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Rock and Roll Heaven

LD, TJ2 and Will The Thrillrockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com
Rock and Roll Heaven is the podcast where we discuss the lives, careers and deaths of iconic musicians throughout history. Proud part of Pantheon - the podcast network for music lovers.
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Episodes

May Slapnut

Welcome to a new bigger slap nuts! This month we feature our newest Patreon Phenoix Red! He drops by this week to talk about artists that should have been bigger, the first album we ever bought and so much more!! Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite Tick Tok: rockandrollheavenpod Email us! rockandrollheavenlt@gmail.com Check out the other...

May 28, 20232 hr 13 minSeason 4Ep. 8

Waylon Jennings Part 6

Episode VI is here! Join us on the epic journey of Waylon Jennings, but this time, with special guests... The Team of Yeah Uh-Huh will be with us for antics and special lists. This is one you won't want to miss. Follow up this week on the Rock and Roll Heaven Podcast! Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite Tick Tok: rockandrollheavenpod Ema...

May 22, 20231 hr 44 minSeason 4Ep. 7

Waylon Jennings Part 5

Oh boy, the wild ride does not let up for Waylon Jennings. His use of pills proved nearly fatal. Plus, the amount of debt he racked up was nothing shy of legendary. And through it all, Waylon met the love of his life. Join us for the next chapter and some new playlists, all available this week on the Rock and Roll Heaven Podcast! Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandro...

May 06, 20232 hr 25 minSeason 4Ep. 6

April Slapnuts

"Rock and Roll Heaven" is a metaphorical place where deceased rock and roll musicians are believed to go after they pass away. The term "Rock and Roll Heaven" was first popularized in a song of the same name by the Righteous Brothers in 1974. The concept of a Rock and Roll Heaven is often used to pay tribute to influential musicians who have passed away and to honor their contributions to the music industry. It's a way for fans to imagine their favorite musicians still performing and creating mu...

Apr 30, 202341 minSeason 4Ep. 5

Waylon Jennings Part 4

***** Listener discretion is advised - no little ears on this one!!! Waylon set himself on fire... Yup. That happened. This is just one of the standouts from this week's episode, as we step off the tragedy and move along to the utterly insane. Waylon's first marriage crumbled under the weight of several affairs. Speaking of old relationships, Waylon parted ways with his first record label to join RCA. And, if that weren't crazy enough, Waylon shared a room with the one and only Johnny Cash... wh...

Apr 23, 20231 hr 22 minSeason 4Ep. 4

Waylon Jennings Part 3

Waylon Jennings was crushed by the loss of his friend, Buddy Holly. His first marriage dissolved, which would prove to be the first of many. While his career blossomed in Arizona, Jennings took whatever jobs he could. That meant stretching beyond his means and tapping into pills to fuel his grind of a schedule. Check it out the next episode on the great Waylon Jennings, available now on the Rock and Roll Heaven Podcast! Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Inst...

Apr 15, 202353 minSeason 4Ep. 3

Waylon Jennings Part 2

Happy Easter Ya'll!!! It was the day the music died... On February 3rd, 1959, the world was at a loss. Few were closer to Buddy Holly and this tragedy than Waylon Jennings. In this episode, we take a break from the outlaw country star and see a man who lost almost everything. Join us for Part II on the great Waylon Jennings, available now on the Rock and Roll Heaven Podcast! Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and ...

Apr 09, 20231 hr 6 minSeason 4Ep. 2

Waylon Jennings Part 1

WELCOME TO SEASON 4 Y'ALL!! We begin with a story that could be a country song on its own... This a story of poverty, heartbreak, and dreams of the Grand Ole Opry. It's a story of music and rebellious youth. This is the story of Waylon G*****N Jennings, and it starts this week on the Rock and Roll Heaven Podcast! Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite...

Apr 02, 20231 hr 11 minSeason 4Ep. 1

March Slapnuts

March needs a little madness, or in this case, a little Slap Nuts. Season 2 comes to a close. Join us for a little slap nuts before we start Season 3 on the Rock and Roll Heaven Podcast! Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite Tick Tok: rockandrollheavenpod Email us! rockandrollheavenlt@gmail.com Check out the other awesome Pantheon Podcast ...

Mar 19, 20231 hr 46 minSeason 3Ep. 90

Stephen Sondheim Pt 6

Stephen Sondheim lived to the age of 91. His career on the American Stage is unsurpassed and his legacy, undeniable. When he passed, the lights, quite literally, went out on Broadway. Join us for our final chapter on this master of the stage. Available now on the Rock and Roll Heaven Podcast! Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite Tick Tok:...

Mar 11, 20231 hr 41 minSeason 3Ep. 89

Stephen Sondheim Pt 5

After Sweeney Todd, Sondheim was poised for more highs... and lows. Into the Woods was a grand success, while Merrily We Roll Along fell flat. Still, his genius shone through. Catch the next episode on the Broadway Legend Stephen Sondheim, available now on the Rock and Roll Heaven Podcast! Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite Tick Tok: ro...

Mar 06, 20231 hr 50 minSeason 3Ep. 88

Stephen Sondheim Pt 4

LD powers through illness to bring you the latest on Stephen Sondheim! Sondheim copes with the loss of his mother and continues to push his career forward. A Little Night Music is followed up by the immortal Sweeney Todd. Catch it this week on the Rock and Roll Heaven Podcast! Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite Tick Tok: rockandrollheav...

Feb 26, 20231 hr 32 minSeason 3Ep. 87

Slapnuts Feb - to the one you love

Welcome back to Slap Those Nuts! It's everyone's favorite game show (except for LD and TJ who will undergo outrageous torture). Five rounds, various questions, and the skies are the limit. Check it out this week on the Rock and Roll Heaven Podcast! Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite Tick Tok: rockandrollheavenpod Email us! rockandrollhe...

Feb 20, 20231 hr 18 minSeason 3Ep. 86

Stephen Sondheim Pt 3

Every career has highs and lows; Stephen Sondheim was no exception. Anyone Can Whistle proved to be a flop, while A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum was a smash. Sondheim successfully navigated the Broadway trends to take his career to the next level. This week, we end with one of his most notable works, Company. Check out the next episode on the great Stephen Sondheim, available now on the Rock and Roll Heaven Podcast! ATTEND ROCKNPOD!! https://nashvillerocknpodexpo.com/ Our social ...

Feb 12, 20231 hr 34 minSeason 3Ep. 85

January SLAPNUTS - BIRTHDAY BONANZA!!!

This episode is a big one...it's our 4th Podaversary!!!! This week we are joined by our CEO Christian Swain, FB admin Thea, The yeah uh huh podcast, and our friend Christine! Check out all of the other amazing shows at http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ THEY YEAH UH HUH PODCAST CAN BE FOUND AT - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yeah-uh-huh/id1565097611 Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our webs...

Jan 28, 20232 hr 14 minSeason 3Ep. 84

Stephen Sondheim Pt 2

Stephen Sondheim has arrived... With award-winning lyrics for both Westside Story and Gypsy, Sondheim was on his way to building a historic career on the Great White Way. Join LD and Will the Thrill for Episode II on the great Stephen Sondheim, available now on the Rock and Roll Heaven Podcast! Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite Tick To...

Jan 21, 20231 hr 2 minSeason 3Ep. 83

Stephen Sondheim Pt 1

Challenged convention, bucked the system, and gained notoriety for his shocking lyrics... Sounds like a rock star? In the world of American theatre, he was! Join us for a new venture as veer into the world of musical theatre. LD takes the helm on broadway legend Stephen Joshua Sondheim. The first episode is available now on the Rock and Roll Heaven Podcast! Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Ou...

Jan 10, 20231 hr 27 minSeason 3Ep. 85

2022 In Memoriam

And we thought 2016 was bad... It's that time of year. Time to look back at the year and celebrate those we lost in the music community. Join us for this, the last Rock and Roll Heaven episode with our In Memoriam. Available now wherever you find great music Podcasts! For a complete list on those artists we lost in 2022, please see our Facebook listed below. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in ...

Jan 01, 20231 hr 52 minSeason 3Ep. 84

December Slapnuts

It's time for a festive round of SLAP THOSE NUTS! Our favorite music trivia show is back with our new host, Holly Hapenstance! Can Will the Thrill Redeem himself? Do you know your Canadian musicians? Find out this week on the Rock and Roll Heaven Podcast! Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite Tick Tok: rockandrollheavenpod Email us! rockan...

Dec 21, 202254 minSeason 3Ep. 83

Heavy hitter: Layne Staley Pt 8

Layne left this earth on April 5th, 2002, but his legacy lives on. After his tragic passing, the men of Alice in Chains worked to rebuild their lives and careers. Unfortunately, one of them would lose the battle to addiction. Where are they now? Answer this question in this final chapter on the great Layne Staley, and the music he created that lasts to this day. Available now on the Rock and Roll Heaven Podcast! Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: R...

Dec 14, 20221 hr 42 minSeason 3Ep. 82

Heavy hitter: Layne Staley Pt 7

A meteoric rise, and absolutely tragic end. Layne was, and is, one of the greatest singers of his time. This week, we cover the final years of his life and remember the legacy he left behind. Join us for the penultimate chapter on a stunning vocalist, amazing lyricist, and gentle soul with a kind heart. This is Layne Staley. SAMHSA National Helpline: Confidential free help, from public health agencies, to find substance use treatment and information. 1-800-662-4357 Our social stuff: Patreon.com/...

Dec 06, 20221 hr 9 minSeason 3Ep. 81

NOVEMBER SLAPNUTS!

It's time for a Slap Nuts! But where's TJ II? He is replaced by a mysterious guest/host..... Tune in to find out this week on the Rock and Roll Heaven Podcast! Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite Tick Tok: rockandrollheavenpod Email us! rockandrollheavenlt@gmail.com Check out the other awesome Pantheon Podcast at www.pantheonpodcasts.com...

Nov 29, 202233 minSeason 3Ep. 80

Heavy hitter: Layne Staley Pt 6

Rise before the fall... By the mid '90s, Alice in Chains reached a creative peak. Layne was a prominent lyricist, and the music was sublime. Through it all, there were struggles. One member would leave mid-tour, while Layne battled the horrible demon known as addiction. Learn about the incredible heights of Layne's career, and the shocking depths this week on the Rock and Roll Heaven Podcast. Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt F...

Nov 16, 20221 hr 15 minSeason 3Ep. 79

October Slapnute

THIS ONE IS NOT FOR THE KIDS!! We will cover songs that creep us out, murder, and true crime. Have a safe and happy Halloween!! Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite Tick Tok: rockandrollheavenpod Email us! rockandrollheavenlt@gmail.com Check out the other awesome Pantheon Podcast at www.pantheonpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choice...

Oct 31, 20221 hr 25 minSeason 3Ep. 78

Heavy hitter: Layne Staley Pt 5

Singles, Sap, Dirt. This week, it's about Alice in Chains in their prime. Layne's vocals are at their best, and the songs are considered the pinnacle of Grunge music. These achievements were fueled by self-doubt, band tension, and addiction. It starts with a tour alongside Extreme and wraps up with world-worldwide nonotoriety. Join us for Layne Staley Part V on the Rock and Roll Heaven Podcast! Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt...

Oct 24, 20221 hr 14 minSeason 3Ep. 77

September Slapnuts

Join us for LD's birthday slapnuts!! This week's topics cover Hidden tracks, show us your state, and songs about homes! Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite Tick Tok: rockandrollheavenpod Email us! rockandrollheavenlt@gmail.com Check out the other awesome Pantheon Podcast at www.pantheonpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Oct 02, 20221 hr 20 minSeason 3Ep. 76

Heavy hitter: Layne Staley Pt 4

The road was long, but Alice in Chains landed their first record deal. Facelift, released in 1990 catapulted Layne Staley from local Seattle celebrity to Rock Star. And through it all, the band battled self-doubt, substance abuse, and the loss of close friends. Learn about the victories and defeats that came with Alice in Chains' first album this week on the Rock and Roll Heaven Podcast! Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebo...

Sep 19, 202254 minSeason 3Ep. 75

Heavy hitter: Layne Staley Pt 3

Times were tough at the Music Bank... The late 80s marked the transition from local bar bands to leaders in the field. Layne, Jerry, Mike, and Sean were about to pull it together despite all odds and pull together one of the greatest grunge albums of all time. And through it all, Layne met the love of his life. The story is almost too strange to be true. Check it out on the Rock and Roll Heaven Podcast! Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrol...

Sep 12, 20221 hrSeason 3Ep. 74

Heavy hitter: Layne Staley Pt 2

We're getting the band together... That band was Alice in Chains. When you think about the chance meetings, rejections, and life-altering circumstances, it's a miracle that AIC formed. In this episode, we meet the players and how they came into Layne's life. Learn about the formation of the greatest grunge band this week on the Rock and Roll Heaven Podcast! Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Ou...

Sep 03, 20221 hr 3 minSeason 3Ep. 73

Tom McGuinness

Ladies and Gentlemen, our ULTIMATE Manfred Mann's Reference of the Podcast is here! That's right, we are thrilled to host the great Tom McGuiness this week on Rock and Roll Heaven! Join us for an unbelievable walk through over 60 YEARS of music history, as seen by one of the key members of the Manfreds. The stories are a blast and Tom made our day when... well, I guess you'll have to listen to the interview. Available now on the Rock and Roll Heaven Podcast! Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockand...

Aug 20, 20221 hr 36 minSeason 3Ep. 72
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