CLE Rocks
78 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsThe music podcast from Cleveland -- the birthplace of rock and roll! Hosted by cleveland.com music journalists, CLE Rocks looks back at the memorable events and people that shaped rock and roll. Troy's interviews with some of music's greatest legends offer intimate, untold stories you must hear to believe.
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Alice Cooper@75 podcast celebrates the life and music of the “shock rocker” - CLE Rocks
March 10, 2023 16:00 - 1 hourLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Meat Loaf: 45 years of Bat Out of Hell
November 09, 2022 17:54 - 1 hourIn this special, live episode of the CLE Rocks podcast, a panel of special guests, including Ellen Foley, Karla DeVito, Joe Stefko, John Gorman, Steve Popovich Jr. and Pearl Aday celebrate the legacies of Meat Loaf, Jim Steinman and Steve Popovich of Cleveland International Records, and how "Bat Out of Hell" changed the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Live Episode: Michael Stanley Band's Record-Setting Run (1982)
August 26, 2022 12:12 - 1 hourIn 1982, Michael Stanley Band played four shows at Blossom Music Center in Ohio, setting an attendance record for the venue. A special panel of guests, including MSB lead guitarist Gary Markasky look back on those concerts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Live Episode: Wonderstruck 2022
July 11, 2022 13:21 - 59 minutesLive episode recording at this year's WonderStruck Music Festival held at Lakeland Community College in Kirtland, Ohio. The panel of guests featured Steve Oberman, executive vice president and head of music at See Tickets, Andrea Smith, tour manager for Vampire Weekend, Jackie Popovec, lead singer of Youngstown-based band The Vindys, and Denny Young, co-founder and president of Elevation Group, the company that puts on WonderStruck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rush - First American Broadcast, Cleveland (1974)
July 08, 2022 15:51 - 23 minutesRush broke into the American market in 1974 thanks to help from Cleveland radio station WMMS, leading to the band's first American Broadcast that August. This episode takes a look back at how WMMS' music director Donna Halper brought Rush into the limelight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
WIXY 1260
June 23, 2022 11:19 - 1 hourIn a special live edition of CLE Rocks, we examine the legacy of WIXY 1260, the AM radio station that dominated Cleveland in the 1960s, revolutionizing the industry. Guests include radio legends Larry Morrow, Billy Bass and historian Mike Olszewski. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Live Episode: The Legacy of WIXY 1260-AM
June 23, 2022 11:19 - 1 hourIn a special live edition of CLE Rocks, we examine the legacy of WIXY 1260, the AM radio station that dominated Cleveland in the 1960s, revolutionizing the industry. Guests include radio legends Larry Morrow, Billy Bass and historian Mike Olszewski. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
American Music Masters
June 17, 2022 19:19 - 27 minutesIn 1996, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame launched its American Music Masters series honoring legends of roots of rock. First up was Woody Guthrie with tribute concert headlined by Bruce Springsteen, Pete Seeger a young Ani DiFranco and more. This episode looks back on the series formation and one of the most unforgettable concerts in Cleveland music history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bruce Springsteen - American Music Masters, Wood Guthrie Tribute (1996)
June 17, 2022 19:19 - 27 minutesIn 1996, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame launched its American Music Masters series honoring legends of roots of rock. First up was Woody Guthrie with tribute concert headlined by Bruce Springsteen, Pete Seeger a young Ani DiFranco and more. This episode looks back on the series formation and one of the most unforgettable concerts in Cleveland music history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes '77
June 10, 2022 11:51 - 17 minutesSouthside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes' 1977 concert at Cleveland's Agora featuring Ronnie Spector -- The show that made the band a household name in Northeast Ohio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes - Live in Cleveland (1977)
June 10, 2022 11:51 - 17 minutesSouthside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes' 1977 concert at Cleveland's Agora featuring Ronnie Spector -- The show that made the band a household name in Northeast Ohio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Legacy of Prince
May 19, 2022 12:55 - 1 hourA live version of CLE Rocks featuring a panel discussion focused on the legacy of Prince and his 1984 Purple Rain Tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Live Episode: The Legacy of Prince
May 19, 2022 12:55 - 1 hourA live version of CLE Rocks featuring a panel discussion focused on the legacy of Prince and his 1984 Purple Rain Tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duran Duran
May 12, 2022 12:15 - 51 minutesWe sit down with Kirk Harrington and Tracey Elena of Duran Duran Worldwide, which helped lead the fan push for Duran Duran to get into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus Episode: The legacy of Duran Duran
May 12, 2022 12:15 - 51 minutesWe sit down with Kirk Harrington and Tracey Elena of Duran Duran Worldwide, which helped lead the fan push for Duran Duran to get into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2022
May 05, 2022 12:46 - 50 minutesCLE Rocks host Troy L. Smith and former rock critic Michael Norman break down the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Class of 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus Episode: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2022
May 05, 2022 12:46 - 50 minutesCLE Rocks host Troy L. Smith and former rock critic Michael Norman break down the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Class of 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
No Sleep Till Cleveland
April 14, 2022 12:41 - 1 hourFrom Richfield Coliseum to The Agora, relive the memorable moments at Cleveland's iconic music venues from the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s and beyond. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Live Episode: Cleveland Historic Music Venues
April 14, 2022 12:41 - 1 hourFrom Richfield Coliseum to The Agora, relive the memorable moments at Cleveland's iconic music venues from the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s and beyond. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
World Series of Rock
March 10, 2022 13:46 - 1 hourLooking back at the World Series of Rock, the epic concert series held at Cleveland Stadium from 1974 to 1980 featuring everyone from The Rolling Stones and Pink Floyd to Fleetwood Mac and Aerosmith. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Live Episode: World Series of Rock
March 10, 2022 13:46 - 1 hourLooking back at the World Series of Rock, the epic concert series held at Cleveland Stadium from 1974 to 1980 featuring everyone from The Rolling Stones and Pink Floyd to Fleetwood Mac and Aerosmith. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Bowie's first U.S. show in 1972
February 10, 2022 14:14 - 1 hourIn 1972, David Bowie embarked on his first tour of the U.S., choosing Cleveland as the place to debut his Ziggy Stardust alter ego to North America. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Bowie - First U.S. concert (1972)
February 10, 2022 14:14 - 1 hourIn 1972, David Bowie embarked on his first tour of the U.S., choosing Cleveland as the place to debut his Ziggy Stardust alter ego to North America. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Swingos Cleveland Rock & Roll Hotel
January 27, 2022 14:21 - 1 hourOur Jan. 26, 2022 live version of the podcast focuses on Swingos, the legendary Cleveland hotel where rockers like Led Zeppelin, The Who and Elvis raged during the 1970s. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Live Episode: Swingos Rock & Roll Hotel
January 27, 2022 14:21 - 1 hourOur Jan. 26, 2022 live version of the podcast focuses on Swingos, the legendary Cleveland hotel where rockers like Led Zeppelin, The Who and Elvis raged during the 1970s. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Taylor Swift's 1989 Tour
November 02, 2021 16:11 - 19 minutesRevisiting Taylor Swift's 1989 album and arena tour: The moment country's biggest star became a true pop icon. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Taylor Swift - 1989 Tour (2015)
November 02, 2021 16:11 - 19 minutesRevisiting Taylor Swift's 1989 album and arena tour: The moment country's biggest star became a true pop icon. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tina Turner and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
October 28, 2021 16:03 - 1 hourOn Oct. 27, 2021, we recorded a live episode of CLE Rocks focused on Tina Turner's legacy and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Class of 2021. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Live Episode: The Legacy of Tina Turner
October 28, 2021 16:03 - 1 hourOn Oct. 27, 2021, we recorded a live episode of CLE Rocks focused on Tina Turner's legacy and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Class of 2021. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jimi Hendrix's 1968 American Tour
September 17, 2021 20:04 - 16 minutesIn 1968, The Jimi Hendrix Experience embarked on a whirlwind tour of the United States that took them coast to coast and propelled its frontman to superstardom. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jimi Hendrix - 1968 American Tour
September 17, 2021 20:04 - 16 minutesIn 1968, The Jimi Hendrix Experience embarked on a whirlwind tour of the United States that took them coast to coast and propelled its frontman to superstardom. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What to make of the 2021 Rock Hall Inductions
September 13, 2021 16:12 - 1 hourWe sit down with Joe Kwaczala and Kristen Studard of the Who Cares About the Rock Hall? podcast to talk about anticipation for the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductions and this year's loaded class. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What to expect from the 2021 Rock Hall Ceremony
September 13, 2021 16:12 - 1 hour - 44 MBWe sit down with Joe Kwaczala and Kristen Studard of the Who Cares About the Rock Hall? podcast to talk about anticipation for the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductions and this year's loaded class. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Bonus Episode: 2021 Rock Hall Inductions
September 13, 2021 16:12 - 1 hourWe sit down with Joe Kwaczala and Kristen Studard of the Who Cares About the Rock Hall? podcast to talk about anticipation for the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductions and this year's loaded class. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Delta surge has music venues feeling on edge once again
September 07, 2021 19:56 - 41 minutesAs of Sept. 7, several Northeast Ohio music venues will be requiring proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test for entry to concerts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus Episode: Coronavirus + Music Venues
September 07, 2021 19:56 - 41 minutesAs of Sept. 7, several Northeast Ohio music venues will be requiring proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test for entry to concerts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Beatles' 1966 Cleveland Stadium Concert
August 12, 2021 17:11 - 17 minutesIn 1964 and 1966 Beatlemania took center stage in Cleveland with a pair of shows that featured fans rushing the stage to get their hands on The Fab Four. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Beatles - Cleveland Stadium (1966)
August 12, 2021 17:11 - 17 minutesIn 1964 and 1966 Beatlemania took center stage in Cleveland with a pair of shows that featured fans rushing the stage to get their hands on The Fab Four. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Prince's Purple Rain Tour
June 02, 2021 20:22 - 20 minutesIn 1984, Prince kicked off his epic "Purple Rain Tour," taking the Midwest by storm with a secret convert in Cincinnati, seven-night stand in Detroit and two concerts at Richfield Coliseum. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Prince - Purple Rain Tour (1984)
June 02, 2021 20:22 - 20 minutesIn 1984, Prince kicked off his epic "Purple Rain Tour," taking the Midwest by storm with a secret convert in Cincinnati, seven-night stand in Detroit and two concerts at Richfield Coliseum. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pearl Jam's - Ten Tour/Peabody's Downunder (1992)
May 11, 2021 04:00 - 20 minutesBy April 1992, Pearl Jam was becoming one of the biggest rock bands in the world. But that didn't stop the Seattle rock band from playing a concert at a small club in Cleveland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pearl Jam's 1992 Ten Tour at Peabody's DownUnder
May 11, 2021 04:00 - 20 minutesBy April 1992, Pearl Jam was becoming one of the biggest rock bands in the world. But that didn't stop the Seattle rock band from playing a concert at a small club in Cleveland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tina Turner's 1985 Private Dancer Tour
April 27, 2021 04:00 - 18 minutesA look back at the greatest comeback in music history, as Tina Turner brought her 1985 "Private Dancer Tour" to Richfield Coliseum. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tina Turner - Private Dancer Tour (1985)
April 27, 2021 04:00 - 18 minutesA look back at the greatest comeback in music history, as Tina Turner brought her 1985 "Private Dancer Tour" to Richfield Coliseum. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2Pac - All Eyez on Me Tour (1996)
April 15, 2021 04:00 - 26 minutesSeven months before his murder, 2Pac played one of his final concerts at Cleveland's Gund Arena with friend and boxing legend Mike Tyson by his side. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2Pac's 1996 concert at Gund Arena
April 15, 2021 04:00 - 26 minutesSeven months before his murder, 2Pac played one of his final concerts at Cleveland's Gund Arena with friend and boxing legend Mike Tyson by his side. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nirvana at Empire Concert Club 1991
March 24, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutesIn October 1991, Kurt Cobain and Nirvana performed at a small concert club in Cleveland just weeks before the grunge act became the biggest band in the world. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nirvana - Nevermind North American Tour (1991)
March 24, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutesIn October 1991, Kurt Cobain and Nirvana performed at a small concert club in Cleveland just weeks before the grunge act became the biggest band in the world. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
KISS - Blizzard of 1978
March 09, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutesIn 1978, KISS delivered one of its most memorable concerts as a blizzard came down on Richfield Coliseum. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
KISS Blizzard of 1978
March 09, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutesIn 1978, KISS delivered one of its most memorable concerts as a blizzard came down on Richfield Coliseum. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices