<p>The ultimate rock music history podcast for fans of the greatest era of music. If you’ve ever wondered about the true stories behind your favorite songs, or wanted to hear directly from the legends who made them, Professor of Rock is your new go-to podcast. Hosted by music historian and superfan Adam Reader, this show brings the golden era of music back to life with exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and deep dives into the songs that shaped our lives. This podcast uncovers how timeless tracks were made, the creative breakthroughs, the near-breakups, and the powerful moments that defined music history. Each episode is a masterclass in rock culture and nostalgia—whether it's a chart-topping ‘80s anthem, a one-hit wonder with a wild backstory, or a candid conversation with the legends themselves. Hear the Stories. Relive the Music. Only on Professor of Rock.</p>

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The Top 10 Songs of 1971 – A Year That Defined Rock Music 2025-01-16
How Wang Chung’s “Everybody Have Fun Tonight” Went from Criticism to 80s Anthem 2025-01-15
How a Simple Spelling Change Turned This Song into a #1 Smash Hit 2025-01-14
The Top 5 “Don’t Give a Damn” Songs – Anthems of Rebellion and Freedom 2025-01-13
How Pink Floyd’s “Echoes” Transformed 24 Songs into a Psychedelic Masterpiece 2025-01-11
Interview with Rob Halford: How “You Got Another Thing Comin’” Became a Metal Anthem 2025-01-10
The Top 10 Songs of 1985 – Hits That Defined an Incredible Year in Music 2025-01-09
Interview with Dale Bozzio: The Wild Story of Missing Persons and Their Almost-Hits 2025-01-08
Why The Police Secretly Broke Up at Their Peak – And How Sting Moved On 2025-01-07
The Top 5 Feel-Good Songs of All Time – Hits That Lift the Soul 2025-01-06
The Chaos Behind Aerosmith’s Biggest Hits – From “Sweet Emotion” to “Janie’s Got a Gun” 2025-01-04
Interview with Carlos Santana: The Story Behind “Black Magic Woman” and His Unexpected Comeback 2025-01-03
The Top 5 Musical Disses of the 70s – From Paul McCartney to Carly Simon 2025-01-02
How a Lost Wallet Led The 5th Dimension to a #1 Hit 2025-01-01
How Sugarloaf Beat the One-Hit Wonder Curse – And Accidentally Called the White House 2024-12-31
How Tom Jones Turned Two Unlikely Songs into Timeless Classics 2024-12-30
The Top 10 Songs of 1984 – Celebrating the Greatest Year in Pop Music 2024-12-28
How AC/DC Overcame Tragedy to Create Back in Black – The Biggest-Selling Rock Album Ever 2024-12-27
5 More of the Most Controversial Songs of the Rock Era – Banned, Censored, and Blacklisted 2024-12-26
Interview with Johnny Mathis: The Story Behind “Chances Are” and His Iconic Christmas Album 2024-12-25
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