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Ring that bell! MGK’s Knockout is a podcast of classic rock match-ups – and YOU help us decide the winner in these one-on-one showdowns. What’s the better Cheap Trick song, “Surrender” or “Dream Police”? Ozzy vs. Dio: which Black Sabbath era reigns supre


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    'Almost Famous' vs. 'Singles'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 3:13


    The soundtrack for the 1992 Cameron Crowe-directed film, ‘Singles', is celebrating its 30th Anniversary this week. The film, featuring cameos from musicians such as Eddie Vedder and Chris Cornell wouldn't be the last music-centric film former Rolling Stone writer, Cameron Crowe, would direct. In 2000, Crowe released the semi-autobiographical film, ‘Almost Famous' detailing the rock and roll heyday of the 1970s. Which bears the question... which one holds the title of Cameron Crowe's best film? 'Almost Famous' or 'Singles'?

    Ann Wilson: "Crazy On You" vs. "Alone"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 2:55


    One of rock and roll's most iconic voices celebrated a birthday this past Sunday. We're of course talking about Heart's Ann Wilson! Ann's larger-than-life voice can be found all over some of rock's biggest tracks, but this week, the MGK jocks discuss which of these songs features Ann's best vocal performance: “Crazy On You” or “Alone”?

    Bowie: "Starman" vs. "Moonage Daydream"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 3:03


    June 16th marks the 50th Anniversary of David Bowie’s landmark release: ‘The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars’! In honor of such a milestone, this week, the jocks decide which of these anthemic Bowie tracks they prefer from the 1972 release: “Starman” or “Moonage Daydream”?

    Prince: 'Purple Rain' vs. '1999'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 3:35


    This week, the legendary Prince would’ve celebrated his 64th birthday. On this episode of Knockout, the MGK jocks honor a musician and artist that defined a genre by discussing which of these iconic records and title tracks is Prince’s best: ‘Purple Rain’ or ‘1999’?

    Steppenwolf's "Born To Be Wild" vs. Mötley Crüe's "Kickstart My Heart"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 2:51


    Do you know those songs that make you want to drive down the highway WAY over the speed limit? Specifically on a motorcycle? The weather’s getting warmer, and this week, the jocks debate which is the better biker anthem: Steppenwolf’s “Born To Be Wild” or Motley Crue’s “Kickstart My Heart”?

    Alice Cooper's "School's Out" vs. Jethro Tull's "Teacher"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 3:04


    In the words of Alice Cooper, “The two most joyous times of the year are Christmas morning and the end of school.” As we near the end of the 2022 school year, we asked the MGK jocks what their favorite school-centric track is. Alice Cooper’s “School’s Out” or Jethro Tull’s “Teacher”?

    Were The 1980s The Greatest Decade For Rock 'N Roll?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 3:31


    Throughout the years, there have been some pretty notable decades in the history of rock and roll. Including the 1960s, the 1970s, and, the 1980s. This week, Matt, Andre, Tony, and John share if they believe that the 1980s was the greatest decade for rock and roll.

    Rock Hall: Judas Priest vs. The New York Dolls

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 3:16


    Deciding who should be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame is a debate that comes around once a year, and the debate surrounding 2022’s nominees was fierce. Although you can check out who made the Class of 2022 on WMGK.com, the MGK jocks let us in on who they would’ve rather seen make the cut: The New York Dolls or Judas Priest?

    Don Henley vs. Joe Walsh

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 3:11


    At the end of March, The Eagles rocked Philadelphia on their Hotel California tour. In a band that has featured some of rock and roll's most talented artists, this week, Andre, John, Matt, and Tony dive into which member of The Eagles had the better solo career: Don Henley or Joe Walsh?

    Frampton Comes Alive: "Show Me The Way" vs. "Baby, I Love Your Way"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 2:56


    In honor of the legendary Peter Frampton, who celebrated his 72nd birthday on April 22nd, the MGK jocks discuss which of these two tracks from one of rock and roll’s most famous live albums is the best: “Show Me The Way or “Baby I Love Your Way”?

    Foo Fighters: "The Pretender" vs. "Learn To Fly"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 3:19


    On March 25th, we lost legendary Foo Fighters drummer, Taylor Hawkins. We’re continuing to honor his memory here at MGK, and this week, we ask the jocks which of these iconic Foo Fighters tracks, featuring Taylor, they prefer: “The Pretender” from the band’s 2007 release 'Echoes, Silence, Patience, and Grace' or “Learn To Fly” from 1999’s 'There Is Nothing Left To Lose.'

    Stadium vs. Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 2:55


    We’ve all watched our favorite bands go from playing small intimate venues to MONSTER-sized venues! On this week’s episode of Knockout, Matt, Andre, John, and Tony decide what’s the best spot to see your favorite band: a stadium or a club?

    Music vs. Lyrics

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 3:31


    Sir Elton John celebrated his 75th birthday on March 25th. Throughout Elton’s career, the Rocket Man has handled the music while Bernie Taupin took the lead on the lyrics. In honor of one of the most iconic song-writing duos in rock and roll, the MGK jocks give their perspective on what draws them into a song first... music or the lyrics?

    'Blizzard of Ozz' vs. 'Diary of a Madman'

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 3:08


    March 19th marked 40 years since the tragic and untimely passing of Randy Rhoads. In this week's episode, the jocks pay tribute to one of hard rock and heavy metal's most cherished guitarists by discussing which record is the pinnacle of Ozzy Osbourne's solo career and Rhoads' virtuosic playing: 'Blizzard of Ozz' or 'Diary of a Madman'?

    "Whiskey In The Jar": Thin Lizzy vs. Metallica

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 3:05


    St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner... and when we think of St. Patrick’s Day, we think of drinking songs! On this week’s episode, the jocks debate which cover of The Dubliner’s classic, “Whiskey In The Jar” reigns supreme: Thin Lizzy’s or Metallica’s? Grab a pint and listen in.

    "Comfortably Numb" vs. "Time"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 3:16


    Legendary Pink Floyd guitarist, David Gilmour, is celebrating his 77th birthday (March 6th). In honor of one of rock and roll's most prolific players, the MGK jocks dive into which iconic Gilmour solo reigns supreme: 'Comfortably Numb' or 'Time'?

    The Who: 'Tommy' vs. 'Quadrophenia'

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 3:39


    All month long we've been counting down the Top 20 Double Albums as voted by YOU. This week, the MGK jocks decide between two iconic records that appeared on our countdown by rock and roll heavyweights, The Who. Which is the better double LP, 'Tommy' or 'Quadrophenia'?

    David Lee Roth vs. Sammy Hagar

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 3:23


    This week, the MGK jocks conquer one of the most infamous debates in the history of rock and roll. The match-up of all match-ups. Who is the ULTIMATE Van Halen frontman? David Lee Roth or Sammy Hagar?

    'Wayne's World' vs. 'Dazed and Confused'

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 3:03


    The revered 1992 film, 'Wayne's World', is celebrating its 30th Anniversary today (Feb. 14th). To celebrate, we asked John, Matt, Andre, and Tony what their favorite rock and roll comedy is: 'Wayne's World' (1992) or 'Dazed and Confused' (1993)?

    Nazareth's "Love Hurts" vs. Def Leppard's "Love Bites"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 2:38


    Valentine's Day is coming up... but it isn't always candy and roses. If you've had enough of the mushy-gushy love songs, this episode is for you. Andre, Matt, John, and Tony discuss which is the better anti-love song: Nazareth's "Love Hurts" or Def Leppard's "Love Bites"?

    The Yes Album: Side I vs. Side II

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2022 3:08


    To commemorate The Yes Album's 51st Anniversary on February 19th, the MGK jocks determine which side of the record is an absolute must-have: Side I or Side II?

    Ozzy Osbourne vs. Ronnie James Dio

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 2:25


    It's one of rock and roll's most infamous questions: who is the ultimate frontman for heavy metal forefathers Black Sabbath? Ozzy Osbourne or Ronnie James Dio? In this week's episode, the MGK jocks settle this debate once and for all.

    "Surrender" vs. "Dream Police"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 2:25


    We're celebrating the birthday of legendary Cheap Trick frontman, Robin Zander, on January 23rd. In this episode of MGK's Knockout, the MGK jocks decide which track is the certified classic from Cheap Trick: "Surrender" or "Dream Police"?

    "Love Gun" vs. "Detroit Rock City"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 2:20


    In the first episode of MGK's Knockout, John DeBella, Andre Gardner, Matt Cord, and Tony Harris debate which is the better song composed by Paul Stanley of KISS: 1977's "Love Gun" or 1976's "Detroit Rock City"?

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