Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper

Nov 08 2024 190 ep. 82 mins
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An entertaining and educational look at the live — and sometimes studio — histories of some of rock's biggest acts.

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E189: Supertramp — 'Crime Of The Century' 50th Anniversary

Nov 08 2024 25 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss Supertramp's third album, 'Crime Of The Century,' in celebration of the 50th anniversary of its October 25, 1974 release. "Bloody Well Right" is one of the first songs — by anybody — that I recall really falling in love with, and was probably the most played song on my old iPod with the wheel, so I was excited to dig into this one. I us

E188: Grateful Dead — Remembering Phil Lesh

Nov 01 2024 15 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode, we pay tribute to Phil Lesh, bassist and co-founder of the Grateful Dead, who passed peacefully one week ago at the age of 84. His singular approach to the bass is utterly inimitable, and he will be dearly missed...Support the showSubscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper +Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropperTwitter — @RockTalkDrCroppFacebo

E187: The Rolling Stones — 'It's Only Rock 'N' Roll' 50th Anniversary

Nov 01 2024 25 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss the Rolling Stones' twelfth album, 'It's Only Rock 'N' Roll,' in celebration of the 50th anniversary of its October 18, 1974 release. While far from their best album, it's still close enough to their creative peak that it has some great stuff on it!The speed-corrected version of "Fingerprint File," finally liberated on the 2011 Japanese CD

E186: The Beatles — 'Abbey Road' 55th Anniversary

Oct 25 2024 29 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss the Beatles' final album, 'Abbey Road,' in celebration of the 55th anniversary of its September 26, 1969 release. Yes, 'Let It Be' was released six months later, but 'Abbey Road' is the last album they created together. Its cover art is iconic, but do its contents hold up? Listen to find out...Support the showSubscribe to Rock Talk with Dr.

E185: Led Zeppelin — 'In Through The Out Door' 45th Anniversary

Oct 18 2024 30 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss Led Zeppelin's eighth and final studio album, 'In Through The Out Door,' in belated celebration of the 45th anniversary of its August 1979 release. I forgot to mention this in the episode, but "Fool In The Rain" is the song that started my fandom in January 2011, so this album holds a special place in my heart for that reason...Texas ToastT

E184: Grateful Dead — "Scarlet Begonias"

Jul 18 2024 35 mins  
Send us a textWelcome to Season 9! In this episode, we discuss one of the very best Grateful Dead songs, "Scarlet Begonias," which turned 50 three weeks ago. It's been one of my favourites since I first got into the band about a decade ago, yet my preparation for this episode still led me to discover many details I had glossed over in both the lyrics and the music! I'd love to know

E183: The Rolling Stones — 6/15/24 Cleveland

Jun 19 2024 74 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss the Rolling Stones' concert in Cleveland this past Saturday, which I had the pleasure of attending. It was my sixth Stones show, and I would have to say one of the best!Texas ToastThe #1 Country Music Podcast in Texas!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showSubscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper +Instagram & TikTok — @rockta

E182: Bob Dylan — 'Nashville Skyline' 55th Anniversary

Apr 12 2024 33 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss Bob Dylan's 'Nashville Skyline' album in celebration of the 55th anniversary of its April 9, 1969 release. I've always loved his uncharacteristically warm, smooth vocals on this album, as well as the 'Blonde On Blonde'-descendant sonic palette...Texas ToastThe #1 Country Music Podcast in Texas!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the sh

🔒 E181: Led Zeppelin — 'Led Zeppelin' Drum Sessions

Mar 27 2024 15 mins  
Subscriber-only episodeSend us a textFor you premium subscribers, here is the full recording session for the drum parts I included in this week's main episode, discussing Led Zeppelin's eponymous debut in celebration of the 55th anniversary of its 1969 release...Subscribe to Rock Talk with Dr. Cropper +Instagram & TikTok — @rocktalk.dr.cropperTwitter — @RockTalkDrCroppFaceb

E180: Led Zeppelin — 'Led Zeppelin' 55th Anniversary

Mar 26 2024 90 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss Led Zeppelin's eponymous debut in celebration of the 55th anniversary of its 1969 release. It hasn't lost any of its power to drive you back in your seat; I can only imagine what it was like dropping the needle on it for the first time back then...Texas ToastThe #1 Country Music Podcast in Texas!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the