Professor of Rock 

<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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Title	Date published
How A-ha’s “Take On Me” Overcame Failure to Become an 80s Classic	2023-04-08
How Fleetwood Mac’s “Everywhere” Emerged from the Chaos of Tango in the Night	2023-04-07
Steven Tyler Wrote “Dream On” at 14 – The Song That Almost Didn’t Happen	2023-04-06
Revisiting the Top 10 Songs of 1982 – Which Hit Stands the Test of Time?	2023-04-05
Interview with Steve Stevens: How Billy Idol’s “White Wedding” Became an MTV Classic	2023-04-04
Interview with Eric Burdon: How “We Gotta Get Out of This Place” Inspired Bruce Springsteen	2023-04-03
What Happened to Breathe? The Rise and Disappearance of an 80s Hit Machine	2023-04-01
How Eagles’ “Desperado” Became a Classic Without Ever Being a Hit Single	2023-03-31
How Thin Lizzy’s “The Boys Are Back in Town” Went from Deep Cut to Rock Anthem	2023-03-29
Why Lynyrd Skynyrd Had to Lock Their Producer Out to Record “Simple Man”	2023-03-28
How Warren Zevon’s Joke Song “Werewolves of London” Became His Only Hit	2023-03-27
How Led Zeppelin’s “Rock and Roll” Was Created by Accident and Became an Encore Anthem	2023-03-25
Banned Decades Later: The Story Behind The Zombies’ “She’s Not There”	2023-03-24
How Christopher Cross Made Grammy History With “Sailing” and Hid His Awards	2023-03-23
How Asia Turned a Country Tune Into 1982’s #1 Rock Hit “Heat of the Moment”	2023-03-22
The Story Behind the 1979 Sci-Fi Hit About a Robot Hooker That Topped the Charts	2023-03-21
How a Trucker’s Outburst Inspired Bachman-Turner Overdrive’s 70s Classic “Let It Ride”	2023-03-20
Why Billy Joel Is Embarrassed by His Iconic Hit “Piano Man”	2023-03-18
How Barry Gibb Dominated the Charts With “Stayin’ Alive” and Made History	2023-03-17
Why Phil Collins’ Hit “Take Me Home” Deserved More—and His Rock Hall Snub	2023-03-16

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