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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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00:38:21

Thin Lizzy vs the drugs

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2025/11/05

A listener letter leaves Brian and Murdock discussing their love for Thin Lizzy and following the story of their illustrious frontman - Irishman Phil Lynott- and the bad habits that took him away from the stage far too soon.Support the show on Patreon See the show on YouTube Visit the show on Instagram Visit the show on Facebook Sign up for Brian's daily FIVE SONGS email! (It's free!) SHOW NOTES: Jacy’s thesis:

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00:42:00

Peter Frampton vs his Gibson Les Paul

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2025/10/29

Brian and Murdock get a letter from a fan of the show asking for the story behind Peter Frampton's long-time lost love - a very particular Gibson Les Paul guitar.Support the show on Patreon See the show on YouTube Visit the show on Instagram Visit the show on Facebook Sign up for Brian's daily FIVE SONGS email! (It's free!) SHOW

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00:36:18

Jefferson Airplane vs Jefferson Starship

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2025/10/22

Brian and Murdock work to verify a story about some creatively stolen master tapes, and simultaneously learn to tell the difference between a Jefferson Airplane, a Jefferson Startship, and just a plain 'ol Starship.Support the show on Patreon See the show on YouTube Visit the show on Instagram Visit the show on Facebook Sign up for Brian's daily FIVE SONGS email! (It's free!) SHOW

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00:42:48

Deep Purple vs bogus Deep Purple

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2025/10/15

Brian and Murdock hunt down a newspaper ad from 1980 to corroborate a listener story involving a Deep Purple show that was campaigned against by... Deep Purple. Support the show on Patreon See the show on YouTube Visit the show on Instagram Visit the show on Facebook Sign up for Brian's daily FIVE SONGS email! (It's free!) SHOW

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00:50:01

Michael Jackson vs Star Wars

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2025/10/08

Brian and Murdock explore the King of Pop's long-running fascination with the theatrical - and the movie roles he ALMOST got to take.Support the show on Patreon See the show on YouTube Visit the show on Instagram Visit the show on Facebook Sign up for Brian's daily FIVE SONGS email! (It's free!) SHOW

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00:37:12

Eagles vs everyone

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2025/10/01

Brian and Murdock go looking for the history on why one of the most successful rock bands ever simultaneously seems to be hated.Support the show on Patreon See the show on YouTube Visit the show on Instagram Visit the show on Facebook Sign up for Brian's daily FIVE SONGS email! (It's free!) SHOW NOTES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eagles_(band) Klosterman essay on The Eagles:

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00:37:43

David Lee Roth vs Gene Simmons

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2025/09/24

The guys get into the early history of the Van Halen brothers - and the already-rockstar who almost stalled things out before they started.Support the show on Patreon See the show on YouTube Visit the show on Instagram Visit the show on Facebook Sign up for Brian's daily FIVE SONGS email! (It's free!) SHOW NOTES: Van Halen Rising by Greg Renoff - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/van-halen-rising-greg-renoff/1121176783 Eruption: Conversations with Eddie Van Halen by Brad Tolinski -

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00:43:33

Led Zeppelin vs Kingdom Come

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2025/09/17

The fellas field a question about the guys who once took on the nasty name "Kingdom Clone" in the music press, and discuss why sounding like Led Zep is just not allowed by a certain type of rock n roll fan.Support the show on Patreon See the show on YouTube Visit the show on Instagram Visit the show on Facebook Sign up for Brian's daily FIVE SONGS email! (It's free!) SHOW

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00:37:58

Rock songs vs record labels

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2025/09/10

The guys go looking for songs that bands wrote about being mad at their managers and record labels and come back covered in Southern rock, British bombast, and a little punk attitude.Support the show on Patreon See the show on YouTube Visit the show on Instagram Visit the show on Facebook Sign up for Brian's daily FIVE SONGS email! (It's free!) SHOW

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00:40:31

Fleetwood Mac vs fake Fleetwood Mac

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2025/09/03

Brian and Murdock follow the story of Fleetwood Mac from album 5 through 9, tracing the path of infights, sexual liaisons, and imposters that led to Mick Fleetwood finally meeting Lindsey Buckingham. Support the show on Patreon See the show on YouTube Visit the show on Instagram Visit the show on Facebook Sign up for Brian's daily FIVE SONGS email! (It's free!) SHOW NOTES: The Mark Blake book:

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00:41:31

Fleetwood Mac vs Peter Green

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2025/08/27

Brian and Murdock go way back to start breaking down the details of who and what made up Fleetwood Mac for the seven years before Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham showed up. Support the show on Patreon See the show on YouTube Visit the show on Instagram Visit the show on Facebook Sign up for Brian's daily FIVE SONGS email! (It's free!) SHOW NOTES The Mark Blake book:

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00:44:31

Springsteen vs The Ramones

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2025/08/20

Brian and Murdock chronicle Bruce's struggle to breakthrough to the mainstream at the end of the 1970s- and the hits he gave away along the way. Support the show on Patreon See the show on YouTube Visit the show on Instagram Visit the show on Facebook Sign up for Brian's daily FIVE SONGS email! (It's free!) SHOW

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00:39:24

MTV vs Unplugged

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2025/08/13

Brian and Murdock dig into the history of MTV's unlikely smash hit that resurrected careers and created a new revenue line for loud bands willing to turn down the volume.Support the show on Patreon See the show on YouTube Visit the show on Instagram Visit the show on Facebook Sign up for Brian's daily FIVE SONGS email! (It's free!) SHOW NOTES: I WANT MY MTV - The Book:

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00:40:47

Simon and Garfunkel vs the movies

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2025/08/06

Brian and Murdock dig at the roots of "Mrs. Robinson" only to end up on a journey through 70s cinema, childhood friendships, and especially petty songwriting. Support the show on Patreon See the show on YouTube Visit the show on Instagram Visit the show on Facebook Sign up for Brian's daily FIVE SONGS email! (It's free!) SHOW

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00:47:33

Morrissey vs Johnny Marr

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2025/07/30

Brian and Murdock answer a letter asking for the backstory on what went down between the two big personalities inside The Smiths - Steven Morrissey and Johnny Marr. Support the show on Patreon See the show on YouTube Visit the show on Instagram Visit the show on Facebook Sign up for Brian's daily FIVE SONGS email! (It's free!) SHOW

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00:41:13

Cheap Trick vs John Lennon

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2025/07/23

Brian and Murdock explore the rumor that Lennon's last album might have had some musical support from a certain set of Midwestern power-poppers.Support the show on Patreon See the show on YouTube Visit the show on Instagram Visit the show on Facebook SHOW NOTES Cheap Trick In Color with Steve Albini producing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bsT3EWlsJM&list=PLvLuPYa2vgAsbNg5NhnEBx2N1GgV28nX6 Interview with Rick Nielsen about working with

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00:40:18

Rockstars vs talk shows

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2025/07/16

The guys go through a series of letters all focused on the intersection of musicians and publicity. Did Grateful Dead dose an audience? Did a punk band pull one over on tabloid TV? And why was the singer of that emo band on Sally Jesse Raphael?Support the show on Patreon See the show on YouTube Visit the show on Instagram Visit the show on Facebook SHOW

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00:39:15

George Jones vs the duck

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2025/07/09

Revisiting the life, trials, and absolute chaos that came to define the finest country music singer of all time.

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00:42:02

The Monkees vs MTV

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2025/07/02

The story of one member of a made-for-TV band who may have changed music history

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00:45:39

Boston vs the Boston Herald

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2025/06/25

The fascinating and upsetting story of the two men who defined Boston's sound and personified their struggles

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