Indefatigable... That's Jon Scott, in a word. Dogged determination is a thing, despite what some people might say. Were it not for Jon's indefatigable, dogged determination, the world might not have heard Tom Petty or John Mellencamp, among others! His stories range wider than his obvious connection to Tom Petty, and the common thread throughout is a belief, in the music and the artist!

Jon's book, Tom Petty And Me tells the tale of their long-time friendship, and its rocky start! If you love Petty, if you love Rock N' Roll, if you love a good story, you're gonna flip for this episode of the podcast!

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When we set out to explore possible discord among the Wilson brothers, we didn't expect the truth that we discovered. Built on extended family ties, including creative partnerships among cousins, The Beach Boys, as a brand, is an American icon. While we revel in the music, rivalry often goes hand in hand when there are friends and family in the mix! Also in this episode, a frank discussion of mental health.

Catch a wave, and you're sittin' on top of the world! We're looking Inside The Beach Boys!

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Hard Rock Exploded in the '80s in a way no label executive could have imagined. It was dirty, decadent and completely DIY. We recently spoke with Richard Bienstock and Tom Beaujour, authors of the NY Times Bestseller, Nothin' But A Good Time: The Uncensored History of The 80s Hard Rock Explosion.

The book is exceptional and our conversation with Tom and Richard even better. Rock and Roll changed in the '80s because of the Sunset Strip and The Northeast Corridor from North Jersey to Philadelphia and Maryland. We both recommend this book, as it is honest, candid and real. The stories are told from so many perspectives of people that were fundamental to their scene.

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Everybody has a copy of "Back In Black," or at least it seems that way! One of the greatest party records of all-time is also one of the biggest selling albums of all-time! It's long-lasting, true role? Saving AC/DC from being relegated to the ash heap of Rock history after singer Bon Scott's death in 1980!

In this episode, the party is definitely part of the equation! Put on some headphones and rock out with us and the Thunder From Down Under, Who Refused To Be Put Asunder!

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From the way they came together, to the music they played, to the way their legion of Deadhead followers grew, The Grateful Dead was totally organic in their approach. In this episode, the Imbalanced Brothers delve into how they met, came together, crossed musical streams, and became one of the pillars of Haight-Ashbury in San Francisco in the '60s!

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In our second episode of Famous First Lines, not only are the lyrical opening couplets key, but the resounding "chime" that signals the true start to The Beatles' "Hard Day's Night," and U2's "Pride (In The Name Of Love)" are also a commonality! Markus and Ray discuss both of these songs and those sounds that tell you just what you're in for in the remainder of each!

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From JB's early life to his unexpected end, this episode digs into the man, who MADE the funk, and who overcame a ton of obstacles to become, "The Hardest Workin' Man In Show Business!" It's a stone, cold groove!

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The Stooges first three albums impacted Rock and Roll in a profound way that allowed it to move forward, creating a new path on the ever growing Rock and Roll family tree. This week, we close out Punk Rock Month with an overview of a band who made so much noise in such a short period, forever changing music.

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April is Punk Rock Month on the Imbalanced History Of Rock & Roll podcast!

This week we present the remix of a classic episode, The Clash - Thinking Man's Punk. We've added some new touches to it, and hope you'll enjoy it as part of Punk Rock Month!

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April is Punk Rock Month on the Imbalanced History Of Rock & Roll podcast!

This week we present the remix of another early episode, and our follow-up to last week's PRM release, The Explosion Of Punk. We've remixed a little, and hope you'll enjoy this classic episode as part of Punk Rock Month!

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