The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll

This is a podcast that was created to discuss the humongous tree of music known as Rock and Roll. There are thousands of branches. There is so much information out there with even more to be learned. Together, we are going to have fun talking about our passion, the Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll. Between Ray and Markus, we have 50+ years of rock and roll radio experience and a thirst to know more! With your input we want to begin to balance the imbalanced. We look forward to connecting and sharing with you as we dig deep into the music. Proud part of Pantheon - the podcast network for music lovers.

Episodes

September 29, 2025 52 mins
The story of Iggy Pop goes back to his Michigan roots, and his role in the groundbreaking Proto-Punk band The Stooges! Markus and Ray go through the years and the evolutions of his music, including his association with David Bowie. But through it all, Iggy, the man, the legend, the icon endures! Enjoy this episode about the roots of #PunkRock! All of our Punk episodes are here: imbalancedhistory.com Just type "Punk" in the sea...
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Markus and Ray have talked about 5 Favorites in this area, but this time, they break out the wider topic of ALL Blues guitarists, not just the favored electric side of things! Send us your 5 Faves! Email us at imbalancedhistory@gmail.com! All episodes are on your favorite podcast app, or right here via our web site: imbalancedhistory.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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September 15, 2025 29 mins
The Grateful Dead's Europe '72 was both an incredible ground-breaking live album, and the fulfillment of the band's dream of playing over there! Find out about the roots of "the plan," as the Imbalanced Boys dig into this 3-piece vinyl live monster! Ray mentions an article in SF Gate in the discussion. Check out that article here! Add your comments in the episode on Spotify, or by emailing us at imbalancedhistory@gmail.com - find...
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September 8, 2025 31 mins
The recent passing of Golden Earring co-founder George Kooymans, succumbing to ALS, caught both of our attention, as "kids" of the Golden Earring era! His lifelong partnership with his neighbor and brother-in-law, Marinus Gerritsen alone is a great tale. The guys share a lot of what they learned along the way. Plus, the music...ahhh their music! Learn more about ALS, and support their efforts to cure this terrible disease, right h...
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September 1, 2025 46 mins
When approaching a discussion as vast as the music of Frank Zappa, the question is, "Where to begin?" The answer is: The Mothers, naturally. Markus and Ray talk about that incredible period, and the wealth and variety of music it gave us. Give us your Mothers Moment via email: imbalancedhistory@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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August 25, 2025 45 mins
Frank White and Alan Tecchio co-wrote the book, Jersey Metal, smash success! Frank stops for some great stories, an update on the pair's projects plus a surprise or two, all inside this episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Glen E. Friedman joins the guys for a discussion about his newest book, Fearless Vampire Killers, focused on his photos of Bad Brains! While the conversation veers wildly, and includes some of his other work, the Imbalanced Boys focus on this new book, and its subject! Check out his web site, it links to everything!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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August 11, 2025 34 mins
When they dig, they learn! What they learn, they share! The details, the locations, and the truth, when it is out there. Also, like so many episodes, the Imbalanced Ones get a surprise or two in this journey into and through Kiss' legendary Alive album. A true #GameChanger! Email us your Kiss Alive story at: imbalancedhistory@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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August 4, 2025 35 mins
Movies and Rock n' Roll! Two things that have gone together since the 1950s! In this episode of 5 Favorites, the Imbalanced Brothers discuss those amazing films that rocked their era! These are the films that the guys felt the most. That's why it's called Five Favorites! Kick back and enjoy, then email us your 5 Faves at imbalancedhistory@gmail.com!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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This #SummerVacay25 episode is a repeat of our dive into the world of Steely Dan! With a passion for their music and the times, one of the Imbalanced Brothers had more "prime exposure" to the band, but both of them show their understanding and love for this amazing band! Sure, it's a story about Donald and Walter, but it's also a look inside the studio sessions, and more! If you want to add to the conversation, you can always ema...
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When Strawbs were releasing their album, The Magic Of It All, we heard from our friend Scott Bluebond, that David Cousins was talking about it! Given the chance to delve into their long, storied history, we quickly accepted. It did so well that we re-released it last year. Sadly, we have reason to do so again. This past we we lost the man. Such a sweet guy, and incredible, inspiring talent. Thank you, Dave! For everything; the ...
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July 13, 2025 49 mins
Rush! #AllForOne is one of those special episodes that sideswiped One Of Us early on! Both Imbalanced Boys love their Rush, in every phase! They take this trip together, discussing the band's path, and their own. This repeat for #SummerVacay25 is the band's first, and not last, episode on the podcast! Kick back and enjoy! And keep the Summer going! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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This week, and for the month of July, we present our Summer Vacation 25! Each week we will present a previously not-repeated episode of the podcast! First up, we dig back to 2023 for "5 Favorite: One Hot Wonders Of The '70s!" redux! It was fun then, and we think you'll enjoy the ride this week, in the Summertime! Have some Summer!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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June 29, 2025 42 mins
The story of The Cure is a long tale, stretching back to the early/mid 1970s, which may surprise some people. Markus leads an early days exploration, as he and Ray weigh in on their personal intersections with the band. As they discuss the music, the Imbalanced Boys also identify future sonic signatures, in early recordings, that led to their massive, and continuing, success! There's focus on Robert Smith, the central, and sole ...
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June 23, 2025 50 mins
Ever since the guys heard about what is now, Becoming Led Zeppelin, they knew they wanted to "do their review" of whatever it was. Life gets busy, as the movie hit theaters briefly, then Imax, but when it hit Netflix, our intrepid, yet imbalanced boys set to enjoying it with great vigor! They laughed knowingly at the known parts, and shared surprise or even shock over some reveals. It all turned out to be just perfect, personal ex...
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June 16, 2025 35 mins
On the cusp of Summer, the guys dig into an episode of 5 Favorites, highlighting their favorite Songs Of Summer! The music and the weather work together for most of us, but sometimes a song alone can invoke the feeling... Post your 5 Favorites on our Facebook page, in the comments section on Spotify, or via email to: imbalancedhistory@gmail.com "And you have yourself a good Summer, okay?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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June 9, 2025 34 mins
John Lodge of The Moody Blues stops by for a visit on this week's episode of the podcast! His https://www.johnlodge.com/pages/tour-dateshttps://www.johnlodge.com/pages/tour-dates, and we get the lowdown on what's going on as the dates approach! John tells about other things going on, and about his future plans. He also gives insight into his preparation for tours. So hitch a ride, we're going flying! Learn more about your ad cho...
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June 2, 2025 45 mins
A lot of things started at 1967's Monterey Pop Festival; the era of the multi-day festival, people finding ways to "survive" three days together for music's sake, and, maybe most importantly, it launched The Summer Of Love! Growing beyond its initial scope, taking on its own life energy, to the chagrin of at least one of the originators! (Find out who!) Markus and Ray work their way through the festival lineup, adding what they l...
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May 26, 2025 37 mins
To be singular in your field, a true original, a genre bender... These are not aspirations, but these thing DO happen! The manner in which Tool formed, evolved, and re-formed over decades of making amazing heavy music, is told in this episode. The music is explored and discussed, of course, but...this episode is two fans from the start, finally getting "it all out there" about one of their "lifetime membership" bands! In the e...
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May 19, 2025 25 mins
Our "game show" of 5 Favorites is fun because there are no wrong answers! Just favorites! So Markus and Ray dug into one of the deepest topics in this area, The Beatles. Their songs are beyond legendary, and they produced a very deep catalog of great songs. So, trying to figure out their 5 Favorites might seem impossible when it comes to those lads from Liverpool. Yet they dive right in! Email us your 5 Fave Fab Songs at: imbala...
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