Oh (No) Canada - Failure of the 2025 Junos (Kennedy's Corner)
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Kennedy's Corner - Oh No Canada: Failure of the 2025 Junos Our own Ferris Kennedy has a deep, passionate love for Canadian music. That's why the 2025 Juno Awards sent him down a deep well of depression. But he's okay now — tanned, pumped and ready to relate just what went terribly wrong.
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Janis Joplin: I Met a GIrl Who Sang the Blues
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Janis Joplin: I Met a Girl Who Sang the Blues Immortalized in songs, films and musicals, Janis Joplin burned bright in a brief career. The manner of her untimely death—though not wrapped in the same confusion as some others in 'The 27 Club'—nonetheless continues to raise questions. Join Dr. Clarke as he delves into the life and demise of 'the girl who sang the blues' (a nod to Don McLean). #janisjoplin #jimmorrison #haightashbury #stevemiller #woodstock #montereypop #mercedesbenz #crime #music #podcast #seriousrocktalk #donmaclean #americanpie...
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Gram Parsons: Dark Death of the Cosmic Cowboy
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Gram Parsons: Dark Death of the Cosmic Cowboy Few musicians have started a genre—but that's what Gram Parsons did. He is the reigning pioneer of country rock—a huge influence on bands that came after, most notably, The Eagles. However, fate pays little attention to achievement, and Gram's life is clouded with a gothic darkness, culminating in the sordid details of his demise. Dr. Clarke takes you back in time to Joshua Tree. It's 1973. Let the tale unfold.
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Rock Trios: When Three Is Not a Crowd (Masters of Rock Talk)
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Rock Trios: When Three is Not a Crowd Usually a rock band has at least four members. Why would anyone settle for just three? Oh, there are many good reasons, and in this episode you're going to experience the liberation of those who claim, 'the fewer, the better'. Maybe it is. You decide. Listen in.
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The Real Roll of Sex in Rock (Masters of Rock Talk)
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The Real Roll of Sex in Rock Like birds of a feather, sex and rock go together. But why? You don't find this corporeal attachment in jazz or classical. Why rock? Dr. Clarke, diplomatically and with an unnerving sense of purpose, confronts the facts and figures straight on. Tune in. Turn on. But don't drop out.
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So What Really is Classic Rock? Seriously.
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The short answer is that no one really knows for sure. But we have a pretty good idea. We address one of the great questions of the universe—unafraid, energetic, and always entertaining. So listen in.
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Robert Johnson_Was the Devil at the Crossroads?
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Robert Johnson: Was the Devil at the Crossroads? One moment he could barely play the guitar. Six months later, Robert Johnson became the most important blues guitarist of all time. How is it possible? Who, or 'What', did he meet at the Crossroads? Dr. Clarke unravels a devilish mystery that won't go away—a dark, foreboding tale that shaped the blues and rock n' roll. #robertjohnson #blues #music #jimmypage #keithrichards #jeffbeck #ericclapton #crime #podcast #rock #seriousrocktalk #bbking #crossroads #muddywaters #soul #jimihendrix
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Rockin' Trivia Episode - Stump the Chump! (Masters of Rock Talk)
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Rock Trivia Episode: Stump the Chump It takes some guts to go before an audience of thousands and reveal depraved ignorance in a subject about which you're supposed to hold some competence. But that's exactly what we do. We are that brave and that desperate. Ferris Kennedy and Dr Clarke face each other in a death struggle,each curating questions solely to his own advantage. In this episode, you will uncover what makes us tick and generally sleep deprived. That should be scary enough reasons to dial in.
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Rock Masterpieces You Really Should Know About
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Rock Masterpieces You Really Should Know About Ferris Kennedy and Dr. Clarke stand toe to toe, each declaring why his personal selection of rock masterpieces is defensible, immutable, and not to be trifled with. This episode saves you time by explaining, with passion and insight, why a particular album shall not and will not be ignored—and perhaps should be in your collection.
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Canadian Rock: We Stand on Guard for Thee!
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Canadian Rock: We Stand on Guard for Thee Since the beginning, Canadians have known how to rock. It's in their cold blood. From Paul Anka to the present day, there is so much to celebrate. Dr Clarke and Ferris Kennedy put it all in perspective. We discuss the bands, the people, and the hits. Do yourself a huge favor and listen in.
info_outlineSo Much Good Music, So Little Time. On Kennedy's Corner, T-Bone Terry guest hosts a discussion about the wealth of great heavy metal music and the bands that deserve induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.