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371 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratings

Music industry veteran SteveJ takes a "deep dive" into music books, including bios, criticism, photography, and cultural takes, and explores music documentaries and films with the people behind them, along with a fascinating revolving panel of guests.

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In Case You Missed It: "THE SHANGRI-LAS: Golden Hits of The Shangri-Las"

June 26, 2023 12:00 - 43 minutes

From 2019, our convo with Ada Wolin presents a fresh new look into “The Golden Age of The Shangri-Las." Was the most idiosyncratic and influential girl-group of the 1960s also the “punkiest”? Tune in and find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Case You Missed It: "YACHT ROCK" with Greg Prato

June 19, 2023 12:00 - 35 minutes

Summer = Yacht Rock. That's a fact. Just what is "yacht rock," you ask? Is it AM gold? Soft, smooth 70s hits, come back to life? We're winding the clock back to Episode 19 so Greg Prato, author "The Yacht Rock Book" can lay it all out for you. Put your sunscreen and Ray Bans on, pop a Corona, and lie back and enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Case You Missed It: "“Selling BEATLES Merchandise in the U.S.: 1964-1966" with Terry Crain

June 12, 2023 10:42 - 30 minutes

Boy, has the music industry changed! It's almost irrelvant: no radio, no physical product, no sales. But has it? The Beatles were not only pioneers in music and popular culture, they were also the progenitors of the music merchandise phenomenon, which earned over $50 million in 1965! Author Terry Crain joined us early on to talk Beatles merch and other interesting side treks surrounding this nostalgic and trendsetting era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"The Ballad of MOTT THE HOOPLE" with Chris Hall

June 05, 2023 12:00 - 40 minutes

Mott the Hoople was of the most important bands of the late '60s and early ‘70s — the rock act that made a stray Bowie song into an anthem for a generation and beyond, and a singer with recognizable hair and ever-present shades. And Mott The Hoople may be one of the UK’s greatest and most cherished bands, but what of their story? We speak with Chris Hall, the director of The Ballad of Mott the Hoople, about the feature length documentary that tells the bruised and battered, but triumphant, ta...

In Case You Missed It: NEW BARBARIANS with Rob Chapman

May 29, 2023 12:00 - 35 minutes

Equal parts myth and legend, the New Barbarians are one of the greatest bands many people have never heard — or heard of! Put together by Ron Wood, the band featured fellow Stone Keith Richards, the Faces’ Ian MacLagan, sax player Bobby Keys, and a legendary rhythm section of the Meters Ziggy Modeleste and jazz great Stanley Clarke. If you missed this the first time around, tune in to hear Rob Chapman tell wild and rollicking stories featuring behind-the-scenes anecdotes about the band member...

"FANNY: The Right To Rock" with Bobbi Jo Hart

May 22, 2023 11:54 - 30 minutes

Fanny might be one of the most influential bands ever that many people have never heard of. David Bowie called them “one of the most important female bands in American rock,” adding they had been buried without a trace. So who was Fanny? Bobbi Jo Hart’s documentary Fanny: The Right To Rock examines the first all-female rock band to release an album on a major label. Formed by two Filipina sisters, the Millington’s experienced racism and sexism at an early age, and found a band to be their doo...

In Case You Missed It: "ALICE IN CHAINS: The Untold Story" with David De Sola

May 13, 2023 12:00 - 38 minutes

Alice In Chains were major players within the burgeoning Seattle scene that would forever change alternative and rock music. They were also one of the most self-destructive. In this early episode, acclaimed journalist David de Sola tells us how drugs nearly destroyed them and claimed the lives of frontman Layne Staley and founding bassist Mike Starr, and the incredible resurrection of the band nearly fifteen years later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

REGGAE COVER ART: "Stir It Up: Reggae Album Cover Art" and "The Cover Art of Studio One Records"

May 08, 2023 09:57 - 16 minutes

"Stir It Up: Reggae Album Cover Art" and "The Album Cover Art of Studio One Records" discuss the evolution, look and style of the the visuals and branding of reggae music. From Calypso, to bluebell rocksteady to roots reggae, and dub to dancehall, the music and visual output of this tiny island is enormous. SteveJ take a look at these two books that deal with two of his all-time favorite topics. Other Steve offers up his wisdom, humor and perhaps some guidance along the way. Like any genre, t...

In Case You Missed It: ELLINGTON & SINATRA IN THE WHITE HOUSE with Edward Faine

May 01, 2023 11:50 - 31 minutes

Let's go back and take a look at jazz at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Edward Allan Faine pulls back the curtain on the Nixon White House. Was Tricky Dick a jazz fan? After all, he did give Duke Ellington the Medal of Freedom in 1969. Who was in the band and who jammed at the “after-party”? Why did Sinatra almost get canceled, and just who that was playing piano behind some of Pearl Bailey’s set? We’ll touch on some of the more recent President’s and their bands of choice for “the best gig in tow...

JOHNNY THUNDERS: "Looking For Johnny" with Danny Garcia

April 24, 2023 12:00 - 30 minutes

Johnny Thunders was the legendary hard-living rock'n'roll guitarist who inspired glam-metal, punk and the New York and London music scene's in general. Danny Garcia’s documentary film Looking For Johnny examines Johnny Thunders' career from the early 70's as a founding member of the influential New York Dolls; the birth of the punk scene with The Heartbreakers in New York City and London; Gang War and The Oddballs. It also explores Johnny's unique musical style, his personal battle with drugs...

RECORD STORE DAY: Stereo Jack's Records with Chris Anzalone

April 17, 2023 12:00 - 30 minutes

Vinyl is back in a big way. According to Billboard magazine, over 43 million albums were sold in 2022, the 17th consecutive year vinyl album sales grew in the U.S., and the largest year for vinyl album sales since tracking data began in 1991. "Record Store Day" celebrates independently-owned brick-and-mortar record stores around the world and, this year it will be on April 22. We speak with Chris Anzalone, the owner of Stereo Jack’s Records in Ball Square, Somerville, Ma. about a day for the ...

In Case You Missed It: "TINY TIM: The Eternal Troubadour" with Justin Martell

April 10, 2023 12:00 - 24 minutes

Here's a crazy book on an even crazier musician and performer. Tiny Tim is best known for his wacky appearances on "Laugh In" and Johnny Carson's "Tonight Show." However, he also rubbed shoulders with Bob Dylan and Lenny Bruce. So, in case you missed it, author Justin Martell talks about one of the most phenomenal success stories in show business, Don't miss it...again! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MERLE HAGGARD : "The Running Kind: Listening to MERLE HAGGARD" with David Cantwell

April 03, 2023 11:27 - 33 minutes

We first had country music writer and aficionado David Cantwell on in 2019 to discuss his excellent book The Running Kind: Listening to Merle Haggard. The new edition expands on his earlier analysis and covers Haggard's death and afterlife as an icon of both old-school and modern country music; in fact, David considers it a whole new book! We talk about the appreciation, opinion and perception of Merle since his death and, of course, the many Merle Haggard songs that have been covered by Lyny...

In Case You Missed It: DUANE ALLMAN | "PLEASE BE WITH ME" with Galadrielle Allman

March 27, 2023 11:46 - 31 minutes

This week, we look back to our incredible chat with Galadrielle Allman and her deeply personal portrait of her father, Duane Allman, who was killed in a motorcycle accident at the age of twenty-four. She was two years old. At the heart of Galadrielle's book is her journey to understand the man millions idolized, but she never knew. It's a story every bit as compelling, beautiful, sad, and singular as her father’s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

POPSICKO: "To Would've Beens: The Official Oral History "with S.W. Lauden and Marko DeSantis

March 20, 2023 11:04 - 41 minutes

Popsicko! was a band from the rich Santa Barbara music scene of the 90s. “If it was 1968,” penned a writer for the Los Angeles Times, “these guys would be rock gods and all over the radio.” Everything was going Popsicko’s way, but there’s a reason you’ve likely never heard of them.  With some of Popsicko!’s music set to be re-released for the first time in two decades along with an oral history book, now is the time for the band’s story to be told. Tune in to hear how the band and their songs...

In Case You Missed It: "ODE to BILLIE JOE" with Tara Murtha

March 13, 2023 12:00 - 30 minutes

Our second episode, and we talk about "Ode To Billie Joe"with author Tara Murtha. This really set the tone for what we wanted to do with this podcast, so have a listen to the backstory of one of the all-time great songs and Bobbi Gentry, the woman behind this masterpiece. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SCREAMIN' JAY HAWKINS "I Put A Spell On You: The Bizarre Life of " with Steve Bergsman

March 06, 2023 05:00 - 39 minutes

In the annals of rock ‘n’ roll there have been a lot of strange characters, but there probably hasn’t been anyone as bizarre as Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, He was larger than life as he emerged from a coffin with a skull on a stick singing “I Put A Spell On You.” He was a whirlwind performer, a lusty singer, a prolific songwriter and a man who was a total stranger to the truth. And with that one song, Screamin’ Jay, who also studied piano and sang opera, became the embodiment of the sexually insat...

In Case You Missed It: BLACK POWER MUSIC: "Listen, Whitey: The Sounds of Black Power" with Pat Thomas

February 27, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes

Taking you back to 2019 and Episode 8, in case you missed it! Here we talk about the Black Power music movement with author and scholar Pat Thomas. We dig deep into how the it affected the popular music of the day, including Jimi Hendrix, James Brown, Sly Stone, Marvin Gaye and Motown, Gil Scott-Heron, Nina Simone and others. Celebrate Black History Month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Hit Girls: WOMEN of PUNK In The USA | 1975-1983" with Jen B. Larson

February 20, 2023 10:40 - 31 minutes

Women have been kicking against the pricks of music patriarchy since Sister Rosetta Tharpe first played the guitar riffs that built rock-n-roll. The explosion of punk sent shockwaves of revolution to every girl who dreamed of being on stage. Hit Girls is the story of nearly 100 regional American bands who shattered stereotypes and eardrums and whose legacy would be otherwise lost. Despite the modern narrative labeling women as anomalies in rock music, the truth is: women played important role...

In Case You Missed It: "DONNY HATHAWAY Live" with Emily Lordi

February 13, 2023 14:36 - 32 minutes

Donny Hathaway Live is a soul classic and one of my all-time favorite records ever. We had the good fortune to interview author and cultural critic Emily Lordi in one of our earliest podcasts about her book on this record for the 33 1/3 series. We are proud to feature this episode again — “in case you missed it” — for Black History Month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JAMES BOND & THE BEATLES "Love And Let Die: and The British Psyche" with John Higgs

February 07, 2023 13:00 - 36 minutes

The Beatles are the biggest band in the history of pop music. James Bond is the single most successful movie character of all time. They are also twins. Dr No, the first Bond film, and Love Me Do, the first Beatles record, were both released on the same day: Friday 5 October 1962. Most countries can only dream of a cultural export becoming a worldwide phenomenon on this scale. For Britain to produce two iconic successes on this level, on the same windy October afternoon, is unprecedented. Lov...

In Case You Missed It: "VAN HALEN Rising" with Greg Renoff

January 26, 2023 01:00 - 29 minutes

We're taking you back to Episode THREE, recorded nearly four years ago! Luckily, Van Halen is evergreen and author Greg Renoff reveals the untold story of how the legendary band began, playing backyard parties in Los Angeles, This unique pre-history takes you from those high school bashes to funky dive bars with wet t-shirt contests, and, eventually, to the Sunset Strip and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"ELTON JOHN@75" with Gillian Gaar

January 16, 2023 20:41 - 37 minutes

Beginning with his 1969 debut LP, Elton John is regarded as one of the most influential musicians and performers of the previous five decades. In examining 75 touchstones, author Gillian Gaar provides a unique presentation of Elton’s career arc, from his first steps as a solo artist to the breakthrough album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road to his flamboyant stage presence, and beyond. In this series, every page is illustrated with stunning concert and candid offstage photography, including gig post...

Happy New Year 2023! In case you missed it...

January 08, 2023 23:00 - 11 minutes

In our final episode recorded 2022, Other Steve and I talk about where this podcast is, where it has been and some of where it's going! We also talk about www.allmusicbooks.com, and our brand new, mobile friendly website And FYI…our New Year's resolutions include paring down some of the music stuff we’ve both collected over the years. Find out what and where on this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MELISSA ETHERIDGE:: "Happy Christmas! War Is Over! Give Peace a Chance!"

December 16, 2022 13:00 - 9 minutes

Holiday songs are in the air and everywhere these days! Some are classics, some are new, some are shiny and some…well. Nevermind. Last year, Other Steve pulled out a classics with Morphine’s “Sexy Christmas Baby Mine. We even got to have a final conversation about it with drummer Billy Conway. We also added a unique mashup of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” to our conversation about that now standard with author Ray Padgett. Once again, Other Steve has played Santa this year, and unearthed a cla...

So...You Want A BOB DYLAN Book For Christmas?

December 09, 2022 13:00 - 23 minutes

Today, we’re going to introduce a new angle to the show, and have a look at some of the book reviews on AllMusicBooks.com. Reviews by music fans is the backbone of the community site, and we hope this will be of interest to readers, and provide encouragement for you to weigh in on these, or any music books you’ve read. AllMusicBooks provided the backbone and opportunity for our podcast. So…looking for a unique present for that very special music fan in your life? Or maybe for you to put on yo...

"BOWIE@75" with Martin Popoff

November 23, 2022 13:00 - 41 minutes

Martin Popoff has written over 100 music books. "Bowie@75" is his first on David Bowie. Timed to tie in with what would have been Bowie’s 75th birthday, Popoff recounts 75 fascinating and significant career achievements and life events for the legendary singer. Illustrated with live concert and candid offstage photography as well as memorabilia including gig posters, 7-inch picture sleeves, and more, this incredible package also includes a gatefold timeline, a gatefold painting depicting "A P...

"A Few More Minutes on BOSTON ROCK" with Joe Millliken

November 17, 2022 08:30 - 15 minutes

Joe Milliken, author of "Let's Go: Benjamin Orr and The Cars" joins us to chat about the legendary Boston music scene, clubs like The Rat and The Paradise, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE CARS "Let's Go: Benjamin Orr and The Cars" with Joe Milliken

November 07, 2022 14:00 - 46 minutes

Boston is a town known for rock’n’roll; J. Geils Band, Aerosmith, Boston, and, of course The Cars. There were few bands bigger in the late 70s and MTV ‘80s. Benjamin Orr was the co-founder, co lead singer and bassist for the group, and possessed a voice made for radio. Veteran music journalist Joe Milliken joins us to talk about his book “Let’s Go!: Benjamin Orr and The Cars. From Max’s Kansas City to The Rat, from MTV to LiveAid, Joe’s book provides insight into Orr’s life, which ended tragi...

"A Few More Minutes" TOM PETTY: w/ Christopher McKittrick

October 20, 2022 04:00 - 5 minutes

Today, we celebrate Tom Petty on his birthday, with some bonus chat with Christopher McKittrick, author of "Somewhere You Feel Free: Tom Petty and Los Angeles." We talk about favorite songs, favorite albums, most underrated albums and more from this iconic songwriter and musician. If you want to know which Tom Petty song Chris feels it's impossible to drive the speed limit to, tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Few More Minutes "DENNY TEDESCO on his new rock doc"

October 18, 2022 17:00 - 12 minutes

Denny Tedesco, the director of “The Wrecking Crew” joins us again to chat about his brand new rock documentary. “The Immediate Family” follows the work and lives of The Section, the legendary band of 1970s session musicians who were featured on some of the most iconic singer/songwriter recordings of the era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AllMusicMovies: "Denny Tedesco on his new rock doc"

October 18, 2022 17:00 - 10 minutes - 9.27 MB

Denny Tedesco, the director of “The Wrecking Crew” joins us again to chat about his brand new rock documentary. “The Immediate Family” follows the work and lives of The Section, the legendary band of 1970s session musicians who were featured on some of the most iconic singer/songwriter recordings of the era.

"THE WRECKING CREW" with Denny Tedesco

October 13, 2022 12:00 - 41 minutes

You may not know the musician’s names, but The Wrecking Crew was a group of studio musicians in Los Angeles in the 1960s who played on hits for the Beach Boys, Frank Sinatra, Nancy Sinatra, Sonny and Cher, The Monkees, Mamas and Papas, Herb Alpert and who were Phil Spector's "Wall of Sound." Director Denny Tedesco, son of guitarist Tommy Tedesco, talks to us about these unsung stars who played on so many records that everyone knows by heart. Tune in to hear more about these amazing, funny, an...

AllMusicMovies: "The Wrecking Crew" with Denny Tedesco

October 13, 2022 12:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MB

You may not know the musician’s names, but The Wrecking Crew was a group of studio musicians in Los Angeles in the 1960s who played on hits for the Beach Boys, Frank Sinatra, Nancy Sinatra, Sonny and Cher, The Monkees, Mamas and Papas, Herb Alpert and who were Phil Spector's "Wall of Sound." Director Denny Tedesco, son of guitarist Tommy Tedesco, talks to us about these unsung stars who played on so many records that everyone knows by heart. Tune in to hear more about these amazing, funny, a...

"A Few More Minutes" with Chris Epting

October 07, 2022 08:00 - 12 minutes

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"Long Train Runnin': Our Story with The Doobie Brothers" with Chris Epting

September 26, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MB

Pat Simmons and Tom Johnston, the leaders of the Doobie Brothers, offer up a tag-team oral history with writer Chris Epting on the legendary rock band in "Long Train Runnin'." Their five decade journey, the longevity, success, drama and even the biker bars are all here. Chris joins us to recount their history, including the events that shelved Johnston and brought in Michael McDonald for The Doobies second wildly successful lineup. Chris has also worked with a number of musicians on their m...

THE DOOBIE BROTHERS: "Long Train Runnin': Our Story with The Doobie Brothers" with Chris Epting

September 26, 2022 12:00 - 46 minutes

Pat Simmons and Tom Johnston, the leaders of the Doobie Brothers, offer up a tag-team oral history with writer Chris Epting on the legendary rock band in "Long Train Runnin'." Their five decade journey, the longevity, success, drama and even the biker bars are all here. Chris joins us to recount their history, including the events that shelved Johnston and brought in Michael McDonald for The Doobies second wildly successful lineup. Chris has also worked with a number of musicians on their mem...

"A Few More Minutes" with Michael Alago

September 13, 2022 12:00 - 14 minutes

Legendary A&R man, author, star of "Who The F**ck Is That Guy?" and fabulous photographer returns to talk who he's digging today, his favorite live bands, the Nina Simone documentary and finds one degree of separation with "the Other Steve!". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AllMusicMovies / “Who The F*ck Is That Guy? The Fabulous Journey of Michael Alago”

September 05, 2022 12:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MB

“Who The Fuck Is That Guy'? The Fabulous Journey Of Michael Alago” tells the astonishing story of a gay Puerto Rican kid growing up in a Hasidic Brooklyn neighborhood, who got on the subway one day and began a musical odyssey that helped shape the musical landscape across N.Y.C. and around the world. From rubbing elbows with NY scene makers at Max's Kansas City and CBGB, to being the19 year-old talent booker at the legendary Ritz, to making history as a 24 year-old A&R exec, signing the bigg...

METALLICA “Who The F*ck Is That Guy? The Fabulous Journey of Michael Alago”

September 05, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour

“Who The Fuck Is That Guy'? The Fabulous Journey Of Michael Alago” tells the astonishing story of a gay Puerto Rican kid growing up in a Hasidic Brooklyn neighborhood, who got on the subway one day and began a musical odyssey that helped shape the musical landscape across N.Y.C. and around the world. From rubbing elbows with NY scene makers at Max's Kansas City and CBGB, to being the19 year-old talent booker at the legendary Ritz, to making history as a 24 year-old A&R exec, signing the bigge...

"A Few More Minutes on Albums, music books and documentaries" with Brad Schreiber

September 02, 2022 12:00 - 9 minutes

Brad Schreiber, author of "Music Is Power: Popular Songs, Social Justice, and the Will to Change" returns to talk about his favorite albums, music books and music documentaries! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"A Few More Minutes" with Brad Schreiber

September 02, 2022 12:00 - 7 minutes - 6.86 MB

Brad Schreiber, author of "Music Is Power: Popular Songs, Social Justice, and the Will to Change" returns to talk about his favorite albums, music books and music documentaries!

"SOUTHERN MAN: Music and Mayhem in the American South" Act Two by Alan Walden with S.E. Feinberg

August 25, 2022 13:00 - 21 minutes

In the first part of our chat with S. E. Feinberg about his book “Southern Man: Music and Mayhem in the American South,” which he co-authored with Alan Walden, we focused on the legendary work Walden did with R&B artists such as Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, and Percy Sledge.. It wasn’t always peaches and cream: the music business is tough. But after following his passion for R&B and building the careers of many of the legends in the genre, Alan Walden needed a break. In Act Two, author S.E. Fein...

“SOUTHERN MAN: Music and Mayhem in the American South” ACT ONE by Alan Walden with S.E. Feinberg

August 18, 2022 12:00 - 30 minutes

Anyone who was alive during the golden age of R&B remembers the music, but Alan Walden and SE Feinberg’s book “Southern Man: Music and Mayhem in the American South” invites the reader to the centre of the story, into the studio and on the road, to backroom deals and backroom brawls. In Act One, S.E. Feinberg talks about Alan, his best friend Otis Redding, his brother, — the legendary producer Phil Walden — the juke joints in Macon, Georgia, The Apollo in New York City’s Harlem, and the traged...

NYC PUNK SCENE: ALLMUSICMOVIES: "Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC" with Danny Garcia

August 11, 2022 12:00 - 34 minutes

"Nightclubbing" is the first-ever documentary about the renowned New York City nightclub Max's Kansas City, which had a massive impact on the worlds of music, fashion, art, culture and the creation of the city’s punk rock. The famous back room, where Andy Warhol held court and artists, actors, filmmakers, models, writers, assorted criminals and countless musicians — from Lou Reed and the Velvet Underground to David Bowie and the New York Dolls — made an indelible mark on music and the world. ...

"A Few More Minutes" on Irish Music with Bradley Morgan

August 05, 2022 12:00 - 7 minutes - 7.05 MB

Bradley Morgan, author of "U2 Joshua Tree: Planting Roots in Mythic America" comes back for a lightning round of his thoughts and favorite songs from legendary Irish bands.

IRISH MUSIC - "A Few More Minutes" with Bradley Morgan

August 05, 2022 12:00 - 7 minutes - 7.05 MB

Bradley Morgan, author of "U2 Joshua Tree: Planting Roots in Mythic America" comes back for a lightning round of his thoughts and favorite songs from legendary Irish bands.

"A Few More Minutes" IRISH MUSIC - w/ Bradley Morgan

August 05, 2022 12:00 - 9 minutes

Bradley Morgan, author of "U2 Joshua Tree: Planting Roots in Mythic America" comes back for a lightning round of his thoughts and favorite songs from legendary Irish bands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U2 "The Joshua Tree: Planting Roots in Mythic America" with Bradley Morgan

August 01, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutes

U2 planted the seeds for "The Joshua Tree" during an existential journey through America. As Irishmen in the 1970s, the band grew up with the belief that America was a place of freedom and prosperity, a symbol of hope and a refuge for all people. However, global politics of the 1980s undermined that impression. Bradley Morgan joins us to explore the political, social, and cultural themes rooted in "The Joshua Tree" when it was originally released in 1987 and how those themes resonated as a re...

ALBUMS, MUSIC BOOKS & DOCUMENTARIES "A Few More Minutes" with Doug Brod

July 29, 2022 12:00 - 10 minutes

Author Doug Brod spends a few more minutes with us, highlighting some of his favorite albums, music books, and music documentaries. Do you have any crossover with the man who wrote"It Just Seems A Little Weird: How KISS, Cheap Trick, Aerosmith, and Starz Remade Rock and Roll"? Tune in and find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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