1371 Episoder

  1. 5 Rock Career Killers: How One Interview Ended Quiet Riot’s Reign

    Udgivet: 17.5.2025
  2. The Story Behind “Rocky Mountain Way” and Its Untouchable Bass Line

    Udgivet: 16.5.2025
  3. How a German Song Became an ’80s Classic in English

    Udgivet: 15.5.2025
  4. Sex, Fire, and Spray Paint: Untold Stories of '70s Album Covers

    Udgivet: 14.5.2025
  5. From Laughable to Legendary: The Wild Stories Behind Rock’s Unlikely Classics

    Udgivet: 13.5.2025
  6. Van Halen’s 5 Greatest Deep Cuts—and the Wild Stories Behind Them

    Udgivet: 12.5.2025
  7. How Improv Created Rock Legends—From Bon Scott to a Kid in the Studio

    Udgivet: 11.5.2025
  8. 1970’s Top 10 Showdown: Beatles, Jackson 5, and a Legendary One-Hit Wonder

    Udgivet: 10.5.2025
  9. Shawn Colvin’s “Sunny Came Home”: The Dark Story Behind Her Grammy-Winning Hit

    Udgivet: 9.5.2025
  10. How “She Sells Sanctuary” Made The Cult Legends—Fights, Theft, and a Violin Bow

    Udgivet: 8.5.2025
  11. The Stories Behind Iconic Girl-Named Songs: From “Brandy” to “Beth”

    Udgivet: 7.5.2025
  12. #1 Hits, Career Risks, and the Coolest Song Ever: The Ultimate 80s Countdown

    Udgivet: 5.5.2025
  13. From Coneheads to #1: How a Chili Peppers B-Side Became a Rock Classic

    Udgivet: 4.5.2025
  14. Evil Anthems & Airplane Bathrooms: The Wild Origins of 80s Movie Themes

    Udgivet: 3.5.2025
  15. The Stylistics on Creating the Ultimate Baby-Making Classics of the ’70s

    Udgivet: 2.5.2025
  16. The Song Every Label Rejected That Became an 80s Staple

    Udgivet: 30.4.2025
  17. The Most Underrated Rock Singers (And Why Fans Are Divided)

    Udgivet: 29.4.2025
  18. When Rock Reclaimed the Charts: 1978’s Most Unbelievable Stories

    Udgivet: 28.4.2025
  19. Dead or Alive’s Wild Ride: From “You Spin Me Round” to Sudden Disappearance

    Udgivet: 27.4.2025
  20. How Gordon Lightfoot Turned Heartbreak and History Into Rock Classics

    Udgivet: 26.4.2025

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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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