<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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The New Wave Legacy of Sire Records – Hits That Defined a Generation 2022-02-25
Suzi Quatro on Her Trailblazing Rock Career and Overdue Rock Hall Recognition 2022-02-24
Top 5 Hidden Gems from 80s One-Hit Wonders 2022-02-23
How Van Halen’s Runnin’ with the Devil and Eruption Kickstarted 80s Rock 2022-02-21
Steve Vai on Learning from Satriani, Frank Zappa, and Teaming with David Lee Roth 2022-02-18
The Story Behind Gordon Lightfoot’s The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald – A Haunting 70s Epic 2022-02-17
The Motels on the Story Behind Only the Lonely and the Dark Side of Fame 2022-02-16
Revisiting the Top 10 Songs from This Week in 1975 – Who Stands the Test of Time? 2022-02-14
How Metallica’s Enter Sandman Took Over Radio and Redefined Heavy Metal 2022-02-10
Richard Marx on Writing Right Here Waiting – A #1 Hit in Minutes 2022-02-08
Rupert Holmes on the Banned 70s Hit Timothy – A Song Too Controversial for Radio 2022-02-04
How Meat Loaf’s Bat Out of Hell Defied the Odds to Sell 45 Million Copies 2022-02-02
Ann Wilson & Mike Reno on Recording Almost Paradise – An Iconic 80s Duet 2022-01-31
Revisiting the Top 10 Songs from This Week in 1983 – How Do They Compare Today? 2022-01-29
Jimmy Jam on Janet Jackson’s What Have You Done for Me Lately and the Control Era 2022-01-29
The Story Behind Led Zeppelin’s Whole Lotta Love – A Rock Revolution and Controversy 2022-01-27
Special Announcement to the Professor of Rock Community! 2022-01-26
Honoring Ronnie Spector – How Be My Baby and Take Me Home Tonight Influenced Rock Legends 2022-01-19
Tina Turner’s Legendary Comeback – What’s Love Got to Do with It and Private Dancer 2022-01-18
Rik Emmett on Triumph’s Greatest Songs – Rock’s Most Underrated Power Trio 2022-01-12
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