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The History of Rock

The History of Rock

History of Rock

SHIM and Brandon Coates take a look at rock albums through the years, teaching the facts that every casual fan should know, as well as the more obscure facts true fans need to know.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The History of Rock episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The History of Rock for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The History of Rock episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The History of Rock - Johnny Cash Was NOT Named Sue
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01/28/23 • 19 min

20 years ago, Johnny Cash released his version of 'Hurt'. The guys discuss this and other aspects of Johnny Cash's life, including the songs A Boy Named Sue and Ring of Fire.

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The History of Rock - From Fun to Tragedy at Big Day Out
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01/21/23 • 23 min

Australia's 'Big Day Out' was basically a down under version of Lollapalooza. So who better to talk about it with than SHIM MOORE. The guys cover from the festivals beginnings to the tragic deaths that occurred.

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The History of Rock - Mother Love Bone "Apple" Part 1
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02/07/22 • 33 min

Mother Love Bone was supposed to be the first grunge band to make it big. The death of lead singer Andrew Wood brought Mother Love Bone to an end, but led the way to one of the biggest grunge bands of all time.

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The History of Rock - Mother Love Bone "Apple" Part 2
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02/14/22 • 38 min

In the previous episode, we learned that they pronounce "Nike" and "adidas" differently in Australia, along with lots of facts about Mother Love Bone. In this episode we go deeper into Mother Love Bone's "Apple", as well as argue Star Wars versus Star Trek.

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The History of Rock - Woodstock '69 - Was It Really That Great? Part 2
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07/18/22 • 58 min

What bands were invited but chose not to perform at Woodstock?

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The History of Rock - Woodstock '69 - Was It Really That Great? Part 1
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07/11/22 • 46 min

If you watch the 1970 documentary about Woodstock, it looks like the perfect festival for peace and love... in reality, it wasn’t so perfect

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The guys wrap up their discussion on Lollapalooza by going over where it stands now, as well as covering The Simpsons episode "Homerpalooza".

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The guys continue down the path of Lollapalooza, discussing what led to its downfall and eventually comeback.

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Perry Farrell had planned Lollapalooza as a goodbye to Jane’s Addiction. It ended up running through 1997, until a brief, 6-year hiatus. It is now a four-day music festival that takes place in Chicago’s Grant Park.

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The History of Rock - Is Cream the Greatest Trio of All Time?
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01/16/23 • 10 min

Cream reunited 30 years ago in 1993 for their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Shim and Brandon cover the band, the members, and the crazy documentary about Ginger Baker.

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FAQ

How many episodes does The History of Rock have?

The History of Rock currently has 52 episodes available.

What topics does The History of Rock cover?

The podcast is about Music, Music History and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on The History of Rock?

The episode title 'From Fun to Tragedy at Big Day Out' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The History of Rock?

The average episode length on The History of Rock is 43 minutes.

How often are episodes of The History of Rock released?

Episodes of The History of Rock are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of The History of Rock?

The first episode of The History of Rock was released on Feb 7, 2022.

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