A podcast about rock and/or roll.
The ROCK AND/OR ROLL podcast is truly outstanding. As a listener since early 2021, I have been consistently impressed with the quality of the show and the wealth of musical knowledge that BJ brings to each episode. This podcast has not only introduced me to incredible bands like Starz, Angel, Piper, Trigger, and Thin Lizzy, but it has also expanded my appreciation for rock music as a whole. BJ's passion for the music he discusses is evident in every episode, making it an enjoyable and enlightening experience.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is BJ's extensive knowledge and research. It is clear that he puts in a tremendous amount of effort to provide his listeners with accurate information about the bands and songs he covers. His attention to detail and ability to dig deep into the history of each artist sets this podcast apart from others in the genre. Whether discussing power pop, Cheap Trick, Soul Asylum, or any other topic, BJ's expertise shines through.
Another great aspect of this podcast is its ability to introduce listeners to new music. With each episode, I find myself discovering incredible bands and songs that I may not have come across otherwise. BJ's recommendations are always on point, and his enthusiasm for these lesser-known artists is contagious. The show acts as a gateway into a world of diverse rock music that will surely satisfy any fan.
While there aren't many negative aspects to mention about this podcast, some listeners may not always agree with BJ's opinions or musical taste. However, even if there are disagreements, there is no denying that every episode offers something valuable. Additionally, some listeners may find BJ's delivery to be a bit dry at times. However, his extensive knowledge more than makes up for any minor quibbles.
In conclusion, The ROCK AND/OR ROLL podcast is an absolute gem for fans of rock music. With its informative episodes and diverse range of topics covered, it offers a wealth of entertainment and musical discovery. BJ's dedication to his craft is evident in every episode, making this podcast a must-listen for any music aficionado. Whether you're a lifelong fan or just starting to explore the world of rock, this show is sure to satisfy your cravings for great music and intriguing conversation.
Originally released May 2017: BJ is joined by friend Joe Royland for a discussion about that other Canadian power trio and each counts down his top ten favorite Triumph songs, or Triumph's Triumphs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Day nineteen: Rush - Clockwork Angels (2012) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Day eighteen: Rush - Snakes & Arrows (2007) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Day seventeen: Rush - Vapor Trails (2002) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Day sixteen: Rush - Test For Echo (1996) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Day fifteen: Rush - Counterparts (1993) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Day fourteen: Rush - Roll the Bones (1991) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Day thirteen: Rush - Presto (1989) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Day twelve: Rush - Hold Your Fire (1987) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Day eleven: Rush - Power Windows (1985) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Day ten: Rush - Grace Under Pressure (1984) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Day nine: Rush - Signals (1982) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Day eight: Rush - Moving Pictures (1981) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Day seven: Rush - Permanent Waves (1980) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Day six: Rush - Hemispheres (1978) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Day five: Rush - A Farewell to Kings (1977) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Day four: Rush - 2112 (1976) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Day three: Rush - Caress of Steel (1975) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Day two: Rush - Fly By Night (1974) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Day one: Rush - Rush (1974) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Two lengthy discographies battle it out as, album by album, BJ and Fistful of Dave determine which classic metal band reigns supreme: Motorhead or Saxon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Originally released January 2017: Nils Lofgren got his first record deal before he was out of his teens and he made four records with that band, Grin, before launching a solo career in 1975 with one of the best records of that decade. Although he never matched the quality of his first solo record Lofgren has had a long and very respectable career as a songwriter and as a member of the E Street Band. Listen as BJ plays his favorites from the Nils Lofgren discography. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Originally released January 2017: Another band, another episode. The Only Ones had something special, but they came along at a time when it was difficult to stand out and easy to implode. Yet as you'll hear on this episode the band made some great music in the short time that it existed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BJ spins songs from some of the most valuable rock records from the seventies, original copies of which sell for a thousand dollars or more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Rusty Willoughby was the creative force behind the Seattle pop punk band Flop which recorded three albums in the first half of the nineties including a lost classic released by Epic Records in 1993 called Whenever You're Ready. On this episode BJ is joined by old friend (and Rusty's biggest fan) Chris Standish and together they have a great conversation with the man himself, Rusty Willoughby, about his songwriting career with Pure Joy, Flop, Llama, and solo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Inspired by the book 501 Essential Albums of the 90s, BJ made a list of 51 albums from the nineties which he considers essential, but are not listed in that book. This episode covers albums 41-51, plus an interview with Dredge and James Meat from Lee Harvey Oswald Band about the album A Taste of Prison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Inspired by the book 501 Essential Albums of the 90s, BJ made a list of 51 albums from the nineties which he considers essential, but are not listed in that book. This episode covers albums 31-40, plus an interview with Dangerous Toys frontman Jason McMaster about the album Pissed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Inspired by the book 501 Essential Albums of the 90s, BJ made a list of 51 albums from the nineties which he considers essential, but are not listed in that book. This episode covers albums 21-30, plus an interview with Spiral Fetish frontman Blair Johnson about the album What Ever Happened To Fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Inspired by the book 501 Essential Albums of the 90s, BJ made a list of 51 albums from the nineties which he considers essential, but are not listed in that book. This episode covers albums 11-20, plus an interview with Trash Brats guitarist Ricky Rat about the album Out of the Closet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Inspired by the book 501 Essential Albums of the 90s, BJ made a list of 51 albums from the nineties which he considers essential, but are not listed in that book. This episode covers albums 1-10, plus an interview with Honeycrack frontman Willie Dowling about the album Prozaic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Originally released February 2018: Rock and/or Roll listeners are familiar with the "Worst of" series where BJ and special guest co-host Brian Sword pick the five worst song by the best bands. Now with this new series "Best of" they've decided to turn that idea on its head and force themselves to pick the five best songs by the worst bands, starting with Hootie and the Blowfish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Finally! Another episode chock full of melodic hard rock from the eighties and nineties, for your listening enjoyment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's discography against discography. Album by album, BJ and Fistful of Dave figure out which classic metal band reigns supreme: Scorpions or Judas Priest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Originally released August 2017: BJ spins some very cool and rare heavy metal 45's from the eighties, Side A and Side B. STITCH - DEVIL'S DEAL b/w TOUCHIN' THE STARS SIREN - TERRIBLE SWIFT SWORD b/w METRO MERCENARY HIROSHIMA - SOLDIER OF THE WORLD b/w NUCLEAR NIGHTMARE KEEN HUE - ONE OF TWO b/w SPREAD YOUR WINGS OF FIRE SASHAY - LOOKING FOR SOME ACTION b/w TOGETHER SATIN STEEL - KICK ME WHERE IT HURTS b/w LET'S NOT DIE WHITE LIGHTNING - THIS POISON FOUNTAIN b/w HYPOCRITE SALEM - COLD AS STEEL b/w REACH FOR ETERNITY DENIGH - NO WAY b/w RUNNING RAW DEAL - OUT OF MY HEAD b/w IN THE MOOD RICOCHET - MIDAS LIGHT b/w OFF THE RAILS SPOILER - KICK DOWN THE WALL b/w STARBLIND CHILD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BJ takes the yacht rock challenge: can he find a song he likes by the yacht rock artists he hates? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Which diva shall reign supreme? BJ welcomes guest co-host Jon Lamoreaux for this epic smackdown: Mellencamp vs. Adams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Johansen was a true icon. He will be missed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Originally released October 2015: Let's spend some time together. WEIRD AL YANKOVIC - HOT ROCKS POLKA DEL SHANNON - OUT OF TIME NAZARETH - RUBY TUESDAY TRUTH AND JANEY - UNDER MY THUMB LITTLE RICHARD - BROWN SUGAR THE FOLKSMEN - START ME UP JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS - STAR STAR LINDA RONSTADT - TUMBLING DICE PUSSY GALORE - TORN AND FRAYED EXODUS - BITCH TESLA - MOTHER'S LITTLE HELPER STEVE EARLE AND THE SUPERSUCKERS - BEFORE THEY MAKE ME RUN JOSEFUS - GIMMIE SHELTER SOUNDGARDEN - STRAY CAT BLUES JOHNNY THUNDERS - AS TEARS GO BY JERRY GARCIA - LET'S SPEND THE NIGHT TOGETHER MONTROSE - CONNECTION ELLEN FOLEY - STUPID GIRL ROD STEWART - STREET FIGHTING MAN THE POGUES - HONKEY TONK WOMEN THE RESIDENTS - SATISFACTION KISS - 2000 MAN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Led Zeppelin's landmark 1975 double album turned 50 years old this week. BJ tells the story of that period for the band, including the launch of their own record label and release of a feature film, then discusses the recording of the album and breaks it down track by track. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Originally released October 2015: This episode is more popular than Jesus. TATER TOTZ - GIVE PEACE A CHANCE/WE WILL ROCK YOU STONEBOLT - PLEASE PLEASE ME AL GREEN - I WANT TO HOLD YOUR HAND PROCOL HARUM - EIGHT DAYS A WEEK CHAKA KHAN - WE CAN WORK IT OUT PETER SELLERS - A HARD DAY'S NIGHT ZOOT - ELEANOR RIGBY DAVID LEE ROTH - I'VE JUST SEEN A FACE LONE STAR - SHE SAID SHE SAID ROY ORBISON - HELP ASH - HELLO GOODBYE FRANK ZAPPA MEDLEY TROUBLE TRIBE - DEAR PRUDENCE DESMOND DEKKER - OB LA DI OB LA DA FATS DOMINO - EVERYBODY'S GOT SOMETHING TO HIDE EXCEPT FOR ME AND MY MONKEY IAN GILLAN - HELTER SKELTER GEORGIA SATELLITES - DON'T PASS ME BY BONEY M - TWO OF US JOHN DENVER - LET IT BE JAMES BROWN - SOMETHING THE RUNAWAYS - HERE COMES THE SUN DILLARD & CLARK - DON'T LET ME DOWN THE UNDEAD - ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE TEENAGE FANCLUB - THE BALLAD OF JOHN AND YOKO CHEAP TRICK - MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Armory. Moorhead, Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Surf Ballroom. Clear Lake, Iowa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Riverside Ballroom. Green Bay, Wisconsin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duluth Armory. Duluth, Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Laramar Ballroom. Fort Dodge, Iowa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Capitol Theater. Davenport, Iowa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Promenade Ballroom. St. Paul, Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fiesta Ballroom. Montevideo, Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fournier's Ballroom. Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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