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LRRC EP881: Geddy Lee on Rick Beato, the Fender hate heats up!
Jun 101:08:13Tap to summarizeFender public enemy number one, Geddy Lee on Rick Beato- first amp, live albums periods drive to improve (grow) Teardrop bass zooms The visual perspective (Xanadu) Did he say that he thought that moving pictures was their pinnacle album? Anika Not too “proggy” Set list? New Songs? will they lower the keys…do you care? ex. Triumph
Transcribe →LRRC EP880: David Lee Roth Derangement Syndrome, Rolling Stone Dissing Clapton, What is a Telecaster?
Jun 101:09:28Tap to summarizeamp vs modeler: what no one is telling you, the real reason rolling stone is dissing clapton and the rock chronicles radio takedown, did Eddie loose his edge after 5 about 5 years? DDS… what everyone gets wrong about the Sam vs Dave debate. What is a Telecaster (not the PRS NF 53), Cancelled tours…why? Youtube guitar channels eating themselves, Super Strats
Transcribe →LRRC EP879: Eddie Van Halen pre- Flyod Rose, Abngine de Poitrine hoax, Should you ever Pay to play?
Jun 100:59:58Tap to summarizeWhat was Eddie doing before the floyd rose? Angine de Poitrine (hoax?), Your string muting is making you sound like shit, (almost) Never pay to play, Why you should remove all your music from all music platforms… do this instead! Grace Bowers quits YOuTube (kayla kent take), using AI to remove “friction” are you sick of talking about AI in music yet? Speaking of AI…the youtube purge, Dave Mason, David Allen Coe, Alex Ligertwood, Nedra Ross
Transcribe →LRRC EP878: AI and the History of Guitar Pedals, Overrated Guitar Brands, Hendrix vs SRV
Jun 101:19:47Tap to summarizeAI and the history of guitar pedals, Overrated Guitar Brands, Hendrix vs SRV, hanging your guitars vs guitar stands,
Transcribe →LRRC EP877; Apologies to James Ingram, The Real Bassist on The Wall and Animals by Pink Floyd, Geddy Lee, Paul McCartney
Jun 101:33:15Tap to summarizemy apologies to James Ingram, what guitar manufacturers don't understand about guitarists, who played bass on animals and the Wall by Pink Floyd? What David Gilmour Ron Wood Jimi Hendrix, joe perry, steve jones and Keith Richards and Edge from u2 all have in common… what do Geddy and Paul McCartney have in common?
Transcribe →LRRC EP876: Targeting Chord Tones, Who's Buy Ultra-Expensive Guitars, Larry Carlton's Amp Journey
Jun 101:33:15Tap to summarizefamous songs that shouldn't be famous, targeting chord tones, who buys ultra-expensive guitars (it’s not who you think!), modelers vs amps (cutting through the BS), Surh, Silver Sky, Friedman guitars hype, larry carlton’s amp journey from princeton to tweed deluxe to mesa and ultimately dumble, just once
Transcribe →LRRC EP875: Josh Scott, P90 Pickups, most annoying guitarists, RUSH at Junos, Angine Poutine
Jun 101:38:28Tap to summarizeJosh Scott’s clever april fools video, relics, noiseless pickups (DylanTalksTone), P90 pick ups, who we would like to take a lesson with, most annoying guitarists according to facebook, RUSH at Junos and no amps, Lola and Moby and The Kinks lindsay buckingham assault, Angine Poutine
Transcribe →LRRC EP874: Fender Lawsuit, Alex Van Halen, Playing By Ear, Kenny Arnoff
Jun 100:49:53Tap to summarizeFender Lawsuit Fallout, The Van Halen solution that Alex won’t hear, Beginning Playing By Ear (what Loudini did), Intro to improvising, Kenny Arnoff on his time with Mellencamp (george Greene, hurt so good vs eye of the tiger, turning down elton john, pressure to follow up with more hits, John Mellencamp was an asshole, the book of beats for scarecrow, learning new instruments for jubilee, JCM no drugs or alcohol), who sold more records DLR Van Halen or SH Van Halen, auditioning female singer
Transcribe →LRRC EP873: Les Paul's "Trickery", Relying on Tablature, Should Bon Jovi & Guns 'n Roses hang it up?
Mar 2301:04:43Tap to summarizeTHE MOST underrated guitarist of all time, Les Paul’s “trick”, Tony Burrows Ghost Singer, good vs bad playing and practicing advice, does relying on tablature hold you back in the long run? The push to get certain bands/artists quit performing live Pittsburgh Kevin: stroker ace, podcasts with dumb hosts, Film Corner: Grand Torino, The Fugitive. Black rain, Fury SEG2: New & Notable: 🎸 THIS WEEK IN ROCK: March 15–21 🔥 MARCH 15 🎵 Chart & Album Milestones Cream – Goodbye hits UK #1 (1969) Their final album—half live, half studio—goes to #1. 👉 Talking point: One of the earliest examples of a “farewell album” that actually delivered. The Doobie Brothers – “Black Water” hits #1 (1975) A laid-back, almost accidental hit (originally a B-side). (Boston's ROCK 92.9) 👉 Great discussion: how “throwaway tracks” sometimes become signature songs. 🏆 Rock Hall Moment 1999 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductions Bruce Springsteen Paul McCartney Billy Joel 👉 Springsteen reunited with the E Street Band for the first time in years. (Boston's ROCK 92.9) ⚡ Controversy / Culture Marilyn Manson injured onstage (1999) Fell mid-show; concert cut short. (Wikipedia) 👉 “Rock danger” moment—ties into the unpredictability of live shows. 🔥 MARCH 16 📀 Industry Milestone RIAA introduces the “Diamond” certification (1999) 👉 Albums selling 10 million+ now get special status. (Wikipedia) 💡 Podcast angle: This changed how we measure “mega-success”—think: Led Zeppelin Pink Floyd 🍀 MARCH 17 (St. Patrick’s Day) 🎸 Cultural / Personal Not a huge rock-release day historically, BUT: 👉 Perfect excuse to spotlight Irish rock: U2 Thin Lizzy The Cranberries 💡 Segment idea: “Best Irish contributions to REAL rock” 🔥 MARCH 18 (Historically quieter day—good place to insert themed segment) 💡 Suggested segment: “Greatest forgotten late-70s / early-80s album cuts” or “Best non-hit songs by famous bands” 🔥 MARCH 19 🎬 Rock + Film Moment “Blackboard Jungle” premieres (1955) Featuring: Bill Haley & His Comets – “Rock Around the Clock” (Wikipedia) 👉 HUGE moment: First major film to use rock music Helped ignite rock’s mainstream explosion 💡 Talking point: Rock didn’t just grow—it invaded culture 🔥 MARCH 20 (Another lighter historical day—good storytelling opportunity) 💡 Suggested segment: “Craziest tour stories in rock history” Tie into upcoming March 21 events (below) 🔥 MARCH 21 🎤 HISTORIC EVENT (BIG ONE) Moondog Coronation Ball – First major rock concert (1952) (Wikipedia) 👉 Organized by: Alan Freed 👉 What happened: Massive overcrowding Crowd broke in → show shut down 💡 Podcast gold: The birth of live rock concerts Chaos + youth culture explosion 🎸 Tour Kickoff Alice Cooper – “Welcome to My Nightmare” tour begins (1975) (Wikipedia) 👉 One of the first: Fully theatrical rock tours Horror + stage production + storyline 🤘 Modern Rock Era Marilyn Manson – “Rock Is Dead” tour launches (1999) (Wikipedia) 👉 Evolution of shock rock from: Alice Cooper ➜ Manson 🎂 NOTABLE BIRTHDAYS (WEEK HIGHLIGHTS) (Pull these into a segment) March 15–21 includes various rock-related figures depending on year—good place to: 👉 Use ThisDayInMusic’s “Born On This Day” tool for current-year tie-ins (This Day In Music) ⚰️ NOTABLE DEATHS This week is lighter historically for major classic rock deaths 👉 Opportunity: “Remembering legends lost this month”
Transcribe →LRRC EP872: Worst Band Names, AI WON'T kill music, Building Your Own Guitar is "Easy", Rock Brigade
Mar 2301:04:28Tap to summarizei was today years old… the strange thing about pick ups(waylon McPherson)… def leppard not night ranger. The 5$ dumbbell (waylon McPherson), Apparently building your own boutique guitar aint no thang(phil knight warmouth starcaster build) rude guitar store staff, Dee & Sebastian, Worst Band Names of all time, Why AI ISN’T going to kill music (probably not film either)(Colt Capperrune) “Worst” band names of all time, I got a promotion Kevin: crazy guitar guy, heartbreaker chibson Film Corner: the man from u. n. c. l. e., point of no return SEG2: New & Notable: This Week In Rock History: Rock History This Week March 8 – March 14 March 8 Key Stories 1974 – Queen release Queen II The band’s second album showcased Freddie Mercury’s fantasy-themed songwriting and Brian May’s layered guitar orchestration. It later became a cult favorite among Queen fans. https://www.thisdayinmusic.com/on-this-day-in-music-march-8/ (thisdayinmusic.com) 1994 – Soundgarden release Superunknown Featuring “Black Hole Sun” and “Spoonman,” the album helped push grunge into the mainstream and went 6× platinum in the U.S.. https://wrif.com/2026/03/08/this-day-in-rock-history-march-8/ (wrif.com) 1965 – Bob Dylan releases “Subterranean Homesick Blues” Dylan’s first Top-40 hit and one of his earliest electric recordings. The famous cue-card promotional film is often considered an early prototype of the modern music video. https://www.thisdayinmusic.com/on-this-day-in-music-march-8/ (thisdayinmusic.com) 1968 – Cream perform at Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco Recordings from these concerts later appeared on the classic double album “Wheels of Fire.” https://www.thisdayinmusic.com/on-this-day-in-music-march-8/ (thisdayinmusic.com) Deaths 1973 – Ron “Pigpen” McKernan (Grateful Dead) dies at 27 from liver failure. Founding keyboardist and blues singer who shaped the early Dead sound. https://www.thisdayinmusic.com/on-this-day-in-music-march-8/ (thisdayinmusic.com) 2016 – George Martin dies Legendary Beatles producer often called “The Fifth Beatle.” https://wrif.com/2026/03/08/this-day-in-rock-history-march-8/ (WRIF Rocks Detroit) Other notable moment 1965 – David Bowie makes his first TV appearance performing with The Manish Boys. https://www.thisdayinmusic.com/on-this-day-in-music-march-8/ (thisdayinmusic.com) March 9 Album Releases 1971 – Alice Cooper releases Love It to Death Breakthrough album featuring the hit “I’m Eighteen.” https://www.939xindy.com/2025/03/09/today-in-rock-history-march-9/ (939xindy.com) 1987 – U2 releases The Joshua Tree Featuring “With or Without You” and “Where the Streets Have No Name,” it became one of the most successful rock albums ever. https://www.939xindy.com/2025/03/09/today-in-rock-history-march-9/ (939X Indy's Rock Station - WNDX-FM) Chart story 1991 – The Clash score their only UK #1 single “Should I Stay or Should I Go” tops the chart after being used in a Levi’s commercial. https://www.939xindy.com/2025/03/09/today-in-rock-history-march-9/ (939X Indy's Rock Station - WNDX-FM) Birthdays John Cale – The Velvet Underground Founding member and avant-garde composer. https://www.939xindy.com/2025/03/09/today-in-rock-history-march-9/ (939X Indy's Rock Station - WNDX-FM) March 10 Singles / recording events 1956 – “Blue Suede Shoes” by Carl Perkins enters the charts One of the foundational songs of early rock and roll. https://www.wwcfradio.org/today-in-rock-roll-history-march-10th/ (wwcfradio.org) 1964 – Simon & Garfunkel record the acoustic version of “The Sound of Silence.” The song later becomes a massive hit after electric overdubs are added without their knowledge. https://www.wwcfradio.org/today-in-rock-roll-history-march-10th/ (wwcf) Album releases 1973 – Pink Floyd releases The Dark Side of the Moon One of the most famous albums in rock history, spending over 700 weeks on the charts. https://toptunetales.com/music-history-march-10/ (toptunetales.com) 2011 – Foo Fighters release Wasting Light Recorded in Dave Grohl’s garage and widely praised for its raw rock sound. https://toptunetales.com/music-history-march-10/ (TopTuneTales) March 11 Album milestones 1978 – Meat Loaf’s Bat Out of Hell begins a legendary 416-week run on the UK charts. It eventually sells over 40 million copies worldwide. https://www.thisdayinmusic.com/on-this-day-in-music-march-11/ (thisdayinmusic.com) 1972 – Neil Young’s Harvest hits #1 Includes the classic single “Heart of Gold.” https://www.thisdayinmusic.com/on-this-day-in-music-march-11/ (thisdayinmusic.com) Rock history moment 1971 – Jim Morrison moves to Paris The Doors singer relocates shortly before his death that July. https://www.thisdayinmusic.com/on-this-day-in-music-march-11/ (thisdayinmusic.com) Deaths 2016 – Keith Emerson (Emerson, Lake & Palmer) dies. A pioneering progressive rock keyboardist. https://www.thisdayinmusic.com/on-this-day-in-music-march-11/ (thisdayinmusic.com) March 12 Iconic album release 1967 – The Velvet Underground & Nico released. Now considered one of the most influential albums ever made despite poor initial sales. https://musicdaily.com/music-history-for-march-7-13/ (musicdaily.com) Other album releases <li style="font-we...
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