Professor of Rock
En podcast af Gamut Podcast Network
1371 Episoder
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The Anatomy of a Power Ballad: Scorpions, Mötley Crüe, and Nazareth
Udgivet: 1.4.2025 -
Top 10 Rock Songs from the Year of Star Wars, Blackouts, and Disco Fever
Udgivet: 31.3.2025 -
Warren Zevon’s “Werewolves of London”: The Novelty Hit He Hated
Udgivet: 30.3.2025 -
The Monkees’ Wild Ride: From TV Band to Rock Legends with “I’m a Believer”
Udgivet: 29.3.2025 -
The #1 Hit That Was Written in Seconds After Hearing the Music for the First Time
Udgivet: 26.3.2025 -
Christopher Cross: The Yacht Rock Icon Who Dominated 1980 Before MTV Changed Everything
Udgivet: 25.3.2025 -
The 80s TV Theme That Borrowed from Cream’s “Sunshine of Your Love” and Got Away with It
Udgivet: 24.3.2025 -
How Tom Petty Turned a Joke Into His Biggest Hit of 1989
Udgivet: 22.3.2025 -
How a Trucker’s Angry Outburst Inspired BTO’s Classic Hit “Let It Ride”
Udgivet: 21.3.2025 -
The Surprising Origins of Rock’s Most Sensual Songs, Including “Let’s Get It On”
Udgivet: 20.3.2025 -
Steven Page on Writing Barenaked Ladies’ If I Had $1,000,000 and Meeting Brian Wilson
Udgivet: 19.3.2025 -
How John Mellencamp’s Jack and Diane Defied His Label and Became an 80s Classic
Udgivet: 18.3.2025 -
5 Epic Songs That Broke the Rules and Became Huge Hits – Even at 7+ Minutes Long
Udgivet: 17.3.2025 -
The Biggest Hits of 1979 – From Disco Jokes to Rock Classics and Forgotten Legends
Udgivet: 15.3.2025 -
How Whitesnake’s Here I Go Again Went from Failure to 80s Rock Anthem
Udgivet: 14.3.2025 -
5 Unexpected Songs That Became Massive Money Makers – The Stories Behind the Hits
Udgivet: 13.3.2025 -
How Jefferson Starship’s Jane Transformed Their Sound – Was It Inspired by Toto?
Udgivet: 12.3.2025 -
Smokey Robinson on The Tears of a Clown – A Forgotten Song That Became a #1 Hit
Udgivet: 12.3.2025 -
How a Misheard Lyric Inspired Stevie Nicks’ Edge of Seventeen – A Rock Anthem
Udgivet: 11.3.2025 -
How Johnny Cash’s Cover of Hurt Won Over Trent Reznor and Redefined the Song
Udgivet: 10.3.2025
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.
