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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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47:44

THE RAVERS!!!

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2022/05/30

"The Sound Of 1959," as Ray calls it in this episode, is bathed in The Twang! The reverberations of The Twang of old continue to bounce off rockin' walls today. This first exploration includes many familiar names, and some that were new, even to the Imbalanced Boys as they dug into this Rockabilly adventure! The players behind the marquee, those who passed too soon, and some who are still with us are all discussed this week. Pioneers and role players, all playing this amazing sound! Go, Cat,

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16:11

Bent News #15: Tyler In Recovery, Cobain's Guitar, A...

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2022/05/27

BREAKING NEWS: Legendary drummer Alan White has died after a brief illness at age 72! Also in Bent News #15: Tyler's lapse and recovery, a Porno For Pyros reunion, Jim Irsay's latest procurement, the Bowie movie, Moody's laser injury, the release of Pistol on FX/Hulu, the "other" Gallagher's album plans, and a list of worthy protest albums! It's a lot...dig in!!! Check out Boldfoot Socks for Father's Day, and enter the code "DAD25," to save 25%, now through 6/19/22! All of OUR episodes are

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52:00

Under The Volcano

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2022/05/23

After his time with EMI (and all of those Beatles records), Sir George Martin founded AIR Studios, opening multiple locations. This week, the Imbalanced Brothers focus on AIR Montserrat, a tropical paradise with a world-class recording studio! The story is well-told in "Under The Volcano," which is airing on Showtime and Hulu! Dozens of well-known albums were made there between Climax Blues Band's opening of the place, and The Stones' "Steel Wheels," the studio's final project before tragedy

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12:30

Bent News #14: PJ In A Covid Jam, Metallica Group...

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2022/05/20

Tons of Bent News to get to this week! Pearl Jam coping With Covid, Metallica's group hug, The Who's return to Cincy, plus news on David Crosby's plans, also new release and episode updates! Check out Boldfoot Socks for Father's Day, and enter the code "DAD25," to save 25%, now through 6/19/22! All of OUR episodes are available, any time, on-demand via our website: www.imbalancedhistory.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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43:20

Rage Against The Machine: The Debut Album

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2022/05/16

Game Changers can be a band, an album, an event...and dozens more things, probably. We're tagging this ground-shaking debut as one of those albums that did just that. Markus and Ray discuss the band's history, their personal experiences, and the music that captured the moment and propelled it forward! Dig into the album with us, and go through it track by (bomb) track! All of OUR episodes are available, any time, on-demand via our website: www.imbalancedhistory.com Learn more about your ad choices

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Bent News #13: Bono's Double Headline, Baby Born At...

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2022/05/13

The Imbalanced Ones delve in to Double Bono Headline territory as he & The Edge rocked Ukraine! Bono also getting headlines over his forthcoming book, Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story! Chaos, as a very pregnant woman delivers backstage at the Metallica concert in Brazil, and then gets a call from Papa Het! Some sad notes, and news on big shows and tours, PLUS a ton of listener email! Get all of our episodes any time, on-demand at: ImbalancedHistory.com!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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48:14

Keepin' Time With Slim Jim Phantom

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2022/05/09

The Stray Cats reawakened the love of Rockabilly in so many people who were "too young" to know the music in its first iteration! Their drummer, "Slim Jim" Phantom joins The Imbalanced Brothers this week for a chat about the music, his podcast ("Rockabilly Confidential available via his web site, Apple, Spotify and wherever you get podcasts), AND his role as "your honest mechanic" on satellite via Little Steven's Underground Garage (Sundays, 8pm on Sirius/XM Ch. 21)! Our mutual love of Eddie Cochran

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Bent News #12: Rock Hall 2022 Rundown & More!

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2022/05/06

It's time for Bent News #12, all about the Rock Hall's 2022 honorees; the good, the bad, and the "What the hell is that all-abouts!" Also: Tool's need for intimacy, Obi Wan & Flea, and some MCA Love, ten years later... Get all of our episodes any time, on-demand at: ImbalancedHistory.com!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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32:35

5 Favorites: American Bands Of The 70s!

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2022/05/02

For those people of "a certain age," (or those who are younger, with an appreciation for the music of the 1970s) this is a fun episode, showcasing the differences in age and approach to that decade by the Imbalanced Brothers! Let's hop in the Imbalanced Time Machine and bounce back! (Sideburns optional, leave the bell bottoms behind in 2022!) Listen to this cool episode, and then get caught up here!!! Thanks to our sponsors: Thanks to Boldfoot Socks as our newest sponsor of the podcast! Check them

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17:01

Bent News #11: Stevie Nicks, The B-52's, Jason...

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2022/04/29

The Brothers Imbalanced talk about two big tours, an unexpected artist's return to recording, a case of better late than never, an olive branch in the Kiss Army wars, a trio of loss, new music to look forward to, and more! Get all of our episodes any time, on-demand at: ImbalancedHistory.com!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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50:15

The Sex Pistols

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2022/04/25

Punk Rock Month '22 wraps up with a new, completely gobby episode all about the one and only, Sex Pistols! The Imbalanced Brothers always mock Johnny Rotten, but it's done lovingly (sic), most of the time! He, along with Steve, Glen, Cookie, and, of course, Sid combined forces for one big noise, but the aftershocks lasted for years! Like a massive Punk tsunami, the Pistols' shadow covers a lot of bands, and sounds, which came after their noisy, f*cked up arrival! And props must be given to their

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Bent News #10 - Van Halen, Billy Joel, Bob Dylan & More

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2022/04/22

After a slow news week, things are poppin' in Rock & Roll! Good, bad or ugly, the Imbalanced Boys report on, and discuss, rumors of a Van Halen tribute tour with Dave and Alex reportedly on board. Also, word of Billy Joel possibly being the next major artist to cash out, even as he sells out another show at Madison Square Garden. He would join Springsteen and Dylan as major Columbia acts who've made the move. These stories, a record release update, and more in this week's Bent News Update! Listen

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56:45

Lou & The Velvets REDUX

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2022/04/18

Punk Rock Month '22 continues with a re-release of one of our best episodes of the last year, Lou & The Velvets! Follow the story of Lou Reed and how his intersection with the rest of The Velvet Underground changed Rock History! Learn how Syracuse University is part of the story of how it all happened! This classic episode was originally presented in July '21 as part of Listener Episode Month, and suggested by Frank McKenzie from the UK! (If you'd like to be part of this year's Listener Episode

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50:43

X: L.A. Punk Pioneers

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2022/04/11

Get set to slam! For the next few weeks, there's an extra dose of sneer in here! It's Punk Rock Month #2! Before L.A. Punk became synonymous with Skaters and Hardcore, someone had to established a beach head in the land of sun, Zen and beaches! This week's new episode, as part of Punk Rock Month '22, tells the story of the band, X - how they came together, forged their own path, and set the bar, before influencing countless other bands over the decades. Next week: It's a re-release of Lou & The

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11:46

Bent News #9 - The Stones, Sex Pistols & The Atomic Dog!

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2022/04/08

The BBC has revealed plans for a Rolling Stones 60th anniversary mini-series. Is their plan sufficient? Johnny Rotten sounds off on Pistol, the new series, its soundtrack, and the just released trailer! Eddie Murphy has announced plans for a George Clinton biopic, details inside! Also: Ann Wilson's 50th anniversary pitch to Nancy, and the latest lawsuit between bands of brothers. These stories, plus new releases and more in this edition of Bent News! Keep up on all episodes through the podcast

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50:58

CBGB: Birthplace Of Punk REDUX!

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2022/04/04

Get set to slam! For the next few weeks, there's an extra dose of sneer in here! It's Punk Rock Month #2! This week we re-present a fave classic episode that's also kind of recent, CBGB: Birthplace Of Punk! The story of Hilly and the club that spawned Punk in the U.S., and created a scene, is fun, and kind of sad in places. But mainly, it's about the music, live and raw, presented in The Bowery nightly... The rest of PRM '22 (#PRM22) shakes out this way: Next week: A fresh, new episode dedicated to

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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

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

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

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

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

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

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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