On August fifth in 1957, television and music history collided when American Bandstand made its national debut on the ABC network, transforming from a modest local Philadelphia show into a cultural phenomenon that would shape the sound and image of popular music for decades. The show had actually been airing locally since 1952 under the name Bandstand, but i ... Show More
Jul 31
July 31st: Deep Purple Cranks Rock Up to Loud
July 31st holds a wonderfully explosive place in music history, because it marks the day in 1969 when a young man in Ohio walked into a warehouse and unknowingly set off one of the most joyfully weird chapters in rock and roll production history, but honestly, the crown jewel of ... Show More
2m 58s
Jul 29
Help! Premieres: The Beatles at Their Turning Point
On July 29th in 1965, the Beatles found themselves premiering their second feature film, Help!, at the London Pavilion, with all the screaming fans and flashbulb frenzy that had become the trademark backdrop of Beatlemania. The film, directed by Richard Lester, followed the loose ... Show More
3m 17s
Oct 2023
The Beatles: 1. Rock n' Roll
Martin Freeman tells the story of the Fab Four’s rise, fall and rebirth - and how they changed the world along the way. In the space of just 8 years, their journey took them from the smoky clubs of Hamburg and Liverpool, to Abbey Road and unprecedented global fame. And when their ... Show More
28m 13s
Oct 2023
The Beatles: 1. Rock n' Roll
Martin Freeman tells the story of the Fab Four’s rise, fall and rebirth - and how they changed the world along the way. In the space of just 8 years, their journey took them from the smoky clubs of Hamburg and Liverpool, to Abbey Road and unprecedented global fame. And when their ... Show More
28m 13s
Oct 2023
The Beatles: 4. Revolution
When tragedy strikes at the end of 1967, the Beatles are faced with an uncertain future. In the months and years to come, cracks begin to show in the foundations of the world’s most powerful musical unit. As each member matured and developed as artists, the end became inevitable. ... Show More
28m 18s
Nov 2022
Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon
<p>For the 100th episode of Strong Songs, Kirk takes a deep dive into one of the most famous concept albums ever recorded. </p><p>Pink Floyd's "The Dark Side of the Moon" is an instantly recognizable, widely discussed album, played and replayed to the point that it's easy to forg ... Show More
1 h
Dec 2022
152: Thriller 40 Roundtable
Michael Jackson’s album, Thriller, is undoubtedly one of the most iconic and important albums in music history. Released 40 years ago, on November 30, 1982, it changed the landscape of Continue Reading →
2h 29m
Dec 2023
The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame
The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame1988 was an unusual time: The biggest Beatle was George, rock stars were dealing with the unthinkable (their forties), people were paying attention to Mike Love, and the rebellion of rock & roll had been replaced by a gentlemen’s club. Live on tape f ... Show More
1h 7m