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Serious Rock Talk PodcastThe Real Roll of Sex in Rock (Masters of Rock Talk)The Real Roll of Sex in Rock Like birds of a feather, sex and rock go together. Buy why? You don't find this corporeal attachment in jazz or classical. Why rock? Dr. Clarke, diplomatically and with an unnerving sense of purpose, confronts the facts and figures straight on. Tune in. Turn on. But don't drop out.2025-08-0618 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastRobert Johnson: Was the Devil at the Crossroads?Robert Johnson: Was the Devil at the Crossroads? One moment he could barely play the guitar. Six months later, Robert Johnson became the most important blues guitarist of all time. How is it possible? Who, or 'What', did he meet at the Crossroads? Dr. Clarke unravels a devilish mystery that won't go away—a dark, foreboding tale that shaped the blues and rock n' roll. #robertjohnson #blues #music #jimmypage #keithrichards #jeffbeck #ericclapton #crime #podcast #rock #seriousrocktalk #bbking #crossroads #muddywaters #soul #jimihendrix2025-07-1416 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastRockin' Trivia Episode - Stump the Chump! (Masters of Rock Talk)Rock Trivia Episode: Stump the Chump It takes some guts to go before an audience of thousands and reveal depraved ignorance in a subject about which you're supposed to hold some competence. But that's exactly what we do. We are that brave and that desperate. Ferris Kennedy and Dr Clarke face each other in a death struggle,each curating questions solely to his own advantage. In this episode, you will uncover what makes us tick and generally sleep deprived. That should be scary enough reasons to dial in.2025-07-0423 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastRock Masterpieces You Really Should Know AboutRock Masterpieces You Really Should Know About Ferris Kennedy and Dr. Clarke stand toe to toe, each declaring why his personal selection of rock masterpieces is defensible, immutable, and not to be trifled with. This episode saves you time by explaining, with passion and insight, why a particular album shall not and will not be ignored—and perhaps should be in your collection.2025-06-2344 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastCanadian Rock: We Stand on Guard for Thee!Canadian Rock: We Stand on Guard for Thee Since the beginning, Canadians have known how to rock. It's in their cold blood. From Paul Anka to the present day, there is so much to celebrate. Dr Clarke and Ferris Kennedy put it all in perspective. We discuss the bands, the people, and the hits. Do yourself a huge favor and listen in.2025-06-1145 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastThe Demise of Sid Vicious: Bury Me Next to My Baby (SRT Crime)Even now, almost 50 years after his death, you can still see Sid's Kids. The hair. The boots. T-shirts, chains and 'The Attitude'. Sex Pistol Sid Vicious was hugely influential within his very brief career and his very brief life. Dr. Clarke explores what happened, how it happened, and the inevitable results. Tune in as he explores the strange life and loves of the Godfather of Punk. #sidvicious #sexpistols #johnnyrotten #punk #crime #truecrime #rock #music #podcast2025-06-0218 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastThe Tale of Phil Spector: Violence Covered in Sugar & CandyThe Tale of Phil Spector: Violence Covered in Sugar and Candy Brilliant and abusive. Cruel and kind. A genius, A murderer. Music producer Phil Spector functioned on many levels, one of which led him down a very dark, sinister path. Dr. Clarke helps to illuminate the man's career, talent, demons and the terrible act that sent him to prison. #philspector #thebeatles #leonardcohen #truecrime #murder #losangeles #producer #rock #music #podcast2025-04-1425 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastJimi Hendrix: What Happened on September 18, 1970?Jimi Hendrix: What Happened on September 18, 1970? Few rock personalities command as much recognition and respect as Jimi Hendrix. But popularity breeds conspiracies—and the death of Jim Hendrix is shrouded in confusion, distortion and deceit. Join Dr. Ian Clarke as he examines the evidence and opinions, identifying the bogus, condemning the criminals, and celebrating the facts! #jimihendrix #guitar #death #ericclapton #jeffbeck #jimmypage #theexperience janisjoplin #jimmorrison #brianjones #rock #music #podcast #truecrime2025-04-0425 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastThe Unsolved Enigma of Bobby Fuller's DeathThe death of rocker Bobby Fuller is an enduring riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma. Who did it? Why? Where? And when? Everything was going Bobby's way. He was set to explode into international stardom. But suddenly out of nowhere... Listen in as Dr. Clarke leads you down a dark, winding path to arrive at one of rock's most bizarre deaths. #bobbyfuller #ifoughtthelaw #murder #truecrime #rock #music #podcast #beatles2025-03-2421 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastRock Stars of Italian Descent. Who Knew?Rock Stars of Italian Descent. Who Knew? Be prepared for an explosion of surprises. In this episode, Ferris Kennedy—he of Italian background—takes great delight in confusing Dr. Clarke by listing the many rock musicians of Italian descent—people you have no idea had roots in Il Bel Paese!. This is a special chance to be entertained by pretty cool insights. È fantastico!2025-03-1428 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastWhat Happened to The Beatles After They Broke Up?What Happened to The Beatles after They Broke Up? The Beatles' career is well known. But what happened to the lovable mop tops after the best rock band in the world broke up? Kennedy and Clarke have you covered. The post-Beatle careers of John, Paul, George, and yes, even Ringo, are discussed, condemned, and celebrated.2025-03-0342 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastSam Cooke: Motel Money Murder Madness Sam Cooke: Motel Money Murder Madness Much has been written about the strange circumstances surrounding the tragic death of Sam Cooke, one of the greatest soul and pop singers/composers of the early 1960s. In this episode, Dr Clarke discusses conspiracies and carefully evaluates the circumstances which led to Cooke's murder in a $3-dollar-a-night motel in south-central Los Angeles. #samcooke #murder #truecrime #rock #podcast #otisredding2025-01-2925 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastNew Year Eve Show 2024New Year's Eve Show 2024 2024 was an amazing year for rock—and dare we say an outstanding year for the Serious Rock Talk Podcast. We thank you all for lending us an ear, sending emails, and making suggestions. Listen in as Dr. Clarke, Steven Wheeler, and Ferris Kennedy sum it all up for you. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride. 2025—here we come!2024-12-311h 00
Serious Rock Talk PodcastThe Inevitable Death of John LennonThe Inevitable Murder of John Lennon Death is inevitable, but murder isn't. With the help of Professor Joseph Campbell's book The Hero with a Thousand Faces, Dr Ian Clarke tries to make sense of Mark David Chapman's senseless act of violence. 2024-12-0226 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastThe Beatle Who Vanished: Interview with best selling author Jim BerkenstadtTo invert a bit of Hamlet, it’s a tale told by a master storyteller, full of drums and guitars, signifying a lot. In 1964, Jimmie Nicol was a Beatle for two weeks, and then… what happened? Jim Berkenstadt, a rock and roll detective, follows Jimmie’s trail around the world. Jimmie’s story is exciting, surprising, inspiring and perplexing. Dr. Clarke and Jim Berkenstadt discuss Jimmie Nicol’s sixty-year odyssey and let you decide how it all turned out.2024-11-1142 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastThe Mysterious Death of Rolling Stone Brian Jones (Masters Of Rock Talk)The Mysterious Death of Rolling Stone Brian Jones. Aside from founding perhaps the world's greatest rock band, Brian Jones was a brilliant musician. He was also a very troubled young man. In this episode of Serious Rock Talk Crime, Dr. Clarke investigates the circumstances of Brian Jones's death, and how he joined that most infamous of all groups, The 27 Club.2024-10-2123 min
Serious Rock Talk Podcaste Cooper: The Bizarre Making of a Rock God (Masters of Rock Talk)Alice Cooper: The Bizarre Making of a Rock God Once labelled "a skinny nerd with a wimpy voice" by a school friend, Vincent Damon Furnier put on leather gloves and makeup, grew his hair, and started singing about teenage angst. Changing his name to Alice Cooper didn't hurt. Dr Clarke leads Kennedy and Wheeler through this most unlikely success story. It is a tale told by a music lover, full of sound and fury, signifying rock and roll. 2024-07-1026 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastBest Hard Rock Albums Each Year Since 1970 (Masters Of Rock Talk)Best Hard Rock Albums Since 1970 Dr. Clarke isn't a big fan of lists, but even he thought this one worth exploring. Check out the best hard rock album every year beginning in 1970. Plenty of room for debate, praise and rage.2024-05-2032 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastBad Vibrations: Charles Manson & The Beach Boys. (Masters Of Rock Talk)On one side you have Charles Manson, perpetuator of a series of horrific murders that shocked America. On the other, the Beach Boys, squeaky-clean California guys that sang about surfing. In 1968, these two forces met—and the outcome was definitely Bad Vibrations. Join Dr. Clarke as he ventures down the foggy ruins of time.2024-04-1321 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastThe Traveling Wilburys. A Fake Group or What?The Traveling Wilburys. A Fake Group or What? Who were the Wilburys? At least the Monkees used their real names... George Harrison always wanted to be in another band. Is that why he created the Wilburys? Kennedy and Clarke provide engaging insights, both roasting and celebrating one of most bizarre supergroups ever.2024-04-1020 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastRobbie Robertson: Storyteller (Masters of Rock Talk)Serious Rock Talk Productions Presents: Masters of Rock Talk The songwriter, de facto leader of 60s/70s rock giant The Band. Robertson has left us, but his music remains strong and relevant. Dr. Clarke delivers a heartfelt appraisal of this rare, enduring talent.2024-03-2221 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastHow Rock Music Changed Our Lives w/special guest Regina BiancaHow Rock Music Changed Our Lives w/special guest Regina Bianca: In your life, there are those special albums, songs, and performers that groomed and inspired your musical tastes. It's time to talk about it. Dr. Clarke and Mr. Kennedy are joined by Regina Bianca, the outstanding singer and multi-instrumentalist who provides a very contemporary take on musical influences. Listen in and relate! 2024-03-0644 min
Serious Rock Talk Podcast41 Bands NOT in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (Masters Of Rock Talk)Serious Rock Talk Productions Presents: Masters Of Rock Talk. Everyone has their own thoughts about the RRHF. In the end, it is what it is. But there are bands that somehow, someway, got overlooked. It’s time to raise some flags. Join Kennedy and Clarke as they take to the streets2024-02-2831 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastWhat We Talk ABout When We Talk About Canadian RockWhat We Talk About When We Talk About Canadian Rock: Dr. Clarke offers a primer on the genesis and growth of Canadian rock. That's not easy. You try it. Ferris Kennedy garnishes lightly with a look at specific Canadian bands throughout the decades. A wonderful primer that will set you in the right direction.2024-02-2824 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastSnoop Dogg - Snoop Lion - The Dogg Father - Calvin BroadusSnoop Dogg, Snoop Lion, The Doggfather, The Snooper, & Calvin Broadus. A key artist to emerge from the early 90's gangsta-funk era, Snoop Dogg evolved beyond his rap beginnings to become a lovable pop culture fixture. How is that even possible? What range. It's Frank Sinatra singing death metal. Lend an ear as Kennedy & Clarke raid the Dogg Pound to see what's inside.2024-02-2818 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastAn Exclusive Interview with Regina BiancaAn Exclusive Interview with singer Regina Bianca. There are few voices that can melt your heart. Kennedy and Clarke had the unique privilege of interviewing Regina Bianca, a singer and multi-instrumentalist who knows her way around a ballad—and so much more. She even surprised us with a live version of a great pop song. Find out about her life, career, musical influences, and a serious appreciation for Johnny Depp!2024-02-2144 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastTaylor Swift: Her Rise to International StardomIn terms of success and acclaim, Taylor Swift seems to float in the rarefied ether of Beatlemania. She is a one-person powerhouse who has blown the doors of the recording industry and reinterpreted what it means to have a successful tour. So how did it all happen? Kennedy and Clarke knock down a few doors of their own, applying Colombo-like intuition, evaluating, appraising, and explaining the phenom that is Taylor.2024-01-1830 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastOur Pick: Rocks 40 Great Front Men & WomenThis time it's personal. Dr. Clarke and Kennedy make their own lists of rock's greatest front men/women. Sometimes they agree, but it's rare. Come join us for the fireworks!2023-12-121h 06
Serious Rock Talk PodcastRock's Best Front Men & Women.Rock's Best Front Men & Women. What makes a good rock front person? The voice? Charisma? Chest hair? Kennedy and Clarke get rabid as they jabber about the people who have the toughest job in rock music—and why most 'best-of-all-time' lists usually get it really wrong.2023-11-0847 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastThe Rolling Stones: 60 Years in 40 MinutesWhat can you say or write about the Rolling Stones that hasn’t been said or written a zillion times before? A lot, actually, because each of us has a unique opinion on the aging rockers—and certainly Dr. Clarke and Ferris Kennedy do. This is your special chance to get a neat summation of a sixty-year career, including flash reviews of the albums. So listen in.2023-04-1940 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastWayward Saints - The Interview with Canada's Classic Rock BandInterview with Wayward Saints. No reason to doubt it. Here’s the proof. Classic rock is ‘Still Alive & Well’. Mississauga, Ontario-based band Wayward Saints knows a tree is only as strong as its roots, and this group has deep roots in Led Zeppelin, the Allman Brothers, and a lot more architects of The Sound of Our Lives. Listen in as Ferris Kennedy and Dr. Clarke speak with the group, discovering where they’ve been, where they are, and where they might Ramble On.2023-03-0332 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastRock during JFK's Presidency with Author Richard AquilaDuring JFK's presidency, rock music sounded like nothing before or since. Why? What happened? Dr. Clarke spoke with Richard Aquila, author of the book 'Rock and Roll in Kennedy’s America: A cultural History of the Early 1960s’, published by John Hopkins University Press. Richard is a professor emeritus of History and American Studies at Penn State University, and former host of NPR’s ‘Rock and Roll America’. Listen in as Richard offers unique insights on this misunderstood—but wonderful—period in rock history.2023-02-1730 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastThe Velvet Underground: More Influential Than The Beatles?Even for people who know a lot about rock, it's a tough question. Dr. Clarke does his best to explain the Velvet's and how they achieved such a weird ascendancy over everyone else.2022-12-3042 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastFirst Episode - The Pilot on Classic RockDr. Clarke was still in diapers when Ferris Kennedy and Steven Wheeler launched the Podcast. Right off, they take no prisoners. Big question:Why Can't Anyone Give You a Definitive Definition of Classic Rock?2022-12-1929 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastThe British Invasion: Or Was it Just a Skirmish?Are the Beatles and Rolling Stones overrated in terms of military strategy? Did the mid-60s British Invasion really happen, and if so, were there casualties? Kennedy, Wheeler and Clarke hunker down in the trenches and deliver an entertaining dispatch.2022-11-2854 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastClassic Rock Masterpieces You Should Know???Classic Rock Masterpieces You Should Know. Classic rock masterpieces are few and far between. That's why when an album explodes out of an ocean of mediocrity, you should know. These are truly inspired gifts. Clarke, Kennedy and Wheeler lead you into an aural paradise.2022-11-0458 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastWhy Elvis Never Left the BuildingWhy Elvis Never Left the Building. Dr. Clarke, empowered by a Himalayan vacation, stands calmly before The King, deciphering many facets of fame, talent, and jumpsuits. Elvis is Alive - and we have proof. 2022-06-0644 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastThe Doors & the Five Factors that Made Them FamousThe Doors & the Five Factors that Made Them Famous. Unless a band can conquer the Five Factors, it'll likely never have lasting success. Using The Doors as a great example of what happens when musicians hit 5 home runs, Dr. Clarke entertains, educates, and gets to jabber about his beloved Lizard King & Friends.2022-05-0953 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastThe Guess Who: Canada's Great Rock Band or What?Dr. Clarke builds a strong case for crowning the Prairie Princes the Kings of Canadian Rock. Listen in and check out his inviolable reasoning.2022-01-1749 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastWhich Classic Rockers Should Be On Mt. Rushmore?So many rock n’ rollers are witless, untalented, pencil-neck geeks. But a few, very few, stand out. And it’s those people who should go on the side of the mountain and be justly celebrated. Listen in and see if you agree/disagree with Wheeler, Clarke and Kennedy. Don’t be afraid, try it.2021-12-2459 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastThe Monkees: A Legit Band or What?The Monkees is one of the best-selling bands of the 1960s. So why the blow-back? Why the ‘pre-fab four’ put downs? Dr. Clarke mounts a compelling case for the defense of Mickey, Mike, Pete and Davey. As a bonus - later on you can impress your loved ones by declaiming the powerful difference between rock and pop music. Never, ever mix them up.2021-12-0339 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastSuggestive Lyrics In Classic RockClassic rock isn't all about sex, just around 90% of it is... Dr. Clarke takes his scalpel and dissects some of the more suggestive offerings. You are promised a very good time.2021-11-2245 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastClassic Rock Intro To The Good Dr. ClarkeAs we dug deep into the FWCRS Vault, this was the first episode of the permanent trio. As Kennedy and Wheeler were performing pilot episodes, they found solitude in the Dr. Clarke. Who has embarked on this forever journey and this was the birth of the 3 Amigos... Kennedy, Wheeler, & Dr. Clarke2021-07-161h 01
Serious Rock Talk PodcastWhy Is Pet Sounds Among The Best Albums EverThe best Beach Boys album, one of the best of the 1960s. The group here reached a whole new level in terms of both composition and production, layering tracks upon tracks of vocals and instruments to create a richly symphonic sound. Dr. Clarke takes you on his magical mystery journey, on why he agrees with the critics on this album. Listen in.2021-06-1418 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastClassic Rock One Man Bands, So They SayWhen we went back into the vault, we never knew that Kennedy was not perfect, or seemed that Clarke was the brains on a certain bet of who produced the White Album, the verdict is still out and as per Kennedy it was Jeff Lynne to help out George Martin at the time. The facts don't lie, but critics feel Kennedy was right and Dr. Clarke Was Wrong...... Listen in friends of the show.2021-06-0437 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastClassic Rock's 30 Burning Questions, with more fuel to the Fire!!!Was there ever a time you had a question that needed an answer. Well you are in luck, as the guys dig deep into their VAULT. The 30 burning questions of Classic Rock have come back with full force and more questions to fuel to the fire. Listen in on this fabulous day.2021-05-2458 min
Serious Rock Talk Podcast72 Times Classic Rockers Changed Their Names!!!Like DMX said in the Hip/Hop Rap World, What's My Name... The Ferris Wheel Classic Rock Show go down a list of those famous artists we all love & know, we reveal what their actual birth certificate really says. Mom and Dad are proud for sure. Also keep a close listen to Dr Clarke get mad when the Beatles George Harrison appears on this list. Nothing like a classic from the Ferris Wheel Classic Rock Show VAULT!!!2021-05-1439 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastDavid Bowie: Yes, There's Life On Mars w/special guest CosmoThe three amigos are joined by an outstanding star DJ and Bowie freak to deliver an episode that has as much panache, color and style as Bowie's hairstyles throughout the years. Listen in and go through a few ch-ch-changes.2021-05-051h 09
Serious Rock Talk PodcastPink Floyd - Are They Really From The Dark Side Of The Moon?Wish You Were, under this Division Bell, on the Dark Side of the Moon. We are all animals with the same Atom Heart Mother. We all like to Meddle with the Pipers at the Gates of Dawn, who are behind The Wall. I have had a Momentary Lapse of Reason, due to The Delicate Sound of Thunder. I am always at my best when I am at the Endless River with my good friend Ummagumma. Join the guys with their special guest Carlo, as they discuss the prog legends Pink Floyd.2021-05-051h 02
Serious Rock Talk PodcastThe Doors: People Really Are Strange.In this episode, Dr. Clarke parlays two visits (count 'em, 2) to Jim Morrison's Paris grave site, inspiring a unique, special interpretation of a seminal classic rock band that's like no other - before or since.2021-05-0532 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastFoo Fighters: How to Take Medicine at MidnightYou start in the garage with heavy rock, garnish with grunge, then bake it up with punk and some beauty ballads. They play stadiums and when they leave, they take the garage with them. Listen in while Ferris Kennedy explains aural nirvana.2021-05-0535 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastR.E.M.: Not Everybody HurtsDarlings of college rock but too moody to stay on campus while hanging with the post-punk and alternative rock crowds. Discover what all the noise was about.2021-05-0534 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastBon Scott Vs. Brian Johnson: AC/DC's Biggest Question?Bon vs. Brian: AC/DC's Big Question. Is one singer better than the other? You didn't believe you'd ever get an answer to this classic rock conundrum. Ferris Kennedy puts his reputation on the line and delivers!2021-05-0320 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastIndia's Influence On Classic RockIndia's Influence on Classic Rock: It wasn't just the Beatles who brought Indian music to Western ears. Steven Wheeler traces the expanding and exciting influence of Eastern music on classic rock across the latter half of the twentieth century.2021-04-2322 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastAll About the Summer of Love 1967All About the Summer of Love 1967 - In this exclusive show, Dr. Ian Clarke burns patchouli oil, wears love beads, and puts this magical summer under a psychedelic microscope to discover why it was - and remains - so influential to pop culture and classic rock.2021-04-1219 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastClassic Rock Stars Erased by Their Own BandsClassic Rock Stars Erased by Their Own Bands - When Eric Clapton sang "I don't want to fade away" (from Bell-Bottom Blues) he was likely referring to a well-known penchant major rock bands have for axing members.Sometimes the axed member deserves it - but often, the execution is unexpected and merciless. We call it as we see it folks.2021-04-0249 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastVan Halen - From A to V - AKA Van RothVan Halen: From A to V. Ferris Kennedy gives you all there is to give on this classic rock band - from A to V. If you ever wondered what all the noise was about, get ready for an Ear-ruption!2021-03-2244 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastCCR - Creedence Clearwater RevivalThe Wonderful, Tragic Tale of Creedence Clearwater Revival: CCR is among the gods of classic rock. But their success ignited firestorms of lawsuits, recriminations, betrayals and bitterness. Hunker down with a cold beverage as Dr. Clarke gives you need-to-know info on what went down.2021-03-1243 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastLed Zeppelin - All You Need To KnowAcknowledged as the most successful and influential band of the heavy rock era, with a catalog that continues to inspire. What The Beatles were to the '60s, Led Zeppelin were to the '70s: a band so successful and innovative they wound up creating the prism through which their entire epoch was seen. Zeppelin ushered in the era of album rock. The Boys Of Classic Rock Podcast dive in to the legends of Classic Rock.2021-03-0142 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastWho's On Third? A Look at the #3 Band in Classic Rock!!!Who's on Third? A look at the # 3 Classic Rock Band. You know who holds the # 1 and # 2 positions of best classic rock band. But who is # 3? Find out. Also, the Recording Industry has funny money and math. Dr. Clarke operates under Ian's knock, Medicated Wheeler gets intimate with Bob Dylan in his Vinyl Review, & Kennedy goes crazy with Yes or No?2021-02-1948 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastGreat Trios of Classic Rock - Looking at Threesomes"Not many classic rock bands have just three members. Trios have a different attitude and sound. In this episode, our own trio "Kennedy, Clarke & Wheeler" list some of the best threesomes "ever"2021-02-0853 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastWhat Is Classic Rock? The Real Facts of The Guess Who's - Who???Can you define classic rock? We didn't think so. We're here to help. Through our careful selection of examples and rapier-like insights, you can listen to brilliance in action...or not. And checkout Wheeler's Vinyl Review as he raps about the new Jefferson Airplane LP.2021-01-2951 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastHow Did 101 Classic Rock Bands Get Their Names??? Part 2!!!Part 2: Amidst great odds, we continue with part two of how 101 classic rock bands got their often disturbing names. Hey. this kind of knowledge will make you special. Plus, Steven Wheeler reviews new vinyl from Chicago2021-01-1846 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastHow Did 101 Classic Rock Bands Get Their Names??? Part 1!!!Part 1: They said it couldn't be done, that we were jabbering fools.101 bands? No way....Well, now who's the fool?... In this exclusive two-part episode, we drill down until it hurts. Plus, Steven Wheeler reviews new vinyl from REM.2021-01-0851 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastClassic Rock Songs Written Quickly!!!Classic Rock Songs Written Quickly - maybe too quickly. You be the judge. From 'Yesterday' to 'Losing My Religion', we confront the weird phenomenon of amazing classic rock songs "just showing up".2020-12-2834 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastAmerica vs. Canada Who has the Better Rock Bands Part 2America vs. Canada : Who has the Best Rock Bands? Part 2. Well hopefully after the first part you either agree with Kennedy or not. In the second part to finalize the 20 bands Kennedy supplies his semi-professional opinions, to himself, now you must live with your conscience. Did these answers change your life?2020-12-1427 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastAmerica vs. Canada : Who has the Best Rock Bands? Part 1America vs. Canada : Who has the Best Rock Bands? Part 1 You decide. Ferris Kennedy supplies semi-professional opinions, but you must live with your conscience.The answers could change your life! 2020-12-0452 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastDigital Zombies - Is Resurrecting Dead Rock Stars Wrong?In this dangerous episode, Dr. Clarke bravely enters the Gothic castle of digital reanimation, risking Vampiric Drain spell attacks as he attempts to stake a dark and evil phenomenon. Wish him well, as Kennedy & Wheeler play the roles of Shaggy & Scooby-Doo!!2020-11-2334 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastBest Last Song On A AlbumEver listen to your favorite band, find that amazing song that is last on that specific album. The sound it makes when you hear it on your turntable, or you skipped to that track on a compact disc. Did you search it or speak for it on spotify. Join the team as Wheeler takes the lead, and guides us into his findings, you will be surprised.2020-11-1346 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastAerosmtith - 50 Years of America's Greatest Rock Band, Still Rockin'Aerosmith: The Boys from Beantown who made hair bands mainstream. 50 years & counting & they have come a long way from being "Toys In The Attic". They put the Rock in "Rocks", they were able to make you "Pump", and in turn you were able to "Get A Grip", before you "Just Push Play", & after that you were able to "Walk This Way". There's so much you need to know... Also, how the hell did Woodstock really happen? And what about that new John Lennon Box Set?2020-11-0245 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastSouthern Rock - It's Just Like The Comfort With Tres HombresCan you define Southern Rock? No, you can't. It's a job for professionals, like us. Our podcast can actually make you sound smarter. So let's head off to where the sun always shines...2020-10-2346 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastBands Better Than The Beatles - Just Let It BeFew rock bands are better than the Beatles...but they do exist. Or do they? That's what we were born to figure out. So listen in.2020-10-1248 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastRed Hot Chili Peppers - More Than Just One Hot MinuteMore than just one hot minute, few rock groups of the '80s broke down as many musical barriers & were as original as the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Creating an intoxicating new musical style with funk & punk rock, combined with a stage presence that no one forgets & the infamous sock covering parts of mother nature, they spawned a slew of imitators in their wake, but still managed to be the leaders of the pack by the dawn of the 21st century. Led by Kennedy, we dive into the wild side.2020-10-0140 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastThe Eagles - Hell Did Freeze OverOn September 21 in 1968, "All Along the Watchtower" was released by Jimi Hendrix, in 1974 BTO released "You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet, & 1993 Nirvana's album "In Utero" was released. Now on this day 2020, The Ferris Wheel Rock Show has launched Season 5, & We Are Rockin'. How do you account for the most popular band of the 1970s? Dr. Clarke is the first ever to declare - "Gram Parsons and the Hollies had a baby and they named it The Eagles." It's a start. Get smart and get entertained.2020-09-2148 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastThe Weird Death & Afterlife of Jim Morrison - The Ferris Wheel Rock ShowDr. Clarke, who has written about the Doors for over thirty years, debunks the mystery of Morrison's death and exposes the role of clever commercialization in revivifying a defunct group. He still remains a huge Doors fan.2020-08-2524 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastHow the Beatles' Come Together Became So InfluentialCome Together: What started as a political campaign song for acid guru Timothy Leary has become one of the Beatles most influential and covered songs. What is it about Come Together? Isn't it just gibberish? Dr. Clarke leads his mates down a dark, subterranean path of discovery. What they haul back from the caves will surprise you.2020-07-1500 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastAussie Rock - How To Listen Up While Down UnderAussie Rock - How to Listen Up When Down Under: Steven Wheeler endured a 21-hour flight to Australia only to realize he could've developed the podcast within the sanctuary of his beach-side Malibu fun house. Such is life. Discover how Vegemite sandwiches created a national fervor for rock 'roll, or not.2020-07-0331 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastKennedy's Rant - BNL, Journey, Supertramp, & Van Halen!!!Join Kennedy in his high flying rant on The Barenaked Ladies, Journey, Supertramp, & Van Halen. These are topics that are close and dear to his heart. Then he flies off the handle... Here we go!!!2020-06-1926 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastWhat the Hell is Happening With Paul McCartney?From writing silly love songs to wearing inappropriate haircuts (See 'mullets'), this energetic ex-Beatle has somehow held the world's attention for almost sixty years. Dr. Ian Clarke explores the dark chasms of McCartney's mind, surfacing with evidence of both detritus and patchouli-soaked genius. Change your life and listen in.2020-06-1028 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastDead Rock Stars & How They Got That WayAchieving stardom in the entertainment niche known as rock n' roll can be a life-threatening adventure. Generally, rock musicians are not renowned for longevity. In this podcast, Medicated Wheeler rips off more coffin lids than a Hammer horror, looking for the real story behind the fake news. Not for the squeamish.2020-05-2751 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastNirvana was better than the Beatles: The Men Behind It!!!Of course Nirvana is better than the Beatles, in Kennedy's mind that is. Is he just ranting to be heard or is he actually on to something? Well he did some research and laid it all out, even has Dr. Clarke saying " So, here's the thing" the famous catch phrase in many Ferris Wheel Rock Show podcasts.2020-05-1624 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastHow Great is Supertramp?"Supertramp - little more than prog rock poseurs or gifted purveyors of 1970s FM radio pop? Listen in as Steven (Medicated) Wheeler pronounces opinions on these elusive, top-shelf rock musicians." #supertramp #rogerhodgson #progrock #classicrock #vinylrecords #1970srock2020-05-0115 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastLove Becomes A Funeral PyreLove Becomes A Funeral Pyre: Dr. Ian Clarke reviews the Mick Hall biography of the Doors. For those who love Jim Morrison and the Doors - and for others who wonder what all the fuss was about. Listen in!2020-04-2226 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastAberdeen!!! The Sound Of Teen Spirit!!!Take a journey in Aberdeen with Kennedy's favorite Grunge band of all time. You have heard his madness, and his passion for Nirvana, and his love for Grohl as the greatest drummer of all time. Let's take a ride on the Ferris Wheel Rock Show.2020-04-0923 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastJackie Shane - The Lowest I Go Is To The Top Of My HeadJackie Shane: The Lowest I Go is to the Top of My Head. In this episode, Dr. Clarke discusses the great R & B singer Jackie Shane. Aside from her formidable performing skills, he highlights her compassion, her fierce independence, her courage, and her abiding love for Toronto. Listen in.2020-03-3023 minSerious Rock Talk PodcastGruesome TwosomeEver listen to your favorite band, and realize that there is always those two that cannot be separated, like Jagger/Richards, Lennon/McCartney, Tyler/Perry, & Bon Jovi/Sambora????2020-03-1800 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastWhat If A Band Member Left? No Difference!!!Ever wonder if one of your favorite band made a drastic change, changes have been made on the rhythm part and went unnoticed but what if the lead singer or guitarist left, would it be the same. Motley Crue found out the hard way when Vince Neil left, and then came back after being away for 2 years, not to discredit John Corabi, but it was not the same.2020-02-2948 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastWhat Is Classic RockWe hammer out our definition of classic rock. There are so many avenues and definitions, and the question is, who is right and who is wrong? The answer is easy, The Ferris Wheel Rock Show has a suggestion.2020-02-0946 minSerious Rock Talk PodcastWhen bands fight: The 40 bitterest bust-ups in rock historyFrom AC/DC to Van Halen, there have been some interesting bust ups, and disagreements. We go down the road of the major upsets internally in Classic Rock.2020-01-2600 minSerious Rock Talk PodcastBand Members Who Got Cut!!! What The @$#&Ever wonder what happened to a certain band member, they were there one day for an album, a recording, a autograph session, even a concert. Then they magically disappeared or have been erased. The Ferris Wheel Rock Show goes deep into this and comes out with jaw dropping discoveries.2020-01-1600 minSerious Rock Talk PodcastProg RockHappy New Year and here's to the fresh start of 2020. We kick off the year with a special Prog Rock Production, you like The Pink Floyd, as they once called it, are you a fan of King Crimson, Supertramp, or even Canada's own Rush. Let's take a ride on the Ferris Wheel Rock Show, where this show is led by none other than Medicated Wheeler.2020-01-0300 minSerious Rock Talk Podcast100 Calssic Rock MasterpiecesWell, 100 Albums which are considered to be Masterpieces... Let's dial it back a little, some of them may be works of art, or maybe just the Album Artwork is the Masterpiece and the music itself.... well let's leave that to the experts... Wait that's us!!!2019-12-1400 minSerious Rock Talk PodcastGorgeous VoicesEver wonder if an artist you enjoy and admire their voice. Ever wonder if they decided to go a different avenue. Would their voice still be that powerful? So did we and we took a trip down this road.2019-12-0200 minSerious Rock Talk PodcastMusic Sales: A Massive WHAT!!!!Ever wonder how many albums the Beatles sold vs Led Zeppelin and The Rolling Stones Combined, well Throw the King of Pop Michael Jackson and you have a Massive WHAT!!!!!! The Ferris Wheel Rock Show explores this into detail, and well everyone is scratching their heads.2019-11-2300 minSerious Rock Talk PodcastPink FloydA special piece done on the Legendary Progressive Rock Gods Pink Floyd. We go behind The Wall, in the studio with our biggest fan Carlo. Did you Wish You Were Here, did you want to meet the Pipers At The Gates Of Dawn. Sometimes, we are just Animals staring at the Division Bell. Now it's time to take a ride on the Ferris Wheel Rock Show and be on The Dark Side Of The Moon.2019-11-1800 minSerious Rock Talk PodcastBand ChangesEver wonder how successful lineups occur, we do and for fun we brought in a Porta Potty into the studio and had Dr. Ian Clarke speak to us in during the show while in this obnoxious blue bin.2019-11-0200 minSerious Rock Talk PodcastThe ProducersAnd we are back, as Steven Wheeler would say. The Ferris Wheel Rock Show has returned for it's fourth Season, with current events, micro trivia, sound bites, and the ever so famous Side Bar. Your hosts and creators, Kennedy, Wheeler, & Dr. Clarke have put on the full court press to kick off their best season, known as number 4. Rock On2019-10-1800 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastGuitar Heroes Part 2A second part of the guitar heroes, to close off season 3 with some legends of the strings. Prepare yourself to be amazed and get ready season 4 is upon us.......2019-10-1058 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastGuitar Heroes Part 1Well, the listeners asked for it, and we delivered. For those who were happy and amused with the Drummer Show, and the Bass Players, we have arranged some guitar heroes.2019-10-0346 min
Serious Rock Talk PodcastBass ProjectThe Guys take a look at the bass players that they put in their top ten. Similar to the drummer show earlier in the season, they now have a bass show, keep your ear open for a Baba Booey Shout out in the 23 mins mark.2019-09-2154 min