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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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37:07

Chuck Berry Redux: It's Gotta Be Rock And Roll Music

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2020/09/06

The roots of Rock & Roll stretch back beyond the 1950s, but Chuck Berry drew water from various musical wells to create the definitive crossover Rock & Roll sound that inspired generations of musicians to come! Hail! Hail Rock & Roll!!! To celebrate the hardest workin' man in the business, Chuck Berry, we are re-releasing our original episode about the Father Of Rock N' Roll for Labor Day 2020! Thanks to our sponsors, Crooked Eye Brewery AND One CBD for their support of the podcast!! This show is

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66:31

Stevie: The Wonder Of It All

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2020/08/30

Stevie Wonder surely has been a wondrous artist to love and follow in his life and career. In this episode, the idea is to dig into his vast and varied musical output, and his progression from child prodigy to one of the greatest artists who evolved during musically fruitful times, and became a social game-changer! All of it "tainted" by Love! Thanks to our sponsors, Crooked Eye Brewery AND One CBD for their support of the podcast!! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad

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61:45

U2: From Dublin to The Stratosphere

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2020/08/24

Right from the beginning U2 knew where it wanted to be; at the top of the Rock And Roll world! Starting with the youthful beginnings of Boy thru Songs of Experience, we take a look at U2 and how they reshaped music, with live shows that move us to the core, and a healthy dose of activism mixed into the picture. U2 is one of only a handful of bands that can boast about still having all original members together for over 40 years. Thanks to our sponsors, Crooked Eye Brewery AND One CBD for their

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51:35

Peter Gabriel's So: A Collaborative Masterpiece

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2020/08/16

There's no denying So's place among the best and biggest albums of the 1980's. In this episode, Markus and Ray explore multiple sides of the creation of what would become Peter Gabriel's biggest seller. More importantly, it achieved massively in both a creative and commercial sense. The stories inside the story inside this episode make for a fun listen, and as always, some learning! Thanks to our sponsors, Crooked Eye Brewery AND One CBD for their support of the podcast!! This show is part of

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56:05

Queen: Taking The Throne!

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2020/08/09

No single episode could contain the majesty of Queen! So this week's release is just one part of our story, darlings! Let's go back to Smile, and school days, and learn about Freddie, Brian, Roger, and John, as they collect musical ideas and rise to take The Throne of Rock! It's gonna be a fun ride with some tasty musical surprises! Thanks to our sponsors, Crooked Eye Brewery AND One CBD for their support of the podcast!! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices

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45:54

Sibling Rivalries vs. Birthday Twins!

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2020/08/02

This week it's "The Frankenstein" where the Imbalanced Brothers stitch up an episode of Sibling Rivalries with a pair of Birthday Twins! First, it's all about the long-term divisions between the Davies brothers, Ray and Dave, and how it has impacted their band, The Kinks! That Sibling Rivalry provides one half of this episode's Birthday Twins, where we meld Dave Davies and '70s Folk icon, Melanie (Safka) who were both born, an ocean apart, February 3rd in 1947! (Cue the spooky music...) Thanks to

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45:26

Buddy Holly: Rock n' Roll Crusader

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2020/07/27

Buddy Holly made his mark on the world in a very short period of time, dying at age 22. The Day The Music Died is part of the discussion in this episode, but there's a lot more to the man than his untimely death. His influence, his innovations, his lack of concern regarding conventions of the time, and his marriage are all up for discussion. Mostly, it's about Buddy's music, which has drawn generations of Rockers to him! Thanks to our sponsors, Crooked Eye Brewery AND One CBD for their support of

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44:47

Remain In Love: Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club, Tina

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2020/07/20

With a great new book from Chris Frantz, Co-Founder/Drummer of Talking Heads and The Tom Tom Club, called Remain In Love: Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club, Tina, being released 7/20/20 by St. Martin's Press. We were able to read the book and speak with Chris about his book, life, love and more. Chris shares moments, stories and gratitude for his Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame life. One of the many beautiful aspects of Remain In Love is that it's a story with a happy ending. You can find Remain In Love at any

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35:41

Five Favorites: 1st 2 Albums

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2020/07/13

So many bands and artists have made amazing debut albums. Not nearly as many have started their career with a killer 1-2 punch! In this episode of Five Favorites, that's what we look at, Imbalanced-style! Feel free to comment, or make your own list of Five Fave 1st 2 Albums! It's a fun (mental) exercise! Thanks to our sponsors, Crooked Eye Brewery AND One CBD for their support of the podcast!! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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53:38

Brother Robert: Truth Behind A Blues Legend

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2020/07/06

This episode could be a ground breaker! The new book, "Brother Robert: Growing Up With Robert Johnson" is the family's story about the Blues legend, written by his half-sister, Annye C. Anderson and author Preston Lauterbach. It's a side of his story that we have never heard: his family, his travels, his real path to guitar god status, all revealed! The basis for this episode is an interview with Preston, who shares our reverence for the one and only Mr. J.! Thanks to our sponsors, Crooked Eye

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36:18

Robert Johnson Revisited Part 2

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2020/07/02

The re-release of our double episode about Robert Johnson And The Progenitors Of The Blues, which originally debuted in November 2019, is sparked by our interview with Preston Lauterbach, which will post on 7/6/20. He and Robert Johnson's half-sister, Annye C. Anderson have written the family's story about Mr. J., "Brother Robert: Growing Up With Robert Johnson." Here's Part 2, our addendum, if you will! That leads up to the release of Brother Robert: Truth Behind A Blues Legend, on 7/6. That's a

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69:00

Robert Johnson Revisited Part 1

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2020/06/29

The re-release of our double episode about Robert Johnson And The Progenitors Of The Blues, which originally debuted in November 2019, is sparked by our interview with Preston Lauterbach, which will post on 7/6/20. He and Robert Johnson's half-sister, Annye C. Anderson have written the family's story about Mr. J., "Brother Robert: Growing Up With Robert Johnson." Part One is re-released now, and look for Part 2, our addendum, if you will, on Thursday 7/2/20. That leads up to the release of Brother

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31:43

Famous First Lines #1

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2020/06/22

The first line of a song can have some serious power to pull us in, as lovers of music. Warren Zevon is one of those exceptionally brilliant songwriters that is underrated and one of the hardest to understand. His songs are exceptional. We look at the first lines of two of his most famous songs, Werewolves of London and Lawyers, Guns and Money. The opening lines are BRILLIANT. These songs are exceptionally smart and funny! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices

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58:23

Women In Rock And Roll, Phase 2

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2020/06/15

The Foundation of Women In Rock (And, yes, Roll!) was explored in a previous episode. This week, The Imbalanced Brothers move forward for the next phase, or Phase 2, if you will. Through the 1960's and into the '70s, women made a bigger noise in music across the board. Even in the boys club of Rock And Roll. There's more to the story, and undoubtedly more about this slice of life, than is covered in this release. Join the conversation on social media and your app of choice! This show is part of

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34:12

Laurence Myers: Who Knew?

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2020/06/08

After reading Laurence's book, we were compelled to interview him. Here's a man who made his own mark while living among the industry titans of his time, both famous and infamous! Follow our story from his early accountancy days to his becoming a publisher, as well as a music and film producer. Find out what he knew, and didn't. Listen and you'll understand the significance of the phrase, "Who Knew?" Artists like Bowie and The Stones, production wizard Mickie Most, and large figures like Don Arden,

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59:54

The Clash: Thinking Man's Punk

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2020/06/01

The Clash changed the world of Rock And Roll. They did it in 9 years and really had an impact on the direction of Punk Rock. With a "Be cool to each other" attitude, they were a different kind of Punk Rock. We give an overview of The Clash and the chaos underneath this Punk Band who changed music. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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39:36

Motoring To Motown: Revisiting The Magic Of Hitsville!

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2020/05/24

Whatever the 3-day Memorial Day Weekend means to you, it also means down time with friends and family. That includes us. Make yours as close to your tradition as you can this year, but stay safe and enjoy a replay of our first episode about The Magic Of Motown! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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52:44

Growing Up Moody: The Cosmic Ride Of The Moody Blues

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2020/05/18

Let's buckle in for a cosmic joy ride in this celebration of The Moody Blues! There's so much more to their story, but this band built a psychedelically-charged form of Progressive Rock, and inspired others to explore their own muse. They also inspired their famous fans, self-named as The Moodies! Let's explore the story, but more importantly, the music of this magnificent band! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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41:44

Tres Hombres: ZZ Top

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2020/05/11

When we dug into major bands who combined longevity and the same lineup, few even came close to ZZ Top! Formed in 1969, and still active, their brand of Texas Boogie has its own legacy, while celebrating their Lone Star influences! It's a fun story, so let's ride! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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39:28

Five Favorites: Metal Screamers

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2020/05/04

This week we explore and discuss our Five Favorite Metal Screamers. Looking back at the early days of Metal and some modern Metal vocalists who can scream you to your knees or stop you in their tracks. The art of the Metal Scream is something to be treasured. Many can do well, but, a few shine above the rest. Put on your thinking caps and share your Five Favorite Metal Screamers. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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