Andrew Hickey presents a history of rock music from 1938 to 1999, looking at five hundred songs that shaped the genre.
What this show covers
music historyFrank ZappaGTOsPeaches En RegaliaCaptain BeefheartPinball Wizardpodcast formatsong analysisThe Who
What listeners will find here
Frank Zappa’s “Peaches En Regalia” anchors part two of a larger story
Frank Zappa’s “Peaches En Regalia” is the focus here, in an episode that continues directly from the earlier GTOs installment. It’s positioned as the middle chapter of a three-part run, with a Captain Beefheart episode intended to complete the arc.
The Who’s “Pinball Wizard” gets the second half of a two-part deep dive
“Pinball Wizard” by The Who is the focus here, in the second half of a two-episode exploration. This installment continues the song-by-song analysis while also noting some production and performance changes shaped by the host’s ongoing health issues.
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