Professor of Rock 

<p>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.</p>

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Title	Date published
Interview with Carlos Santana: The Story Behind “Black Magic Woman” and His Unexpected Comeback	2025-01-03
The Top 5 Musical Disses of the 70s – From Paul McCartney to Carly Simon	2025-01-02
How a Lost Wallet Led The 5th Dimension to a #1 Hit	2025-01-01
How Sugarloaf Beat the One-Hit Wonder Curse – And Accidentally Called the White House	2024-12-31
How Tom Jones Turned Two Unlikely Songs into Timeless Classics	2024-12-30
The Top 10 Songs of 1984 – Celebrating the Greatest Year in Pop Music	2024-12-28
How AC/DC Overcame Tragedy to Create Back in Black – The Biggest-Selling Rock Album Ever	2024-12-27
5 More of the Most Controversial Songs of the Rock Era – Banned, Censored, and Blacklisted	2024-12-26
Interview with Johnny Mathis: The Story Behind “Chances Are” and His Iconic Christmas Album	2024-12-25
Interview with The Romantics: How Legal Battles Stalled Their Career for 11 Years	2024-12-25
Interview with Neal Schon: The Story Behind Journey’s Iconic Solos and a Connection to “Purple Rain”	2024-12-24
Interview with Peter Hook: How New Order’s “Blue Monday” Became a Legendary Loss Leader	2024-12-23
The Untold Story of Bob Dylan’s “Lay Lady Lay” – A Song He Didn’t Want Released	2024-12-23
The Lost Led Zeppelin Song That Could Have Been Their Greatest Anthem	2024-12-21
Interview with Kansas: How “Dust in the Wind” Started as a Guitar Exercise and Became a Classic	2024-12-20
Singer Had Last Laugh When He Outsold His Band with the Very Song They Rejected	2024-12-19
Interview with Survivor: How “Eye of the Tiger” Became the Ultimate 80s Anthem	2024-12-18
Interview with Neil Sedaka: How Elton John Helped Him Stage a Legendary Comeback	2024-12-17
The Top 10 One-Hit Wonders – Stories Behind These Unforgettable Hits	2024-12-16
Revisiting the Top 10 Songs of 1986 – Which Hits Have Stood the Test of Time?	2024-12-14

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