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Radio veteran Jason Ginty explores the history of the artists and songs you love. It's an info dump of great stories that you probably haven't heard before. New episode every Friday.

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  • Jul 21, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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AC/DC Back in Black at 40

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 17:28


Back in Black is 40 years old, sold over 55 million copies and is a classic.  This is a special look back at the making of the album and the struggle to continue after the death of Bon Scott.  

#22. Week of 1-12. Paul McCartney bathes with prisoners. Led Zeppelin make a classic. Dave Grohl birthday. Rolling Stones piss off Ed Sullivan. Jimmy Buffet gets shot down.

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2020 16:14


Paul McCartney bathes with prisoners. Led Zeppelin make a classic for 2 grand. Dave Grohl birthday. Rolling Stones piss off Ed Sullivan. Jimmy Buffet gets shot down. Glen Frey passes away and Motley Crue is born.  Be sure to like and subscribe.  Thanks for listening!----more----Check out our sponsor! Pirates of the Quarter Tours is a fun and educational way to experience the French Quarter in New Orleans.  piratesofthequarter.com

#21. Week of 1-5. Led Zeppelin hit the US. A Kink gets shot. Nirvana on Saturday Night Live. Black Sabbath get Paranoid. Carly Simon’s mystery.

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 16:30


Led Zeppelin paid $750 for a concert. A Kink gets shot. Nirvana on Saturday Night Live. Black Sabbath get Paranoid. Carly Simon’s mystery.  David Bowie releases final album.  ----more----Check out our sponsor! Pirates of the Quarter Tours in New Orleans.  piratesofthequarter.com

#20. Week of 12-29. Def Leppard drummer crash. Johnny Cash plays a prison. Green Day are idiots. The Doors release their first album. Michael Stipe celebrates a birthday.

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 19:07


The incredible story of how Rik Allen the drummer from Def Leppard loses his arm and comes back from the tragedy.  The Bee Gee Barry Gibb tries to save Johnny Cash's house but fails. John Paul Jones Birthday. George Harrison's wife beats an intruder with a lamp.  Lot to cover in this weeks podcast! ----more----Music Notes and More is sponsored by Pirates of the Quarter Tours in New Orleans.  See the French Quarter with an expert Pirate guide! It's extremely fun and entertaining.  piratesofthequarter.com 

#19. Week of 12-22. Nikki Sixx Dies-for 2 minutes. Judas Priest go to court. Eddie Vedder’s Birthday. Beach Boys tragedy. We lose James Brown and Joe Cocker.

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2020 15:13


Nikki Sixx from Motley Crue was legally dead for 2 minutes.  Judas Priest go to court.  Eddie Vedder celebrates a birthday. Dennis Wilson dies while diving. Led Zeppelin come to America for the first time. ----more----Music Notes and More brought to you by Pirates of the Quarter Tours.  This award winning walking tour of the French Quarter in New Orleans is one of a kind.  www.piratesofthequarter.com 

#18. Week of 12-15. Elvis meets Nixon. Nirvana unplugs. Kids help Pink Floyd. Keith Richards is born. ZZ Top take a bullet.

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020 16:23


Nirvana Unplugged is released. Elvis meets President Nixon to talk drugs. Pink Floyd get help from a school choir.  Dusty Hill from ZZ Top is accidentally shot. ----more----Music Notes and More is sponsored by Pirates of the Quarter tours in New Orleans.  This one of a kind walking tour of the French Quarter is packed with history and fun! www.piratesofthequarter.com 

#17. Week of 12-8. John Lennon shot. Frank Sinatra and dimes. Hall & Oates and Sara? Metallica play Antartica. The Doors final show.

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 15:37


 Vince Neil gets in a wreck. Dimebag Darrell is buried with Eddie Van Halen’s guitar. Metallica play Antartica. Ozzy crashes his ATV.  The Doors final show is a disaster. Jerry Lee Lewis marries his 13 year old cousin. Greg Allman shoots himself, on purpose. All that and much more for the week of December 8th in music history.  ----more----Music Notes and More is sponsored by Pirates of the Quarter Tours.  This award winning, 5 Star rated walking tour of the French Quarter is fun and educational. visit www.piratesofthequarter.com for info.  

Special Edition. Neil Peart of Rush R.I.P.

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2020 11:58


Neil Peart was an incredible drummer and lyricist for the band Rush.  He died January 7th 2020 at age 67 from brain cancer. We can all learn a lot about life from the way Neil lived his.  Here's a quick look at what made Neil Peart a great human.  

#16. Week of 12-1. The Who in Cincinnati. Rolling Stones and Altamont. Fire inspires Deep Purple. Ozzy’s birthday. John Lennon gives back a medal.

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2019 26:25


Tragedy strikes The Who in Cincinnati. Fire inspires Deep Purple to write a classic. Altamont is a disaster for The Rolling Stones. Ozzy has a birthday so we look back at his life outside the stage. John Lennon tells the Queen to take his medal and...yes there's a lot to cover this week!  Listen, Like and subscribe. ----more----   Music Notes and More is brought to you by Pirates of the Quarter Tours.  This unique, 5-Star rated walking tour of the French Quarter is a MUST DO when visiting New Orleans. www.piratesofthequarter.com

#15. Week of 11-24. Eddie Van Halen helps Michael Jackson Beat it. Flea hates fire. Tina Turner is 80 and Swiss. We lose Freddie Mercury, George Harrison, Eric Carr and Kevin Dubrow.

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 20:09


Eddie Van Halen helps Michael Jackson create a classic song. Flea has trouble with fire. Tina Turner turns 80. Tough week in Rock N Roll as we lose Freddie Mercury, Eric Carr, Kevin Dubrow and George Harrison.  Listen, like and subscribe.  ----more----Music Notes and More is brought to you by Pirates of the Quarter tours.  The most fun and unique walking tour of the French Quarter in New Orleans.  www.piratesofthequarter.com

#14. Week of 11-17. Beatles haircuts are a problem. Pearl Jam fight in New Orleans. A 19 year old saves the Who. Aerosmith on the Simpsons. Eagles party gets out of hand. Ozzy stops intruders.

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2019 21:53


Eddie Vedder gets into a fight in the French Quarter. Beatles haircuts are a problem. Keith Moon passes out during a concert and a lucky 19 year old steps in. Aerosmith appear on the Simpsons. Bill Wyman of The Rolling Stones gets a divorce from his much younger wife. Don Henley of the Eagles throws a party that gets him in trouble.  Ozzy Osbourne stops an intruder while naked.  Its a wild one this episode! Listen, like and subscribe.  ----more----Music Notes and More brought to you by Pirates of the Quarter Tours.  This incredibly fun walking tour of the French Quarter will teach you the real history of New Orleans and the Pirate influence.  www.piratesofthequarter.com

#13. Week of 11-10. Bono bikes badly. Neil Young is 74. Rod Stewart ruins sex. The Doors get a record deal. Hating on Nickelback. Ronnie Wood stops traffic with his legs. Nevermind the Sex Pistols.

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2019 20:46


Bono crashes his bike. Neil Young turns 74. Rod Stewart ruins sex with a soccer ball!  Rockstars don't do well on airplanes. The Door get a record deal. Why does everyone hate Nickelback? Elton John and John Lennon make a deal. Ronnie Wood breaks both legs.  That an much more in this weeks episode! ----more----Music Notes and More is brought to you by Pirates of the Quarter tours! It's a great way to explore the French Quarter of New Orleans and hear the real history of Pirates! www.piratesofthequarter.com 

#12. Week of 11-3. Billy Joel is a Piano Man that loves and uptown girl. Pearl Jam vs. VS. Aerosmith sneak booze into their first gig. Bruce Springsteen cooks dinner. Led Zeppelin IV.

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2019 24:00


Pearl Jam have trouble with their second album.  Aerosmith play a high school gym and there are problems.  Billy Joel gets supermodels. Led Zeppelin IV is a classic. Bachman Turner Overdrive stutter their way to success.  That and more in this weeks podcast.  ----more----Music Notes and More is brought to you by Pirates of the Quarter Tours.  Learn the real history of Pirates and New Orleans on this incredibly fun walking tour of the French Quarter.  www.piratesofthequarter.com

#11. Week of 10-27. Queen and Bowie are under pressure. Nirvana unplugs. Kiss meets the Phantom. Jim Morrison exposes his lizard. Duane Allman dies. A cure for the common earworm. U2 Rattle & Hum.

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 26:51


This week we celebrate Scott Weiland's birthday, Bruce Springsteen is on two covers at the same time, Jim Morrison hates Miami, Elvis shakes his hips and Nirvana unplugs.  That and a whole lot more in this weeks episode! ----more----Music Notes and More is brought to you by Pirates of the Quarter Tours in New Orleans.  This is a fun, 5-star rated walking tour of the French Quarter that you don't want to miss! www.piratesofthequarter.com

#10. Week of 10-20. Green Day shoot the moon. Tom Petty meets Elvis. Kid Rock Fights! Pearl Jam play their first gig.

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2019 21:00


John Lennon's piano is bought by George Michael.  Tom Petty meets Elvis and is inspired to be a musician.  Kid Rock gets into a fight in a Waffle House. John Fogerty is sued for stealing from John Fogerty.  That and much more in this weeks podcast.  ----more----Music Notes and More Podcast is sponsored by Pirates of the Quarter Tours in New Orleans.  This award winning, 5-star rated walking tour of the French Quarter is fun and educational!  Learn more at www.piratesofthequarter.com

#9. Week of 10-13. Guns N Roses implode. Slowhand has a lead foot. Dylan gets a prize. Frank Sinatra and the Mob. Ed Sullivan's rules. Elvis kicks ass.

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2019 2:10


Guns N Roses implode on stage. Eric Clapton drives 134mph!  Muse sue Celine Dion. Bob Dylan gets the Nobel prize. Frank Sinatra’s Mob buddies irk the FBI. Elvis kicks ass at a gas station. Ed Sullivan's TV show had it share of difficulties. How much do you spend on Music?  We’ll find out as we look back in music history for the week of October 13th.  Be sure to like and subscribe!  Thank you for listening!----more----Music Notes and More is sponsored by Pirates of the Quarter Tours.  It's a 5-Star walking tour of the French Quarter in New Orleans.  You'll certainly want to learn about New Orleans history that real Pirates helped shape.  It's fun and you'll learn!  www.piratesofthequarter.com

#8. Week of 10-7. Black Sabbath get Paranoid. Nirvana get In Utero. Prince gets Boo'd. ZZ Top go to Moon. Sting Sucks. The Doors play a High School.

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2019 25:16


Black Sabbath release a classic. Nirvana has to follow up Nevermind. Prince opens for the Rolling Stones and it doesn't go well.  ZZ Top want to ride a space ship.  The Doors play a High School! Aerosmith hate Philly.  Alanis Morissette releases a classic.  A record player in a car?  Find out that and much more in this weeks podcast. ----more----When in New Orleans take this Pirate guided walking tour of the French Quarter.  It's a blast!  You'll laugh and learn.  Hear a different part of history on this unique 5-Star rated tour.  www.piratesofthequarter.com

#7. Week of 9-30. AC/DC and Hoover Vacuums. Aerosmith bail out their fans. Janis Joplin joins the 27 club. Sinead O’Connor tears up the Pope. Tom Petty dies. Van Halen go Extreme.

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2019 23:34


Aerosmith fight the police and end up bailing out their fans at a concert.  Brian Johnson of AC/DC celebrates a birthday and he once sang for a Hoover Vacuum cleaner commercial.  Janis Joplin dies and then goes to number 1. Sinead O'Conner has a very memorable performance on Saturday Night Live and Van Halen get a new singer named Gary.  That and much more in this weeks episode.  ----more----Music Notes and More is brought to you by the Pirates of the Quarter walking tour.  This 5 Star rated tour of the French Quarter is all about real Pirate history of New Orleans.  You'll laugh, learn and have a great time.  www.piratesofthequarter.com 

#6. Week of 9-23. Nirvana, Soundgarden and the Red Hot Chili Peppers release classics on the same day! John Bonham is dead at 32. Van Halen’s M&M’s. Black Sabbath say “No”. Metallica tragedy.

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2019 3:09


Great stories this week!  3 classic albums are released on the same day.  John Bonham is dead at 32. Van Halen starts a trend that gets out of control. Bruce Springsteen is 70! Cliff Burton of Metallica is killed. James Brown goes to jail.  That and much more!  Listen and subscribe for FREE!----more----Music Notes and More brought to you by Pirates Of The Quarter Tours!  5-Star rated, pirate themed walking tour of the French Quarter in New Orleans.  Laugh and learn about real pirate history! www.piratesofthequarter.com 

#5 Week of 9-16. The Doors get banned. Grunge hits the big screen. Jimi Hendrix joins the 27 club. Twisted Sister meets the Senate. REM are quitters. Dave Matthews releases a classic.

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2019 24:02


The Doors get banned from Ed Sullivan. The Seattle based movie Singles is released. Jimi Hendrix is dead at 27. Dee Snider of Twisted Sister testifies at a Senate hearing. KISS release solo albums at the same time. Pearl Jam release VS. Light my fire and guitars on fire.  The Who vs Hendrix and a coin flip.  Couple of cuss words.  ----more----Music Notes and More brought to you by Pirates Of The Quarter Tours!  5-Star rated, pirate themed walking tour of the French Quarter in New Orleans.  Laugh and learn about real pirate history! www.piratesofthequarter.com 

#4 Week of 9-9. Nirvana’s bass to the face. Sweet Child O’ Mine was luck. Ginty gets a job. Jimi Hendrix, Miles Davis and Paul McCartney-almost. Johnny Cash sings for a lumberjack.

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 26:50


This episode features a great story of Nirvana and how their influence changed music and radio.  Johnny Cash has to sing to a lumberjack to prove that he is actually Johnny Cash.  Jimi Hendrix dreams of a Super Group with Miles David and Paul McCartney. Guns N Roses create a Number 1 hit that Slash isn't fond of.  Iron Maiden singer gets a side hustle.  My Chemical Romance is born. Couple of curse words involved. ----more----Music Notes and More brought to you by Pirates Of The Quarter Tours!  5-Star rated, pirate themed walking tour of the French Quarter in New Orleans.  Laugh and learn! www.piratesofthequarter.com 

Special Edition. RIP Ric Ocasek of The Cars

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2019 6:55


A quick look back at Cars founder and frontman Ric Ocasek.  The Cars were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2018. “Trophies aren’t too important for me,” Ocasek said at the induction ceremony. “But I’ll tell you what — it’s better to be in than out.”  Ocasek was more than just a frontman. He produced albums from Bad Brains, No Doubt and Weezer.  

#3 Week of 8-26. The Kinks crank up the fuzz, Grave Robbers want Elvis. Pearl Jam release Ten. We lose Stevie Ray Vaughan, Izzy gets wizzy and Alice Cooper declares school over.

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2019 20:29


This week Sonny & Cher go to number 1.  Stevie Ray Vaughan is killed in a helicopter crash. Pearl Jam release a classic.  Lot's of Elvis stuff. The Beatles meet weed. Creed is huge, for a little while. Izzy Stradlin takes a leak on a plane.  A couple of curse words. ----more----Music Notes and More brought to you by Pirates Of The Quarter Tours!  5-Star rated, pirate themed walking tour of the French Quarter in New Orleans.  Laugh and learn! www.piratesofthequarter.com 

#2 Week of 8-19. Stones find Satisfaction. Bohemian Rhapsody is born. Clapton recruits Duane Allman. Keith Moon parks in a Pool

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2019 22:49


Imagine “Satisfaction” with Keith Richards iconic guitar riff replaced by a horn section.  Robert Plant celebrates a birthday. Derek and the Dominoes work on a classic. Thin Lizzy gets bronzed. Keith Moon parks in a pool.  Queen create Bohemian Rhapsody.  Don't call CCR's music old. The Doors hit the studio. What were the most played songs on a jukebox? That and much more from Music Notes and More!----more----Music Notes and More brought to you by Pirates Of The Quarter Tours!  5-Star rated, pirate themed walking tour of the French Quarter in New Orleans.  Laugh and learn! www.piratesofthequarter.com 

#1 Week of 8-12th. John Lennon and Jesus, Bon Jovi gets firewood, Green Day and mud, Sir Mix A Lot and ass.

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2019 22:37


Bon Jovi gets paid in firewood. Green Day get in a mud fight and piss of mom. John Lennon creates confusion with Jesus, Sir Mix a lot loves a big juicy ass. Woodstock is 50.  Left handers rock!  My time meeting Metallica.  Princess Leia's bikini cost how much? I cover a lot.  A couple of curse words in this episode.----more---- Music Notes and More brought to you by Pirates Of The Quarter Tours!  5-Star rated, pirate themed walking tour of the French Quarter in New Orleans.  Laugh and learn! www.piratesofthequarter.com 

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