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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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11:02

Bent News #8 - Foo Fighters' Taylor Hawkins, Chris &...

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2022/04/01

The world is still in mourning over, and shocked by, the death of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins last Friday in Columbia. Plus, Chris Frantz & Tina Weymouth posted on socials about a serious auto accident that has left her injured, Roxy Music reform for a 50th anniversary tour, plus Genesis calls it a day! These stories, plus new releases and more in this edition of Bent News! Keep up on all episodes through the podcast website: https://imbalancedhistory.com/!!! Learn more about your ad

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57:37

Black Sabbath: The Ozzy Years

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2022/03/28

Out of Birmingham, England, two young bands melded to form one, and became immortal as a keystone of what became known as Heavy Metal! Markus and Ray delve into their use of "The Devil's Interval," and its role in Black Sabbath becoming an innovative band as the '60s and '70s mixed, at decade's end. There are many factors in how it all happened, and had fate flipped a different switch or two, Sabbath might not have happened. It's why we cherish them, and so many others. Listen to this cool episode,

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10:26

Bent News #7 - U2 & J.J. Abrams Team Up For Netflix...

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2022/03/25

This week, we keep you in the loop on a Netflix series collaboration between J.J. Abrams and U2! Also the 411 on the Foo Fighters 666 movie-related Metal Ep, Aerosmith's return to Vegas, and Greta Van Fleet's tour postponement!!! Everything you need to stay connected is right here: ImbalancedHistory.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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35:48

When Bowie Met Bolan

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2022/03/21

A while back, Ray saw this Urban Myths "tru-ish" short film, "When Bowie Met Bolan" on Showtime. He mentioned it to Markus, but (despite MG's love of both singers) he was initially lukewarm about doing an episode. Yet, here it is. Time goes by, memories gets foggy, but we are sure that David and Marc met early in their respective careers, and shared a manager. The rest is fun, unexpected, and provides a glimpse of these two future stars. Markus and Ray give an overview then work their way through

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10:29

Bent News #6 - Dolly Declines Rock Hall Nod, Stones...

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2022/03/16

Dolly Parton reminds us why she's "America's darling," The Rolling Stones Strike UP Their "60" Tour, Keith Richards spills all to Anthony Mason on CBS Sunday Morning, Prince's "Camille" to be released, a Mother Love Bone update and more!!! Doing our worst to keep you up on the latest from the Rock & Roll World, it's Bent News! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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46:17

Stardog Champion: The Story Of Andrew Wood And Mother...

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2022/03/14

He Was Landrew The Love God. He Was Captain Hi-Tops. This is "Stardog Champion: The Story Of Andrew Wood And Mother Love Bone!" They say that if you knew Andy, you know why his was a special energy. Amidst the grind of The Seattle Syndrome, his light outshone most others in his orbit. Mother Love Bone was to be his vessel, following the merging of parts of Malfunkshun and Green River. But The Fates intervened... The Imbalanced Brothers tell the tale, in their own way. Listen to this cool episode,

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9:38

Bent News #5 - ZZ Top Is Back, Bob Dylan's Essays, A...

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2022/03/11

It's time for Bent News: -ZZ Top to tour this Summer, with new live album in the works! -Last chances to see 'em? Lynyrd Skynyrd and Midnight Oil Hit The Road! -Bob Dylan, the essayist, has written a new book. The details are inside! -A Deftones Departure! -Plus, Who episode updates, and more! You can always find the latest, and every episode, here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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57:51

The Who: Shepherd's Bush To Tommy!

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2022/03/07

The Who are clearly one of the greatest Rock bands of all-time! If ya disagree, yer gonna need to speak wiff Roger... You'll get the joke after you listen to this first part story of the band, how they met up, found their way, and began to live up that not-so-subtle claim! This is the story of Roger, Pete, John, and Keith, The Who! How did they find each other? Who else was almost in the band? And what's up with Allen Klein? Telling the story, in this new episode! The Who has been the subject of a

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8:19

Bent News #4 - Rock Reacts To Ukraine, Gang Of Four...

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2022/03/04

Bent News #4 is out! It's been one of the weirdest weeks in our lives and that's saying something), and Rockers are feeling the effect of Russia's invasion of Ukraine! Gang Of Four has announced a tour (surprising many), Tool reworks "Opiate," and Garth Hudson of The Band needs some love! Let's send some: Garth Hudson Ten Broeck Commons 1 Commons Drive Lake Katrine, NY 12449 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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45:00

As Lived By Jon Zazula: Heavy Tales & Heavy Music -...

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2022/02/28

February 1, 2022, the world lost Metal Maven, and Megaforce Records co-founder, Jon Zazula, when he passed at age 69, just shy of his 70th birthday. In October 2019, he visited with the Imbalanced Brothers to promote the release of his book, Heavy Tales: The Metal, The Music, The Madness, which is available through jonzazula.com! The conversation turned into a titillating delight about all things Megaforce, and Metal! Heavy hearts here, sending condolences to Jon & Marsha's Metal fam... Listen to

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11:26

Bent News #3 - RIP Gary Brooker & Mark Lanegan

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2022/02/25

The Imbalanced Brothers hadn't planned a Bent News update for this week, then Bent Shit happened! RIP to Procol Harum's Gary Brooker, and also singer Mark Lanegan (Screaming Trees, Queens Of The Stone Age)... Bent News Headlines: Nancy Wilson's Heart? David Crosby's career advice to musicians! Next week's episode: A re-release of our interview with Megaforce Records founder, the late Jon Zazula... Listen to this cool episode, and then get caught up here!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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57:00

R&B In The 70s, Part 2

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2022/02/21

More R&B, more groove, more funk!!! It's all in there, and ready to roll! The Part One to this week's episode is the most downloaded episode the Imbalanced Brothers have recorded. This week, they (finally) give it up, and deliver Part 2! Markus and Ray go deeper on some artists (Isaac Hayes, Parliament-Funkadelic), and they get into talking about other scenes and sounds, not discussed in Part 1 (Earth, Wind And Fire, Philly Soul)! So dig in, and tell a friend... It's time for more R&B In The 70s, on

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10:25

Bent News #2 - Dolly Parton Offers To Rock, Stings...

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2022/02/18

Another week of Bent News with raves, rants, people passing, and upcoming releases all packed into short, podcast episode form! Markus and Ray ready to help you "GET BENT!!!" Scoops on Dolly Parton, Sting, Mike Campbell, The Foo Fighters, and news of an Eddie Van Halen photo book! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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78:30

Lux Interior And Poison Ivy: The Story Of The Cramps

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2022/02/14

This is no ordinary love story, friends! No! This is the tale of a love spanning decades, ended only by an irreparably broken heart... This is love, born of commonalities, and grown through a mutual love of Rock and Roll, kinky sex, and that classic Psychobilly vibe. This is the love of Lux Interior and Poison Ivy of The Cramps! Markus schools Ray, and enlightens the class about this classic pairing, and their love/rock story! Listen to this cool episode, and then get caught up here!!! Thanks to

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10:18

Bent News #1 - Hendrix Lawsuit, The Who & Fresh...

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2022/02/11

It's not your boring ass news!!! Get Bent News right here! It tells you what's going on and what we think about that. Markus and Ray check in with the latest info you need! Headlines, and their take on Rock happenings, releases and episode updates. Because y'know, podcast mistakes happen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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29:58

5 Favorites: Reggae Songs

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2022/02/06

5 Favorite Reggae Albums? Okay. 5 Favorite Reggae Artists? That's a tough one! 5 Favorite Reggae SONGS??? Now THAT'S damn near impossible! The Imbalanced Boys give it their best shot in this episode of the podcast! There's no wrong answer when it's an episode of 5 Favorites! Listen to this cool episode, and then get caught up here!!! Thanks to our sponsors: Welcome to Boldfoot Socks as our newest sponsor of the podcast! Check them out by clicking here, and enter the Code "History15" to save 15% on

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13:54

Rock Hall 2022 Update

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2022/02/04

Markus and Ray run down the 2022 list of Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame nominees, facing off as well as finding common ground for this year, and the future! Voice your thoughts via social media, and at imbalancedhistory@gmail.com!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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45:45

The Day The Music Died

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2022/01/31

February 3rd, 1959...encapsulated in song as "The Day The Music Died." The truth is always deeper (and sometimes darker) than the manner in which old school media portrayed major news stories. Given the difference in media cycles in the 1950's versus today, it might be hard to understand how slowly news traveled, and how few details were shared by news reports of the day, The media didn't know how much they didn't know. That's especially true in this case, the tragic airplane death of Rock n'

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31:56

Birthday Twins: Woody Woodmansey & Phil Ehart

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2022/01/24

Birthday Twins, two people born on the same day, in the same year, are not that rare in Rock & Roll, but drummer birthday twins sure are! Presenting our first shared birthday skin beaters this week!!! Born February 4, 1950 in Yorkshire, UK and Kansas, US, respectively, Mick Woodmansey and Phil Ehart became major players in major bands, born in the same astrological window an ocean (and half a continent) apart! Markus and Ray delve into Woodmansey's role in Bowie's "Spiders" and beyond, and then

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64:15

Doo Wop Roots with Harvey Holiday

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2022/01/17

This week, a Philly legend, the great Harvey Holiday joins the Imbalanced Boys as they dig into how vocal groups, singing together, changed in the early decades of Rock n' Roll. As popular music morphed from the '40s into the '50s, there was a change in tone, and approach. Young kids, singing together, unaccompanied, began to gain popularity. A&R guys were on the lookout in subways, bathrooms and ON STREET CORNERS! Now retired, Harvey offers his views as someone who experienced it as a kid, became a

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