side)"
2. "Soul Kitchen"
3. "The Crystal Ship"
4. "Twentieth Century Fox"
5. "Alabama Song (Whisky Bar)"
6. "Light My Fire"
SIDE TWO:
1. "Back Door Man"
2. "I Looked at You"
3. "End of the Night"
4. "Take It as It Comes"
5. "The End"
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Episode 41 - U2 "New Year's Day" Dec 28, 2019

It's an episode devoted to the 1983 U2 song "New Year's Day". Hear about how the song was created, the meaning and many interpretations of it and the stories behind the frigid conditions the video was filmed in.
Plus, we’ll explore the different ways the band performed it live over the years, hear the many interesting cover versions of the song which include everything from classical, bluegrass, gothic metal to even a version that will rock a baby to sleep. You'll also get a sampling of artists who’ve sampled the classic U2 song over the years.
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Episode 40 | Christmas Songs Dec 21, 2019

Santa's made his list, checked it twice and rocked it thrice! Unwrap the greatest classic rock Christmas songs of all time and DISCover the stories behind each.
Additional music: "Merry Christmas Song" by Plastic3 (https://prosearch.tribeofnoise.com/artists/show/24919)
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Episode 39 | Author Greg Renoff ["Ted Templeman: A Platinum Producer's Life In Music"] Dec 14, 2019

This week's episode features an interview with Greg Renoff, author of the 2015 book "Van Halen Rising: How a Southern California Backyard Party Band Saved Heavy Metal". He's about to release a brand new book along with legendary producer Ted Templeman called "Ted Templeman: A Platinum Producer’s Life in Music".
Greg talks in-depth on Templeman who produced albums by several legendary bands and artists including The Doobie Brothers, Van Morrison, Montrose, Sammy Hagar, Van Halen, David Lee Roth, Aerosmith, Eric Clapton and more. Greg also shares some rare behind-the-scenes stories on the first six classic Van Halen albums with David Lee Roth plus shares his thoughts on the current state of the band and Edward Van Halen.
To pre-order "Ted Templeman: A Platinum Producer’s Life in Music go here: https://www.amazon.com/Ted-Templeman-Platinum-Producers-Music/dp/1770414835
The Van Halen Store will be selling copies of the book autographed by Ted Templeman and Greg Renoff. Plus, you can enter a drawing to win Van Halen's debut LP on 180 gram vinyl, autographed by Ted. Go to https://www.vanhalenstore.com for more info.
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Episode 38 | U2 'Achtung Baby' Dec 07, 2019

U2's 'Achtung Baby' was the #1 album in December of 1991 and for plenty of reasons. Hit singles like "One", "Mysterious Ways", "Whose Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses", "Even Better Than The Real Thing" and "The Fly" mixed in with some of the band's greatest deep tracks ("Zoo Station", "Tryin' To Throw Your Arms Around The World", "Until The End Of The World", "So Cruel", "Ultraviolet (Light My Way)") and you have one of the greatest albums in rock history.
In this episode you'll get the stories behind the songs (including audio of early demos), the album's odd title, the other possible album cover ideas, the very interesting location where the band recorded the album and the emergence of Bono's alter ego "The Fly".
CD TRACK LISTING:
1. "Zoo Station"
2. "Even Better Than the Real Thing"
3. "One"
4. "Until the End of the World"
5. "Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses"
6. "So Cruel"
7. "The Fly"
8. "Mysterious Ways"
9. "Tryin' to Throw Your Arms Around the World"
10. "Ultraviolet (Light My Way)"
11. "Acrobat"
12. "Love Is Blindness"
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Episode 37 | Billy Idol Nov 30, 2019

Today we celebrate the birthday of Billy Idol who was born on this day in 1955 in Stanmore, Middlesex, England. In this episode we look back at Billy's beginnings, his birth name and how he came up with his stage name, his short time with the UK band Generation X and his massive ride on top of the rock world in the 80s.
Also, get the stories behind Billy's biggest hits including "Dancing With Myself", "Hot In The City", "White Wedding", "Rebel Yell", "Eyes Without A Face", "Flesh For Fantasy", "Catch My Fall", "Cradle Of Love" and more.
We finish by finding out what Billy Idol is up to these days and what his plans are for 2020.
Raise your fist, curl that upper lip, spike that hair and get ready for episode 37 of DISCovery!
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Episode 36 | Thanksgiving Songs Nov 23, 2019

It's a Thanksgiving edition of DISCovery with songs all about giving, giving thanks, turkeys and sharing this great land of ours. Songs and the stories behind them from Adam Sandler, Sammy Hagar, Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, KISS, ZZ Top, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bob Dylan and more. It's an episode of DISCovery you can feast on!
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Episode 35 | Jimi Hendrix & The Experience 'Electric Ladyland' Nov 16, 2019

Fifty one years ago today (November 16th, 1968) the double album 'Electric Ladyland' from The Jimi Hendrix Experience hit number one on the US charts. It stayed at the top for two weeks. It’s gone on to be considered one of the greatest double albums in rock history and the moment that marked Jimi's musical high point.
In this episode of DISCovey we’ll get into the stories behind the 16 tracks that make up the double album including some of Jimi’s most iconic songs ever {"Crosstown Traffic", "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)" and All Along The Watchtower). We’ll look back at the controversy behind the album cover and more.
SIDE ONE:
1. "...And the Gods Made Love"
2. "Have You Ever Been (To Electric Ladyland)"
3. "Crosstown Traffic"
4. "Voodoo Chile"
SIDE TWO:
1. "Little Miss Strange"
2. "Long Hot Summer Night"
3. "Come On (Part 1)"
4. "Gypsy Eyes"
5. "Burning of the Midnight Lamp"
SIDE THREE:
1. "Rainy Day, Dream Away"
2. "1983... (A Merman I Should Turn to Be)"
3. "Moon, Turn the Tides....Gently Gently Away"
SIDE FOUR:
1. "Still Raining, Still Dreaming"
2. "House Burning Down"
3. "All Along the Watchtower"
4. "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)"
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Episode 34 | 'Led Zeppelin IV' Nov 09, 2019

It's the biggest selling album in the United States that never went to number one on the charts. Hard to believe but 'Led Zeppelin IV' never topped the charts. It did, however, go on to become one of the biggest albums in the history of rock and roll.
Released on November 8th, 1971this iconic album features eight classic songs including one epic track that has gone on to become one of if not THE most famous rock song of all time "Stairway to Heaven".
In this episode we’ll get into the stories behind the songs ("Black Dog", "Rock and Roll", "Going To California", When The Levee Breaks") that make up the album, the mysterious symbols within, the mysterious surroundings in which the music was recorded in and a whole lot more.
SIDE ONE:
1. "Black Dog"
2. "Rock and Roll"
3. "The Battle of Evermore"
4. "Stairway to Heaven"
SIDE TWO:
1. "Misty Mountain Hop"
2. "Four Sticks"
3. "Going to California"
4. "When the Levee Breaks"
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Episode 33 | Cream 'Disraeli Gears' Nov 02, 2019

It's an episode devoted to the legendary Cream album 'Disraeli Gears' which was released 52 years ago today (11/2/67). In this episode we’ll get into every classic track that makes up the album including "Strange Brew", "Sunshine Of Your Love", "Tales of Brave Ulysses" and "SWABLR" along with the origin of the album's title, the iconic album cover and more.
This episode of DISCovery dedicated to Ginger Baker (1939-2019) who passed away last month. Another legend who is gone but will never be forgotten. R.I.P. Mr. Baker.
SIDE ONE:
1. "Strange Brew"
2. "Sunshine of Your Love"
3. "World of Pain"
4. "Dance the Night Away"
5. "Blue Condition"
SIDE TWO:
1. "Tales of Brave Ulysses"
2. "SWLABR"
3. "We're Going Wrong"
4. "Outside Woman Blues"
5. "Take It Back"
6. "Mother's Lament"
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Episode 32 | Halloween Songs Oct 26, 2019

It's the ultimate Halloween classic rock playlist with plenty of horror film clips along the way. Grab some popcorn, grab your mask, grab the masked person standing behind you right now and enjoy these horrifying Halloween classics!
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Episode 31 | Ric Ocasek (1944-2019) Oct 19, 2019

We celebrate the life and career of Ric Ocasek who passed away at the age of 75 on September 15th. Ocasek is responsible for writing some of the most iconic songs in rock history as a member of The Cars including "Just What I Needed", ""My Best Friend's Girl", "Good Times Roll", "Let's Go", "Shake It Up", "Since You're Gone", "You Might Think", "Drive", "Magic" and many more.
In this episode we go back to Ric's childhood, his early days with bands Milkwood and Cap'n Swing, his rise to fame with The Cars right through to his solo career and more.
The legendary singer/songwriter of The Cars took us on quite a ride. Gone but not forgotten, this is the story of Ric Ocasek.
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Episode 30 | Eddie Money (1949-2019) Oct 12, 2019

We celebrate the life and career of Eddie Money who passed away on September 13th at the age of 70. From his childhood days to leaving the NYPD in pursuit of his rock 'n' roll dreams on the West Coast right on through to his amazing catalogue of hits. I also add some of my personal favorite "Money Man" tracks you may never have heard before.
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Episode 29 | David Lee Roth: The Evolution Of An Interview Artist Oct 05, 2019

While most of what we read and hear about David Lee Roth focuses on the iconic music and videos he created with Van Halen along with his legendary live stage performances this episode of DISCovery will focus on his ability to give what may be the most interesting and entertaining interview of anyone in the history of rock and roll.
Travel back in time to 1978 and listen to interviews from a then unknown somewhat modest Dave Roth to the mid 80s and Diamond Dave, the overconfident, outrageously funny front man of the biggest band in the world.
Hear the transition he made from the always upbeat, always cool Diamond Dave to the at-times combative post-Van Halen breakup Dave of the late 80s and 90s. We’ll also hear from a former Dallas DJ who will tell us about his memorable experience interviewing Dave one-on-one in the studio in 1991. Finally, we’ll hear David Lee Roth aka “Uncle Dave” in the 2000s before and after he finally reclaimed his role as Van Halen lead singer.
He's the man who's lived the life of 100 rock stars put together and just can’t wait to tell us all about it. This is the story of David Lee Roth - the man who turned an interview into an art form.
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Episode 28 | Bad Company's 1974 Self-Titled Debut Album Sep 28, 2019

Forty five years ago today (September 28th, 1974) the number one album in the US was Bad Company’s self-titled debut. Over half of the album includes songs that continue to get airplay on classic rock stations. In this week’s episode we’ll get into the band’s beginnings, it’s connection to Led Zeppelin, the haunted studio the album was recorded in and the iconic songs that make Bad Company’s debut a must own for any classic rock fan.
SIDE ONE:
1. "Can't Get Enough"
2. "Rock Steady"
3. "Ready for Love"
4. "Don't Let Me Down"
SIDE TWO:
1. "Bad Company"
2. "The Way I Choose"
3. "Movin' On"
4. "Seagull"
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Episode 27 | WKRP In Cincinnati Sep 21, 2019

Forty one years ago this week the legendary television show WKRP in Cincinnati debuted. The show ran from 1978 to 1982 on CBS. In this episode we’ll talk about the actual radio station and song that inspired the show, the actors who play the crazy characters in it, the iconic theme music, clips from the best episodes and a whole lot more. This is the story of WKRP in Cincinnati…
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Music Also Used In This Episode:
Forget The Whale “Take On The Skies”
Jahzzar “10 In My Pocket”, “1000 Miles”, “A Message” & “Fireworks”
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Episode 26 | Back To School Songs Sep 14, 2019

Class is in session! It's time for some classic rock schoolin' with the greatest songs all about school. Scenes from the greatest school comedy movies ever and a whole lot more so grab your seat the course is about to begin!
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Episode 25 | Fleetwood Mac's 1975 Self Titled Album Sep 07, 2019

Fleetwood Mac's self-titled 1975 album hit number on on this day in 1976…well over a year after it was released.
The album marked the beginning of not just a new lineup of Fleetwood Mac (Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks had just joined the band) but the beginning of the band’s dominance throughout the second half of the 70s. We all know the story of their gargantuan follow up album Rumours but in this episode of DISCovery we’re going to look back on the album that came before. Get the stories of how Lindsey and Stevie became members of Fleetwood Mac and the dire straits they found themselves in just before along with the songs that make up the album including "Monday Morning", "Warm Ways", "Rhiannon", "Over My Head", "Say You Love Me", "Landslide", "World Turning" and more.
SIDE ONE:
1. "Monday Morning"
2. "Warm Ways"
3. "Blue Letter"
4. "Rhiannon"
5. "Over My Head"
6. "Crystal"
SIDE TWO:
1. "Say You Love Me"
2. "Landslide"
3. "World Turning"
4. "Sugar Daddy"
5. "I'm So Afraid"
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Episode 24 | Dire Straits 'Brothers In Arms' Album Aug 31, 2019

On this day in 1985 the Dire Straits album 'Brothers In Arms' went to #1. It would stay there for a total of nine weeks. In this episode you'll get the stories behind the hits "Money For Nothing", "So Far Away" and "Walk Of Life" along with the classic title track, "One World", "Your Latest Trick", "Why Worry", "Ride Across The River" and "The Man's Too Strong".
SIDE ONE:
1. "So Far Away"
2. "Money for Nothing"
3. "Walk of Life"
4. "Your Latest Trick"
5. "Why Worry"
SIDE TWO:
1. "Ride Across the River"
2. "The Man's Too Strong"
3. "One World"
4. "Brothers in Arms"
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Episode 23 | The Final Beatles Tour Aug 24, 2019

On this month in 1966 The Beatles embarked on what would be there last ever tour. After stepping off the Candlestick Park stage in San Francisco on August 29th, 1966 they would decide to focus their efforts solely on studio recording before eventually disbanding.
In this episode we explore the reasons that went into the band's decision to retire from touring along with their set-list before revisiting each date and venue the band played. You'll also hear audio from the band's performances and press interviews plus audience clips from their concert at Shea Stadium in New York.
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Episode 22 | Woodstock '69: Fifty Things You Didn't Know Aug 17, 2019

How did Roy Rogers almost end up in Woodstock? Which famous '60s band was told to "get lost" by festival organizers? What did The Beatles have to do with James Taylor missing his career launching moment at Woodstock? You're about to find out in episode 21 of DISCovery. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the original Woodstock these are 50 things about the legendary event you may never knew about.
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Additional song "Psychedelic Blues 1" from the album 'Vagabond' courtesy of Lobo Loco: freemusicarchive.org/music/Lobo_Loco

Episode 21 | Ian Anderson & The Ten Greatest Jethro Tull Songs Aug 10, 2019

Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson was born on this day in 1947. In this episode we'll discover the life of the legendary Tull frontman, how and why he decided to play the flute, where the Jethro Tull name comes from and more. That's followed by the stories behind the ten greatest Jethro Tull songs of all time.
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Episode 20 | Jerry Garcia & His 10 Greatest Grateful Dead Songs Aug 03, 2019

In this episode we’re celebrating the life and music of Jerry Garcia who was born 77 years ago this week. As one of the founding members of the Grateful Dead he played with the band for their entire 30-year career while he was alive.
Discover the story of Jerry’s life from childhood through to his years with the Dead right up until his passing just over 53 years to the day he was born. That follows with Jerry’s 10 greatest songs with the Grateful Dead.
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Episode 19 | Paul McCartney & Wings 'Band On The Run' Album Jul 27, 2019

Our final episode for the month of July is all about the album that was number one in the summer of 1974 - 'Band On The Run' from Paul McCartney and Wings. It was the album that would legitimize Paul McCartney as a solo artist thanks to the hit singles "Band On The Run", "Jet", "Helen Wheels" plus "Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Five".
Along with the hits came album tracks that have gone to become classics including "Mrs. Vandebilt", "Let Me Roll It", "Blue Bird", "Mamunia", "No Words" and "Picasso's Last Words (Drink To Me)").
Get the stories behind all of the songs (including the one Paul wrote on a dare from actor Dustin Hoffman) and the album's iconic album cover in episode 19 of DISCovery!
SIDE ONE:
1. "Band on the Run"
2. "Jet"
3. "Bluebird"
4. "Mrs. Vandebilt"
5. "Let Me Roll It"
SIDE TWO:
1. "Mamunia"
2. "No Words"
3. "Helen Wheels"
4. "Picasso's Last Words (Drink to Me)"
5. "Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five"
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Episode 18 | Queen 'The Game' Jul 20, 2019

This episode is all about Queen's 1980 album 'The Game'. It's the band's one and only number one album in the US. It hit the top of the charts in the UK on this week in 1980 while eventually topping the US charts in September.
In this episode you'll get the stories behind the hits like "Save Me", "Another One Bites The Dust", "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" and "Play The Game" along with some underrated Queen classics including "Dragon Attack", "Need Your Loving Tonight" and "Sail Away Sweet Sister (To The Sister I Never Had)".
SIDE ONE:
1. "Play the Game"
2. "Dragon Attack"
3. "Another One Bites the Dust"
4. "Need Your Loving Tonight"
5. "Crazy Little Thing Called Love"
SIDE TWO:
1. "Rock It (Prime Jive)"
2. "Don't Try Suicide"
3. "Sail Away Sweet Sister"
4. "Coming Soon"
5. "Save Me"
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Episode 17 | Live Aid Jul 13, 2019

Over one billion people. Around forty percent of the world's population. That's how many were in front of their television sets 34 years ago today, July 13th 1985 to watch Live Aid.
Billed as the "global jukebox", the biggest names in pop and rock were part of concerts held simultaneously at Wembley Stadium in London, England, and John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia. Broadcast worldwide for just over 16 hours, the Live Aid concert became the most-watched event in television history.
In this episode of DISCovery, you'll hear the story of how Live Aid began, the legendary artists who were there, the legendary artists who surprisingly weren't and why, along with the great and not-so-great performances that have gone on to become part of rock history.
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Episode 16 | 4th Of July Songs Jul 02, 2019

Celebrate America's independence with the greatest 4th of July songs in classic rock and the stories behind each. Let the fireworks begin!
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Episode 15 | The Eagles 'One Of These Nights' Album Jun 29, 2019

Discover the stories behind the Eagles ‘One Of These Nights’, the album that hit number one on June 28th, 1975. It was the band’s first number one album and the start of a legendary late 70s run. Included on this album are three of the Eagles’ biggest hits - One Of These Nights”, “Lyin’ Eyes” and “Take It To The Limit”. But this album is more than just the hits. Classic deep tracks like “Too Many Hands”, “Journey of the Sorcerer”, “Visions” and “After The Thrill Is Gone” make this a must-own for classic rock fans.
SIDE ONE:
1. "One of These Nights"
2. "Too Many Hands"
3. "Hollywood Waltz"
4. "Journey of the Sorcerer"
SIDE TWO:
1. "Lyin' Eyes"
2. "Take It to the Limit"
3. "Visions"
4. "After the Thrill Is Gone"
5. "I Wish You Peace"
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Episode 14 | The Summer Of 1989's Biggest Rock Songs Jun 22, 2019

Big waves, big hair, big rock hits. Grab your swimsuit, hair spray and boom box, DISCovery goes back 30 years to rediscover the rock songs that made the Billboard Hot 100 during the summer of 1989!
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Additional song "Machinery" used for this episode courtesy of Eddy (freemusicarchive.org/music/eddy)

Episode 13 [Uncensored] | Van Halen's 'For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge' Jun 15, 2019

Van Halen released their album "For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge" on June 18th, 1991. Get the stories behind the album's title, its "big" sound and the songs including the hits "Poundcake", "Runaround", "Right Now" and "Top Of The World".
SIDE ONE:
1. "Poundcake"
2. "Judgement Day"
3. "Spanked"
4. "Runaround"
5. "Pleasure Dome"
SIDE TWO:
1. "In 'n' Out"
2. "Man on a Mission"
3. "The Dream Is Over"
4. "Right Now"
5. "316"
6. "Top of the World"
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Episode 13 [Censored] | Van Halen's 'For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge' Jun 15, 2019

Van Halen released their album "For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge" on June 18th, 1991. Get the stories behind the album's title, its "big" sound and the songs including the hits "Poundcake", "Runaround", "Right Now" and "Top Of The World".
SIDE ONE:
1. "Poundcake"
2. "Judgement Day"
3. "Spanked"
4. "Runaround"
5. "Pleasure Dome"
SIDE TWO:
1. "In 'n' Out"
2. "Man on a Mission"
3. "The Dream Is Over"
4. "Right Now"
5. "316"
6. "Top of the World"
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Episode 12 | Bruce Hornsby Top 10 Jun 08, 2019

This episode ranks Bruce Hornsby's ten greatest songs while giving the stories behind each. Also, get a review and sampling of Hornsby's brand new album 'Absolute Zero'.
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Episode 11 | Elton John Top 20 [Part 2] Jun 01, 2019

It's the second of a two-part episode on Elton John's 20 greatest songs. In this episode the stories behind his top ten songs along with a clip of Elton's brand new song with Taron Egerton who plays Elton in the new film "Rocketman" out this weekend.
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Episode 10 | Elton John Top 20 [Part 1] May 25, 2019

To celebrate the release of the Elton John biopic "Rocketman" starring Tarron Egerton here are the twenty greatest Elton John songs of all time. PART ONE: Songs 20 through 11 and the stories behind each.
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Episode 9 | Peter Gabriel 'So' May 18, 2019

Discover the stories behind the classic album released 33 years ago today - Peter Gabriel's "So".
From the hit singles "Red Rain", "Sledgehammer", "In Your Eyes" and "Big Time" to the deep tracks "Mercy Street", "That Voice Again" and "We Do What We're Told (Milgram's 37)" this is Gabriel's commercial and critical high point. Also, what was up with those dancing chicken's in the "Sledgehammer" video? You'll find out in episode 9 of DISCovery!
SIDE ONE:
1. "Red Rain"
2. "Sledgehammer"
3. "Don't Give Up" (featuring Kate Bush)
4. "That Voice Again"
SIDE TWO:
1. "In Your Eyes"
2. "Mercy Street"
3. "Big Time"
4. "We Do What We're Told (Milgram's 37)"
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Episode 8 | The Moody Blues Top 10 May 11, 2019

The Moody Blues formed on this month in 1964 in Birmingham, England and have amassed one of the most impressive song catalogues in music history. In this episode we discover the stories behind the ten greatest Moody Blues songs of all time.
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Episode 7 | John Fogerty's 'Centerfield' Album May 04, 2019

Discover the album that marked the moment one of rock and roll’s legendary heavy hitters John Fogerty triumphantly returned to the game he loved. This is the story of 1985's ‘Centerfield’.
SIDE ONE:
1. "The Old Man Down the Road"
2. "Rock and Roll Girls"
3. "Big Train (From Memphis)"
4. "I Saw It On T.V."
5. "Mr. Greed"
SIDE TWO:
1. "Searchlight"
2. "Centerfield"
3. "I Can't Help Myself"
4. "Zanz Kant Danz ("Vanz Kant Danz" on later editions)"
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Episode 6 | Songs From The Twilight Zone Apr 27, 2019

Submitted for your approval.....These are the artists who have written about or have mentioned The Twilight Zone in a song. Some have even entered The Twilight Zone more than once and lived to tell their fans all about it. There are close to 40 artists included in this episode. Did your favorite artist make the list? Tune in to find out...
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Episode 5 | Stevie Nicks Apr 20, 2019

With her massively successful run both with Fleetwood Mac and as a solo artist Stevie Nicks has put together a career that is unmatched by any other. In fact, she is the only two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee. This episode covers both careers including the stories behind her classic hits like "Rhiannon", "Gypsy", "Sara", "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around", "Leather and Lace", "Stand Back", "Edge of Seventeen" and more.
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Episode 4 | The Cure Part 2 Apr 13, 2019

The second half of DISCovery's two-part series on The Cure covers the hit albums and singles from 1989 - 2008 before finishing with the band's 2019 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction and future plans.
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Episode 3 | The Cure Part 1 Apr 07, 2019

Part one of a two-part series on 2019 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees The Cure traces back to the band's UK roots in 1973 followed by the their rise to world-wide fame in 1988 with stories behind classic Cure albums like "Pornography" and "Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me" along with classic Cure tracks like "Boys Don't Cry", "The Forest", "Let's Go To Bed", "In Between Days", "Just Like Heaven" and more.
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Episode 2 | 2019 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Review Mar 30, 2019

Stevie Nicks, Roxy Music, Radiohead, The Cure, Janet Jackson, The Zombies and Def Leppard are all officially Rock & Roll Hall of Famers. This episode gives you a run-down of the 2019 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony held at Brooklyn, New York's Barclays Center on Friday night March 29th, 2019 including induction quotes and artist setlists.
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Episode 1 | Def Leppard Mar 28, 2019

From unknowns out of Sheffield, England to becoming the biggest band in the world by the end of the 80s all while overcoming tragedy and impossible odds. This is the story of Def Leppard.
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PREVIEW: The DISCovery Podcast Mar 20, 2019

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