The ABC's of Rock Podcast

Dive into the incredible musical journey of Incubus, the beloved band hailing from Calabasas, CA, as I explore over 30 years of their evolution. From their early funk/rap roots to pushing the boundaries of nu-metal, alt rock, and various experimental genres, Incubus has left an indelible mark on the music scene. Join me on this episode, where I unveil my top picks of underrated and underappreciated gems spanning their entire career. Whether you're a hardcore enthusiast or a casual listener, this episode is a must for anyone eager to discover the hidden treasures within Incubus' vast discography!I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Follow the ABC's of rock on Facebook @abcofrockpodcast and on Twitter @abcrockpodcast, or email me directly at abcofrockpodcast@gmail.com

I'm back to take care of some unfinished business. I know I made a heartfelt farwell two years ago, but for several months the fact that I didn't finish season two of the alphabet has been nagging at me. On this episode I highlight the great rock band from Seattle, 'Heart' as I play ten of my favorite unerrated and underappreciated songs from the first half of their recording career. It's good to be back!I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Follow the ABC's of rock on Facebook @abcofrockpodcast and on Twitter @abcrockpodcast, or email me directly at abcofrockpodcast@gmail.com

It's hard to say goodbye. Today we share with you our final episode of the ABC's of Rock. It's been an amazing journey and we have zero regrets. As they saying goes, as one door closes, another door opens and both Chloe and I are excited for new projects. Please follow us on our social media pages. Nathan can be followed on his film website at www.imfilmworks.com and @imfilmworks. Chloe has a Youtube channel 'Fab Family Four'. This feed will stay up and active with all new announcements of our upcoming podcasting, filmmaking, and YouTubing endeavors.There is one correction I need to make. I reference an album by Queen 'A Day At the Races'. It was very late and I meant to say their album 'A Night At the Opera'.Thank you for being a loyal listener. It has been an honor to be your hosts this past year and a half.I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Follow the ABC's of rock on Facebook @abcofrockpodcast and on Twitter @abcrockpodcast, or email me directly at abcofrockpodcast@gmail.com

It is good to be back after taking a week off from the show. Before anything else I want to thank all of you for being loyal listeners to The ABC's of Rock. I've been dedicated to this show for a 65+ episodes, since the very start of the pandemic. Today though I make the announcement that I will be taking a step back from producing this podcast. I get into it in more detail in the show. However, I encourage you to not unsubscribe, I may still update this feed with new content every now and then.Today I bring back my favorite co-host and my daughter Chloe who I was excited to share my love for 90's alt-rockers Garbage. It's actually wrong to peg them as just a 90's band because they've continued to put out quality music throughout the new millennium, including their latest record, No Gods, No Masters which came out this past June. I curate my 10 favorite underrated/under-appreciated tracks from their entire discography for your listening pleasure. Enjoy! I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Follow the ABC's of rock on Facebook @abcofrockpodcast and on Twitter @abcrockpodcast, or email me directly at abcofrockpodcast@gmail.com

For a brief period of time Pop Metal (or some some referred to it as Glam Metal or Hair Metal) ruled the charts. On this weeks show I curate great songs from some of my favorite bands that aren't named Poison, Kiss, or Motley Crue. So grab your bottle of Jack Daniels, tease out your hair, and crank of up the volume on today's episode!I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Follow the ABC's of rock on Facebook @abcofrockpodcast and on Twitter @abcrockpodcast, or email me directly at abcofrockpodcast@gmail.com

On this week's show representing the letter F is the alt rock/metal band Faith No More. One of the most fascinating bands of the last 35. I make my way through their entire discography spinning 10 of my favorite underrated/under-appreciated tracks from their esteemed career. Thank you for tuning it! I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Follow the ABC's of rock on Facebook @abcofrockpodcast and on Twitter @abcrockpodcast, or email me directly at abcofrockpodcast@gmail.com

Welcome to part 2 of my birthday celebration in which I honor the year I was born by counting down my Top 20 albums of 1974. I strongly encourage you to check out the previous episode which is part 1 of this countdown. On that show you will hear albums that were ranked from #20 through #11. On this week's show we will be counting down albums #10 down to #1. Thank you for tuning in!I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Follow the ABC's of rock on Facebook @abcofrockpodcast and on Twitter @abcrockpodcast, or email me directly at abcofrockpodcast@gmail.com

Welcome to this two part birthday extravaganza which serves as both a little celebration to my birthday (July 28th), and my birth year (1974). Over the next two weeks I'll be counting down my top 20 albums from this year. Please share with me your favorite albums of 1974!I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Follow the ABC's of rock on Facebook @abcofrockpodcast and on Twitter @abcrockpodcast, or email me directly at abcofrockpodcast@gmail.com

Welcome to this weeks episode of The ABC's of Rock. On this show I feature the amazing 90's funk metal/alt-rock band that most certainly should be celebrated for much more than their hit acoustic ballad, 'More Than Words". I'm talking about Extreme. I invite you on this musical journey through their recording career as I curate my favorite deeper albums cuts from all 5 of the studio LP's. I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Here is the link to 'Right There' - A short film I wrote and directed. If you are a fan of the music video for the song 'Tragic Comic' then I think you'll dig this short 10 minute homage to golden era of silent cinema.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8gvI8logFY&t=422sFollow the ABC's of rock on Facebook @abcofrockpodcast and on Twitter @abcrockpodcast, or email me directly at abcofrockpodcast@gmail.com

Happy 4th of July weekend everyone!I continue with the theme of New Wave and Synth Pop for at least one more week as we move on to the letter D which is represented by Duran Duran. They are one of the bands that were a major part of my childhood in the early 80s as I grew up watching MTV waiting with heightened anticipation for their videos to show up. On this episode I curate 10 songs that I feel were underrated/under-appreciated from the first half of their recording career (up through their 1993 release, Duran Duran aka The Wedding Album). I sincerely hope you enjoy this episode and let me know what you think of the show. I'd love to hear from you.I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Follow the ABC's of rock on Facebook @abcofrockpodcast and on Twitter @abcrockpodcast, or email me directly at abcofrockpodcast@gmail.com

This week is the inaugural episode featuring a specific genre of music. It's been building towards this for a while, especially with my co-host urging me to focus an entire episode on her favorite style of music, New Wave. On this show I've curated 10 songs from bands/musicians from both sides of the pond that fall under the very big umbrella of New Wave. Most of the bands here are very well known for at least one or two huge hits, but as always on The ABC's of Rock, we're going to showcase music you may have not been aware of from these extremely gifted artists. So tune and and lets all expand our horizons in the the glorious world of New Wave!I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Check out our Instagram Photo taken during recording: https://www.instagram.com/p/CQjHVTdtwPk/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkFollow the ABC's of rock on Facebook @abcofrockpodcast and on Twitter @abcrockpodcast, or email me directly at abcofrockpodcast@gmail.com

Call it Goth Rock, Alt Rock, New Wave, Post Punk, it doesn't matter...The Cure blazed their own path and created their own style of music. This week I take a deep dive into the first half of their recording career, everything from Three Imaginary Boys through The Head On The Door and curate some cool underrated and under-appreciated songs for both fans and newbies alike.I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Follow the ABC's of rock on Facebook @abcofrockpodcast and on Twitter @abcrockpodcast, or email me directly at abcofrockpodcast@gmail.com

We all have our own personal "Concert Bucket List". On this weeks episode I share ten of my favorite bands/musicians that I haven't had the privilege of seeing LIVE in concert in my life. I did establish some criteria for this list. It has to be physically possible for me to actually see them live at some point. So they have to be a ALIVE, and ACTIVE. I never got to see David Bowie live, and I just never will....I have to live with that. So someone like him isn't on this list. This list is 10 bands/artists that I feel I do have a legitimate shot at seeing in concert before they hang it up for good. I hope you enjoy this one...it's full of lots of hard rock and metal. Plus this week includes the long awaited return of my daughter Chloe as my co-host. She wasn't a fan of much of the music, but we still had a great time bantering about the songs.I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Follow the ABC's of rock on Facebook @abcofrockpodcast and on Twitter @abcrockpodcast, or email me directly at abcofrockpodcast@gmail.com

This is technically episode #2 of the podcast originally released on April 30th, 2020. It was unfortunately removed because of copyright infringement. I've learned my lesson not to mess with The Beatles. But I didn't want a gap in my library of podcasts so I've removed the music from this episode and have included Spotify links if you want to follow along and listen to the music. Chances are though if you're as big a Beatles fan as I am you are already familiar with all of these songs. It's not like there is much that is classified as an "underrated" song in their catalogue. Follow the ABC's of rock on Facebook @abcofrockpodcast and on Twitter @abcrockpodcast, or email me directly at abcofrockpodcast@gmail.comTo follow along the episode Featured Songs:Do You Want To Know A Secret - https://open.spotify.com/track/7Aobt67JnaF7qN8jCCKvHq?si=7149691f0bf24183You Can't Do That - https://open.spotify.com/track/5b9G4dtK3Tdguuy9BO3Nwo?si=f25b2e9be57643e3Honey Don't - https://open.spotify.com/track/2d7GP7Fz1NrfPpo7MzWZgb?si=a7e6e342c7374685I've Just Seen a Face - https://open.spotify.com/track/788U1Sqej9M6c4iikuDGxO?si=e401f112ad214da0I'm Looking Through You - https://open.spotify.com/track/5E3BVY66TEDexFutOO5GeS?si=6887397f792b4533Lovely Rita - https://open.spotify.com/track/6h9W5FxX4E9lUFsyq8j1AD?si=90bf2e8405b14194Your Mother Should Know - https://open.spotify.com/track/1dxbAIfCASqv6jix2R1Taj?si=beac1245dafd4ec8Mother Nature's Son - https://open.spotify.com/track/6TjUg1cTUzWHbal6yQAi7c?si=cd2fcd365c4f492fI've Got A Feeling - https://open.spotify.com/track/3gwRWIbr5ycEVLIAXrWaw7?si=93a66e10bb854ec1I Want You (She's So Heavy) - https://open.spotify.com/track/3Z25k4ZF6QENy2d9YatsM5?si=6aa5ba5d446b4882

We celebrate this week another 80s icon and a true pioneer leading the way for women in Rock, Pat Benatar. I pull no punches as I share my opinions on her entire catalogue of music on this retrospective of her career. I invite you to join me on my journey as curate my top ten underrated/under-appreciated songs. For some, there may be familiar album cuts, but for many of you out there I have a feeling you are going to be introduced to a whole new side of Pat Benatar.I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Follow the ABC's of rock on Facebook @abcofrockpodcast and on Twitter @abcrockpodcast, or email me directly at abcofrockpodcast@gmail.com

Every year the bands and musicians that don't get inducted into the Rock 'N Roll Hall of Fame is staggering. To be clear, I really don't care one way or the other. The Hall is a private organization and they have their right to invite whomever they want to their party. They are not the arbiters of taste and quality, hence I really don't get up in arms when my favorite bands continue to be left out. However, today's episode is dedicated to those bands that if I were in charge would no doubt have been inducted a long time ago. This is no no way a comprehensive list or even my top 10 list. It's simply 10 deserving bands/musicians that I personally feel are worthy of the call.I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Follow the ABC's of rock on Facebook @abcofrockpodcast and on Twitter @abcrockpodcast, or email me directly at abcofrockpodcast@gmail.com

It's time to officially launch back into the alphabet again. We begin things off with one of the biggest rock stars of the 80s and 90s, Bryan Adams, whose yo-yo'ing career brought to his fans some of the most iconic music of their lives. This retrospective includes some terrific deep cuts from his catalogue between his debut self titled album through his 1996 album, 18 Til I Die. I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Follow the ABC's of rock on Facebook @abcofrockpodcast and on Twitter @abcrockpodcast, or email me directly at abcofrockpodcast@gmail.com

This week I conclude my Top 20 albums of 2020 with #10 through #1. It's all killer, no filler! Send me your list of your favorite albums of 2020. I may read them on the next show! (Include first name and location).I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Follow the ABC's of rock on Facebook @abcofrockpodcast and on Twitter @abcrockpodcast, or email me directly at abcofrockpodcast@gmail.com

I'M BAAAAACK! I couldn't stay away any longer. It is time to launch back into my alphabet journey, but before I do, I choose to recap my top 20 albums from last year. It's something I probably should have done around New Years. Better late than never. But if you are a first time listener this is a great way to get acquainted with The ABC's of Rock. Thank you so much for being a loyal listener. Please subscribe to the show! Ratings and Reviews help raise the profile and make it easier for others to find this podcast.I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Follow the ABC's of rock on Facebook @abcofrockpodcast and on Twitter @abcrockpodcast, or email me directly at abcofrockpodcast@gmail.com

Welcome to the season finalé of The ABC's of Rock. If you've listened to every episode you are our champion! This episode concludes the Season 1 Wrap Up Extravaganza featuring bands covered from N through Z. Lots of fantastic music to enjoy and with me again is my daughter Chloe who I love exposing to new music. I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.Follow the ABC's of rock on Facebook @abcofrockpodcast and on Twitter @abcrockpodcast, or email me directly at abcofrockpodcast@gmail.comFeatured songs (read ahead OR be surprised!!!)New York Dolls - Chatterbox [From 1974's Too Much Too Soon]The Offspring - Living In Chaos {From 2000's Conspiracy of One]Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Anything That's Rock 'n' Roll [From 1976's Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers]Queens of the Stone Age - Into the Hollow [From 2007's Era Vulgaris]Rush - A Passage to Bangkok [From 1976's 2112]Skid Row - Let's Go [From 2013's United World Rebellion - Chapter One]Talking Heads - Totally Nude [From 1988's Naked]U2 - Daddy's Gonna Pay For Your Crashed Car [From 1993's Zooropa]Van Halen - Bottom's Up! [From 1979's Van Halen II]White Stripes - I'm Finding It Harder to be a Gentleman [From 2001's White Blood Cells]XTC - Paper and Iron (Notes and Coins) [From 1980's Black Sea]"Weird" Al Yankovic - Christmas At Ground Zero [From 1986's Polka Party]Warren Zevon - Even a Dog Can Shake Hands [From 1987's Sentimental Hygiene]