Rock History Episodes

Pink Floyd's 2nd without Roger Waters wasn't hailed as a classic at the time but our hosts share fond memories of seeing this tour live and listening to Division Bell in those heady days of 1994

Clapton needed a big comeback after the loss of Duane Allman and his addiction to heroin - this album was just what the doctor ordered

As it turns 50 we go track by track on the debut album by KISS and even get a question answered (sort of) by original guitarist Ace Frehley

Simple Minds shift gears from up and comers to arena rockers with the help of Steve Lillywhite on Sparkle in the Rain but the transition still didn't break them in the US

The Pretenders 3rd album may be their best ever thanks to the singing & songwriting of Chrissie Hynde but due to the tumult in and around the band it's a wonder it was ever recorded

1984 propelled Van Halen to the stratosphere thanks to Jump, Pamana, Hot for Teacher at MTV but it also broke up the band

On Part 2 of our look back on the show in 2023 we talk about the concerts around the world we covered and the artists & legends we interviewed on UAWIL and reveal our Top 10 Episodes of 2023

Hear us reflect on all the fun we had on UAWIL in 2023! Part 1 focuses on the albums we reviewed, and the authors, journalists & podcasters we hosted on the show

The iconic Wings album that gave Paul McCartney his biggest success & credibility in the 1970s

Bark at the Moon turns 40 and we look back at Ozzy's career as he had said goodbye to Randy Rhoads and hello to MTV

Punk rocker turned solo superstar Billy Idol and his album Rebel Yell were propelled to another stratosphere thanks to guitarist/co-writer Steve Stevens and MTV

To celebrate Halloween & the anniversary of its release in November 1982, we dive into the biggest cultural phenomenon of our lifetimes and the biggest selling album in history , Thriller by Michael Jackson

Rush's 3rd live album chronicling their much malighned 80s techno & cold war phases has a lot more good than bad for these sentimental Rush fans

Traveling Wilburys were a happy supergroup formed from legendary friends wanting to eschew the music business and just have fun making music again

Yes' best selling album 90125 is turning 40 and we celebrate it as the record that turned two kids from the MTV generation onto Yes

Genesis' eponymous 1983 album was an inflection point between the prog all-star days & the 80s pop days which had some big hits, solid album cuts and adult contemporary schlock that would redefine the band yet send them onto megastardom

The debut album by The Police is a mix of reggae, punk & rock that is the foundation for the sound & style of a band that in 5 years would rule the world

The debut of the Southern Rock titans is turning 50 & we're going track by track on this classic 1st album

The 80s Supergroup's sophomore effort turns 40 & we go track x track, talk to Carl Palmer & Geoff Downes and revisit the historic live broadcast of Asia in Asia on MTV

Author of Yes - The Tormato Story & Co-Host of The Yes Music Podcast Kevin Mulryne joins us to talk about his fascinating & in-depth look at an often overlooked gem in the Yes catalog

Ronnie James Dio's heavy metal masterpiece Holy Diver turns 40 and we go track x track!

Australia's quirky hitmakers sophomore effort is turning 40 which makes us feel old but we loved revisiting these early MTV staples and classic 80s tunes!

Dire Straits burst onto the scene with Sultans of Swing and the extraordinary songwriting & guitar mastery of Mark Knopfler

Van Halen's 2nd Sammy record is polished but how does it hold up against the rest of the Van Halen catalog?