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This is a podcast that was created to discuss the humongous tree of music known as Rock and Roll. There are thousands of branches. There is so much information out there with even more to be learned. Together, we are going to have fun talking about our passion, the Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll. Between Ray and Markus, we have 50+ years of rock and roll radio experience and a thirst to know more! With your input we want to begin to balance the imbalanced. We look forward to connecting and sharing with you as we dig deep into the music. Proud part of Pantheon - the podcast network for music lovers.

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll

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This is a podcast that was created to discuss the humongous tree of music known as Rock and Roll. There are thousands of branches. There is so much information out there with even more to be learned. Together, we are going to have fun talking about our passion, the Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll. Between Ray and Markus, we have 50+ years of rock and roll radio experience and a thirst to know more! With your input we want to begin to balance the imbalanced. We look forward to connecting and sharing with you as we dig deep into the music. Proud part of Pantheon - the podcast network for music lovers.

    Suzi Ronson Talks About Bowie, Ronno, Lou Reed & More!

    Suzi Ronson Talks About Bowie, Ronno, Lou Reed & More!

    Often in studying Rock & Roll History, we find various points of view on the same subject, or event. It's the nature of things. But given a chance to talk with someone "who was there" is always great for the Imbalanced Boys.
    Suzi Ronson's friendship with Angie Bowie, and her entry into David's universe is part of the story, but with her attention to detail, she paints, more than tells, the tales included in this must-read book!!!
    Me & Mr. Jones, hits stores on April 4th! Be sure you listen to our conversation with her, to whet your appetite, at least!
    Listen to the original IHORNR episode: THE RISE & FALL OF ZIGGY STARDUST & THE SPIDERS FROM MARS
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    • 46 min
    A Case For The Beatles - 5 Years Later!

    A Case For The Beatles - 5 Years Later!

    The Imbalanced History started, as many podcasts do, with a trailer in March 2019. 10 days later, Markus and Ray released their first actual episode, A Case For The Beatles. As the podcast evolved, and began musical illustration of episodes, they went back and "re-imagined" this fun ep. Now remastered for its 5th anniversary since release. Here's the original intro:
    "Since joining Pantheon, we have noticed a large number of people downloading A Case For The Beatles, which was our second episode, after our trailer (Questions And Answers). New subscribers, and Beatles fans alike will enjoy our holiday gift to our audience, a reimagining of this episode. Embellished by the music and words of "the lads," we hope you like it...again!"
    Here's to the next 5 years of Imbalanced History fun!
    Check out our new, streaming Imbalanced History Channel on Live 365:
    https://live365.com/station/Imbalanced-History-Channel-a40693
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    • 37 min
    A Visit With Annie Haslam

    A Visit With Annie Haslam

    It's always fun when Annie Haslam stops by to visit on the podcast! This week, The Imbalanced Boys get some news about a new release! Keep up on details on the Renaissance web site! They also discuss Annie's upcoming show, opening for Rick Wakeman on his final solo tour on 3/23/24!
    Of course there's always some Renaissance history to discuss, including the band's history with Hipgnosis! Philly legends Larry Magid and Ed Sciaky both are part of this episode, as well! An adventure to Carl Perkins' place, a painting for Dolly, meeting Joan Baez, and her 5 Favorite Women Singers Of The 1970s!
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    • 39 min
    Game Changers: Van Halen I!

    Game Changers: Van Halen I!

    Game Changers, in the eyes of the Imbalanced Brothers, are the albums, people, events, and things that changed the game, the music business, or how we view the whole damn thing!
    Nothing happens in a vacuum, and the rise and trajectory of Van Halen is no different. They had great managers, and label people guiding them on their way, and a major early supporter in Gene Simmons!
    Friends and family, and especially fans, showed them that their loud, boisterous music, and Dave's outlandish antics, were right on time for 1978!
    Markus and Ray talk about the impact of the band, this amazing debut record, "Uncle Ted" and Starwood, and those killer songs, track by track!!!
    Find all recent episodes on our web site, right here!
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    • 39 min
    Led Zeppelin: Descended From The Gods...Again!

    Led Zeppelin: Descended From The Gods...Again!

    No joke! The Imbalanced History podcast has evolved and grown in the last 300 or so episodes since we originally released this week's episode on June 11, 2019!
    It's been "enhanced" and expanded in some spots from the original release. We all felt that Zeppelin deserved the effort. Hope we succeeded, and that you like it half as much as you seem to have enjoyed Led Zeppelin: Descended From The Gods! That's why we're adding, enhancing, expanding, and why it's our choice for the final episode of Year 5!
    Thank you, all! Thanks to Crooked Eye, Pantheon Podcasts, and our other friends and sponsors!
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    • 39 min
    5 Favorites: American Women Singers Of The 1970s

    5 Favorites: American Women Singers Of The 1970s

    The 1970s was an extremely fertile time for music, in general, but especially for all flavors of Rock. Much as here in the 21st century, the influence of women on music of all genres was over-the-top. That impact was felt, maybe most of all, by Rock music. In previous decades, much of the music being made by women was written for them, fabricated in Pop music factories, but in the '70s that changed!
    This week, Markus and Ray dig back to that era of cool hairdos, bell bottoms and artificial fabrics to find their favorites from that era! There are a couple surprises along the way! How many will they have in common? Will they match any picks? Listen to answer these, and other questions!
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    • 30 min

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