Let It Roll

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Jan 26, 2023 • 1h 5min

Doc Pomus Wrote Classic Songs for Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, The Drifters, Dion & the Belmonts and Many More

Host Nate Wilcox and Anthony Tusler of AboutDisability discuss the life and accomplishment's of America's foremost disabled songwriter. The discussion draws on the book Lonely Avenue: The Unlikely Life and Times of Doc Pomus by Alex Halberstadt and the film AKA Doc Pomus directed by Peter Miller and William Hechter.SAVE THE LET IT ROLL PODCASTWe're over half-way to our goal to fund a year's worth of production on the Let It Roll podcast (that's 104 episodes)! The outpouring of support for the show has been really exciting to see. If you already gave, thanks so much! If you don't have the funds to give anything, no worries, enjoy the show.Click here to support the show Here's the link if you need to cut and paste: https://www.gofundme.com/f/keep-the-let-it-roll-podcast-aliveBuy the book and support the show.Learn more about Anthony Tusler and AboutDisability.Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email letitrollpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter.Follow us on Facebook.Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 23, 2023 • 1h

David Crosby, Roger McGuinn and Chris Hillman on Founding the Byrds

An interview with Scott B. Bomar co-author of "The Byrds 1964-1967" with Roger McGuinn, David Crosby and Chris Hillman. Host Nate Wilcox asks Scott about the book, the formation and amazing run of the band, their management and more.SAVE THE LET IT ROLL PODCASTNate got laid off from his dayjob on Friday with 15 minutes notice. We're running a GoFundMe to pay for a year of Steph's work producing, recording and editing the show. We're more than half-way there. Click here to support the show: https://www.gofundme.com/f/keep-the-let-it-roll-podcast-aliveHost Nate Wilcox asks John to untangle the web of frustration, competing egos and music-biz shenanigans that undid the Buffalo Springfield.Buy the book and support the show.There's a lot more to the Byrd's story. Listen to Nate's interview with Gene Clark biographer John Einarson.Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email letitrollpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter.Follow us on Facebook.Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 19, 2023 • 1h 8min

Buffalo Springfield Couldn't Contain Neil Young, Steve Stills and Richie Furay

Host Nate Wilcox asks John to untangle the web of frustration, competing egos and music-biz shenanigans that undid the Buffalo Springfield.Buy the book and support the show.Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email letitrollpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter.Follow us on Facebook.Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 16, 2023 • 1h 7min

Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys and Creating The California Myth

Host Nate Wilcox asks David about the new edition of his classic book and his role in the recovery and revival of Brian Wilson.Order the book and support the show!Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email letitrollpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter.Follow us on Facebook.Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 12, 2023 • 60min

Jamaican Ska Evolved Directly From American R&B

Hosts Nate Wilcox & Kit Mackintosh discuss the CD sets Roots of Ska 1942-1962 and Jamaica - Rhythm & Blues 1956-1961.Order Roots of Ska 1942-1962 and support the show.Order Jamaica - Rhythm & Blues 1956-1961 and support the show.Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email letitrollpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter.Follow us on Facebook.Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 9, 2023 • 56min

Duran Duran Mastered MTV and Ruled In the 80s

An interview with Annie Zaleski, author of the 33 1/3 book on Duran Duran's Rio. Host Nate Wilcox asks Annie how Duran Duran rose so high and what happened after the peak.Buy the brand new limited expanded edition of the book.Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email letitrollpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter.Follow us on Facebook.Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 5, 2023 • 1h 5min

Trap Music Took Atlanta's Rap Scene Global but Never Escaped Reality

Host Nate Wilcox and A.R. discuss the origins of Trap music in Atlanta, its rise to global preeminence and it's failure to transcend the gritty realities of its origin.Buy the book and support the show.Download this episode.Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email letitrollpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter.Follow us on Facebook.Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 2, 2023 • 49min

Pop Had An Entirely Different Meaning Before 1955

Host Nate Wilcox asks Bob about the beginnings of the music industry in the first half of the 20th Century.Buy the book and support the show.Download this episode.Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email letitrollpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter.Follow us on Facebook.Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 29, 2022 • 1h 6min

Rick James Took 15 Years to Become an Overnight Success

Hosts Nate Wilcox and Brooks Long discuss the career of Rick James with an emphasis on his early years in Toronto, Detroit and Los Angeles, working with the likes of Neil Young and trying his hand at folk-rock, jazz fusion and finally funk.Buy the book and support the show.Download this episode.Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email letitrollpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter.Follow us on Facebook.Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 26, 2022 • 60min

Michael Jackson, Madonna and Prince Topped a Banner Year for Pop in 1984

Host Nate Wilcox asks Matos what made 1984 such a big year for pop music.Buy the book and support the show.Download this episode.Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email letitrollpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter.Follow us on Facebook.Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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