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Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastSongs That Were Covers: AnnaWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in the series titled Songs That Were Covers I will review the history of the song titled “Anna” and the famous band that recorded their cover version. Surprisingly, cover versions often became more popular than the originals. However, the cover version often resurrected interest in the song and artist who recorded the original version. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text!All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Fl...
2025-12-1613 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastRecording Engineers Who Shaped The Music: Bill PriceWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in the Rock and Roll Flashback series Recording Engineers Who Shaped The Music, I will focus on those individuals who typically remained anonymous, but played an important role in music recording. In this episode, I will look at the career of recording engineer and producer Bill Price. No, I’m not referring to myself. The other Bill Price was an accomplished British engineer, whose six decade career was instrumental in recording and producing numerous solo artists and Rock bands.We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to c...
2025-12-0709 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastNorman Smith & The BeatlesI'm your host, Bill Price. In the Rock and Roll Flashback series, Recording Engineers Who Shaped the Music, I will focus on those individuals who typically remained anonymous, but played an important role in music recording. In this episode I will look at the history behind the recording engineer who first worked with The Beatles in the early 1960's - musician, engineer, record producer, and singer, Norman Smith.We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text!All podcasts on...
2025-11-2915 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastThe ZombiesWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this Rock and Roll Flashback episode I will focus on one of the bands from the British Invasion. Although their career during the late 1960's diminished, some band members continued to record and perform under a new name. Eventually they reformed under their original name and resumed performing. This is the story of The Zombies, the rise in popularity, breakup, and the band eventually reuniting, on Rock and Roll Flashback.We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us k...
2025-11-0517 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastDoo Wop: The Elegants & The FlairsWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this Rock and Roll Flashback episode, I will feature two Doo Wop groups: The Elegants from the late 1950's and The Flairs from the early 1960's. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text!All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by...
2025-10-2412 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastJoe SouthWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode of Rock and Roll Flashback, I will look at the history of Joe South’s music career, a multi-talented artist who was a singer, songwriter, guitarist and record producer. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text!All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John...
2025-10-1915 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastForgotten Rock Bands: Four Jacks & A JillWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode of Forgotten Rock Bands I will feature the South African folk-rock group known as the Four Jacks & A Jill, which achieved international success in the late 1960's.We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text!All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It w...
2025-10-1613 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastRock Duo's of the 1960's: Paul & PaulaWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode of 60's Duos, I will feature Paul and Paula, who were active from 1962 to 1965 and had a million selling hit in 1962.We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text!All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bill and J...
2025-09-2710 min
Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast60's Instrumentals: Calcutta & Midnight in MoscowWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode of 60's Instrumentals, I will feature two recordings that - even though they were not technically Rock and Roll - both singles became hits. Interestingly, one was recorded by a US bandleader and his well-known television show orchestra and the other by a Jazz band from the UK. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text!All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are...
2025-09-2413 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastThe Supremes (1962-1970)Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! We are your hosts, Jumpin' John McDermott and Bill Price. In this episode we are going to discuss the first 8 years in the career of one of the most successful performers of the 1960's. This group also became the flagship act of Motown Records: The Supremes! Our focus will be on what one might call the "Diana Ross version" of the group, from 1962 through January 1970. This podcast is another in our continuing Girl Groups Series here on Rock and Roll Flashback. We loosely define Girl Groups as being primarily American female vocal g...
2025-09-1128 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastOne Hit Wonders: Robin Ward & Terry StaffordWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode of One Hit Wonders, I’ll feature Robin Ward who had a million selling hit in 1963 and Terry Stafford, whose number three hit competed with the Beatles in early 1964.We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text!All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John...
2025-08-2713 min
Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast60's Vocal Groups: The Friends of DistinctionWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and this episode from the series 60's Vocal Groups, will feature the psychedelic soul and R&B group that was active from 1969 to 1976, The Friends of Distinction.We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text!All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by B...
2025-08-2310 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastOne Hit Wonders: Chuck Mangione & Hugh MasekelaWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this edition of the One Hit Wonders Series on Rock and Roll Flashback, I will cover two instrumental artists from the 1960's who were also one hit wonders: Hugh Masekela and Chuck Mangione.We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text!All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was wr...
2025-08-2214 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastThe Early Rolling Stones (1962-1964)Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode of Rock and Roll Flashback, I will cover the early history of Rock’s most enduring band, The Rolling Stones. This super group has been recording and performing for more than 60 years. Like many Rock bands, the Stones went through some personnel changes, and evolution from their early musical style.We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text!All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Fla...
2025-08-0220 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastOne Hit Wonders: ? and the Mysterians and Millie SmallWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode of One Hit Wonders, I will look at the careers of two Rock and Roll artists from the mid-1960's, Question Mark and the Mysterians and Millie Small!We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text!All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. I...
2025-07-2514 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastOne Hit Wonders: Los Bravos & Jimmy SoulWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode of One Hit Wonders on Rock and Roll Flashback, I will highlight the Spanish band known as Los Bravos and the vocalist Jimmy Soul.We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text!All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded b...
2025-07-1912 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastForgotten Rock Bands: MarmaladeWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this Rock and Roll Flashback series we will take a look back at the stories behind those bands that Rock history seems to have been forgotten. In this episode of Forgotten Rock Bands, I will feature the band known as Marmalade.We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text!All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McD...
2025-07-1115 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastThree Dog NightWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! In the 1960's, several bands were formed that went on to achieve successful careers. I'm Bill Price, and in this episode of Rock and Roll Flashback, I will feature one of the rock bands of the late 1960's: Three Dog Night!We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text!All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "Yo...
2025-07-0221 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastDoo Wop - The Classics & The EarlsWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode of the Doo Wop series, we will focus on two groups from the late 1950's and early 1960's, The Classics and The Earls. Interestingly both groups had a hit that had two words in the song’s title, and also used the same second word, “Then”.We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text!All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothe...
2025-06-2211 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastVocal Trios: The FleetwoodsWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode of Rock and Roll Flashback we’ll take a look back at the history of The Fleetwoods, one of the vocal trios from the late 1950's.We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text!All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was init...
2025-05-2712 min
Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast40th Anniversary of "Undercover Man"May 2025 marks the 40th Anniversary of the little known song "Undercover Man". That song was written and recorded by the one-gig-per-year Party Rock Band called the Cool Brothers. This podcast episode of Rock and Roll Flashback is a lighthearted homage to "Undercover Man", to the Cool Brothers, and to the band's benefactor, Wilbur Lehman. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text!All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jum...
2025-05-0822 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastLed Zeppelin, Part 2Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and this podcast is airing in the year 2025. Fifty years ago a British hard rock band reached their creative peak with their only studio double album. That album was titled Physical Graffiti. This podcast episode will highlight the end of that band's career, from 1974 onward. I consider this band to be one of the greatest bands in rock and roll history: Led Zeppelin! I am calling this episode Led Zeppelin, Part 2. Be sure to check out our companion podcast, Led Zeppelin, Part 1, where I review Led Zeppelin's formation and the first si...
2025-04-2226 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastLed Zeppelin, Part 1Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and I'm calling this podcast Led Zeppelin, Part 1. I plan to highlight the first six and a half years of Led Zeppelin - a group that I consider to be one of the greatest bands in rock and roll history! Be sure to check out our companion podcast, Led Zeppelin, Part 2, where I will discuss the last six years that the band was active, as well as a few of their numerous awards and honors.We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and...
2025-04-2239 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastChris MontezWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode of Rock and Roll Flashback, we’ll take a look back at the career of Chris Montez.We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text!All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bill and John on April 1, 2004 with sev...
2025-04-2212 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastSteppenwolfWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode of Rock and Roll Flashback, we’ll look back at the history of Steppenwolf, one of the psychedelic bands of the late 1960's.We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text!All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bill...
2025-04-0914 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastPsychedelic 1 Hit Wonders: 4 Songs From the Late '60'sWelcome to the One Hit Wonders series on Rock & Roll Flashback! Back in Rock and Roll Flashback podcast episode numbers 33 and 34 I discussed the development of Psychedelic Rock music in the 1960's and 1970's. Today's podcast episode will focus on four psychedelic rock songs released during the late 1960's that I would characterize as one hit wonders. These four songs by four different bands featured some of the studio experimentation, distortion effects, and trippy lyrics that were being incorporated in the emerging psychedelic rock genre in the late 1960's. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to c...
2025-04-0829 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastThe Byrds, 1964-1967Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback podcasts! I'm Jumpin' John, and today’s episode will concentrate on the four critical years of one of the premier folk rock bands in the mid 1960’s: The Byrds! We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text!All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bill and Joh...
2025-04-0331 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastSongs For Sally & Family (MMM6)Welcome to another edition of Rock and Roll Flashback! This episode is going to be highly personal, featuring songs that I wrote for my family and demo recorded. Honestly, unless you knew Sally Lehman or personally know me, this podcast may not be of interest to you. At any rate, I'm Jumpin' John, and the story of my life revolves around the wonderful relationship that I had with the love of my life: Sally Lehman McDermott. Sally was my everything. She was my best friend, my soul mate, my confidant, my beacon of light, my true love. Had I never m...
2025-03-2652 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastGordon LightfootWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and in today's episode I will review the highlights of the legendary singer and songwriter, Canada's great troubadour, Gordon Lightfoot!We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text!All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bill and John on April 1, 2004 with several r...
2025-03-0732 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastGlen CampbellWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! ! I'm Jumpin' John, and in this podcast edition I will discuss some of the highlights of Glen Campbell's extensive career. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text!All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bill and John on April 1, 2004 with several revisions since then.
2025-02-2627 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastDoo Wop: The Marcels and Little Caesar & The RomansWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback and the Doo Wop Series. I'm Bill Price, and in this episode we will flash back to the late 1950's and look at two Doo Wop vocal groups from that era, The Marcels and Little Caesar & The Romans.We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text!All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was wri...
2025-02-2411 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastBobby DarinWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and in this episode I will review the career of the versatile singer known as Bobby Darin!We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text!All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bill and John on April 1, 2004 with several revisions since then.
2025-02-2025 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastRoy OrbisonWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this edition of Rock and Roll Flashback we will look back at one of Rock and Roll’s top recording artists, Roy Orbison. His career as a musician ran from 1953 to 1988. Roy was unique, not only for his voice and song writing, but also for his later collaborations with other famous rock artists from the 1960's and 1980's.We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text!All podcas...
2025-02-1623 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastDoo Wop: The Impalas & The CaprisWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback and the Doo Wop Series! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode we will flash back to the 1950's and look at two Doo Wop vocal groups from that era: The Impalas and The Capris.We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text!All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It...
2025-02-1012 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastJefferson AirplaneWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and in this episode I will discuss the first San Francisco psychedelic rock group to achieve national recognition. So fasten your seat belts, as we take off, back in time, with the Jefferson Airplane!We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text!All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by...
2025-02-0831 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastStrawberry Studios, 10cc, and Justin HaywardWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and in this episode I will share some background information about two of my all time favorite recordings. I'm talking about two catchy tunes with beautiful melodies that were both recorded at Strawberry Studios in Stockport, England and released as singles in 1975: "I'm Not in Love" by 10cc and "Blue Guitar" by Justin Hayward. This is the story about the links among Strawberry Studios, 10cc, and Justin Hayward. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or su...
2025-01-2828 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastDoo Wop: The Heartbeats and Shep & The LimelitesWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback and the Doo Wop Series! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode we will flash back to the 1950's and early 1960's for a look at two Doo Wop vocal groups from that era: The Heartbeats and Shep & The Limelites. Interestingly, there was a historical connection between the two groups and unfortunately conflict.We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text!All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced b...
2025-01-2211 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastMarvin GayeWelcome, music aficionados, to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and in this podcast episode I will discuss the career of the talented songwriter, singer, and producer: Marvin Gaye! We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text!All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bill and John on April 1, 2004 with sev...
2025-01-1936 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastDoo Wop: The Dell-VikingsWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback and the Doo Wop Series! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode we will flash back to the 1950's and look at one of the Doo Wopvocal groups of that era, The Dell-Vikings! Interestingly they were one of thefew racially mixed groups that existed at that time.We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text!All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bi...
2025-01-0515 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastPittsburgh Music Scene in the 1960'sWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I’m your host, Jumpin’ John. In this podcast episode we will travel back 60 years, where I will discuss the influence of radio personalities, music, and musicians from the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area in the 1960’s. In particular I will focus on Lou Christie, The Vogues, and Sonny DiNunzio!We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text!All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' J...
2024-12-2752 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastFrom Down Under: AC/DCWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this edition of From Down Under, I will focus on the Australian band AC/DC. Unlike other native Australian bands, AC/DC’s founding members and subsequent vocalists hailed from Scotland and England. AC/DC would go on to worldwide success and their music described as blues rock, heavy metal and hard rock. However, the band preferred to call it simply "Rock and Roll". This is the story of AC/DC, on Rock and Roll Flashback.We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on...
2024-12-1532 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastJerry Lee LewisWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and in this podcast episode I will briefly review the career of the flamboyant musician known by the nickname "The Killer": Jerry Lee Lewis!We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text!All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bill and John on...
2024-12-0915 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastPittsburgh Music Scene from 1968 to 1974Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and I am calling this podcast episode the "Pittsburgh Music Scene From 1968 to 1974". We are going to drift back through the fog of time - back some fifty years or so - and test our fading memories. Since I essentially left the Pittsburgh area in 1968 to go to college, I need to contact someone who was still in Pittsburgh during those years. His name is David Shannon, and he has promised to share some of what he remembers of the Pittsburgh music scene during the late 1960's and early 1970's.
2024-12-0542 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastJimi Hendrix: Are YOU Experienced?Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this edition of Rock and Roll Flashback we’ll look back at the story of Jimi Hendrix and the formation of the psychedelic band The Jimi Hendrix Experience. Jimi is generally considered as one of the most influential guitarists of the 1960's. For a short period of time, The Jimi Hendrix Experience captivated the world with its unique psychedelic sound. But before achieving success in the late 1960's, Jimi performed with several bands beginning in the late 1950's.We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to clic...
2024-12-0228 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastBuffalo SpringfieldWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and in this podcast episode I will review the brief, but very influential, career of the band named after a Springfield, Ohio road roller company: Buffalo Springfield!We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text!All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bi...
2024-11-2831 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastThe Rascals[Please note that this podcast episode was revised in my attempt to correctly pronounce Felix Cavaliere's last name. My apologies to Felix for mispronouncing his name in the original podcast!] Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and in this episode I will highlight the career of the New Jersey band known as The Rascals! In his 1997 speech inducting The Rascals into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Stevie Van Zandt boldly called the Rascals, (and I quote) "the first rock band in the world" (end quote)! Here is how it all started for th...
2024-11-0924 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastRecollection of Valley College Bandstand - 1968Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price. In this edition of Rock and Roll Flashback, we’ll turn back the clock and play my last Valley College Bandstand program, as it was broadcast on the college’s radio station KVCR FM on Friday, October 4th, 1968. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text!All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essa...
2024-11-071h 00
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastIron ButterflyWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback podcasts! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode of Rock and Roll Flashback, we’ll look back at the history of Iron Butterfly, one of the psychedelic bands of the late 1960's.We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text!All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially reco...
2024-10-2414 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastSongs That Were Covers: Piece of My HeartWelcome to Songs That Were Covers on Rock and Roll Flashback! This series willfeature the songs that were covers of the original version. In many instances the original recording did not always become a hit. In some cases it would take at least one or more cover versions in order for the song to become a top hit. However, sometimes the subsequent covers also failed to achieve hit status. I'm Bill Price, and in this episode I will feature the original and two cover versions of “Piece of My Heart “.We welcome your feedback, so please f...
2024-10-2219 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastSongs That Were Covers: StayWelcome to another edition of Songs That Were Covers on Rock and Roll Flashback! This series features the songs that had one or more significant covers of the original version. I'm Jumpin' John, and in this episode I will discuss another classic song that was covered by numerous artists. It was back in October 1960 that Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs' debut single "Stay" was released. On November 21st, 1960 "Stay" reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Here is the back story about the song "Stay", as well as a review of three significant covers of Maurice's tune.We welcome your feedb...
2024-10-1916 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastThe Four TopsWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode, we’ll look back at the history and career of The Four Tops, which were one of the Motown label’s most successful vocal groups. In the 1960's, they were instrumental in helping the label attain international recognition.We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text!All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podc...
2024-10-1913 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastSam CookeWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and in this episode I will review the career of the man who many consider to be the most important soul singer in history: Sam Cooke!We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text!All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bill an...
2024-10-1321 min
Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast1984-1985 Sally Covers Two Tunes (MMM5)Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! The story of my life revolves around the wonderful relationship that I had with the love of my life: Sally Lehman McDermott. Music has the mysterious power to trigger deep emotions and re-awaken memories. The My Musical Memories series here on Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts explores the various ways that music was an integral part of my life with Sally. My name is Jumpin' John McDermott. We are here at the Classic Frog Studios. This is the hum-free, buzz-free Classic Frog Studios. Today we are going to do a podcast called 1984 to 1985 Sally Co...
2024-10-0340 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastSongs That Were Covers: Time Is On My SideWelcome to the Songs That Were Covers series on Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and this series will feature the songs that were covers of the original version. In many instances the original recording did not always become a hit. In some cases it would take at least one or more cover versions in order for the song to become a top hit. However, sometimes the subsequent covers also failed to achieve hit status. In this episode I will feature the song “Time Is On My Side”.We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click...
2024-10-0121 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastLinda Ronstadt, Siren of the SeventiesWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I’m Jumpin’ John, and this podcast is Part 1 of a 2 part series highlighting the illustrious career of Linda Ronstadt. Since Linda Ronstadt was arguably the most dominant female pop singer of the 1970's, I'm calling this podcast Linda Ronstadt, Siren of the Seventies!We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text!All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcas...
2024-09-2723 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastLinda Ronstadt, The 1980's & BeyondWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I’m Jumpin’ John, and this podcast is Part 2 of a two part series about the versatile and dynamic American singer, Linda Ronstadt! I call this podcast Linda Ronstadt, The 1980's & Beyond, and I will highlight the last two decades of Linda Ronstadt's prolific career. Additionally I will review some of Linda's numerous awards and accolades. For coverage of her early career, pre-1980, be sure to check out Part 1 of our companion podcast, "Linda Ronstadt, Siren of the Seventies!We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and...
2024-09-2719 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastBill GrahamWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm your host, Jumpin' John, and in this episode I will review the career of the German-born American impresario and rock concert promoter, Bill Graham! We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text!All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bill and John on April 1, 2004 wi...
2024-09-0724 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastCreamGreetings to all of you music aficionados and welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback podcasts! I'm Jumpin' John, and in this episode of Rock and Roll Flashback podcasts I will review the brief, but very influential, career of the first rock supergroup: Cream!We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text!All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by...
2024-08-2428 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastSinging Sally (MMM4)Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John McDermott. The story of my life revolves around the wonderful relationship that I had with the love of my life: Sally Lehman. Had I never met her, I would neither have enjoyed our fifty years together nor the lives of our daughters and granddaughters. Music has the mysterious power to trigger deep emotions and re-awaken memories. The My Musical Memories series here on Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts explores the various ways that music was an integral part of my life with Sally. In today's podcast - Singing Sally, M...
2024-08-0636 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastJames BrownWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback podcasts! I'm Jumpin' John, and in this episode I will flash back to review the illustrious career of the hardest working man in show business: James Brown, the "Godfather of Soul"!We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text!All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by...
2024-08-0526 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastFrom Down Under: The Little River BandWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! During the 1960's and early 1970's, several artists that got their start in Australia, went on to enjoy successful international careers. I'm Bill Price, and in this episode of the series “From Down Under”, I’ll feature the Little River Band, the Australian band that went on to achieve commercial success in United States as well as Australia. This is the story of how the Little River Band rose to international fame and the numerous changes that took place beginning in the mid 1970's.We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to c...
2024-08-0225 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastSongs That Were Covers: I Can Hear MusicWelcome to Songs That Were Covers on Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and this series will feature the songs that were covers of the original version. In many instances the original recording did not always become a hit. In some cases it would take at least one or more cover versions in order for the song to become a top hit. However, sometimes the subsequent covers also failed to achieve hit status. In this episode I will feature the four versions of “I Can Hear Music”.We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on...
2024-07-2618 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastThe Walker BrothersWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode I’ll feature the American vocal trio The Walker Brothers, who rose to fame by relocating to the UK during the height of Beatlemania and the British Invasion. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text!All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It w...
2024-07-1716 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastOne Hit Wonders: Bob Lind & Kyu SakamotoWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode of One Hit Wonders, I will feature solo artists Bob Lind and Kyu Sakamoto.We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text!All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bill and John on April 1, 2004 with several revisions si...
2024-06-2215 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastOne Hit Wonders: The Hollywood Argyles & The CheckmatesWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode of One Hit Wonders, I will focus on the brief careers of The Hollywood Argyles and The Checkmates.We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text!All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bill and John on April 1, 2004 wi...
2024-06-0610 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastRock Duos of the 1950's: Skip & Flip and Santo & JohnnyWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! During the 1950's there were numerous Rock and Roll artists, which included bands, vocal groups, solo and duo artists. I'm Bill Price, and in this edition of the Rock Duos of the 1950's series, I will feature vocalists Skip and Flip and the instrumental duo Santo and Johnny. Both of these artists achieved brief success, but only one duo moved on to other groups and music production.We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text...
2024-05-2313 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastOne Hit Wonders: Ketty Lester & Kathy YoungWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! Throughout the '50's and '60's, there were numerous Rock and Roll bands, vocal groups and solo artists. Many went on to have successful music careers, but unfortunately for others, lasting popularity did not always materialize. Some groups managed to achieve brief recognition, sometimes with just one hit, only to vanish from the music scene. A few managed to achieve some success, but only regionally, never quite gaining significant national attention. Those artists have come to be known as One Hit Wonders. During the 1950's and 1960's several artists attained that label.
2024-05-1108 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastTrini LopezWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and this edition of Rock and Roll Flashback features the story of singer, guitarist and actor Trini Lopez. During his active years from 1959 to 2020, he transitioned from a pop artist to acting. The history behind Trini’s rise to fame had several interesting events, which will be revealed in this edition of Rock and Roll Flashback.We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text!All podcasts on the Rock and Ro...
2024-05-0310 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastSam the Sham & The PharaohsWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts! I'm Bill Price, and this edition of Rock and Roll Flashback features the story of Sam the Sham & the Pharaohs. Surprisingly, during the mid 1960's at the height of Beatlemania, the band managed to have two top 10 hits and four releases that made it into the top 40, despite several personnel changes in the band. They were best known for their unique songs and the distinctive costumes they wore.We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions v...
2024-04-1909 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastFrom Down Under: The EasybeatsWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price. During the 1960's and early 1970's, several artists that got their start in Australia, went on to enjoy successful international careers. In this episode of the series “From Down Under”, I’ll feature the The Easybeats, the Australian band that went on to achieve success in the United Kingdom and the United States as well as Australia. This is the story of The Easybeats, and their rise to international fame - on Rock and Roll Flashback. We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us...
2024-04-1212 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastFrom Down Under: The SeekersWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and this episode will be a look back at Australia’s first group to achieve success in the U.K., in the U.S., and in Europe: The Seekers …. From Down Under!We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text!All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was...
2024-04-0117 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastThe Early Beatles: The Road to BeatlemaniaWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this edition of Rock and Roll Flashback, I will focus the early history of one of the most influential bands of the 1960's. After performing and developing their unique sound in Hamburg, Germany, the Beatles returned to Liverpool, England in December 1962 after 12 performances at the Star Club in Hamburg. Even though they had built up a following in Hamburg and Liverpool, they were still an unknown band elsewhere in England. However, there were several hurdles to overcome before the music phenomenon that came to be known as Beatlemania hurd...
2024-03-2919 min
Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast1973 - My Love and Faithfulness (MMM2)Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price…and I'm Jumpin' John! Music has the mysterious power to trigger deep emotions and re-awaken memories. In the My Musical Memories series here on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast I will explore the various ways that music was an integral part of my life with my best friend and soul mate, Sally. I'm calling today's podcast, "1973 - My Love and Faithfulness". It is also known as "My Musical Memories, Part 2" [abbreviated M-M-M-2]), and in it I will review some musical highlights of the year 1973, the year that Sally Lehman and I go...
2024-03-2925 min
Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast1971 - Hello, My Love (MMM1)Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price...and I'm Jumpin' John McDermott, and we'll be looking back at some of Rock and Roll's greatest artists, songs, and stories. Music has the mysterious power to trigger deep emotions and re-awaken memories. In the My Musical Memories series here on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast I will explore the various ways that music was an integral part of my life with my best friend and soul mate, Sally. In today's podcast, 1971 - Hello, My Love (My Musical Memories, Part 1 [abbreviated MMM1]), I will discuss my meeti...
2024-03-1324 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastBuddy HollyWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts! I'm Bill Price, and in this podcast I will discuss one of the truly great pioneers of Rock and Roll. Buddy Holly was very instrumental in Rock and Roll's early history. This is the story of Buddy Holly and the Crickets on Rock and Roll Flashback.Charles Hardin Holley was born in Lubbock, Texas during the Great Depression onSeptember 7, 1936. Beginning in his early childhood, he acquired the nickname “Buddy”.Since his family was musically inclined, he took piano lessons at the age of eleven, butgave it up a...
2024-02-2316 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastOne Hit Wonders: Troy Shondell & The CascadesWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and throughout the '50's and '60's, there were numerous Rock and Roll bands, vocal groups, and solo artists. Many went on to have successful music careers, but unfortunately for others, lasting popularity did not always materialize. Some groups managed to achieve brief recognition, sometimes with just one hit, only to vanish from the music scene. A few managed to achieve some success, but only regionally, never quite gaining significant national attention. Those artists have come to be known as One Hit Wonders. During the 1950's and 1960's several b...
2024-02-2110 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastBill HaleyWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback podcasts! Bill Haley and his group the Comets are generally credited with first popularizing Rock and Roll in the early 1950's. As a result of their success, they sold over sixty million records worldwide. During the period from late 1954 to the end of 1956, the band recorded nine Top 20 singles, one of which reached number one and three that were Top Ten hits. "Rock Around the Clock" became the best-selling rock single in the history of the genre and retained that position for many years. I'm Bill Price, and this is their story on Ro...
2024-02-0714 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastOtis ReddingWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and this episode of the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast will feature the career of singer/songwriter Otis Redding!Otis Ray Redding Jr. was born on September 9, 1941 in Dawson, Georgia. When Otiswas two years old, his family moved to Macon, Georgia. At an early age, he sang in theVineville Baptist Church choir and learned to play the guitar and piano. By the age of ten, Otis took drum and singing lessons. At the Ballard-Hudson High School, he sang in the school band. When he was fi...
2024-01-2614 min
Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast1963 - The End of a Rock & Roll EraWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I’m Bill Price, and we’ll be looking back at some of Rock and Roll’s greatest artists, songs and stories! In this edition of Rock & Roll Flashback Podcasts, I’ll focus on the year 1963: The end of a Rock and Roll Era. The year was significant in many aspects, due to the changes that were taking place in the music’s evolution, and also in the events that transpired. I will be highlighting some of the milestones that took place month by month. I’ll also mention some of the bands that were formed...
2024-01-2416 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastJimmy Webb, Part 2 (MacArthur Park)Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this edition of Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts, I’ll again be spotlighting songwriter, composer and singer Jimmy Webb. Jimmy’s career in the music industry is impressive, having accumulated a string of pop classics and recorded by several well-known artists. In Jimmy Webb, Part 2, I’ll focus on the story behind the hit song “MacArthur Park”.Although, Jimmy Webb is well known for having written many hit songs, “MacArthurPark” is most likely his most famous composition. Like other Webb songs, the romanticbreakup with Susan...
2024-01-2210 min