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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My latest podcast, recorded on Monday, May 5th, 2025, focused on Rock’ n Roll Memories, featuring some of the greatest music from various iconic artists. We played tracks from The Beatles, The Monkees, The Who, Badfinger, Rick Derringer, Elvis Presley, Donovan, Peter and Gordon, Billy J. Kramer, Bad Company, The Dave Clark Five, Herman’s Hermits, The Cyrkle, and many more.
A big thank you to Shaun Weiss for joining the show and sharing his incredible experiences. He discussed the many artists he’s met over the years, as well as his father Nat Weiss, who had connections with The Beatles and their manager, Brian Epstein. Shaun also shared unforgettable moments with The Beatles and other artists he met and saw in concert.
It was a fab episode filled with great stories and music!
🎧 Be sure to listen to the recording below to relive these rock ‘n roll memories!
The topic for my next show:
The Birth of Rock ’n Roll – 1955 to 1957
Next Show: Monday, June 9th, 2025
The recording will be available by the afternoon or early evening
Special Guest(s): No special guests this time: just wall-to-wall oldies magic curated by yours truly.
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.
Next Show: Monday, June 9th, 2025
The recording will be available by the afternoon or early evening.
The Birth of Rock ’n Roll – 1955 to 1957
🎙️ Show Topic: The Birth of Rock ’n Roll – 1955 to 1957
This Monday, June 9th, 2025, we’re jumping into the time machine and heading all the way back to where it all began: the mid-1950s. It’s a celebration of the *true* birth of Rock ’n Roll, that magical stretch from 1955 to 1957 when everything changed forever.
This episode is packed with early rockabilly shakers, doo wop harmonies, and explosive pop hits that defined a generation. We’ll be playing classics from Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly and the Crickets, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, The Everly Brothers, The Platters, and many more.
You’ll hear stories behind the songs, dive into the rise of rock’s first rebels, and explore the golden age of DJs and TV dance shows. Like Alan Freed’s legendary broadcasts and the launch of Dick Clark’s American Bandstand.
If you’re a fan of jukebox gold and leather-jacket legends, this one’s for you. Let’s rewind to a time when pop culture met teenage rebellion and the airwaves were lit up with wild rhythm and real attitude.
📅 Mark your calendars: Monday, June 9th, 2025—because rock and roll history starts here, and we’re spinning it all.
🎧 Don’t miss it! Hit play the moment it’s live, and relive the sparks that lit the fire for everything that came after.
No special guests this time: just wall-to-wall oldies magic curated by yours truly.
The Birth of Rock ’n Roll – 1955 to 1957
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https://thehistoryofrockandroll.net/radio/2025/Rock-%e2%80%98n%20Roll-Memories-guest-Shaun-Weiss.mp3
Here's the recording of my latest podcast we focused on Rock n Roll Memories, featuring some of the greatest music from various iconic artists. We played tracks from The Beatles, The Monkees, The Who, Badfinger, Rick Derringer, Elvis Presley, Donovan, Peter and Gordon, Billy J. Kramer, Bad Company, The Dave Clark Five, Herman’s Hermits, The Cyrkle, and many more, and a big thanks to Shaun Weiss, for joining the show and sharing his incredible experiences. He discussed the many artists he’s met over the years, as well as his father Nat Weiss, who had connections with The Beatles and their manager, Brian Epstein. Shaun also shared unforgettable moments with The Beatles and other artists he met and saw in concert.
The show is now podcast at www.thehistoryofrockandroll.net and it'll be found on Recorded Shows. WHAM-O!!!!
My latest podcast on Beatles and British Rock in London was another fab show as always with Beatles and various British artists, and we thank Richard Porter for coming on the show.
Next topic on The History of Rock and Roll for this Thursday, June 5th will be on Rock ‘n Roll Memories, with Stories Behind the Artists and Songs.
We’ll be playing unforgettable classics from the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s. Think Elvis, The Beatles, The Who, The Beach Boys, Monkees, Badfinger, Hendrix, Rod Stewart, Rick Derringer and dozens more.
With special guest we're welcoming back is Shaun Weiss, who has lived a rock and roll life few can imagine. As the son of Nat Weiss, The Beatles’ U.S. lawyer and Brian Epstein’s trusted business partner, Shaun was right there in the thick of it.
He snuck into the Ed Sullivan Theater for the Beatles’ American debut in 1964 and was on the rooftop of Apple Corps at 3 Savile Row for their final live performance in 1969.
Over the years, Shaun built his own relationships with John, Paul, George, and Ringo, all while working behind the scenes with artists like Rick Derringer, The Cyrkle, and The Monkees. Tune in for the stories only someone on the inside could tell.
The show will be podcast on Thursday, June 5th at www.thehistoryofrockandroll.net by the afternoon or early evening and it's recorded from Debonaire Studio in Sunrise, FL. WHAM-O!!!
https://thehistoryofrockandroll.net/radio/2025/Beatles_and-British-Rock_in_London_with_guest_Richard-Porter.mp3
Here's the recording of my latest podcast on Beatles and British Music in London, with great music from the Beatles and various artists who helped shape rock music in London, including the Rolling Stones, the Kinks, the Who, the Hollies, David Bowie, Herman’s Hermits, The Yardbirds, Jimi Hendrix, and more. We also explored iconic landmarks tied to the Beatles and other influential British artists.
And a big thank you to Richard Porter for joining the show and discussing the Beatles landmarks in London, their live performances, their time in studios (especially Abbey Road Studios), and the significance of British Invasion and Swinging London, including the legendary Carnaby Street.
The show is now podcast at www.thehistoryofrockandroll.net and it'll be on Recorded Shows. WHAM-O!!!!
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