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GARAGE TO STADIUMS

Garage to Stadiums is one of the Top 5% of podcasts in the world. From the bars to the arenas, learn the fascinating stories of how our biggest rock music legends made the leap. Each episode reveals the stories, songs and little known facts of the journey from obscurity to fame of one of rock music’s biggest stars. Join us on Garage To Stadiums as host Dave Anthony teams up with an author of a rock biography or director of a rock documentary to explore that journey, their early years, the stories

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56:27

The Story of Queen

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2025/01/30

Hear the incredible story of how Queen was started by a refugee immigrant and his new English friends and went from college band to stadium juggernaut selling 300 million albums worldwide. This versatile band moved effortlessly across genres like heavy rock, sumptuous ballads, funk & dance sounds, and even pop sounds. In this episode: How a family desperately fleeing an African revolution brought the future lead singer to EnglandHow a astronomer, dentist and engineer each wrote

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52:59

The Story of David Bowie

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2025/01/01

David Bowie was the ultimate chameleon of rock, constantly reinventing himself throughout his career. This episode starts with his struggles from his multiple failed attempts at stardom. Despite these challenges, Bowie’s incorporated elements of his eclectic, failed past and created a groundbreaking sound and persona, cementing him as one of the most influential and successful artists in music history. In this episode you'll learn: The early struggles of Bowie as a wedding musician and

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50:34

The Story of The Clash

GARAGE TO STADIUMS ·

2024/12/20

Our guest, Chris Salewicz, was there at the dawn of punk in 1976 England, witnessing firsthand the birth of The Clash and Sex Pistols. Chris attended the first ever performances of both bands and will share insider stories of their rise and lasting influence over the last 50 years.In this episode, you’ll discover: The fascinating childhood that shaped Strummer’s persona and The Clash approachWhy Clash frontman Joe Strummer changed his nameHow guitarist Mick Jones' encyclopedic knowledge of

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45:55

The Story of R.E.M.

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2024/11/27

Picture a 1970s American teen, dressed as Frank N. Furter from Rocky Horror, interviewed on local TV outside a suburban cinema. That fearless teen grows up to be Michael Stipe, lead singer of R.E.M., the first alternative band to achieve global commercial success, from its origins in tiny Athens, Georgia. On this episode you'll learn:How Athens, Georgia became the unlikely spawning ground for several successful bands.How R.E.M. created a memorable sound by combining punk, pop music,

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35:39

The Story of Oasis

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2024/11/14

Oasis has announced its return to touring and almost 10 million fans have applied for tickets. Go back and witness the 1990s explosion of this band, headed by brothers songwriter Noel Gallagher and lead singer Liam Gallagher. In this episode, you'll hear:The incredible challenging childhood that the brothers overcame The secret formula that allowed Oasis to attract fans across several genres of musicHow acid house dance music influenced the Oasis soundHow they became the hottest band in a

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53:51

The Story of Bob Marley

GARAGE TO STADIUMS ·

2024/10/05

Learn how Bob Marley transformed from humble beginnings as child in one of the poorest areas of Jamaica to international superstar. John Masouri, author of Simmer Down: Marley-Tosh-Livingston is a renowned reggae historian and tells us how Marley became synonymous with an innovative new music form called reggae, and political activism that defended disenfranchised people globally. You’ll learn: -About the incredible age difference of Bob's white father and his black mother and how their

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62:05

The Story of The Doors

GARAGE TO STADIUMS ·

2024/08/30

You will taken from the mid-1960s through the early ‘70s Los Angeles, when a band would emerge that changed all of the rules of music. Jim Cherry, author of The Doors Examined joins us to tell the mesmerizing story of a band fronted by an electrifying, handsome poet named Jim Morrison. The Doors relentlessly challenged, confronted and inspired fans with their provocative songs and performances. In this episode you'll learn:-About a shocking highway incident that changed the lead singer

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56:06

The Story of The Who

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2024/08/03

Take yourself back to Swinging London for the formation of The Who in 1964. Guest Mark Wilkerson, author of Who are You: The Life of Pete Townshend discussed The Who's enormous influence on rock music sound, album structure and concert staging all while navigating through the offstage mayhem that become synonymous with this group. In this episode you'll learn:-How lead songwriter and guitarist Pete Townshend became rock's foremost innovator -How a mysterious religious figure’s theories

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38:56

The Story of Bob Dylan

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2024/06/21

In this episode, you'll step into the early 1960s to see how a young Bob Dylan appeared out of nowhere to shape modern rock music. You'll follow him through the decades to hear Dylan's incredible influence on all music through his influence on superstars like The Beatles, Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young and more. Join host Dave Anthony and our guest, Harold Lepidus, author of Friends and Other Strangers: Bob Dylan Examined, and learn:How Bob grew up in a Jewish family in Minnesota and

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55:48

The Story of Bruce Springsteen

GARAGE TO STADIUMS ·

2024/06/02

Go deep into the incredible rise of Bruce Springsteen, one of the legendary songwriters and performers of the 20th century, with our guest Peter Ames Carlin, author of the New York Times bestselling book Bruce. In this episode, you'll hear:How Bruce grew up poor in a dysfunctional family with significant mental health issuesThe proto-metal music that he played in a previous bandHow the stress of a legal battle with his first manager resulted in one of the top albums of the 1970'sHow a

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44:31

The Story of Led Zeppelin

GARAGE TO STADIUMS ·

2024/04/30

Hop on the wild ride of Led Zeppelin that swings between euphoric triumphs and gut-wrenching tragedies. In this episode we delve deep into the Led Zeppelin story with Bob Spitz, the author behind Led Zeppelin: The Biography, who shed light on the band's journey from their humble beginnings in 1968 to their premature demise in 1980. In this episode you will hear:How the founder of Zeppelin was a stellar studio musician seeking a new challengeHow two famous members of the band were unknowns

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44:48

The Story of Fleetwood Mac

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2024/04/15

Step into the whirlwind journey of Fleetwood Mac, where relationships intertwine, songwriting flourishes, and musical evolution knows no bounds. We delve deep into the band's captivating narrative with host Dave Anthony and author Mark Blake, a master story teller and author of the upcoming book Dreams: The A to Z of Fleetwood Mac. Blake has conducted several interviews with the band over the years and gives us the inside stories behind the drama that often permeates this group. In this

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Garage To Stadiums Trailer

GARAGE TO STADIUMS ·

2024/02/01

From the bars to the arenas, how did our biggest music legends make the leap? Join us as we take a deep dive into music history to explore the stories surrounding the fascinating journey and sometimes little-known facts of rock music’s biggest legends. In each episode of Garage To Stadiums, host Dave Anthony teams up with an author of a rock biography or director of a rock documentary to explore that journey, their early years, the stories behind the scenes, their top songs, and their

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41:32

The Story of Rush

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2024/02/01

Learn the fascinating story of how Rush made its journey from Canadian bar band to global phenomenon from our guest Sam Dunn, director of the documentary Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage. In the episode you’ll hear:How an incredible event launched Rush from bar band to opening act for Kiss How diabetes lead Rush to discover one of the best drummers in rock historyWhat major rock stars think of Rush’s place in music historyThe story behind Geddy Lee’s and guitarist Alex Lifeson real namesThe

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33:25

The Story of AC/DC

GARAGE TO STADIUMS ·

2024/02/01

Learn the real story and the tragedy behind AC/DC’s journey from the garage to the stadiums in this fast-paced episode, complete with songs from each phase of their career. In this episode you’ll learn: · The fascinating origins of the band name AC/DC · How The Rolling Stones played a role in AC/DC’s sound· How a boy band singer helped evolve AC/DC’s music· Why guitarist Angus Young created his trademark schoolboy outfit· How tragedy has impacted and evolved the band·

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35:34

The Story of Alice Cooper

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2024/02/01

Learn the real story of how Alice Cooper came to fame from our episode guest Reg Harkema, director of the documentary Super Duper Alice Cooper. In this episode you’ll learn: ● How a shocking onstage event propelled Alice to fame● The strange secret behind the Alice Cooper name● The innovations Alice created for rock show presentations● How he and a high school friend turned a love of art into a band concept● About the unknown 19-year-old that created the sound for their radio hits●

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