The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll
This is a podcast that was created to discuss the humongous tree of music known as Rock and Roll. There are thousands of branches. There is so much information out there with even more to be learned. Together, we are going to have fun talking about our passion, the Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll. Between Ray and Markus, we have 50+ years of rock and roll radio experience and a thirst to know more! With your input we want to begin to balance the imbalanced. We look forward to connecting and sharing with you as we dig deep into the...
Takin' An Imbalanced Walk With Buzz Knight
When former co-workers, now podcasters, get together to discuss their podcasts, the conversation is wide-ranging and filled with discussion of radio past, and future. We discuss infusing artists, new and old, into the podcasts we host, our overall experiences as podcasters, and of course, THE MUSIC!
It's a fun visit with an old friend, and now, top-ranked fellow podcast host! Thanks, Buzz!
Here's a link to the "Takin' A Walk" podcast, to get you on the right path. As we are, "Takin' A Walk" is available on Apple Podcasts!
Click here to check...
Profiles In The Blues: Bessie & The Wolf - REDUX
This is a re-release of our #ProfilesInTheBlues episode, Bessie & The Wolf! Originally released 9/27/21:
"Profiles In The Blues is a new umbrella concept on the podcast! In the initial episode, the Imbalanced Brothers delve deeper into the subjects of Bessie Smith, The Empress Of The Blues, (who's been mentioned before), and Chester Burnett's alter ego, Howlin' Wolf!
Both were amazing forces of musical nature in their own unique way! These two under-appreciated American artists are part of the legacy that this podcast was founded to spotlight. While there will be many more episodes in this area...
5 Favorites: Bass Players Of The 1970s!!!
When you think of bass players in the 1970's, so many names pop into your head, right? Well, Markus and Ray had the same thing happen. Sorting through, sifting their grey matter, they've whittled it down to their 5 Favorites, but also both of them have long lists of "honorable mentions," in this episode! (Go figure...)
Listen, then post your faves on our social media pages, or email them to:
imbalancedhistory@gmail.com
If you haven't checked it out, yet, click here to go to our Imbalanced History Live 365 channel!
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Suzi Ronson Talks About Bowie, Ronno, Lou Reed & More!
Often in studying Rock & Roll History, we find various points of view on the same subject, or event. It's the nature of things. But given a chance to talk with someone "who was there" is always great for the Imbalanced Boys.
Suzi Ronson's friendship with Angie Bowie, and her entry into David's universe is part of the story, but with her attention to detail, she paints, more than tells, the tales included in this must-read book!!!
Me & Mr. Jones, hits stores on April 4th! Be sure you listen to our conversation with her, to whet...
A Case For The Beatles - 5 Years Later!
The Imbalanced History started, as many podcasts do, with a trailer in March 2019. 10 days later, Markus and Ray released their first actual episode, A Case For The Beatles. As the podcast evolved, and began musical illustration of episodes, they went back and "re-imagined" this fun ep. Now remastered for its 5th anniversary since release. Here's the original intro:
"Since joining Pantheon, we have noticed a large number of people downloading A Case For The Beatles, which was our second episode, after our trailer (Questions And Answers). New subscribers, and Beatles fans alike will enjoy our holiday gift...
A Visit With Annie Haslam
It's always fun when Annie Haslam stops by to visit on the podcast! This week, The Imbalanced Boys get some news about a new release! Keep up on details on the Renaissance web site! They also discuss Annie's upcoming show, opening for Rick Wakeman on his final solo tour on 3/23/24!
Of course there's always some Renaissance history to discuss, including the band's history with Hipgnosis! Philly legends Larry Magid and Ed Sciaky both are part of this episode, as well! An adventure to Carl Perkins' place, a painting for Dolly, meeting Joan Baez, and her 5 Favorite Women...
Annie Haslam Visits To Talk About Visiting Aliens & Their Vehicles, Contact With Trapped Spirits, and yes, MUSIC!
Annie Haslam of Renaissance comes to call, and that means fun, all the way around! Great music discussion for sure, but #aliencraftsightings, and #ghostlyvisitations are also in the mix! From #BucksCounty having many "trapped spirits" and regular visits from beings not of this planet, to some real Sci-Fi moments, it all adds up to a wide-ranging discussion, including a special duet!!!
Even after decades among the best at what she does, it's great to hear Haslam fawning over her vocal heroes like Joan Baez & Joni Mitchell, and she adds her own 5 Favorites twist to this visit! Friends...
Game Changers: Van Halen I!
Game Changers, in the eyes of the Imbalanced Brothers, are the albums, people, events, and things that changed the game, the music business, or how we view the whole damn thing!
Nothing happens in a vacuum, and the rise and trajectory of Van Halen is no different. They had great managers, and label people guiding them on their way, and a major early supporter in Gene Simmons!
Friends and family, and especially fans, showed them that their loud, boisterous music, and Dave's outlandish antics, were right on time for 1978!
Markus and Ray talk...
Led Zeppelin: Descended From The Gods...Again!
No joke! The Imbalanced History podcast has evolved and grown in the last 300 or so episodes since we originally released this week's episode on June 11, 2019!
It's been "enhanced" and expanded in some spots from the original release. We all felt that Zeppelin deserved the effort. Hope we succeeded, and that you like it half as much as you seem to have enjoyed Led Zeppelin: Descended From The Gods! That's why we're adding, enhancing, expanding, and why it's our choice for the final episode of Year 5!
Thank you, all! Thanks to Crooked Eye, Pantheon Podcasts, and...
5 Favorites: American Women Singers Of The 1970s
The 1970s was an extremely fertile time for music, in general, but especially for all flavors of Rock. Much as here in the 21st century, the influence of women on music of all genres was over-the-top. That impact was felt, maybe most of all, by Rock music. In previous decades, much of the music being made by women was written for them, fabricated in Pop music factories, but in the '70s that changed!
This week, Markus and Ray dig back to that era of cool hairdos, bell bottoms and artificial fabrics to find their favorites from...
