<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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Guns N' Roses' 'November Rain': Axl Rose’s 8-Year Journey to a #1 Epic 2023-05-19
Gordon Lightfoot’s 'If You Could Read My Mind': The Heartbreaking Song That Almost Changed 2023-05-18
Top 5 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Snubs – Why Does It Hate Actual Rock? 2023-05-17
Deep Purple’s 'Smoke on the Water': How a Disaster Led to Rock’s Most Iconic Riff 2023-05-16
The Doobie Brothers’ 'What a Fool Believes': How Yacht Rock Dethroned Disco 2023-05-15
Red Hot Chili Peppers’ 'Soul to Squeeze': The B-Side That Became a #1 Hit 2023-05-13
Carole King: From Hitmaker to 70s Solo Superstar with 'Tapestry' 2023-05-12
Ratt’s 'Round and Round': The 80s Rock Classic That Sold 5 Million and Endured 2023-05-11
The Couple Behind 3 Huge 80s Hits: What Happened to Them After 'Waiting for a Star to Fall'? 2023-05-10
Styx's 'Lady': How a DJ Turned a Jukebox Discovery into a #1 Power Ballad 2023-05-09
Neil Diamond’s 'Sweet Caroline': The Song That Shocked the Woman It Was About 2023-05-08
Robert Plant’s 'Ten Years Gone': The Heartbreaking Ultimatum That Led to a #1 Hit 2023-05-06
The Cult’s 'She Sells Sanctuary': The #1 Song That Divided Fans and Sparked Violence 2023-05-05
Robbie Dupree’s 'Steal Away': From Trucking to #1 – The Yacht Rock Classic That Almost Didn’t Happen 2023-05-04
Skid Row’s 'Youth Gone Wild': How a Rookie Band Surpassed Their Mentor, Bon Jovi 2023-05-03
Van Halen’s Hidden Gems: How Eddie’s Lightning-Fast Guitar Left Sammy Hagar Stunned 2023-05-02
Dead or Alive’s 'You Spin Me Round': From 80s Hit to Guinness Record and #1 Again 21 Years Later 2023-05-01
Queen’s 'Bohemian Rhapsody': How Freddie Mercury Leaked the Song That Became a #1 Hit 2023-04-29
The Grateful Dead’s 'Touch of Grey': The One Hit Wonder Who Played to 25 Million Fans 2023-04-28
Paul Young’s 'Every Time You Go Away': The #1 Hit with the Funniest Misheard Lyric 2023-04-27
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