Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast
Two baby boomers, Bill Price and Jumpin' John McDermott, bringing you podcasts highlighting the early history & evolution of Rock & Roll.
Episodes
100 episodes
1984-1985 Sally Covers Two Tunes (MMM5)
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! The story of my life revolves around the wonderful relationship that I had with the love of my life: Sally Lehman McDermott. Music has the mysterious power to trigger deep emotions and re-aw...
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Episode 100
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40:27
Songs That Were Covers: Time Is On My Side
Welcome to the Songs That Were Covers series on Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and this series will feature the songs that were covers of the original version. In many instances the original recording did not always become a hit...
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Episode 99
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21:44
Linda Ronstadt, The 1980's & Beyond
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I’m Jumpin’ John, and this podcast is Part 2 of a two part series about the versatile and dynamic American singer, Linda Ronstadt! I call this podcast Linda Ronstadt, The 1980's & Beyond, and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 98
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19:16
Linda Ronstadt, Siren of the Seventies
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I’m Jumpin’ John, and this podcast is Part 1 of a 2 part series highlighting the illustrious career of Linda Ronstadt. Since Linda Ronstadt was arguably the most dominant female pop singer of the ...
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Episode 97
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23:49
Bill Graham
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm your host, Jumpin' John, and in this episode I will review the career of the German-born American impresario and rock
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Episode 96
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24:53
Cream
Greetings to all of you music aficionados and welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback podcasts! I'm Jumpin' John, and in this episode of Rock and Roll Flashback podcasts I will review the brief, but very influential, career of the first rock s...
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Episode 95
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28:44
Singing Sally (MMM4)
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John McDermott. The story of my life revolves around the wonderful relationship that I had with the love of my life: Sally Lehman. Had I never met her, I would neither have...
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Episode 94
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36:36
James Brown
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback podcasts! I'm Jumpin' John, and in this episode I will flash back to review the illustrious career of the hardest working man in show business: James Brown, the "Godfather of Soul"!
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Episode 93
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26:24
From Down Under: The Little River Band
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! During the 1960's and early 1970's, several artists that got their start in Australia, went on to enjoy successful international careers. I'm Bill Price, and in this episode of the series “From Do...
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Season 2
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Episode 92
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25:01
Songs That Were Covers: I Can Hear Music
Welcome to Songs That Were Covers on Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and this series will feature the songs that were covers of the original version. In many instances the original recording did not always become a hit.&nbs...
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Episode 91
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18:17
The Hollies
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I’m Jumpin’ John, and in this episode of Rock and Roll Flashback podcasts, I will transport you back to the mid 1960’s and review the highlights of the British band called The Hollies! So sit back...
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Episode 90
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26:30
The Walker Brothers
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode I’ll feature the American vocal trio The Walker Brothers, who rose to fame by relocating to the UK during the height of Beatlemania and the British Invasion.
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Episode 89
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16:15
1956 - The Year Of Elvis
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! Fasten your seatbelts and prepare to flash back with me to the year 1956. I'm Jumpin' John, and together we will reminisce about the year 1956 and the launch of the career of the man known as the ...
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Episode 88
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34:31
Herb Alpert
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts! Greetings to all you time travelers and music aficionados! I'm Jumpin' John, and in this episode of Rock and Roll Flashback podcast I will review the extensive musical career of trumpeter...
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Season 2
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Episode 87
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22:18
One Hit Wonders: Bob Lind & Kyu Sakamoto
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode of One Hit Wonders, I will feature solo artists Bob Lind and Kyu Sakamoto.
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Episode 86
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15:05
One Hit Wonders: 3 Songs From 1969
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I’m Jumpin’ John, and in this podcast episode I will transport you listeners back to the year 1969! The 1969-1970 time period is often referred to as an important transitional period in music that...
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Episode 85
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19:03
One Hit Wonders: The Hollywood Argyles & The Checkmates
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and in this episode of One Hit Wonders, I will focus on the brief careers of The Hollywood Argyles and The Checkmates.
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Episode 84
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10:59
One Hit Wonders: Jim Lowe
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and in this episode I will take you back to the year 1956, and the one hit wonder artist that briefly knocked none other than the King, Elvis Presley, off the top of the charts. ...
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Episode 83
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13:29
Rock Duos of the 1950's: Skip & Flip and Santo & Johnny
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! During the 1950's there were numerous Rock and Roll artists, which included bands, vocal groups, solo and duo artists. I'm Bill Price, and in this edition of the Rock Duos of the 1950's series, I w...
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Episode 82
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13:34
Dusty Springfield
Greetings, fellow time travelers, and welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and in this episode I will discuss the career of the woman who, I would argue, was perhaps the finest white soul singer of her era! I...
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Episode 81
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21:52
One Hit Wonders: Ketty Lester & Kathy Young
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! Throughout the '50's and '60's, there were numerous Rock and Roll bands, vocal groups and solo artists. Many went on to have successful music careers, but unfortunately for others, lasting popularity di...
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Episode 80
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8:41
Classics IV & Atlanta Rhythm Section
Welcome to Rock & Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and in this episode I will review the highlights of two related bands: The Classics IV and the Atlanta Rhythm Section!
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Episode 79
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23:56
Trini Lopez
Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Bill Price, and this edition of Rock and Roll Flashback features the story of singer, guitarist and actor Trini Lopez. During his active years from 1959 to 2020, he transitioned from a pop arti...
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Season 2
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Episode 78
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10:03