Professor of Rock
Gamut Podcast Network
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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Jan 26, 2022 • 5min
Special Announcement to the Professor of Rock Community!
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Jan 19, 2022 • 15min
Honoring Ronnie Spector – How Be My Baby and Take Me Home Tonight Influenced Rock Legends
A tribute to the Queen of The Wall of Sound, the influential rock Goddess Ronnie Spector of the Ronettes who passed away after a brief battle with Cancer. Ronnie Spector ruled the 60s with her #2 hit Be My Baby that influence everyone from the Beatles to Billy Joel, From Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys to Bruce Springsteen who patterned some of their biggest records after her sound. After stepping away from Rock she had a career resurgence with Eddie Money duetting on the 80s top 5 hit Take Me Home Tonight. Ronnie Spector influenced so many and will continue to do so. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jan 18, 2022 • 22min
Tina Turner’s Legendary Comeback – What’s Love Got to Do with It and Private Dancer
The story of the greatest comeback in Rock History and the album that puT TINA TURNER in the same echelon of the Superstars of the 80s like Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, and Prince. Private Dancer with here hit What’s Love Got To do with It. Also Tina Turner's top 5 songs ever in this tribute to the Queen of Rock. Tina Turner just passed away at age 83. The legend will be missed but her song like River Deep Mountain High, We Don't Need Another Hero, Typical Male, Simply the Best and Private Dancer will live on! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jan 12, 2022 • 24min
Rik Emmett on Triumph’s Greatest Songs – Rock’s Most Underrated Power Trio
The story behind the hits of a band that should’ve been much bigger than they were. Rik Emmet the singer and guitarist of TRIUMPH tells the story of their best song of the 70s and 80s including Hold On, Never Surrender, Lay it on the Line and more. an in depth interview from a man that then Journey singer Steve Perry was blown away by! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jan 11, 2022 • 15min
How Peter Gabriel’s In Your Eyes Became an Iconic Movie Moment in Say Anything
One of the most mesmerizing scenes in cinema history was due to this classic alternative 80s songs… In Your Eyes by Peter Gabriel. The song only went to #26 on the charts but after being used in the John Cusack/ Cameron Crowe film Say Anything it became massive. This video tells why it should’ve been a #1 hit who it was written for and how it was chosen for this 1989 teen romance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jan 10, 2022 • 22min
How ELO’s Don’t Bring Me Down Became Their Biggest Hit – Jeff Lynne’s Bold Experiment
How Jeff Lynne of Electric Light Orchestra created a song that was louder and different than anything they had done before and was rewarded with their biggest hit ever. In the 70s ELO ruled the charts on both sides of he Ocean, but this risk was one the band mates fought against since Jeff decided to record and play all of the instrument alone. The story of the 70s smash Don’t Bring Me Down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jan 8, 2022 • 21min
Boston’s Meteoric Rise with Don’t Look Back – What Happened Next?
After releasing a historic debut album that shocked the record industry, the pressure WAS ON for CLASSIC ROCK ACT BOSTON AND Tom Sholz to deliver the group’s highly anticipated follow-up, Don’t Look Back in late summer of 1978. It shot to #1 and Brad Delp’s majestic Tenor was at the forefront of Tom Sholz beautiful composition with his signature guitar harmonies. Up next the story of this song and time period. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jan 7, 2022 • 28min
Revisiting the Top 10 Songs from This Week in 1970 – Who Holds Up Today?
Up next we’re going to go go behind the top 10 songs of this VERY same week from the year 1970. an amazing 52 years ago Where we had on of the most diverse charts ever with Creedence Clearwater Revival vs newcomers Led Zeppelin, Motown was well represented with the Jackon 5 and Diana Ross and The Supremes as well as Dutch Rock act Shocking Blue, . Who is the new #1 based on all time streams? Once again we will re rank them based on the all time performance and tell your stories... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jan 6, 2022 • 22min
How Duran Duran’s Ordinary World Became Their Emotional 90s Comeback Hit
The heart wrenching story behind Duran Duran’s masterpiece hit, Ordinary World. Everyone wrote Duran Duran off after the 80s, especially after their 1990 album Liberty failed to catch on and had no real hits. Their label wouldn’t even give them the full money to make another record. That’s when Simon LeBon John Taylor Nick Rhodes and new comer Warren Cuccurullo combined to write one of the greatest songs ever. A song that Simon wrote after the death of this good friend.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jan 5, 2022 • 16min
Alan Parsons on Working with The Beatles, Pink Floyd, and His Legendary Career
Legendary Producer and Songwriter Alan Parsons tells the story of working at Abbey Road Studios under the tutelage of George Martin, helping to engineer both The Beatles Let It Be and Abbey Road albums and his adventures along the way, including helping set up the mics and equipment for the fab four’s legendary rooftop concert. and how those opportunities led to producing Pink Floyd, Al Stewart, Pilot The Hollies and Paul McCartney solo in an incredible run in the 70s and 80s to now with the Alan Parson’s Project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
