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ROCK AND/OR ROLL

Rock and/or Roll
Rush
Foo Fighters
Heart
Nirvana
Rock Music
Rock and Roll
Buddy Holly
Dave Grohl
Music Industry
Heavy Metal
MTV
Punk Rock
Vinyl Records
Neil Peart
Kiss
Winter Dance Party
Def Leppard
Bon Jovi
Hard Rock
Led Zeppelin

A podcast about rock and/or roll for record collectors, appreciators of the obscure, and anyone curious about lesser known stories and music from the underbelly of rock. Part of Pantheon Podcasts

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Originally released September 2015:

BJ finally gets around to raiding his power pop collection again for an episode filled with obscure gems.

SNEAKERS - RUBY

THE SCRUFFS - BREAK THE ICE

THE TOMS - I DID THE WRONG THING

THE PLEASERS - YOU DON'T K... more

Dennis Meehan, aka Clovis Roblaine, goes deep with BJ about his classic power pop album The Clovis Roblaine Story.

We also get to hear about Dennis' adventures at Woodstock and working in the film industry.

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Golden Earring is the world's longest surviving rock band, having formed a year before The Rolling Stones, and the current line-up of Barry Hay, George Kooymans, Rinus Gerritsen and Cesar Zuiderwijk has been intact since 1970. That's the same line-up... more

BJ is joined by frequent guest Joe Royland for part two of an overview of the career of German heavy metal pioneers Scorpions and then each counts down his personal top ten favorite Scorpions songs from the eighties.

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Recent Guests

Dennis Meehan
Musician, record producer and audio engineer who recorded as Clovis Roblaine
No Sweat Records
Episode: THE CLOVIS ROBLAINE STORY
Joe Royland
Frequent guest on the show and rock music enthusiast
Episode: FTA: EIGHTIES SCORPIONS
Josh Goldsilver
Talent scout, Pretentious Artists Records
Pretentious Artists Records
Episode: FTA: GRUNGE MUSIC
Martin Popoff
hard rock and heavy metal historian
Author/Editor
Episode: FTA: HEAVY SEVENTIES
Billy Joe Armstrong
Child performer discussed as part of an archival interview segment
Fiataroni recording project / Billy Joe Armstrong
Episode: 1000 DOLLAR SINGLES
Glenn Benton
Lead singer of Deicide, known for satanic-themed imagery
Deicide
Episode: THE BOB AND GLEN SHOW
Reece Witherspoon
Guest sharing personal perspectives on Beatles vs. Stones
Episode: TOP TENS: BEATLES vs. STONES
Fistful of Dave
Guest discussing NWOBHM and sharing memories
Episode: FTA: NWOBHM
Mark Lanigan
Singer of Screaming Trees
Screaming Trees
Episode: FTA: SCREAMING TREES

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 252 ratings
  • Goes to show that just bc you know a lot about music, doesn’t mean you appreciate music

    Whenever I think my taste in music is questionable, I just pop on this podcast and I’m reminded “no, it could be worse”. I’m convinced this nasally-sounding host doesn’t appreciate anything that doesn’t have a barre chord in it. There is such a distinct lack of understanding of how music works, and how your results may vary. And it furthers my argument that saps that still worship the days of ‘hair metal’ are clueless about anything else. Someone book this guy a room in Vegas with Eddie Trunk, a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Beans0612
    United States6 months ago
  • Brilliant rock history podcast

    Nerdy facts, great clips and cool rock and roll vibes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cellings
    Norway4 years ago
  • 5/5

    This show is awesome. I started listening to this show in early 2021. This show has turned me onto many bands including, Starz, Angel, Piper, Trigger & Thin Lizzy to name a few. Thanks BJ for that.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JayRucker777
    United States5 years ago
  • Come back!

    I really miss this podcast and wish it would come back. I really enjoyed the unpretentious and unselfconscious love for music.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eee_78
    Australia5 years ago
  • Great podcast - Please come back

    One of my favorite music podcasts. So much great music in past episodes. I recommend checking out any episodes available... Pagliaro, power pop, Cheap Trick, Soul Asylum, Wildhearts, so many more. BJ is incredibly knowledgeable about the music he is passionate about and makes for a great time listening with some laughs

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vwismoovb
    United States6 years ago

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Several listeners criticize the audio or production as rough, while others value its unpolished, music-first feel.
Fans appreciate the mix of major artists, obscure music, album retrospectives, and soundtrack episodes.
Listeners value BJ's research, detailed music knowledge, and historical context.
The host's strong opinions and humor are divisive: some enjoy the candid commentary, while others find it dismissive or self-amused.
Many say the music selections introduce them to unfamiliar bands and overlooked records.

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THE CLOVIS ROBLAINE STORY
Q: When you were at Woodstock, did you see Pete Townsend hit Abbie Hoffman with his guitar?
Meehan remembers being at the festival but says he was farther back and does not recall that specific incident.
THE CLOVIS ROBLAINE STORY
Q: So were these songs that you've been writing over years or were you just writing these for this project?
Meehan says he wrote nearly all the songs specifically while practicing recording and production, with “Monster Love” being an earlier exception.
51 ESSENTIALLY OVERLOOKED ALBUMS OF THE 90s: 31-40 (JASON McMASTER INTERVIEW)
Q: How did the band deal with changes in the music industry and trends?
Jason emphasizes the importance of staying true to their identity while navigating industry pressures, aiming to write music for themselves rather than conform to trends.
51 ESSENTIALLY OVERLOOKED ALBUMS OF THE 90s: 31-40 (JASON McMASTER INTERVIEW)
Q: What was the background behind the album Pissed?
Jason describes that Pissed was recorded in a small studio in California with a new lineup and after a challenging relationship with their previous label, leading to their return to a DIY approach.
51 ESSENTIALLY OVERLOOKED ALBUMS OF THE 90s: 11-20 (RICKY RAT INTERVIEW)
Q: How do you feel about the songwriting on 'Out of the Closet'?
He feels it's more cohesive compared to previous albums, reflecting a united effort from the band during a transient period.

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Frequently Asked Questions About ROCK AND/OR ROLL

What is ROCK AND/OR ROLL about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Rock history and music appreciation meet in research-rich conversations, narrated retrospectives, and carefully curated playlists. Regular host BJ moves between band histories, album and song analysis, genre surveys, soundtrack explorations, rankings, and discoveries from obscure regional scenes. Episodes often pair historical context and personal opinions with music clips, making the listening experience as much about hearing unfamiliar tracks as learning where they fit in rock's evolution.

The focus ranges from major acts such as Pink Floyd and the Scorpions to power pop, underground metal, grunge, and forgotten soundtrack selections. Interviews bring in musicians, writers, and knowledgeable fans to share firsthand experience and special... more

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1. Dennis Meehan
2. Joe Royland
3. Josh Goldsilver
4. Martin Popoff
5. Billy Joe Armstrong
6. Glenn Benton
7. Reece Witherspoon
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