The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll

Chrissie Hynde and her fellow Pretenders set out on paths that brought them together for an amazing, but all too short run, in their original form. We explore those stories, and how Chrissie and drummer Martin Chambers have carried on through the decades. We seem to learn new things about people, who we have followed for years, on a weekly basis. This episode is no exception! Thanks to our sponsors, Crooked Eye Brewery AND One CBD for their support of the podcast! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Bitches Brew – A Jazz Masterpiece 50 years ago Miles Davis released an album that blew the music world away, Bitches Brew. An album as close to perfect as perfect gets. The musicians all made incredible magic in the studio as The Musical Wizard(Genius), Miles Davis, stirred the cauldron. With help from Teo Macero, they made a masterpiece that still may be ahead of it’s time decades later. The Imbalanced Brothers give you an overview of the album and how it was made as well as a brief look into the complex genius that was Miles Davis. Bitches Brew may be the first Jazz/Fusion – Jazz/Rock And Roll album recorded. It stands strong today and every music lover should listen to the album at least once all the way through. You can read more about Bitches Brew in this Jazz Times article about the making of the album. Thanks to our sponsors, Crooked Eye Brewery AND One CBD for their support of the podcast! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

The music, the sights and sounds of film, the culture of celebrating Hallow’s Eve has a lot of common (burial?) ground with Rock N’ Roll! In this, the season of the witch, it’s when wolves howl and monsters prowl, where children gather treats while dressed to trick! In this zany spirit, we dive into our first ever Hollow Weenie Roast! Happy Halloween!!! RATED-R (for language, sexuality and graphic violence, just like your favorite horror flicks!!!) Thanks to our sponsors, Crooked Eye Brewery AND One CBD for their support of the podcast!! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts

As we remember his 70th birthday, let’s celebrate Tom Petty’s Wildflowers on this week’s episode of the podcast. Also coming up is the release of the new boxset with “All The Rest” and the “Home Recordings.” Markus and Ray discuss the original release while salivating over the prospect of hearing it all! #MoreFunIn2021 Thanks to our sponsors, Crooked Eye Brewery AND One CBD for their support of the podcast!! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts

Two men who are born on the same day who also end up being key players in the same band. One is there at the start. One at “the end.” They are bonded like sides of a fated coin. This episode looks at both men and their paths through Lynyrd Skynyrd. Birthday Twins #4…Ed King and Steve Gaines… Thanks to our sponsors, Crooked Eye Brewery AND One CBD for their support of the podcast!! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts

This week, we talk about two sets of Birthday Twins who have been massively influential in the shape of Rock and Roll in their respective decades. Find out what ties each set of Birthday Twins has, if any at all. Mitch Mitchell and Bon Scott share the same date of birth and made their marks in the 60s and 70s respectively. Billie Joe Armstrong and Taylor Hawkins, are friends who also share the same date of birth, and have influenced the direction of Rock and Roll for over 30 years. Thanks to our sponsors, Crooked Eye Brewery AND One CBD for their support of the podcast!! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts

It’s time to talk drummers. The band member who drives the bus and keeps the sound together. The 1970s had an excessive amount of musicianship and because of that we had a blast sharing our Five Favorite Drummers from that decade. The list of potential favorites is huge. Two different perspectives on one incredible decade. Who are your Five Favorite Drummers from the 1970s? Please share! Thanks to our sponsors, Crooked Eye Brewery AND One CBD for their support of the podcast!! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts

Five Favorites: Favorite Photos From Harold’s Book Harold Sherrick “came up” in the L.A. scene, developing his skills and contacts as a photographer, while documenting music in The City Of Angels. As he developed, his contacts provided opportunity for many of the moments in his book! In this episode, Markus And Ray pick their Five Favorites from Sherrick’s book, Stolen Moments! Harold gives the guys his picks, too! Hit the link to check it out… Thanks to our sponsors, Crooked Eye Brewery AND One CBD for their support of the podcast!! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts

A Change Is Coming The years 1978 & 1979 are significant in the Rock And Roll Timeline. The first wave of Punk Rock and Alternative were evolving and growing into so much more. Bands like The Talking Heads and Blondie were the Next Wave before The Next Wave was recognized, and alongside Joe Jackson, Elvis Costello and The Police, these bands brought the Next Wave to the mainstream without compromising their sound. We are taking a look at these two years and their significance to what was happening with the New Wave coming because of bands like The Jam, XTC, Ian Dury & The Blockheads, etc. Post Punk going strong because of bands like Gang Of Four, The X-Ray Spex, Generation X, The Stranglers and more. The growth of the Gothic branch with bands like The Damned, Siouxsie & The Banshees, The Cure and Joy Division setting the course for what was ahead. The Second wave of Ska was gaining momentum with the creation of Two-Tone Records and the emergence of The Specials. And, the sound of Hardcore punk because of bands like The Germs were starting to take root in cities across the world. Bands like U2 were emerging from the ashes of punk and creating a fresh new sound. Patti Smith, Kraftwerk and Gary Numan helped facilitate change as well. There was so much happening in Rock And Roll at that time and we give a brief overview of many of the artists who contributed to the changing sounds of music during these two significant years. Thanks to our sponsors, Crooked Eye Brewery AND One CBD for their support of the podcast!! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts

Exploring the stories inside the film, “Rolling Stone: Life And Death Of Brian Jones” For this episode, we interviewed three people who are part of the film, “Rolling Stone: Life And Death Of Brian Jones.” We spoke with director Danny Garcia, Jones’ friend Prince Stash, and one of Brian’s children, Barbara Anna Marion, regarding the revelations and underlying stories of Danny’s latest documentary film. Death, Conspiracy and Cover-up are part of this sad story. Our investigation underlines some of what Garcia sought to show with his film, as well as some unexpected revelations. Be sure to check out the companion blog for this episode on our website! Thanks to our sponsors, Crooked Eye Brewery AND One CBD for their support of the podcast!! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts

A Re-release Of Chuck Berry: It’s Gotta Be Rock & Roll Music! The roots of Rock & Roll stretch back beyond the 1950s, but Chuck Berry drew water from various musical wells to create the definitive crossover Rock & Roll sound that inspired generations of musicians to come! Hail! Hail Rock & Roll!!! To celebrate the hardest workin’ man in the business, Chuck Berry, we are re-releasing our original episode about the Father Of Rock N’ Roll for Labor Day 2020! Thanks to our sponsors, Crooked Eye Brewery AND One CBD for their support of the podcast!! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts

Stevie Wonder surely has been a wondrous artist to love and follow in his life and career. In this episode, the idea is to dig into his vast and varied musical output, and his progression from child prodigy to one of the greatest artists who evolved during musically fruitful times, and became a social game-changer! All of it “tainted” by Love! Thanks to our sponsors, Crooked Eye Brewery AND One CBD for their support of the podcast!! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts

Right from the beginning U2 knew where it wanted to be; at the top of the Rock And Roll world! Starting with the youthful beginnings of Boy thru Songs of Experience, we take a look at U2 and how they reshaped music, with live shows that move us to the core, and a healthy dose of activism mixed into the picture. U2 is one of only a handful of bands that can boast about still having all original members together for over 40 years. Thanks to our sponsors, Crooked Eye Brewery AND One CBD for their support of the podcast!! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts

There’s no denying So‘s place among the best and biggest albums of the 1980’s. In this episode, Markus and Ray explore multiple sides of the creation of what would become Peter Gabriel’s biggest seller. More importantly, it achieved massively in both a creative and commercial sense. The stories inside the story inside this episode make for a fun listen, and as always, some learning! Thanks to our sponsors, Crooked Eye Brewery AND One CBD for their support of the podcast!! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts

The Rise Of One Of Rocks Greatest Bands! No single episode could contain the majesty of Queen! So this week’s release is just one part of our story, darlings! Let’s go back to Smile, and school days, and learn about Freddie, Brian, Roger, and John, as they collect musical ideas and rise to take The Throne of Rock! It’s gonna be a fun ride with some tasty musical surprises! Thanks to our sponsors, Crooked Eye Brewery AND One CBD for their support of the podcast!! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts