Prisoners of Rock and Roll https://www.prisonersofrockandroll.com en Copyright 2023 All rights reserved. Prisoners of Rock and Roll is a bi-weekly podcast about music, the people who make it, and the almighty, ever-lasting power it has over all of us. We've covered everything from Anthrax to Frank Sinatra, the history of the blues to the history of punk, and from Johnny Cash to the Joshua Tree. We also play clips, discuss music news, and sentence a song every week to The Electric Chair for being terrible. Check us out -- you might learn something! Check us out at www.prisonersofrockandroll.com. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/61911818-9099-11ed-8f80-7ff4f919da8f/image/podcast-cover-with-pantheon-logo.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Prisoners of Rock and Roll https://www.prisonersofrockandroll.com yes episodic Prisoners of Rock and Roll Prisoners of Rock and Roll is a bi-weekly podcast about music, the people who make it, and the almighty, ever-lasting power it has over all of us. We've covered everything from Anthrax to Frank Sinatra, the history of the blues to the history of punk, and from Johnny Cash to the Joshua Tree. We also play clips, discuss music news, and sentence a song every week to The Electric Chair for being terrible. Check us out -- you might learn something! Check us out at www.prisonersofrockandroll.com. Prisoners of Rock and Roll is a bi-weekly podcast about music, the people who make it, and the almighty, ever-lasting power it has over all of us. We've covered everything from Anthrax to Frank Sinatra, the history of the blues to the history of punk, and from Johnny Cash to the Joshua Tree. We also play clips, discuss music news, and sentence a song every week to The Electric Chair for being terrible. Check us out -- you might learn something! Check us out at www.prisonersofrockandroll.com.

]]> Prisoners of Rock and Roll show@prisonersofrockandroll.com 117 -- I Wanna Rock! Twisted Sister Twisted Sister started as a hard-working bar band in the New York/New Jersey club scene. These guys played thousands of shows—eight thousand performances—grinding it out night after night in dive bars long before anyone knew their names. They perfected their wild theatrical metal sound the old-fashioned way: pure sweat and persistence. Then came 1984. Stay Hungry exploded, and MTV turned 'We're Not Gonna Take It' and 'I Wanna Rock' into anthems. Those over-the-top videos launched the band from club stages straight to multi-platinum stardom. One minute they're playing for drunks; the next, they're rock stars riding the video revolution. But success has its battles. In 1985, Dee Snider stood before a Senate committee during the PMRC hearings. While others stayed quiet, Dee looked Congress in the eye, defended artistic freedom, and made the whole room look like out-of-touch fools. It was one of the most badass moments in rock history. Years later, the band was gearing up for their 50th anniversary shows. But Dee made the tough call: he couldn't deliver the high-energy, kick-ass performance he demanded of himself anymore—thanks to arthritis and the wear of decades on the road. Rather than give fans anything less, he stepped down with class and integrity.  Now, he's handed the reins to Sebastian Bach, who has Dee's full blessing to front Twisted Sister for these special 2026 dates. The spirit lives on: loud, defiant, and still not gonna take it. From the bars to MTV glory, from humiliating Congress to passing the torch—that's the Twisted Sister story Get In Touch Check us out⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or drops us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠show@prisonersofrockandroll.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠McCusker's Tavern⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Prisoners of Rock and Roll is part of⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We're sponsored by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Boldfoot Socks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0000 I Wanna Rock! Twisted Sister full 6 115 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We explore the career of Twisted Sister and Dee Snider. Twisted Sister started as a hard-working bar band in the New York/New Jersey club scene. These guys played thousands of shows—eight thousand performances—grinding it out night after night in dive bars long before anyone knew their names. They perfected their wild theatrical metal sound the old-fashioned way: pure sweat and persistence. Then came 1984. Stay Hungry exploded, and MTV turned 'We're Not Gonna Take It' and 'I Wanna Rock' into anthems. Those over-the-top videos launched the band from club stages straight to multi-platinum stardom. One minute they're playing for drunks; the next, they're rock stars riding the video revolution. But success has its battles. In 1985, Dee Snider stood before a Senate committee during the PMRC hearings. While others stayed quiet, Dee looked Congress in the eye, defended artistic freedom, and made the whole room look like out-of-touch fools. It was one of the most badass moments in rock history. Years later, the band was gearing up for their 50th anniversary shows. But Dee made the tough call: he couldn't deliver the high-energy, kick-ass performance he demanded of himself anymore—thanks to arthritis and the wear of decades on the road. Rather than give fans anything less, he stepped down with class and integrity.  Now, he's handed the reins to Sebastian Bach, who has Dee's full blessing to front Twisted Sister for these special 2026 dates. The spirit lives on: loud, defiant, and still not gonna take it. From the bars to MTV glory, from humiliating Congress to passing the torch—that's the Twisted Sister story Get In Touch Check us out⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or drops us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠show@prisonersofrockandroll.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠McCusker's Tavern⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Prisoners of Rock and Roll is part of⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We're sponsored by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Boldfoot Socks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Twisted Sister started as a hard-working bar band in the New York/New Jersey club scene. These guys played thousands of shows—eight thousand performances—grinding it out night after night in dive bars long before anyone knew their names. They perfected their wild theatrical metal sound the old-fashioned way: pure sweat and persistence.

Then came 1984. Stay Hungry exploded, and MTV turned 'We're Not Gonna Take It' and 'I Wanna Rock' into anthems. Those over-the-top videos launched the band from club stages straight to multi-platinum stardom. One minute they're playing for drunks; the next, they're rock stars riding the video revolution.

But success has its battles. In 1985, Dee Snider stood before a Senate committee during the PMRC hearings. While others stayed quiet, Dee looked Congress in the eye, defended artistic freedom, and made the whole room look like out-of-touch fools. It was one of the most badass moments in rock history.

Years later, the band was gearing up for their 50th anniversary shows. But Dee made the tough call: he couldn't deliver the high-energy, kick-ass performance he demanded of himself anymore—thanks to arthritis and the wear of decades on the road. Rather than give fans anything less, he stepped down with class and integrity.

 Now, he's handed the reins to Sebastian Bach, who has Dee's full blessing to front Twisted Sister for these special 2026 dates. The spirit lives on: loud, defiant, and still not gonna take it.

From the bars to MTV glory, from humiliating Congress to passing the torch—that's the Twisted Sister story

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]]> 4595 116 -- Whip It Good! New Wave Music Rock and roll started to lose its way in the late 1970s. The bands that once sounded dangerous were now playing 10-minute guitar solos in hockey arenas. Progressive rock groups were building entire albums around fantasy epics. Disco had taken over the charts and dance floors. Punk exploded then quickly burned out.  If you were a kid looking for something fresh, rock and roll felt a little…tired.  Then something strange started happening in clubs in New York and London. Bands were showing up wearing skinny ties instead of denim, playing short, sharp songs that mixed punk energy with pop hooks, art school weirdness, and a lot of synthesizers. The music was quirky, nervous, and a little futuristic. It didn’t sound like classic rock, and it definitely didn’t sound like disco. They started calling it New Wave. And before long, bands like Talking Heads, Blondie, and The Cars were turning that strange new sound into one of the defining movements of the 1980s. In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re looking at New Wave, the music genre that turned new sounds into a defining trend of the early 80s. We’re going to talk about bands like The Cars, Blondie, The Talking Heads and more. We’ve got the bands, the tunes, music news, a song for the electric chair, and all of the entertaining and educating stuff we have to say about them. Let’s hit it. Episode Playlist Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠episode playlist here⁠. ⁠⁠⁠ Get In Touch Check us out⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or drops us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠show@prisonersofrockandroll.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠McCusker's Tavern⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Prisoners of Rock and Roll is part of⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We're sponsored by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Boldfoot Socks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0000 Whip It Good! New Wave Music full 6 116 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We explore the bands of the new wave movement. Rock and roll started to lose its way in the late 1970s. The bands that once sounded dangerous were now playing 10-minute guitar solos in hockey arenas. Progressive rock groups were building entire albums around fantasy epics. Disco had taken over the charts and dance floors. Punk exploded then quickly burned out.  If you were a kid looking for something fresh, rock and roll felt a little…tired.  Then something strange started happening in clubs in New York and London. Bands were showing up wearing skinny ties instead of denim, playing short, sharp songs that mixed punk energy with pop hooks, art school weirdness, and a lot of synthesizers. The music was quirky, nervous, and a little futuristic. It didn’t sound like classic rock, and it definitely didn’t sound like disco. They started calling it New Wave. And before long, bands like Talking Heads, Blondie, and The Cars were turning that strange new sound into one of the defining movements of the 1980s. In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re looking at New Wave, the music genre that turned new sounds into a defining trend of the early 80s. We’re going to talk about bands like The Cars, Blondie, The Talking Heads and more. We’ve got the bands, the tunes, music news, a song for the electric chair, and all of the entertaining and educating stuff we have to say about them. Let’s hit it. Episode Playlist Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠episode playlist here⁠. ⁠⁠⁠ Get In Touch Check us out⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or drops us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠show@prisonersofrockandroll.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠McCusker's Tavern⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Prisoners of Rock and Roll is part of⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We're sponsored by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Boldfoot Socks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Rock and roll started to lose its way in the late 1970s. The bands that once sounded dangerous were now playing 10-minute guitar solos in hockey arenas. Progressive rock groups were building entire albums around fantasy epics. Disco had taken over the charts and dance floors. Punk exploded then quickly burned out. 

If you were a kid looking for something fresh, rock and roll felt a little…tired. 

Then something strange started happening in clubs in New York and London. Bands were showing up wearing skinny ties instead of denim, playing short, sharp songs that mixed punk energy with pop hooks, art school weirdness, and a lot of synthesizers. The music was quirky, nervous, and a little futuristic. It didn’t sound like classic rock, and it definitely didn’t sound like disco.

They started calling it New Wave. And before long, bands like Talking Heads, Blondie, and The Cars were turning that strange new sound into one of the defining movements of the 1980s.

In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re looking at New Wave, the music genre that turned new sounds into a defining trend of the early 80s. We’re going to talk about bands like The Cars, Blondie, The Talking Heads and more. We’ve got the bands, the tunes, music news, a song for the electric chair, and all of the entertaining and educating stuff we have to say about them. Let’s hit it.


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]]> 5207 yes 115 -- The Music of 1976 In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re diving into 1976 – that wild year where America turned 200 with fireworks, flags, and music exploding everywhere. It is also the year where Ryan and I were born.  And the music world celebrated us joining the party by releasing Hotel California from the Eagles, Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the Key of Life, and Boston’s Debut Album. David Bowie was The Thin White Duke. Disco was taking over the dance floors, while the Sex Pistols, Ramones, and The Clash were just getting started underground. There’s plenty of great stuff to listen to, and debate so let’s hit it.  Episode Playlist Check out our ⁠⁠⁠episode playlist here⁠. ⁠⁠ Get In Touch Check us out⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or drops us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠show@prisonersofrockandroll.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠McCusker's Tavern⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Prisoners of Rock and Roll is part of⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We're sponsored by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Boldfoot Socks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0000 The Music of 1976 full 6 114 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We look at music that turns 50 in 2026. In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re diving into 1976 – that wild year where America turned 200 with fireworks, flags, and music exploding everywhere. It is also the year where Ryan and I were born.  And the music world celebrated us joining the party by releasing Hotel California from the Eagles, Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the Key of Life, and Boston’s Debut Album. David Bowie was The Thin White Duke. Disco was taking over the dance floors, while the Sex Pistols, Ramones, and The Clash were just getting started underground. There’s plenty of great stuff to listen to, and debate so let’s hit it.  Episode Playlist Check out our ⁠⁠⁠episode playlist here⁠. ⁠⁠ Get In Touch Check us out⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or drops us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠show@prisonersofrockandroll.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠McCusker's Tavern⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Prisoners of Rock and Roll is part of⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We're sponsored by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Boldfoot Socks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re diving into 1976 – that wild year where America turned 200 with fireworks, flags, and music exploding everywhere. It is also the year where Ryan and I were born.  And the music world celebrated us joining the party by releasing Hotel California from the Eagles, Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the Key of Life, and Boston’s Debut Album. David Bowie was The Thin White Duke. Disco was taking over the dance floors, while the Sex Pistols, Ramones, and The Clash were just getting started underground. There’s plenty of great stuff to listen to, and debate so let’s hit it. 


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]]> 5910 yes 114 -- Rockin’ Reinventions: Killer Covers (Vol 2) In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re talking about covers – those magical moments where one artist takes another’s song and makes it their own…Wait, we said that in the monologue of last episode. Well it’s true! We had so many songs to talk about that we decided to jump back into the trenches and talk about more of those moments where one artist grabs a song and turns it upside down, inside out, or straight into gold…or garbage. We still have a lot to say on this topic since we didn’t get to discuss Jeff Buckley’s haunting version of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah, Manfred Mann having a number one hit with a Springsteen song while Springsteen has never had a number one hit himself, Weezer and Toto covering each other, Whitney Houston’s enormous hit with a Dolly Parton song, and more.  And as always, we’ve got some thoughts on music news and a song to send to the electric chair. It’s our first ever two part episode so sit your butt down and turn that volume UP.  Episode Playlist Check out our ⁠⁠episode playlist here⁠. ⁠ Get In Touch Check us out⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or drops us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠show@prisonersofrockandroll.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠McCusker's Tavern⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Prisoners of Rock and Roll is part of⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We're sponsored by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Boldfoot Socks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0000 Rockin’ Reinventions: Killer Covers (Vol 2) full 6 114 Prisoners of Rock and Roll Part 2 of our discussion on great covers. In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re talking about covers – those magical moments where one artist takes another’s song and makes it their own…Wait, we said that in the monologue of last episode. Well it’s true! We had so many songs to talk about that we decided to jump back into the trenches and talk about more of those moments where one artist grabs a song and turns it upside down, inside out, or straight into gold…or garbage. We still have a lot to say on this topic since we didn’t get to discuss Jeff Buckley’s haunting version of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah, Manfred Mann having a number one hit with a Springsteen song while Springsteen has never had a number one hit himself, Weezer and Toto covering each other, Whitney Houston’s enormous hit with a Dolly Parton song, and more.  And as always, we’ve got some thoughts on music news and a song to send to the electric chair. It’s our first ever two part episode so sit your butt down and turn that volume UP.  Episode Playlist Check out our ⁠⁠episode playlist here⁠. ⁠ Get In Touch Check us out⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or drops us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠show@prisonersofrockandroll.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠McCusker's Tavern⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Prisoners of Rock and Roll is part of⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We're sponsored by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Boldfoot Socks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re talking about covers – those magical moments where one artist takes another’s song and makes it their own…Wait, we said that in the monologue of last episode. Well it’s true! We had so many songs to talk about that we decided to jump back into the trenches and talk about more of those moments where one artist grabs a song and turns it upside down, inside out, or straight into gold…or garbage.

We still have a lot to say on this topic since we didn’t get to discuss Jeff Buckley’s haunting version of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah, Manfred Mann having a number one hit with a Springsteen song while Springsteen has never had a number one hit himself, Weezer and Toto covering each other, Whitney Houston’s enormous hit with a Dolly Parton song, and more. 

And as always, we’ve got some thoughts on music news and a song to send to the electric chair. It’s our first ever two part episode so sit your butt down and turn that volume UP. 

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]]> 5338 yes 113 -- Rockin’ Reinventions: Killer Covers (Vol 1) In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re talking about covers – those magical moments where one artist takes another’s song and makes it their own. Sometimes they stay faithful to the original. Sometimes they completely blow it up and rebuild it into something fresh.  We’re going to talk about covers that cross genres like Johnny Cash turning Nine Inch Nails into a heartbreaking confession to Sid Vicious giving us a punk rock version of Frank Sinatra. Covers that became more famous than the originals like Respect by Aretha or Nirvana’s unplugged version of The Man Who Sold the World. We’ve got a killer playlist of iconic reinventions, and a few headscratchers that will make you laugh out loud. Episode Playlist Check out our ⁠episode playlist here⁠. Get In Touch Check us out⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or drops us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠show@prisonersofrockandroll.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠McCusker's Tavern⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Prisoners of Rock and Roll is part of⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We're sponsored by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Boldfoot Socks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:00:00 -0000 Rockin’ Reinventions: Killer Covers (Vol 1) full 6 113 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We look at some of the best covers. In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re talking about covers – those magical moments where one artist takes another’s song and makes it their own. Sometimes they stay faithful to the original. Sometimes they completely blow it up and rebuild it into something fresh.  We’re going to talk about covers that cross genres like Johnny Cash turning Nine Inch Nails into a heartbreaking confession to Sid Vicious giving us a punk rock version of Frank Sinatra. Covers that became more famous than the originals like Respect by Aretha or Nirvana’s unplugged version of The Man Who Sold the World. We’ve got a killer playlist of iconic reinventions, and a few headscratchers that will make you laugh out loud. Episode Playlist Check out our ⁠episode playlist here⁠. Get In Touch Check us out⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or drops us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠show@prisonersofrockandroll.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠McCusker's Tavern⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Prisoners of Rock and Roll is part of⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We're sponsored by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Boldfoot Socks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re talking about covers – those magical moments where one artist takes another’s song and makes it their own. Sometimes they stay faithful to the original. Sometimes they completely blow it up and rebuild it into something fresh. 


We’re going to talk about covers that cross genres like Johnny Cash turning Nine Inch Nails into a heartbreaking confession to Sid Vicious giving us a punk rock version of Frank Sinatra. Covers that became more famous than the originals like Respect by Aretha or Nirvana’s unplugged version of The Man Who Sold the World. We’ve got a killer playlist of iconic reinventions, and a few headscratchers that will make you laugh out loud.

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Check us out⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or drops us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠show@prisonersofrockandroll.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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]]> 4957 yes 112 -- Sleigh Ride to Nowhere: Christmas Songs That Don't Mention Christmas It's that time of year again: our 6th annual Christmas Episode! We've roasted bad holiday tunes, thrown epic Christmas parties with rock legends, and even had a blue Christmas diving into the blues. But this year, we're sneaking around the holiday playlist like a couple of grinches with a twist. We're talking about those classic "Christmas" songs that get blasted every December... but if you listen closely to the lyrics, they never once say the word "Christmas." No Santa, no manger, no ho-ho-ho – just snow, sleigh bells, fireplaces, and winter wonderlands that somehow became holiday staples anyway. Episode Playlist Check out our episode playlist here. Get In Touch Check us out⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or drops us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠show@prisonersofrockandroll.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠McCusker's Tavern⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Prisoners of Rock and Roll is part of⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We're sponsored by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Boldfoot Socks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:14:00 -0000 Sleigh Ride to Nowhere: Christmas Songs That Don't Mention Christmas full 5 112 Prisoners of Rock and Roll In our annual Christmas episode, we are talking about Christmas songs that don't mention Christmas. It's that time of year again: our 6th annual Christmas Episode! We've roasted bad holiday tunes, thrown epic Christmas parties with rock legends, and even had a blue Christmas diving into the blues. But this year, we're sneaking around the holiday playlist like a couple of grinches with a twist. We're talking about those classic "Christmas" songs that get blasted every December... but if you listen closely to the lyrics, they never once say the word "Christmas." No Santa, no manger, no ho-ho-ho – just snow, sleigh bells, fireplaces, and winter wonderlands that somehow became holiday staples anyway. Episode Playlist Check out our episode playlist here. Get In Touch Check us out⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or drops us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠show@prisonersofrockandroll.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠McCusker's Tavern⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Prisoners of Rock and Roll is part of⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We're sponsored by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Boldfoot Socks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It's that time of year again: our 6th annual Christmas Episode! We've roasted bad holiday tunes, thrown epic Christmas parties with rock legends, and even had a blue Christmas diving into the blues. But this year, we're sneaking around the holiday playlist like a couple of grinches with a twist.


We're talking about those classic "Christmas" songs that get blasted every December... but if you listen closely to the lyrics, they never once say the word "Christmas." No Santa, no manger, no ho-ho-ho – just snow, sleigh bells, fireplaces, and winter wonderlands that somehow became holiday staples anyway.
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]]> 5207 yes 111 - Bruce Springsteen & Electric Nebraska We’re opening the vault on the single most mythical recording in Bruce Springsteen’s long career: Electric Nebraska. In January 1982: Bruce locked himself in a bedroom with a four-track and cut ten of the bleakest songs he’s ever written. A few months later, he took those songs into the studio with the E Street Band and tried them loud. They didn’t work. Bruce ultimately released the original demos, and Nebraska became one of the bleakest albums in the Springsteen catalogue.  But what about those full band recordings. For forty years, fans have been debating: do the the tapes even exist? Were they destroyed? Are they better? Even members of the band disagreed on whether they existed. After decades of waiting, we finally have them. In October 2025, Bruce Springsteen dug into the vault and released Electric Nebraska as part of the Nebraska box set. It’s the ultimate “what if” in the Boss’s entire catalogue. Some of these electric takes absolutely rip, but some lose their special darkness as soon as that big E Street sound kicks in.  So join us as we dive into the songs from the musical white whale, the electric ark of the covenant for Springsteen fans: Electric Nebraska. Episode Playlist No playlist for this one, but check out the Nebraska Expanded Edition box set for all of this great music we discussed. Get In Touch Check us out⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or drops us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠show@prisonersofrockandroll.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠McCusker's Tavern⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Prisoners of Rock and Roll is part of⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We're sponsored by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Boldfoot Socks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:17:00 -0000 Bruce Springsteen & Electric Nebraska full 5 111 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We explore the long-awaited electric version of Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska. We’re opening the vault on the single most mythical recording in Bruce Springsteen’s long career: Electric Nebraska. In January 1982: Bruce locked himself in a bedroom with a four-track and cut ten of the bleakest songs he’s ever written. A few months later, he took those songs into the studio with the E Street Band and tried them loud. They didn’t work. Bruce ultimately released the original demos, and Nebraska became one of the bleakest albums in the Springsteen catalogue.  But what about those full band recordings. For forty years, fans have been debating: do the the tapes even exist? Were they destroyed? Are they better? Even members of the band disagreed on whether they existed. After decades of waiting, we finally have them. In October 2025, Bruce Springsteen dug into the vault and released Electric Nebraska as part of the Nebraska box set. It’s the ultimate “what if” in the Boss’s entire catalogue. Some of these electric takes absolutely rip, but some lose their special darkness as soon as that big E Street sound kicks in.  So join us as we dive into the songs from the musical white whale, the electric ark of the covenant for Springsteen fans: Electric Nebraska. Episode Playlist No playlist for this one, but check out the Nebraska Expanded Edition box set for all of this great music we discussed. Get In Touch Check us out⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or drops us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠show@prisonersofrockandroll.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠McCusker's Tavern⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Prisoners of Rock and Roll is part of⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We're sponsored by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Boldfoot Socks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We’re opening the vault on the single most mythical recording in Bruce Springsteen’s long career: Electric Nebraska.


In January 1982: Bruce locked himself in a bedroom with a four-track and cut ten of the bleakest songs he’s ever written. A few months later, he took those songs into the studio with the E Street Band and tried them loud. They didn’t work. Bruce ultimately released the original demos, and Nebraska became one of the bleakest albums in the Springsteen catalogue. 


But what about those full band recordings. For forty years, fans have been debating: do the the tapes even exist? Were they destroyed? Are they better? Even members of the band disagreed on whether they existed.


After decades of waiting, we finally have them. In October 2025, Bruce Springsteen dug into the vault and released Electric Nebraska as part of the Nebraska box set. It’s the ultimate “what if” in the Boss’s entire catalogue. Some of these electric takes absolutely rip, but some lose their special darkness as soon as that big E Street sound kicks in. 


So join us as we dive into the songs from the musical white whale, the electric ark of the covenant for Springsteen fans: Electric Nebraska.

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]]> 4748 yes 110 -- High Notes: The Best Songs About Weed Hey there, groove rebels, light one up and crank it loud. In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re blazing through songs about weed. From Willie Nelson’s outlaw anthems to Snoop Dogg’s chronic classics, the Grateful Dead’s tie-dye jams, and Cypress Hill’s hazy hits, pot’s been music’s smoky sidekick for decades. But we’re not just name-dropping—we’re digging deep into tracks that tell America’s weed story as it’s gone from counter culture to more mainstream – and legal – form of recreation. Back in the Harlem Renaissance, jazz cats were puffing and playing, turning reefer into rhythm. Then it was counterculture fuel—think ‘60s stoners flipping the bird to the law. Now? It’s legal in half the states, and weed’s gone mainstream, from dispensaries to playlists. So grab your stash, feel the vibe, and join us as we roll through the tunes that tracked America’s high times. Episode Playlist Check out our episode playlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠h⁠ere⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get In Touch Check us out⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or drops us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠show@prisonersofrockandroll.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠McCusker's Tavern⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Prisoners of Rock and Roll is part of⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We're sponsored by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Boldfoot Socks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 17 Nov 2025 13:00:00 -0000 High Notes: The Best Songs About Weed full 5 108 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We talk about the best songs about weed. Hey there, groove rebels, light one up and crank it loud. In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re blazing through songs about weed. From Willie Nelson’s outlaw anthems to Snoop Dogg’s chronic classics, the Grateful Dead’s tie-dye jams, and Cypress Hill’s hazy hits, pot’s been music’s smoky sidekick for decades. But we’re not just name-dropping—we’re digging deep into tracks that tell America’s weed story as it’s gone from counter culture to more mainstream – and legal – form of recreation. Back in the Harlem Renaissance, jazz cats were puffing and playing, turning reefer into rhythm. Then it was counterculture fuel—think ‘60s stoners flipping the bird to the law. Now? It’s legal in half the states, and weed’s gone mainstream, from dispensaries to playlists. So grab your stash, feel the vibe, and join us as we roll through the tunes that tracked America’s high times. Episode Playlist Check out our episode playlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠h⁠ere⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get In Touch Check us out⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or drops us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠show@prisonersofrockandroll.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠McCusker's Tavern⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Prisoners of Rock and Roll is part of⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We're sponsored by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Boldfoot Socks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hey there, groove rebels, light one up and crank it loud. In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re blazing through songs about weed.

From Willie Nelson’s outlaw anthems to Snoop Dogg’s chronic classics, the Grateful Dead’s tie-dye jams, and Cypress Hill’s hazy hits, pot’s been music’s smoky sidekick for decades. But we’re not just name-dropping—we’re digging deep into tracks that tell America’s weed story as it’s gone from counter culture to more mainstream – and legal – form of recreation.

Back in the Harlem Renaissance, jazz cats were puffing and playing, turning reefer into rhythm. Then it was counterculture fuel—think ‘60s stoners flipping the bird to the law. Now? It’s legal in half the states, and weed’s gone mainstream, from dispensaries to playlists. So grab your stash, feel the vibe, and join us as we roll through the tunes that tracked America’s high times.

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]]> 5912 yes 109 -- One Hit Wonders of the 1990s In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re reliving the one hit wonders of the 1990s. This was a defining decade for us because it’s when we graduated high school and college, and we spent a lot of it slinging CDs in a record store, back when your local mall had record stores. Music was literally in the background all the time, whether we were watching MTV, sitting in our rooms rocking out, cranking it up while driving our first cars, or helping customers find the cassette single of Macarena or Zoot Suit Riot.  We put together a playlist of over 135 one hit wonders from the 90s. There’s no way we’ll get to them all, but we’ve got alternative rock from Blind Melon, Blur, the Flys, Local H, Ben Folds Five, Dishwalla, and more. The two single greatest hip hop songs of all time in the Humpty Dance and Baby Got Back. Singer songwriters like Eagle Eye Cherry, Duncan Sheik, and Jill Sobule.  Nu metal, dance music, and all of that weird, quirky stuff like swing music, Right Said Fred, Haddaway, and more.  We’re going to talk about songs you haven’t thought of in years and some you wish you never heard again. All you Gen Xers are gonna want to pay attention to this one. Let’s hit it! Episode Playlist Check out our episode playlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠h⁠ere⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get In Touch Check us out⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or drops us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠show@prisonersofrockandroll.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠McCusker's Tavern⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Prisoners of Rock and Roll is part of⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We're sponsored by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Boldfoot Socks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 03 Nov 2025 12:01:00 -0000 One Hit Wonders of the 1990s full 5 109 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We explore one hit wonders of the 1990s. In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re reliving the one hit wonders of the 1990s. This was a defining decade for us because it’s when we graduated high school and college, and we spent a lot of it slinging CDs in a record store, back when your local mall had record stores. Music was literally in the background all the time, whether we were watching MTV, sitting in our rooms rocking out, cranking it up while driving our first cars, or helping customers find the cassette single of Macarena or Zoot Suit Riot.  We put together a playlist of over 135 one hit wonders from the 90s. There’s no way we’ll get to them all, but we’ve got alternative rock from Blind Melon, Blur, the Flys, Local H, Ben Folds Five, Dishwalla, and more. The two single greatest hip hop songs of all time in the Humpty Dance and Baby Got Back. Singer songwriters like Eagle Eye Cherry, Duncan Sheik, and Jill Sobule.  Nu metal, dance music, and all of that weird, quirky stuff like swing music, Right Said Fred, Haddaway, and more.  We’re going to talk about songs you haven’t thought of in years and some you wish you never heard again. All you Gen Xers are gonna want to pay attention to this one. Let’s hit it! Episode Playlist Check out our episode playlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠h⁠ere⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get In Touch Check us out⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or drops us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠show@prisonersofrockandroll.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠McCusker's Tavern⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Prisoners of Rock and Roll is part of⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We're sponsored by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Boldfoot Socks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re reliving the one hit wonders of the 1990s. This was a defining decade for us because it’s when we graduated high school and college, and we spent a lot of it slinging CDs in a record store, back when your local mall had record stores.

Music was literally in the background all the time, whether we were watching MTV, sitting in our rooms rocking out, cranking it up while driving our first cars, or helping customers find the cassette single of Macarena or Zoot Suit Riot. 

We put together a playlist of over 135 one hit wonders from the 90s. There’s no way we’ll get to them all, but we’ve got alternative rock from Blind Melon, Blur, the Flys, Local H, Ben Folds Five, Dishwalla, and more. The two single greatest hip hop songs of all time in the Humpty Dance and Baby Got Back. Singer songwriters like Eagle Eye Cherry, Duncan Sheik, and Jill Sobule. 

Nu metal, dance music, and all of that weird, quirky stuff like swing music, Right Said Fred, Haddaway, and more. 

We’re going to talk about songs you haven’t thought of in years and some you wish you never heard again. All you Gen Xers are gonna want to pay attention to this one. Let’s hit it!

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]]> 5580 yes 108 -- A Magical Mystery Tour to Abbey Road Studios Abbey Road Studios in London, England was the world’s first purpose-built recording studio. Opened way back in 1931, this building and the people inside have been at the cutting edge of recording technology for over 90s years. Abbey Road Studios is most famous for being where The Beatles recorded almost all of their music, but it also drove innovation with stereo recording, multitracks, editing, and the shift from analog to digital recording.  In addition to all of those amazing Beatles records – which we’ll get to – some other stuff recorded at Abbey Road includes Dark Side of the Moon and albums from Kanye West, Lady Gaga, Oasis, the Hollies, Radiohead, and the Zombies. Music scores for Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Marvel movies, and video game soundtracks for Halo, Call of Duty, and World of Warcraft. They even recorded some of Winston Churchill’s famous speeches during World War II to help keep morale high.  From classical roots to rock rebellion, Abbey Road’s always been ahead of the game, rewriting rules along the way. So kick back, feel the beat, and join us as we explore the studio that turned sound into a revolution. Let’s roll! Episode Playlist Check out our episode playlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get In Touch Check us out⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or drops us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠show@prisonersofrockandroll.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠McCusker's Tavern⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Prisoners of Rock and Roll is part of⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We're sponsored by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Boldfoot Socks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0000 A Magical Mystery Tour to Abbey Road Studios full 5 108 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We discuss the cutting-edge innovations from Abbey Road Studios. Abbey Road Studios in London, England was the world’s first purpose-built recording studio. Opened way back in 1931, this building and the people inside have been at the cutting edge of recording technology for over 90s years. Abbey Road Studios is most famous for being where The Beatles recorded almost all of their music, but it also drove innovation with stereo recording, multitracks, editing, and the shift from analog to digital recording.  In addition to all of those amazing Beatles records – which we’ll get to – some other stuff recorded at Abbey Road includes Dark Side of the Moon and albums from Kanye West, Lady Gaga, Oasis, the Hollies, Radiohead, and the Zombies. Music scores for Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Marvel movies, and video game soundtracks for Halo, Call of Duty, and World of Warcraft. They even recorded some of Winston Churchill’s famous speeches during World War II to help keep morale high.  From classical roots to rock rebellion, Abbey Road’s always been ahead of the game, rewriting rules along the way. So kick back, feel the beat, and join us as we explore the studio that turned sound into a revolution. Let’s roll! Episode Playlist Check out our episode playlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get In Touch Check us out⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or drops us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠show@prisonersofrockandroll.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠McCusker's Tavern⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Prisoners of Rock and Roll is part of⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We're sponsored by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Boldfoot Socks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Abbey Road Studios in London, England was the world’s first purpose-built recording studio. Opened way back in 1931, this building and the people inside have been at the cutting edge of recording technology for over 90s years. Abbey Road Studios is most famous for being where The Beatles recorded almost all of their music, but it also drove innovation with stereo recording, multitracks, editing, and the shift from analog to digital recording. 

In addition to all of those amazing Beatles records – which we’ll get to – some other stuff recorded at Abbey Road includes Dark Side of the Moon and albums from Kanye West, Lady Gaga, Oasis, the Hollies, Radiohead, and the Zombies. Music scores for Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Marvel movies, and video game soundtracks for Halo, Call of Duty, and World of Warcraft. They even recorded some of Winston Churchill’s famous speeches during World War II to help keep morale high. 

From classical roots to rock rebellion, Abbey Road’s always been ahead of the game, rewriting rules along the way. So kick back, feel the beat, and join us as we explore the studio that turned sound into a revolution. Let’s roll!

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]]> 4500 yes 107 -- Rebels With A Cause: Good People In Music After doing a few episodes on scandals and artists who did time in prison, we’re flipping the script and shining a light on the good people in music – artists who pay it forward and have a reputation for just being good people.  We’ve got Dolly Parton sending books to kids through her Imagination Library and Alice Cooper swinging his golf clubs to fund youth programs. Ludacris donating school supplies and clothes to thousands of kids and Jon Bon Jovi fighting poverty through his Soul Foundation. Taylor Swift, U2, Elton John, Kendrick Lamar – these aren’t just stars; they’re the real deal.  In a world full of headlines that drag us down, these artists prove music can lift us up. So join us as we celebrate the heart behind the hits. Let’s roll! Charities Here are links to some the charities we talked about in this episode: Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock Foundation (Alice Cooper) – https://alicecoopersolidrock.com/ BeyGOOD Foundation (Beyonce Knowles-Carter) – https://beygood.org/ The Claddagh Fund (Dropkick Murphys) – https://www.claddaghfund.org/ Clara Lionel Foundation (Rhianna) – https://www.claralionelfoundation.org/ Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (Dolly Parton) – https://imaginationlibrary.com/ The Dollywood Foundation (Dolly Parton) – https://imaginationlibrary.com/the-dollywood-foundation/ Elton John AIDS Foundation – https://www.eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org/ Feeding American – https://www.feedingamerica.org Habitat for Humanity - https://www.habitat.org/JBL Soul Foundation (Jon Bon Jovi) – https://jbjsf.org/ Honor Flight Network – https://www.honorflight.org/ JBL Soul KItchen (Jon Bon Jovi) – https://jbjsoulkitchen.org/ Joseph’s House – https://www.jhoc.org/ The Ludacris Foundation (Ludacris) – https://theludacrisfoundation.org/ Meat Free Monday (Paul McCartney) – https://meatfreeondays.com One (U2) – https://www.one.org/us/ Rex Foundation (Grateful Dead) – https://rexfoundation.org/ Shawn Carter Foundation (Jay-Z) – https://shawncartersf.com/ SocialWorks (Chance The Rapper) – https://www.socialworkschi.org United Way – https://meatfreeondays.com Episode Playlist Check out our episode playlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get In Touch Check us out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or drops us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠show@prisonersofrockandroll.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠McCusker's Tavern⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Prisoners of Rock and Roll is part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We're sponsored by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Boldfoot Socks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 17 Oct 2025 11:11:00 -0000 Rebels With A Cause: Good People In Music full 5 105 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We talk about artists who pay it forward and have a reputation for just being good people.  After doing a few episodes on scandals and artists who did time in prison, we’re flipping the script and shining a light on the good people in music – artists who pay it forward and have a reputation for just being good people.  We’ve got Dolly Parton sending books to kids through her Imagination Library and Alice Cooper swinging his golf clubs to fund youth programs. Ludacris donating school supplies and clothes to thousands of kids and Jon Bon Jovi fighting poverty through his Soul Foundation. Taylor Swift, U2, Elton John, Kendrick Lamar – these aren’t just stars; they’re the real deal.  In a world full of headlines that drag us down, these artists prove music can lift us up. So join us as we celebrate the heart behind the hits. Let’s roll! Charities Here are links to some the charities we talked about in this episode: Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock Foundation (Alice Cooper) – https://alicecoopersolidrock.com/ BeyGOOD Foundation (Beyonce Knowles-Carter) – https://beygood.org/ The Claddagh Fund (Dropkick Murphys) – https://www.claddaghfund.org/ Clara Lionel Foundation (Rhianna) – https://www.claralionelfoundation.org/ Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (Dolly Parton) – https://imaginationlibrary.com/ The Dollywood Foundation (Dolly Parton) – https://imaginationlibrary.com/the-dollywood-foundation/ Elton John AIDS Foundation – https://www.eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org/ Feeding American – https://www.feedingamerica.org Habitat for Humanity - https://www.habitat.org/JBL Soul Foundation (Jon Bon Jovi) – https://jbjsf.org/ Honor Flight Network – https://www.honorflight.org/ JBL Soul KItchen (Jon Bon Jovi) – https://jbjsoulkitchen.org/ Joseph’s House – https://www.jhoc.org/ The Ludacris Foundation (Ludacris) – https://theludacrisfoundation.org/ Meat Free Monday (Paul McCartney) – https://meatfreeondays.com One (U2) – https://www.one.org/us/ Rex Foundation (Grateful Dead) – https://rexfoundation.org/ Shawn Carter Foundation (Jay-Z) – https://shawncartersf.com/ SocialWorks (Chance The Rapper) – https://www.socialworkschi.org United Way – https://meatfreeondays.com Episode Playlist Check out our episode playlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get In Touch Check us out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or drops us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠show@prisonersofrockandroll.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠McCusker's Tavern⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Prisoners of Rock and Roll is part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We're sponsored by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Boldfoot Socks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices After doing a few episodes on scandals and artists who did time in prison, we’re flipping the script and shining a light on the good people in music – artists who pay it forward and have a reputation for just being good people. 

We’ve got Dolly Parton sending books to kids through her Imagination Library and Alice Cooper swinging his golf clubs to fund youth programs. Ludacris donating school supplies and clothes to thousands of kids and Jon Bon Jovi fighting poverty through his Soul Foundation. Taylor Swift, U2, Elton John, Kendrick Lamar – these aren’t just stars; they’re the real deal. 

In a world full of headlines that drag us down, these artists prove music can lift us up. So join us as we celebrate the heart behind the hits. Let’s roll!

Charities

Here are links to some the charities we talked about in this episode:

Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock Foundation (Alice Cooper) – https://alicecoopersolidrock.com/

BeyGOOD Foundation (Beyonce Knowles-Carter) – https://beygood.org/

The Claddagh Fund (Dropkick Murphys) – https://www.claddaghfund.org/

Clara Lionel Foundation (Rhianna) – https://www.claralionelfoundation.org/

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (Dolly Parton) – https://imaginationlibrary.com/

The Dollywood Foundation (Dolly Parton) – https://imaginationlibrary.com/the-dollywood-foundation/

Elton John AIDS Foundation – https://www.eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org/

Feeding American – https://www.feedingamerica.org

Habitat for Humanity - https://www.habitat.org/JBL Soul Foundation (Jon Bon Jovi) – https://jbjsf.org/

Honor Flight Network – https://www.honorflight.org/

JBL Soul KItchen (Jon Bon Jovi) – https://jbjsoulkitchen.org/

Joseph’s House – https://www.jhoc.org/

The Ludacris Foundation (Ludacris) – https://theludacrisfoundation.org/

Meat Free Monday (Paul McCartney) – https://meatfreeondays.com

One (U2) – https://www.one.org/us/

Rex Foundation (Grateful Dead) – https://rexfoundation.org/

Shawn Carter Foundation (Jay-Z) – https://shawncartersf.com/

SocialWorks (Chance The Rapper) – https://www.socialworkschi.org

United Way – https://meatfreeondays.com

Episode Playlist

Check out our episode playlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠McCusker's Tavern⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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]]> 6485 yes 106 -- Sun Records and the Beginning of Rock and Roll In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re going all the way back to the beginning of rock and roll – and our back catalogue – by taking another look at Sun Records.  In January 1950, Sam Phillips and his assistant Mario Keisker opened a small recording studio in a former auto glass repair shop in Memphis, Tennessee and the rest is rock and roll history. Sun Records brought us the first rock and roll song Rocket 88 by Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats. They also introduced the world to Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and more.  We’re going to talk about the history of Sun Records and Sam Phillips, the roster of amazing artists that recorded there, and the impact it had on music forever. Let’s roll. Or as Johnny Cash would say, “get rhythm.” Episode Playlist Check out our episode playlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get In Touch Check us out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or drops us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠show@prisonersofrockandroll.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠McCusker's Tavern⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Prisoners of Rock and Roll is part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We're sponsored by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Boldfoot Socks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:18:00 -0000 Sun Records and the Beginning of Rock and Roll full 5 106 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We discuss Sun Records and the artists who founded rock and roll. In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re going all the way back to the beginning of rock and roll – and our back catalogue – by taking another look at Sun Records.  In January 1950, Sam Phillips and his assistant Mario Keisker opened a small recording studio in a former auto glass repair shop in Memphis, Tennessee and the rest is rock and roll history. Sun Records brought us the first rock and roll song Rocket 88 by Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats. They also introduced the world to Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and more.  We’re going to talk about the history of Sun Records and Sam Phillips, the roster of amazing artists that recorded there, and the impact it had on music forever. Let’s roll. Or as Johnny Cash would say, “get rhythm.” Episode Playlist Check out our episode playlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get In Touch Check us out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or drops us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠show@prisonersofrockandroll.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠McCusker's Tavern⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Prisoners of Rock and Roll is part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We're sponsored by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Boldfoot Socks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re going all the way back to the beginning of rock and roll – and our back catalogue – by taking another look at Sun Records. 

In January 1950, Sam Phillips and his assistant Mario Keisker opened a small recording studio in a former auto glass repair shop in Memphis, Tennessee and the rest is rock and roll history. Sun Records brought us the first rock and roll song Rocket 88 by Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats. They also introduced the world to Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and more. 

We’re going to talk about the history of Sun Records and Sam Phillips, the roster of amazing artists that recorded there, and the impact it had on music forever. Let’s roll. Or as Johnny Cash would say, “get rhythm.”

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]]> 6206 yes 105 -- Prison Bound: Artists Who Did Hard Time The world of music is full of interesting characters, and some of them are unfortunately bad people. In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re following our namesake by talking about musicians who did time in prison.  We have a long list of artists from different genres who spent some time behind bars, and we’re going to talk about them, their crimes, and the music they made.  We’ve got stories like Lead Belly being discovered while in prison for attempted murder, to Jelly Roll turning his life around after his daughter was born while he was serving time. The singer for Lamb of God was charged with killing a fan. Ike Turner missed his rock and roll hall of fame induction because he was behind bars. Lil Kim chose prison over snitchin’, and some of the Norwegian death metal dudes are crazy.  We’ve got all of their stories and a lot more in this wild episode, so let’s hit it. Episode Playlist Check out our episode playlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get In Touch Check us out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or drops us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠show@prisonersofrockandroll.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠McCusker's Tavern⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Prisoners of Rock and Roll is part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We're sponsored by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Boldfoot Socks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 30 Aug 2025 15:11:00 -0000 Prison Bound: Artists Who Did Hard Time full 5 105 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We discuss artists who spent time in prison. The world of music is full of interesting characters, and some of them are unfortunately bad people. In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re following our namesake by talking about musicians who did time in prison.  We have a long list of artists from different genres who spent some time behind bars, and we’re going to talk about them, their crimes, and the music they made.  We’ve got stories like Lead Belly being discovered while in prison for attempted murder, to Jelly Roll turning his life around after his daughter was born while he was serving time. The singer for Lamb of God was charged with killing a fan. Ike Turner missed his rock and roll hall of fame induction because he was behind bars. Lil Kim chose prison over snitchin’, and some of the Norwegian death metal dudes are crazy.  We’ve got all of their stories and a lot more in this wild episode, so let’s hit it. Episode Playlist Check out our episode playlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get In Touch Check us out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or drops us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠show@prisonersofrockandroll.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠McCusker's Tavern⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Prisoners of Rock and Roll is part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We're sponsored by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Boldfoot Socks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The world of music is full of interesting characters, and some of them are unfortunately bad people. In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re following our namesake by talking about musicians who did time in prison. 

We have a long list of artists from different genres who spent some time behind bars, and we’re going to talk about them, their crimes, and the music they made. 

We’ve got stories like Lead Belly being discovered while in prison for attempted murder, to Jelly Roll turning his life around after his daughter was born while he was serving time. The singer for Lamb of God was charged with killing a fan. Ike Turner missed his rock and roll hall of fame induction because he was behind bars. Lil Kim chose prison over snitchin’, and some of the Norwegian death metal dudes are crazy. 

We’ve got all of their stories and a lot more in this wild episode, so let’s hit it.

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]]> 6430 yes 104 -- Does Yacht Rock Suck? In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re sailing into the open waters of yacht rock and asking the burning question that needs to be asked: does yacht rock suck? Is it a rock rebel’s nightmare or sunlight escapism? The musical equivalent of enjoying a cocktail on a sunset cruise or more like being on that Titan submarine that imploded a few years ago.  Grab your life vest, drop anchor, and whatever other bad sailing pun you can think of and listen to us debate: does yacht rock suck? Episode Playlist Check out our episode playlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get In Touch Check us out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or drops us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠show@prisonersofrockandroll.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠McCusker's Tavern⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Prisoners of Rock and Roll is part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We're sponsored by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Boldfoot Socks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 21 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0000 Does Yacht Rock Suck? full 5 104 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We ask the burning question that needs to be asked: does yacht rock suck? In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re sailing into the open waters of yacht rock and asking the burning question that needs to be asked: does yacht rock suck? Is it a rock rebel’s nightmare or sunlight escapism? The musical equivalent of enjoying a cocktail on a sunset cruise or more like being on that Titan submarine that imploded a few years ago.  Grab your life vest, drop anchor, and whatever other bad sailing pun you can think of and listen to us debate: does yacht rock suck? Episode Playlist Check out our episode playlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get In Touch Check us out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or drops us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠show@prisonersofrockandroll.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠McCusker's Tavern⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Prisoners of Rock and Roll is part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We're sponsored by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Boldfoot Socks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re sailing into the open waters of yacht rock and asking the burning question that needs to be asked: does yacht rock suck? Is it a rock rebel’s nightmare or sunlight escapism? The musical equivalent of enjoying a cocktail on a sunset cruise or more like being on that Titan submarine that imploded a few years ago. 

Grab your life vest, drop anchor, and whatever other bad sailing pun you can think of and listen to us debate: does yacht rock suck?

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]]> 4806 yes 103 -- Hair Metal Meltdown: The Bands Killed By Grunge Today, we’re diving into the unrelenting collapse of hair metal empire. A music scene that crashed harder than Vince Neil's drunk driving accident killed Razzle Dingley.   Sure, bands like Def Leppard, Motley Crue, and Poison are still out on the road, playing for nostalgic crowds of people who yearn to hear those power chords. But for every one of those groups that are still selling merch and playing gigs, there are several who were wiped off the board in the early 90s by Seattle’s flannel fury.  Grunge was a raw, authentic sound and anti-establishment ethos that rejected hair metal’s polished production, spandex, and power ballads. But we still love that music about girls and having a good time. It's as America as any other movement in music In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re looking at the bands who didn’t survive the hair metal meltdown. Groups like Winger, Cinderella, Kix, Warrant, and Vixen that all went to shit faster than a teased up hairdo in a rainstorm.   Episode Playlist Check out our episode playlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get In Touch Check us out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or drops us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠show@prisonersofrockandroll.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠McCusker's Tavern⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Prisoners of Rock and Roll is part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We're sponsored by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Boldfoot Socks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 07 Jul 2025 11:24:00 -0000 Hair Metal Meltdown: The Bands Killed By Grunge full 5 101 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We look at the hair metal bands that were wiped off the board when grunge hit the scene. Today, we’re diving into the unrelenting collapse of hair metal empire. A music scene that crashed harder than Vince Neil's drunk driving accident killed Razzle Dingley.   Sure, bands like Def Leppard, Motley Crue, and Poison are still out on the road, playing for nostalgic crowds of people who yearn to hear those power chords. But for every one of those groups that are still selling merch and playing gigs, there are several who were wiped off the board in the early 90s by Seattle’s flannel fury.  Grunge was a raw, authentic sound and anti-establishment ethos that rejected hair metal’s polished production, spandex, and power ballads. But we still love that music about girls and having a good time. It's as America as any other movement in music In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re looking at the bands who didn’t survive the hair metal meltdown. Groups like Winger, Cinderella, Kix, Warrant, and Vixen that all went to shit faster than a teased up hairdo in a rainstorm.   Episode Playlist Check out our episode playlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get In Touch Check us out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or drops us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠show@prisonersofrockandroll.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠McCusker's Tavern⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Prisoners of Rock and Roll is part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We're sponsored by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Boldfoot Socks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Today, we’re diving into the unrelenting collapse of hair metal empire. A music scene that crashed harder than Vince Neil's drunk driving accident killed Razzle Dingley.  

Sure, bands like Def Leppard, Motley Crue, and Poison are still out on the road, playing for nostalgic crowds of people who yearn to hear those power chords. But for every one of those groups that are still selling merch and playing gigs, there are several who were wiped off the board in the early 90s by Seattle’s flannel fury. 

Grunge was a raw, authentic sound and anti-establishment ethos that rejected hair metal’s polished production, spandex, and power ballads. But we still love that music about girls and having a good time. It's as America as any other movement in music

In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re looking at the bands who didn’t survive the hair metal meltdown. Groups like Winger, Cinderella, Kix, Warrant, and Vixen that all went to shit faster than a teased up hairdo in a rainstorm.  

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Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠McCusker's Tavern⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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]]> 5869 yes 102 -- It Takes Two: Great Duets Ladies and gentlemen, gather ‘round the mic because in this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re exploring some of music’s greatest duets – where two voices come together like Jack and Coke, peanut butter and jelly, or Snoop dog and weed. We’ve got a pretty solid list of crossovers and collaborations that will have you saying, “oh yeah, I remember that song” as you turn up the radio to hear all of the brilliant and insightful stuff we have to say about it. This is Prisoners of Rock and Roll—unstoppable, unforgettable, and unapologetic! Let’s hit it.  Episode Playlist Check out our episode playlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get In Touch Check us out ⁠⁠⁠⁠online⁠⁠⁠⁠, on⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.⁠⁠⁠⁠ or drops us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠show@prisonersofrockandroll.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at ⁠⁠⁠⁠McCusker's Tavern⁠⁠⁠⁠. Prisoners of Rock and Roll is part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Media⁠⁠⁠⁠. We're sponsored by⁠⁠⁠⁠ Boldfoot Socks⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 23 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0000 It Takes Two: Great Duets full 5 102 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We talk about some of the best duets and collaborations in music. Ladies and gentlemen, gather ‘round the mic because in this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re exploring some of music’s greatest duets – where two voices come together like Jack and Coke, peanut butter and jelly, or Snoop dog and weed. We’ve got a pretty solid list of crossovers and collaborations that will have you saying, “oh yeah, I remember that song” as you turn up the radio to hear all of the brilliant and insightful stuff we have to say about it. This is Prisoners of Rock and Roll—unstoppable, unforgettable, and unapologetic! Let’s hit it.  Episode Playlist Check out our episode playlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get In Touch Check us out ⁠⁠⁠⁠online⁠⁠⁠⁠, on⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.⁠⁠⁠⁠ or drops us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠show@prisonersofrockandroll.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at ⁠⁠⁠⁠McCusker's Tavern⁠⁠⁠⁠. Prisoners of Rock and Roll is part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Media⁠⁠⁠⁠. We're sponsored by⁠⁠⁠⁠ Boldfoot Socks⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ladies and gentlemen, gather ‘round the mic because in this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re exploring some of music’s greatest duets – where two voices come together like Jack and Coke, peanut butter and jelly, or Snoop dog and weed.

We’ve got a pretty solid list of crossovers and collaborations that will have you saying, “oh yeah, I remember that song” as you turn up the radio to hear all of the brilliant and insightful stuff we have to say about it. This is Prisoners of Rock and Roll—unstoppable, unforgettable, and unapologetic! Let’s hit it. 


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]]> 4718 yes 101 -- The FBI's Greatest Hits: Musicians Under Surveillance In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re looking at the clash between music and The Man diving into times when the FBI investigated musicians. In 1956, J. Edgar Hoover’s FBI created a covert and legally questionable program called COINTELPRO with the goal of disrupting groups that the Feds considered to be subversive – communists, black nationalists, feminists, anti Vietnam protestors, civil rights activists.  Considering the role that music played in the 60s and 70s, it was only a matter of time before the FBI started investigating rock and roll. Some of the stories are silly. Picture this, it’s 1963 and a bunch of FBI agents are hunched over a record player listening to Louie Louie over and over – forwards and backwards – desperately searching for dirty lyrics that didn’t exist.  And others are more serious. In 1972, the FBI put John Lenon under surveillance and wiretapped his phone because President Nixon was afraid that his stance on the Vietnam War would influence young voters. The government started proceedings to deport him.  Over the decades, the FBI has investigated or kept tabs on all sorts of musicians. Jimi Hendrix and Jim Morrison; folk singers Pete Seeger and Woodie Guthrie; Aretha Franklin, the Monkees, NWA, Charles Mingus, the Insane Clown Posse, and more. There’s a lot of ground to cover in this one, but we’re up for the challenge. Let’s hit it. Episode Playlist Check out our episode playlist ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Get In Touch Check us out ⁠⁠⁠online⁠⁠⁠, on⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠YouTube.⁠⁠⁠ or drops us an email at ⁠⁠⁠show@prisonersofrockandroll.com⁠⁠⁠. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at ⁠⁠⁠McCusker's Tavern⁠⁠⁠. Prisoners of Rock and Roll is part of ⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Media⁠⁠⁠. We're sponsored by⁠⁠⁠ Boldfoot Socks⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 02 Jun 2025 11:24:00 -0000 The FBI's Greatest Hits: Musicians Under Surveillance full 5 101 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We discuss times when the FBI kept tabs on musicians. In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re looking at the clash between music and The Man diving into times when the FBI investigated musicians. In 1956, J. Edgar Hoover’s FBI created a covert and legally questionable program called COINTELPRO with the goal of disrupting groups that the Feds considered to be subversive – communists, black nationalists, feminists, anti Vietnam protestors, civil rights activists.  Considering the role that music played in the 60s and 70s, it was only a matter of time before the FBI started investigating rock and roll. Some of the stories are silly. Picture this, it’s 1963 and a bunch of FBI agents are hunched over a record player listening to Louie Louie over and over – forwards and backwards – desperately searching for dirty lyrics that didn’t exist.  And others are more serious. In 1972, the FBI put John Lenon under surveillance and wiretapped his phone because President Nixon was afraid that his stance on the Vietnam War would influence young voters. The government started proceedings to deport him.  Over the decades, the FBI has investigated or kept tabs on all sorts of musicians. Jimi Hendrix and Jim Morrison; folk singers Pete Seeger and Woodie Guthrie; Aretha Franklin, the Monkees, NWA, Charles Mingus, the Insane Clown Posse, and more. There’s a lot of ground to cover in this one, but we’re up for the challenge. Let’s hit it. Episode Playlist Check out our episode playlist ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Get In Touch Check us out ⁠⁠⁠online⁠⁠⁠, on⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠YouTube.⁠⁠⁠ or drops us an email at ⁠⁠⁠show@prisonersofrockandroll.com⁠⁠⁠. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at ⁠⁠⁠McCusker's Tavern⁠⁠⁠. Prisoners of Rock and Roll is part of ⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Media⁠⁠⁠. We're sponsored by⁠⁠⁠ Boldfoot Socks⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re looking at the clash between music and The Man diving into times when the FBI investigated musicians. In 1956, J. Edgar Hoover’s FBI created a covert and legally questionable program called COINTELPRO with the goal of disrupting groups that the Feds considered to be subversive – communists, black nationalists, feminists, anti Vietnam protestors, civil rights activists. 

Considering the role that music played in the 60s and 70s, it was only a matter of time before the FBI started investigating rock and roll. Some of the stories are silly. Picture this, it’s 1963 and a bunch of FBI agents are hunched over a record player listening to Louie Louie over and over – forwards and backwards – desperately searching for dirty lyrics that didn’t exist. 

And others are more serious. In 1972, the FBI put John Lenon under surveillance and wiretapped his phone because President Nixon was afraid that his stance on the Vietnam War would influence young voters. The government started proceedings to deport him. 

Over the decades, the FBI has investigated or kept tabs on all sorts of musicians. Jimi Hendrix and Jim Morrison; folk singers Pete Seeger and Woodie Guthrie; Aretha Franklin, the Monkees, NWA, Charles Mingus, the Insane Clown Posse, and more. There’s a lot of ground to cover in this one, but we’re up for the challenge. Let’s hit it.

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]]> 5444 yes 100 -- Running With the Devil with The Blue Meanie Van Halen was one of the greatest American rock and roll bands of all time, captivating audiences with their energetic performances, innovative guitar riffs, and catchy lyrics. Led by  guitar virtuoso Eddie Van Halen, Van Halen created the perfect blend of hard rock with some pop sensibilities..  Even as their sound evolved over the years as they switched back and forth between the showmanship of Diamond David Lee Roth. the more straightforward powerful voice of Sammy Hagar, and that other guy that most fans overlook, they made millions of fans and inspired countless musicians.  We’re talking about Van Halen’s career, and for our 100th episode, we’re calling in the big guns: former WWE Superstar and ECW Original The Blue Meanie, a diehard Van Halen fan. Episode Playlist Check out our episode playlist ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Get In Touch Check us out ⁠⁠online⁠⁠, on⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠YouTube.⁠⁠ or drops us an email at ⁠⁠show@prisonersofrockandroll.com⁠⁠. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at ⁠⁠McCusker's Tavern⁠⁠. Prisoners of Rock and Roll is part of ⁠⁠Pantheon Media⁠⁠. We're sponsored by⁠⁠ Boldfoot Socks⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 12 May 2025 11:36:00 -0000 Running With the Devil with The Blue Meanie full 5 98 Prisoners of Rock and Roll WWE Superstar The Blue Meanie joins us in a conversation about Van Halen. Van Halen was one of the greatest American rock and roll bands of all time, captivating audiences with their energetic performances, innovative guitar riffs, and catchy lyrics. Led by  guitar virtuoso Eddie Van Halen, Van Halen created the perfect blend of hard rock with some pop sensibilities..  Even as their sound evolved over the years as they switched back and forth between the showmanship of Diamond David Lee Roth. the more straightforward powerful voice of Sammy Hagar, and that other guy that most fans overlook, they made millions of fans and inspired countless musicians.  We’re talking about Van Halen’s career, and for our 100th episode, we’re calling in the big guns: former WWE Superstar and ECW Original The Blue Meanie, a diehard Van Halen fan. Episode Playlist Check out our episode playlist ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Get In Touch Check us out ⁠⁠online⁠⁠, on⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠YouTube.⁠⁠ or drops us an email at ⁠⁠show@prisonersofrockandroll.com⁠⁠. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at ⁠⁠McCusker's Tavern⁠⁠. Prisoners of Rock and Roll is part of ⁠⁠Pantheon Media⁠⁠. We're sponsored by⁠⁠ Boldfoot Socks⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Van Halen was one of the greatest American rock and roll bands of all time, captivating audiences with their energetic performances, innovative guitar riffs, and catchy lyrics. Led by  guitar virtuoso Eddie Van Halen, Van Halen created the perfect blend of hard rock with some pop sensibilities.. 

Even as their sound evolved over the years as they switched back and forth between the showmanship of Diamond David Lee Roth. the more straightforward powerful voice of Sammy Hagar, and that other guy that most fans overlook, they made millions of fans and inspired countless musicians. 

We’re talking about Van Halen’s career, and for our 100th episode, we’re calling in the big guns: former WWE Superstar and ECW Original The Blue Meanie, a diehard Van Halen fan. Episode Playlist

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Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at ⁠⁠McCusker's Tavern⁠⁠.

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]]> 6543 yes 99 - Low-End Legends: Bass Players In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re diving into the shadows of the stage—the bass players, the four-string rebels who hold down the low end.. These aren’t just rhythm keepers; they’re the heartbeat of rock, the growl in the groove. We’ve put together a list of some of the most iconic bass players in music history. James Jamerson, the legendary Motown musician who played the slinky groove for What’s Going On while laying drunk on the studio floor.  Bootsy Collins and his cosmic funk. Lemmy eating lightning and crapping thunder as the bassist for Motorhead. The psychedelic jams of Phil Lesh, the jazz fire of Charles Mingus, and Les Claypool’s…whatever it is that he does. Paul McCartney, The Ox, John Paul Jones, Donald Duck Dunn, and Carol Kaye.  They’re musicians who broke out of the background, proving the bass isn’t just support—it’s the pulse of the music. So turn it up, feel the rumble, and let’s give these low-end legends the stage they deserve. Episode Playlist Check out our episode playlist ⁠here⁠. Get In Touch Check us out ⁠online⁠, on⁠ Facebook⁠, ⁠Twitter⁠, or ⁠YouTube.⁠ or drops us an email at ⁠show@prisonersofrockandroll.com⁠. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at ⁠McCusker's Tavern⁠. Prisoners of Rock and Roll is part of ⁠Pantheon Media⁠. We're sponsored by⁠ Boldfoot Socks⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:30:00 -0000 Low-End Legends: Bass Players full 5 99 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We’ve put together a list of some of the most iconic bass players in music history In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re diving into the shadows of the stage—the bass players, the four-string rebels who hold down the low end.. These aren’t just rhythm keepers; they’re the heartbeat of rock, the growl in the groove. We’ve put together a list of some of the most iconic bass players in music history. James Jamerson, the legendary Motown musician who played the slinky groove for What’s Going On while laying drunk on the studio floor.  Bootsy Collins and his cosmic funk. Lemmy eating lightning and crapping thunder as the bassist for Motorhead. The psychedelic jams of Phil Lesh, the jazz fire of Charles Mingus, and Les Claypool’s…whatever it is that he does. Paul McCartney, The Ox, John Paul Jones, Donald Duck Dunn, and Carol Kaye.  They’re musicians who broke out of the background, proving the bass isn’t just support—it’s the pulse of the music. So turn it up, feel the rumble, and let’s give these low-end legends the stage they deserve. Episode Playlist Check out our episode playlist ⁠here⁠. Get In Touch Check us out ⁠online⁠, on⁠ Facebook⁠, ⁠Twitter⁠, or ⁠YouTube.⁠ or drops us an email at ⁠show@prisonersofrockandroll.com⁠. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at ⁠McCusker's Tavern⁠. Prisoners of Rock and Roll is part of ⁠Pantheon Media⁠. We're sponsored by⁠ Boldfoot Socks⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re diving into the shadows of the stage—the bass players, the four-string rebels who hold down the low end.. These aren’t just rhythm keepers; they’re the heartbeat of rock, the growl in the groove.

We’ve put together a list of some of the most iconic bass players in music history. James Jamerson, the legendary Motown musician who played the slinky groove for What’s Going On while laying drunk on the studio floor. 

Bootsy Collins and his cosmic funk. Lemmy eating lightning and crapping thunder as the bassist for Motorhead. The psychedelic jams of Phil Lesh, the jazz fire of Charles Mingus, and Les Claypool’s…whatever it is that he does. Paul McCartney, The Ox, John Paul Jones, Donald Duck Dunn, and Carol Kaye. 

They’re musicians who broke out of the background, proving the bass isn’t just support—it’s the pulse of the music. So turn it up, feel the rumble, and let’s give these low-end legends the stage they deserve.

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Check out our episode playlist ⁠here⁠.

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Prisoners of Rock and Roll is part of ⁠Pantheon Media⁠. We're sponsored by⁠ Boldfoot Socks⁠.

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]]> 6822 yes 98 - From Grace to Glory: A Tribute to John McCusker Prisoners of Rock and Roll is a show where we talk about music, the people who make it, and the everlasting effect it has on us. Today’s episode is personal. Last week, we lost Ryan’s dad John McCusker – he was a South Philadelphia icon who always put his family first, the owner of McCusker’s Tavern, a friend to thousands, a diehard baseball fan, and a music lover.  So in this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re doing a tribute to John McCusker by talking about some of the music that he loved. This one’s for you, John. Here's the video we played of someone interviewing John about McCusker's Tavern. Episode Playlist Check out our episode playlist here. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Prisoners of Rock and Roll is part of Pantheon Media. We're sponsored by Boldfoot Socks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 07 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0000 From Grace to Glory: A Tribute to John McCusker full 5 98 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We pay tribute to Ryan's dad, John McCusker. Prisoners of Rock and Roll is a show where we talk about music, the people who make it, and the everlasting effect it has on us. Today’s episode is personal. Last week, we lost Ryan’s dad John McCusker – he was a South Philadelphia icon who always put his family first, the owner of McCusker’s Tavern, a friend to thousands, a diehard baseball fan, and a music lover.  So in this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re doing a tribute to John McCusker by talking about some of the music that he loved. This one’s for you, John. Here's the video we played of someone interviewing John about McCusker's Tavern. Episode Playlist Check out our episode playlist here. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Prisoners of Rock and Roll is part of Pantheon Media. We're sponsored by Boldfoot Socks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Prisoners of Rock and Roll is a show where we talk about music, the people who make it, and the everlasting effect it has on us. Today’s episode is personal. Last week, we lost Ryan’s dad John McCusker – he was a South Philadelphia icon who always put his family first, the owner of McCusker’s Tavern, a friend to thousands, a diehard baseball fan, and a music lover. 


So in this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re doing a tribute to John McCusker by talking about some of the music that he loved. This one’s for you, John.


Here's the video we played of someone interviewing John about McCusker's Tavern.


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Prisoners of Rock and Roll is part of Pantheon Media. We're sponsored by Boldfoot Socks.

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]]> 6053 yes 97 -- The Many Lineups and Lives of Lollapalooza In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re stage-diving into the sweaty, dusty madness of Lollapalooza—a festival that started as a punk-rock farewell tour and turned into a genre-crushing, culture-shaping juggernaut with more lives than Keith Richards. Lollapalooza launched in 1991 as a sendoff for Jane’s Addiction—but it hit the road just as grunge was blowing up and quickly turned into something way bigger. It wasn’t just a tour—it was a movement. A 20-city, 20,000-screaming-fans-a-night, punk rock circus on wheels. By ‘92, Pearl Jam was leaping into mosh pits, Red Hot Chili Peppers were funking up the chaos, and Rage Against the Machine stood naked on stage in Philly, duct tape over their mouths in a silent protest against censorship. This wasn’t peace and love—it was rebellion with a PA system. Sure, it stumbled—people accused it of selling out. Then it died in ‘98, flopped in ‘04—but like any great rock act, it made a comeback. And Chicago’s Grant Park became its home base. From tattoo tents to $400 VIP wristbands, Lollapalooza has been underground, mainstream, gritty, glossy—always evolving, always loud. So throw on your ripped flannel or your festival wristband—we’re digging into the birth, the chaos, the reinventions, and the legacy of a festival that didn’t just play the game—it rewrote it. Episode Playlist Check out our episode playlist here. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Prisoners of Rock and Roll is part of Pantheon Media. We're sponsored by Boldfoot Socks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 24 Mar 2025 19:55:00 -0000 full 5 97 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We explore the 30+ years of Lollapalooza. In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re stage-diving into the sweaty, dusty madness of Lollapalooza—a festival that started as a punk-rock farewell tour and turned into a genre-crushing, culture-shaping juggernaut with more lives than Keith Richards. Lollapalooza launched in 1991 as a sendoff for Jane’s Addiction—but it hit the road just as grunge was blowing up and quickly turned into something way bigger. It wasn’t just a tour—it was a movement. A 20-city, 20,000-screaming-fans-a-night, punk rock circus on wheels. By ‘92, Pearl Jam was leaping into mosh pits, Red Hot Chili Peppers were funking up the chaos, and Rage Against the Machine stood naked on stage in Philly, duct tape over their mouths in a silent protest against censorship. This wasn’t peace and love—it was rebellion with a PA system. Sure, it stumbled—people accused it of selling out. Then it died in ‘98, flopped in ‘04—but like any great rock act, it made a comeback. And Chicago’s Grant Park became its home base. From tattoo tents to $400 VIP wristbands, Lollapalooza has been underground, mainstream, gritty, glossy—always evolving, always loud. So throw on your ripped flannel or your festival wristband—we’re digging into the birth, the chaos, the reinventions, and the legacy of a festival that didn’t just play the game—it rewrote it. Episode Playlist Check out our episode playlist here. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Prisoners of Rock and Roll is part of Pantheon Media. We're sponsored by Boldfoot Socks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re stage-diving into the sweaty, dusty madness of Lollapalooza—a festival that started as a punk-rock farewell tour and turned into a genre-crushing, culture-shaping juggernaut with more lives than Keith Richards.


Lollapalooza launched in 1991 as a sendoff for Jane’s Addiction—but it hit the road just as grunge was blowing up and quickly turned into something way bigger. It wasn’t just a tour—it was a movement. A 20-city, 20,000-screaming-fans-a-night, punk rock circus on wheels.


By ‘92, Pearl Jam was leaping into mosh pits, Red Hot Chili Peppers were funking up the chaos, and Rage Against the Machine stood naked on stage in Philly, duct tape over their mouths in a silent protest against censorship. This wasn’t peace and love—it was rebellion with a PA system.


Sure, it stumbled—people accused it of selling out. Then it died in ‘98, flopped in ‘04—but like any great rock act, it made a comeback. And Chicago’s Grant Park became its home base. From tattoo tents to $400 VIP wristbands, Lollapalooza has been underground, mainstream, gritty, glossy—always evolving, always loud.


So throw on your ripped flannel or your festival wristband—we’re digging into the birth, the chaos, the reinventions, and the legacy of a festival that didn’t just play the game—it rewrote it.


Episode Playlist

Check out our episode playlist here.


Get In Touch

Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com.


Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern.


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]]> 5506 yes 96 - CBGB: Punk's Grimy Cathedral On this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re stepping into the grimy, graffiti-smeared chaos of CBGB—the legendary Bowery dive that became punk’s ground zero. A Cathedral of Misfits. Picture this: December 1973, Hilly Kristal, a former Marine, opens a bar at 315 Bowery, dreaming of country, bluegrass, and blues. Instead, the junkies and misfits of New York’s underbelly gave him something else—a revolution.  CBGB wasn’t just a club; it was a musical laboratory for rebels. With a simple rule that bands couldn’t play covers, The Ramones hammered out three-chord blitzkriegs, Patti Smith snarled poetry into punk, Blondie strutted to stardom, and Talking Heads turned weird into gold—all while helping change rock forever. The place stank, the bathrooms were a nightmare, but the music? Pure, unpolished fire.  By the ‘80s, Sunday matinees flipped it to hardcore—bands like Bad Brains and the Beastie Boys’ early thrash days tearing the roof off.  From punk’s birth to its brutal evolution, CBGB launched a global DIY movement, proving you didn’t need polish, just guts.  But the story ends ugly—rent wars and gentrification killed it in 2006, turning a punk mecca into a fashion boutique and an airport restaurant.  Grab your leather jacket, because we’re diving into the birthplace of rebellion, the chaos inside those peeling walls, and how a little club with a country name rewrote rock’s rulebook. This is CBGB, unfiltered. Episode Playlist Check out our episode playlist here. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Prisoners of Rock and Roll is part of Pantheon Media. We're sponsored by Boldfoot Socks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:54:00 -0000 CBGB: Punk's Grimy Cathedral full 5 96 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We explore the history of CBGB, the bands that started there, and the influence it had. On this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re stepping into the grimy, graffiti-smeared chaos of CBGB—the legendary Bowery dive that became punk’s ground zero. A Cathedral of Misfits. Picture this: December 1973, Hilly Kristal, a former Marine, opens a bar at 315 Bowery, dreaming of country, bluegrass, and blues. Instead, the junkies and misfits of New York’s underbelly gave him something else—a revolution.  CBGB wasn’t just a club; it was a musical laboratory for rebels. With a simple rule that bands couldn’t play covers, The Ramones hammered out three-chord blitzkriegs, Patti Smith snarled poetry into punk, Blondie strutted to stardom, and Talking Heads turned weird into gold—all while helping change rock forever. The place stank, the bathrooms were a nightmare, but the music? Pure, unpolished fire.  By the ‘80s, Sunday matinees flipped it to hardcore—bands like Bad Brains and the Beastie Boys’ early thrash days tearing the roof off.  From punk’s birth to its brutal evolution, CBGB launched a global DIY movement, proving you didn’t need polish, just guts.  But the story ends ugly—rent wars and gentrification killed it in 2006, turning a punk mecca into a fashion boutique and an airport restaurant.  Grab your leather jacket, because we’re diving into the birthplace of rebellion, the chaos inside those peeling walls, and how a little club with a country name rewrote rock’s rulebook. This is CBGB, unfiltered. Episode Playlist Check out our episode playlist here. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Prisoners of Rock and Roll is part of Pantheon Media. We're sponsored by Boldfoot Socks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re stepping into the grimy, graffiti-smeared chaos of CBGB—the legendary Bowery dive that became punk’s ground zero. A Cathedral of Misfits.

Picture this: December 1973, Hilly Kristal, a former Marine, opens a bar at 315 Bowery, dreaming of country, bluegrass, and blues. Instead, the junkies and misfits of New York’s underbelly gave him something else—a revolution. 

CBGB wasn’t just a club; it was a musical laboratory for rebels. With a simple rule that bands couldn’t play covers, The Ramones hammered out three-chord blitzkriegs, Patti Smith snarled poetry into punk, Blondie strutted to stardom, and Talking Heads turned weird into gold—all while helping change rock forever.

The place stank, the bathrooms were a nightmare, but the music? Pure, unpolished fire. 

By the ‘80s, Sunday matinees flipped it to hardcore—bands like Bad Brains and the Beastie Boys’ early thrash days tearing the roof off. 

From punk’s birth to its brutal evolution, CBGB launched a global DIY movement, proving you didn’t need polish, just guts. 

But the story ends ugly—rent wars and gentrification killed it in 2006, turning a punk mecca into a fashion boutique and an airport restaurant. 

Grab your leather jacket, because we’re diving into the birthplace of rebellion, the chaos inside those peeling walls, and how a little club with a country name rewrote rock’s rulebook. This is CBGB, unfiltered.

Episode Playlist

Check out our episode playlist here.

Get In Touch

Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com.

Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern.

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]]> 5618 yes 95 - The Music of 1995 On this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re jumping in our musical memory machine and going back 30 years to 1995. Rock and roll still ruled the charts and alternative music was still a thing. We got great albums from Alice in Chains, No Doubt, Mad Season, Oasis, Ozzy, and White Zombie.  SIlverchair, the Foo Fighters, the Deftones, Jewel, Radiohead, Alanis Morissette, and Garbage all released their debut albums.   TLC warned us against chasing Waterfalls. Coolio was living in a gangsta’s paradise, and groups also released a handful of songs that we still hear today: Hey Man Nice Shot, Peaches, and those songs by Spacehog, Better Than Ezra, Elastica.  Several members of the Wu Tang Clan released solo albums. R&B kinda sucked with a few exceptions. And there was weird stuff like the Macarena, Scatman John, and Cotton Eye Joe were on the radio. We’re going cover as much of it as we can in this throwback episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, so let’s hit it.  Episode Playlist & Other Stuff Check out our episode playlist here. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Prisoners of Rock and Roll is part of Pantheon Media. We're sponsored by Boldfoot Socks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 24 Feb 2025 13:00:00 -0000 The Music of 1995 full 5 95 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We take a look at music that turns 30 years old in 2025. On this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re jumping in our musical memory machine and going back 30 years to 1995. Rock and roll still ruled the charts and alternative music was still a thing. We got great albums from Alice in Chains, No Doubt, Mad Season, Oasis, Ozzy, and White Zombie.  SIlverchair, the Foo Fighters, the Deftones, Jewel, Radiohead, Alanis Morissette, and Garbage all released their debut albums.   TLC warned us against chasing Waterfalls. Coolio was living in a gangsta’s paradise, and groups also released a handful of songs that we still hear today: Hey Man Nice Shot, Peaches, and those songs by Spacehog, Better Than Ezra, Elastica.  Several members of the Wu Tang Clan released solo albums. R&B kinda sucked with a few exceptions. And there was weird stuff like the Macarena, Scatman John, and Cotton Eye Joe were on the radio. We’re going cover as much of it as we can in this throwback episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, so let’s hit it.  Episode Playlist & Other Stuff Check out our episode playlist here. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Prisoners of Rock and Roll is part of Pantheon Media. We're sponsored by Boldfoot Socks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re jumping in our musical memory machine and going back 30 years to 1995. Rock and roll still ruled the charts and alternative music was still a thing. We got great albums from Alice in Chains, No Doubt, Mad Season, Oasis, Ozzy, and White Zombie. 

SIlverchair, the Foo Fighters, the Deftones, Jewel, Radiohead, Alanis Morissette, and Garbage all released their debut albums.  

TLC warned us against chasing Waterfalls. Coolio was living in a gangsta’s paradise, and groups also released a handful of songs that we still hear today: Hey Man Nice Shot, Peaches, and those songs by Spacehog, Better Than Ezra, Elastica. 

Several members of the Wu Tang Clan released solo albums. R&B kinda sucked with a few exceptions. And there was weird stuff like the Macarena, Scatman John, and Cotton Eye Joe were on the radio.

We’re going cover as much of it as we can in this throwback episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, so let’s hit it. 

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]]> 5607 yes 94 - The Music & Legacy of Michael Jackson Michael Jackson is one of the most influential artists in music history. His talent was undeniable, his impact was massive, and his life… well, it was complicated. On this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re talking about the King of Pop and how he impacted music, music videos, fashion, dance, and culture. But there are also controversies, his personal eccentricities, and the allegations. We’re going to talk about it all in this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, so let’s hit it.   Episode Playlist & Other Stuff Check out our episode playlist here. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Prisoners of Rock and Roll is part of Pantheon Media. We're sponsored by Boldfoot Socks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 10 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0000 The Music & Legacy of Michael Jackson full 5 94 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We explore the complicated legacy of The King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Michael Jackson is one of the most influential artists in music history. His talent was undeniable, his impact was massive, and his life… well, it was complicated. On this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re talking about the King of Pop and how he impacted music, music videos, fashion, dance, and culture. But there are also controversies, his personal eccentricities, and the allegations. We’re going to talk about it all in this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, so let’s hit it.   Episode Playlist & Other Stuff Check out our episode playlist here. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Prisoners of Rock and Roll is part of Pantheon Media. We're sponsored by Boldfoot Socks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Michael Jackson is one of the most influential artists in music history. His talent was undeniable, his impact was massive, and his life… well, it was complicated. On this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re talking about the King of Pop and how he impacted music, music videos, fashion, dance, and culture. But there are also controversies, his personal eccentricities, and the allegations. We’re going to talk about it all in this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, so let’s hit it.  

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]]> 4889 yes 93 - Our Favorite TV Themes We’re back! On this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re flipping on the tube and talking about television theme songs! These are the tracks that play during the opening credits and get stuck in your head for the rest of the week. From classics like Cheers and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air to rock-driven intros like The Sopranos or Friends, TV theme songs are often as iconic as the shows themselves. They set the tone, build the vibe, and sometimes, they even tell a story better than the show ever could (looking at you, Gilligan’s Island). So grab the remote, plop down on the couch, and tune in as we talk about the songs that had us singing along before we even knew what binge-watching was. Don’t touch that dial—this episode’s gonna be one for the record books! Episode Playlist & Other Stuff Check out our episode playlist here. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 20 Jan 2025 13:59:00 -0000 Our Favorite TV Themes full 5 92 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We explore our favorite television theme songs. We’re back! On this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re flipping on the tube and talking about television theme songs! These are the tracks that play during the opening credits and get stuck in your head for the rest of the week. From classics like Cheers and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air to rock-driven intros like The Sopranos or Friends, TV theme songs are often as iconic as the shows themselves. They set the tone, build the vibe, and sometimes, they even tell a story better than the show ever could (looking at you, Gilligan’s Island). So grab the remote, plop down on the couch, and tune in as we talk about the songs that had us singing along before we even knew what binge-watching was. Don’t touch that dial—this episode’s gonna be one for the record books! Episode Playlist & Other Stuff Check out our episode playlist here. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We’re back! On this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re flipping on the tube and talking about television theme songs! These are the tracks that play during the opening credits and get stuck in your head for the rest of the week.

From classics like Cheers and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air to rock-driven intros like The Sopranos or Friends, TV theme songs are often as iconic as the shows themselves. They set the tone, build the vibe, and sometimes, they even tell a story better than the show ever could (looking at you, Gilligan’s Island).

So grab the remote, plop down on the couch, and tune in as we talk about the songs that had us singing along before we even knew what binge-watching was. Don’t touch that dial—this episode’s gonna be one for the record books!

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]]> 4437 yes 92 - Having A Blue Christmas With The Blues Our fourth annual Christmas episode! The holidays are supposed to be the happiest time of the year, but let’s face it – some of us are feeling less holly jolly. In our 4th annual Prisoners of Rock and Roll Christmas episode, we’re celebrating having a blue Christmas by talking about the blues.  You don’t hear a lot of blues Christmas music on the radio or in the mall these days, but there are some killer versions of Christmas classics as well as some original tunes.  So whether you’re on Santa’s naughty list or just trying to survive another family gathering, pour yourself some holiday punch, eggnog, or a bourbon, and take a seat down by the fireplace. Let’s rock out and feel a little blue for Christmas.  By the way, this is a really festive time of year for a lot of people. Most of us are spending a ton of time with friends and family. Heck, you might be listening to us in the car on your way to a Christmas party right now.  But this time of year can also be overwhelming to a lot of people. Us rock and roll fans need to stick together and take care of ourselves as well as each other. So try to take a few minutes and reach out to a friend or loved one to say hello and see how they’re doing. Just reaching out can have a huge impact on someone.  And if you’re ever feeling down, help is always just a phone call away. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24 hours a day at 800 273 8255. We love you guys. Episode Playlist & Other Stuff Check out our episode playlist here. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:04:00 -0000 Having A Blue Christmas With The Blues full 4 91 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We play some of the best blues versions of Christmas songs. Our fourth annual Christmas episode! The holidays are supposed to be the happiest time of the year, but let’s face it – some of us are feeling less holly jolly. In our 4th annual Prisoners of Rock and Roll Christmas episode, we’re celebrating having a blue Christmas by talking about the blues.  You don’t hear a lot of blues Christmas music on the radio or in the mall these days, but there are some killer versions of Christmas classics as well as some original tunes.  So whether you’re on Santa’s naughty list or just trying to survive another family gathering, pour yourself some holiday punch, eggnog, or a bourbon, and take a seat down by the fireplace. Let’s rock out and feel a little blue for Christmas.  By the way, this is a really festive time of year for a lot of people. Most of us are spending a ton of time with friends and family. Heck, you might be listening to us in the car on your way to a Christmas party right now.  But this time of year can also be overwhelming to a lot of people. Us rock and roll fans need to stick together and take care of ourselves as well as each other. So try to take a few minutes and reach out to a friend or loved one to say hello and see how they’re doing. Just reaching out can have a huge impact on someone.  And if you’re ever feeling down, help is always just a phone call away. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24 hours a day at 800 273 8255. We love you guys. Episode Playlist & Other Stuff Check out our episode playlist here. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our fourth annual Christmas episode! The holidays are supposed to be the happiest time of the year, but let’s face it – some of us are feeling less holly jolly. In our 4th annual Prisoners of Rock and Roll Christmas episode, we’re celebrating having a blue Christmas by talking about the blues. 

You don’t hear a lot of blues Christmas music on the radio or in the mall these days, but there are some killer versions of Christmas classics as well as some original tunes. 

So whether you’re on Santa’s naughty list or just trying to survive another family gathering, pour yourself some holiday punch, eggnog, or a bourbon, and take a seat down by the fireplace. Let’s rock out and feel a little blue for Christmas. 

By the way, this is a really festive time of year for a lot of people. Most of us are spending a ton of time with friends and family. Heck, you might be listening to us in the car on your way to a Christmas party right now. 

But this time of year can also be overwhelming to a lot of people. Us rock and roll fans need to stick together and take care of ourselves as well as each other. So try to take a few minutes and reach out to a friend or loved one to say hello and see how they’re doing. Just reaching out can have a huge impact on someone. 

And if you’re ever feeling down, help is always just a phone call away. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24 hours a day at 800 273 8255.

We love you guys.

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]]> 4529 yes 91 - Pleased to Meet You: A Close Look At Sympathy for the Devil In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking a walk on the dark side and diving deep into one of the most provocative and iconic songs in rock history: Sympathy for the Devil by The Rolling Stones. This isn’t just a song; it’s a masterclass in storytelling, where Mick Jagger steps into the shoes of the devil himself to walk us through some of humanity’s darkest moments. It's got congas, swagger, and just the right amount of evil to make you want to turn it up and maybe check over your shoulder. We’re going to break down the lyrics, dig into the controversy surrounding the song, and talk about how it cemented the Stones' reputation as rock’s bad boys. Was it a critique of human nature, or just a brilliant way to ruffle some feathers? And why does this song still send chills down our spines decades later? So light the candles, draw your pentagrams—or, you know, just grab a drink—and join us as we get philosophical, a little devilish, and a whole lot of rock and roll with Sympathy for the Devil. Episode Playlist & Other Stuff Check out our episode playlist here. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 02 Dec 2024 13:00:00 -0000 Pleased to Meet You: A Close Look At Sympathy for the Devil full 4 91 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We break down the lyrics of Sympathy for the Devil. In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking a walk on the dark side and diving deep into one of the most provocative and iconic songs in rock history: Sympathy for the Devil by The Rolling Stones. This isn’t just a song; it’s a masterclass in storytelling, where Mick Jagger steps into the shoes of the devil himself to walk us through some of humanity’s darkest moments. It's got congas, swagger, and just the right amount of evil to make you want to turn it up and maybe check over your shoulder. We’re going to break down the lyrics, dig into the controversy surrounding the song, and talk about how it cemented the Stones' reputation as rock’s bad boys. Was it a critique of human nature, or just a brilliant way to ruffle some feathers? And why does this song still send chills down our spines decades later? So light the candles, draw your pentagrams—or, you know, just grab a drink—and join us as we get philosophical, a little devilish, and a whole lot of rock and roll with Sympathy for the Devil. Episode Playlist & Other Stuff Check out our episode playlist here. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking a walk on the dark side and diving deep into one of the most provocative and iconic songs in rock history: Sympathy for the Devil by The Rolling Stones.

This isn’t just a song; it’s a masterclass in storytelling, where Mick Jagger steps into the shoes of the devil himself to walk us through some of humanity’s darkest moments. It's got congas, swagger, and just the right amount of evil to make you want to turn it up and maybe check over your shoulder.

We’re going to break down the lyrics, dig into the controversy surrounding the song, and talk about how it cemented the Stones' reputation as rock’s bad boys. Was it a critique of human nature, or just a brilliant way to ruffle some feathers? And why does this song still send chills down our spines decades later?

So light the candles, draw your pentagrams—or, you know, just grab a drink—and join us as we get philosophical, a little devilish, and a whole lot of rock and roll with Sympathy for the Devil.

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]]> 3956 yes 90 - Selling the Drama: How Live Crash and Burned Live was one of the most popular bands of the post grunge era. After entering the alternative music scene in 1991 with a spiritual album called Mental Jewelry, they became one of the biggest bands of the mid 90s on the backs of Throwing Copper and Secret Samahdi.  They had made it! Four friends from high school who became wealthy rock stars who sold millions of albums and landed on the cover of Rolling Stone. And then they crashed and burned in one of the biggest dumpster fires I have ever read about.  Their relevancy faded quickly as the music industry changed. After breaking up in 2009, three members of the band invested in a series of businesses that turned out to be ponzi schemes. They lost $10 million, their instruments, and even the painting that appears on the cover of Throwing Copper.  The four original members of the band have sued each other so many times that it is hard to keep track of. How did this band of four guys from the working class town of York Pennsylvania have such a meteoric crash and burn?  Tune into this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll to find out. Episode Playlist & Other Stuff Check out our episode playlist here. If you want to hear Live's early Public Affection tape, it's on YouTube. You also have to go on YouTube to hear Live's only album with Chris Shinn. Rolling Stone published a great article on the lawsuits and bad business deals that helped ruin Live. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:51:00 -0000 Selling the Drama: How Live Crash and Burned full 4 88 Prisoners of Rock and Roll Live was one of the most popular bands of the 90s. Then the broke up, reuninted, broke up again, sued each other, and lost millions of dollars in a ponzi scheme. Live was one of the most popular bands of the post grunge era. After entering the alternative music scene in 1991 with a spiritual album called Mental Jewelry, they became one of the biggest bands of the mid 90s on the backs of Throwing Copper and Secret Samahdi.  They had made it! Four friends from high school who became wealthy rock stars who sold millions of albums and landed on the cover of Rolling Stone. And then they crashed and burned in one of the biggest dumpster fires I have ever read about.  Their relevancy faded quickly as the music industry changed. After breaking up in 2009, three members of the band invested in a series of businesses that turned out to be ponzi schemes. They lost $10 million, their instruments, and even the painting that appears on the cover of Throwing Copper.  The four original members of the band have sued each other so many times that it is hard to keep track of. How did this band of four guys from the working class town of York Pennsylvania have such a meteoric crash and burn?  Tune into this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll to find out. Episode Playlist & Other Stuff Check out our episode playlist here. If you want to hear Live's early Public Affection tape, it's on YouTube. You also have to go on YouTube to hear Live's only album with Chris Shinn. Rolling Stone published a great article on the lawsuits and bad business deals that helped ruin Live. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Live was one of the most popular bands of the post grunge era. After entering the alternative music scene in 1991 with a spiritual album called Mental Jewelry, they became one of the biggest bands of the mid 90s on the backs of Throwing Copper and Secret Samahdi. 

They had made it! Four friends from high school who became wealthy rock stars who sold millions of albums and landed on the cover of Rolling Stone. And then they crashed and burned in one of the biggest dumpster fires I have ever read about. 

Their relevancy faded quickly as the music industry changed. After breaking up in 2009, three members of the band invested in a series of businesses that turned out to be ponzi schemes. They lost $10 million, their instruments, and even the painting that appears on the cover of Throwing Copper. 

The four original members of the band have sued each other so many times that it is hard to keep track of. How did this band of four guys from the working class town of York Pennsylvania have such a meteoric crash and burn? 

Tune into this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll to find out.

Episode Playlist & Other Stuff

Check out our episode playlist here. If you want to hear Live's early Public Affection tape, it's on YouTube. You also have to go on YouTube to hear Live's only album with Chris Shinn.

Rolling Stone published a great article on the lawsuits and bad business deals that helped ruin Live.

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]]> 4585 yes 89 - Pearl Jam's Influence on Rock and Roll We’re shining a spotlight on one of the last bands standing from the grunge era: Pearl Jam. While so many of their Seattle peers have either burned out or faded away, Pearl Jam’s still out there, rocking stadiums, dropping albums, and staying true to their roots in a world where rock and roll isn’t exactly topping the charts anymore. We’re going to dig into how Pearl Jam has managed to outlast so many others, their influence on rock and roll, and how they evolved from flannel-wearing grunge pioneers to a band with a legacy that spans over 30 years. Plus, we’ll talk about their legendary battle with Ticketmaster, when they took a stand against corporate greed and the exploitation of fans — a legal fight that still resonates today, especially in a time of sky-high ticket prices. So throw on your best worn-out band tee, turn up the volume, and join us as we dive into the story of Pearl Jam, a band that’s weathered the storms of the music industry and is still rocking like no other. Episode Playlist & Other Stuff Check out our episode playlist here. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 21 Oct 2024 12:30:00 -0000 Pearl Jam's Influence on Rock and Roll full 4 89 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We’re shining a spotlight on one of the last bands standing from the grunge era: Pearl Jam. While so many of their Seattle peers have either burned out or faded away, Pearl Jam’s still out there, rocking stadiums, dropping albums, and staying true to their roots in a world where rock and roll isn’t exactly topping the charts anymore. We’re going to dig into how Pearl Jam has managed to outlast so many others, their influence on rock and roll, and how they evolved from flannel-wearing grunge pioneers to a band with a legacy that spans over 30 years. Plus, we’ll talk about their legendary battle with Ticketmaster, when they took a stand against corporate greed and the exploitation of fans — a legal fight that still resonates today, especially in a time of sky-high ticket prices. So throw on your best worn-out band tee, turn up the volume, and join us as we dive into the story of Pearl Jam, a band that’s weathered the storms of the music industry and is still rocking like no other. Episode Playlist & Other Stuff Check out our episode playlist here. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We’re shining a spotlight on one of the last bands standing from the grunge era: Pearl Jam. While so many of their Seattle peers have either burned out or faded away, Pearl Jam’s still out there, rocking stadiums, dropping albums, and staying true to their roots in a world where rock and roll isn’t exactly topping the charts anymore.

We’re going to dig into how Pearl Jam has managed to outlast so many others, their influence on rock and roll, and how they evolved from flannel-wearing grunge pioneers to a band with a legacy that spans over 30 years. Plus, we’ll talk about their legendary battle with Ticketmaster, when they took a stand against corporate greed and the exploitation of fans — a legal fight that still resonates today, especially in a time of sky-high ticket prices.

So throw on your best worn-out band tee, turn up the volume, and join us as we dive into the story of Pearl Jam, a band that’s weathered the storms of the music industry and is still rocking like no other.

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]]> 5380 yes 88 - Sharon Osbourne Almost Ruined Ozzy's First Two Albums On this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we're heading into the dark, twisted world of Ozzy Osbourne and diving deep into two of the most legendary heavy metal albums of all time: Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman. Make no mistake: these albums kick ass. But, like anything involving the Prince of Darkness, there's more to the story than meets the eye. Sure, these records gave us unforgettable tracks like “Crazy Train” and “Over the Mountain,” but behind the scenes, things were a total circus. After recording Diary of a Madman, bassist Bob Daisley and drummer Lee Kerslake were kicked out of the band, setting off a firestorm of lawsuits for royalties. And just when you thought things couldn't get any wilder, Sharon Osbourne decided to go back years later and had their parts re-recorded by different musicians — all without really telling anyone. Talk about rewriting history! So crank up the volume, headbang like you mean it, and join us as we break down the music, the madness, and the mayhem behind Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman. This episode's going to be a wild ride through two albums that rocked the metal world and stirred up plenty of controversy along the way so put down that bat and open a beer. Let’s hit it! Episode Playlist & Other Stuff Check out our episode playlist here. Check out clips from the Holy Grail tapes on Bob Daisley's website here. Lastly, take a look at this YouTube video that breaks down all of the different versions of Crazy Train. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 23 Sep 2024 13:06:00 -0000 Sharon Osbourne Almost Ruined Ozzy's First Two Albums full 4 88 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We discuss when Sharon Osbourne had the rhythm section of Ozzy's first two albums re-recorded to get out of paying royalties to the original musicians. On this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we're heading into the dark, twisted world of Ozzy Osbourne and diving deep into two of the most legendary heavy metal albums of all time: Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman. Make no mistake: these albums kick ass. But, like anything involving the Prince of Darkness, there's more to the story than meets the eye. Sure, these records gave us unforgettable tracks like “Crazy Train” and “Over the Mountain,” but behind the scenes, things were a total circus. After recording Diary of a Madman, bassist Bob Daisley and drummer Lee Kerslake were kicked out of the band, setting off a firestorm of lawsuits for royalties. And just when you thought things couldn't get any wilder, Sharon Osbourne decided to go back years later and had their parts re-recorded by different musicians — all without really telling anyone. Talk about rewriting history! So crank up the volume, headbang like you mean it, and join us as we break down the music, the madness, and the mayhem behind Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman. This episode's going to be a wild ride through two albums that rocked the metal world and stirred up plenty of controversy along the way so put down that bat and open a beer. Let’s hit it! Episode Playlist & Other Stuff Check out our episode playlist here. Check out clips from the Holy Grail tapes on Bob Daisley's website here. Lastly, take a look at this YouTube video that breaks down all of the different versions of Crazy Train. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we're heading into the dark, twisted world of Ozzy Osbourne and diving deep into two of the most legendary heavy metal albums of all time: Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman. Make no mistake: these albums kick ass. But, like anything involving the Prince of Darkness, there's more to the story than meets the eye.

Sure, these records gave us unforgettable tracks like “Crazy Train” and “Over the Mountain,” but behind the scenes, things were a total circus. After recording Diary of a Madman, bassist Bob Daisley and drummer Lee Kerslake were kicked out of the band, setting off a firestorm of lawsuits for royalties. And just when you thought things couldn't get any wilder, Sharon Osbourne decided to go back years later and had their parts re-recorded by different musicians — all without really telling anyone. Talk about rewriting history!

So crank up the volume, headbang like you mean it, and join us as we break down the music, the madness, and the mayhem behind Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman. This episode's going to be a wild ride through two albums that rocked the metal world and stirred up plenty of controversy along the way so put down that bat and open a beer. Let’s hit it!

Episode Playlist & Other Stuff

Check out our episode playlist here.

Check out clips from the Holy Grail tapes on Bob Daisley's website here.

Lastly, take a look at this YouTube video that breaks down all of the different versions of Crazy Train.

Get In Touch

Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com.

Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 5659 yes 87 - The Greatest Bands from TV and Movies In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re cranking up the volume on some of the greatest fictional bands from movies and television shows. Groups that were born on the screen and sometimes even crossed over on the real music charts.  From the pop sound of Monkees and the Partridge Family, the wild and funky vibes of Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem, and the turned up to 11 metal of Spinal Tap, some of these bands may have started out as make believe but they rocked out so much that they blurred the lines between entertainment and reality.  So go put on your Gem t shirt or make a note to yourself that its time to rewatch the Blues Brothers. Let’s hit i Episode Playlists Check out our episode playlist here. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 09 Sep 2024 12:56:00 -0000 The Greatest Bands from TV and Movies full 4 78 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We look at the greatest bands from TV and film: The Monkees, The Partridge Family, The Electric Mayhem, and more. In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re cranking up the volume on some of the greatest fictional bands from movies and television shows. Groups that were born on the screen and sometimes even crossed over on the real music charts.  From the pop sound of Monkees and the Partridge Family, the wild and funky vibes of Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem, and the turned up to 11 metal of Spinal Tap, some of these bands may have started out as make believe but they rocked out so much that they blurred the lines between entertainment and reality.  So go put on your Gem t shirt or make a note to yourself that its time to rewatch the Blues Brothers. Let’s hit i Episode Playlists Check out our episode playlist here. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re cranking up the volume on some of the greatest fictional bands from movies and television shows. Groups that were born on the screen and sometimes even crossed over on the real music charts. 

From the pop sound of Monkees and the Partridge Family, the wild and funky vibes of Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem, and the turned up to 11 metal of Spinal Tap, some of these bands may have started out as make believe but they rocked out so much that they blurred the lines between entertainment and reality. 

So go put on your Gem t shirt or make a note to yourself that its time to rewatch the Blues Brothers. Let’s hit i

Episode Playlists

Check out our episode playlist here.

Get In Touch

Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com.

Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 4816 yes 86 - Artists United Against Apartheid In 1985, a group of musicians came together to raise awareness about the oppressive, racist government in South Africa.  Organized by Steven Van Zandt, the group calling themselves Artists United Against Apartheid was, according to music critic Dave Marsh, “the most diverse line up of popular musicians ever assembled for a single session” and the list is pretty amazing.”  Just some of the names include Bono, George Clinton, Peter Gabriel, Lou Reed, Kurtis Blow, Miles Davis, Ringo Star, David Ruffin, Joey Ramone, Run DMC, Keith Richard, Bruce Springsteen, Herbie Hancock, Bonnie Raitt, that dude from Midnight Oil, AND the Fat Boys.  They jointly refused to ever play at Sun City, a luxury resort in South Africa that symbolized the racial segregation of South Africa, and they released a protest album called Sun City to raise awareness.  In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re diving into the history and impact of Artists United Against Apartheid. Episode Playlists Check out the Artists United Against Apartheid album here. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 12 Aug 2024 12:55:15 -0000 Artists United Against Apartheid full 4 86 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We discuss the Sun City album from Artists United Against Apartheid In 1985, a group of musicians came together to raise awareness about the oppressive, racist government in South Africa.  Organized by Steven Van Zandt, the group calling themselves Artists United Against Apartheid was, according to music critic Dave Marsh, “the most diverse line up of popular musicians ever assembled for a single session” and the list is pretty amazing.”  Just some of the names include Bono, George Clinton, Peter Gabriel, Lou Reed, Kurtis Blow, Miles Davis, Ringo Star, David Ruffin, Joey Ramone, Run DMC, Keith Richard, Bruce Springsteen, Herbie Hancock, Bonnie Raitt, that dude from Midnight Oil, AND the Fat Boys.  They jointly refused to ever play at Sun City, a luxury resort in South Africa that symbolized the racial segregation of South Africa, and they released a protest album called Sun City to raise awareness.  In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re diving into the history and impact of Artists United Against Apartheid. Episode Playlists Check out the Artists United Against Apartheid album here. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In 1985, a group of musicians came together to raise awareness about the oppressive, racist government in South Africa. 

Organized by Steven Van Zandt, the group calling themselves Artists United Against Apartheid was, according to music critic Dave Marsh, “the most diverse line up of popular musicians ever assembled for a single session” and the list is pretty amazing.” 

Just some of the names include Bono, George Clinton, Peter Gabriel, Lou Reed, Kurtis Blow, Miles Davis, Ringo Star, David Ruffin, Joey Ramone, Run DMC, Keith Richard, Bruce Springsteen, Herbie Hancock, Bonnie Raitt, that dude from Midnight Oil, AND the Fat Boys. 

They jointly refused to ever play at Sun City, a luxury resort in South Africa that symbolized the racial segregation of South Africa, and they released a protest album called Sun City to raise awareness. 

In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re diving into the history and impact of Artists United Against Apartheid.

Episode Playlists

Check out the Artists United Against Apartheid album here.

Get In Touch

Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com.

Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 5102 yes 85 - When They Tried to Assassinate Bob Marley Bob Marley is one of the most famous figures in reggae music. On December 3, 1976, seven gunmen stormed into Bob Marley’s home in Kingstown, Jamaica and opened fire, wounding the singer, his wife, and members of his inner circle. The assassination attempt came just days before Marley was scheduled to perform at a concert in Jamaica that was supposed to calm political violence in the country.  Shot but not seriously wounded, a defiant Bob Marley performed at the Smile Jamaica concert anyway, and the incident also has a profound impact on his life and music.  In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking a look at the assassination attempt on Bob Marley: the details of the attack, the mysterious motives behind it, and the impact it had on Marley’s music and message. And of course, we'll pay tribute to Marley's enduring legacy and the powerful message of peace and unity that his music continues to spread. Episode Playlists No episode playlist for this one. Most of the songs we played in this episode are on Bob Marley, Legend. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 29 Jul 2024 12:32:00 -0000 When They Tried to Assassinate Bob Marley full 4 85 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We look at the time seven gunmen attempted to murder Bob Marley in 1976. Bob Marley is one of the most famous figures in reggae music. On December 3, 1976, seven gunmen stormed into Bob Marley’s home in Kingstown, Jamaica and opened fire, wounding the singer, his wife, and members of his inner circle. The assassination attempt came just days before Marley was scheduled to perform at a concert in Jamaica that was supposed to calm political violence in the country.  Shot but not seriously wounded, a defiant Bob Marley performed at the Smile Jamaica concert anyway, and the incident also has a profound impact on his life and music.  In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking a look at the assassination attempt on Bob Marley: the details of the attack, the mysterious motives behind it, and the impact it had on Marley’s music and message. And of course, we'll pay tribute to Marley's enduring legacy and the powerful message of peace and unity that his music continues to spread. Episode Playlists No episode playlist for this one. Most of the songs we played in this episode are on Bob Marley, Legend. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Bob Marley is one of the most famous figures in reggae music. On December 3, 1976, seven gunmen stormed into Bob Marley’s home in Kingstown, Jamaica and opened fire, wounding the singer, his wife, and members of his inner circle. The assassination attempt came just days before Marley was scheduled to perform at a concert in Jamaica that was supposed to calm political violence in the country. 

Shot but not seriously wounded, a defiant Bob Marley performed at the Smile Jamaica concert anyway, and the incident also has a profound impact on his life and music. 

In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking a look at the assassination attempt on Bob Marley: the details of the attack, the mysterious motives behind it, and the impact it had on Marley’s music and message. And of course, we'll pay tribute to Marley's enduring legacy and the powerful message of peace and unity that his music continues to spread.

Episode Playlists

No episode playlist for this one. Most of the songs we played in this episode are on Bob Marley, Legend.

Get In Touch

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Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern.

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]]> 4788 yes 84 - The Huge Sounds of Arena Rock Rock and roll got really big in the 1970s. We don’t mean in terms of popularity, although it had that going for it too. We mean the sounds got big. The audiences got big. The performances got big. Arena rock was loose definition for commercial, radio-friendly music designed to be played in big stadiums to tens of thousands of people with singalong choruses and huge stage productions.  The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame calls this era the golden age of hard rock in terms of its commercial airplay, but it also has its critics. People also call it dad rock, old wave, and corporate rock because it was music for mostly middle class white dudes powered by big corporate record labels.  In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re going to look at both sides of the argument, talk about bands like Journey, Boston, Foreigner, Kansas, and more. Let’s hit it. Episode Playlists Check out all of the songs we discussed in this week's episode here. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 08 Jul 2024 12:45:00 -0000 The Huge Sounds of Arena Rock full 4 84 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We explore the big sounds of 70s and 80s arena rock. Rock and roll got really big in the 1970s. We don’t mean in terms of popularity, although it had that going for it too. We mean the sounds got big. The audiences got big. The performances got big. Arena rock was loose definition for commercial, radio-friendly music designed to be played in big stadiums to tens of thousands of people with singalong choruses and huge stage productions.  The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame calls this era the golden age of hard rock in terms of its commercial airplay, but it also has its critics. People also call it dad rock, old wave, and corporate rock because it was music for mostly middle class white dudes powered by big corporate record labels.  In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re going to look at both sides of the argument, talk about bands like Journey, Boston, Foreigner, Kansas, and more. Let’s hit it. Episode Playlists Check out all of the songs we discussed in this week's episode here. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Rock and roll got really big in the 1970s. We don’t mean in terms of popularity, although it had that going for it too. We mean the sounds got big. The audiences got big. The performances got big. Arena rock was loose definition for commercial, radio-friendly music designed to be played in big stadiums to tens of thousands of people with singalong choruses and huge stage productions. 

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame calls this era the golden age of hard rock in terms of its commercial airplay, but it also has its critics. People also call it dad rock, old wave, and corporate rock because it was music for mostly middle class white dudes powered by big corporate record labels. 

In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re going to look at both sides of the argument, talk about bands like Journey, Boston, Foreigner, Kansas, and more. Let’s hit it.

Episode Playlists

Check out all of the songs we discussed in this week's episode here.

Get In Touch

Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com.

Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 4952 yes 83 - The Rocket Man & The Piano Man: Elton John & Billy Joel There are few rock and rollers in the last 40 years more synonymous with the piano than Elton John and Billy Joel. These iconic singer songwriters have sold over 450 million albums, had 90 top 40 hits between the two of them, and played tons of shows together during their Face to Face tours from 1994 to 2010.  While they are both known for their piano playing, each of them have their own signature styles. Billy Joel is known for writing biographical songs and incorporating pop and doo wop in his music. Elton John is a legendary showman who is just as known for his flashy outfits as his music.  In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, it’s the Piano Man versus the Rocket Man. Let’s hit it. Episode Playlists Check out all of the songs we discussed in this week's episode here. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 03 Jun 2024 11:20:00 -0000 The Rocket Man & The Piano Man: Elton John & Billy Joel full 4 83 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We take a look at two of the most iconic piano rockers in the last 40 years. There are few rock and rollers in the last 40 years more synonymous with the piano than Elton John and Billy Joel. These iconic singer songwriters have sold over 450 million albums, had 90 top 40 hits between the two of them, and played tons of shows together during their Face to Face tours from 1994 to 2010.  While they are both known for their piano playing, each of them have their own signature styles. Billy Joel is known for writing biographical songs and incorporating pop and doo wop in his music. Elton John is a legendary showman who is just as known for his flashy outfits as his music.  In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, it’s the Piano Man versus the Rocket Man. Let’s hit it. Episode Playlists Check out all of the songs we discussed in this week's episode here. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices There are few rock and rollers in the last 40 years more synonymous with the piano than Elton John and Billy Joel. These iconic singer songwriters have sold over 450 million albums, had 90 top 40 hits between the two of them, and played tons of shows together during their Face to Face tours from 1994 to 2010. 

While they are both known for their piano playing, each of them have their own signature styles. Billy Joel is known for writing biographical songs and incorporating pop and doo wop in his music. Elton John is a legendary showman who is just as known for his flashy outfits as his music. 

In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, it’s the Piano Man versus the Rocket Man. Let’s hit it.

Episode Playlists

Check out all of the songs we discussed in this week's episode here.

Get In Touch

Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com.

Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 5396 yes 82 - The Moscow Music Peace Festival The Moscow Music Peace Festival was a two-day rock concert held in August 1989.  Held during Mikhail Gorbachev’s period of Glastnost, Russia allowed a handful of western rock and roll acts to perform for the first time in Moscow, and over 100,000 people living in Cold War Soviet Union packed into Central Lenin Station to witness the forbidden fruit of late 80s rock and roll in all of its excess.  Motley Crue, Ozzy Osbourne, Skid Row, Bon Jovi, and the Scorpions shared the stage with some Russian rock and roll acts to promote peace and raise awareness about drug and alcohol addiction….Because Ozzy and Motley Crue are just the people you want promoting the virtues of sobriety.  But the Moscow Music Peace Festival was also an important cultural moment near the end of the Cold War. By the end of the show, stoic Soviet soldiers were throwing their hats in the air and rocking out to the music. The event also inspired the Scorpions to write their hit song Wind of Change, which became an anthem for the end of the Cold War as the Berlin Wall came down just a few months later.  So tune in for this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll as we take a peek behind the Iron Curtain for a look at the Moscow Music Peace Festival. Episode Playlists Check out all of the songs we discussed in this week's episode here. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 15 Apr 2024 13:27:00 -0000 The Moscow Music Peace Festival full 4 82 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We look at The Moscow Music Peace Festival. The Moscow Music Peace Festival was a two-day rock concert held in August 1989.  Held during Mikhail Gorbachev’s period of Glastnost, Russia allowed a handful of western rock and roll acts to perform for the first time in Moscow, and over 100,000 people living in Cold War Soviet Union packed into Central Lenin Station to witness the forbidden fruit of late 80s rock and roll in all of its excess.  Motley Crue, Ozzy Osbourne, Skid Row, Bon Jovi, and the Scorpions shared the stage with some Russian rock and roll acts to promote peace and raise awareness about drug and alcohol addiction….Because Ozzy and Motley Crue are just the people you want promoting the virtues of sobriety.  But the Moscow Music Peace Festival was also an important cultural moment near the end of the Cold War. By the end of the show, stoic Soviet soldiers were throwing their hats in the air and rocking out to the music. The event also inspired the Scorpions to write their hit song Wind of Change, which became an anthem for the end of the Cold War as the Berlin Wall came down just a few months later.  So tune in for this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll as we take a peek behind the Iron Curtain for a look at the Moscow Music Peace Festival. Episode Playlists Check out all of the songs we discussed in this week's episode here. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Moscow Music Peace Festival was a two-day rock concert held in August 1989. 

Held during Mikhail Gorbachev’s period of Glastnost, Russia allowed a handful of western rock and roll acts to perform for the first time in Moscow, and over 100,000 people living in Cold War Soviet Union packed into Central Lenin Station to witness the forbidden fruit of late 80s rock and roll in all of its excess. 

Motley Crue, Ozzy Osbourne, Skid Row, Bon Jovi, and the Scorpions shared the stage with some Russian rock and roll acts to promote peace and raise awareness about drug and alcohol addiction….Because Ozzy and Motley Crue are just the people you want promoting the virtues of sobriety. 

But the Moscow Music Peace Festival was also an important cultural moment near the end of the Cold War. By the end of the show, stoic Soviet soldiers were throwing their hats in the air and rocking out to the music. The event also inspired the Scorpions to write their hit song Wind of Change, which became an anthem for the end of the Cold War as the Berlin Wall came down just a few months later. 

So tune in for this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll as we take a peek behind the Iron Curtain for a look at the Moscow Music Peace Festival.

Episode Playlists

Check out all of the songs we discussed in this week's episode here.

Get In Touch

Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com.

Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 4338 81 - The Rock 'n' Wrestling Connection Get ready to step into the ring as we explore the electrifying tag team of professional wrestling and rock and roll in this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll.  We’re going to take a look at the iconic rock and wrestling era of the late 80s, when the WWF superstars climbed out of the ring and picked up the mic to record TWO albums of them singing: 1985’s The Wrestling Album and 1987s Piledriver: The Wrestling Album II. And we’re going to talk about how Cyndi Lauper helped bring wrestling into the mainstream.  Then we’re going to check out some iconic entrance music from wrestling history, and listen to some other albums that wrestlers have put out over the years.  We’ve also got some weird stuff. Junk Yard Dog singing on American Bandstand. The Mouth of the South Jimmy Hart’s top 10 hit in the 60s with a song you probably know, and Mean Gene Okerlund’s rockabilly album of the 50s.  And what better time to do this!? Wrestlemania 40 is happening in Philadelphia and our home base at McCusker’s Tavern is hosting a very special event with our friend and former professional wresting star, The Blue Meanie, who calls McCusker’s his favorite bar on the planet.  So whatcha gonna do, brother, when the Prisoners of Rock and Roll run wild on you!?  Episode Playlists Check out all of the songs we discussed in this week's episode here. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 01 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0000 The Rock 'n' Wrestling Connection full 4 81 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We look at the connection between rock n' roll and wrestling. Get ready to step into the ring as we explore the electrifying tag team of professional wrestling and rock and roll in this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll.  We’re going to take a look at the iconic rock and wrestling era of the late 80s, when the WWF superstars climbed out of the ring and picked up the mic to record TWO albums of them singing: 1985’s The Wrestling Album and 1987s Piledriver: The Wrestling Album II. And we’re going to talk about how Cyndi Lauper helped bring wrestling into the mainstream.  Then we’re going to check out some iconic entrance music from wrestling history, and listen to some other albums that wrestlers have put out over the years.  We’ve also got some weird stuff. Junk Yard Dog singing on American Bandstand. The Mouth of the South Jimmy Hart’s top 10 hit in the 60s with a song you probably know, and Mean Gene Okerlund’s rockabilly album of the 50s.  And what better time to do this!? Wrestlemania 40 is happening in Philadelphia and our home base at McCusker’s Tavern is hosting a very special event with our friend and former professional wresting star, The Blue Meanie, who calls McCusker’s his favorite bar on the planet.  So whatcha gonna do, brother, when the Prisoners of Rock and Roll run wild on you!?  Episode Playlists Check out all of the songs we discussed in this week's episode here. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get ready to step into the ring as we explore the electrifying tag team of professional wrestling and rock and roll in this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll. 

We’re going to take a look at the iconic rock and wrestling era of the late 80s, when the WWF superstars climbed out of the ring and picked up the mic to record TWO albums of them singing: 1985’s The Wrestling Album and 1987s Piledriver: The Wrestling Album II. And we’re going to talk about how Cyndi Lauper helped bring wrestling into the mainstream. 

Then we’re going to check out some iconic entrance music from wrestling history, and listen to some other albums that wrestlers have put out over the years. 

We’ve also got some weird stuff. Junk Yard Dog singing on American Bandstand. The Mouth of the South Jimmy Hart’s top 10 hit in the 60s with a song you probably know, and Mean Gene Okerlund’s rockabilly album of the 50s. 

And what better time to do this!? Wrestlemania 40 is happening in Philadelphia and our home base at McCusker’s Tavern is hosting a very special event with our friend and former professional wresting star, The Blue Meanie, who calls McCusker’s his favorite bar on the planet. 

So whatcha gonna do, brother, when the Prisoners of Rock and Roll run wild on you!? 

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]]> 5523 yes 80 - How Chess Records Shaped the Blues and Rock & Roll Chess Records was an independent record label created on the South Side of Chicago in 1950 by two Polish immigrants named Leonard and Phil Chess. As one of the most important blues labels of all time, Chess Records captured the electric sound of the American South and had a huge influence on the early days of rock and roll.  Chess Records helped introduce America to Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Howlin’ Wolf, and Etta James. And when these albums made their way across the Atlantic, they inspired the British blues movement that gave us Clapton, Zeppelin, and of course, the Rolling Stones.  In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking a look at the history of Chess Records: how it got started, their impressive roster of important musicians, and the influence that these songs had on rock and roll. We’re also look at the shadier side of the label, where artists didn’t get paid the royalties they deserved and DJs were given writing credits in exchange for playing records.  Episode Playlists Check out all of the songs we discussed in this week's episode here. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:20:00 -0000 How Chess Records Shaped the Blues and Rock & Roll full 4 80 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We look at the history of Chess Records. Chess Records was an independent record label created on the South Side of Chicago in 1950 by two Polish immigrants named Leonard and Phil Chess. As one of the most important blues labels of all time, Chess Records captured the electric sound of the American South and had a huge influence on the early days of rock and roll.  Chess Records helped introduce America to Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Howlin’ Wolf, and Etta James. And when these albums made their way across the Atlantic, they inspired the British blues movement that gave us Clapton, Zeppelin, and of course, the Rolling Stones.  In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking a look at the history of Chess Records: how it got started, their impressive roster of important musicians, and the influence that these songs had on rock and roll. We’re also look at the shadier side of the label, where artists didn’t get paid the royalties they deserved and DJs were given writing credits in exchange for playing records.  Episode Playlists Check out all of the songs we discussed in this week's episode here. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Chess Records was an independent record label created on the South Side of Chicago in 1950 by two Polish immigrants named Leonard and Phil Chess. As one of the most important blues labels of all time, Chess Records captured the electric sound of the American South and had a huge influence on the early days of rock and roll. 

Chess Records helped introduce America to Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Howlin’ Wolf, and Etta James. And when these albums made their way across the Atlantic, they inspired the British blues movement that gave us Clapton, Zeppelin, and of course, the Rolling Stones. 

In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking a look at the history of Chess Records: how it got started, their impressive roster of important musicians, and the influence that these songs had on rock and roll. We’re also look at the shadier side of the label, where artists didn’t get paid the royalties they deserved and DJs were given writing credits in exchange for playing records. 

Episode Playlists

Check out all of the songs we discussed in this week's episode here.

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Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern.

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]]> 5298 yes 79 - Lights, Camera, Music!: Awesome Soundtracks Lights, camera…rock and roll! Music plays a huge role in film, and in this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking another look at movie soundtracks. Soundtracks have given us some incredibly iconic songs over the last 80 years.  Purple Rain, The Bodyguard, Titanic, Saturday Night Fever, Purple Rain, 8 Mile, Ghostbusters, Footloose, Robin Hood, Judgment Night, Guardians of the Galaxy, Pulp Fiction, Singles, Grosse Point Blank, the Lion King. I could keep going but we have a show to do.  Grab some popcorn and a soda, recline your seat, and silence your damn cell phone because we’re about to press play on our favorite movie soundtracks. It’s showtime! Episode Playlists Check out all of the songs we discussed in this week's episode here. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 26 Feb 2024 13:19:00 -0000 Lights, Camera, Music!: Awesome Soundtracks full 4 79 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We look at awesome movie soundtracks. Lights, camera…rock and roll! Music plays a huge role in film, and in this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking another look at movie soundtracks. Soundtracks have given us some incredibly iconic songs over the last 80 years.  Purple Rain, The Bodyguard, Titanic, Saturday Night Fever, Purple Rain, 8 Mile, Ghostbusters, Footloose, Robin Hood, Judgment Night, Guardians of the Galaxy, Pulp Fiction, Singles, Grosse Point Blank, the Lion King. I could keep going but we have a show to do.  Grab some popcorn and a soda, recline your seat, and silence your damn cell phone because we’re about to press play on our favorite movie soundtracks. It’s showtime! Episode Playlists Check out all of the songs we discussed in this week's episode here. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lights, camera…rock and roll! Music plays a huge role in film, and in this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking another look at movie soundtracks. Soundtracks have given us some incredibly iconic songs over the last 80 years. 

Purple Rain, The Bodyguard, Titanic, Saturday Night Fever, Purple Rain, 8 Mile, Ghostbusters, Footloose, Robin Hood, Judgment Night, Guardians of the Galaxy, Pulp Fiction, Singles, Grosse Point Blank, the Lion King. I could keep going but we have a show to do. 

Grab some popcorn and a soda, recline your seat, and silence your damn cell phone because we’re about to press play on our favorite movie soundtracks. It’s showtime!

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Check out all of the songs we discussed in this week's episode here.

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]]> 5188 yes 78 - The Music of 1994 Get ready to climb into the musical memory machine and take a trip back to 1994 as we revisit the music that came out 30 years ago.  It was a year that defined our generation when Kurt Cobain took his own life. We got important albums like Purple from Stone Temple Pilots, Superunknown by Soundgarden, Sixteen Stone from Bush, Jar of Flies from Alice in Chains, Throwing Copper from Live, and Vitology from Pearl Jam. REM tried to plug in with Monster while Nirvana went unplugged on MTV. Mariah Carey transformed into a Christmas character, while Green Day and Offspring pushed punk onto the radio. Hootie & Blowfish, the Dave Matthews Band, the Cranberries, and Blues Traveler all entered the scene and helped define the mid 90s alternative sound. Hip hop had a fresh year with albums from Nas, the Beastie Boys, Bone Thugs & Harmony, and a newcomer called Notorious B.I.G.  Join the Prisoners of Rock and Roll as we break out our flannel shirts and take a look back at the music of 1994. Episode Playlist Check out all of the songs we discussed in this week's episode here. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 12 Feb 2024 12:23:00 -0000 The Music of 1994 full 4 78 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We look back at music that came out 30 years ago . Get ready to climb into the musical memory machine and take a trip back to 1994 as we revisit the music that came out 30 years ago.  It was a year that defined our generation when Kurt Cobain took his own life. We got important albums like Purple from Stone Temple Pilots, Superunknown by Soundgarden, Sixteen Stone from Bush, Jar of Flies from Alice in Chains, Throwing Copper from Live, and Vitology from Pearl Jam. REM tried to plug in with Monster while Nirvana went unplugged on MTV. Mariah Carey transformed into a Christmas character, while Green Day and Offspring pushed punk onto the radio. Hootie & Blowfish, the Dave Matthews Band, the Cranberries, and Blues Traveler all entered the scene and helped define the mid 90s alternative sound. Hip hop had a fresh year with albums from Nas, the Beastie Boys, Bone Thugs & Harmony, and a newcomer called Notorious B.I.G.  Join the Prisoners of Rock and Roll as we break out our flannel shirts and take a look back at the music of 1994. Episode Playlist Check out all of the songs we discussed in this week's episode here. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get ready to climb into the musical memory machine and take a trip back to 1994 as we revisit the music that came out 30 years ago. 

It was a year that defined our generation when Kurt Cobain took his own life. We got important albums like Purple from Stone Temple Pilots, Superunknown by Soundgarden, Sixteen Stone from Bush, Jar of Flies from Alice in Chains, Throwing Copper from Live, and Vitology from Pearl Jam. REM tried to plug in with Monster while Nirvana went unplugged on MTV. Mariah Carey transformed into a Christmas character, while Green Day and Offspring pushed punk onto the radio. Hootie & Blowfish, the Dave Matthews Band, the Cranberries, and Blues Traveler all entered the scene and helped define the mid 90s alternative sound. Hip hop had a fresh year with albums from Nas, the Beastie Boys, Bone Thugs & Harmony, and a newcomer called Notorious B.I.G. 

Join the Prisoners of Rock and Roll as we break out our flannel shirts and take a look back at the music of 1994.

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Check out all of the songs we discussed in this week's episode here.

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]]> 6207 yes 77 - Jim Morrison: Brilliant or Buffoon? The Doors were one of the most influential and iconic bands of the 1960s – they built a dark counterculture sound on a foundation of Ray Manzarek’s organ playing that combined elements of poetry, blues, rock and roll, jazz, and psychedelic music.  At the front of it all was their charismatic, volatile, and enigmatic lead singer Jim Morrison. There’s no doubt that he was the embodiment of the whole sex, drugs, and rock and roll thing. The good looking frontman who helped forge his legacy by dying young.  But was Jim Morrison a brilliant visionary or a rock and roll buffoon?  On one hand, he saw himself as the Lizard King. A poet and mystic who was influenced by his background in literature and film.  On the other hand, Jim was also an erratic, self-indulgent showman. A hardcore alcoholic who clashed with his parents, his bandmates, and most famously, the police.  In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking a look at the life and legacy of Jim Morrison and debating if he was brilliant or a buffoon? Episode Playlist Check out all of the songs we discussed in this week's episode here. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 29 Jan 2024 13:40:00 -0000 Jim Morrison: Brilliant or Buffoon? full 4 77 Prisoners of Rock and Roll Was Jim Morrison a brilliant poet or a drunken buffoon? The Doors were one of the most influential and iconic bands of the 1960s – they built a dark counterculture sound on a foundation of Ray Manzarek’s organ playing that combined elements of poetry, blues, rock and roll, jazz, and psychedelic music.  At the front of it all was their charismatic, volatile, and enigmatic lead singer Jim Morrison. There’s no doubt that he was the embodiment of the whole sex, drugs, and rock and roll thing. The good looking frontman who helped forge his legacy by dying young.  But was Jim Morrison a brilliant visionary or a rock and roll buffoon?  On one hand, he saw himself as the Lizard King. A poet and mystic who was influenced by his background in literature and film.  On the other hand, Jim was also an erratic, self-indulgent showman. A hardcore alcoholic who clashed with his parents, his bandmates, and most famously, the police.  In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking a look at the life and legacy of Jim Morrison and debating if he was brilliant or a buffoon? Episode Playlist Check out all of the songs we discussed in this week's episode here. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Doors were one of the most influential and iconic bands of the 1960s – they built a dark counterculture sound on a foundation of Ray Manzarek’s organ playing that combined elements of poetry, blues, rock and roll, jazz, and psychedelic music. 

At the front of it all was their charismatic, volatile, and enigmatic lead singer Jim Morrison. There’s no doubt that he was the embodiment of the whole sex, drugs, and rock and roll thing. The good looking frontman who helped forge his legacy by dying young. 

But was Jim Morrison a brilliant visionary or a rock and roll buffoon? 

On one hand, he saw himself as the Lizard King. A poet and mystic who was influenced by his background in literature and film. 

On the other hand, Jim was also an erratic, self-indulgent showman. A hardcore alcoholic who clashed with his parents, his bandmates, and most famously, the police. 

In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking a look at the life and legacy of Jim Morrison and debating if he was brilliant or a buffoon?

Episode Playlist

Check out all of the songs we discussed in this week's episode here.

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]]> 5131 yes 76 - Hot Rod Radio! Songs About Cars Rock and roll and cars are a classic combination. In fact, the very first rock and roll song, Rocket 88, was about a car.  So get ready to rev your engines and hit the open road because on our next episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we're shifting into high gear and exploring of music about cars. From the rhythmic hum of the engine to the wind in your hair, these tunes capture the essence of the open highway and the freedom that comes with it. We'll be diving into the classics and exploring the rock and roll rebel attitude embodied in some of these great songs.  But it's not just about the classic rockers; we'll also hit the gas on some unexpected picks from various genres. From country roads to city streets, music about cars has a universal appeal that transcends genres and generations. So, buckle up and get ready to cruise with us through the highways and byways of the ultimate playlist for road trips and joyrides. It's an episode fueled by the spirit of adventure, the love of the open road, and the unmistakable sound of rock and roll. Tune in and let's take a musical journey that'll make you want to hit the gas and never look back! Let’s get our kicks on Route 66. Episode Playlist Check out all of the songs we discussed in this week's episode here. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 15 Jan 2024 13:00:00 -0000 Hot Rod Radio! Songs About Cars full 4 75 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We explore songs about cars. Rock and roll and cars are a classic combination. In fact, the very first rock and roll song, Rocket 88, was about a car.  So get ready to rev your engines and hit the open road because on our next episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we're shifting into high gear and exploring of music about cars. From the rhythmic hum of the engine to the wind in your hair, these tunes capture the essence of the open highway and the freedom that comes with it. We'll be diving into the classics and exploring the rock and roll rebel attitude embodied in some of these great songs.  But it's not just about the classic rockers; we'll also hit the gas on some unexpected picks from various genres. From country roads to city streets, music about cars has a universal appeal that transcends genres and generations. So, buckle up and get ready to cruise with us through the highways and byways of the ultimate playlist for road trips and joyrides. It's an episode fueled by the spirit of adventure, the love of the open road, and the unmistakable sound of rock and roll. Tune in and let's take a musical journey that'll make you want to hit the gas and never look back! Let’s get our kicks on Route 66. Episode Playlist Check out all of the songs we discussed in this week's episode here. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Rock and roll and cars are a classic combination. In fact, the very first rock and roll song, Rocket 88, was about a car. 

So get ready to rev your engines and hit the open road because on our next episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we're shifting into high gear and exploring of music about cars. From the rhythmic hum of the engine to the wind in your hair, these tunes capture the essence of the open highway and the freedom that comes with it.

We'll be diving into the classics and exploring the rock and roll rebel attitude embodied in some of these great songs. 

But it's not just about the classic rockers; we'll also hit the gas on some unexpected picks from various genres. From country roads to city streets, music about cars has a universal appeal that transcends genres and generations.

So, buckle up and get ready to cruise with us through the highways and byways of the ultimate playlist for road trips and joyrides. It's an episode fueled by the spirit of adventure, the love of the open road, and the unmistakable sound of rock and roll. Tune in and let's take a musical journey that'll make you want to hit the gas and never look back! Let’s get our kicks on Route 66.

Episode Playlist

Check out all of the songs we discussed in this week's episode here.

Get In Touch

Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com.

Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern.

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]]> 4634 no 75 - A Classy, Classic Christmas We’re rock and rollers at heart here at the Prisoners of Rock and Roll, but we both have a soft spot for Christmas music. In our annual Christmas episode, we decided to hope in a one horse open sleigh and take a trip down memory lane to the classic Christmas songs of the 40s, 50s, and 60s. These are the songs we opened our presents to as kids – and many of them are from artists who were enormously popular at the time but we really only hear around the holidays this year.  So grab some punch and settle in as we are having a classy, classic Christmas.  Episode Playlist Check out all of the songs we discussed in this week's episode here. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 15 Dec 2023 17:47:00 -0000 A Classy, Classic Christmas full 3 74 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We discuss the classic Christmas songs of the 40s, 50s, and 60s. We’re rock and rollers at heart here at the Prisoners of Rock and Roll, but we both have a soft spot for Christmas music. In our annual Christmas episode, we decided to hope in a one horse open sleigh and take a trip down memory lane to the classic Christmas songs of the 40s, 50s, and 60s. These are the songs we opened our presents to as kids – and many of them are from artists who were enormously popular at the time but we really only hear around the holidays this year.  So grab some punch and settle in as we are having a classy, classic Christmas.  Episode Playlist Check out all of the songs we discussed in this week's episode here. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We’re rock and rollers at heart here at the Prisoners of Rock and Roll, but we both have a soft spot for Christmas music. In our annual Christmas episode, we decided to hope in a one horse open sleigh and take a trip down memory lane to the classic Christmas songs of the 40s, 50s, and 60s. These are the songs we opened our presents to as kids – and many of them are from artists who were enormously popular at the time but we really only hear around the holidays this year. 

So grab some punch and settle in as we are having a classy, classic Christmas. 

Episode Playlist

Check out all of the songs we discussed in this week's episode here.

Get In Touch

Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com.

Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 4614 yes 74 - What Are Bruce Springsteen's 5 Best Albums? Bruce Springsteen has released more than 20 studio albums over the course of his 50-year career, including some of the most iconic rock and roll albums in history.  We’re both huge fans of the Boss here at Prisoners of Rock and Roll, and we unfortunately didn’t get to see him this summer after he canceled part of his tour due to illness.  So in this episode we are taking a close look at we think are his top five albums. We’re going to explain how we came up with the list, talk about the songs that make him such an important figure in music and our lives, and get into what his music means to both of us.  Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 04 Dec 2023 20:45:00 -0000 What Are Bruce Springsteen's 5 Best Albums? full 3 74 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We discuss what we think are Bruce Springsteen's 5 best albums. Bruce Springsteen has released more than 20 studio albums over the course of his 50-year career, including some of the most iconic rock and roll albums in history.  We’re both huge fans of the Boss here at Prisoners of Rock and Roll, and we unfortunately didn’t get to see him this summer after he canceled part of his tour due to illness.  So in this episode we are taking a close look at we think are his top five albums. We’re going to explain how we came up with the list, talk about the songs that make him such an important figure in music and our lives, and get into what his music means to both of us.  Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Bruce Springsteen has released more than 20 studio albums over the course of his 50-year career, including some of the most iconic rock and roll albums in history. 

We’re both huge fans of the Boss here at Prisoners of Rock and Roll, and we unfortunately didn’t get to see him this summer after he canceled part of his tour due to illness. 

So in this episode we are taking a close look at we think are his top five albums. We’re going to explain how we came up with the list, talk about the songs that make him such an important figure in music and our lives, and get into what his music means to both of us. 

Get In Touch

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Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 5569 yes 73 - A Look Back At We Are The World There were several ambitious projects in the 1980s where the music industry tried to make a difference by raising money to make a difference. One of those projects happened in 1985, when dozens of musicians formed a supergroup called USA for Africa and recorded We Are the World.  Written by Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson and produced by the legendary Quincy Jones, We Are the World included dozens of performers in a star-studded ensemble cast made up of some of the biggest names in music at the time: Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Paul Simon, Willie Nelson, Kenny Loggins, Bruce Springsteen, Cyndi Lauper, Smokey Robinson, Bob Dylan, Billy Joel, Diana Ross, Huey Lewis, Hall & Oats, the Pointer Sisters, and more.  All walked into a studio where they were greeted by a sign that said “check your egos at the door.” And they did.  The finished product sold more than 20 million copies and was simultaneously played on 8,000 radio stations around the world. The project raised more than $63 million for famine relief in Africa. Nearly 40 years later, USA For Africa, is still active and fighting poverty.  In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and World, we’re taking a look at We Are the World – the idea behind the project, the recording, and it’s impact. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 20 Nov 2023 14:00:00 -0000 A Look Back At We Are The World full 3 73 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We explore We Are The World: how it came about, the artists on it, and the song's impact. There were several ambitious projects in the 1980s where the music industry tried to make a difference by raising money to make a difference. One of those projects happened in 1985, when dozens of musicians formed a supergroup called USA for Africa and recorded We Are the World.  Written by Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson and produced by the legendary Quincy Jones, We Are the World included dozens of performers in a star-studded ensemble cast made up of some of the biggest names in music at the time: Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Paul Simon, Willie Nelson, Kenny Loggins, Bruce Springsteen, Cyndi Lauper, Smokey Robinson, Bob Dylan, Billy Joel, Diana Ross, Huey Lewis, Hall & Oats, the Pointer Sisters, and more.  All walked into a studio where they were greeted by a sign that said “check your egos at the door.” And they did.  The finished product sold more than 20 million copies and was simultaneously played on 8,000 radio stations around the world. The project raised more than $63 million for famine relief in Africa. Nearly 40 years later, USA For Africa, is still active and fighting poverty.  In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and World, we’re taking a look at We Are the World – the idea behind the project, the recording, and it’s impact. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices There were several ambitious projects in the 1980s where the music industry tried to make a difference by raising money to make a difference. One of those projects happened in 1985, when dozens of musicians formed a supergroup called USA for Africa and recorded We Are the World. 

Written by Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson and produced by the legendary Quincy Jones, We Are the World included dozens of performers in a star-studded ensemble cast made up of some of the biggest names in music at the time: Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Paul Simon, Willie Nelson, Kenny Loggins, Bruce Springsteen, Cyndi Lauper, Smokey Robinson, Bob Dylan, Billy Joel, Diana Ross, Huey Lewis, Hall & Oats, the Pointer Sisters, and more. 

All walked into a studio where they were greeted by a sign that said “check your egos at the door.” And they did. 

The finished product sold more than 20 million copies and was simultaneously played on 8,000 radio stations around the world. The project raised more than $63 million for famine relief in Africa. Nearly 40 years later, USA For Africa, is still active and fighting poverty. 

In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and World, we’re taking a look at We Are the World – the idea behind the project, the recording, and it’s impact.

Get In Touch

Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com.

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]]> 5408 yes 72 - Gnarly One Hit Wonders of the 1980s There were a lot of things about the 1980s that we’d like to forget but one of the most memorable parts of the decade was the music. While artists like Madonna, the Police, Def Leppard, and Michael Jackson were popular for huge parts of the decade, the music scene of the 1980s is filled with artists who had one, and only one, hit song.  In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re talking about the one hit wonders of the 1980s. We’ve got a list of songs that includes some that we still listen to today…and some that haven’t aged very well.  So, Come On Eileen and Take On Me while we Put On the Ritz down in Funkytown.  Hear More Check out the episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 06 Nov 2023 13:30:00 -0000 Gnarly One Hit Wonders of the 1980s full 3 72 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We're talking about one hit wonders from the 1980s. There were a lot of things about the 1980s that we’d like to forget but one of the most memorable parts of the decade was the music. While artists like Madonna, the Police, Def Leppard, and Michael Jackson were popular for huge parts of the decade, the music scene of the 1980s is filled with artists who had one, and only one, hit song.  In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re talking about the one hit wonders of the 1980s. We’ve got a list of songs that includes some that we still listen to today…and some that haven’t aged very well.  So, Come On Eileen and Take On Me while we Put On the Ritz down in Funkytown.  Hear More Check out the episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices There were a lot of things about the 1980s that we’d like to forget but one of the most memorable parts of the decade was the music. While artists like Madonna, the Police, Def Leppard, and Michael Jackson were popular for huge parts of the decade, the music scene of the 1980s is filled with artists who had one, and only one, hit song. 

In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re talking about the one hit wonders of the 1980s. We’ve got a list of songs that includes some that we still listen to today…and some that haven’t aged very well. 

So, Come On Eileen and Take On Me while we Put On the Ritz down in Funkytown. 

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]]> 6163 yes 71 - Scandalous! A History of Music Scandals In today’s episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re digging into some of the most scandalous moments in music history. We’ve put together a list of scandals that span nearly 70 years and cover controversies, deaths, scams, crime, and outrageous behavior that drew media attention around the world.  From John Lennon saying the Beatles were bigger than Jesus to Sinead O’Connor tearing up a page of the Pope on SNL. The shocking trail of abuse left by total piece of garbage R. Kelly to Ozzy biting the head off of a bat. The circumstances of Sam Cooke’s murder to years of speculation over if Elvis really died at all. The Great White concert fire to the dumpster fire of the Fyre Festival. Milli Vanilli getting caught lip synching to U2 “giving” you one of their albums whether you wanted it or not. We’re covering a lot of ground in this one and some of it isn’t pretty. Let the drama begin! Hear More Check out the episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 09 Oct 2023 13:14:00 -0000 Scandalous! A History of Music Scandals full 3 71 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We look at a brief history of scandals in music. In today’s episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re digging into some of the most scandalous moments in music history. We’ve put together a list of scandals that span nearly 70 years and cover controversies, deaths, scams, crime, and outrageous behavior that drew media attention around the world.  From John Lennon saying the Beatles were bigger than Jesus to Sinead O’Connor tearing up a page of the Pope on SNL. The shocking trail of abuse left by total piece of garbage R. Kelly to Ozzy biting the head off of a bat. The circumstances of Sam Cooke’s murder to years of speculation over if Elvis really died at all. The Great White concert fire to the dumpster fire of the Fyre Festival. Milli Vanilli getting caught lip synching to U2 “giving” you one of their albums whether you wanted it or not. We’re covering a lot of ground in this one and some of it isn’t pretty. Let the drama begin! Hear More Check out the episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In today’s episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re digging into some of the most scandalous moments in music history. We’ve put together a list of scandals that span nearly 70 years and cover controversies, deaths, scams, crime, and outrageous behavior that drew media attention around the world. 

From John Lennon saying the Beatles were bigger than Jesus to Sinead O’Connor tearing up a page of the Pope on SNL. The shocking trail of abuse left by total piece of garbage R. Kelly to Ozzy biting the head off of a bat. The circumstances of Sam Cooke’s murder to years of speculation over if Elvis really died at all. The Great White concert fire to the dumpster fire of the Fyre Festival. Milli Vanilli getting caught lip synching to U2 “giving” you one of their albums whether you wanted it or not.

We’re covering a lot of ground in this one and some of it isn’t pretty. Let the drama begin!

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]]> 6235 yes 70 - When Celebrities Sing In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking a look at celebrities who make music. Now, a lot of famous people have decided to make albums over the years. Some of them dabble in rock and roll on the side like a lot of us and use their celebrity status to get an album recorded.  Others might have had gotten some misguided advice from someone in their inner circle telling them that releasing an album is a great way to increase their profile or make a quick buck.  We spent a lot of time looking for and listening to music for this one, and we’ve put together a pretty solid list of celebrities who released albums, including a few that might make you say, “wait, THEY released an album?”  We uncovered a lot of stuff for this one – and some of it should have stayed where we found it. A few of these albums have been scrubbed from streaming platforms but luckily the Internet is forever.  But some of these tunes aren’t bad either.  So settle in and join us as we look into the sometimes bizarre world of celebrity music.  Hear More Check out the episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 18 Sep 2023 11:04:39 -0000 When Celebrities Sing full 3 70 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We explore the strange world of celebrity albums. In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking a look at celebrities who make music. Now, a lot of famous people have decided to make albums over the years. Some of them dabble in rock and roll on the side like a lot of us and use their celebrity status to get an album recorded.  Others might have had gotten some misguided advice from someone in their inner circle telling them that releasing an album is a great way to increase their profile or make a quick buck.  We spent a lot of time looking for and listening to music for this one, and we’ve put together a pretty solid list of celebrities who released albums, including a few that might make you say, “wait, THEY released an album?”  We uncovered a lot of stuff for this one – and some of it should have stayed where we found it. A few of these albums have been scrubbed from streaming platforms but luckily the Internet is forever.  But some of these tunes aren’t bad either.  So settle in and join us as we look into the sometimes bizarre world of celebrity music.  Hear More Check out the episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking a look at celebrities who make music. Now, a lot of famous people have decided to make albums over the years. Some of them dabble in rock and roll on the side like a lot of us and use their celebrity status to get an album recorded. 

Others might have had gotten some misguided advice from someone in their inner circle telling them that releasing an album is a great way to increase their profile or make a quick buck. 

We spent a lot of time looking for and listening to music for this one, and we’ve put together a pretty solid list of celebrities who released albums, including a few that might make you say, “wait, THEY released an album?” 

We uncovered a lot of stuff for this one – and some of it should have stayed where we found it. A few of these albums have been scrubbed from streaming platforms but luckily the Internet is forever. 

But some of these tunes aren’t bad either. 

So settle in and join us as we look into the sometimes bizarre world of celebrity music. 

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]]> 5452 yes 69 - That Song Stinks! If you’re one of the thousands of people who listen to Prisoners of Rock and Roll – and shame on you if you aren’t – you know we do a segment in every episode called The Electric Chair where we kill a song for being terrible.  Now, there’s a lot of awesome music out there. But let’s face it: there’s a lot of bad music too.  So much bad music that this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll is volume 2 of a show totally dedicated to talking about music that sucks. We have spent hours plumbing the depths of music  We also asked our awesome listeners and some of our podcast friends to submit their picks for the most cringe-inducing tracks out there and man, did they deliver. Get ready go groan and say, “oh no, not THAT song” as we plumb the depths of music hell for songs have left scars on our music souls. Yacht rock, southern rap, novelty songs, one hit wonders, dance tracks, and just plan bad music. It’s all here.  Parental advisory on this one rock and rollers. Having to listen to some of these songs made us pretty angry. Special shout out to Set Lusting Bruce as well as Rock and Soul Tarot podcasts for contributing to this one! Hear More Check out the episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 04 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0000 That Song Stinks! full 3 69 Prisoners of Rock and Roll Volume 2 of an episode dedicated to The Electric Chair, where we kill a song for being terrible. If you’re one of the thousands of people who listen to Prisoners of Rock and Roll – and shame on you if you aren’t – you know we do a segment in every episode called The Electric Chair where we kill a song for being terrible.  Now, there’s a lot of awesome music out there. But let’s face it: there’s a lot of bad music too.  So much bad music that this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll is volume 2 of a show totally dedicated to talking about music that sucks. We have spent hours plumbing the depths of music  We also asked our awesome listeners and some of our podcast friends to submit their picks for the most cringe-inducing tracks out there and man, did they deliver. Get ready go groan and say, “oh no, not THAT song” as we plumb the depths of music hell for songs have left scars on our music souls. Yacht rock, southern rap, novelty songs, one hit wonders, dance tracks, and just plan bad music. It’s all here.  Parental advisory on this one rock and rollers. Having to listen to some of these songs made us pretty angry. Special shout out to Set Lusting Bruce as well as Rock and Soul Tarot podcasts for contributing to this one! Hear More Check out the episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices If you’re one of the thousands of people who listen to Prisoners of Rock and Roll – and shame on you if you aren’t – you know we do a segment in every episode called The Electric Chair where we kill a song for being terrible. 

Now, there’s a lot of awesome music out there. But let’s face it: there’s a lot of bad music too. 

So much bad music that this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll is volume 2 of a show totally dedicated to talking about music that sucks. We have spent hours plumbing the depths of music 

We also asked our awesome listeners and some of our podcast friends to submit their picks for the most cringe-inducing tracks out there and man, did they deliver. Get ready go groan and say, “oh no, not THAT song” as we plumb the depths of music hell for songs have left scars on our music souls. Yacht rock, southern rap, novelty songs, one hit wonders, dance tracks, and just plan bad music. It’s all here. 

Parental advisory on this one rock and rollers. Having to listen to some of these songs made us pretty angry.

Special shout out to Set Lusting Bruce as well as Rock and Soul Tarot podcasts for contributing to this one!

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]]> 5434 yes 68 - Does Disco Suck? Alright, folks, it's time to dust off those platform shoes, grab your shiniest disco ball, and get ready to debate the ultimate question: Does Disco Suck?  That's right, on this electrifying episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we're diving headfirst into the glittery, dance-filled world of disco music. Now, disco, oh disco, you've been the life of countless parties, the soundtrack of Saturday nights, and the rhythm that had everyone hustling on the dance floor. But let's face it, you've also faced your fair share of backlash. From "Disco Demolition Night" to the "Death to Disco" movement, there's been no shortage of disco haters. But hold on to your sequined jumpsuits, because we're here to give disco a fair shake. Say what you want about the music, it was a cultural phenomenon that brought people together under the dazzling lights of places of the discotecques. We'll explore the roots of this genre, its rise to pop culture domination, and the artists who made us boogie 'til dawn. From Donna Summer's sultry voice to the infectious beats of the Bee Gees.   We'll discuss the impact of iconic clubs like Studio 54 and the role of dance in the disco movement. And yes, we'll even talk about those infamous dance moves that made us question the flexibility of our hips. But does disco really deserve the bad rep it sometimes gets? Was it a necessary evolution of music, or just a fleeting trend that deserved its fate? Join us as we weigh the pros and cons, groove to the unforgettable beats, and decide once and for all: Does Disco Suck? So dust off those old records, put on your best polyester outfit, and join us on this disco-fueled adventure. Whether you're a disco diva or a skeptic, get ready to strut your stuff, shake your groove thing, and get down to the rhythm that defined an era. It's time to boogie, baby, and settle the score – Does Disco Suck? Let's find out! Hear More Check out the episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 21 Aug 2023 11:55:26 -0000 Does Disco Suck? full 3 68 Prisoners of Rock and Roll Does disco really deserve the bad rep it sometimes gets? Was it a necessary evolution of music, or just a fleeting trend that deserved its fate? Alright, folks, it's time to dust off those platform shoes, grab your shiniest disco ball, and get ready to debate the ultimate question: Does Disco Suck?  That's right, on this electrifying episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we're diving headfirst into the glittery, dance-filled world of disco music. Now, disco, oh disco, you've been the life of countless parties, the soundtrack of Saturday nights, and the rhythm that had everyone hustling on the dance floor. But let's face it, you've also faced your fair share of backlash. From "Disco Demolition Night" to the "Death to Disco" movement, there's been no shortage of disco haters. But hold on to your sequined jumpsuits, because we're here to give disco a fair shake. Say what you want about the music, it was a cultural phenomenon that brought people together under the dazzling lights of places of the discotecques. We'll explore the roots of this genre, its rise to pop culture domination, and the artists who made us boogie 'til dawn. From Donna Summer's sultry voice to the infectious beats of the Bee Gees.   We'll discuss the impact of iconic clubs like Studio 54 and the role of dance in the disco movement. And yes, we'll even talk about those infamous dance moves that made us question the flexibility of our hips. But does disco really deserve the bad rep it sometimes gets? Was it a necessary evolution of music, or just a fleeting trend that deserved its fate? Join us as we weigh the pros and cons, groove to the unforgettable beats, and decide once and for all: Does Disco Suck? So dust off those old records, put on your best polyester outfit, and join us on this disco-fueled adventure. Whether you're a disco diva or a skeptic, get ready to strut your stuff, shake your groove thing, and get down to the rhythm that defined an era. It's time to boogie, baby, and settle the score – Does Disco Suck? Let's find out! Hear More Check out the episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Alright, folks, it's time to dust off those platform shoes, grab your shiniest disco ball, and get ready to debate the ultimate question: Does Disco Suck? 

That's right, on this electrifying episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we're diving headfirst into the glittery, dance-filled world of disco music.

Now, disco, oh disco, you've been the life of countless parties, the soundtrack of Saturday nights, and the rhythm that had everyone hustling on the dance floor. But let's face it, you've also faced your fair share of backlash. From "Disco Demolition Night" to the "Death to Disco" movement, there's been no shortage of disco haters.

But hold on to your sequined jumpsuits, because we're here to give disco a fair shake. Say what you want about the music, it was a cultural phenomenon that brought people together under the dazzling lights of places of the discotecques.

We'll explore the roots of this genre, its rise to pop culture domination, and the artists who made us boogie 'til dawn. From Donna Summer's sultry voice to the infectious beats of the Bee Gees.  

We'll discuss the impact of iconic clubs like Studio 54 and the role of dance in the disco movement. And yes, we'll even talk about those infamous dance moves that made us question the flexibility of our hips.

But does disco really deserve the bad rep it sometimes gets? Was it a necessary evolution of music, or just a fleeting trend that deserved its fate? Join us as we weigh the pros and cons, groove to the unforgettable beats, and decide once and for all: Does Disco Suck?

So dust off those old records, put on your best polyester outfit, and join us on this disco-fueled adventure. Whether you're a disco diva or a skeptic, get ready to strut your stuff, shake your groove thing, and get down to the rhythm that defined an era. It's time to boogie, baby, and settle the score – Does Disco Suck? Let's find out!

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]]> 6160 yes 67 - An Anthology of Beatles Outtakes and Rarities The Beatles were one of the most successful bands of all time, and critics loved them as much as their fans. Lucky for music fans, they also kept tons of recordings in their archives. The Beatles Anthology was a multimedia project that included a television documentary series, a book, and three double albums that includes outtakes, rarities, demos, and even a couple of new tracks that Paul, George, and Ringo recorded with some unfinished work by John Lennon.  In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re going on a magical mystery tour with one of the greatest rock and roll bands of all times – The Beatles! So get ready to twist and shout, come together, and experience the music of the Beatles Anthology. Hear More Check out the episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 31 Jul 2023 11:00:00 -0000 An Anthology of Beatles Outtakes and Rarities full 3 67 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We discuss the music of the Beatles Anthology The Beatles were one of the most successful bands of all time, and critics loved them as much as their fans. Lucky for music fans, they also kept tons of recordings in their archives. The Beatles Anthology was a multimedia project that included a television documentary series, a book, and three double albums that includes outtakes, rarities, demos, and even a couple of new tracks that Paul, George, and Ringo recorded with some unfinished work by John Lennon.  In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re going on a magical mystery tour with one of the greatest rock and roll bands of all times – The Beatles! So get ready to twist and shout, come together, and experience the music of the Beatles Anthology. Hear More Check out the episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Beatles were one of the most successful bands of all time, and critics loved them as much as their fans. Lucky for music fans, they also kept tons of recordings in their archives. The Beatles Anthology was a multimedia project that included a television documentary series, a book, and three double albums that includes outtakes, rarities, demos, and even a couple of new tracks that Paul, George, and Ringo recorded with some unfinished work by John Lennon. 

In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re going on a magical mystery tour with one of the greatest rock and roll bands of all times – The Beatles! So get ready to twist and shout, come together, and experience the music of the Beatles Anthology.

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]]> 5737 yes 66 - Women Who Rock Let’s face it. Rock and roll has always been dominated by dudes, but music is full of female trailblazers and trendsetters who rocked our world and left their mark on the industry.  We’re talking about the soulful blues of Janis Joplin to Joan Jett’s punk guitar riffs. Debbie Harry embraced her hotness while leading a band that dipped into as many different types of music as the Clash, while Annie Lennox’s androgyny helped make her an advocate for gay people around the world. Tina Turner was a rock star in every sense of the world.  The list doesn’t stop there. Heart, Stevie Nicks, Melissa Etheridge, the Go-Gos, Garbage, Halestorm, Florence & The Machine, X, the Plasmatics, the Interrupters, and Scandal. They all show that rock and roll is for everyone.  In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, in honor of the Kate Bush fans who are STILL calling us misogynists for not liking her music, we’re throwing a guitar through the glass ceiling by looking at women who rock!  So turn up your radio and let’s wreck some stereotypes as we celebrate the women who rock. Hear More Check out the episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 04 Jul 2023 13:57:00 -0000 Women Who Rock full 3 66 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We talk about women who have rocked over the years. Let’s face it. Rock and roll has always been dominated by dudes, but music is full of female trailblazers and trendsetters who rocked our world and left their mark on the industry.  We’re talking about the soulful blues of Janis Joplin to Joan Jett’s punk guitar riffs. Debbie Harry embraced her hotness while leading a band that dipped into as many different types of music as the Clash, while Annie Lennox’s androgyny helped make her an advocate for gay people around the world. Tina Turner was a rock star in every sense of the world.  The list doesn’t stop there. Heart, Stevie Nicks, Melissa Etheridge, the Go-Gos, Garbage, Halestorm, Florence & The Machine, X, the Plasmatics, the Interrupters, and Scandal. They all show that rock and roll is for everyone.  In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, in honor of the Kate Bush fans who are STILL calling us misogynists for not liking her music, we’re throwing a guitar through the glass ceiling by looking at women who rock!  So turn up your radio and let’s wreck some stereotypes as we celebrate the women who rock. Hear More Check out the episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Let’s face it. Rock and roll has always been dominated by dudes, but music is full of female trailblazers and trendsetters who rocked our world and left their mark on the industry. 

We’re talking about the soulful blues of Janis Joplin to Joan Jett’s punk guitar riffs. Debbie Harry embraced her hotness while leading a band that dipped into as many different types of music as the Clash, while Annie Lennox’s androgyny helped make her an advocate for gay people around the world. Tina Turner was a rock star in every sense of the world. 

The list doesn’t stop there. Heart, Stevie Nicks, Melissa Etheridge, the Go-Gos, Garbage, Halestorm, Florence & The Machine, X, the Plasmatics, the Interrupters, and Scandal. They all show that rock and roll is for everyone. 

In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, in honor of the Kate Bush fans who are STILL calling us misogynists for not liking her music, we’re throwing a guitar through the glass ceiling by looking at women who rock! 

So turn up your radio and let’s wreck some stereotypes as we celebrate the women who rock.

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]]> 6436 yes 65 - The History and Legends of Jazz Jazz was the soundtrack of America for decades – through prohibition, two World Wars, the Harlem renaissance, and more.  From the soulful trumpet of Louis Armstrong to the haunting vocals of Billie Holiday, from the trailblazing talents of Dizzy Gillespie to the cool sounds of Miles Davis, these musicians shaped the landscape of jazz and inspired countless generations of musicians. In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we're taking a look at the melodies, rhythms, and improvisational genius of jazz.  Hear More Check out the episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 05 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0000 The History and Legends of Jazz full 3 65 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We talk about the history of jazz and about a dozen of its most legendary artists. Jazz was the soundtrack of America for decades – through prohibition, two World Wars, the Harlem renaissance, and more.  From the soulful trumpet of Louis Armstrong to the haunting vocals of Billie Holiday, from the trailblazing talents of Dizzy Gillespie to the cool sounds of Miles Davis, these musicians shaped the landscape of jazz and inspired countless generations of musicians. In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we're taking a look at the melodies, rhythms, and improvisational genius of jazz.  Hear More Check out the episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jazz was the soundtrack of America for decades – through prohibition, two World Wars, the Harlem renaissance, and more. 

From the soulful trumpet of Louis Armstrong to the haunting vocals of Billie Holiday, from the trailblazing talents of Dizzy Gillespie to the cool sounds of Miles Davis, these musicians shaped the landscape of jazz and inspired countless generations of musicians.

In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we're taking a look at the melodies, rhythms, and improvisational genius of jazz. 

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]]> 6072 yes 64 - When Hair Metal Saved Rock and Roll Are you ready to crank up the volume, tease your hair to new heights, and rock out like it's the 1980s? We're diving into the glitz, the glam, and the power chords of hair metal on the next episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll. Now, let's address the elephant in the room. Hair metal often gets a bad rap, dismissed as nothing more than cheesy anthems and over-the-top fashion. But hold on as tight as a pair of spandex pants because we’re going to give hair metal the respect it deserves. Sure, the hair was big, the outfits were outrageous, and the makeup was, well, a lot. But beneath the spandex-clad exterior, there were some seriously talented musicians who created infectious tunes that still make us pump our fists and sing along. Believe it or not, hair metal had its roots in the rock and roll of the 1950s. Just like those pioneers, the music was all about relationships, good times, and, of course, a healthy dose of rebellion. Think about it: the lyrics were filled with tales of wild nights, broken hearts, and the pursuit of freedom. It was rock and roll escapism at its finest. But hair metal wasn't just about the music. It was a cultural phenomenon that defined an era. It brought people together, created a sense of community, and became a soundtrack for countless memories. Whether you were headbanging at a concert or blasting your favorite cassette in your beat-up car, hair metal had a way of making you feel alive. So join us as we pay homage to the bands that rocked the stadiums and the arenas. We're celebrating the anthems that still get our hearts pumping, and we'll prove that hair metal wasn't just a guilty pleasure – it was a damn good time that deserves respect. It's time to crank up the volume and embrace the power of the riff, the power of the party, and the power of rock and roll. Hair metal, we salute you! Hear More Check out the episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 22 May 2023 10:56:31 -0000 When Hair Metal Saved Rock and Roll full 3 64 Prisoners of Rock and Roll Hair metal gets a bad rap, but a lot of the music from this era was awesome. Are you ready to crank up the volume, tease your hair to new heights, and rock out like it's the 1980s? We're diving into the glitz, the glam, and the power chords of hair metal on the next episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll. Now, let's address the elephant in the room. Hair metal often gets a bad rap, dismissed as nothing more than cheesy anthems and over-the-top fashion. But hold on as tight as a pair of spandex pants because we’re going to give hair metal the respect it deserves. Sure, the hair was big, the outfits were outrageous, and the makeup was, well, a lot. But beneath the spandex-clad exterior, there were some seriously talented musicians who created infectious tunes that still make us pump our fists and sing along. Believe it or not, hair metal had its roots in the rock and roll of the 1950s. Just like those pioneers, the music was all about relationships, good times, and, of course, a healthy dose of rebellion. Think about it: the lyrics were filled with tales of wild nights, broken hearts, and the pursuit of freedom. It was rock and roll escapism at its finest. But hair metal wasn't just about the music. It was a cultural phenomenon that defined an era. It brought people together, created a sense of community, and became a soundtrack for countless memories. Whether you were headbanging at a concert or blasting your favorite cassette in your beat-up car, hair metal had a way of making you feel alive. So join us as we pay homage to the bands that rocked the stadiums and the arenas. We're celebrating the anthems that still get our hearts pumping, and we'll prove that hair metal wasn't just a guilty pleasure – it was a damn good time that deserves respect. It's time to crank up the volume and embrace the power of the riff, the power of the party, and the power of rock and roll. Hair metal, we salute you! Hear More Check out the episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Are you ready to crank up the volume, tease your hair to new heights, and rock out like it's the 1980s? We're diving into the glitz, the glam, and the power chords of hair metal on the next episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll.

Now, let's address the elephant in the room. Hair metal often gets a bad rap, dismissed as nothing more than cheesy anthems and over-the-top fashion. But hold on as tight as a pair of spandex pants because we’re going to give hair metal the respect it deserves.

Sure, the hair was big, the outfits were outrageous, and the makeup was, well, a lot. But beneath the spandex-clad exterior, there were some seriously talented musicians who created infectious tunes that still make us pump our fists and sing along.

Believe it or not, hair metal had its roots in the rock and roll of the 1950s. Just like those pioneers, the music was all about relationships, good times, and, of course, a healthy dose of rebellion. Think about it: the lyrics were filled with tales of wild nights, broken hearts, and the pursuit of freedom. It was rock and roll escapism at its finest.

But hair metal wasn't just about the music. It was a cultural phenomenon that defined an era. It brought people together, created a sense of community, and became a soundtrack for countless memories. Whether you were headbanging at a concert or blasting your favorite cassette in your beat-up car, hair metal had a way of making you feel alive.

So join us as we pay homage to the bands that rocked the stadiums and the arenas. We're celebrating the anthems that still get our hearts pumping, and we'll prove that hair metal wasn't just a guilty pleasure – it was a damn good time that deserves respect. It's time to crank up the volume and embrace the power of the riff, the power of the party, and the power of rock and roll. Hair metal, we salute you!

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]]> 6035 yes 63 - The Smooth Sounds of Doo Wop Doo wop music. It’s the harmonized sound of street corner serenades and teenage romance. The irresistible sound that makes you wanna snap your fingers, sway your hips, and sing along with those timeless harmonies. This music broke down racial barriers years before the civil rights movement, as millions of kids across the country just cared about listening to great music.  Some of the most popular groups of the era were Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers, The Drifters, the Platters, Dion & The Belmonts, and more. There were also dozens of one hit wonders that you still hear today, like Earth Angel and Get A Job.  As the 1950s gave way to the 1960s, doo wop began to give way to other styles of music like rock and roll and soul. But it’s legacy and the music lives on.  In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re looking at the history of doo wop music so gather ‘round that burning trash barrel out on the corner. We’re going on a music journey that will have you singing “shoo be doo” in no time.  Hear More Check out the episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 08 May 2023 12:00:00 -0000 The Smooth Sounds of Doo Wop full 3 63 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We explore the history of doo wop music and some of its most memorable artists and songs. Doo wop music. It’s the harmonized sound of street corner serenades and teenage romance. The irresistible sound that makes you wanna snap your fingers, sway your hips, and sing along with those timeless harmonies. This music broke down racial barriers years before the civil rights movement, as millions of kids across the country just cared about listening to great music.  Some of the most popular groups of the era were Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers, The Drifters, the Platters, Dion & The Belmonts, and more. There were also dozens of one hit wonders that you still hear today, like Earth Angel and Get A Job.  As the 1950s gave way to the 1960s, doo wop began to give way to other styles of music like rock and roll and soul. But it’s legacy and the music lives on.  In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re looking at the history of doo wop music so gather ‘round that burning trash barrel out on the corner. We’re going on a music journey that will have you singing “shoo be doo” in no time.  Hear More Check out the episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Doo wop music. It’s the harmonized sound of street corner serenades and teenage romance. The irresistible sound that makes you wanna snap your fingers, sway your hips, and sing along with those timeless harmonies.

This music broke down racial barriers years before the civil rights movement, as millions of kids across the country just cared about listening to great music. 

Some of the most popular groups of the era were Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers, The Drifters, the Platters, Dion & The Belmonts, and more. There were also dozens of one hit wonders that you still hear today, like Earth Angel and Get A Job. 

As the 1950s gave way to the 1960s, doo wop began to give way to other styles of music like rock and roll and soul. But it’s legacy and the music lives on. 

In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re looking at the history of doo wop music so gather ‘round that burning trash barrel out on the corner. We’re going on a music journey that will have you singing “shoo be doo” in no time. 

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]]> 5060 yes 62 - Does Kid Rock Suck? Kid Rock. Some love him, some hate him, but everyone has an opinion. He’s been around for nearly 25 years and has sold tens of millions of albums as his sound has evolved from hip hop to nu metal to country. But does he suck? That's the question we're going to argue today on Prisoners of Rock and Roll. On one hand, he sings, he raps, he plays multiple instruments. He likes soul, country, rock and roll, and blues music.  On the other hand, he’s become a caricature of himself. He's embraced a certain kind of redneck culture that turns some people off. He's been accused of cultural appropriation and insensitivity. And his music can be formulaic and repetitive. So where does that leave us? Is Kid Rock a good musician or not? Does he evolve his sound or is he a pandering musical used car salesman?  It's a question that's up for debate. And that's exactly what we're going to do on today's episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll. We're going to listen to some of his biggest hits and some of his lesser-known tracks, and we're going to try and answer the question once and for all: does Kid Rock suck? Our show is sponsored by Boldfoot Socks and McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We're also proud members of the Pantheon Podcast Network. Hear More Check out the episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 24 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Does Kid Rock Suck? full 3 62 Prisoners of Rock and Roll Kid Rock has sold millions of albums and has been around for years. But does he suck? Kid Rock. Some love him, some hate him, but everyone has an opinion. He’s been around for nearly 25 years and has sold tens of millions of albums as his sound has evolved from hip hop to nu metal to country. But does he suck? That's the question we're going to argue today on Prisoners of Rock and Roll. On one hand, he sings, he raps, he plays multiple instruments. He likes soul, country, rock and roll, and blues music.  On the other hand, he’s become a caricature of himself. He's embraced a certain kind of redneck culture that turns some people off. He's been accused of cultural appropriation and insensitivity. And his music can be formulaic and repetitive. So where does that leave us? Is Kid Rock a good musician or not? Does he evolve his sound or is he a pandering musical used car salesman?  It's a question that's up for debate. And that's exactly what we're going to do on today's episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll. We're going to listen to some of his biggest hits and some of his lesser-known tracks, and we're going to try and answer the question once and for all: does Kid Rock suck? Our show is sponsored by Boldfoot Socks and McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We're also proud members of the Pantheon Podcast Network. Hear More Check out the episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Kid Rock. Some love him, some hate him, but everyone has an opinion. He’s been around for nearly 25 years and has sold tens of millions of albums as his sound has evolved from hip hop to nu metal to country. But does he suck? That's the question we're going to argue today on Prisoners of Rock and Roll.

On one hand, he sings, he raps, he plays multiple instruments. He likes soul, country, rock and roll, and blues music. 

On the other hand, he’s become a caricature of himself. He's embraced a certain kind of redneck culture that turns some people off. He's been accused of cultural appropriation and insensitivity. And his music can be formulaic and repetitive.

So where does that leave us? Is Kid Rock a good musician or not? Does he evolve his sound or is he a pandering musical used car salesman? 

It's a question that's up for debate. And that's exactly what we're going to do on today's episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll. We're going to listen to some of his biggest hits and some of his lesser-known tracks, and we're going to try and answer the question once and for all: does Kid Rock suck?

Our show is sponsored by Boldfoot Socks and McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We're also proud members of the Pantheon Podcast Network.

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]]> 4652 yes 61 - John Williams: The Greatest Music Composer of All Time If you’ve ever watched a movie, you’ve heard music from John Williams. He’s one of the greatest classical music composers of the last 100 years and one of America’s most accomplished musicians. His music has won 5 Oscars, 25 Grammys, and four Golden Globes. The only person with more Academy Award nominations is Walt Disney himself.  The list of movies he’s written to the music to is practically a guide to American cinema: ET, Indiana Jones, Harry Potter, Home Alone, Jaws, Jurassic Park, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Superman, Star Wars. Should I continue? He also wrote the music for the Olympics, Sunday Night Football, and more. On this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re going to mix it up and take a look at the music of John Williams. Our show is sponsored by Boldfoot Socks and McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We're also proud members of the Pantheon Podcast Network. Hear More Check out the episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 10 Apr 2023 11:58:00 -0000 John Williams: The Greatest Music Composer of All Time full 3 61 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We take a look at the enormous career of John Williams. If you’ve ever watched a movie, you’ve heard music from John Williams. He’s one of the greatest classical music composers of the last 100 years and one of America’s most accomplished musicians. His music has won 5 Oscars, 25 Grammys, and four Golden Globes. The only person with more Academy Award nominations is Walt Disney himself.  The list of movies he’s written to the music to is practically a guide to American cinema: ET, Indiana Jones, Harry Potter, Home Alone, Jaws, Jurassic Park, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Superman, Star Wars. Should I continue? He also wrote the music for the Olympics, Sunday Night Football, and more. On this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re going to mix it up and take a look at the music of John Williams. Our show is sponsored by Boldfoot Socks and McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We're also proud members of the Pantheon Podcast Network. Hear More Check out the episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices If you’ve ever watched a movie, you’ve heard music from John Williams. He’s one of the greatest classical music composers of the last 100 years and one of America’s most accomplished musicians. His music has won 5 Oscars, 25 Grammys, and four Golden Globes. The only person with more Academy Award nominations is Walt Disney himself. 

The list of movies he’s written to the music to is practically a guide to American cinema: ET, Indiana Jones, Harry Potter, Home Alone, Jaws, Jurassic Park, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Superman, Star Wars. Should I continue? He also wrote the music for the Olympics, Sunday Night Football, and more.

On this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re going to mix it up and take a look at the music of John Williams.

Our show is sponsored by Boldfoot Socks and McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We're also proud members of the Pantheon Podcast Network.

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]]> 6086 yes 60 - Why the Judgment Night Soundtrack Was So Groundbreaking Released seven years after Aerosmith and Run DMC brought rap and rock together on Walk This Way, the soundtrack to the 1993 film Judgment Night was a groundbreaking moment in the crossover between the two music genres. Every song on the album was a collaboration between an artist from each genre and it featured some of the biggest names in music at the time.  Helmet, Faith No More, Sonic Youth, Pearl Jam and Slayer worked with Ice-T, House of Pain, Cypress Hill, Onyx, and De La Soul. 30 years later, it’s a seminal moment in music history that showed us what the fusion of these two genres could do.  In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking a look at the Judgment Night soundtrack. The story behind the concept. How the artists worked together. How one guy in the story is the inspiration for Happy Gilmore. Plus, Cyndi Lauper fans make a strong case for her induction in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Kate Bush fans are coming for us with their pitchforks and torches for saying we don’t like her music. Our show is sponsored by Boldfoot Socks and McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We're also proud members of the Pantheon Podcast Network. Hear More Be sure to listen to all of the crossover songs on the Judgment Night soundtrack here. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 20 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0000 Why the Judgment Night Soundtrack Was So Groundbreaking full 3 60 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We look at the 1993 soundtrack for Judgment Night, a seminal moment in the crossover between rap and rock Released seven years after Aerosmith and Run DMC brought rap and rock together on Walk This Way, the soundtrack to the 1993 film Judgment Night was a groundbreaking moment in the crossover between the two music genres. Every song on the album was a collaboration between an artist from each genre and it featured some of the biggest names in music at the time.  Helmet, Faith No More, Sonic Youth, Pearl Jam and Slayer worked with Ice-T, House of Pain, Cypress Hill, Onyx, and De La Soul. 30 years later, it’s a seminal moment in music history that showed us what the fusion of these two genres could do.  In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking a look at the Judgment Night soundtrack. The story behind the concept. How the artists worked together. How one guy in the story is the inspiration for Happy Gilmore. Plus, Cyndi Lauper fans make a strong case for her induction in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Kate Bush fans are coming for us with their pitchforks and torches for saying we don’t like her music. Our show is sponsored by Boldfoot Socks and McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We're also proud members of the Pantheon Podcast Network. Hear More Be sure to listen to all of the crossover songs on the Judgment Night soundtrack here. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Released seven years after Aerosmith and Run DMC brought rap and rock together on Walk This Way, the soundtrack to the 1993 film Judgment Night was a groundbreaking moment in the crossover between the two music genres. Every song on the album was a collaboration between an artist from each genre and it featured some of the biggest names in music at the time. 

Helmet, Faith No More, Sonic Youth, Pearl Jam and Slayer worked with Ice-T, House of Pain, Cypress Hill, Onyx, and De La Soul. 30 years later, it’s a seminal moment in music history that showed us what the fusion of these two genres could do. 

In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking a look at the Judgment Night soundtrack. The story behind the concept. How the artists worked together. How one guy in the story is the inspiration for Happy Gilmore. Plus, Cyndi Lauper fans make a strong case for her induction in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Kate Bush fans are coming for us with their pitchforks and torches for saying we don’t like her music.

Our show is sponsored by Boldfoot Socks and McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We're also proud members of the Pantheon Podcast Network.

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]]> 5726 yes 59 - The 2023 Rock Hall of Fame Nominees It’s pretty easy to complain about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees every year – heck, we’ve done it ourselves more than once. But the nominees for the class of 2023 are out and it’s a pretty solid list. There’s a mix of artists from different eras and different genres. Some first timers and some artists that made us go “yeah, why AREN’T they in the hall of fame yet?” Still no Motorhead, Funk Brothers, or Motley Crue though.  In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re talking about the nominees of the rock and roll hall of fame. What do we think of this year’s list? Who is getting in? Who deserves to get in? And how much do we dislike Kate Bush? Grab a cold one and settle in for this one.  We’re sponsored by Boldfoot Socks (www.boldfoot.com) and McCusker’s Tavern (17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia). We’re also proud members of the Pantheon Podcast Network (http://pantheonpodcasts.com/) Episode Playlist Check out this week’s episode playlist: Listen Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/zup3ua9n Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/mr37amn5 More Prisoners of Rock and Roll Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Prisonersofrockandroll Twitter: https://twitter.com/PrisonersofRock Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prisonersofrockandroll/ Website: https://www.prisonersofrockandroll.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@prisonersofrockandroll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 06 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0000 The 2023 Rock Hall of Fame Nominees full 3 59 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We discuss the nominees for the 2023 class of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It’s pretty easy to complain about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees every year – heck, we’ve done it ourselves more than once. But the nominees for the class of 2023 are out and it’s a pretty solid list. There’s a mix of artists from different eras and different genres. Some first timers and some artists that made us go “yeah, why AREN’T they in the hall of fame yet?” Still no Motorhead, Funk Brothers, or Motley Crue though.  In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re talking about the nominees of the rock and roll hall of fame. What do we think of this year’s list? Who is getting in? Who deserves to get in? And how much do we dislike Kate Bush? Grab a cold one and settle in for this one.  We’re sponsored by Boldfoot Socks (www.boldfoot.com) and McCusker’s Tavern (17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia). We’re also proud members of the Pantheon Podcast Network (http://pantheonpodcasts.com/) Episode Playlist Check out this week’s episode playlist: Listen Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/zup3ua9n Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/mr37amn5 More Prisoners of Rock and Roll Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Prisonersofrockandroll Twitter: https://twitter.com/PrisonersofRock Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prisonersofrockandroll/ Website: https://www.prisonersofrockandroll.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@prisonersofrockandroll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It’s pretty easy to complain about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees every year – heck, we’ve done it ourselves more than once. But the nominees for the class of 2023 are out and it’s a pretty solid list. There’s a mix of artists from different eras and different genres. Some first timers and some artists that made us go “yeah, why AREN’T they in the hall of fame yet?” Still no Motorhead, Funk Brothers, or Motley Crue though. 

In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re talking about the nominees of the rock and roll hall of fame. What do we think of this year’s list? Who is getting in? Who deserves to get in? And how much do we dislike Kate Bush? Grab a cold one and settle in for this one. 

We’re sponsored by Boldfoot Socks (www.boldfoot.com) and McCusker’s Tavern (17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia). We’re also proud members of the Pantheon Podcast Network (http://pantheonpodcasts.com/)


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]]> 5906 58 - Honoring Chris Cornell Chris Cornell was one of the best rock and roll singers of the last 40 years. He had an incredible four octave vocal range that showed could be incredibly powerful and delicate, sometimes in the same song. And the music he created was as diverse as his range.  He came up in the music scene in the 1990s as the front man for Soundgarden and Temple of the Dog before taking over lead vocals for Audioslave. He also released a handful of solo albums that includes singer / songwriter material with an acoustic guitar, the theme from a James Bond movie, and some more electronic work with Timbaland.  He also struggled with depression and addiction until his suicide in 2017.  Our show is sponsored by Boldfoot Socks and McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We're also proud members of the Pantheon Podcast Network. Hear More If you want to hear more Chris Cornell, check out the Spotify playlist for this episode. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 20 Feb 2023 14:24:00 -0000 Honoring Chris Cornell full 3 58 Prisoners of Rock and Roll Chris Cornell was the best rock singer of the last 40 years. Chris Cornell was one of the best rock and roll singers of the last 40 years. He had an incredible four octave vocal range that showed could be incredibly powerful and delicate, sometimes in the same song. And the music he created was as diverse as his range.  He came up in the music scene in the 1990s as the front man for Soundgarden and Temple of the Dog before taking over lead vocals for Audioslave. He also released a handful of solo albums that includes singer / songwriter material with an acoustic guitar, the theme from a James Bond movie, and some more electronic work with Timbaland.  He also struggled with depression and addiction until his suicide in 2017.  Our show is sponsored by Boldfoot Socks and McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We're also proud members of the Pantheon Podcast Network. Hear More If you want to hear more Chris Cornell, check out the Spotify playlist for this episode. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Chris Cornell was one of the best rock and roll singers of the last 40 years. He had an incredible four octave vocal range that showed could be incredibly powerful and delicate, sometimes in the same song. And the music he created was as diverse as his range. 

He came up in the music scene in the 1990s as the front man for Soundgarden and Temple of the Dog before taking over lead vocals for Audioslave. He also released a handful of solo albums that includes singer / songwriter material with an acoustic guitar, the theme from a James Bond movie, and some more electronic work with Timbaland. 

He also struggled with depression and addiction until his suicide in 2017. 

Our show is sponsored by Boldfoot Socks and McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We're also proud members of the Pantheon Podcast Network.

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]]> 4764 yes 57 - The Music of 1993 We are heading back to 1993 to to look at songs and albums that turn 30 this year. It was a solid year for rock and roll, with Versus from Pearl Jam, In Utero from Nirvana, and Siamese Dream from Smashing Pumpkins. Debut albums from the Counting Crows, the Cranberries, Bjork, Tool, Collective Soul, Candlebox, Lenny Kravitz, Snoop Dogg, and the Wu-Tang Clan.  We’ve got a lot of great music to talk about in this one – and some not so good tunes too (we're looking at you, Snow). Our show is sponsored by Boldfoot Socks and McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We're also proud members of the Pantheon Podcast Network. Hear More If you want to hear the music of 1993, check out the Spotify playlist for this episode. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 06 Feb 2023 14:17:00 -0000 The Music of 1993 full 3 57 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We jump in our music memory machine and look at the music of 1993. We are heading back to 1993 to to look at songs and albums that turn 30 this year. It was a solid year for rock and roll, with Versus from Pearl Jam, In Utero from Nirvana, and Siamese Dream from Smashing Pumpkins. Debut albums from the Counting Crows, the Cranberries, Bjork, Tool, Collective Soul, Candlebox, Lenny Kravitz, Snoop Dogg, and the Wu-Tang Clan.  We’ve got a lot of great music to talk about in this one – and some not so good tunes too (we're looking at you, Snow). Our show is sponsored by Boldfoot Socks and McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We're also proud members of the Pantheon Podcast Network. Hear More If you want to hear the music of 1993, check out the Spotify playlist for this episode. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We are heading back to 1993 to to look at songs and albums that turn 30 this year. It was a solid year for rock and roll, with Versus from Pearl Jam, In Utero from Nirvana, and Siamese Dream from Smashing Pumpkins. Debut albums from the Counting Crows, the Cranberries, Bjork, Tool, Collective Soul, Candlebox, Lenny Kravitz, Snoop Dogg, and the Wu-Tang Clan. 

We’ve got a lot of great music to talk about in this one – and some not so good tunes too (we're looking at you, Snow).

Our show is sponsored by Boldfoot Socks and McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We're also proud members of the Pantheon Podcast Network.

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]]> 6650 yes 56 - Live Aid: When Music Fought Famine Live Aid was one of the biggest rock and roll concerts ever thrown. On July 13, 1985 dozens of some of the biggest acts in music performed at Wembley Stadium in London and JFK Stadium in Philadelphia to raise money to fight the devastating famine in Ethiopia. Organized in just 10 weeks, the show was attended by 72,000 people in London and 100,000 in Philly, while another 1.9 billion people in 150 countries watched the television broadcast. 95% of the televisions on earth at the time watched that concert.  The show raised $127 million dollars. More than 75 acts performed, including Queen, U2, David Bowie, Paul McCartney, Madonna, Tom Petty, the Beach Boys, Eric Clapton, Duran Duran, Judas Priest, Run DMC, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, and Santana. The Stones backed up Bob Dylan. Ozzy Osbourne reunited with Black Sabbath for the first time in 5 years. And Led Zeppelin played for the first time since Bonzo’s death in a terrible performance with Phil Collins on drums.  We’re going to cover it all in this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll.  Our show is sponsored by Boldfoot Socks and McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We're also proud members of the Pantheon Podcast Network. Hear More If you want to hear the music from Live Aid, check out the compilation on Spotify or watch it on YouTube. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 23 Jan 2023 15:40:01 -0000 Live Aid: When Music Fought Famine full 3 56 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We look at Live Aid, one of the biggest concerts ever thrown. Live Aid was one of the biggest rock and roll concerts ever thrown. On July 13, 1985 dozens of some of the biggest acts in music performed at Wembley Stadium in London and JFK Stadium in Philadelphia to raise money to fight the devastating famine in Ethiopia. Organized in just 10 weeks, the show was attended by 72,000 people in London and 100,000 in Philly, while another 1.9 billion people in 150 countries watched the television broadcast. 95% of the televisions on earth at the time watched that concert.  The show raised $127 million dollars. More than 75 acts performed, including Queen, U2, David Bowie, Paul McCartney, Madonna, Tom Petty, the Beach Boys, Eric Clapton, Duran Duran, Judas Priest, Run DMC, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, and Santana. The Stones backed up Bob Dylan. Ozzy Osbourne reunited with Black Sabbath for the first time in 5 years. And Led Zeppelin played for the first time since Bonzo’s death in a terrible performance with Phil Collins on drums.  We’re going to cover it all in this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll.  Our show is sponsored by Boldfoot Socks and McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We're also proud members of the Pantheon Podcast Network. Hear More If you want to hear the music from Live Aid, check out the compilation on Spotify or watch it on YouTube. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Live Aid was one of the biggest rock and roll concerts ever thrown. On July 13, 1985 dozens of some of the biggest acts in music performed at Wembley Stadium in London and JFK Stadium in Philadelphia to raise money to fight the devastating famine in Ethiopia. Organized in just 10 weeks, the show was attended by 72,000 people in London and 100,000 in Philly, while another 1.9 billion people in 150 countries watched the television broadcast. 95% of the televisions on earth at the time watched that concert. 

The show raised $127 million dollars. More than 75 acts performed, including Queen, U2, David Bowie, Paul McCartney, Madonna, Tom Petty, the Beach Boys, Eric Clapton, Duran Duran, Judas Priest, Run DMC, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, and Santana. The Stones backed up Bob Dylan. Ozzy Osbourne reunited with Black Sabbath for the first time in 5 years. And Led Zeppelin played for the first time since Bonzo’s death in a terrible performance with Phil Collins on drums. 

We’re going to cover it all in this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll. 

Our show is sponsored by Boldfoot Socks and McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We're also proud members of the Pantheon Podcast Network.

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]]> 6359 yes 55 - The Weird World of Les Claypool https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com Les Claypool is a musical mad scientist and one of the weirdest musicians to have commercial success in rock and roll.  He’s best known for his amazing bass playing and quirky sense of humor in leading the band Primus (and for doing the theme for South Park), but he’s also put together a handful of other really cool projects that made other types of music.  Including Oysterhead, the funk jazz supergroup with Trey Anastasio from Phish and Stewart Copeland from The Police. The Duo de Twang country music project. And, most recently, the awesome partnership with Sean Lennon called The Claypool Lennon Delirium with Sean Lennon.  He produces most of his music from his home studio Rancho Relaxo and is also an author and film director. Oh, and he once auditioned for Metallica. Is there anything he can’t do? Let’s find out.  Our show is sponsored by Boldfoot Socks and McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We're also proud members of the Pantheon Podcast Network. Hear More If you want to hear full versions of the music we discussed this week, check our our episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 09 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -0000 55 - The Weird World of Les Claypool full 3 55 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We dive into the whacky world of Les Claypool, including Primus, South Park, The Claypool Lennon Delirium, Oysterhead, and all of the other cool projects he's involved in. Les Claypool is a musical mad scientist and one of the weirdest musicians to have commercial success in rock and roll.  He’s best known for his amazing bass playing and quirky sense of humor in leading the band Primus (and for doing the theme for South Park), but he’s also put together a handful of other really cool projects that made other types of music.  Including Oysterhead, the funk jazz supergroup with Trey Anastasio from Phish and Stewart Copeland from The Police. The Duo de Twang country music project. And, most recently, the awesome partnership with Sean Lennon called The Claypool Lennon Delirium with Sean Lennon.  He produces most of his music from his home studio Rancho Relaxo and is also an author and film director. Oh, and he once auditioned for Metallica. Is there anything he can’t do? Let’s find out.  Our show is sponsored by Boldfoot Socks and McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We're also proud members of the Pantheon Podcast Network. Hear More If you want to hear full versions of the music we discussed this week, check our our episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Les Claypool is a musical mad scientist and one of the weirdest musicians to have commercial success in rock and roll. 

He’s best known for his amazing bass playing and quirky sense of humor in leading the band Primus (and for doing the theme for South Park), but he’s also put together a handful of other really cool projects that made other types of music. 

Including Oysterhead, the funk jazz supergroup with Trey Anastasio from Phish and Stewart Copeland from The Police. The Duo de Twang country music project. And, most recently, the awesome partnership with Sean Lennon called The Claypool Lennon Delirium with Sean Lennon. 

He produces most of his music from his home studio Rancho Relaxo and is also an author and film director. Oh, and he once auditioned for Metallica. Is there anything he can’t do? Let’s find out.

 Our show is sponsored by Boldfoot Socks and McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We're also proud members of the Pantheon Podcast Network.

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]]> 6515 yes 54 - A Prisoners of Christmas Party https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com The Prisoners of Rock and Roll 3rd annual Christmas special. This year, we’ve decided to fill up the punch bowl, bake some cookies, and have a very special musical Christmas party. We’re opening up the studio and inviting artists who have recorded some of our favorite Christmas songs to stop by for some festive cheer.   We’ll be spending time with Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole. Darlene Love and Elvis. Dean Martin and…Lemmy from Motorhead? AC/DC and Henry Rollins? Dee Snider Kermit the Frog?   I better pour an extra shot of rum into the eggnog for this one. Hallelujah, holy shit. Where’s the Tylenol? Our show is sponsored by Boldfoot Socks and McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We're also proud members of the Pantheon Podcast Network. Hear More If you want to hear full versions of the music we discussed this week, check our our episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 19 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0000 54 - A Prisoners of Christmas Party full 2 54 Prisoners of Rock and Roll The 3rd annual Prisoners of Rock and Roll Christmas party. We open up the studio and invite our favorite musicians who have recorded a Christmas tune to come celebrate. The Prisoners of Rock and Roll 3rd annual Christmas special. This year, we’ve decided to fill up the punch bowl, bake some cookies, and have a very special musical Christmas party. We’re opening up the studio and inviting artists who have recorded some of our favorite Christmas songs to stop by for some festive cheer.   We’ll be spending time with Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole. Darlene Love and Elvis. Dean Martin and…Lemmy from Motorhead? AC/DC and Henry Rollins? Dee Snider Kermit the Frog?   I better pour an extra shot of rum into the eggnog for this one. Hallelujah, holy shit. Where’s the Tylenol? Our show is sponsored by Boldfoot Socks and McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We're also proud members of the Pantheon Podcast Network. Hear More If you want to hear full versions of the music we discussed this week, check our our episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Prisoners of Rock and Roll 3rd annual Christmas special. This year, we’ve decided to fill up the punch bowl, bake some cookies, and have a very special musical Christmas party. We’re opening up the studio and inviting artists who have recorded some of our favorite Christmas songs to stop by for some festive cheer.  

We’ll be spending time with Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole. Darlene Love and Elvis. Dean Martin and…Lemmy from Motorhead? AC/DC and Henry Rollins? Dee Snider Kermit the Frog?  

I better pour an extra shot of rum into the eggnog for this one. Hallelujah, holy shit. Where’s the Tylenol?

Our show is sponsored by Boldfoot Socks and McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We're also proud members of the Pantheon Podcast Network.

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]]> 6500 yes 53 - Heavy Metal History https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com Heavy metal music is usually about speed or power, or speed and power. It’s an incredibly diverse genre of music: two metal fans can have a conversation at a bar about music and quickly realize that there aren’t any bands that they both like. The lines between metal and hard rock and roll are blurry – Encyclopedia Britannica says Aerosmith is a heavy metal band. Do they belong in the same category as Slayer or Sabbath?  There’s no simple definition of what heavy metal is but wethink those rock and roll scholars Beavis and Butthead defined it best when they said it just kicks ass.  In this denim-jacket-wearing, air guitar playing, horns up episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re looking at the history and evolution of heavy metal.  Our show is sponsored by Boldfoot Socks and McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We're also proud members of the Pantheon Podcast Network. Hear More If you want to hear full versions of the music we discussed this week, check our our episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. .     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 05 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0000 53 - Heavy Metal History full 2 53 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We look at the history of heavy metal music from it's evolution out of hard rock to today. Heavy metal music is usually about speed or power, or speed and power. It’s an incredibly diverse genre of music: two metal fans can have a conversation at a bar about music and quickly realize that there aren’t any bands that they both like. The lines between metal and hard rock and roll are blurry – Encyclopedia Britannica says Aerosmith is a heavy metal band. Do they belong in the same category as Slayer or Sabbath?  There’s no simple definition of what heavy metal is but wethink those rock and roll scholars Beavis and Butthead defined it best when they said it just kicks ass.  In this denim-jacket-wearing, air guitar playing, horns up episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re looking at the history and evolution of heavy metal.  Our show is sponsored by Boldfoot Socks and McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We're also proud members of the Pantheon Podcast Network. Hear More If you want to hear full versions of the music we discussed this week, check our our episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. .     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Heavy metal music is usually about speed or power, or speed and power. It’s an incredibly diverse genre of music: two metal fans can have a conversation at a bar about music and quickly realize that there aren’t any bands that they both like. The lines between metal and hard rock and roll are blurry – Encyclopedia Britannica says Aerosmith is a heavy metal band. Do they belong in the same category as Slayer or Sabbath? 

There’s no simple definition of what heavy metal is but wethink those rock and roll scholars Beavis and Butthead defined it best when they said it just kicks ass. 

In this denim-jacket-wearing, air guitar playing, horns up episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re looking at the history and evolution of heavy metal. 

Our show is sponsored by Boldfoot Socks and McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We're also proud members of the Pantheon Podcast Network.

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]]> 6068 yes 52 - Is Rock Dead? https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com We recently realized that we’ve been doing this show for almost two years and have rarely talked about modern rock and roll. That got us thinking – is rock and roll dead? The airwaves and Billboard charts are dominated by hip hop and country artists. The biggest draws on the concert circuit are older acts. So in this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re going to talk about the current state of rock music and ask ourselves if rock and roll matters any more? We’re going to play some songs from some bands and share our thoughts.  Our show is sponsored by our home base of McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We are proud supporters of our friends at Boldfoot Socks. We are just one of the dozens of awesome shows on the Pantheon Podcast Network. Hear More If you want to hear full versions of the music we discussed this week, check our our episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 21 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0000 52 - Is Rock Dead? full 2 52 Prisoners of Rock and Roll Is rock and roll dead? We play some songs from some modern rock bands and share our thoughts. We recently realized that we’ve been doing this show for almost two years and have rarely talked about modern rock and roll. That got us thinking – is rock and roll dead? The airwaves and Billboard charts are dominated by hip hop and country artists. The biggest draws on the concert circuit are older acts. So in this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re going to talk about the current state of rock music and ask ourselves if rock and roll matters any more? We’re going to play some songs from some bands and share our thoughts.  Our show is sponsored by our home base of McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We are proud supporters of our friends at Boldfoot Socks. We are just one of the dozens of awesome shows on the Pantheon Podcast Network. Hear More If you want to hear full versions of the music we discussed this week, check our our episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We recently realized that we’ve been doing this show for almost two years and have rarely talked about modern rock and roll. That got us thinking – is rock and roll dead? The airwaves and Billboard charts are dominated by hip hop and country artists. The biggest draws on the concert circuit are older acts. So in this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re going to talk about the current state of rock music and ask ourselves if rock and roll matters any more? We’re going to play some songs from some bands and share our thoughts. 

Our show is sponsored by our home base of McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We are proud supporters of our friends at Boldfoot Socks. We are just one of the dozens of awesome shows on the Pantheon Podcast Network.

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]]> 6794 yes 51 - Rock and Jock! Music & Sports https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com Music is a huge part of any sporting event. Teams and stadiums use it to get crowds fired up and into the game, so much so that there are certain songs that you automatically associate with sports.  In honor of the World Series, the Prisoners of Rock and Roll are holding our own music pep rally and talking about the best music to hear at a sporting event. Nothing gets a crowd fired up like Thunderstruck by AC/DC or Seven Nation’s Army by the White Stripes. And who hasn’t been at a game where they fire up some It Takes Two by Rob Base or Rock and Roll Part 2 by Gary Glitter Our show is sponsored by our home base of McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We are proud supporters of our friends at Boldfoot Socks. We are just one of the dozens of awesome shows on the Pantheon Podcast Network. Hear More If you want to hear full versions of the music we discussed this week, check our our episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 07 Nov 2022 14:00:00 -0000 51 - Rock and Jock! Music & Sports full 2 51 Prisoners of Rock and Roll In honor of the World Series, we look at the best songs to hear at a sporting event. Music is a huge part of any sporting event. Teams and stadiums use it to get crowds fired up and into the game, so much so that there are certain songs that you automatically associate with sports.  In honor of the World Series, the Prisoners of Rock and Roll are holding our own music pep rally and talking about the best music to hear at a sporting event. Nothing gets a crowd fired up like Thunderstruck by AC/DC or Seven Nation’s Army by the White Stripes. And who hasn’t been at a game where they fire up some It Takes Two by Rob Base or Rock and Roll Part 2 by Gary Glitter Our show is sponsored by our home base of McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We are proud supporters of our friends at Boldfoot Socks. We are just one of the dozens of awesome shows on the Pantheon Podcast Network. Hear More If you want to hear full versions of the music we discussed this week, check our our episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Music is a huge part of any sporting event. Teams and stadiums use it to get crowds fired up and into the game, so much so that there are certain songs that you automatically associate with sports. 

In honor of the World Series, the Prisoners of Rock and Roll are holding our own music pep rally and talking about the best music to hear at a sporting event. Nothing gets a crowd fired up like Thunderstruck by AC/DC or Seven Nation’s Army by the White Stripes. And who hasn’t been at a game where they fire up some It Takes Two by Rob Base or Rock and Roll Part 2 by Gary Glitter

Our show is sponsored by our home base of McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We are proud supporters of our friends at Boldfoot Socks. We are just one of the dozens of awesome shows on the Pantheon Podcast Network.

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]]> 5481 yes 50 - Happy Birthday to Us! A Look Back at 2 Years https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com Music is awesome. Have you ever had one of those moments where you start a song over at the beginning because you were doing something else and didn’t get to hear the whole thing? Or have you heard a song and are immediately transported back to some moment in time you associate with it? We have. And that’s why we love doing this show for the last two years. .  In episode 50 of the Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking a look at the Prisoners of Rock and Roll! We’re jumping in our Magical Mystery Musical Wayback Machine and talking about our favorite shows from the last two years. Our show is sponsored by our home base of McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We are proud supporters of our friends at Boldfoot Socks. We are just one of the dozens of awesome shows on the Pantheon Podcast Network. Hear More We put together an episode playlist for every episode. They're in the show notes for every episode.  Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 24 Oct 2022 13:00:00 -0000 50 - Happy Birthday to Us! A Look Back at 2 Years full 2 50 Prisoners of Rock and Roll In episode 50 of the Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking a look at the Prisoners of Rock and Roll! We’re jumping in our Magical Mystery Musical Wayback Machine and talking about our favorite shows from the last two years. Music is awesome. Have you ever had one of those moments where you start a song over at the beginning because you were doing something else and didn’t get to hear the whole thing? Or have you heard a song and are immediately transported back to some moment in time you associate with it? We have. And that’s why we love doing this show for the last two years. .  In episode 50 of the Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking a look at the Prisoners of Rock and Roll! We’re jumping in our Magical Mystery Musical Wayback Machine and talking about our favorite shows from the last two years. Our show is sponsored by our home base of McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We are proud supporters of our friends at Boldfoot Socks. We are just one of the dozens of awesome shows on the Pantheon Podcast Network. Hear More We put together an episode playlist for every episode. They're in the show notes for every episode.  Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Music is awesome. Have you ever had one of those moments where you start a song over at the beginning because you were doing something else and didn’t get to hear the whole thing? Or have you heard a song and are immediately transported back to some moment in time you associate with it? We have. And that’s why we love doing this show for the last two years. . 

In episode 50 of the Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking a look at the Prisoners of Rock and Roll! We’re jumping in our Magical Mystery Musical Wayback Machine and talking about our favorite shows from the last two years.

Our show is sponsored by our home base of McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We are proud supporters of our friends at Boldfoot Socks. We are just one of the dozens of awesome shows on the Pantheon Podcast Network.

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We put together an episode playlist for every episode. They're in the show notes for every episode. 

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]]> 6446 yes 49 - Listen Up Y'All, It's the Beastie Boys https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com The Beastie Boys are so important to music because they never stopped evolving. They started as a hardcore band before putting down their instruments and becoming part of the golden age of hip hop.  After being one of the first and most successful acts on Def Jam, they split with the label and took creative control of their music and their image. They picked up their instruments again and built a new sound on a foundation of dense samples and parts of rock, hip hop, jazz, funk, a sense of humor and some awesome videos.  In episode 49 of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking a look at the career and music of the Beastie Boys. The way they combined rap and rock. Their collaboration with Swiss filmmaker Nathaniel Hornblower. The female Beastie Boy in the early years. How they invented the term mullet. And more. Our show is sponsored by our home base of McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We are proud supporters of our friends at Boldfoot Socks. We are just one of the dozens of awesome shows on the Pantheon Podcast Network. Hear More If you want to hear full versions of the music we discussed this week, check our our episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 10 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0000 49 - Listen Up Y'All, It's the Beastie Boys full 2 49 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We talk about the career of the Beastie Boys, their unique style of rock / rap, their videos, their social activism, and more. The Beastie Boys are so important to music because they never stopped evolving. They started as a hardcore band before putting down their instruments and becoming part of the golden age of hip hop.  After being one of the first and most successful acts on Def Jam, they split with the label and took creative control of their music and their image. They picked up their instruments again and built a new sound on a foundation of dense samples and parts of rock, hip hop, jazz, funk, a sense of humor and some awesome videos.  In episode 49 of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking a look at the career and music of the Beastie Boys. The way they combined rap and rock. Their collaboration with Swiss filmmaker Nathaniel Hornblower. The female Beastie Boy in the early years. How they invented the term mullet. And more. Our show is sponsored by our home base of McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We are proud supporters of our friends at Boldfoot Socks. We are just one of the dozens of awesome shows on the Pantheon Podcast Network. Hear More If you want to hear full versions of the music we discussed this week, check our our episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Beastie Boys are so important to music because they never stopped evolving. They started as a hardcore band before putting down their instruments and becoming part of the golden age of hip hop. 

After being one of the first and most successful acts on Def Jam, they split with the label and took creative control of their music and their image. They picked up their instruments again and built a new sound on a foundation of dense samples and parts of rock, hip hop, jazz, funk, a sense of humor and some awesome videos. 

In episode 49 of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking a look at the career and music of the Beastie Boys. The way they combined rap and rock. Their collaboration with Swiss filmmaker Nathaniel Hornblower. The female Beastie Boy in the early years. How they invented the term mullet. And more.

Our show is sponsored by our home base of McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We are proud supporters of our friends at Boldfoot Socks. We are just one of the dozens of awesome shows on the Pantheon Podcast Network.

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If you want to hear full versions of the music we discussed this week, check our our episode playlist.

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]]> 6314 yes 48 - The Songs Led Zeppelin Ripped Off https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com There’s no debate that Led Zeppelin is one of the most powerful heavy, blues, rock and roll bands of all time. But what IS up for debate is their originality. Several of their biggest hits borrow (or steal) from songs that came before them, mostly from African American blues singers who already sang the blues because they were getting shafted by society. They’ve been sued almost a half a dozen times for copyright infringement and have made a career of taking songwriting credits for stuff they just didn’t write.   In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking a look at when the levee breaks from a flood of accusations of plagiarism by shining a light on the songs behind some of Led Zeppelin’s most famous tunes. We’ll play the originals and the Zeppelin cuts that quote unquote “inspired” them. We’ll look at all of the times Zeppelin has cut a check and updated the songwriting credits as well as some other songs that sound coincidentally like something else.  Our show is sponsored by our home base of McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We are proud supporters of our friends at Boldfoot Socks. We are just one of the dozens of awesome shows on the Pantheon Podcast Network. Hear More If you want to hear full versions of the music we discussed this week, check our our episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 26 Sep 2022 12:41:00 -0000 48 - The Songs Led Zeppelin Ripped Off full 2 48 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We take a look at all of the songs that Led Zeppelin "borrowed" over the course of their career. There’s no debate that Led Zeppelin is one of the most powerful heavy, blues, rock and roll bands of all time. But what IS up for debate is their originality. Several of their biggest hits borrow (or steal) from songs that came before them, mostly from African American blues singers who already sang the blues because they were getting shafted by society. They’ve been sued almost a half a dozen times for copyright infringement and have made a career of taking songwriting credits for stuff they just didn’t write.   In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking a look at when the levee breaks from a flood of accusations of plagiarism by shining a light on the songs behind some of Led Zeppelin’s most famous tunes. We’ll play the originals and the Zeppelin cuts that quote unquote “inspired” them. We’ll look at all of the times Zeppelin has cut a check and updated the songwriting credits as well as some other songs that sound coincidentally like something else.  Our show is sponsored by our home base of McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We are proud supporters of our friends at Boldfoot Socks. We are just one of the dozens of awesome shows on the Pantheon Podcast Network. Hear More If you want to hear full versions of the music we discussed this week, check our our episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices There’s no debate that Led Zeppelin is one of the most powerful heavy, blues, rock and roll bands of all time. But what IS up for debate is their originality. Several of their biggest hits borrow (or steal) from songs that came before them, mostly from African American blues singers who already sang the blues because they were getting shafted by society. They’ve been sued almost a half a dozen times for copyright infringement and have made a career of taking songwriting credits for stuff they just didn’t write.  

In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking a look at when the levee breaks from a flood of accusations of plagiarism by shining a light on the songs behind some of Led Zeppelin’s most famous tunes. We’ll play the originals and the Zeppelin cuts that quote unquote “inspired” them. We’ll look at all of the times Zeppelin has cut a check and updated the songwriting credits as well as some other songs that sound coincidentally like something else. 

Our show is sponsored by our home base of McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We are proud supporters of our friends at Boldfoot Socks. We are just one of the dozens of awesome shows on the Pantheon Podcast Network.

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If you want to hear full versions of the music we discussed this week, check our our episode playlist.

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]]> 6419 yes 47 - God Save the Queen: The Sex Pistols https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com The Sex Pistols were one of the pioneers of the music, fashion, and attitude of the punk rock movement. They were only together for about 2 ½ a half years and released just one album. But over that period, they were just as famous (or infamous) for their behavior as they were as for their music. They didn’t care what you, the music industry, or society thought about them. Led by frontman Johnny Rotten and an illiterate guitar player named Steve Jones who stole one of his first axes from David Bowie, they took a scorched Earth, double middle finger, bugger off attitude toward everything.  Over their short career, they were kicked off of two record labels, banned from British television, caused dozens of fights, and became the embodiment of punk rock anarchy. Then there’s the tragedy of Sid Viscious, who became an icon of the nihilistic live fast / die young attitude up when he died of a heroin overdose while out on bail for allegedly murdering his girlfriend.  In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking a close look at the Sex Pistols. Including their chaotic manager Malcolm McClaren, the fights, the censorship, a Christmas party they threw for working class kids, and that one frigging amazing album that changed music forever. Our show is sponsored by our home base of McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We are proud supporters of our friends at Boldfoot Socks. We are just one of the dozens of awesome shows on the Pantheon Podcast Network. Hear More If you want to hear full versions of the music we discussed this week, check our our episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 12 Sep 2022 11:56:43 -0000 47 - God Save the Queen: The Sex Pistols full 2 47 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We take a look at the music and antics of Sex Pistols. The Sex Pistols were one of the pioneers of the music, fashion, and attitude of the punk rock movement. They were only together for about 2 ½ a half years and released just one album. But over that period, they were just as famous (or infamous) for their behavior as they were as for their music. They didn’t care what you, the music industry, or society thought about them. Led by frontman Johnny Rotten and an illiterate guitar player named Steve Jones who stole one of his first axes from David Bowie, they took a scorched Earth, double middle finger, bugger off attitude toward everything.  Over their short career, they were kicked off of two record labels, banned from British television, caused dozens of fights, and became the embodiment of punk rock anarchy. Then there’s the tragedy of Sid Viscious, who became an icon of the nihilistic live fast / die young attitude up when he died of a heroin overdose while out on bail for allegedly murdering his girlfriend.  In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking a close look at the Sex Pistols. Including their chaotic manager Malcolm McClaren, the fights, the censorship, a Christmas party they threw for working class kids, and that one frigging amazing album that changed music forever. Our show is sponsored by our home base of McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We are proud supporters of our friends at Boldfoot Socks. We are just one of the dozens of awesome shows on the Pantheon Podcast Network. Hear More If you want to hear full versions of the music we discussed this week, check our our episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Sex Pistols were one of the pioneers of the music, fashion, and attitude of the punk rock movement. They were only together for about 2 ½ a half years and released just one album. But over that period, they were just as famous (or infamous) for their behavior as they were as for their music. They didn’t care what you, the music industry, or society thought about them.

Led by frontman Johnny Rotten and an illiterate guitar player named Steve Jones who stole one of his first axes from David Bowie, they took a scorched Earth, double middle finger, bugger off attitude toward everything. 

Over their short career, they were kicked off of two record labels, banned from British television, caused dozens of fights, and became the embodiment of punk rock anarchy. Then there’s the tragedy of Sid Viscious, who became an icon of the nihilistic live fast / die young attitude up when he died of a heroin overdose while out on bail for allegedly murdering his girlfriend. 

In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking a close look at the Sex Pistols. Including their chaotic manager Malcolm McClaren, the fights, the censorship, a Christmas party they threw for working class kids, and that one frigging amazing album that changed music forever.

Our show is sponsored by our home base of McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We are proud supporters of our friends at Boldfoot Socks. We are just one of the dozens of awesome shows on the Pantheon Podcast Network.

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If you want to hear full versions of the music we discussed this week, check our our episode playlist.

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]]> 6372 yes 46 - Woodstock: Peace, Mud, and Music https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com Woodstock was an important moment in pop culture, music, and the hippie movement. The organizers of the event originally planned it as a way to raise money so they could build a recording studio in New York. They sold tickets in advance but decided to let people in for free when nearly half a million people showed up at Max Yasgur’s dairy farm in Bethel, New York over the course of three days in August during the summer of love in 1969.  The people in attendance were hammered by a massive rain storm that turned the dairy farm into a muddy mess. The traffic leading to the event was so bad that some concert goers abandoned their car on the road and walked to the venue.  But those who braved the weather, the traffic, and the drugs saw performances by Richie Havens, Joe Cocker, Janis, the Who, CCR, the Grateful Dead, Crosby Still Nash and Young, Santana, and more. Oh, and a guy named Jimi Hendrix closed the show with a performance of the Star Spangled Banner that became a symbol of the anti war movement.  In this episode, we’re taking you to Bethel, New York for three days of peace and music. We’re going to talk about the story behind the event – when the town did everything they could to stop it from happening. We’ll look at the impact it had on music play some of the awesome music, and provide our insight along the way.  Our show is sponsored by our home base of McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We are proud supporters of our friends at Boldfoot Socks. We are just one of the dozens of awesome shows on the Pantheon Podcast Network. Hear More If you want to hear more about the music of Woodstock, check out the documentary Woodstock. This playlist also has a lot of the awesome music from the event.  Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 22 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0000 46 - Woodstock: Peace, Mud, and Music full 2 46 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We discuss the original Woodstock: the hippies, the drugs, the music, and the impact. Woodstock was an important moment in pop culture, music, and the hippie movement. The organizers of the event originally planned it as a way to raise money so they could build a recording studio in New York. They sold tickets in advance but decided to let people in for free when nearly half a million people showed up at Max Yasgur’s dairy farm in Bethel, New York over the course of three days in August during the summer of love in 1969.  The people in attendance were hammered by a massive rain storm that turned the dairy farm into a muddy mess. The traffic leading to the event was so bad that some concert goers abandoned their car on the road and walked to the venue.  But those who braved the weather, the traffic, and the drugs saw performances by Richie Havens, Joe Cocker, Janis, the Who, CCR, the Grateful Dead, Crosby Still Nash and Young, Santana, and more. Oh, and a guy named Jimi Hendrix closed the show with a performance of the Star Spangled Banner that became a symbol of the anti war movement.  In this episode, we’re taking you to Bethel, New York for three days of peace and music. We’re going to talk about the story behind the event – when the town did everything they could to stop it from happening. We’ll look at the impact it had on music play some of the awesome music, and provide our insight along the way.  Our show is sponsored by our home base of McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We are proud supporters of our friends at Boldfoot Socks. We are just one of the dozens of awesome shows on the Pantheon Podcast Network. Hear More If you want to hear more about the music of Woodstock, check out the documentary Woodstock. This playlist also has a lot of the awesome music from the event.  Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Woodstock was an important moment in pop culture, music, and the hippie movement. The organizers of the event originally planned it as a way to raise money so they could build a recording studio in New York. They sold tickets in advance but decided to let people in for free when nearly half a million people showed up at Max Yasgur’s dairy farm in Bethel, New York over the course of three days in August during the summer of love in 1969. 

The people in attendance were hammered by a massive rain storm that turned the dairy farm into a muddy mess. The traffic leading to the event was so bad that some concert goers abandoned their car on the road and walked to the venue. 

But those who braved the weather, the traffic, and the drugs saw performances by Richie Havens, Joe Cocker, Janis, the Who, CCR, the Grateful Dead, Crosby Still Nash and Young, Santana, and more. Oh, and a guy named Jimi Hendrix closed the show with a performance of the Star Spangled Banner that became a symbol of the anti war movement. 

In this episode, we’re taking you to Bethel, New York for three days of peace and music. We’re going to talk about the story behind the event – when the town did everything they could to stop it from happening. We’ll look at the impact it had on music play some of the awesome music, and provide our insight along the way. 

Our show is sponsored by our home base of McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We are proud supporters of our friends at Boldfoot Socks. We are just one of the dozens of awesome shows on the Pantheon Podcast Network.

Hear More

If you want to hear more about the music of Woodstock, check out the documentary Woodstock. This playlist also has a lot of the awesome music from the event. 

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]]> 6742 yes 45 - The Greatest Drummers of All Time https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com The drum is the world’s oldest instrument. Drummers can use their kit to lay down the back beat and help the rest of a band keep time, or they can use it in solos just like a guitar.  In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking a look at the best drummers in music history. We’re starting with the big band drummers Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich, who put the spotlight on their instruments and paved the way for modern drummers for generations. Then we’re covering legends like Bonzo and Keith Moon, Charlie Watts and Ginger Baker. Ringo and Rick Allen. All the way up to modern drummers like Questlove Meg White.  Our show is sponsored by our home base of McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We are proud supporters of our friends at Boldfoot Socks. We are just one of the dozens of awesome shows on the Pantheon Podcast Network. Episode Playlist Support all of the drummers we talked about by checking out our episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 08 Aug 2022 12:25:00 -0000 45 - The Greatest Drummers of All Time full 2 45 Prisoners of Rock and Roll Wee talk about the best drummers of all time. The drum is the world’s oldest instrument. Drummers can use their kit to lay down the back beat and help the rest of a band keep time, or they can use it in solos just like a guitar.  In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking a look at the best drummers in music history. We’re starting with the big band drummers Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich, who put the spotlight on their instruments and paved the way for modern drummers for generations. Then we’re covering legends like Bonzo and Keith Moon, Charlie Watts and Ginger Baker. Ringo and Rick Allen. All the way up to modern drummers like Questlove Meg White.  Our show is sponsored by our home base of McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We are proud supporters of our friends at Boldfoot Socks. We are just one of the dozens of awesome shows on the Pantheon Podcast Network. Episode Playlist Support all of the drummers we talked about by checking out our episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The drum is the world’s oldest instrument. Drummers can use their kit to lay down the back beat and help the rest of a band keep time, or they can use it in solos just like a guitar. 

In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking a look at the best drummers in music history. We’re starting with the big band drummers Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich, who put the spotlight on their instruments and paved the way for modern drummers for generations. Then we’re covering legends like Bonzo and Keith Moon, Charlie Watts and Ginger Baker. Ringo and Rick Allen. All the way up to modern drummers like Questlove Meg White. 

Our show is sponsored by our home base of McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We are proud supporters of our friends at Boldfoot Socks. We are just one of the dozens of awesome shows on the Pantheon Podcast Network.

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Support all of the drummers we talked about by checking out our episode playlist.

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]]> 7568 yes 44 - Truckin' With the Grateful Dead https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com The Grateful Dead are among the most unlikely stars in the history of rock and roll. They created a culture and became one of the most famous bands in the world on their own terms.  They toured relentlessly, made things up as they went and didn’t care about making mistakes. They never cared about being famous, and would probably hate me even calling them stars in this monologue.  In this trippy episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking a look at Grateful Dead – the music, the drugs, the bootlegs, the Deadheads, their impact on music, their legacy, and what it’s like seeming in them in concert. Turn on, tune in, and drop out.  Our show is sponsored by our home base of McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We are proud supporters of our friends at Boldfoot Socks. We are just one of the dozens of awesome shows on the Pantheon Podcast Network. Episode Playlist Ready to jam out to some Grateful Dead? Check out all of the great music we talked about in our episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or send us an email.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 25 Jul 2022 14:00:00 -0000 44 - Truckin' With the Grateful Dead full 2 44 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We talk about the Grateful Dead. The Grateful Dead are among the most unlikely stars in the history of rock and roll. They created a culture and became one of the most famous bands in the world on their own terms.  They toured relentlessly, made things up as they went and didn’t care about making mistakes. They never cared about being famous, and would probably hate me even calling them stars in this monologue.  In this trippy episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking a look at Grateful Dead – the music, the drugs, the bootlegs, the Deadheads, their impact on music, their legacy, and what it’s like seeming in them in concert. Turn on, tune in, and drop out.  Our show is sponsored by our home base of McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We are proud supporters of our friends at Boldfoot Socks. We are just one of the dozens of awesome shows on the Pantheon Podcast Network. Episode Playlist Ready to jam out to some Grateful Dead? Check out all of the great music we talked about in our episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or send us an email.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Grateful Dead are among the most unlikely stars in the history of rock and roll. They created a culture and became one of the most famous bands in the world on their own terms.  They toured relentlessly, made things up as they went and didn’t care about making mistakes. They never cared about being famous, and would probably hate me even calling them stars in this monologue. 

In this trippy episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking a look at Grateful Dead – the music, the drugs, the bootlegs, the Deadheads, their impact on music, their legacy, and what it’s like seeming in them in concert. Turn on, tune in, and drop out. 

Our show is sponsored by our home base of McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We are proud supporters of our friends at Boldfoot Socks. We are just one of the dozens of awesome shows on the Pantheon Podcast Network.

Episode Playlist

Ready to jam out to some Grateful Dead? Check out all of the great music we talked about in our episode playlist.

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]]> 6470 yes 43 - Back to the Beach: The Songs of Summer https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com Summertime is the right time for heading to the beach, going to the lake, or sitting by the pool. And you can’t do any of that without some music. In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re talking about the best songs of summer. So open a cold beverage of choice, sit back in your beach chair, and turn up the volume.  Our show is sponsored by our home base of McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We are proud supporters of our friends at Boldfoot Socks. We are just one of the dozens of awesome shows on the Pantheon Podcast Network. Episode Playlist Looking for some tunes to listen to this summer? We have you covered! Check out all of the great music we talked about in our episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or drop us an email.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 11 Jul 2022 13:00:00 -0000 43 - Back to the Beach: The Songs of Summer full 2 43 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We discuss the best songs of summer. Summertime is the right time for heading to the beach, going to the lake, or sitting by the pool. And you can’t do any of that without some music. In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re talking about the best songs of summer. So open a cold beverage of choice, sit back in your beach chair, and turn up the volume.  Our show is sponsored by our home base of McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We are proud supporters of our friends at Boldfoot Socks. We are just one of the dozens of awesome shows on the Pantheon Podcast Network. Episode Playlist Looking for some tunes to listen to this summer? We have you covered! Check out all of the great music we talked about in our episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or drop us an email.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Summertime is the right time for heading to the beach, going to the lake, or sitting by the pool. And you can’t do any of that without some music. In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re talking about the best songs of summer. So open a cold beverage of choice, sit back in your beach chair, and turn up the volume. 

Our show is sponsored by our home base of McCusker's Tavern at 17th and Shunk Streets in Philadelphia. We are proud supporters of our friends at Boldfoot Socks. We are just one of the dozens of awesome shows on the Pantheon Podcast Network.

Episode Playlist

Looking for some tunes to listen to this summer? We have you covered! Check out all of the great music we talked about in our episode playlist.

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]]> 5865 yes Update -- Where The Heck Have We Been? https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com Hey guys!  Sorry you haven't gotten a new episode from us in a few weeks. Life outside of podcast land has been hectic, but we'll be back on July 11th. In the meantime, Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or shoot us an email at prisonersofrockandroll@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 28 Jun 2022 04:00:00 -0000 Update -- Where The Heck Have We Been? bonus 2 Prisoners of Rock and Roll A quick update on our schedule. Hey guys!  Sorry you haven't gotten a new episode from us in a few weeks. Life outside of podcast land has been hectic, but we'll be back on July 11th. In the meantime, Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or shoot us an email at prisonersofrockandroll@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hey guys! 

Sorry you haven't gotten a new episode from us in a few weeks. Life outside of podcast land has been hectic, but we'll be back on July 11th. In the meantime, Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or shoot us an email at prisonersofrockandroll@gmail.com.

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]]> 181 no 42 - Rock The Mic with the Golden Age of Hip Hop https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com Like rock and roll before it, hip hop gave a new voice to generations of people and became a cultural movement just as much as a type of music. In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking a look at the Golden Age of hip hop. We’re going to look at the pioneers who started hip hop in the wake of disco. The rappers who helped bring hip hop to the mainstream like Run DMC and LL Cool J. And rappers like Public Enemy and NWA who used their music to speak up about how black people were being treated in society. We’re part of Pantheon Podcasts. Episode Playlist Check out all of the great music we talked about in our episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or shoot us an email. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 05 Jun 2022 16:00:00 -0000 42 - Rock The Mic with the Golden Age of Hip Hop full 2 42 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We take a look at the Golden Age of Hip Hop, starting with the pioneers who started hip hop in the wake of disco up to the late 1980s. Like rock and roll before it, hip hop gave a new voice to generations of people and became a cultural movement just as much as a type of music. In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking a look at the Golden Age of hip hop. We’re going to look at the pioneers who started hip hop in the wake of disco. The rappers who helped bring hip hop to the mainstream like Run DMC and LL Cool J. And rappers like Public Enemy and NWA who used their music to speak up about how black people were being treated in society. We’re part of Pantheon Podcasts. Episode Playlist Check out all of the great music we talked about in our episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or shoot us an email. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Like rock and roll before it, hip hop gave a new voice to generations of people and became a cultural movement just as much as a type of music. In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking a look at the Golden Age of hip hop. We’re going to look at the pioneers who started hip hop in the wake of disco. The rappers who helped bring hip hop to the mainstream like Run DMC and LL Cool J. And rappers like Public Enemy and NWA who used their music to speak up about how black people were being treated in society.

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]]> 7150 yes 41 - Rock Around the Clock - Music of the 50s https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com The 1950s were an awesome time for music. And when rock and roll crossed paths with television, it blew the doors off of post-war America and changed everything it touched. These artists built the foundation of modern music and you can still hear their influence on artists 70 years later. Elvis. Chuck Berry. Buddy Holly. And more.  But the story isn’t all sock hops and poodle skirts. The history of early rock and roll also contains stories of tragedy, scandal, and racism that ended this early era as quickly as it started.  On today’s episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking a look at the beginning of rock music and the 1950s. We’re part of Pantheon Podcasts. Episode Playlist Check out all of the great music we talked about in our episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or send us an email. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 23 May 2022 13:00:00 -0000 41 - Rock Around the Clock - Music of the 50s full 2 41 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We explore the music from the first decade of rock and roll. The 1950s were an awesome time for music. And when rock and roll crossed paths with television, it blew the doors off of post-war America and changed everything it touched. These artists built the foundation of modern music and you can still hear their influence on artists 70 years later. Elvis. Chuck Berry. Buddy Holly. And more.  But the story isn’t all sock hops and poodle skirts. The history of early rock and roll also contains stories of tragedy, scandal, and racism that ended this early era as quickly as it started.  On today’s episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking a look at the beginning of rock music and the 1950s. We’re part of Pantheon Podcasts. Episode Playlist Check out all of the great music we talked about in our episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or send us an email. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The 1950s were an awesome time for music. And when rock and roll crossed paths with television, it blew the doors off of post-war America and changed everything it touched. These artists built the foundation of modern music and you can still hear their influence on artists 70 years later. Elvis. Chuck Berry. Buddy Holly. And more. 

But the story isn’t all sock hops and poodle skirts. The history of early rock and roll also contains stories of tragedy, scandal, and racism that ended this early era as quickly as it started. 

On today’s episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking a look at the beginning of rock music and the 1950s.

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]]> 6727 yes 40 - Hold Those Lighters High! Power Ballads https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com Hair metal ruled the radio and the backs of denim jackets in the 1980s. A cornerstone of every hair metal band’s music output was a power ballad – this was a chance for the bad guys in rock and roll to show their softer side by slowing things down and singing about the women they love. These were the songs you put on a mixtape for the girl who sat in front of you in history class or requested on the radio on a Saturday night.  On tonight’s episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking a look at our 10 favorite monster power ballads of all time. And we’ve got a pencil standing by in case the tape gets stuck in the player. Time to hold those lighters high!  We’re part of Pantheon Podcasts. Episode Playlist Check out all of the great music we talked about in our episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or shoot get in touch at prisonersofrockandroll@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 09 May 2022 12:43:00 -0000 40 - Hold Those Lighters High! Power Ballads full 2 40 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We're talking about the top 10 hair band power ballads of all time. Hair metal ruled the radio and the backs of denim jackets in the 1980s. A cornerstone of every hair metal band’s music output was a power ballad – this was a chance for the bad guys in rock and roll to show their softer side by slowing things down and singing about the women they love. These were the songs you put on a mixtape for the girl who sat in front of you in history class or requested on the radio on a Saturday night.  On tonight’s episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking a look at our 10 favorite monster power ballads of all time. And we’ve got a pencil standing by in case the tape gets stuck in the player. Time to hold those lighters high!  We’re part of Pantheon Podcasts. Episode Playlist Check out all of the great music we talked about in our episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or shoot get in touch at prisonersofrockandroll@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hair metal ruled the radio and the backs of denim jackets in the 1980s. A cornerstone of every hair metal band’s music output was a power ballad – this was a chance for the bad guys in rock and roll to show their softer side by slowing things down and singing about the women they love. These were the songs you put on a mixtape for the girl who sat in front of you in history class or requested on the radio on a Saturday night. 

On tonight’s episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking a look at our 10 favorite monster power ballads of all time. And we’ve got a pencil standing by in case the tape gets stuck in the player. Time to hold those lighters high! 

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]]> 5830 yes 39 - "Dear Loser" -- The History of Sub Pop Records https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com Sub Pop was an independent record label that rose to fame by putting out albums by several Seattle rock bands before they got huge and had teenagers rocking Doc Martens and flannels. While the label is still around today, they’re best known for releasing early material from Nirvana, Soundgarden, Mudhoney, L7, and more. In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we take a look at Sub Pop Records and the role they played on the Seattle music scene. We read read their famous rejection letter that started with the salutation “Dear Loser” and tell the story about how the label owners got Nirvana’s first record contract out of a library book after a very drunk Krist Novoselic showed up at their home demanding one.  And of course, we’ll talk about the bands and play some clips.  We’re part of Pantheon Podcasts. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. New subscribers can get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/prisoner. Episode Playlist Check out all of the great music we talked about in our episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or shoot get in touch at prisonersofrockandroll@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 18 Apr 2022 13:00:00 -0000 39 - "Dear Loser" -- The History of Sub Pop Records full 2 39 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We explore the history of Sub Pop Records and its impact on grunge music. Sub Pop was an independent record label that rose to fame by putting out albums by several Seattle rock bands before they got huge and had teenagers rocking Doc Martens and flannels. While the label is still around today, they’re best known for releasing early material from Nirvana, Soundgarden, Mudhoney, L7, and more. In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we take a look at Sub Pop Records and the role they played on the Seattle music scene. We read read their famous rejection letter that started with the salutation “Dear Loser” and tell the story about how the label owners got Nirvana’s first record contract out of a library book after a very drunk Krist Novoselic showed up at their home demanding one.  And of course, we’ll talk about the bands and play some clips.  We’re part of Pantheon Podcasts. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. New subscribers can get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/prisoner. Episode Playlist Check out all of the great music we talked about in our episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or shoot get in touch at prisonersofrockandroll@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sub Pop was an independent record label that rose to fame by putting out albums by several Seattle rock bands before they got huge and had teenagers rocking Doc Martens and flannels. While the label is still around today, they’re best known for releasing early material from Nirvana, Soundgarden, Mudhoney, L7, and more. In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we take a look at Sub Pop Records and the role they played on the Seattle music scene. We read read their famous rejection letter that started with the salutation “Dear Loser” and tell the story about how the label owners got Nirvana’s first record contract out of a library book after a very drunk Krist Novoselic showed up at their home demanding one.  And of course, we’ll talk about the bands and play some clips. 

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]]> 5909 yes 38 - The Hottest Band in the World: Kiss! https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com When it comes to rock and roll, nobody does it louder or bigger than KISS. They took the idea that rock is about having a good time and then turned that up to 11 with their bluesy music, soaring solos, and some of the most recognizable looks in rock and roll. In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking a look at KISS. Their rise to fame. The personality conflicts. The make up. The live shows with the explosions, fire breathing, and blood spitting. And of course, the merchandise! Plus, we announce the winners of the vote for greatest Rock and Roll Hall of Fame snubs and talk to our pal Bert Lepore from the Mix Tapes and Tasty Cakes podcast.  You wanted the best and you got the best. The hottest podcast in the land, Prisoners of Rock and Roll! We’re part of Pantheon Podcasts. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. New subscribers can get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/prisoner. Episode Playlist Check out all of the great music we talked about in our episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or shoot get in touch at prisonersofrockandroll@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 04 Apr 2022 12:36:37 -0000 38 - The Hottest Band in the World: Kiss! full 2 38 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We take a look at Kiss. The music, the makeup, and, of course, the merchandise! When it comes to rock and roll, nobody does it louder or bigger than KISS. They took the idea that rock is about having a good time and then turned that up to 11 with their bluesy music, soaring solos, and some of the most recognizable looks in rock and roll. In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking a look at KISS. Their rise to fame. The personality conflicts. The make up. The live shows with the explosions, fire breathing, and blood spitting. And of course, the merchandise! Plus, we announce the winners of the vote for greatest Rock and Roll Hall of Fame snubs and talk to our pal Bert Lepore from the Mix Tapes and Tasty Cakes podcast.  You wanted the best and you got the best. The hottest podcast in the land, Prisoners of Rock and Roll! We’re part of Pantheon Podcasts. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. New subscribers can get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/prisoner. Episode Playlist Check out all of the great music we talked about in our episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or shoot get in touch at prisonersofrockandroll@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices When it comes to rock and roll, nobody does it louder or bigger than KISS. They took the idea that rock is about having a good time and then turned that up to 11 with their bluesy music, soaring solos, and some of the most recognizable looks in rock and roll.

In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking a look at KISS. Their rise to fame. The personality conflicts. The make up. The live shows with the explosions, fire breathing, and blood spitting. And of course, the merchandise!

Plus, we announce the winners of the vote for greatest Rock and Roll Hall of Fame snubs and talk to our pal Bert Lepore from the Mix Tapes and Tasty Cakes podcast. 

You wanted the best and you got the best. The hottest podcast in the land, Prisoners of Rock and Roll!

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]]> 8255 yes 37 - Return of the King: The Elvis Comeback Special https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com By 1968, Elvis Presley he had been out of the music spotlight for a decade. He had only performed once since getting out of the army in 1960, and most of his time was spent turning out dozens of b-level movies that left him frustrated with his career. Then his manager and infamous jerk Colonel Tom Parker pitched an idea to NBC to have Elvis do a TV special. Presley took the stage in a black leather outfit and reminded EVERYONE that he was the King of Rock and Roll. In this week’s episode, we’re taking a close look at Elvis’ 68 Comeback Special. We’re going to talk about his career before and after the event, play some of our favorite clips, and discuss why this show was such an important moment in rock and roll.  We’re part of Pantheon Podcasts. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. New subscribers can get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/prisoner. Episode Playlist Check out all of the great music we talked about in our episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or shoot get in touch at prisonersofrockandroll@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 21 Mar 2022 11:27:23 -0000 37 - Return of the King: The Elvis Comeback Special full 2 37 Prisoners of Rock and Roll By 1968, Elvis had been out of the spotlight for a decade. And then he took the stage in a black leather outfit and reminded EVERYONE that he was the King of Rock and Roll. By 1968, Elvis Presley he had been out of the music spotlight for a decade. He had only performed once since getting out of the army in 1960, and most of his time was spent turning out dozens of b-level movies that left him frustrated with his career. Then his manager and infamous jerk Colonel Tom Parker pitched an idea to NBC to have Elvis do a TV special. Presley took the stage in a black leather outfit and reminded EVERYONE that he was the King of Rock and Roll. In this week’s episode, we’re taking a close look at Elvis’ 68 Comeback Special. We’re going to talk about his career before and after the event, play some of our favorite clips, and discuss why this show was such an important moment in rock and roll.  We’re part of Pantheon Podcasts. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. New subscribers can get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/prisoner. Episode Playlist Check out all of the great music we talked about in our episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or shoot get in touch at prisonersofrockandroll@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices By 1968, Elvis Presley he had been out of the music spotlight for a decade. He had only performed once since getting out of the army in 1960, and most of his time was spent turning out dozens of b-level movies that left him frustrated with his career. Then his manager and infamous jerk Colonel Tom Parker pitched an idea to NBC to have Elvis do a TV special. Presley took the stage in a black leather outfit and reminded EVERYONE that he was the King of Rock and Roll.

In this week’s episode, we’re taking a close look at Elvis’ 68 Comeback Special. We’re going to talk about his career before and after the event, play some of our favorite clips, and discuss why this show was such an important moment in rock and roll. 

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]]> 6010 yes 36 - Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Snubs https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced the nominees for the class of 2022. As always, the list includes some people who deserve to be inducted as well as some head scratchers. In this week’s episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re talking about artists who have been snubbed by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  We’ve put together a list of 10 artists that we think should be nominated, and we want you to vote on who should get in. VOTE NOW. Plus, we’re going to send a song to the Electric Chair, talk about the death of Mark Lanegan, and chat with Jesse Jackson from the Set Lusting Bruce podcast in our Visiting Hours segment.  We’re part of Pantheon Podcasts. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. New subscribers can get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/prisoner. Episode Playlist Check out all of the great music we talked about in our episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or shoot get in touch at prisonersofrockandroll@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 07 Mar 2022 13:07:00 -0000 36 - Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Snubs full 2 36 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We discuss 10 artists who deserve to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced the nominees for the class of 2022. As always, the list includes some people who deserve to be inducted as well as some head scratchers. In this week’s episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re talking about artists who have been snubbed by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  We’ve put together a list of 10 artists that we think should be nominated, and we want you to vote on who should get in. VOTE NOW. Plus, we’re going to send a song to the Electric Chair, talk about the death of Mark Lanegan, and chat with Jesse Jackson from the Set Lusting Bruce podcast in our Visiting Hours segment.  We’re part of Pantheon Podcasts. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. New subscribers can get 10% off of your first month at betterhelp.com/prisoner. Episode Playlist Check out all of the great music we talked about in our episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or shoot get in touch at prisonersofrockandroll@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced the nominees for the class of 2022. As always, the list includes some people who deserve to be inducted as well as some head scratchers. In this week’s episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re talking about artists who have been snubbed by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 

We’ve put together a list of 10 artists that we think should be nominated, and we want you to vote on who should get in. VOTE NOW.

Plus, we’re going to send a song to the Electric Chair, talk about the death of Mark Lanegan, and chat with Jesse Jackson from the Set Lusting Bruce podcast in our Visiting Hours segment. 

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]]> 7181 yes 35 - The Faces of David Bowie https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com David Bowie defied every category society tried to put him in. He constantly experimented with new sounds in his music and releasing albums that were glam, proto punk, industrial, and plastic soul. He blurred the lines of gender, fashion, and sexuality. He also combined theater and music by inventing characters that he played on stage and in his music.  In this week’s episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re going to take a look at the faces of David Bowie including Major Tom, Ziggy Stardust, Halloween Jack, The Thin White Duke, and the Blind Prophet from his final album, Blackstar.  We’re part of Pantheon Podcasts. Episode Playlist Check out all of the great music we talked about in our episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or shoot get in touch at prisonersofrockandroll@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 21 Feb 2022 14:00:00 -0000 35 - The Faces of David Bowie full 2 35 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We take a look at the characters he portrayed in his music, including Major Tom, Ziggy Stardust, Halloween Jack, The Thin White Duke, and more.  David Bowie defied every category society tried to put him in. He constantly experimented with new sounds in his music and releasing albums that were glam, proto punk, industrial, and plastic soul. He blurred the lines of gender, fashion, and sexuality. He also combined theater and music by inventing characters that he played on stage and in his music.  In this week’s episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re going to take a look at the faces of David Bowie including Major Tom, Ziggy Stardust, Halloween Jack, The Thin White Duke, and the Blind Prophet from his final album, Blackstar.  We’re part of Pantheon Podcasts. Episode Playlist Check out all of the great music we talked about in our episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or shoot get in touch at prisonersofrockandroll@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices David Bowie defied every category society tried to put him in. He constantly experimented with new sounds in his music and releasing albums that were glam, proto punk, industrial, and plastic soul. He blurred the lines of gender, fashion, and sexuality. He also combined theater and music by inventing characters that he played on stage and in his music. 

In this week’s episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re going to take a look at the faces of David Bowie including Major Tom, Ziggy Stardust, Halloween Jack, The Thin White Duke, and the Blind Prophet from his final album, Blackstar. 

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]]> 6638 yes 34 - Does Rush Suck? https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com Rush is one of the most successful progressive rock bands of all time. They’ve made 14 platinum albums and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame calls them “the patron saints of brainy, technical, ambitious rock and roll.” But we just don’t like them.  Are we missing something? Do we have bad taste in music? On today’s episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we agreed to put our opinions aside and objectively listen to some of their most popular and important cuts. Then we’re going to sit and down and discuss: does Rush suck?  Part of Pantheon Podcasts. Episode Playlist Check out all of the great music we talked about in our episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or shoot get in touch at prisonersofrockandroll@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 07 Feb 2022 13:34:00 -0000 34 - Does Rush Suck? full 2 34 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We don't like Rush, so we objectively listened to 2112 to see if our opinions change. Rush is one of the most successful progressive rock bands of all time. They’ve made 14 platinum albums and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame calls them “the patron saints of brainy, technical, ambitious rock and roll.” But we just don’t like them.  Are we missing something? Do we have bad taste in music? On today’s episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we agreed to put our opinions aside and objectively listen to some of their most popular and important cuts. Then we’re going to sit and down and discuss: does Rush suck?  Part of Pantheon Podcasts. Episode Playlist Check out all of the great music we talked about in our episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or shoot get in touch at prisonersofrockandroll@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Rush is one of the most successful progressive rock bands of all time. They’ve made 14 platinum albums and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame calls them “the patron saints of brainy, technical, ambitious rock and roll.” But we just don’t like them. 

Are we missing something? Do we have bad taste in music? On today’s episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we agreed to put our opinions aside and objectively listen to some of their most popular and important cuts. Then we’re going to sit and down and discuss: does Rush suck? 

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]]> 6404 yes 33 - Revisiting the Music of 1992 https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com 1992 was a great year for music. Rock branched out into all sorts of different cool directions and we got to hear grunge and alternative albums from Alice In Chains, Faith No More, White Zombie, Soul Asylum, and the Gin Blossoms. We heard debut albums from Rage Against the Machine, Stone Temple Pilots, and Body Count.  Industrial music took off with Psalm 69 from Ministry and Broken by Nine Inch Nails. Pantera made one of the best heavy metal albums of all time. We had TWO albums from Bruce Springsteen and Dr. Dre released one of the most influential and popular hip hop records ever made. We’re also proud to chat with our friends at Yesterday’s Concert in a new segment called Visiting Hours.  Part of Pantheon Podcasts. The Music of 1991 If you love the music of the 90s, check out Episode 8 – 1991: The Greatest Year in Music History. Episode Playlist Check out all of the great music we talked about in our episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or shoot get in touch at prisonersofrockandroll@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 24 Jan 2022 13:48:00 -0000 33 - Revisiting the Music of 1992 full 2 33 Prisoners of Rock and Roll A look back at the grunge, alternative, rock, metal, and hip hop of 1992. 1992 was a great year for music. Rock branched out into all sorts of different cool directions and we got to hear grunge and alternative albums from Alice In Chains, Faith No More, White Zombie, Soul Asylum, and the Gin Blossoms. We heard debut albums from Rage Against the Machine, Stone Temple Pilots, and Body Count.  Industrial music took off with Psalm 69 from Ministry and Broken by Nine Inch Nails. Pantera made one of the best heavy metal albums of all time. We had TWO albums from Bruce Springsteen and Dr. Dre released one of the most influential and popular hip hop records ever made. We’re also proud to chat with our friends at Yesterday’s Concert in a new segment called Visiting Hours.  Part of Pantheon Podcasts. The Music of 1991 If you love the music of the 90s, check out Episode 8 – 1991: The Greatest Year in Music History. Episode Playlist Check out all of the great music we talked about in our episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or shoot get in touch at prisonersofrockandroll@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 1992 was a great year for music. Rock branched out into all sorts of different cool directions and we got to hear grunge and alternative albums from Alice In Chains, Faith No More, White Zombie, Soul Asylum, and the Gin Blossoms. We heard debut albums from Rage Against the Machine, Stone Temple Pilots, and Body Count. 

Industrial music took off with Psalm 69 from Ministry and Broken by Nine Inch Nails. Pantera made one of the best heavy metal albums of all time. We had TWO albums from Bruce Springsteen and Dr. Dre released one of the most influential and popular hip hop records ever made.

We’re also proud to chat with our friends at Yesterday’s Concert in a new segment called Visiting Hours. 

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The Music of 1991

If you love the music of the 90s, check out Episode 8 – 1991: The Greatest Year in Music History.

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Check out all of the great music we talked about in our episode playlist.

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]]> 8519 yes 32 - The Day the Music Died: American Pie https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com American Pie by Don McClean is one of the most analyzed songs in rock and roll. This 8 and a half minute song looks at what happened to rock and roll – and America – in the decade after Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and the Big Bopper died in a plane crash in 1959. Don McClean has never fully explained the meaning of the song but there are references to Bob Dylan, Elvis, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Byrds, and Janis Joplin, as well as the JFK assassination, communism, the Manson Murders, and tragedy at the Altamont Speedway Free Festival. On today’s Episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re putting American Pie under our musical microscope. We’re going to give our two cents on all of the symbolism in the song, look at what happened in America in the late 50s / early 60s, and talk about the impact of the Day the Music Died.  Part of Pantheon Podcasts. Episode Playlist Check out all of the songs we discuss in our episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or shoot get in touch at prisonersofrockandroll@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 10 Jan 2022 14:50:00 -0000 32 - The Day the Music Died: American Pie full 2 32 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We go line by line through American Pie and talk about all of the music and cultural references in it. American Pie by Don McClean is one of the most analyzed songs in rock and roll. This 8 and a half minute song looks at what happened to rock and roll – and America – in the decade after Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and the Big Bopper died in a plane crash in 1959. Don McClean has never fully explained the meaning of the song but there are references to Bob Dylan, Elvis, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Byrds, and Janis Joplin, as well as the JFK assassination, communism, the Manson Murders, and tragedy at the Altamont Speedway Free Festival. On today’s Episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re putting American Pie under our musical microscope. We’re going to give our two cents on all of the symbolism in the song, look at what happened in America in the late 50s / early 60s, and talk about the impact of the Day the Music Died.  Part of Pantheon Podcasts. Episode Playlist Check out all of the songs we discuss in our episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook and Twitter, or shoot get in touch at prisonersofrockandroll@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices American Pie by Don McClean is one of the most analyzed songs in rock and roll. This 8 and a half minute song looks at what happened to rock and roll – and America – in the decade after Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and the Big Bopper died in a plane crash in 1959. Don McClean has never fully explained the meaning of the song but there are references to Bob Dylan, Elvis, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Byrds, and Janis Joplin, as well as the JFK assassination, communism, the Manson Murders, and tragedy at the Altamont Speedway Free Festival.

On today’s Episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re putting American Pie under our musical microscope. We’re going to give our two cents on all of the symbolism in the song, look at what happened in America in the late 50s / early 60s, and talk about the impact of the Day the Music Died. 

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]]> 5871 no 31 - Coal In Your Stocking: Bad Christmas Music https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com It's our second annual Christmas episode, where talk about some of the worst holiday tunes of all time. We discuss famously terrible songs by Kenny G, Mariah Carey, Paul McCartney, and the Carpenters. We also play the sequel to Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer and some lesser known songs from Regis Philbin, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Insane Clown Posse, and the cast of Star Wars. If you want to hear some great rock and roll Christmas songs, check out last year's holiday episode. If you're looking for an awesome beverage, check out Tiesta Tea. Enter promo code PRISONER15 and save 15% off of your next order! Part of Pantheon Podcasts. Episode Playlist Check out all of the songs we discuss in our episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out on Facebook and Twitter, or shoot get in touch at prisonersofrockandroll@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 13 Dec 2021 13:08:08 -0000 31 - Coal In Your Stocking: Bad Christmas Music full 1 31 Prisoners of Rock and Roll It's our second annual Christmas episode, where talk about some of the worst holiday tunes of all time. It's our second annual Christmas episode, where talk about some of the worst holiday tunes of all time. We discuss famously terrible songs by Kenny G, Mariah Carey, Paul McCartney, and the Carpenters. We also play the sequel to Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer and some lesser known songs from Regis Philbin, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Insane Clown Posse, and the cast of Star Wars. If you want to hear some great rock and roll Christmas songs, check out last year's holiday episode. If you're looking for an awesome beverage, check out Tiesta Tea. Enter promo code PRISONER15 and save 15% off of your next order! Part of Pantheon Podcasts. Episode Playlist Check out all of the songs we discuss in our episode playlist. Get In Touch Check us out on Facebook and Twitter, or shoot get in touch at prisonersofrockandroll@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It's our second annual Christmas episode, where talk about some of the worst holiday tunes of all time. We discuss famously terrible songs by Kenny G, Mariah Carey, Paul McCartney, and the Carpenters. We also play the sequel to Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer and some lesser known songs from Regis Philbin, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Insane Clown Posse, and the cast of Star Wars. If you want to hear some great rock and roll Christmas songs, check out last year's holiday episode.

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Episode Playlist

Check out all of the songs we discuss in our episode playlist.

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]]> 6411 no 30 - Behind The Wall with Pink Floyd https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com In 1979, Pink Floyd released their amazing double album The Wall. It’s a rock opera about a dark and gloomy rock star named Pink who became so disenfranchised by the world around him that he built a wall around his life as he descended into madness. It’s one of the most famous concept albums of all time, selling more than 30 million copies. It also led to a full length movie and incredibly elaborate concerts. On this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re going behind The Wall of Pink Floyd and take a look at the story it tells. Part of Pantheon Podcasts. Check us out on Facebook and Twitter, or shoot get in touch at prisonersofrockandroll@gmail.com If you're looking for an awesome beverage, check out Tiesta Tea. Enter promo code PRISONER15 and save 15% off of your next order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 29 Nov 2021 14:09:14 -0000 30 - Behind The Wall with Pink Floyd full 1 30 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We going track by track through The Wall and tell the story of Pink as he descends into madness. In 1979, Pink Floyd released their amazing double album The Wall. It’s a rock opera about a dark and gloomy rock star named Pink who became so disenfranchised by the world around him that he built a wall around his life as he descended into madness. It’s one of the most famous concept albums of all time, selling more than 30 million copies. It also led to a full length movie and incredibly elaborate concerts. On this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re going behind The Wall of Pink Floyd and take a look at the story it tells. Part of Pantheon Podcasts. Check us out on Facebook and Twitter, or shoot get in touch at prisonersofrockandroll@gmail.com If you're looking for an awesome beverage, check out Tiesta Tea. Enter promo code PRISONER15 and save 15% off of your next order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In 1979, Pink Floyd released their amazing double album The Wall. It’s a rock opera about a dark and gloomy rock star named Pink who became so disenfranchised by the world around him that he built a wall around his life as he descended into madness. It’s one of the most famous concept albums of all time, selling more than 30 million copies. It also led to a full length movie and incredibly elaborate concerts. On this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re going behind The Wall of Pink Floyd and take a look at the story it tells.

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]]> 6290 no 29 - The Resurrection of Johnny Cash https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com Johnny Cash was a county music legend and one of the founding fathers of rock and roll, but he thought he was washed up by the mid 1990s. The Man In Black had lost his edge. His record company didn’t care about him any more, and he was playing small venues for a few hundred people.  Then, he met famous record producer Rick Rubin. The man who produced albums from Slayer and the Beastie Boys had a simple vision: he invited Johnny Cash to come to his house and record him playing his favorite songs.  This weird combination of Johnny Cash and Rick Rubin turned into a project that went from 1994 until John’s death in 2003. It produced a series of albums called the American Recordings where he put his own spin on songs from Bruce Springsteen, Depeche Mode, Tom Waits, Bob Marley, Danzig, U2, Tom Petty, and of course, Nine Inch Nails.  The project revitalized Johnny Cash’s career and reintroduced him to a whole new generation of fans. The original American badass was back.  On today’s episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we are going to explore the times when Johnny Cash covered the music of other artists. We’re going to dive into the amazing work that came out of the American sessions as well as covers he did during his entire 50 year career. Check out our episode playlist. Part of Pantheon Podcasts. Check us out on Facebook and Twitter, or shoot get in touch at prisonersofrockandroll@gmail.com If you're looking for an awesome beverage, check out Tiesta Tea. Enter promo code PRISONER15 and save 15% off of your next order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 15 Nov 2021 14:44:00 -0000 29 - The Resurrection of Johnny Cash full 1 29 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We discuss Johnny Cash's resurgence in the late 1990s and early 2000 once he started working with Rick Rubin. Johnny Cash was a county music legend and one of the founding fathers of rock and roll, but he thought he was washed up by the mid 1990s. The Man In Black had lost his edge. His record company didn’t care about him any more, and he was playing small venues for a few hundred people.  Then, he met famous record producer Rick Rubin. The man who produced albums from Slayer and the Beastie Boys had a simple vision: he invited Johnny Cash to come to his house and record him playing his favorite songs.  This weird combination of Johnny Cash and Rick Rubin turned into a project that went from 1994 until John’s death in 2003. It produced a series of albums called the American Recordings where he put his own spin on songs from Bruce Springsteen, Depeche Mode, Tom Waits, Bob Marley, Danzig, U2, Tom Petty, and of course, Nine Inch Nails.  The project revitalized Johnny Cash’s career and reintroduced him to a whole new generation of fans. The original American badass was back.  On today’s episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we are going to explore the times when Johnny Cash covered the music of other artists. We’re going to dive into the amazing work that came out of the American sessions as well as covers he did during his entire 50 year career. Check out our episode playlist. Part of Pantheon Podcasts. Check us out on Facebook and Twitter, or shoot get in touch at prisonersofrockandroll@gmail.com If you're looking for an awesome beverage, check out Tiesta Tea. Enter promo code PRISONER15 and save 15% off of your next order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Johnny Cash was a county music legend and one of the founding fathers of rock and roll, but he thought he was washed up by the mid 1990s. The Man In Black had lost his edge. His record company didn’t care about him any more, and he was playing small venues for a few hundred people. 

Then, he met famous record producer Rick Rubin. The man who produced albums from Slayer and the Beastie Boys had a simple vision: he invited Johnny Cash to come to his house and record him playing his favorite songs. 

This weird combination of Johnny Cash and Rick Rubin turned into a project that went from 1994 until John’s death in 2003. It produced a series of albums called the American Recordings where he put his own spin on songs from Bruce Springsteen, Depeche Mode, Tom Waits, Bob Marley, Danzig, U2, Tom Petty, and of course, Nine Inch Nails. 

The project revitalized Johnny Cash’s career and reintroduced him to a whole new generation of fans. The original American badass was back. 

On today’s episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we are going to explore the times when Johnny Cash covered the music of other artists. We’re going to dive into the amazing work that came out of the American sessions as well as covers he did during his entire 50 year career.

Check out our episode playlist.

Part of Pantheon Podcasts.

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If you're looking for an awesome beverage, check out Tiesta Tea. Enter promo code PRISONER15 and save 15% off of your next order!

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]]> 6518 yes 28 - The Life and Music of Bob Marley https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com Bob Marley was more than just a musician. He was a musical pioneer. An ambassador of Jamaican culture. A humanitarian, an activist, and a really competitive soccer player. He grew up in one of the poorest neighborhoods of Kingstown, Jamaica, but thought music could change the world. His songs talk about standing up to oppression, hope, freedom, politics, and love. He survived an assassination attempt and then tragically died of cancer at just 36 years old.  One today’s episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re going to explore the life and music of the man who wove reggae music into the fabric of modern music.  Check out our episode playlist. Part of Pantheon Podcasts. Check us out on Facebook and Twitter, or shoot get in touch at prisonersofrockandroll@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 25 Oct 2021 15:14:00 -0000 28 - The Life and Music of Bob Marley full 1 28 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We take a look at Bob Marley's life, music, and tragic death at just 36 years old. Bob Marley was more than just a musician. He was a musical pioneer. An ambassador of Jamaican culture. A humanitarian, an activist, and a really competitive soccer player. He grew up in one of the poorest neighborhoods of Kingstown, Jamaica, but thought music could change the world. His songs talk about standing up to oppression, hope, freedom, politics, and love. He survived an assassination attempt and then tragically died of cancer at just 36 years old.  One today’s episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re going to explore the life and music of the man who wove reggae music into the fabric of modern music.  Check out our episode playlist. Part of Pantheon Podcasts. Check us out on Facebook and Twitter, or shoot get in touch at prisonersofrockandroll@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Bob Marley was more than just a musician. He was a musical pioneer. An ambassador of Jamaican culture. A humanitarian, an activist, and a really competitive soccer player. He grew up in one of the poorest neighborhoods of Kingstown, Jamaica, but thought music could change the world. His songs talk about standing up to oppression, hope, freedom, politics, and love. He survived an assassination attempt and then tragically died of cancer at just 36 years old. 

One today’s episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re going to explore the life and music of the man who wove reggae music into the fabric of modern music. 

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]]> 6012 yes 27 - Motown's Secret Weapon: The Funk Brothers https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com Motown Records is one of the most successful and influential record labels in music history. Between 1961 to 1971, they produced a staggering 110 top 10 hits from artists like Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, the Four Tops, Gladys Knight and the Pips, and Martha Reeves and the Vandellas.  You know these songs, but do you know who played the music on them? Behind all of this amazing music and the Motown Sound was a relatively unknown group of studio musicians called The Funk Brothers who played on every single one of those hits. They’re the most successful group of studio musicians ever assembled...and almost no one knows their story.  On this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking a trip to Hitsville USA to tell the story of this forgotten group of artists. We’re going to honor the Funk Brothers, play some tunes, and dive into what they did to make that unforgettable Motown Sound.  Check out our episode playlist. Part of Pantheon Podcasts. Check us out on Facebook and Twitter, or shoot get in touch at prisonersofrockandroll@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 11 Oct 2021 13:48:12 -0000 27 - Motown's Secret Weapon: The Funk Brothers full 1 27 Prisoners of Rock and Roll Motown Records produced a staggering 100 top 10 hits from 1961 and 1971. And the legendary session band called the Funk Brothers played on almost all of them. Motown Records is one of the most successful and influential record labels in music history. Between 1961 to 1971, they produced a staggering 110 top 10 hits from artists like Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, the Four Tops, Gladys Knight and the Pips, and Martha Reeves and the Vandellas.  You know these songs, but do you know who played the music on them? Behind all of this amazing music and the Motown Sound was a relatively unknown group of studio musicians called The Funk Brothers who played on every single one of those hits. They’re the most successful group of studio musicians ever assembled...and almost no one knows their story.  On this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking a trip to Hitsville USA to tell the story of this forgotten group of artists. We’re going to honor the Funk Brothers, play some tunes, and dive into what they did to make that unforgettable Motown Sound.  Check out our episode playlist. Part of Pantheon Podcasts. Check us out on Facebook and Twitter, or shoot get in touch at prisonersofrockandroll@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Motown Records is one of the most successful and influential record labels in music history. Between 1961 to 1971, they produced a staggering 110 top 10 hits from artists like Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, the Four Tops, Gladys Knight and the Pips, and Martha Reeves and the Vandellas. 

You know these songs, but do you know who played the music on them? Behind all of this amazing music and the Motown Sound was a relatively unknown group of studio musicians called The Funk Brothers who played on every single one of those hits. They’re the most successful group of studio musicians ever assembled...and almost no one knows their story. 

On this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re taking a trip to Hitsville USA to tell the story of this forgotten group of artists. We’re going to honor the Funk Brothers, play some tunes, and dive into what they did to make that unforgettable Motown Sound. 

Check out our episode playlist.

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]]> 5674 yes 26 - The Brilliance of MTV Unplugged https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com MTV did a lot for music before they went off the rails and became a carousel of crappy reality shows, and their greatest contribution might have been MTV Unplugged. On today's episode, we're unplugging the mics and talking about some of the most memorable episodes of the show: Eric Clapton, 10,000 Maniacs, Pearl Jam, Alice In Chains, Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys, LL Cool J, Nirvana and more.  Check out our episode playlist. Part of Pantheon Podcasts. Check us out on Facebook and Twitter, or shoot get in touch at prisonersofrockandroll@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 27 Sep 2021 15:00:00 -0000 26 - The Brilliance of MTV Unplugged full 1 26 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We talk about the amazing (and infamous) episodes of MTV Unplugged. MTV did a lot for music before they went off the rails and became a carousel of crappy reality shows, and their greatest contribution might have been MTV Unplugged. On today's episode, we're unplugging the mics and talking about some of the most memorable episodes of the show: Eric Clapton, 10,000 Maniacs, Pearl Jam, Alice In Chains, Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys, LL Cool J, Nirvana and more.  Check out our episode playlist. Part of Pantheon Podcasts. Check us out on Facebook and Twitter, or shoot get in touch at prisonersofrockandroll@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices MTV did a lot for music before they went off the rails and became a carousel of crappy reality shows, and their greatest contribution might have been MTV Unplugged. On today's episode, we're unplugging the mics and talking about some of the most memorable episodes of the show: Eric Clapton, 10,000 Maniacs, Pearl Jam, Alice In Chains, Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys, LL Cool J, Nirvana and more. 

Check out our episode playlist.

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]]> 8274 yes 25 - Exiled with The Rolling Stones https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com Exile on Main Street by the Rolling Stones is one of the greatest albums by the greatest bands in rock and roll. The story of how this record was made is a wild one. The band had fled the UK to avoid a huge tax bill, and they recorded most of it in the basement of a villa Keith Richards rented in Southern France that the Gestapo used for a headquarters in WWII. The house became a revolving door of celebrities, heroin, and music. On this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we honor the passing of great Charlie Watts by going track by track through Exile on Main Street and talking about the stories behind the album. Part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 13 Sep 2021 13:18:00 -0000 25 - Exiled with The Rolling Stones full 1 23 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We honor the passing of great Charlie Watts by going track by track through Exile on Main Street. Exile on Main Street by the Rolling Stones is one of the greatest albums by the greatest bands in rock and roll. The story of how this record was made is a wild one. The band had fled the UK to avoid a huge tax bill, and they recorded most of it in the basement of a villa Keith Richards rented in Southern France that the Gestapo used for a headquarters in WWII. The house became a revolving door of celebrities, heroin, and music. On this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we honor the passing of great Charlie Watts by going track by track through Exile on Main Street and talking about the stories behind the album. Part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Exile on Main Street by the Rolling Stones is one of the greatest albums by the greatest bands in rock and roll. The story of how this record was made is a wild one. The band had fled the UK to avoid a huge tax bill, and they recorded most of it in the basement of a villa Keith Richards rented in Southern France that the Gestapo used for a headquarters in WWII. The house became a revolving door of celebrities, heroin, and music. On this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we honor the passing of great Charlie Watts by going track by track through Exile on Main Street and talking about the stories behind the album. Part of Pantheon Podcasts.

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]]> 6052 yes 24 - Guitar Picks: Top 6 Guitar Players https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com We love our drummers and bass players, but the guitar is the backbone of rock and roll. It’s a relatively simple instrument that can sound so incredibly different in the hands of different people. Slash, Carlos Santana, Duane Allman, Bonnie Raitt, Joe Satriani, Hendrix, Jeff Beck, BB King. All amazing musicians making completely different sounds with the same instrument. On today’s episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re each sharing our top 6 guitar players of all time. We’re going to defend our picks, talk about what makes these musicians so great, and of course listen to some tunes. Check out our episode playlist. Part of Pantheon Podcasts. Check us out on Facebook and Twitter, or shoot get in touch at prisonersofrockandroll@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 23 Aug 2021 15:15:00 -0000 24 - Guitar Picks: Top 6 Guitar Players full 1 24 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We each share our top 6 guitar players of all time. We love our drummers and bass players, but the guitar is the backbone of rock and roll. It’s a relatively simple instrument that can sound so incredibly different in the hands of different people. Slash, Carlos Santana, Duane Allman, Bonnie Raitt, Joe Satriani, Hendrix, Jeff Beck, BB King. All amazing musicians making completely different sounds with the same instrument. On today’s episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re each sharing our top 6 guitar players of all time. We’re going to defend our picks, talk about what makes these musicians so great, and of course listen to some tunes. Check out our episode playlist. Part of Pantheon Podcasts. Check us out on Facebook and Twitter, or shoot get in touch at prisonersofrockandroll@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We love our drummers and bass players, but the guitar is the backbone of rock and roll. It’s a relatively simple instrument that can sound so incredibly different in the hands of different people. Slash, Carlos Santana, Duane Allman, Bonnie Raitt, Joe Satriani, Hendrix, Jeff Beck, BB King. All amazing musicians making completely different sounds with the same instrument. On today’s episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re each sharing our top 6 guitar players of all time. We’re going to defend our picks, talk about what makes these musicians so great, and of course listen to some tunes.

Check out our episode playlist.

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]]> 8135 yes 23 - Rock and Roll Debate: London Calling vs. The Ramones https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com The Ramones and The Clash are two of the most important bands in punk rock, and they put out two of the greatest punk rock albums of all time. In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re debating their masterpieces -- the self-titled album from The Ramones versus London Calling by the Clash. It’s Hey Gabba Gabba versus the Only Band That Matters!  Part of Pantheon Podcasts. Check us out on Facebook and Twitter, or shoot get in touch at prisonersofrockandroll@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 09 Aug 2021 14:48:00 -0000 23 - Rock and Roll Debate: London Calling vs. The Ramones full 1 23 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We debate the self-titled album from The Ramones versus London Calling by the Clash. It’s Hey Gabba Gabba versus the Only Band That Matters!  The Ramones and The Clash are two of the most important bands in punk rock, and they put out two of the greatest punk rock albums of all time. In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re debating their masterpieces -- the self-titled album from The Ramones versus London Calling by the Clash. It’s Hey Gabba Gabba versus the Only Band That Matters!  Part of Pantheon Podcasts. Check us out on Facebook and Twitter, or shoot get in touch at prisonersofrockandroll@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Ramones and The Clash are two of the most important bands in punk rock, and they put out two of the greatest punk rock albums of all time. In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re debating their masterpieces -- the self-titled album from The Ramones versus London Calling by the Clash. It’s Hey Gabba Gabba versus the Only Band That Matters! 

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]]> 7550 yes 22 - Live From McCusker's Tavern: The Road Trip Episode https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com Summertime is the right time for taking road trips, and whether you’re taking a day trip or loading up the car for a cross country adventure, you gotta have some tunes. On today’s episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’ve put together the ultimate road trip playlist. We’re going to play some clips, share some insight, and talk about some great music to check out while on the road.  Part of Pantheon Podcasts. Check out our episode playlist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 26 Jul 2021 13:30:00 -0000 22 - Live From McCusker's Tavern: The Road Trip Episode full 1 22 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We’ve put together the ultimate road trip playlist. We play some clips, share some insight, and talk about some great music to check out while on the road.  Summertime is the right time for taking road trips, and whether you’re taking a day trip or loading up the car for a cross country adventure, you gotta have some tunes. On today’s episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’ve put together the ultimate road trip playlist. We’re going to play some clips, share some insight, and talk about some great music to check out while on the road.  Part of Pantheon Podcasts. Check out our episode playlist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Summertime is the right time for taking road trips, and whether you’re taking a day trip or loading up the car for a cross country adventure, you gotta have some tunes. On today’s episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’ve put together the ultimate road trip playlist. We’re going to play some clips, share some insight, and talk about some great music to check out while on the road. 

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]]> 6329 yes 21 - The Crossroads to the Blues https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com The blues is the foundation for practically every type of modern music ever made, including rock and roll, rhythm and blues, jazz, and even hip hop. On today’s episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re going to explore the more than 150 year history of the Blues. We’re going to visit the plantations and juke joints of the deep south and follow African Americans as they moved out of the region and took the blues with them to places like Memphis, St. Louis, and Chicago where it went electric and became the foundation for rock and roll. Part of Pantheon Podcasts. Check out our episode playlist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 12 Jul 2021 13:39:00 -0000 21 - The Crossroads to the Blues full 1 21 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We explore the more than 150 year history of the Blues. We’re going to visit the plantations and juke joints of the deep south and then move to Memphis, St. Louis, and Chicago where it went electric and became the foundation for rock and roll. The blues is the foundation for practically every type of modern music ever made, including rock and roll, rhythm and blues, jazz, and even hip hop. On today’s episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re going to explore the more than 150 year history of the Blues. We’re going to visit the plantations and juke joints of the deep south and follow African Americans as they moved out of the region and took the blues with them to places like Memphis, St. Louis, and Chicago where it went electric and became the foundation for rock and roll. Part of Pantheon Podcasts. Check out our episode playlist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The blues is the foundation for practically every type of modern music ever made, including rock and roll, rhythm and blues, jazz, and even hip hop. On today’s episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re going to explore the more than 150 year history of the Blues. We’re going to visit the plantations and juke joints of the deep south and follow African Americans as they moved out of the region and took the blues with them to places like Memphis, St. Louis, and Chicago where it went electric and became the foundation for rock and roll.

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]]> 6744 no 20 - Songs We Hate: The Electric Chair Episode! https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com Our show features has a segment every episode called The Electric Chair where we sentence a song to death for being terrible. We’re taking that to the next level by making the whole show about tunes that make our ears bleed. And we let a bunch of our listeners in on the fun too! Episode Playlist: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Prisonersofrockandroll Twitter: https://twitter.com/PrisonersofRock Web: www.prisonersofrockandroll.com Email: prisonersofrockandroll@gmail.com Part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 28 Jun 2021 14:00:00 -0000 20 - Songs We Hate: The Electric Chair Episode! full 1 20 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We talk about the songs we and our listeners hate. Our show features has a segment every episode called The Electric Chair where we sentence a song to death for being terrible. We’re taking that to the next level by making the whole show about tunes that make our ears bleed. And we let a bunch of our listeners in on the fun too! Episode Playlist: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Prisonersofrockandroll Twitter: https://twitter.com/PrisonersofRock Web: www.prisonersofrockandroll.com Email: prisonersofrockandroll@gmail.com Part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our show features has a segment every episode called The Electric Chair where we sentence a song to death for being terrible. We’re taking that to the next level by making the whole show about tunes that make our ears bleed. And we let a bunch of our listeners in on the fun too!

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]]> 3311 no 19 - Jukebox Heroes: The Ultimate Jukebox Playlist https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com Nothing goes better than a cold beer and some good tunes. In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we are celebrating the triumphant reopening of our home base at McCusker’s Tavern in Philadelphia by putting together a list of the greatest bar songs of all time. Grab a cold one and turn up the radio because we’re here to be your jukebox heroes! Check out our episode playlist for the full all the great jukebox songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1deuKxTPcKO02Ky5hLbdpa?si=a074b6caf6354b49 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Prisonersofrockandroll Twitter: https://twitter.com/PrisonersofRock Web: www.prisonersofrockandroll.com Email: prisonersofrockandroll@gmail.com Part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Jun 2021 12:06:00 -0000 19 - Jukebox Heroes: The Ultimate Jukebox Playlist full 1 19 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We put together a list of the greatest bar songs of all time. Grab a cold one and turn up the radio! Nothing goes better than a cold beer and some good tunes. In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we are celebrating the triumphant reopening of our home base at McCusker’s Tavern in Philadelphia by putting together a list of the greatest bar songs of all time. Grab a cold one and turn up the radio because we’re here to be your jukebox heroes! Check out our episode playlist for the full all the great jukebox songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1deuKxTPcKO02Ky5hLbdpa?si=a074b6caf6354b49 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Prisonersofrockandroll Twitter: https://twitter.com/PrisonersofRock Web: www.prisonersofrockandroll.com Email: prisonersofrockandroll@gmail.com Part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Nothing goes better than a cold beer and some good tunes. In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we are celebrating the triumphant reopening of our home base at McCusker’s Tavern in Philadelphia by putting together a list of the greatest bar songs of all time. Grab a cold one and turn up the radio because we’re here to be your jukebox heroes!

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]]> 5170 no 18 - I Want My MTV! https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com Rock and roll wouldn’t be what it is today without MTV. Before the rise of Napster and YouTube, MTV was where you discovered music and learned about what was going on with your favorite artists. There was something for everyone with shows like Headbangers Ball, Yo MTV Raps, 120 Minutes, and Club MTV. It also had shows like Remote Control, Singled Out, and Beavis & Butthead. On today’s episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re talking about the golden years of MTV. Part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 31 May 2021 14:30:00 -0000 18 - I Want My MTV! full 1 18 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We talk about the golden era of MTV, the best music videos of all time, and the other shows on the network. Rock and roll wouldn’t be what it is today without MTV. Before the rise of Napster and YouTube, MTV was where you discovered music and learned about what was going on with your favorite artists. There was something for everyone with shows like Headbangers Ball, Yo MTV Raps, 120 Minutes, and Club MTV. It also had shows like Remote Control, Singled Out, and Beavis & Butthead. On today’s episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re talking about the golden years of MTV. Part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Rock and roll wouldn’t be what it is today without MTV. Before the rise of Napster and YouTube, MTV was where you discovered music and learned about what was going on with your favorite artists. There was something for everyone with shows like Headbangers Ball, Yo MTV Raps, 120 Minutes, and Club MTV. It also had shows like Remote Control, Singled Out, and Beavis & Butthead. On today’s episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re talking about the golden years of MTV.

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]]> 7445 yes 17 - Monterey Pop Festival: One Really Groovy Weekend! https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com The Monterey International Pop Music Festival was a three day music festival held in California during the summer of love during 1967. This is where the US got introduced to Janis Joplin, Otis Redding, Jimi Hendrix, and The Who. It also featured performances by the Grateful Dead, the Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, the Mamas and the Papas, Ravi Shankar, Jefferson Airplane, the Steve Miller Band, and more.  On this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re going to San Francisco with flowers in our hair to talk about Monterey. Let’s hit it! Check out our episode playlists on Spotify or Apple Music to hear the music we're talking about. The links are on our Facebook and Twitter pages. We're proud members of the Pantheon Podcasts. Reach out to us and we'll mail you some stickers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 18 May 2021 16:08:00 -0000 17 - Monterey Pop Festival: One Really Groovy Weekend! full 1 17 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We discuss the Monterey International Pop Music Festival and the amazing performances by Janis Joplin, Otis Redding, Jimi Hendrix, and more. The Monterey International Pop Music Festival was a three day music festival held in California during the summer of love during 1967. This is where the US got introduced to Janis Joplin, Otis Redding, Jimi Hendrix, and The Who. It also featured performances by the Grateful Dead, the Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, the Mamas and the Papas, Ravi Shankar, Jefferson Airplane, the Steve Miller Band, and more.  On this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re going to San Francisco with flowers in our hair to talk about Monterey. Let’s hit it! Check out our episode playlists on Spotify or Apple Music to hear the music we're talking about. The links are on our Facebook and Twitter pages. We're proud members of the Pantheon Podcasts. Reach out to us and we'll mail you some stickers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Monterey International Pop Music Festival was a three day music festival held in California during the summer of love during 1967. This is where the US got introduced to Janis Joplin, Otis Redding, Jimi Hendrix, and The Who. It also featured performances by the Grateful Dead, the Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, the Mamas and the Papas, Ravi Shankar, Jefferson Airplane, the Steve Miller Band, and more. 

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]]> 7756 yes 16 - No More Mr. Nice Guy: The History of Shock Rock https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com Shock rock combines rock and roll with theatrical live performances that include costumes, special effects, and provocative behavior that pulls from circus sideshows, science fiction, horror, and religion. In this episode, we look at famous shock rockers like KISS, Gwar, Alice Cooper, Marilyn Manson, and Rob Zombie, as well as a handful of other artists and their outrageous antics.  Check out our episode playlists on Spotify or Apple Music to hear the music we're talking about. The links are on our Facebook and Twitter pages. We're proud members of the Pantheon Podcasts. Reach out to us and we'll mail you some stickers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 03 May 2021 13:54:00 -0000 16 - No More Mr. Nice Guy: The History of Shock Rock full 1 16 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We look at famous shock rockers like KISS, Gwar, Alice Cooper, Marilyn Manson, and Rob Zombie, as well as a handful of other artists and their outrageous antics. Shock rock combines rock and roll with theatrical live performances that include costumes, special effects, and provocative behavior that pulls from circus sideshows, science fiction, horror, and religion. In this episode, we look at famous shock rockers like KISS, Gwar, Alice Cooper, Marilyn Manson, and Rob Zombie, as well as a handful of other artists and their outrageous antics.  Check out our episode playlists on Spotify or Apple Music to hear the music we're talking about. The links are on our Facebook and Twitter pages. We're proud members of the Pantheon Podcasts. Reach out to us and we'll mail you some stickers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Shock rock combines rock and roll with theatrical live performances that include costumes, special effects, and provocative behavior that pulls from circus sideshows, science fiction, horror, and religion. In this episode, we look at famous shock rockers like KISS, Gwar, Alice Cooper, Marilyn Manson, and Rob Zombie, as well as a handful of other artists and their outrageous antics. 

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]]> 9951 yes 15 - Thrashing, Smashing, and Mosh Pits -- Heavy Metal’s Big 4 https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com Anthrax, Megadeth, Metallica, and Slayer. The Big Four of Thrash metal put America on the heavy metal map and ruled the back of denim jackets everywhere from the mid 80s to the early 90s. They’ve made some of the best albums in metal history, including ...And Justice for All, Persistence of Time, Rust in Peace, and Reign in Blood. On this episode, we take a look at some of the fastest, loudest music ever made.  Check out our episode playlists on Spotify or Apple Music. Links on our Facebook and Twitter pages. We're proud members of the Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 19 Apr 2021 12:38:00 -0000 15 - Thrashing, Smashing, and Mosh Pits -- Heavy Metal’s Big 4 full 1 13 Prisoners of Rock and Roll We discuss the Big Four of thrash metal: Anthrax, Megadeth, Metallica, and Slayer. Anthrax, Megadeth, Metallica, and Slayer. The Big Four of Thrash metal put America on the heavy metal map and ruled the back of denim jackets everywhere from the mid 80s to the early 90s. They’ve made some of the best albums in metal history, including ...And Justice for All, Persistence of Time, Rust in Peace, and Reign in Blood. On this episode, we take a look at some of the fastest, loudest music ever made.  Check out our episode playlists on Spotify or Apple Music. Links on our Facebook and Twitter pages. We're proud members of the Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Anthrax, Megadeth, Metallica, and Slayer. The Big Four of Thrash metal put America on the heavy metal map and ruled the back of denim jackets everywhere from the mid 80s to the early 90s. They’ve made some of the best albums in metal history, including ...And Justice for All, Persistence of Time, Rust in Peace, and Reign in Blood. On this episode, we take a look at some of the fastest, loudest music ever made. 

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]]> 8652 yes 14 - The Kings of Cool: Frank Sinatra and The Rat Pack https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com The Rat Pack was a group of entertainers that made movies, recorded music, performed on stage, drank booze and chased broads -- usually all in the same day and all while wearing a suit. In this episode, we take a look at America’s first supergroup of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, Dean Martin, Joey Bishop, and Peter Lawford. We talk about their legendary shows at the Sands and the influence they had on everything they touched.  Episode Playlist Spotify Apple Music Get In Touch Facebook Twitter Email This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 05 Apr 2021 14:00:00 -0000 14 - The Kings of Cool: Frank Sinatra and The Rat Pack full 1 14 Prisoners of Rock and Roll The Rat Pack was a group of entertainers that made movies, recorded music, performed on stage, drank booze and chased broads -- usually all in the same day and all while wearing a suit. In this episode, we take a look at America’s first supergroup of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, Dean Martin, Joey Bishop, and Peter Lawford. We talk about their legendary shows at the Sands and the influence they had on everything they touched.  Episode Playlist Spotify Apple Music Get In Touch Facebook Twitter Email This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts The Rat Pack was a group of entertainers that made movies, recorded music, performed on stage, drank booze and chased broads -- usually all in the same day and all while wearing a suit. In this episode, we take a look at America’s first supergroup of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, Dean Martin, Joey Bishop, and Peter Lawford. We talk about their legendary shows at the Sands and the influence they had on everything they touched.  Episode Playlist Spotify Apple Music Get In Touch Facebook Twitter Email This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Rat Pack was a group of entertainers that made movies, recorded music, performed on stage, drank booze and chased broads -- usually all in the same day and all while wearing a suit. In this episode, we take a look at America’s first supergroup of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, Dean Martin, Joey Bishop, and Peter Lawford. We talk about their legendary shows at the Sands and the influence they had on everything they touched. 

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]]> 8692 yes 13 - U2: The Road to the Joshua Tree https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com In honor of Saint Patrick’s Day, we’re talking about U2, the most successful band to ever come out of Ireland. Over the course of their 45-year career, they’ve stayed relevant by consistently evolving their sound and reinventing themselves. On today’s episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re going to talk about their legendary career then get up close and personal with the Joshua Tree, their smash hit and one of the best selling albums of all time.  Episode Playlist Spotify Apple Music Get In Touch Facebook Twitter Email Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 22 Mar 2021 13:54:00 -0000 13 - U2: The Road to the Joshua Tree full 1 13 Prisoners of Rock and Roll In honor of Saint Patrick’s Day, we’re talking about U2, the most successful band to ever come out of Ireland. Over the course of their 45-year career, they’ve stayed relevant by consistently evolving their sound and reinventing themselves. On today’s episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re going to talk about their legendary career then get up close and personal with the Joshua Tree, their smash hit and one of the best selling albums of all time.  Episode Playlist Spotify Apple Music Get In Touch Facebook Twitter Email In honor of Saint Patrick’s Day, we’re talking about U2, the most successful band to ever come out of Ireland. Over the course of their 45-year career, they’ve stayed relevant by consistently evolving their sound and reinventing themselves. On today’s episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re going to talk about their legendary career then get up close and personal with the Joshua Tree, their smash hit and one of the best selling albums of all time.  Episode Playlist Spotify Apple Music Get In Touch Facebook Twitter Email Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In honor of Saint Patrick’s Day, we’re talking about U2, the most successful band to ever come out of Ireland. Over the course of their 45-year career, they’ve stayed relevant by consistently evolving their sound and reinventing themselves. On today’s episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re going to talk about their legendary career then get up close and personal with the Joshua Tree, their smash hit and one of the best selling albums of all time. 

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]]> 6080 yes 12 - What the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Got Wrong in 2021 https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has released the list of nominees for the class of 2021, and it’s one of the most diverse groups of artists to ever be up for induction, including 7 first time nominees, 9 people of color, and 7 women. The artists are from heavy metal, punk, R&B, hip hop, new wave, rock, afrobeat, and singer-songwriters. In this episode, we share our thoughts on the class of 2021, cast our votes for who gets in, and point out where the Hall has been getting it wrong by snubbing some artists (including Motley Crue). Get ready for a hall of fame podcast experience! Part of the Pantheon Podcast Network. Episode Playlist Spotify Apple Get In Touch Facebook Twitter Email Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 08 Mar 2021 15:41:00 -0000 12 - What the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Got Wrong in 2021 full 1 12 Prisoners of Rock and Roll The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has released the list of nominees for the class of 2021, and it’s one of the most diverse groups of artists to ever be up for induction, including 7 first time nominees, 9 people of color, and 7 women. The artists are from heavy metal, punk, R&B, hip hop, new wave, rock, afrobeat, and singer-songwriters. In this episode, we share our thoughts on the class of 2021, cast our votes for who gets in, and point out where the Hall has been getting it wrong by snubbing some artists (including Motley Crue). Get ready for a hall of fame podcast experience! Part of the Pantheon Podcast Network. Episode Playlist Spotify Apple Get In Touch Facebook Twitter Email The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has released the list of nominees for the class of 2021, and it’s one of the most diverse groups of artists to ever be up for induction, including 7 first time nominees, 9 people of color, and 7 women. The artists are from heavy metal, punk, R&B, hip hop, new wave, rock, afrobeat, and singer-songwriters. In this episode, we share our thoughts on the class of 2021, cast our votes for who gets in, and point out where the Hall has been getting it wrong by snubbing some artists (including Motley Crue). Get ready for a hall of fame podcast experience! Part of the Pantheon Podcast Network. Episode Playlist Spotify Apple Get In Touch Facebook Twitter Email Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has released the list of nominees for the class of 2021, and it’s one of the most diverse groups of artists to ever be up for induction, including 7 first time nominees, 9 people of color, and 7 women. The artists are from heavy metal, punk, R&B, hip hop, new wave, rock, afrobeat, and singer-songwriters. In this episode, we share our thoughts on the class of 2021, cast our votes for who gets in, and point out where the Hall has been getting it wrong by snubbing some artists (including Motley Crue). Get ready for a hall of fame podcast experience! Part of the Pantheon Podcast Network.

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]]> 8550 yes 11 - The Hairband Countdown https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com Hair metal was one big rock and roll circus that burst onto the scene and ruled the airwaves, concert venues, and MTV in the 1980s. They embraced the idea that rock and roll is about having a good time and they took it to cartoonish levels of excess. Join us as we raise our cigarette lighters in salute to our top six hair bands of all time. Cue the song by Europe -- it’s the hairband countdown! Part of the Pantheon Podcast Network. Episode Playlist Spotify Apple Music Get In Touch Facebook Twitter Email Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 22 Feb 2021 13:59:00 -0000 11 - The Hairband Countdown full 1 11 Prisoners of Rock and Roll Hair metal was one big rock and roll circus that burst onto the scene and ruled the airwaves, concert venues, and MTV in the 1980s. They embraced the idea that rock and roll is about having a good time and they took it to cartoonish levels of excess. Join us as we raise our cigarette lighters in salute to our top six hair bands of all time. Cue the song by Europe -- it’s the hairband countdown! Part of the Pantheon Podcast Network. Episode Playlist Spotify Apple Music Get In Touch Facebook Twitter Email Hair metal was one big rock and roll circus that burst onto the scene and ruled the airwaves, concert venues, and MTV in the 1980s. They embraced the idea that rock and roll is about having a good time and they took it to cartoonish levels of excess. Join us as we raise our cigarette lighters in salute to our top six hair bands of all time. Cue the song by Europe -- it’s the hairband countdown! Part of the Pantheon Podcast Network. Episode Playlist Spotify Apple Music Get In Touch Facebook Twitter Email Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hair metal was one big rock and roll circus that burst onto the scene and ruled the airwaves, concert venues, and MTV in the 1980s. They embraced the idea that rock and roll is about having a good time and they took it to cartoonish levels of excess. Join us as we raise our cigarette lighters in salute to our top six hair bands of all time. Cue the song by Europe -- it’s the hairband countdown! Part of the Pantheon Podcast Network.

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]]> 6722 no 10 - Bruce Springsteen: Songs of Hope and Dreams https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com Bruce Springsteen is famous for writing songs about characters in the trenches of everyday life, trying to make a place for themselves and make sense of it all. His concerts are legendary nearly religious experiences that routinely last over three hours. In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we talk about how The Boss went from a working-class kid at the Jersey Shore to one of the biggest rock and roll stars in the world with Born in the USA. Plus, we share some personal encounters with Bruce and send a song to The Electric Chair. Part of the Pantheon Podcast Network. Episode Playlist Spotify Apple Music Get In Touch Facebook Twitter Email Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:56:00 -0000 10 - Bruce Springsteen: Songs of Hope and Dreams full 1 11 Prisoners of Rock and Roll Bruce Springsteen is famous for writing songs about characters in the trenches of everyday life, trying to make a place for themselves and make sense of it all. His concerts are legendary nearly religious experiences that routinely last over three hours. In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we talk about how The Boss went from a working-class kid at the Jersey Shore to one of the biggest rock and roll stars in the world with Born in the USA. Plus, we share some personal encounters with Bruce and send a song to The Electric Chair. Part of the Pantheon Podcast Network. Episode Playlist Spotify Apple Music Get In Touch Facebook Twitter Email Bruce Springsteen is famous for writing songs about characters in the trenches of everyday life, trying to make a place for themselves and make sense of it all. His concerts are legendary nearly religious experiences that routinely last over three hours. In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we talk about how The Boss went from a working-class kid at the Jersey Shore to one of the biggest rock and roll stars in the world with Born in the USA. Plus, we share some personal encounters with Bruce and send a song to The Electric Chair. Part of the Pantheon Podcast Network. Episode Playlist Spotify Apple Music Get In Touch Facebook Twitter Email Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Bruce Springsteen is famous for writing songs about characters in the trenches of everyday life, trying to make a place for themselves and make sense of it all. His concerts are legendary nearly religious experiences that routinely last over three hours. In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we talk about how The Boss went from a working-class kid at the Jersey Shore to one of the biggest rock and roll stars in the world with Born in the USA. Plus, we share some personal encounters with Bruce and send a song to The Electric Chair. Part of the Pantheon Podcast Network.

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]]> 6508 yes 09 - Mohawks & Safety Pins: The History of Punk Music https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com The history of music is filled with counterculture movements, and none of them gave the middle finger to society louder or angrier than punk. We take you through a brief history of punk music, starting with the garage rock of the late 60s that inspired it up through the commercialized pop punk that sold tens of millions of copies. We talk about some of the most interesting characters and influential bands of the movement, including the holy trinity of punk music: The Ramones, The Sex Pistols, and the Clash. Part of the Pantheon Podcast Network.  Episode Playlist Spotify Apple Get In Touch Facebook Twitter Email Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 25 Jan 2021 14:16:00 -0000 09 - Mohawks & Safety Pins: The History of Punk Music full 1 9 Prisoners of Rock and Roll The history of music is filled with counterculture movements, and none of them gave the middle finger to society louder or angrier than punk. We take you through a brief history of punk music, starting with the garage rock of the late 60s that inspired it up through the commercialized pop punk that sold tens of millions of copies. We talk about some of the most interesting characters and influential bands of the movement, including the holy trinity of punk music: The Ramones, The Sex Pistols, and the Clash. Part of the Pantheon Podcast Network. Episode PlaylistSpotifyAppleGet In TouchFacebookTwitterEmail The history of music is filled with counterculture movements, and none of them gave the middle finger to society louder or angrier than punk. We take you through a brief history of punk music, starting with the garage rock of the late 60s that inspired it up through the commercialized pop punk that sold tens of millions of copies. We talk about some of the most interesting characters and influential bands of the movement, including the holy trinity of punk music: The Ramones, The Sex Pistols, and the Clash. Part of the Pantheon Podcast Network.  Episode Playlist Spotify Apple Get In Touch Facebook Twitter Email Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The history of music is filled with counterculture movements, and none of them gave the middle finger to society louder or angrier than punk. We take you through a brief history of punk music, starting with the garage rock of the late 60s that inspired it up through the commercialized pop punk that sold tens of millions of copies. We talk about some of the most interesting characters and influential bands of the movement, including the holy trinity of punk music: The Ramones, The Sex Pistols, and the Clash. Part of the Pantheon Podcast Network. 

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]]> 6255 yes 08 - 1991, The Greatest Year in Music History https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com 1991 was one of the strangest and greatest years in modern music history. It's a year that brought us huge releases from U2, Van Halen, and Guns n' Roses, as well as debuts from Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, and Nirvana. It's also a year where Do the Bartman, Rico Suave, and Ice Ice Baby were on the charts. On today's episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we jump in our music time machine and discuss at all of the great (and terrible) music that came out 30 years ago. Episode Playlists Great Music from 1991 Songs from 1991 That Stink Get In Touch Facebook Twitter Email Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 10 Jan 2021 19:50:00 -0000 08 - 1991, The Greatest Year in Music History full 1 8 Prisoners of Rock and Roll 1991 was one of the strangest and greatest years in modern music history. It's a year that brought us huge releases from U2, Van Halen, and Guns n' Roses, as well as debuts from Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, and Nirvana. It's also a year where Do the Bartman, Rico Suave, and Ice Ice Baby were on the charts. On today's episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we jump in our music time machine and discuss at all of the great (and terrible) music that came out 30 years ago.Episode PlaylistsGreat Music from 1991Songs from 1991 That StinkGet In TouchFacebookTwitterEmail 1991 was one of the strangest and greatest years in modern music history. It's a year that brought us huge releases from U2, Van Halen, and Guns n' Roses, as well as debuts from Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, and Nirvana. It's also a year where Do the Bartman, Rico Suave, and Ice Ice Baby were on the charts. On today's episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we jump in our music time machine and discuss at all of the great (and terrible) music that came out 30 years ago. Episode Playlists Great Music from 1991 Songs from 1991 That Stink Get In Touch Facebook Twitter Email Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 1991 was one of the strangest and greatest years in modern music history. It's a year that brought us huge releases from U2, Van Halen, and Guns n' Roses, as well as debuts from Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, and Nirvana. It's also a year where Do the Bartman, Rico Suave, and Ice Ice Baby were on the charts. On today's episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we jump in our music time machine and discuss at all of the great (and terrible) music that came out 30 years ago.

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]]> 6173 yes 07 - New Year's Eve Special! Good Riddance 2020. https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com New Year's Eve sure was different this year. Time Square was more or less empty and everyone was stuck at home instead of celebrating with friends and family. That sucks, but we’re here to help! We decided to record a short episode as the ball drops to look back at some music of 2020 and talk about some of the music that’s usually played at New Year’s Eve Parties. Grab your champagne as as we say good riddance to 2020 and here’s to better times ahead.   Episode Playlist Spotify Get In Touch Facebook Twitter Email Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 01 Jan 2021 15:33:00 -0000 07 - New Year's Eve Special! Good Riddance 2020. full 1 7 Prisoners of Rock and Roll New Year's Eve sure was different this year. Time Square was more or less empty and everyone was stuck at home instead of celebrating with friends and family. That sucks, but we’re here to help! We decided to record a short episode as the ball drops to look back at some music of 2020 and talk about some of the music that’s usually played at New Year’s Eve Parties. Grab your champagne as as we say good riddance to 2020 and here’s to better times ahead.  Episode PlaylistSpotifyGet In TouchFacebookTwitterEmail New Year's Eve sure was different this year. Time Square was more or less empty and everyone was stuck at home instead of celebrating with friends and family. That sucks, but we’re here to help! We decided to record a short episode as the ball drops to look back at some music of 2020 and talk about some of the music that’s usually played at New Year’s Eve Parties. Grab your champagne as as we say good riddance to 2020 and here’s to better times ahead.   Episode Playlist Spotify Get In Touch Facebook Twitter Email Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices New Year's Eve sure was different this year. Time Square was more or less empty and everyone was stuck at home instead of celebrating with friends and family. That sucks, but we’re here to help! We decided to record a short episode as the ball drops to look back at some music of 2020 and talk about some of the music that’s usually played at New Year’s Eve Parties. Grab your champagne as as we say good riddance to 2020 and here’s to better times ahead.  

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]]> 1546 yes 06 - Merry Christmas Mother@#$%ers!!! https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com Ah, the holidays! It’s time for putting up decorations, eating too much, spending time with friends and family, and listening to Christmas music! On today’s festive episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we spent hours wandering around malls and listening to the radio to hand pick the best songs for the most wonderful time of the year.  Episode Playlist Christmas Music That Doesn't Suck Get In Touch Facebook Twitter Email Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 19 Dec 2020 14:51:00 -0000 06 - Merry Christmas Mother@#$%ers!!! full 1 6 Prisoners of Rock and Roll Ah, the holidays! It’s time for putting up decorations, eating too much, spending time with friends and family, and listening to Christmas music! On today’s festive episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we spent hours wandering around malls and listening to the radio to hand pick the best songs for the most wonderful time of the year. Episode PlaylistChristmas Music That Doesn't SuckGet In TouchFacebookTwitterEmail Ah, the holidays! It’s time for putting up decorations, eating too much, spending time with friends and family, and listening to Christmas music! On today’s festive episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we spent hours wandering around malls and listening to the radio to hand pick the best songs for the most wonderful time of the year.  Episode Playlist Christmas Music That Doesn't Suck Get In Touch Facebook Twitter Email Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ah, the holidays! It’s time for putting up decorations, eating too much, spending time with friends and family, and listening to Christmas music! On today’s festive episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we spent hours wandering around malls and listening to the radio to hand pick the best songs for the most wonderful time of the year. 

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]]> 4086 yes 05 - Rock and Roll Debate: The Beatles vs. The Rolling Stones https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com The Beatles or The Rolling Stones. People have been debating this one in living rooms and bars around the world for over 60 years. Lennon and McCartney or Jagger and Richards? Yesterday or Gimmie Shelter? Everyone has an opinion, and we’re going to share ours when it comes to the Fab Four vs the bad boys of rock and roll.  Episode Playlist Beatles vs. The Rolling Stones Get In Touch Facebook Twitter Email Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 08 Dec 2020 01:55:00 -0000 05 - Rock and Roll Debate: The Beatles vs. The Rolling Stones full 1 5 Prisoners of Rock and Roll The Beatles or The Rolling Stones. People have been debating this one in living rooms and bars around the world for over 60 years. Lennon and McCartney or Jagger and Richards? Yesterday or Gimmie Shelter? Everyone has an opinion, and we’re going to share ours when it comes to the Fab Four vs the bad boys of rock and roll. Episode PlaylistBeatles vs. The Rolling StonesGet In TouchFacebookTwitterEmail The Beatles or The Rolling Stones. People have been debating this one in living rooms and bars around the world for over 60 years. Lennon and McCartney or Jagger and Richards? Yesterday or Gimmie Shelter? Everyone has an opinion, and we’re going to share ours when it comes to the Fab Four vs the bad boys of rock and roll.  Episode Playlist Beatles vs. The Rolling Stones Get In Touch Facebook Twitter Email Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Beatles or The Rolling Stones. People have been debating this one in living rooms and bars around the world for over 60 years. Lennon and McCartney or Jagger and Richards? Yesterday or Gimmie Shelter? Everyone has an opinion, and we’re going to share ours when it comes to the Fab Four vs the bad boys of rock and roll. 

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]]> 9123 yes 04 - Sun Records: Where Rock and Roll Was Born https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com If music is a religion, then Sun Studio in Memphis Tennessee is one of it’s holy sites. Inside this former auto glass repair shop, a man named Sam Phillips invented rock and roll, discovered Elvis Presley, and brought us artists like BB King, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison, and Johnny Cash. This is where it all started. Sam opened his studio in 1950 because he wanted you to experience music and not just hear it. He wanted you to feel what he felt growing up around blues and gospel as a sharecropper in Alabama. He wanted you to feel what he felt walking down Beale Street in Memphis. On today’s episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re going to go all the way back to the beginning and take a look at legendary Sun Studios, the artists that came out of it, and the amazing music that gave us good ol’ fashioned, American rock and roll.  Episode Playlist Sun Records Get In Touch Facebook Twitter Email Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 17 Nov 2020 00:05:00 -0000 04 - Sun Records: Where Rock and Roll Was Born full 1 4 Prisoners of Rock and Roll If music is a religion, then Sun Studio in Memphis Tennessee is one of it’s holy sites. Inside this former auto glass repair shop, a man named Sam Phillips invented rock and roll, discovered Elvis Presley, and brought us artists like BB King, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison, and Johnny Cash. This is where it all started. Sam opened his studio in 1950 because he wanted you to experience music and not just hear it. He wanted you to feel what he felt growing up around blues and gospel as a sharecropper in Alabama. He wanted you to feel what he felt walking down Beale Street in Memphis. On today’s episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re going to go all the way back to the beginning and take a look at legendary Sun Studios, the artists that came out of it, and the amazing music that gave us good ol’ fashioned, American rock and roll. Episode PlaylistSun RecordsGet In TouchFacebookTwitterEmail If music is a religion, then Sun Studio in Memphis Tennessee is one of it’s holy sites. Inside this former auto glass repair shop, a man named Sam Phillips invented rock and roll, discovered Elvis Presley, and brought us artists like BB King, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison, and Johnny Cash. This is where it all started. Sam opened his studio in 1950 because he wanted you to experience music and not just hear it. He wanted you to feel what he felt growing up around blues and gospel as a sharecropper in Alabama. He wanted you to feel what he felt walking down Beale Street in Memphis. On today’s episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re going to go all the way back to the beginning and take a look at legendary Sun Studios, the artists that came out of it, and the amazing music that gave us good ol’ fashioned, American rock and roll.  Episode Playlist Sun Records Get In Touch Facebook Twitter Email Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices If music is a religion, then Sun Studio in Memphis Tennessee is one of it’s holy sites. Inside this former auto glass repair shop, a man named Sam Phillips invented rock and roll, discovered Elvis Presley, and brought us artists like BB King, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison, and Johnny Cash. This is where it all started. Sam opened his studio in 1950 because he wanted you to experience music and not just hear it. He wanted you to feel what he felt growing up around blues and gospel as a sharecropper in Alabama. He wanted you to feel what he felt walking down Beale Street in Memphis. On today’s episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re going to go all the way back to the beginning and take a look at legendary Sun Studios, the artists that came out of it, and the amazing music that gave us good ol’ fashioned, American rock and roll. 

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]]> 5779 yes 03 - Amazing Movie Soundtracks https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com People have been associating music with scenes from movies since before Judy Garland sang Somewhere Over the Rainbow in the Wizard of Oz over 80 years ago. Some of the most memorable scenes in the history of film have music playing behind them -- and some of the most memorable soundtrack songs are just as well known as “That song from The Breakfast Club” as “Don’t You Forget About Me by Simple Minds.”On today’s episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re going to talk about our favorite movie soundtracks, scenes, and songs. So refill your popcorn, grab a beverage, and sit down in that recliner. Let’s talk movie tunes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 03 Nov 2020 00:26:00 -0000 03 - Amazing Movie Soundtracks full 1 3 Prisoners of Rock and Roll People have been associating music with scenes from movies since before Judy Garland sang Somewhere Over the Rainbow in the Wizard of Oz over 80 years ago. Some of the most memorable scenes in the history of film have music playing behind them -- and some of the most memorable soundtrack songs are just as well known as “That song from The Breakfast Club” as “Don’t You Forget About Me by Simple Minds.”On today’s episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re going to talk about our favorite movie soundtracks, scenes, and songs. So refill your popcorn, grab a beverage, and sit down in that recliner. Let’s talk movie tunes.  People have been associating music with scenes from movies since before Judy Garland sang Somewhere Over the Rainbow in the Wizard of Oz over 80 years ago. Some of the most memorable scenes in the history of film have music playing behind them -- and some of the most memorable soundtrack songs are just as well known as “That song from The Breakfast Club” as “Don’t You Forget About Me by Simple Minds.”On today’s episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re going to talk about our favorite movie soundtracks, scenes, and songs. So refill your popcorn, grab a beverage, and sit down in that recliner. Let’s talk movie tunes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices People have been associating music with scenes from movies since before Judy Garland sang Somewhere Over the Rainbow in the Wizard of Oz over 80 years ago. Some of the most memorable scenes in the history of film have music playing behind them -- and some of the most memorable soundtrack songs are just as well known as “That song from The Breakfast Club” as “Don’t You Forget About Me by Simple Minds.”On today’s episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re going to talk about our favorite movie soundtracks, scenes, and songs. So refill your popcorn, grab a beverage, and sit down in that recliner. Let’s talk movie tunes. 

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]]> 3782 yes 02 - The Top 6 American Rock and Roll Bands https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com America is second to none when it comes to going to inventing music: blues, salsa, country, jazz, hip hop, bluegrass, funk, doo wop, ragtime, surf music, punk, disco, and of course rock and roll. Unless you’re into the symphony, polka, or Australian didgeridoo, the music you’re listening to either came from or has deep roots in America. On today's episode of the Prisoners of Rock and Roll, each of us are going to share who we think are our top 6 American rock and roll bands of all time. This is a long one, boys and girls, so grab yourself a cold one.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrisonersofrockandrollWebsite: www.prisonersofrockandroll.comEmail: prisonersofrockandroll@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 20 Oct 2020 00:19:00 -0000 02 - The Top 6 American Rock and Roll Bands full 1 2 Prisoners of Rock and Roll America is second to none when it comes to going to inventing music: blues, salsa, country, jazz, hip hop, bluegrass, funk, doo wop, ragtime, surf music, punk, disco, and of course rock and roll. Unless you’re into the symphony, polka, or Australian didgeridoo, the music you’re listening to either came from or has deep roots in America. On today's episode of the Prisoners of Rock and Roll, each of us are going to share who we think are our top 6 American rock and roll bands of all time. This is a long one, boys and girls, so grab yourself a cold one.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrisonersofrockandrollWebsite: www.prisonersofrockandroll.comEmail: prisonersofrockandroll@gmail.com America is second to none when it comes to going to inventing music: blues, salsa, country, jazz, hip hop, bluegrass, funk, doo wop, ragtime, surf music, punk, disco, and of course rock and roll. Unless you’re into the symphony, polka, or Australian didgeridoo, the music you’re listening to either came from or has deep roots in America. On today's episode of the Prisoners of Rock and Roll, each of us are going to share who we think are our top 6 American rock and roll bands of all time. This is a long one, boys and girls, so grab yourself a cold one.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrisonersofrockandrollWebsite: www.prisonersofrockandroll.comEmail: prisonersofrockandroll@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices America is second to none when it comes to going to inventing music: blues, salsa, country, jazz, hip hop, bluegrass, funk, doo wop, ragtime, surf music, punk, disco, and of course rock and roll. Unless you’re into the symphony, polka, or Australian didgeridoo, the music you’re listening to either came from or has deep roots in America. On today's episode of the Prisoners of Rock and Roll, each of us are going to share who we think are our top 6 American rock and roll bands of all time. This is a long one, boys and girls, so grab yourself a cold one.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrisonersofrockandrollWebsite: www.prisonersofrockandroll.comEmail: prisonersofrockandroll@gmail.com

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]]> 7631 yes 01 - Does Motley Crue Belong in the Hall of Fame? https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com Motley Crue has been making music for almost 40 years. Despite their enormous commercial success, they and most of the other hair bands from that era get written off because of their party lifestyle, spandex, and high hair. On this inaugural episode of the Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re going to make the argument that Motley Crue belongs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. We'll discuss their rise to fame on the Sunset Strip, look at their skills as musicians, share some concert stories, and discuss some of their scandals. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrisonersofrockandrollWebsite: www.prisonersofrockandroll.comEmail: prisonersofrockandroll@gmail.comShow NotesWebsites:Motley CrueRock and Roll Hall of FameVideos:The DirtVH1 Behind the Music: Motley CrueMotley Crue: The End Live in Los AngelesBooks: The Dirt: Confessions of the World's Most Notorious Rock BandThe Heroin Diaries: A Year in the Life of a Shattered Rock StarTattoos & TequilaTommylandArticles:Page 6: A Timeline of Motley Crue's Many Arrests (November 21, 2019)Rolling Stone: On the Road With Motley Crue All in the name of Rock and Roll (August 13, 1987)Rolling Stone: Inside 'The Dirt,' Netflix's raunchy, no-holds-barred adaptation of the glam-metal band's riotous 2001 memoir (March 5, 2019) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 05 Oct 2020 15:44:00 -0000 01 - Does Motley Crue Belong in the Hall of Fame? full 1 1 Prisoners of Rock and Roll Motley Crue has been making music for almost 40 years. Despite their enormous commercial success, they and most of the other hair bands from that era get written off because of their party lifestyle, spandex, and high hair. On this inaugural episode of the Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re going to make the argument that Motley Crue belongs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. We'll discuss their rise to fame on the Sunset Strip, look at their skills as musicians, share some concert stories, and discuss some of their scandals. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrisonersofrockandrollWebsite: www.prisonersofrockandroll.comEmail: prisonersofrockandroll@gmail.comShow NotesWebsites:Motley CrueRock and Roll Hall of FameVideos:The DirtVH1 Behind the Music: Motley CrueMotley Crue: The End Live in Los AngelesBooks: The Dirt: Confessions of the World's Most Notorious Rock BandThe Heroin Diaries: A Year in the Life of a Shattered Rock StarTattoos & TequilaTommylandArticles:Page 6: A Timeline of Motley Crue's Many Arrests (November 21, 2019)Rolling Stone: On the Road With Motley Crue All in the name of Rock and Roll (August 13, 1987)Rolling Stone: Inside 'The Dirt,' Netflix's raunchy, no-holds-barred adaptation of the glam-metal band's riotous 2001 memoir (March 5, 2019) Motley Crue has been making music for almost 40 years. Despite their enormous commercial success, they and most of the other hair bands from that era get written off because of their party lifestyle, spandex, and high hair. On this inaugural episode of the Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re going to make the argument that Motley Crue belongs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. We'll discuss their rise to fame on the Sunset Strip, look at their skills as musicians, share some concert stories, and discuss some of their scandals. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrisonersofrockandrollWebsite: www.prisonersofrockandroll.comEmail: prisonersofrockandroll@gmail.comShow NotesWebsites:Motley CrueRock and Roll Hall of FameVideos:The DirtVH1 Behind the Music: Motley CrueMotley Crue: The End Live in Los AngelesBooks: The Dirt: Confessions of the World's Most Notorious Rock BandThe Heroin Diaries: A Year in the Life of a Shattered Rock StarTattoos & TequilaTommylandArticles:Page 6: A Timeline of Motley Crue's Many Arrests (November 21, 2019)Rolling Stone: On the Road With Motley Crue All in the name of Rock and Roll (August 13, 1987)Rolling Stone: Inside 'The Dirt,' Netflix's raunchy, no-holds-barred adaptation of the glam-metal band's riotous 2001 memoir (March 5, 2019) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Motley Crue has been making music for almost 40 years. Despite their enormous commercial success, they and most of the other hair bands from that era get written off because of their party lifestyle, spandex, and high hair. On this inaugural episode of the Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re going to make the argument that Motley Crue belongs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. We'll discuss their rise to fame on the Sunset Strip, look at their skills as musicians, share some concert stories, and discuss some of their scandals. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrisonersofrockandrollWebsite: www.prisonersofrockandroll.comEmail: prisonersofrockandroll@gmail.comShow NotesWebsites:Motley CrueRock and Roll Hall of FameVideos:The DirtVH1 Behind the Music: Motley CrueMotley Crue: The End Live in Los AngelesBooks: The Dirt: Confessions of the World's Most Notorious Rock BandThe Heroin Diaries: A Year in the Life of a Shattered Rock StarTattoos & TequilaTommylandArticles:Page 6: A Timeline of Motley Crue's Many Arrests (November 21, 2019)Rolling Stone: On the Road With Motley Crue All in the name of Rock and Roll (August 13, 1987)Rolling Stone: Inside 'The Dirt,' Netflix's raunchy, no-holds-barred adaptation of the glam-metal band's riotous 2001 memoir (March 5, 2019)

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]]> 3613 no Introducing the Prisoners of Rock and Roll https://prisonersofrockandroll.podbean.com What's up, cellmates?! Welcome to the Prisoners of Rock and Roll . We release an episode every two weeks where we talk about music, the people who make it, and the influence it has on all of us. We talk about our favorite bands, dive into music history, and settle once and for all some of those music arguments you have with your friends. We also have a segment called The Electric Chair where we sentence a song to death for its crimes against music. Check us out at Facebook, Twitter, or online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 05 Oct 2020 15:24:00 -0000 Introducing the Prisoners of Rock and Roll trailer 1 Prisoners of Rock and Roll What's up, cellmates?! Welcome to the Prisoners of Rock and Roll . We release an episode every two weeks where we talk about music, the people who make it, and the influence it has on all of us. We talk about our favorite bands, dive into music history, and settle once and for all some of those music arguments you have with your friends. We also have a segment called The Electric Chair where we sentence a song to death for its crimes against music. Check us out at Facebook, Twitter, or online. What's up, cellmates?! Welcome to the Prisoners of Rock and Roll . We release an episode every two weeks where we talk about music, the people who make it, and the influence it has on all of us. We talk about our favorite bands, dive into music history, and settle once and for all some of those music arguments you have with your friends. We also have a segment called The Electric Chair where we sentence a song to death for its crimes against music. Check us out at Facebook, Twitter, or online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What's up, cellmates?! Welcome to the Prisoners of Rock and Roll . We release an episode every two weeks where we talk about music, the people who make it, and the influence it has on all of us. We talk about our favorite bands, dive into music history, and settle once and for all some of those music arguments you have with your friends. We also have a segment called The Electric Chair where we sentence a song to death for its crimes against music. Check us out at Facebook, Twitter, or online.

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