The guys check in with listener feedback and discuss more obscure rock n roll scammers, the best vamp songs, and all that bull happening between Murdock's favorite band and their former guitarist.   SHOW NOTES: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/olympia-music-fest-jonathan-richman-booking-scam-1218452/

The fellas dig through the mailbag and emerge with a trio of letters with a common theme - what happens when rockstars are empowered to use their money to support the things they are passionate about? How much cultural power can rock n roll influence buy? Get ready for weird movies, funny Brits, an American [...]

Reminded after a recent goose chase tracking down the story behind the Grateful Dead skydiving stunt, Brian and Murdock revisit Episode 75 of the show from back in January of 2022 when a different listener letter sent them looking for a classic hair metal video vixen.

Charles writes the show with a strange request - Can Brian and Murdock help verify a memory he THINKS he has from seeing the Dead 40 years ago? Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rocknrollbedtimestories SHOW NOTES: https://www.dead.net/show/july-31-1982 https://www.austinchronicle.com/music/2015-07-03/speaking-of-the-dead/ https://austin.culturemap.com/news/real-estate/10-02-21-storied-racetrack-and-music-venue-set-to-play-new-tune-as-industrial-park/ https://www.dead.net/show/september-13-1983 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turk_Pipkin https://www.austinchronicle.com/arts/2004-06-04/213607/ 07-31.aud-nakcm700.martin.warner.19017.sbeok.shnf">https://archive.org/details/gd82-07-31.aud-nakcm700.martin.warner.19017.sbeok.shnf https://www.newyorkupstate.com/concerts/2017/07/flashback_summer_jam_brings_600000_music_fans_to_watkins_glen_in_1973.html “The 1970 Memorial Day Wipeout” - https://soundcloud.com/david-alan-davis/wipe-out  

Brian reads listener letters and runs down a few of his favorites on Rolling Stone's recent "Top 50 Best Songs by Fake Artists" list.   SHOW NOTES: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/best-songs-by-fake-artists-1234679759/the-wonders-1234679763/

Brian's long love of Boston leads to telling a story of vision, ego, personality clashes and tragedy and the two men who combined to make one of the most inventive rock bands of the 70s. Support the show on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/rocknrollbedtimestories TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes discussion of suicide and sexual misconduct. If you are [...]

Revisit Episode 38 and Murdock's telling of that time ZZ Top took livestock on tour...

A listener letter lets the guys in on an early rock n roll secret - one time, some Texas musicians pretended to be a British band that wasn't around to defend themselves. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rocknrollbedtimestories SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Moving Sidewalk- “99th Floor Tantara”; The Zombies - “This Will [...]

Sarah writes the show with an outlandish rumor about the Backstreet Boys song "The Call"; plus, constructive criticism and a song from A Fire with Friends! Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rocknrollbedtimestories  

The guys get out their matching outfits and aerobic dance moves for a discussion on the Backstreet Boys, N'SYNC, and the man that swindled them (and a whole lot of banks, business men and retirees). Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rocknrollbedtimestories SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Steel Panther "I Want it That Way" [...]

Brian and Murdock dig through listener letters to talk more about Billy Squire, SRV, and an old parody record that still makes us laugh.  

Brian and Murdock examine the relationship between the metal god and the manager's daughter - and the violence, dysfunction, and business savvy that has come to define them and their family over the last 40 years. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rocknrollbedtimestories SHOW NOTES: day-i-tried-to-kill-sharon-6584234.html">https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/the-day-i-tried-to-kill-sharon-6584234.html https://washingtonindependent.com/thelma-riley/ https://www.nickiswift.com/1196467/who-is-thelma-riley-ozzy-osbournes-first-wife-wasnt-sharon/ https://www.theguardian.com/media/2006/dec/09/rock.music https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Arden https://www.radiox.co.uk/news/music/when-ozzy-osbourne-tried-kill-sharon-blackout/ https://tonedeaf.thebrag.com/ozzy-osbourne-recalls-the-time-he-attempted-to-kill-sharon/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moscow_Music_Peace_Festival https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ozzfest osbournes-show-sharon-kelly-b2028417.html">https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/features/the-osbournes-show-sharon-kelly-b2028417.html https://www.vice.com/en/article/jmkpyp/the-osbournes-britains-kardashians-reality-tv [...]

Brian and Murdock remember the man who gave us that guitar solo we'd be yelling for forever - Lynyrd Skynyrd's Gary Rossington - by revisiting Episode 13 - Lynyrd Skynyrd vs the Big Blue Sky. SHOW NOTES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Rossington Skynyrd Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lynyrd_Skynyrd Skynyrd 7/13/77 "That Smell" -https://youtu.be/hib4n9RmFrQ Artimus Pyle wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artimus_Pyle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhzYLLYHoq8 Original news reports: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RxEe_OnGOo [...]

The guys chase a listener request and find out that Ozzy Osbourne is a man of very few actual talents... but he sure figured out how to find himself a woman who could make up for it. They dig deep on distrust, family drama, and LOTS of lawsuits. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: [...]

A listener letter sends Brian and Murdock back to Christmas season 1984 and the wild week and bad decisions that put an end to the rise of a certain Finnish rock band.    Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rocknrollbedtimestories   SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Motley Crue “Kickstart My Heart”; The Rasmus “In [...]

The guys get into the mailbox for fan recommendations and reflections back on past topics from the show.

The guys get a listener letter asking for some clarity around the rumor that Billy Squire's career got squashed by one bad video (and one very silky blouse).   Support the show on Patreon! http://www.Patreon.com/RocknRollBedtimeStories SHOW NOTES Songs used in this episode: Billy Squire “Christmas is the Time to Say I Love You”; Piper “Out [...]

The guys answer letters and talk about more of the rock n roll/wrestling connections from the past 3 decades.   SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Bonnie Tyler "Ravishing" https://www.huffpost.com/entry/billy-corgan-resistance-pro_b_1687141 https://ultimateclassicrock.com/kiss-wrestler-demon/

The guys get giddy and examine the roots of the unlikely partnership that forms in the early-1980’s between professional wrestling buffoons and rock n roll misfits - and changes a corner of pop culture forever. Support the show on Patreon and get up to two spin-off episodes a month!! https://www.patreon.com/rocknrollbedtimestories   SHOW NOTES Songs used [...]

Celebrate the guys' recent discussion about Super Bowl Halftime Shows by revisiting the 2021 episode honoring the man responsible for the best halftime show ever - Prince. On this one, Brian goes deep into the drama that led to Prince Rogers Nelson changing his name.  

A listener letter about halftime shows sends the guys unpacking the culture and climate that turned a "wardrobe malfunction" into a headline-stealing, career-ending, congress-convening sideshow.   WANT BONUS EPISODES AND WEEKLY NEWSLETTER? SUPPORT THE SHOW VIA PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/join/7645069   SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Al Hirt “Java”; Janet Jackson “Let’s Wait Awhile.” “Again,” [...]

Revisit the September 2021 examination of the beautiful friendship between David Bowie and Iggy Pop. SHOW NOTES: Songs played in this episode: Davey Jones and King Bees - Liza Jane; David Bowie - Uncle Arthur; The Stooges - Cock in my Pocket https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iggy_Pop https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/iggy-pop-david-bowie-dennis-hopper-cocaine-rehab-story/ https://www.grunge.com/220987/the-truth-about-iggy-pop-and-david-bowies-relationship/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liza_Jane_(David_Bowie_song) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stardust_(2020_film) kansas-city-new-yorks-celebrity.html">https://www.boweryboyshistory.com/2009/03/maxs-kansas-city-new-yorks-celebrity.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raw_Power Classic photos of Bowie and Iggy: [...]

The guys get into a listener letter asking about why Bowie went broke in the '70's - and they find out a whole lot about bad deals, questionable aspirations, and the business school of hard knocks. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Edison Lighthouse "Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)"; David Bowie "Fame." The [...]

Brian breaks into the mailbox to read AC/DC anecdotes and give even MORE book recommendations. PLUS - OK GO is getting sued by Post Cereal and Justin Bieber sold his songwriting?!? SHOW NOTES: OK GO: https://www.nme.com/news/music/ok-go-are-being-sued-by-post-foods-over-right-to-use-bands-name-for-instant-cereal-3385436 Justin Bieber: https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-64394448 Meet Me in the Bathroom: https://www.amazon.com/Meet-Me-Bathroom-Rebirth-2001-2011/dp/0062233106/ref=asc_df_0062233106/?

Brian and Murdock review and revisit the wild life of folk rock/counter-cultural icon David Crosby and his outsized reputation for speaking his mind and consuming ALL of the drugs...   SHOW NOTES: New York Times piece: crosby-dead.html">https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/19/arts/music/david-crosby-dead.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Crosby The mugshot https://www.thesmokinggun.com/mugshots/celebrity/music/david-crosby https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floyd_Crosby https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joni_Mitchell https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laurel_Canyon,_Los_Angeles https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triad_(David_Crosby_song) https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/why-neil-young-hates-david-crosby/ The Joni Mitchell story:  https://ultimateclassicrock.com/joni-mitchell-dumped-david-crosby/ The Spinditty drug journal: [...]

Brian and Murdock pour some cocktails and dig into the listener letters that have been pilling up around the studio. THANK YOU for being a big part of the show! Send your own letter: Wearethestoryguys@gmail.com SHOW NOTES: Ken's book: https://www.amazon.com/May-Old-Seen-Cool-Bands/dp/1955123233/ref=sr_1_1 The Zombie Beatles book: https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Undead-British-Zombie-Invasion/dp/B003TLSLXU/ref=sr_1_1  

The guys it into the history of online music, the kids who broke the record industry and the band who became the face of shutting it all down.   SHOW NOTES: The book "The Year That Broke America" - https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-year-that-broke-america-andrew-rice https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metallica_v._Napster,_Inc. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shawn_Fanning https://www.businessinsider.com/sean-parker-life-career-napster-facebook-billionaire-pictures-2020-3 The 2000 Time magazine article about Napster: https://content.time.com/time/subscriber/article/0,33009,998068,00.html https://museumofportablesound.com/mp325-2/ https://www.kerrang.com/metallica-vs-napster-the-lawsuit-that-redefined-how-we-listen-to-music The Alex [...]

The guys celebrate the life and guitar playing of Jeff Beck - one of the undisputed all-time guitar heroes. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Jeff Beck "Train Kept A Rollin' (LIVE)" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Beck The 1992 Paris soundcheck with GNR - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xL21OIaQGfA https://www.loudersound.com/features/jeff-beck-group-the-story-of-truth marie-presley-dead.html">https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/12/us/lisa-marie-presley-dead.html

The guys get into one of the most enduring pop music mysteries ever: Who inspired Carly Simon to write the now legendary line "You're so vain, you probably think this song is about you"? SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Carly Simon "You're So Vain"; Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds "Don't Pull Your Love"; [...]

After unpacking the madness around Buckethead and Chinese Democracy in Episode 127, revisit the October 2020 episode of the show when the guys uncovered a tale of collision between that OTHER GNR guitar god and a legendary movie monster (and the drugs it took to get there).   SHOW NOTES: Guns N Roses at Farm [...]

Brian and Murdock get into the story behind what is widely regarded as the most expensive rock record ever made - Chinese Democracy - and the Kabuki-masked maestro who added to the drama of it all. Other episodes of RNRBS to check out: Episode 110 - Axl Rose vs Kurt Cobain - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6yv4wNIb2VIbHPCK7j249H?si=5af862b6d49b421c Episode 16 [...]

RIP Vivienne Westwood, the couple who want to buy Wham!'s Last Christmas and Courtney Love's big interview with Marc Maron - PLUS, Brian shares a New Year's themed playlist.   SHOW NOTES Songs used in this episode: "God Save the Queen" - Sex Pistols, Last Christmas - WHAM!. "Celebrity Skin" - Hole & Brian's playlist: [...]

Brian breaks out two stories from the 70's about explosive NYE celebrations (literally). SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Bruce Springsteen "Badlands"; KISS "Firehouse" https://www.mic.com/articles/163481/how-did-new-year-s-eve-start-the-history-and-tradition-explained https://ultimateclassicrock.com/bruce-springsteen-firecracker-show/ book-chronicles-bruce-springsteens-relationship-with-ohio-through-40-years-of-iconic-photos.html">https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2021/07/new-book-chronicles-bruce-springsteens-relationship-with-ohio-through-40-years-of-iconic-photos.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Year%27s_Eve https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Agora,_Cleveland_1978 https://case.edu/ech/articles/a/agoraagora-ballroom facts-about-bruce-springste.html">https://www.cleveland.com/life-and-culture/erry-2018/08/66bf705e4b2862/40-facts-about-bruce-springste.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Appel https://ultimateclassicrock.com/bruce-springsteen-mike-appel-settle-lawsuit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richfield_Coliseum bruce-springsteen-made-northeast-ohio-his-second-home-on-the-1978-darkness-tour.html">https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2021/02/how-bruce-springsteen-made-northeast-ohio-his-second-home-on-the-1978-darkness-tour.html https://dangerousminds.net/comments/the_crazy_night_iggy_pop_blue_oeyster_cult_kiss_shared_the_same_stage_on_ne https://ultimateclassicrock.com/gene-simmons-hair-on-fire/ Video of Gene’s hair catching fire: https://youtu.be/8fYRizoWhUg https://fullinbloom.com/kisss-gene-simmons-on-the-time-he-melted-a-fans-face-on-new-years-eve-in-1973-the-thing-exploded-in-front-of-the-guy-2022-interview/  

In honor of the holiday, revisit Brian's 2021 deep dive into the ridiculously saccharine (and culturally tone-def) endeavor known forever as Band Aid. Here are the stupid-ass lyrics: It's Christmas time, there's no need to be afraidAt Christmas time, we let in light and we banish shade And in our world of plenty we can [...]

Brian breaks down the jaw-dropping story of one determined journalist with his back against the wall and the outlandish piece of advice he took that helped birth an entire genre and industry. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Perry Como - "There is No Christmas Like a Home Christmas" and Kurtis Blow - "Christmas [...]

The guys get together to talk about the songs they played the most in 2022 - and how their musical tastes might be getting stupider... Hear the playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3keBtmVIxPXHy1ZiR9jZj0?si=04a901441a4b44d9 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3keBtmVIxPXHy1ZiR9jZj0?si=04a901441a4b44d9  

The guys get festive by cranking Mariah Carey's modern Christmas classic and digging into the story of the songwriting partnership that produced it - and the rivalry that might have destroyed it. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: "All I Want for Christmas is You" by Mariah Carey and "Without You" by Samantha Cole [...]

Inspired by mention of the fictionalized accounts of the assassination attempt on Bob Marley, Brian talks about some of his favorite rock n roll novels.  

Brian and Murdock get a history lesson on the political chaos of Jamaica and the terrifying evening in 1976 that arguably cemented Bob Marley as a revolutionary and a legend - not just a musician. SHOW NOTES The Smile Jamaica show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qARbHzRA1A The oral history: https://www.rollingstone.com/feature/the-night-bob-marley-got-shot-203370/ Academic paper on Garrison Communities: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1002/9781119558071.ch25 Netflix documentary: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ReMastered:_Who_Shot_the_Sheriff [...]

In honor of the passing of one of the great voices and songwriters in Fleetwood Mac, the guys revisit their early 2022 foray into the sex, drugs and rock n roll that defined that band and one of the greatest albums ever made. SHOW NOTES: Songs in this episode: "Long Grey Mare" by Fleetwood Mac, [...]

A listener letter leads Brian and Phil Medley into a deep dive on the emergence of island music into the mainstream - and finding the one guy whose passion and vision is mostly to thank for rock and reggae finding common ground. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Jimmy Cliff – The Harder They [...]

The guys get into Beatles history and look into the reality (or lack there of) around the rumor that ended the Fab Four's famous trip to India. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: "Sexy Sadie" The Beatles https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Harrison Walk Hard Beatles scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6frgnqTo1eM https://ultimateclassicrock.com/beatles-she-said-she-said/ .https://thebeatlesinindia.com/stories/beatles-maharishi-meditation/ https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/See_Yourself#Background https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transcendental_Meditation https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Epstein https://www.rollingstone.com/feature/the-beatles-in-india-16-things-you-didnt-know-203601/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beatles_in_India https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_Alex https://www.culturesonar.com/the-enduring-mystery-of-magic-alex/    

In light of the Taylor Swift ticket fiasco, the guys revisit Episode 63 and the story of the first major artist to go head-to-head with the entertainment entity - and lose. NEW SHOW NOTES: https://blog.ticketmaster.com/the-taylor-swift-onsale-explained/

The guys get wild unraveling the story of the "American Beatle" who wrote some of the all-time greatest songs, partied with the all-time greatest musicians, and ultimately couldn't shake his obsession with the silver screen - a preoccupation that would be his undoing. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Harry Nilsson – Without You, [...]

The guys celebrate the very different - but very important - lives and careers of the founder of Alabama and the drummer from the Dead Kennedys. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Alabama "Why, Lady, Why"; Dead Kennedys "MTV-Get Off the Air (live)" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alabama_(band) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D._H._Peligro

Brian and Phil Medley get into the disturbing details of Beach Boy Brian Wilson's twisted relationship with a self-help guru who was clearly only helping himself.   SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Frank Black “Hang Onto Your Ego” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beach_Boys https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pet_Sounds https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Asher https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Wilson https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eugene_Landy https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/eugene-landy-brian-wilson-twisted-relationship/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marilyn_Wilson-Rutherford landy-therapist-to-beach-boys-leader-dies-at-71.html">https://www.nytimes.com/2006/03/30/arts/music/eugene-landy-therapist-to-beach-boys-leader-dies-at-71.html https://nypost.com/2015/06/04/how-one-quack-doctor-almost-destroyed-brian-wilsons-career/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Svengali https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/brian-wilson-god-only-knows-62614/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melinda_Ledbetter Brian Wilson on [...]

Brian gives in and discusses Jerry Lee Lewis' dead wives - and a listener letter about Motley Crue! SHOW NOTES: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/the-strange-and-mysterious-death-of-mrs-jerry-lee-lewis-179980/6/ https://www.grunge.com/1074511/the-strange-death-of-jerry-lee-lewis-5th-wife/  

Brian and Murdock remember "the last one" - The Killer, Jerry Lee Lewis - and discuss the time he went to blows with a certain member of the 27 Club. SHOW NOTES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry_Lee_Lewis https://www.factinate.com/people/facts-jerry-lee-lewis/ https://musicoholics.com/best-of-the-best/the-wild-life-of-jerry-lee-lewis-aka-the-killer/ lee-lewis-obituary-1935-2022.html">https://www.vulture.com/2022/10/jerry-lee-lewis-obituary-1935-2022.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boogie-woogie https://www.npr.org/transcripts/366614537 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Kilroy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janis_Joplin et-ms-1968-the-doors-at-the-forum-20180420-story.html">https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-et-ms-1968-the-doors-at-the-forum-20180420-story.html joplin-s-scrapbooks-reveal-the-flipside-of-a-rock-n-roll-tragedy-20210326-p57efd.html">https://www.smh.com.au/culture/music/janis-joplin-s-scrapbooks-reveal-the-flipside-of-a-rock-n-roll-tragedy-20210326-p57efd.html https://tasteofcountry.com/did-jerry-lee-lewis-set-a-piano-on-fire/ 1001 Album Club podcast: https://www.1001albumclub.com/episodes/048-jerry-lee-lewis-live-at-the-star-club-hamburg/

The guys pick their favorite spooky tunes and talk about Anne Rice, Brian's costume, and the song that made even Murdock's mom nervous. Happy Halloween! Listen to the playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4qomuLyKCimKpAa81OrQls?si=1558aacc143840ae

The guys get into a discussion on rock n roll authenticity and tackle two tales - one of a band insisting they're EVIL, and another of a singer only pretending to be GOOD. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: GHOST "Mary on a Cross" https://www.revolvermag.com/music/ghost-true-story-death-religion-and-rock-roll-behind-metals-strangest-band https://missmephistopheles.wordpress.com/2019/04/06/ghost-band-history/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swedish_death_metal https://www.thrillist.com/eat/chicago/chicago-history-burger-restauraunts-timeline-drexels-pure-food-white-castle-kumas-corner https://kumascorner.com/#abouthttps://chicago.eater.com/2015/8/7/9116389/kumas-corner-interview-ten-years-in https://www.spin.com/2013/10/ghost-bc-burger-communion-wine-wafer-christ-kumas/ at-chicagos-kumas-is-newest-heavymetal-burger-tasty-or-tasteless-20131002-story.html">https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/chi-at-chicagos-kumas-is-newest-heavymetal-burger-tasty-or-tasteless-20131002-story.html https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/28206/catholic-charities-rejects-controversial-ghost-burger-donation https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2019/08/05/transubstantiation-eucharist-u-s-catholics/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/As_I_Lay_Dying_(band)https://tonedeaf.thebrag.com/as-i-lay-dying-frontman-bonfire-accident [...]

Revisit episode 53 and the story of Randy Bachman, Gary Bachman, and the song that was never meant to be a song - let alone a hit record. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: "You Ain't Seen Nothin Yet" Bachman Turner Overdrive https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/You_Ain%27t_Seen_Nothing_Yet_(Bachman%E2%80%93Turner_Overdrive_song) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bachman%E2%80%93Turner_Overdrive https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Guess_Who https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Turner_(musician) https://www.loudersound.com/features/story-behind-the-song-you-aint-seen-nothing-yet-by-bachman-turner-overdrive Bus Stop – “You Ain’t Seen Nothin [...]

Brian unwinds a tale for the gearheads - documenting Randy Bachman's love affair with a certain instrument, its theft, and the lengths that would be taken to get it back.   SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: The Guess Who "American Woman"; Bachman Turner Overdrive "Takin Care of Business"; Bachman Turner Overdrive "Lookin Out [...]

Brian comes clean about his lifelong love of the immature punks that call themselves Blink-182 and talks with Murdock about that time they saw them play, their shared love for other punk bands, and what might happen to Matt Skiba. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Blink-182 "Dumpweed", "Dammit," "Built This Pool"; Alkaline Trio [...]

Brian and Murdock pay tribute to Loretta Lynn by digging into one of the forgotten stories from Coal Miner's Daughter that illustrates the Country Queen's unflappable determination and straight-talking reputation. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Loretta Lynn - "Coal Miner's Daughter," "As Soon as I Hang Up the Phone," "Fist City"; Tom T. [...]

Brian revisits Episode 71 of the show (Dec 2021) to discuss a certain self-possessed detour Neil Young would take and what it really said about his priorities.     SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: The Squires - The Sultan; The Mynah Birds - It's My Time; Neil Young - Hey Hey My My; [...]

A listener letter reveals a musical collaboration that would have made us think differently about rock n roll - and the single bad decision that derailed the whole thing. SHOW NOTES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_James anniversary-of-im-rick-james-bitch-chappelle.html">https://www.vulture.com/2014/02/10th-anniversary-of-im-rick-james-bitch-chappelle.html https://www.wired.com/2014/02/chappelle-rick-james/ shows-iconic-rick-james-sketch-almost-got-adapted-into-a-movie.html">https://www.okayplayer.com/culture/chappelles-shows-iconic-rick-james-sketch-almost-got-adapted-into-a-movie.html https://nypost.com/2014/07/05/rick-james-reveled-in-super-freaky-autobiography-i-was-caligula/ https://www.moviemaker.com/rick-james-and-neil-young-band-the-mynah-birds-video/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yorkville,_Toronto https://www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/bitchin-the-sound-and-fury-of-rick-james/ https://www.mtv.com/news/yi5607/mynah-birds-rick-james-its-my-time https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/8-things-you-didnt-know-about-frank-sinatra GLOW: The Autobiography of Rick James: https://www.amazon.com/Glow-Autobiography-Rick-James/dp/1476764158 The Confessions of Rick James (memoir): https://www.amazon.com/Confessions-Rick-James-Memoirs-Super/dp/B004R96TBY [...]

The guys get through a series of questions centered around clothing (or the lack thereof) that entangle a couple of 80's hitmakers, the Material Girl, and a punk band.   SHOW NOTES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bangles https://www.tampabay.com/can-you-name-the-connection-between-mr-spock-and-the-bangles/2219662/ https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2021/may/03/vocals-nude-bangles-eternal-flame-susanna-hoffs-how-we-made https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Steinberg https://www.smoothradio.com/features/the-story-of/eternal-flame-bangles-lyrics-video-meaning/ https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2011/09/the-sublime-irrelevance-of-the-bangles/244940/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenny_Loggins https://parade.com/1392562/michael-giltz/kenny-loggins-memoir-2022/ https://indexarticles.com/home-garden/vegetarian-times/kenny-julia-loggins-recipe-for-lasting-love-the-main-ingredients-total-honesty-commitment-and-a-willingness-to-take-responsibility-for-your-feelings-summer-salad/ https://ew.com/article/2003/08/11/its-about-time-2/ Kenny Loggins 2022 memoir: https://www.amazon.com/Still-Alright-Memoir-Kenny-Loggins/dp/0306925362 Kenny and Julia Loggins’ 1997 book: https://www.amazon.com/Unimaginable-Life-Lessons-Learned-Path/dp/0380793296 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maverick_(company) [...]

Brian chats with David Libert - musician, songwriter. manager. producer. agent. and more - about his times with Alice Cooper, Prince and others as captured in his new book Rock N Roll Warrior.   Order your copy of the book: https://www.sunsetblvdbooks.co/shop/p/rock-and-roll-warrior-a-memoir-by-david-libert  

Brian and Murdock attempt to understand the complicated relationship American music fans often have with a certain set of 70's hitmakers. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Eagles - “I Can’t Tell You Why,” “The Best of My Love”; Scott Stapp “Marlins Will Soar” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eagles_(band) Klosterman essay on The Eagles: https://ew.com/article/2013/06/20/book-excerpt-chuck-klosterman/ https://groovyhistory.com/eagles https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glyn_Johns_discography https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eagles_(album) [...]

Brian answers the mail and remembers what it costs in New York to throw a teenager. SHOW NOTES: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2008/dec/18/akon-fined-for-throwing-fan https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/david-bowie-axl-rose-fight/

The guys go deep on history of the UK, Cool Britannia, and that time the Queen of England scheduled elective surgery to avoid a certain front man. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: "Death Cab for Cutie" by The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_II https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knight https://www.iheart.com/content/2022-09-08-5-of-the-best-and-most-controversial-rock-songs-about-queen-elizabeth-ii/ https://ultimateclassicrock.com/queen-elizabeth-ii-rock-connections/ https://www.thegazette.co.uk/awards-and-accreditation/content/103372 https://ultimateclassicrock.com/rock-stars-knighted/ https://www.billboard.com/lists/musicians-knighted-queen-elizabeth-ii-honors/ Beatles newsreel footage: [...]

Executive Producer Lafe joins Brian to shore up some more Axl Rose drama and answer listener letters. SHOW NOTES: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/duff-mckagan-feud-with-kurt-cobain/ https://societyofrock.com/explore-the-influence-of-bat-out-of-hell-and-its-bruce-springsteen-comparison/ https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/bitter-feud-between-axl-rose-vince-neil/ halen-lost-weekend-mtv-history.html">https://www.vulture.com/article/van-halen-lost-weekend-mtv-history.html

The guys finally get to the ideological generational beef between two of the most famous front men of all time - and that evening it all went public during an MTV Awards show. SHOW NOTES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurt_Cobain https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axl_Rose https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riot_grrrl Axl’s stage banter: https://youtu.be/AuMK77g6Hbs Loudersound’s piece on the 92 MTV Music Awards: https://www.loudersound.com/features/the-story-of-axl-rose-and-kurt-cobains-mtv-bust-up-by-those-who-were-there Rolling Stone interview with [...]

Brian breaks into the mailbox and reads new feedback and questions on Dave Matthews Band, Jean-Claude Van Damme, and... COOKIES! Send your notes to the show at wearethestoryguys@gmail.com or hit Murdock on Twitter at @HeyItsMurdock SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: "I am a Predator" by Ted Nugent https://observer.com/2022/08/why-is-this-trending-the-dave-matthews-band-chicago-river-incident/ https://tellersuntold.com/2019/04/07/2019-4-7-wally-amos-was-the-first-known-talent-agent-and-entrepreneur-who-founded-famous-amos-cookies/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wally_Amos https://www.slashfilm.com/908369/jean-claude-van-dammes-predator-casting-was-doomed-from-day-one/#:~:text=A%20footnote%20in%20the%20career,the%20late%20Kevin%20Peter%20Hall.

Brian and Murdock get a listener letter asking for the rundown and real story behind the 2001 leak of Dave Matthews Band's infamously abandoned recording session.   SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: "Ants Marching" and "So Right" by Dave Matthews Band https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Matthews_Band https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everyday_(Dave_Matthews_Band_album) Records & Riffs, the Matt Norlander podcasts: http://www.mattnorlander.com/norlanderblog https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jam_band xpm-1995-02-24-3019302-story.html">https://www.mcall.com/news/mc-xpm-1995-02-24-3019302-story.html [...]

Murdock talks about his GG Allin live experiences and the guys hear from a big fan/musician with very good tastes. SHOW NOTES: Hear listener Mark Helm's album "everything's ok": https://open.spotify.com/album/1Th3VIsJJEV2vG5VAleYgQ?highlight=spotify:track:5up2NLHEgqRmou6H2Ozkv5

The guys finally get around to documenting one of the most notorious rock rivalries of all time: the brothers who drove - and exploded - British rock band Oasis. SHOW NOTES:   SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Inspiral Carpets – This is How It Feels; Oasis – Guess God Thinks I’m Abel; Oasis: [...]

In honor of a recent conversation on the show about Judas Priest, we return to Episode 36 where Murdock digs deep to reveal the history of backmasking. (AKA Who let Satan have all the good music??)  

Brian and Murdock celebrate their love of cheesy music movies by diving into the true rock n roll story behind the bad performances and big hair of a certain Mark Wahlberg flick.   SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: “The Ballad of Frankie Lee and Judas Priest” by Bob Dylan; “Victim of Changes” by [...]

Brian reminisces about music blogs, punk rock, and elegant songwriting while trying to explain his adoration of the 2003 Canadian rock record Reconstruction Site from The Weakerthans.   SHOW NOTES: Songs in this episode: clips from every song on Reconstruction Site and "Homophobes are Just Pissed Cause They Can't Get Laid" by Propagandhi https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propagandhi https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Weakerthans [...]

After seeing British rocker Frank Turner's 50 States in 50 Days Tour, Brian attempts to uncover the history surrounding the first time such a logistical stunt was attempted.   SHOW NOTES Songs used in this episode: George Thorogood - Who Do You Love; Muddy Waters - Mannish Boy; John P Hammond – It Hurts Me [...]

The guys get a note from North Carolina about that time Jimmy Page wanted to make Robert Plant jealous... (well, maybe...) SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Coverdale Page - "Shake My Tree" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coverdale%E2%80%93Page  

The guys get into the tale of Jello Biafra and that time his house got invaded by cops because of... penises.   SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Dead Kennedys “Too Drunk to F*ck” Other episodes of Rock N Roll Bedtime Stories referenced: Episode 28 – W.A.S.P vs the PMRC Episode 36 – Rock [...]

The guys answer a listener letter about Mutt Lang, Rick Allen, and recording tech. Special guest: JP from Foxbat! Listen to those dudes! https://linktr.ee/foxbat SHOW NOTES: Mike Shipley interview: https://fullinbloom.com/kevin-shipley-on-the-making-of-def-leppards-pyromania-hysteria/  

Brian breaks down the soap opera history and recent family squabbles that finally put the wrong kind of pressure on the legendary Hall of Fame sister/rockers in Heart. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Heart “All I Wanna Do is Make Love to You”; “Magic Man”; “Barracuda”; Alias “More Than Words Can Say” The [...]

Brian breaks down the early history of The Knack and the story behind the song that changed the life of the band - and a certain teenage girl. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in the episode: "Let Me Out" and "My Sharona" by The Knack https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=124397021 https://www.metv.com/stories/that-is-the-real-sharona-on-the-cover-of-the-knacks-my-sharona https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Get_the_Knack https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Sharona    

The guys get into the tales of drugs, thievery, and murder that have come to define one of the longest and greatest musical moments from the 1970's. Today's episode brought to you by Athletic Greens; Get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All [...]

Brian and Murdock finally get around to talking about a rivalry that should have made the show long ago - and the reason why George might have had a right to be mad.   Today's episode brought to you by Athletic Greens; Get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE [...]

Revisit Episode 27 and the bizarre story of the King of Pop's obsession with the Elephant Man. SHOW NOTES: https://kerryhennigan.wordpress.com/2017/10/07/leave-me-alone-michael-jackson-and-the-elephant-mans-bones/ Frank Dileo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_DiLeo David Bowie in The Elephant Man (ABC 1981): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_FbWQG642g Joseph Merrick Biography: https://www.biography.com/news/elephant-man-joseph-merrick-biography MJ dancing with Elephant Man's Bones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3A5myZJXPMk

The guys discuss the longstanding rumor that the King of Pop was behind the music for Sega's mascot and his third big game. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: "Banditos" by the Refreshments; "Hey Jealousy" by the Gin Blossoms https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_Sonic_the_Hedgehog https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonic_the_Hedgehog https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night_Trap Genesis ad campaign: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkN9p0E91MY https://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/4208/out_of_the_blue_naoto_ohshima_.php?page=2 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Jetzons https://www.smoothradio.com/artists/michael-jackson/fired-his-director-live-on-stage-video/ https://www.megavisions.net/brad-buxer-opens-up-on-sonic-3-and-michael-jackson/ jackson.fandom.com/wiki/Brad_Buxer">https://michael-jackson.fandom.com/wiki/Brad_Buxer Brad interview: http://info.sonicretro.org/Brad_Buxer_Interview_(Black_%26_White,_November/December_2009) [...]

The guys got a recent correspondence asking for more Crue content.... So it seemed like a good time to revisit Episode 12 of the show when Murdock got to geek out about that time Crue might have replaced the bass player and never told anyone...   SHOW NOTES:  Loudersound article: https://www.loudersound.com/features/matthew-trippe-nikki-sixx-the-imitation-game The interview tapes with [...]

Brian and Murdock investigate what happened to "the other guy" in Wham!   SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: "I Love God," The OC Supertones; "Wham! Rap," Wham!; "Flame," Andrew Ridgeley   SHOW NOTES: The 2019 book: https://www.amazon.com/Wham-George-Michael-Me-Memoir/dp/1524745316 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Michael https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Ridgeley https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wham! Wham! In China documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IJZkarC5tM https://www.portablepress.com/blog/2014/06/the-hard-luck-of-andrew-ridgeley-wham/ 2230.1995.tb02047.x">https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/j.1468-2230.1995.tb02047.x andrew-ridgeley-an-appreciation-2496033339.html">https://www.popmatters.com/72510-andrew-ridgeley-an-appreciation-2496033339.html https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ska https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wham_Rap!_(Enjoy_What_You_Do) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John%27s_Children http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/4379399.stm 2019 [...]

In honor of the new musical dropping into movie theaters, the guys revisit episode 67 with talk of the King, guns, television - and hatred of Robert Goulet. SHOW NOTES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elvis_Presley https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Phillips https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marion_Keisker https://outsider.com/news/entertainment/elvis-presley-shot-gun-rca-tv-while-watching-robert-goulet-still-preserved-to-this-day/ https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/why-elvis-shot-this-tv-and-other-photos-of-his-exhibit priscilla-presley-reacted-when-elvis-presley-shot-his-tv.html/">https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/how-priscilla-presley-reacted-when-elvis-presley-shot-his-tv.html/ Will Ferrell’s Robert Goulet - https://vimeo.com/339015408 The Lisa Waller Rogers article: https://lisawallerrogers.com/tag/elvis-shooting-tv-with-robert-goulet/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colonel_Tom_Parker https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memphis_Mafia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonny_West_(actor) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_West https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elvis%27_Greatest_Shit

The guys get into the carnival-fueled conundrum that has frustrated Elvis fans for decades - what (or who?) was actually keeping the King from performing overseas? Today's episode brought to you by Athletic Greens; Get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you [...]

The guys goof off with executive producer Troy to talk about live Nine Inch Nails experiences and discuss the re-emergence of Kate Bush!   SHOW NOTES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kate_Bush https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Rose_Circus  

Brian finds a true crime story featuring flying objects, cornstarch and a lot of ineptitude - and discovers along the way how a certain Ohio musician first started pushing the public's buttons... by accident. Today's episode brought to you by Athletic Greens; Get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE [...]

Music writer and former A&R guy Mitchell Cohen joins Brian to chat about his brand new book Looking for the Magic: New York City, the '70s and the Rise of Arista Records.   SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: "Looking for the Magic" - Dwight Twilley Band Mitchell's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Looking-Magic-York-Arista-Records/dp/B0B149R4T7/

The guys go deep digging into the early days of rock n roll to unearth the story behind the Drive By Truckers' favorite "Carl Perkins' Cadillac." Today's episode brought to you by Athletic Greens; Get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you [...]

Brian and Murdock discuss their initial thoughts on the first few episodes of FX/Hulu's Pistol miniseries about the Sex Pistols.

Brian plays more pop culture clips from the Milli Vanilli aftermath and the guys discuss the history and movements that connect Disco to Eurodance. SHOW NOTES: Super Mario Cartoon Milli Vanilli episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jOvMef11jA KFC ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4xWXHLRYbk Bruno clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nqF0ddDc8I https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disco https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_music https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurodance

The guys breaks down the fascinating history of German producer Frank Farian - the man behind the machine that spit out Milli Vanilli and many other less infamous pop creations.   Today's episode brought to you by Athletic Greens; Get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with [...]

In celebration of Top Gun Maverick hitting theaters, the guys revisit this 2021 episode digging into the story behind the song behind the movie. SHOW NOTES: Songs heard in the show: Berlin - Sex (I'm A...), Donna Summer - Love to Love You, Baby, Berlin - Dope Show https://vinyldistractions.com/berlin-pleasure-victim/ https://www.thatericalper.com/2019/01/05/terri-nunn-who-would-later-become-lead-singer-of-new-wave-group-berlin-auditioning-for-princess-leia-in-star-wars-with-harrison-ford-in-1976/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KROQ_Weenie_Roast https://www.tampabay.com/terri-nunns-journey-to-berlin-almost-got-sidetracked-in-dallas/2322182/ Child actor system [...]

The guys read a ripped headline regarding Pearl Jam that leads them to one of the craziest rock n roll fan(tasy) stories ever told. Today's episode brought to you by Athletic Greens; Get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to [...]

Brian enlists the help of executive producer Lafe to answer listener questions about an 80's sorta-supergroup and two Nashville songwriters with a whole lotta the wrong chemistry. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Fastway "Say What You Will" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fastway_(band) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Civil_Wars https://www.npr.org/2013/08/02/207981618/the-civil-wars-joy-williams-on-the-duos-fragile-bond#:~:text=But%20last%20year%2C%20in%20the,haven't%20appeared%20together%20since.    

Brian examines the talent and tumult of guitar virtuoso Michael Schenker and that showdown he had with EVH back in 1976.   Today's episode brought to you by Athletic Greens; Get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is [...]

Executive producer Lafe joins Brian to talk through more stories and letters regarding Bob Dylan's eccentricities. Email the show: wearethestoryguys@gmail.com   SHOW NOTES: Songs on the show: "Hark the Herald Angels Sing" - Bob Dylan hilarious-bob-dylan-stories.html">https://www.vulture.com/2016/10/37-hilarious-bob-dylan-stories.html did-bob-dylan-get-so-weird.html">https://www.vulture.com/2014/07/how-did-bob-dylan-get-so-weird.html  

Greg writes the show to find out if there was anything fishy about Dylan's famous auto mishap - and the guys dig deep and form some theories of their own. Today's episode brought to you by Athletic Greens; Get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your [...]

Brian does some investigating into an old co-worker and uncovers more of a musical past than he had ever realized existed. SHOW NOTES: 1973 Ozark Mountain Folk Fair Festival program: https://www.flickr.com/photos/30559980@N07/16226456887/in/photostream/ Newspaper profile on Gary (2011): https://www.lovelycitizen.com/story/1760504.html Jerry Jeff Walker at Cain's Ballroom poster (1975) - https://www.concertarchives.org/bands/gaskin-switch/photos    

Brian breaks down the startlingly similar tragic backstories shared by two genre-defining guitar men - and how one inspired the other to keep going. Today's episode brought to you by Athletic Greens; Get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to [...]

Brian answers listener emails and the guys post outtakes from the Episode 91 recording session to answer the demand for MORE VAN HALEN CONTENT!