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 | Twice monthly | Episodes | 260 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Categories | Music HistorySociety & CultureDocumentaryMusic | ||||
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- Finding a new episode of this podcast always makes me very happy.
Energy and love to you, Andrew. Thanks for this important work.
Apple Podcasts5Nappppz
United Kingdom5 days ago - Excellent and entertaining
We are fortunate that Andrew Hickey shares his extensive knowledge and love of rock history with us. He is meticulous in his research and presentation (including sensitive content warnings) and provides interesting insights. Even the most casual music lover can enjoy these excellent and entertaining podcasts.
Apple Podcasts5Granville Columbia
United States5 days ago - Sublime
Classy, smart, thoughtful, well-researched, fascinating, multivalent, balanced and soulful music history analysis.
Apple Podcasts5Infinity pool hustlerUnited States6 days ago - Outstanding
Hickey’s knowledge is wide and deep. Not sure where to start? Try the episode on “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.” Fascinating.
Apple Podcasts5jk64280854kjUnited States16 days ago - Cliff show
I appreciate the show on Cliff. Although, not sure it needed 90 minutes. When Cliff was popular it was the Disco era. So if you did not like disco you had to listen to reggae or southern rock. I was waiting in the show to hear a great song that he produced but nothing came. He was a two hit wonder.
Apple Podcasts1ripped off by universalUnited States17 days ago
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Spotify | #15 | United States/Music |
Apple Podcasts | #2 | United States/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #6 | United States/Music |
Spotify | #9 | United Kingdom/Music |
Apple Podcasts | #2 | United Kingdom/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #2 |  Canada/Music/Music History |
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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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