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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BONUS – Pearl Jam’s Ten turns thirty
September 03, 2021 04:33 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBBrian and Murdock discuss Columbia House Record Club, ABBA’s reunion, GNR song stories, and the grunge record that – three decades ago this week – redefined rock and throaty belting forever. SHOW NOTES: https://ultimateclassicrock.com/michael-mcdonald-recuperating-isolating-doobie-brothers/ https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/abba-reunion-voyage-album-digital-concert-1219815/ https://www.spin.com/2021/08/bonnaroo-2021-canceled/ https://www.spin.com/featured/pearl-jam-ten-tu...
Episode 57 – Frank Sinatra vs karaoke
September 01, 2021 04:26 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBThe guys explore the legend of a series of Filipino killings all tied to the amateur public performance of one particular song… This episode brought to you in part by HelloFresh! Click here for an $80 Discount ($50 – $20 – $10) Including Free Shipping on First Box! Use the code: HFAFF80 SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Claude Francois – Comme D’Habitude, Paul Anka and Jon Bon Jovi – My Way, Sid Vicious – My Way https://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/07/world/asia/07karaoke.html?hpw...
BONUS – RIP Charlie Watts and the Nirvana baby
August 27, 2021 04:46 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBThe guys celebrate the life of the late, great Charlie Watts with the story of that time he punched Mick Jagger in the face; PLUS – the baby on the cover of Nevermind is mad as hell and he’s not gonna take it anymore… SHOW NOTES: Songs played: “When the Whip Comes Down” – Rolling Stones (Some Girls, 1978) https://www.vulture.com/article/book-excerpt-rolling-stones-charlie-watts-mick-jagger-fight.html https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/25/arts/music/spencer-alden-nirvana-nevermind.html
Episode 56 – Geezer Butler vs Malcom Young
August 25, 2021 04:03 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBBrian and Murdock discuss two of the 70’s coolest sidemen and that time one of them almost stabbed the other. This episode is brought to you in part by Db: Get 10% off your next purchase by using the code POD10. Go here: https://bit.ly/37cP8YP SHOW NOTES: Songs played: Black Sabbath – NIB, Black Sabbath – War Pigs, Marcus Hook Roll Band – Quick Reaction The Quora responses: https://www.quora.com/What-do-I-do-if-someone-pulls-a-knife-on-me https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geezer_Butler ...
BONUS – An Alternative History of Fred Durst
August 20, 2021 04:14 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBBrian and Murdock have an informal conversation about Woodstock 99, Lollapalooza ’21 and the rap rock front man the two fests had in common.
Episode 55 – AC/DC vs The Night Stalker
August 18, 2021 04:26 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBThe guys go true crime and trace the thread of truth that connected AC/DC to a notorious serial killer in the summer of 1985. This episode is brought to you by Db Bags. Use the code POD10 at checkout. SHOW NOTES https://ultimateclassicrock.com/acdc-richard-ramirez-night-prowler/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/ac-dc-drummer-phil-rudd-807498/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC/DC https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Ramirez https://gnrcentral.com/2021/01/11/ac-dc-did-t...
Episode 54 – Rock n Roll vs the Illuminati
August 11, 2021 04:42 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBBrian breaks down the history of the real and fictitious group(s) that might be controlling everyone you love to listen to – from Jimi Hendrix to Def Leppard to Jay-Z. This episode is brought to you in part by Db. Get 10% off your next purchase by using the code POD10. SHOW NOTES: https://www.vox.com/2015/5/19/8624675/what-is-illuminati-meaning-conspiracy-beyonce https://www.amazon.com/Them-Adventures-Extremists-Jon-Ronson/dp/0743233212 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/637982.The_Ill...
Episode 53 – Rock n Roll vs stuttering
August 04, 2021 04:51 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBThe guys get into the history behind what led to rock stars using the stutter as a singing style by diving into the stories behind two classic rock jukebox staples. Theme song: Counterpointless by Hark the Herald (Hear their 2008 album Aurora here.) This episode is brought to you in part by HelloFresh. Code: HFAFF80 Offer: $80 Discount ($50 – $20 – $10) Including Free Shipping on First Box! SHOW NOTES: https://www.newportmentalhealth.org/resources/definitions-of-common-disorders/ htt...
Episode 52 – Rick Ross vs Rick Ross
July 28, 2021 04:21 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBBrian breaks down the legal case that put a rapper in court for cashing in on an infamous drug dealer’s reputation – and on the way talks 50 Cent, prophetic Pitchfork reviews and the Kentucky journalist who might have gotten offed by the CIA. This episode is brought to you in part by: HelloFresh! Use the code: HFAFF80 for an $80 Discount ($50 – $20 – $10) Including Free Shipping on First Box! SHOW NOTES: http://www.mtv.com/news/1606926/rick-ross-finally-admits-prison-guard-past/ http...
Episode 51 – Rock n Roll vs throat singing
July 21, 2021 04:10 - 34 minutes - 27.6 MBBrian reveals the amazing story behind one of the biggest rock hits of the 1970’s while exploring the biography of Paul Pena – a blind musician with one of the strangest career arcs on record. This episode is brought to you in part by OMIO: Visit OMIO.com and use the code OMIO5 at checkout to save on your next travel booking. (Expires July 31, 2021) SHOW NOTES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuva Singing example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qx8hrhBZJ98 Paul Pena performs – https:/...
Episode 50 – Ramones vs rap music
July 14, 2021 04:11 - 46 minutes - 31.6 MBThe guys geek out about their love of the Ramones and unravel the tale of the original member who left punk for the world of hip hop. The show is brought to you by: HelloFresh: https://hellofresh-ca.o5kg.net/c/2544961/791027/7893 Code: HFAFF80 SHOW NOTES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramones https://groovyhistory.com/phil-spector-ramones-album https://www.nme.com/news/music/ramones-19-1332648 https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/28392/5-artists-reportedly-held-gunpoint-phil-spector Y...
Episode 49 – Smoke vs the Water
July 07, 2021 03:45 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBThe guys draw the line between a piece of tech and the biggest band in the world, the loudest band in the world and the weirdest band in the world. Hear the story of how when they all came together, it led to the lyrics that ride atop one of the most iconic rock n roll riffs of all time. This episode is sponsored in part by the travel booking platform, OMIO: Head to Omio.com and use the code OMIO5 at checkout. Valid until July 31st for new users. SHOW NOTES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki...
Episode 48 – Andrew W.K. vs Steev Mike
June 30, 2021 04:22 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBBrian takes the bait and falls down the Andrew W.K. conspiracy theory wormhole. Is the “Party Hard” maven an actual person or an industry plant from one of rock n roll’s legendary drummers? This episode is brought to you by OMIO. Get 5% off your next booking when you use the code LISTENR5 at check out. SHOW NOTES: The Gawker story: https://gawker.com/5439943/andrew-wk-and-the-problem-of-identity The Reddit write-up: https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/7stqax/consp...
Episode 47 – Chris Holmes vs the pool
June 23, 2021 02:58 - 34 minutes - 24 MBMurdock dives into the deep end of nostalgia and his childhood obsession with metal to discover if Chris Holmes of W.A.S.P. really had vodka in that bottle while floating in the pool and filming for The Decline of Western Civilization, Part 2. This episode is brought to you by OMIO. Get 5% off your next booking when you use the code LISTENR5 at check out. SHOW NOTES: The Mean Man documentary trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uYbqCtLZok The clip from Decline: https://www.you...
Episode 46 – KISS vs Satan
June 16, 2021 03:56 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBInspired by news from the KISS camp, Brian and Murdock explore misperceptions and lore around Gene, Paul, Ace and Peter. Did they really serve the Devil? Did they really put their blood into a comic book? And what was with Paul’s ear? This episode is brought to you by OMIO. Get 5% off your next booking when you use the code LISTENR5 at check out. SHOW NOTES Paul interview 2021: https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/music/1445256/Kiss-Paul-Stanley-Gene-Simmons-end-of-heavy-metal-band-aft...
Episode 45 – Poison vs Guns N Roses (with Tom Beaujour and Rich Bienstock)
June 09, 2021 04:26 - 43 minutes - 30 MBBrian and Murdock get the lowdown on the music and lifestyle of the 1980’s Sunset Strip (and find out if Slash REALLY DID audition for Poison) by welcoming rock journalists Tom Beaujour and Richard Bienstock to the show. Check out Tom and Rich’s amazing oral history NÖTHIN’ BUT A GOOD TIME: The Uncensored History of the ’80s Hard Rock Explosion here. This episode is brought to you by OMIO. Get 5% off your next booking when you use the code LISTENR5 at check out.
Episode 44 – Def Leppard vs the car wreck
June 02, 2021 04:41 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBThe guys get out all the details of the rise, the wreck and the ultimate return of Rick Allen and the boys from Def Leppard. This episode is sponsored by OMIO. Omio: Plan, book and love the journey. Terms & Conditions apply. https://omio.sjv.io/c/2544961/1078765/7385 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-iss...
BONUS – Favorite music of 2021… so far
May 28, 2021 04:38 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBThe guys celebrate the start of summer by flipping through their playlists and picking their favorite songs of the year so far. Listen to the playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2vpCXIJr2smNNT3lbuQ0Om?si=27ee0c2b652141ff
Episode 43 – TOTO vs insecticide
May 26, 2021 05:11 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBBrian examines the connection between that one line in Spinal Tap and that band of studio musicians who owned the early eighties with “Rosanna” and “Africa.” This episode is sponsored by Relief Factor. Get the QuickStart package (normally $70) for $19.95 HERE. SHOW NOTES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosanna_(song) https://rulefortytwo.com/secret-rock-knowledge/chapter-14/tragic-gardening-accident/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Porcaro https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toto_(band)#Ban...
BONUS The Jimi Hendrix Kidnapping
May 21, 2021 04:12 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBThe guys get listener mail from an upset source; Murdock reveals that Jimi Hendrix got kidnapped once – and never even knew it… SHOW NOTES: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/book-excerpt-the-man-who-saved-jimi-hendrix-from-the-mafia-187900/ https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/jimi-hendrix-so-high-kidnapped-by-mafia/?amp
Episode 42 – Jan vs Dean (with Joel Selvin)
May 19, 2021 02:58 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBThe guys welcome legendary music journalist Joel Selvin to join them in a discussion of Jan and Dean (featuring kidnaps and train wrecks), the Monterey Pop Festival and hanging out with Dennis Wilson. This episode brought to you by: Baxter Blue - get 10% off your next purchase of blue light, sleep, or kids glasses [...]
Episode 42 – Beach Boys vs Jan and Dean (with Joel Selvin)
May 19, 2021 02:58 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBThe guys welcome legendary music journalist Joel Selvin to join them in a discussion of Jan and Dean (featuring kidnaps and train wrecks), the Monterey Pop Festival and hanging out with Dennis Wilson. This episode brought to you by: Baxter Blue – get 10% off your next purchase of blue light, sleep, or kids glasses HERE. SHOW NOTES: More on Joel Selvin: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joel_Selvin More on Jan & Dean: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_and_Dean Joel’s book Hollywood Eden: htt...
Episode 41 – Tawny Kitaen vs music video history
May 12, 2021 03:31 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBThe guys pay tribute to video vixen Tawny Kitaen in the wake of her passing, examining her outsized influence on Whitesnake and early Tom Hanks. This episode is brought to you by Baxter Blue. Click here for 10% off. SHOW NOTES: Bachelor Party trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMvLcJiEj7w&t=42s The Seinfeld appearance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2JIHzPVRn8 Murdock’s first introduction to Tawny https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMvLcJiEj7w&t=42s Before Bachelor Party – The...
Episode 40 – Steven Seagal vs the blues
May 05, 2021 13:02 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBThe guys follow a listener suggestion into the world of a martial-arts-master-turned-movie-star and his vintage guitar collection. This episode is brought to you by Baxter Blue. Hit this link for 10% off your purchase*! *Restrictions may apply SHOW NOTES: 2009 Seagal and Billy Gibbons hangout: https://www.vintageguitar.com/3813/albert-kings-flying-vs/ History Channel documentary clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2MUzYR_2eM Grunge.com piece on Seagal’s guitars: https://www.grunge.c...
Episode 39 – Van Halen vs the 1984 smoking cherub
April 28, 2021 04:33 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBThe guys take on a listener letter and end up exploring the world of album art: it’s origins, a married couple who created a ton of it, and how the iconic 1984 album cover came to be. This episode brought to you by SPARK from Positive Grid! Get $10 off when you use the code RRBS4 until 5/05/21. SHOW NOTES: The Margo interview about 1984: https://www.coverourtracks.com/single-post/2016/06/27/margo-nahas-on-her-iconic-cover-for-van-halens-1984 The Music Is My Life podcast episode with Jay ...
BONUS – Drs of rock
April 23, 2021 22:12 - 11 minutes - 7.75 MBThe guys celebrate a new Offspring album by examining rockers throughout history who did more college than drugs. SHOW NOTES: Dexter gets his degree: https://variety.com/2017/music/news/the-offspring-dexter-holland-phd-molecular-biology-1202424779/ Dexter’s actual dissertation: http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll40/id/364391/rec/1 Rock stars w advanced degrees: https://www.master-degree-online.com/top-10-rock-stars-with-advanced-degrees/
Episode 38 – ZZ Top vs the buffalo
April 21, 2021 04:34 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBMurdock examines the excess of that one tour in the ’70’s where ZZ Top recreated Texas – with mixed results. This episode brought to you by SPARK from Positive Grid! Get $10 off when you use the code RRBS3 until 4/28/21. SHOW NOTES: Johnny Black piece on the 1976 tour: https://www.loudersound.com/features/fly-on-the-wall-29-may-1976-zz-top-take-texas-on-the-road Bill Ham: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Ham Ralph Fisher… on FACEBOOK? https://www.facebook.com/661809653877877/posts/see...
Episode 37 – Mama Cass vs the ham sandwich
April 14, 2021 13:07 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBBrian breaks down TWO rumors about Mamas and the Papa’s voice Mama Cass: Did a ham sandwich kill her? – AND – Did she die in the same place as another major musical legend? Episode sponsored by: SPARK by Positive Grid – https://www.positivegrid.com/spark/ Get $10 off the week of 4/14 when you use the code: RRBS2 at checkout! SHOW NOTES: Mamas and the Papas Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mamas_%26_the_Papas Mama Cass Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cass_Elliot Gavin Edwa...
Episode 36 – Rock n Roll vs Satanic messages
April 07, 2021 03:46 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBThe guys answer a listener letter asking for the history on “backmasking” – recording messages backwards on rock n roll records meant to be played forwards. Get ready to go deep on The Beatles, Led Zep and even that annoying Napoleon XIV track. This episode brought to you by SPARK by POSITIVE GRID – Get $10 off with code RRBS1 until 4/11/21. SHOW NOTES: The Eligibles – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1oTsFlwwzQ Napoleon XIV backwards – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gbvcEkuFFI To...
BONUS – More on Sampling: Amen Breaks
April 02, 2021 20:24 - 14 minutes - 9.87 MBIn an addendum to Episode 34, the guys go ALL the way back to the BEGINNING of sampling to uncover the origin story of possibly the MOST sampled song in music history – “Amen Brother.” SHOW NOTES: The Winstons Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Winstons The drum break: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2UltDBPW0w The full song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrrWhCbZAyY BBC interview from 2015: https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-32087287 Nate Harrison’s documentary Can I Get an ...
Episode 35 – Iron Butterfly vs science
March 23, 2021 04:10 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBBrian tackles the tale of Iron Butterfly and their replacement bass player, Phillip Taylor Kramer – a rocker turned scientist who quit showing up. This episode is sponsored by Away Travel: PODGO.CO/AWAY SHOW NOTES: https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Philip_Taylor_Kramer The WaPo long read from 1995: https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1996/10/06/far-out/e7bfbaa7-8f9a-4cec-88dc-45d6d2d03f3d/ The Unsolved Mysteries episode – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_amjG-naxU The 1999 stor...
Episode 34 – Beastie Boys vs the future of hip-hop
March 17, 2021 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBThe guys answer a listener letter asking if the Beastie Boys were involved in causing the crackdown on sampling in rap music. SHOW NOTES: https://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00152816.html https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.55725/title.russell-simmons-addresses-beastie-boys-def-jam-fallout-i-just-wasnt-mature-enough# https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dust_Brothers https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul%27s_Boutique https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilbert_O%27Sullivan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gra...
Episode 33 – Sussudio vs 1999
March 10, 2021 05:16 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBThe guys mashup and freak out over the similarities between two big hits from two big 80’s hitmakers. Plus – that time Phil Collins played on both Live Aid stages, got lampooned on South Park and thought he was at the Battle of the Alamo in another life… This episode brought to you by Away Travel. SHOW NOTES: The DJ TBT Mash Up – https://www.mixcloud.com/djtbt/prince-vs-phil-collins-1999-vs-sussudio-mixed-by-dj-tbt/ Phil Collins in Hook – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnNmVjkBVVU Phil...
BONUS – The Rare Essence murders
March 05, 2021 16:17 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBBrian’s Google searches uncover a series of mysterious deaths that all trace back to one band – and take the guys on a trip into the world of go-go music history along the way. SHOW NOTES: Go-go music Wiki: https://www.google.com/search?q=go+go+music&rlz=1C1GCEB_enUS893US893&oq=go+go+music&aqs=chrome.0.69i59j0l4j69i60l3.2162j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Rare Essence Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rare_Essence Rory Felton killer arrested: https://www.fox5dc.com/news/arrest-made-in...
Episode 32 – Meat Loaf vs ghosts
March 01, 2021 05:13 - 58 minutes - 26.9 MBThe guys get out their research knives and forks and dig into Meat Loaf – after getting a listener email wondering about claims of Meat meeting the supernatural during a recording session. ** This episode brought to you by Away Travel: https://www.awaytravel.com/** SHOW NOTES: Grunge.com story on Meat Loaf: https://www.grunge.com/168905/the-tragic-real-life-story-of-meat-loaf/ Meat Loaf on Larry King in 2014: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXCX-_P-Icc Ghost Hunters Q&A cell phone vi...
BONUS – Motorhead onstage fight
February 26, 2021 01:20 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBBrian and Murdock talk guitar noodling, Dinosaur Jr. and that time Lemmy had a cold and tried to fight Mikkey Dee. SHOW NOTES: J. Mascis guitar: https://shop.fender.com/en-US/squier-electric-guitars/jazzmaster/j-mascis-jazzmaster/0371060541.html Dinosaur Jr “Just Like Heaven” video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UT7IpRx08tE The story of the onstage Motorhead fight: https://ultimateclassicrock.com/motorhead-onstage-fight/ Lemmy on Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lemmy Footage f...
Episode 31 – Tommy vs Pam
February 22, 2021 04:48 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBMurdock goes geek again on a member of Motely Crue – Tommy Lee – and the relationship he had with Pam Anderson. Did this tabloid-fueled romance rewrite the path to pop cultural dominance forever? SHOW NOTES: David Rose’s The Stripper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2CWfSLyjx8 Bob Vila and Pam Anderson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SR6YJ4yr_bI&t=29s Best Crue interview ever? – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxOyfAbGKgA Rolling Stone feature: https://www.rollingstone.com/feature/pam...
BONUS – Mailbag and RIP Mary Wilson
February 19, 2021 04:58 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBThe guys read mail and remember Mary Wilson; PLUS – Murdock talks about that one time he had a conversation with a punk legend about Motely Crue. SHOW NOTES: Roy Head’s amazing dancing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnOr-FeoXw0&t=62s Roy Head Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_Head Variety Obit: https://variety.com/2020/music/news/roy-head-dead-treat-her-right-rocker-once-upon-time-hollywood-1234779102/ That scene in The Commitments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noJDCWOvzFQ T...
Episode 30 – Quiet Riot vs murder
February 14, 2021 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBBrian breaks down the big mouth and bad attitude of Kelly Garni – Quiet Riot’s original bass player – and uncovers details about DuBrow, debauchery and that one night someone almost got killed (kinda…). SHOW NOTES: The amazing 4-hour video interview from 2020: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncTJGJ_ZbcQ Consequence of Sound/The Metal Voice version of the story: https://consequenceofsound.net/2019/03/quiet-riot-kelly-garni-randy-rhoads-kevin-dubrow/ Quiet Riot II album art: https://en.wik...
Episode 29 – Warrant vs. Bon Jovi
January 31, 2021 10:44 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBThe guys research the rise and fall of Jani Lane and his dysfunctional relationship with his bandmates in Warrant while diving into the rumor of "I Saw Red." Did it really cause a mental breakdown? And who was Jani's girlfriend caught with in bed? SHOW NOTES: https://www.grunge.com/243058/the-tragic-real-life-story-of-warrants-jani-lane/ Warrant - Cherry Pie video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjyZKfdwlng [...]
Episode 29 – Warrant vs Bon Jovi
January 31, 2021 10:44 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBThe guys research the rise and fall of Jani Lane and his dysfunctional relationship with his bandmates in Warrant while diving into the rumor of “I Saw Red.” Did it really cause a mental breakdown? And who was Jani’s girlfriend caught with in bed? SHOW NOTES: https://www.grunge.com/243058/the-tragic-real-life-story-of-warrants-jani-lane/ Warrant – Cherry Pie video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjyZKfdwlng Bobbie Brown’s Dirty Rocker Boys: https://www.amazon.com/Dirty-Rocker-Boys...
Episode 28 – W.A.S.P. vs the PMRC
January 24, 2021 08:16 - 37 minutes - 30.4 MBMurdock unwinds the weird and complicated legacy of Blackie Lawless and his band W.A.S.P. – a group that never quite got its due from anyone but Tipper Gore and angry parents. SHOW NOTES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackie_Lawless https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parents_Music_Resource_Center W.A.S.P. – Wild Child https://youtu.be/uCt9t9CllhE?t=59 Blackie Lawless riding the mic stand https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDW8nAtu3LY
Episode 27 – Michael Jackson vs the Elephant Man
January 17, 2021 03:40 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBBrian unravels the rumors around Michael Jackson’s obsession with a 19th century oddity. PLUS – the guys recount their favorite visits to MJ’s hometown… SHOW NOTES: https://kerryhennigan.wordpress.com/2017/10/07/leave-me-alone-michael-jackson-and-the-elephant-mans-bones/ “https://kerryhennigan.wordpress.com/2017/10/07/leave-me-alone-michael-jackson-and-the-elephant-mans-bones/” Frank Dileo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_DiLeo David Bowie in The Elephant Man (ABC 1981): https://...
Episode 26 Randy Rhoads vs the airplane
January 10, 2021 04:02 - 40 minutes - 28 MBThe guys get into another famous rock n roll plane crash, discussing the legendary Randy Rhoads and how he might have saved Ozzy Osbourne's career - AND his life! SHOW NOTES: https://www.biography.com/news/ozzy-osbourne-plane-crash-randy-rhoads https://www.guitarworld.com/features/crazy-train-high-life-and-tragic-death-randy-rhoads https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/rudy-says-randy-rhoads-was-killed-by-the-pilot-in-an-attmpt.1928883/page-7 https://ultimateclassicrock.com/ra...
Episode 26 – Randy Rhoads vs the airplane
January 10, 2021 04:02 - 40 minutes - 28 MBThe guys get into another famous rock n roll plane crash, discussing the legendary Randy Rhoads and how he might have saved Ozzy Osbourne’s career – AND his life! SHOW NOTES: https://www.biography.com/news/ozzy-osbourne-plane-crash-randy-rhoads https://www.guitarworld.com/features/crazy-train-high-life-and-tragic-death-randy-rhoads https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/rudy-says-randy-rhoads-was-killed-by-the-pilot-in-an-attmpt.1928883/page-7 https://ultimateclassicrock...
BONUS Hypertheticals – Episode One
January 03, 2021 15:23 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MBHear the pilot episode of a brand new show from the Story Guys Network – Hypertheticals! New episodes launch on the Hypertheticals feed on January 6th, but enjoy this first episode here.
BONUS – Favorite Music from 2020
December 30, 2020 08:27 - 38 minutes - 31.1 MBBrian and Murdock from Rock N Roll Bedtime Stories discuss the songs that kept them sane during 2020. The Combined Shortlist: Murdock’s long list:
Episode 25 – Pink Floyd vs The Wizard of Oz
December 27, 2020 08:08 - 27 minutes - 25 MBBrian and Murdock discuss the legend of lining up Dark Side of the Moon while watching Wizard of Oz and more of the lore surrounding one of the most viewed movies of all time. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Savage https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_Side_of_the_Rainbow https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wizard_of_Oz_(1939_film) https://lwlies.com/articles/dark-side-of-the-rainbow-fan-theory-pink-floyd-wizard-of-oz/ https://oz.fandom.com/wiki/The_Hanging_Munchkin https...
Episode 24 – Rock N Roll vs September 11th
December 20, 2020 20:19 - 34 minutes - 27.3 MBThe guys take on a listener email looking into the effect a terrorist attack on American soil had on popular music and commerce. Which band was set to release controversial album art featuring the World Trade Center that day? What songs got played more in the aftermath? And what about that list of songs a certain radio company suggested should stop getting airplay? SHOW NOTES: Albums released that day: https://www.villagevoice.com/2014/09/11/september-11th-2001-was-a-super-tuesday-of-al...
Episode 23 – Charley Pride vs the Northern Ireland conflict
December 13, 2020 15:20 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBThe guys pay tribute to the late, great Tennessee Charley Pride, discussing his first career, his 30 #1 hits and his contribution to international peace relations. Show Notes: https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/life/features/as-i-began-singing-crystal-chandeliers-in-belfast-i-thought-about-those-who-had-come-to-see-me-amid-all-the-violence-i-got-so-emotional-and-i-dont-do-fake-tears-35624084.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Troubles https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charley_Pr...