
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.
Catégories: Music
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Today’s story is one of the saddest in rock history. Creedence Clearwater Revival was a band that had as much potential as any who ever recorded a song… They were like a powerful Comet of Rock blazing so fast and bright they just as quickly imploded. CCR had an incredible 14 huge hits in a little over 2 years. They were on a Beatles-like trajectory. In fact, they outdid the Beatles in terms of hits before the demise of the Fab Four. They could compete with anyone, with John Fogerty, a lead singer with a raspy voice and a sound that redefined rock. But sibling rivalry, arguments in the band, and the battle for creative control decimated the band. Today’s massive hit Have You Ever Seen the Rain tells their story best. A classic of the rock canon, it also proved prophetic, predicting the collapse of this band, but only John Fogerty knew what it meant, and then some fans caught on… What a waste. Had the band held on, they may have been the biggest rock band in US history. Up next, it’s one of the great what-ifs of rock and roll on POR. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Épisodes précédents
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1331 - The Rise and Fall of Creedence Clearwater Revival: The Tragedy Behind “Have You Ever Seen the Rain” Mon, 14 Jul 2025
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1330 - FROM THE VAULT: Interview with Thomas Dolby: Playing Live Aid With David Bowie and Writing for Michael Jackson Sun, 13 Jul 2025
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1329 - When Rock Songs Go Wrong: The Bizarre True Stories Behind Music’s Darkest Myths Sat, 12 Jul 2025
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1328 - The Untold Story of Rush’s Biggest Hits: Interviews with Two Rock Legends Fri, 11 Jul 2025
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1327 - The Story of “More Than Words” by Extreme: A Power Ballad That Changed Everything Thu, 10 Jul 2025
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1326 - Stevie Nicks, Dolores O’Riordan & Alanis: Rock’s Most Unique Female Singers Wed, 09 Jul 2025
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1325 - FROM THE VAULT: How a Schoolteacher Wrote Elvis Presley’s “Heartbreak Hotel” and Made Music History with Her Son Tue, 08 Jul 2025
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1324 - The Beatles' Chart Takeover and 10 More Iconic Songs of 1964 Mon, 07 Jul 2025
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1323 - The Bee Gees Comeback: From Disco Backlash to "You Win Again" Sun, 06 Jul 2025
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1322 - The Greatest Music Records of All Time—And Why No One Will Ever Top Them Sat, 05 Jul 2025
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1321 - A Tribute to Dan Fogelberg – The Unsung Hero of ’70s and ’80s Songwriting Fri, 04 Jul 2025
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1320 - From Steely Dan to the Doobie Brothers: The Origins of ‘What a Fool Believes’ Thu, 03 Jul 2025
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1319 - The Craziest One-Hit Wonder Stories in Rock History Wed, 02 Jul 2025
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1318 - FROM THE VAULT: How The Beatles’ “A Day in the Life” Redefined Rock Music Forever Tue, 01 Jul 2025
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1317 - Alice Cooper’s Most Controversial Hit: The True Story of “School’s Out” Mon, 30 Jun 2025
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1316 - Countdown: The Greatest Rock Songs of 1990 and the Stories Behind Them Sun, 29 Jun 2025
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1315 - Guilty Pleasures Countdown: The Songs We Secretly Love to Sing Sat, 28 Jun 2025
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1314 - How Eagles Became Rock Icons: Producer Bill Szymczyk Tells All Fri, 27 Jun 2025
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1313 - Inside the Greatest Supergroup Ever: The Untold Story of “We Are the World” Thu, 26 Jun 2025
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1312 - Van Halen, The Beatles & More: The Most Misunderstood Songs in Rock History Wed, 25 Jun 2025
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1311 - 1968’s Greatest Songs: Janis, Otis, The Beatles, and a Chilling Surprise Tue, 24 Jun 2025
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1310 - FROM THE VAULT: Why Beastie Boys Hated Their Own Hit "(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (to Party) Mon, 23 Jun 2025
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1309 - The Secret Behind Led Zeppelin’s “Ramble On” and Its Mysterious Drums Sun, 22 Jun 2025
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1308 - Top ’90s TV Theme Songs: Friends, Seinfeld, X-Files & More Sat, 21 Jun 2025
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1307 - How Soul Asylum’s “Runaway Train” Saved Lives and Changed the World Fri, 20 Jun 2025
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1306 - Exclusive Interview: Gary Numan on His UK Success, U.S. One-Hit Wonder, and Finding Peace Thu, 19 Jun 2025
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1305 - FROM THE VAULT: How the Bee Gees Rose from Collapse to Conquer the 70s: Top 5 Songs of the Gibb Brothers Wed, 18 Jun 2025
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1304 - When Kiedis Bombed Live and Loggins Got Fired—Then They Made History Tue, 17 Jun 2025
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1303 - The Untold Stories of 1972’s Greatest Hits: Bowie, Seals & Crofts, and The Hollies Mon, 16 Jun 2025
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1302 - The Genius of Brian Wilson: A Farewell to Pop’s Most Profound Composer Sun, 15 Jun 2025
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1301 - FROM THE VAULT: How Bon Jovi Rose to Fame with Anthems of Hope and Resilience Sun, 15 Jun 2025
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1300 - The Wildest Rock Supergroups That Almost Happened: Michael Jackson, Freddie Mercury, and Llamas Sat, 14 Jun 2025
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1299 - He Lost the Bet...Then Wrote Their Biggest Hit in Minutes! Fri, 13 Jun 2025
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1298 - Kenny Rogers on “The Gambler”: The Song That Made Him a Legend Thu, 12 Jun 2025
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1297 - Celebrating Brian Wilson: The Musical Genius Behind The Beach Boys | Bonus Tribute Episode Wed, 11 Jun 2025
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1296 - Banned by MTV, Rejected by Radio: The ’80s Hits Too Hot to Handle Wed, 11 Jun 2025
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1295 - FROM THE VAULT: How Tom Petty Proved His Label Wrong with Free Fallin’ Tue, 10 Jun 2025
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1294 - The 16-Year-Old Who Outsold The Beatles —Top 11 Songs of 1967 Mon, 09 Jun 2025
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1293 - How Rick Astley’s Label Hated His Song—Then It Took Over the World Sun, 08 Jun 2025
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1292 - Top 10 Most Soul-Stirring Female Vocal Performances of the ’80s: Aimee Mann, Stevie Nicks, and More Sat, 07 Jun 2025
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1291 - How a Paul Simon–Mentored Band Created One of the Most Haunting One-Hit Wonders of the ’80s Fri, 06 Jun 2025
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1290 - The Story Behind “Juke Box Hero”: Lou Gramm’s Vocal Feat and Fan Inspiration Thu, 05 Jun 2025
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1289 - Top 10 Guitar Solos of the ’70s: Ritchie Blackmore, David Gilmour, and More Wed, 04 Jun 2025
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1288 - FROM THE VAULT: The Story Behind Fleetwood Mac’s Dreams – Stevie Nicks’ Heartfelt Breakup Anthem Tue, 03 Jun 2025
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1287 - FROM THE VAULT: 5 Forgotten 90s Songs Featuring Tonic, LIT, Sponge, Garbage, and More Mon, 02 Jun 2025
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1286 - The ’70s Hit Randy Bachman Wrote as a Joke—That Hit #1 in 22 Countries Mon, 02 Jun 2025
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1285 - Ranking the Greatest Classic Rock Songs of All Time: The Ultimate Showdown Sun, 01 Jun 2025
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1284 - How “The Power of Love” Became a #1 Hit—and a Soundtrack Tragedy Sat, 31 May 2025
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1283 - How Two Teens and a Cheap Synth Launched OMD into Pop History Fri, 30 May 2025
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1282 - Men at Work Ruled the ’80s—Then Vanished. Colin Hay Explains Why Thu, 29 May 2025