Rock of Ages
By Mike Hall
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Podcast Description
Is it rock-n-roll history as seen through the eyes of two drooling, fanatical rock fanboys, or is it brilliant insight into the manic, murky world of rock? How the #@$! should we know? We just made the thing! All kidding aside, Rock of Ages is a history show for those interested in the stories behind the giants of classic rock. Added bonus: two really cool hosts! Rock of Ages is brought to you by Mike Hall, multi-instrumentalist and hardcore history buff, and Garen Wolter, who is not only a font of rock trivia but is also far better-looking and much more likable than Mike (he can also work on cars, which is totally manly and stuff). Questions, comments, and suggestions for future shows can be emailed to rock-of-ages@live.com.
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Rock of Ages, Episode 13: Pink Floyd, Pt. 2 (1968-73) | With Syd Barrett out of the picture, Pink Floyd struggles to find its feet. Out of the confusion, however, will come the band's most towering success: come with us to the dark side of the moon and learn how it all happened... | 2 11 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Rock of Ages, Episode 12: Pink Floyd, Pt. 1 (1965-68) | Our most requested, most eagerly-anticipated series begins here! Mike and Garen set the controls for the heart of the sun, rocketing back in time to the earliest days of the legendary Pink Floyd. | 16 10 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Rock of Ages, Episode 11: Fabulous Flops! | The hiatus is over...the new season starts here! Mike and Garen review two albums that, despite being recorded by legendary artists, failed to make their mark both critically and commercially. The thing is, though, the boys really enjoyed these albums over the Summer, and they're determined to convince YOU to give 'em a second chance as well! | 27 9 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Rock of Ages, Episode 10: Cream, Pt. 2 (1968-2005) | After only a handful of years, Cream self-destructs. What went wrong? What was Cream's ultimate legacy? And will the reunion shows they played in 2005 ever lead to a full-blown reunion tour? Mike and Garen ponder these imponderables and more. | 5 7 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Rock of Ages, Episode 9: Cream, Pt. 1 (1966-1967) | In the span of just a few short years, Cream rose to the top of the rock world, becoming the archetype against which all future power trios would be judged...then everything fell apart. Join Mike and Garen as they examine Cream's origins. | 5 7 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Rock of Ages, Episode 8: Mike and Garen's Rock-n-Roll Road Trip, Pt. 2 | Our heroes' perilous journey draws to an epic conclusion, but not before they visit the far corners of the Earth in search of that holiest of cultural treasures: ROCK-N-ROLL. | 24 6 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Rock of Ages, Episode 7: Mike and Garen's Rock-n-Roll Road Trip, Pt. 1 | We're headin' out to the highway! Join Mike and Garen on a journey down the long and winding road as they feature a plethora of musical acts named for famous places. You'll be surpised how many such acts have become just as legendary as their worldly namesakes... | 10 6 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Rock of Ages, Episode 6: Guilty Pleasures | The triumphant return! Just to keep things interesting, Mike and Garen are featuring four bands this time: a quartet of "guilty pleasures" that have haunted their CD collections for years and that are sure to amuse and entertain. Get ready for something a little different... | 26 5 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Rock of Ages, Episode 5: AC/DC, Pt. 2 (1980-2008) | From the depths of tragedy to the heights of success, Mike and Garen chronicle AC/DC's greatest achievements and their impact on the world of rock. | 25 4 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Rock of Ages, Episode 4: AC/DC, Pt. 1 (1975-1979) | In this first of two parts, Mike and Garen explore the origins of rough-edged Australian rock stalwarts AC/DC. Ride along as AC/DC rocks its way from obscurity to stardom in just a handful of wild and wooly years! | 16 4 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Rock of Ages, Episode 3: How to Interact with Mike and Garen | In this bite-sized mini-episode, Mike and Garen answer some of their own questions, answer a listener question, and tell you how to send them questions in the first place. Plus: Garen drops MAD research! | 13 4 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Rock of Ages, Episode 2: Deep Purple, Pt. 2 (1975-2008) | Mike and Garen's history of Deep Purple concludes as they follow the band through another major lineup change, a break-up, and a terrible tragedy...then the miracle of a major comeback. | 3 4 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Rock of Ages, Episode 1: Deep Purple, Pt. 1 (1968-1975) | In their debut episode, Mike and Garen focus on hard rock legends Deep Purple. This first installment of a two-part feature explores the band's ups-and-downs from 1968 to 1975. | 27 3 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 13 Episodes |
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