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
126
American Music Developed in the 19th Century NY...
An interview with Dale Cockrell, author of "Everybody's Doin' It: Sex, Music, and Dance in New York, 1840-1917."
60 min
127
BB King's Beginnings in Memphis & the Mississip...
An interview with Daniel de Visé, author of "King of the Blues: The Rise and Reign of B.B. King."
57 min
128
My Old Kentucky Home's Century of Myth
An interview with Emily Bingham, the author of "My Old Kentucky Home: The Astonishing Life and Reckoning of an Iconic American Song."
56 min
129
Atlantic Records' Jerry Wexler Produced Aretha ...
Hosts Nate Wilcox and Brooks Long discuss "Rhythm And The Blues: A Life in American Music" by Jerry Wexler and David Ritz.
60 min
130
The Evolution of American Ska: The Untouchables...
An interview with Marc Wasserman, author of "Skaboom!: An American Ska & Reggae Oral History."
55 min
131
Metal Evolution Led to Extremes: Grindcore, Dea...
Hosts Nate Wilcox, Eugene S. Robinson & Alexei Auld discuss the fan-funded "Extreme Metal" episode of the documentary series "Metal Evolution."
59 min
132
J Dilla Transformed Time for Q-Tip, the Pharcyd...
An interview with Dan Charnas author of "Dilla Time: The Life and Afterlife of J Dilla, the Hip-Hop Producer Who Reinvented Rhythm."
59 min
133
Progressive Metal from Rush & Dream Theater to ...
Hosts Nate Wilcox, Eugene S. Robinson & Alexei Auld discuss the "Progressive Metal" episode of VH1 documentary series "Metal Evolution."
63 min
134
New Orleans Music from Fats Domino thru the Met...
An interview with Ned Sublette author of "The Year Before the Flood: A Story of New Orleans."
61 min
135
Power Metal from the Scorpions and Yngwie Malms...
Hosts Nate Wilcox, Eugene S. Robinson & Alexei Auld discuss the "Power Metal" episode of VH1 documentary series "Metal Evolution."
67 min
136
The Outlaw Country of Willie Nelson, Waylon Jen...
An interview with Jason Mellard author of "Progressive Country: How the 1970s Transformed the Texan in Popular Culture."
56 min
137
Shock Rock From Screamin' Jay Hawkins to Alice ...
Hosts Nate Wilcox, Eugene S. Robinson & Alexei Auld discuss the "Shock Rock" episode of VH1 documentary series "Metal Evolution."
65 min
138
The Wu Tang Clan's Brilliant Business Plan Was ...
An interview with S. H. Fernando Jr., author of "From the Streets of Shaolin: The Wu-Tang Saga."
58 min
139
Korn and Limp Bizkit Led the Nu Metal Charge, L...
Hosts Nate Wilcox, Eugene S. Robinson & Alexei Auld discuss the "Nu Metal" episode of VH1 documentary series "Metal Evolution."
71 min
140
Record Men From Thomas Edison to John Hammond &...
An interview with Gareth Murphy author of "Cowboys and Indies: The Epic History of the Record Industry."
58 min
141
Grunge Bands Like Nirvana and Pearl Jam Kicked ...
Hosts Nate Wilcox, Eugene S. Robinson & Alexei Auld discuss the "Grunge" episode of VH1 documentary series "Metal Evolution."
68 min
142
The Rolling Stones, Grateful Dead and the Hell'...
An interview with Joel Selvin, author of "Altamont: The Rolling Stones, the Hells Angels, and the Inside Story of Rock's Darkest Day."
64 min
143
TechnoRoll 3.20: Interview with Michaelangelo M...
An interview with Michaelangelo Matos author of “The Underground Is Massive: How Electronic Dance Music Conquered America.”
54 min
144
415 Records Brought California Punk & New Wave ...
An interview with Bill Kopp, author of "Disturbing The Peace: 415 Records and the Rise of New Wave."
58 min
145
TechnoRoll 3.19: Daft Punk Sweeps the Grammys a...
A continuing discussion of Michaelangelo Matos’ book “The Underground Is Massive: How Electronic Dance Music Conquered America.”
58 min
146
HolyRoll 4: Thomas A. Dorsey Went From 'It's Ti...
A discussion of "The Rise of Gospel Blues: The Music of Thomas Andrew Dorsey in the Urban Church" by Michael W. Harris.
64 min
147
TechnoRoll 3.18: Electric Daisy Carnival's Move...
A continuing discussion of Michaelangelo Matos’ book “The Underground Is Massive: How Electronic Dance Music Conquered America.”
58 min
148
HolyRoll 3: Charles Tindley & Lucie Campbell Pi...
Hosts Nate Wilcox & Garrett Cash continue their discussion of the evolution of American Gospel music.
55 min
149
TechnoRoll 3.17: Daft Punk Break Thru at Coache...
A continuing discussion of Michaelangelo Matos’ book “The Underground Is Massive: How Electronic Dance Music Conquered America.”
53 min
150
Sly Stone Embodied the Optimism of Woodstock Na...
An interview with Joel Selvin, author of " Sly & the Family Stone: An Oral History."
60 min