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FULL SHOW DESCRIPTION Renowned rock historian, producer, DJ, and author Denny Somach joins Metal Mayhem ROC to explore the newly updated 2025 edition of his classic book Get the Led Out: How Led Zeppelin Became the Biggest Band in the World, originally released in 2012. Denny recounts Zeppelin’s journey from The New Yardbirds to worldwide domination, shares never-before-told stories from his decades in radio, and reveals how his infamous Howard Stern Show appearance reignited the “Stairway to Heaven” song-theft controversy. He discusses the Black Sabbath–Led Zeppelin jam rumor, the inside details of the Stairway lawsuit, and hints at unreleased Zeppelin live recordings that might finally see daylight. Somach also teases his latest project, Rock and Roll for Grown-Ups, and reflects on 50 years of chronicling rock history. 📘 Buy the updated book on Amazon 🌐 Visit RocknRoll4GrownUps.com 🎙️ Listen to The Rock Podcast with Denny Somach 💥 Explore MetalMayhemROC.com ⏱ CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 – Show Open & Episode Tease 00:02:47 – Guest Intro & Updated Book Setup 00:03:12 – Somach’s Career Journey (radio → syndication → Grammy, merch) 00:09:39 – Creating Get the Led Out (radio show → book deal) 00:13:41 – Origins: From The New Yardbirds to Led Zeppelin (Plant/Bonham, name) 00:20:25 – 2012 Book Impact & Why the 2025 Update 00:29:05 – Becoming Led Zeppelin + possible sequel rumors 00:30:00 – Sirius pitch & Howard Stern: the song-theft controversy ignites 00:38:14 – Inside the Stairway to Heaven lawsuit (trial, appeal, folio issue) 00:44:30 – Black Sabbath × Led Zeppelin jam rumor; new projects & where to buy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 334 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin digs into why so many rock, metal, and even punk bands slip old-school 1950s-style rock-and-roll rave-ups into their albums, exploring the roots, motives, and surprising examples behind this enduring musical quirk. Whitesnake – “Bloody Luxury” Kiss – “Let Me Go, Rock ‘n’ Roll” Accept – “Burning” The Clash – “Brand New Cadillac” Rush – “In the Mood” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Set Lusting Bruce, host Jesse Jackson welcomes Jack Kosowsky, a passionate Bruce Springsteen fan from New Jersey. Jack shares his journey as a lifelong Springsteen devotee, recounting memories of growing up near the Jersey Shore, the impact of Bruce's music on his life, and his experiences attending numerous Springsteen concerts. Jack also discusses his semi-retirement, his foray into nature photography specializing in bald eagles, and his unique contributions to the fan film 'Tramps Like Us.' Join us for this engaging conversation filled with personal stories and deep admiration for the Boss. https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/PAN3738206348.mp3 https://www.instagram.com/jaxeaglepix/?hl=en 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:19 Jack's Background and Early Life 00:53 Musical Influences and Family Memories 03:46 Discovering Bruce Springsteen 05:57 Concert Experiences and Memorable Shows 09:13 The Pit Experience 12:18 Springsteen Community and Spring Nuts 23:54 Favorite Songs and Albums 25:49 Reflecting on Springsteen's Albums 26:39 Anticipation for Electric Nebraska 27:55 Photography Journey Begins 30:29 Discovering a Passion for Nature Photography 31:45 Concert Photography and iPhone Magic 32:22 Chasing the Perfect Shot 34:05 Political Views and New Box Set 36:37 Memories of Summer Fairs 37:05 Songs to Hear Live 40:41 Unexpected Photography Opportunity 46:31 Final Thoughts and Farewell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPYSODE 62: "Crazy Horse Roads" by Stained Glass. Guest: Stained Glass drummer Dennis Carrasco. Additional commentary by Uncle Herff. This week we trace the winding, electric path of Stained Glass through their powerful and often-overlooked 1970 album "Crazy Horse Roads", a burst of psychedelic energy from a band caught in the shifting tides of the West Coast scene. With exclusive commentary from original drummer Dennis Carrasco, we explore the album’s varied styles, a stark evolution from their earlier, harmony-rich garage-psych sound. We dive into the tracks and the story as Carrasco offers rare insight into the band’s creative crossroads. Recorded as the psychedelic '60s gave way to the introspective '70s, this album is an underrated gem that is deserving of more attention. I hope you dig "Crazy Horse Roads" as much as I do. - Farmer John ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X @VinylRelicsPod Email me @ ⁠farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com⁠   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured. *denotes track is not available on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/00iIL9mL8e61OeZIsB3kPy?si=e1051904fe8241c4 MU "Ain't No Blues" LINK WRAY “Jack The Ripper” *THE TROLLS “Walkin’ Shoes” STAINED GLASS “If I Needed Someone” STAINED GLASS “We Got A Long Way To Go” STAINED GLASS “A Scene In Between” STAINED GLASS "I Sing You Sing" STAINED GLASS "Finger Painting" STAINED GLASS "Soap And Turkey" STAINED GLASS "Twiddle My Thumbs" STAINED GLASS "Fahrenheit" STAINED GLASS "Nightcap" STAINED GLASS "Horse On Me" STAINED GLASS "Two Make One" STAINED GLASS "Light Down Below" STAINED GLASS "Piggy Back Ride And The Camel" STAINED GLASS "Doomsday" *STAINED GLASS “Mad Lynn Ball” *STAINED GLASS “A Common Thief” *STAINED GLASS “Inca Treasure” COPPERHEAD “They’re Making A Monster” JEFFERSON STARSHIP “Jane” DENNIS CARRASCO “Thunder Bay” ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in next week to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "El Dorado's Gold" ^^That's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Tom & Zeus welcome back the late great KISS guitarist Ace Frehley's bandmate's, Ryan Spencer Cook & Jeremy Asbrock to remember Ace. The KISS Army is still in shock after losing Ace Frehley. Two people feeling this loss uniquely are Ryan & Jeremy, Ace's bandmates and friends. Ryan & Jeremy share their thoughts about Ace, the guitar legend and the man. They share stories and laughs with Tom & Zeus about their friend and hero, Ace Frehley. Before the guys join, Tom & Zeus share some of their own thoughts and opinions and RANTS. All of which are their own opinions. "I mean Ace fans are sharp!" - Ace Frehley God Bless Ace! To Purchase Shout It Out Loudcast’s KISS Book “Raise Your Glasses: A Celebration Of 50 Years of KISS Songs By Celebrities, Musicians & Fans Please Click Below:   ⁠Raise Your Glasses Book⁠   For all things Shout It Out Loudcast check out our amazing website by clicking below:   ⁠www.ShoutItOutLoudcast.com⁠   Interested in more Shout It Out Loudcast content?  Care to help us out?  Come join us on Patreon by clicking below:   ⁠SIOL Patreon⁠   Get all your Shout It Out Loudcast Merchandise by clicking below:   ⁠Shout It Out Loudcast Merchandise at AMAZON⁠   Shop At Our Amazon Store by clicking below: ⁠Shout It Out Loudcast Amazon Store⁠   Please Email us comments or suggestions by clicking below: ⁠ShoutItOutLoudcast@Gmail.com⁠   Please subscribe to us and give us a 5 Star (Child) review on the following places below: ⁠iTunes⁠ ⁠Podchaser⁠ ⁠Stitcher⁠ ⁠iHeart Radio⁠ ⁠Spotify ⁠   Please follow us and like our social media pages clicking below: ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠Facebook Page⁠ ⁠Facebook Group Page Shout It Out Loudcasters⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠   Proud Member of the Pantheon Podcast click below to see the website: ⁠Pantheon Podcast Network⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of RNRA Digs Deeper, host Christian Swain sits down with veteran music journalist Selena Fragassi to excavate the history of one of modern rock's most significant acts: Pearl Jam. Delving into her beautifully crafted new book, Pearl Jam Live: 35 Years of Legendary Music and Revolutionary Shows, Salena provides a unique perspective on the band's incredible journey.The conversation explores Pearl Jam's origins, born from the ashes of Seattle's "tragedy-stricken" music scene and bands like Mother Love Bone. Fragassi discusses how the band fused the arena-rock grandeur of The Who and Led Zeppelin with the raw, DIY ethos of punk rock, creating a sound that was both monumental and deeply personal.Discover the stories behind Pearl Jam's revolutionary struggle against the corporate music machine, including their famous battle with Ticketmaster and their conscious decision to step away from music videos and mainstream promotion. Fragassi explains how this "era of no" was a survival mechanism that allowed the band to maintain its authenticity and ultimately ensured its remarkable longevity.This in-depth interview also highlights: How Eddie Vedder, an outsider from San Diego, fundamentally altered the band's DNA. [cite: 20:21] The unique, collaborative, and "beautifully incestuous" nature of the Seattle scene that fostered their growth. [cite: 13:12] The evolution of the Pearl Jam live experience, from the raw, chaotic energy of their first-ever show in 1990 to the celebrated institution it is today. [cite: 22:48-23:4, 42:44] The creation of the Ten Club and how Pearl Jam redefined the artist-fan dynamic, making them a true "band for the people." [cite: 33:21] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, it's just "boys talking" (or lads conversing, if you will), as we welcome the sublime singer-songwriter Will Dailey as our Third Lad. Will has spent the past two decades perfecting a style that is not beholden to any one particular genre or set of influences, incorporating rock, folk, psych, funk, blues, and melodic pop into a catalogue where the songs always speak for themselves. Over the years, he's performed extensively with Eddie Vedder, played alongside Peter Buck, opened for the Wallflowers, performed multiple times at Farm Aid, and has had many songs placed in TV shows from 90210 to CSI and movies like the animated hit Barnyard. Now, Will has released his killer seventh record, and arguably his best yet, Boys Talking. But you won't find this gem on Spotify or Apple Music...this is not an album to simply stream and forget. Savor it on vinyl, CD, cassette, or digital through ⁠https://willdailey.bandcamp.com⁠. We ask Will about the new record, from the single "Send Some Energy" to the infectious romp should-be-smash "Alright Already." You won't hear the latter on streaming services...but you will hear it here on O3L! Of course, we also delve into our focus topic this week, our Top 5 Singer-Songwriter Albums of the '80s. While "singer-songwriter" may instantly conjure up visions of troubadours with acoustic guitars like James Taylor, Jackson Browne, or Cat Stevens, we redefine the term for the high-tech '80s. Special thanks to Karen Allison from Propeller Sound Recordings for the introduction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest episode of our podcast, we take a fascinating journey into the world of music trends and data with Chris Dalla Riva, author of "Uncharted Territory: What Numbers Tell Us About the Biggest Hit Songs and Ourselves." This episode is a must-listen for anyone who has ever been curious about the stories behind the hit songs and the charts that track their popularity. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for music lovers and anyone interested in the intricate relationship between data and pop culture. Chris Dala Riva's "Uncharted Territory" serves as a compelling guide to understanding the numbers behind the music we love. Tune in now to discover what the charts reveal about ourselves and the biggest hits! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey there, groove rebels, light one up and crank it loud. In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re \blazing through songs about weed. From Willie Nelson’s outlaw anthems to Snoop Dogg’s chronic classics, the Grateful Dead’s tie-dye jams, and Cypress Hill’s hazy hits, pot’s been music’s smoky sidekick for decades. But we’re not just name-dropping—we’re digging deep into tracks that tell America’s weed story as it’s gone from counter culture to more mainstream – and legal – form of recreation. Back in the Harlem Renaissance, jazz cats were puffing and playing, turning reefer into rhythm. Then it was counterculture fuel—think ‘60s stoners flipping the bird to the law. Now? It’s legal in half the states, and weed’s gone mainstream, from dispensaries to playlists. So grab your stash, feel the vibe, and join us as we roll through the tunes that tracked America’s high times. Let’s spark it!" Episode Playlist Check out our episode playlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠h⁠ere⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get In Touch Check us out⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or drops us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠show@prisonersofrockandroll.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠McCusker's Tavern⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Prisoners of Rock and Roll is part of⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We're sponsored by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Boldfoot Socks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Jesse Jackson is joined by public school teacher Matthew Truesdale. They discuss Matthew's career as an English teacher in South Carolina, his family's musical background, and his journey as a Bruce Springsteen fan. Matthew shares stories from his experiences attending Springsteen concerts and talks about how he incorporates Bruce's music into his classroom lessons. The episode also covers highlights from the recent symposium at Monmouth University celebrating the 50th anniversary of Born to Run, including Bruce's surprise appearance and live performance. 00:00 Welcome to Set Lusting Bruce 00:39 Meet Matthew: A Passionate Educator 01:59 Musical Influences and Family Background 09:00 Discovering Bruce Springsteen 16:24 Teaching and Integrating Music in the Classroom 23:44 Reflecting on a Missed Opportunity 24:00 Student Feedback on Bruce Springsteen 25:10 Discovering the Symposium 26:38 Crafting the Presentation 29:16 The Power of Springsteen's Lyrics 30:27 Presenting at the Symposium 37:49 Favorite Albums and Songs 42:31 The Thunder Road Debate 45:09 Final Thoughts and Contact Information Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices