Originally released January 2017: Nils Lofgren got his first record deal before he was out of his teens and he made four records with that band, Grin, before launching a solo career in 1975 with one of the best records of that decade. Although he never matched the quality of his first solo record Lofgren has had a long and very respectable career as a songwriter and as a member of the E Street Band. Listen as BJ plays his favorites from the Nils Lofgren discography. Learn more about your ad choi...
Jun 27, 2025•1 hr 42 min
Originally released January 2017: Another band, another episode. The Only Ones had something special, but they came along at a time when it was difficult to stand out and easy to implode. Yet as you'll hear on this episode the band made some great music in the short time that it existed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 20, 2025•1 hr 9 min
BJ spins songs from some of the most valuable rock records from the seventies, original copies of which sell for a thousand dollars or more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 13, 2025•1 hr 14 min
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Jun 06, 2025•55 min
Rusty Willoughby was the creative force behind the Seattle pop punk band Flop which recorded three albums in the first half of the nineties including a lost classic released by Epic Records in 1993 called Whenever You're Ready. On this episode BJ is joined by old friend (and Rusty's biggest fan) Chris Standish and together they have a great conversation with the man himself, Rusty Willoughby, about his songwriting career with Pure Joy, Flop, Llama, and solo. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
May 30, 2025•2 hr 2 min
Inspired by the book 501 Essential Albums of the 90s, BJ made a list of 51 albums from the nineties which he considers essential, but are not listed in that book. This episode covers albums 41-51, plus an interview with Dredge and James Meat from Lee Harvey Oswald Band about the album A Taste of Prison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 23, 2025•1 hr 43 min
Inspired by the book 501 Essential Albums of the 90s, BJ made a list of 51 albums from the nineties which he considers essential, but are not listed in that book. This episode covers albums 31-40, plus an interview with Dangerous Toys frontman Jason McMaster about the album Pissed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 16, 2025•1 hr 41 min
Inspired by the book 501 Essential Albums of the 90s, BJ made a list of 51 albums from the nineties which he considers essential, but are not listed in that book. This episode covers albums 21-30, plus an interview with Spiral Fetish frontman Blair Johnson about the album What Ever Happened To Fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 09, 2025•1 hr 31 min
Inspired by the book 501 Essential Albums of the 90s, BJ made a list of 51 albums from the nineties which he considers essential, but are not listed in that book. This episode covers albums 11-20, plus an interview with Trash Brats guitarist Ricky Rat about the album Out of the Closet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 02, 2025•1 hr 29 min
Inspired by the book 501 Essential Albums of the 90s, BJ made a list of 51 albums from the nineties which he considers essential, but are not listed in that book. This episode covers albums 1-10, plus an interview with Honeycrack frontman Willie Dowling about the album Prozaic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 25, 2025•1 hr 47 min
Originally released February 2018: Rock and/or Roll listeners are familiar with the "Worst of" series where BJ and special guest co-host Brian Sword pick the five worst song by the best bands. Now with this new series "Best of" they've decided to turn that idea on its head and force themselves to pick the five best songs by the worst bands, starting with Hootie and the Blowfish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 18, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Finally! Another episode chock full of melodic hard rock from the eighties and nineties, for your listening enjoyment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 11, 2025•1 hr 19 min
It's discography against discography. Album by album, BJ and Fistful of Dave figure out which classic metal band reigns supreme: Scorpions or Judas Priest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 04, 2025•1 hr 57 min
Originally released August 2017: BJ spins some very cool and rare heavy metal 45's from the eighties, Side A and Side B. STITCH - DEVIL'S DEAL b/w TOUCHIN' THE STARS SIREN - TERRIBLE SWIFT SWORD b/w METRO MERCENARY HIROSHIMA - SOLDIER OF THE WORLD b/w NUCLEAR NIGHTMARE KEEN HUE - ONE OF TWO b/w SPREAD YOUR WINGS OF FIRE SASHAY - LOOKING FOR SOME ACTION b/w TOGETHER SATIN STEEL - KICK ME WHERE IT HURTS b/w LET'S NOT DIE WHITE LIGHTNING - THIS POISON FOUNTAIN b/w HYPOCRITE SALEM - COLD AS STEEL b/...
Mar 28, 2025•1 hr 53 min
BJ takes the yacht rock challenge: can he find a song he likes by the yacht rock artists he hates? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 19 min
Which diva shall reign supreme? BJ welcomes guest co-host Jon Lamoreaux for this epic smackdown: Mellencamp vs. Adams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 14, 2025•1 hr 31 min
David Johansen was a true icon. He will be missed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 07, 2025•53 min
Originally released October 2015: Let's spend some time together. WEIRD AL YANKOVIC - HOT ROCKS POLKA DEL SHANNON - OUT OF TIME NAZARETH - RUBY TUESDAY TRUTH AND JANEY - UNDER MY THUMB LITTLE RICHARD - BROWN SUGAR THE FOLKSMEN - START ME UP JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS - STAR STAR LINDA RONSTADT - TUMBLING DICE PUSSY GALORE - TORN AND FRAYED EXODUS - BITCH TESLA - MOTHER'S LITTLE HELPER STEVE EARLE AND THE SUPERSUCKERS - BEFORE THEY MAKE ME RUN JOSEFUS - GIMMIE SHELTER SOUNDGARDEN - STRAY CAT B...
Feb 28, 2025•1 hr 34 min
Led Zeppelin's landmark 1975 double album turned 50 years old this week. BJ tells the story of that period for the band, including the launch of their own record label and release of a feature film, then discusses the recording of the album and breaks it down track by track. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 21, 2025•1 hr 19 min
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Feb 14, 2025•41 min
Originally released October 2015: This episode is more popular than Jesus. TATER TOTZ - GIVE PEACE A CHANCE/WE WILL ROCK YOU STONEBOLT - PLEASE PLEASE ME AL GREEN - I WANT TO HOLD YOUR HAND PROCOL HARUM - EIGHT DAYS A WEEK CHAKA KHAN - WE CAN WORK IT OUT PETER SELLERS - A HARD DAY'S NIGHT ZOOT - ELEANOR RIGBY DAVID LEE ROTH - I'VE JUST SEEN A FACE LONE STAR - SHE SAID SHE SAID ROY ORBISON - HELP ASH - HELLO GOODBYE FRANK ZAPPA MEDLEY TROUBLE TRIBE - DEAR PRUDENCE DESMOND DEKKER - OB LA DI OB LA ...
Feb 07, 2025•1 hr 39 min
The Armory. Moorhead, Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 03, 2025•1 hr
Surf Ballroom. Clear Lake, Iowa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 02, 2025•24 min
Riverside Ballroom. Green Bay, Wisconsin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 01, 2025•11 min
Duluth Armory. Duluth, Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 31, 2025•18 min
Laramar Ballroom. Fort Dodge, Iowa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 30, 2025•12 min
Capitol Theater. Davenport, Iowa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 29, 2025•18 min
Promenade Ballroom. St. Paul, Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 28, 2025•9 min
Fiesta Ballroom. Montevideo, Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 27, 2025•8 min
Fournier's Ballroom. Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 26, 2025•10 min
