R.I.P Mick Ralphs – Rock and Roll Geek Show 1396

R.I.P Mick Ralphs – Rock and Roll Geek Show 1396

Author: Michael Butler July 6, 2025 Duration: 1:31:51

On this episode I pay tribute to the late great Mick Ralphs from Mott The Hoople and Bad Company, who we lost last week. I play your favorite songs that he played on.

Also, Chris Capelle, The Rock and Roll Copywriter, calls in with a double show review.


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Hosted by Michael Butler, The Rock and Roll Geek Show digs into the places where music collides with everything else. This isn't just a playlist or a history lesson, though you'll certainly hear plenty of great tracks and stories. Instead, think of it as a backstage pass to the intricate machinery and passionate obsessions behind the sounds. Each episode feels like a conversation with the most interesting person at the record store, one who's just as likely to dive into the technical nuances of a vintage guitar pedal as they are to analyze the theatricality of a legendary live performance or the cultural impact of a forgotten album sleeve. The show lives in that sweet spot where the art of performance meets the technology that makes it possible, all filtered through a deep, genuine love for rock and roll's spirit. You'll hear discussions that range from the craftsmanship of instrument design and the evolution of recording techniques to the broader artistic movements that shape how music is created and experienced. Tune in for a podcast that treats rock and roll not as a relic, but as a living, breathing world full of details worth geeking out over. It's for anyone who has ever wondered about the how and why behind the music they love, presented with the enthusiasm of a true fan and the curiosity of an explorer.
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