<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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How Pearl Jam’s “Daughter” Became a #1 Hit Despite Their Rejection of Fame 2022-12-07
Interview: How Kansas’ “Dust in the Wind” Started as a Fingerpicking Exercise and Became a Classic 2022-12-06
How Boston Overcame Legal Battles to Make a Triumphant Comeback with “Amanda” 2022-12-05
Revisiting the Top 10 Songs of 1983: How Do They Hold Up Today? 2022-12-03
How Bonnie Raitt Defied the Odds with Nick of Time and the Heartbreak of “I Can’t Make You Love Me” 2022-12-02
Interview: Ann Wilson on How Heart’s “Barracuda” Was Born from Industry Outrage 2022-12-01
Interview: UB40’s Ali Campbell on How “Red Red Wine” Took 5 Years to Hit #1 2022-11-30
Interview: Freddy Curci on Holding a Guinness Record and His Two Huge Hits with Sheriff & Alias 2022-11-29
How Jackson Browne’s “Take It Easy” Became the Eagles’ Breakthrough Hit 2022-11-28
How a Saved Photograph Inspired The Cure’s Heart-Wrenching Classic “Pictures of You” 2022-11-27
Interview: Steve Vai on Creating “For the Love of God” and His Spiritual Journey to Guitar Greatness 2022-11-26
How Lindsey Buckingham’s “Go Your Own Way” Turned Fleetwood Mac’s Heartbreak into Rock History 2022-11-25
How Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car” Stole the Show and Made Her a Star Overnight 2022-11-24
Interview: Mark Foster on How “Pumped Up Kicks” Sparked Controversy and Became a Modern Classic 2022-11-23
Interview: Midge Ure on Ultravox’s “Vienna” and the Awful Song That Kept It from #1 2022-11-22
How Kim Carnes’ “Bette Davis Eyes” Became an 80s Smash and Made the Actress a Legend to Her Grandkids 2022-11-21
How Paul McCartney Turned a Robbery in Nigeria into Band on the Run, His Greatest Solo Album 2022-11-19
Interview: Toto on How “Africa” Went from a Wildcard Track to an Immortal #1 Hit 2022-11-18
How a Schoolteacher Wrote Elvis Presley’s “Heartbreak Hotel” and Made Music History with Her Son 2022-11-17
Interview: Peter Frampton on How a Hangover Led to “Do You Feel Like We Do” and a Rock Masterpiece 2022-11-16
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