Professor of Rock

1405 Episodes

1. Interview: Marc Cohn on the True Story Behind “Walking in Memphis”

   Published: 31/01/2023
2. How The Beatles’ “A Day in the Life” Redefined Rock Music Forever

   Published: 30/01/2023
3. How The Cure’s “Lovesong” Defied Expectations and Became Their Biggest Hit

   Published: 28/01/2023
4. How The Proclaimers’ “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” Proved the Industry Wrong and Became a Global Hit

   Published: 27/01/2023
5. How Whitesnake’s “Here I Go Again” Took Three Tries to Become an 80s Anthem

   Published: 26/01/2023
6. Interview: The Hooters on Their 80s Success, Live Aid, and Writing “One of Us”

   Published: 25/01/2023
7. Interview: Limahl on Kajagoogoo’s “Too Shy” and His Solo Hit from The NeverEnding Story

   Published: 24/01/2023
8. Interview: Joe Elliott on Def Leppard’s Hysteria—The 80s Rock Blockbuster That Beat the Odds

   Published: 23/01/2023
9. How Stevie Nicks’ “Edge of Seventeen” Proved Her Solo Star Power

   Published: 21/01/2023
10. How Barry Gibb’s Falsetto and “Jive Talkin’” Saved the Bee Gees’ Career

    Published: 20/01/2023
11. Interview: Sammy Hagar on Writing Van Halen’s “Right Now” and Its Surprising Legacy

    Published: 19/01/2023
12. Interview: Martin Fry on ABC’s “The Look of Love” and the Breakup That Inspired It

    Published: 18/01/2023
13. Terence Trent D’Arby’s Rise and Fall: How Hype and Hubris Derailed His Career

    Published: 17/01/2023
14. How Sting’s “If You Love Somebody Set Them Free” Was a Response to “Every Breath You Take”

    Published: 16/01/2023
15. How Guns N’ Roses’ “Sweet Child O’ Mine” Went from a Joke Riff to an 80s Anthem

    Published: 14/01/2023
16. How Tom Petty’s “American Girl” Became His Most Iconic Song Without Ever Being a Hit

    Published: 13/01/2023
17. Interview: Carlos Santana on the Spontaneous Creation of a #1 Hit in One Take

    Published: 12/01/2023
18. Interview: Dave Sabo on How Skid Row’s “I Remember You” Became Their Biggest Hit

    Published: 11/01/2023
19. Interview: John Oates on How Heartbreak Inspired Hall & Oates’ First Hit “She’s Gone”

    Published: 10/01/2023
20. How Aerosmith Transformed “What It Takes” from a Country Tune into a Rock Anthem

    Published: 9/01/2023