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
151
Swing King Chick Webb Brought Ella Fitzgerald t...
An interview with Jeff Kaufman, the director of "The Savoy King: Chick Webb & the Music That Changed America."
59 min
152
The Band That Broke Czechoslovakian Communism: ...
An interview with Joe Yanosik, author of "A Consumer Guide to The Plastic People of the Universe."
55 min
153
Arthur Lee and Love Ruled LA's Sunset Strip Bet...
An interview with John Einarson author of "Forever Changes: Arthur Lee And The Book Of Love."
62 min
154
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
155
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
156
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
157
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
158
The Evolution of American Ska: The Untouchables...
An interview with Marc Wasserman, author of "Skaboom!: An American Ska & Reggae Oral History."
55 min
159
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
160
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
161
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
162
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
163
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
164
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
165
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
166
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
167
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
168
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
169
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
170
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
171
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
172
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
173
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
174
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
175
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