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Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastBo DiddleyWelcome, time travelers, to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm your podcast host, Jumpin' John, and in this episode I will discuss the career of guitarist and singer Ellas McDaniel, who was known professionally as Bo Diddley!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...2025-08-0421 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastMartha & The VandellasWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and in this installment of our Girl Groups Series on Rock and Roll Flashback, I will discuss one of the premier groups who emerged in the 1960's. That group was Martha and the Vandellas. Lead by Martha Reeves, they were a prominent Detroit singing group who challenged the Supremes as Motown Records’ premier female group in the 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 Ro...2025-07-2624 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastThe Kingston Trio (1958-1967)Hello, time travelers! I’m your Rock and Roll Flashback host, Jumpin’ John, and in this podcast episode I will review the first 10 years of one of the most commercially successful folk groups ever: The Kingston Trio! 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...2025-07-2031 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastSongs That Were Covers: VenusWelcome to another edition of the Songs That Were Covers series on Rock and Roll Flashback podcasts! I'm Jumpin' John, and in this episode I will briefly review one song that had the unique distinction of, on two different occasions, reaching the #1 position on the US singles charts while being performed by two different non-American bands. That song is entitled "Venus"!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 ar...2025-06-2319 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastSongs About Birds (MMM7)Welcome to another edition of Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and the story of my life revolves around the wonderful relationship that I had with my soul mate and the love of my life: Sally Lehman McDermott. Had I never met Sally, I would neither have enjoyed our fifty years together, nor the lives of our daughters or of our 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...2025-06-1950 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastThe Mamas & The PapasWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and in this episode I will review the career highlights of one of the most important pop groups of the 1960’s: the Mamas & the Papas! The Mamas & the Papas folk-rock vocal-group was a defining force in the music scene of the counterculture of the 1960's. Their sound was built around vocal harmonies arranged by group leader John Phillips with a solid, electric folk foundation. A major part of their appeal lay in the easygoing southern California lifestyle the foursome seemingly embodied and endorsed. Their first two hit singles, "Californi...2025-06-1225 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastProcol Harum's "A Whiter Shade of Pale"Welcome to the One Hit Wonders Series on Rock and Roll Flashback! In 2018 the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame introduced a new Singles category. Two of the six songs inducted that year were "A Whiter Shade of Pale" and "Rumble". I'm Jumpin' John, and in this episode I will discuss Procol Harum's influential 1967 hit, "A Whiter Shade of Pale"! I reviewed the song "Rumble" in Rock and Roll Flashback podcast episode #134.Besides the song "A Whiter Shade of Pale", Procol Harum would have a few more modest hits. However, nothing would compare to the lasting influence of "A...2025-05-2517 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastOne Hit Wonder: Link WrayWelcome to the One Hit Wonders Series on Rock and Roll Flashback! In 2018 the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame introduced a new Singles category. Two of the six songs inducted that year were "Rumble" and "A Whiter Shade of Pale". I'm Jumpin' John, and in this episode I will discuss Link Wray's influential 1958 hit, "Rumble"! I will review "A Whiter Shade of Pale" in a separate podcast episode .Fred Lincoln Wray, Jr. (whose last name was spelled W-R-A-Y) was born in 1929 in Dunn, North Carolina and grew up in Portsmouth, Virginia. Link Wray's mother was of Shawn...2025-05-2215 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastOne Hit Wonder: Edwin StarrWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I’m Jumpin’ John, and in this podcast episode I will transport you listeners back to the United States during the year 1970! Back then, the US was deeply involved in the Vietnam War. That war was a long, costly, and divisive conflict that pitted the communist government of North Vietnam against South Vietnam and its principal ally, the United States. More than 3 million people, including over 58,000 Americans, were killed in the Vietnam War. More than half of the dead were Vietnamese civilians.Opposition to the war in the United States bitterly divided A...2025-05-1513 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 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 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 PodcastThe HolliesWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I’m Jumpin’ John, and in this episode of Rock and Roll Flashback podcasts, I will transport you back to the mid 1960’s and review the highlights of the British band called The Hollies! So sit back and have a listen, as we travel back in time on another episode of Rock and Roll Flashback podcasts!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...2024-07-2626 min
Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast1956 - The Year Of ElvisWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! Fasten your seatbelts and prepare to flash back with me to the year 1956. I'm Jumpin' John, and together we will reminisce about the year 1956 and the launch of the career of the man known as the King of Rock and Roll: Elvis Presley! There is not much that I can add to what has already been said and written about the legendary entertainer Elvis Presley. Instead, I will focus on the events of that fateful year 1956, when Elvis was catapulted to national success, fame, and fortune!We welcome your feedb...2024-07-0734 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastHerb AlpertWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts! Greetings to all you time travelers and music aficionados! I'm Jumpin' John, and in this episode of Rock and Roll Flashback podcast I will review the extensive musical career of trumpeter and producer Herb Alpert!Herb Alpert recorded 28 albums that charted on the U.S. Billboard 200. Five of those LP's became #1 albums. His album sales resulted in 14 LP's reaching platinum status and 15 LP's reaching gold status. From the week ending October 16th, 1965, through the week ending April 29th, 1967, Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass had at least one album in the Top 1...2024-07-0222 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastOne Hit Wonders: 3 Songs From 1969Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I’m Jumpin’ John, and in this podcast episode I will transport you listeners back to the year 1969! The 1969-1970 time period is often referred to as an important transitional period in music that witnessed Album-Oriented Rock formats overshadowing Top 40 singles on the airwaves. Back in 1969 the music buying industry was becoming dominated by purchases of rock albums. The focus of this podcast is not on those popular albums of 1969. Rather, I will briefly discuss three singles that were released in 1969 and are now considered to be classic one hit wonders! Those thre...2024-06-2019 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastOne Hit Wonders: Jim LoweWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and in this episode I will take you back to the year 1956, and the one hit wonder artist that briefly knocked none other than the King, Elvis Presley, off the top of the charts. That performer's name was Jim Lowe, and this is his story!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 "Ju...2024-06-0513 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastDusty SpringfieldGreetings, fellow time travelers, and welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and in this episode I will discuss the career of the woman who, I would argue, was perhaps the finest white soul singer of her era! I'm referring to the great British singing icon, Dusty Springfield! So sit back and have a listen as we flash back in time in this edition of Rock and Roll Flashback!During her 1960's peak, with her trademark peroxide blonde beehive hairdo, heavy makeup and eyeliner, evening gowns, and flamboyant performances, Dusty Springfield was an icon of...2024-05-2121 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastClassics IV & Atlanta Rhythm SectionWelcome to Rock & Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and in this episode I will review the highlights of two related bands: The Classics IV and the Atlanta Rhythm Section!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 re...2024-05-0923 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastSally, My Love (MMM3)Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! 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. This particular podcast is going to be highly personal. Honestly, it is primarily intended for Sally's family and friends and not really for the general listening audience. Music has the mysterious power to trigger deep emotions and re-awaken memories. In the My Musical Memories series here on Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts I will explore the various ways that music was an integral part of my lif...2024-04-2340 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastRay CharlesWelcome to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts! I'm Jumpin' John, and in this episode I will review the life and career of one of America’s greatest musical performers: the pianist, singer, composer, bandleader, and entertainer who was often referred to as “the Genius” – Ray Charles! 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...2024-04-1724 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 PodcastOne Hit Wonders: Nino Tempo & April StevensWelcome to Rock & Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and in this podcast I will discuss another in our One Hit Wonders series: Nino Tempo & April Stevens and their 1963 version of the classic tune, "Deep Purple."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...2024-03-2615 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 PodcastHerman's Hermits, Part 2Welcome to Rock & Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and this episode of Rock and Roll Flashback podcasts is called Herman's Hermits, Part 2, where I interview "The Frog Lady", a long-time Herman's Hermits fan!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 a...2024-03-0916 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastHerman's Hermits, Part 1Welcome to Rock & Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and today I will focus on one of the more successful British Invasion bands that began to hit America's musical shores in 1964. This podcast is called Herman’s Hermits, Part 1, where I will briefly review the history and successful recordings behind the band called Herman's Hermits! Be sure check out our companion podcast, Herman's Hermits, Part 2, where I interview an authentic Herman's Hermits fan in studio.In 1964 Herman's Hermits was formed in Manchester, England. Harvey Lisberg discovered them and signed on as their manager. Then the band’s deal wi...2024-03-0810 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastGeorge Martin - The Fifth BeatleWelcome to Rock & Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and in this episode I will review the career of the Fifth Beatle! No, I am not referring to Beatles friend and New York City disc jockey, Murray "the K" Kaufman. Nor am not referring to Stuart Sutcliffe, who briefly played bass for the band. Nor am I referring to Pete Best, who played drums for three years with the band. This podcast is instead about the innovative and prolific music producer, Sir George Henry Martin. The Fifth Beatle! George Martin's career spanned more than six decades in music...2024-02-2128 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastLittle Richard, Part 2Welcome to Rock & Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and today's podcast is called Little Richard, Part 2. In this installment of our two-part podcast I will discuss Little Richard's life, influence, and legacy after he received a sign from God in October 1957. Be sure to check out our companion podcast, Little Richard, Part 1, where I review the early career of the great American singer, songwriter, pianist, and entertainer: Richard Wayne Penniman, also known as Little Richard! We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoug...2024-01-2721 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastLittle Richard, Part 1Welcome to Rock & Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and today's podcast is called Little Richard, Part 1. In this first installment of our two-part podcast I will discuss the early career and chart years of Richard Wayne Penniman, the architect of Rock and Roll!Be sure to check out our companion podcast, Little Richard, Part 2, where I will discuss the conflicted life, career, and legacy of Little Richard after his 1957 "sign from God"! We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via...2024-01-2714 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastTerry MelcherWelcome to Rock & Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and in today's podcast I will discuss the career of influential music producer Terry Melcher! Terry has been credited with shaping the 1960's California surf sound and folk rock movements. His best-known contributions were collaborations with Bruce Johnston, production of the Byrds' first two albums in 1965, and for production of hit recordings by Paul Revere & the Raiders. 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 t...2023-12-0926 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastJohnny RiversWelcome to Rock & Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and in today's podcast I will discuss the career of John Ramistella, better known as Johnny Rivers!John Henry Ramistella was born on November 7, 1942 in New York City. In 1948 his family moved from New York to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. John was drawn to the guitar before rock and roll became a national sensation. His first musical inspiration was his father, who played guitar and mandolin and had perfect pitch. Rhythm and blues was a way of life in Baton Rouge, and John listened to R&B on the l...2023-12-0233 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastAlan FreedWelcome to Rock & Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John McDermott, and in today's podcast I will discuss the major influence of disk jockey Alan Freed on the early development of rock and roll!Alan Freed has secured a place in American music history as the first important rock 'n' roll disc jockey. Not only was he the first radio disc jockey and concert producer who frequently played and promoted rock and roll, but he popularized the phrase "rock and roll" on mainstream radio. His on-air manner was energetic, in contrast to other radio DJ's, who were mor...2023-11-0825 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastAretha FranklinWelcome to Rock & Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and we'll be looking back at some of Rock and Roll's greatest artists, songs, and stories. Today's podcast will discuss the life and illustrious career of the woman known as "The Queen of Soul": Aretha Franklin!Aretha Louise Franklin was born on March 25, 1942 in Memphis, Tennessee. Her father, C. L. Franklin, was a Baptist minister and circuit preacher. Her mother, Barbara, was an accomplished piano player and vocalist. When Aretha was two, the family relocated to Buffalo, New York. By the time Aretha turned five, C. L. Frankli...2023-10-2431 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastThe Doors, Part 2Welcome to Rock & Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and today's podcast will cover the final years, starting in 1969, of the career of one of the great American rock bands: the Doors! Among other things I will review the little known role of the Lovin' Spoonful's John Sebastian in a Doors' recording - and the origin of Mr. Mojo Risin! So break on through and take a few minutes to listen to The Doors, Part 2!As I mentioned in the companion podcast, The Doors, Part 1, the single "Touch Me" was released in December 1968. It reached #3 on the B...2023-10-0126 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastThe Doors, Part 1Welcome to Rock & Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and today's podcast will cover the first three years in the career of one of the great American rock bands: the Doors! So light your fire and have a listen to The Doors, Part 1! In 1965 Ray Manzarek was playing keyboards in a Los Angeles band called Rick & the Ravens with his brothers Rick and Jim Manzarek. Ray Manzarek happened to meet Jim Morrison on Venice Beach in July 1965. They recognized each other from both attending the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. When Morrison told Manzarek he had...2023-10-0120 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastEddie CochranWelcome to Rock & Roll Flashback! Hey, Jumpin' John here, and on this podcast I will discuss the brief career of early rock and roller and rockabilly sensation, Eddie Cochran! Ray Edward Cochran was born in 1938 in Albert Lea, Minnesota. When Eddie was in junior high school his family moved to Bell Gardens, California. Cochran briefly took music lessons in school, and the school band director suggested that Eddie try the clarinet. Cochran refused to even consider it. He vowed to quit the band if he couldn't play what he wanted. After quitting to play drums, he grav...2023-09-0916 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastChuck BerryWelcome to Rock & Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and today's podcast will review the career of one of the pioneers of rock and roll music: Chuck Berry! Charles Edward Anderson Berry was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1926. Despite a lifetime filled with legal problems and periodic jail time, he became one of the most influential, groundbreaking musicians of early rock and roll. Called by some "The Father of Rock and Roll", in 1986 Chuck Berry would be among the first musicians to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.We welco...2023-09-0418 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastThe KinksWelcome to Rock & Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and on this podcast I will discuss the English rock band called the Kinks! Ray Davies and his younger brother Dave Davies were born in the mid 1940’s in London, England. After both learning to play guitar, the brothers formed the Ray Davies Quartet at school with Ray's friend and classmate Pete Quaife and Quaife's friend John Start. The band performed under several other names between 1962 and 1963—the Peter Quaife Band, the Bo-Weevils, the Ramrods, and the Ravens. In 1963 record producer Shel Talmy began working w...2023-08-2519 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastThe AnimalsWelcome to Rock & Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and in this podcast I will discuss the British invasion band called The Animals and their influential interpretation of the song "The House of the Rising Sun".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...2023-08-0517 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastShades of Past (Recollections of a Garage Band), Part 3Welcome to Rock & Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John McDermott and today's podcast is Part 3 of a three-part series called "Shades of Past (Recollections of a Garage Band)". This series recalls one of America's most underappreciated garage bands: The Limited Sensation Domaine! From their humble beginnings in Monroeville, Pennsylvania as the Quad Squad in 1963 this band evolved into the pioneering and influential Astronomical Survey. As they continued to hone their garage chops, the Survey became known first as Steel Hog and eventually as The Limited Sensation Domaine! The Domaine peaked in popularity around the time of their...2023-07-1538 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastShades of Past (Recollections of a Garage Band), Part 1Welcome to Rock & Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John McDermott and today's podcast is Part 1 of a three-part series called "Shades of Past (Recollections of a Garage Band)". This series recalls one of America's most underappreciated garage bands: The Limited Sensation Domaine! From their humble beginnings in Monroeville, Pennsylvania as the Quad Squad in 1963 this band evolved into the pioneering and influential Astronomical Survey. As they continued to hone their garage chops, the Survey became known first as Steel Hog and eventually as The Limited Sensation Domaine! The Domaine peaked in popularity around the time of their...2023-07-1532 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastShades of Past (Recollections of a Garage Band), Part 2Welcome to Rock & Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John McDermott and today's podcast is Part 2 of a three-part series called "Shades of Past (Recollections of a Garage Band)". This series recalls one of America's most underappreciated garage bands: The Limited Sensation Domaine! From their humble beginnings in Monroeville, Pennsylvania as the Quad Squad in 1963 this band evolved into the pioneering and influential Astronomical Survey. As they continued to hone their garage chops, the Survey became known first as Steel Hog and eventually as The Limited Sensation Domaine! The Domaine peaked in popularity around the time of their...2023-07-1542 min
Rock and Roll Flashback PodcastLouie Louie & Lady Mondegreen (Misunderstood Rock Lyrics)Welcome to Rock & Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John McDermott, and today's podcast is called "Louie Louie and Lady Mondegreen", where I will discuss a few examples of misunderstood and misheard rock lyrics.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...2023-07-0817 min