Garage Bands from the 1960s: Three Chords & an Attitude. (Masters of Rock Talk)
Release Date: 05/29/2024
What Happened to The Beatles After They Broke Up?
Serious Rock Talk Podcast
What Happened to The Beatles after They Broke Up? The Beatles' career is well known. But what happened to the lovable mop tops after the best rock band in the world broke up? Kennedy and Clarke have you covered. The post-Beatle careers of John, Paul, George, and yes, even Ringo, are discussed, condemned, and celebrated.
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The Men Behind Nirvana!!! (Kennedy's Corner)
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The Men that Made Nirvana Successful We know that you like/love Nirvana. That means you're interested in behind-the-scenes revelations about exactly who helped them along. Which band mates left, and who remained to ascend the stairs to rock stardom? Ferris Kennedy is jacked as he kicks it with a discussion of a great band with eternal vibes.
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Foo Fighters: What's Next"? (Kennedy's Corner)
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Foo Fighters: What's Next? Hey, the Foos have been through a lot. And they're still around—still selling out stadiums, still bringing garage rock to the masses. But what's next? Ferris Kennedy amps it up as he plots a path for Dave Grohl and the boys. You don't want to miss this inaugural episode of Kennedy's Corner.
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Sam Cooke: Motel Money Murder Madness
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Sam Cooke: Motel Money Murder Madness Much has been written about the strange circumstances surrounding the tragic death of Sam Cooke, one of the greatest soul and pop singers/composers of the early 1960s. In this episode, Dr Clarke discusses conspiracies and carefully evaluates the circumstances which led to Cooke's murder in a $3-dollar-a-night motel in south-central Los Angeles.
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Is Rock Music Soon to Be Extinct?
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Is Rock Music Soon to be Extinct? Classic bands are aging. Radio is dying. New music formats are flourishing. Has rock music really strummed its last chord? In this episode we review the tell-tale facts, consider the trends, and deliver entertaining, persuasive conclusions that will just about make your day!
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Are Rock Lists Goofy or Great?
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Are Rock Lists Goofy or Great? Listeners of Serious Rock Talk know our mixed emotions about 'Greatest Songs/Bands/Guitarists/Singers/Etc.' lists. In this episode, we make a temporary truce with those that perpetuate lists (Rolling Stone Mag et. al.) and we come out the other end with a lot of laughs. Listen up and enjoy original insights and random observations about rock lists and our incessant need to rate.... everything!
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New Year Eve Show 2024
Serious Rock Talk Podcast
New Year's Eve Show 2024 2024 was an amazing year for rock—and dare we say an outstanding year for the Serious Rock Talk Podcast. We thank you all for lending us an ear, sending emails, and making suggestions. Listen in as Dr. Clarke, Steven Wheeler, and Ferris Kennedy sum it all up for you. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride. 2025—here we come!
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Aerosmith: 54 Years and No More Counting
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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.
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What's Motown All About?
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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.
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The Inevitable Death of John Lennon
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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_outlineIt's been said the best rock & roll is played on a stolen guitar. Not that we support theft, but we do support youthful exuberance, those who regard the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a mausoleum and would use a Grammy award as a doorstop. They know what garage rock is all about. Listen in as we discuss the mother lode of rock rebellion.