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GARAGE TO STADIUMS Music History Podcast

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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44:31

Garage Classics: The Story of Led Zeppelin

GARAGE TO STADIUMS Music History Podcast ·

2025/08/22

Hop on the wild ride of Led Zeppelin that swings between euphoric triumphs and gut-wrenching tragedies. Delve deep into the Led Zeppelin story with Bob Spitz, the author of Led Zeppelin: The Biography, who sheds light on the band's journey from their humble beginnings in 1968 to their premature demise in 1980. In this episode, learn:How the founder of Zeppelin was a stellar studio musician seeking a new career challengeHow the lead singer had the same background as the Peaky Blinders How

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44:48

Garage Classics: The Story of Fleetwood Mac

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2025/08/13

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. In this rollicking episode, you'll learn:The origins of the band in England in the 1960s as a blues band featuring a very different lineup How the founder suffered a severe mental health decline that altered the course of the bandHow the aristocratic son of a Royal Air Force commander went from

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63:29

The Story of Stevie Wonder

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2025/07/29

Travel back to early 1960s Motown when an 11-year old child prodigy mysteriously appeared on the scene. Stevie Wonder rose from deep poverty, a fractured home and a significant physical disability to become one of the most influential musicians of all time. As you will hear, he was also a master of innovating new sounds, producing hits across many musical genres - soul, R'n'B, rock, reggae, pop, funk and more. In this episode you'll learn:The incredible story of Stevie's birth and

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Garage Classics: The Story of AC/DC

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2025/07/24

Summer's here, time to crank some guitar riffs like only AC/DC can create. We're revisiting one of our most electrifying episodes: The Story of AC/DC. From gritty Sydney pub gigs to conquering stadiums worldwide, AC/DC's rise is one of rock’s most powerful journeys. Along the way: tragedy, reinvention, and some of the most iconic riffs ever recorded. This episode dives deep into the real story behind the band’s rise, with song clips from every era. You'll discover:The fascinating origins

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53:51

Garage Classics: The Story of Bob Marley

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2025/07/19

One of our most beloved episodes returns—an unforgettable journey into the life of a legend. Discover how Bob Marley rose from the streets of Trenchtown, one of Jamaica’s poorest neighborhoods, to become a global icon whose music and message continue to inspire millions.Renowned reggae historian John Masouri, author of Simmer Down: Marley-Tosh-Livingston, joins us to trace Marley’s extraordinary path. From the birth of reggae to his fearless political activism. Tune in to hear his music

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55:48

Garage Classics: The Story of Bruce Springsteen

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2025/07/16

It's the summer of 2025 & Bruce Springsteen has just released 7 - yes, seven - new albums containing 83 unreleased songs! And he's on a global tour. Learn his incredible backstory from our classic episode from our archives. Experience his hardscrabble New Jersey childhood to becoming what Bono of U2 called the "John Steinbeck" of music with his lyrics on life in working class towns and the hopes, dreams and struggles of everyday people. Our guest was Peter Ames Carlin, author of the

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56:27

Garage Classics: The Story of Queen (on 40th...

GARAGE TO STADIUMS Music History Podcast ·

2025/07/13

Incredibly 40 years ago this week in July 1985, Queen and Freddie Mercury astonished a global audience at the Live Aid concerts for African famine relief. An all star cast of the world's greatest bands performed that day, yet this was the moment that Freddie Mercury and crew blew everyone away and demonstrated that they remained one of the best live bands ever. As part of our summer programming, we are dropping some of our classic episodes and The Story of Queen is one of them. Hear the

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Garage Classics: The Story of Oasis

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2025/07/08

As Oasis hits the road for their global 30th anniversary tour of Definitely Maybe, we revisit the chaos, charisma, and culture-shifting moments of their original rise with this 2024 episode from our archives. Our guest is music journalist and author Paolo Hewitt, who had a front-row seat—literally and figuratively—on Oasis’ 1994–1996 world tour. He didn’t just cover the story; he lived it. As Noel Gallagher put it, “Paolo is the only person to speak about what it was like on the road with

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62:31

From the Garage Vault: The Story of The Doors

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2025/07/04

This is a popular show from our archives. We are re-dropping it because on this week in 1971 (on July 3) Jim Morrison was found dead in mysterious circumstances at age 27. As a tribute to Morrison's & The Doors and given that it is July 4th week, we are re-broadcasting the story of one of the most influential American bands in history. 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,

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37:32

The Story of the Canadian band Rush

GARAGE TO STADIUMS Music History Podcast ·

2025/07/01

Happy Canada Day week to our Canadian listeners! Learn the fascinating story of Canadian band Rush made its journey as Canadian teenagers in a bar band to global phenomenon with 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 a bar band to an opening act for Kiss How did diabetes lead Rush to discover one of the best drummers in rock historyWhat major rock stars think of Rush’s place in

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61:40

The Story of Brian Wilson & The Beach Boys

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2025/06/11

Explore one of the most influential figures in modern music history - Brian Wilson leader of The Beach Boys. Known for layered orchestrations and an innovative approach to studio recording, Brian influenced artists like The Beatles, Elton John, Queen, The Eagles and more. Incredibly, Brian created one of rock’s great lost albums - Smile begun in 1966 - but it was shelved for 37 years. Decades later... our guest today, David Leaf, helped bring it to the world. You'll learn: 1) Brian's

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49:08

The Story of Billy Joel

GARAGE TO STADIUMS Music History Podcast ·

2025/05/14

Billy Joel is the fourth best-selling solo artist in U.S. history, yet most fans aren’t familiar with the extremely challenging and fascinating journey he took from little Jewish boy piano prodigy on Long Island to rock and pop icon of the 1970s and ’80s. In this episode: How Billy's broken home challenged his childhoodHis intense battles with mental illness and addiction The part-time job that led to one of his biggest hitsHow his wife became a key part of charting his careerOvercoming a

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53:58

The Story of Tom Petty

GARAGE TO STADIUMS Music History Podcast ·

2025/04/15

Tom Petty has one of the most popular and recognizable song catalogs and a legion of fans of all ages. Hear how Tom climbed his way to the top despite a difficult childhood, a series of heartbreaking music failures, and even a lawsuit that ended up changing the entire music industry forever. In this episode: How Tom overcame a difficult childhood in Florida How Tom participated in events as a teenager with Lynryd Skynryd and the Allman BrothersThe details behind the groundbreaking Petty

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79:04

The Story of The Beatles

GARAGE TO STADIUMS Music History Podcast ·

2025/03/26

From music to hairstyles to the very fabric of pop culture, The Beatles changed everything. Having interviewed several Beatles himself, guest best-selling author Bob Spitz, (The Beatles: The Biography) shares astonishing, never-before-heard insights into their journey, influence, and the untold stories that shaped the most influential band of all time. Don’t miss this deep dive into Beatlemania like you’ve never heard before! You'll learn:The Beatles’ extremely difficult childhoods—and how

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61:37

The Story of Nirvana

GARAGE TO STADIUMS Music History Podcast ·

2025/03/05

Rewind to the early 1990s, when a high school dropout from Aberdeen, Washington, turned his angst into anthems. This is the story of Nirvana—a band that took Seattle-based grunge from garage floors to global stages - with a rebellious yet melodic sound that resonated with a generation. In this episode, we uncover:How Kurt Cobain felt like a fish out of water in his small-town upbringing The two legendary bands that inspired Nirvana’s signature sound A hidden clue about Kurt in the Smells

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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

GARAGE TO STADIUMS Music History Podcast ·

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 Music History Podcast ·

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.

GARAGE TO STADIUMS Music History Podcast ·

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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