Chronicles of Rock

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Randy Renaud uses his unique storytelling ability to relive some of the biggest and most important moments in the history of rock 'n' roll. Important albums, legendary concerts and nights of debauchery all make up the Chronicles of Rock.

Episodes

  1. Celebrating the 45th Anniversary of Moving Pictures

    5D AGO

    Celebrating the 45th Anniversary of Moving Pictures

    45 years ago this week, Rush released the most successful album of their entire stellar career, featuring classics like Tom Sawyer, Limelight and YYZ. For it, they embraced the musical sensibilities of the era, with the rise of the New Wave movement, and made their arrangements tighter and more focused. The result was a number 1 album in Canada, and top 5 in the U.S.& U.K., Randy Renaud revisits the story behind it on this week's edition of the Chronicles of Rock.

    7 min
  2. A 50th Anniversary Celebration of Genesis' First Album Post-Gabriel

    FEB 6

    A 50th Anniversary Celebration of Genesis' First Album Post-Gabriel

    After Peter Gabriel announced that he was leaving Genesis, fans worried that it was the death knell for the band. But Banks, Rutherford, Hackett and Collins proved that not only were they far from finished, but that they had some magic up their sleeves. The album, Trick of the Tail, with Phil Collins now on lead vocals, is hailed today as one of their all-time best. Randy Renaud revisits its creation for its 50th anniversary (released Feb. 2, 1976) on the Chronicles of Rock.

    7 min
  3. The 1994 Album, Named After Feces, That Brought Punk Roaring Back

    JAN 30

    The 1994 Album, Named After Feces, That Brought Punk Roaring Back

    After years of dominating American rock in the early 90's, Grunge was replaced in 1994 by a new musical movement coming out of the California Bay Area: Pop-Punk. And leading the way was the Berkley band, Green Day, whose third album, Dookie, went to the top of the charts and even won them a Grammy. Randy Renaud revisits the story behind it for the 32nd anniversary of its release (Feb. 1).

    6 min
  4. The David Bowie Album That Saw Him in Transit from American Soul to German Electonica

    JAN 23

    The David Bowie Album That Saw Him in Transit from American Soul to German Electonica

    After trying his hand at acting in a movie for the first time, David Bowie then returned to the recording studio to record yet another innovative album -- this time marrying the soul and funk of his previous album with the new electronic music coming out of Germany. He was dangerously thin, sleep-deprived and suffering from cocaine addiction. And yet, the resulting album is considered one of his all-time best. Randy Renaud celebrates the 50th anniversary of Station to Station on the Chronicles of Rock.

    7 min
  5. The Story Behind the Album That Made Def Leppard Superstars

    JAN 16

    The Story Behind the Album That Made Def Leppard Superstars

    This week in 1983, the lads from Sheffield released their third album -- an album that took them to the top of the charts and turned them into global superstars. It's the story of Def Leppard's Pyromania on the Chronicles of Rock.

    7 min
  6. The 80's song that Inspired Eddie Vedder to Write Better Man

    JAN 13

    The 80's song that Inspired Eddie Vedder to Write Better Man

    In 1982, Eddie Vedder was working at a San Diego radio station, and he fell in love with a new song they were playing from a British band. Many years later, he and Pearl Jam recorded their song "Better Man," and once it became a hit, Vedder suddenly realized that he had unintentionally borrowed the chord structure from that 80's song he'd loved. But he made up for it by making sure the original writer got a special payday. Randy Renaud has that story on today's edition of For The Record, featured Monday through Thursday at 2pm.

    3 min
  7. David Bowie's First Great Album

    12/19/2025

    David Bowie's First Great Album

    As 1971 was coming to a close, David Bowie was going through some "Changes" -- from a Dylan-inspired singer-songwriter to the space-age rock star named Ziggy Stardust. He was broke, a new father, and in desperate need of some commercial success. So he recruited a band of musicians from Northern England, including a brilliant guitarist and arranger named Mick Ronson. And together they created an album called Hunky Dory. It laid the groundwork for his big breakthrough album to follow. But it is recognized today as one of his best-ever albums. Randy Renaud has the story behind its creation on the Chronicles of Rock.

    7 min
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About

Randy Renaud uses his unique storytelling ability to relive some of the biggest and most important moments in the history of rock 'n' roll. Important albums, legendary concerts and nights of debauchery all make up the Chronicles of Rock.

Information

  • Creator
    iHeartRadio
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Chronicles of Rock