This one is a hard one folks: Trigger warning at 32:20 - 36:30 “It was us against the world…”. Ingrid Croce said these words years after her time with Jim. Now, we learn the whole story. From Philadelphia to New York and back, this one will floor you. Check out Part III of our Jim Croce series this week on Rock and Roll Heaven! Our social stuff: Support the show at patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook:Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite Email us! rockandrollheavenlt@gmail.com Check out the other awesome Pantheon Podcast at www.pantheonpodcasts.com

Sometimes, you need to get a little Slapnuts. It's LD's birthday, and we decided to kick back with one-hit wonders, childhood crushes and Will the Thrill drops a bomb. For the record, LD's hair has never looked this good. Join us for the party on Rock and Roll Heaven! Our social stuff: Support the show at patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook:Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite Email us! rockandrollheavenlt@gmail.com Check out the other awesome Pantheon Podcast at www.pantheonpodcasts.com

Jim and Ingrid Croce were ready to take on the world in the 60's. Join us for the music, the joy, and the endless parade of obstacles that stood in their way. Part II of our Heavy Hitters series on the great Jim Croce drops this week on Rock and Roll Heaven! Rock and Roll Heaven is a Pantheon Podcast, available wherever you download and stream great music podcasts Our social stuff: Support the show at patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook:Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite Email us! rockandrollheavenlt@gmail.com Check out the other awesome Pantheon Podcast at www.pantheonpodcasts.com

You know Jack, but do you know Jim? Jim Croce was an iconic American musician. Most people know the basics, but like all our Heavy Hitters, there is a lot more to the story... if you dig it, come along with us as we explore the life, music, and tragedy of Jim Croce. Starting this week on Rock and Roll Heaven! Rock and Roll Heaven is a Pantheon Podcast, available wherever you find great music podcasts! Our social stuff: Support the show at patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite Email us! rockandrollheavenlt@gmail.com Check out the other awesome Pantheon Podcast at www.pantheonpodcasts.com

We took a small break here at Rock and Roll heaven to answer some questions and just have a nice chat. Hope you enjoy it!! Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite Email us! rockandrollheavenlt@gmail.com Check out the other awesome Pantheon Podcast at www.pantheonpodcasts.com

Tom Petty led an extraordinary life... his legacy was no exception. In this, our final episode on the great Tom Petty, we celebrate a musical legacy that stood the tests of tragedy, time, and transformation.  Join us for the final act this week on Rock and Roll Heaven. R&R Heaven is a Pantheon Podcast. Download or stream wherever you find great music podcasts! Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite Email us! rockandrollheavenlt@gmail.com Check out the other awesome Pantheon Podcast at www.pantheonpodcasts.com

It's impossible to sum up a 40-year career in music. This week, we do our best to look at the seminal works of the Great Tom Petty; Wildflowers and Full Moon Fever.  These two entries are considered some of the best in the Tom Petty Cannon. Join us this week and we cover the golden years and tragic loss of Tom Petty on Rock and Roll Heaven!  Rock and Roll Heaven is a proud Pantheon Podcast, available wherever you stream or download great music podcasts.  Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite Email us! rockandrollheavenlt@gmail.com Check out the other awesome Pantheon Podcast at www.pantheonpodcasts.com

Even in the face of personal struggle, Tom Petty produced some of the most iconic songs or our time. From Full Moon Fever to Wildflowers, Petty hit home with fans all over the world. And the videos.. oh the videos. They ranged from absurd masterpieces to poignant satire. Join us for the Golden Age of Thomas Early Petty and his Heartbreakers, available this week on Rock and Roll Heaven! Rock and Roll Heaven is a Pantheon podcast, available wherever you find great music podcasts.  Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite Email us! rockandrollheavenlt@gmail.com Check out the other awesome Pantheon Podcast at www.pantheonpodcasts.com

It all started in the Sunshine State... No, this one doesn't involve alligators or the infamous "Florida Man." This one begins with the early life of one of the greatest musicians of our time, Thomas Earl Petty. Petty created some of the most iconic songs of the 20th century, spanning across every genre. Was it rock? Pop? Southern Rock? The story begins this week on Rock and Roll Heaven, a proud Pantheon Podcast. Download or stream today wherever you listen to great music podcasts! Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite Email us! rockandrollheavenlt@gmail.com Check out the other awesome Pantheon Podcast at www.pantheonpodcasts.com

Some start at the beginning, some start at the end. At Rock and Roll Heaven, we start in the middle...Tom Petty's career spanned over 40 years. In addition to being one of the best-selling artists of all time, he was part of the greatest supergroup in music history.  That's where we begin our story. Check out our next Heavy Hitter, the incomparable Thomas Earl Petty. Starting this week on the Rock and Roll Heaven Podcast, a Pantheon podcast available wherever you find great music podcasts! Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite Email us! rockandrollheavenlt@gmail.com Check out the other awesome Pantheon Podcast at www.pantheonpodcasts.com

The ups, the downs, the Pet Shop Boys... The '80s and '90s marked the twilight of Dusty Springfield's career and the tragic end of her life, Despite the battles, she had with substances, depression, and the fickle music industry, Dusty left an undeniable legacy. Help us celebrate her life in this, the final episode in our tribute to Dusty Springfield. Available on the Pantheon network, where you can download and stream great music podcasts! Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite Email us! rockandrollheavenlt@gmail.com Check out the other awesome Pantheon Podcast at www.pantheonpodcasts.com

From massive success to near obscurity, the 70's were a mixed bag for Dusty Springfield. She battled everything from vocal problems to substance abuse. In this, our third episode, we focus on the music behind a true icon in worldwide music. Join us for the next installment on unforgettable Heavy Hitter, Dusty Springfield!, on the Rock and Roll Heaven Podcast. Proud member of the Pantheon Family, and available wherever you stream and download great music podcasts! Still casting for You Bet Your Life!! Apply now at YOUBETYOURLIFE.COM Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite Email us! rockandrollheavenlt@gmail.com Check out the other awesome Pantheon Podcast at www.pantheonpodcasts.com

This was the time for Dusty Springfield. She graduated from whimsical ads for local bread to worldwide success. And that success came with a price... Dusty's health, relationships, and even her voice suffered as embarked on an exhausting world tour. Join us for the second act on the great Dusty Springfield on Rock and Roll Heaven. Proud Member of the Pantheon family of podcasts, available where you download your favorite music podcasts! Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite Email us! rockandrollheavenlt@gmail.com Check out the other awesome Pantheon Podcast at www.pantheonpodcasts.com

You may know her name. You may know her songs. What you don't know is her story. Good news. Class is in session, LD is the Teacher, and the story belongs to Dusty Springfield. Join us for our next Heavy Hitter, a woman who rose to fame during the height of the British invasion and left a tremendous legacy.  From fighting apartheid to appearing on Top of the Pops, this is one you won't want to miss on Rock and Roll Heaven! Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite Email us! rockandrollheavenlt@gmail.com Check out the other awesome Pantheon Podcast at www.pantheonpodcasts.com

Her legacy lives on... Tragedy and heartbreak are two words that were used to describe the last years of Whitney Houston's life. Above we, we are left with the question that will never be answered; What if things were different? This week, we celebrate the artist, the performer, and the beautiful soul that was Whitney Houston. Beyond the unimaginable loss is a voice that will ring throughout the ages. Remember her this week on Rock and Roll Heaven. Proud member of the Pantheon Family, available wherever you download or stream great music podcasts.  Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite Email us! rockandrollheavenlt@gmail.com Check out the other awesome Pantheon Podcast at www.pantheonpodcasts.com

Then there was romance... Whitney's love life became a public affair when she met fellow singer Bobby Brown. Meanwhile, Whitney's film career launched with The Bodyguard. One thing is for sure... we will always love Whitney Houston. Check out Part IV this week on Rock and Roll Heaven! A Proud member of the Pantheon Family of podcasts. Download or stream wherever you find great music podcasts! Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite Email us! rockandrollheavenlt@gmail.com Check out the other awesome Pantheon Podcast at www.pantheonpodcasts.com

It was the Golden Age for the Golden Voice... Whitney Houston was a worldwide phenomenon in the 80's. Join us as we recount the glory days of the voice of US, culminating with an unforgettable performance of our national anthem in 1991. Part III of our tribute to the great Whitney Houston is available now on Rock and Roll Heaven, proud member of the Pantheon family . Download or stream today wherever you find your favorite music podcasts! Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite Email us! rockandrollheavenlt@gmail.com Check out the other awesome Pantheon Podcast at www.pantheonpodcasts.com

Every journey ends. When it ends, it's the legacy that matters most. For Adam Yauch, it was quite the legacy. Join us for the end of the journey. In this, our final chapter, we remember the life of a musician, filmmaker, humanitarian, and of course, MC from NYC. He was MCA, Nathaniel Hornblower, and in every way, a heavy hitter. Available courtesy of the Pantheon Family of podcasts, wherever you stream great music podcasts. Adam, this one's for you. RIP. https://fconline.foundationcenter.org/fdo-grantmaker-profile/?collection=grantmakers&activity=result&key=MILA007 Our social stuff: https://www.facebook.com/RockandrollLT Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite Email us! rockandrollheavenlt@gmail.com Check out the other awesome Pantheon Podcast at www.pantheonpodcasts.com

The look, the personality, the voice... Whitney Houston was bound for stardom. This week, we learn exactly how Whitney made that leap from teen model to global sensation. Join us for Part II on the incomparable Whitney Houston! Rock and Roll Heaven is a proud member of the Pantheon Family, available wherever you listen to great music podcasts. Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite Email us! rockandrollheavenlt@gmail.com Check out the other awesome Pantheon Podcast at www.pantheonpodcasts.com TO APPLY TO YOU BET YOUR LIFE: EMAIL Lynly@youbetyourlifecasting.com

This story, like many great stories, starts in the state of New Jersey... She started as backup up singer for her mother. She became a model at age 17. Then, she became one of the most powerful vocalists of all time. She is... Whitney Houston. Join us for a thrilling multi-episode series on the woman who became the voice of America. Starting this week on Rock and Roll Heaven, proud member of the Pantheon family of music podcasts! Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite Email us! rockandrollheavenlt@gmail.com Check out the other awesome Pantheon Podcast at www.pantheonpodcasts.com

The last years of Rick James' life were laiden with controversy. He battled a declining career, addiction, and the infamous "Me Monster," But who was the real Rick James? What was his legacy? The story runs deeper than the headlines. Find out this week on Rock and Roll Heaven. Proud member of the Pantheon family, and available wherever you listen to great music podcasts! TO APPLY FOR YOU BET YOUR LIFE: https://youbetyourlife.castingcrane.com/. Say Lynly Sent you! Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite Email us! rockandrollheavenlt@gmail.com Check out the other awesome Pantheon Podcast at www.pantheonpodcasts.com

Think you know Rick James? Think again. The man composed some of the most recognizable tunes of the 1980's and worked with top people in the industry. This week, we get into the 24/7 studio sessions, the benders, and add even more to the celebrity Mad Lib that was James' life. Hear us this week on the Rock and Roll Heaven Podcast. Proud member of the Pantheon music family of great podcasts! Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite Email us! rockandrollheavenlt@gmail.com Check out the other awesome Pantheon Podcast at www.pantheonpodcasts.com

Rick. James. You can't say the name without thinking about two things... the outrageous life a music superstar, and the most popular skit from the Chappelle Show. TJ II starts this series on a heavy hitter with a story so unbelievable, you'll question every moment. The best part is that it's ALL TRUE, and it's all here on Rock and Roll Heaven. Proud member of the Pantheon Family of Podcasts. Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite Email us! rockandrollheavenlt@gmail.com Check out the other awesome Pantheon Podcast at www.pantheonpodcasts.com

Five Parts is not nearly enough to sum up the life and career of David Bowie. The man transcended music, making an impact in film, fashion, and the entire scope of entertainment. And yet, in this chapter, Bowie will have his greatest accomplishment... meeting the love of his love. Celebrate David Bowie with us in this, the Final Chapter of the Bowie Saga. His status was undeniable and his untimely departure tragic. And yet, as Rosencrans and Guildenstern put it best, "Every exit is an entrance somewhere else." This could not have been more appropriate for this groundbreaking artist. Thank you, David.  Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite Email us! rockandrollheavenlt@gmail.com Check out the other awesome Pantheon Podcast at www.pantheonpodcasts.com

David Bowie was known the world over for his music, showmanship, and undeniable magnetism. In 1986, one film launched Bowie across the generational gap and onto the platform of phenom. Yes, Gen X's and Millenials, that film was Labyrinth.  Join us for the story behind this beloved classic, and just how David Bowie's pants become a topic of conversation for decades. Part IV drops this week on the Pantheon Network. Listen to Rock and Roll Heaven wherever you listen to great music podcasts! Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite Email us! rockandrollheavenlt@gmail.com Check out the other awesome Pantheon Podcast at www.pantheonpodcasts.com