Rock N Roll Bedtime Stories

Brian and Murdock examine the relationship between the metal god and the manager's daughter - and the violence, dysfunction, and business savvy that has come to define them and their family over the last 40 years. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rocknrollbedtimestories SHOW NOTES: https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/the-day-i-tried-to-kill-sharon-6584234.html https://washingtonindependent.com/thelma-riley/ https://www.nickiswift.com/1196467/who-is-thelma-riley-ozzy-osbournes-first-wife-wasnt-sharon/ https://www.theguardian.com/media/2006/dec/09/rock.music https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Arden https://www.radiox.co.uk/news/music/when-ozzy-osbourne-tried-kill-sharon-blackout/ https://tonedeaf.thebrag.com/ozzy-osbourne-recalls-the-time-he-attempted-to-kill-sharon/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moscow_Music_Peace_Festival https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ozzfest https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/features/the-osbournes-show-sharon-kelly-b2028417.html https://www.vice.com/en/article/jmkpyp/the-osbournes-britains-kardashians-reality-tv [...]

Brian and Murdock remember the man who gave us that guitar solo we'd be yelling for forever - Lynyrd Skynyrd's Gary Rossington - by revisiting Episode 13 - Lynyrd Skynyrd vs the Big Blue Sky. SHOW NOTES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Rossington Skynyrd Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lynyrd_Skynyrd Skynyrd 7/13/77 "That Smell" -https://youtu.be/hib4n9RmFrQ Artimus Pyle wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artimus_Pyle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhzYLLYHoq8 Original news reports: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RxEe_OnGOo Rolling Stone tribute: https://www.rollingstone.com/feature/remembering-lynyrd-skynyrds-deadly-1977-plane-crash-2-195371/

The guys chase a listener request and find out that Ozzy Osbourne is a man of very few actual talents... but he sure figured out how to find himself a woman who could make up for it. They dig deep on distrust, family drama, and LOTS of lawsuits. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Ozzy Osbourne "Over the Mountain" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bark_at_the_Moon https://metalinjection.net/its-just-business/former-ozzy-osbourne-guitarist-jake-e-lee-claims-sharon-scammed-him-out-of-royalties https://www.songfacts.com/facts/ozzy-osbourne/satohttps://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/ozzy-sharon-osbourne-relationship-timeline/ https://www.iheart.com/content/2019-07-12-sharon-osbourne-admits-to-being-mean-bh-to-ozzys-former-collaborators/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ozzy_Osbourne_discography https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-471446/Revealed-dark-secrets-Sharon-Osbournes-dad-Al-Capone-pop.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Arden https://www.theguardian.com/friday_review/story/0,3605,495951,00.html https://www.grunge.com/1119508/the-tragic-real-life-story-of-sharon-osbourne/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ozzy_Osbourne https://www.theguardian.com/media/2006/dec/09/rock.music https://bobdaisley.com/interview/website https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bark_at_the_Moon https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-470663/The-Monster-Rock--Why-Sharon-Osbournes-dad-feared-man-music.html

A listener letter sends Brian and Murdock back to Christmas season 1984 and the wild week and bad decisions that put an end to the rise of a certain Finnish rock band.  Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rocknrollbedtimestories SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Motley Crue “Kickstart My Heart”; The Rasmus “In The Shadows”; Hanoi Rocks “11th Street Kids,” “Kill City Kills,” “Up Around the Bend”   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanoi_Rocks https://rockandrolltruestories.com/the-tragic-story-hanoi-rocks/ https://musicfinland.fi/en/news/seppo-vesterinen-in-memoriam https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seppo_Vesterinen 1982 Kerrang! article: https://hanoirocked.tumblr.com/post/42575927588/text-from-dave-dicksons-article/amp 2009 Gyp Casino interview: https://www.metal-rules.com/2009/01/22/gyp-casino-ex-hanoi-rocks-live-ammo-road-rats-rolene/ 2022 Gyp Casino interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yoTi4dJXPE https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Razzle_(musician) https://metalheadzone.com/michael-monroe-says-hanoi-rocks-razzle-reminded-him-of-keith-moon/ https://hanoi-rocks.net/writings/thestory/four/ https://ultimateclassicrock.com/razzle-hanoi-rocks-killed/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%B6tley_Cr%C3%BCe Chronological Crue website: http://members.ozemail.com.au/~cruekiss/84.htm

The guys get into the mailbox for fan recommendations and reflections back on past topics from the show.

The guys get a listener letter asking for some clarity around the rumor that Billy Squire's career got squashed by one bad video (and one very silky blouse). Support the show on Patreon! http://www.Patreon.com/RocknRollBedtimeStories SHOW NOTES Songs used in this episode: Billy Squire “Christmas is the Time to Say I Love You”; Piper “Out of Control”; Billy Squire “The Stroke,” “Rock Me Tonight”; The Tubes “She's A Beauty”   The “Rock Me Tonight” music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fR0j7sModCI  “Christmas is the Time to Say I Love You” MTV Christmas video (1981):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcn9uBDUOcU I Want My MTV (book): https://www.amazon.com/Want-My-MTV-Uncensored-Revolution/dp/0452298563/ref=asc_df_0452298563/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_Me_Tonite https://ultimateclassicrock.com/billy-squier-rock-me-tonite-video/ https://ultimateclassicrock.com/billy-squier-christmas-is-the-time-to-say-i-love-you/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Signs_of_Life_(Billy_Squier_album) https://www.cracked.com/article_34809_crackeds-one-hit-blunders-5-ways-one-awful-music-video-ended-billy-squiers-career.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenny_Ortega https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tubes https://constitutioncenter.org/blog/the-debate-that-changed-the-world-of-politics

The guys answer letters and talk about more of the rock n roll/wrestling connections from the past 3 decades. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Bonnie Tyler "Ravishing" https://www.huffpost.com/entry/billy-corgan-resistance-pro_b_1687141 https://ultimateclassicrock.com/kiss-wrestler-demon/

The guys get giddy and examine the roots of the unlikely partnership that forms in the early-1980's between professional wrestling buffoons and rock n roll misfits - and changes a corner of pop culture forever. Support the show on Patreon and get up to two spin-off episodes a month!! https://www.patreon.com/rocknrollbedtimestories SHOW NOTES Songs used in this episode: Husker Du “Makes No Sense at All”; Bob Mould “The Silence Between Us”; Blue Angel “Maybe He'll Know”; Cyndi Lauper “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun”     ELO/Rock and Roll Express: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gg9KAX5I9cU Jake the Snake and Nord the Barbarian/RATT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vczmz-dOYUs McMahan and Lord Alfred Hayes's late night talk show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3zZyOAo8FU (warning: Roddy Pipper slaps the crap out of Lord Alfred Hayes)  Husker Du on the Today Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kmk_Fw1GrMk https://www.biography.com/athletes/cyndi-lauper-wwe https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2687433-how-cyndi-lauper-was-essential-in-the-launch-of-wwe-wrestlemania https://prowrestling.fandom.com/wiki/Cyndi_Lauper https://ew.com/article/2005/07/22/professional-wrestling-bob-mould/ https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/05/27/bob-mould-on-joining-the-wcw-creative-team-pitching-ideas-to-hulk-hogan-the-dynamic-between-eric-bischoff-and-vince-russo-leaving-the-company/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Replacements_(band) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H%C3%BCsker_D%C3%BC https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/sep/30/bob-mould-alt-rocks-gay-icon-takes-on-american-evil-my-heads-on-fire https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Professional_wrestling https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WWE https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lou_Albano https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NRBQ https://www.nytimes.com/1981/01/18/arts/pop-nrb-band-at-ritz.html NRBQ - Captain Lou: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNa3nW1w7vw Lou and the Q album: https://www.discogs.com/master/423304-NRBQ-And-Captain-Lou-Albano-Lou-And-The-Q Classical music commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TP9u_7eSlTQ The NRBQ - Tiddlywinks album promo ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGeACei7-4E https://www.goldminemag.com/artist-news/see-nrbq-once-banned-tiddlywinks-tv-spot Glory Days: The Summer of 1984 book excerpt: https://www.vulture.com/article/glory-days-jon-wertheim-excerpt-cyndi-lauper-lou-albano.html

Celebrate the guys' recent discussion about Super Bowl Halftime Shows by revisiting the 2021 episode honoring the man responsible for the best halftime show ever - Prince. On this one, Brian goes deep into the drama that led to Prince Rogers Nelson changing his name.

A listener letter about halftime shows sends the guys unpacking the culture and climate that turned a "wardrobe malfunction" into a headline-stealing, career-ending, congress-convening sideshow. WANT BONUS EPISODES AND WEEKLY NEWSLETTER? SUPPORT THE SHOW VIA PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/join/7645069 SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Al Hirt “Java”; Janet Jackson “Let's Wait Awhile.” “Again,” “Nasty” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Bowl_I Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson NYT doc: https://www.hulu.com/watch/77018fba-f9c0-4197-b211-1043f5cf1c11 https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/just-because-trumpeter-al-hirt-was-former-super-bowl-halftime-staple/ https://www.sportscasting.com/heres-how-the-nfl-chooses-the-super-bowl-halftime-performers/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Super_Bowl_halftime_shows https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Bowl_XXXVIII_halftime_show https://graziadaily.co.uk/life/tv-and-film/janet-jackson-documentary-timberlake-super-bowl/ https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a38308619/malfunction-dressing-down-janet-jackson-true-story/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Again_(Janet_Jackson_song) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Velvet_Rope_Tour https://www.insider.com/justin-timberlake-janet-jackson-super-bowl-incident-timeline#december-2003-janet-jackson-is-announced-as-the-headliner-for-the-upcoming-2004-super-bowl-xxxvviii-3 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trial_of_Michael_Jackson

Revisit the September 2021 examination of the beautiful friendship between David Bowie and Iggy Pop. SHOW NOTES: Songs played in this episode: Davey Jones and King Bees - Liza Jane; David Bowie - Uncle Arthur; The Stooges - Cock in my Pocket https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iggy_Pop https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/iggy-pop-david-bowie-dennis-hopper-cocaine-rehab-story/ https://www.grunge.com/220987/the-truth-about-iggy-pop-and-david-bowies-relationship/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liza_Jane_(David_Bowie_song) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stardust_(2020_film) https://www.boweryboyshistory.com/2009/03/maxs-kansas-city-new-yorks-celebrity.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raw_Power Classic photos of Bowie and Iggy: https://art-sheep.com/rare-old-photos-of-david-bowie-and-iggy-pops-friendship-2/ https://calendar.songfacts.com/february/4/19352 https://listverse.com/2012/09/11/top-10-true-rock-music-stories/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metallic_K.O

The guys get into a listener letter asking about why Bowie went broke in the '70's - and they find out a whole lot about bad deals, questionable aspirations, and the business school of hard knocks. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Edison Lighthouse "Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)"; David Bowie "Fame." The MainMan narrative: https://mainmanlabel.com/about-mainman/   The MainMan podcast: https://mainmanlabel.com/category/archive/ A very helpful Reddit thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/DavidBowie/comments/i1nk4y/is_it_true_bowie_went_completely_broke_in_the_70s/ More helpful Reddit discussion: https://www.reddit.com/r/DavidBowie/comments/x7u7ef/how_many_millions_did_david_lose_from_firing_bad/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allen_Klein https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impresario https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/lennon-copy-beatles-document-allen-klein-7431195/ https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/david-bowie-businessman-deep-dive-visionary-dealmaking-6843757/ https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/21529/10-ruthless-rock-managers https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Bowie https://davidbowieautograph.com/blog/f/mainman-and-tony-defries https://www.moredarkthanshark.org/eno_int_reccollec-xmas15.html Arthur King's piece from Record Collector, 1987: http://www.5years.com/rcfeb87.htm The Pete Doggett book: https://www.amazon.com/Man-Who-Sold-World-David/dp/0062024663 https://davidbowiewordpresscom.wordpress.com/category/tony-defries/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamond_Dogs_Tour Ziggy Stardust doll: http://www.5years.com/doll.htm Rolling Stone, 1972, Timothy Ferris piece: http://www.5years.com/Dbia.htm When Bowie goes to see Elvis: https://yerdoingreat.wordpress.com/2015/01/08/elvis-n-bowie/ https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Trivia/HunkyDory https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fame_(David_Bowie_song) Edison Lighthouse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfY8hR5frEQ

Brian breaks into the mailbox to read AC/DC anecdotes and give even MORE book recommendations. PLUS - OK GO is getting sued by Post Cereal and Justin Bieber sold his songwriting?!? SHOW NOTES: OK GO: https://www.nme.com/news/music/ok-go-are-being-sued-by-post-foods-over-right-to-use-bands-name-for-instant-cereal-3385436 Justin Bieber: https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-64394448 Meet Me in the Bathroom: https://www.amazon.com/Meet-Me-Bathroom-Rebirth-2001-2011/dp/0062233106/ref=asc_df_0062233106/?

Brian and Murdock review and revisit the wild life of folk rock/counter-cultural icon David Crosby and his outsized reputation for speaking his mind and consuming ALL of the drugs... SHOW NOTES: New York Times piece: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/19/arts/music/david-crosby-dead.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Crosby The mugshot https://www.thesmokinggun.com/mugshots/celebrity/music/david-crosby https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floyd_Crosby https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joni_Mitchell https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laurel_Canyon,_Los_Angeles https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triad_(David_Crosby_song) https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/why-neil-young-hates-david-crosby/ The Joni Mitchell story:  https://ultimateclassicrock.com/joni-mitchell-dumped-david-crosby/ The Spinditty drug journal: https://spinditty.com/artists-bands/David-Crosbys-Drug-Days https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Persian%20Brown 1983 article about the sentencing: https://www.upi.com/Archives/1983/08/05/Rock-singer-David-Crosby-was-sentenced-Friday-to-five/9968428904000/ March 1985 Associated Press article: https://apnews.com/article/ec5b33b88b159740a464cb1c722da5e7 https://ultimateclassicrock.com/david-crosby-sentenced-to-prison/ Melissa Etheridge story: https://www.mtv.com/news/4iuakm/melissa-etheridge-identifies-david-crosby-as-her-childrens-father Drew Barrymore story: https://www.today.com/health/mind-body/david-crosby-drew-barrymore-rcna66718

Brian and Murdock pour some cocktails and dig into the listener letters that have been pilling up around the studio. THANK YOU for being a big part of the show! Send your own letter: Wearethestoryguys@gmail.com SHOW NOTES: Ken's book: https://www.amazon.com/May-Old-Seen-Cool-Bands/dp/1955123233/ref=sr_1_1 The Zombie Beatles book: https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Undead-British-Zombie-Invasion/dp/B003TLSLXU/ref=sr_1_1

The guys it into the history of online music, the kids who broke the record industry and the band who became the face of shutting it all down. SHOW NOTES: The book "The Year That Broke America" - https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-year-that-broke-america-andrew-rice https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metallica_v._Napster,_Inc. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shawn_Fanning https://www.businessinsider.com/sean-parker-life-career-napster-facebook-billionaire-pictures-2020-3 The 2000 Time magazine article about Napster: https://content.time.com/time/subscriber/article/0,33009,998068,00.html https://museumofportablesound.com/mp325-2/ https://www.kerrang.com/metallica-vs-napster-the-lawsuit-that-redefined-how-we-listen-to-music The Alex Winter documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSZqkn9hT5w https://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/feb/24/napster-music-free-file-sharing https://fortune.com/2013/09/05/ashes-to-ashes-peer-to-peer-an-oral-history-of-napster/ Lars in front of the senate judiciary committee - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzGk0xY5Vh0 https://www.mtv.com/news/4rzogn/dr-dre-sues-napster https://blabbermouth.net/news/lars-ulrich-admits-delivering-names-of-napster-users-was-maybe-not-the-smartest-pr-move-of-all-time Chuck D and Lars on Charlie Rose: https://youtu.be/1OIqtHBbDWA https://www.mtv.com/news/k625y4/napster-to-sponsor-free-tour-by-limp-bizkit-cypress-hill The Wired article: https://www.wired.com/2000/04/giving-it-back-to-metallica/ 2020 SPIN article: https://www.spin.com/2020/04/revisiting-the-lessons-of-metallicas-napster-lawsuit-in-the-era-of-coronavirus/ The Bandsplaining video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUm6no5MXYA https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/story?id=113924&page=1 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/business/2002/09/04/judge-blocks-napsters-sale-to-bertelsmann/c8d1ec76-c151-46dc-8b35-809d74f846aa/

The guys celebrate the life and guitar playing of Jeff Beck - one of the undisputed all-time guitar heroes. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Jeff Beck "Train Kept A Rollin' (LIVE)" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Beck The 1992 Paris soundcheck with GNR - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xL21OIaQGfA https://www.loudersound.com/features/jeff-beck-group-the-story-of-truth https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/12/us/lisa-marie-presley-dead.html

The guys get into one of the most enduring pop music mysteries ever: Who inspired Carly Simon to write the now legendary line "You're so vain, you probably think this song is about you"? SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Carly Simon "You're So Vain"; Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds "Don't Pull Your Love"; Chase "Get It On"; Faster Pussycat "You're So Vain" You're So Vain lyrics: https://genius.com/Carly-simon-youre-so-vain-lyrics https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/You%27re_So_Vain https://www.grammy.com/awards/14th-annual-grammy-awards Diss track history: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diss_(music) https://americansongwriter.com/behind-the-song-youre-so-vain-carly-simon/ Isolated vocal track for “You're So Vain” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lU2fWzwW8Vw https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/is-carly-simons-youre-so-vain-about-mick-jagger.html/ https://groovyhistory.com/the-mystery-man-behind-carly-simons-youre-so-vain/2 https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/lost-duet-mick-jagger-carly-simon/ https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/carly-simon-cat-stevens-anticipation-1971-1152331/ http://bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-34866406 http://latimes.com/books/jacketcopy/la-jc-the-famous-vain-men-of-carly-simon-s-boys-in-the-trees-20151123-story.html https://us.blastingnews.com/showbiz-tv/2017/05/carly-simon-blows-the-lid-off-of-who-her-mystery-playboy-was-001676001.html https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4479590/Womaniser-Carly-Simon-s-song-revealed.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faster_Pussycat

After unpacking the madness around Buckethead and Chinese Democracy in Episode 127, revisit the October 2020 episode of the show when the guys uncovered a tale of collision between that OTHER GNR guitar god and a legendary movie monster (and the drugs it took to get there). SHOW NOTES: Guns N Roses at Farm Aid (Adler's last performance): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYen5GUEtB8 Predator movie trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2hBYGwKh3I Rolling Stone's wildest GNR moments: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-lists/50-wildest-guns-n-roses-moments-149883/ Slash Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slash_(musician) Predator Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Predator_(film) Duff is a financial advisor: https://www.nme.com/news/music/guns-n-roses-213-1295655

Brian and Murdock get into the story behind what is widely regarded as the most expensive rock record ever made - Chinese Democracy - and the Kabuki-masked maestro who added to the drama of it all. Other episodes of RNRBS to check out: Episode 110 - Axl Rose vs Kurt Cobain - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6yv4wNIb2VIbHPCK7j249H?si=5af862b6d49b421c Episode 16 - Slash vs Predator - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1IuteeEtjnUzG7B28SNKlb?si=e9fe433b0b3f4244 SHOW NOTES: Songs in this episode: Buckethead - "Nottingham Lace" The amazing 1996 interview: https://bucketheadopedia.com/guitar-player-interview/ Coming Alive podcast interview (2017) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgfmwhvr6d8 https://www.ign.com/articles/2005/09/27/buckethead-disney-world-to-disneyland https://www.natternet.com/buckethead-plays-disney https://www.truthinshredding.com/2008/12/buckethead-unmasked-is-this-for-real.html https://www.loudersound.com/features/guns-n-roses-the-making-of-chinese-democracy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=racEr-CgTx4 Bootsy talks about Buckethead reaching out to him: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X72iNrJhwiE Guns N Roses Central video about Buckethead 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3ieFsv_EZM Guns N Roses Central video about Buckethead 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPOaDDiUhzI&t=78s Brain talks about Buckethead: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=La5KV45PqcE https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_Democracy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buckethead#cite_note-MTV.com-3 https://www.mtv.com/news/uoh7p3/new-gnr-tune-leaked-by-mets-catcher-mike-piazza https://blabbermouth.net/news/buckethead-out-of-guns-n-roses https://www.natternet.com/buckethead-axlrose https://metalinjection.net/news/buckethead-recovers-one-of-his-guitars

RIP Vivienne Westwood, the couple who want to buy Wham!'s Last Christmas and Courtney Love's big interview with Marc Maron - PLUS, Brian shares a New Year's themed playlist. SHOW NOTES Songs used in this episode: "God Save the Queen" - Sex Pistols, Last Christmas - WHAM!. "Celebrity Skin" - Hole & Brian's playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5KCvmFrxGgk3qFmVsBme2L?si=4f18fcd6d2844df3 https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/29/fashion/vivienne-westwood-dead.html https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/couple-raise-50000-to-buy-rights-to-last-christmas-so-they-never-have-to-hear-it-again-3372236 https://variety.com/2022/film/news/courtney-love-fired-fight-club-brad-pitt-kurt-cobain-film-1235475704/

Brian breaks out two stories from the 70's about explosive NYE celebrations (literally). SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Bruce Springsteen "Badlands"; KISS "Firehouse" https://www.mic.com/articles/163481/how-did-new-year-s-eve-start-the-history-and-tradition-explained https://ultimateclassicrock.com/bruce-springsteen-firecracker-show/ https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2021/07/new-book-chronicles-bruce-springsteens-relationship-with-ohio-through-40-years-of-iconic-photos.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Year%27s_Eve https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Agora,_Cleveland_1978 https://case.edu/ech/articles/a/agoraagora-ballroom https://www.cleveland.com/life-and-culture/erry-2018/08/66bf705e4b2862/40-facts-about-bruce-springste.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Appel https://ultimateclassicrock.com/bruce-springsteen-mike-appel-settle-lawsuit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richfield_Coliseum https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2021/02/how-bruce-springsteen-made-northeast-ohio-his-second-home-on-the-1978-darkness-tour.html https://dangerousminds.net/comments/the_crazy_night_iggy_pop_blue_oeyster_cult_kiss_shared_the_same_stage_on_ne https://ultimateclassicrock.com/gene-simmons-hair-on-fire/ Video of Gene's hair catching fire: https://youtu.be/8fYRizoWhUg https://fullinbloom.com/kisss-gene-simmons-on-the-time-he-melted-a-fans-face-on-new-years-eve-in-1973-the-thing-exploded-in-front-of-the-guy-2022-interview/

In honor of the holiday, revisit Brian's 2021 deep dive into the ridiculously saccharine (and culturally tone-def) endeavor known forever as Band Aid. Here are the stupid-ass lyrics: It's Christmas time, there's no need to be afraidAt Christmas time, we let in light and we banish shade And in our world of plenty we can spread a smile of joyThrow your arms around the world at Christmas time But say a prayer, Pray for the other onesAt Christmas time it's hard, but when you're having fun There's a world outside your windowAnd it's a world of dread and fear Where the only water flowing Is the bitter sting of tears And the Christmas bells that ringThere are the clanging chimes of doom Well tonight thank God it's them instead of you And there won't be snow in Africa this Christmas timeThe greatest gift they'll get this year is life Where nothing ever growsNo rain nor rivers flow Do they know it's Christmas time at all? Here's to youRaise a glass for everyone Spare a thought this yuletide for the deprivedIf the table was turned would you survive Here's to themUnderneath that burning sun You ain't gotta feel guilt just selflessGive a little help to the helpless Do they know it's Christmas time at all? Feed the world Feed the world Feed the world Feed the world Feed the worldLet them know it's Christmas time againFeed the worldLet them know it's Christmas time againFeed the worldLet them know it's Christmas time againFeed the worldLet them know it's Christmas time again Feed the world Feed the worldFeed the worldFeed the worldFeed the world Feed the world(Feed the world)Feed the worldFeed the world

Brian breaks down the jaw-dropping story of one determined journalist with his back against the wall and the outlandish piece of advice he took that helped birth an entire genre and industry. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Perry Como - "There is No Christmas Like a Home Christmas" and Kurtis Blow - "Christmas Rappin'" https://rockthebells.com/articles/kurtis-blow-talks-christmas-rappin/ https://hiphopevolution.com/articles/hhe-transcripts-kurtis-blow-and-russell-simmons-tell-the-story-behind-christmas-rappin-to-hip-hop-evolution/ https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/05/arts/music/robert-ford-jr-dead.html The original Billboard article considered to be first coverage of hip-hop in the mainstream: https://books.google.com/books?id=9CQEAAAAMBAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q=robert%20ford%20b-beats&f=false The original Billboard article explaining the emergence of rap in NY: https://books.google.com/books?id=iiQEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PT2&dq=Jive+Talking+N.Y.+DJs+Rapping+Away+in+Black+Discos&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjpqZfGvOLpAhU0l3IEHcYbAQgQ6AEwAHoECAAQAg#v=onepage&q&f=false https://hiphophero.com/looking-back-at-the-first-major-label-rap-song-kurtis-blows-christmas-rappin/ https://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-sugarhill-gang-mn0000564631/biography https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/every-year-just-bout-time-kurtis-blow-celebrates-rhyme-180973639/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sylvia_Robinson https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rapper%27s_Delight Diggin in the Crates with Nile Rodgers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uy70I5KbHno

The guys get together to talk about the songs they played the most in 2022 - and how their musical tastes might be getting stupider... Hear the playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3keBtmVIxPXHy1ZiR9jZj0?si=04a901441a4b44d9 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3keBtmVIxPXHy1ZiR9jZj0?si=04a901441a4b44d9

The guys get festive by cranking Mariah Carey's modern Christmas classic and digging into the story of the songwriting partnership that produced it - and the rivalry that might have destroyed it. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: "All I Want for Christmas is You" by Mariah Carey and "Without You" by Samantha Cole https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_I_Want_for_Christmas_Is_You https://americansongwriter.com/5-songs-you-didnt-know-mariah-carey-wrote-for-other-artists/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurenalvarez/2020/09/27/why-doesnt-mariah-carey-get-the-songwriting-credit-she-deserves/?sh=a48acd479cd9 https://www.today.com/popculture/music/mariah-carey-grunge-album-rcna48941 Chick song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJIGKt3YokQ Hey Lamb Video about her contract with Ben Margulies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6hsVmxTy58 Hey Lamb Video about her relationship with Walter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxGV3wAo8Dg https://populartimelines.com/timeline/Mariah-Carey https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Afanasieff https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/inside-mariah-careys-20-year-feud-with-co-writer/P6DMVBS47XDDQ67GUGLXB7KLUE/ https://www.songwriteruniverse.com/walter-afanasieff-interview-2018.htm https://mariahcarey.fandom.com/wiki/Walter_Afanasieff https://www.today.com/popculture/music/mariah-carey-grunge-album-rcna48941 https://fox4kc.com/news/mariah-carey-sued-over-all-i-want-for-christmas-is-you/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-7230641/Mariah-Carey-opens-feeling-like-prisoner-marriage-music-exec-Tommy-Mottola.html https://www.thedailybeast.com/mariah-careys-shocking-new-allegations-of-coercive-control-and-racism-against-ex-husband-tommy-mottola https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samantha_Cole https://www.radiotimes.com/audio/radio/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-you-co-writer-walter-afanasieff-falling-out-with-mariah-carey/ https://www.mcarchives.com/index.asp?id=145&PageNo=&keywords=&date=&f=2

Inspired by mention of the fictionalized accounts of the assassination attempt on Bob Marley, Brian talks about some of his favorite rock n roll novels.

Brian and Murdock get a history lesson on the political chaos of Jamaica and the terrifying evening in 1976 that arguably cemented Bob Marley as a revolutionary and a legend - not just a musician. SHOW NOTES The Smile Jamaica show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qARbHzRA1A The oral history: https://www.rollingstone.com/feature/the-night-bob-marley-got-shot-203370/ Academic paper on Garrison Communities: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1002/9781119558071.ch25 Netflix documentary: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ReMastered:_Who_Shot_the_Sheriff https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamaica_Labour_Party https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/People%27s_National_Party https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/burry-boy-and-feathermop-the-violent-duo-that-helped-and-shamed-the-pnp/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamaican_political_conflict https://www.nme.com/news/music/t-i-and-busta-rhymes-claim-bob-marley-was-assassinated-by-the-cia-2374370 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cindy_Breakspeare https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/the-story-of-bob-marley-assassination-attempt/ https://artsandculture.google.com/story/smile-jamaica-gt-one-love-peace-concert-1976-1978-bob-marley-legend/mwVhp_2UOhlaIA?hl=en https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-38142699 https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/bob-marley-cia/

In honor of the passing of one of the great voices and songwriters in Fleetwood Mac, the guys revisit their early 2022 foray into the sex, drugs and rock n roll that defined that band and one of the greatest albums ever made. SHOW NOTES: Songs in this episode: "Long Grey Mare" by Fleetwood Mac, "Say You Love Me" by Fleetwood Mac, "Everywhere" by Fleetwood Mac https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/best-christine-mcvie-songs-1234638906/say-you-love-me-2-1234638915/ https://www.mamamia.com.au/fleetwood-mac-affairs/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fleetwood_Mac https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rumours_(album) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christine_McVie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buckingham_Nicks https://www.biography.com/news/fleetwood-mac-rumours-album https://www.loudersound.com/features/stevie-nicks-all-of-us-were-drug-addicts-but-i-was-the-worst https://www.nme.com/news/music/fleetwood-macs-mick-fleetwood-says-cocaine-use-left-him-with-two-year-memory-gap-2873541 https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/mar/30/jenny-boyd-mick-fleetwood-jennifer-juniper-its-not-what-you-think-behind-the-star-studded-life-of-a-rock-stars-wife https://genius.com/Fleetwood-mac-the-chain-lyrics The 1977 Rolling Stone piece: https://www.rollingstone.com/feature/the-true-life-confessions-of-fleetwood-mac-120867/ https://stevienicks.info/2006/01/cameron-crowe-reflects-on-fleetwood-mac-piece/ https://www.rollingstone.com/feature/the-100-best-covers-fleetwood-in-flagrante-232585/

A listener letter leads Brian and Phil Medley into a deep dive on the emergence of island music into the mainstream - and finding the one guy whose passion and vision is mostly to thank for rock and reggae finding common ground. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Jimmy Cliff – The Harder They Come, Bob Marley - Concrete Jungle, Paul McCartney - C Moon, Led Zeppelin - D'yer Maker How I Met Your Mother reggae joke: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1P_a4oiGlIA RGH Daville cover of My Immortal: https://soundcloud.com/user-678212299/rgh-daville-my-immortal https://www.liveabout.com/difference-between-ska-and-reggae-3552831# https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reggae https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rastafari https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/jun/06/island-records-founder-chris-blackwell-im-interested-in-whats-different https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Blackwell https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Marley https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Spencer_Davis_Group https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20220709/chris-blackwell-publishes-memoir https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/music/jimmy-cliff-i-don-t-reach-my-peak-yet-1.4643891 https://consequence.net/2012/07/interview-jimmy-cliff/ https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/chris-blackwell-remembers-making-bob-marleys-catch-a-fire-1358985/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Shot_the_Sheriff https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/eric-clapton-admitted-didnt-get-i-shot-sheriff.html/ https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/paul-mccartney-foreword-7-inch-singles-box-set-1234627790/ https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/story-behind-the-led-zeppelins-song-dyer-maker-joke/

The guys get into Beatles history and look into the reality (or lack there of) around the rumor that ended the Fab Four's famous trip to India. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: "Sexy Sadie" The Beatles https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Harrison Walk Hard Beatles scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6frgnqTo1eM https://ultimateclassicrock.com/beatles-she-said-she-said/ .https://thebeatlesinindia.com/stories/beatles-maharishi-meditation/ https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/See_Yourself#Background https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transcendental_Meditation https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Epstein https://www.rollingstone.com/feature/the-beatles-in-india-16-things-you-didnt-know-203601/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beatles_in_India https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_Alex https://www.culturesonar.com/the-enduring-mystery-of-magic-alex/

In light of the Taylor Swift ticket fiasco, the guys revisit Episode 63 and the story of the first major artist to go head-to-head with the entertainment entity - and lose. NEW SHOW NOTES: https://blog.ticketmaster.com/the-taylor-swift-onsale-explained/

The guys get wild unraveling the story of the "American Beatle" who wrote some of the all-time greatest songs, partied with the all-time greatest musicians, and ultimately couldn't shake his obsession with the silver screen - a preoccupation that would be his undoing. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Harry Nilsson – Without You, Coconut, Everybody's Talkin', Me and My Arrow, You're Breaking My Heart, Jump Into the Fire, You Can't Do That Badfinger – Without You, The Beatles – You Can't Do That https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Telephone_(1988_film) https://www.smoothradio.com/features/the-story-of/without-you-harry-nilsson-lyrics-meaning/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coconut_(song) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Nilsson https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-11-04-fi-59566-story.html https://rocknrollstorytimecom.wordpress.com/2022/01/18/the-lost-weekend/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Point! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Dracula_(1974_film) Watch Son of Dracula: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfkHN_QxNcw https://dangerousminds.net/comments/harry_nilssons_best_friend_courtship_of_eddies_father_theme_was_originally Watch The Telephone for free on Tubi: https://tubitv.com/movies/487254/the-telephone Buy the screenplay: https://www.royalbooks.com/pages/books/147221/terry-southern-harry-nilsson-rip-torn-elliott-gould-whoopi-goldberg-john-heard-screenwriters/the-telephone-original-screenplay-for-the-1988-film Watch the documentary (2006): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Je8g10Q3-gY https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_Southern The 1988 LA Times piece on Hawkeye: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-01-12-fi-35188-story.html The 1994 LA Times piece on Nilsson's death: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-11-04-fi-59566-story.html New York Times review of The Telephone: https://www.nytimes.com/1988/02/14/movies/film-whoopi-goldberg-in-telephone.html https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-11-04-fi-59566-story.html

The guys celebrate the very different - but very important - lives and careers of the founder of Alabama and the drummer from the Dead Kennedys. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Alabama "Why, Lady, Why"; Dead Kennedys "MTV-Get Off the Air (live)" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alabama_(band) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D._H._Peligro

Brian and Phil Medley get into the disturbing details of Beach Boy Brian Wilson's twisted relationship with a self-help guru who was clearly only helping himself. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Frank Black “Hang Onto Your Ego” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beach_Boys https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pet_Sounds https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Asher https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Wilson https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eugene_Landy https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/eugene-landy-brian-wilson-twisted-relationship/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marilyn_Wilson-Rutherford https://www.nytimes.com/2006/03/30/arts/music/eugene-landy-therapist-to-beach-boys-leader-dies-at-71.html https://nypost.com/2015/06/04/how-one-quack-doctor-almost-destroyed-brian-wilsons-career/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Svengali https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/brian-wilson-god-only-knows-62614/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melinda_Ledbetter Brian Wilson on SNL (1976) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZQSUTCafD0 Eugene Landy interview clip (1983) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-K-n5op9nI

Brian gives in and discusses Jerry Lee Lewis' dead wives - and a listener letter about Motley Crue! SHOW NOTES: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/the-strange-and-mysterious-death-of-mrs-jerry-lee-lewis-179980/6/ https://www.grunge.com/1074511/the-strange-death-of-jerry-lee-lewis-5th-wife/

Brian and Murdock remember "the last one" - The Killer, Jerry Lee Lewis - and discuss the time he went to blows with a certain member of the 27 Club. SHOW NOTES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry_Lee_Lewis https://www.factinate.com/people/facts-jerry-lee-lewis/ https://musicoholics.com/best-of-the-best/the-wild-life-of-jerry-lee-lewis-aka-the-killer/ https://www.vulture.com/2022/10/jerry-lee-lewis-obituary-1935-2022.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boogie-woogie https://www.npr.org/transcripts/366614537 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Kilroy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janis_Joplin https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-et-ms-1968-the-doors-at-the-forum-20180420-story.html https://www.smh.com.au/culture/music/janis-joplin-s-scrapbooks-reveal-the-flipside-of-a-rock-n-roll-tragedy-20210326-p57efd.html https://tasteofcountry.com/did-jerry-lee-lewis-set-a-piano-on-fire/ 1001 Album Club podcast: https://www.1001albumclub.com/episodes/048-jerry-lee-lewis-live-at-the-star-club-hamburg/

The guys pick their favorite spooky tunes and talk about Anne Rice, Brian's costume, and the song that made even Murdock's mom nervous. Happy Halloween! Listen to the playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4qomuLyKCimKpAa81OrQls?si=1558aacc143840ae

The guys get into a discussion on rock n roll authenticity and tackle two tales - one of a band insisting they're EVIL, and another of a singer only pretending to be GOOD. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: GHOST "Mary on a Cross" https://www.revolvermag.com/music/ghost-true-story-death-religion-and-rock-roll-behind-metals-strangest-band https://missmephistopheles.wordpress.com/2019/04/06/ghost-band-history/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swedish_death_metal https://www.thrillist.com/eat/chicago/chicago-history-burger-restauraunts-timeline-drexels-pure-food-white-castle-kumas-corner https://kumascorner.com/#abouthttps://chicago.eater.com/2015/8/7/9116389/kumas-corner-interview-ten-years-in https://www.spin.com/2013/10/ghost-bc-burger-communion-wine-wafer-christ-kumas/ https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/chi-at-chicagos-kumas-is-newest-heavymetal-burger-tasty-or-tasteless-20131002-story.html https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/28206/catholic-charities-rejects-controversial-ghost-burger-donation https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2019/08/05/transubstantiation-eucharist-u-s-catholics/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/As_I_Lay_Dying_(band)https://tonedeaf.thebrag.com/as-i-lay-dying-frontman-bonfire-accident https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/imprisoned-as-i-lay-dying-frontman-admits-to-faking-christianity-for-sales-6128720/ https://whatculture.com/music/as-i-lay-dying-decas-reviewhttps://metalinjection.net/category/latest-news/tim-lambesis-trial https://blabbermouth.net/news/as-i-lay-dying-singer-comments-on-grammy-nomination https://www.altpress.com/tim_lambesis_world_exclusive_interview_as_i_lay_dying_singer_breaks_silence/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Lambesis

Revisit episode 53 and the story of Randy Bachman, Gary Bachman, and the song that was never meant to be a song - let alone a hit record. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: "You Ain't Seen Nothin Yet" Bachman Turner Overdrive https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/You_Ain%27t_Seen_Nothing_Yet_(Bachman%E2%80%93Turner_Overdrive_song) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bachman%E2%80%93Turner_Overdrive https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Guess_Who https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Turner_(musician) https://www.loudersound.com/features/story-behind-the-song-you-aint-seen-nothing-yet-by-bachman-turner-overdrive Bus Stop – “You Ain't Seen Nothin Yet” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5NLoy7dJpY

Brian unwinds a tale for the gearheads - documenting Randy Bachman's love affair with a certain instrument, its theft, and the lengths that would be taken to get it back. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: The Guess Who "American Woman"; Bachman Turner Overdrive "Takin Care of Business"; Bachman Turner Overdrive "Lookin Out for Number One" https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/16/entertainment/bachman-guitar-found-trnd/index.html Randy showing off the guitar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88F0coXpe-c Lookin' Out for #1 video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPMJ3AueOmk https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lenny_Breau https://www.upi.com/Archives/1984/08/17/Jazz-guitarist-was-strangled/2299461563200/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chet_Atkins https://exclaim.ca/music/article/randy_bachman_recovers_stolen_guitar_46_years_later_in_tokyo https://www.guitarworld.com/features/gretsch-chet-atkins-signature-models-everything-you-need-to-know https://www.gretsch.com/2018/08/jimmie-webster-a-great-gretsch-ambassador/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gretsch https://www.guitarworld.com/news/randy-bachman-reunited-gretsch-tokyo https://www.wypr.org/2021-10-22/rocker-randy-bachmans-guitar-was-stolen-45-years-ago-a-fan-tracked-it-down https://www.bangkokpost.com/life/arts-and-entertainment/2338088/rock-icon-reunited-with-stolen-guitar-after-46-years

Brian comes clean about his lifelong love of the immature punks that call themselves Blink-182 and talks with Murdock about that time they saw them play, their shared love for other punk bands, and what might happen to Matt Skiba. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Blink-182 "Dumpweed", "Dammit," "Built This Pool"; Alkaline Trio "Stupid Kid"; Alex Melton - "If Blink 182 wrote A Thousand Miles by Vanessa Carlton" Dan Ozzi book: https://www.amazon.com/Sellout-Feeding-Frenzy-Hardcore-1994-2007-ebook/dp/B08B32P5B2

Brian and Murdock pay tribute to Loretta Lynn by digging into one of the forgotten stories from Coal Miner's Daughter that illustrates the Country Queen's unflappable determination and straight-talking reputation. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Loretta Lynn - "Coal Miner's Daughter," "As Soon as I Hang Up the Phone," "Fist City"; Tom T. Hall - "Trip to Hyden" Coal Miner's Daughter: https://www.amazon.com/Coal-Miners-Daughter-Loretta-Lynn/dp/1538701715/ref=asc_df_1538701715/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loretta_Lynn https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I%27m_a_Honky_Tonk_Girl https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wilburn_Brothers https://www.msha.gov/1969-%E2%80%93-federal-coal-mine-health-and-safety-act-passed https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/lynn-sues-to-reclaim-copyrights-1427044/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coal_mining https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Creek_mine_disaster https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/2020/12/23/families-of-finley-hurricane-creek-mine-disaster-victims-still-hurting/3812001001/ https://www.theclio.com/tour/1098/1 George Vecsey's blog: https://www.georgevecsey.com/home/50th-anniversary-of-horror The George Vecsey Obit: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/05/arts/music/loretta-lynn-coal-miners-daughter.html Archived Billboard Magazine article from 1971: https://books.google.com/books?id=_QgEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA8&lpg=PA8&dq=Louisville+Hyden+KY+Benefit+Freedom+Hall+artist+lineup&source=bl&ots=MAijmqUbfk&sig=ACfU3U0su-SfDLhCHTJQS8UUcj1pbhcOCA&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjyjOT7wNb6AhX6kokEHXX0BBYQ6AF6BAgiEAM#v=onepage&q=Louisville%20Hyden%20KY%20Benefit%20Freedom%20Hall%20artist%20lineup&f=false

Brian revisits Episode 71 of the show (Dec 2021) to discuss a certain self-possessed detour Neil Young would take and what it really said about his priorities. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: The Squires - The Sultan; The Mynah Birds - It's My Time; Neil Young - Hey Hey My My; Neil Young - Computer Age; Neil Young - Transformer Man; Neil Young - Betty Lou's Got a New Pair of Shoes https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Young The Pitchfork review of Trans: https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/22905-trans/ https://thedissolve.com/features/interdisciplinary/94-the-dovetailing-musical-and-directorial-careers-of/ https://www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/trans-the-overlooked-prescience-of-neil-youngs-electro-album/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everybody%27s_Rockin%27 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvest_(Neil_Young_album) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everybody%27s_Rockin%27 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trans_(album) https://rockcelebrities.net/the-tragic-story-of-the-diseases-neil-youngs-children-suffered/ https://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/23/magazine/neil-young-comes-clean.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Re%C2%B7ac%C2%B7tor

A listener letter reveals a musical collaboration that would have made us think differently about rock n roll - and the single bad decision that derailed the whole thing. SHOW NOTES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_James https://www.vulture.com/2014/02/10th-anniversary-of-im-rick-james-bitch-chappelle.html https://www.wired.com/2014/02/chappelle-rick-james/ https://www.okayplayer.com/culture/chappelles-shows-iconic-rick-james-sketch-almost-got-adapted-into-a-movie.html https://nypost.com/2014/07/05/rick-james-reveled-in-super-freaky-autobiography-i-was-caligula/ https://www.moviemaker.com/rick-james-and-neil-young-band-the-mynah-birds-video/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yorkville,_Toronto https://www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/bitchin-the-sound-and-fury-of-rick-james/ https://www.mtv.com/news/yi5607/mynah-birds-rick-james-its-my-time https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/8-things-you-didnt-know-about-frank-sinatra GLOW: The Autobiography of Rick James: https://www.amazon.com/Glow-Autobiography-Rick-James/dp/1476764158 The Confessions of Rick James (memoir): https://www.amazon.com/Confessions-Rick-James-Memoirs-Super/dp/B004R96TBY

The guys get through a series of questions centered around clothing (or the lack thereof) that entangle a couple of 80's hitmakers, the Material Girl, and a punk band. SHOW NOTES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bangles https://www.tampabay.com/can-you-name-the-connection-between-mr-spock-and-the-bangles/2219662/ https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2021/may/03/vocals-nude-bangles-eternal-flame-susanna-hoffs-how-we-made https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Steinberg https://www.smoothradio.com/features/the-story-of/eternal-flame-bangles-lyrics-video-meaning/ https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2011/09/the-sublime-irrelevance-of-the-bangles/244940/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenny_Loggins https://parade.com/1392562/michael-giltz/kenny-loggins-memoir-2022/ https://indexarticles.com/home-garden/vegetarian-times/kenny-julia-loggins-recipe-for-lasting-love-the-main-ingredients-total-honesty-commitment-and-a-willingness-to-take-responsibility-for-your-feelings-summer-salad/ https://ew.com/article/2003/08/11/its-about-time-2/ Kenny Loggins 2022 memoir: https://www.amazon.com/Still-Alright-Memoir-Kenny-Loggins/dp/0306925362 Kenny and Julia Loggins' 1997 book: https://www.amazon.com/Unimaginable-Life-Lessons-Learned-Path/dp/0380793296 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maverick_(company) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106453/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 NYT 1996 “What's in a Mohawk?” article: https://www.nytimes.com/1996/01/28/magazine/what-s-in-a-mohawk.html http://www.diwulf.com/news/2019/8/7/did-you-ever-hear-about-the-time-madonna-almost-came-to-city-gardens Ian Winwood book SMASH! about Rancid, Green Day, etc.: https://www.amazon.com/Smash-Green-Offspring-Religion-Explosion/dp/0306902745

Brian chats with David Libert - musician, songwriter. manager. producer. agent. and more - about his times with Alice Cooper, Prince and others as captured in his new book Rock N Roll Warrior. Order your copy of the book: https://www.sunsetblvdbooks.co/shop/p/rock-and-roll-warrior-a-memoir-by-david-libert

Brian and Murdock attempt to understand the complicated relationship American music fans often have with a certain set of 70's hitmakers. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Eagles - “I Can't Tell You Why,” “The Best of My Love”; Scott Stapp “Marlins Will Soar” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eagles_(band) Klosterman essay on The Eagles: https://ew.com/article/2013/06/20/book-excerpt-chuck-klosterman/ https://groovyhistory.com/eagles https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glyn_Johns_discography https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eagles_(album) The Cameron Crowe 1975 Rolling Stone piece: http://www.theuncool.com/journalism/rs196-the-eagles/ Excerpt from the Felder book: https://web.archive.org/web/20080718172259/http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/article2638985.ece https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/eagles-hatred-explainer-defense-glenn-frey-6851078/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laurel_Canyon,_Los_Angeles https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desperado_(Eagles_album) https://www.theringer.com/music/2021/5/5/22420083/the-eagles-glen-frey-don-henley-50-years http://www.robertchristgau.com/xg/bk-aow/eagles.php Big Lebowski scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JlmvtAHhnc https://rocknyc.live/don-henley-ejects-a-fan-from-a-show-for-shouting-don-felders-name.html https://www.loudersound.com/features/life-in-the-fast-lane-the-turbulent-tale-of-the-eagles https://decider.com/2016/12/02/history-of-the-eagles-documentary-netflix/

Brian answers the mail and remembers what it costs in New York to throw a teenager. SHOW NOTES: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2008/dec/18/akon-fined-for-throwing-fan https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/david-bowie-axl-rose-fight/

The guys go deep on history of the UK, Cool Britannia, and that time the Queen of England scheduled elective surgery to avoid a certain front man. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: "Death Cab for Cutie" by The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_II https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knight https://www.iheart.com/content/2022-09-08-5-of-the-best-and-most-controversial-rock-songs-about-queen-elizabeth-ii/ https://ultimateclassicrock.com/queen-elizabeth-ii-rock-connections/ https://www.thegazette.co.uk/awards-and-accreditation/content/103372 https://ultimateclassicrock.com/rock-stars-knighted/ https://www.billboard.com/lists/musicians-knighted-queen-elizabeth-ii-honors/ Beatles newsreel footage: https://youtu.be/GAoBNvg0DZU 1986 LA Times article on Geldof's knighting: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1986-06-10-mn-10030-story.html https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/mick-jagger-rolling-stones-knighthood-queen-elizabeth-refusal/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cool_Britannia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonzo_Dog_Doo-Dah_Band 2002 ABC News piece on Jagger Knighthood: https://abcnews.go.com/WNT/story?id=130290&page=1 https://www.theguardian.com/books/2012/aug/17/mick-jagger-biography-andersen-review Excerpt from the Andersen book: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2174622/Did-Rolling-Stones-Mick-Jagger-affair-Princess-Margaret.html

Executive Producer Lafe joins Brian to shore up some more Axl Rose drama and answer listener letters. SHOW NOTES: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/duff-mckagan-feud-with-kurt-cobain/ https://societyofrock.com/explore-the-influence-of-bat-out-of-hell-and-its-bruce-springsteen-comparison/ https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/bitter-feud-between-axl-rose-vince-neil/ https://www.vulture.com/article/van-halen-lost-weekend-mtv-history.html