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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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38:41

Alice's Restaurant Massacree!!!

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2024/11/25

The roasting of the bird! The sharing of the bounty!A tradition that goes back to the earliest days of America. The Imbalanced Boys get into that, but mainly they discuss the modern day addition of Arlo Guthrie's "Alice Restaurant" to the holiday musical fare! Earle Bailey of Sirius-XM stops by to offer historical perspective to the discussion. He shares a couple surprises! Other forms of the original song/album are discussed, it's role in the movement to stop the Vietnam War, as well as a film

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39:25

Talking "Dreaming Japanese" By Marty Friedman With...

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2024/11/18

Markus and Ray welcome Jon Wiederhorn back to discuss his latest co-writing project, Dreaming Japanese, the story of Marty Friedman of Megadeth and so much more! We discuss Marty's life, told amazingly in the book, and his bold career moves, as well as his long-time associations! Now, a J-Pop icon, his role in Megadeth was pretty key as well. Jon informs on Marty's first person telling of his life story, and gives us a glimpse at his own next project! Out in December, get it for the Megafan in your

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54:49

The FBI vs. Jim Morrison - 55 Years Later!

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2024/11/11

Originally released as Episode #134 on 9/6/2021, The FBI vs. Jim Morrison is one of the best episodes of the podcast from the early days! The guys were researching for a Doors episode when Markus unearthed Jim's FBI file! The episode is being re-released today on 11/11/2024, 55 years after the day of that insane Continental flight from L.A. to Phoenix! The FBI's extensive file on Jim and The Doors is dissected, showing Markus & Ray's love of this event, and its role, in Rock & Roll history. Also

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54:13

Diana Ross & The Supremes!

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2024/11/04

Markus and Ray tell the tale of a foundation stone of Motown, Diana Ross & The Supremes! From their formation as The Primettes, and through the decades as The Supremes, they not only ran multiple strings of #1 hits, but influenced music and style for women of the 1960s, and beyond! The Imbalanced Boys discuss their rise, and the solo split for Diana, and her amazing solo career. So hop in the Imbalanced Time Machine and let's get back to the start of Motown! We dedicate this episode to the great

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31:03

Hollow Weenie Roast 3: The Final Hallowing!!!

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2024/10/28

To find out what that cryptic Chuck Billy mention refers to, and how Ministry & The Munsters work it out together, among other things...just listen to this episode! Shareable for Hollow Weenie fun via Spotify!Just when you think you've wrung every bit of relevance and fun out of an annual podcast idea...BAM! Hollow Weenie Roast 3: The Final Hallowing! Happy Halloween from your hairy, scary Imbalanced Brothers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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48:20

Rockin' The Ryman with John Toney!

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2024/10/21

Ray and John Toney go back to their earlier radio salad daze in Pennsylvania, when John was also known to take a wicked turn on the stand up bass! He and his wife Suzan relocated to Nashville a few years back! This week he comes to visit and fill us in on some history of the Ryman & the Grand Ole Opry! Here's an easy link to the Ryman's schedule! Plan a visit to The Ryman, and take a tour with JT, if your headed to #Nashville! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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52:54

"The Magic Of It All" With David Cousins Of The...

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2024/10/14

This is a re-release of our original episode #311 on 9/4/23: Connecting with David Cousins of The Strawbs for this episode was a different experience for both of the Imbalanced Brothers. Ray was a fan of the band from the 1970s, when Markus was still a younger kid! So they each approached this interview, and the new album, differently. The result is a very exciting take on a classic band making their way back up the UK charts with The Magic Of It All, how they got there, as well as how South Africa

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41:47

Soundgarden: An Expression Of Love

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2024/10/07

From their early Sub Pop eps, to a Metal Grammy nom on their SST debut album, and their major label move to A&M Records, Soundgarden cut their own path. Markus and Ray have different, yet similar tales to tell about how they discovered, and fell in love with, one of their favorite bands. Whether a long-time fan or just discovering the band, enjoy this ride through the decades! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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35:17

The Monkees & The Rock Hall with Author Scott Shea

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2024/09/30

Hey! Hey! They're The Monkees, but until recently there's been very little discussion about the Rock Hall in Cleveland dusting off a shelf for Davy, Mickey, Mike and Peter!Author Scott Shea comes by to visit with Markus and Ray to discuss the story, follow-up on previous news, and get us updated on The Monkees case. Then, all three take turns making their case for The Monkees enshrinement! Want to sign the petition? Here's a link to the change.org petition page! Learn more about your ad choices

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31:00

5 Favorites: All-Time Power Trios

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2024/09/23

John Donnelly...come on down!!! John sent one of those emails we always talk about, and this week, we present one of his ideas! It's an episode of 5 Favorites, all about the all-time power trios, with John giving us his picks, too! Power, indicating strong, powerful sound, and Trio, denoting three members, and of course, The Vegas Line! The Imbalanced Boys, and their guest, go Round Robin style to count down through it all, to the 2's and the 1's, and the honorable mentions! Have an idea you'd like

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48:23

Tony Levin: Bringing It Down To The Bass

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2024/09/16

The one and only Tony Levin, with a new album (Bringing It Down To The Bass), and the all-star Beats Tour on his front burner, stops by to talk about both, and many other things. Both Markus and Ray instantly felt at ease and conversational with Tony. That led to some good discussion of things present and past! Look for Tony on the Beat Tour with Adrian Belew, Steve Vai and Danny Carey! Thanks to our friend Thad Kirk from WHYY for getting us together with Mr. Levin. And check out Bringing It Down To

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54:56

Through The Decades With The Isley Brothers!!!

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2024/09/09

The Isley Brothers: epitomizing family in the music business, and purveyors of Funk & Soul filled with Rock & Roll! A decades-long, groove filling, heart beating, literal hit machine! Markus and Ray explore their history and, of course their music, in this long overdue episode of the podcast! The losses, sparking change, and adaptability! Hear how they intersected with Jimi Hendrix! It's all inside this week's episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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50:54

Johnny Dee Returns To Grill The Imbalanced Brothers...

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2024/09/02

Back in May 2024, in Episode #351, Doro/Tyketto drummer Johnny Dee, our old friend from his Philly days, made the Conshohocken-Frankfurt Connection. During that chat he confided that he, as a listener to the podcast, had questions.This week, he's back with those queries, and more, apparently. This has never happened on this podcast before, so it's exciting to hear what happens! Yo, Johnny! Yer up! Catch this and any older episode on our web site, right here!!! Learn more about your ad choices

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60:24

First Flights: The Jefferson Airplane!

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2024/08/26

Born of psychedelia (when "it" was still good) and the S.F. scene of the mid-1960s, the Imbalanced Boys dig into the formation and early ways of this R&RHOF (class of 1996) band this week!2400 Fulton Street, their mansion's address, was Golden Gate Park-adjacent, and a short walk to the Grateful Dead's house "in the Haight." In the early daze of the scene, things were "still coming together." Later, Marty, Grace, Jorma, Paul, Jack & Spencer would rock the universe! In that atmosphere Blind Thomas

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58:00

Guitars & Guitarists with Paul Hammond!

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2024/08/19

For the focus of this week's episode, see the attached guitar meme from @SongStoriesRewind which casts a wide net, and sparks the discussion of axes and their masters.Paul Hammond knows both ends of that stick! His long history as a founding member of the top-shelf Led Zeppelin tribute, Get The Led Out is part of the discussion (see Jimmy Page double-neck!), as is his love and knowledge of guitars. Get details about the band's upcoming shows we discussed, and to keep up with the band RIGHT

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48:27

Talkin' Elvis With Author James Cosby!

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2024/08/12

Lawyer by day, Rock n' Roll author by night, this week the Imbalanced Boys are Talkin' Elvis with James Cosby! Hit his website for more info on Jim and his books, and buy here! The journey this week takes us to Tupelo and Memphis, and the move towards Rock & Roll for the man who would be The King! The roles of radio and the recording studios in Memphis' fertile scene are part of the discussion. That leads to Sam Phillips and Sun Studios, that magic recording moment, and how it reacted from

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30:10

5 Favorites: Bass Players Of The 1980s!

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2024/08/05

It's time to break the Summer vacation doldrums with 5 Favorites, the podcast that acts like a game show!This time, we move forward from our 1970s Bass Players episode and dig into the 1980s answers to some of the same questions raised in our previous dive! FInd all of our episodes here!!! Thanks to Crooked Eye Brewery for their constant support!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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45:25

Summer Vacay 2024: Johnny Cash At The Carousel

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2024/07/29

This is the original copy for the previous release of this episode on 12/26/21:"This episode is the story of a lost live album by the great Johnny & June Carter Cash, recorded shortly after the legendary Folsom Prison Live album. The contrast in energy of these two nights is stark, and part of the discussion. The mood the night of the show was appropriately laid back for San Francisco. The Carousel Ballroom, which would shortly become the Fillmore (West), hosted the April 24, 1968 concert, and tape

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46:43

Summer Vacay 2024: Public Enemy #1!

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2024/07/22

Originally released as episode #138 on 10/7/21, now tweaked and remastered for Summer Vacay 2024!"Coming together out of the fertile environment of Adelphi University and its college radio station, Public Enemy burst forth with a wall of power, a collective that changed Hip-Hop and helped forge an unholy alliance with Metal! Their song, "Fight The Power" played an actual role in Spike Lee's "Do The Right Thing," which put the group on the radar of a much wider audience. In this week's adventure, we

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53:42

Summer Vacay 2024: Jim Morrison vs. The FBI!

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll ·

2024/07/15

This is a first-ever repeat of this original episode of the podcast! Released as #134 on 9/6/21! It has been remastered, but is otherwise as it was originally released, now, as episode #360.Our original episode notes: At the end of "Jim Morrison: 50 Years Gone" episode, Markus dropped a paper bomb in the form of The Doors, and Jim Morrison's FBI files! Weeks later, he and Ray were back in the studio discussing these files, available under the Freedom Of Information Act. The Doors are a band whose

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