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The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll

This is a podcast that was created to discuss the humongous tree of music known as Rock and Roll. There are thousands of branches. There is so much information out there with even more to be learned. Together, we are going to have fun talking about our passion, the Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll. Between Ray and Markus, we have 50+ years of rock and roll radio experience and a thirst to know more! With your input we want to begin to balance the imbalanced. We look forward to connecting and

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34:20

Spending Some Time With John Lodge

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2025/06/09

John Lodge of The Moody Blues stops by for a visit on this week's episode of the podcast! His https://www.johnlodge.com/pages/tour-dateshttps://www.johnlodge.com/pages/tour-dates, and we get the lowdown on what's going on as the dates approach!John tells about other things going on, and about his future plans. He also gives insight into his preparation for tours. So hitch a ride, we're going flying! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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45:54

Down In Monterey

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2025/06/02

A lot of things started at 1967's Monterey Pop Festival; the era of the multi-day festival, people finding ways to "survive" three days together for music's sake, and, maybe most importantly, it launched The Summer Of Love!Growing beyond its initial scope, taking on its own life energy, to the chagrin of at least one of the originators! (Find out who!) Markus and Ray work their way through the festival lineup, adding what they learned about the event, along the way. Find out more: -D.A

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38:22

All About Tool!

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2025/05/26

To be singular in your field, a true original, a genre bender... These are not aspirations, but these thing DO happen! The manner in which Tool formed, evolved, and re-formed over decades of making amazing heavy music, is told in this episode. The music is explored and discussed, of course, but...this episode is two fans from the start, finally getting "it all out there" about one of their "lifetime membership" bands! In the episode, the guys discuss the bar tour. Here's a link to that J.C

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26:03

5 Favorites: Beatles Songs

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2025/05/19

Our "game show" of 5 Favorites is fun because there are no wrong answers! Just favorites! So Markus and Ray dug into one of the deepest topics in this area, The Beatles. Their songs are beyond legendary, and they produced a very deep catalog of great songs. So, trying to figure out their 5 Favorites might seem impossible when it comes to those lads from Liverpool. Yet they dive right in! Email us your 5 Fave Fab Songs at: imbalancedhistory@gmail.com! All of our episodes, and more can be found on

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38:11

Big Mamas Of The Blues

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2025/05/11

Enjoy this special Mother's Day Sunday release of our new episode, Big Mamas Of The Blues! Markus and Ray dig into two great mamas; Ma Rainey in the first half, and Big Mama Thornton after the break!Both had key influences on the roots of the Blues and on women looking for singing heroes in the history books! Listen to here their influence on different branches of Rock n' Roll tree! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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45:14

David Uosikkinen Comes To Visit!

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2025/05/05

Whenever David Uosikkinen drops in on the Imbalanced Boys, discussions always range widely from the original topic! Just three friends catching up on work and life! This week, he's setting the table for The Hooters' Summer in the U.S. and abroad, talking QDK, and the L! and a Lot more. Ya never know when will come up when Davey's in tha house! Hit play and enjoy! For the Philly Hooters faithful, get ready for some great memories!!! Check out David's In The Pocket project here! The Hooters are

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35:59

Game Changers: What's Going On?

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2025/04/28

Markus and Ray have long espoused their love of the great Marvin Gaye on this podcast! This week, he's featured in an episode of Game Changers, all about his landmark 1971 album, What's Going On?The music takes us places, and to other times, like when 8-track players roamed the Earth! That's part of the story as the guys dig deep in an album by Marvin Gaye that absolutely chanted things in 1971! They revisit the struggle between Gaye and Berry Gordy. It was more than a song title, it was a

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34:16

A 4/20 Special: Marijuana And Music

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2025/04/20

From the root of marijuana's role in the world at large, to its filtering into music culture, Markus and Ray do their best to start the discussion of these marijuana matters, and how music became intertwined with the cheeba! Future, continued discussions may be necessary! Feel free to email us: imbalancedhistorypod@gmail.com And check us out on the web, too: imbalancedhistory.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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40:04

Bad Company: Taking The Long Road

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2025/04/14

Almost any long road is worth taking in Rock & Roll! Bad Company, got a jump start, forming from other bands of note, melded by their role in launching Peter Grant's Swan Song Records, they've taken a long road. Rodgers and Ralphs and Kirke and Burrell began the journey, after coming together. Time takes a toll, but also age, health and mortality. Built as a band, on a foundation of fiery songs, delivered with maximum vigor and volume!!! Rodgers vocals so smooth many called him, The Voice. Join

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32:33

Back To The Beginning with Rudy Sarzo

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2025/04/07

As they discuss, The Boys had heard about, Back To The Beginning, July 5 at Villas Park, honoring Black Sabbath, in Birmingham, UK, and then they saw Rudy Sarzo's name listed as a guest. One thing leads to another, and he's on the podcast this week!The discussion veers wildly, and the hilarity ensues! Rudy mentions his podcast. He doesn't mention its name! It's The Dash! Check out Rudy's Dash Podcast on Spotify right here! And find out what he is up to inside this episode! And check out our web

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29:10

5 Favorites: Live Albums

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2025/03/31

The live music experience. The genre only matters to the listener. The concept is the same. In the recorded music era, people began to want their favorite artists, playing live, on records, for home listening. The guys discuss an article in The Current.org that sheds some light! And dig into Rolling Stone magazine's take, on the 50 best live albums, as the discussion unfolds! Email us your #5Favorites: imbalancedhistory@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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39:51

Ladies & Gentlemen, The J. Geils Band!

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2025/03/24

The original "bad boys outta Boston" are this week's topic for learning and discussion on the podcast! Markus and Ray learned tons about a band they know! Hoping there's stuff to learn in this one for you, too!And music? Well, we've tried to cover all the good musical corners for the fans. How'd we do? Hit us up: imbalancehistory@gmail.com! New to our podcast? Dig in or all of our episodes, where you gets podcasts, or hit up our web site: imbalancedhistory.com Learn more about your ad choices

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36:27

Saint Pat's & The Irish Spirit!!!

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2025/03/17

It's time for the wearin' & drinkin' of 'the Green!'Markus and Ray add one more "green" thing, along the road to celebrating the Irish in us all! There's music and merriment, and drink, of course! Along the way, the guys actually talk some history, Rock & Roll, and otherwise! Like so many topics, there's more to Irish Rock than U2 and Thin Lizzy. You may already know a lot, but we learned all kinds of stuff while prepping for this one! So, raise a glass, toast those you hold dear, and

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27:39

Marking 6 Years Of The Imbalanced History!!!

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2025/03/10

6 years, almost 400 episodes, as Dave Grohl might say, "But, here we are!" Markus and Ray celebrate the occasion of 6 years of the Imbalanced History podcast with reflections and memories of their adventures in the name of Rock & Roll! Recounting the roots of things, remembering growth spurts (of the podcast!) and some special moments! The guys discuss the importance to them, personally, of the friends made through the interviews they've done. Heroes welcomed!!! ('Nuff said?) The last year has been

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28:55

5 Favorites: Guitarists Of The 1980s!

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2025/03/03

It's a tough task to work out your 5 Favorites on just about any subject in this category of the podcast. When it comes to guitarists? Of the 1980s? It's a tall order for Markus and Ray, as they mass consumed Rock music in that decade!It's not just one style inside of Rock, this episode bends to include it all! Your Fave 5 is likely different! Email yours to us at imbalancedhistory@gmail.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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49:57

Game Changers: Madison Square Garden

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2025/02/24

From its roots as a railyard, through many changes, an association with P.T. Barnum, MURDER! & its move uptown, Madison Square Garden has always been at the forefront of entertainment and style!Early on, the guys reference an article by Bob Mayer, which you can read here! It gives more detail about the changes through the years. Ray delved into the various images of MSG, as it changed and moved, and has put together a cool blog about it. There's really more info than one episode or blog can cover,

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51:39

David Hepworth: Hope I Get Old Before I Die

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2025/02/16

Our UK audience knows David Hepworth, first-hand, for decades, but most of you might be learning a lot about this incredible human during this conversation! From Live Aid, which is this book's starting point, moving forward he delves into The Third Age Of Rock & Roll! David remains sharp-witted with incredible knowledge and recall of music history's biggest events! Here's hoping that he returns for another visit soon! The cheekily titled, Hope I Get Old Before I Die, is available in e-books, and is

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33:14

The Rock Hall's Top 200 Albums vs. Our Imbalanced Top...

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2025/02/10

When the Rock Hall deigns something special or best, there are always discussions among fans. Markus and Ray don't usually engage in this kind of thing, but something tweaked their interest.There's no #5Favorites component to this episode, but the guys cull their own Top 20s from the Hall's 200 list! Click and make your own Top 20, and email it to us at: imbalancedhistory@gmail.com! Lots of history talk, but tons of tunes that simple kick ass! Buckle up, and enjoy the ride! Ride with us on

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26:34

5 Favorites: Double Albums

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2025/02/03

Markus and Ray sort out and declare their 5 Favorite Double Albums, in this episode of the podcast! Beyond the obvious, there are so many amazing studio albums comprised of four sides, released in the vinyl era! The guys pick their 5 Faves, find an interesting exception to the rules, and discuss their honorable mentions!There's always the Vegas angle, and curiosity about how many they'll have in common, but Ray throws in an interesting wrinkle! Who will emerge as the winner in this episode of Five

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28:04

Marty Friedman: Live Drama 2025

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2025/01/27

You may know Marty Friedman from Cacophony and Megadeth especially, and maybe also from his Shrapnel Records solo days. These days, life is in Japan for Marty, musically, and personally. This is a great talk about it all.Get the details on his Live Drama 2025 Tour by clicking here, so you can go see the man and his band perform his latest release, and a lot more, on this tour. We discuss it in this episode. Drama, is both energized and sublime. We learn about his sources and approach for much of

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