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The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll
Rock and Roll
The Beatles
Music Industry
Rod Stewart
Van Halen
Steely Dan
The Faces
Jeff Beck
British Invasion
Bessie Smith
Columbia Records
Blues
Howlin' Wolf
Self-Titled Album
Concert Culture
Album Formatting
New Order
Joy Division
Steam Packet
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

This is a podcast that was created to discuss the humongous tree of music known as Rock and Roll. There are thousands of branches. There is so much information out there with even more to be learned. Together, we are going to have fun talking about our passion, the Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll. Between Ray and Markus, we have 50+ years of rock and roll radio experience and a thirst to know ... more

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Latest Episodes

Enjoy this special Mother's Day Sunday release of our new episode, Big Mamas Of The Blues! Markus and Ray dig into two great mamas; Ma Rainey in the first half, and Big Mama Thornton after the break!

Both had key influences on the roots of the Blues... more

Whenever David Uosikkinen drops in on the Imbalanced Boys, discussions always range widely from the original topic! Just three friends catching up on work and life!

This week, he's setting the table for The Hooters' Summer in the U.S. and abroad, ta... more

Markus and Ray have long espoused their love of the great Marvin Gaye on this podcast! This week, he's featured in an episode of Game Changers, all about his landmark 1971 album, What's Going On?

The music takes us places, and to other times, like w... more

From the root of marijuana's role in the world at large, to its filtering into music culture, Markus and Ray do their best to start the discussion of these marijuana matters, and how music became intertwined with the cheeba!

Future, continued discus... more

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Recent Guests

David Uosikkinen
Drummer of The Hooters and musician with over 40 years of experience in the music industry.
The Hooters
Episode: David Uosikkinen Comes To Visit!
Rudy Sarzo
A veteran bassist with a rich history in rock music, known for his work with Quiet Riot and Ozzy Osbourne.
Quiet Riot
Episode: Back To The Beginning with Rudy Sarzo
David Hepworth
British broadcaster and author, well-connected in the rock and roll music scene
Episode: David Hepworth: Hope I Get Old Before I Die
Earle Bailey
A seasoned radio personality with extensive experience in the music industry, known for his contributions to various radio stations.
Sirius XM
Episode: Alice's Restaurant Massacree!!!
Alice Brock
Inspirational figure and owner of the restaurant referenced in the song, known for her contributions to community
Episode: Alice's Restaurant Massacree!!!
Jon Wiederhorn
Co-writer of Marty Friedman's autobiography, 'Dreaming Japanese'
Episode: Talking "Dreaming Japanese" By Marty Friedman With Co-Author Jon Wiederhorn!
John Toney
Works at the Ryman Auditorium and provides historical insights about the venue
Ryman Auditorium
Episode: Rockin' The Ryman with John Toney!
Dave Cousins
Lead singer and songwriter of The Strawbs
The Strawbs
Episode: "The Magic Of It All" With David Cousins Of The Strawbs! REDUX!
Scott Shea
Pop music historian and author of All the Leaves Are Brown
Episode: The Monkees & The Rock Hall with Author Scott Shea

Hosts

Ray Kube
Co-host and voice of knowledge in music history, bringing over 50 years of rock and roll radio experience to the conversation.
Markus Goldman
Co-host bringing passionate discussions about rock music, with years of experience in engaging storytelling.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 167 ratings
  • Great RnR infotainment

    I have been listening to Marcus and Ray’s podcast for three years. I really like this podcast for the variety of the shows (history, interviews, Top 5,…) , the research that they do, and most of all, their passion for rock and roll. It’s clear these two are old friends that go back along way. Their back and forth always seems so comfortable on the show. I hope to buy them a beer at the Crooked Eye Brewery someday. Keep it up fellas.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kurt Shaver
    United States7 months ago
  • Another music history podcast ruined by regionalism

    I’ve given this podcast around five years to start really digging into the history of rock ‘n’ roll but instead all these two guys do - and it’s not necessarily their fault - is talk about things only they know about, and people they know about bands from the northeast. There is no research; there’s nothing else going on and they should realize that there are no good music history podcast out there and they HAD a chance to become one… For every Monserrat episode, there’s about 20 “random guy fro... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    pbarn2000
    United Statesa year ago
  • This is great informative music podcast

    The guys do great job with the research and bringing it to us in an entertaining manner. Don’t always agree with there top fives. But I have found new old music through them so I say thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joeycaveman
    United States2 years ago
  • Blue Swede not Blue Magic!

    Seriously? On the One Hit Wonders show they talk about the remake of Hooked on a Feeling and credit it to Blue Magic. Nope, Blue Swede. Couldn’t have fixed that in post? Worse that they did it in the first place.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Juleshajek
    United States2 years ago
  • Poorly researched but occasionally fun

    The hosts of this show frequently get basic facts wrong. While i frequently find myself wanting to correct their mistakes I still find myself going back to this podcast. There are definitely better music history podcasts out there but this one will do

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    BryanCUFF
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging chemistry and knowledgeable exchanges between the hosts, making the content both informative and fun.
The podcast is recognized as a favorite among rock enthusiasts who enjoy deep dives into music history and artist backgrounds.
Some listeners express frustration about occasional inaccuracies in historical details, yet many feel the entertainment value and humorous banter keep them returning.
Reviews highlight the extensive research and passion evident in each episode, appealing to rock music aficionados and casual listeners alike.

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Back To The Beginning with Rudy Sarzo
Q: Can we go back to your early days when you first started playing with Quiet Riot?
Rudy discusses the significant impact Quiet Riot and Van Halen had on the local music scene and expresses how he felt being part of that movement.
David Hepworth: Hope I Get Old Before I Die
Q: What do you make of all the fuss over Timothy Chalamet and the job he did in the movie?
While he's an okay performer, he doesn't have the same magnetic delivery that makes Bob Dylan special.
David Hepworth: Hope I Get Old Before I Die
Q: Why are they able to continue to have great success as they age?
Those who became famous when it was difficult to achieve fame tend to have a greater lasting value compared to those from later eras.
Marty Friedman: Live Drama 2025
Q: Did you change guitars? How did you practice differently?
I definitely changed things up because I used mainly vintage guitars.
Marty Friedman: Live Drama 2025
Q: How excited are you to come back and shred for us?
We are extremely pumped on this tour.

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The content covers a wide range of topics within the extensive realm of Rock and Roll, highlighting notable bands, albums, and cultural moments from different eras. Episodes frequently address music history, iconic musicians, and significant events, often interspersed with personal anecdotes from the hosts, Ray and Markus, who share their passion and expertise built over 50 years in radio. The approach combines education with entertainment, making it appealing to both casual listeners and hardcore music enthusiasts. Unique interactive elements, including audience engagement for topic suggestions, foster a community atmosphere among listeners who share the same love for music.

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1. David Uosikkinen
2. Rudy Sarzo
3. David Hepworth
4. Earle Bailey
5. Alice Brock
6. Jon Wiederhorn
7. John Toney
8. Dave Cousins

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