Big Jay McNeely

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Big Jay McNeely

FromRock and Roll Heaven

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76 minutes

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Feb 23, 2019

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Cecil James McNeely, better known as Big Jay McNeely, was an American rhythm and blues saxophonist. TJ takes the mic to talk about his life and the impact he had on genre.Support the show (https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite)

Released:

Feb 23, 2019

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Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

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.

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Peter Tork: Let's Monkee around this week! We talk about the amazing life of Monkee Peter Tork! A daydream believer who once outsold the Beatles. Support the show (https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite) by Rock and Roll Heaven
73 min listen
Chris Cornell by Rock and Roll Heaven
61 min listen
Always Patsy Cline by Rock and Roll Heaven
65 min listen
The Viper and the Mountain: The Viper room opened it's doors in 1993 and we just got the news that it may be closed for good soon. Let's talk about the history of the club and the famous faces that have graced it's stage. Support the show (https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite) by Rock and Roll Heaven
60 min listen
Keith Flint: This week on the Rock and Roll Heaven podcast we cover the life of the Firestarter himself, Keith Flint of the band Prodigy. Support the show (https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite) by Rock and Roll Heaven
82 min listen
Pebbles Reid - Short Set: LD and TJ do a Short Set on Perri "Pebbles" Reid who was instrumental in the founding and success of TLC. We take a look at who she was and where she came from. Support the show (https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite) by Rock and Roll Heaven
25 min listen
Roy "The Big O" Orbison by Rock and Roll Heaven
88 min listen
Johnny Cash, Part 2: TJ covers the second part of the life of the man in black Mr. Johnny Cash. The advocate, The dove with claws, The Chicken In Black!! Check out our newest episode of Rock and Roll Heaven! HAPPY 4TH You guys!! Support the show (https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite) by Rock and Roll Heaven
70 min listen
Stevie Ray Vaughan: Stephen Ray Vaughan was an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer, and one of the most influential guitarists in the history of the Blues. Walk the tightrope with LD as she can't stand the weather on this week's episode! Support the show (https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite) by Rock and Roll Heaven
55 min listen
Mac Miller: TJ takes on the story of Point Breeze Pittsburgh, PA-native rapper, songwriter, and record producer Mac Miller. 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 Support the show (https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite) by Rock and Roll Heaven
67 min listen
Bobby Fuller, Part 2 by Rock and Roll Heaven
75 min listen
These Are a Few of My Favorite Things, Part 1 with Adam Tod Brown - Short set: This month's short set is all about the love! LD, TJ and special guest Adam Tod Brown from Unpopular Opinion list off the songs we love best!!! Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite Email: Rockandrollheavenlt@gmail.com Support the show (https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite) by Rock and Roll Heaven
63 min listen
Big Jay McNeely: Cecil James McNeely, better known as Big Jay McNeely, was an American rhythm and blues saxophonist. TJ takes the mic to talk about his life and the impact he had on genre. Support the show (https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite) by Rock and Roll Heaven
76 min listen
Welcome to Rock and Roll Heaven!: Here's the trailer for the new podcast Rock & Roll Heaven, where we explore the lives, careers and deaths of iconic musicians throughout history. We discuss ALL genres (despite our name), so Country, Blues, Hip Hop and Musicals will all be included. Join hosts LD & TJ every Saturday when new episodes drop! Support the show (https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite) by Rock and Roll Heaven
23 min listen
Sam Cooke, Part 1: This week, LD spends a little time with Sam Cooke in our first of two episodes on his life and tragic death. Sources: Sam Cook articles/ abkco.com / biography.com/ You send me, the life and Times of Sam Cooke by Daniel Wolff / history-of-rock.com/ allmusic.com/ performingsongwriter.com by Bill DeMain/ thefamouspeople.com/The weekly view by Al Hunter/ Imdb mini bio by D. G. Balazs / The Two Killings of Sam Cooke - Remastered documentary (Netflix)/ 10 things you didn’t know about Sam Cooke on americanbluesscene.com by JD Nash Support the show (https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite) by Rock and Roll Heaven
56 min listen
Bradley Nowell: Lovin' is what we got for Bradley Nowell, frontman for the band Sublime! We lost him 23 years ago this day. Thank you Amanda for the suggestion!! The new Sublime documentary is simply titled: Sublime Support the show (https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite) by Rock and Roll Heaven
66 min listen
Bobby Fuller, Part 1 by Rock and Roll Heaven
78 min listen
Lisa "Left Eye" Lopez: What can be said about Lisa? A lot. As 1/3 of the best selling girl group of all time, Lisa made headline for her music and personal life. Join us this week for a deep dive into the life of Ms. Lopez. Support the show (https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite) by Rock and Roll Heaven
82 min listen
Johnny Cash, Part 3: TJ wraps up the amazing life of The Man in Black...Mr. Johnny Cash! Support the show (https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite) by Rock and Roll Heaven
61 min listen
Karen Carpenter, Part 2: In part two of Karen Carpenter, LD focuses on Karen's last days and the effect that she has had on the musical landscape. 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 Support the show (https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite) by Rock and Roll Heaven
65 min listen
It Just a Conspiracy Theory: Put your tinfoil hats on kids! LD is about to get weird this week with music conspiracy theories!!!! 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 Support the show (https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite) by Rock and Roll Heaven
81 min listen
River Phoenix: Why talk about River Pheonix on a music podcast? All will be revealed as TJ tells the story of his life, career, tragic death, and continued impact. Support the show (https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite) by Rock and Roll Heaven
81 min listen
John Lennon, Part 2: We finish off our story of John Lennon for the years 1970 through 1980. We touch on his issues with Nixon and Hoover, his activism, his life with Yoko and his later work. Join us as LD tries not to cry... 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 Support the show (https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite) by Rock and Roll Heaven
92 min listen
Roy Clark: Roy Clark was the star of Hee Haw and one of the most successful Country music icons of all time. Today we look at his life in a special Patreon episode. Support the show (https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite) by Rock and Roll Heaven
59 min listen
Dennis Wilson, Part 1: LD takes a deep dive into the life of a true Beach Boy, Dennis Wilson. This episode covers his early life and his run in with Charles Mason. Dennis Wilson sources: https://www.amoeba.com/dennis-wilson/artist/158208/bio https://www.allmusic.com/artist/dennis-wilson-mn0000252356/biography https://peoplepill.com/people/dennis-wilson-2/ https://www.britannica.com/topic/the-Beach-Boys#ref668942 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_Wilson http://blogs.dailybreeze.com/history/2017/04/22/dennis-wilsons-fast-and-furious-life/ https://www.theguardian.com/music/2003/dec/14/popandrock https://medium.com/@jeremylr/like-heat-from-a-blast-furnace-the-sheer-raw-force-of-beach-boy-dennis-wilson-8f441e09cad https://www.surfermoon.com/essays/denniswilson.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beach_Boys https://www.williammckeen.com/an-excerpt-from-everybody-had-an-ocean/ https://www.moderndrummer.com/article/october-2012-dennis-wilson/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0933287/bio?ref_ by Rock and Roll Heaven
67 min listen
i'LL bE WaTChinG YoU - Celebrity Stalkers: This week LD dives into the creepy world of celebrity stalkers. This is not a light episode. 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 Support the show (https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite) by Rock and Roll Heaven
63 min listen
Shannon Hoon and the Bee Girl - Short Set: Ever felt alone? We all have, hopeful this walk down memory lane will make you smile. LD and TJ get loose on this month's short set on Blind Melon and the song "No Rain." Support the show (https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite) by Rock and Roll Heaven
52 min listen
Johnny Cash, Part 1: TJ covers the first part of the life of the hard living, footlight-kicking Man In Black. Check out our episode of Rock and Roll Heaven! Support the show (https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite) by Rock and Roll Heaven
67 min listen
James Ingram: James Edward Ingram was an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and instrumentalist. He was a two-time Grammy Award-winner and a two-time Academy Award nominee for Best Original Song. We sadly lost him this year to a long battle with brain cancer. We honor him on the week's episode. Support the show (https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite) by Rock and Roll Heaven
49 min listen
Nipsey Hussle: This week we cover the amazing life and tragic death of Rapper Nipsey Hussle who was taken from us less that a month ago. Sorry if the music at the end of the episode is a little loud... 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 Support the show (https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite) by Rock and Roll Heaven
66 min listen

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Big Jay McNeely

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