Podcasts about big rick

Ozzy Osbourne may be coming back as an AI avatar, and the idea has everyone asking a very uncomfortable question: Is this a meaningful tribute, or has the rock legacy machine gone too far? This one gets into,  fan connection, holograms, grief, voice cloning, and the future of dead rock stars in the AI age. Because once an artist can “talk back,” where do we draw the line between tribute, fantasy, and exploitation? And how does KISS play into all this?Support the showemail Big Rick at:info@rocktalkstudio.com

Before you spend money on another rock 'n' roll book, here's seven upcoming releases worth knowing about-from Van Halen, The Clash, Jeff Beck, Alice Cooper, Dave Mustaine, Paul Simon's Graceland, and Soundgarden's Kim Thayil. Find out which titles look essential, which are more niche, and which ones may actually deserve your time and money. Support the showemail Big Rick at:info@rocktalkstudio.com

A new book, Raised on Radio, looks at a controversial time in rock: 1976–1986, when Journey, Boston, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Def Leppard, Heart, and Toto ruled the airwaves. Many of the artists contribute to this oral history, and this episode looks not only at why the book is worth your time and money, but also asks: If critics pretty much dismissed most of these bands, why has their music prevailed?Support the showemail Big Rick at:info@rocktalkstudio.com

The Dead vault has split open and over 400 live recording have been released. But that is not all, every Tuesday new shows are coming. Also, how did Rush save their career and come up with the masterpiece 2112? And speaking of live shows, todays episode wraps up with a look a rock n roll legend you have never heard of, who is responsible for over 10,000 live recording. *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? New editions come out on the last Friday of the month featuring all the book buzz and doc news, recently released titles, top 5 lists, and entry into ALL giveaways and more. This month's giveaway-The Rolling Stones biography by Bob Spitz!! Enter hereSupport the showemail Big Rick at:info@rocktalkstudio.com

Reviewing the greatest story ever told about a rock n roll band. A new 700 page book dares to breathe new life into a famous old tale. Plus- Frampton, Iron Maiden, CSN, Gregg Allman and Billy Preston documentary news not to miss! *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? New editions come out on the last Friday of the month featuring all the book buzz and doc news, recently released titles, top 5 lists, and entry into ALL giveaways and more. This month's giveaway-The Rolling Stones biography by Bob Spitz!! Enter hereSupport the showemail Big Rick at:info@rocktalkstudio.com

The news has finally broken on the new Gregg Allman documentary. What am I looking for from this one? The list is pretty long. I also take a peek inside the new Rolling Stones biography and wrap the show with a discussion about a documentary that has instantly become a must-see.*Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? New editions come out on the last Friday of the month featuring all the book buzz and doc news, recently released titles, top 5 lists, and entry into ALL giveaways and more. This month's giveaway-The Rolling Stones biography by Bob Spitz!!Support the showemail Big Rick at:info@rocktalkstudio.com

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

Springsteen is doing something never done before in rock n roll. Billy Idol is telling tales of survival, and the Tom Petty estate is cooking up something special for this years 50th anniversary of the band. Support the showemail Big Rick at:info@rocktalkstudio.com

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

In this episode of Rock Talk Studio, I look at three stories that each reveal something bigger about rock history and culture. First, I explore the sale of Jerry Garcia's iconic Tiger guitar and what it represents as one of the most significant artifacts in rock and roll history. Then I turn to Melissa Auf der Maur's new memoir, Even the Good Girls Will Cry, and the intimate, personal perspective it brings to the mythology, chaos, and emotional texture of the '90s alternative scene. Finally, I discuss the announcement of the Crossroads Guitar Festival and why it continues to matter as a celebration of blues roots, classic rock, and guitar-driven music across generations.Support the showemail Big Rick at:info@rocktalkstudio.com

This new documentary The Rise of The Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother Hillel tells the real story behind the formation of the band. Support the showemail Big Rick at:info@rocktalkstudio.com

Part industry insider guide and part artist driven storytelling, the Bumping Into Geniuses book by Danny Goldberg  explores record labels, management deals, PR battles, and power shifts-while also offering up close portraits of Goldberg's relationships with artists like Led Zeppelin, Stevie Nicks, Bruce Springsteen, Nirvana, Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne, and Warren Zevon.Support the showemail Big Rick at:info@rocktalkstudio.com

It's a two for one show. A new Rolling Stones book that focuses on the 1969 US tour. And a new documentary about the Godfather of Heavy Metal -Toni Iommi.*Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? New editions come out on the last Friday of the month featuring all the book buzz and doc news, recently released titles, top 5 lists, and entry into ALL giveaways and more. This month's giveaway-Kiss 76 book! Sign up for the FREE monthly BLAST!! newsletter- right here Support the showemail Big Rick at:info@rocktalkstudio.com

Today’s Phone Tap victim just had their car towed and on top of that their friends emailed us to mess with them! What a lucky guy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Phone Tap victim just had their car towed and on top of that their friends emailed us to mess with them! What a lucky guy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An engaging rock doc that uses Paul's voice, archives, and memories to explain how he created a new life for himself and his wife, right after the Beatles. *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? New editions come out on the last Friday of the month featuring all the book buzz and doc news, recently released titles, top 5 lists, and entry into ALL giveaways and more. This month's giveaway-Kiss 76 book! Sign up for the FREE monthly BLAST!! newsletter- right here Support the showemail Big Rick at:info@rocktalkstudio.com

Today’s Phone Tap victim just had their car towed and on top of that their friends emailed us to mess with them! What a lucky guy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiss reached uncharted territory amongst rock n roll bands in the 70's. This new book KISS 76, brakes down the twelve months that changed their career. *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? New editions come out on the last Friday of the month featuring all the book buzz and doc news, recently released titles, top 5 lists, and entry into ALL giveaways and more. This month's giveaway-Kiss 76 book! Sign up for the FREE monthly BLAST!! newsletter- right here Support the showemail Big Rick at:info@rocktalkstudio.com

This was one of the most intense documentaries I've ever seen –and one of the most beautiful and touching at the same time. *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? New editions come out on the last Friday of the month featuring all the book buzz and doc news, recently released titles, top 5 lists, and entry into ALL giveaways and more. This month's giveaway- David Glimour book Luck and Strange: Studio/LiveSign up for the FREE monthly BLAST!! newsletter- right here Support the showemail Big Rick at:info@rocktalkstudio.com

Beatles Time Travel? Politics? Peter Jackson? And the Only Full Lennon Concert: New Beatles Content Everywhere-Here's What's Actually Worth Watching. *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? New editions come out on the last Friday of the month featuring all the book buzz and doc news, recently released titles, top 5 lists, and entry into ALL giveaways and more. This month's giveaway- David Glimour book Luck and Strange: Studio/LiveSign up for the FREE monthly BLAST!! newsletter- right here Support the showemail Big Rick at:info@rocktalkstudio.com

Rauce Padgett, with the podcast 'Good Sauce with Rauce & Joel,' shares what to expect during tonight's Episode 94, including special guest and local legend, Big Rick, who's considered Orlando's 'beer genie,' how joyous Groundhog Day is, and more.

Rauce Padgett, with the podcast 'Good Sauce with Rauce & Joel,' shares what to expect during tonight's Episode 94, including special guest and local legend, Big Rick, who's considered Orlando's 'beer genie,' how joyous Groundhog Day is, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The rock n roll books and docs that define the Grateful Dead. This is a bonus episode that celebrates no only the life of Bobby Weir, but also Jerry Garcia, Phil Lesh, Bill Kreutzmann, and Mickey Hart. The where to go list for a great Grateful Dead book or documentary. *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? New editions come out on the last Friday of the month featuring all the book buzz and doc news, recently released titles, top 5 lists, and entry into ALL giveaways and more. This month's giveaway- David Glimour book Luck and Strange: Studio/LiveSign up for the FREE monthly BLAST!! newsletter- right here Support the showemail Big Rick at:info@rocktalkstudio.com

When people talk about Pink Floyd and David Gilmour, there's one creative force almost always left out of the conversation, and without her, Pink Floyd's Division Bell album doesn't sound the same. Her name is Polly Samson. And this new book, Luck and Strange: Studio / Live, documents the album, rehearsals, and tour, told entirely through Polly Samson's photographs.*Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? New editions come out on the last Friday of the month featuring all the book buzz and doc news, recently released titles, top 5 lists, and entry into ALL giveaways and more. Sign up for the FREE monthly BLAST!! newsletter- right here Support the showemail Big Rick at:info@rocktalkstudio.com

Robbie Robertson's Insomnia isn't an easy or casual read, but it offers a raw look at the years immediately following The Last Waltz, when his world, and identity, were coming apart. In this episode, I break down the book's revelations about Robertson's bond with Martin Scorsese, the Band fallout, and why parts of this memoir still divide longtime fans. *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? New editions come out on the last Friday of the month featuring all the book buzz and doc news, recently released titles, top 5 lists, and entry into ALL giveaways and more. Sign up for the FREE monthly BLAST!! newsletter- right here Support the showemail Big Rick at:info@rocktalkstudio.com

The Top 10 Rock n Roll Documentaries of 2025.  Including the pick for the number one doc of the year, which took me a long time to come to grips with. *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? New editions come out on the last Friday of the month featuring all the book buzz and doc news, recently released titles, top 5 lists, and entry into ALL giveaways and more. Sign up for the FREE monthly BLAST!! newsletter- right here Support the showemail Big Rick at:info@rocktalkstudio.com

Here they are, after reading 32 rock n roll books last year, I have narrowed down the Top 10. Here comes the best of the best for 2025!*Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? New editions come out on the last Friday of the month featuring all the book buzz and doc news, recently released titles, top 5 lists, and entry into ALL giveaways and more. Sign up for the FREE monthly BLAST!! newsletter- right here Support the showemail Big Rick at:info@rocktalkstudio.com

The 2025 Best Rock n Roll Documentary of the Year Award goes to:Bono: Stories of Surrender This is a re-broadcast of my original review of the book when it was first released. Learn why it went on to win my best doc of the year award. And, how it was able to beat out the great documentary Becoming Led Zeppelin!*Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox?  Sign up for the FREE monthly BLAST!! newsletter- right here Subscribe now and get the BONUS newsletter featuring the first annual Rock Talk Studio Holiday Shopping Guide!Support the showemail Big Rick at:info@rocktalkstudio.com

The 2025 Book of the Year Award goes to:Heartbreaker by Mike Campbell and Ari SurdovalThis is a re-broadcast of my original review of the book when it was first released. Learn why it went on to win my best book of the year award. Spoiler: Every Tom Petty fan will want to buy this book!!*Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox?  Sign up for the FREE monthly BLAST!! newsletter- right here Subscribe now and get the BONUS newsletter featuring the first annual Rock Talk Studio Holiday Shopping Guide!Support the showemail Big Rick at:info@rocktalkstudio.com

The third annual Rock Talk Studio best book and doc awards for 2025. The categories are:Book and Doc of the YearBest Book and Doc about a BandBest Book and Doc about a Band MemberBest Book and Doc not about a Band or Band Member*Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox?  Sign up for the FREE monthly BLAST!! newsletter- right here Subscribe now and get the BONUS newsletter featuring the first annual Rock Talk Studio Holiday Shopping Guide!Support the showemail Big Rick at:info@rocktalkstudio.com

Reading Patti Smith writing is like entering a giant daydream. Bread of Angels is like a pre-quell and a sequel to her first memoir -Just Kids. With this book you get a more intimate look at her marriage, childhood, motherhood and her life beyond fame. *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox?  Sign up for the FREE monthly BLAST!! newsletter- right here Subscribe now and get the BONUS newsletter featuring the first annual Rock Talk Studio Holiday Shopping Guide!Support the showemail Big Rick at:info@rocktalkstudio.com

It's a four pack of four very distinctly different coffee table style presentation that just might surprise you. Something new in the world of larger presentations from four iconic artists and bands. *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox?  Sign up for the FREE monthly BLAST!! newsletter- right here Subscribe now and get the BONUS newsletter featuring the first annual Rock Talk Studio Holiday Shopping Guide!Support the showemail Big Rick at:info@rocktalkstudio.com

Today’s Phone Tap victim runs beauty pageants and we’re gonna test her morals and see if we can influence her and RIG the competition in our favor!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Phone Tap victim runs beauty pageants and we’re gonna test her morals and see if we can influence her and RIG the competition in our favor!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The only true currency in this bankrupt world is what you share with someone else when you're uncool. Cameron Crowe delivers stories only he could tell. Pure rock n roll history here. No one interviewed Bowie, Greg Allman, Jimmy Page, Ronnie Van Zant, Joni Mitchell, Glen Fry- to name a few, at the age of 15!!*Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox?  Sign up for the FREE monthly BLAST!! newsletter- right hereNew editions come out on the last Friday of the month featuring all the book buzz and doc news, recently released titles, top 5 lists, and entry into ALL giveaways and more. Support the showemail Big Rick at:info@rocktalkstudio.com

The new Springsteen biopic feels like it's missing a huge piece, and it's enough to make me completely rethink how the Nebraska chapter deserves to be told. The most anticipated rock n roll movie of 2025 is out and I can't wait to talk about it.*Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox?  Sign up for the FREE monthly BLAST!! newsletter- right hereNew editions come out on the last Friday of the month featuring all the book buzz and doc news, recently released titles, top 5 lists, and entry into ALL giveaways and more. Support the showemail Big Rick at:info@rocktalkstudio.com

The second memoir from Ozzy entitled Last Rites, unearths what was going on in the last few years of his life. This episode explores why this book is a key piece of rock n roll history. *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox?  Sign up for the FREE monthly BLAST!! newsletter- right hereNew editions come out on the last Friday of the month featuring all the book buzz and doc news, recently released titles, top 5 lists, and entry into ALL giveaways and more. Support the showemail Big Rick at:info@rocktalkstudio.com

Alternative For The Masses: The 90's Alt-Rock Revolution Book ReviewWriter Greg Prato weaves together more than 60 new interviews that were conducted exclusively for the book, capturing a time when underground music briefly took over the mainstream. Prato gives space to the entire ecosystem that made the movement matter. This is a very deep oral history that looks at the chaotic, creative shift that completely rewired what rock could sound and feel like. Want to win a free copy of the new book Oasis: Trying To Find A Way Out of Nowhere?  Sign up to enter the giveaway right here. *Reminder this is for US citizens only*Support the showemail Big Rick at:info@rocktalkstudio.com

With rare, unrestricted access, photographer Jill Furmanovsky captured Oasis in all their raw power, humor, and moments of vulnerability. Her photographs and stories reveal a deep trust and genuine connection between the band and the photographer. 557 photos, 30+ years of access. From candid backstage chaos to arena-size pandemonium, every shot tells a story. *This episode is sponsored by Thames & Hudson who is sending me over a free book to give away. Want to win a free copy of the new book Oasis: Trying To Find A Way Out of Nowhere?   It's easy, just send me an email to sign up. You can find a link to my email address below. *Reminder this is for US citizens only*Support the showemail Big Rick at:info@rocktalkstudio.com

Paul McCartney, Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen, Allman Brothers, Grateful Dead, and Bob Dylan have all had great rock n roll books and docs released about them in the last few years. This podcast is a greatest hits show! Tune in for a bunch of great recommendations to check out! Want to win a free copy of the new book Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams? Sign up to enter the giveaway right here*Reminder this is for US citizens only*Support the showemail Big Rick at:info@rocktalkstudio.com

This book stands as the official chronicle of the band's story and triumphs, it's a comprehensive account of the band's 50 year legacy. And its done by bringing their story to life through a visual narrative of photographs and memorabilia. The the presentation is just top notch. And, it goes without saying... Iron Maiden fans are in for a treat with this one!*This episode is sponsored by Thames & Hudson who is sending me over a free book to give away. Want to win a free copy of the new book Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams?  It's easy, just send me an email to sign up. You can find a link to my email address below. *Reminder this is for US citizens only*Support the showemail Big Rick at:info@rocktalkstudio.com

This is all about the incredible courage, extraordinary talent, and the amazing women who came together to create a one-of-a-kind event in music history. If you love rooting for the underdog and want to watch an inspiring, uplifting story, I highly recommend checking this out. *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox?  Sign up for the FREE monthly BLAST!! newsletter- right hereNew editions come out on the last Friday of the month featuring all the book buzz and doc news, recently released titles, top 5 lists, and entry into ALL giveaways and more. Support the showemail Big Rick at:info@rocktalkstudio.com

The three surviving members of The Cars help tell the story of one of the 80's most influential bands. Let The Stories be Told! *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox?  Sign up for the FREE monthly BLAST!! newsletter- right hereNew editions come out on the last Friday of the month featuring all the book buzz and doc news, recently released titles, top 5 lists, and entry into ALL giveaways and more. Support the showemail Big Rick at:info@rocktalkstudio.com

Ed Sullivan not only booked the Beatles for their famous February 9th 1964 appearance, he also was a champion for civil rights. Get the whole story about who Ed Sullivan was as a person and all the great work he did for black musicians. *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox?  Sign up for the FREE monthly BLAST!! newsletter- right hereNew editions come out on the last Friday of the month featuring all the book buzz and doc news, recently released titles, top 5 lists, and entry into ALL giveaways and more. Support the showemail Big Rick at:info@rocktalkstudio.com

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From the award-winning biographer of Elvis Presley comes a groundbreaking look at the King and his controversial manager. Drawing on never before seen letters, it reveals the Colonel not just as a reviled figure, but as Elvis's confidant, friend, and architect of his success.*Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox?  Sign up for the FREE monthly BLAST!! newsletter -right hereNew editions come out on the last Friday of the month featuring all the book buzz and doc news, recently released titles, top 5 lists, and entry into ALL giveaways, and more. Support the showemail Big Rick at:info@rocktalkstudio.com

From the award-winning biographer of Elvis Presley comes a groundbreaking look at the King and his controversial manager. Drawing on never before seen letters, it reveals the Colonel not just as a reviled figure, but as Elvis's confidant, friend, and architect of his success.*Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox?  Sign up for the FREE monthly BLAST!! newsletter- right hereNew editions come out on the last Friday of the month featuring all the book buzz and doc news, recently released titles, top 5 lists, and entry into ALL giveaways and more. Support the showemail Big Rick at:info@rocktalkstudio.com

What was Devo trying to say with their music? A lot more than Whip it! This doc opened my eyes to how deep and artistic this band really was. *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox?  Sign up for the FREE monthly BLAST!! newsletter- right hereNew editions come out on the last Friday of the month featuring all the book buzz and doc news, recently released titles, top 5 lists, and entry into ALL giveaways and more. Just announced! The release of two new booksIron Maiden: Infinite Dreams - October 7Oasis: Trying to Find A Way Out Of Nowhere - October 14Support the showemail Big Rick at:info@rocktalkstudio.com

What was Devo trying to say with their music? A lot more than Whip it! This doc opened my eyes to how deep and artistic this band really was. *Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox?  Easy-sign up for the Free monthly BLAST!! the newsletter that comes out on the last Friday of the month that features book buzz and doc news, recently released titles, top 5 lists, and more. Just shoot me over an email at the address below and say Big Rick, send me over that Blast!!Support the showemail Big Rick at:info@rocktalkstudio.com