From Louis Armstrong to the White Stripes, 'St James Infirmary' Connects Folk Traditions to Jazz and Rock

1953-1954 Rock, Meet Roll: Ed Ward's History of Rock & Roll: A discussion with Ed Ward, author of "The History of Rock & Roll, Volume 1: 1920-1963." This episode focuses on the years 1953 - 1954. by Let It Roll

63 min listen

John Entwistle's Bass Anchored The Who and His Rockstar Lifestyle Dragged Him Down: An interview with Paul Rees, author of, "The Ox: The Authorized Biography of The Who's John Entwistle." by Let It Roll

63 min listen

Vernon Dalhart: The forgotten first superstar of country music: A discussion of "Vernon Dalhart: First Star of Country Music" by Jack Palmer by Let It Roll

42 min listen

Ralph Peer Brought Blues, Jazz, Country, and Latin Music to Record: An interview with Barry Mazor author of "Ralph Peer and the Making of Popular Roots Music." by Let It Roll

61 min listen

Guns N’ Roses Reigned Over the Late 80's and Fell Hard in the 1990s: Host Nate Wilcox asks Art about the band that seemed like America's Rolling Stones for a few years in the late 1980s but slid into bloat and hubris in the 1990s. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email letitrollpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Facebook. Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts. by Let It Roll

61 min listen

Black Sabbath invented heavy metal with Ozzy Osbourne and perfected it with Ronnie James Dio: An interview with Mike Stark, author of "Black Sabbath: An Oral History" by Let It Roll

56 min listen

The Kinks' Class-Consciousness Made Them Wary of the Promises of Swinging London: Host Nate Wilcox and Mark discuss Ray Davies and the Kinks and their unique status among British Invasion artists. Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email letitrollpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Facebook. by Let It Roll

59 min listen

From Jimi Hendrix to R.E.M., Warner Brothers Records Provided Artists a Rock Era Oasis: An interview with Peter Ames Carlin author of "Sonic Boom: The Impossible Rise of Warner Bros. Records, from Hendrix to Fleetwood Mac to Madonna to Prince." by Let It Roll

63 min listen

Rod McKuen's Songs Sold Millions of Records but Triggered a Critical Backlash: Host Nate Wilcox discusses Rod McKuen with his biographer Barry Alfonso. Topics include the pop-folk origins of the wildly popular poet-songwriter, his pioneering self-promotion and direct sales techniques, and the critical backlash he endured. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email letitrollpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Facebook. Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts. by Let It Roll

57 min listen

American Music Developed in the 19th Century NYC Underworld: An interview with Dale Cockrell, author of "Everybody's Doin' It: Sex, Music, and Dance in New York, 1840-1917." by Let It Roll

63 min listen

The History of American Pop Music Writing Tells a Story: An interview with Eric Weisbard author of , Songbooks: The Literature of American Popular Music." by Let It Roll

55 min listen

1960 The Fire of Rebellion Has Been Snuffed: Ed Ward's History of Rock & Roll: A discussion with music historian Ed Ward about his book "The History of Rock & Roll, Volume 1: 1920-1963." This episode focuses on the year 1960. by Let It Roll

81 min listen

Beginning the Jazz Age: Vaudeville, Minstrelsy, Spirituals and Louis Armstrong's Signifying on the Old Songs: An interview with Gary Giddins author of "Visions of Jazz" by Let It Roll

66 min listen

Trap Music Took Atlanta's Rap Scene Global but Never Escaped Reality: An interview with A.R. Shaw, author of "Trap History: Atlanta Culture and the Global Impact of Trap Music." by Let It Roll

65 min listen

The Velvet Underground Brought the Avant-Garde to Rock and Presaged Punk: An interview with Victor Bockris, the co-author of "Uptight: The Story of the Velvet Underground." by Let It Roll

60 min listen

Protobilly: The Vaudeville Roots of Country Music: An interview with Henry Sapoznik, one of the compilers of "Protobilly: The Minstrel & Tin Pan Alley DNA of Country Music." by Let It Roll

66 min listen

HolyRoll 2: Jubilee Singers and Barbershop Quartets Continued the Evolution of African-American Music: Hosts Nate Wilcox & Garrett Cash continue their discussion of the evolution of American Gospel music with a look at the evolution of Afro-American music in the late 19th Century. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email letitrollpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Facebook. Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts. by Let It Roll

60 min listen

Chick Webb's Big Beat Style of Swing Led Directly to Rock 'n' Roll: An interview with Stephanie Stein Crease, the author of "Rhythm Man: Chick Webb and the Beat that Changed America." by Let It Roll

60 min listen

Buffalo Springfield Couldn't Contain Neil Young, Steve Stills and Richie Furay: An interview with John Einarson co-author of "For What It's Worth: The Story of Buffalo Springfield." by Let It Roll

68 min listen

Donna Summer and Giorgio Moroder Invented Electronic Dance Music With "I Feel Love": Host Nate Wilcox asks Dave to discuss the origins of "I Feel Love", the careers of Summer and Moroder before and after the song, and some of the other songs and artists whose work anticipated electronic dance music. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email letitrollpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Facebook. Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts. by Let It Roll

62 min listen

The Early 1950s and Good Rockin Tonight: Ed Ward's History of Rock & Roll: In this episode, Nate Wilcox and Ed Ward discuss Ed's book The History of Rock & Roll, Volume 1: 1920-1963." This episode focuses on the early 1950s. by Let It Roll

66 min listen

Episode 26: Turnabout, or, the Evening Redness in the Face, or Josyph Takes the Reins by Reading McCarthy

86 min listen

Danger Mouse's Gray Album United Jay-Z and The Beatles and Brought Down the Wrath of the Industry: An interview with Charles Fairchild author of "Danger Mouse's The Grey Album" in the 33 1/3 book series. by Let It Roll

66 min listen

Stax Records Blows Up in the 1970s: Continued from last episode, host Nate Wilcox and author Robert Gordon discuss the latter years of Stax Records and the musicians associated with it in 1970s Memphis, Tennessee. by Let It Roll

64 min listen

80s Roll 4: Van Halen, Def Leppard & Motley Crue Led the Heavy Metal Charge: Hosts Nate Wilcox and Ed Legge continue their discussion of Michaelangelo Matos' book "Can't Slow Down: How 1984 Became Pop's Blockbuster Year" by Let It Roll

56 min listen

Black Flag Pioneered Hardcore Punk: Host Nate Wilcox welcomes Black Flag biographer Stevie Chick to discuss the band's emergence from the suburbs of Los Angeles and the vicious resistance they faced every step of the way. Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email letitrollpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Facebook. by Let It Roll

57 min listen

Jimmie Rodgers & The Carter Family: Ed Ward's History of Rock & Roll: This episode focuses on developments in music marketing and style within the realm of country music in the late 1920s. Host Nate Wilcox and music historian Ed Ward discuss Jimmie Rodgers, the importance of Ralph Peer, and key elements and practices of country music that influenced both popular and rock and roll music in the United States in the coming few decades. by Let It Roll

48 min listen

Pop Had An Entirely Different Meaning Before 1955: An interview with Bob Stanley, author of "Let's Do It: The Birth of Pop Music: A History." by Let It Roll

49 min listen

Record Men From Thomas Edison to John Hammond & Chris Blackwell: An interview with Gareth Murphy author of "Cowboys and Indies: The Epic History of the Record Industry." by Let It Roll

63 min listen

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From Louis Armstrong to the White Stripes, 'St James Infirmary' Connects Folk Traditions to Jazz and Rock

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