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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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Episode 67 – Elvis vs the television

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2021/11/10

A listener letter lets Murdock fly his geek flag for Elvis as the guys explore the rumor that the King was known for using firearms on TV sets. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rocknrollbedtimestories SHOW

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44:53

Episode 66 – Drummers vs the rest of the band

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2021/11/03

A listener story sends the guys on a search to discover from where the stereotype of drummer-as-madman first emerged, leading them to learn more about legendary stickmen from Gene Krupa to John Bonham. Support the show on Patreon. SHOW NOTES: Songs in this episode: “Sing, Sing, Sing” Benny Goodman Orchestra https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carmine_Appice https://nypost.com/2016/04/30/drummer-who-slept-with-4500-women-witnessed-led-zeppelins-grossest-moment/ Wally Wingert’s short film (clip)

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56:45

RETOLD – Meatloaf vs ghosts

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2021/10/30

In honor of Halloween, revisit Episode 32 when the guys get a listener email wondering about claims of Meat meeting the supernatural during a recording session. SHOW NOTES: Grunge.com story on Meat Loaf: https://www.grunge.com/168905/the-tragic-real-life-story-of-meat-loaf/ Meat Loaf on Larry King in 2014: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXCX-_P-Icc Ghost Hunters Q&A cell phone video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zz_LAGSU4WE Mirror article:

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56:57

Episode 65 – Rock n Roll vs torture

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2021/10/27

A listener letter leads the guys to investigate the origins of using rock music for political torture practices. Support the show on Patreon! SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: “Theme from Rawhide” from the Blues Brothers soundtrack; “Back There” by Tim McGraw Pathways to Music Torture journal article (2014) –

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52:43

Episode 64 – Rick Astley vs the internet

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2021/10/20

The guys get the context around the weird cocktail of pop music, internet trolling and goofball humor known as “Rickrolling” and examine the frustrating and short career of the man at the center of it all. SHOW NOTES Songs used in this episode: “Never Gonna Give You Up” version by Rick Astley and a version by The Animal in Me; “Touch Me” by Samantha Fox, “Cruel Summer” by

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58:40

Episode 63 – Pearl Jam vs Ticketmaster

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2021/10/13

Brian and Murdock remember that time Eddie Vedder and crew tried to fight for fair ticket prices, cheap merch and music for the people – and lost miserably. This episode is brought to you in part by Db Bags. Get 10% off your next purchase by using the code POD10. SHOW NOTES: Songs played in this episode: Mr Blue Sky by ELO, Dissident by Pearl Jam, Alive by Pearl

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56:29

Episode 62 – Men at Work vs the kookaburra

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2021/10/06

The guys go “Down Under” for one of the most irritatingly asinine copyright claims to infect pop music – especially since it took almost 30 years to become a court case. This episode is brought to you in part by HelloFresh. Get $80 off with code: HFAFF80 – including Free Shipping on First Box! SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Down Under by Men at Work; Kookaburra Sits in the Old Gum Tree by Play School Patent troll definition:

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40:30

Episode 61 – Rock n Roll vs the National Anthem

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2021/09/29

Brian busts the belief that Jimi Hendrix started it all when it comes to repurposing “The Star Spangled Banner.” He reveals the backstory to the baseball game performance that first put musical protest on the map. This episode is brought to you in part by HelloFresh. Get $80 off with code: HFAFF80 – including Free Shipping on First Box! SHOW

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51:07

Episode 60 – Vanilla Ice vs Suge Knight

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2021/09/22

Brian breaks down the tale of that time Vanilla Ice got hung over a balcony and threatened with his life… maybe. This episode is brought to you in part by HelloFresh! Use the code: HFAFF80 at check out for $80 Discount ($50 – $20 – $10) including Free Shipping on First Box! SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Ice Ice Baby and Scars by Vanilla Ice. Oral history of the balcony incident:

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48:17

Episode 59 – Steve Perry vs fame

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2021/09/15

Inspired by a photo, Brian and Murdock dig to discover what caused Steve Perry to walk away from a monumental career – and the relationships that eventually brought him back. This episode is brought to you in part by Misen. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Journey – “Stone in Love”, Journey – “1990’s Theme”, Bad English – “When I See You Smile,” Journey – “When You Love a Woman” The grilling photo:

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35:29

RETOLD – Rock n Roll vs September 11th

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2021/09/11

In honor of the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, this is a reposting of Episode 24, originally posted in December of 2020. The guys take on a listener email looking into the effect a terrorist attack on American soil had on popular music and commerce. Which band was set to release controversial album art featuring the World Trade Center that day? What songs got played more in the aftermath? And what about that list of songs a certain radio company suggested should stop getting

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46:19

Episode 58 – Iggy Pop vs the biker gang

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2021/09/08

Brian and Murdock detail the beautifully dysfunctional relationship that shaped late-70’s punk and glam – Iggy Pop and David Bowie – and talk about that time Iggy started a fight with a bunch of motorcycle guys. This episode brought to you in part by Db. Visit here and use the code POD10 for 10% off. RNRBS’ original theme is “Counterpointless” by Hark the Herald. Hear their entire 2008 release Aroura here. SHOW NOTES: Songs played in this episode: Davey Jones and

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20:01

BONUS – Pearl Jam’s Ten turns thirty

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2021/09/03

Brian and Murdock discuss Columbia House Record Club, ABBA’s reunion, GNR song stories, and the grunge record that – three decades ago this week – redefined rock and throaty belting forever. SHOW

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39:13

Episode 57 – Frank Sinatra vs karaoke

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2021/09/01

The guys explore the legend of a series of Filipino killings all tied to the amateur public performance of one particular song… This episode brought to you in part by HelloFresh! Click here for an $80 Discount ($50 – $20 – $10) Including Free Shipping on First Box! Use the code: HFAFF80 SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Claude Francois – Comme D’Habitude, Paul Anka and Jon Bon Jovi – My Way, Sid Vicious – My

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19:28

BONUS – RIP Charlie Watts and the Nirvana baby

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2021/08/27

The guys celebrate the life of the late, great Charlie Watts with the story of that time he punched Mick Jagger in the face; PLUS – the baby on the cover of Nevermind is mad as hell and he’s not gonna take it anymore… SHOW NOTES: Songs played: “When the Whip Comes Down” – Rolling Stones (Some Girls,

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41:51

Episode 56 – Geezer Butler vs Malcom Young

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2021/08/25

Brian and Murdock discuss two of the 70’s coolest sidemen and that time one of them almost stabbed the other. This episode is brought to you in part by Db: Get 10% off your next purchase by using the code POD10. Go here: https://bit.ly/37cP8YP SHOW NOTES: Songs played: Black Sabbath – NIB, Black Sabbath – War Pigs, Marcus Hook Roll Band – Quick Reaction The Quora responses:

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35:25

BONUS – An Alternative History of Fred Durst

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2021/08/20

Brian and Murdock have an informal conversation about Woodstock 99, Lollapalooza ’21 and the rap rock front man the two fests had in common.

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43:11

Episode 55 – AC/DC vs The Night Stalker

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2021/08/18

The guys go true crime and trace the thread of truth that connected AC/DC to a notorious serial killer in the summer of 1985. This episode is brought to you by Db Bags. Use the code POD10 at checkout. SHOW

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38:48

Episode 54 – Rock n Roll vs the Illuminati

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2021/08/11

Brian breaks down the history of the real and fictitious group(s) that might be controlling everyone you love to listen to – from Jimi Hendrix to Def Leppard to Jay-Z. This episode is brought to you in part by Db. Get 10% off your next purchase by using the code POD10. SHOW

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48:11

Episode 53 – Rock n Roll vs stuttering

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2021/08/04

The guys get into the history behind what led to rock stars using the stutter as a singing style by diving into the stories behind two classic rock jukebox staples. Theme song: Counterpointless by Hark the Herald (Hear their 2008 album Aurora here.) This episode is brought to you in part by HelloFresh. Code: HFAFF80 Offer: $80 Discount ($50 – $20 – $10) Including Free Shipping on First Box! SHOW

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