The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll

In a few days it will be a new year, and the life-sucking force that was 2022 will be behind us! So, hey, 2022, GET BENT! -Before we can give ’22 the bird, the year has stolen more sources of musical joy from us. Sadly, it must be addressed… -This week alone, Death took: drummer Dino Danelli of The Rascals, guitarist Kim Simmonds of Savoy Brown, Shirley Watts (Charlie’s bride), Terry Hall of The Specials, Martin Duffy of Primal Scream, Rick Anderson of The Tubes, and songwriter Shirley Eikhard….wow! There is other news… –The Rolling Stones announce a virtual concert! –Paul Simon to be honored with special on CBS-TV! –Pink Floyd set to release “Dark Side” era live shows! –Halford on Ghost, and more! And here’s the link to Psychostick – “Santa Claus” on YouTube which we reference in this episode! We love our sponsors!!! Please visit their web sites, and support them because they make this crazy show go: Boldfoot Socks   https://boldfoot.com Crooked Eye Brewery   https://crookedeyebrewery.com/ Don’t forget that you can find all of our episodes, on-demand, for free right here on our web site: https://imbalancedhistory.com/  

The Imbalanced Brothers attempt to balance out the level of loss experienced in 2022. This is a deep look at the creative forces that have left the world in the past year. We’ve included figures from all sorts of creative pursuits! Whether aged and iconic, after long illness or suddenly shocking, we feel the loss of those with whom we’ve shared something. In this case…it’s music, something so integral to our lives.   2022 not only continued  a dreary trend that we noticed a few years back, this year took it an unreal level. This is also an exercise in remembering what we had in those who’ve died. Their spirit and their music… So grab some Kleenex, and join us for as inclusive a memoriam as we can compose… We love our sponsors!!! Please visit their web sites, and support them because they make this crazy show go: Boldfoot Socks   https://boldfoot.com Crooked Eye Brewery   https://crookedeyebrewery.com/ Don’t forget that you can find all of our episodes, on-demand, for free right here on our web site: https://imbalancedhistory.com/  

Bend it, if #Axl tosses it, bend it again! Bent News Central: doing our best to keep you bent! (Oh, and updated on the news…yeah that, too!) –Def Leppard and Motley Crue add Alice Cooper to 6 US dates in August! –Aerosmith cancels the rest of Vegas residency! –Rex Brown‘s Covid diagnosis takes him out of Pantera South America sweep! –Peter Frampton makes right deal! –Elton John quitting touring AND Twitter! –Axl Rose joins “Tossers Anonymous” and other curiosities! That link to the Phil Lynott commemorative Euro not!  That link to the new song by The Church! We love our sponsors!!! Please visit their web sites, and support them because they make this crazy show go: Boldfoot Socks   https://boldfoot.com Crooked Eye Brewery   https://crookedeyebrewery.com/ Don’t forget that you can find all of our episodes, on-demand, for free right here on our web site: https://imbalancedhistory.com/  

The Imbalanced Brothers get together with friends: David Uosikkinen & Kenny Aaronson! So much has changed since David Uosikkinen & Kenny Aaronson were guests on the podcast, separately back in 2019!  Their musical friendship has grown, even during the pandemic. We talk about each of their own activities (The Hooters for David, and The Yardbirds for Kenny), and, no spoilers, but Ken uncorks a fun surprise, amidst his stories. We get an update on In The Pocket, Dave’s Philly-centric collective,  with the latest news on that project. Plus, they both discuss their involvement in the Lest We Forget recorded tribute organization, and their part in honoring Charlie Watts! But the episode starts with, and centers around, the recent passing of Robert Gordon, and what he meant to both of them. If you’re a fan, it can help serve as a bit of grieving. Just remember, they knew him well… So, get set for a fun, high-paced listen with 4 friends “in the quad!” Episode Links: “Lest We Forget” “In The Pocket” Tickets link for New Year’s Eve in Lititz, PA with the guys and Annabella from Bow Wow Wow!!! We love our sponsors!!! Please visit their web sites, and support them because they make this crazy show go: Boldfoot Socks   https://boldfoot.com Crooked Eye Brewery   https://crookedeyebrewery.com/ Don’t forget that you can find all of our episodes, on-demand, for free right here on our web site: https://imbalancedhistory.com/  

Bend that sh*t! Straighten it out, and bend it again! Let’s get this straight… –Iggy Pop has a new album, Every Loser and tour dates with those Red Hot Chili Peppers!!! –The Who HITS BACK with first EU dates in seven years! –Brian May plots a course for the Starfleet box set…engage! -Biopic of the life of G.G. Allin planned! –Motorhead Final: Previously unheard track no longer muted! –Millionaire Mansion Wars: Robbie Williams vs. Jimmy Page, Ugly Holiday Sweater Edition!!! -To U2 or not U2, that is the 2023 question. Let’s get an answer! We love our sponsors!!! Please visit their web sites, and support them because they make this crazy show go: Boldfoot Socks   https://boldfoot.com Crooked Eye Brewery   https://crookedeyebrewery.com/ Don’t forget that you can find all of our episodes, on-demand, for free right here on our web site: https://imbalancedhistory.com/  

It’s our 3rd annual release of “The Night John Lennon Died,” one of our most popular episodes. John meant the world, to most people, and definitely to all of us. His music, his message, and his fun way of spreading it, attracted so many to him. One wicked soul saw things differently than most. He took John’s life on 12/8/80… Forgiveness is a virtue, but forgive us for being less than virtuous in our disdain for this man, may he rot for eternity when his life ends.  For us, the living, we have found ways to move forward for decades now. This episode can help those who still mourn… Markus and Ray had two very different evenings on December 8th, 1980. Hear their stories, and a Rock & Roll intersection on that date, and the mournful night after. We love our sponsors!!! Please visit their web sites, and support them because they make this crazy show go: Boldfoot Socks   https://boldfoot.com Crooked Eye Brewery   https://crookedeyebrewery.com/ Don’t forget that you can find all of our episodes, on-demand, for free right here on our web site: https://imbalancedhistory.com/  

Big wheels keep on gettin’ bent!!! Roll it! Digging up what’s going down on Bent News #36! -The world mourns for “The Songbird,” Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie! -Metallica drops “Lux Aeterna” out of left field, announces new album, Helping Hands ’22! -Album art cover wizards Hipgnosis to get the docu treatment! -Springsteen Central: Howard Stern show, and lost albums release planned! -Journey goes to court! -STEVEN WILSON!!! -Ringo offers a hand to fans, Dylan’s frank autograph apology and more! We love our sponsors!!! Please visit their web sites, and support them because they make this crazy show go: Boldfoot Socks   https://boldfoot.com Crooked Eye Brewery   https://crookedeyebrewery.com/ Don’t forget that you can find all of our episodes, on-demand, for free right here on our web site: https://imbalancedhistory.com/     

This episode dives into the amazing story of this trend-setting Irish band, and their leader, Phil Lynott! Thin Lizzy’s Phil Lynott, and his friend, and cohort, Gary Moore worked together from their youth, on and off. They recorded in a band called Skid Row, and would associate through the decades, until Phil’s death in 1986 at age 36. That included stints in Thin Lizzy, the band Phil led, which we explore this week. Their songs had their own legend, and broke them worldwide, but it was the live shows that sealed their reputation, badass as it was.  Markus and Ray try to detail as much as possible about the formation and evolution of Thin Lizzy, and the varied factors that worked for, and against, the band. Hope you find some good stuff in this one. Music, history, or something else… We love our sponsors!!! Please visit their web sites, and support them because they make this crazy show go: Boldfoot Socks   https://boldfoot.com Crooked Eye Brewery   https://crookedeyebrewery.com/ Don’t forget that you can find all of our episodes, on-demand, for free right here on our web site: https://imbalancedhistory.com/  

Author Brian Sallerson talks to the Imbalanced Boys about his adventures on the road to writing his first book! Author Brian Sallerson leads Ray and Markus through the path he took to writing his first book, Island Music: The History Of AIR Studios Montserrat, an essential history of an important recording environment in paradise! A unique jewel in its time, AIR Montserrat, built and run by Sir George Martin, as part of the era of destination studios, has fascinated many, including Markus and Ray. How and why Brian came to the project via an epiphany of sorts is discussed, and he explains how he went from looking into Martin’s Caribbean recording oasis to visiting it in its current state. Beyond the glitz and glamour, he found the deeper stories of the studio; it’s equipment and construction challenges, and most importantly, the people.  Whether they worked at the studio or not, the people of the island made every artist’s journey a better experience. Brian also explains how the island and its people became the main character of his book.  Find Brian’s book in whichever format you need, using the links below: Color paperback:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BGNCDKSQ?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_S7986K4ZBP6J3HJXA1JM Black & white paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BGNDTM9N?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_1FCHT93VDTXJC4YHH7SP Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BGJMJPT9?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_B2D97E64M189VWP0Q43F We suggest that you also visit Brian’s web site for more on him, and his amazing adventure! Soooo, let’s get back to paradise! We love our sponsors!!! Please visit their web sites, and support them because they make this crazy show go: Boldfoot Socks   https://boldfoot.com Crooked Eye Brewery   https://crookedeyebrewery.com/ Don’t forget that you can find all of our episodes, on-demand, for free right here on our web site: https://imbalancedhistory.com/  

Sure it’s bent… Time to “get” Bent, News that is! –If These Walls Could Sing Abbey Road documentary imminent! –Bruce Springsteen reveals how he rebooted on his latest project!  –Jethro Tull talks new album for 2023! –Morrisey, oh, Morrisey… –Paul “The Quiet Pistol” Cook speaks…and there’s more, of course. -Did you know that Jimi Hendrix‘s 80th birthday is almost here? We love our sponsors!!! Please visit their web sites, and support them because they make this crazy show go: Boldfoot Socks   https://boldfoot.com Crooked Eye Brewery   https://crookedeyebrewery.com/ Don’t forget that you can find all of our episodes, on-demand, for free right here on our web site: https://imbalancedhistory.com/  

The Imbalanced Brothers delve into The Ramones brothers in this long overdue episode! Markus and Ray stagedive into this episode all about The Ramones!!! (Finally…)  From the way they formed, the way they “took their Ramones names” (and our boys assume theirs), how the band evolved, and what they did to forge American Punk Rock: the guys cover it all, and then some! Approaching this amazing band from different ages at the same time lends to some great perspective on Joey and the boys!  Hey! Ho! Let’s go! It’s The Brotherhood Of The Ramones! We love our sponsors!!! Please visit their web sites, and support them because they make this crazy show go: Boldfoot Socks   https://boldfoot.com Crooked Eye Brewery   https://crookedeyebrewery.com/ Don’t forget that you can find all of our episodes, on-demand, for free right here on our web site: https://imbalancedhistory.com/  

Bent right, even when we’re wrong! It’s time for Bent News #34 including: -Peter Gabriel announces new album, UK/Euro tour! -Metallica plays at memorial for the Zazulas! -GN’R’s “November Rain” update! -Neil Young’s “Harvest” period documentary! Ticket/location info here! -Virtual Ozzfest? What??? -Twitter is strapped for cash, and Geezer Butler has the solution! -Eddie Vedder recalls being “punched” by Sir Paul! +++PLUS!!! Fripp & Toyah!!! We love our sponsors!!! Please visit their web sites, and support them because they make this crazy show go: Boldfoot Socks   https://boldfoot.com Crooked Eye Brewery   https://crookedeyebrewery.com/ Don’t forget that you can find all of our episodes, on-demand, for free right here on our web site: https://imbalancedhistory.com/  

Markus and Ray catch up with Steve Hackett, checking in from backstage on his UK tour! During the early part of the pandemic, the Imbalanced Boys Zoom’d with Steve Hackett in lockdown. That episode turned out to be a classic!!! His Under A Mediterranean Sky album was the soundscape of that first interview.  Catching up recently with Hackett backstage before a stop on his recent UK tour, he informs about what’s been going on with him and his band, including the “Seconds Out” tour. He talks about that period in Genesis history, and about his own musical evolution. What’s now? What’s next? Press “play” and find out! We love our sponsors!!! Please visit their web sites, and support them because they make this crazy show go: Boldfoot Socks   https://boldfoot.com Crooked Eye Brewery   https://crookedeyebrewery.com/ Don’t forget that you can find all of our episodes, on-demand, for free right here on our web site: https://imbalancedhistory.com/  

Sure, it’s “bent!” It’s in the name! It’s a burst of Bent News this week! Dig in and get word on… -The Rolling Stones album! -James Hetfield’s Halloween #ST4 Eddie Munson tribute! -Dolly Parton’s Rock album invites include Page & Plant! -Type O Negative’s new CBD products! –A Fripp & Toyah update! -RIPs, Fall releases & more1 We have fantastic sponsors of our podcast, please visit their web sites, and support those who make the show go: Boldfoot Socks   https://boldfoot.com Crooked Eye Brewery   https://crookedeyebrewery.com/ Don’t forget that you can find all of our episodes, on-demand, for free right here on our web site: https://imbalancedhistory.com/

It’s The Cramps vs. Type O Negative in a Holloweenie Roast 2 redux from 2021 which, frankly, we cannot improve upon! When the guys reviewed this episode from last year at Halloween, their immediate thought was, “Let’s do this again with different bands,” but reality hit all of us: YA CAN’T IMPROVE ON THIS FUN, SCARY EPISODE!  So here we go again: It’s The Cramps vs. Type O Negative (again) on the Imbalanced History’s Holloweenie Roast, Part Deus Redux! Make sure you set aside the candy corn from the rest, and just slide that crap in the trash (or give it to Markus – he likes it), and sort through the kids’ candy, being sure to check it before pilfering what you like!  Sooooo, boooo?!? And let’s have some spooky fun this week! We have fantastic sponsors of our podcast, please visit their web sites, and support those who make the show go: Boldfoot Socks   https://boldfoot.com Crooked Eye Brewery   https://crookedeyebrewery.com/ Don’t forget that you can find all of our episodes, on-demand, for free right here on our web site: https://imbalancedhistory.com/