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“Rock in Retrospect” focuses on the lives, careers and legacies of artists who made a significant impact on the music industry. Host Nick Bambach invites a guest to discuss their favorite artists and why they matter. We also occasionally create episodes focusing on awards shows and music-related institutions such as the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Oscars, and the Grammys. If you enjoy stimulating and often-humorous discussions about music history in a laid-back environment, then this is the podcast for you!
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Josh Mackenzie (host of Vinyl Spin YVR) joins Nick to discuss the solo career of Burton Cummings. Topics discussed include Cummings' time with the Guess Who, his status as one of Canada's most beloved musicians, his album covers, and share our favorite songs from his legendary career. Support the show
The Rock Hall Squad (David, Greg, Mark, Michelle, and Tom) join Nick for this year's Rock Hall draft! We ponder which artists could be nominated on the performers ballot for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2026. Support the show
Prolific author Greg Prato joins Nick to talk about his recent book Alternative for the Masses: The '90s Alt-Rock Revolution - An Oral History. We discuss the many rock stars and personalities he interviewed while working on his book, artists of that era that deserve more love and attention, and so much more! You can purchase a copy of Greg's book through major retailers such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Quarto. Support the show
Kailyn returns to discuss the 2025 concert documentary Depeche Mode: M. We discuss Kailyn seeing the movie's premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival earlier this year, our thoughts on the movie, and cap it off with a rundown of our favorite songs from their legendary catalog. This is one for the devotees! Support the show
Traci and Jon join the show to discuss the career and legacy of Phil Collins, one of the most legendary musicians of all time. We focus on Collins’ solo career and explore a wide range of topics, including his years with Genesis, his catalog of massively successful songs (“In the Air Tonight,” “You’ll Be in My Heart,” among others), and his legendary performances at Live Aid. We also discuss why he deserves a second induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Traci's campaign Get Phil Vo...
Richard returns to discuss the 2024 documentary One to One: John & Yoko, which focuses on the years John Lennon and Yoko Ono spent together in a Greenwich Village apartment from 1971 to 1973. The film also centers on the benefit concert "One to One," held at Madison Square Garden in August 1972. We conclude with a rundown of our favorite John Lennon and Beatles songs. The film is now streaming on HBO Max. Support the show
Prolific author Sean Egan join Nick to discuss his latest book Bruce Springsteen & Born to Run: 50 Years. We also talk about Sean's research for the book, and provide a quick track-by-track rundown of this classic album. Here is Sean's website where you can find all the other wonderful books he has written over the years. You can purchase a copy of Bruce Springsteen & Born to Run: 50 Years at most major retailers including Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Support the show
Part Two of our coverage and analysis of the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. With a different set of friends who also went to the show, Nick invited Cliff, Ross, Pat, and Jeff to give their thoughts on everything that went down. The ceremony took place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California on Saturday, November 8th. This year's class included Bad Company, Thom Bell, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Carol Kaye, Nicky Hopkins, Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Salt-N-Pepa, Sou...
Nick attended the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony last weekend and asked for a little help from his friends to discuss their experiences attending the event. Darren, Jon, Richard, and Traci share what it was like to be in the Peacock Theater and give their takes on everything that went down. The ceremony took place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California on Saturday, November 8th. This year's class included Bad Company, Thom Bell, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Car...
Tom Lane returns to discuss the career and legacy of legendary R&B producer, arranger, and songwriter Thom Bell. We talk about Bell's collaborations with The Delfonics, The Stylistics, The Spinners, Elton John, Johnny Mathis, Deniece Williams, and others. We also discuss Bell's upcoming induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame later this month. If you haven't already, check out our 2021 episode that focuses on The Spinners! Support the show
Joe, Colin, and Bay return to discuss Alison Ellwood's 2023 documentary Let the Canary Sing, which focuses on the life and career of music icon Cyndi Lauper. We give our thoughts on the movie in the first half of this episode. The second half is devoted to discussing Lauper's pending induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame later this month. If you haven't already, check out our episode from 2022 about Lauper's career and legacy. Support the show
Lisa returns to discuss the career and legacy of the legendary new wave band Culture Club. Topics discussed include the band's eclectic sound, Boy George's status as an icon of the 1980s and beyond, discuss our favorite songs from their catalog, and make a case on why they should be considered for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Support the show
The Douche Caravan returns! Jon Lamoreaux (Host of The Hustle Podcast), Patrick Dupuis (Host of The EETF Podcast) and Michael Bagford join Nick to discuss Chris Smith's 2025 Netflix documentary Devo. The movie focuses on the career of the iconic American new wave band. We give our takes on the movie and finish by sharing our favorite songs from their catalog. Support the show
Mark Lempke returns to pay tribute to the career and legacy of the late, great Tom Lehrer. We discuss Lehrer's one-of-a-kind pathway to the music industry, his historical significance during the Cold War era, share our favorite songs from his catalog, and make a compelling case for why he should be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Support the show
Prolific author Daniel Bukszpan (The Encyclopedia of New Wave, Ozzy at 75, among others) joins Nick to discuss his latest book, Iron Maiden at 50, and we talk about all things Maiden. We not only discuss his book, but also delve into the band's history and reveal our favorite songs from their legendary catalog. You can purchase a copy of his book at any major retailer. Also, visit his website to find his other works and interviews with other shows and publications. Support the show
Kailyn, Jordan, and Sam return to discuss the recent Disney+ documentary Not Just a Goof, which focuses on the creation and legacy of the 1995 movie A Goofy Movie (celebrating its 30th anniversary this year). We heavily discuss the iconic soundtrack as well as random tidbits about the documentary. Support the show
Joel Weyrauch joins Nick to discuss the career and legacy of pop punk hitmakers Fall Out Boy. Topics discussed include their formation, contributions to the pop punk and emo genres, collaborations with other artists, and their future Rock Hall prospects. Support the show
Cliff O'Neill joins Nick to discuss the 2024 documentary The World According To Allee Willis. The film focuses on the life and career of songwriter Allee Willis who penned legendary songs such as Earth, Wind & Fire's "September," Pet Shop Boys and Dusty Springfield's "What Have I Done to Deserve This?", the Friends theme song "I''ll Be There for You," and The Color Purple musical adaptation. Support the show
Scott and Andrew (hosts of I've Got That on Vinyl) join Nick to discuss Bernard MacMahon's documentary Becoming Led Zeppelin (2025), which focuses on the band's formation and first two studio albums. Support the show
To celebrate the release of its sequel, we are going to discuss the legendary 1984 comedy film This is Spinal Tap. Directed by Rob Reiner and starring Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer, the film follows the fictional rock band Spinal Tap on an unforgettable yet disastrous tour. I invited Patrick Dupuis (EETF Podcast), John Mutford, Hector Contreras and Kyle Hildreth to discuss the movie's most unforgettable moments and their thoughts on the sequel. Support the show
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