Exploring Music History

Podcasts about Music History

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Episodes about Music History

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Comedian, Actor, Author Craig Ferguson discusses his early punk days, making music and comedy records, avoiding David Bowie and many musical moments that influenced his path. Topics Include: Discussion begins about Craig's new vinyl release "I'm So Happy" Craig has released most of his comedy specials on vinyl His first album was vinyl in 1986 when that was standard Vinyl became the poor cousin during the CD era Craig's vinyl collection is currently boxed up after moving Used red sleeves for expensive records when kids were young First owned record: Monkees "Headquarters" from uncle James First purchased: Brian Eno "Here Come the Warm Jets" 1976 Son experienced vinyl for first time with Mogwai album Son said he felt "robbed" by digital music quality Modern music feels overproduced and digitally assembled to Craig Artists release music before it's properly developed or ready His first concert: Blue Oyster Cult 1975 Nassau Coliseum Still shops at record stores with tour manager Thomas Prefers tactile experience over buying vinyl records online Has couple of precious singles from his own bands Missed lots of music during blackout drunk years 15-30 Now discovering missed artists like John Cale collaborations Doesn't consider himself musician but thinks like one musically Stand-up comedy has tempos, moods, feels like musical performance Music and comedy both require audience participation for value Paul Weller didn't want interview despite initial tour requests Never invited David Bowie due to being too in awe Never spent time with Iggy Pop except seeing performances Drummed for Nico briefly when young and impaired Last public drumming was disastrous Rock Bottom Remainders performance Billy Connolly's vinyl albums were forbidden contraband as kid Vinyl comedy creates different atmosphere than digital formats Watch "I'm So Happy" on YouTube & order the vinyl here. High resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8
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In Episode 315 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin dives deep into the fascinating world of heavy metal albums that never achieved gold certification, spotlighting legendary but commercially underperforming releases from Black Sabbath, Angel Witch, Slayer, Venom, Mercyful Fate, and more — proving that critical acclaim and genre-defining influence don't always come with big sales. Black Sabbath – “Hot Line” Angel Witch – “Atlantis” Venom – “Sacrifice” Savatage – “On the Run” Scorpions – “Pictured Life” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jason and Paul celebrate and reminisce on 30 years since Pearl Jam totally messed with Jeremy and created a new masterpiece, No Jeremy. So, with that in mind, they pick three other Pearl Jam songs they think would be great if rearranged. The guys also reflect on the 25th anniversary of the Roskilde tragedy and how it's affected the band's legacy. There's also a spirited discussion in the Lyric of the Week segment for the song Won't Tell.Please considering donating to our July 2025 fundraiser benefitting World Central Kitchen HEREBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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I can remember playing with the my rage band for Myrage. We were “Mirage “ back in the day. I remember having a Fourth of July party with with loud and proud band when I was in when I was going to musicians Institute back in 1988 I can remember Fourth of July jams with family Aunts and uncles. I can remember Fourth of July jam with everybody in the A.R. 15 band back in back in New Orleans, I remember the Fourth of July Jam and home place with evil Luvisprosguitarpodcast. I think the cop showed up and told us to stop shooting fireworks and they let us go stupid shit I can remember Fourth of July jams where I did absolutely nothing because I was depressed and I was feeling down and out and doubt had crept in to my life. I remember Fourth of July jams where I couldn’t play because I was on a boat fishing and I remember Fourth of July jams where my buddies band was playing they were opening up for Molly Hatchet that was pretty funny. I like Fourth of July jams if you’re a musician and I know you are you’re like Fourth of July jams too something about all of it that just makes you say fuck yeah with that I hope you guys have a great Fourth of July and prepare for next year‘s Fourth of July. You got 365 days now to prepare for it and prepare for it now you you can’t go wrong Guys are awesome. Happy Fourth of July meet freedom
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DJRD'S KUTZ & BEATZ 1979 - The 45 Collection    Another old school vinyl mix experience from the DJ Rhythm Dee archives. This presentation will be a mix of some popular and forgotten releases from my 1979 45-collection.PLAYLIST1. Love You Inside Out/Bee Gees2. Rise/Herb Alpert3. Do It Good/ A Taste of Honey4. You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else/The Jones Girls5. Don't Believe You Want To Get Up and Dance (Oops Up)/The Gap Band6. We Want To get Through To You/The Dealers7. Back Together Again/Roberta Flack f/Donny Hathaway8. I Got My Mind Made Up/Instant Funk9. Just a Touch of Love/Slave10. You Pulled a Switch/Switch11. Now That We Found Love/Third World12. You Know How To Love Me/Phylis Hyman13. Fool On The Street/Rick James14. RRRRRRock/Foxy15. Ladies Night/Kool & The Gang16. Music/One Way17. Do Your Thang/One Way18. Make My Dreams a Reality/G.Q.19. Standing Ovation/G.Q.20. GlidePleasure21. I'm a Sucker For Your Love/Teena Marie f/Rick Jmaes22. Best Beat In Town/Switch23. Found a Cure/Ashford & Simpson24. Do You Love What You Feel/Rufus & Chaka25. I Wanna Be Your Lover/Prince26. Don't Stop 'Till You Get Enough/Michael Jackson27. Do You Wanna Go Party/KC & The Sunshine Band28. Anybody Wanna Party/Gloria Gaynor29. At Midnight/T- Connection30. Saturday Night/T- Connection31. Firecracker/Mass Production32. Chase Me/Con Funk Shun33. Pull My String Lakeside34. Love Gun/Rick James35. Move Your Bogie Body/Barkays36. Rock Baby/Tower of Power37. (not just) Knee Deep/Funkadelic38. Theme From The Black Hole/Parliament39. Never Buy Texas From a Cowboy/The Brides Of Funkenstein40. Stellar Fungk/Slave41. Bustin' Out/Rick James42. Cut Loose/Hamilton Bohannon43. Spirit Groove/Mandre44. It's a Disco Night (Rock Don't Stop)/The Isley Brothers
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The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 264 - This was night two of a double-header concert weekend in the Motor City.  A great quadruple bill dubbed "Live & Loud 2013" featuring Ratt (4/5 of the original band), Dokken, Warrant and L.A. Guns at Freedom Hill Amphitheatre in Sterling Heights, MI on 8/3/13. Brad welcomes Steve, BB and BC from the Podder than Hell Podcast to talk about this show and Ratt's discography, specifically.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they put "like songs" from Ratt's two biggest albums up against eachother and they choose their favorites.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, they are faced with a "Which Side are you On?" Side 1 or Side 2 from Ratt's seventh and last studio album from 2010.Music in this episode by:L.A. GunsWarrantDokkenRattBon JoviMotorheadBlack SabbathKissOzzyVisit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.comRequest to join the Slamfest Podcast private Facebook page here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/slamfestpodcastE-mail us at : slamfestpodcast@gmail.comVisit Steve, BB and BC and Podder than Hell Podcast at:https://www.facebook.com/PTHpodcasthttps://station5174.libsyn.com/
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ARF ARF... exploring albums released on VICTORY Records.This time, 2013's follow up to Terror's career-defining album "Keepers of the Faith", we talk to drummer and primary songwriter Nick Jett in my car in the rain about this Chad Gilbert produced Victory Records debut. And isn't that fun?
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Curated by the label owner ps, the Enough Records Radio Show brings you two hours of sounds taken from our eclectic and extensive back-catalogue. This edition premiered in June 2025, broadcasted at Radio Quântica, Radio Piratona, Internet Public Radio, DFM RTV INT and Beware! The Radio.
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