Professor of Rock

1388 Episodes

1. Interview: 3 Doors Down on How “Kryptonite” Went from Math Class to Global #1 Hit

   Published: 12/20/2022
2. Interview: Randy Bachman on How “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet” Became an Accidental #1 Hit

   Published: 12/19/2022
3. Interview: Jim Peterik on How Survivor’s “Eye of the Tiger” Became a Rocky Anthem

   Published: 12/17/2022
4. How a Misheard Lyric Made “Blinded by the Light” a #1 Hit for Manfred Mann’s Earth Band

   Published: 12/16/2022
5. Interview: Graeham Goble on How “Reminiscing” Became Little River Band’s Signature Hit

   Published: 12/15/2022
6. Interview: Mark Farner on Writing “We’re an American Band” and the Costly Credit Decision

   Published: 12/14/2022
7. Interview: The Romantics on “Talking in Your Sleep” and Their Decade-Long Legal Battle

   Published: 12/13/2022
8. How The Human League’s “Don’t You Want Me” Became an 80s Classic Despite Phil Oakey’s Doubts

   Published: 12/12/2022
9. Interview: Journey’s Jonathan Cain & Neal Schon on Writing “Faithfully” and Prince’s Concern Over “Purple Rain”

   Published: 12/11/2022
10. How Led Zeppelin’s First Rehearsal Proved They Were Destined for Greatness

    Published: 12/10/2022
11. Celebrating Christine McVie: The Heart and Soul of Fleetwood Mac

    Published: 12/9/2022
12. Interview: Kevin Cronin on How REO Speedwagon’s “Can’t Fight This Feeling” Took 10 Years to Finish

    Published: 12/8/2022
13. How Pearl Jam’s “Daughter” Became a #1 Hit Despite Their Rejection of Fame

    Published: 12/7/2022
14. Interview: How Kansas’ “Dust in the Wind” Started as a Fingerpicking Exercise and Became a Classic

    Published: 12/6/2022
15. How Boston Overcame Legal Battles to Make a Triumphant Comeback with “Amanda”

    Published: 12/5/2022
16. Revisiting the Top 10 Songs of 1983: How Do They Hold Up Today?

    Published: 12/3/2022
17. How Bonnie Raitt Defied the Odds with Nick of Time and the Heartbreak of “I Can’t Make You Love Me”

    Published: 12/2/2022
18. Interview: Ann Wilson on How Heart’s “Barracuda” Was Born from Industry Outrage

    Published: 12/1/2022
19. Interview: UB40’s Ali Campbell on How “Red Red Wine” Took 5 Years to Hit #1

    Published: 11/30/2022
20. Interview: Freddy Curci on Holding a Guinness Record and His Two Huge Hits with Sheriff & Alias

    Published: 11/29/2022