Did Guns N’ Roses’ Rocket Queen Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 240

Did Guns N’ Roses’ Rocket Queen Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 240

Author: Rock-n-Roll Autopsy July 19, 2026 Duration: 44:42

The boys spin street poetry about L.A. debauchery, demonstrate an appetite for questionable studio decisions, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Guns N’ Roses’ 1987 sleaze-rock odyssey, “Rocket Queen.”


Ever wondered what really goes on under the hood of your favorite classic rock tracks? Rock-n-Roll Autopsy is a music podcast that operates like a lyrical and musical examination table, hosted by Scott and Rico. Each episode takes a single, often revered song from the rock canon and meticulously dissects it. The hosts peel back the layers of production, lyrical meaning, and cultural context, exposing the glorious excess, the hidden stories, and sometimes the sheer absurdity behind the music. Their commentary is a specific blend of genuine insight and a deeply Gen X, sarcastic sensibility-think less sterile academic analysis and more like a couple of knowledgeable friends debating in a record store, armed with a lifetime of listening and a steady supply of dad jokes. The core question driving the podcast is a compelling one: does this anthem still deserve its hallowed status, or has time revealed flaws that border on musical malpractice? Listening feels like being part of a funny, sometimes irreverent, but always passionate conversation that respects the music even while poking fun at its indulgences. You’ll come away with a new appreciation for the craft, or at least a great story about that epic guitar solo you never realized was actually kind of ridiculous. It’s for anyone who loves the genre but also loves to think critically about it, all while having a genuine laugh.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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KISS '76: Interview w/Martin Popoff/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 223 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:35
The boys (minus one) welcome wise music swami and prolific author extraordinaire, Martin Popoff into the lab to discuss his latest book, KISS '76: Twelve Months That Defined the Hottest Band in the Land.