1382 Episodo

  1. Interview with Kansas: How “Dust in the Wind” Started as a Guitar Exercise and Became a Classic

    Publicado: 20/12/2024
  2. Singer Had Last Laugh When He Outsold His Band with the Very Song They Rejected

    Publicado: 19/12/2024
  3. Interview with Survivor: How “Eye of the Tiger” Became the Ultimate 80s Anthem

    Publicado: 18/12/2024
  4. Interview with Neil Sedaka: How Elton John Helped Him Stage a Legendary Comeback

    Publicado: 17/12/2024
  5. The Top 10 One-Hit Wonders – Stories Behind These Unforgettable Hits

    Publicado: 16/12/2024
  6. Revisiting the Top 10 Songs of 1986 – Which Hits Have Stood the Test of Time?

    Publicado: 14/12/2024
  7. How a One-Night Stand Inspired a 70s Classic

    Publicado: 14/12/2024
  8. How Toto’s “Africa” Became the Most Overplayed Yet Impossible-to-Hate Song

    Publicado: 13/12/2024
  9. 5 Bad Songs by Great Artists – When Legends Missed the Mark

    Publicado: 12/12/2024
  10. How a Botched Lyric Turned “Blinded by the Light” Into Rock’s Funniest Misheard Song

    Publicado: 11/12/2024
  11. Interview with Eric Burdon: The Mystery Behind “House of the Rising Sun” and Its Unknown Origins

    Publicado: 10/12/2024
  12. How Joan Jett Turned a Rejected B-Side Into “I Love Rock ‘n Roll” – A #1 Smash Hit

    Publicado: 9/12/2024
  13. How Gregg Allman’s Late-Night Break-In Led to the Creation of “Midnight Rider”

    Publicado: 9/12/2024
  14. The Most Iconic Opening Lyrics in Rock – Stories Behind the Lines That Hooked Us

    Publicado: 7/12/2024
  15. How Boston’s Leaked Demo of “Amanda” Became a Surprise #1 Hit After an 8-Year Hiatus

    Publicado: 6/12/2024
  16. The Top 5 Hit Resurrections – Songs That Topped the Charts Twice

    Publicado: 5/12/2024
  17. Interview with 3 Doors Down: How “Kryptonite” Went from a High School Math Class to #1

    Publicado: 4/12/2024
  18. Interview with Lamont Dozier & Duke Fakir: How The Four Tops Turned “I Can’t Help Myself” Into Another Hit

    Publicado: 3/12/2024
  19. How ABBA’s “Dancing Queen” Became the Happiest Song Ever – And the Hit They Almost Delayed

    Publicado: 2/12/2024
  20. How This “Soft Rock” Band Secretly Rocked Harder Than Most 70s Legends

    Publicado: 30/11/2024

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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.

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