Professor of Rock
A podcast by Gamut Podcast Network
1416 Episodes
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Recounting the Top 10 Songs of 1988: The Best, the Worst, and Their Lasting Legacy
Published: 8/30/2024 -
Falco’s 'Rock Me Amadeus': The Misheard Lyric That Turned Into a Global Phenomenon
Published: 8/29/2024 -
Exclusive Interview: Rita Coolidge Reveals How 'Layla' Was Stolen From Her
Published: 8/28/2024 -
The Story of 'Zombie': The Cranberries’ Powerful Anthem That Became a Timeless #1
Published: 8/27/2024 -
How Michael McDonald’s 'I Keep Forgetting' Became a Rap Hit Decades Later With Warren G
Published: 8/26/2024 -
How Judas Priest’s 'Living After Midnight' Began as a Joke and Became a Metal Classic
Published: 8/24/2024 -
How Phil Collins Took a Risk With 'Another Day in Paradise'—And It Became a #1 Hit
Published: 8/24/2024 -
How the Scorpions’ 'Rock You Like a Hurricane' Almost Had an F-Bomb in the Chorus
Published: 8/23/2024 -
How the Mamas and the Papas’ 'Monday Monday' Was Recorded in the Wrong Key and Still Hit #1
Published: 8/22/2024 -
The Tragic Story of 'Bittersweet Symphony': How Richard Ashcroft Lost Everything
Published: 8/21/2024 -
Exclusive Interview: How The Association Created 'Windy' and Other Forgotten Classics
Published: 8/20/2024 -
How Mazzy Star’s 'Fade Into You' Became a Hit They Never Wanted—and Why They Vanished
Published: 8/19/2024 -
The Truth Behind Lynyrd Skynyrd’s 'Sweet Home Alabama' and Their Alleged Feud With Neil Young
Published: 8/17/2024 -
The Tragic Undertones of 'Don’t Stop Me Now': How Queen’s Hit Reflects Freddie Mercury’s Life
Published: 8/16/2024 -
Exclusive Interview: How The Monkees’ 'Last Train to Clarksville' Hid a Protest Message and Hit #1
Published: 8/15/2024 -
How Toto Became Rock’s Ultimate Underdogs and Refused Rolling Stone’s Spotlight
Published: 8/14/2024 -
Exclusive Interview: Derek Holt on Writing 'I Love You' and Finally Performing It 30 Years Later
Published: 8/13/2024 -
The Story Behind John Denver’s 'Annie’s Song': A Love Song That Couldn’t Save His Marriage
Published: 8/12/2024 -
The Top 5 '2 Hit Wonders' of the 80s: Stories of Fame, Drama, and Surprising Cameos
Published: 8/10/2024 -
Exclusive Interview With Huey Lewis: The Stories Behind 'Hip to Be Square' and His 80s Reign
Published: 8/9/2024
The ultimate rock music history podcast for fans of the greatest era of music. If you’ve ever wondered about the true stories behind your favorite songs, or wanted to hear directly from the legends who made them, Professor of Rock is your new go-to podcast. Hosted by music historian and superfan Adam Reader, this show brings the golden era of music back to life with exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and deep dives into the songs that shaped our lives. This podcast uncovers how timeless tracks were made, the creative breakthroughs, the near-breakups, and the powerful moments that defined music history. Each episode is a masterclass in rock culture and nostalgia—whether it's a chart-topping ‘80s anthem, a one-hit wonder with a wild backstory, or a candid conversation with the legends themselves. Hear the Stories. Relive the Music. Only on Professor of Rock.
