CLE Rocks

Alice Cooper@75 podcast celebrates the life and music of the “shock rocker” - CLE Rocks

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 16:00:42 -0000

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Meat Loaf: 45 years of Bat Out of Hell

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 17:54:16 -0000

In this special, live episode of the CLE Rocks podcast, a panel of special guests, including Ellen Foley, Karla DeVito, Joe Stefko, John Gorman, Steve Popovich Jr. and Pearl Aday celebrate the legacies of Meat Loaf, Jim Steinman and Steve Popovich of Cleveland International Records, and how "Bat Out of Hell" changed the industry.

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Live Episode: Michael Stanley Band's Record-Setting Run (1982)

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 12:12:30 -0000

In 1982, Michael Stanley Band played four shows at Blossom Music Center in Ohio, setting an attendance record for the venue. A special panel of guests, including MSB lead guitarist Gary Markasky look back on those concerts.

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Live Episode: Wonderstruck 2022

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 13:21:10 -0000

Live episode recording at this year's WonderStruck Music Festival held at Lakeland Community College in Kirtland, Ohio. The panel of guests featured Steve Oberman, executive vice president and head of music at See Tickets, Andrea Smith, tour manager for Vampire Weekend, Jackie Popovec, lead singer of Youngstown-based band The Vindys, and Denny Young, co-founder and president of Elevation Group, the company that puts on WonderStruck.

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Rush - First American Broadcast, Cleveland (1974)

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 15:51:41 -0000

Rush broke into the American market in 1974 thanks to help from Cleveland radio station WMMS, leading to the band's first American Broadcast that August. This episode takes a look back at how WMMS' music director Donna Halper brought Rush into the limelight.

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Live Episode: The Legacy of WIXY 1260-AM

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 11:19:00 -0000

In a special live edition of CLE Rocks, we examine the legacy of WIXY 1260, the AM radio station that dominated Cleveland in the 1960s, revolutionizing the industry. Guests include radio legends Larry Morrow, Billy Bass and historian Mike Olszewski.

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Bruce Springsteen - American Music Masters, Wood Guthrie Tribute (1996)

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 19:19:00 -0000

In 1996, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame launched its American Music Masters series honoring legends of roots of rock. First up was Woody Guthrie with tribute concert headlined by Bruce Springsteen, Pete Seeger a young Ani DiFranco and more. This episode looks back on the series formation and one of the most unforgettable concerts in Cleveland music history.

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Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes - Live in Cleveland (1977)

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 11:51:00 -0000

Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes' 1977 concert at Cleveland's Agora featuring Ronnie Spector -- The show that made the band a household name in Northeast Ohio.

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Live Episode: The Legacy of Prince

Thu, 19 May 2022 12:55:00 -0000

A live version of CLE Rocks featuring a panel discussion focused on the legacy of Prince and his 1984 Purple Rain Tour.

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Bonus Episode: The legacy of Duran Duran

Thu, 12 May 2022 12:15:00 -0000

We sit down with Kirk Harrington and Tracey Elena of Duran Duran Worldwide, which helped lead the fan push for Duran Duran to get into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

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Bonus Episode: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2022

Thu, 05 May 2022 12:46:00 -0000

CLE Rocks host Troy L. Smith and former rock critic Michael Norman break down the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Class of 2022.

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Live Episode: Cleveland Historic Music Venues

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 12:41:00 -0000

From Richfield Coliseum to The Agora, relive the memorable moments at Cleveland's iconic music venues from the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s and beyond.

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Live Episode: World Series of Rock

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 13:46:00 -0000

Looking back at the World Series of Rock, the epic concert series held at Cleveland Stadium from 1974 to 1980 featuring everyone from The Rolling Stones and Pink Floyd to Fleetwood Mac and Aerosmith.

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David Bowie - First U.S. concert (1972)

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 14:14:00 -0000

In 1972, David Bowie embarked on his first tour of the U.S., choosing Cleveland as the place to debut his Ziggy Stardust alter ego to North America.

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Live Episode: Swingos Rock & Roll Hotel

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 14:21:00 -0000

Our Jan. 26, 2022 live version of the podcast focuses on Swingos, the legendary Cleveland hotel where rockers like Led Zeppelin, The Who and Elvis raged during the 1970s.

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Taylor Swift - 1989 Tour (2015)

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 16:11:00 -0000

Revisiting Taylor Swift's 1989 album and arena tour: The moment country's biggest star became a true pop icon.

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Live Episode: The Legacy of Tina Turner

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 16:03:00 -0000

On Oct. 27, 2021, we recorded a live episode of CLE Rocks focused on Tina Turner's legacy and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Class of 2021.

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Jimi Hendrix - 1968 American Tour

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 20:04:00 -0000

In 1968, The Jimi Hendrix Experience embarked on a whirlwind tour of the United States that took them coast to coast and propelled its frontman to superstardom.

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Bonus Episode: 2021 Rock Hall Inductions

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 16:12:00 -0000

We sit down with Joe Kwaczala and Kristen Studard of the Who Cares About the Rock Hall? podcast to talk about anticipation for the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductions and this year's loaded class.

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Bonus Episode: Coronavirus + Music Venues

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 19:56:00 -0000

As of Sept. 7, several Northeast Ohio music venues will be requiring proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test for entry to concerts.

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The Beatles - Cleveland Stadium (1966)

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 17:11:00 -0000

In 1964 and 1966 Beatlemania took center stage in Cleveland with a pair of shows that featured fans rushing the stage to get their hands on The Fab Four.

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Prince - Purple Rain Tour (1984)

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 20:22:00 -0000

In 1984, Prince kicked off his epic "Purple Rain Tour," taking the Midwest by storm with a secret convert in Cincinnati, seven-night stand in Detroit and two concerts at Richfield Coliseum.

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Pearl Jam's - Ten Tour/Peabody's Downunder (1992)

Tue, 11 May 2021 04:00:00 -0000

By April 1992, Pearl Jam was becoming one of the biggest rock bands in the world. But that didn't stop the Seattle rock band from playing a concert at a small club in Cleveland.

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Tina Turner - Private Dancer Tour (1985)

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -0000

A look back at the greatest comeback in music history, as Tina Turner brought her 1985 "Private Dancer Tour" to Richfield Coliseum.

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2Pac - All Eyez on Me Tour (1996)

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -0000

Seven months before his murder, 2Pac played one of his final concerts at Cleveland's Gund Arena with friend and boxing legend Mike Tyson by his side.

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Nirvana - Nevermind North American Tour (1991)

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -0000

In October 1991, Kurt Cobain and Nirvana performed at a small concert club in Cleveland just weeks before the grunge act became the biggest band in the world.

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KISS - Blizzard of 1978

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0000

In 1978, KISS delivered one of its most memorable concerts as a blizzard came down on Richfield Coliseum.

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The Rolling Stones - 1972 American Tour

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0000

Not only did The Rolling Stones' 1972 tour (aka S.T.P.) mark a peak for the band, it changed the music industry with its scale, musicality and mayhem.

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Bruce Springsteen - Live at the Agora 1978

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -0000

In 1978, Bruce Springsteen brought his Darkness Tour to Northeast Ohio for a series of iconic shows that would help cement his legacy and special relationship with Cleveland.

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Led Zeppelin - Destroyer (1977)

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 10:00:00 -0000

In 1977, Led Zeppelin played a two-night stand at Richfield Coliseum near Cleveland. A soundboard recording of the first night would become one of the most coveted bootlegs in rock history.

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Chuck Berry - Moondog Coronation Ball II (1986)

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 10:00:00 -0000

In 1986, the city of Cleveland rallied together to bring the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to the shores of Lake Erie. And it all culminated with a magical show by Chuck Berry.

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Bonus Episode: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2020

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 10:00:00 -0000

An in-depth look at the legacies of Depeche Mode, The Doobie Brothers, Nine Inch Nails, The Notorious B.I.G., T. Rex and Whitney Houston.

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Nine Inch Nails - Woodstock '94

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0000

In 1994, with the release of "The Downward Spiral" and Nine Inch Nails' iconic Woodstock '94 performance, Trent Reznor became the reluctant face of alternative rock.

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B.B. King & Jimi Hendrix - King's Jam (1968)

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0000

On April 15, 1968, B.B. King led a jam session in New York's East Village featuring Jimi Hendrix, Al Kooper, The Paul Butterfield Blues Band and others. This is how it all went

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Interview: Tommy Lee

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0000

Tommy Lee discusses his new album "Andro," Motley's Crue's delayed stadium tour and the band's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame prospects.

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Interview: Ricky Byrd

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 09:01:00 -0000

Former Joan Jett guitarist Ricky Byrd reflects on addiction, recovery and playing with The Beatles at the 2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

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Bonus Episode: Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0000

We debate Rolling Stone's 2020-update on the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time" with comedian Joe Kwaczala, co-host of the Who Cares About the Rock Hall?

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Interview: Herb Alpert

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0000

Herb Albert, co-founder of A&M Records, discusses his new documentary, launching the careers of Janet Jackson and The Police, and his disdain for Donald Trump.

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Interview: John Oates

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0000

Musician John Oates previews his album "Live in Nashville" and details what's next for Hall and Oates as they celebrate 50 years as a duo.

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Interview: Nils Lofgren

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0000

Guitarist Nils Lofgren of The E Street Band talks about his recent live album "Weathered" and shares his thoughts on Bruce Springsteen's new album "Letter to You"

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Interview: Ace Frehley

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0000

Former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley breaks down his latest album "Origins Vol. 2" and takes us behind the scenes of KISS' drama-filled 2014 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction.

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Trailer: Welcome to CLE Rocks

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 17:17:45 -0000

The music podcast from Cleveland -- the birthplace of rock and roll! Hosted by music journalist Troy L. Smith, CLE Rocks looks back at the memorable events and people that shaped rock and roll. Troy's interviews with some of music's greatest legends offer intimate, untold stories you must hear to believe.

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