Professor of Rock
A podcast by Gamut Podcast Network
1388 Episodes
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Revisiting July 1967’s Top 10 Chart: Beatles, Stones, and the Summer of Love’s Greatest Hits
Published: 7/30/2024 -
The Police’s 'Every Breath You Take': The Dark Story Behind the Most Played Song in History
Published: 7/30/2024 -
How AC/DC’s 'Big Balls' Went From Album Filler to a Laugh-Out-Loud Classic
Published: 7/29/2024 -
The Story Behind Journey’s Comeback: A 10-Year Hiatus, Steve Perry, and a #1 Hit
Published: 7/27/2024 -
The Rise and Fall of 'Mr. Jones': Why Counting Crows’ Adam Duritz Quit Music at Their Peak
Published: 7/26/2024 -
The Story of 'Ulterior Motives': The Lost 80s Song That Took 3 Years to Identify
Published: 7/25/2024 -
The Shocking Story of 'I Touch Myself': Written by Men, Sung by a Rock Icon, and Still Debated
Published: 7/24/2024 -
The Untold Drama Behind Fleetwood Mac’s Epic 'Sara': Stevie Nicks’ Most Personal Song
Published: 7/23/2024 -
The Surprising Link Between an X-Rated Film and Harry Nilsson’s Iconic 'Everybody’s Talkin’
Published: 7/22/2024 -
The Comeback Story of Heart: From 70s Rock Icons to 80s Chart-Toppers
Published: 7/20/2024 -
How Devo’s 'Whip It' Became an 80s Anthem Everyone Misunderstood for Decades
Published: 7/19/2024 -
The Incredible Story of 'Kung Fu Fighting': A Last-Minute B-Side That Sold 11 Million Copies
Published: 7/18/2024 -
The Secret Weapon That Saved U2’s 'With or Without You' From Being Abandoned
Published: 7/17/2024 -
How The Hollies Wrote 'Long Cool Woman' While Day-Drinking—and Got Sued for It
Published: 7/16/2024 -
The Singer Who Had 4 Hit Songs on the Charts at the Same Time—With Different Bands!
Published: 7/15/2024 -
"I Drove All Night": The Hit That Brought Roy Orbison Back Before His Tragic Passing
Published: 7/13/2024 -
The One Song Even This Artist’s Critics Can’t Help But Love
Published: 7/13/2024 -
From the Friend Zone to the Top of the Charts: The Story of "Vehicle"
Published: 7/12/2024 -
Paul Simon Turned a Rhyming Game with His Toddler into His Biggest Solo Hit
Published: 7/11/2024 -
The Hidden Truth About Suzanne Vega’s "Luka" Finally Comes to Light
Published: 7/10/2024
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.
