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This week in rock history is one of the most emotional of the year. December 8 marks both the assassination of John Lennon and the onstage murder of Dimebag Darrell — two tragedies that shook music forever. Otis Redding’s final flight, the Doors’ last concert with Jim Morrison, and Bowie’s release of Young Americans round out a powerful week. Plus, we celebrate huge birthdays including Jim Morrison, Gregg Allman, Phil Collen, Corey...

Get ready to rewind the dial back to the decade of skinny jeans, MySpace, flip phones, and more subgenres of rock than anyone knew what to do with. In this episode of The Rock Pod, host Jimmy breaks down the Top 10 Bands of the 2000s — the groups that defined the sound of the new millennium, reshaped the charts, and gave us some of the most iconic songs of the last 25 years.

From the garage-rock revival of The White Stripes, to the ...

This week in rock history brings iconic gigs, protest-turned-holiday classics, and one of the darkest concerts ever held. On Dec 1, 1964, The Who kicked off their explosive Tuesday-night residency at London’s Marquee Club, solidifying their reputation as Britain’s wildest live act. On the same day in 1971, John Lennon and Yoko Ono released “Happy Xmas (War Is Over),” a timeless blend of holiday spirit and antiwar activism.

Then on D...

Before grunge took over the world, before Pearl Jam, before Temple of the Dog… there was Mother Love Bone, the glitter-soaked, glam-grunge powerhouse fronted by the magnetic and heartbreaking Andrew Wood. In this episode, Jimmy takes you deep into the rise, the promise, the chaos, the tragedy, and the legacy of one of Seattle’s most important and influential bands.

We explore the early Green River days, the formation of Mother Love ...

From the ashes of Mother Love Bone to the heights of global stardom, Pearl Jam became the reluctant kings of the grunge era—whether they wanted the crown or not. In this episode, we dive deep into the story of one of rock’s most influential and fiercely independent bands.

Join Jimmy as he unpacks the birth of Pearl Jam, Eddie Vedder’s iconic arrival, the chaos of the early live shows, the Ticketmaster war, the drummer carousel, the ...

This week in rock history brings emotion, innovation, and monumental music moments. On November 24, 1991, the world lost Freddie Mercury—one of the greatest voices ever to hit a stage. Back in 1966, The Beatles began recording “Strawberry Fields Forever,” one of the most groundbreaking psychedelic tracks ever created. And on November 30, 1979, Pink Floyd unleashed The Wall, a rock opera so massive it reshaped the genre.

Plus, this w...

This week on The Rock Pod, we dive headfirst into the wild, reckless, and legendary saga of Guns N’ Roses — the band that took the Sunset Strip by force and rewrote the rules of rock ‘n’ roll along the way. From the grimy early days on the streets of L.A., to the explosive rise of Appetite for Destruction, to backstage fights, riots, addictions, lawsuits, and the longest album rollout in rock history… this is GNR like you’ve never ...

This week in rock history delivered live brilliance and rebellious swagger. On Nov 17, 1970, Elton John recorded his explosive radio concert that became the legendary 17-11-70 album. On Nov 23, 1964, The Rolling Stones were banned from the BBC — a move that only boosted their bad-boy mystique. And on the same day in 1974, the Stones scored their fifth #1 U.S. album with It’s Only Rock ’n Roll.

A week of wild energy, iconic moments, ...

Step into the cosmic soundscape of Gary Wright—the man who turned dreams into hits. From his early days in Spooky Tooth to becoming a trusted friend of George Harrison, Gary carved out a unique path that gave us timeless classics like Dream Weaver and Love Is Alive. In this episode of The Rock Pod, we dive into his life, his friendships with the Beatles, his groundbreaking use of synthesizers, and the backstories that made his musi...

This week in rock history is loaded with iconic moments. Bowie stepped into his Thin White Duke era with Golden Years, Queen released their first U.S. single, The Rolling Stones shocked America on Ed Sullivan, Elvis hit the big screen for the first time, and Freddie Mercury made his final public appearance. Add in a stack of rock birthdays and you’ve got another legendary week in rock ’n’ roll.

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From Hollywood streets to global stages, The Red Hot Chili Peppers have been the kings of chaos, funk, and emotional vulnerability for four decades. In this episode, Jimmy dives deep into the band’s wild beginnings, the devastating loss of Hillel Slovak, the spiritual return of John Frusciante, the Rick Rubin-produced golden era, and the legacy of the tube-sock-wearing funk-punks who redefined rock.

With hilarious anecdotes, raw tru...

From magazine milestones to musical masterpieces, this week in rock history hits all the right notes. Rolling Stone magazine made its debut on November 9, 1967, with John Lennon on the cover—changing how the world talked about music forever. Queen dropped News of the World in 1977, giving us the eternal anthems We Will Rock You and We Are the Champions. MTV Unplugged premiered in 1989, proving that rock can roar even when the amps ...

From The Joker to Abracadabra and every hit in between, Steve Miller carved his place as the Space Cowboy and the Gangster of Love. In this episode of The Rock Pod, we dive into his early roots, his psychedelic San Francisco years, the rise of his mega-hits, and the fun backstories that make his music unforgettable. Informative, casual, and a little humorous—this one’s for every classic rock fan who still hums along when 'Fly Like ...

When Cheap Trick formed in the early 70s in Rockford, Illinois, nobody could have guessed they’d become cult heroes on one continent and global rock stars on another.

With Rick Nielsen’s checkerboard guitars and madcap energy, Robin Zander’s powerhouse vocals, Tom Petersson’s invention of the 12-string bass, and Bun E. Carlos’s chain-smoking everyman drumming, they didn’t look like your average rock band. And that’s exactly why peop...

This week in rock history was full of highs, lows, and birthdays that shaped the sound of generations. On October 20, 1977, Lynyrd Skynyrd’s tragic plane crash shook the world of Southern rock, cutting short the lives of Ronnie Van Zant, Steve Gaines, and Cassie Gaines. Back in 1958, Bill Haley & His Comets rocked West Berlin so hard that the concert ended in a riot, sparking a temporary ban on rock shows.

But it wasn’t all trag...

The Rock Pod cranks up the amps for a deep dive into KISS, the self-proclaimed Gods of Thunder. From the smoky clubs of New York to pyrotechnic-packed arenas, this episode takes you behind the makeup, the madness, and the merch that made KISS one of the loudest legacies in rock history. It’s fire, blood, glitter, and a whole lotta rock ’n’ roll!

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What’s the greatest rock band of all time? The Beatles? Led Zeppelin? The Stones? Or maybe you’re Team Nirvana, Team Queen, or you’ve got AC/DC cranked up so loud you didn’t even hear the question.

In this episode, Jimmy dives headfirst into one of the most heated debates in music history — counting down The Rock Pod’s Top 10 Greatest Rock Bands of All Time. From the psychedelic brilliance of Pink Floyd to the swagger of the Stones,...

From the spark of Beatlemania to the thunder of AC/DC, this week in rock music history is stacked with milestones. On October 13, 1963, The Beatles lit up British television and sent Beatlemania into overdrive. A decade later, The Rolling Stones topped the UK charts with Goats Head Soup and its unforgettable ballad Angie. By 1980, AC/DC’s Back in Black went Platinum, solidifying their comeback after Bon Scott’s passing. And in 1982...

In this episode of The Rock Pod, we’re diving headfirst into the story of Seven Mary Three—the post-grunge rockers who gave us the iconic ‘90s anthem “Cumbersome” and a whole lot more. From their college roots and explosive rise to the pressures of radio success and artistic evolution, we break down the journey of a band that never quite got its full due.

Host Jimmy takes you behind the riffs, the record deals, and the raw emotion t...