Today we continue our conversation about the state of the music industry today. We all play a new game: Songs to be Retired Forever.
Tag Archives: rock
Pixies: Godfathers (and Mother) of Grunge
In this episode we tell the story of a little Massachusetts Art-Punk-Folk-Rock band that breaks big in the UK while starting a new genre of music.
Show Notes –
Larry Norman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y18yPO03zjo&list=PL8985AA7D54F98BE9
Purple Tapes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WK2Qr5Xy7X4&list=PL617AF011DAC511CB
’89 Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWH3hchRv0w
Rage Against the Machine: Profits of Rage
Join in on our discussion of Rage Against the Machine. In this episode we talk about the history of the band and debate the authenticity of the bands politics. Are Rage the revolutionary real Macoy or just another cog in the mass media marketing machine?
Show notes:
Zach Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ea3O3Ql2D44
RATM First Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMq-qAn3otE
Red Hot Chili Peppers: Punk, Funk, Hollywood and Junk
In this episode we get into the history of LA Funk Rockers: Red Hot Chili Peppers. We discuss; the band’s origin, the ever changing guitarist slot, battles with drug addiction and recording at the Houdini Mansion. Enjoy!
Kid Rock: A History of Rock
On this episode we discuss the self proclaimed American Badass: Kid Rock. Listen in as we talk about his not humble beginnings, his long transition from rap to country, his almost run at Michigan Senator and much more!
Weezer: Glam-Metal-Grunge-Alt-Nerd-Emo-Pop-Rock Super Stars
On this episode we discuss the long standing career of genre bending nerd rockers: Weezer. Listen in as we talk; band origin, possible marketing ploys of frontman Rivers Cuomo, the creepy death of Mikey Welsh, and much much more! So El Scorcho your Hash Pipe and check out the episode formally found Only in Dreams…
Black Sabbath Vol 1: Metal, Geezers, Gantsers, Cocaine, Rock and Roll
On this episode we discuss true Heavy Metal trailblazers: Black Sabbath. We talk mostly of their early years; how the band came to be, what inspired their sound/look, their brush with music’s Al Capone: Don Arden, and pranking Bill Ward.