Radio legend Ron Bennington reminisces about growing up in an era defined by roots rock albums like Elton John’s 1970 release Tumbleweed Connection.
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458 - Elton John - Tumbleweed Connection - Ron Bennington

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Radio legend Ron Bennington is back again to rock out and dissect the raw energy of New York Dolls' self-titled album from 1973.

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215 - New York Dolls - New York Dolls - Ron Bennington

Heavy metal legend Max Cavalera reveals his inspiration from the roots of rock in Bo Diddley's 1958 & 1959 albums Bo Diddley & Go Bo Diddley.

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216 - Bo Diddley - Bo Diddley / Go Bo Diddley - Max Cavalera

In a record-breaking tenth appearance, 500 favorite Wayne Federman is back to break down the ballads of Bobby "Blue" Bland's 1961 album Two Steps from the Blues.

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217 - Bobby "Blue" Bland - Two Steps from the Blues - Wayne Federman

Comedian Matt Braunger returns to wallow in the lovesick sadness of The Smith's 1986 album The Queen Is Dead.

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218 - The Smiths- The Queen Is Dead - Matt Braunger

Beastie Boys' DJ Mix Master Mike reveals that joining the hip-hop group was his calling after hearing their 1986 album Licensed to Ill.

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458 - Elton John - Tumbleweed Connection - Ron Bennington

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