Johnny Paycheck vs Ohio

Johnny Paycheck vs Ohio

Author: Gamut Podcast Network February 26, 2025 Duration: 38:47
Brian and Murdock dig into a question from an Ohio native who might be related to Johnny Paycheck - and they try to figure out what really happened when the outlaw legend was confronted with a gun, turtle soup, and a LOT of cocaine. Support the show on Patreon See the show on YouTube Visit the show on Instagram Visit the show on Facebook Win Louder Than Life passes by sending us your “rock n roll origin story”! What made you the kind of nerd who listens to a show like this? Send us your story to wearethestoryguys@gmail.com to get in the running. See the Louder Than Life line-up! SHOW NOTES: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/flashback-johnny-paycheck-shoots-a-man-in-barroom-brawl-241285/ https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-johnny-paycheck/8704083/?locale=en-US https://www.upi.com/Archives/1985/12/20/Singer-Johnny-Paycheck-charged-in-shooting/7153503902800/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Paycheck https://www.reddit.com/r/country/comments/1fzyme4/if_cocaine_were_a_person_it_would_be_johnny/ https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/2015/08/04/breaking-legendary-producer-billy-sherrill-dies/31110363/ https://billybobstexas.com/artists/johnny-paycheck https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tammy_Wynette https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Sherrill https://www.alamhof.org/kelsoherston https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Rich https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nashville_sound#Countrypolitan https://davidbramsey.substack.com/p/honky-tonk-weekly-e2e https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2003/02/28/performers-shared-dedication-lifelong-love-of-music/62055630007/ https://www.nashvillescene.com/music/in-a-stratospheric-career-the-late-billy-sherrill-found-the-heartstrings-of-country-music/article_3a38c2da-0403-5819-8dee-56971b1768be.html https://alancackett.com/johnny-paycheck-biography https://thejohnnypaycheck.com/about https://groups.google.com/g/alt.obituaries/c/XMgP8UWSw_c?pli=1 https://fayfare.blogspot.com/2018/09/grand-ole-opry-921-922.html https://www.joedaly.net/features/the-turbulent-saga-of-johnny-paycheck-and-the-shot-that-rang-through-country-music Tales from the Tour Bus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOJcuCLFgmQ 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.
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