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An entertaining and educational look at the live — and sometimes studio — histories of some of rock's biggest acts.

Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper Rock Talk w/Dr. Cropper

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An entertaining and educational look at the live — and sometimes studio — histories of some of rock's biggest acts.

    E182: Bob Dylan — 'Nashville Skyline' 55th Anniversary

    E182: Bob Dylan — 'Nashville Skyline' 55th Anniversary

    In this episode, we discuss Bob Dylan's 'Nashville Skyline' album in celebration of the 55th anniversary of its April 9, 1969 release. I've always loved his uncharacteristically warm, smooth vocals on this album, as well as the 'Blonde On Blonde'-descendant sonic palette...
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    • 33 min
    🔒 E181: Led Zeppelin — 'Led Zeppelin' Drum Sessions

    🔒 E181: Led Zeppelin — 'Led Zeppelin' Drum Sessions

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    For you premium subscribers, here is the full recording session for the drum parts I included in this week's main episode, discussing Led Zeppelin's eponymous debut in celebration of the 55th anniversary of its 1969 release...
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    • 15 min
    E180: Led Zeppelin — 'Led Zeppelin' 55th Anniversary

    E180: Led Zeppelin — 'Led Zeppelin' 55th Anniversary

    In this episode, we discuss Led Zeppelin's eponymous debut in celebration of the 55th anniversary of its 1969 release. It hasn't lost any of its power to drive you back in your seat; I can only imagine what it was like dropping the needle on it for the first time back then...
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    • 1 hr 29 min
    E179: Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show

    E179: Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show

    Welcome to Season 8! In this impromptu episode, I provide some loose thoughts on Usher's halftime show from Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas this past weekend.
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    • 25 min
    E178: Year In Review & Looking Ahead

    E178: Year In Review & Looking Ahead

    In this episode, I recap 2023 and provide a brief update on what to expect moving forward. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Talk to you in a month or so...
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    • 14 min
    E177: Grateful Dead — 1972 vs. 1973

    E177: Grateful Dead — 1972 vs. 1973

    In this episode, having now gone through the complete ranking exercise for both years, I discuss the differences I hear between 1972 and 1973 Grateful Dead, and tell you which year I prefer...
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    • 1 hr 1 min

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Best Music-Related Podcast!

Would recommend to all listeners, rock fans or not! In-depth but accessible discussions about great moments in rock history. 5/5

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