Tag: The Cars
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Episode 689: Rest in Power – Ric Ocasek, Daniel Johnston, Eddie Money
We say goodbye to three artists of note: Indie singer-songwriter Daniel Johnston passed on Sept. 11, 2019, at age 58. Rocker Eddie Money, on Sept. 13 at 70. Cars singer and songwriter (and famed producer) Ric Ocasek on Sept. 15 at 75. Rest in Power.
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Episode 472: Echo Park Jimmy, Pa’lante
Echo Park Jimmy returns with one of his marathon voicemail sessions, to opine about Greta Van Fleet, Led Zeppelin, Hurray For The Riff Raff, the Cars and more.
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Episode 457: Guest Shot – Short Guitar Leads
Mike Wagner of Houston fills in for Jim & Patrick. He talks about the fine art of the succinct guitar solo.
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Episode 219: Interview – JD McPherson, Part 2
The conclusion of our interview with rocker JC McPherson. He talks about exploring new musical styles on his latest album, "Undivided Heart & Soul," including his discovery of the fuzz box.
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Episode 178: ‘Talking Heads: 77’
It's Talking Heads Week on Rockin' the Suburbs. The band's debut was released 40 years ago this month. We take the opportunity to examine their first five albums, staring with "Talking Heads: 77."
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Episode 158: Guest Shot: Echo Park Jimmy – Cars, Smithereens
Fan favorite Echo Park Jimmy closes out Guest Shot Week with a call to the Suburban Party Line. He talks about a great summer song by The Cars and an overlooked gem by The Smithereens.
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TAYLOR HAWKINS: Dave Grohl’s doppleganger curates SECRET Foo Fighters music
What do you do when you're the leader of the band but also the best drummer in the band but you're really the guitar player?
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Episode 87: Perfect Pop – Fastball, Garageland
Perfect Pop Week continues with two listener picks, one by Texas pop-rockers Fastball (it was the song of the summer in 1998) and the other by New Zealand indie rockers Garageland.
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Episode 83: Record Store Day with Hard Rock’s Jeff Nolan
Record Store Day Week continues. We talk with Jeff Nolan, music and memorabilia historian for Hard Rock International. He visited East West Records, an Orlando mom-and-pop shop he has frequented since his youth. And he left with quite the honorable purchase.
