Podcasts about 70s rock

In this episode, I sit down with drummer Paul Stewart for a conversation that starts with how music can connect people across oceans and turns into a deep dive on taste, touch, craft, and the long arc of a career. Paul and I talk about how I first discovered his band The Feeling years ago from a CD a friend handed me after a gig, and how that one listen turned into a long-term appreciation for the songs, the playing, and the production. Paul shares why so many musicians connected with that sound, and how their work pulled from both the 70s world of Supertramp, 10CC, Elton John, and Fleetwood Mac, and the deeper 60s roots that fed that era, like The Beatles, The Stones, The Kinks, and The Zombies. We get into drum sound, why that thuddy, dead 70s tone fits their music so well, and how those choices shaped the identity of the recordings.Paul walks me through his origin story, from being hooked on drum sound as a kid, to getting his first kit at 12, to saying yes to every playing opportunity he could find. He tells an incredible story about a middle school teacher who stayed late after school so Paul could get extra time in the drum room, and we zoom out on how mentors, parents, and supportive educators change the course of a life. From there, we talk about preparation, professionalism, and the responsibility you carry in an ensemble, including how the anxiety of being underprepared can be its own lesson in why doing the work matters. Paul also shares a regret he has about not keeping his reading chops sharper, and why playing along with records became his true north as a drummer.We dig into influences from both sides of Paul's musical world, from rock and early Chili Peppers and Rage Against the Machine, to the cassette tapes an uncle sent that opened the door to jazz, funk, fusion, and players like Vinnie Colaiuta, Dave Weckl, and the Tower of Power world. Paul explains how the UK acid jazz scene became a significant pull, and how an acid jazz band at music college eventually evolved into The Feeling. We also talk about what it's like working with major artists outside the band, including how touring logistics can lead to local musicians being hired, and how surreal it can be to play iconic songs with legendary voices while still remembering they're just musicians on stage doing the same job.A meaningful part of our conversation is about performance anxiety, stage fright, and the emotional extremes musicians ride before, during, and after gigs. We talk honestly about confidence, coping, and what it means to choose a healthier path, and we acknowledge that even global superstars can struggle with fear right before walking on stage. Paul and I also reflect on the approaching anniversary of The Feeling's first album, how those songs were originally recorded as a weekend friends project without any expectation of success, and how playing them now carries twenty years of growth, finesse, and perspective while still honoring the original parts that make the songs work. We close with what Paul has been up to recently, including work with Anastacia, Paul Young, The Voice UK, and the broader creative world around the band, and why music remains a powerful source of joy, balance, and hope for people everywhere.Music from the Episode:Never Be Lonely (The Feeling)Everyday and All of the Night (The Feeling)Sun Won't Shine (The Feeling)I Want You Now (The Feeling)Thank you for listening. If you have questions, feedback, or ideas for the show, please email me at brad@thebandwichtapes.com.

Welcome to another episode of "70s Rock Daily"! Enjoy "News & Notes," "Today in Rock History," "Hey! I can't believe..." and much more.

Welcome to the first Sunday of '26! What do you like to do on a Sunday? Any new plans for this new year? Thanks for making our new "70s Rock Daily" Podcast so incredible!! And remember--tomorrow is our usual long-form "70s Rock Conversations" show featuring our Rock Expert Frank Aust. Tomorrow, it's our final new episode until we take our winter break, and our "Classic Conversations" take over. Tomorrow, our last "Best Last Albums" will be the Eagles' "The Long Run." Enjoy!

Welcome to the first weekend of 2026!! How are your "New Year's Resolutions" going so far this year? Anything you plan to keep? Our "70s Rock Daily" Podcast is off to a fabulous start--thanks so much for your downloads!

Welcome to our new "70s Rock Daily" Podcast! Everyday, we'll keep you up to date on the latest news & notes, tour information, and we'll also have some new fun topics, like "Hey! I can't believe THIS song did not make the Top 10." Enjoy!

Welcome to "Tim Friedmann's 70s Rock Conversations- Daily"!! A new daily podcast running every day (MON-SUN), and filling you in on all the activity that happens in the world of Rock music. "Today in Rock History" and "Birthdays" will continue every day, along with "News and Notes," plus some new topics like "Songs of the Season," "A Thought for the Day," and "Hey!--I Can't believe THIS song did NOT make the Top 10." And, best of all--this daily Podcast is only going to run for 15-20 minutes. Keep in mind, our long-form Weekly Podcast (with Rock Expert Frank Aust) will continue to drop every Monday morning at 2am (ET)...Enjoy your all-new Daily Podcast!

Back to our regular episodes this week, as Frankie and I begin finishing up our look at "Best Last Albums"--this week it's "Synchronicity" from the Police. Little did we know when this album was released in 1983 that this album would be the last from this trio. We hope you enjoyed our "BIG Christmas Show" last week, and that your holiday season is enjoyable. Happy New Year! We'll see in 2026!!

This week--It's our "BIG Christmas Show!!" So as you're welcoming family and friends, sipping hot chocolate, egg nog, or something a little more zesty, you can enjoy our trip down memory lane. Frankie and I recall some of our best Christmastime memories, our favorite meals for the big day, and of course, our Top 5 Christmas songs. Merry Christmas!

This week, we head back to 1969, for perhaps the best of our "Last Best Albums!" The Beatles' "Abbey Road." Frankie will tell you the story behind the famous album cover photo (and Paul's "death"); and I'll give you a little tidbit about the back cover. Also, we'll start running down our Top 10 Xmas Songs (from #10-#6 this week)...What do we have cooked up for you this holiday season? Find out this week! Next week, is our "BIG Christmas Show!," so be sure to add that show to your Christmas week plans!

Season 15 kicks off this week with the last album by Simon & Garfunkel (at least the first time)...Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel were heading in opposite directions at this point in early 1970; Paul to pursue his solo career, and Art with his budding acting career. "Bridge over Troubled Water" took nearly a year to complete as a result, yet out came some of their best work in this their 5th and final studio album. Next week, Frank and I look at perhaps the best of the last albums--"Abbey Road." And, in just 2 weeks, we'll have our "BIG Christmas Show!!"

Unfortunately, so many of our rockers have met with a tragic ending to their lives, and this week is one of the worst. In our continuing series, "Best Last Albums," it is the final album by Lynyrd Skynyrd, "Street Survivors." Frankie and I will take a closer look at the album, and the details behind that horrible plane crash which occurred just days after the albums' release.

This week-it's our BIG 5th Anniversary Show!! Thanks so much for listening over the past half-decade!! Frankie and I will relive many of our favorite topics, including 1 Hit Wonders, Best Debut Albums, Featured Artists and many more. Next week: our final episode of Season 14, with a look at "Street Survivors"...the last album from Lynyrd Skynyrd, released just days before the tragic plane crash.

This week, our "Best Last Albums" takes us back to the fall of 1968 with "Electric Ladyland" by the Jimi Hendrix Experience! Only 3 studio albums were released before Jimi's untimely death a little more than 2 years later. Next week, join Frankie and me as we celebrate our "Big 5th Anniversary Show!! We've had hundreds of fun and informative topics over the 1/2 decade of Podcasts, and we'll head down memory lane next week. Thanks SO much for you downloads!!

This week, Frankie and I spotlight Billy Joel's final album (with lyrics): "River of Dreams." Billy became disillusioned with the music industry at the time he put together this album in 1993...album cover art by his then wife, Christie Brinkley. Next week, join us as we continue with our "Best Last Albums"...it will be "Electric Ladyland," the 3rd and final album by the Jimi Hendrix Experience. And in just 2 weeks--our "BIG 5th Anniversary Show" will air!!

This week, John Lennon's final album, "Double Fantasy," is in our spotlight. Frank and I discuss the tragic events that began on December 8th, 1980, and for weeks, months, and years afterwards. It's still hard to believe, isn't it? Next week, Billy Joel's last one, with lyrics anyway: "River of Dreams."

Jim Croce's final album, "I Got A Name," is this week's "Best Last Album." Little did anyone at the time this album was released, that it would be Jim's last. From the title cut to "I'll Have to say I Love You in a Song" and "Lover's Cross," Jim great songs and tireless touring would end so tragically in September, 1973. Frank and I will discuss, and play some of those wonderful album tracks. Next week, John Lennon's "Double Fantasy."

Season 14 continues with Episode 8: The final studio album by The Doors--"LA Woman." 1971 signaled the end of the music by Jim Morrison, Robby Krieger, John Densmore and Ray Manzarek. From the title track, to "Riders on the Storm," Frankie and I will run down all the cuts, and give you some insight into the group's producer. Next week, Jim Croce's last album: "I Got a Name."

This week, before Frankie and I begin taking a look at "Best Last Albums," we'll begin the show with a fitting tribute to the late John Lodge of the Moody Blues, who passed away late last week at the age of 82. What great songs he wrote for us, including "Isn't Life Strange," "Ride My See-Saw" and "I'm just a Singer in a Rock 'n Roll Band." Then in our new Feature, "Best Last Albums, this week it's "In Through the Out Door" by Led Zeppelin.

This week, Frankie and I take a final look (at least for now!), at our "Best Debut Albums;" "Dream of the Blue Turtles" by Sting. The 1985 release marked the beginning of a tremendous solo career which still is here today. Next week, we'll begin our "Best Last Albums" feature--with Zeppelin's last, "In Through the out Door." Enjoy!

Styx is this week's Featured Artist!! Frankie and I (especially me) have been clamoring for their induction, or at least, nomination into the Rock Hall. It won't be this year (Nov 8th in LA), but maybe next year! Next week, we'll take a look at yet another one of our Best Debut Albums--"Dream of the Blue Turtles" by Sting. He stepped out into the solo spotlight with this top album from 1985.

This week: at long last...Van Halen!! Find out all about the band, who helped them get started (its' someone you know!), who was their producer early on (also someone you know!), and hear Frankie's thoughts about who he thinks was the better lead singer. Enjoy!!

This week- It's R.E.M!! Frank and I will be discussing what has made this band so popular since the early '80s, as a campus favorite at the Univ. of Georgia. And now, more than 40 years later-their music sustains. Enjoy!!

It's a brand-new season! Frankie and I kick off Season 14 with a look at one of the long-time rockers--U2. The group from Dublin, Ireland has been on the scene since the late-70s, and the 4 members have been together since the start. Next week, another Rock Hall of Famer--REM. Thanks for joining us for Season 14!

This week, we take a break from our usual conversations, with a look back to the year 1975! As Frankie says, this is the year that everybody came back out with great music. So much else happened that year as well, and Frank & I will get into it in this episode. Next week, we'll begin a brand-new season of shows--U2 will be front-and-center as our Featured Artists. Enjoy!

Fleetwood Mac's Rumours is undoubtedly one of the best pop rock albums ever. But the story behind its creation reads like a soap opera. Everyone -- Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, Christine McVie, John McVie, and Mic Fleetwood -- were enduring heartbreak during its recording. Stevie and Lindsey were breaking up. The McVies had already split, but John wasn't ready to let go. Even Mic Fleetwood was separating from his wife back home. For three months, they were stuck in a recording booth together nearly round the clock, singing each other's breakup songs and harmonizing with their exes. Heartbreak is encoded in every song, from Lindsey Buckingham's "Never Going Back Again" to Christine McVie's "You Make Loving Fun" to Stevie Nick's "Dreams". But in spite of ... or maybe because of? ... this termoil, Rumours has become one the best selling albums of all time. Peter and Adam listen to this pop rock masterpiece front-to-back, deconstructing each song (and the stories behind them) to understand what makes this album great. -----Keyboards? Albums we haven't covered. "Boomer" talk. We know you have opinions about this show. Help us make You'll Hear It better by sharing your feedback with us and answering a short survey. You could win one of three $100 Amazon gift cards! Visit youllhearitsurvey.com to learn more and fill out the survey.

This week, Frank and I wrap up a terrific Season 13, with the Debut Album of Pat Benatar's: "In the Heat of the Night." This one began a better than 4-decade career as a rocker, along with her husband-guitarist Neil Geraldo. Next week, we'll bring back a Classic Conversation from the year 1975; the year Frankie says "They all came out with great rock 'n roll albums!!" In 2 weeks, we'll start Season 14 with U2 as our Featured Artist.

This week, certainly NOT an unlucky episode! Frank and I are featuring a not-to-well-known Debut album, but still a really good one--and one that Frankie wanted to hit, "The Clash." First released in the UK in '77; then two years later here in the US. Next week, we'll conclude Season 13 with a look at Pat Benatar's first album, "In the Heat of the Night," from 1979. Enjoy!

As Frankie and I begin to wrap up Season 13, we continue with our "Best Debut Albums." This week, It's George Harrison's "All Things Must Pass." Hear how many top musicians performed with George on this 6-sided set! Next week, one of Frank's favorites: "The Clash." Enjoy!

Send us a textEric Bloom of Blue Öyster Cult joined the Midwest Mixtape Podcast via Zoom to preview their huge return to St. Louis TONIGHT, August 2nd, at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, presented by KC 95! In this exclusive interview, Eric dives into BÖC's deep history with Midwest rock radio, his lifelong love of baseball, and what it means to still pack venues five decades into their career.From sold-out shows revisiting their classic first three albums to stories about touring with Black Sabbath and chatting with Ozzy, this conversation is a must-hear for rock fans. Eric also shares the story of his restored 1968 Gibson SG, the band's musical inspirations—from Billy Joel to Brian Wilson—and of course, the enduring power of “Don't Fear the Reaper.”

Ready for a cosmic discovery? Imagine if members of Deep Purple, Iron Butterfly, and Johnny Winter's bands joined forces for one brief, blazing psychedelic trip—left behind in the dusty bins of 1970s rock. That's Captain Beyond: a cult supergroup whose self-titled debut LP isn't just underrated, but a secret handshake among true riff obsessives, stoner rock aficionados, and prog heads alike.In this episode, the Dig Me Out crew dives deep into Captain Beyond's 1972 debut, unpacking how a band with pedigree and ambition—yet dogged by legal drama and label confusion—could create an album both seamless and strange, with songs flowing together in widescreen, time-shifting suites. Hear wild stories about Rod Evans' post-Purple exile, the musical chemistry born in a Sunset Boulevard rehearsal room, and the band's mind-melting blend of proto-metal, jazz fusion, and space rock.The talk turns to why Captain Beyond has influenced bands from Kyuss to Monster Magnet without ever grabbing mainstream fame. The panel debates whether the record's genre-melting ambition is a blessing or a hidden barrier, calls out riffs and grooves that predate entire subgenres, and explores which tracks land hardest five decades later. If you love the restless invention of early Yes, the cosmic attack of Monster Magnet, or the boundary-pushing jams of Sabbath and Santana, don't skip this one.Episode Highlights0:00 – “Dancing Madly Backwards (On a Sea of Air)” intro – Meet the unsung supergroup and hear how their debut warped the hard rock rulebook.6:38 – Backstory & Band Drama – Lost contracts, missing songwriting credits, and the 48-hour recording sprint that captured lightning.15:24 – Genre-Bending Sound – Jazz, prog, heavy grooves, and psychedelia swirl in tracks like “Mesmerization Eclipse” and “Raging River of Fear.”30:05 – Rod Evans: Rock's Mystery Man – How the Deep Purple frontman vanished from music after giving this band their haunting voice.39:52 – Suite-Like Structure – Why this album flows more like a trip than a collection of songs.47:20 – Legacy & Influence – From stoner rock to modern prog, Captain Beyond's fingerprints are everywhere—if you know where to listen.55:13 – “I Can't Feel Nothin'” – The finale of the album: relentless, relentless, relentless.Ready to blast off? Hit play, subscribe, and join our community for passionate discussion and wild album picks at digmeoutpodcast.com and dmounion.com. Rediscover lost classics, debate the classics, and help shape the next rock deep dive. Don't let this cult gem slip beyond—your ears deserve the trip This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.digmeoutpodcast.com/subscribe

This week, Phil Collins is featured with his debut album "Face Value." Next week, it's George Harrison's goodbye to the Beatles with his "All Things Must Pass;" which may-or may not be his actual debut album. Enjoy!

At the dawn of 1980, we were still dealing with the final big days of Disco, but things were finally changing-and for the better! Tom Petty's "Damn the Torpedoes," "Glass Houses" by Billy Joel, and the debut album from Christopher Cross all dominated the album charts at the start of the new decade. Cross' debut effort would become a 5-time Grammy Winner, including one for Best New Artist. "Christopher Cross" is this week's Best Debut Album. Next week, Phil Collins burst on the scene with his debut, "Face Value." Enjoy!

This week's Best Debut Album comes from Tom Petty. Though not widely known when released in 1976, a few of the songs have gone on to become staples of Classic Rock!! Next week, the debut from Christopher Cross will be front-and-center (1980). The album went on to win 5 Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist. Enjoy!

Hope you had a terrific 4th of July holiday weekend! This week, Frankie and I head back to 1969 with the "Best Debut Album," Crosby, Stills & Nash. You'll learn how the trio got together, after some behind the scenes dealings of 2 powerful record company executives. Next week, we'll have Tom Petty's debut from 1976. Enjoy!

This week's "Best Debut Album" features Toto! From late '78 into '79, and into today--Songs like "Hold the Line" and "I'll Supply the Love" are still staples of Rock and Contemporary stations all over the world. Top session musicians like Jeff and Steve Porcaro, Steve Lukather and David Paich formed Toto in the late 70's, and the group continues to tour today. Enjoy!

This week, it's Bob Welch's first solo effort, "French Kiss." This Platinum Album was released in September, 1977 at the height of the Disco Era, and about the same time as the release of the mega-hit soundtrack to "Saturday Night Fever." Bob Welch, the former member of Fleetwood Mac, enlisted the help of former bandmates Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood and Christine McVie. Enjoy!

Episode 5 of Season 13 brings us one of the best debut albums of the 80s for sure--"Bella Donna" by Stevie Nicks! Frank and I love this album, and we have some very interesting things to say about it. And we'll have a little tribute to some of the musical artists who have passed away so far in 2025. Plus, our other features come your way as well! Next week, 1977's "French Kiss" by former Fleetwood Mac'er Bob Welch.

We are BACK!! Frankie and I return this week with all-new episodes of "70s Rock Conversations," as we continue with our rundown of the Best Debut Albums. This week, it's the first solo effort from Steve Perry. Was it a one-shot thing, or did it foretell the future of the band Journey? Street Talk is an excellent album. Next week, Stevie Nicks' "Bella Donna" will be in the spotlight--her first solo album. Enjoy!

This week, flash back to the 70's for some heavy duty rock and roll. Zeppelin, Sabbath, Beatles together and solo, Alice Cooper and more of your guitar rock faves. Deep cuts, full length, no edits. Even threw in a live set for you. Stoner rock, mock, dance, and laugh.        

What if one of punk rock's most essential records wasn't born in London or New York—but in a repressive corner of 1970s Australia? In this episode, we dive into I'm Stranded, the ferocious, lo-fi debut from Brisbane's own The Saints—a band that burned bright before punk even knew what it was supposed to sound like.Recorded in just two days with cranked amps, no overdubs, and a heavy dose of youth rebellion, I'm Stranded delivers raw power with surprising musical depth. The Saints weren't copying anyone—they couldn't. Isolated from punk's UK and US scenes, they built something unique: a mix of garage rock swing, proto-punk energy, and rock 'n' roll heart that would go on to influence everyone from Kurt Cobain to Mark Lanegan.This episode unpacks the album's explosive origins, its unexpected impact overseas, and how the band's refusal to conform—musically or stylistically—helped set a new standard for underground music. We also explore its enduring influence on punk, garage, grunge, and beyond.If you dig bands like The Stooges, The Damned, Radio Birdman, Nirvana, or The Hives, you'll want to hear this one.

This week, our Best Debut Album is Van Halen! Hard Rock at it's finest! Next week, Frank and I will begin our "Classic Conversations" to take you through the winter. We'll be back with all-new episodes come late-April/early May. Enjoy

In this special crossover episode, we're spotlighting Buffalo's 1973 Volcanic Rock—a raw, proto-metal gem that helped shape the sound of 80s Metal and 90s Rock. With primal riffs and fearless energy, Buffalo laid the groundwork for the heaviness embraced by bands like Metallica and Soundgarden. Picture it: the airwaves dominated by Dark Side of the Moon, Zeppelin's Houses of the Holy, and Sabbath's Sabbath Bloody Sabbath. Rock was entering its teenage years, shedding its innocence for something darker, more primal. Halfway around the world, Australia was a raw, untamed frontier where danger lurked in every shadow. Venomous creatures, desolate outback stretches, and a wild, unrelenting spirit shaped the people and their art. It was here, in this harsh and unpredictable landscape, that Buffalo unleashed their sophomore album, Volcanic Rock, on Vertigo Records. Like the searing sun, it scorched a path for heavy music, standing defiantly alongside its better-known contemporaries.Buffalo was no Zeppelin or Sabbath knockoff. This Brisbane-to-Sydney transplant created their own blend of bluesy grit and proto-metal menace. Formed initially as “Head,” their pivot to Buffalo was guided by a manager who believed that bands starting with “B” (Beatles, Beach Boys) were bound for success. A dart on a map landed on Buffalo, and thus began a name and sound etched in volcanic fury.Heavy as Hell, Raw as the OutbackVolcanic Rock lived up to its name—primitive, thunderous, and unpredictable. With Dave Tice's raw vocal delivery leading the charge, and guitarist John Baxter's primal riffage painting sonic landscapes, the album combined blues-rock roots with a proto-doom intensity that felt otherworldly. Songs like “Freedom” deliver nine-minute odysseys, meandering through psychedelic jam territory before crashing back into riff-laden crescendos.Yet, the record wasn't just music—it was spectacle. Its controversial cover art—a volcano shaped like a female torso spewing lava—reflected the wild creativity and raw edge of the band's ethos. It was shocking then and remains iconic now, an image as bold as the sound within.Misfits in a Golden AgeDespite their innovative sound, Buffalo never quite broke through. Opening for heavyweights like Black Sabbath and Rainbow, they faced the mischief of tour mates like Ritchie Blackmore, who infamously sabotaged their set. Still, they soldiered on, creating an album that influenced generations of grunge, stoner rock, and doom metal—long before the labels existed.But Buffalo's story is also one of commercial failure and creative frustration. Pushed by their label to pivot toward radio-friendly fare, they resisted, choosing instead to blaze their own trail. By the time their final album, Average Rock 'n' Roller, hit shelves in 1977, the band was running on fumes. Yet, Volcanic Rock remains their defining statement, a timeless blueprint for heavy rock adventurers.The Legacy: Why Volcanic Rock Still MattersSo why revisit Volcanic Rock in 2025? Because it's an artifact of pure, unadulterated rock energy—a raw, imperfect gem that prefigures everything from Kyuss to Queens of the Stone Age. Its primal simplicity, coupled with its audacious ambition, captures the essence of a time when rock was still dangerous.Want to know more? Dive into the latest episode of the Dig Me Out podcast, where we explore Buffalo's story in greater detail. From the album's creation to its lasting influence, it's an in-depth discussion you won't want to miss. Stream Volcanic Rock, then tune in to our episode to join the conversation and rediscover the molten core of 70s hard rock.Songs in this Episode:* Intro - Intro: Pound of Flesh* 22:21 - The Prophet* 28:28 - Freedom* 32:01 - Shylock* 52:44 - Sunrise (Come My Way) - Dave Tice's Buffalo Revisited* Outro - 'Til My DeathMake Your Voice Heard!In our quest to explore the depths of 80s metal we rely on you, our listeners. Your suggestions drive our show – be it an underrated classic or a forgotten gem. By joining our DMO Union on Patreon, you help us stay independent and ad-free and gain the power to vote on and choose the albums we dive into each year. Let's unearth the treasures of 80s Metal, one listener-powered episode at a time.Rescue an Album → | Support the Mission → This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.digmeoutpodcast.com/subscribe

Back in June, 1972, the California sound shifted from the Beach Boys and late-70s Psychedelic to the harmonic voices of the Eagles, this week's Best Debut Album! Next week, it'll be Van Halen!

"Hey-Hey We're The Monkees!!" that is our Debut Album to begin '25! Great singers, songwriters and musicians added up to this #1 Album in 1966. Next week, the Eagles' debut album will be in the spotlight. Enjoy!

Season 12 Highlights are ready to be enjoyed as we end 2024!! Next week, Frank and I return with all-new episodes kicking off Season 13...with "The Monkees" our "Best Debut Album." Thanks so much for your downloads in '24--see you in '25!

It's our "Big Christmas Show" for 2024!! Frank Aust and I will take you through an hour's worth of Christmas music, stories of our past and present, and much more great Holiday memories! Next week, our Highlight Reel from Season 12 will air. Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!

In this episode we discuss our Top 5 70s Rock and Roll Debut albums with with Russell Johnson from Wendy's --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/percysplace/support

This week, the debut album from the Cars is front-and-center! Frank and I will discuss the tracks--just about all of whom could've been hits! Also this week: we'll begin our rundown our "Top 10 Christmas Songs" (#10-#6), with the Top 5 revealed during our "Big Christmas Show" on Dec. 23rd.

I'm thrilled to have Georgie Fuller and Will Turner of The Heavy Heavy on the show this week!!  Just off their amazing Fall tour in support of their debut full-length album, One of a Kind, Georgie and Will sit down to reflect with me on everything from touring, to their unique musical partnership, to the impact of bringing their retro-sounding but forward-facing vibe to audiences across the country and into the UK and Europe. A product of their love of the 60s and early 70s, Georgie and Will love that sound of a bygone era, but at the same time have created something entirely unique and absolutely stunning and special. All that said, these two are stellar humans who have a fun-loving and sweet vibe that sends ripples of positivity throughout their music, and who doesn't love that?  We talk about it all in this amazing conversation. So let's all celebrate going back to the future with The Heavy Heavy!!   For more information on Roadcase: https://linktr.ee/roadcasepod and https://www.roadcasepod.comOr contact Roadcase by email:  info@roadcasepod.comRoadcase theme music:  "Eugene (Instrumental)" by Waltzer

As one of the founding members, lead singer, lead guitarist, and wrote more than 90% of the Grand Funk Railroad music catalog, Mark Farner has always been known as the energetic driving force on stage, the engine that pulled the original Grank Funk Railroad to the top of the charts. From his soulful voice and power rock riffs, to fueling the Funk with his atomic stage presence. His story and his imprint on music starts with Flint and since 1969 from his humble beginnings and a blue-collar outlook, Farner has captained a global crusade for love, peace and freedom and became a rock 'n' roll icon. Mor the 60 years later - he commands the stage with the same intensity performing epic hits that defined a generation - "I'm Your Captian (Closer to Home)", "Bad Time", "Some Kind of Wonderful", "Foot Stompin' Music", "Heartbreaker", "Rock & Roll Soul", "Locomotion", "Mean Mistreater" and  "We're An American Band" Mark will be releasing his latest solo album, "Closer To My Home" on November 8th , and we had the opporutnity to speak with him regarding the album along with his musical career.