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  1. How The Police Went from Rejection to Global Superstars with "Message in a Bottle"

    Publicerades: 2023-06-30

  2. How Dave Grohl’s Heartbreak Inspired Foo Fighters’ "Everlong"

    Publicerades: 2023-06-29

  3. How Alice Cooper’s "School’s Out" Became a Rebellious Anthem and Got Banned

    Publicerades: 2023-06-28

  4. Interview with Geoff Downes: How "Video Killed the Radio Star" Became an 80s Icon Despite Peaking in the 70s

    Publicerades: 2023-06-27

  5. Interview with Nuno Bettencourt: How Extreme Fought for "More Than Words" and Scored a #1 Hit

    Publicerades: 2023-06-26

  6. How Led Zeppelin Conquered Rock Without a #1 Hit or a Grammy

    Publicerades: 2023-06-24

  7. Interview with Night Ranger: How a Misheard Lyric Created "Sister Christian"

    Publicerades: 2023-06-23

  8. How The Cars' "Heartbeat City" Delivered 5 Hits but Led to Their Breakup

    Publicerades: 2023-06-22

  9. Interview with Kenny Rogers: How "The Gambler" Made Him a Superstar and Changed Music History

    Publicerades: 2023-06-21

  10. Interview with Jim Peterik: How Survivor Dominated the 80s with "The Search Is Over" and Then Disappeared

    Publicerades: 2023-06-20

  11. Interview with USA for Africa Members: The Untold Story of "We Are the World"

    Publicerades: 2023-06-19

  12. How Rick Astley’s "Never Gonna Give You Up" Took Over the 80s—Then the Internet

    Publicerades: 2023-06-17

  13. Interview with OMD: How "If You Leave" Was Written Overnight and Became an 80s Classic

    Publicerades: 2023-06-16

  14. How Big Country Overcame Adversity to Score a Hit with "In a Big Country"

    Publicerades: 2023-06-15

  15. Interview with Steve Forbert: The Story Behind "Romeo’s Tune" and Its Mysterious Inspiration

    Publicerades: 2023-06-14

  16. How Blondie’s "Heart of Glass" Defied Critics and Became a #1 Hit

    Publicerades: 2023-06-12

  17. Interview with Huey Lewis: How "The Power of Love" Became a #1 Hit for Back to the Future

    Publicerades: 2023-06-10

  18. How Def Leppard’s "Rock of Ages" Borrowed from a Hymn and Made Pyromania a Rock Classic

    Publicerades: 2023-06-09

  19. How Iron Butterfly’s "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" Became an Accidental Epic and Missed Woodstock

    Publicerades: 2023-06-08

  20. Interview with Terri Nunn: How Berlin’s "Take My Breath Away" Became a #1 Hit Despite Band Backlash

    Publicerades: 2023-06-07

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The ultimate rock music history podcast for fans of the greatest era of music. If you’ve ever wondered about the true stories behind your favorite songs, or wanted to hear directly from the legends who made them, Professor of Rock is your new go-to podcast. Hosted by music historian and superfan Adam Reader, this show brings the golden era of music back to life with exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and deep dives into the songs that shaped our lives. This podcast uncovers how timeless tracks were made, the creative breakthroughs, the near-breakups, and the powerful moments that defined music history. Each episode is a masterclass in rock culture and nostalgia—whether it's a chart-topping ‘80s anthem, a one-hit wonder with a wild backstory, or a candid conversation with the legends themselves. Hear the Stories. Relive the Music. Only on Professor of Rock.

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