A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
Andrew HickeyAndrew Hickey presents a history of rock music from 1938 to 1999, looking at five hundred songs that shaped the genre.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 261 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music HistoryDocumentaryMusicSociety & Culture | |||
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This episode is on “Frownland” by Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band, and is the third part of a trilogy following the episodes on the GTOs and Frank Zappa. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the... more
This episode follows on from the episode on the GTOs. These two make up two parts of a three-part story, and I’m hoping to have part three, on Captain Beefheart, up before the end of the month.
This episode is on “Peaches En Regalia” by Frank Zappa.... more
Some of you will have seen me talk in the past about a site called The Daily Tism, a satirical news site by and for autistic people which is run by some friends of mine, and which I’ve written the odd piece for. (Perhaps you haven’t, in which case I’... more
This episode took longer than normal to come up because, as you’ll see from the episode itself, I’m releasing it simultaneously with the next episode, on Frank Zappa. These two make up two parts of a three-part story, and I’m hoping to have part thre... more
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- The most comprehensive and interdisciplinary voice on 20th century western music !!
Mr. Hickey… thank you for the most detailed woven tapestry of musical history. Thank you for your inclusion of intersectionality in your discussion of rock history. Thank you for showing me songs that are new to me. Thank you for including outsider music. Thank you for your episodes on the GTOS. Don’t let the stodgy know it alls get you down.
Apple Podcasts5MoodieMay
United States16 days ago - A Must Listen for pure fans of rock
Don’t listen to or read the one star reviews. If you are here, it’s because you deeply and truly love rock music. And that could be any genre, from the earliest blues/R&B and proto-rock to what came out last week, because Andrew covers them all in such deep detail and true love. The devil is in the details, and this devil has tricked us into a rabbit-hole of facts, anecdotes, and hidden stories that define the music we “thought” we knew. Even the most ardent fan will learn something from thi... more
Apple Podcasts5ginofromlancasterUnited States24 days ago - Weird and random list of songs
I’ve listened to quite a few of these shows and while some are really interesting and I enjoy the details and all but some of them are rather lame and boring. Like there’s no rhyme or reason to the songs that are reviewed. They come across as random and not really noteworthy.
Apple Podcasts2Satan’sBluesUnited Statesa month ago - GTOs and Zappa?
I’ve listened to a lot of Andrew’s episodes. I always learn something new.
I was thrilled to see that he focused on Zappa and his early associates and apprentices. I bought an album called “The Big Ball” back in the late 60s / early 70s. It had the artists that Andrew talks about on the GTOs podcast. I always wondered what some of those songs were about.
I know that I may be part of a small population that found this episode fascinating. But it pushed me over the edge to write a review.... more
Apple Podcasts5Jack Likes GinUnited Statesa month ago - Great History of Rock n Roll
You won't find anything better out there! Incredibly researched and the song snippets make it all real. Thank you Andrew!
(I just ignore some of the overly sensitive concerns, something's gonna offend someone all the time--hey it's rock and roll after all)
Apple Podcasts5Allen from CAUnited Statesa month ago
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Spotify | #31 | United States/Music |
Apple Podcasts | #3 | United States/Music/Music History |
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Spotify | #16 |  United Kingdom/Music |
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A rigorous, narrative-driven history of rock music that centers around 500 significant songs and the social, cultural, and industry forces shaping them. Episodes trace how tracks evolved from early roots to defining moments, linking musical innovation with broader historical contexts, including race, politics, and technology, while weaving in anecdotes, archival research, and notable figures. The show is characterized by deep research, thoughtful context, and a measured, sometimes critical tone that blends musicology with cultural history, often presenting controversial or sensitive topics with careful framing. It's likely to appeal to listeners who love deep dives, contextual storytelling, and a scholarly yet accessible approach to music h... more
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