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Conversations with authors, musicians, and insiders revealing the stories behind classic rock's greatest songs, albums and artists.
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- [EP 434] Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax & Slayer: The Rivalries That Shaped Metal’s Big Four with Daniel Bukszpan · 58 minHow did Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax, and Slayer turn thrash metal from an underground movement into a worldwide force? Author Daniel Bukszpan joins Eric Senich on Booked On Rock…
- [EP 433] Lou Reed: The Hidden Purpose Behind Metal Machine Music with David Holzer · 52 minWas Lou Reed's most controversial album an elaborate joke, an act of rebellion against his record label, or something far more meaningful? Released in 1975, Metal Machine Music…
- [EP 432] Zebra: Breaking a 23-Year Album Silence with Randy Jackson · 50 minZebra’s Randy Jackson joins me on Booked On Rock to discuss Zebra V, the band’s first new studio album in 23 years, arriving November 13 through Flatiron Recordings. Jackson…
- [EP 431] Vinyl Records: The Hunt for the Perfect Sound with Ken Micallef · 41 minWhat makes one vinyl record sound extraordinary while another pressing of the exact same album falls flat? And how much should you really spend on a turntable to experience the…
- [EP 430] Live Aid: Two Teenage Runaways, One Life-Changing Journey with Shane Robitaille & Livi Stanford · 48 minLive Aid brought Queen, Led Zeppelin, U2, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and Run-DMC together for an unforgettable day in music history. But what made July 13, 1985, mean so…
- [EP 429] Grateful Dead: The Hidden Histories Behind Their Most Beloved Songs with Alex Pappademas & Joan LeMay · 1 h 8 minWhat are the hidden stories behind some of the Grateful Dead’s most beloved songs? From a mysterious prison singer whose music became “I Know You Rider” to the lightning storm…
- [EP 428] Rock Stardom: “I Lost My Passion for the Music” – with David Barnett · 55 minWhat happens when the dream of becoming a rock star turns into a dangerous obsession with fame, drugs, and rebellion? Author David Barnett joins Booked On Rock to discuss his…
- [EP 427] Paul Simon’s Graceland: The Story Behind the Music and Controversy with Kalvin Schmidt-Rimpler Dinh · 39 minPaul Simon’s Graceland is one of the most celebrated albums of the 1980s, blending American songwriting with South African musical traditions. But behind the groundbreaking 1986…
- [EP 426] 5 Rock Songs, 5 Dark Stories: The Music Behind the Nightmares with Courtney Skelton · 23 minWhat happens when five hard rock and metal songs inspire five dark tales of psychological horror, supernatural mystery, revenge, and redemption? On this episode of Booked On…
- [EP 425] Howard Stern: Rock Star Friendships, Feuds, and Fallout with Greg Prato · 48 minHoward Stern’s relationships with rock stars produced unforgettable interviews, unlikely friendships, and plenty of fallout. Author Greg Prato returns to Booked On Rock to…
- [EP 424] James Brown’s Funky Drummer: The Beat That Changed Music but Left Clyde Without Credit — with D. Leah Steinberg · 29 minWhat if one of the most influential drumbeats in music history came from a musician who never received the recognition—or compensation—he deserved? Clyde Stubblefield, James…
- [EP 423] Nirvana, Pearl Jam & Soundgarden: How Grunge Took Over Rock with Gillian Gaar · 1 h 2 minHow did Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and Alice in Chains transform Seattle’s underground music scene into a worldwide rock revolution? Music journalist and author Gillian G…
- [EP 422] Did the CIA Write “Wind of Change”? Songs That Changed the World with Andrew Clarke · 41 minCan a song really change the world? Author Andrew Clarke joins Booked On Rock to explore the stories behind some of rock music’s most influential songs and how they became…
- [EP 421] Counting Crows: The Surprising Stories Behind Their Biggest Songs with Geoff Harkness · 1 h 8 minWho was “Mr. Jones,” and how did Monica Potter help save “Mrs. Potter’s Lullaby”? Author Geoff Harkness returns to Booked On Rock to explore the surprising stories behind…
- [EP 420] Beck: The Man Behind the Myth with Josephine Riesman · 58 minBeck has spent more than three decades reinventing himself, from the unlikely breakthrough of “Loser” and the sample-heavy experimentation of Odelay to the emotional intimacy of…
- [EP 419] Roger Daltrey: “The Keith Moon of Singers” with Don Henze · 1 h 34 minRoger Daltrey has one of rock’s most unmistakable voices—but what was he really like inside the recording studio? Author and musician Don Henze shares his firsthand account of…
- [EP 418] Black Dog: Rock, Addiction & Recovery with Erica Kent · 29 minErica Kent’s debut novel Black Dog is a raw, darkly funny coming-of-age story about rock music, addiction, loss, and recovery in 1980s Boston. The story begins with an…
- [EP 417] 987 Album Listens: One Fan’s Quest to Rank His Classic Rock Favorites · 1 h 0 minWhat happens when you listen to the complete catalogs of 29 classic rock artists—not once, but three times each—and score every album along the way? Aaron Belansky is taking on…
- [EP 416] Fleetwood Mac: The Breakups That Made Rumours with Andrea Swensson · 42 minFleetwood Mac’s Rumours wasn’t just born from heartbreak—the band members were living through broken relationships, new romances, creative tension, and emotional turmoil while…
- [EP 415] Rewriting the History of Rock with Chuck Klosterman · 56 minChuck Klosterman joins Booked On Rock to explore a fascinating question: What if rock history happened differently? In his new book, Rock: A Mainstream Alternative History of…
- [EP 414] Rock’s Greatest “What Ifs”: The Decisions That Could Have Changed Everything with Mike Garam · 54 minWhat if some of rock history’s biggest personnel decisions had gone the other way? What if Eric Clapton had joined The Beatles, Slash had landed the gig with Poison, Richie…
- [EP 413] Lynyrd Skynyrd: How Ronnie Van Zant Led Rock’s Most Defiant Band with Chris Salisbury · 1 h 0 minLynyrd Skynyrd became one of the most influential and enduring bands in Southern rock, powered by the songwriting, vision, and uncompromising leadership of Ronnie Van Zant. In…
- [EP 412] Metallica: The Best, Worst & Most Overrated Albums with Martin Popoff · 1 h 1 minMetallica’s journey from underground thrash pioneers to the biggest metal band in the world is one of the most remarkable stories in rock history. In this episode of Booked On…
- [EP 411] Paul Weller: The Ever-Changing Man with Kevin Sedelmeier · 1 h 5 minPaul Weller has spent more than four decades refusing to stand still. From his rise with The Jam and the musical experimentation of The Style Council to an acclaimed solo career…
- [EP 410] “What If You Woke Up a Rock Star?” with Charles Harvey · 35 minWhat if you woke up one day as a rock star—but couldn’t play guitar? Author Charles Harvey joins Booked On Rock to discuss his novel Xylene X Band: A Fictionalized Chapter in the…
- [EP 409] Paul McCartney & Wings: Why 'London Town' Deserves Another Listen with Luca Perasi · 46 minPaul McCartney and Wings entered one of their most adventurous periods with 'London Town', the atmospheric 1978 album featuring “With a Little Luck,” “London Town,” “I’m…
- [EP 408] Bruce Springsteen: Why His 1973–1987 Run Will Never Be Matched with David Starkey · 48 minAuthor David Starkey joins Booked On Rock to explore Bruce Springsteen’s extraordinary 1973–1987 era, from Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. and Born to Run through Darkness on…
- [EP 407] Eagles: Inside the Chaotic Making of Hotel California with Sean Egan · 46 minThe Eagles’ Hotel California remains one of the most successful and mysterious albums in rock history—but its polished sound concealed a chaotic creative process. Rock historian…
- [EP 406] Living Colour: Reclaiming Rock’s Black Roots with Preston Frazier · 39 minLiving Colour reshaped rock music by fusing hard rock, funk, metal, blues, jazz, and socially conscious lyrics into a sound that refused to be categorized. Author Preston Frazier…
- [EP 405] Def Leppard: “They Showed the World How to Be a Band” with Scott Robinson · 55 minDef Leppard’s story is filled with massive hits, groundbreaking albums, incredible triumphs, and devastating setbacks. In this episode, author Scott Robinson joins me to discuss…
- [EP 404] How “Touch of Grey” Changed the Grateful Dead Forever with John Brackett · 1 h 7 minThe Grateful Dead spent decades building one of the most devoted followings in rock history without ever needing a conventional hit single. Then came “Touch of Grey.” In 1987…
- [EP 403] Terry Kilgore: Eddie Van Halen, David Lee Roth & An Incredible Rock ’n’ Roll Comeback · 2 h 19 minTerry Kilgore has spent decades as one of Southern California’s most respected guitarists, coming up in the same Pasadena-area scene as Eddie Van Halen and later playing and…
- [EP 402] Who Really Wrote “Morning Dew”? John Einarson on Bonnie Dobson’s Fight to Reclaim Her Song · 1 h 6 minBonnie Dobson wrote the haunting folk classic “Morning Dew” in 1961, inspired by the fear of nuclear annihilation. The song would go on to be recorded by the Grateful Dead, Jeff…
- [EP 401] Neil Young: The Many Sides of a Rock Legend | Sylvie Simmons on the Updated Reflections in Broken Glass · 1 h 29 minNeil Young has never followed the rules—and that's exactly what made him a rock legend. In this episode of Booked On Rock, legendary rock journalist and author Sylvie Simmons…
- [EP 400] The Story of Violent Femmes' Debut: How "Blister in the Sun" Became a Classic with Nic Brown · 53 minHow did Blister in the Sun go from an underground college radio favorite to one of the most recognizable songs in America? In this episode of Booked On Rock, author Nic Brown…
- [EP 399] The History of the Velvet Underground with Richie Unterberger · 1 h 4 minThe Velvet Underground may not have sold millions of records during their early years, but few bands have had a greater impact on the history of rock music. In this episode of…
- [EP 398] Battle Axes: Sean Kelly on the History of Pointy Guitars · 54 minFrom the Gibson Flying V and Explorer to the Jackson Randy Rhoads, Dean ML, B.C. Rich Warlock, and Ibanez RG, pointy guitars helped define the look and sound of hard rock and…
- [EP 397] The Story of April Wine: Tim Durling Explores the Band's Albums, Hits & Legacy · 53 minFew bands have been as consistently successful in Canada—or as underrated outside of it—as April Wine. From early classics like "Fast Train" to arena rock staples including…
- [EP 396] The Jeff Beck Story: Brad Tolinski & Chris Gill Reveal the Man Behind the Guitar · 1 h 11 minJeff Beck wasn't just one of the greatest guitarists of all time—he was one of rock's most fearless innovators. In this episode of Booked On Rock, I welcome Brad Tolinski and…
- [EP 395] The Rise & Fall of Men at Work with Greg Prato · 1 h 3 minWhat really happened to Men at Work? In this episode of Booked On Rock, returning guest Greg Prato discusses his new book, Down Under: The Men at Work & Colin Hay Story, and…
- [EP 394] The Story Behind Nirvana's 'In Utero' with Robert Boyd · 45 minWhat really happened during the making of Nirvana's 'In Utero'? Author Robert Boyd joins Booked On Rock to explore the creation of Nirvana's groundbreaking third and final…
- [HIGHLIGHT] Why XTC Needed Todd Rundgren to Make 'Skylarking' - From EP 389 · 5 minWas Todd Rundgren exactly what XTC needed to create 'Skylarking'? In this highlight from my conversation with Alfredo Marziano, author of XTC's Skylarking: A Life in a Day, we…
- [EP 393] What If Elvis Had a Secret Son? | Joseph Coulson on The Prince of Memphis · 1 h 6 minWhat if Elvis Presley had a secret son? That's the fascinating premise behind The Prince of Memphis, the latest novel from author Joseph Coulson. In this episode, Joseph joins me…
- [HIGHLIGHT] When Mick Jagger Mistook Talcum Powder for Cocaine - From EP 391 · 3 minOne of the funniest Rolling Stones stories you'll ever hear! In this special Booked On Rock highlight, author Richard Lefkowitz shares an unforgettable backstage tale involving…
- [HIGHLIGHT] How a Camera Accident Created Beatles Movie Magic - From EP 390 · 7 minWhat if one of the most iconic scenes in A Hard Day's Night happened by accident? In this Booked On Rock highlight, author and broadcaster Samira Ahmed reveals how a camera…
- [EP 392] Before the Rock Stars: The Story of Harry Altman & Buffalo's Legendary Nightclubs with Susan Fenster · 51 minBefore Buffalo became a stop for legendary rock acts like Sly & the Family Stone, the Bob Seger System, Deep Purple, Cactus, and Arthur Brown, one man helped build the city's…
- [EP 391] I Partied with The Rolling Stones: Richard Lefkowitz's Wild 1970s Los Angeles Stories · 1 h 2 minWhat was it really like growing up in 1970s Los Angeles? Author Richard A. Lefkowitz joins Booked On Rock to discuss his memoir, Welcome to Fabulous Angeles: The Rock 'n' Roll…
- [EP 390] The Story Behind The Beatles' A Hard Day's Night with Samira Ahmed · 47 minMore than 60 years after its release, The Beatles' A Hard Day's Night remains one of the most influential music films ever made. In this episode, author and broadcaster Samira…
- [HIGHLIGHT] The Phil Collins Mystery Behind 'Press To Play' - From EP 388 · 6 minDid Phil Collins contribute more to Paul McCartney's Press To Play than many fans realize? In this highlight from my conversation with author Luca Perasi, we explore the…
- [EP 389] XTC's Skylarking: The Story Behind A Pop Masterpiece with Alfredo Marziano · 52 minXTC's 1986 album Skylarking is widely regarded as one of the greatest albums of the decade, but its creation was anything but smooth. Author Alfredo Marziano joins me to discuss…
