GARAGE TO STADIUMS

Dave Anthony
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GARAGE TO STADIUMS

Garage to Stadiums is one of the Top 5% of podcasts in the world. From the bars to the arenas, learn the fascinating stories of how our biggest rock music legends made the leap. Each episode reveals the stories, songs and little known facts of the journey from obscurity to fame of one of rock music’s biggest stars. Join us on Garage To Stadiums as host Dave Anthony teams up with an author of a rock biography or director of a rock documentary to explore that journey, their early years, the stories behind the scenes, their top songs, and their place in music history. Learn about the passion, talent, luck and even scandal that often came together to propel these stars from obscurity to household names.

  1. 5D AGO

    Garage To Stadiums Trailer

    Garage to Stadiums listenership has grown to be one in the Top 5% of podcasts in the world.  Why has it struck a chord with audiences? We tell the stories of how our biggest music legends dramatically made the leap from the bars to stadium tours. Join us as we take a deep dive into music history and the fascinating journey and sometimes little-known facts of rock music’s biggest legends.  In each episode, host Dave Anthony teams up with an author of a rock biography or director of a rock documentary to explore that journey, their early years, the stories behind the scenes, their top songs, and their place in music history.  Learn about the passion, talent, luck and even scandal that often came together to propel these stars from obscurity to household names.

    2 min

  2. 5D AGO

    The Story of The Beatles

    From music to hairstyles to the very fabric of pop culture, The Beatles changed everything.  Having interviewed several Beatles himself, guest best-selling author Bob Spitz, (The Beatles: The Biography) shares astonishing, never-before-heard insights into their journey, influence, and the untold stories that shaped the most influential band of all time. Don’t miss this deep dive into Beatlemania like you’ve never heard before! You'll learn: The Beatles’ extremely difficult childhoods—and how it affected their personalitiesThe fateful meeting that sparked John and Paul’s teenage friendship The wild tour debauchery they kept hidden—until nowThe unexpected influences that shaped their soundThe Beatles & Bob Dylan’s game-changing impact on each otherThe "biggest mistake that led to their breakup", according to insider Bob SpitzJohn Lennon’s near-tragic spiral into hard drugs and its effect on the groupHow a rock-n-roll outsider created The Beatles’ image Guest Bio:Bob Spitz is a journalist and author of the million-selling book The Beatles: The Biography.  Early in his career,  Bob was a rock insider as manager for Bruce Springsteen and Elton John. He also authored a New York Times best-seller on Led Zeppelin and joined us as a guest on our Story of Led Zeppelin episode.

    1h 19m

  3. MAR 5

    The Story of Nirvana

    Rewind to the early 1990s, when a high school dropout from Aberdeen, Washington, turned his angst into anthems. This is the story of Nirvana—a band that took Seattle-based grunge from garage floors to global stages - with a rebellious yet melodic sound that resonated with a generation.   In this episode, we uncover: How Kurt Cobain felt like a fish out of water in his small-town upbringing The two legendary bands that inspired Nirvana’s signature sound A hidden clue about Kurt in the Smells Like Teen Spirit video you likely missed...A previous surprising clue about Kurt in their first-ever demo single Bassist Krist Novoselic’s unheralded backstage role in the band's success How Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl became Nirvana’s seventh—and final—drummer Who the hit song About a Girl was really written for....About our GuestMichael Azerrad is the author of The Amplified Come as You Are: The Story of Nirvana, an extensively illuminated version of his classic 1993 Nirvana biography Come as You Are, named as one of the 50 greatest rock books ever written by the UK's prestigious music magazine Q. Michael was also a former contributing editor for Rolling Stone, and he wrote the famous Rolling Stone cover story on Nirvana from 1992 in which Kurt wears a homemade T-shirt that says "Corporate Magazines Still Suck".  Garage to Stadiums resources & bonus coverage: Experience our bonus Garage to Stadium content across a variety of social + web channels

    1h 2m

  4. JAN 30

    The Story of Queen

    Hear the incredible story of how Queen was started by a refugee immigrant and his new English friends and went from college band to stadium juggernaut selling 300 million albums worldwide.  This versatile band moved effortlessly across  genres like heavy rock, sumptuous ballads, funk & dance sounds, and even pop sounds. In this episode:  How a family desperately fleeing an African revolution brought the future lead singer to EnglandHow a astronomer, dentist and engineer each wrote multiple hit songs for the bandWhen Freddie's early voice was compared to a "bleating sheep" by a fellow band memberHow Queen was duped into a questionable management contract and the vicious hit song that resulted How one of their biggest hits resulted from a chance encounter with a famous studio visitorThe backstory of the legendary performance at the 1985 Live Aid concertThe details of why Freddie Mercury acted as an emergency roadie for David Bowie early in Bowie's career Guest Bio - Mark Blake,  journalist & authorAuthor and music journalist Mark Blake is the author of several books on Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and The Who.  He is an authority on the band Queen spending countless hours interviewing members of the band for his books Is this the Real Life: The Untold Story of Queen and Magnifico: The A to Z of Queen.  Follow Garage to Stadiums (GTS) on social channels   Share this episode with this linkCheck out our Bonus Content website section for videos and more of each performer Download our official killer playlists for each performer on Apple or Spotify Follow GTS on Apple or Spotify podcastsFollow GTS on Instagram LinkedIn and XSign up for the Garage to Stadiums e-newsletter to get more bonus content

    56 min

  5. JAN 1

    The Story of David Bowie

    David Bowie was the ultimate chameleon of rock, constantly reinventing himself throughout his career. This episode starts with his struggles from his multiple failed attempts at stardom.  Despite these challenges, Bowie’s incorporated elements of his eclectic, failed past and created a groundbreaking sound and persona, cementing him as one of the most influential and successful artists in music history. In this episode you'll learn:  The early struggles of Bowie as a wedding musician and subsequent career challengesHow Bowie's older brother influenced his musical tastes and how his eventual mental illness haunted and motivated himHow his wife helped craft the eccentric stage persona that launched him to fameThe role his time abroad played in innovating a new wave sound, years before it was mainstreamHow Bowie rescued the life of an influential musician from the 1960s and co-created a new sound with himHow a famous Beatle played a role in one of Bowie’s most iconic songs How his ever-evolving characters and musical anthems inspired a generation of disillusioned youthGuest Bio - Paolo Hewitt,  journalist & music commentator Author and music journalist Paolo Hewitt is the author of several books on David Bowie, including Bowie: Album to Album, a retrospective of Bowie’s evolution over his career. Considered one of the foremost experts on Bowie, Paolo has not only written extensively about the artist but has also appeared as a commentator in documentaries on Bowie. Follow Garage to Stadiums (GTS) on social channels   Share this episode with this linkCheck out our Bonus Content website section for videos and more of each performer Download our official killer playlists for each performer on Apple or Spotify Follow GTS on Apple or Spotify podcastsFollow GTS on Instagram Follow GTS on LinkedIn Sign up for the Garage to Stadiums e-newsletter to get more bonus content

    53 min

  6. 2024-12-20

    The Story of The Clash

    Our guest, Chris Salewicz, was there at the dawn of punk in 1976 England, witnessing firsthand the birth of The Clash and Sex Pistols. Chris attended the first ever performances of both bands and will share insider stories of their rise and lasting influence over the last 50 years. In this episode, you’ll discover:  The fascinating childhood that shaped Strummer’s persona and The Clash approachWhy Clash frontman Joe Strummer changed his nameHow guitarist Mick Jones' encyclopedic knowledge of music evolved the band's soundInside stories behind The Clash vs. Sex Pistols rivalry and how Chris compares each band  The reason Paul Simonon, a non-musician, joined The ClashHow The Clash brought reggae to the massesThe economic realities of the UK that fueled punk’s explosionLearn how The Clash became the first punk band to experience mass commercial success.  Widely loved by a legion of famous fans including Pete Townshend, U2, Green Day and Nirvana, The Clash combined social conscious lyrics, music genre-bending influences and a fiery on-stage presence to captivate a generation of music fans. The influence of punk on all forms of art has continued to this day.    Guest Bio - Chris Salewicz Chris wrote Redemption Song: The Ballad of Joe Strummer and knew each of the member of The Clash personally. He is the author of several iconic musicians' bios including Bob Marley, Mick Jagger & Keith Richard, Jimmy Page and more. He also was involved in the launch of MTV Europe.  Follow Garage to Stadiums (GTS) on social channels   Share this episode with this linkCheck out our Bonus Content website section for videos and more of each performer Follow GTS on Apple or Spotify podcastsDownload our official killer playlists for each performer on Apple or Spotify Follow GTS on Instagram and LinkedIn Sign up for the Garage to Stadiums e-newsletter to learn more music history

    51 min

  7. 2024-11-27

    The Story of R.E.M.

    Picture a 1970s American teen, dressed as Frank N. Furter from Rocky Horror, interviewed on local TV outside a suburban cinema. That fearless teen grows up to be Michael Stipe, lead singer of R.E.M., the first alternative band to achieve global commercial success, from its origins in tiny Athens, Georgia.  On this episode you'll learn: How Athens, Georgia became the unlikely spawning ground for several successful bands.How R.E.M. created a memorable sound by combining punk, pop music, southern rock and R'n'B  Why Pearl Jam and Nirvana cited R.E.M. as a major trailblazer, and influence on their soundHow an onstage near-tragedy changed the band forever... The college radio strategy the company employed to build its credibility and momentumWhy R.E.M. turned down the offer to write a theme song for the popular TV show FriendsThe first alternative band to experience mass commercial success, R.E.M. occupies an influential position in music history, inspiring many bands with their fiercely independent spirit and sound. Astonishingly, the band first heard on 1980s college radio went on to sell 90 million albums.    Guest Bio - Peter Ames Carlin, author & journalistPeter appeared on our Bruce Springsteen episode. In addition to writing a best-seller about Springsteen, he's chronicled Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys and Paul McCartney of The Beatles. His new book, The Name of This Band is R.E.M., has just been released.    Follow Garage to Stadiums (GTS) on social channels   Share this episode with this linkFollow GTS on Apple or Spotify podcastsDownload our official killer playlists for each performer on Apple or Spotify Follow GTS on Instagram Follow GTS on LinkedIn Sign up for the Garage to Stadiums e-newsletter to get more bonus content

    46 min

  8. 2024-11-14

    The Story of Oasis

    Oasis has announced its return to touring and almost 10 million fans have applied for tickets.  Go back and witness the 1990s explosion of this band, headed by brothers songwriter Noel Gallagher and lead singer Liam Gallagher.  In this episode, you'll hear: The incredible challenging childhood that the brothers overcame The secret formula that allowed Oasis to attract fans across several genres of musicHow 80's acid house dance music influenced the Oasis soundHow they became the hottest band in a matter of months leading the way for the rise of "Britpop" Insider tales from our guest who witnessed their infamous tours and legendary brother-on-brother arguments Oasis has sold an incredible 75 million albums internationally and is now gearing up for its triumphant return to touring.  Oasis is notorious for for its brashness, antics and swagger.  However their talent is clear in the creation of their Britpop sound which was inspired by the music of The Beatles, David Bowie and The Who and more modern influences like The Stone Roses and The Smiths. The result: memorable, melodious stadium-ready songs that dominated the charts, and sound just as current today.  Guest Bio - Paolo Hewitt, author & journalistAuthor and music journalist Paolo Hewitt is the author of 26 books covering a variety of subjects, from music to football to fashion. Two of his biggest sellers are Getting High: The Adventures of Oasis when he spent considerable time with the band during the 1994 to 1996 period and Forever The People, his account of the band's notorious Be Here Now tour in 1997-98. He was even asked to write a poem that appears on the inner sleeve of the (What's the Story) Morning Glory? that sold 22 million copies.  Follow Garage to Stadiums (GTS) on social channels   Share this episode with this linkFollow GTS on Apple or Spotify podcastsDownload our official killer playlists for each performer on Apple or Spotify Follow GTS on Instagram Follow GTS on LinkedIn Sign up for the Garage to Stadiums e-newsletter to get more bonus content

    36 min
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Garage to Stadiums is one of the Top 5% of podcasts in the world. From the bars to the arenas, learn the fascinating stories of how our biggest rock music legends made the leap. Each episode reveals the stories, songs and little known facts of the journey from obscurity to fame of one of rock music’s biggest stars. Join us on Garage To Stadiums as host Dave Anthony teams up with an author of a rock biography or director of a rock documentary to explore that journey, their early years, the stories behind the scenes, their top songs, and their place in music history. Learn about the passion, talent, luck and even scandal that often came together to propel these stars from obscurity to household names.

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  • Creator
    Dave Anthony
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Blast Furnace Labs
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    GARAGE TO STADIUMS

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