Rock and Roll Heaven is the podcast where we discuss the lives, careers and deaths of iconic musicians throughout history. Proud part of Pantheon - the podcast network for music lovers.
The life, the voice, the journey continues.. Sammy Davis Jr. lead a life full of incredible ups and unparalleled downs. And yet, the song and message rang clear; I gotta be Me. LD takes us further into the personal life of one of the versatile members of the Rat Pack. Learn about the recovery from his life threatening accident, to his passionate involvement in the American Civil Rights movement. See how Sammy, despite the odds, lived life on his terms.
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The Rat Pack: Sammy Davis Jr Pt 1
Meet the man who lived in Two Different Worlds...
Most everyone knows the Rat Pack. What they may not know are the human stories behind the glitz and glam. This week, Rock N Roll heaven unwraps one of the pack's most remarkable and unique voices.. LD takes the helm on the life, times, and struggles from the Vaudeville stage to Hollywood stardom. See the fourth dimension behind the triple threat that was Sammy Davis Jr.
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Lost To Covid: Nick Cordero
The lights on Broadway aren't just along the marquis. They glow in the hearts and souls of people who love the theatre. Nick Cordero was one of those bright lights. This week, Rock N Roll Heaven takes a turn down the Great White Way. LD guides us along Nick's path to stardom, including his start in the theatre, move to New York, the moment when he almost gave up, and tragic end to a budding career due to COVID-19. If you don't know Nick Cordero, this is your chance to learn about One of Those Great Ones, whose light on Broadway will always shine on.
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Lost To Covid: Adam Schlesinger
A Life in Music is an understatement... You know Adam Schlesinger. Maybe not by name, but it is nearly impossible to elude the catalogue of this prolific artist. From rock, to Broadway, to Netflix, and just a hair's breath from an EGOT (Emmy Grammy Oscar Tony), the life of Adam Schlesinger is nothing less than a "one-der." Join us in a review of someone who departed all too soon, but left an enduring legacy in song.
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Lost To Covid: Joe Diffie
From the oil fields of Oklahoma to the tops of charts, we celebrate the life of this blue-collar paragon a country music. The best part is we do it the way Joe would prefer it; unfiltered. From John Deere Green to Prop Me Up Beside the jukebox, come along for this humorous and heartfelt trip. RIP Joe.
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Lost To Covid: John Prine (unedited)
One man, one guitar, and the hundreds of stories he left behind...
Join LD, Will the Thrill and TJ II as we celebrate the inspirational life and music of John Prine. This unedited live simulcast reminds us of a this pioneer in songwriting. Prine went on to influence artists in all genres including Bob Dylan, Kacey Musgraves, Better Midler, REM and The Black Keys. Despite his tragic passing related to COVID-19, Prine will always be remembered for his honest storytelling. Come along as we tell his story.
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A Little History: Segregation in Music
This week is not easy. William tries to muddle through the years of the Jim Crow eara and how it effected the music landscape.
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A Little History: Based On A True Story
This week LD dives into the world of songs "Based On A True Story." From D.B Cooper to the Stonewall Riots we take a look at not only the song, but the events that inspired them.
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A Little History: Benefit Concerts
Concerts with a cause... Join us on a trip starting in the 16th century and still continuing to this day. From festivals to live broadcasts, we explore the history and most prominent benefit concerts in history.
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A Little History: Protest Songs
From the Great Depression to Veitnam, R&R Heaven explores the history of protest songs and the artists behind them. Join our musical journey from Billie Holiday to Bruce Springsteen. Look at those tunes that sprung from strife and brought the world together.
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Kurt Cobain, Part 3: All Apologies
We close out our series on Kurt Cobain with a walk through his final 6 months.
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Kurt Cobain, Part 2: Kurt Meets Courtney and Ot...
Part two of our three-part series on the life of Kurt Cobain. We take you from Bleach to MTV Unplugged.
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Kurt Cobain, Part 1: The Early Years
This week we start our series on Kurt Cobain from his early years to the beginnings of Nirvana.
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Opening Act: A Brief History of Grunge
This week we give a brief history of Grunge. We cover the bands, the lyrics, the ideology and the fashion.
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East Coast vs. West Coast: Tupac Shakur
This week LD and William cover the life of Tupac Shakur, popularly known by his stage name 2Pac. He was a rapper, actor and poet and pivotal in the East Coast/West Coast Hip-Hip Rivalry.
Sources:
Tupac Shakur by Elwood Watson/ thefamouspeople.com/ www.britannica.com/ msn.com We Tupac married? Meet the woman who stole his heart 24 years ago by Monica Sisavat/ An article in the Washington post “Rapper Tupac Shakur robbed, shot in NY by Malcolm Gladwell/ LAbyrinth: A Detective Investigates the Murders of Tupac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G. By Randell Sullivan/ Tupac: Tupac by Jacob Hoye and Karolyn Ali
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East Coast vs. West Coast: The Notorious B.I.G.
TJ "Hypnotizes" with the first half of our own East Coast/West Coast battle, cover the life, career, and tragic death of The Notorious B.I.G.
*Parental Warning is in effect*
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Opening Act: Rumors in Rock
This month in our opening act LD & TJ dive into well known (and some not so well known) rumors in rock history. *Parental warning is in effect!
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The Day the Music Died: Buddy Holly
LD rounds out our series with the story of Buddy Holly. We explore the short but amazing life of this Rock and Roll, R&B and Rockabilly Legend.
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The Day the Music Died: The Big Bopper
TJ takes the lead to tell the story of J.P. Richardson, a.k.a "The Big Bopper" and his untimely death in the tragic plane crash that became known as "The Day the Music Died."
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The Day the Music Died: Ritchie Valens
"The Day The Music Died" is one of the watershed moments in rock history. This week we focus on the short life of Ritchie Valens, the youngest member of the Winter Dance Party.
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Our Oscars Episode
Listen along while LD and TJ weigh in on the Best Original Song Nominees!
They include:
I Can't Let You Throw Yourself Away, for Toy Story 4, by Randy Newman
(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again, for Rocketman by Elton John
I'm Standing With You for the film Breakthrough by Diane Warren
Stand Up for Harriet written by Joshuah Brian Campbell and Cynthia Erivo
Into the Unknown for Frozen II by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez.
Good Luck to all the Nominees!!
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Dolores O'Riordan
This week TJ covers the awesome life of Cranberries frontwoman Dolores O'Riordan.
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Patrick (Pat) DiNizio
Patrick DiNizio was the lead singer, songwriter, and founding member of the band The Smithereens. This Week Tj gives us an overview of his life.
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LD & TJ's New year Rocking Eve
HAPPY NEW YEAR ROCK AND ROLL HEAVEN FAM!!! LD gives the history of Dick Clark's New Years Rocking Eve. We hope you guys have a wonderful, safe and fun 2020!! Love you guys.
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An Interview with American Idol's Uche!
We are proud to bring you an interview with an amazing vocalist, Mr. Uche!! He can boast being one of the top 10 singers on the show American Idol and we were lucky enough to sit down and talk to him. Merry Christmas you guys from LD & TJ!!!
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