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
Neil Sedaka on Writing Solitaire – The 70s Hit That Sparked His Comeback	2021-10-08
How The Kinks’ You Really Got Me Pioneered Guitar Distortion and Inspired Van Halen	2021-10-07
Roger McGuinn & David Crosby on The Byrds’ Turn! Turn! Turn! – A #1 Hit from Ancient Words	2021-10-06
Siedah Garrett on Writing Michael Jackson’s Man in the Mirror – An 80s Anthem for Change	2021-10-05
Geoff Downes on Asia’s Only Time Will Tell – An 80s Hidden Gem	2021-10-01
Revisiting the Top 10 Songs from This Week in 1983 – Which Hits Stand the Test of Time?	2021-09-30
Peter Frampton on Show Me the Way, Talk Box Magic, and the Biggest Live Album of the 70s	2021-09-28
Lamont Dozier & Music Legends on The Four Tops’ Baby I Need Your Loving and Its Lasting Impact	2021-09-24
Revisiting the Top 10 Songs from This Week in 1979 – Which Hits Still Shine Today?	2021-09-22
How The Police Conquered the 80s with Every Breath You Take and Other Classics	2021-09-21
Nick Laird-Clowes on Life in a Northern Town and David Gilmour’s Role in Its Creation	2021-09-18
How AC/DC’s Back in Black and Its Iconic Riff Ignited the 80s	2021-09-17
How Pour Some Sugar on Me and Hysteria Made Def Leppard Rock Legends	2021-09-15
KT Tunstall on the Accidental Breakthrough of Black Horse and the Cherry Tree	2021-09-09
Paul Rodgers on Alright Now and His Legendary Career with Free, Bad Company & The Firm	2021-09-07
Brian Vander Ark on the True Meaning Behind The Verve Pipe’s The Freshmen	2021-09-02
Howard Jones on the Stories Behind His Top 5 Synth-Pop Classics	2021-08-31
How The Romantics’ What I Like About You Became a Hit Years After Its Release	2021-08-30
The Story Behind Elton John’s Tiny Dancer – A 70s Classic with Infamously Misheard Lyrics	2021-08-28
The Story Behind The Beatles’ Hey Jude – A 7-Minute Anthem for Julian Lennon	2021-08-26

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