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Prisoners of Rock and Roll

Prisoners of Rock and Roll

Prisoners of Rock and Roll is a bi-weekly podcast about music, the people who make it, and the almighty, ever-lasting power it has over all of us. We"ve covered everything from Anthrax to Frank Sinatra, the history of the blues to the history of punk, and from Johnny Cash to the Joshua Tree. We also play clips, discuss music news, and sentence a song every week to The Electric Chair for being terrible. Check us out -- you might learn something! Check us out at www.prisonersofrockandroll.com.

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31 - Coal In Your Stocking: Bad Christmas Music

Prisoners of Rock and Roll ·

2021/12/13

It's our second annual Christmas episode, where talk about some of the worst holiday tunes of all time. We discuss famously terrible songs by Kenny G, Mariah Carey, Paul McCartney, and the Carpenters. We also play the sequel to Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer and some lesser known songs from Regis Philbin, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Insane Clown Posse, and the cast of Star Wars. If you want to hear some great rock and roll Christmas songs, check out last year's holiday episode. If you're looking

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107:05

30 - Behind The Wall with Pink Floyd

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2021/11/29

In 1979, Pink Floyd released their amazing double album The Wall. It’s a rock opera about a dark and gloomy rock star named Pink who became so disenfranchised by the world around him that he built a wall around his life as he descended into madness. It’s one of the most famous concept albums of all time, selling more than 30 million copies. It also led to a full length movie and incredibly elaborate concerts. On this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re going behind The Wall of Pink Floyd

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29 - The Resurrection of Johnny Cash

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2021/11/15

Johnny Cash was a county music legend and one of the founding fathers of rock and roll, but he thought he was washed up by the mid 1990s. The Man In Black had lost his edge. His record company didn’t care about him any more, and he was playing small venues for a few hundred people. Then, he met famous record producer Rick Rubin. The man who produced albums from Slayer and the Beastie Boys had a simple vision: he invited Johnny Cash to come to his house and record him playing his favorite

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28 - The Life and Music of Bob Marley

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2021/10/25

Bob Marley was more than just a musician. He was a musical pioneer. An ambassador of Jamaican culture. A humanitarian, an activist, and a really competitive soccer player. He grew up in one of the poorest neighborhoods of Kingstown, Jamaica, but thought music could change the world. His songs talk about standing up to oppression, hope, freedom, politics, and love. He survived an assassination attempt and then tragically died of cancer at just 36 years old. One today’s episode of Prisoners of Rock

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27 - Motown's Secret Weapon: The Funk Brothers

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2021/10/11

Motown Records is one of the most successful and influential record labels in music history. Between 1961 to 1971, they produced a staggering 110 top 10 hits from artists like Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, the Four Tops, Gladys Knight and the Pips, and Martha Reeves and the Vandellas. You know these songs, but do you know who played the music on them? Behind all of this amazing music and the Motown Sound was a relatively unknown group of studio musicians called The

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26 - The Brilliance of MTV Unplugged

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2021/09/27

MTV did a lot for music before they went off the rails and became a carousel of crappy reality shows, and their greatest contribution might have been MTV Unplugged. On today's episode, we're unplugging the mics and talking about some of the most memorable episodes of the show: Eric Clapton, 10,000 Maniacs, Pearl Jam, Alice In Chains, Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys, LL Cool J, Nirvana and more. Check out our episode playlist. Part of Pantheon Podcasts. Check us out on Facebook and Twitter, or shoot get

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25 - Exiled with The Rolling Stones

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2021/09/13

Exile on Main Street by the Rolling Stones is one of the greatest albums by the greatest bands in rock and roll. The story of how this record was made is a wild one. The band had fled the UK to avoid a huge tax bill, and they recorded most of it in the basement of a villa Keith Richards rented in Southern France that the Gestapo used for a headquarters in WWII. The house became a revolving door of celebrities, heroin, and music. On this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we honor the passing of

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24 - Guitar Picks: Top 6 Guitar Players

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2021/08/23

We love our drummers and bass players, but the guitar is the backbone of rock and roll. It’s a relatively simple instrument that can sound so incredibly different in the hands of different people. Slash, Carlos Santana, Duane Allman, Bonnie Raitt, Joe Satriani, Hendrix, Jeff Beck, BB King. All amazing musicians making completely different sounds with the same instrument. On today’s episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re each sharing our top 6 guitar players of all time. We’re going to defend

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128:05

23 - Rock and Roll Debate: London Calling vs. The...

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2021/08/09

The Ramones and The Clash are two of the most important bands in punk rock, and they put out two of the greatest punk rock albums of all time. In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re debating their masterpieces -- the self-titled album from The Ramones versus London Calling by the Clash. It’s Hey Gabba Gabba versus the Only Band That Matters! Part of Pantheon Podcasts. Check us out on Facebook and Twitter, or shoot get in touch at prisonersofrockandroll@gmail.com Learn more about your

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22 - Live From McCusker's Tavern: The Road Trip Episode

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2021/07/26

Summertime is the right time for taking road trips, and whether you’re taking a day trip or loading up the car for a cross country adventure, you gotta have some tunes. On today’s episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’ve put together the ultimate road trip playlist. We’re going to play some clips, share some insight, and talk about some great music to check out while on the road. Part of Pantheon Podcasts. Check out our episode playlist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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21 - The Crossroads to the Blues

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2021/07/12

The blues is the foundation for practically every type of modern music ever made, including rock and roll, rhythm and blues, jazz, and even hip hop. On today’s episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re going to explore the more than 150 year history of the Blues. We’re going to visit the plantations and juke joints of the deep south and follow African Americans as they moved out of the region and took the blues with them to places like Memphis, St. Louis, and Chicago where it went electric and

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20 - Songs We Hate: The Electric Chair Episode!

Prisoners of Rock and Roll ·

2021/06/28

Our show features has a segment every episode called The Electric Chair where we sentence a song to death for being terrible. We’re taking that to the next level by making the whole show about tunes that make our ears bleed. And we let a bunch of our listeners in on the fun too! Episode Playlist: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Prisonersofrockandroll Twitter: https://twitter.com/PrisonersofRock Web: www.prisonersofrockandroll.com Email: prisonersofrockandroll@gmail.com Part of Pantheon

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19 - Jukebox Heroes: The Ultimate Jukebox Playlist

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2021/06/14

Nothing goes better than a cold beer and some good tunes. In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we are celebrating the triumphant reopening of our home base at McCusker’s Tavern in Philadelphia by putting together a list of the greatest bar songs of all time. Grab a cold one and turn up the radio because we’re here to be your jukebox heroes! Check out our episode playlist for the full all the great jukebox

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18 - I Want My MTV!

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2021/05/31

Rock and roll wouldn’t be what it is today without MTV. Before the rise of Napster and YouTube, MTV was where you discovered music and learned about what was going on with your favorite artists. There was something for everyone with shows like Headbangers Ball, Yo MTV Raps, 120 Minutes, and Club MTV. It also had shows like Remote Control, Singled Out, and Beavis & Butthead. On today’s episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re talking about the golden years of MTV. Part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn

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17 - Monterey Pop Festival: One Really Groovy Weekend!

Prisoners of Rock and Roll ·

2021/05/18

The Monterey International Pop Music Festival was a three day music festival held in California during the summer of love during 1967. This is where the US got introduced to Janis Joplin, Otis Redding, Jimi Hendrix, and The Who. It also featured performances by the Grateful Dead, the Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, the Mamas and the Papas, Ravi Shankar, Jefferson Airplane, the Steve Miller Band, and more. On this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re going to San Francisco with flowers in our

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16 - No More Mr. Nice Guy: The History of Shock Rock

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2021/05/03

Shock rock combines rock and roll with theatrical live performances that include costumes, special effects, and provocative behavior that pulls from circus sideshows, science fiction, horror, and religion. In this episode, we look at famous shock rockers like KISS, Gwar, Alice Cooper, Marilyn Manson, and Rob Zombie, as well as a handful of other artists and their outrageous antics. Check out our episode playlists on Spotify or Apple Music to hear the music we're talking about. The links are on our

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15 - Thrashing, Smashing, and Mosh Pits -- Heavy...

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2021/04/19

Anthrax, Megadeth, Metallica, and Slayer. The Big Four of Thrash metal put America on the heavy metal map and ruled the back of denim jackets everywhere from the mid 80s to the early 90s. They’ve made some of the best albums in metal history, including ...And Justice for All, Persistence of Time, Rust in Peace, and Reign in Blood. On this episode, we take a look at some of the fastest, loudest music ever made. Check out our episode playlists on Spotify or Apple Music. Links on our Facebook and

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147:07

14 - The Kings of Cool: Frank Sinatra and The Rat Pack

Prisoners of Rock and Roll ·

2021/04/05

The Rat Pack was a group of entertainers that made movies, recorded music, performed on stage, drank booze and chased broads -- usually all in the same day and all while wearing a suit. In this episode, we take a look at America’s first supergroup of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, Dean Martin, Joey Bishop, and Peter Lawford. We talk about their legendary shows at the Sands and the influence they had on everything they touched. Episode Playlist Spotify Apple Music Get In

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13 - U2: The Road to the Joshua Tree

Prisoners of Rock and Roll ·

2021/03/22

In honor of Saint Patrick’s Day, we’re talking about U2, the most successful band to ever come out of Ireland. Over the course of their 45-year career, they’ve stayed relevant by consistently evolving their sound and reinventing themselves. On today’s episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re going to talk about their legendary career then get up close and personal with the Joshua Tree, their smash hit and one of the best selling albums of all time. Episode Playlist Spotify Apple Music Get In

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12 - What the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Got Wrong in 2021

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2021/03/08

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has released the list of nominees for the class of 2021, and it’s one of the most diverse groups of artists to ever be up for induction, including 7 first time nominees, 9 people of color, and 7 women. The artists are from heavy metal, punk, R&B, hip hop, new wave, rock, afrobeat, and singer-songwriters. In this episode, we share our thoughts on the class of 2021, cast our votes for who gets in, and point out where the Hall has been getting it wrong by snubbing some

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