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December 25, 2023 Episode 24: The Wonder Years
The Soul of the 1970s. First, Marvin Gaye kicked the door open with “What’s Going On,” and then Stevie Wonder barged in.

The Wonder Years spanned 1971 to 1976; when the transcendent, diverse talent of Stevie Wonder was in its fullest flower. That five-album span is one of the most successful and impactful creative runs in the history of recorded music.

Our podcast offers immersive storytelling, insightful commentary, and a stellar musical playlist. Join us as we delve deep into the lives and musical genius of these iconic Soul-Music luminaries.
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7s4Vyw1FLb4XpJnANduFPs?si=14746e9dd53049b1

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1 hr 16 min
August 21, 2023Shorts: Celluloid Heroes
Welcome back to Rock N Roll Archaeology! Got another RNRA Short Podcast for you. This one is named after the Kinks song “Celluloid Heroes.”
Rock N Roll goes to the movies (and television) in this one. We’ll take a look at three shows that feature fictional Rock bands: the movies “Almost Famous” and “This Is Spinal Tap,” and the television miniseries “Daisy Jones & The Six.”
Visit our website for more about this and all our other podcast episodes, and for links to our Patreon and Social Media. Keep up the Rockin’!
Dramatis Personae
Kellen Reiche played Danny Failson
Lynly Ehrlich played Liz Limer
Jerry Danielsen played Joe Conrad
Courtney M. Anderson played Heller Joseph

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42 min
August 21, 2023 Introducing American Masters: Creative Spark
Pantheon Media CEO Christian Swain invites you to check out the American Masters: Creative Spark podcast. It's like a front row seat to a masterclass on the creative process. We've become regular listeners, and hope you enjoy it too.
3 min
August 21, 2023 Introducing American Masters: Creative Spark
Pantheon Media CEO Christian Swain invites you to check out the American Masters: Creative Spark podcast. It's like a front row seat to a masterclass on the creative process. We've become regular listeners, and hope you enjoy it too.
3 min
July 24, 2023 The Metallica Report: Trailer
The Metallica Report is coming!
Keep up with all things Metallica by going straight to the source for your news. This weekly report is hosted by Steffan Chirazi, long-time rock scribe and editor of the band’s online mag, So What!, and Renée Richardson, a well-known Bay Area radio personality who now oversees the band’s foundation, All Within My Hands.
Steffan and Renée will keep you in the loop each week with updates, features, and interviews. They’ll also get YOUR questions answered by those in the know. It’s your quick, weekly fix covering our most relevant topics of the day.
http://metallica.lnk.to/TheMetallicaReport
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3 min
June 07, 2023 Shorts: Disco Demolition!
RNRA Shorts: Disco Demolition!

Take us back to the Distant Days of Disco, Summer of 1979. Steve Dahl, a brash young DJ at WLUP- FM (“Chicago’s Best Rock!”), has declared war on Disco.

On July 12, 1979, he took the fight to Comiskey Park, in between games of a doubleheader between the home-team Chicago White Sox and the Detroit Tigers. Things…got out of hand.

Since then, the “Disco Demolition” at Comiskey has achieved no small amount of notoriety, and at least according to Steve Dahl, it was a turning point, the beginning of the end for Disco.

Was it really? Well, yes and no. In our view, the Disco trend was already on the decline; it had pretty much run its course. But there was a powerful backlash to Disco, that’s undeniable. What motivated that backlash? And what was the fallout from the actual event?

Let’s discuss! For sources and show notes, visit rocknrollarchaeology.com !

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33 min
May 03, 2023 Episode 23: Radio, Radio
We want the airwaves, baby! Chapter 23 of Rock N Roll Archaeology tunes into radio and radio culture in America and elsewhere. There was a brief moment in the 70s and early 80s where FM Rock Radio was something pretty special.So what was that like, and where have all the good times gone? Some storytelling in this one, but it’s a little heavier on the commentary…and of course we’re featuring some killer songs, because that’s how we roll.
“Begin the day with a friendly voice, a companion unobtrusive, Plays that song that’s so elusive”
For full show notes and to support Rock and Roll Archaeology visit www.rocknrollarchaeology.com.

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57 min
January 17, 2023Shorts: Diamond Dust (A Tribute to Jeff Beck)
Remembering the late great Jeff Beck, the guitarist’s guitarist. An innovator and an iconoclast with a bold experimental spirit, Jeff left his unique stamp on hundreds of great songs.
Songs
Jeff Beck: “Diamond Dust,” from Blow By Blow
Jeff Beck: “Blue Wind,” from Wired
The Yardbirds: “Stroll On,” from the soundtrack to Blow Up
Jeff Beck with Bones UK: “The Revolution Will Be Televised” from Loud Hailer
Jeff Beck: “Freeway Jam,” from Blow by Blow
Bill Haley and The Comets: “Rock Around the Clock,” single released 1955
Commander Cody and the Lost Planet Airmen: “Hot Rod Lincoln” from Lost in the Ozone
Stevie Wonder: “Looking for Another Pure Love,” from Talking Book
Jeff Beck, “Thelonius,” from Blow by Blow
Jeff Beck, “Cause We’ve Ended as Lovers,” from Blow by BlowCredits
Author Dennis Hartley voiced by Doug Herzog
In Memoriam
Chip Isaac tribute charity: Bay Area Border Relief. https://www.bayareaborderrelief.org/
Podcasts
Rock N Roll Archaeology, Chapter 21: Guitarmageddon
Rock N Roll Archaeology, Chapter 8: Meet the Beatles, Part 2
Deeper Digs in Rock: Bones UK
Books
Martin Power, Hot Wired Guitar:The Life of Jeff Beck, 2014
Online Sources
The Alchemist: RIP Jeff Beck – Digby's HullabalooJeff Beck's favourite guitar solos
How Jeff Beck made Stevie Wonder go No. 1 with 'Superstition'

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25 min
October 29, 2022 Rock N Roll Archaeology Horror Podcast Short
Examining–and reconsidering–The Rocky Horror Picture Show. At the time, it was transgressive, outrageous; but now it seems a little bit tame. And…a bit problematic, when taken in a modern context. But it's still the ultimate midnight movie, and it's still…just a jump to the left!
27 min
September 23, 2022Shorts: Secrets From A Saucer
Bands in the van, and a band at the crossroads. In this episode of RNRA Shorts, we’ll get into the early days of Pink Floyd, and the latest from a Pink Floyd member: Nick Mason’s 2022 Saucerful of Secrets tour.
Written by Richard Evans and Christian Swain, Sound Design by Jerry Danielsen.
Sponsors and Partners
Nick Mason's Saucerful Of Secrets
Rock’s Backpages
Songs
Pink Floyd, “Echoes,” from Meddle
Pink Floyd, “See Emily Play,” from Piper at the Gates of Dawn
Pink Floyd, “Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun” from A Saucerful of Secrets
Pink Floyd, “Interstellar Overdrive,” from Piper at the Gates of Dawn
Pink Floyd, “Bike,” from Piper at the Gates of Dawn
Pink Floyd, “Fearless,” from Meddle
Pink Floyd, “One of These Days,” from Meddle
Pink Floyd, “Jugband Blues,” from A Saucerful of Secrets
Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets: “Arnold Layne,” from Live at the Roundhouse
Books
Mason, Nick. Inside Out: A Personal History of Pink Floyd Chronicle Books LLC. Kindle Edition.
Cutler, Sam. You Can't Always Get What You Want: My Life with the Rolling Stones, the Grateful Dead and Other Wonderful Reprobates . ECW Press. Kindle Edition.
Films, Documentaries, and TV Shows
“What Drives Us,” Directed by Dave Grohl, 2021
"Omnibus" Syd Barrett: Crazy Diamond (TV Episode 2001) - IMDb
Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon (Short 1973) - IMDb
Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets: Live at the Roundhouse (2020) - IMDb
Online Sources
Pink Floyd | Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Why Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason Finally Went Solo at 75 – Rolling Stone
How Pink Floyd Carried on With 'A Saucerful of Secrets'
Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets Concert Setlist at Zagrebački velesajam - Paviljon 9, Zagreb on May 31, 2022

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28 min