The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll

Bent? You bet! Oh it’s bent alright! Dig in for these hot pretzel-like stories: -Bono explains why U2 is ditching their new album! -Motley Crue’s Mick Mars retires from touring! -Chrissie Hynde announces new Pretenders record! -Music Cares to honor Berry and Smokey! -Stadium Tour Part 2 announced, and more!!! 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/

Gregor Gall is a world-class author and noted socialist. His latest book, “the punk rock politics of Joe Strummer” shows all sides of Joe and his views, which the Imbalanced Brothers discuss with him at length! Gregor Gall is well-known and respected for his written work, his views on geopolitics, and he happens to be a huge fan of The Clash. He separated his fandom from this look into the effects of Strummer’s politics, and informs us of some of Joe’s late-in-life changed points of view.  The underlying theme is the music, which was Joe’s (and the band’s) way of speaking out. Inside his left-leaning views you can feel Gall’s incredible admiration for Strummer. He informs deeply on the many facets of Joe and his life, which our previous episodes about “the only band that matters” could not.  We highly recommend his book, the punk rock politics of Joe Strummer!  Also available at other outlets (just don’t go to the “A place”!) Clash fans, please take notes and hit us with your feedback at imbalancedhistory@gmail.com! 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/

Y’know…GET BENT!!! Bent News #31 has tons to catch up with… NEW MUSIC BLASTS FROM: –Blink-182 – “Edging” – So Hoppus IS back? –Queen – New track “hidden in plain sight!” –Rival Sons – “Nobody Wants To Die!” Markus reports! -The Alice Cooper Band is close to releasing new music. No, really! -K.K. Downing signs up for Judas Priest’s Rock Hall moment! There’s even more inside this week’s Bent News, so…GET BENT!!! 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/

The whole world came to Muscle Shoals to record…and make hits! From the Tennessee River mud that flows through The Shoals, to the studios, to the records, and the world, helped to forge that Muscle Shoals Sound, created by The Swampers. They were rural Alabama’s answer to The Wrecking Crew and became bigger than most big city studio players, achieving so much, without leaving home. Well, there were a few trips to record in places like New York, and opening for The Beatles, when the situation required it. Those will be discussed, as well as the growth of a recording empire that was truly unique.  From Rick Hall and Fame Studios forming, to the Swampers getting their nickname, their own place, and making amazing records, Markus & Ray wade through it all, and deliver a Shotgun 5 Faves of this amazing music! 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/

Markus & Ray delve into the formation of Genesis from formation, through the Gabriel era! Artists making music without rules or limits set the tone for the advent of the Progressive Rock era! Genesis didn’t set the world on fire at the start (not unlike other progressive pioneers), but their influence grew and changed through their early phase, even after Peter’s solo departure. Like some of their contemporaries, the lineup that made the band’s mark isn’t the one they start out with.  The Imbalanced Boys dig into that aspect, among other things related to the days from inception through Peter Gabriel’s answering of his solo calling. Hopefully it will inform newer fans of this band, and set the table for what’s next in their amazing history. 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/

All the news that’s bent, mangled badly! Lots going on this week! -Ringo Announces Positive Covid Test -Springsteen Surprise Drops New Cover Album -Lost? Hendrix Live Album -Zazulas Tribute Concert Planned More stuff inside this week’s Bent News! Please check out our sponsors: 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/

A gentleman never asks a ladies’ age, but leave it to our friend Annie to “go there” straight away! Having emerged from her own painful pandemic experience, which she talked to the Imbalanced Boys about last Fall, Annie Haslam checks in on all of that, on turning a certain number, and also shares future plans as Renaissance moves forward!!! Great stories with a great friend this week! Check in with Annie on her web site, about Renaissance on tour, her art, and fan funding for the band’s next project! 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/

The Imbalanced Boys follow their earlier episode (The Stone Age) with a dig into the next era of Metal! Markus and Ray always learn stuff doing this podcast. Moving forward on their study of Heavy Metal, through the ages, they focus on the impact of the Metal underground in the 70s at the turn of the decade into the 1980s! As Metal emerged there were ton of bands, leading to a discussion of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal. This era is the bridge from the early bands, laying the foundation to the Iron Age, a massive Metal explosion lying ahead! Please check out our sponsors: Boldfoot Socks   https://boldfoot.com Crooked Eye Brewery   https://crookedeyebrewery.com/

All the bent stuff! It’s all the news that’s bent to fit: -Ozzy’s Patient #9 chart launch! -Daniel Lanois’ Player, Piano album -The guys chat with Guy Pratt & Gary Kemp of Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets band! -A new release up date & more! Please check out our sponsors: 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 talk with one of the world’s most renowned drummers, also a known car enthusiast, Nick Mason of Pink Floyd! Getting the chance to talk to one of the world’s best drummers is always exciting. When Markus and Ray got confirmation of the session, both wished that they’d worn their brown pants. Brown bitches secured, they sat down with Nick Mason, of Pink Floyd, to discuss his upcoming tour with his Saucerful Of Secrets band, and as much as they could, in a short Zoom window! Sign up for the VIP treatment at Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets concert on 9/23 at The Merriam in Philadelphia, or anywhere on the tour!!!  Please check out our sponsors: 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/

GET BENT!!! X 10!!! It’s Bent News #28, filled like a calzone with everything we can fit in there! Click and listen for: -Ozzy’s morning after response following the Thursday Night Football fiasco! -The Stadium Tour wraps up, and the guys discuss what’s next for those involved! -Original Iron Maiden vocalist Paul Di’Anno has long-awaited knee surgery! -The scoop on the 2022 Last Waltz Tour & More! -Make sure you sign up for the VIP treatment at Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets concert on 9/23 at The Merriam in Philadelphia, or anywhere on the tour!!! Click here for tickets and contest entry for the upcoming Nick Mason tour!

An Episode Of 5 Favorites All About The Imbalanced Boys’ Faves Out Of Their First Ten Concerts! Two guys in different phases of life, half a continent apart, experiencing music in a parallel manner is just one of the oddities inside this episode of the podcast. Musically, it’s a wild all-over-the-road van ride with friends to a festival! The mission to recall their first ten concerts was challenge enough for the Imbalanced Ones, but aligning them in an episode of 5 Faves? Well, the results are right here! Please check out our sponsors: 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/

GET!!! BENT!!! Here’s what’s up with what’s going down including… -The Taylor Hawkins Tribute -Brian Johnson’s upcoming book, Lives Of Brian –Get Back scores five times at The Emmys -Motorhead film, Iron Fist‘s 40th & More! -Make sure you sign up for the VIP treatment at Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets concert on 9/23 at The Merriam in Philadelphia, or anywhere on the tour!!! Click here for tickets and contest entry for the upcoming Nick Mason tour!

It’s An Episode Of Game Changers, all about Metallica’s earth shaking debut album: Kill ‘Em All! There’s so much to tell about those early days of Metallica! This episode really is a “toe in the water”  compared to all there is to cover about this amazing band, but their debut set a tone, changed a ton, and became a Metal Classic! Markus and Ray dig into the tunes, the tones, and the surrounding history at the time of the album. They also discuss Jon and Marsha Zazula, Megaforce co-founders, who were also one of the greatest couples in Metal music! Listen to our episode with Jonny, for background, and the full story of Metallica, and Megaforce Records!!! In this episode, we featured some work from Ben Eller, namely his “take” on Kill ‘Em All in major keys and chords! Please check out our sponsors: 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/

When You Need To Know… Bent News #26! Digging into the news that’s bent! -Digging into the Kiss super box set! -Yes sets “Close To The Edge” tour dates! -Dave Mustaine cancer update! -Ray & Markus report from the field & more! -Make sure you sign up for the VIP treatment at Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets concert on 9/23 at The Merriam in Philadelphia, or anywhere on the tour!!! Click here for tickets and contest entry for the upcoming Nick Mason tour!