The 500 with Josh Adam Meyers

Duran Duran bassist John Taylor discusses Roxy Music's album 'For Your Pleasure' and their influence on the music scene. They explore the early days of Roxy Music, analyze Bryan Ferry's songwriting skills, and discuss the album's experimental nature. They also touch on the influence of Roxy Music on bass playing and share entertaining anecdotes from their music career.

Comedian Margaret Cho discusses her drug-fueled days and nights grooving to Massive Attack's Blue Lines album. They talk about the creation of the album, obsession with the song 'Daydreaming', the influence of drug culture, and the connection between music and cold climates. They also touch on early generation plot, the history of Pilates, ordering while intoxicated, and personal reflections on music and past experiences. The conversation ends with discussions on corporate gigs and shitty venues.

ZZ Top guitarist Billy Gibbons discusses how the band reinvented themselves with their album Eliminator. They talk about the unique sound of the album, the process behind its creation, maintaining their image, and the influence of their manager. They also share interesting anecdotes about their music in commercials and their friendship with guitar legend Jeff Beck.

Dawes frontman Taylor Goldsmith revels in the beauty and mania of experimental musician Tom Waits' flawless album Rain Dogs. They discuss the impact of 'Rain Dogs' and its fusion of different genres. They delve into Tom Waits' unique vocal style and the authenticity of his recordings. They also reflect on their own experiences as musicians and share stories of unforgettable gigs and strange performances.

The Temptations founding member Otis Williams and producer Harry Weinger bring their combined knowledge of the famed R&B group’s history to bear while examining its 1995 retrospective album Anthology.Get tickets to The Goddamn Comedy Jam live stream featuring Jim Jefferies, Tony Baker, Steve Byrne, The Sklar Brothers, Jamie Kennedy, and Adam Ray October 15th at The500Podcast.com.Submit your music to The 500 Podcast theme music contest on the website or by emailing 500podcast@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While any band with an album on the list obviously deserves respect and appreciation, some of these musicians can be extremely polarizing. Whether you consider them to be once-obnoxiously ubiquitous novelties or true genre blending artists, you probably have some opinion about alternative rock royalty the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Afterall, their 1999 album Californication is their most commercially successful to date selling over 15 million copies worldwide. Never one to shy away from sharing his opinions, comedian Big Jay Oakerson makes his third appearance on the podcast to discuss the album, comment on the band’s cultural legacy, and remind everyone why his show The Bonfire on SiriusXM and podcast Legion of Skanks make up some of the funniest content you’ll ever enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some music just hits harder if you can see yourself in the lyrics and find a personal connection to the stories being told in the songs. Queensbridge’s brightest son Nas is unparalleled in the world of hip-hop when it comes to painting a gritty and distinctly raw picture of life in the New York City housing projects where he grew up. And so it’s not hard to understand why comedian Tony Baker was so drawn to the rapper, from the moment he first saw the music video for one of the single’s from his 1994 debut album Illmatic. It mirrored the harsh realities of Tony’s own life growing up in Chicago, which Tony has drawn upon in his incredible work on NBC’s The Carmichael Show, HBO’s All DEF Comedy, and Laff Mobb’s Laff Tracks.Check out his new special “Tony Baker and Friends” just dropped last week. Watch it on tonybakercomedy.com FOLLOW TONY ON: Twitter -- @TonyBakercomedy Instagram -- @tonybaker Patreon -- TonyBakerComedy FOR ALBUM HISTORY + NEW MUSIC INFLUENCED BY EACH ALBUM...CHECK OUT THE500PODCAST.COM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian Josh Wolf evokes the soulful simplicity and salt-of-the-earth songwriting epitomized by southern rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd’s 1973 debut album (Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd).CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: Sunset Lake CBD - Get 15% off when you use the code 'JAM500' here https://sunsetlakecbd.com/FOR ALBUM HISTORY + NEW MUSIC INFLUENCED BY EACH ALBUM...CHECK OUT THE500PODCAST.COM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Famed voice actor on The Simpsons, comedian, musician, and radio host Harry Shearer digs deep into the legend of one of New Orlean’s greatest singer-songwriters, Dr. John, and his 1972 album Dr. John’s Gumbo.CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: Sunset Lake CBD - Get 15% off when you use the code 'JAM500' here https://sunsetlakecbd.com/ FOR ALBUM HISTORY + NEW MUSIC INFLUENCED BY EACH ALBUM...CHECK OUT THE500PODCAST.COM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big Star founding member Jody Stephens looks back on the legacy of highly influential power pop he helped create, as immortalized in the band’s 1974 sophomore album Radio City.FOR ALBUM HISTORY + NEW MUSIC INFLUENCED BY EACH ALBUM...CHECK OUT THE500PODCAST.COM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices