Professor of Rock

1388 Episodes

1. Interview: Burton Cummings on How “American Woman” Was Improvised Into a #1 Hit

   Published: 9/5/2022
2. How Fine Young Cannibals Ruled 1989 with The Raw & The Cooked Before Vanishing

   Published: 9/3/2022
3. Interview: How a DJ’s Surprise Spin Launched The Doobie Brothers’ “Black Water” to #1

   Published: 9/2/2022
4. How The Cure’s “Boys Don’t Cry” Became a New Wave Classic and a Protest Anthem

   Published: 9/1/2022
5. How Chris Cornell’s “Black Hole Sun” Became Soundgarden’s Biggest Hit Against His Expectations

   Published: 8/31/2022
6. Interview: Mike Score on How A Flock of Seagulls Created the Timeless “Space Age Love Song”

   Published: 8/30/2022
7. Revisiting the Top 10 Songs of 1985: A Flawless Chart That Defined the Decade

   Published: 8/27/2022
8. Celebrating Olivia Newton-John: The Beloved Icon Who Defined the 70s & 80s

   Published: 8/26/2022
9. How Weird Al Yankovic’s “Fat” Saved His Career and Became an MTV Sensation

   Published: 8/24/2022
10. Interview: How Aretha Franklin & George Michael Created the Iconic #1 Duet “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)”

    Published: 8/23/2022
11. How Pink Floyd’s Time and The Great Gig in the Sky Keep Dark Side of the Moon Timeless

    Published: 8/20/2022
12. How Led Zeppelin’s “D’yer Mak’er” Confused Fans and Became Their Most Mispronounced Hit

    Published: 8/19/2022
13. Interview: Jack Tempchin on Writing Glenn Frey’s “The One You Love” and Their Post-Eagles Hits

    Published: 8/18/2022
14. Interview: Otis Williams on How “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg” Pushed David Ruffin to Perfection

    Published: 8/17/2022
15. Interview: Mickey Thomas & Narada Michael Walden on How “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” Became a #1 Hit

    Published: 8/16/2022
16. How Red Hot Chili Peppers’ One Hot Minute Became the Forgotten Album in Their History

    Published: 8/13/2022
17. How Bloodrock’s “D.O.A.” Became One of the Most Banned and Disturbing Hits of the 70s

    Published: 8/12/2022
18. Interview: Ann Wilson on How Heart’s “Alone” Revived Their Career with the Greatest Scream of the 80s

    Published: 8/11/2022
19. Interview: How Vanilla Fudge Transformed “You Keep Me Hangin’ On” into the Definitive Rock Version

    Published: 8/10/2022
20. Interview: Cy Curnin on The Fixx’s “Saved By Zero” and the Controversy Over Its Famous Ad Use

    Published: 8/9/2022