The History of Rock and Roll
The Fifties, Sixties and Seventies | An Era That Shaped Our World
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I invite you to go back in time to the sixties and seventies, an era which shaped the world as we know it today. Let's re-discover the history of rock and roll through the eyes of a radio show host born nearly half a century later.
My shows are unique because not only do I play the music but I also like to talk about the history behind the songs as well.
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The latest episode of my podcast, aired on Thursday, December 19th, 2024, was a poignant tribute titled ‘Rock and Roll Heaven.’
This session was dedicated to remembering the legendary artists who have passed away over the years, including those we lost in 2024.
The episode served as a heartfelt homage to the musical giants whose contributions have left an indelible mark on the world of music.
We celebrated their lives and legacies, revisiting some of their greatest hits and sharing stories of their unique impacts on music and culture.
Join us as we honor these icons of rock and roll, whose spirits and songs continue to resonate with fans across the globe.
The topic for my next show:
Rock n Roll Christmas
Next Show: Monday, December 23rd, 2024
The recording will be available – by afternoon or early evening
Special Guest(s): To be announced
Guests on our shows help us keep the memories alive and we’re so thankful for their contributions to history.
Make sure you don’t miss it!
I am so looking forward to seeing you then!
On another note, we cannot tell you how grateful we are to see how more and more people are discovering and tuning in to our shows. We do this show for love and we love it that you are listening to us.
The recording will be available by afternoon or early evening.
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Rock n Roll Christmas
The next episode of my Rock and Roll Podcast, airing on Monday, December 23rd, 2024, will bring you the magic of Rock ‘n Roll Christmas!
This festive special will feature a joyful mix of classic and modern Christmas music that has become a holiday tradition for music lovers everywhere.
We’ll be playing timeless holiday favorites from legendary artists like:
- Elvis Presley
- The Beach Boys
- Bobby Helms
- John Lennon
- Paul McCartney
- Chuck Berry
- Bruce Springsteen
- Elton John
- Band Aid
- The Carpenters
- Nat King Cole
- Bing Crosby
- Judy Garland
- Barry Manilow
- Brenda Lee
- Jose Feliciano
- Andy Williams
- Josh Groban
- David Bowie
- and many more.
In addition to these holiday classics, I’ll share some festive Christmas songs performed by talented tribute bands, including music from close friends of mine.
These unique renditions bring a fresh twist to the holiday spirit and will make this episode extra special.
Don’t miss this festive celebration of music and cheer!
Mark your calendars and be sure to tune in when we upload the recording of this heartwarming holiday episode.
Let’s celebrate the season together through the joy of Rock ‘n Roll Christmas!
Topic of the show: Rock n Roll Christmas
Our latest recorded show
Important Event News
Beatles on the Beach Festival in Delray Beach will be announced soon!
The Fest for Beatles Fans in Jersey City will take place from March 28th to 30th, 2025.
Abbey Road On The River in Jeffersonville, Indiana will be held from May 22nd to 26th, 2025.
Make sure to mark your calendars for these incredible celebrations of Beatles music and culture, and stay tuned for more information to come! 🗓️🎵
Radio Broadcast
My latest podcast on Folk Rock was another informative topic and of course the life and music of Bob Dylan.
Next topic on The History of Rock and Roll for this Thursday (December 19th), will be on Rock and Roll Heaven.
This special show will pay tribute to the legendary artists we’ve lost over the past years and decades, and celebrate their unforgettable contributions to music.
We'll feature different icons like, Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, John Lennon, George Harrison, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin,
Otis Redding, Bobby Darin, Jim Morrison, Jerry Garcia,
Brian Jones, Charlie Watts, Keith Moon, Gram Parsons,
Dusty Springfield, The Allman Brothers, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Freddie Mercury, David Bowie, Tom Petty, Prince, Eddie Van Halen, Joe Cocker and many more.
This episode will also honor the artists we lost in 2024, including Dickey Betts, Eric Carmen, Duane Eddy, Abdul “Duke” Fakir (The Four Tops), Vic Flick, Doug Ingle (Iron Butterfly), Tito Jackson, Jack Jones, Quincy Jones, Wayne Kramer (MC5), Kris Kristofferson, Steve Lawrence, John Mayall, Sergio Mendes, Melanie, Mike Pinera (Blues Image), Mike Pinder (Moody Blues), Mary Weiss (The Shangri-Las), and several others.
The show will be podcast this Thursday, December 19th, at www.thehistoryofrockandroll.net by the afternoon or early evening and it's recorded from Debonaire Studio in Sunrise, FL. WHAM-O!!!!
Featured 9 songs from Beatles for Sale, and their hit singles of I Feel Fine and She's A Woman.
Featuring Davy Jones singing lead.
Written by John Stewart
Produced by Chip Douglas
Reached #1 in the US on Billboard Hot 100.
Musing from our BLOG
Stories and insights into the music that was always meant to be fun
Rock and Roll and Various Other Music Genres
Numer of Rock and Roll Bands
Number of Doowop Singers
Number of R&B Singers
Number of Alternative Musicians
Podcasting From South Florida!
Please check our schedule to find out about our next show.
In the meantime, I invite you to listen to some of my past shows.
We’re not broadcasting 24/7 but when we are, we rock!
Rock | Pop | Doo Wop | Rhythm and Blues | Chicano Rock |Soul | Country | Rockabilly | British Invasion | Folk | Folk Rock | Pop Rock | Psychedelic Rock | Bubblegum Pop | Hard Rock | Soft Rock | Easy Listening | Disco | Gospel
