Rock N Roll Bedtime Stories
323 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★★ - 81 ratingsRock N Roll Bedtime Stories exists to discuss (and maybe set straight) the rumor, innuendo and hidden details that surround some of your favorite bands and songs.
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RETOLD – Ghost vs As I Lay Dying
October 27, 2023 04:09 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBIn an attempt to be a little spooky on Halloween weekend, we have re-uploaded 2022’s spookiest episode about one band that pretends to be scary and isn’t – and one who claims they aren’t but very much ARE!
Episode 169 – Warren vs Werewolves
October 25, 2023 03:19 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBBrian and Murdock reach into the history of the 1970’s novelty song “Werewolves of London” and discover how it got the entire California scene singing along. Plus – they learn which crooner’s late-night movie viewing inspired it and the troubadour whose career would be defined by it. SHOW NOTES: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2534400/Why-DID-Everly-Brothers-hate-RAY-CONNOLLY-reflects-little-concord-singing-duos-relationship.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Everly_B...
BS Conversations – Chris Carter from Breakfast with the Beatles
October 19, 2023 20:27 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBBS Conversations are a Rock N Roll Bedtime Stories spin-off pod featuring long-form conversations with the people making the magic happen in the music industry. Listen into thi BS Conversation with Breakfast with the Beatles host (and bass player for Dramarama!!) Chris Carter. Hear Brian and Chris completely nerd out on Beatles, liner notes, rumors and just a general love for all things rock n roll.
Episode 168 – TLC vs the hostage situation
October 18, 2023 04:16 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBBrian and Murdock regale with the tale of Tionne, Lisa and Chili – including their popstar turned manager, the bathtub full of shoes, and the time they (maybe) took their record label president hostage to try and find the money they were owed. SHOW NOTES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Con_Funk_Shun https://sisterperri.com/contact/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pebbles_(musician) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes_Boy https://www.songfacts.com/facts/pebbles/mercedes-boy https://...
RETOLD – More Def Leppard
October 13, 2023 13:07 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBReturn to Episode 44 for the quintessential rock n roll bedtime tale – Def Lep vs the car wreck. SHOW NOTES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Def_Leppard Behind the Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8zYR-Ah9RM Artists as tax exiles: https://bravewords.com/news/def-leppard-among-other-artists-deal-with-tax-issue https://www.artbusinessinfo.com/vat-for-artists.html https://ultimateclassicrock.com/rock-bands-taxes/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_Allen_(drummer) https://ulti...
Episode 167 – Def Leppard vs Sheffield
October 11, 2023 04:41 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBThe guys get the details behind the Def Leppard fan classic acoustic set that was shot in a bar that was way too small for a band that big. Take another rock n roll field trip – this time to Sheffield, England. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rocknrollbedtimestories SHOW NOTES: Motley Crue in Sheffield: https://youtu.be/jIxSI_h0JWQ?si=qOtNmBjHahtNI0QY https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheffield Chaucer-related Sheffield nerdery: https://mediakron.bc.edu/mappingcha...
ATCML – Our Lady Peace – Healthy in Paranoid Times
October 06, 2023 05:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBAlbums That Changed My Life is a spin-off podcast about Brian’s favorite albums. On this episode, he talks about his long-time love of Canadian rockers Our Lady Peace, and flips track-by-track through their 2005 record Healthy in Paranoid Times.
Episode 166 – Zildjian vs Sabian
October 04, 2023 03:08 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBThe guys take on something new when a listener letter points them not to a song or a band – but to the rumor and innuendo surrounding a BRAND. Hear the tale of an ancient accident and the family who turned it into a centuries-lasting business endeavor that would help define jazz and lead to rock n roll. SHOW NOTES: https://mcaulaydrums.com/CYMBALS/item4498.html https://thedrumninja.com/where-are-buddy-richs-drum-sets/#:~:text=Buddy%20Rich%20was%20a%20Zildjian,popularity%20even%20more%...
BONUS – Our time at Louder Than Life
September 29, 2023 03:22 - 10 minutes - 6.91 MBBrian and Murdock run through their favorite parts of attending the largest rock festival in the country – Louder Than Life – which took place in Louisville, KY on September 21-24.
Episode 165 – Rush vs their reputation
September 27, 2023 02:22 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBBrian and Murdock get into a listener request asking them to figure out if the guys in Rush – Geddy, Alex and Neil – were always as nice to everyone as their reputation would imply. Support the show via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rocknrollbedtimestories SHOW NOTES: Rush’s South Park Tom Sawyer Intro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eh_9NY56Sxw https://www.talkbass.com/threads/is-geddy-lee-the-most-likeable-guy-in-rock.1388179/ https://www.quora.com/What-do-you-think-of-Geddy-...
BONUS – Our time at Bourbon & Beyond
September 23, 2023 14:53 - 17 minutes - 12 MBThe guys get together to recap their favorite moments from the Bourbon & Beyond music festival that happened in Louisville September 14-17th.
Episode 164 – Foreigner vs Jann Wenner
September 20, 2023 03:42 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBBrian and Murdock tackle a listener letter that leads to the long running rumor that a certain magazine owner might be responsible for keeping a certain American/British band out of the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame. SHOW NOTES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mick_Jones_(Foreigner_guitarist) https://rockcellarmagazine.com/lou-gramm-foreigner-live-at-the-rainbow-78-interview-legacy/ https://billboardchartrewind.wordpress.com/2020/05/09/the-ultimate-2-hits-on-the-billboard-hot-100/ https://blab...
RETOLD – More Elvis
September 15, 2023 02:59 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBRevisit this June 2022 conversation about the man behind The King – Colonel Tom Parker – including his (mis)management style, and what he might have been running from all along. SHOW NOTES The Colonel by Alanna Nash: https://www.amazon.com/Colonel-Extraordinary-Story-Tom-Parker/dp/1451613571/ref=asc_df_1451613571/ Austin Powers “Carnies!” clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXRfnIfFYFI https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carny https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Rose_Circus https://en.wi...
Episode 163 – Elvis vs Nixon
September 13, 2023 05:40 - 45 minutes - 30.9 MBThe guys learn a little about American history (and how it is literally managed) and breakdown the bizarre details of that time Elvis decided he needed to meet the President. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rocknrollbedtimestories SHOW NOTES: Songs in this episode: Elvis – “Are You Lonesome Tonight (1969, Laughing Version)” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Archives_and_Records_Administration https://www.washingtonian.com/2020/12/21/elvis-met-nixon-50-ye...
BONUS – RIP Gary Wright
September 08, 2023 03:31 - 11 minutes - 7.88 MBBrian pays tribute to the 1970’s blues-rocker-turned-world-music journeyman that gave the world “Dreamweaver” – and… Freddy Krueger. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode include compositions performed by Gary Wright, Spooky Tooth, Judas Priest, and Ronnie Spector https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Wright https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dream_Weaver https://screenrant.com/nightmare-elm-street-dream-weaver-song-inspiration/
Episode 162 – Jimmy Buffett vs the drug police
September 06, 2023 04:13 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBIn honor of the late, great Jimmy Buffett, the boys breakdown the story of the afternoon excursion that went wrong on the island of Jamaica for Jimmy and his famous friends in 1996. Support the show on Patreon and get bonus content! https://www.patreon.com/rocknrollbedtimestories SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode “Jamaica Mistaica” and “Come Monday” by Jimmy Buffett SHOW NOTES https://margaritavillecaribbeanshop.com/pages/jimmy-buffett-u2s-bono-shot-at-in-negril-jamaica https:/...
Forgotten Bands – Budgie
September 01, 2023 04:26 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBThe guys introduce a new style of bonus episode – diving into the details of a band that most of the world may have forgotten. Up on the docket this time: Welsh sludge rockers/heavy metal godfathers, BUDGIE. Get your forgotten bands in for consideration by emailing [email protected]. SHOW NOTES: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/jan/11/burke-shelley-frontman-with-welsh-rock-band-budgie-dies-aged-71 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burke_Shelley https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki...
Episode 161 – Sublime vs Willie Nelson
August 30, 2023 03:55 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBBrian and Murdock open a letter from a listener hungry to hear about the extreme excess and undeniable influence of Brad, Bud and Eric – Long Beach, California’s Sublime. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rocknrollbedtimestories This episode brought to you in part by: Bourbon & Beyond Festival | A Perfect Blend of Bourbon, Food & Music In Louisville September 14-17, 2023 WIN TICKETS HERE! At Highland Festival Grounds At Kentucky Exposition Center Headliners ...
BONUS – Our Nerdiest Thing talks Madonna
August 25, 2023 03:41 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBIn the first BONUS crossover episode, listen in as Whitney, Mindy and Deb from the Story Guys Network’s podcast Our Nerdiest Thing talk about early 90’s Madonna. Check out all things Our Nerdiest Thing. Check out The Story Guys Network: https://wearethestoryguys.com/podcasts/
Episode 160 – Songs vs muses
August 23, 2023 10:40 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBBrian and Murdock examine a handful of famous tunes centering around specific women and uncover the true – and not-so-true stories behind the songs. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rocknrollbedtimestories This episode brought to you in part by: Bourbon & Beyond Festival | A Perfect Blend of Bourbon, Food & Music In Louisville September 14-17, 2023 WIN TICKETS HERE! At Highland Festival Grounds At Kentucky Exposition Center Headliners Include: Bruno Mars, The K...
BONUS – RIP Rodriguez and Jerry Moss
August 18, 2023 04:22 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBThe guys talk about the lesser known names with BIG TIME influence who have passed on in the last few weeks – Detroit’s “Sugar Man” and the “M” in A&M Records. SHOW NOTES: Songs played in this episode: “Crucify Your Mind” by Rodriguez and “The Lonely Bull” by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass https://variety.com/2023/music/news/jerry-moss-dead-a-and-m-records-1235698242/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sixto_Rodriguez This episode brought to you in part by: Bourbon & Beyond Festival |...
Episode 159 – Robbie Robertson vs The Band
August 16, 2023 02:53 - 1 hour - 53 MBIn honor of Robbie Robertson’s passing, the guys finally get to their long-awaited deep dive on The Band. They talk influence, bad behavior, and the group’s nearly unmatchable legacy. This episode brought to you in part by: Bourbon & Beyond Festival | A Perfect Blend of Bourbon, Food & Music In Louisville September 14-17, 2023 WIN TICKETS HERE! At Highland Festival Grounds At Kentucky Exposition Center Headliners Include: Bruno Mars, The Killers, Brandi Carlile, The Black Keys, Plus ...
Episode 158 – Goo Goo Dolls vs heavy metal
August 09, 2023 04:04 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBBrian and Murdock make a meandering case for laying the success of the Goo Goo Dolls at the feet of a bad deal with a legendary heavy metal music champion. This episode brought to you in part by: Bourbon & Beyond Festival | A Perfect Blend of Bourbon, Food & Music In Louisville September 14-17, 2023 WIN TICKETS HERE! At Highland Festival Grounds At Kentucky Exposition Center Headliners Include: Bruno Mars, The Killers, Brandi Carlile, The Black Keys, Plus Duran Duran, Billy String...
BONUS – Mailbag: My ex-girlfriend’s dad and more Bobbie Gentry rumors
August 04, 2023 04:11 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBBrian digs into a couple of letters and tries to figure out if a listener’s ex-flame actually had a (almost) famous dad. This episode brought to you in part by: Bourbon & Beyond Festival | A Perfect Blend of Bourbon, Food & Music In Louisville September 14-17, 2023 WIN TICKETS HERE! At Highland Festival Grounds At Kentucky Exposition Center Headliners Include: Bruno Mars, The Killers, Brandi Carlile, The Black Keys, Plus Duran Duran, Billy Strings, The Black Crowes, The Avett Brot...
Episode 157 – Sinead O’Connor vs the Catholic church
August 02, 2023 03:06 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBBrian and Murdock celebrate the life out of time of the Irish protest singer Sinead O’Connor and explore the culturally defining moment that was her 1992 SNL performance. Trigger warning: This episode is distinctly about abuse to children and includes graphic descriptions. This episode brought to you in part by: Bourbon & Beyond Festival | A Perfect Blend of Bourbon, Food & Music In Louisville September 14-17, 2023 WIN TICKETS HERE! At Highland Festival Grounds At Kentucky Exposition ...
RETOLD – Tawny Kitaen
July 28, 2023 02:23 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBAs a companion piece to the recent deep dive on Whitesnake and David Coverdale, the guys brush off this classic episode from May 2021 examining the career of video vixen Tawny Kitaen. This episode brought to you in part by: Bourbon & Beyond Festival | A Perfect Blend of Bourbon, Food & Music In Louisville September 14-17, 2023 WIN TICKETS HERE! At Highland Festival Grounds At Kentucky Exposition Center Headliners Include: Bruno Mars, The Killers, Brandi Carlile, The Black Keys, Plus ...
Episode 156 – David Coverdale vs Whitesnake
July 26, 2023 04:40 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBThe guys explore the big voice and bigger ego that gave the world Whitesnake – and the people he pissed off to get there. This episode brought to you in part by: Bourbon & Beyond Festival | A Perfect Blend of Bourbon, Food & Music In Louisville September 14-17, 2023 WIN TICKETS HERE! At Highland Festival Grounds At Kentucky Exposition Center Headliners Include: Bruno Mars, The Killers, Brandi Carlile, The Black Keys, Plus Duran Duran, Billy Strings, The Black Crowes, The Avett Brothe...
Episode 155 – Rock N Roll vs prison
July 19, 2023 04:28 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBThe guys take advice from a listener letter and dig into the history of rock concerts inside prisons – from Johnny Cash to Metallica (and lots in between…) This episode brought to you in part by: Bourbon & Beyond Festival | A Perfect Blend of Bourbon, Food & Music In Louisville September 14-17, 2023 WIN TICKETS HERE! At Highland Festival Grounds At Kentucky Exposition Center Headliners Include: Bruno Mars, The Killers, Brandi Carlile, The Black Keys, Plus Duran Duran, Billy Strings, ...
BS Conversations – Clay and Joel from FXBT
July 14, 2023 03:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBBrian chats with 1/2 of the band FXBT (Foxbat) about their new release, their love of a good pop song, and one of the freakiest road stories on record. This episode brought to you in part by: Bourbon & Beyond Festival | A Perfect Blend of Bourbon, Food & Music In Louisville September 14-17, 2023 WIN TICKETS HERE! At Highland Festival Grounds At Kentucky Exposition Center Headliners Include: Bruno Mars, The Killers, Brandi Carlile, The Black Keys, Plus Duran Duran, Billy Strings, The ...
Episode 154 – Badfinger vs bad luck
July 12, 2023 05:05 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBBrian and Murdock reluctantly dig deep for something from the “most requested” list – the tale of the band that had the blessing of the Beatles and found nothing but struggle, heartbreak (and terrible managers) along the way to rock stardom. This episode brought to you in part by: Bourbon & Beyond Festival | A Perfect Blend of Bourbon, Food & Music In Louisville September 14-17, 2023 At Highland Festival Grounds At Kentucky Exposition Center Headliners Include: Bruno Mars, The Killers,...
BONUS – Mailbag: Robert Plant in a Tacoma
July 07, 2023 04:05 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBThe guys go through listener mail for more talk about rock stars in restaurants and rock stars in (terrible) movies.
Episode 153 – Suzanne Vega vs Tom’s Diner
July 05, 2023 11:37 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBThe guys trace the unlikely story of one of modern pop music’s most enduring melodies – from folk singing exercise to it’s place in streaming music history. This episode brought to you in part by Louder Than Life Music Festival. Louder Than Life America’s Biggest Rock Festival Louisville, KY September 21-24, 2023 Highland Festival Grounds At Kentucky Exposition Center Foo Fighters, Green Day, Tool, Avenged Sevenfold, Godsmack, Pantera, Queens Of The Stone Age, Weezer, Limp Bizkit, Megadet...
Episode 152 – The Misfits vs San Francisco
June 28, 2023 03:54 - 53 minutes - 36.4 MBThe guys do their best to earn their punk cred with a listener-requested deep dive on the life, times and dysfunction of Glenn Danzig, Jerry Only and The Misfits – and that one time they caused a riot and got asked to never come back… This episode brought to you in part by Louder Than Life Music Festival. Louder Than Life America’s Biggest Rock Festival Louisville, KY September 21-24, 2023 Highland Festival Grounds At Kentucky Exposition Center Foo Fighters, Green Day, Tool, Avenged Seven...
BONUS – Mailbag: Curse words and Hobbits
June 23, 2023 04:27 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBThe guys answer listener letters about uses of the F-word, rock n roll inspirations, and fantasy literature as fuel for rock n roll prowess. This episode brought to you in part by Louder Than Life Music Festival. Louder Than Life America’s Biggest Rock Festival Louisville, KY September 21-24, 2023 Highland Festival Grounds At Kentucky Exposition Center Foo Fighters, Green Day, Tool, Avenged Sevenfold, Godsmack, Pantera, Queens Of The Stone Age, Weezer, Limp Bizkit, Megadeth, Rancid, Turns...
Episode 151 – Thin Lizzy vs the drugs
June 21, 2023 02:26 - 43 minutes - 30 MBBrian and Murdock answer a listener letter that dives into the duel guitar soloing, drug-fueled brilliance, and lasting impact of Phil Lynnot and Thin Lizzy. This episode brought to you in part by Louder Than Life Music Festival. Louder Than Life America’s Biggest Rock Festival Louisville, KY September 21-24, 2023 Highland Festival Grounds At Kentucky Exposition Center Foo Fighters, Green Day, Tool, Avenged Sevenfold, Godsmack, Pantera, Queens Of The Stone Age, Weezer, Limp Bizkit, Megade...
BS Conversations – Brian Vander Ark from The Verve Pipe
June 16, 2023 01:15 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MBThe guys get to chat with The Verve Pipe front man about the movie Rockstar, his relationships with Stephan Jenkins and Jesus, and what it’s like being known for a ballad (plus – a WHOLE LOT MORE). This episode brought to you in part by Louder Than Life Music Festival. Louder Than Life America’s Biggest Rock Festival Louisville, KY September 21-24, 2023 Highland Festival Grounds At Kentucky Exposition Center Foo Fighters, Green Day, Tool, Avenged Sevenfold, Godsmack, Pantera, Queens Of Th...
Episode 150 – Jefferson Airplane vs Jefferson Starship
June 14, 2023 03:54 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBThe guys breakdown the long history, core members, and eventual meltdown of the band that helped birth hippies and counterculture and then performed (what some call) the worst song of all time. This episode brought to you in part by Louder Than Life Music Festival. Louder Than Life America’s Biggest Rock Festival Louisville, KY September 21-24, 2023 Highland Festival Grounds At Kentucky Exposition Center Foo Fighters, Green Day, Tool, Avenged Sevenfold, Godsmack, Pantera, Queens Of The St...
Episode 149 – The Beatles vs their publishing
June 07, 2023 04:15 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBThe guys have a run-in with copyright law and pull a listener letter about the notorious fight 2 of the Fab Four endured trying to own their own songs. This episode brought to you in part by Louder Than Life Music Festival. Louder Than Life America’s Biggest Rock Festival Louisville, KY September 21-24, 2023 Highland Festival Grounds At Kentucky Exposition Center Foo Fighters, Green Day, Tool, Avenged Sevenfold, Godsmack, Pantera, Queens Of The Stone Age, Weezer, Limp Bizkit, Megadeth, Ra...
RETOLD – Jackie Wilson
June 02, 2023 03:43 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBThe guys keep the Tina Turner celebration going and continue the exploration of early rock n roll by replaying an episode about one of Ike and Tina’s 1950’s contemporaries – Jackie Wilson. (From April 2020) SHOW NOTES: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/entertainment/ent-columns-blogs/state-of-the-art/article31127363.html https://www.history-of-rock.com/jackie_wilson.htm
Episode 148 – Tina Turner vs moves like Jagger
May 31, 2023 03:29 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MBBrian and Murdock celebrate the “Queen of Rock N Roll” – Tina Turner – by examining the giant impact she just might have made on the way rock n roll has looked onstage for the last 60 years. This episode brought to you in part by Louder Than Life Music Festival. Louder Than Life America’s Biggest Rock Festival Louisville, KY September 21-24, 2023 Highland Festival Grounds At Kentucky Exposition Center Foo Fighters, Green Day, Tool, Avenged Sevenfold, Godsmack, Pantera, Queens Of The Stone...
BS Conversations – John Ferguson from The Apples in Stereo
May 26, 2023 03:44 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBBrian gets to hang out with John Ferguson, a partner-in-crime of indie rock pioneer Robert Schneider and a member of the rock band The Apples in Stereo for a chat about family history, who his dad MIGHT have made eyes with, and touring in Japan. This episode brought to you in part by Louder Than Life Music Festival. Louder Than Life America’s Biggest Rock Festival Louisville, KY September 21-24, 2023 Highland Festival Grounds At Kentucky Exposition Center Foo Fighters, Green Day, Tool,...
Episode 147 – Taylor Swift and Bobbie Gentry vs fame
May 24, 2023 04:46 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBThe boys dig into the backstory of an old Taylor Swift song and uncover the histories of some major women in music who thought about leaving it all behind – and one who actually did. This episode brought to you in part by Louder Than Life Music Festival. Louder Than Life America’s Biggest Rock Festival Louisville, KY September 21-24, 2023 Highland Festival Grounds At Kentucky Exposition Center Foo Fighters, Green Day, Tool, Avenged Sevenfold, Godsmack, Pantera, Queens Of The Stone Age, W...
BS Conversations – Brett Newski of NEWSKI
May 19, 2023 02:50 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBBrian gets an overdue chat with old friend of the show Brett Newski – a multi-hyphenate artistic badass who plays music in a band he calls NEWSKI. He also writes books, paints, and hosts a hell of a podcast of his own called Dirt From the Road. This episode brought to you in part by Louder Than Life Music Festival. Louder Than Life America’s Biggest Rock Festival Louisville, KY September 21-24, 2023 Highland Festival Grounds At Kentucky Exposition Center Foo Fighters, Green Day, Tool, Ave...
Episode 146 – Steven Tyler vs Todd Rundgren
May 17, 2023 04:38 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBBrian leads a search to uncover the true origin story of his childhood crush – Liv Rundgren Tyler – and gets to crash into an inspirational muse, a legendary producer, and one of the greatest and notorious front men of all time along the way. This episode brought to you in part by Louder Than Life Music Festival. Louder Than Life America’s Biggest Rock Festival Louisville, KY September 21-24, 2023 Highland Festival Grounds At Kentucky Exposition Center Foo Fighters, Green Day, Tool, Aveng...
BS Conversations – Andy Frye, author of Ninety Days in the 90s
May 12, 2023 04:25 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBThe guys get in a discussion with writer Andy Frye whose latest book asks the question “If you could travel back to 1996, would you even want to come back?” They talk time travel, inspirations, cool aunts and that time Miles Davis almost lost his fancy car. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rocknrollbedtimestories SHOW NOTES: ANDY FRYE has written for Rolling Stone, ESPN and other publications. Currently, he writes about sports business for Forbes. His latest book is ca...
Episode 145 – Shania Twain vs Mutt Lange
May 10, 2023 03:42 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBBrian and Murdock get into the lucrative musical partnership that defined a decade – and the misbehavior that undid it. They talk about their commercial country pasts and the man behind the records that taught them about what rock was supposed to sound like. This episode brought to you in part by Louder Than Life Music Festival. Louder Than Life America’s Biggest Rock Festival Louisville, KY September 21-24, 2023 Highland Festival Grounds At Kentucky Exposition Center Foo Fighters, Green ...
BS Conversations – Casey Cavaliere from The Wonder Years
May 05, 2023 04:33 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBRock N Roll Bedtime Stories presents a new spin-off series of interviews with the people making the magic happen – working musicians, writers, entertainers, etc. For the debut episode, Brian chats with producer/engineer/songwriter and guitarist from the rock band The Wonder Years, Casey Cavaliere. They chat about Casey’s rock n roll heritage and his own encounters that have led to some rock n roll rumors and stories to tell. Check out Casey’s website Listen to Casey’s podcast Check out ...
Episode 144 – YES vs The Buggles
May 03, 2023 04:03 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBThe guys get into another “rock n roll manager did me wrong” story – but this one feels a little different. Learn about Brian Lane, his rise from record promoter to prog rock puppeteer, and the move that did him in – even though he says it wasn’t him who did it at all… This episode brought to you in part by Louder Than Life Music Festival. Louder Than Life America’s Biggest Rock Festival Louisville, KY September 21-24, 2023 Highland Festival Grounds At Kentucky Exposition Center Foo Fight...
BONUS – Mailbag and Blink bootlegs!
April 28, 2023 04:41 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBMurdock catches Brian enjoying himself; The guys dig through listener mail for a wild discussion on music, fast food and more.
Episode 143 – Rock N Roll vs devil horns
April 26, 2023 03:45 - 40 minutes - 28 MBBrian and Murdock answer a letter that leads to examining the history of a certain hand signal and how it got attached to heavy metal and rock n roll. Rock on, Bedhead. Rock on. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rocknrollbedtimestories SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Coven – “For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge”; The New Orleans Owls – “Throwin’ The Horns” https://www.jacksonville.com/story/entertainment/local/2011/02/18/hand-horns-story-behind-popular-rock-concer...