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Please join Mel and Shel, two music history geeks, as they shine a spotlight on influential artists who left a mark on music and the world. They will explore the riveting details of their lives as well as the heartbreaking circumstances of their deaths.  Spanning all music genres, Mel and Shel delve…

Melissa Hendricks & Michelle Carter


    • Dec 22, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 45m AVG DURATION
    • 29 EPISODES

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    The Rockabyes with Mel & Shel podcast is an absolute delight for music geeks and lovers alike. Hosted by Mel and Shel, this podcast offers a deep dive into the lives and careers of various musicians, providing well-researched information and fascinating interviews. It is a podcast that can be listened to over and over again, as each episode offers new insights into the world of music.

    One of the best aspects of The Rockabyes is the extensive knowledge that Mel and Shel bring to each episode. They are incredibly well-versed in music history and their passion for the subject shines through in their discussions. The research they put into each episode is evident, as they provide a wealth of new information about the artists they cover. This makes each episode not only entertaining but also educational.

    Furthermore, the interviews featured on The Rockabyes are truly captivating. The hosts have a knack for finding intriguing guests who have had significant experiences within the industry. For example, the Gary Stromberg episode stands out as particularly fascinating, as his life story adds an extra layer of depth to the discussion. These interviews make you feel like you're in the room with them, partaking in an intelligent conversation about music.

    While it's hard to find any major faults with The Rockabyes, one aspect that could be improved upon is the release schedule. As a fan of this podcast, I eagerly await each new episode and sometimes have to wait longer than I'd like for new content. However, this minor gripe does not detract from my overall enjoyment of the show.

    In conclusion, The Rockabyes with Mel & Shel is a must-listen podcast for anyone who loves music. With its knowledgeable hosts, well-researched episodes, and captivating interviews, it provides an immersive experience for music enthusiasts. Whether you're interested in Elliot Smith or Sam Cooke or any other musician they cover, you'll feel like you're part of an intriguing and intelligent conversation about music. I highly recommend this podcast to all true music lovers.



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    THE MASTER CRAFTSMAN OF POP - George Michael Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 58:46


    In Part Two, after George successfully navigates from being a teen sensation into a respected singer, songwriter and producer, George finds true love. Soon, his good fortune turns into a series of heartbreaks and tragedies that expose George's foibles and internal battles within. Find out why through all of his public humiliations of embarrassing headlines and court battles, George became even more popular and transformed into a beloved Global Superstar and Gay Icon at the time of his death.

    THE MASTER CRAFTSMAN OF POP - George Michael Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 59:31


    George Michael's versatile talents as a gifted singer, songwriter and performer made him one of the best-selling artists of all time. His shocking death at the age of 53 on Christmas Day in 2016 sent shockwaves around the world. In Part One, we explore this beloved Pop Icon's childhood and early years with the group he co-founded, Wham. Find out what decision George made in his late teens that would haunt him and he would regret for many years to come.

    THE LIFE AND TIMES OF A BEASTIE BOY - Adam Yauch Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 50:52


    As a member of The Beastie Boys, Adam achieved worldwide stardom with their loud, brash blend of hip hop and rock. However, the overnight fame and constant touring turned their joke of acting like hard-partying, beer guzzling, hell raisers into reality. Find out how the negative effects of his manufactured image transformed Adam's life for good.

    THE LIFE AND TIMES OF A BEASTIE BOY - Adam Yauch Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 59:12


    In the part 3, we explore how Adam evolved into a cool filmmaker, outspoken feminist, activist, and most importantly, a prolific MC of a group that became influential pioneers of hip hop by creating unique, genre-bending albums of rap, punk and jazz fusion.

    THE LIFE AND TIMES OF A BEASTIE BOY - Adam Yauch Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 33:37


    One early Spring night in New York City, a 17-year-old spiked hair teen wearing a button filled trench coat attended a Black Flag concert and decided to start a punk band. That punk outcast was Adam Yauch! How did that one decision lead to the the formation of one of the most successful hip hop groups of all time? How did his childhood knack for firecracker bombs create a natural-born leader who would one day possess an uncommon humanitarian spirit?

    THE QUEEN OF TEJANO - Selena Pt. 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 42:27


    Selena, now a chart-topping Grammy Award-winning star and role model, is on the brink of superstardom with her burgeoning clothing line, the upcoming release of her first English-speaking album and a movie role.  Find out how a disgruntled ex-employee derailed her dreams, but not her Legacy.

    THE QUEEN OF TEJANO - Selena Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 32:02


    The constant touring created a fine-tuned, successful Tejano band.  Selena blossomed into a polished entertainer who bent the male-dominated Tejano music industry to her will.  Her talent and personality earned her a huge following of admirers until a deceitful super fan jeopardized all of her hard work.

    THE QUEEN OF TEJANO - Selena Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 30:03


    One day, a little girl surprised her father when he came home from work by singing a song to him in a pitch perfect tone.  That little girl was Selena.  How did that one day revive a former band and lead to a successful family business that still thrives today? What were the early years like for Selena?

    SONGBIRD -Eva Cassidy Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020


    In part 2 of a 2-part series, Eva’s crystalline voice earns her exciting opportunities which illuminate a promising musical career.  Yet, an unexpected setback knocks her off her feet.  Find out how Eva rises above an unfortunate diagnosis and attains worldwide success - the one thing she persistently shunned.

    SONGBIRD - Eva Cassidy Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020


    In part 1 of a 2-part series, the painfully shy, Eva Cassidy struggles with adolescent bullying and depression.  Find out which artists and songs influences this gentle outsider to develop her masterful soprano interpretation of songs.

    THE PRINCE OF SOUL - Marvin Gaye Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020


    In part 2 of a 2-part series, Marvin's hard earned fight for creative control of his music earned him superstardom and financial freedom.  In addition, it cemented his status as one of the most influential artists of all time.  Find out how the temptations and pressures of superstardom as well as Marvin's deep-seated personal demons led to a perfect storm of shocking results.

    THE PRINCE OF SOUL - Marvin Gaye Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2019


    In part 1 of a 2-part series, we delve into Marvin Gaye’s rise to stardom from his abusive childhood to his time at Motown.  Find out what devastating tragedy broke Marvin’s heart at the age of 31 and threw him into a deep depression nearly derailing his burgeoning career.

    THE LIONESS OF JAZZ AND SOUL - Amy Winehouse Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2019


    In part 2 of a 2-part series, Amy Winehouse’s undeniable jazz vocal style and heartbreaking love songs quickly garners chart topping success, critical acclaim and a loyal fan base all over the world. In the blink of an eye, Amy is juggling the pressure of unwanted fame, intense media interest in her personal life and an addiction. Find out if only one or all of these issues will cause tragic consequences. Become a Rockababy please subscribe and visit www.rockabyespodcast.com

    THE LIONESS OF JAZZ AND SOUL - Amy Winehouse Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2019


    In part 1 of a 2-part series, even at a young age, vibrant and spunky Amy Winehouse is a talented vocalist and gifted songwriter who loves nothing more than writing songs and singing in a jazz club.  Find out how her exceptional gifts easily lead to a record deal by the age of 20, but her gutsy personality hints of difficulties to come. Become a Rockababy please subscribe and visit www.rockabyespodcast.com  

    THE PRINCESS OF R&B - Aaliyah

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2019


    In 2001, a plane crash tragically cut short the life of 22-year-old R&B Princess, Aaliyah.  Find out how the successful music and film Phenom astutely dodged a sensational headline and redefined R&B with her sultry mix of pop, soul and hip hop while remaining authentic and good-natured throughout her life. Become a Rockababy please subscribe and visit www.rockabyespodcast.com

    OLE BLUE EYES - Frank Sinatra Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2019


    In Part 2, the always ambitious Frank Sinatra claws his way back to the top of the charts and into the stratosphere of worldwide fame. This time, maintaining his now solid legendary career, comes with a heavy price: massive heartbreaks, legal woes and, at times, debauchery. In this mega episode as we did deeper into this Uber Legend's wild and illustrious career. Become a Rockababy please subscribe and visit www.rockabyespodcast.com      

    OLE BLUE EYES - Frank Sinatra Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2018


    Throughout his long life, Frank Sinatra's warm baritone and exceptional vocal range left behind a rich and vast legacy of recordings and feature films making him one of the most successful entertainers of all time.

    THE NATURAL MYSTIC - Bob Marley Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2018


    In Part 2, join us as find out how an attempted murder motivated a socially conscious Bob Marley to write some of his most endearing hits and why a critical injury would lead to a shocking death which would transform Bob Marley into a global icon. Become a Rockababy please subscribe and visit www.rockabyespodcast.com

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    THE NATURAL MYSTIC - Bob Marley Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2018


    Bob Marley –  The Natural Mystic (Part 1)   In part 1 of a 2-part series, although his hardscrabble childhood was filled with poverty and abandonment, young Bob Marley displayed an uncommon mysticism even at a young age.  Find out what heartbreaking setbacks drove an intensely ambitious Bob to form a now legendary band with his childhood friends and how a fluke incident caused Nesta, as he was known to his mom, to be renamed the now legendary Bob Marley.   Become a Rockababy please subscribe and visit www.rockabyespodcast.com

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    THE HIGH PRIESTESS OF SOUL SERIES - Nina Simone Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2018


    At the beginning of part two, Nina, broke and alone spins out of control. Find out how Nina finally finds her peace.   Become a Rockababy please subscribe and visit www.rockabyespodcast.com

    THE HIGH PRIESTESS OF SOUL SERIES - Nina Simone Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2018


    In the first episode of a 2 part series on the High Priestess of Soul, Nina Simone, we explore Nina’s early life and how a devastating blow to a dream pushes Nina into a surprisingly new direction and into a haunting private turmoil.   Become a Rockababy please subscribe and visit www.rockabyespodcast.com

    THE QUEEN OF COUNTRY - Patsy Cline

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2018


    On March 1963, a plane crash tragically cut the short life of Patsy Cline.  Despite her short time on this earth, find out how this country pioneer with the magnificent vocal range broke new ground by becoming the first female country artist to crossover over into the pop charts.   Become a Rockababy please subscribe and visit www.rockabyespodcast.com

    THE CRAZYSEXYCOOL SUPERNOVA - Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2018


    In 2002, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, the dynamic rapper of the pop and soul group, TLC, tragically died at the age of 30.  Lisa’s clever rhymes helped TLC sell over 75 million records worldwide and become one of the most successful girl groups in music history. How did this feisty “Supernova” dominate the charts with her bandmates while simultaneously embracing the continuous sensational headlines that dogged the group throughout Lisa’s short life?   Become a Rockababy please subscribe and visit www.rockabyespodcast.com

    THE LIZARD KING - Jim Morrison

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2018


    Thanks to his innovative lyrics, unique voice, captivating personality and performances, Jim Morrison, the lead singer of The Doors, is still regarded as one of the most iconic frontmen in music history.  Tune in to find out how “Mr. Mojo Rising” said YES to life and art with an “all or nothing” abandonment and why his cause of death remains a mystery to this day.   Become a Rockababy please subscribe and visit www.rockabyespodcast.com  

    THE PR MAVEN - Gary Stromberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2017


    For over 25 years, Gary Stromberg, co-founder of the successful public relations firm, Gibson and Stromberg, lived an amazing life of wealth, sex, drugs, rock and roll.  Like so many of his rock star clients, his addiction to drugs unraveled into financial ruin and chaos all of which saved his life.  In the midst of despair, the self-proclaimed, “Mr. Spiritual Sickness,” chose life and became a recovery advocate. Now sober for over 30 years, listen to his mind-blowing tales about his life, career and recovery.   Become a Rockababy please subscribe and visit www.rockabyespodcast.com

    THE TORTURED TROUBADOUR - Elliott Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2017


    Elliott Smith appeared out of the Portland rock scene in the early 1990s and quickly established himself as a preeminent singer-songwriter.  Before his violent death in 2003, Elliott, who was tormented by addictions and repressed memories, created a remarkable song catalog of painful, heartbreaking lyrics which continue to inspire and haunt his fans, family and friends.   Become a Rockababy please subscribe and visit www.rockabyespodcast.com   PS. Listen for the "hidden track" insider information!    

    THE VELVET TENOR - Sam Cooke PT1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2017


    Part 1 – Young Sam discovers his calling...   Become a Rockababy please subscribe and visit www.rockabyespodcast.com

    THE VELVET TENOR - Sam Cooke PT2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2017


    Part 2 – A music industry veteran by the age of 26, Sam sets out to build a record label empire while still navigating the pressures of fame, women and children.   Become a Rockababy please subscribe and visit www.rockabyespodcast.com

    THE VELVET TENOR - Sam Cooke PT3

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2017


    Part 3 – Still reeling from multiple tragedies, Sam composes a social masterpiece only to be mysteriously murdered.   Become a Rockababy please subscribe and visit www.rockabyespodcast.com

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