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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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14:22

BONUS – More on Sampling: Amen Breaks

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2021/04/02

In an addendum to Episode 34, the guys go ALL the way back to the BEGINNING of sampling to uncover the origin story of possibly the MOST sampled song in music history – “Amen Brother.” SHOW NOTES: The Winstons Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Winstons The drum break: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2UltDBPW0w The full song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrrWhCbZAyY BBC interview from 2015: https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-32087287 Nate Harrison’s documentary Can I

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46:27

Episode 35 – Iron Butterfly vs science

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2021/03/23

Brian tackles the tale of Iron Butterfly and their replacement bass player, Phillip Taylor Kramer – a rocker turned scientist who quit showing up. This episode is sponsored by Away Travel: PODGO.CO/AWAY SHOW NOTES: https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Philip_Taylor_Kramer The WaPo long read from 1995: https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1996/10/06/far-out/e7bfbaa7-8f9a-4cec-88dc-45d6d2d03f3d/ The Unsolved Mysteries episode – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_amjG-naxU The 1999 story:

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41:52

Episode 34 – Beastie Boys vs the future of hip-hop

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2021/03/17

The guys answer a listener letter asking if the Beastie Boys were involved in causing the crackdown on sampling in rap music. SHOW

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33:20

Episode 33 – Sussudio vs 1999

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2021/03/10

The guys mashup and freak out over the similarities between two big hits from two big 80’s hitmakers. Plus – that time Phil Collins played on both Live Aid stages, got lampooned on South Park and thought he was at the Battle of the Alamo in another life… This episode brought to you by Away Travel. SHOW NOTES: The DJ TBT Mash Up – https://www.mixcloud.com/djtbt/prince-vs-phil-collins-1999-vs-sussudio-mixed-by-dj-tbt/ Phil Collins in Hook –

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24:16

BONUS – The Rare Essence murders

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2021/03/05

Brian’s Google searches uncover a series of mysterious deaths that all trace back to one band – and take the guys on a trip into the world of go-go music history along the way. SHOW NOTES: Go-go music Wiki: https://www.google.com/search?q=go+go+music&rlz=1C1GCEB_enUS893US893&oq=go+go+music&aqs=chrome.0.69i59j0l4j69i60l3.2162j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Rare Essence Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rare_Essence Rory Felton killer arrested:

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58:48

Episode 32 – Meat Loaf vs ghosts

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2021/03/01

The guys get out their research knives and forks and dig into Meat Loaf – after getting a listener email wondering about claims of Meat meeting the supernatural during a recording session. ** This episode brought to you by Away Travel: https://www.awaytravel.com/** 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:

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19:17

BONUS – Motorhead onstage fight

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2021/02/26

Brian and Murdock talk guitar noodling, Dinosaur Jr. and that time Lemmy had a cold and tried to fight Mikkey Dee. SHOW NOTES: J. Mascis guitar: https://shop.fender.com/en-US/squier-electric-guitars/jazzmaster/j-mascis-jazzmaster/0371060541.html Dinosaur Jr “Just Like Heaven” video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UT7IpRx08tE The story of the onstage Motorhead fight: https://ultimateclassicrock.com/motorhead-onstage-fight/ Lemmy on Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lemmy Footage from

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47:26

Episode 31 – Tommy vs Pam

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2021/02/22

Murdock goes geek again on a member of Motely Crue – Tommy Lee – and the relationship he had with Pam Anderson. Did this tabloid-fueled romance rewrite the path to pop cultural dominance forever? SHOW NOTES: David Rose’s The Stripper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2CWfSLyjx8 Bob Vila and Pam Anderson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SR6YJ4yr_bI&t=29s Best Crue interview ever? – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxOyfAbGKgA Rolling Stone feature:

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21:37

BONUS – Mailbag and RIP Mary Wilson

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2021/02/19

The guys read mail and remember Mary Wilson; PLUS – Murdock talks about that one time he had a conversation with a punk legend about Motely Crue. SHOW NOTES: Roy Head’s amazing dancing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnOr-FeoXw0&t=62s Roy Head Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_Head Variety Obit: https://variety.com/2020/music/news/roy-head-dead-treat-her-right-rocker-once-upon-time-hollywood-1234779102/ That scene in The Commitments:

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32:54

Episode 30 – Quiet Riot vs murder

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2021/02/14

Brian breaks down the big mouth and bad attitude of Kelly Garni – Quiet Riot’s original bass player – and uncovers details about DuBrow, debauchery and that one night someone almost got killed (kinda…). SHOW NOTES: The amazing 4-hour video interview from 2020: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncTJGJ_ZbcQ Consequence of Sound/The Metal Voice version of the story: https://consequenceofsound.net/2019/03/quiet-riot-kelly-garni-randy-rhoads-kevin-dubrow/ Quiet Riot II album art:

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29:40

Episode 29 – Warrant vs Bon Jovi

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2021/01/31

The guys research the rise and fall of Jani Lane and his dysfunctional relationship with his bandmates in Warrant while diving into the rumor of “I Saw Red.” Did it really cause a mental breakdown? And who was Jani’s girlfriend caught with in bed? SHOW NOTES: https://www.grunge.com/243058/the-tragic-real-life-story-of-warrants-jani-lane/ Warrant – Cherry Pie video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjyZKfdwlng Bobbie Brown’s Dirty Rocker Boys:

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37:56

Episode 28 – W.A.S.P. vs the PMRC

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2021/01/24

Murdock unwinds the weird and complicated legacy of Blackie Lawless and his band W.A.S.P. – a group that never quite got its due from anyone but Tipper Gore and angry parents. SHOW NOTES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackie_Lawless https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parents_Music_Resource_Center W.A.S.P. – Wild Child https://youtu.be/uCt9t9CllhE?t=59 Blackie Lawless riding the mic stand https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDW8nAtu3LY

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28:07

Episode 27 – Michael Jackson vs the Elephant Man

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2021/01/17

Brian unravels the rumors around Michael Jackson’s obsession with a 19th century oddity. PLUS – the guys recount their favorite visits to MJ’s hometown… SHOW NOTES: https://kerryhennigan.wordpress.com/2017/10/07/leave-me-alone-michael-jackson-and-the-elephant-mans-bones/ “https://kerryhennigan.wordpress.com/2017/10/07/leave-me-alone-michael-jackson-and-the-elephant-mans-bones/” Frank Dileo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_DiLeo David Bowie in The Elephant Man

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40:46

Episode 26 – Randy Rhoads vs the airplane

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2021/01/10

The guys get into another famous rock n roll plane crash, discussing the legendary Randy Rhoads and how he might have saved Ozzy Osbourne’s career – AND his life! SHOW

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26:36

BONUS Hypertheticals – Episode One

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2021/01/03

Hear the pilot episode of a brand new show from the Story Guys Network – Hypertheticals! New episodes launch on the Hypertheticals feed on January 6th, but enjoy this first episode here.

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38:50

BONUS – Favorite Music from 2020

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2020/12/30

Brian and Murdock from Rock N Roll Bedtime Stories discuss the songs that kept them sane during 2020. The Combined Shortlist: Murdock’s long list:

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27:16

Episode 25 – Pink Floyd vs The Wizard of Oz

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2020/12/27

Brian and Murdock discuss the legend of lining up Dark Side of the Moon while watching Wizard of Oz and more of the lore surrounding one of the most viewed movies of all

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34:06

Episode 24 – Rock N Roll vs September 11th

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2020/12/20

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 airplay? SHOW NOTES: Albums released that day:

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42:25

Episode 23 – Charley Pride vs the Northern Ireland...

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2020/12/13

The guys pay tribute to the late, great Tennessee Charley Pride, discussing his first career, his 30 #1 hits and his contribution to international peace relations. Show Notes: https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/life/features/as-i-began-singing-crystal-chandeliers-in-belfast-i-thought-about-those-who-had-come-to-see-me-amid-all-the-violence-i-got-so-emotional-and-i-dont-do-fake-tears-35624084.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Troubles https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charley_Pride

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44:08

Episode 22 – Phil Collins vs the drowning man

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2020/12/06

Did Phil Collins bring justice to a dead man via front row concerts and a spotlight? Or is that a whole bunch of BS? Brian and Murdock investigate; PLUS: The guys dig into the mailbag to hear from listeners and talk more about Eddie Van Halen and Lynyrd Skynyrd. SHOW NOTES: What is the “brown sound”?: https://www.roland.co.uk/blog/guitarists-brown-sound/ 2016 Guardian interview:

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