Serious Rock Talk Podcast
Aerosmith: 54 Years and No More Counting They say there are five stages of grief. When Aerosmith announced that the band was no longer touring or recording, Kennedy began his dark, lonely trek across the stages. O yes, he loves his Aerosmith, This episode is therapeutic for Kennedy, and he enriches us all with his sorrow. Listen in while he praises the Boys from Beantown, the Toxic Twins—Aerosmith, one of the greatest bands of all time.
info_outline What's Motown All About?Serious Rock Talk Podcast
What's Motown All About? How does a $800 investment attain a $61-million value in twenty years? The Motown story is a tale of ambition, talent, timing and tragedy. From Diana Ross to Boyz ll Men, Motown produced an astounding roster of incredible performers. Listen in as we take you on a mini-march through the halls of this incredible company.
info_outline The Inevitable Death of John LennonSerious Rock Talk Podcast
The Inevitable Murder of John Lennon Death is inevitable, but murder isn't. With the help of Professor Joseph Campbell's book The Hero with a Thousand Faces, Dr Ian Clarke tries to make sense of Mark David Chapman's senseless act of violence.
info_outline Jake & Jackie: Exclusive Interview with the Country Folk Duo.Serious Rock Talk Podcast
Jake & Jackie: Exclusive Interview with the Country Folk Duo. It's not often that we are lucky enough to speak with artists at the beginning of their careers: the dynamic duo of Jake & Jackie gave us an exciting opportunity. They are country, folk, rock and more. All of you musicians and music lovers, listen in. . This is the sound of talented, dedicated and unique talents about to quickly climb the steps of opportunity. This is special.
info_outline The Beatle Who Vanished: Interview with best selling author Jim BerkenstadtSerious Rock Talk Podcast
To invert a bit of Hamlet, it’s a tale told by a master storyteller, full of drums and guitars, signifying a lot. In 1964, Jimmie Nicol was a Beatle for two weeks, and then… what happened? Jim Berkenstadt, a rock and roll detective, follows Jimmie’s trail around the world. Jimmie’s story is exciting, surprising, inspiring and perplexing. Dr. Clarke and Jim Berkenstadt discuss Jimmie Nicol’s sixty-year odyssey and let you decide how it all turned out.
info_outline Nickelback: Canada's Greatest Band...Or WhatSerious Rock Talk Podcast
Nickelback: Canada's Greatest Band... or What Love 'em. Hate 'em. There doesn't seem to be a middle ground for Nickelback. Why? Often the band is celebrated as Canada's greatest rock export. Ferris Kennedy has had enough! He makes a strong case that you—and your friends—should give Nickelback another listen. So go ahead, fire up this episode and begin the journey.
info_outline The Mysterious Death of Rolling Stone Brian Jones (Masters Of Rock Talk)Serious Rock Talk Podcast
The Mysterious Death of Rolling Stone Brian Jones. Aside from founding perhaps the world's greatest rock band, Brian Jones was a brilliant musician. He was also a very troubled young man. In this episode of Serious Rock Talk Crime, Dr. Clarke investigates the circumstances of Brian Jones's death, and how he joined that most infamous of all groups, The 27 Club.
info_outline Ted Axe: The Count of Rock. The Exclusive InterviewSerious Rock Talk Podcast
He is part of Canadian punk rock history as the notorious frontman for The Action, possibly Canada's first punk Band. He opened for The Stranglers and toured with The Ramones. From L.A. to Europe and beyond, he's been everywhere—and he's never stopped. Ted knows the music business—and he has fantastic tales to tell. Listen now to our exclusive interview with the legendary Count of Rock.
info_outline Our Favorite Albums by Year: 1956 to 2024Serious Rock Talk Podcast
Our Favorite Albums by Year 1956-2024 An album that is packed—end to end—with great songs is incredibly rare. Where do you find them? No sweat. We have already done the heavy lifting. Call us audio explorers. Join in as we begin at the beginning. Get your pencils ready and prepare to make a list of great albums that made a lasting difference.
info_outline Alice Cooper: The Bizarre Making of a Rock God (Masters of Rock Talk)Serious Rock Talk Podcast
Alice Cooper: The Bizarre Making of a Rock God Once labelled "a skinny nerd with a wimpy voice" by a school friend, Vincent Damon Furnier put on leather gloves and makeup, grew his hair, and started singing about teenage angst. Changing his name to Alice Cooper didn't hurt. Dr Clarke leads Kennedy and Wheeler through this most unlikely success story. It is a tale told by a music lover, full of sound and fury, signifying rock and roll.
info_outlineThe drummer is the soul of a band. Bad drumming puts a band on life support. In this episode, we discuss some of the great rock drummers and why they're so essential.