Rock & Roll Shin-Soo Choo (Audio)

In this episode, we discuss Major League Baseball's rule changes for 2016, Yoenis Cespedes wearing his hat backwards and the types of managers that question such actions of their players. This leads to our discussion of best managers in baseball and what, exactly, makes a good manager. We also share releases from Pat Matheny, Yuck, Pinkshinyultrablast, Mondo Drag and a bunch of retrowave bands.

Rock & Roll Shin-Soo Choo has reformatted to shorter episodes and full webcam video - once again - on our YouTube channel! In this episode, we discuss Lady Gaga's David Bowie tribute at the GRAMMYs, the Grateful Dead tribute by indie bands and the Pitchfork Festival lineup slated for July in Chicago. As pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training, we also eagerly jump into prognostications, fueled by Jonah Keri's SI.com MLB preseason power rankings.

Rock & Roll Shin-Soo Choo has reformatted to shorter episodes and full webcam video - once again - on our YouTube channel! In this episode, we chat with guitarist and songwriter Marc Ford. Marc played with The Black Crowes before starting his formidable solo career. He discusses grass roots record production, the evolution of the music business and his guitar technique. He also discusses collaborating with Dickey Betts and Mike Campbell, early music influences, and attending some of the first GNR club shows.

Rock & Roll Shin-Soo Choo has reformatted to shorter episodes and full webcam video - once again - on our YouTube channel! In this episode, we chat with Calixte Stamp, who married Chris Stamp - an original manager for The Who - in 1979. Calixte discusses Chris' work with The Who, Jimi Hendrix and more. She also talks about living in New York City and visiting CBGB's, The Cotton Club and other historic venues.

Rock & Roll Shin-Soo Choo has reformatted to shorter episodes and full webcam video - once again - on our YouTube channel! In this episode, we chat with Steve Gorman, the host of Steve Gorman SPORTS! and drummer for the Black Crowes and Trigger Hippy. He discusses the Baltimore Orioles, rediscovering Devo, touring with David Bowie and recording with Warren Zevon on his final album.

Rock & Roll Shin-Soo Choo has reformatted to shorter episodes and full webcam video - once again - on our YouTube channel! In this episode, we discuss the Mets re-signing of Yoenis Cespedes, the passing of rock legend Glenn Frey and we create our dream setlist for Pearl Jam at Bonnaroo 2016 to be held in June.

Rock & Roll Shin-Soo Choo has reformatted to shorter episodes and full webcam video - once again - on our YouTube channel! In this episode, we discuss the MLB free agent signings of Chris Davis and Ian Kennedy. We then move on to the rumored Bonnaroo lineup, which includes Pearl Jam, LCD Soundsystem and The Dead & Co. Finally, we remember an absolute rock legend in David Bowie.

Rock & Roll Shin-Soo Choo has reformatted to shorter episodes and full webcam video - once again - on our YouTube channel! In our first episode of 2016, we discuss the MLB Hall of Fame vote, Ken Griffey Jr., Mike Piazza, Bonds, Clemens and more. We also discuss the legacy of Lemmy from Motorhead. To close, we contemplate the rumored Guns N' Roses reunion lineup and what it will take to entice us to attend a show.

Flournoy Holmes is a GRAMMY-nominated album designer who has worked with the Allman Brothers Band, Marshall Tucker Band, Dr. John, and Widespread Panic, among many others. He tells tales of everything from working with Duane Allman on Eat A Peach to helping the Marshall Tucker Band get a record deal. Watch a full video version of this episode at RockChoo.com to see all of Flournoy's album artwork as it's being described!

In the Leadoff, we discuss the Cubs big acquisitions and the recently announced Rock Hall inductees. In the Heart of the Order, we discuss our favorite albums of 2015, including Levi's biggest bin finds of the year. In the Bullpen Session, we share music from Professor Longhair, She & Him, and Steve Hillage.