The ABC's of Rock Podcast

It's hard to say goodbye. Today we share with you our final episode of the ABC's of Rock. It's been an amazing journey and we have zero regrets. As they saying goes, as one door closes, another door opens and both Chloe and I are excited for new projects. Please follow us on our social media pages. Nathan can be followed on his film website at www.imfilmworks.com and @imfilmworks. Chloe has a Youtube channel 'Fab Family Four'. This feed will stay up and active with all new announcements of our upcoming podcasting, filmmaking, and YouTubing endeavors.There is one correction I need to make. I reference an album by Queen 'A Day At the Races'. It was very late and I meant to say their album 'A Night At the Opera'.Thank you for being a loyal listener. It has been an honor to be your hosts this past year and a half.I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Follow the ABC's of rock on Facebook @abcofrockpodcast and on Twitter @abcrockpodcast, or email me directly at abcofrockpodcast@gmail.com

It is good to be back after taking a week off from the show. Before anything else I want to thank all of you for being loyal listeners to The ABC's of Rock. I've been dedicated to this show for a 65+ episodes, since the very start of the pandemic. Today though I make the announcement that I will be taking a step back from producing this podcast. I get into it in more detail in the show. However, I encourage you to not unsubscribe, I may still update this feed with new content every now and then.Today I bring back my favorite co-host and my daughter Chloe who I was excited to share my love for 90's alt-rockers Garbage. It's actually wrong to peg them as just a 90's band because they've continued to put out quality music throughout the new millennium, including their latest record, No Gods, No Masters which came out this past June. I curate my 10 favorite underrated/under-appreciated tracks from their entire discography for your listening pleasure. Enjoy! I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Follow the ABC's of rock on Facebook @abcofrockpodcast and on Twitter @abcrockpodcast, or email me directly at abcofrockpodcast@gmail.com

For a brief period of time Pop Metal (or some some referred to it as Glam Metal or Hair Metal) ruled the charts. On this weeks show I curate great songs from some of my favorite bands that aren't named Poison, Kiss, or Motley Crue. So grab your bottle of Jack Daniels, tease out your hair, and crank of up the volume on today's episode!I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Follow the ABC's of rock on Facebook @abcofrockpodcast and on Twitter @abcrockpodcast, or email me directly at abcofrockpodcast@gmail.com

On this week's show representing the letter F is the alt rock/metal band Faith No More. One of the most fascinating bands of the last 35. I make my way through their entire discography spinning 10 of my favorite underrated/under-appreciated tracks from their esteemed career. Thank you for tuning it! I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Follow the ABC's of rock on Facebook @abcofrockpodcast and on Twitter @abcrockpodcast, or email me directly at abcofrockpodcast@gmail.com

Welcome to part 2 of my birthday celebration in which I honor the year I was born by counting down my Top 20 albums of 1974. I strongly encourage you to check out the previous episode which is part 1 of this countdown. On that show you will hear albums that were ranked from #20 through #11. On this week's show we will be counting down albums #10 down to #1. Thank you for tuning in!I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Follow the ABC's of rock on Facebook @abcofrockpodcast and on Twitter @abcrockpodcast, or email me directly at abcofrockpodcast@gmail.com

Welcome to this two part birthday extravaganza which serves as both a little celebration to my birthday (July 28th), and my birth year (1974). Over the next two weeks I'll be counting down my top 20 albums from this year. Please share with me your favorite albums of 1974!I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Follow the ABC's of rock on Facebook @abcofrockpodcast and on Twitter @abcrockpodcast, or email me directly at abcofrockpodcast@gmail.com

Welcome to this weeks episode of The ABC's of Rock. On this show I feature the amazing 90's funk metal/alt-rock band that most certainly should be celebrated for much more than their hit acoustic ballad, 'More Than Words". I'm talking about Extreme. I invite you on this musical journey through their recording career as I curate my favorite deeper albums cuts from all 5 of the studio LP's. I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Here is the link to 'Right There' - A short film I wrote and directed. If you are a fan of the music video for the song 'Tragic Comic' then I think you'll dig this short 10 minute homage to golden era of silent cinema.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8gvI8logFY&t=422sFollow the ABC's of rock on Facebook @abcofrockpodcast and on Twitter @abcrockpodcast, or email me directly at abcofrockpodcast@gmail.com

Happy 4th of July weekend everyone!I continue with the theme of New Wave and Synth Pop for at least one more week as we move on to the letter D which is represented by Duran Duran. They are one of the bands that were a major part of my childhood in the early 80s as I grew up watching MTV waiting with heightened anticipation for their videos to show up. On this episode I curate 10 songs that I feel were underrated/under-appreciated from the first half of their recording career (up through their 1993 release, Duran Duran aka The Wedding Album). I sincerely hope you enjoy this episode and let me know what you think of the show. I'd love to hear from you.I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Follow the ABC's of rock on Facebook @abcofrockpodcast and on Twitter @abcrockpodcast, or email me directly at abcofrockpodcast@gmail.com

This week is the inaugural episode featuring a specific genre of music. It's been building towards this for a while, especially with my co-host urging me to focus an entire episode on her favorite style of music, New Wave. On this show I've curated 10 songs from bands/musicians from both sides of the pond that fall under the very big umbrella of New Wave. Most of the bands here are very well known for at least one or two huge hits, but as always on The ABC's of Rock, we're going to showcase music you may have not been aware of from these extremely gifted artists. So tune and and lets all expand our horizons in the the glorious world of New Wave!I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Check out our Instagram Photo taken during recording: https://www.instagram.com/p/CQjHVTdtwPk/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkFollow the ABC's of rock on Facebook @abcofrockpodcast and on Twitter @abcrockpodcast, or email me directly at abcofrockpodcast@gmail.com

Call it Goth Rock, Alt Rock, New Wave, Post Punk, it doesn't matter...The Cure blazed their own path and created their own style of music. This week I take a deep dive into the first half of their recording career, everything from Three Imaginary Boys through The Head On The Door and curate some cool underrated and under-appreciated songs for both fans and newbies alike.I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Follow the ABC's of rock on Facebook @abcofrockpodcast and on Twitter @abcrockpodcast, or email me directly at abcofrockpodcast@gmail.com

We all have our own personal "Concert Bucket List". On this weeks episode I share ten of my favorite bands/musicians that I haven't had the privilege of seeing LIVE in concert in my life. I did establish some criteria for this list. It has to be physically possible for me to actually see them live at some point. So they have to be a ALIVE, and ACTIVE. I never got to see David Bowie live, and I just never will....I have to live with that. So someone like him isn't on this list. This list is 10 bands/artists that I feel I do have a legitimate shot at seeing in concert before they hang it up for good. I hope you enjoy this one...it's full of lots of hard rock and metal. Plus this week includes the long awaited return of my daughter Chloe as my co-host. She wasn't a fan of much of the music, but we still had a great time bantering about the songs.I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Follow the ABC's of rock on Facebook @abcofrockpodcast and on Twitter @abcrockpodcast, or email me directly at abcofrockpodcast@gmail.com

This is technically episode #2 of the podcast originally released on April 30th, 2020. It was unfortunately removed because of copyright infringement. I've learned my lesson not to mess with The Beatles. But I didn't want a gap in my library of podcasts so I've removed the music from this episode and have included Spotify links if you want to follow along and listen to the music. Chances are though if you're as big a Beatles fan as I am you are already familiar with all of these songs. It's not like there is much that is classified as an "underrated" song in their catalogue. Follow the ABC's of rock on Facebook @abcofrockpodcast and on Twitter @abcrockpodcast, or email me directly at abcofrockpodcast@gmail.comTo follow along the episode Featured Songs:Do You Want To Know A Secret - https://open.spotify.com/track/7Aobt67JnaF7qN8jCCKvHq?si=7149691f0bf24183You Can't Do That - https://open.spotify.com/track/5b9G4dtK3Tdguuy9BO3Nwo?si=f25b2e9be57643e3Honey Don't - https://open.spotify.com/track/2d7GP7Fz1NrfPpo7MzWZgb?si=a7e6e342c7374685I've Just Seen a Face - https://open.spotify.com/track/788U1Sqej9M6c4iikuDGxO?si=e401f112ad214da0I'm Looking Through You - https://open.spotify.com/track/5E3BVY66TEDexFutOO5GeS?si=6887397f792b4533Lovely Rita - https://open.spotify.com/track/6h9W5FxX4E9lUFsyq8j1AD?si=90bf2e8405b14194Your Mother Should Know - https://open.spotify.com/track/1dxbAIfCASqv6jix2R1Taj?si=beac1245dafd4ec8Mother Nature's Son - https://open.spotify.com/track/6TjUg1cTUzWHbal6yQAi7c?si=cd2fcd365c4f492fI've Got A Feeling - https://open.spotify.com/track/3gwRWIbr5ycEVLIAXrWaw7?si=93a66e10bb854ec1I Want You (She's So Heavy) - https://open.spotify.com/track/3Z25k4ZF6QENy2d9YatsM5?si=6aa5ba5d446b4882

We celebrate this week another 80s icon and a true pioneer leading the way for women in Rock, Pat Benatar. I pull no punches as I share my opinions on her entire catalogue of music on this retrospective of her career. I invite you to join me on my journey as curate my top ten underrated/under-appreciated songs. For some, there may be familiar album cuts, but for many of you out there I have a feeling you are going to be introduced to a whole new side of Pat Benatar.I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Follow the ABC's of rock on Facebook @abcofrockpodcast and on Twitter @abcrockpodcast, or email me directly at abcofrockpodcast@gmail.com

Every year the bands and musicians that don't get inducted into the Rock 'N Roll Hall of Fame is staggering. To be clear, I really don't care one way or the other. The Hall is a private organization and they have their right to invite whomever they want to their party. They are not the arbiters of taste and quality, hence I really don't get up in arms when my favorite bands continue to be left out. However, today's episode is dedicated to those bands that if I were in charge would no doubt have been inducted a long time ago. This is no no way a comprehensive list or even my top 10 list. It's simply 10 deserving bands/musicians that I personally feel are worthy of the call.I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Follow the ABC's of rock on Facebook @abcofrockpodcast and on Twitter @abcrockpodcast, or email me directly at abcofrockpodcast@gmail.com

It's time to officially launch back into the alphabet again. We begin things off with one of the biggest rock stars of the 80s and 90s, Bryan Adams, whose yo-yo'ing career brought to his fans some of the most iconic music of their lives. This retrospective includes some terrific deep cuts from his catalogue between his debut self titled album through his 1996 album, 18 Til I Die. I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Follow the ABC's of rock on Facebook @abcofrockpodcast and on Twitter @abcrockpodcast, or email me directly at abcofrockpodcast@gmail.com

This week I conclude my Top 20 albums of 2020 with #10 through #1. It's all killer, no filler! Send me your list of your favorite albums of 2020. I may read them on the next show! (Include first name and location).I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Follow the ABC's of rock on Facebook @abcofrockpodcast and on Twitter @abcrockpodcast, or email me directly at abcofrockpodcast@gmail.com

I'M BAAAAACK! I couldn't stay away any longer. It is time to launch back into my alphabet journey, but before I do, I choose to recap my top 20 albums from last year. It's something I probably should have done around New Years. Better late than never. But if you are a first time listener this is a great way to get acquainted with The ABC's of Rock. Thank you so much for being a loyal listener. Please subscribe to the show! Ratings and Reviews help raise the profile and make it easier for others to find this podcast.I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Follow the ABC's of rock on Facebook @abcofrockpodcast and on Twitter @abcrockpodcast, or email me directly at abcofrockpodcast@gmail.com

Welcome to the season finalé of The ABC's of Rock. If you've listened to every episode you are our champion! This episode concludes the Season 1 Wrap Up Extravaganza featuring bands covered from N through Z. Lots of fantastic music to enjoy and with me again is my daughter Chloe who I love exposing to new music. I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Follow the ABC's of rock on Facebook @abcofrockpodcast and on Twitter @abcrockpodcast, or email me directly at abcofrockpodcast@gmail.comFeatured songs (read ahead OR be surprised!!!)New York Dolls - Chatterbox [From 1974's Too Much Too Soon]The Offspring - Living In Chaos {From 2000's Conspiracy of One]Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Anything That's Rock 'n' Roll [From 1976's Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers]Queens of the Stone Age - Into the Hollow [From 2007's Era Vulgaris]Rush - A Passage to Bangkok [From 1976's 2112]Skid Row - Let's Go [From 2013's United World Rebellion - Chapter One]Talking Heads - Totally Nude [From 1988's Naked]U2 - Daddy's Gonna Pay For Your Crashed Car [From 1993's Zooropa]Van Halen - Bottom's Up! [From 1979's Van Halen II]White Stripes - I'm Finding It Harder to be a Gentleman [From 2001's White Blood Cells]XTC - Paper and Iron (Notes and Coins) [From 1980's Black Sea]"Weird" Al Yankovic - Christmas At Ground Zero [From 1986's Polka Party]Warren Zevon - Even a Dog Can Shake Hands [From 1987's Sentimental Hygiene]

Last Friday when I was perusing the new releases to my delight I saw that Richard Cheese released an album of new material. If you are not familiar with RC, he is a music parodist who performs in the style of a night club lounge act covering hip hop, alternative, rap, and pop songs, and he typically picks the more vulgar ones for comedic effect. There's nothing quite like hearing a lounge singer drop f-bombs whiles playing a piano ballad. However, on this show I'm highlighting an original song that couldn't be more timely. But when you have a chance please check out his great catalogue of music. It's well worth your time.I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Follow the ABC's of rock on Facebook @abcofrockpodcast and on Twitter @abcrockpodcast, or email me directly at abcofrockpodcast@gmail.com

Here we go! Part 1 of 2 celebrating all the bands and musicians we featured during season 1 of The ABC's of Rock! Joining my is my favorite co-host, Chloe, who will be rocking out with me as we parade with the bands representing the letters A through M.I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Follow the ABC's of rock on Facebook @abcofrockpodcast and on Twitter @abcrockpodcast, or email me directly at abcofrockpodcast@gmail.comFeatured songs (read ahead OR be surprised!!!)Adam Ant - Vince Taylor [From 2013's Adam Ant is the BlueBlack Hussar Marrying the Gunner's Daughter]The Beatles - Savoy Truffle [From 1968's The Beatles]The Cars - Stranger Eyes [From 1984's Heartbeat City]Def Leppard - Lady Strange [From 1981's High 'n Dry]Eagles of Death Metal - Cheap Thrills [From 2008's Heart On]Foo Fighters - Holding Poison [From 2021's Medicine At Midnight]Go-Go's - Tonite [From 1981's Beauty and the Beat]The Hives - Supply and Demand [From 2000's Veni Vidi Vicious]Billy Idol - Evil Eye [From 2005's Devil's Playground]Judas Priest - Running Wild [From 1978's Hell Bent For Leather/Killing Machine]Lenny Kravitz - Who Really Are the Monsters [From 2018's Raise Vibration]Huey Lewis and the News - Build Me Up [From 1991's Hard At Play]Metallica - Orion [From 1986's Master of Puppets]

Wrapping up the alphabet with a true musical genius. How and why Warren Zevon isn't in the Rock 'N Roll HOF is beyond me. Hopefully one day his contributions will be fully appreciated by the gatekeepers over there. On this episode I dig deep into his catalogue from the 70's through the 80's to curate my top 10 underrated/under-appreciated songs from Warren Zevon. Let's celebrate this rare master of the craft!I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Follow the ABC's of rock on Facebook @abcofrockpodcast and on Twitter @abcrockpodcast, or email me directly at abcofrockpodcast@gmail.comFeatured songs (read ahead OR be surprised!!!)She Quit MeMama Couldn't Be PersuadedVeracruzA Certain GirlBed of CoalsOverdraftAin't That Pretty At AllSentimental HygieneThe FactoryGridlock

Wrapping up the letter Y with some of the most unusual, obscure, and eclectic combination of music you'll hear in a 60 minute period of your life on this week's show. Music from Swiss synth-pop, to pagan folk metal, from 60's psychedelic rock to African avant-garde prog metal...yeah it's gonna be a hell of an hour on the ABC's of rock. Please send your feedback and comments to me on Facebook at ABCofrockpodcast or Twitter at ABCrockpodcast. I can also be reached via email at ABCofrockpodcast@gmail.com. Hit me me up. Love to get your feedback!I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Featured songs (read ahead OR be surprised!!!)Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Pin [From 2003's Fever To Tell]Yachts- Yachting Type [From 1979's Yachts]The Young Werewolves - Zombie Car Chase [From 2004's The Young Werewolves]Yello - Bimbo [From 1980's Solid Pleasure]The Youngbloods - Darkness, Darkness [From 1969's Elephant Mountain]Y & T - God Only Knows [From 1998's Endangered Species]Yakuza - Testing the Waters [From 2010's Of Seismic Consequence]Yaz - State Farm [From 1983's You And Me Both]Ymyrgar - Echoes of a Fallen Era [Fro 2014's The Tale As Far]The Yardbirds - He's Always There [From 1966's Roger The Engineer]

Feels like we waiting years for this one to drop, but it's finally here and personally I think it was well worth the wait. Dave and company heavily paying tribute to 70s AOR bands throughout this album. After what I thought was a bit of a slump last decade, it didn't take me long to instantly find my appreciation for all the songs on Medicine at Midnight, especially the song I'm highlighting on this episode, 'Waiting On A War'.I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Follow the ABC's of rock on Facebook @abcofrockpodcast and on Twitter @abcrockpodcast, or email me directly at abcofrockpodcast@gmail.com

Weezer dropped their latest this past week, Ok Human, and it's a drastic departure from previous albums. Full of classical instruments and arrangements. It's practically a rock symphony. I share a couple thoughts on this new record and spin my favorite tune from this brand new release, "Here Comes the Rain".I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Follow the ABC's of rock on Facebook @abcofrockpodcast and on Twitter @abcrockpodcast, or email me directly at abcofrockpodcast@gmail.com

Honoring one of the biggest snubs from the Rock 'N Roll Hall of Fame. The one and only "Weird" Al Yankovic. And I'm not doing it alone this week as my favorite co-host Chloe, joins me for this really fun episode. This is a special and nostalgic episode for me because "Weird" Al was the first concert my parents took me to when I was growing up. I've been a dedicated and loyal fan for over 35 years and his genius as crafting parodies and song-style parodies are unparalleled by anyone. Because I don't play singles on this show I concentrate on some deep cuts from Al, and particularly his original compositions that I think are some of his forgotten classics that I hope you love as much as I do.I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Follow the ABC's of rock on Facebook @abcofrockpodcast and on Twitter @abcrockpodcast, or email me directly at abcofrockpodcast@gmail.comFeatured songs (read ahead OR be surprised!!!)Happy BirthdayMidnight StarOne More MinuteDog Eat DogMelanieGeneric BluesThe Biggest Ball of Twine In MinnesotaWhen I Was Your AgeTraffic JamBohemian Polka

A year ago I will admit that I only owned one XTC compilation CD. I didn't know what I was missing. For this weeks show dived deep into the classic period ('78-'82) of XTC, and came out the other end absolutely mesmerized by their music. The talent this band had was off the charts and it's a shame they never reached the success in the states they deserved. This episode features mostly deep cuts, but I do throw in some of their bigger songs that charted in the UK since they never made an impact in the US. I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Follow the ABC's of rock on Facebook @abcofrockpodcast and on Twitter @abcrockpodcast, or email me directly at abcofrockpodcast@gmail.comFeatured songs (read ahead OR be surprised!!!)Radios In MotionSpinning TopBattery Brides (Andy Paints Brian)Crowded RoomMaking Plans For NigelHelicopterGenerals and MajorsNo Language In Our LungsSenses Working OvertimeAll Of A Sudden (It's Too Late)Generals and Majors Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-JeQduJ0f8&t=188s

We lost the great Sylvain Sylvain this week and I'm heartbroken. At the same time I am thankful that I did have an opportunity to see Sylvain 10 years ago during the New York Dolls reunion tour and it was an incredible show. I know this mini-episode can't possibly fully honor his entire career, but it wasn't that long ago I did an entire episode dedicated to the New York Dolls and much of that show I talk about how amazing he is as a musician. So after this head on over to episode #16 - The New York Dolls - "Long After a Masquerade". RIP Sylvain.Please send your feedback and comments to me on Facebook at ABCofrockpodcast or Twitter at ABCrockpodcast. I can also be reached via email at ABCofrockpodcast@gmail.com. Hit me me up. Love to get your feedback!I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.

Happy New Year everyone! Believe me, it wasn't easy to motivate myself to record this week's episode considering what's going on with our country this week. But music has always been the cure to raise my spirits, and the music for this week's show really helped me worked out a lot of my frustration with things. I hope you enjoy this latest episode of Emptying the Vault which features once again a great variety of musicians from all different corners of the rock and roll universe from blues rock, industrial metal, rockabilly, new wave, soul, and post-punk revival.Please send your feedback and comments to me on Facebook at ABCofrockpodcast or Twitter at ABCrockpodcast. I can also be reached via email at ABCofrockpodcast@gmail.com. Hit me me up. Love to get your feedback!I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Featured songs (read ahead OR be surprised!!!)Joe Walsh - Analog Man [From 2012's Analog Man]We Are Scientists - Cash Cow [From 2006's With Love and Squalor]Wolfmother - Colossal [From 2005's Wolfmother]Johnny Winter - Don't Take Advantage of Me [From 1984's Guitar Slinger]Kim Wilde - Action City [From 1982's Select]White Zombie - El Phantasmo and the Chicken-Run Blast-O-Rama [From 1995's Astro-Creep: 2000]Link Wray - Rumble on the Docks [From 1997's Shadowman]Steve Winwood - Spanish Dancer [From 1980's Arc of a Diver]Scott Weiland - Jimmy Was a Stimulator [From 1997's 12 Bar Blues]Bill Withers - Use Me [From 1972's Still Bill]

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year. Good Riddance 2020! I end the year on a terrific band. The dynamic duo of Jack and Meg White, THE WHITE STRIPES, who put out six amazing albums. You should own them all. However, if you are a little unfamiliar with some of the deeper cuts then this show is a great launch pad into the deep recesses of this brilliant rock act. I curate some of my favorite underrated and under-appreciated songs from each of their studio releases. So sit back and enjoy! I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Follow the ABC's of rock on Facebook @abcofrockpodcast and on Twitter @abcrockpodcast, or email me directly at abcofrockpodcast@gmail.comFeatured songs (read ahead OR be surprised!!!)AstroOne More Cup of CoffeeA Boy's Best FriendThe Union ForeverAluminumI Want To Be the BoyThe Air Near My FingersAs Ugly As I SeemLittle Cream SodaI'm Slowly Turning Into You

No shortage of terrific Rock 'N Roll to mine from the letter V as I dig through my collection of music and play some really fun and rare tunes for your listening pleasure. Please send your feedback and comments to me on Facebook at ABCofrockpodcast or Twitter at ABCrockpodcast. I can also be reached via email at ABCofrockpodcast@gmail.com. Hit me me up. Love to get your feedback!I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Follow the ABC's of rock on Facebook @abcofrockpodcast and on Twitter @abcrockpodcast, or email me directly at abcofrockpodcast@gmail.comFeatured songs (read ahead OR be surprised!!!)Velvet Revolver - American Man [From 2007's Libertad]Gene Vincent - Private Detective [From 1964's Shakin' Up a Storm]Vinnie Vincent - Animal [From 1986's The Vinnie Vincent Invasion]VAST - The Gates of Rock 'n' Roll [From 2000's Music For the People]The Vibrators - You Broke My Heart [From 1977's Pure Mania]Stevie Ray Vaughan - Love Me Darlin' [From 1989's In Step]The Vines - Country Yard [From 2002's Highly Evolved]Vixen - Wrecking Ball [From 1990's Rev It Up!]The Velvet Underground - Oh Sweet Nuthin' [From 1970's Loaded]Ritchie Valens - Fast Freight [From 1959's Ritchie]

Separated by 25 years comes the Smashing Pumpkins second double album, and very different type of release for them. If you into moody atmospheric synth-pop then this is everything you've probably always wanted in a Smashing Pumpkins release. I've listened to it already six times in the first three days of owning this and I can't get enough of it. I love that Billy and company continue to push the envelope and try new things.I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Follow the ABC's of rock on Facebook @abcofrockpodcast and on Twitter @abcrockpodcast, or email me directly at abcofrockpodcast@gmail.com

Today's episode for me was a difficult one. On October 6th, we lost one of the greatest musicians to ever live, Eddie Van Halen. The amount of tributes that have been produced for this legend are numerous, so I knew that I needed to be patient with mine and not rush it. I'm thankful I did. What you're going to hear is my probably unlike many others since I don't focus on the Roth years. I wanted to be a little different. So I decided to dive deep into the post-Roth era and curate my ten favorite songs from this later era of the band that also highlight the greatness of EVH. All of these songs are special to me and I know that true Van Halen fans will appreciate hearing these deeper cuts from this era.I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Featured songs (read ahead OR be surprised!!!)Good EnoughBlack and BlueJudgement DayRunaroundAftershockBaluchitheriumMe Wise MagicFrom AfarHoneybabysweetiedollBig River

AC/DC is back with their 17th studio album. I gave it a few listens over the weekend and already I can say it's definitely a cut above their last couple of albums. Of course they don't stretch too far with their sound, but I definitely don't feel they phoned this album in. It rocks and it rocks hard!I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.

Emptying the Vault returns for its letter 'U' edition. This is by far the most eclectic variety of music I've assembled for an episode. I had to search near and far to put together a full show of 10 kickass songs. It includes some deep cuts from some giants of the music industry, and also several indie bands that until recently I never knew existed. But I'm eternally grateful for this show, because if it weren't for my determination to find 10 bands to represent the letter U I never would have discovered them. I hope you all enjoy this weeks show!I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Featured songs (read ahead OR be surprised!!!)Ugly Kid Joe - Little Red Man [From 1996's Motel California]Uriah Heep - Suicidal Man [From 1974's Wonderworld]Urge Overkill - Positive Bleeding [From 1993's Saturation]The Underground Railroad To Candyland - Th Ppr R Hm [From 2015's The People Are Home]The Undertones - Jump Boys [From 1979's The Undertones]Ultravox - A Friend I Call Desire [From 1984's Lament]The Ultrasónicas - Monstruo Verde [From 1999's Yo Fui una Adolescente Terrosatanica]UFO - Follow You Home [From 1971's UFO 1]The Underground Youth - Mademoiselle [From 2010's Mademoiselle]The Upper Crust - Let Them Eat Rock [From 1995's Let Them Eat Rock]

After nearly a month on hiatus from a regular episode it's wonderful to be back behind the microphone. It's been incredibly busy both personally and professional for me. One of the big reasons for the delay is because of the exciting news that I have a feature film premiering Online on Sunday Night at 8pm (Eastern Time). The film is titled, The Assassination of Western Civilization. Since I make a point to not profit in anyways from this podcast, this is a great way to support my other artistic endeavors, feature film making. To learn about the film and how to register for the screening visit www.assassinatemovie.com.This episode features another one of my all-time favorite bands. In fact throughout most of high school and college they were MY BAND. I'm not too naive to understand that not everything they produced was pure gold. I do have some gripes with some of their output and I don't pull any punches when I get to some of the eras of their music. I really hope you enjoy this journey through my favorite underrated and under-appreciated music form U2.I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Featured songs (read ahead OR be surprised!!!)An Cat DubhI Threw a Brick Through a WindowSurrenderWireOne Tree HillGod Part IIUntil the End of the WorldUltraviolet Light (Light My Way)Dirty DayGone

After nearly a twenty year hiatus, legendary rockers, Blue Öyster Cult are back with a seriously epic album. For a band with two of its founding members in their 70's, they still sound fresh and still know how to rock your socks off.Also mentioned on this podcast was the upcoming release of my 2nd feature film, The Assassination of Western Civilization. It premiers Sunday, November 1st at 8pm (Eastern Time). Please register for the screening by visiting www.assassinatemovie.comI do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.

Emptying the Vault returns for its letter 'T' edition. As always the music bounces from decade to decade and showcases a WIDE variety of genre's of rock 'n roll. From 60's Garage Rock to 90's Doom Metal, from 80's New Wave to 70's Hard Rock, and so much more.....I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Featured songs (read ahead OR be surprised!!!)Them - Mystic Eyes [From 1965's The Angry Young Them]Tito & Tarantula - After Dark [From 1997's Tarantism]Tomahawk - 101 North [From 2001's Tomahawk]Trapeze - Back Street Love [From 1974's Hot Wire]Tygers of Pan Tang - Blackjack [From 1981's Spellbound]They Might Be Giants - Lucky Ball and Chain [From 1990's Flood]Type O Negative - Nettie [From 2003's Life Is Killing Me]The Troggs - Somewhere My Girl Is Waiting [From 1968's Cellophane]Them Crooked Vultures - Warsaw Or The First Breath You Take After You Give Up [From 2009's Them Crooked Vultures]Tom Tom Club - Shock the World [From 1988's Boom Boom Chi Boom]

I'm once again joined by my 50" co-host, Chloe for a really fun episode for her. At least this time she stayed awake throughout the entire show! We had a great time listening to my favorite underrated/under-appreciated classic from every studio album from the "Eggheads of Rock 'N Roll, The Talking Heads. The banter was priceless. I hope you enjoy our show! I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Featured Songs (Or be surprised!)Tentative DecisionsThe Big CountryMindCrosseyed and PainlessMaking Flippy FloppyWhat A Day That WasStay Up LatePapa LegbaCity of DreamsMr. Jones

Emptying the Vault returns. A little bonus action this week because....well I couldn't count. Yup, somehow an 11th song squeaked its way into my podcast without me even noticing it until I got to the editing stages. I supposed this makes up for the lack of a 10th song on my Metallica or Hives episodes. Once again the music this week hits up every decade between the 60's and 2010's and encompasses many different genres such as surf rock, power pop, psych-rock, rockabilly, punk-rock, and some straight ahead hard rock and modern alternative for good measure.I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Featured songs (read ahead OR be surprised!!!)Squeeze - Another Nail In My Heart [From of 2010's Spot the Difference]Silverchair - The Door [From 1997's Freakshow]The Surfaris - Burnin' Rubber [From 1964's Fun City USA]Peter Schilling - Major Tom (Coming Home) ***German Version*** [From 1982's Fehler im System]The Michael Schenker Group - Captain Nemo [From 1983's Built To Destroy]Hope Sandoval and the Warm Inventions - Trouble [From 2009's Through the Devil Softly]Brian Setzer - Malagueña [From 2001's Brian Setzer '68 Comeback Special - Ignition!]Stone Gods - Burn the Witch [From 2008's Silver Spoons & Broken Bones]The Sex Pistols - E.M.I [From 1977's Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols]Soul Asylum - The Streets [From 2012's Delayed Reaction]Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros - Mondo Bongo [From 2001's Global A Go-Go]

Shock and Goth Rocker Marilyn Manson 11th studio album doesn't disappoint, unless you are still one of those expecting a triumphant return to the days of Antichrist Superstar. I spin my favorite song from his new album, Red Black And Blue. The entire album is chalk full of catchy melodic goth rock and fuzzed out guitars. Pure bliss for me!As always I encourage you to legally purchase or stream your music. Buying physical media will always deepen your appreciation for it. I don't monetize this podcast because I do not own the rights to these songs. Please support all the artists that appear on The ABC's of Rock by purchasing their music.

It's time for what I've coined "Rock School" because I came into this episode as only a casual fan of Skid Row. I've always enjoyed their first two classic albums, but I never went beyond those. In the past few weeks I listened to Subhuman Race, and the rest of the post-Sebastian Bach catalogue for the first time. So this week is a combination of some of my underrated songs off of their debut and Slave To the Grind but also some of my new favorites from their last three studio albums. Whether you are a Skid Row purest or not, I think you'll enjoy this journey through their entire catalogue.I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Featured SongsHere I AmMidnight/TornadoThe ThreatMudkickerFrozenFace Against My SoulThick Is the SkinMouth of VoodooAnother Dick In the SystemShut Up Baby, I Love You

Emptying the Vault returns after a little break. This week I curate ten songs from ten artists that all start with the letter R. Once again the music this week comes from every decade between the 60's and the 2000's with genre's of rock and roll that span the musical spectrum such as hard rock, new wave, power-pop, pscycho-billy, and pirate metal! So strap in and turn it up!I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Details for ABC of Rock T-Shirt Giveaway:Be the first person to email me at: abcofrockpodcast@gmail.com with the correct answer. Contest ends on Sunday, September 20th, 2020 at midnight (Eastern Time). The winner will be contacted by me no later than Monday, September 21st, 2020.Featured songsThe Raconteurs - Carolina DramaJoey Ramone - Don't Worry About MeRomeo Void - Nothing For MeReverend Horton Heat - JezabelRainbow - Gates of BabylonPaul Revere & The Raiders - I'm Not Your Stepping StoneChris Robinson - Silver CarRacer X - Viking KongThe Romantics - Little White LiesRunning Wild - Under Jolly Roger

All hail the Holy Trinity! Canadian prog rockers Rush are the featured artist representing the letter 'R' on this weeks show. Their catalogue was too deep...too rich to fit into a single episode so this show highlights my top ten underrated/under-appreciated songs from their 1970's classic era (Rush, Fly By Night, Caress of Steel, 2112, All the Worlds a Stage, A Farewell to Kings, and Hemispheres. Whether you are a lifelong Rush fan, or especially if you are a casual fan, this is a great way to be re-introduced to one of the greatest rock and roll bands of all time.I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Featured songsTake a FriendWhat You're DoingBest I CanIn the EndNecromancerSomething For NothingLakeside Park (Live)A Farewell to KingsCinderella ManCircumstances

Desert Rock - Stoner Rock - Hard Rock - Whatever adjectives you use to peg Queens of the Stone Age, it boils down to the fact this Josh Homme vehicle is one of the most original American rock bands of the last couple decades, and my personal favorite band since I discovered them in late 2002. Curating ten songs for this episode was one of the most pleasurable/painful experiences because my original list was somewhere around 34 songs I wanted to play, and distilling it down to ten wasn't easy. But I'm happy with these ten songs that I feel are underrated and/or under-appreciated that span their entire twenty two year career.As always I encourage you to legally purchase or stream your music. Buying physical media will always deepen your appreciation for it. I don't monetize this podcast because I do not own the rights to these songs. Please support all the artists that appear on The ABC's of Rock by purchasing their music.Featured songsGive the Mule What He WantsAuto PilotQuick and and to the PointlessAnother Love SongThe Mosquito SongEverybody Knows that You're InsaneRiver In the RoadThe Vampyre of Time and MemoryKalopsiaDomesticated Animals

After 52 years in the industry, Deep Purple are still going strong with their 21st studio album, WHOOSH! (Not the best title of an album...but hey it's still better than Bananas). This isn't Mark II Purple. Of course not. But if you are into their output of the past 17 years or so then this group is still delivering the goods. On this episode I feature my favorite track off their new LP titled, 'The Power of the Moon'.As always I encourage you to legally purchase or stream your music. Buying physical media will always deepen your appreciation for it. I don't monetize this podcast because I do not own the rights to these songs. Please support all the artists that appear on The ABC's of Rock by purchasing their music.

Welcome to another mashup episode, or what I call "Emptying The Vault - Letter P style". A show I drop every other week after a regular episode that features 10 songs from bands/artists beginning with the letter P that I probably wouldn't feature on a regular episode. This week it's another eclectic smörgåsbord of gems ranging from practically every corner of the rock and roll landscape.As always I encourage you to legally purchase or stream your music. Buying physical media will always deepen your appreciation for it. I don't monetize this podcast because I do not own the rights to these songs. Please support all the artists that appear on The ABC's of Rock by purchasing their music.Featured songs:Page & Plant - Burning UpPorno For Pyros - Blood RagPublic Image Ltd. - FFFA Perfect Circle - The DoomedPhantom Planet - Hey Now GirlPantera - The SleepPassengers - Your Blue RoomPariah - AnesthesiaPavement - In the Mouth a DesertElvis Presley - Blue Moon

The Psychedelic Furs dropped their first full studio album in nearly 30 years! And it sounds frickin' phenomenal! Top to bottom I already have fallen in love with it. For your sampling pleasure here is the opening track, 'The Boy That Invented Rock & Roll'.As always I encourage you to legally purchase or stream your music. Buying physical media will always deepen your appreciation for it. I don't monetize this podcast because I do not own the rights to these songs. Please support all the artists that appear on The ABC's of Rock by purchasing their music.

This week is a special one for me. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers are the soundtrack to my life. His music was there during my formative years, during my adolescence, my teenage years, high school, college, cross country moves to Los Angeles and back to New England. He was there for good times and bad times. Graduations, breakups, new beginnings, and sometimes his music was just there holding space for me while I figured out what my life was all about. Yes, his music is extremely personal to me and I'm very excited to share with you ten of my favorite underrated and under-appreciated songs from his 70's and 80's classic era. As always I encourage you to legally purchase or stream your music. Buying physical media will always deepen your appreciation for it. I don't monetize this podcast because I do not own the rights to these songs. Please support all the artists that appear on The ABC's of Rock by purchasing their music.Special announcement - I officially have an email dedicated for The ABC's of Rock. You can send your feedback, comments, praise, or complaints to abcofrockpodcast@gmail.com - I would love to hear from some listeners!Featured songs:Strangered In the NightMagnoliaYou Tell MeWhat Are you Doin' In My Life?NightwatchmanFinding outSouthern AccentsA Self Made ManDepending On YouZombie Zoo

Emptying The Vault continues the tradition of following up the regular show featuring a new artist with a follow up episode featuring a Smörgåsbord of bands and musicians that also begin with the same letter. Following up last weeks The Offspring episode here are 10 songs from artists/bands represented by the letter 'O'that I may not have been able to get to on the regular show. This is quite an eclectic batch of songs on this weeks show ranging from 80's Electronica, 70's heavy metal, 50's rockabilly, and many genres in between. Something for everybody!!! As always I encourage you to legally purchase or stream your music. Buying physical media will always deepen your appreciation for it. I don't monetize this podcast because I do not own the rights to these songs. Please support all the artists that appear on The ABC's of Rock by purchasing their music.Featured songs:Ric Ocasek - SituationOrchard and Vines - In the DarknessOingo Boingo - ControllerOverkill - Wrecking CrewOysterhead - Little FacesThe O'Jays - SurvivalOasis - Some Might SayOtep - RoyalsOur Lady Peace - Nice To Meet YouRoy Orbison - California Blue

Welcome to episode #18 of the ABC's of Rock. This week we move on to the letter O and representing our favorite circular letter is none other than California Skate Punk/Pop-Punk band, The Offspring. As always this podcast isn't here to celebrate the hits and singles, but to dive deep into their catalogue and to curate songs that aren't radio or concert staples. Every album is represented on this podcast from their early hardcore punk days, to the far leanings into pop-punk...it's all here and everything in between with of course my running commentary for each song.As always I encourage you to legally purchase or stream your music. Buying physical media will always deepen your appreciation for it. I do not own the copyright to any of the music played on this podcast. The copyright is owned by either the musicians or the music labels. Therefore I do not monetize this podcast, I do simply for the pure love of the music so please support all the artists that appear on The ABC's of Rock by purchasing their music.Featured music:CrossroadsDirty MagicSomething To Believe InMotaDon't Pick It UpPay the ManDenial, RevisitedSpare Me the DetailsTrust In YouDivided By Zero/Slim Pickens Does the Right Thing and Rides The Bomb To HellMusic video for Divided By Zero/Slim Pickens Does the Right Thing and Rides The Bomb To Hell:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asDlYjJqzWE

Emptying The Vault continues with the letter 'N', featuring 10 songs from artists/bands represented by the letter that I may not have been able to get to on the regular show. This is quite an eclectic batch of songs on this weeks show ranging from 80's Electronica, 70's heavy metal, 50's rockabilly, and many genres in between. Something for everybody!!! As always I encourage you to legally purchase or stream your music. Buying physical media will always deepen your appreciation for it. I don't monetize this podcast because I do not own the rights to these songs. Please support all the artists that appear on The ABC's of Rock by purchasing their music.Featured songs:Gary Numan - ObserverNight Ranger - Somehow SomewayHarry Nilsson - You're Breakin' My HeartNo Doubt - Six Feet UnderThe Normals - Warm LeatheretteRicky Nelson - If You Can't Rock MeStevie Nicks - Outside In the RainNazareth - Expect No MercyNew Order - Working OvertimeNight Flight Orchestra - Servants of the Air