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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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44:10

5 Favorites: Live Bands, Live Albums with Mark Sauber!

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2021/07/25

We wrap up Listener Episode Month with a double 5 Favorites! Mark Sauber of Red Deer, Alberta suggested that we delve into live music, giving our 5 Favorites live bands/shows AND live albums. So we ALL did! Another fun 5 Faves episode to celebrate the live part of music that many of us have missed during the pandemic! Feelin' a Canadian road trip in the future for our Imbalanced Boys! This is our 4th (and final) episode of Listener Episode Month 2021! Listen to this cool episode, and then get

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44:50

New Orleans Roots: Back To Bolden

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2021/07/18

As you'll hear in this week's episode, everyone in New Orleans music, Jazz, as well as other musical forms, owe something (if not everything) to Buddy Bolden. Yes, there was music in The Crescent City before him, but it was the feel and form of the way that he broke and remade music which influences improvisation through today! This is our 3rd episode of Listener Episode Month 2021! Listen to this cool episode, and then get caught up here!!! Thanks to our sponsor, Crooked Eye Brewery for their

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32:44

5 Favorites: Pick Me Up Songs with Jefe Tanejo

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2021/07/11

This week we share our 5 Favorite Pick Me Up Songs in an episode suggested (and co-hosted) by Jefe Tanejo from Houston, TX! Everybody has those songs which lift you up when you're feeling down, or that can give you an energy lift when you're moving slow. Jefe, Markus and Ray present theirs! This is our 2nd episode of Listener Episode Month 2021! Listen to this cool episode, and then get caught up here!!! Thanks to our sponsor, Crooked Eye Brewery for their support of the podcast! Learn more about

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54:05

Lou And The Velvets!

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2021/07/04

July being Listener Episode Month, we present this episode, all about Lou Reed and The Velvet Unground, suggested by Robert McKenzie from the UK! The story of Lou Reed and The Velvet Underground comes together in stages, while the post-Lou Velvets ends quickly, badly. Reed's role in the band, and as a solo artist, is undeniably a dominant force in Rock in the 1970's, and beyond! It's a story that The Imbalanced Brothers have been looking forward to telling for quite some time. Listen to this cool

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54:59

Jim Morrison: 50 Years Gone

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2021/06/27

July 3, 1971! The world became a little more less bright. Following the deaths of Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin the year before, Jim Morrison died in Paris that night, and with him, a little more of Rock's future. This episode talks about the known and unknown. The rumors, more recent developments and most importantly, the music of The Doors!!! Fifty years after he joined The 27 Club, we still celebrate the man, the poet, and his music! Listen to this cool episode, and then get caught up

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38:46

5 Favorites: Albums Of 1991

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2021/06/20

30 years ago the Rock And Roll world felt a monumental shift, and some new sonic directions. Hard Rock shifted, and the changes impacted attitudes, and fashion, leaving behind carefree ways, instead invoking deep introspection. Ray and Markus struggled to whittle it down, but share their Five Favorite Albums From 1991. How many albums will they have in common? After you listen, share your 5 Faves from '91 on social media or visit our web site! Listen to this cool episode, and then get caught up

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62:23

Tom Petty And Me (And Jon Scott And Us)

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2021/06/13

Indefatigable... That's Jon Scott, in a word. Dogged determination is a thing, despite what some people might say. Were it not for Jon's indefatigable, dogged determination, the world might not have heard Tom Petty or John Mellencamp, among others! His stories range wider than his obvious connection to Tom Petty, and the common thread throughout is a belief, in the music and the artist! Jon's book, Tom Petty And Me tells the tale of their long-time friendship, and its rocky start! If you love Petty,

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54:26

Sibling Rivalries: Inside The Beach Boys

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2021/06/06

When we set out to explore possible discord among the Wilson brothers, we didn't expect the truth that we discovered. Built on extended family ties, including creative partnerships among cousins, The Beach Boys, as a brand, is an American icon. While we revel in the music, rivalry often goes hand in hand when there are friends and family in the mix! Also in this episode, a frank discussion of mental health. Catch a wave, and you're sittin' on top of the world! We're looking Inside The Beach

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37:03

Nothin' But A Good Time

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2021/05/30

Hard Rock Exploded in the '80s in a way no label executive could have imagined. It was dirty, decadent and completely DIY. We recently spoke with Richard Bienstock and Tom Beaujour, authors of the NY Times Bestseller, Nothin' But A Good Time: The Uncensored History of The 80s Hard Rock Explosion. The book is exceptional and our conversation with Tom and Richard even better. Rock and Roll changed in the '80s because of the Sunset Strip and The Northeast Corridor from North Jersey to Philadelphia and

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40:51

Back In Black: AC/DC's Phoenix Rising

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2021/05/24

Everybody has a copy of "Back In Black," or at least it seems that way! One of the greatest party records of all-time is also one of the biggest selling albums of all-time! It's long-lasting, true role? Saving AC/DC from being relegated to the ash heap of Rock history after singer Bon Scott's death in 1980! In this episode, the party is definitely part of the equation! Put on some headphones and rock out with us and the Thunder From Down Under, Who Refused To Be Put Asunder! Listen to this cool

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53:20

Gratefully Dead: From Jug Bands To The Haight

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2021/05/16

From the way they came together, to the music they played, to the way their legion of Deadhead followers grew, The Grateful Dead was totally organic in their approach. In this episode, the Imbalanced Brothers delve into how they met, came together, crossed musical streams, and became one of the pillars of Haight-Ashbury in San Francisco in the '60s! Listen to this cool episode, and then get caught up here!!! Thanks to our sponsor, Crooked Eye Brewery for their support of the podcast! Learn more

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30:05

Famous First Lines #2: Chiming In

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2021/05/09

In our second episode of Famous First Lines, not only are the lyrical opening couplets key, but the resounding "chime" that signals the true start to The Beatles' "Hard Day's Night," and U2's "Pride (In The Name Of Love)" are also a commonality! Markus and Ray discuss both of these songs and those sounds that tell you just what you're in for in the remainder of each! Listen to this cool episode, and then get caught up here!!! Thanks to our sponsor, Crooked Eye Brewery for their support of the

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51:35

James Brown: The Man Who Made The Funk

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2021/05/02

From JB's early life to his unexpected end, this episode digs into the man, who MADE the funk, and who overcame a ton of obstacles to become, "The Hardest Workin' Man In Show Business!" It's a stone, cold groove! Listen to this cool episode, and then get caught up here!!! Thanks to our sponsor, Crooked Eye Brewery for their support of the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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60:47

The Stooges

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2021/04/25

The Stooges first three albums impacted Rock and Roll in a profound way that allowed it to move forward, creating a new path on the ever growing Rock and Roll family tree. This week, we close out Punk Rock Month with an overview of a band who made so much noise in such a short period, forever changing music. Listen to this cool episode, and then get caught up here!!! Thanks to our sponsor, Crooked Eye Brewery for their support of the podcast! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about

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60:33

The Clash - Thinking Man's Punk (Remixed)

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2021/04/18

April is Punk Rock Month on the Imbalanced History Of Rock & Roll podcast! This week we present the remix of a classic episode, The Clash - Thinking Man's Punk. We've added some new touches to it, and hope you'll enjoy it as part of Punk Rock Month! Listen to this cool episode, and then get caught up here!!! Thanks to our sponsor, Crooked Eye Brewery for their support of the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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54:25

The Explosion Of Punk (Remixed)

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2021/04/11

April is Punk Rock Month on the Imbalanced History Of Rock & Roll podcast! This week we present the remix of another early episode, and our follow-up to last week's PRM release, The Explosion Of Punk. We've remixed a little, and hope you'll enjoy this classic episode as part of Punk Rock Month! Listen to this cool episode, and then get caught up here!!! Thanks to our sponsor, Crooked Eye Brewery for their support of the podcast! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad

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35:27

Proto Punk: America Fires Back! (Remixed)

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2021/04/05

April is Punk Rock Month on the Imbalanced History Of Rock & Roll podcast! This week we present the remix of a very early episode, Proto Punk - America Fires Back. We've added some new touches to it, and hope you'll enjoy this classic episode as the kick off to Punk Rock Month! Listen to this cool episode, and then get caught up here!!! Thanks to our sponsor, Crooked Eye Brewery for their support of the podcast! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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35:32

5 Favorites: Electric Blues Guitarists

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2021/03/28

There's much debate in this area of The Blues! Who are the best? Tough to say, but everyone has 5 Favorite Electric Blues Guitarists! The best part? There are no wrong answers. Markus and Ray lay out their favorites while trying to beat the Vegas odds in this episode of 5 Favorites! Listen to this cool episode, and then get caught up here!!! Thanks to our sponsor, Crooked Eye Brewery for their support of the podcast! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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59:58

Albums Turning Fifty In 2021!

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2021/03/21

It's never an easy task to discuss a full year's album releases, but this week the task is gargantuan!!! 1971 was a landmark year for album releases, sales and the business of Rock & Roll! From the amazing debuts to the bands who released early and late in the year, from the formations for the future, and honoring those who had recently passed way too soon, this episode covers a large slice of the music we all love so much! Listen to this cool episode, and then get caught up here!!! Thanks to our

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50:27

Two Years Of Imbalanced Podcasting

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2021/03/14

Fall 2018 seems like a longer time ago than it is. That's when Markus & Ray first sat down an put their ideas for this podcast to paper. Weeks of preparation followed, ramping up to March 19, 2019, and the release of the podcast trailer, Questions And Answers! It was quickly followed by The Case For The Beatles, and over one hundred more adventures into the music that we all love...Rock & Roll! This episode reflects on the last two years, what's been learned, and what's been re-learned along the

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