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Rock N Roll Story Guys

Gamut Podcast Network

Rock N Roll Story Guys features two best friends discussing (and maybe setting straight) the rumor, innuendo and hidden details that surround some of the biggest bands and songs in rock n roll history.

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50:57

Episode 111 – Mick Jagger vs the Queen

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2022/09/14

The guys go deep on history of the UK, Cool Britannia, and that time the Queen of England scheduled elective surgery to avoid a certain front man. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: “Death Cab for Cutie” by The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah

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19:44

BONUS – More GNR and Mailbag

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2022/09/09

Executive Producer Lafe joins Brian to shore up some more Axl Rose drama and answer listener letters. SHOW NOTES: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/duff-mckagan-feud-with-kurt-cobain/ https://societyofrock.com/explore-the-influence-of-bat-out-of-hell-and-its-bruce-springsteen-comparison/ https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/bitter-feud-between-axl-rose-vince-neil/ https://www.vulture.com/article/van-halen-lost-weekend-mtv-history.html

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1:00:54

Episode 110 – Axl Rose vs Kurt Cobain

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2022/09/07

The guys finally get to the ideological generational beef between two of the most famous front men of all time – and that evening it all went public during an MTV Awards show. SHOW NOTES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurt_Cobain https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axl_Rose https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riot_grrrl Axl’s stage banter: https://youtu.be/AuMK77g6Hbs Loudersound’s piece on the 92 MTV Music Awards:

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16:41

BONUS – Mailbag: More DMB and Famous Amos

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2022/09/02

Brian breaks into the mailbox and reads new feedback and questions on Dave Matthews Band, Jean-Claude Van Damme, and… COOKIES! Send your notes to the show at wearethestoryguys@gmail.com or hit Murdock on Twitter at @HeyItsMurdock SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: “I am a Predator” by Ted Nugent Why Is This Trending? The Dave Matthews Band Chicago River Incident Wally Amos was the first black talent agent and an entrepreneur who founded Famous Amos

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1:06:39

Episode 109 – Dave Matthews Band vs Steve Lillywhite

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2022/08/31

Brian and Murdock get a listener letter asking for the rundown and real story behind the 2001 leak of Dave Matthews Band’s infamously abandoned recording session. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: “Ants Marching” and “So Right” by Dave Matthews Band https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Matthews_Band https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everyday_(Dave_Matthews_Band_album) Records & Riffs, the Matt Norlander podcasts:

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13:26

BONUS – Mailbag and GG Allin

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2022/08/26

Murdock talks about his GG Allin live experiences and the guys hear from a big fan/musician with very good tastes. SHOW NOTES: Hear listener Mark Helm’s album “everything’s ok”: https://open.spotify.com/album/1Th3VIsJJEV2vG5VAleYgQ?highlight=spotify:track:5up2NLHEgqRmou6H2Ozkv5

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1:02:39

Episode 108 – Liam vs Noel

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2022/08/24

The guys finally get around to documenting one of the most notorious rock rivalries of all time: the brothers who drove – and exploded – British rock band Oasis. SHOW NOTES: SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Inspiral Carpets – This is How It Feels; Oasis – Guess God Thinks I’m Abel; Oasis: Supersonic the documentary: https://www.amazon.com/Oasis-Supersonic-Liam-Gallagher/dp/B01M24VIR5 The Rolling Stone rundown:

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32:02

RETOLD – Rock N Roll vs Satanic messages

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2022/08/19

In honor of a recent conversation on the show about Judas Priest, we return to Episode 36 where Murdock digs deep to reveal the history of backmasking. (AKA Who let Satan have all the good music??)

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54:02

Episode 107 – Judas Priest vs the movies

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2022/08/17

Brian and Murdock celebrate their love of cheesy music movies by diving into the true rock n roll story behind the bad performances and big hair of a certain Mark Wahlberg flick. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: “The Ballad of Frankie Lee and Judas Priest” by Bob Dylan; “Victim of Changes” by Judas Priest; “We All Die Young” by Steelheart The original New York Times article: https://www.nytimes.com/1997/07/27/arts/a-metal-head-becomes-a-metal-god-heavy.html 2022 Tim Owens interview:

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27:55

ATCML – The Weakerthans – Reconstruction Site

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2022/08/12

Brian reminisces about music blogs, punk rock, and elegant songwriting while trying to explain his adoration of the 2003 Canadian rock record Reconstruction Site from The Weakerthans. SHOW NOTES: Songs in this episode: clips from every song on Reconstruction Site and “Homophobes are Just Pissed Cause They Can’t Get Laid” by Propagandhi https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propagandhi https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Weakerthans https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reconstruction_Site

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47:29

Episode 106 – George Thorogood vs the 50 states

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2022/08/10

After seeing British rocker Frank Turner’s 50 States in 50 Days Tour, Brian attempts to uncover the history surrounding the first time such a logistical stunt was attempted. SHOW NOTES Songs used in this episode: George Thorogood – Who Do You Love; Muddy Waters – Mannish Boy; John P Hammond – It Hurts Me Too Other episodes of the show mentioned in this episode: Episode 66 – Drummers vs the rest of the

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22:47

BONUS – Mailbag: Coverdale Page

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2022/08/05

The guys get a note from North Carolina about that time Jimmy Page wanted to make Robert Plant jealous… (well, maybe…) SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Coverdale Page – “Shake My Tree” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coverdale%E2%80%93Page

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45:59

Episode 105 – Dead Kennedys vs L.A. County

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2022/08/03

The guys get into the tale of Jello Biafra and that time his house got invaded by cops because of… penises. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Dead Kennedys “Too Drunk to F*ck” Other episodes of Rock N Roll Bedtime Stories referenced: Episode 28 – W.A.S.P vs the PMRC Episode 36 – Rock n Roll vs Satanic messages Episode 55 – AC/DC vs the Night

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26:01

BONUS – Mailbag: Did Def Leppard lie to me?

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2022/07/29

The guys answer a listener letter about Mutt Lang, Rick Allen, and recording tech. Special guest: JP from Foxbat! Listen to those dudes! https://linktr.ee/foxbat SHOW NOTES: Mike Shipley interview: https://fullinbloom.com/kevin-shipley-on-the-making-of-def-leppards-pyromania-hysteria/

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57:00

Episode 104 – Wilson vs Wilson

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2022/07/27

Brian breaks down the soap opera history and recent family squabbles that finally put the wrong kind of pressure on the legendary Hall of Fame sister/rockers in Heart. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Heart “All I Wanna Do is Make Love to You”; “Magic Man”; “Barracuda”; Alias “More Than Words Can Say” The oral history:

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11:07

BONUS – More on My Sharona

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2022/07/22

Brian breaks down the early history of The Knack and the story behind the song that changed the life of the band – and a certain teenage girl. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in the episode: “Let Me Out” and “My Sharona” by The Knack https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=124397021 https://www.metv.com/stories/that-is-the-real-sharona-on-the-cover-of-the-knacks-my-sharona https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Get_the_Knack https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Sharona

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40:06

Episode 103 – Layla vs the coda

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2022/07/20

The guys get into the tales of drugs, thievery, and murder that have come to define one of the longest and greatest musical moments from the 1970’s. Today’s episode brought to you by Athletic Greens; Get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/EMERGING SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: The Knack – My Sharona; Derek and the Dominos – Layla; Booker T and Priscilla Jones

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47:31

Episode 102 – Dokken vs Lynch

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2022/07/13

Brian and Murdock finally get around to talking about a rivalry that should have made the show long ago – and the reason why George might have had a right to be mad. Today’s episode brought to you by Athletic Greens; Get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/EMERGING SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Dokken “Alone Again”, Dokken “Dream Warriors” 2015 Paul Elliott piece

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28:25

RETOLD – More on Michael Jackson

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2022/07/08

Revisit Episode 27 and the bizarre story of the King of Pop’s obsession with the Elephant Man. SHOW NOTES: “Leave Me Alone” – Michael Jackson and the Elephant Man’sBones Frank Dileo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_DiLeo David Bowie in The Elephant Man (ABC 1981): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_FbWQG642g Joseph Merrick Biography: https://www.biography.com/news/elephant-man-joseph-merrick-biography MJ dancing with Elephant Man’s Bones:

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43:01

Episode 101 – Michael Jackson vs Sonic the Hedgehog

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2022/07/06

The guys discuss the longstanding rumor that the King of Pop was behind the music for Sega’s mascot and his third big game. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: “Banditos” by the Refreshments; “Hey Jealousy” by the Gin Blossoms https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_Sonic_the_Hedgehog https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonic_the_Hedgehog https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night_Trap Genesis ad campaign:

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