Rock Bands Podcast

The Rolling Stones 13: Exiles

The Rolling Stones become tax exiles in the south of France and record their masterpiece: Exile on Main Street.

The Rolling Stones 12: Sticky Fingers

The Stones release their first official live album, Get Yer Ya Ya’s Out. They cut ties with Allen Klein. They make a mobile studio, and record their 1971 masterpiece: Sti

The Rolling Stones 11: Altamont 1969

In 1969, the Rolling Stones tour North America for the first time in years. They record some of their best ever work at Muscle Shoals Sound Studio in Alabama. They plan a

The Rolling Stones 10: The Death of Brian Jones

The Stones record Let It Bleed and Keith finds his sound. Brian Jones is fired, before suddenly dying at 27. The band replaces him with Mick Taylor

The Rolling Stones 9: Beggar’s Banquet

The Rolling Stones get a new producer, Jimmy Miller, who helps them get their mojo back. They record their legendary Beggar’s Banquet album in 1968. They also film the Ro

The Rolling Stones 8: Their Satanic Majesties Request

The Rolling Stones embark on their final tour for over two years. They record Their Satanic Majesties Request, their most hated album of all time.

The Rolling Stones 7: Drug Busts

The Stones record Between the Buttons. Mick and Keith get busted for drugs and go to jail. Keith steals Brian’s girlfriend, Anita, in Morocco.

The Rolling Stones 6: Painting It Black

The Rolling Stones record some of their best music yet, on their first psychedelic album. Brian Jones makes great music but starts to show signs of decline.

The Rolling Stones 5: Stonesmania

The Stones navigate a new level of fame. Brian Jones meet Anita Pallenberg. They write their first druggy song.

The Rolling Stones 4: Satisfaction

The Stones tour the world. Riots break out at their shows, and their image changes. Brian causes some trouble, and Mick and Keith write one of their biggest hits ever.

The Rolling Stones 3: The Glimmer Twins Are Born

Mick Jagger and Keith Richards begin to write songs together, and change the band dynamic forever. The band records their debut album, and embark on a disastrous tour of

The Rolling Stones 2: Rollin’ Stone

The Stones start touring, and meet their manager, Andrew Loog Oldham. They land recording contract, and make some changes to the band’s lineup.

The Rolling Stones 1: Brian’s Blues Band

Brian Jones’ unusual childhood causes him to pick up a guitar and start a blues band. He recruits Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Bill Wyman, and Charlie Watts to join him.

Solo Beatles 6: The End

In the final episode of the series, we learn about the music John, Paul, George, and Ringo made in the second half of the 1970’s, as well as the tragic murder of John Len

Solo Beatles 5: John’s Lost Weekend

George tries to recover from Dark Horse, but spends more time in court. Ringo rocks too hard. Paul tours the world. John’s Lost Weekend ends.

Solo Beatles: Dark Horse/Band on the Run

Paul goes to Africa with Wings and records his breakthrough album; John splits with Yoko and moves to LA; George goes on tour and gets some less than stellar reviews.

Solo Beatles 3: Material World/Ringo!

John, George, and Ringo end their relationships with Allen Klein. John becomes an activist. George records his second album. Ringo records his first. Paul starts a new ba

Solo Beatles 2: Imagine/Bangladesh

Paul record’s an album that critics don’t care for, Ringo records a hit, George plays a concert for charity, and John writes his best album ever.

Solo Beatles 1: All Things Must Pass

George Harrison releases his first solo album, an epic triple album called All Things Must Pass. John releases John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band and makes sure everyone knows

Special Episode: Pop Goes the Sixties

In this special episode of Rock Bands Podcast, Jonathan talks with Matt Williamson of the YouTube channel Pop Goes the Sixties about the Beatles, pop culture, and the cur