Professor of Rock

1405 Episodes

1. How a Trucker’s Outburst Inspired Bachman-Turner Overdrive’s 70s Classic “Let It Ride”

   Published: 3/20/2023
2. Why Billy Joel Is Embarrassed by His Iconic Hit “Piano Man”

   Published: 3/18/2023
3. How Barry Gibb Dominated the Charts With “Stayin’ Alive” and Made History

   Published: 3/17/2023
4. Why Phil Collins’ Hit “Take Me Home” Deserved More—and His Rock Hall Snub

   Published: 3/16/2023
5. Ann Wilson on the Struggles of Recording Heart’s Classic Hit and Legal Battles

   Published: 3/15/2023
6. Unraveling the Mystery Behind Tears for Fears’ 80s Classic “Head Over Heels”

   Published: 3/14/2023
7. How Kenny Loggins and Michael McDonald Accidentally Created the Hit “This Is It”

   Published: 3/13/2023
8. How Billy Squier’s “Rock Me Tonite” Video Ended His 80s Rock Reign Overnight

   Published: 3/11/2023
9. The Story Behind Elvin Bishop’s 70s Classic “Fooled Around and Fell in Love”

   Published: 3/10/2023
10. How Johnny Cash Made Nine Inch Nails’ “Hurt” His Own—and Changed Trent Reznor’s Mind

    Published: 3/9/2023
11. Interview with Thomas Dolby: Playing Live Aid With David Bowie and Writing for Michael Jackson

    Published: 3/8/2023
12. Interview with John Oates: The Story Behind Hall & Oates’ “You Make My Dreams” and the Vanished Synth

    Published: 3/7/2023
13. The Story Behind Journey’s "Separate Ways" – Inspiration, Legacy & Revival

    Published: 3/6/2023
14. The Story Behind John Mellencamp’s Fight for “Jack and Diane”

    Published: 3/4/2023
15. How Huey Lewis’ “I Want a New Drug” Led to a Ghostbusters Lawsuit

    Published: 3/3/2023
16. Elton John’s 80s Comeback: The Hit That Revived His Career

    Published: 3/2/2023
17. How a Drummer’s Mistake Created WAR’s Classic Hit “Low Rider”

    Published: 3/1/2023
18. Pink Floyd’s “High Hopes”: The Controversy Behind Their 90s Comeback Hit

    Published: 2/28/2023
19. How “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling” Became the Most Played Song of the 20th Century

    Published: 2/25/2023
20. John Denver’s Rise and Fall: The Story Behind “Rocky Mountain High”

    Published: 2/24/2023