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The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll
Rock and Roll
Led Zeppelin
The Beatles
Rock Music
Steely Dan
Jimi Hendrix
Punk Rock
John Lennon
Music Industry
Bruce Springsteen
Van Halen
Rod Stewart
Blues
Madison Square Garden
Vietnam War
MTV
Soundgarden
British Invasion
Electric Light Orchestra
Christmas Songs

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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How do you encapsulate an incredible Rock & Roll year like 1976??? It's a trick question...

Markus and Ray literally take a sonic dive in the Imbalanced Time Machine, back fifty years to a different time in life. The guys timestamp themselves on th... more

When we heard about the book, The Mighty WMMR, we wanted to read it! Once we did, we wanted to have its author, and old friend, Erin Riley come on to talk about the hazy heyday from the station's Marconi inception through the 1980s, into the '90s! Po... more

In 1982, the world first saw and heard Urgh! A Music War, which was a culmination of planning and filming in 1980, capturing an incredible point in time for music! Spurred on by the Copeland brothers, Derek Burbidge, Michael White and Lyndall Hobbs o... more

Don Powell was in the drum seat for Slade from before the beginning, thinking of The In-Betweens, until his retirement in 2020! This week he shares his role, both in the band and the scene, as they added a bit more Rock to the Rock & Roll of the era!... more

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Recent Guests

Erin Riley
Author of The Mighty WMMR and former WMMR music director.
Temple University Press
Episode: The Mighty WMMR with Erin Riley!
Don Powell
Slade drummer from the band's early days until his retirement in 2020
Slade
Episode: 'Gettin' Slayed' With Slade drummer Don Powell!
Paul Marshall
Radio personality known as Neanderpaul, with decades of radio experience.
Episode: Sh*ts & Giggles with Neanderpaul
Grandmaster Flash
DJ, inventor of turntablism and pioneer of hip hop
Birth of a Culture (author)
Episode: Episode Exchange with The Takin' A Walk Podcast: Grandmaster Flash
Pat Mastelotto
Drummer known for King Crimson, Stick Men, and collaborations across rock and experimental music
Pat Mastelotto (Musician)
Episode: The Many Phases Of Pat Mastelotto
Peter Richardson
Author of Brand New Beat, The Wild Rise Of Rolling Stone Magazine
Author
Episode: Brand New Beat with Peter Richardson
Zack Morse
Radio veteran and prog rock expert
Radio Central
Episode: Prog Goes Pop with Zack Morse
Jon Wiederhorn
Author and journalist involved in Marty Friedman's Dreaming Japanese
Permuted Books
Episode: "Dreaming Japanese" With Co-Author Jon Wiederhorn!
David Sancious
Guitarist/keyboardist, Rock Hall of Fame member, associated with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
Eyes Wide Open, E Street Band
Episode: (Still) Chillin' With David Sancious

Hosts

Ray Kube
Radio personality with decades of rock radio experience at WMMR.
Markus Goldman
Radio personality with decades of rock radio experience at WMMR.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 185 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 States2 years 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 States3 years 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 States3 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 States3 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 States4 years ago

Listeners Say

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The casual, nostalgic presentation is a draw for longtime rock fans and listeners who enjoy trivia and personal memories.
Some listeners criticize factual errors and uneven research, especially in episodes on familiar artists.
A few listeners object to the audio compression and sound quality.
Fans value the music history, research, artist stories, and discovery of unfamiliar or overlooked music.
Listeners often praise the hosts' easy chemistry, humor, and evident enthusiasm for rock and roll.

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The Mighty WMMR with Erin Riley!
Q: Had you presented Temple University Press with an idea already when they asked you? How did this meeting come up where they said, yo Erin, we want you to write this book about the history of MMR?
After Temple University Press declined to republish her self-published memoir, the publisher offered her a book about WMMR's heyday after reading her biography. Riley accepted because she felt the station deserved to be documented.
Sh*ts & Giggles with Neanderpaul
Q: Any thoughts on that and guys from radio's potential for making that leap?
Marshall says he has worked in sports television as an Oakland Raiders analyst and discusses the importance of combining passion with detailed knowledge of the game.
Sh*ts & Giggles with Neanderpaul
Q: Would you want to do radio from your living room in another market when you're not drinking the water, eating the food or breathing the air?
Marshall says it depends on the format: national or network broadcasting can work remotely, but he would not want to broadcast a local Boston show from Phoenix.
'Gettin' Slayed' With Slade drummer Don Powell!
Q: Did you struggle with the intensity of the record industry at that time?
Powell says the band welcomed the nonstop cycle of touring and recording. They enjoyed the work, and he recalls that their manager and record labels helped coordinate promotion.
'Gettin' Slayed' With Slade drummer Don Powell!
Q: Can you talk about the evolution of your names and why did you change these names and how did you end up with Slade?
Powell says the band changed its name from The In-Betweens after a recording-company executive disliked it. They solicited suggestions from their fan club and became Ambrose Slade around 1969, later shortening the name to Slade.

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Conversational explorations of rock and roll history, from landmark bands and albums to regional scenes, radio, films, and the people who shaped the music business. Ray Kube and Markus Goldman bring decades of rock radio experience and an easygoing, fan-centered style to researched histories, personal recollections, ranked lists, and interviews. Their conversations often connect artists, recordings, venues, media, and industry changes, with close attention to stories behind familiar songs and careers. Guests include veteran musicians, authors, radio professionals, and specialists who can add firsthand experience or historical context. The mix of deep catalog knowledge, broadcaster perspective, and informal banter suits listeners who enjoy c... more

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Recent guests on The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll include:

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2. Don Powell
3. Paul Marshall
4. Grandmaster Flash
5. Pat Mastelotto
6. Peter Richardson
7. Zack Morse
8. Jon Wiederhorn

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