Rock n Roll History & Culture: Rock Talk Studio

For fans of classic rock, rock documentaries, music documentaries, rock memoirs, band biographies, and the stories behind the music. Hosted by Big Rick, the channel explores the stories, myths, scenes, and moments that shaped rock n roll through books, documentaries, memoirs, legacy releases, iconic artifacts, and major moments in music history.

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Podcasting since 2022 • 117 episodes

Rock n Roll History & Culture: Rock Talk Studio

Latest Episodes

Power Ballads, Excess, and the Secret War for 80s Radio

A new book, Raised on Radio, looks at a controversial time in rock: 1976–1986, when Journey, Boston, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Def Leppard, Heart, and Toto ruled the airwaves. Many of the artists contribute to this oral history, and...

May 19, 2026 • Episode 117 • 12:31

Grateful Dead's Vault Surprises and Rush's 2112 at 50

The Dead vault has split open and over 400 live recording have been released. But that is not all, every Tuesday new shows are coming. Also, how did Rush save their career and come up with the masterpiece 2112? And speaking of live shows, today...

May 05, 2026 • Episode 116 • 10:21

The Rolling Stones-The Greatest Rock n Roll Story Ever Told

Reviewing the greatest story ever told about a rock n roll band. A new 700 page book dares to breathe new life into a famous old tale. Plus- Frampton, Iron Maiden, CSN, Gregg Allman and Billy Preston documentary news not to miss!

April 28, 2026 • Episode 115 • 12:27

Gregg Allman documentary is coming, plus a Rolling Stones biography not to miss

The news has finally broken on the new Gregg Allman documentary. What am I looking for from this one? The list is pretty long. I also take a peek inside the new Rolling Stones biography and wrap the show with a discussion about a documentary th...

April 21, 2026 • Episode 114 • 13:52

Springsteen Tour, Billy Idol doc, and the Tom Petty Estate

Springsteen is doing something never done before in rock n roll. Billy Idol is telling tales of survival, and the Tom Petty estate is cooking up something special for this years 50th anniversary of the band.

April 14, 2026 • Episode 113 • 11:50

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