The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll

Markus and Ray welcome Jon Wiederhorn back to discuss his latest co-writing project, Dreaming Japanese, the story of Marty Friedman of Megadeth and so much more! We discuss Marty's life, told amazingly in the book, and his bold career moves, as well as his long-time associations!

Now, a J-Pop icon, his role in Megadeth was pretty key as well. Jon informs on Marty's first person telling of his life story, and gives us a glimpse at his own next project! Out in December, get it for the Megafan in your life this holiday season!

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Originally released as Episode #134 on 9/6/2021, The FBI vs. Jim Morrison is one of the best episodes of the podcast from the early days! The guys were researching for a Doors episode when Markus unearthed Jim's FBI file!

The episode is being re-released today on 11/11/2024, 55 years after the day of that insane Continental flight from L.A. to Phoenix! The FBI's extensive file on Jim and The Doors is dissected, showing Markus & Ray's love of this event, and its role, in Rock & Roll history.

Also included? Ray's whacky "Jim Morrison Felony Arrest Poetry Jam!!!" It's rare when balance is brought to the Imbalanced History, but discovering this anniversary (okay, we stumbled onto it..) was inspiring!

Hope you enjoy the re-release of this fun episode, and get ready for another new episode next week!

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Markus and Ray tell the tale of a foundation stone of Motown, Diana Ross & The Supremes! From their formation as The Primettes, and through the decades as The Supremes, they not only ran multiple strings of #1 hits, but influenced music and style for women of the 1960s, and beyond!

The Imbalanced Boys discuss their rise, and the solo split for Diana, and her amazing solo career.

So hop in the Imbalanced Time Machine and let's get back to the start of Motown!

We dedicate this episode to the great Quincy Jones, who died the night before it was released.

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To find out what that cryptic Chuck Billy mention refers to, and how Ministry & The Munsters work it out together, among other things...just listen to this episode! Shareable for Hollow Weenie fun via Spotify!

Just when you think you've wrung every bit of relevance and fun out of an annual podcast idea...BAM!

Hollow Weenie Roast 3: The Final Hallowing!

Happy Halloween from your hairy, scary Imbalanced Brothers!

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Ray and John Toney go back to their earlier radio salad daze in Pennsylvania, when John was also known to take a wicked turn on the stand up bass! He and his wife Suzan relocated to Nashville a few years back!

This week he comes to visit and fill us in on some history of the Ryman & the Grand Ole Opry!

Here's an easy link to the Ryman's schedule! Plan a visit to The Ryman, and take a tour with JT, if your headed to #Nashville!

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This is a re-release of our original episode #311 on 9/4/23:

Connecting with David Cousins of The Strawbs for this episode was a different experience for both of the Imbalanced Brothers. Ray was a fan of the band from the 1970s, when Markus was still a younger kid! So they each approached this interview, and the new album, differently. The result is a very exciting take on a classic band making their way back up the UK charts with The Magic Of It All, how they got there, as well as how South Africa now, and then, became central to the project.

Dave shares some incredible stuff for guitar and banjo players regarding tunings, tells tales of Sandy Denny and Rick Wakeman, and capped the visit by revealing that a collaboration with members of Wu-Tang Clan is in motion.

Find out more about The Strawbs, their new album, and more on their web site!

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From their early Sub Pop eps, to a Metal Grammy nom on their SST debut album, and their major label move to A&M Records, Soundgarden cut their own path. Markus and Ray have different, yet similar tales to tell about how they discovered, and fell in love with, one of their favorite bands.

Whether a long-time fan or just discovering the band, enjoy this ride through the decades!

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Hey! Hey! They're The Monkees, but until recently there's been very little discussion about the Rock Hall in Cleveland dusting off a shelf for Davy, Mickey, Mike and Peter!

Author Scott Shea comes by to visit with Markus and Ray to discuss the story, follow-up on previous news, and get us updated on The Monkees case.

Then, all three take turns making their case for The Monkees enshrinement!

Want to sign the petition? Here's a link to the change.org petition page!

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John Donnelly...come on down!!! John sent one of those emails we always talk about, and this week, we present one of his ideas! It's an episode of 5 Favorites, all about the all-time power trios, with John giving us his picks, too!

Power, indicating strong, powerful sound, and Trio, denoting three members, and of course, The Vegas Line!

The Imbalanced Boys, and their guest, go Round Robin style to count down through it all, to the 2's and the 1's, and the honorable mentions!

Have an idea you'd like us to discuss? Wanna be a part of the fun? Send email to:

[email protected]

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The one and only Tony Levin, with a new album (Bringing It Down To The Bass), and the all-star Beats Tour on his front burner, stops by to talk about both, and many other things.

Both Markus and Ray instantly felt at ease and conversational with Tony. That led to some good discussion of things present and past!

Look for Tony on the Beat Tour with Adrian Belew, Steve Vai and Danny Carey!

Thanks to our friend Thad Kirk from WHYY for getting us together with Mr. Levin.

And check out Bringing It Down To The Bass, the new album by Tony Levin, as discussed in this episode!

Already looking forward to the next time that Tony stops by!

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