EP815 Rock's Power Couples

On this week's podcast we tell you the stories behind ten of rock's more important power couples.

Our Week In Review:

 

Pittsburgh Kevin: The Dream Eaters; Satan Is Lord,

 

Loudini: Musician Identity Crisis (Terrence Fisher), “Secrets” behind Blizzard of Oz(Desert Rock United), Sammy Hagar Heist (Rock Feed), What today’s artists could learn from The Beatles (James Hargreaves Guitar), Trump Guitars???, Tom O’Neil-Joe Rogan (Dragonbeliever), JKF, Helter Skelter, The Natural, Cultural shenanigans (RvW, Matthew Sheppard)

1. John Lennon and Yoko Ono

John Lennon, co-founder of The Beatles, and Yoko Ono, an avant-garde artist, formed a partnership that profoundly influenced Lennon's solo career and brought avant-garde ideas into mainstream music. Their collaborations, such as the Plastic Ono Band, merged experimental art with rock music.

• Notable Work: "Imagine"
• YouTube Link: John Lennon - Imagine
• Wikipedia Links: John Lennon, Yoko Ono

2. Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham

As members of Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham's personal relationship and musical collaboration were central to the band's success. Their tumultuous relationship inspired many songs on the critically acclaimed album Rumours.

• Notable Work: "Go Your Own Way"
• YouTube Link: Fleetwood Mac - Go Your Own Way
• Wikipedia Links: Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham

3. Ike and Tina Turner

This dynamic duo combined R&B and rock, delivering electrifying performances that left a lasting impact on music. Despite their tumultuous personal relationship, their musical legacy endures.

• Notable Work: "Proud Mary"
• YouTube Link: Ike & Tina Turner - Proud Mary
• Wikipedia Links: Ike Turner, Tina Turner

4. Sonny and Cher

Starting as a folk-pop duo, Sonny and Cher transitioned into rock-adjacent pop icons, shaping music and television in the '60s and '70s. Their variety show, The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour, showcased their musical talents and charismatic chemistry.

• Notable Work: "I Got You Babe"
• YouTube Link: Sonny & Cher - I Got You Babe
• Wikipedia Links: Sonny Bono,