<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 The B-52s’ Rock Lobster Inspired John Lennon’s Return to Music 2022-06-09
The Enduring Legacy of I Melt With You by Modern English 2022-06-07
Stone Temple Pilots’ Defiant #1 Hit and Scott Weiland’s Personal Struggle 2022-06-06
How Naked Eyes Transformed Always Something There to Remind Me into an 80s Classic 2022-06-02
5 Overlooked 80s New Wave Gems That Deserve More Recognition 2022-05-31
How Steve Stevens' Blazing Solo Made the Top Gun Theme an 80s Classic 2022-05-30
How Led Zeppelin’s All My Love Became Robert Plant’s Emotional Tribute 2022-05-28
The Best 80s Songs from Stranger Things Season 3 and Why They Matter 2022-05-25
How Jefferson Starship Reinvented Themselves with Jane – Inspired by Toto? 2022-05-24
The Haunting Story Behind Lullaby by The Cure – 80s Creepiest Song? 2022-05-23
How a Radio Ban Kept Howard Jones’ No One Is to Blame from Hitting #1 2022-05-19
Narada Michael Walden on Producing Whitney Houston & Prince’s Legendary Basketball Skills 2022-05-18
Rupert Holmes on the Story Behind Him – The 80s Hit About Infidelity 2022-05-13
Wang Chung on Turning Down Michael Jackson to Record Dance Hall Days 2022-05-11
How Stevie Nicks’ Landslide Saved Her Career and Led to Fleetwood Mac 2022-05-09
Breaking Down the Top 10 Songs from This Week in 1970 2022-05-07
Cy Curnin of The Fixx on the Chilling Relevance of Stand or Fall and Red Skies 2022-05-04
The Story Behind Donnie Iris’ Ah! Leah! – An 80s Classic That Endures 2022-05-03
How Nena’s 99 Luftballons Became an Unlikely Cold War Anthem 2022-05-02
How George Harrison Inspired Led Zeppelin to Write The Rain Song 2022-04-30
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