PigzFromaGun

Graeme Olson
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Welcome to PigzFromaGun, the podcast where we uncover the fascinating stories behind popular music from the 1950s through 1980s. Lots of different genres will be covered, but some of the main focuses will be rock, R&B, doo wop, country, and new wave. You may just learn something new about your favorite songs, and the brilliant artists who made them. Enjoy and oink on!

  1. 6d ago

    Episode 65: Oh, Boy! by Buddy Holly

    On what would've been his 90th birthday, today we honor Buddy Holly and his chirping Crickets. When it comes to The Beatles' early influences, they might've been the strongest!

  2. Sep 1

    Episode 64: 9 to 5 by Dolly Parton

    Last week's news about Dolly Parton hurt. It changed my plans for the podcast. I had to dedicate this week's episode to her and the excellent music she's made.

  3. Aug 25

    Episode 63: All Along the Watchtower by Jimi Hendrix

    Today we cover another late 60s counterculture icon, just as we did last week. It's maybe the most legendary guitarist there ever was... Jimi Hendrix!

  4. Aug 17

    Episode 62: Me and Bobby McGee by Janis Joplin

    Janis Joplin did a lot of living in her 27 years. We discuss the girl who sang the blues in this episode, and just how powerful her voice truly was.

  5. Aug 11

    Episode 61: Summer in the City by The Lovin' Spoonful

    Today we discuss one of the top rock acts of the mid-60s in the US, The Lovin' Spoonful! They had plenty of sunshiney songs, and yet it was a tune that had a little more edge to it that was their biggest hit.

  6. Aug 4

    Episode 60: The Sun by The Persuasions

    Today we return to my all-time favorite a capella group, The Persuasions! They had some excellent albums in the early 1970s called "We Came to Play" and "Spread the Word". "The Sun" became an iconic a capella classic.

  7. Jul 28

    Episode 59: Mighty Quinn by Manfred Mann

    This episode tells the story of Manfred Mann, both the musician and the band! The OG band had some classic British invasion songs from the 60s, but the musician would reform an "Earth Band" for one more big hit in the 70s.

  8. Jul 21

    Episode 58: Working My Way Back to You by The Spinners

    Today we celebrate The Spinners, one of the legendary R&B acts of the 1970s! They had plenty of great hits in that decade, but there's one in particular that has a special place in my heart.

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Welcome to PigzFromaGun, the podcast where we uncover the fascinating stories behind popular music from the 1950s through 1980s. Lots of different genres will be covered, but some of the main focuses will be rock, R&B, doo wop, country, and new wave. You may just learn something new about your favorite songs, and the brilliant artists who made them. Enjoy and oink on!

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  • Creator
    Graeme Olson
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    64
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    PigzFromaGun