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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Nov 27, 2021 • 21min
The Story Behind Led Zeppelin’s Black Dog – A 70s Rock Masterpiece
The incredulous story of Led Zeppelin’s 1970s masterpiece Black Dog from their classic album IV. Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and John Bohnam created a track that was extremely difficult to play and was named after a stray animal. Along with story behind the symbols on the iconic album cover. 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.
Nov 26, 2021 • 28min
Revisiting the Top 10 Songs from This Week in 1987 – A Battle of Rock vs. Pop
Here is the top 10 songs of this VERY same week from the year 1987. There’s so much variety here.. The Cure vs. Debbie Gibson and Tiffany.. New Order Vs George Michael, Pink Floyd Vs Belinda Carlisle What is the new #1 hit? a Rock act or a Pop duo find out next. 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.
Nov 25, 2021 • 17min
Inside Yusuf / Cat Stevens’ Teaser and the Firecat Super Deluxe Edition
Click Here To Buy The Teaser and Firecat Super Deluxe Edition Vinyl Box Set: https://catstevens.lnk.to/teaser500F 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.
Nov 24, 2021 • 19min
The Darkness on Queen’s Influence and the Story Behind I Believe in a Thing Called Love
the brothers Hawkins from the Darkness tell the story behind their evolution in music including getting inspired by Queen as well as the story behind their Rock smash I Believe in a Thing Called Love one of the last great hard rock classic. A truly hilarious take from Justin and Dan Hawkins 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.
Nov 22, 2021 • 23min
How Chris Cornell Honored Andrew Wood with Say Hello 2 Heaven and Temple of the Dog
The story of one of rock’s greatest friendships. Chris Cornell of Soundgarden and Andrew Wood of Mother Love Bone roomed together. Andy was trying to stay sober and the two had a great creative period where they wrote many songs. Tragically, Andy died of a Heroin overdose. So Chris Cornell honored his friend with the classic song Say Hello 2 Heaven with Eddie Vedder and others in Temple of the Dog. the story is next. 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.
Nov 20, 2021 • 25min
The Story Behind Queensrÿche’s Silent Lucidity – A 90s Metal Masterpiece
The emotional lyric by lyric story of Queensryche’s perfect #1 Rock hit Silent Lucidity from 1991. The leaders of the progressive metal movement, Geoff Tate and Chris Degarmo created a masterpiece that still resonates with the masses about lucid dreaming. 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.
Nov 17, 2021 • 17min
Ted Nugent on Writing Cat Scratch Fever and His Rock & Roll Influences
Hard Rock singer/guitarist Ted Nugent tells the story of his 70s classic Cat Scratch Fever. How the Riff came to be and how he we inspired to pick up a guitar and learn from the masters like Chuck Berry and Bo Diddley and form the Amboy Dukes. Ted even plays a few tunes.. 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.
Nov 16, 2021 • 12min
Cy Curnin on The Fixx’s One Thing Leads to Another – An 80s Classic That Predicted the Future
CY Curnin, lead singer and songwriter behind 80s New Wave icons the Fixx, on the story of their biggest hit One thing Leads to Another. Cy wrote the song in 1983 but it fits our day in age. from the Fixx’s classic album “Reach the Beach”, One Thing went to #4 on Billboard Hot 100. Here Cy tells the story of this iconic song. 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.
Nov 15, 2021 • 25min
How R.E.M.’s Losing My Religion Became an Unlikely 90s Anthem
The otherworldly story of how an indie band went global with the unlikeliest hit.. maybe ever… R.E.M. Losing my Religion from their 1991 masterpiece blockbuster Out of Time. Months before 90s grunge took over, REM set the tone with a song about madness using an old southern saying… Michael Stipe masterfully sang the tune, with Peter Buck’s Mandolin and Mike Mills and Bill Berry holding their own…the story of a classic. 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.
Nov 12, 2021 • 18min
Pete Rivera on the Story Behind Rare Earth’s I Just Want to Celebrate
The story of the 70s rock soul hit I Just Want to Celebrate as told by drummer/ singer Pete Rivera. The song went to the top 10 in 1971 and the band played CAL JAM to over 300k fans. 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.
