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Chronicles of Rock

Randy Renaud uses his unique storytelling ability to relive some of the biggest and most important moments in the history of rock "n" roll. Important albums, legendary concerts and nights of debauchery all make up the Chronicles of Rock.

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6:53

Peter Gabriel's Masterpiece

Chronicles of Rock ·

2025/04/11

In the spring of 1986, Peter Gabriel released his 5th solo album -- one which became his most successful yet, and made him a global star, and one of the most respected artists in contemporary music. Randy Renaud has the story behind So, on this week's edition of the Chronicles of Rock.

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5:18

The Accidental Hallucinogenic Experience That Would...

Chronicles of Rock ·

2025/04/04

One April evening 60 years ago, John Lennon and George Harrison ingested something that they'd never experienced before, and didn't even know they were consuming. It would be the start of a wild night out on the town, and the beginning of the transformation of the sound of the Beatles; and, by extension, it would help create a new genre called "acid-rock." Randy Renaud revisits that crazy night on this week's edition of the Chronicles of Rock.

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4:54

The Night America Got Hip to the Hip

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2025/03/28

30 years ago this week, the Tragically Hip played to the biggest crowd they'd ever played for, when they appeared on Saturday Night Live as that week's musical guests. And there to introduce them was a guy from their hometown: Dan Ackroyd. Randy revisits that night on this week's edition of the Chronicles of Rock.

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6:24

A 30th Anniversary Celebration of Radiohead's The Bends

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2025/03/14

In an attempt to escape from the long shadow of their big breakthrough hit, Creep, Radiohead turned for inspiration to the music of John Lennon and Jeff Buckley. The result was the brilliant album, The Bends -- one of the best albums of the 90's. Randy Renaud has the whole story on this week's edition of the Chronicles of Rock.

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5:00

The Story of the First R.E.M. Album to Go to Number 1...

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2025/03/07

At the start of the 90's, as a way of refreshing the way they worked, the members of R.E.M. all tried playing different instruments. They also brought in guest musicians and vocalists. And, for the first time, Michael Stipe tried writing a love song. The result was a hit song, and their first album to reach number 1 in the U.S., Canada, and around the world. Randy Renaud has the story behind Out of Time, released 34 years ago this week, on the Chronicles of Rock.

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7:17

A 40th Anniversary Celebration of an Album That Ruled...

Chronicles of Rock ·

2025/03/02

40 years ago this week, a band from Bath, England let out a musical shout that had fans around the world falling head over heels for them. And soon, Tears for Fears were ruling the world’s record charts. Randy Renaud revisits the story behind the creation of Songs From the Big Chair for its 40th anniversary, on the Chronicles of Rock.

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7:21

Robert Plant's Favourite Led Zeppelin Album

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2025/02/24

In 1974, Led Zeppelin returned to the country manor where they had recorded their 4th album, to record their first album for their own new record label. The sessions went so well that they decided to expand the album into a 4-sided double album, which they entitled Physical Graffiti. And it was released 50 years ago this week, February 24, 1975. Randy Renaud marks its 50th anniversary by telling the story behind its creation, on the Chronicles of Rock.

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5:05

The Legend That is Black Sabbath Began 55 Years Ago...

Chronicles of Rock ·

2025/02/14

It was released on Friday the 13th, 1970. And it would be the harbinger of a new, heavier form of rock music. A new band named Black Sabbath recorded their debut album in less than 12 hours. But its influence would be eternal. Randy Renaud celebrates the 55th anniversary of Black Sabbath's debut album on the Chronicles of Rock.

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7:28

In February 1976, Genesis launched a new era in their...

Chronicles of Rock ·

2025/02/07

It was the album that proved that Genesis could indeed survive and even thrive without their former frontman, Peter Gabriel. And like a Victorian toy box, it was filled with fanciful characters and enchanted tales. For its 49th anniversary, Randy Renaud revisits the story behind Trick of the Tail by Genesis on the Chronicles of Rock.

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5:27

The Most Famous Pop-up Concert Ever

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2025/01/31

On a blustery January day in 1969, pedestrians, shopkeepers and office workers along London's Saville Row were stunned to discover that, for their lunch-break, they were being treated to an unannounced concert by the world's most famous band. For the first time in 3 years, the Beatles were performing live. But not on a stage, nor even on the street. They were high on top of a rooftop, performing brand new songs. Until, that is, the police arrived to shut them down. Randy Renaud has the story behind

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6:46

55 Years Ago, A Canadian Band Conquered America

Chronicles of Rock ·

2025/01/24

In January 1970, a band from Winnipeg with a cryptic name released an album that, despite containing criticism of American policies, became a huge success in the U.S. and went to number 1 in Canada. It remains one of the greatest rock albums to ever come from the Great White North. Randy Renaud revisits the story behind the Guess Who's American Woman for its 55th anniversary, on the Chronicles of Rock.

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6:49

The Album That Marked Rush's Adaptation to a New Era

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2025/01/17

As the musical movement called New Wave swept across rock, bands that had ruled the 70's landscape of rock had to adapt or perish. And one band that did it better than most was Rush, who, in January 1980, released their answer to the new musical ethos: Permanent Waves; an album that confirmed that the Canadian trio would remain a force to be reckoned with in the 80's. Randy Renaud has the story behind it to mark its 45th anniversary, on the Chronicles of Rock.

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7:12

Van Halen - 1984

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2025/01/10

In 1984, Van Halen released an album named after that year. But unlike their previous 5 albums which had been recorded in mere weeks, sometimes just days, the band laboured for many months on this one. It paid off as the album ended up going all the way to number 2 on the Billboard charts, and stayed there for five weeks. But it also led to the break-up of the band. Randy Renaud has the story of the album 1984 on the Chronicles of Rock.

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6:46

The Album That Launched the Stones into Elite Status

Chronicles of Rock ·

2024/12/20

In December 1969, the Rolling Stones released their first truly great album -- the first in a series of brilliant albums. And it managed to unseat the Beatles' Abbey Road from the top of the charts. It came at a time of great emotional turmoil and change, as the band's founder, Brian Jones, had died during the period of the album's recording. Undeterred, the Stones delivered one of their very best records, Let It Bleed. Randy Renaud has the story behind it for its 55th anniversary on this week's

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6:26

The45th Anniversary of the War Cry That Came From the...

Chronicles of Rock ·

2024/12/13

On December 14, 1979, one of the most important albums in rock history was released -- an album that confirmed that a new musical and cultural revolution called punk had truly arrived. Randy Renaud has the story behind the Clash album London Calling for its 45th anniversary on the Chronicles of Rock.

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6:43

The Wild Tale of How Pink Floyd's Inflatable Pig...

Chronicles of Rock ·

2024/12/06

During the first week of December, Pink Floyd were busy creating the cover for their album Animals. But during the photo shoot for it, their giant inflatable pig, named Algie, broke free, and headed off an a grand adventure across the English countryside. Commercial aircraft had to be grounded and military jets scrambled. Randy Renaud, with help from the man who organized the photo shoot, has that wild story on this week's edition of the Chronicles of Rock.

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6:50

The Three Rock Stars Who Inspired Freddie Mercury

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2024/11/29

33 years ago this week, Freddie Mercury passed away. So, for this week's edition of the Chronicles of Rock, Randy Renaud reveals the three rock stars who helped inspire Freddie's legendary career. Listen and share it with a fellow Freddie fan.

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6:56

Looking back at the creation of The Beatles' 'White'...

Chronicles of Rock ·

2024/11/22

56 years ago, the Beatles released the only double album of their career -- an album created during a period of great strife within the band's ranks. Yet it contains some of the finest and most diverse songs of their illustrious career. On the Chronicles of Rock, Randy Renaud looks back at the creation of the album called simply The Beatles; but now known due to its distinctive blank white cover as White Album.

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7:28

The Story Behind the Classic Album: Layla & Other...

Chronicles of Rock ·

2024/11/08

The songs were inspired by unrequited love, and the recording was the product of Eric Clapton and three American musicians all living together and jamming. When they were ready, they flew to Miami where, on a night off, Clapton saw Duane Allman play for the first time. And soon after, one of the greatest guitar duets in rock history took place. Randy Renaud has the story behind Derek & the Dominos' Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs, released 54 years ago this weekend, on this week's edition of

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6:58

A 30th anniversary commemoration of Nirvana's MTV...

Chronicles of Rock ·

2024/11/01

On November 1, 1994, 7 months after the death of Kurt Cobain, Nirvana's performance on MTV's Unplugged program was released as an album. It earned the band a Grammy, and acted as a poignant farewell to the band's leader. Randy Renaud revisits the filming and recording of that performance, and tells why it almost didn't happen, on this week's edition of the Chronicles of Rock.

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