Rock Madness
Have you ever wondered when rock’s golden years truly were? We made a march madness style bracket with 64 years of rock music to find out. Each episode, we will focus on a single matchup, and comb through the best music of each year to declare a winner! In the end, only one year will reign supreme, but along the way we’ll discover hidden gems. revisit old classics, and spend way too much time arguing about music.
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Episodes
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
In this episode of Rock Madness, Liam and Pops discuss two contenders separated by over 50 years, a gap unmatched in any episode that has happened or will ever happen! Will rock n' roll founding fathers Chuck Berry and Ritchie Valens put the young whippersnappers in their place? Or will the unlikely pairing of thrash veterans Metallica and indie darlings The War on Drugs prove rock music is better now than ever? Tune in and find out!
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
In this episode of rock madness, join us for a classic rock cage match between 1964, when rock first conquered the charts, and 1974, when it had become a well-oiled machine. Will 70s icons like Elton John and Steely Dan be able to hold off the British Invasion of the Beatles and the Rolling Stones? Tune in and find out!
Wednesday May 10, 2023
Wednesday May 10, 2023
In this episode of Rock Madness, Liam and Pops look at two vastly different years: 1961, when doo wop was still a hip new sound, and 1987, when hair metal ruled the charts. Will oldies legends Roy Orbison and Elvis Presley croon their way to victory? Will 80s heroes U2 and Bon Jovi win the day? Or will an unsung hero steal the spotlight and lead their year to victory?
Wednesday Apr 12, 2023
Wednesday Apr 12, 2023
In the inaugural episode of Rock Madness, Liam and Pops look at music from 1966, the beginning of the classic rock era, and 1956, the beginning of rock history itself. With legendary artists like Elvis and the Beatles leading their respective years, who will stand victorious?