The 3 Best Prisoners of Rock and Roll Podcast Episodes
1) 96 - CBGB: Punk's Grimy Cathedral
On this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re stepping into the grimy, graffiti-smeared chaos of CBGB—the legendary Bowery dive that became punk’s ground zero. A Cathedral of Misfits. Picture t...Show More
2) 94 - The Music of 1995
On this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re jumping in our musical memory machine and going back 30 years to 1995. Rock and roll still ruled the charts and alternative music was still a thing...Show More
3) 94 - The Music & Legacy of Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson is one of the most influential artists in music history. His talent was undeniable, his impact was massive, and his life… well, it was complicated. On this episode of Prisoners of Rock...Show More
4) 106 -- Sun Records and the Beginning of Rock and Roll
In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re going all the way back to the beginning of rock and roll – and our back catalogue – by taking another look at Sun Records. In January 1950, Sam P...Show More
5) 105 -- Prison Bound: Artists Who Did Hard Time
The world of music is full of interesting characters, and some of them are unfortunately bad people. In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re following our namesake by talking about musici...Show More
6) 104 -- Does Yacht Rock Suck?
In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re sailing into the open waters of yacht rock and asking the burning question that needs to be asked: does yacht rock suck? Is it a rock rebel’s night...Show More
7) 103 -- Hair Metal Meltdown: The Bands Killed By Grunge
Today, we’re diving into the unrelenting collapse of hair metal empire. A music scene that crashed harder than Vince Neil's drunk driving accident killed Razzle Dingley. Sure, bands like Def Leppar...Show More
8) 102 -- It Takes Two: Great Duets
Ladies and gentlemen, gather ‘round the mic because in this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re exploring some of music’s greatest duets – where two voices come together like Jack and Coke, p...Show More
9) 101 -- The FBI's Greatest Hits: Musicians Under Surveillance
In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we’re looking at the clash between music and The Man diving into times when the FBI investigated musicians. In 1956, J. Edgar Hoover’s FBI created a cove...Show More
10) 100 -- Running With the Devil with The Blue Meanie
Van Halen was one of the greatest American rock and roll bands of all time, captivating audiences with their energetic performances, innovative guitar riffs, and catchy lyrics. Led by guitar virtuoso...Show More