Classic Rock Battles - The Limey & the Yank

Classic Rock Battles - The Limey & the Yank

Author: Steve Atkins & Blake Bennett Language: English Episodes: 161
In the world of classic rock, the debate is eternal: which side of the Atlantic truly owns the genre's legacy? Classic Rock Battles-The Limey & the Yank is where that friendly war is waged in every episode. Hosts Steve Atkins and Blake Bennett bring their transatlantic perspectives-and healthy biases-to a lively, track-by-track discussion that's more about shared passion than declaring a definitive winner. You'll hear them dissect legendary albums, debate the merits of iconic guitar solos, and trade good-natured barbs over whether British innovation or American swagger ultimately shaped the soundtracks of our lives. This isn't a dry history lesson; it's a conversation between two genuine fans who can argue over a drum fill one minute and completely agree on a song's brilliance the next. Tune in for deep dives into the music that defined an era, all filtered through the unique lens of a Brit and an American who believe the best way to honor this music is to talk about it, passionately and personally. Each episode of this podcast feels like pulling up a chair in a pub or a basement rec room, where the only requirement is a love for loud guitars and bigger chorals.
Episodes
Shimmer Johnson Interview, part 4 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:43
An amazing talent whose star is rising, Michelle "Shimmer" Johnson takes the time to tell us all about her music career, her metal band Circle the Wolves, and her favorite female artists who inspire her the most. Join us…
Shimmer Johnson Interview, part 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:00
An amazing talent whose star is rising, Michelle "Shimmer" Johnson takes the time to tell us all about her music career, her metal band Circle the Wolves, and her favorite female artists who inspire her the most. Join us…
Shimmer Johnson Interview, part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:35
An amazing talent whose star is rising, Michelle "Shimmer" Johnson takes the time to tell us all about her music career, her metal band Circle the Wolves, and the favorite female artists who inspire her the most. Join us…
Shimmer Johnson Interview, part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:55
An amazing talent whose star is rising, Michelle "Shimmer" Johnson takes the time to tell us all about her music career, her metal band Circle the Wolves, and the favorite female artists who inspire her the most. Join us…
Elvis vs Cliff Richard (part 4) - Season 6 Episode 8 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:15
Well, now the cat is out of the bag and the hound dog's been crying all the time. Congratulations, that Devil Woman was a Devil in Disguise - how did we not see that one coming? Who wins - Elvis or Cliff Richard? Who is…
Elvis vs Cliff Richard (part 3) - Season 6 Episode 7 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:25
Wise men say, only fools like us debate the truth of Rock & Roll: Elvis is King! Hail to the King, baby. But wait! Cliff Richard has far more top singles! He's still recording and performing. He got knighted by Her Majes…
Elvis vs Cliff Richard (part 2) - Season 6 Episode 6 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:07
Sometimes those soft ballads sound like a lullaby, but no sleeping on the job Mister Limey! You have to do your best to prove the point: is Cliff Richard truly the King of Rock and Roll or a Knight in the Royal Rock & Ro…
Elvis vs Cliff Richard (part 1) - Season 6 Episode 5 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:43
We all know that the King of Rock and Roll is Elvis. Or is he? Perhaps on one side of the Big Pond, the King is someone else? Have we stumbled into an alternate universe? Was Thanos involved? No--but we did happen across…