Roots Of Rock - Ivory Joe Hunter
Roger Ashby does a deep dive into the artists that shaped the future of music. Listen to the Roger Ashby Oldies Show anytime on the iHeartRadio app.
The Roger Ashby Oldies Show
Tune in to The Roger Ashby Oldies Show, a weekly journey through the sounds that shaped generations. Hosted by the iconic and genuinely affable Roger Ashby, this iHeartRadio podcast is more than a simple playlist. It’s a curated experience that digs into the music, culture, and stories of the 1950s, ‘60s, and ‘70s. Each episode delivers the massive hits you know by heart, alongside deeper cuts and forgotten gems that might just become new favourites. The magic of this podcast lies in its context; popular segments like “Behind the Hits” explore the fascinating stories of how classic songs were made, while “The Roots of Rock” traces the musical lineages that created the soundtrack of an era. It’s a show for anyone who wants to reconnect with the feeling of hearing a song on the radio for the first time, blending pure nostalgia with a historian’s eye for detail. You’ll get a weekly dose of warmth and expertise from a veteran broadcaster who treats each track with respect and genuine enthusiasm. For a deep dive into the melodies and moments that defined decades, this is the essential podcast.
Episodes
Behind The Hits - Tell Him by The Exciters
Roger Ashby goes behind the hits of your favourite songs from the 50s, 60s and 70s. Listen to The Roger Ashby Oldies Show anytime on the iHeartRadio app.
Gordon Lightfoot Tribute
Roger Ashby takes a look back at the life and times of Gordon Lightfoot
Roots Of Rock - Louis Jordan
Roger Ashby does a deep dive into the artists that shaped the future of music. Listen to the Roger Ashby Oldies Show anytime on the iHeartRadio app.
Behind The Hits - In The Midnight Hour by Wilson Pickett
Roger Ashby goes behind the hits of your favourite songs from the 50s, 60s and 70s. Listen to The Roger Ashby Oldies Show anytime on the iHeartRadio app.
Roots Of Rock - Norman Petty
Roger Ashby does a deep dive into the artists that shaped the future of music. Listen to the Roger Ashby Oldies Show anytime on the iHeartRadio app.
Behind The Hits - Mr. Bass Man by Johnny Cymbal
Roger Ashby goes behind the hits of your favourite songs from the 50s, 60s and 70s. Listen to The Roger Ashby Oldies Show anytime on the iHeartRadio app.
Roots Of Rock - Ella Fitzgerald
Roger Ashby does a deep dive into the artists that shaped the future of music. Listen to the Roger Ashby Oldies Show anytime on the iHeartRadio app.
Behind The Hits - Venus by Shocking Blue
Roger Ashby goes behind the hits of your favourite songs from the 50s, 60s and 70s. Listen to The Roger Ashby Oldies Show anytime on the iHeartRadio app.
Roots Of Rock - Tennessee Ernie Ford
Roger Ashby does a deep dive into the artists that shaped the future of music. Listen to the Roger Ashby Oldies Show anytime on the iHeartRadio app.
