The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll

This week it’s “The Frankenstein” where the Imbalanced Brothers stitch up an episode of Sibling Rivalries with a pair of Birthday Twins! First, it’s all about the long-term divisions between the Davies brothers, Ray and Dave, and how it has impacted their band, The Kinks! That Sibling Rivalry provides one half of this episode’s Birthday Twins, where we meld Dave Davies and ’70s Folk icon, Melanie (Safka) who were both born, an ocean apart, February 3rd in 1947! (Cue the spooky music…) Thanks to our sponsors, Crooked Eye Brewery AND One CBD for their support of the podcast!! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts

Buddy Holly made his mark on the world in a very short period of time, dying at age 22. The Day The Music Died is part of the discussion in this episode, but there’s a lot more to the man than his untimely death. His influence, his innovations, his lack of concern regarding conventions of the time, and his marriage are all up for discussion. Mostly, it’s about Buddy’s music, which has drawn generations of Rockers to him! Thanks to our sponsors, Crooked Eye Brewery AND One CBD for their support of the podcast!! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts

Chris Frantz talks Remain In Love and his Rock And Roll Life With a great new book from Chris Frantz, Co-Founder/Drummer of Talking Heads and The Tom Tom Club, called Remain In Love: Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club, Tina, being released 7/20/20 by St. Martin’s Press. We were able to read the book and speak with Chris about his book, life, love and more. Chris shares moments, stories and gratitude for his Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame life. One of the many beautiful aspects of Remain in Love is that it’s a story with a happy ending. Chris’s stories of love are woven together beautifully. You can find Remain In Love at any bookseller including independent book stores. Be sure to follow Chris Frantz on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Here’s a Youtube link to the Talking Heads concert from Rome 1980 which we discuss in the interview: This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts

Bands That Avoided The Sophomore Slump! So many bands and artists have made amazing debut albums. Not nearly as many have started their career with a killer 1-2 punch! In this episode of Five Favorites, that’s what we look at, Imbalanced-style! Feel free to comment, or make your own list of Five Fave 1st 2 Albums! It’s a fun (mental) exercise! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts

This episode could be a ground breaker! The new book, “Brother Robert: Growing Up With Robert Johnson” is the family’s story about the Blues legend, written by his half-sister, Annye C. Anderson and author Preston Lauterbach. It’s a side of his story that we have never heard: his family, his travels, his real path to guitar god status, all revealed! The basis for this episode is an interview with Preston, who shares our reverence for the one and only Mr. J.! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts

The re-release of our double episode about Robert Johnson And The Progenitors Of The Blues, which originally debuted in November 2019, is sparked by our interview with Preston Lauterbach, which will post on 7/6/20. He and Robert Johnson’s half-sister, Annye C. Anderson have written the family’s story about Mr. J., “Brother Robert: Growing Up With Robert Johnson.” Here’s Part 2, our addendum, if you will! That leads up to the release of Brother Robert: Truth Behind A Blues Legend, on 7/6. That’s a lot of Robert Johnson, but it’s groundbreaking, legend shifting, devil-legend dispelling stuff! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts

The re-release of our double episode about Robert Johnson And The Progenitors Of The Blues, which originally debuted in November 2019, is sparked by our interview with Preston Lauterbach, which will post on 7/6/20. He and Robert Johnson’s half-sister, Annye C. Anderson have written the family’s story about Mr. J., “Brother Robert: Growing Up With Robert Johnson.” Part One is re-released now, and look for Part 2, our addendum, if you will, on Thursday 7/2/20. That leads up to the release of Brother Robert: Truth Behind A Blues Legend on 7/6. That’s a lot of Robert Johnson, but it’s groundbreaking, legend shifting, devil-legend dispelling stuff! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts

A Warren Zevon Double Shot: Werewolves of London & Lawyers, Guns and Money The first line of a song can have some serious power to pull us in, as lovers of music. Warren Zevon is one of those exceptionally brilliant songwriters that is underrated and one of the hardest to understand. His songs are exceptional. We look at the first lines of two of his most famous songs, Werewolves of London and Lawyers, Guns and Money. The opening lines are BRILLIANT. These songs are exceptionally smart and funny! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts

Exploring Women’s Emergence From The Sixties Into The Seventies! The Foundation of Women In Rock (And, yes, Roll!) was explored in a previous episode. This week, The Imbalanced Brothers move forward for the next phase, or Phase 2, if you will. Through the 1960’s and into the ’70s, women made a bigger noise in music across the board. Even in the boys club of Rock And Roll. There’s more to the story, and undoubtedly more about this slice of life, than is covered in this release. Join the conversation on social media and your app of choice! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts

Author of “Hunky Dory (Who Knew?) – The best I can remember from twenty years at the heart of ’60s and ’70s rock and pop! After reading Laurence’s book, we were compelled to interview him. Here’s a man who made his own mark while living among the industry titans of his time, both famous and infamous! Follow our story from his early accountancy days to his becoming a publisher, as well as a music and film producer. Find out what (and who) he knew, and didn’t. Listen and you’ll understand the significance of the phrase, “Who Knew?” Artists like Bowie and The Stones, production wizard Mickie Most, and large figures like Don Arden, Peter Grant and Allen Klein are part of the party in this week’s episode! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts

The Clash changed the world of Rock And Roll. They did it in 9 years and really had an impact on the direction of Punk Rock. With a “Be cool to each other” attitude, they were a different kind of Punk Rock. We give an overview of The Clash and the chaos underneath this Punk Band who changed music. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts

Whatever the 3-day Memorial Day Weekend means to you, it also means down time with friends and family. That includes us. Make yours as close to your tradition as you can this year, but stay safe and enjoy a replay of our first episode about The Magic Of Motown! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts

Let’s buckle in for a cosmic joy ride in this celebration of The Moody Blues! There’s so much more to their story, but this band built a psychedelically-charged form of Progressive Rock, and inspired others to explore their own muse. They also inspired their famous fans, self-named as The Moodies! Let’s explore the story, but more importantly, the music of this magnificent band! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts

When we dug into major bands who combined longevity and the same lineup, few even came close to ZZ Top! Formed in 1969, and still active, their brand of Texas Boogie has its own legacy, while celebrating their Lone Star influences! It’s a fun story, so let’s ride! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts

This week we explore and discuss our Five Favorite Metal Screamers. Looking back at the early days of Metal and some modern Metal vocalists who can scream you to your knees or stop you in their tracks. The art of the Metal Scream is something to be treasured. Many can do well, but, a few shine above the rest. Put on your thinking caps and share your Five Favorite Metal Screamers. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts