<p>The ultimate rock music history podcast for fans of the greatest era of music. If you’ve ever wondered about the true stories behind your favorite songs, or wanted to hear directly from the legends who made them, Professor of Rock is your new go-to podcast. Hosted by music historian and superfan Adam Reader, this show brings the golden era of music back to life with exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and deep dives into the songs that shaped our lives. This podcast uncovers how timeless tracks were made, the creative breakthroughs, the near-breakups, and the powerful moments that defined music history. Each episode is a masterclass in rock culture and nostalgia—whether it's a chart-topping ‘80s anthem, a one-hit wonder with a wild backstory, or a candid conversation with the legends themselves. Hear the Stories. Relive the Music. Only on Professor of Rock.</p>

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The Story Behind Eric Carmen’s Timeless Hits: All By Myself, Hungry Eyes, and More 2024-03-21
The Story Behind Spooky: From Instrumental to Southern Rock Standard 2024-03-20
Behind It Might Be You: Stephen Bishop Reflects on His Oscar-Nominated Hit 2024-03-20
No Rain: The Bittersweet Tale of Blind Melon’s Brightest Hit 2024-03-19
25 or 6 to 4: How Peter Cetera Sang a Smash Hit With His Jaw Wired Shut 2024-03-18
The Wild Stories Behind Weird Al’s Most Famous Parody Rejections 2024-03-16
The Sound of Silence: How a Remix Without Permission Made Music History 2024-03-15
Bob Seger’s Live Anthem Turn the Page: Born from Conflict, Revived by Metallica 2024-03-14
The Untold Tale of "I’m Henry the Eighth, I Am" Straight from Peter Noone 2024-03-13
Debbie Harry Wrote This #1 Hit in 10 Minutes While Watching Wrestling 2024-03-12
The Cranberries Almost Got Dropped by Their Label Until “Linger” Changed Everything 2024-03-11
“Love Will Tear Us Apart”: Joy Division’s Anthem of Heartbreak, Hate, and Tragedy 2024-03-09
“Heroes” by David Bowie: The Iconic Anthem That Defied the Charts 2024-03-08
How a Translation Error Turned “Venus” Into a #1 Smash—Twice! 2024-03-07
How Lynyrd Skynyrd Predicted Their Downfall With “That Smell” 2024-03-06
Rock, Disco, and Stalkers: Unpacking 1979’s Top 10 Chart Hits 2024-03-05
A Whiter Shade of Pale: The Cryptic Classic That Dominated 1967’s Summer of Love 2024-03-04
Mad World: How Tears for Fears Turned Childhood Trauma Into an 80s Classic 2024-03-02
The Story Behind Your Mama Don’t Dance: How Messina Turned His Dad’s Rock Hate Into a 70s Classic 2024-03-01
How America’s Ventura Highway Inspired Prince and Confused Fans with Its Mystical Lyrics 2024-02-29
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