21. The Band

21. The Band

Author: Lazarus Michaelides & Felipe Amorim May 16, 2022 Duration: 53:26
'The Faithful Servants' In the late 1950s, a backing band emerged that had no limit to its potential. Hired and used by Ronnie Hawkins, Sonny Bill Williamson and Bob Dylan - 1 American & 4 Canadians broke out to form their own act and write their own music. Music that would change the sound of American popular music forever.  The Band released their first album in 1968 and their second in 1969, to huge critical acclaim. Those two albums would rubber stamp two moments  in modern music that would go on to influence thousands of bands/artists/musicians in America. The birth of Americana and Roots Rock signaled the start of how American writers and composers could twist and mix all of the USA's most popular genres into one streamlined sound.  Loved and revered by most, but not known to all, The Band had fans in the form of Eric Clapton; who was desperate to join, George Harrison; who stated how impressed he was by their musicianship and camaraderie and Roger Waters; who described one of their albums as "one of the most influential albums in the history of Rock 'N' Roll". Laz & Felipe analyse, dissect and discuss the factors that brought this band to the forefront of American popular music and how their music changed American popular music forever. Episode 21 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7qsWGDN7ss05h92jdqcLTg?si=c184d29721254724 Levon Helm Describing Rock 'N' Roll: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMRnhQBPxg8 LONG LIVE ROCK 'N' ROLL - Follow the Podcast on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/longlivernrpod - Get in touch and/or leave us a review: longliverocknrollpodcast@gmail.com - Podcast Music by GeriArt, NaturesEye, astrofreq, Twisterium from Pixabay - Podcast Art by Ross Davidson (@ross_feelshame)

Hosts Lazarus Michaelides and Felipe Amorim-Laz and Felipe to regular listeners-share a deep, conversational passion for guitar riffs, anthemic choruses, and the cultural moments that only rock music can create. Their Long Live Rock 'N' Roll podcast is a dedicated space for that enthusiasm, moving beyond simple rankings to explore the texture and context of the genre. Each episode focuses on a specific song, band, or seminal album, dissecting not just the musical composition but the human stories and historical conditions that fueled its creation. You’ll hear them analyze why a particular guitar solo resonates decades later, or how a band’s internal dynamics shaped a classic record, always with a focus on the artistry and impact. This isn’t a dry history lesson; it’s a lively discussion between two knowledgeable fans who believe the music’s power lies in its combination of raw sound and relatable humanity. Whether examining a legendary track from the 70s or a pivotal album from the 90s, the conversation in this podcast aims to connect the notes you hear to the people who made them and the listeners who found meaning in them. For anyone who has ever been captivated by a drum fill or a lyric shouted from a stage, Long Live Rock 'N' Roll offers a thoughtful, engaging deep dive into the soundtrack of rebellion and resonance.
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