1374 Episoder

  1. 5 Bad Songs by Great Artists – When Legends Missed the Mark

    Udgivet: 12.12.2024
  2. How a Botched Lyric Turned “Blinded by the Light” Into Rock’s Funniest Misheard Song

    Udgivet: 11.12.2024
  3. Interview with Eric Burdon: The Mystery Behind “House of the Rising Sun” and Its Unknown Origins

    Udgivet: 10.12.2024
  4. How Joan Jett Turned a Rejected B-Side Into “I Love Rock ‘n Roll” – A #1 Smash Hit

    Udgivet: 9.12.2024
  5. How Gregg Allman’s Late-Night Break-In Led to the Creation of “Midnight Rider”

    Udgivet: 9.12.2024
  6. The Most Iconic Opening Lyrics in Rock – Stories Behind the Lines That Hooked Us

    Udgivet: 7.12.2024
  7. How Boston’s Leaked Demo of “Amanda” Became a Surprise #1 Hit After an 8-Year Hiatus

    Udgivet: 6.12.2024
  8. The Top 5 Hit Resurrections – Songs That Topped the Charts Twice

    Udgivet: 5.12.2024
  9. Interview with 3 Doors Down: How “Kryptonite” Went from a High School Math Class to #1

    Udgivet: 4.12.2024
  10. Interview with Lamont Dozier & Duke Fakir: How The Four Tops Turned “I Can’t Help Myself” Into Another Hit

    Udgivet: 3.12.2024
  11. How ABBA’s “Dancing Queen” Became the Happiest Song Ever – And the Hit They Almost Delayed

    Udgivet: 2.12.2024
  12. How This “Soft Rock” Band Secretly Rocked Harder Than Most 70s Legends

    Udgivet: 30.11.2024
  13. How a Joke Song Meant to Mock Prog Rock Became an Accidental Classic

    Udgivet: 29.11.2024
  14. What the HELL-This is Being CENSORED For a PROFANITY That Was ACTUALLY BLEEPED OUT-Professor of Rock

    Udgivet: 28.11.2024
  15. Interview with Kevin Cronin: How REO Speedwagon’s “I Can’t Fight This Feeling” Took 10 Years to Finish

    Udgivet: 27.11.2024
  16. The Legend Who Created the Blueprint for Rock Singers – But Still Isn’t in the Rock Hall

    Udgivet: 27.11.2024
  17. Interview with Freddy Curci: How He Set a World Record with the Longest Note on a #1 Hit

    Udgivet: 26.11.2024
  18. Interview with Johnny Rzeznik: How a Broken Guitar Led to Writing “Iris” and Saving His Career

    Udgivet: 26.11.2024
  19. The Mystery of “Eleanor Rigby” – Paul McCartney, a Gravestone, and a Songwriting Feud

    Udgivet: 25.11.2024
  20. How a Legendary Band Turned a Biblical Verse into an Epic 1984 Rock Classic

    Udgivet: 23.11.2024

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The ultimate rock music history podcast for fans of the greatest era of music. If you’ve ever wondered about the true stories behind your favorite songs, or wanted to hear directly from the legends who made them, Professor of Rock is your new go-to podcast. Hosted by music historian and superfan Adam Reader, this show brings the golden era of music back to life with exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and deep dives into the songs that shaped our lives. This podcast uncovers how timeless tracks were made, the creative breakthroughs, the near-breakups, and the powerful moments that defined music history. Each episode is a masterclass in rock culture and nostalgia—whether it's a chart-topping ‘80s anthem, a one-hit wonder with a wild backstory, or a candid conversation with the legends themselves. Hear the Stories. Relive the Music. Only on Professor of Rock.

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