Podcast: Let's Talk About Rock

We look at the many rock artists and the musical styles that have played a significant foundational role in rock history as well as rock appreciation.

Let’s Talk About Chicago Blues

Vinnie G’s got the blues for this episode and he is looking at some of the history of the Chicago blues scene and it’s legacy in rock and roll history with artists like Muddy Waters, Little Walter, and Howlin’ Wolf, and even going into some of the history regarding the most famous record label in…

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Let’s Talk About the Summer of Love

Peace and Love Man! In the 30th episode of Let’s Talk About Rock, Vinnie talks about the roots of the summer of love such as the growing distrust of the establishment in the wake of the Vietnam War while examining how the counterculture rose from the underground to the mainstream. He discusses Ken Kesey and…

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Let’s Talk About Rock in Philadelphia

In this episode, Vinnie delves into most of the rock history coming out of the City of Brotherly Love and its legacy as a melting pot of rock music in the span of 65 years from the early days of rock and roll to this day. Every style from doo wop, to teen idols, to…

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Let’s Talk About Motley Crue

WARNING: The content is about the world’s most notorious rock band as Vinnie discusses the history of Motley Crue and their many escapades as they pushed the boundaries of the sex, drugs, and rock and roll lifestyle up to 11. He delves into the ups and downs throughout the summarized history of Crue over the…

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Let’s Talk About Creedence Clearwater Revival

This episode, Vinnie talks about the story of Creedence Clearwater Revival, their success and their long running legacy. He also discusses what happened with all the members of CCR in the years since the group broke up.

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Let’s Talk About Rock During the Coronavirus Pandemic

In this episode, Vinnie talks about how the coronavirus has affected the rock industry and the concert industry. He talks about the various ways many rock stars have managed through this crisis, and looks at the complications of bringing concerts back safely.

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Let’s Talk About Little Richard

In this special episode, Vinnie looks at the life and career of one of rock and roll’s pioneers, Richard Penniman better known as Little Richard talking about his rise to success, his ups and downs over the years and his rock and roll legacy that will never be forgotten. R.I.P. Little Richard 1932-2020.

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Let’s Talk About Billy Joel

Vinnie decides to shake things up by talking about the rise of the Piano Man, Billy Joel by talking about his early struggles, his hit albums, his relationships and more rocking things that he had done in his life that made him one of the biggest selling piano rock musicians ever.

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Let’s Talk About the PMRC

In Episode 23, Vinnie summarizes heavy metal’s first major battle against the establishment starting with the founding of the Parents Music Resource Center, and the creation of a list called the “Filthy Fifteen”, leading to the famous testimonies by Frank Zappa, John Denver, and Dee Snider who became the voices of musical freedom of speech….

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Let’s Talk About FM Rock Radio II

In this second piece on FM Rock Radio, Vinnie talks about why long running rock radio stations nationwide have thrived despite the odds and gives his opinion on the current state of radio. While discussing, he goes into the histories of a handful of legendary stations to get an understanding on why many legendary rock…

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