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THE STOOGES: "Total Chaos: The Story of The Stooges" with Jeff Gold

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Episode 50: "A Friend of the Devil: The Glorification of the Outlaw in Song" with John Kruth

The myth of the outlaw has informed many of the great songs in music. From folk and blues, to country and rock, to reggae and rap, bad men and bandits have endured. A Friend of the Devil tracks the true story of these legendary bandits behind the songs that deify them, while looking at society's role in both creating outlaws, and our perpetual need for a new hero. John Kruth talks us about why we have continued to romanticize criminals in song, raising them to heroic figures. We’ll go behin...

OUTLAW SONGS: "A Friend of the Devil: The Glorification of the Outlaw in Song" with John Kruth

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Episode 49: "From Elvis In Memphis" with Eric Wolfson

In 1968, Elvis Presley walked down Sunset Strip in broad daylight. No one recognized him. He was worse than dead, he was irrelevant. Changes had to be made. So Elvis staged rock's first and greatest comeback in "Elvis '68," widely known as The Comeback Special. With this show, he resurrected himself— at the age of 33, no less — from the ashes of a career mired in bad movies and soundtracks. So where to go from here? Back home, of course. Author Eric Wolfson joins us to break down "From Elvi...

ELVIS: PRESLEY "From Elvis In Memphis" with Eric Wolfson

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ELVIS: "From Elvis In Memphis" with Eric Wolfson

Episode 48: Roadiecare.com with Sandy Espinoza & Tom Weber

This is the fiftieth episode of our Deep Dive podcast and we’re going to use this occasion to stretch out a little bit. Today, we’re going to talk about a real-life music story that is unfolding before our very eyes. In real time. COVID has decimated the music industry, and nowhere moreso than the men and women behind the scenes of live concert performances. The lighting guys, the techs, the sound guys, the people who build the stages — the roadies. Sandy Espinoza formed roadiecare.com to t...

ROADIECARE.COM with Sandy Espinoza & Tom Weber

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Episode 47: "They Just Seem A Little Weird: How KISS, Cheap Trick, Aerosmith, and Starz Remade Rock and Roll" with Doug Brod

It was the age when heavy-footed, humorless dinosaurs roamed the hard-rock landscape. But that all changed when these four dazed and confused mid-'70s flamboyant bands that reveled in revved-up anthems and flaunted a novel theatricality. Author Doug Brod seamlessly interweaves the narratives of KISS, Cheap Trick, and Aerosmith and Starz, taking us back to a time when rock became fun again and a gig became a show. We talk about each band's birth, rebirths, and where they belong in music hist...

KISS, CHEAP TRICK, AEROSMITH & STARZ: "They Just Seem A Little Weird: How KISS, Cheap Trick, Aerosmith, and Starz Remade Rock and Roll" with Doug Brod

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JANET JACKSON's "The Velvet Rope" with Ayanna Dozier

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Episode 46: Janet Jackson's "The Velvet Rope" with Ayanna Dozier

The question of control for Black women is a costly one. From 1986 onwards, the trajectory of Janet Jackson's career can be summed up in her desire for control. Control for Janet was never simply just about her desire for economic and creative control but rather an existential question about the desire to control and be in control over her bodily integrity as a Black woman.Ayanna Dozier talks about Janet's quest for control as heard in her sixth album, The Velvet Rope, an emancipatory act of...

Episode 45: "Sittin' In: Jazz Clubs of the 1940s and 1950s" with Jeff Gold

In his new book "Sittin' In," Grammy Award-winning record executive and music historian Jeff Gold brings to life the renowned jazz nightclubs of the 1940s and 1950s in an astounding visual history of American music.Gold talks to us about this explosive moment in the history of Jazz and expounds on these spaces as the center of artistic and social change. These clubs formed a profoundly inclusive and communal scene in American culture and music during a time of otherwise widespread segregatio...

JAZZ CLUBS: "Sittin' In: Jazz Clubs of the 1940s and 1950s" with Jeff Gold

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Episode 44: "Cover Me: The Stories Behind the Greatest Cover Songs of All Time" with Ray Padgett

Everyone loves cover songs. And a great cover often makes a song stronger. Why is that? Author Ray Padgett, of the website www.covermesongs.com, lets us in on the origins of classic covers — and tells the larger story of how cover songs have evolved over the decades.The Beatles made “Twist and Shout” famous, but who did it first? Where did the Righteous Brothers "Unchained Melody" come from? Aretha Franklin demanded “Respect,” Patti Smith blew up "Gloria," DEVO deconstructed "Satisfaction," ...

COVER SONGS "Cover Me: The Stories Behind the Greatest Cover Songs of All Time" with Ray Padgett

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"Have Yourself A Merry Little Holiday" 2020

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Episode 43: "Have Yourself A Merry Little Holiday" 2020

The two Steves thank you for your support. We'll be back in January and here's a sneak peak as to what's coming! Plus a *great* version of a Holiday classic from our friends Frankie and The Poolboys! Enjoy! AllMusicPodccasts is a proud member of the Pantheon Media Network.

JIMI HENRIX: "Becoming Jimi Hendrix: From Southern Crossroads to Psychedelic London" with Brad Schreiber

JIMI HENDRIX: "Becoming Jimi Hendrix: From Southern Crossroads to Psychedelic London" with Brad Schreiber

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Episode 42: "Becoming Jimi Hendrix: From Southern Crossroads to Psychedelic London" with Brad Schreiber

Becoming Jimi Hendrix traces “Jimmy’s” early musical roots, from a harrowing, hand-to-mouth upbringing in a poverty-stricken, broken Seattle home to his stint as a reluctant recruit of the 101st Airborne who was magnetically drawn to the rhythm and blues scene in Nashville. As a sideman, Hendrix played with the likes of Little Richard, Ike and Tina Turner, the Isley Brothers, and Sam & Dave — but none knew what to make of his spotlight-stealing rock guitar experimentation, the likes of which...

Episode 41: "So Much Things To Say: The Oral History of Bob Marley" with Roger Steffens (Pt. 2)

Roger Steffens is one of the world’s leading Bob Marley and reggae music experts. His book So Much Things To Say is a revelatory, one-of-a-kind oral history on the life and music of the legendary Rasta prophet, told in the words of those who knew him best.Part 2:Steffens takes us on Bob's journey from Kingston slums to Madison Square Garden, through the major controversies of Marley's life, examining who actually ordered the assassination attempt on his life, scrutinizing claims of CIA invol...

BOB MARLEY: "So Much Things To Say: The Oral History of Bob Marley" with Roger Steffens (Pt. 2)

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Episode 40: "So Much Things To Say: The Oral History of Bob Marley" by Roger Steffens (Pt. 1)

Roger Steffens is one of the world’s leading Bob Marley and reggae music experts. His book "So Much Things To Say" is a revelatory, one-of-a-kind oral history on the life and music of the legendary Rasta prophet, told in the words of those who knew him best.Part 1:Roger takes us through Bob Marley’s early days, and the formation of the original Wailin’ Wailers. Bob, Peter Tosh, and Bunny Wailer were a unique combination, and we learn what each brought to the table, to their music, and what l...

BOB MARLEY: "So Much Things To Say: The Oral History of Bob Marley" by Roger Steffens (Pt. 1)

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Episode 39: "I'm Your Fan: The Songs Of Leonard Cohen" with Ray Padgett

Leonard Cohen's record label refused to release his 1984 album Various Positions —which included the song "Hallelujah" — in the United States. Luckily, Velvet Underground founder John Cale was one of the few who did hear "Hallelujah," and he covered it for I'm Your Fan. Jeff Buckley would hear that version, and take the song into the stratosphere.Author Ray Padgett talks about that album and about tribute albums as a whole and what they mean to the record business. Good, bad, and worse, Ray ...

LEONARD COHEN: "I'm Your Fan: The Songs Of Leonard Cohen" with Ray Padgett

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NINE INCH NAILS: "Into The Never: Nine Inch Nails and the Creation of The Downward Spiral" with Adam Steiner

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Episode 38: "Into The Never: Nine Inch Nails and the Creation of The Downward Spiral" with Adam Steiner

Author Adam Steiner joins us to talk about the creation and cultural impact of Nine Inch Nails' album "The Downward Spiral," one of the most influential and artistically significant albums of the twentieth century.Steiner goes deep into Trent Reznor and his state of mind during the recording process, the deeply disturbing music and videos he created, and the chilling location where the album was recorded. AllMusicPodcasts is a proud member of the Pantheon Media Network.

Episode 37: "Music Is Power: Popular Songs, Social Justice, and The Will to Change" with Brad Schreiber

Author Brad Schreiber takes us on a guided tour through the past 100 years of politically-conscious music, from Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger and Bob Dylan to the Bob Marley, the Dead Kennedys and NWA. Covering a wide variety of genres, including reggae, country, psychedelia, rap, punk, folk and soul, Schreiber tells fascinating stories about the origins and the impact of dozens of world-changing songs, while revealing political context and the personal challenges of these legendary artists. A...

MUSIC IS POWER: Popular Songs, Social Justice, and The Will to Change" with Brad Schreiber

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Episode 36: "Gunning For Hits" with Jeff Rougvie

In this episode, we stretch out a bit and examine "Gunning For Hits," a music-based graphic novel series. Set in the shady New York City scene of the mid-80s, this music business thriller stars Martin Mills, a record company talent scout with an inscrutable past, and his attempts to sign a rock band that will conquer the world.Author and creator Jeff Rougvie knows his stuff. He was the former Director of A&R for Rykodisc, one of the great independent music labels. He worked with both David B...

GRAPHIC ARTS MUSIC THRILLER: "Gunning For Hits" with Jeff Rougvie

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SONG BOOK: 21 Songs From 10 Years (1964-74)" with Fiona McQuarrie

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Episode 35: "Song Book: 21 Songs From 10 Years (1964-74)" with Fiona McQuarrie

Every song tells a story, but every song also has its own story — the ideas or events that inspired it, the songwriters who created it, the artists that recorded it, and the impact that it made.Fiona McQuarrie tells us some fascinating tales that will appeal to music lovers, readers interested in popular culture, and anyone who wants to find out more about songs that they love. And who knows? You just might end up discovering a new favorite tune. AllMusicPodcasts is a proud member of the Pa...

TROUSER PRESS: The Trouser Press Record Guides & "Marc Bolan Killed In Crash" with Ira Robbins

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Episode 34: Trouser Press, The Trouser Press Record Guides & "Marc Bolan Killed In Crash" with Ira Robbins

Often called "the bible of alternative rock," Trouser Press was a highly influential music magazine in the '70s and 80s. We speak with Ira Robbins, who was a founder, writer, editor and publisher with the magazine and the series of "Trouser Press Record Guides" that followed.Robbins has recently put all 94 issues — in their entirety — online at www.trouserpress.com, and is adding new content as well. He's recently authored a new novel, based in the glam-rock music world, called "Marc Bolan K...

AC/DC's "Highway To Hell" with Joe Bonomo

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Episode 33: AC/DC's "Highway To Hell" with Joe Bonomo

Highway To Hell was AC/DC's infamous last album recorded with singer Bon Scott, who died of "death by misadventure," in London in February of 1980. Scott's demise has forever secured the album's reputation as a partying primer and a bible for lethal behavior, branding the album with the fun chaos of alcoholic excess and its flip side, early death.Author Joe Bonomo talks with us about this album, the power of adolescence, the durability of rock & roll fandom, and the transformative properties...

WOMEN WHO ROCK: "Women Who Rock: Bessie to Beyonce, Girl Groups to Riot Grrrl" with Evelyn McDonnell

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Episode 32: "Women Who Rock: Bessie to Beyonce, Girl Groups to Riot Grrrl" with Evelyn McDonnell

From Bessie Smith and The Supremes to Joan Baez, Madonna, Beyonce, Amy Winehouse, Dolly Parton, Sleater-Kinney, Taylor Swift, and scores more, women have played an essential and undeniable role in the evolution of popular music including blues, rock and roll, country, folk, glam rock, punk, and hip hop. Today, in a world traditionally dominated by male artists, women have a stronger influence on popular music than ever before.Editor Evelyn McDonnell talks to us about “Women Who Rock,” an all...

ROCK PHOTOGRAPHY: "Rock 'N' Roll Lens" with Jimmy Steinfeldt

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Episode 31: "Rock 'N' Roll Lens" with Jimmy Steinfeldt

During his 30 years in the photography business, Jimmy Steinfeldt has worked with everyone from Miles Davis to the Ramones. Jimmy was first published in 1985 in SPIN magazine. Rolling Stone soon followed, publishing a classic photograph of Madonna from the “Like A Virgin” tour.Jimmy tells us about the Minneapolis music scene in the '80s, and the difference in shooting in LA, the biggest market in the world. He also takes us backstage to give us the backstory on his shoots, including Johnny C...

COUNTRY MUSIC: "Backstage Nashville: The Undisclosed Story of A Major Label Recording Artist" with Wayne Warner

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Episode 30: "Backstage Nashville: The Undisclosed Story of A Major Label Recording Artist" with Wayne Warner

Singer, songwriter, and producer Wayne Warner details his relationship with country music’s major record labels, the common practices in making hit records, and tell us about his experiences with great artists he has worked with, including Taylor Swift and Bonnie Tyler, as well as many country legends. But how did Nashville react to his fierce independence, and his adoption of two African American sons? A brutally honest conversation with the man whose hit, “Turbo Twang” reached the top of t...

HIP HOP: "Dead Precedents: How Hip Hop Defines The Future" with Roy Christopher

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Episode 29: "Dead Precedents: How Hip Hop Defines The Future" with Roy Christopher

Roy Christopher traces the story of how hip-hop invented the twenty-first century and tells us how the hallmarks of hip-hop — allusion, self-reference, the use of new technologies, sampling, the cutting and splicing of language and sound — would come to define the culture of the new millennium.Christopher takes in the ground-breaking work of DJs and MCs such as Kool Herc, Grandmaster Flash and Rammellzee, alongside writers like Philip K. Dick and William Gibson, and links graffiti and DIY cu...

Episode 28: "Astral Weeks: A Secret History of 1968" with Ryan Walsh

Take a trip back in time, as Van Morrison arrives in Boston to begin writing what would become his masterpiece, "Astral Weeks." Author Ryan Walsh joins us to unearth the album's fascinating backstory — along with the untold secrets of the time and place that birthed it.Walsh paints an incredible picture that includes Peter Wolf (of the J. Geils Band), the "Bosstown" sound, Jonathan Richman, the Velvet Underground, and James Brown. Join us for a look into this unique history of 1968 Boston. ...

VAN MORRISON: "Astral Weeks: A Secret History of 1968" with Ryan Walsh

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TED TEMPLEMAN: "A Platinum Producer's Life in Music" with Greg Renoff

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