Rock and Roll History

Episode 20: Keep Searchin' - Del Shannon/Max Crook/Runaway

Our story today follows the tale of an American Rock & Roller and Songwriter named Del Shannon. Now hopefully you already know who this man is and assuming you do, im sure you already know his song Runaway. One of the greatest songs of all time! But - Do you know anything else about Del Shannon? Show Notes and More at: www.rockandrollhistory.com [http://www.rockandrollhistory.com]

Episode 19: Hanging On The Telephone - Jack Lee/The Nerves

Earlier this month, it was announced that at the end of last month, another rock and roll legend left us and ascended to the rock and roll heavens. While this legend may fall into the often overlooked category we like to focus so much on here, it doesn’t make him any less of a legend. In fact, I think it makes him even more of a legend because he has that cool air of mystery floating about him. Jack Lee penned many great songs over his musical career, and while not all of them were big commercial successes, his songwriting and music styling have been hugely influential on many who have come after him. Show Notes and More at: www.rockandrollhistory.com [http://www.rockandrollhistory.com]

Episode 18: Rock Island Line - Lead Belly/Lonnie Donegan/The Beatles

Our story today will highlight a song that is ingrained in the DNA of rock and roll. It may even fall into the often overlooked category because, these days, it seems people have forgotten this song. That’s  strange to someone like me or you, but when you look around, it's easy to see that this style has sadly fallen by the wayside. But I guess the times they are  a changing... Anyway, this song played a massive role in shaping rock and roll as we know it today, and so it should be celebrated. This little diddy is known as the "Rock Island Line." Show Notes and more @ www.rockandrollhistory.com [https://www.rockandrollhistory.com]

Episode 17: Announcement

EPISODE NOTES www.rockandrollhistory.com [http://www.rockandrollhistory.com] WILL BE BACK SOON Had an emergency with my dog that set me back a few day (hes going to be ok!) THANKS FOR YOUR PATIENCE FOLKS!

Episode 17: Hitsville USA - Motown/Berry Gordy

Today's episode is about the tale of how one of the most important record labels in not only rock and roll history, but all history came to be. This label produced hit after hit and launched the careers of some of the most iconic artists of all time this label also transformed the music industry and left an indelible mark on popular culture. The label I’m talking about, of course, is MOTOWN Show Notes and More at: www.rockandrollhistory.com [http://www.rockandrollhistory.com]