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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Episode 22 – Phil Collins vs the drowning man
December 06, 2020 22:24 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBDid Phil Collins bring justice to a dead man via front row concerts and a spotlight? Or is that a whole bunch of BS? Brian and Murdock investigate; PLUS: The guys dig into the mailbag to hear from listeners and talk more about Eddie Van Halen and Lynyrd Skynyrd. SHOW NOTES: What is the “brown sound”?: https://www.roland.co.uk/blog/guitarists-brown-sound/ 2016 Guardian interview: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/feb/11/phil-collins-interview-take-a-look-at-me-now-remastered-album...
Episode 21 – Blondie vs Ted Bundy
November 29, 2020 07:06 - 29 minutes - 23.3 MBBrian breaks down the story of Debbie Harry and the encounter she still claims she had with one of the most notorious killers of all time. Show Notes: Story rundown: https://www.nme.com/news/music/blondie-27-1297267 Bundy Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Bundyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debbie_Harry Newsweek story: https://www.newsweek.com/blondies-debbie-harry-sets-record-straight-about-her-connection-ted-bundy-1491691 Robert Williams video: https://youtu.be/Y3Iha7d0g-Y Sn...
Episode 20 – Rock n Roll vs the Christmas Season
November 22, 2020 16:19 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBBrian and Murdock explore the historical intersection of rock music and the Yuletide through entries from the Boss, the Beatles, Beach Boys and ACDC and then count down their personal Top Five Rock n Roll Christmas Lists. SHOW NOTES: The Top 5 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/66176IN7O7zw3qqCEFimOm ASCAP list of most-performed Xmas songs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_music#Early_secular_Christmas_songs Classic Rock Xmas Memories via Ultimate Classic Rock: https://ul...
Episode 19 – Keith Richards vs Dad’s ashes
November 15, 2020 19:52 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBThe guys get morbid examining rock n roll stories that feature someone getting hungry for their hero. Hear how a Rolling Stone claims to have a special connection with a particular ancestor and find out who else has claimed to smoke, snort or have stolen the ashes of musical legends. SHOW NOTES: Great list of things that have happened to rock star ashes: https://www.houstonpress.com/music/10-things-that-have-happened-to-rock-stars-ashes-6498996 Cremation wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/...
Episode 18 – Ozzy Osbourne vs The Hyatt
November 08, 2020 06:22 - 36 minutes - 29 MBThe guys get into the second entry in the Rock N Roll Bedtime Stories “Hotel Suite” of tales involving rock royalty battling it out with their overnight accommodations. Hear how Ozzy disappeared in Nashville and caused the FBI to be called. SHOW NOTES: Van Halen News Desk story: https://www.vhnd.com/2018/11/09/ozzy-missing-1978-black-sabbath-tour/ Metal Devastation Radio story: https://metaldevastationradio.com/thebeast/blog/2527/that-time-ozzy-lost-a-cocaine-snorting-challenge-to-dav...
Episode 17- The Who vs Holiday Inn
November 01, 2020 22:25 - 24 minutes - 20 MBBrian unravels the details of one of the greatest rock n roll hotel parties of all-time… and how it led to a lifetime ban for one group of musicians. SHOW NOTES: Keith Moon with Led Zep: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyM6-QibDFM Vintage Holiday Inn Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZSCjyUWPgE The Who “Can’t Explain”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3h–K5928M RockCheetah.com rundown: https://rockcheetah.com/blog/legend/worlds-most-infamous-hotel-stay-keith-moon-birthday/
Episode 16- Slash vs Predator
October 25, 2020 05:56 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBBrian and Murdock lean full-tilt into the ’80s to tell a tale of collision between a rock n roll guitar god and a legendary movie monster (and the drugs it took to get there). SHOW NOTES: Guns N Roses at Farm Aid (Adler’s last performance): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYen5GUEtB8 Predator movie trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2hBYGwKh3I Rolling Stone’s wildest GNR moments: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-lists/50-wildest-guns-n-roses-moments-149883/ Slash W...
Episode 15- Van Halen vs the brown M&Ms
October 18, 2020 18:56 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBThe guys pay tribute to the late, great Eddie Van Halen by tackling one of the most popularly cited “rock n roll bedtime stories” of all time. What did the guys in Van Halen really have against brown chocolate candies? SHOW NOTES: Eddie talks about the Frankenstein guitar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2mh7zGfFRM&t=158s Hot for Teacher video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6M4_Ommfvv0 Eruption (1986): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9r-NxuYszg David Lee Roth on WTF: https://www.mix...
Episode 14- The Beach Boys vs The Manson Family
September 10, 2020 04:13 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBBrian digs into the facts surrounding the strange relationship between one of the makers of the California Sound (Dennis Wilson) and the man with 1000 foot stare, 15 girlfriends and some crazy theories about race war (Charlie Manson!). PLUS – What film made Brian Wilson quit going to the movies for almost two decades??? SHOW NOTES: Beach Boys on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beach_Boys Dennis Wilson on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_Wilson Charles Manson ...
Episode 13- Lynyrd Skynyrd vs the Big Blue Sky
August 24, 2020 00:07 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBMurdock gets the gritty details of the Skynyrd plane crash figured out and Brian shares about his few close encounters with Artimus Pyle. SHOW NOTES: Skynyrd Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lynyrd_Skynyrd Skynyrd 7/13/77 “That Smell” -https://youtu.be/hib4n9RmFrQ Artimus Pyle wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artimus_Pyle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhzYLLYHoq8 Original news reports: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RxEe_OnGOo Rolling Stone tribute: https://www.rollingstone....
Episode 12 – Motley Crue vs Fake Nikki Sixx
August 01, 2020 16:07 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBMurdock geeks out about one of his formative favorites – Motley Crue – and that time they might have replaced the bass player and never told anyone… SHOW NOTES: Loudersound article: https://www.loudersound.com/features/matthew-trippe-nikki-sixx-the-imitation-game The interview tapes with Matthew Trippe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlBFJ2UXBsE From CarWreckdebangs.Wordpress.com (with photos of original Kerrang! article) Motley Crüe Had A Fake Nikki Sixx And Nobody Noticed? The...
Episode 11 – Billy Idol vs the Thai Military
July 02, 2020 02:07 - 24 minutes - 22 MBBrian breaks down the drug-fueled meltdown that left Billy Idol’s friends referring to him as “Bilvis.” PLUS – the guys check their mailbox and user reviews. Get your own email in at [email protected]. SHOW NOTES: Story recounted from the book Dancing With Myself, written by Billy Idol (2014): https://www.amazon.com/Dancing-Myself-Billy-Idol/dp/0857205609/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=billy+idol+book&qid=1593655017&sr=8-3 Billy Idol Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Id...
Episode 10 – Little Richard vs Rock n Roll History
May 13, 2020 04:09 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBBrian and Murdock meet up to honor the guy who influenced pretty much anyone else who ever made rock n roll after him – but doesn’t always get the credit. Hear the tales of church, dirty lyrics, PCP and short legs that make up the legend of Little Richard. SHOW NOTES: https://www.grunge.com/93930/untold-truth-little-richard/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Richard Little Richard on Letterman (1982) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqxbyZDoFnk
Special Episode – Pandemic Playlist Part 1
May 01, 2020 02:31 - 33 minutes - 26.5 MBBrian and Murdock call on old friends for help in building the ultimate set of songs to listen to during quarantine. Add your songs to the playlist by emailing the show: [email protected] Or Tweet at Brian (@Beichen22) or Murdock (@heyitsMurdock). Listen to the Spotify Playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/05KThJHSGdI6fxqjsAgntk?si=eT9N64VFTLSN4o_T6csh2w
Episode 9 – Jackie Wilson vs Sex Appeal
April 16, 2020 00:10 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBBrian breaks down the career and carousing of soul legend Jackie Wilson – and that one time he almost died in the hallway of his apartment building. 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 Jackie Wilson Biography
Episode 8 – Dave Stewart vs Joe Walsh
April 09, 2020 04:40 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBBrian tells another sordid rock n roll love triangle tale that features break-ups, make outs, bad poetry and one big hit song – that became a hit for a guy who wasn’t around for any of the drama! SHOW NOTES: Book excerpt from Dave Stewart’s memoir Sweet Dreams are Made of This: https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/magazine-feature/6859098/dave-stewart-memoir-excerpt-stevie-nicks-fling-tom-petty-song-jimmy-iovine The Tourists: “Don’t Come Around Here No More” on Wikipedia : https:/...
Episode 7 – George Jones vs The Murder Cocaine Mafia
March 04, 2020 05:26 - 58 minutes - 23.4 MBMurdock rips through the best parts (read: most horrifyingly sad parts) of George Jones’ life – including that time he might have been controlled by drug dealing shysters. SHOW NOTES: The autobiography – I Lived to Tell It All White Lighting He Stopped Loving Her Today
Episode 6 – Gram Parsons vs Fire
February 08, 2020 22:55 - 34 minutes - 24 MBMurdock drops John Prine stories and unwinds the saga of Gram Parsons, Joshua Tree and a crazy promise between friends that ends with a $750 fine. SHOW NOTES: A basic rundown: https://ultimateclassicrock.com/gram-parsons-body-theft-case-settled/ The Oral History: https://www.loudersound.com/features/how-i-stole-gram-parsons-body Original Rolling Stone reporting: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/gram-parsons-the-mysterious-death-and-aftermath-204652/ Eight Miles High: htt...
Episode 5 – Richard Marx vs. The Haters
January 18, 2020 22:49 - 45 minutes - 25.9 MBBrian reminds Murdock of the megastar that was Richard Marx and the time-lord/troll-fighter/action star he is today. SHOW NOTES: Zack’s Story: https://www.zacheverson.com/tag/richard-marx/ Ed’s Story: https://www.salon.com/2013/01/19/richard_marx_hates_my_guts/ CNN’s Story: https://www.cnn.com/2016/12/21/entertainment/richard-marx-korean-air-passenger/index.html Daisy’s Insta: https://www.instagram.com/p/BOPJdvCD4qh/?utm_source=ig_embed Buy Richard’s new CD: http://richardmarx.com/ ...
Episode 4 – George Harrison vs Eric Clapton
December 17, 2019 05:14 - 1 hour - 31.7 MBMurdock unravels the dysfunctional love triangle/quadrangle that hangs over the greatest songs of the 60’s and 70’s and explains why some of the most famous rock stars of all time should never have trusted their dentist. SHOW NOTES: Pattie Boyd – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pattie_Boyd Ronnie Wood Show with Pattie Boyd – http://www.axs.tv/featured/theronniewoodshow-pattie-boyd/ “Mo” – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maureen_Starkey_Tigrett More about the dentist: https://www.independent...
Episode 3 – INXS vs. Bob Geldof
November 23, 2019 03:23 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBBrian unwinds the complicated legacy of INXS frontman Michael Hutchence, his relationship with Paula Yates and what really happened in that hotel room. SHOW NOTES: Songs, videos and additional reading and listening suggested on this show are below: Boomtown Rats – “I Don’t Like Mondays” – https://youtu.be/8yteMugRAc0 INXS – “Need You Tonight” – https://youtu.be/F93ywiGMDnQ Paula Yates – “These Boots are Made for Walkin'” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_Bmbxoc0q8 The Tube Interview:...
Episode 2 – Prince vs. Stevie Nicks
November 16, 2019 16:10 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBMurdock explains how Stevie stole a song from the Purple One and what he had to say (and do) about it. SHOW NOTES: Songs, videos and additional reading and listening suggested on this show are below: Little Red Corvette https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0KpfrJE4zw Stand Back https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwS9BIqbffU Mash Up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENeMtjK_PxA “All of You” Prince & Stevie Nicks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wQTApZN-NU The Wild Heart of Stevie Nicks – R...
Episode 1 – Huey Lewis vs. Ray Parker Jr.
November 09, 2019 03:09 - 37 minutes - 26 MBBrian tells Murdock a tale of thievery, law suits and one of the most recognizable movie theme songs of all time. SHOW NOTES: See the article and research referenced for this story at this wonderful spot on the internet: https://ledgernote.com/blog/interesting/ghostbusters-theme-i-aint-afraid-of-getting-sued/ Songs and videos discussed: Huey Lewis and the News – I Want a New Drug: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6uEMOeDZsA Ray Parker Jr. – Ghostbusters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...