Curtis Mayfield vs Brooklyn

Curtis Mayfield vs Brooklyn

Author: Gamut Podcast Network August 28, 2024 Duration: 38:04
Brian and Murdock examine the significance of Soul legend Curtis Mayfield, the amazing career that got him into the Rock Hall of Fame TWICE, and the fateful day in 1990 that would change his life forever. Support the show on Patreon See the show on YouTube Visit the show on Instagram Visit the show on Facebook    SHOW NOTES: https://ultimateclassicrock.com/rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-multi-time-inductees/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry_Butler https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtis_Mayfield https://wschronicle.com/senior-spotlight-jerry-butler-soul-survivor/ YouTube guitar lesson on Curtis’ style: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaYasnu5Oi4 https://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/did-john-mayer-rip-off-curtis-mayfield-waiting-on-the-world-people-get-ready.103508/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_Parks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Fly_(1972_film) https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/curtis-mayfield-super-fly-things-you-didnt-know-1364038/ https://magazine.waxpoetics.com/connections/hey-america/article/curtis-mayfield-gangster-boogie/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtom_Records https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtom_Records https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marty_Markowitz https://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/16/arts/music/16concerts.html https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/read-excerpt-from-curtis-mayfield-bio-detailing-tragic-accident-126593/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_World_Order_(album) https://www.popmatters.com/curtis-mayfield-new-world-order-2496160140.html https://www.goldradiouk.com/news/music/curtis-mayfield-accident-death/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ever wonder about the real story behind that infamous backstage fight, the mysterious studio session, or the lyric everyone misinterprets? Rock N Roll Story Guys digs into the fertile ground where legend meets fact. Hosted by two lifelong friends with a deep passion for music lore, this podcast from the Gamut Podcast Network unpacks the tall tales, persistent rumors, and often-overlooked details that have shaped rock history. Each episode focuses on a specific band, album, or cultural moment, weaving a narrative that goes far beyond the standard biography. You’ll hear them debate contested accounts, share obscure trivia, and attempt to separate decades of hearsay from what actually might have happened. It’s less a dry lecture and more like eavesdropping on a fascinating conversation between two incredibly knowledgeable pals. The tone is casual and often humorous, fueled by a genuine enthusiasm for the subject matter. Whether exploring the hidden tensions within a classic lineup or tracing the bizarre journey of a hit song, the hosts aim to provide context and clarity to stories that have become muddled over time. For anyone who loves music history but craves more than the textbook version, this podcast offers a deeper, more nuanced look at the soundtrack of our lives. The discussion is rooted in research but delivered with the ease of a late-night chat, making complex histories accessible and downright entertaining. You’re not just getting a list of dates and names; you’re getting the messy, human, and frequently surprising stories behind the music that defined generations.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Rock N Roll Story Guys
Podcast Episodes
Mr. Big vs Van Halen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:51
A question from a listener unlocks the “sliding doors” history that exists between members of Van Halen and the accomplished musicians who would join forces to form Mr. Big. Support the show on Patreon See the show on Yo…
LIVE vs Bill Hynes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:56
Recent chatter on the show about lead singer egos spurs a listener letter encouraging the guys to get lost in the complicated and complex story of the band LIVE – four childhood best friends who let fame, fortune, and a…
Lead singers vs the business of the band [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:46
The boys burrow into the radio rock scene of the early-2000’s to examine three cases of bands in-fighting with former front men: Three Days Grace, Saliva, and Hinder. Support the show on Patreon See the show on YouTube V…
Meg White vs Jack White [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:20
The guys geek out about the first times they experienced the garage rock revival that was The White Stripes – and what it meant when they broke up and one half of the duo disappeared. Support the show on Patreon See the…
The Zappas vs each other [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:32
Brian and Murdock get into the family drama that has surrounded the Godfather of Freak Folk’s wife and kids throughout the last decade and spell out which Zappas married famous, recorded novelty songs (3 of the 5!), and…
Axl vs Bowie [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:01
Brian and Murdock dissect the tall tale about that one time David Bowie hit on Axl Rose’s girlfriend – and then might have HIT Axl, too. Support the show on Patreon See the show on YouTube Visit the show on Instagram Vis…
Cannibal Corpse vs the rapture [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:52
Brian and Murdock get a letter from a metalhead wanting the dudes to share the scoop on the world’s most famous death metal band: arson, Jim Carrey, sea worms and ALL! Support the show on Patreon See the show on YouTube…
Butthole Surfers vs the acid [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:54
After hearing about the onstage meltdown of Jane’s Addiction, the guys go back to 1985 for one of the wildest tales of a band falling apart in public – that time one of the Butthole Surfers took a handful of acid tabs an…
Bob Dylan vs the Born to Run house [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:30
The guys uncover a series of stories that seem to point towards an introspective period of Bob Dylan’s life – when he got sorta into trespassing. Hear how the troubadour found his own connections to John Lennon, Neil You…
Smashing Pumpkins vs D’arcy Wretzky [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:49
Brian and Murdock explore the bad blood, big egos, and excellent alt rock that define the relationships Billy Corgan has with the rest of the musicians who made up the original Smashing Pumpkins line-up. The guys investi…