Music fans may enjoy The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll. Ray Koob and Markus Goldman host the long-running podcast. They explore a particular area of the vast genre of rock and roll music. There are episodes about traditional rock bands, blues performers, and solo artists. Ray and Marcus talk about their subject matter in great detail. The cohosts play excerpts of the music they review in each installment.
The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll teaches listeners about the genre's history, legends, and lore. In one podcast episode, Ray and Markus tell the story of the legendary rock band Fleetwood Mac. Fans may know their lineup evolved over time. The band first performed as "Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac." Ray and Markus share the rest of Fleetwood Mac's history. They discuss the addition of Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks to the group in 1974.
Some conversations focus on other iconic bands like The Mamas and The Papas and Queen. Ray and Markus also talk about artists from specific periods of history. An episode about "UK rock singers of the 1970s" is one such example. In addition to bands, there are discussions about individual performers. Ray and Markus share the story of American singer-songwriter William DeVaughn. He enjoyed success in the 1980s with his song "Be Thankful For What You Got."
The podcast covers every aspect of the rock and roll spectrum. In a series called "Profiles in the Blues," the cohosts explore blues music. They mention icons of the genre like Muddy Waters and Willie Dixon. There are also regular episodes in which Ray and Markus provide the latest news from the world of rock and roll. Mick Jagger's 80th birthday is the topic of one such episode.
The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll may interest rock music enthusiasts. It might also intrigue fans of music history podcasts. New episodes are available weekly.
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