The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll

When Folk went Electric, a lot credit goes to Roger McGuinn and the Byrds! They also were among the first to move to Laurel Canyon along with the Beach Boys, Joni Mitchell, Frank Zappa, members of Buffalo Springfield and a lot more. There was a lot of magic being created in those hills.

This was the time of The British Invasion, but the Canyon gave Americans, and Brits alike, a place to hang.

Dig in and enjoy the lifestyle, the sounds and the magic of Laurel Canyon.

There's a documentary, Echo In The Canyon, hosted by Jakob Dylan, which highlights the impact of that time period in Rock & Roll, as well as the place's significance in music, culture and art. This episode was completely inspired by seeing the documentary on Netflix.

When we dug into major bands who combined longevity and the same lineup, few have even come close to that band from H-Town, ZZ Top! Formed in 1969, their brand of Texas Boogie has a legacy all it's own, even as the form it takes has changed. They celebrate their Lone Star influences, while blazing a trail that's pure ZZ!!!

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When we dug into major bands who combined longevity and the same lineup, few have even come close to that band from H-Town, ZZ Top! Formed in 1969, their brand of Texas Boogie has a legacy all it's own, even as the form it takes has changed. They celebrate their Lone Star influences, while blazing a trail that's pure ZZ!!!

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And check out all of our episodes on our web site: ImbalancedHistory.com

This week's release is dedicated to ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard, who passed this past week...rest in peace!

Chrissie Hynde and her fellow Pretenders set out on paths that brought them together for an amazing, but all too short run, in their original form. We explore the sad stories about Jimmy and Pete passing, and how Chrissie and drummer Martin Chambers have carried on through the decades. We seem to learn new things about people, who we have followed for years, on a weekly basis. This episode is no exception!

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From his early days as the name and face of the band, through a 50-year solo career, Alice Cooper has evoked a certain response! His fans have stayed with him, adding new generations, well into the 21st Century!

But in the early days, there was hell... From the parents and some critics who just never got it. By the time the band split up, Alice knew he had to go forward, leading to Ray's very first concert.

The Imbalanced Brothers go digging deep in the story with some surprising results! Tell us about your Alice experiences via email: [email protected]

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To understand the story of Joy Division, and how they became New Order requires some patience, and more. The "why?" in the equation is also discussed, including the lack of support in the area of mental health in that era. The suicide of Ian Curtis might have crashed most bands, but the survivors carried on with a New Order! The impact of both bands carries on today.

The full story unfolds in this episode: joy, pain, recovery, fortitude and incredible music!

Tom Taylor wrote an article about Ian Curtis's final days for Far Out Magazine here!

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The Doors were a groundbreaking band that changed the rules in so many ways. They made their mark, burned brightly, then faded after Jim Morrison's death. This week The Imbalanced Brothers talk about the spark, the era, and the ways the band's legacy continues in the 21st century!

"Ladies and gentlemen, from Venice Beach, California... THE DOORS!!!"

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He was a complex man who struggled with demons while always trying to do what was right, in his own way. Along the road, he and June created amazing music, crossing all kinds of musical barriers, and real ones, to become beloved American icons!

This week, the Imbalanced Ones delve into, and reveal, their love for The Man In Black! Find all of their Imbalanced History episodes here, on the Imbalanced History web site!

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There were many bands that were part of that first wave of Punk Rock, but slovenly and pointed, The Sex Pistols, cracked the egg, and opened the door a bit, including for many other bands, some who were already working at it.

An integral part of both Markus' and Ray's musical paths, the guys highlight the band's role for them, and try to show their current relevance!

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

Jon informs on Marty's first person telling of his life story! Out now, get it for yourself or the Mega-fan in your life!!! Support your local book store!!!

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