Historical Events

Historical Events

Author: Hudson River Radio .com March 6, 2026 Duration: 1:15:35
It's a history lesson with no heavy lifting!

Ever wonder about the real story behind that classic riff or the hidden drama in a beloved lyric? That's the territory explored every week on The Rock & Roll History Show, hosted by Brian Horowitz and The Crambones. This isn't just a dry recitation of dates and chart positions. Instead, you'll hear the vivid, often surprising narratives that shaped the soundtrack of our lives, digging into the cultural clashes, personal struggles, and sheer accidents that created iconic music. Presented by Hudson River Radio .com, each episode feels like a deep-dive conversation with passionate experts who love the material as much as you do. You'll get the fascinating context behind the hits, from the studio secrets to the societal shifts that made certain songs resonate. Tune in for a rich blend of music, arts, and performing history, all delivered with a genuine enthusiasm for the subject. This podcast peels back the glossy surface of rock and roll to reveal the compelling human stories underneath, making you listen to your favorite tracks with entirely new ears. It's for anyone who believes the history behind the music is just as important as the beat.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 170

The Rock & Roll History Show
Podcast Episodes
Thanksgiving 2025, Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:55
The Crambones who aren't deathly ill this week take a look at the second best TV show of all time, WKRP in Cincinatti, as well as a few food related tracks.
Songs About Actors [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:40
Songs about actors this week on our crossover episode with The Silver Screen.
Unusual Covers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:30
Let's check out some unusual covers of popular hits!
The Drummer Is The Singer? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:57
The Crambones check out some popular songs where the drummer is also the lead singer.
Halloween 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:56
BOO!Gotcha.
Mercedes Hates The Harp [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:01
This is the second episode of our sporadic series, "Our Least Favorite Instruments." Mercedes hates the harp, and may need to go to therapy.
From the vault: Life Advice #2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:37
Brian is on the road at Farm Aid 40 along with Allison from Getting Dirty. We will be back with new episodes of The Rock & Roll History Show and Getting Dirty soon!
From the vault: Life Advice #1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:27
Brian is on the road at Farm Aid 40 along with Allison from Getting Dirty. We will be back with new episodes of The Rock & Roll History Show and Getting Dirty soon!
Farm Aid 2025, Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:56
Brian and Allison are at Farm Aid in Minneapolis this weekend. Head over to FarmAid.org to watch the live stream on September 20!
Farm Aid 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:12
Welcome to our annual crossover episode with Getting Dirty. Allison and Ivana join the Crambones to talk about the 40th anniversary of Farm Aid, happening on Saturday, September 20 in Minneapolis. Brian and Allison will…