Professor of Rock

1405 Episodes

1. How a Misheard Lyric Made “Blinded by the Light” a #1 Hit for Manfred Mann’s Earth Band

   Published: 16/12/2022
2. Interview: Graeham Goble on How “Reminiscing” Became Little River Band’s Signature Hit

   Published: 15/12/2022
3. Interview: Mark Farner on Writing “We’re an American Band” and the Costly Credit Decision

   Published: 14/12/2022
4. Interview: The Romantics on “Talking in Your Sleep” and Their Decade-Long Legal Battle

   Published: 13/12/2022
5. How The Human League’s “Don’t You Want Me” Became an 80s Classic Despite Phil Oakey’s Doubts

   Published: 12/12/2022
6. Interview: Journey’s Jonathan Cain & Neal Schon on Writing “Faithfully” and Prince’s Concern Over “Purple Rain”

   Published: 11/12/2022
7. How Led Zeppelin’s First Rehearsal Proved They Were Destined for Greatness

   Published: 10/12/2022
8. Celebrating Christine McVie: The Heart and Soul of Fleetwood Mac

   Published: 9/12/2022
9. Interview: Kevin Cronin on How REO Speedwagon’s “Can’t Fight This Feeling” Took 10 Years to Finish

   Published: 8/12/2022
10. How Pearl Jam’s “Daughter” Became a #1 Hit Despite Their Rejection of Fame

    Published: 7/12/2022
11. Interview: How Kansas’ “Dust in the Wind” Started as a Fingerpicking Exercise and Became a Classic

    Published: 6/12/2022
12. How Boston Overcame Legal Battles to Make a Triumphant Comeback with “Amanda”

    Published: 5/12/2022
13. Revisiting the Top 10 Songs of 1983: How Do They Hold Up Today?

    Published: 3/12/2022
14. How Bonnie Raitt Defied the Odds with Nick of Time and the Heartbreak of “I Can’t Make You Love Me”

    Published: 2/12/2022
15. Interview: Ann Wilson on How Heart’s “Barracuda” Was Born from Industry Outrage

    Published: 1/12/2022
16. Interview: UB40’s Ali Campbell on How “Red Red Wine” Took 5 Years to Hit #1

    Published: 30/11/2022
17. Interview: Freddy Curci on Holding a Guinness Record and His Two Huge Hits with Sheriff & Alias

    Published: 29/11/2022
18. How Jackson Browne’s “Take It Easy” Became the Eagles’ Breakthrough Hit

    Published: 28/11/2022
19. How a Saved Photograph Inspired The Cure’s Heart-Wrenching Classic “Pictures of You”

    Published: 27/11/2022
20. Interview: Steve Vai on Creating “For the Love of God” and His Spiritual Journey to Guitar Greatness

    Published: 26/11/2022