Let It Roll

"Let it Roll" is a podcast about the history of popular music from the 19th Century to the 21st. Proud part of Pantheon - the podcast network for music lovers.

Music History
Music Commentary
Music Interviews
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Willie Nelson Superstar
This episode is the finale of a 3-part series where Nate Wilcox and Joe Nick Patoski discuss the life and music career of Willie Nelson. In this episode, Nate and Joe Nick talk about Willie's musical expansion in the 1970s, followed by his immense commercial success in the '80s.
63 min
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Willie Nelson: Nashville's Not Enough
This episode is the second part of Nate Wilcox and Joe Nick Patoski's exploration of Willie Nelson's musical career as detailed in Patoski's book, "Willie Nelson: An Epic Life".
64 min
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Willie Nelson's Honky Tonk Wilderness Years
In this episode, host Nate Wilcox and author Joe Nick Patoski discuss the life and career of the legendary musician Willie Nelson as portrayed in Patoski's biography ,"Willie Nelson: An Epic Life".
58 min
429
Chasing the Blues Legends John Lee Hooker, Budd...
In this episode, host Nate Wilcox and author Paul Trynka discuss the genre of American blues and its pioneers, all of which are explored in Trynka's book, "Portrait of the Blues".
57 min
430
The Moby Grape Story Part 2
This week's episode is a continuation of Nate Wilcox and Dr. Cam Cobb's discussion centered around Dr. Cobb's book, “What’s Big and Purple and lives in the Ocean - The Moby Grape story”.
67 min
431
The Butthole Surfers & the 80's Underground
In this episode, host Nate Wilcox and author James Burns talk about Burns' book, “Let’s Go to Hell: Scattered Memories of the Butthole Surfers”.
57 min
432
Bob Wills & Western Swing: Ed Ward's History of...
In this episode, host Nate Wilcox and music historian Ed Ward discuss the rising popularity of swing in the 1930s in the southern United States.
50 min
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The Moby Grape Story Part 1
This episode features guest Dr. Cam Cobb and host Nate Wilcox discussing Dr. Cobb's book, “What’s Big and Purple and lives in the Ocean - The Moby Grape story.”
61 min
434
Rhythm & Blues from Bessie Smith to Louis Jorda...
This episode serves as another prequel to the History of Rock & Roll season, where Ed Ward and Nate Wilcox focus on the roots of blues and jazz in the United States and the genres' unique evolution into swing and eventually Rhythm & Blues; this episode serves as a comprehensive look at how African-American music influenced popular musical styles and trends in the U.S. in the '20s and '30s.
61 min
435
Jimmie Rodgers & The Carter Family: Ed Ward's H...
This episode focuses on developments in music marketing and style within the realm of country music in the late 1920s. Host Nate Wilcox and music historian Ed Ward discuss Jimmie Rodgers, the importance of Ralph Peer, and key elements and practices of country music that influenced both popular and rock and roll music in the United States in the coming few decades.
46 min
436
The Fall of Michael Bloomfield
Continued from last episode, Nate Wilcox and Ed Ward continue the conversation centered around Ward's book Michael Bloomfield: The Rise and Fall of an American Guitar Hero.
44 min
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The Rise of Michael Bloomfield
Today, Nate Wilcox and music historian Ed Ward discuss Ward's book, titled Michael Bloomfield: The Rise and Fall of an American Guitar Hero.
57 min
438
David Bowie: Starman
In this episode, Nate Wilcox and author Paul Trynka discuss various elements of Trynka's biography of David Bowie, titled Starman.
59 min
439
Iggy Pop: Open Up and Bleed
This week's episode features a discussion between author Paul Trynka and host Nate Wilcox about Trynka's book, Iggy Pop: Open Up and Bleed.
62 min
440
Brian Jones The Making of the Rolling Stones
In this episode, host Nate Wilcox and music author Paul Trynka discuss topics covered in Trynka's book, Brian Jones: The Making of the Rolling Stones.
51 min
441
Rock Pre-History the 1920s & 30s: Ed Ward's His...
A discussion with music historian Ed Ward about his book "The History of Rock & Roll, Volume 1: 1920-1963." This episode looks at 1920-1945.
69 min
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1963 The British Invasion is Coming!: Ed Ward's...
A discussion with music historian Ed Ward about his book "The History of Rock & Roll, Volume 1: 1920-1963." This episode is the continuation of a look at the year 1963.
54 min
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1963 Brill Building pop is perfected: Ed Ward's...
A discussion with music historian Ed Ward about his book "The History of Rock & Roll, Volume 1: 1920-1963." This episode focuses on 1963.
47 min
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1961-1962 The Quiet Years: Ed Ward's History of...
A discussion with music historian Ed Ward about his book "The History of Rock & Roll, Volume 1: 1920-1963." This episode focuses on 1961-1962.
73 min
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1960 The Fire of Rebellion Has Been Snuffed: Ed...
A discussion with music historian Ed Ward about his book "The History of Rock & Roll, Volume 1: 1920-1963." This episode focuses on the year 1960.
78 min
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1959 Death and Soul: Ed Ward's History of Rock ...
A discussion with music historian Ed Ward about his book "The History of Rock & Roll, Volume 1: 1920-1963." This episode focuses on 1959.
78 min
447
1958 The Year the Music Didn't Quite Die: Ed Wa...
A discussion with music historian Ed Ward about his book "The History of Rock & Roll, Volume 1: 1920-1963." This episode focuses on the year 1958.
70 min
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1957 The Miracle Year of Rock & Roll: Ed Ward's...
A discussion with historian Ed Ward about his book "The History of Rock & Roll, Volume 1: 1920-1963." This episode focuses on 1957.
91 min
449
1956 Rock & Roll in Full Flower: Ed Ward's Hist...
A discussion with music historian Ed Ward about his book "The History of Rock & Roll, Volume 1: 1920-1963." This episode looks at 1956.
44 min
450
1955 Rock and Roll is Born....Maybe: Ed Ward's ...
A discussion with Ed Ward about his book "The History of Rock & Roll, Volume 1: 1920-1963." This chapter focuses on 1955.
62 min