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GARAGE TO STADIUMS Music History Podcast

Dave Anthony
Stevie Nicks
Rolling Stones
Fleetwood Mac
Bruce Springsteen
AC/DC
Paul Mccartney
The Beatles
Bob Dylan
Rush
The Cars
R.E.M.
Elton John
Born To Run
The Who
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Pink Floyd
The Eagles
The Band
Bob Marley
Oasis

Garage to Stadiums is one of the Top 5% of podcasts in the world. From the bars to the arenas, learn the fascinating stories of how our biggest rock music legends made the leap. Each episode reveals the stories, songs and little known facts of the journey from obscurity to fame of one of rock music’s biggest stars. Join us on Garage To Stadiums as host Dave Anthony teams up with an author of a roc... more

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Incredibly, U2 began as a band of barely-formed teenagers—two 14-year-olds and two 15-year-olds—at Mount Temple Comprehensive School in Dublin, Ireland. Just 4 years later, they were signed to a major label, and not long after that, they were reshapi... more

From a crumbling New York of the mid-'70s, in a tiny downtown club on the edge of collapse, a sound began to cut through the noise and redefine what popular music could be. One of those bands, Blondie, fronted by a punk-era Marilyn Monroe, fused art,... more

Travel back to Northern California of the mid 1960s with a young teenage girl writing poems in her bedroom after enduring countless moves across the country with her family.  Then on to a succession of menial jobs to support herself and her guitarist... more

From the streets of New York came four young men — including one born to Holocaust survivors — obsessed from their earliest days with becoming the biggest band in the world. Behind greasepaint and fire, they transformed themselves into larger-than-li... more

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Recent Guests

Martin Popoff
Author of Kiss 76, 12 Months That Define the Hottest Band in the Land
Author/Writer
Episode: The Story of KISS: Masters in the Business of Rock
Alan Kozen
Former music reviewer for the New York Times and co-author of the McCartney Legacy
Journalist/Author
Episode: The Story of KISS: Masters in the Business of Rock
Harold Lepidus
Author of the Bob Dylan biography Friends and Other Strangers
Author/Researcher on Dylan
Episode: From the Garage Archives: The Story of Bob Dylan - the music revolutionary
Jonathan Gould
Author of Burning Down the House, Talking Heads and the New York Scene that Transformed Rock
Episode: The Story of Talking Heads: creators of a new blueprint for music
Allan Kozinn
Co-author of The McCartney Legacy (with Adrian Sinclair)
The McCartney Legacy (volume author)
Episode: The Story of Paul McCartney post-Beatles & Wings Part II
Mark Wilkinson
Author of Who Are You? The Life of Pete Townshend
Author/Researcher for The Who
Episode: The Story of The Who
Peter Aaron
Author of Moving in Stereo, Ric Ocasek, The Driving Force Behind the Cars
Chronogram Magazine; The Chrome Cranks (musical project)
Episode: The Story of The Cars & Ric Ocasek
Steve Caparelli
Author, Up Ahead in the Distance
Authors of Eagles Up Ahead in the Distance
Episode: The Story of The Eagles
Rick Forgo
Author, Up Ahead in the Distance
Authors of Eagles Up Ahead in the Distance
Episode: The Story of The Eagles

Host

Dave Anthony
Host of Garage to Stadiums

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 63 ratings
  • The Music of Our Lives

    Dave and his expert guests help you better understand the lives lived of the legendary bands, groups and musicians of our youth. I love the behind the curtain insights offered by Dave and the intimate knowledge of Dave’s on-air guests. I come away from every episode with a better appreciation of my musical heroes…can’t wait for the next episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SimplyRed86
    Canada3 months ago
  • Love this podcast

    I discovered this podcast a few weeks ago and it has quickly become one of my favourites. Great production and amazing content. Bruce Springsteen ep is my current favourite

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gakgirbwmcoa
    Canadaa year ago
  • The best music insights!!

    This podcast is awesome!! Every episode I’m blown away by new insights & how much I get to learn about such iconic artists! Always a super fun & interesting listen - 10/10!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nyc1025
    Canada2 years ago
  • Learning and Entertainment Combined

    I eagerly look forward to each release of Garage to Stadiums. Why? I learn a ton and it is so entertaining. Dave Anthony has an inimitable interview style of expert autobiographical authors. Whether it is about The Doors, Dylan, AC/DC or The Who I have been blown away each episode including by the music excerpts Dave selects. Please keep it coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HugeFan SF
    Canada2 years ago
  • Garage to Stadiums Review

    This is an amazing podcast for music lovers of all kinds. Dave’s music history knowledge really shines through in these informative podcasts. It’s fascinating to learn of the journeys of the featured bands. I would highly recommend this podcast, I’ve found them quite enjoyable. Five stars!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ockschlong
    United States2 years ago

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The host's interviewing brings out engaging anecdotes and scholarly angles.
Listeners praise deep research and expert guests that bring new context to rock legends.
Guests and topics consistently feel well-curated and informative for rock history fans.

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The Story of Blondie: masters of image and innovators of sound
Q: What made Debbie Harry such a magnetic frontperson, and how did that relate to Blondie's image and music?
Her authentic stage presence, strategic glam and danger, and collaborative dynamic with Chris Stein created a powerful frontperson-led band where image and music reinforced each other.
The Story of Blondie: masters of image and innovators of sound
Q: You were at Rolling Stone when Blondie was up and coming. What do you recall about that era?
The era had a punk energy in CBGB's and a growing sense that Blondie would be a pivotal force, blending glamour with gritty New York sound and pushing boundaries in pop and punk.
The Story of KISS: Masters in the Business of Rock
Q: Can you tell quick the Indiana high school story that helped Kiss gain a major asset for the future?
Alan Kozen recounts how Terre Haute fans formed the Kiss Army, demanding Kiss songs on the radio, which eventually helped sell out a large venue and formalize the fan-driven army as a business asset.
Part 2: The Story of The Rolling Stones
Q: What will the Rolling Stones be remembered for?
They'll be remembered for writing sensational early songs, evolving their sound through different eras, and mastering the art of packaging themselves as an entertainment experience that could appeal to both young and older audiences, all while adapting to changing musical climates without losing core blues roots.
Garage Classics: The Story of Bruce Springsteen
Q: From your perspective, what is so special about Bruce Springsteen's live performances, and how did that translate into his studio work?
Peter Ames Carlin explains that Bruce's live energy, storytelling, and band dynamics shaped how his records evolved, with the live experience pushing him toward more sophisticated songwriting and a fuller band sound, while still staying rooted in working-class perspectives.

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Garage to Stadiums delivers in-depth explorations of rock legends' rise from obscurity to arena-filling stardom through conversations with authors, journalists, and documentary filmmakers. Each episode uses biographical storytelling, archival context, and expert analysis to unpack a band's or artist's work, image, and cultural impact—often weaving in top tracks, defining moments, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes. The format is research-driven yet highly engaging, with curated playlists and storytelling that illuminate how talent, timing, and yes, scandal, converge to shape music history. A standout aspect is the consistent pairing of a knowledgeable host with a seasoned biographer or documentary director, yielding rich context and unique per... more

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