Brian comes clean about his lifelong love of the immature punks that call themselves Blink-182 and talks with Murdock about that time they saw them play, their shared love for other punk bands, and what might happen to Matt Skiba.

SHOW NOTES:

Songs used in this episode: Blink-182 “Dumpweed”, “Dammit,” “Built This Pool”; Alkaline Trio “Stupid Kid”; Alex Melton – “If Blink 182 wrote A Thousand Miles by Vanessa Carlton”

Dan Ozzi book: https://www.amazon.com/Sellout-Feeding-Frenzy-Hardcore-1994-2007-ebook/dp/B08B32P5B2

Brian and Murdock pay tribute to Loretta Lynn by digging into one of the forgotten stories from Coal Miner’s Daughter that illustrates the Country Queen’s unflappable determination and straight-talking reputation.

SHOW NOTES:

Songs used in this episode: Loretta Lynn – “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” “As Soon as I Hang Up the Phone,” “Fist City”; Tom T. Hall – “Trip to Hyden”

Coal Miner’s Daughter: https://www.amazon.com/Coal-Miners-Daughter-Loretta-Lynn/dp/1538701715/ref=asc_df_1538701715/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loretta_Lynn

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I%27m_a_Honky_Tonk_Girl

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wilburn_Brothers

https://www.msha.gov/1969-%E2%80%93-federal-coal-mine-health-and-safety-act-passed

https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/lynn-sues-to-reclaim-copyrights-1427044/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coal_mining

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Creek_mine_disaster

https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/2020/12/23/families-of-finley-hurricane-creek-mine-disaster-victims-still-hurting/3812001001/

https://www.theclio.com/tour/1098/1

George Vecsey’s blog: https://www.georgevecsey.com/home/50th-anniversary-of-horror

The George Vecsey Obit: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/05/arts/music/loretta-lynn-coal-miners-daughter.html

Archived Billboard Magazine article from 1971: https://books.google.com/books?id=_QgEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA8&lpg=PA8&dq=Louisville+Hyden+KY+Benefit+Freedom+Hall+artist+lineup&source=bl&ots=MAijmqUbfk&sig=ACfU3U0su-SfDLhCHTJQS8UUcj1pbhcOCA&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjyjOT7wNb6AhX6kokEHXX0BBYQ6AF6BAgiEAM#v=onepage&q=Louisville%20Hyden%20KY%20Benefit%20Freedom%20Hall%20artist%20lineup&f=false

Brian revisits Episode 71 of the show (Dec 2021) to discuss a certain self-possessed detour Neil Young would take and what it really said about his priorities.

SHOW NOTES:

Songs used in this episode: The Squires – The Sultan; The Mynah Birds – It’s My Time; Neil Young – Hey Hey My My; Neil Young – Computer Age; Neil Young – Transformer Man; Neil Young – Betty Lou’s Got a New Pair of Shoes

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Young

The Pitchfork review of Trans: https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/22905-trans/

https://thedissolve.com/features/interdisciplinary/94-the-dovetailing-musical-and-directorial-careers-of/

https://www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/trans-the-overlooked-prescience-of-neil-youngs-electro-album/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everybody%27s_Rockin%27

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvest_(Neil_Young_album)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everybody%27s_Rockin%27

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trans_(album)

https://rockcelebrities.net/the-tragic-story-of-the-diseases-neil-youngs-children-suffered/

https://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/23/magazine/neil-young-comes-clean.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Re%C2%B7ac%C2%B7tor

A listener letter reveals a musical collaboration that would have made us think differently about rock n roll – and the single bad decision that derailed the whole thing.

SHOW NOTES:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_James

https://www.vulture.com/2014/02/10th-anniversary-of-im-rick-james-bitch-chappelle.html

https://www.wired.com/2014/02/chappelle-rick-james/

https://www.okayplayer.com/culture/chappelles-shows-iconic-rick-james-sketch-almost-got-adapted-into-a-movie.html

https://nypost.com/2014/07/05/rick-james-reveled-in-super-freaky-autobiography-i-was-caligula/

https://www.moviemaker.com/rick-james-and-neil-young-band-the-mynah-birds-video/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yorkville,_Toronto

https://www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/bitchin-the-sound-and-fury-of-rick-james/

https://www.mtv.com/news/yi5607/mynah-birds-rick-james-its-my-time

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/8-things-you-didnt-know-about-frank-sinatra

GLOW: The Autobiography of Rick James: https://www.amazon.com/Glow-Autobiography-Rick-James/dp/1476764158

The Confessions of Rick James (memoir): https://www.amazon.com/Confessions-Rick-James-Memoirs-Super/dp/B004R96TBY

The guys get through a series of questions centered around clothing (or the lack thereof) that entangle a couple of 80’s hitmakers, the Material Girl, and a punk band.

SHOW NOTES:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bangles

https://www.tampabay.com/can-you-name-the-connection-between-mr-spock-and-the-bangles/2219662/

https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2021/may/03/vocals-nude-bangles-eternal-flame-susanna-hoffs-how-we-made

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Steinberg

https://www.smoothradio.com/features/the-story-of/eternal-flame-bangles-lyrics-video-meaning/

https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2011/09/the-sublime-irrelevance-of-the-bangles/244940/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenny_Loggins

https://parade.com/1392562/michael-giltz/kenny-loggins-memoir-2022/

https://indexarticles.com/home-garden/vegetarian-times/kenny-julia-loggins-recipe-for-lasting-love-the-main-ingredients-total-honesty-commitment-and-a-willingness-to-take-responsibility-for-your-feelings-summer-salad/

https://ew.com/article/2003/08/11/its-about-time-2/

Kenny Loggins 2022 memoir: https://www.amazon.com/Still-Alright-Memoir-Kenny-Loggins/dp/0306925362

Kenny and Julia Loggins’ 1997 book: https://www.amazon.com/Unimaginable-Life-Lessons-Learned-Path/dp/0380793296

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maverick_(company)

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106453/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

NYT 1996 “What’s in a Mohawk?” article: https://www.nytimes.com/1996/01/28/magazine/what-s-in-a-mohawk.html

http://www.diwulf.com/news/2019/8/7/did-you-ever-hear-about-the-time-madonna-almost-came-to-city-gardens

Ian Winwood book SMASH! about Rancid, Green Day, etc.: https://www.amazon.com/Smash-Green-Offspring-Religion-Explosion/dp/0306902745

Brian chats with David Libert – musician, songwriter. manager. producer. agent. and more – about his times with Alice Cooper, Prince and others as captured in his new book Rock N Roll Warrior.

Order your copy of the book:

https://www.sunsetblvdbooks.co/shop/p/rock-and-roll-warrior-a-memoir-by-david-libert

Brian and Murdock attempt to understand the complicated relationship American music fans often have with a certain set of 70’s hitmakers.

SHOW NOTES:

Songs used in this episode: Eagles – “I Can’t Tell You Why,” “The Best of My Love”; Scott Stapp “Marlins Will Soar”

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eagles_(band)

Klosterman essay on The Eagles: https://ew.com/article/2013/06/20/book-excerpt-chuck-klosterman/

https://groovyhistory.com/eagles

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glyn_Johns_discography

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eagles_(album)

The Cameron Crowe 1975 Rolling Stone piece: http://www.theuncool.com/journalism/rs196-the-eagles/

Excerpt from the Felder book: https://web.archive.org/web/20080718172259/http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/article2638985.ece

https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/eagles-hatred-explainer-defense-glenn-frey-6851078/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laurel_Canyon,_Los_Angeles

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desperado_(Eagles_album)

https://www.theringer.com/music/2021/5/5/22420083/the-eagles-glen-frey-don-henley-50-years

http://www.robertchristgau.com/xg/bk-aow/eagles.php

Big Lebowski scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JlmvtAHhnc

https://rocknyc.live/don-henley-ejects-a-fan-from-a-show-for-shouting-don-felders-name.html

https://www.loudersound.com/features/life-in-the-fast-lane-the-turbulent-tale-of-the-eagles

https://decider.com/2016/12/02/history-of-the-eagles-documentary-netflix/

Brian answers the mail and remembers what it costs in New York to throw a teenager.

SHOW NOTES:

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2008/dec/18/akon-fined-for-throwing-fan

https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/david-bowie-axl-rose-fight/

The guys go deep on history of the UK, Cool Britannia, and that time the Queen of England scheduled elective surgery to avoid a certain front man.

SHOW NOTES:

Songs used in this episode: “Death Cab for Cutie” by The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_II

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knight

https://www.iheart.com/content/2022-09-08-5-of-the-best-and-most-controversial-rock-songs-about-queen-elizabeth-ii/

https://ultimateclassicrock.com/queen-elizabeth-ii-rock-connections/

https://www.thegazette.co.uk/awards-and-accreditation/content/103372

https://ultimateclassicrock.com/rock-stars-knighted/

https://www.billboard.com/lists/musicians-knighted-queen-elizabeth-ii-honors/

Beatles newsreel footage: https://youtu.be/GAoBNvg0DZU

1986 LA Times article on Geldof’s knighting: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1986-06-10-mn-10030-story.html

https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/mick-jagger-rolling-stones-knighthood-queen-elizabeth-refusal/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cool_Britannia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonzo_Dog_Doo-Dah_Band

2002 ABC News piece on Jagger Knighthood: https://abcnews.go.com/WNT/story?id=130290&page=1

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2012/aug/17/mick-jagger-biography-andersen-review

Excerpt from the Andersen book: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2174622/Did-Rolling-Stones-Mick-Jagger-affair-Princess-Margaret.html

Executive Producer Lafe joins Brian to shore up some more Axl Rose drama and answer listener letters.

SHOW NOTES:

https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/duff-mckagan-feud-with-kurt-cobain/

https://societyofrock.com/explore-the-influence-of-bat-out-of-hell-and-its-bruce-springsteen-comparison/

https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/bitter-feud-between-axl-rose-vince-neil/

https://www.vulture.com/article/van-halen-lost-weekend-mtv-history.html