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Ep. 183 - Music News, Steve Miller Cancels Tour, Some of Rocks BIGGEST Album Failures
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We jump into the absurdity of Steve Miller Band canceling all upcoming tour dates, supposedly due to "extreme weather events," while exposing this as a likely cover for poor ticket sales.
• Steve Miller's weather excuse includes potential hurricanes, tornadoes, and forest fires for venues that are mostly indoors
• Unpacking why Steve Miller's music might not be connecting with audiences today
• Exploring 15 terrible albums by otherwise legendary classic rock bands
• Questioning the inclusion of Led Zeppelin's "Presence" on the worst albums list
• Discussing what happens when iconic singers are replaced (Queen with Paul Rogers, Genesis post-Phil Collins)
• Examining the cringeworthy Duran Duran covers album that Q Magazine called "the worst of all time"
• Breaking news about the revival of Joe Perry Project with an all-star lineup featuring Chris Robinson and members of Stone Temple Pilots
• Quick spotlight on rediscovered gems like Grace Jones' "Slave to the Rhythm"
Visit our social media pages for updates on upcoming shows, and join us next Thursday night for another deep dive into music history.
Chapters
1. Show Introduction (00:00:00)
2. Steve Miller Cancels Tour (00:02:02)
3. 15 Terrible Classic Rock Albums (00:18:15)
4. Van Halen and Motley Crue Failures (00:36:40)
5. Led Zeppelin and Genesis Controversies (00:48:30)
6. Joe Perry Project Revival (00:57:00)
181 episodes
Manage episode 496137912 series 2884292
We jump into the absurdity of Steve Miller Band canceling all upcoming tour dates, supposedly due to "extreme weather events," while exposing this as a likely cover for poor ticket sales.
• Steve Miller's weather excuse includes potential hurricanes, tornadoes, and forest fires for venues that are mostly indoors
• Unpacking why Steve Miller's music might not be connecting with audiences today
• Exploring 15 terrible albums by otherwise legendary classic rock bands
• Questioning the inclusion of Led Zeppelin's "Presence" on the worst albums list
• Discussing what happens when iconic singers are replaced (Queen with Paul Rogers, Genesis post-Phil Collins)
• Examining the cringeworthy Duran Duran covers album that Q Magazine called "the worst of all time"
• Breaking news about the revival of Joe Perry Project with an all-star lineup featuring Chris Robinson and members of Stone Temple Pilots
• Quick spotlight on rediscovered gems like Grace Jones' "Slave to the Rhythm"
Visit our social media pages for updates on upcoming shows, and join us next Thursday night for another deep dive into music history.
Chapters
1. Show Introduction (00:00:00)
2. Steve Miller Cancels Tour (00:02:02)
3. 15 Terrible Classic Rock Albums (00:18:15)
4. Van Halen and Motley Crue Failures (00:36:40)
5. Led Zeppelin and Genesis Controversies (00:48:30)
6. Joe Perry Project Revival (00:57:00)
181 episodes
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